Normative Data for 84 UK English Rebus Puzzles. [PDF]
Recent investigations have established the value of using rebus puzzles in studying the insight and analytic processes that underpin problem solving.
Threadgold E, Marsh JE, Ball LJ.
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English Bulldogs in the UK: a VetCompass study of their disorder predispositions and protections
Plain English summary The English Bulldog has risen sharply in popularity over the past decade in the UK. However, its distinctive and extreme conformation has raised concerns because many of these physical features render the breed prone to serious ...
Dan G. O’Neill+6 more
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Validation of the UK English Oxford cognitive screen-plus in sub-acute and chronic stroke survivors. [PDF]
Introduction: Stroke survivors are routinely screened for cognitive impairment with tools that often fail to detect subtle impairments. The Oxford Cognitive Screen-Plus (OCS-Plus) is a brief tablet-based screen designed to detect subtle post-stroke ...
Webb SS+5 more
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English Identity and Ethnic Diversity in the Context of UK Constitutional Change [PDF]
At the time of the devolution settlement in the UK, there was widespread concern that the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales would prompt a rise in English identity at the expense of British identity and, in turn, threaten polyethnic constructions of citizenship.
Susan Condor+2 more
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Word-boundary palatalization and production planning in UK English [PDF]
We analyze palatalization from /z/ to [ʒ] at word boundaries in UK English. Previous research has investigated palatalization in the context of /s#j/, showing that lexical frequency influences its occurrence across word boundaries.
Donald Dunagan, Margaret E. L. Renwick
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Answering the West Lothian Question? A Critical Assessment of ‘English Votes for English Laws’ in the UK Parliament [PDF]
In 2015, the UK House of Commons adopted new procedures known as ‘English Votes for English Laws’ (EVEL). This article evaluates whether EVEL has succeeded in answering the West Lothian Question, a constitutional anomaly arising from the asymmetrical character of governance in the UK. After outlining the historical background against which EVEL emerged
Daniel Gover, Michael Kenny
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Longitudinal match performance characteristics of UK and non-UK players in the English Premier League [PDF]
This study investigated the longitudinal match performance characteristics in the English Premier League (EPL), with special reference to player nationality (UK vs. non-UK). Match observations (n = 14700) were collected using a multi-camera computerised tracking system across 7 consecutive EPL seasons (2006–2007 to 2012– 2013).
Michael Bush+4 more
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English Translation and Validation of the Ikigai-9 in a UK Sample [PDF]
The psychological construct of ‘ikigai’ reflects the sense of having a ‘reason for living’ and has been associated with various positive health-related outcomes. This study presents an English translation of the Ikigai-9, empirically explores the manifestation of ikigai in the UK, and outlines its associations with facets of well-being.
D. Fido, Y. Kotera, K. Asano
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This comparative study examines Pakistani English and UK English newspaper editorials regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The systemic functional linguistic (SFL) model of Halliday is used as a theoretical framework.
Fazeel Ghani+4 more
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Preliminary Clinical Validation of the UK English Version of the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score in UK English-speaking female population of Newcastle, Great Britain [PDF]
Background: The Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS) was initially developed in Uzbek language for assessing acute cystitis (AC) symptoms’ severity and effect on quality of life.
J. Alidjanov
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