The Russian language in modern Estonia: functioning, learning, features
Слово.ру: балтийский акцент, 2013 This article summarises the observations of different authors about the modern condition of the Russian language in Estonia, outlines the emerging areas of research on the use of the Russian language and the features of language policy.
Kostandi J.
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.In this study, the interplay of dipolar dynamics and ionic charge transport in MOF compounds is investigated. Synthesizing the novel structure CFA‐25 with integrated freely rotating dipolar groups, local and macroscopic effects, including interactions with Cs cations are explored.
Ralph Freund +6 more
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Politeness in intercultural email communication: Australian and Korean perspectives [PDF]
, 2006 This paper presents initial results from analysis of data collected on the topic of politeness in intercultural email communication from a large cohort of Australian academic and general staff at an established metropolitan university. We were interested
Levy, Mike, Murphy, Margaret
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Questionnaire-based pronunciation studies: Italian, Spanish and polish students’ views on their English pronunciation [PDF]
, 2012 Rather than casting new light on teaching pronunciation, the outcome of this study is consistent with the findings of other research on foreign students’ choice of preferred pronunciation model, which is undeniably native rather than foreign ...
Nowacka Marta
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Laser‐Induced Graphene from Waste Almond Shells
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Almond shells, an abundant agricultural by‐product, are repurposed to create a fully bioderived almond shell/chitosan composite (ASC) degradable in soil. ASC is converted into laser‐induced graphene (LIG) by laser scribing and proposed as a substrate for transient electronics.
Yulia Steksova +9 more
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Social Contacts and the Economic Performance of Immigrants: A Panel Study of Immigrants in Germany [PDF]
Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel, we examined the impact of social contacts on immigrant occupational status and income. In addition to general social contacts, we also analyzed the effects of bonding (i.e., co-ethnic) and bridging (i.e ...
Chiswick, Barry R. +3 more
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The impact of studying abroad on students’ intercultural competence: An interview study [PDF]
, 2019 This paper presents qualitative research examining to what extent sojourns abroad engage their participants in intercultural interactions and whether or not such experience translates into students’ intercultural growth.
Sobkowiak, Paweł
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Positive‐Tone Nanolithography of Antimony Trisulfide with Femtosecond Laser Wet‐Etching
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A butyldithiocarbamic acid (BDCA) etchant is used to fabricate various micro‐ and nanoscale structures on amorphous antimony trisulfide (a‐Sb2S3) thin film via femtosecond laser etching. Numerical analysis and experimental results elucidate the patterning mechanism on gold (reflective) and quartz (transmissive) substrates.
Abhrodeep Dey +12 more
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Ladinakeelsed nimed taasiseseisvunud Eestis: Tartu Ülikooli ja Tallinna Ülikooli õppehoonete näide
Eesti Rakenduslingvistika Ühingu Aastaraamat, 2018 "Latin names in re-independent Estonia: Example of the names of buildings at the University of Tartu and the Tallinn University" Although the knowledge and use of Latin have diminished during the last centuries in Estonia as well as elsewhere in the ...
Kaarina Rein
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Is individual educational level related to end-of-life care use? : results from a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Belgium [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Educational level has repeatedly been identified as an important determinant of access to health care, but little is known about its influence on end-of-life care use.
Bilsen, Johan +7 more
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