This study investigated a novel WST‐8‐based assay for evaluating d‐Amino acid oxidase (DAO) inhibitors. We confirmed its effectiveness using known inhibitors and found that uremic toxins possess relatively weak inhibitory activity compared to existing drugs.
Kahoko Miyake +4 more
wiley +1 more source
USING “CQGS” TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ WRITING COMPETENCE [PDF]
Asrofin, 2010. Using “CQGS” to Improve the Students’ Writing Competence (A Collaborative Action Research at SMPN 5 Probolinggo in Academic 2009/2010). A thesis: English Education of Graduate School.
A s r o f i n,
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The impact of automated writing evaluation on second language writing skills of Chinese EFL learners: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Wei P, Wang X, Dong H.
europepmc +1 more source
Rapid screening of staphylokinase protein variants using an unpurified cell‐free expression system
An unpurified cell‐free protein synthesis (CFPS) platform enables rapid functional screening of staphylokinase variants. Direct plasminogen‐activation assays performed in microplate format provide real‐time activity readouts, allowing rapid identification and ranking of variants with improved or reduced fibrinolytic activity without protein ...
Maria Tomková +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Second-language writing development of adult immigrants following three study paths reflecting their varying levels of prior education [PDF]
Second-language (L2) research, including L2 writing research, typically recruits college or university students. There is an increasing awareness that this sampling bias entails negative consequences both for the generalizability of emerging L2 theories ...
Agebjörn, Anders +3 more
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Understanding Chinese EFL learners' anxiety in second language writing for the sustainable development of writing skills. [PDF]
Yu Y, Zhou D.
europepmc +1 more source
Bioscience students were asked for their opinions on the value and teaching of skills. 204 responded that teamwork, time management and study skills are necessary to reach University, that scientific writing, research, laboratory and presentation skills are taught effectively during their studies, while other skills are gained inherently through study ...
Janella Borrell, Susan Crennell
wiley +1 more source
Maturation Constraints on Language Development [PDF]
Despite several decades of research and writing on the topic, serious differences of opinion persist as to the scope and source of maturational constraints on language development.
Long, Michael
core
Foreign language writing assessment and brazilian educational policies [PDF]
Little is known about foreign language assessment in Brazil, and much less about foreign language writing assessment. This chapter addresses to what extent foreign language writing assessment has been included in Brazilian educational policy in Years 1-3
Aranha, Solange [UNESP] +2 more
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First language transfer in second language writing: An examination of current research [PDF]
First language (L1) transfer has been a key issue in the field of applied linguistics, second language acquisition (SLA), and language pedagogy for almost a century.
Khaled Karim, Hossein Nassaji
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