Results 71 to 80 of about 914 (143)

Alternation of must, have to, and need to in English as a lingua franca

open access: yesWorld Englishes, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 532-553, September 2026.
Abstract This study explores the grammatical variability of modal auxiliary verbs in English as a lingua franca. Focusing on the ongoing change must, have to, and need to, this research utilizes two spoken corpora: the Vienna–Oxford International Corpus of English (VOICE) and the Asian Corpus of English (ACE).
Chunyuan Nie   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFL learning, religious faith and globalization in Indonesia's pesantren

open access: yesWorld Englishes, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 595-612, September 2026.
Abstract Increasing global demands to teach and learn English in religious educational institutions remain high, yet little EFL research has been conducted in such contexts. Using Indonesia's Islamic educational institutions (i.e., the pesantren) as a focus of analysis, this article seeks to narrow that gap by examining the key factors driving EFL ...
Muhammad Jauhari Sofi   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Geographic Inequalities and Determinants of Contraceptive Use Among Married Adolescent Girls in Bangladesh: Findings from the 2019–20 Adolescent Health Survey

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Bangladesh has made notable progress in increasing contraceptive use, but it has not yet fully achieved its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets aiming to reduce the unmet need to 6% by 2030. This study explored geographical disparities, sources, and determinants of contraceptive use among married female adolescents ...
Zaki Farhana   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

God's Presence in the Aisle: How God Salience Encourages Preference for Ultra‐Processed Foods

open access: yesPsychology &Marketing, Volume 43, Issue 8, Page 1859-1877, August 2026.
ABSTRACT God‐related cues are pervasive in consumers' daily lives, yet little research has examined how God salience shapes consumer food choices. Drawing on compensatory control theory and the literature on symbolic healing, we present findings from six studies, including a field experiment, demonstrating that high (vs.
Ali Gohary, Hean Tat Keh
wiley   +1 more source

Secure Decentralized Key Relaying via Random Walks in Dynamic Semi‐Trusted QKD Networks

open access: yesAdvanced Quantum Technologies, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides point‐to‐point, information‐theoretically secure session keys, but distance limitations require trusted relays between remote parties. Can quantum keys be relayed without trusting every intermediate node or depending on a central controller?
Sergejs Kozlovičs   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Absence during pregnancy in the Danish workforce: occupational, industrial, and temporal trends in a nationwide register-based cohort study. [PDF]

open access: yesScand J Work Environ Health
Begtrup LM   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Quote Competition in Corporate Bonds

open access: yesThe Journal of Finance, Volume 81, Issue 4, Page 2165-2216, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Dealer quotes in corporate bonds, though indicative, lower trading costs and increase trading volume. Dealers offering higher quality quotes attract more order flow and execute trades at favorable prices. Dealers advertise quotes to manage their inventories and attract orders from nonrelationship clients.
TERRENCE HENDERSHOTT   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy