Reconsidering the shi…(de) construction in spoken Mandarin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Cook
Keyword(s):  
Epistemic Modality ◽  
Time Dependency ◽  
Discourse Function ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Predicative Adjective

Abstract This paper revisits the use of the shi…de construction, based on the analysis of structures with predicative adjectives in a 500,000-character corpus of spoken Mandarin assembled from transcripts of a popular Chinese chat show. Overall, de was omitted more than 40% of the time with a predicative adjective, a significantly higher rate than that found in previous studies. The data reveal a number of factors that may all play a role in determining the likelihood of de omission or retention: the time dependency of the adjective, the particular intensifier chosen to modify the adjective, the discourse function of the utterance and the presence of certain markers of epistemic modality. The findings also lend support to the hypothesis that shi is grammaticalizing to a bound morpheme in some so-called ‘conventionalised forms’ involving epistemic and evidentiality markers.

The IBM-PC in electron microscopy

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 612-613
Author(s):  
James F. Mancuso
Keyword(s):  
Head Start ◽  
Image Acquisition ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Financial Applications ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Instrument Control ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Training And Support ◽  
Control Image ◽  
Ibm Pc

IBM PC compatible computers are widely used in microscopy for applications ranging from control to image acquisition and analysis. The choice of IBM-PC based systems over competing computer platforms can be based on technical merit alone or on a number of factors relating to economics, availability of peripherals, management dictum, or simple personal preference.IBM-PC got a strong “head start” by first dominating clerical, document processing and financial applications. The use of these computers spilled into the laboratory where the DOS based IBM-PC replaced mini-computers. Compared to minicomputer, the PC provided a more for cost-effective platform for applications in numerical analysis, engineering and design, instrument control, image acquisition and image processing. In addition, the sitewide use of a common PC platform could reduce the cost of training and support services relative to cases where many different computer platforms were used. This could be especially true for the microscopists who must use computers in both the laboratory and the office.

Number of Factors Decision: Parallel Analysis Is Not the Panacea

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyan Fan ◽  
Felix James Lopez ◽  
Jennifer Nieman ◽  
Robert C. Litchfield ◽  
Robert S. Billings
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Analysis ◽  
Number Of Factors

Stock Market Prediction using Data Mining Techniques

2020 ◽  
pp. 310-313
Author(s):  
Karunesh Makker ◽  
Prince Patel ◽  
Hrishikesh Roy ◽  
Sonali Borse
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Stock Market ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Efficient Market Hypothesis ◽  
Deterministic System ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Robust Prediction

Stock market is a very volatile in-deterministic system with vast number of factors influencing the direction of trend on varying scales and multiple layers. Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) states that the market is unbeatable. This makes predicting the uptrend or downtrend a very challenging task. This research aims to combine multiple existing techniques into a much more robust prediction model which can handle various scenarios in which investment can be beneficial. Existing techniques like sentiment analysis or neural network techniques can be too narrow in their approach and can lead to erroneous outcomes for varying scenarios. By combing both techniques, this prediction model can provide more accurate and flexible recommendations. Embedding Technical indicators will guide the investor to minimize the risk and reap better returns.

A closer look at the Tillya-tepe folding crown and attached pendants

Afghanistan ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Peterson
Keyword(s):  
High Status ◽  
Burial Site ◽  
Number Of Factors

Tillya-tepe, the 1st century AD burial site, was situated in ancient Bactria, modern Afghanistan. Among the numerous gold artefacts found in the six excavated graves was a spectacular gold crown worn by a high status woman. This article analyses the design and iconography of this crown against the backdrop of a number of factors, including the steppe nomadic heritage of the Tillya-tepe people, and the presence of Graeco-Roman style imagery which appears on some of their most important possessions.

Engaged Study of the Qur'an: Gauging its Effect on the Life of the Individual and of Society

2003 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-207
Author(s):  
Ruqayya Ṭā Hā Jābir al-cUlwānī
Keyword(s):  
Social Conflict ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Social Advancement ◽  
Freedom Of Thought ◽  
The Individual

An engaged and perceptive contemplation of the Qur'an forms one of the most important bases for the cultural and social advancement of Muslims in all walks of life, and the absence of such study is one of the reasons behind the general cultural attenuation in the modern world. Reflection is one of the means of the construction and formation of a civilised society. The applied faculty of intellect creates an environment which allows reflective and considered thought to be developed from a functional perspective for the general well-being of society. Meanwhile the effective neglect of such study leads to the proliferation of superstition, dissent and social conflict. Indeed it can even be argued that it diminishes the significance of the laws and conventions which serve as the backbone of society. This paper reveals a number of factors which can impede the achievement of such an engaged study of the text: thus, for instance, thoughtless obedience to societal conventions; shortcomings in educational systems and syllabi; and a failure to encompass the significance of the Arabic language. Furthermore this paper presents several effective suggestions for nurturing students' potential, encouraging an environment which allows freedom of thought, and its refinement.

FENOMENA ANAK LOGAM DI PELABUHAN PENYEBERANGAN KETAPANG (MENCARI AKAR MASALAH DAN MODEL PENANGGULANGANNYA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
I Wayan Pardi ◽  
Ni Made Nadia Suta Pradhani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

This study aims to analyze the background of the emergence of metal children in the Ketapang ferry port, and formulate a model that can be used to overcome the presence of metal children in the Ketapang ferry port. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method, the steps of which include determining the location of research, the method of determining informants, research instruments, data collection methods, data validity testing methods, and data analysis methods. The results showed that there were a number of factors that caused the emergence of metal children at Ketapang Port of Spread, namely 1) poverty factors, 2) family factors, 3) peer or playmate factors, and 4) education factors. Models that can be used to tackle the presence of metal children are Street-centered intervention, Family-centered intervention, Institutional-centered intervention, and Community-centered intervention.

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