scholarly journals The Relationship of Nigerian English and Nigerian Pidgin in Nigeria: Evidence from Copula Constructions in Ice-Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-388
Author(s):  
Ogechi Florence Agbo ◽  
Ingo Plag
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Complex Situation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Deuber (2006) investigated variation in spoken Nigerian Pidgin data by educated speakers and found no evidence for a continuum of lects between Nigerian Pidgin and English. Many speakers, however, speak both languages, and both are in close contact with each other, which keeps the question of the nature of their relationship on the agenda. This paper investigates 67 conversations in Nigerian English by educated speakers as they occur in the International Corpus of English, Nigeria (ice-Nigeria, Wunder et al., 2010), using the variability in copula usage as a test bed. Implicational scaling, network analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis reveal that the use of variants is not randomly distributed over speakers. Particular clusters of speakers use particular constellations of variants. A qualitative investigation reveals this complex situation as a continuum of style, with code-switching as one of the stylistic devices, motivated by such social factors as formality, setting, participants and interpersonal relationships.

A multivariate study of moss distributions in relation to environment in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region, Canada

2005 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
René J Belland
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Northern Half ◽  
Indicator Analysis ◽  
Calcareous Rock ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Moss distribution patterns in the Gulf of St. Lawrence were investigated using multivariate analyses to determine the relationship of the patterns to environmental factors. Distance-based redundancy analysis was used to ordinate 29 operational geographical units (OGU) or sampling units based on their moss floras, and hierarchical cluster analysis in combination with indicator analysis was used to produce classifications of both species and sampling units. Climatic variables, in particular, warmth of the growing season, were the most important factors determining species distribution; this resulted in a north–south gradient through the study area. Oceanity was also shown to be important and manifested as an east–west gradient. Edaphic factors, in particular, amount of calcareous rock outcrop, had a secondary influence and modified the patterns established by climate. Ordination of OGUs showed the effects of environment to be more variable in the northern half of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which may in part explain the higher species richness there. Seven OGU groups were recognized based on cluster analysis of floristic composition. Although indicator species were few, most groups were distinguished by unique sets of regionally rare species. Eleven species elements were identified based on species occurrence in OGUs. The elements constituted sets of overlapping distributions showing southern, northern, and eastern biases in the Gulf region. Multivariate analysis was shown to be effective tool for extracting moss–environment patterns, even at medium geographic scale.Key words: Gulf of St. Lawrence, mosses, environment, richness, distribution, ordination, cluster analysis.

The Philosophical Concepts in Ryszard Otowicz’s Bioethics

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Piotr Aszyk
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Moral Theology ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Self Defense ◽  
The World ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Defense Reflex

This article presents a general overview of philosophical issues undertaken in the work of Richard Otowicz (1953–2003), Jesuit and Professor of Moral Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of Theology in Warsaw. Within the set of views developed by him, the theological perspective undoubtedly assumes pride of place. Often, however, he refers to philosophical issues from which, in his opinion, one cannot escape—issues that bear directly on human life. What is especially striking is Otowicz’s hypothesis that bioethics is a kind of self-defense reflex of mankind, who are attempting by means of it to intellectually grasp the issues relating to the unlimited expansion of technology. Developments and changes observed in the world are forcing humanity to rethink very fundamental issues, such as interpersonal relationships or the relationship of man to nature.

Perceptions of the Environment among the Gebaliya Bedouin

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Reiss
Keyword(s):  
Physical Environment ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Relative Paucity ◽  
Plant Life ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Children's Environments

AbstractThis paper provides data about how a people still in close contact with their natural physical environment, yet moving from nomadism to a sedentary (though still largely agricultural) lifestyle, perceive their environment. Drawings were obtained from children, and interviews undertaken with adults among the Gebaliya Bedouin in the Sinai desert. The drawings reveal an abundance of animal and plant life and a relative paucity of human artefacts. Wildlife and landscape evidently constitute a central component of these children's environments. The adult interviews reveal how the relationship of the Bedouin with their physical environment, though still an intimate one, has changed in the last two generations. The results are interpreted in the light of social and cultural changes among the Gebaliya Bedouin. The findings reported here may need to be heeded if attempts to preserve endangered wildlife in the Sinai desert, are to succeed.

Simulation Study on Amplitude of the Overhead Line Based on Simulink

2013 ◽  
Vol 316-317 ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Mei Yun Zhao ◽  
Zheng Lin Liu ◽  
Xin Ze Zhao ◽  
Rui Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fretting Wear ◽  
Overhead Line ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Overhead Lines ◽  
Aeolian Vibration ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Actual Amplitude ◽  
Transmission Overhead ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Aeolian vibration often occurs in the high-voltage transmission overhead lines, and the amplitude of conductors has close relationship with conductors fretting wear. It is very difficult to measure actual amplitude of working conductor, so obtaining the amplitude of the conductor by the means of simulation is of practical significant to research quantitatively the relationship of the amplitude and the fretting wear. In this paper an imitation test-bed was built. The maximum amplitudes in the different location of a conductor in a test condition were obtained by Simulink software simulating, and the results were compared with the maximum amplitudes obtained by experimental test. The result of this comparison showed that between of them were of good similarity, and the locations of vibration nodes and maximum amplitudes were basically same. It was proved to be feasible that the aeolian vibration amplitude of the overhead conductor in kinds of conditions could be obtained by Simulink software simulating.

