Results 71 to 80 of about 4,484,521 (303)

Explaining cross-cultural pragmatic findings: moving from politeness maxims to sociopragmatic interactional principles (SIPs) [PDF]

, 2003
This paper focuses on how culture can be treated as an explanatory variable in cross-cultural pragmatic studies. It starts with a review of pragmatic maxims [Grice, H. Paul, 1989. Logic and Conversation. William James Lectures, 1967. (Reprinted in Grice,
Brown, Canary, Chen, Fraser, Gazdar, Grice, Gu, Gudykunst, Helen Spencer-Oatey, House, Kim, Kim, Leech, Lorenzo-Dus, Schwartz, Sifianou, Spencer-Oatey, Spencer-Oatey, Spencer-Oatey, Thomas, Thomas, Watts, Wenying Jiang, Wierzbicka   +23 more
core   +1 more source

Blinatumomab Utilization in Pediatric B‐Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Experience From the Mountain West

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Blinatumomab is a bispecific T‐cell engager approved for the treatment of pediatric B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL). Outpatient home infusion reduces hospitalization burden and optimizes resource utilization, but is logistically challenging.
Angela Parra del Riego, Kellee Parker, William C. Thomsen, James B. Ford, Mallorie B. Heneghan, David Spencer Mangum, Jennifer L. McNeer, Luke D. Maese, Claire E. F. Miller, Richard Lemons, Taumoha Ghosh   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

What can developmental disorders tell us about the neurocomputational constraints that shape development? the case of Williams syndrome [PDF]

, 2003
The uneven cognitive phenotype in the adult outcome of Williams syndrome has led some researchers to make strong claims about the modularity of the brain and the purported genetically determined, innate specification of cognitive modules.
Karmiloff-Smith, Annette, Thomas, Michael S.C.   +1 more
core   +3 more sources

Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Other Languages in English Language Teaching at Tertiary Level: A Case Study on Bangladesh

English Language Teaching, 2012
There has been a continuous debate over a long period over the issue of using the learner’s mother tongue in teaching the second language. We have two schools in this regard – monolingual approach and bilingual approach. Those advocating the monolingual approach have claimed that learning is determined by the quantity of exposure to the target language.
Md. Golam Hoshain Mirza, Khaled Mahmud, Jahanara Jabbar   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

The social construction of age in adult Mexican English language learners : an exploratory study [PDF]

, 2010
This thesis investigates the social construction of age in the context of English\ud foreign language learning in Mexico. Specifically, it looks at how adults of\ud different ages experience learning a new language and how they enact their age\ud ...
Andrew, Patricia Jean
core   +1 more source

Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Acehnese Language Use in South Aceh Regency: A Sociolinguistic Analysis

Buletin Al-Turas
Purpose This study aimed to find out how the Acehnese language is used by residents in the South Aceh Regency. Method This research used a qualitative approach with documentary studies, meta-ethnographic research, field studies, focus group discussions
Zulkhairi Zulkhairi, Anshar Zulhelmi, Azhari Azhari, Sumardi Sumardi, Chairunnisa Ahsana Amalan Shaliha   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Political markets? Politics and economics in the emergence of markets for biodiversity offsets [PDF]

, 2018
This paper analyses the relationship between politics and performativity of economics in the emergence of markets for biodiversity offsets. While the role of economics in constructing markets has been demonstrated by sociology and social studies of ...
Ferreira, Carlos, Ferreira, Jennifer
core   +1 more source

Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source