Native and non-native English abstracts in contrast

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 111-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Xiao ◽  
Yan Cao
Keyword(s):  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
English Abstract ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Composite Approach

This article takes a composite approach that combines move analysis and multidimensional analysis to a contrastive study of textual variations in discourse moves between native and non-native English abstracts, focusing on the biology discipline. Building on a new multidimensional analysis model of English abstracts established in Cao & Xiao (2013), the present study demonstrates that in comparison with their Chinese counterparts, native English writers display a more active involvement and a more interactive style; and in all obligatory moves, they are also more focused and confident in using intensifying devices. Native and non-native abstracts differ significantly at both dimension level and move level. Such differences are discussed with reference to possible reasons and our suggestions for English abstract writing in China.

scholarly journals A multi-dimensional contrastive study of English abstracts by native and non-native writers

Corpora ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Cao ◽  
Richard Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Noun Phrases ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
English Abstract ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Semantic Features ◽  
Linguistic Features ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Communicative Functions

This article takes the multi-dimensional (MD) analysis approach to explore the textual variations between native and non-native English abstracts on the basis of a balanced corpus containing English abstracts written by native English and native Chinese writers from twelve academic disciplines. A total of 47 out of 163 linguistic features are retained after factor analysis, which underlies a seven-dimension framework representing seven communicative functions. The results show that the two types of abstracts demonstrate significant differences in five out of the seven dimensions. To be more specific, native English writers display a more active involvement and commitment in presenting their ideas than Chinese writers. They also use intensifying devices more frequently. In contrast, Chinese writers show stronger preferences for conceptual elaboration, passives and abstract noun phrases no matter whether the two types of data are examined as a whole or whether variations across disciplines are taken into account. The results are discussed in relation to the possible reasons and suggestions for English abstract writing in China. Methodologically, this study innovatively expands on Biber's (1988) MD analytical framework by integrating colligation in addition to grammatical and semantic features.

scholarly journals Low level of plasminogen increases risk for mortality in COVID-19 patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Della-Morte ◽  
Francesca Pacifici ◽  
Camillo Ricordi ◽  
Renato Massoud ◽  
Valentina Rovella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Inflammatory Parameters ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Caucasian Patients ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Organ Dysfunctions

AbstractThe pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and especially of its complications is still not fully understood. In fact, a very high number of patients with COVID-19 die because of thromboembolic causes. A role of plasminogen, as precursor of fibrinolysis, has been hypothesized. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between plasminogen levels and COVID-19-related outcomes in a population of 55 infected Caucasian patients (mean age: 69.8 ± 14.3, 41.8% female). Low levels of plasminogen were significantly associated with inflammatory markers (CRP, PCT, and IL-6), markers of coagulation (D-dimer, INR, and APTT), and markers of organ dysfunctions (high fasting blood glucose and decrease in the glomerular filtration rate). A multidimensional analysis model, including the correlation of the expression of coagulation with inflammatory parameters, indicated that plasminogen tended to cluster together with IL-6, hence suggesting a common pathway of activation during disease’s complication. Moreover, low levels of plasminogen strongly correlated with mortality in COVID-19 patients even after multiple adjustments for presence of confounding. These data suggest that plasminogen may play a pivotal role in controlling the complex mechanisms beyond the COVID-19 complications, and may be useful both as biomarker for prognosis and for therapeutic target against this extremely aggressive infection.

scholarly journals Establishment and application of Competitive Intelligence System in Mobile Devices

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anass El haddadi ◽  
Bernard Dousset ◽  
Ilham Berrada
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Decision Problem ◽  
Information Environment ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Intelligence System ◽  
Strategic Responsiveness ◽  
Long Range Planning ◽  
Competitive Intelligence System

The strategy concept has changed dramatically: from a long range planning to strategic planning then to strategic responsiveness. This response implies moving from a concept of change to a concept of continuous evolution. In our context, the competitive intelligence system presented aims to improve decision‐making in all aspects of business life, particularly for offensive and innovative decisions. In the paper we present XPlor EveryWhere, our competitive intelligence system based on a multidimensional analysis model for mobile devices. The objective of this system is to capture the information environment in all dimensions of a decision problem, with the exploitation of information by analyzing the evolution of their interactions.

Pädagogisierung und Selftracking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Bonn
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Empirical Basis

Self-tracking and educational ambitions both strive to change people. Using a multidimensional analysis model of pedagogical communication (cf. Kade, 2004), this study identifies self-tracking as a context for (self-) pedagogization. The empirical basis is formed by semi-structured expert interviews with users and through the process of document analyses. Insights gained show the importance of the self-observation of users and their relationship to self-tracking instruments. Within these relationships, the situational interweaving of personal and external expectations as well as the handling of individually significant information about past performances and future possibilities play a central role.

scholarly journals A Contrastive Study of Discourse Construction Features of Abstracts of Chinese and Foreign English Academic Papers From the Perspective of Contrastive Rhetoric

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Yilun Yang ◽  
Liping Chen
Keyword(s):  
English Abstract ◽  
Contrastive Rhetoric ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
Multiple Functions ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
Rhetorical Devices ◽  
Fourth Step ◽  
Writing Chinese ◽  
International English

Abstract is responsible for introducing research, attracting readers and other multiple functions, and has its own unique characteristics of discourse construction. Through objective analysis of the characteristics of discourse construction in abstracts published by Chinese and foreign scholars in international English journals, the accuracy of the expression of the articles can be increased. The author builds his own corpus and makes a contrastive analysis of the frequency, types and distribution of fuzzy restrictive language in each step of English abstracts in Chinese and foreign journals, and summarizes the unique short language types and textual functions of each step. The results show that the distribution trend of hedges in the fourth step of English abstracts in Chinese and foreign journals is generally the same, but there are significant differences in the types of use and the frequency of occurrence. Therefore, in English abstract writing, Chinese authors should properly use various types of rhetorical devices to enhance the diversity of language expression, so as to better obtain the recognition of readers.

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