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The transportation of embedded inversion in world Englishes
Abstract The present study uses private correspondence to investigate the use of embedded inversion on both sides of the Atlantic as an illustration of the spread of spoken/conversational features through writing. The paper discusses the use of embedded inversion in Irish English (IrE) and briefly compares its occurrence in other varieties of English ...
Carolina P. Amador‐Moreno
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Nigerian English research: Developments and directions
Abstract This article describes the progress made by scholars over a period of more than five decades in the field of Nigerian English studies. It will thus serve as a useful tool for those researching in this field; and apparently there has been no such attempt to date to review the research landscape of Nigerian English in order to show its key ...
David Jowitt, Kingsley O. Ugwuanyi
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Nigerian English: History, functions and features
Abstract This article offers a comprehensive overview of Nigerian English, a rapidly expanding variety of world Englishes, recognised as one of the fastest‐growing varieties of English globally in numerical terms. This article has four aims. First, it discusses the historical developments of English in Nigeria with reference to the events that led to ...
Kingsley O. Ugwuanyi+1 more
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ABSTRACT Theoretically and practically, how does the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) framework fit with the local specificities and needs of a non‐Western country like Morocco? Struggles for social justice have preceded the formulation of EDI language.
Kenza Oumlil
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Word frequency and cognitive effort in turns-at-talk: turn structure affects processing load in natural conversation. [PDF]
Rühlemann C, Barthel M.
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How Is Reading Related to Working Memory?—A Cross‐Sectional Developmental Perspective
ABSTRACT Individual differences in working memory (WM) influence reading skills. We aim to identify how different domains of WM explain reading performance, and how this association changes with age and reading expertise. Hungarian children from first to sixth grade took part in our study.
Claudia Laskay‐Horváth+4 more
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Power, Narrative, and Fossil Fuels: Meaning‐Making and the Co‐Optation of Workers’ Struggle
Abstract Discursive power operates through narrative to shape subjective perceptions of meaningful work within capitalist societies, where work as employment is required for survival. This article theorises the relationship between labour alienation and the adoption of narratives that create meaning while rationalising and defending the class structure.
Megan Egler, Cheryl Morse
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Disadvantaged group members are prouder of their group when using the language of the dominant group compared to their native language. [PDF]
Hasan-Aslih S+3 more
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Artificial intelligence (AI)‐driven simplification of medical reports holds promise for improving patient education. However, careful attention must be paid to ensuring accuracy and completeness. Use of AI technologies in healthcare will continue to expand but will require rigorous oversight and ongoing research to fully realize their potential in ...
Maximilian Riedel+6 more
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