Nüshimen, xianshengmen, ladies and gentlemen, what do we mean?
The article discusses the sociocultural dimensions to the Chinese courtesy titles 'nüshi' (ladies) and 'xiansheng' (gentlemen).
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The article discusses the sociocultural dimensions to the Chinese courtesy titles 'nüshi' (ladies) and 'xiansheng' (gentlemen).
Using 12 empirical studies, including 10 experiments and two case studies, the author's compare. inspection and testing techniques and then derive practical implications. Although the research results were somewhat inconclusive, the authors recommend that practitioners generally use inspections for requirements and design and testing for code. Also, because different defect detection methods find
We replicate the Wiklund et al. (2003) study examining the attitudes towards growth of small business managers. We generalize and extend that study in three important ways: we focus on a different context (United States instead of Sweden), where the conditions and consequences for growth are different, we provide an additional predictor variable – behavioral control – in line with Ajzen’s theory o
BACKGROUND: Sorbitan sesquioleate (SSO) is a sorbitan fatty acid ester, an emulsifier used in topical products and certain patch test preparations. SSO may affect the patch test results. It has been debated whether to include the substance in the baseline series to avoid misinterpretation of the results.OBJECTIVES: To report the prevalence and simultaneous reactions of SSO with other patch test pr
This paper investigates Fox News’ television coverage of domestic terrorism in the United States from 2012 to 2022. This period spans the terms of both Republican and Democratic Presidents, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale civil protests, and the emergence of rightwing extremism as the foremost domestic terror threat. The empirical analysis is based on 287 transcripts from 24 Fox News shows. The
This thesis studies how nationalists and unionists in Northern Ireland handled the insecurity generated by the Brexit referendum. It explores the years between 2016 and 2020 and conducts a theory-driven qualitative thematic analysis based on speeches and texts from political seniors within the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin. It departs from a macro perspective within social psychology, co
This study explored what consumers value about Influencer Launched Brands, utilising the novel concept of Human Brand Publics as a theoretical foundation to analyse this phenomenon. Simultaneously, this research aimed to develop the novel theoretical contribution of Human Brand Publics. Qualitative data from Generation Z, Influencer Launched Brands consumers was gathered and analysed to develop a
Quantitative data are needed to constrain the feedback loops between vegetation and hydroclimate. In this study, the amplitudes of variations in the triple oxygen isotope composition of water at the soil-plant-atmosphere interface are measured in savanna and dry forest contexts in West Africa (Benin and Senegal). Comparison of in situ data and model estimates reveals the following: (a) The value o
The concept of integrated risk management (IRM) has developed as a response to more interconnected and complex contexts. To investigate how the concept is used and what is meant with integration in the scientific literature, a research profiling was carried out across all kinds of risk management applications. 1094 publications from scientific journals, conference proceedings, and books were inclu
Aims and ObjectivesTo explore experiences and perceptions from teachers’ and students’ regarding the use of e-portfolio/portfolio through a literature review.Materials and methodsA meta ethnographic literature review was conducted following the guidelines (1). From 94 hits, seven papers fit the criteria for further analysis and synthesis.Search terms: portfolio AND dental AND educationResultsTwo m
IntroductionThe child’s best interest has moral foundations in medicine and has existed for decades in the field of paediatrics. Indeed, there are recommendations for the child’s best interests to be a primary consideration in all matters that concern the child. However, there is uncertainty in the literature over how the child’s best interests may be safeguarded within healthcare. AimThe aim of t
This article explores what «plausible» means in statements about legal evidence and shows that it is highly ambiguous. Twelve different meanings of «plausibility» are identified and distin-guished from each other by definitions. Contrary to what has been claimed by some evidence scholars (Allen and Pardo, 2019), the article shows that all uses of «plausibility» can be captured in terms of probabil
Covid-19 update Due to the increasing spread of COVID 19 in Skåne, the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Skåne Regional Council have decided on new regulations and general advice for the region of Skåne. The new recommendations are applicable from now until 17 November 2020. No English version is currently available, but in short, they say that you should: avoid commuting with public transpor
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Thank you for all the applications to organise an event during the Sustainbility Week! The interest form is now closed and we are in the process of going through the applications. We will get back to each of you as soon as we can. As an organiser you will find tips on how to plan and create a successful and sustainable event, as well as how the coordination group can support you. Checklist for org
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