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Analysis of translated tropes: metaphors, similes & analogies in a case study of the English & Dutch translations of the Russian poet Alexander Galich [PDF]
, 2010 Since Even-Zohar and Toury introduced a target-culture approach in translation studies, research focus turned to the effect of the target text on the reader. Consequently, it is, among other things, important to study the translation of typical elements
Rura, Lidia
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Establishing Reciprocity as A Dimension of Nonprofit Entrepreneurial Orientation
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study introduces and characterizes reciprocity as a distinct sixth dimension of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) within nonprofit organizations (NPOs), specifically Brazilian Medical Associations (BMAs). Through a qualitative exploratory study using 16 BMAs as units of analysis and data from 11 in‐depth interviews with nonprofit sector ...
Fabricio Martins Lacerda +2 more
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Rhyme and Word Placement in Storybooks Support High-Level Verb Mapping in 3- to 5-Year-Olds [PDF]
, 2018 High-level verbs can be especially challenging for young children to initially map to meaning. This study manipulated the format of a storybook designed to support such verb learning from shared reading. We tested whether 3- to 5-year-olds (n = 38) could
Quirke, Jacqueline, Read, Kirsten
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Oikos, EarlyView.Functional diversity (FD) is an essential community property connecting biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and conservation objectives. In agricultural landscapes, avian communities, which play key functional roles, are facing large‐scale biodiversity erosion, largely due to land‐use changes.
Pietro Tirozzi +3 more
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Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective
Oikos, EarlyView.The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts +2 more
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Making the Invisible, Visible: RtI and Reading Comprehension
, 2016 For the better part of a century the educational community has had increased focus on the importance of reading. The publication of Why Johnny Can\u27t Read and What You Can Do About It (Flesch, 1955) began the surge of effort to better understand the ...
Hart, Jonathan, Stebick, Divonna M.
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Interview with scholar, translator and lexicographer Donald Rayfield [PDF]
, 2015 Donald Rayfield is Emeritus Professor of Russian and Georgian at Queen Mary, University of London. He has been at the forefront of Georgian studies for many years and has published widely on Georgia, authoring several major studies on its literature ...
Karetnyk, B, Rayfield, D
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract The illegal wildlife trade represents a significant threat to biodiversity. Limited research has examined the illegal trade in succulents, plants characterized by their ability to store water in their leaves, stems or roots. The growing popularity of succulents has contributed to the emergence of illicit consumer practices.
Léanne Vincendon +2 more
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God\u27s Design and Phonemic Awareness: What is phonemic awareness, what is phonics, and what does God have to do with it? [PDF]
, 2007 Phonemic awareness is the foundation for a child’s literacy development. God’s initial interaction with man after creation, through the spoken word, bestows authority on oral language.
Jones, Jill A, McDonald, Connie
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The soul of the soil: Unearthing a Nation's eco‐empathy through 1200 years of Persian poetry
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Cultivating a profound sense of connection with the natural world, conceptualized as eco‐empathy, is increasingly recognized as a vital precursor to effective environmental stewardship. While scientific data frame ecological crises, literary traditions offer a unique archive for tracing the history of this empathetic bond. This study positions
Isa Esfandiarpour‐Boroujeni +7 more
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