Isolated learners from diverse language backgrounds in the mainstream primary classroom: A sociocultural perspective [PDF]
, 2005 This paper focuses on the linguistic and cultural (‘languaculture’, Agar, 1994) challenges faced by learners from diverse language backgrounds (DLB) in New Zealand schools.
Barnard, Roger
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Proficiency level and language learning strategies among Jordanian students at Universiti Utara Malaysia [PDF]
, 2016 This study examines the relationship between proficiency level and language learning strategies (LLSs) among Jordanian students enrolled at Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Bakrin, Haryati +1 more
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Functional Connectivity Linked to Cognitive Recovery After Minor Stroke
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Patients with minor stroke exhibit slowed processing speed and generalized alterations in functional connectivity involving frontoparietal cortex (FPC). The pattern of connectivity evolves over time. In this study, we examine the relationship of functional connectivity patterns to cognitive performance, to determine ...
Vrishab Commuri +7 more
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Ethnicity, Language, and Workplace Segregation: Evidence from a New Matched Employer-Employee Data Set [PDF]
We describe the construction and assessment of a new matched employer-employee data set (the Decennial Employer-Employee Dataset, or DEED) that we have undertaken as a part of a broad research agenda to study segregation in the U.S. labor market. In this
David Neumark, Judith K. Hellerstein
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Lessons Learned From a Delayed‐Start Trial of Modafinil for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Freezing of gait (FOG) in people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) is debilitating and has limited treatments. Modafinil modulates beta/gamma band activity in the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN), like PPN deep brain stimulation. We therefore tested the hypothesis that Modafinil would improve FOG in PwPD.
Tuhin Virmani +8 more
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Classroom-based assessment of oral language proficiency of young ELLs in ESL contexts. [PDF]
, 2018 With increasing numbers of young English language learners (ELLs) entering schools in English-speaking countries, assessment of their English language proficiency has become important for screening, placement, and diagnostic purposes, as well as for ...
Edwards, Susan
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Patterns of Postictal Abnormalities in Relation to Status Epilepticus in Adults
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Abnormalities on peri‐ictal diffusion‐weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI‐PMAs) are well‐established for patients with status epilepticus (SE), but knowledge on patterns of DWI‐PMAs and their prognostic impact is sparse. Methods This systematic review and individual participant data meta‐analysis included observational studies ...
Andrea Enerstad Bolle +11 more
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Hoe skryf more se skrywers vandag?
Tydskrif vir Letterkunde, 2018 Afrikaans speaking first year students at the University of Pretoria apparently are not very proficient in their mother tongue. This is evident from the results of compulsory language proficiency tests written before they began with their studies as well
Jurie Geldenhuys
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Kontribusi Motivasi Belajar dan Strategi Belajar Bahasa terhadap Kemampuan Berbahasa Inggris Siswa Kelas Dua di SMP Dwijendra Denpasar [PDF]
, 2012 Jayanti, Ni Luh Putri, 2012. The Contribution of Learning Motivation and Language Learning Strategies to English Proficiency of the Second Grade Students of SMP Dwijendra Denpasar This thesis has been examined and corrected by Supervisor I: Prof.
Jayanti, N. L. (Ni)
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Real‐World Performance of CSF Kappa Free Light Chains in the 2024 McDonald Criteria
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Kappa free light chains (KFLCs) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a similar performance to CSF‐restricted oligoclonal bands (OCB) for multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. To help with implementation, we set out to resolve several remaining uncertainties: (1) performance in a real‐world cohort and the 2024 McDonald criteria; (2 ...
Maya M. Leibowitz +11 more
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