Perfectionism and Self-Perception Profile Comparisons on Burnout and Life Satisfaction in Aesthetic Performers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Thomas D. Raedeke ◽  
Victoria Blom ◽  
Göran Kenttä
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study evaluated the relationship of perfectionism and self-perceptions with burnout and life satisfaction in aesthetic performers (N = 254) recruited in Sweden. Cluster analysis revealed four groups: perfectionistic with maladaptive self-perceptions, perfectionistic (parent-driven) with maladaptive self-perceptions, achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions, and nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions. Performers in both maladaptive clusters reported characteristics suggesting they were perfectionistic compared to their peers. They also reported relatively high contingent self-worth and low basic self-esteem. In contrast, those in the nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions cluster scored relatively low on perfectionism and reported relatively high basic self-esteem and low contingent self-worth. The performers in the achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions cluster reported average scores across most variables, moderately high personal standards, and higher basic self-esteem compared with contingent self-worth. Overall, performers in both maladaptive clusters reported the highest burnout and lowest life satisfaction. Study findings underscore the importance of perfectionism and self-perceptions when considering burnout and life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Food Markets: A Motivation-Based Segmentation of Tourists

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Mᵃ Castillo-Canalejo ◽  
Sandra Mᵃ Sánchez-Cañizares ◽  
Luna Santos-Roldán ◽  
Guzmán Antonio Muñoz-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Branding Strategies ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
Student’S T Test

Food markets are becoming popular as new spaces for recreation, and this research aims to discover the motivations driving the tourists that visit these markets. Factorial analysis, cluster analysis and Student’s t-test were applied on 456 surveys from two food markets in Córdoba (Spain). Three motivational factors were obtained: Gastronomic experience and novelty; hedonism and leisure; and the relationship of the experience with work. Segmenting and analyzing the profile of the tourist may help economic agents develop new strategies for the tourism management of a destination and more accurate marketing and branding strategies that target specific customers with a niche message. The study could help develop products that align with tourists’ motives to increase satisfaction and loyalty.

Mother-Young Interactions in the Common Seal, Phoca Vitulina Vitulina

Behaviour ◽  
1974 ◽  
Vol 48 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 23-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Close Contact ◽  
Phoca Vitulina ◽  
Suckling Period ◽  
Considerable Distance ◽  
Strangford Lough ◽  
Characteristic Behaviour ◽  
The Common ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe mother-young relationship of the common seal Phoca vitulina in Strangford Lough, N.E. Ireland, lasted about three weeks. Mothers with young were most active during the first two hours of the ebb, and also they spent more time in the water when the ebb occurred towards evening than in the morning. Characteristic behaviour in the water included (i) the mother guiding the pup and maintaining close contact with it (ii) playing, and (iii) the pup sleeping at the surface with the mother close by. Progressive changes in the relationship included a slight decrease in time spent by the mother in guiding the pup, a slight increase in time spent close together, an increase in time spent at a considerable distance apart, and an increase in time spent by the pup sleeping at the surface. Throughout the suckling period the mother controlled the onset of suckling, but rarely terminated it. Throughout, also, the pup broke contact the most, while the mother re-established contact the most. Just before weaning, mothers left their pups for long periods, the separation sometimes terminating a play bout.

Nylon 66 / Nomex Composite Yarn Performance Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 1671-1674
Author(s):  
Gen Yang Cao ◽  
Dan Sheng ◽  
Kai Yang ◽  
Xue Feng Lu ◽  
Wei Lin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Polyamide 66 ◽  
Nylon 66 ◽  
Composite Yarn ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The embedded composite spinning technology was applied in spinning the composite yarn of polyamide 66 and nomex .The relationship of the polyamide 66 and nomex’s content with the mechanical properties of composite yarn and hairiness was discussed. The method of cluster analysis was applied in analyzing the four kinds of yarn’s mechanical properties. And the results show that when the confidence interval is 95%, the significance of two kinds yarns were greater than 0.05. There is no significant difference between the programs. While the analysis of the hairiness data showed that the fourth solution’s harmful hairiness was much lower that the first solution’s. Therefore, the best solution is the fourth solution.

The Use of Power and Influence in a Gendered World

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda M. Sagrestano
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Influence Strategies ◽  
Influence Strategy ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
Power Strategies ◽  
Gender Power ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Power And Influence

A review is presented of empirical research on the effects of gender and power on the use of influence strategies in interpersonal relationships. Several variables are considered, including gender, power, status, relationship of agent to target, and the goal of the influence attempt. Although gender appears to account for some of the findings, power and status are more critical variables in choice of power strategies. Because gender is inextricably linked to power and status, the relationship of gender to influence strategy usage can only be understood in terms of its relationship to power and status.

scholarly journals Emotional Maturity and Academic Achievement among Adolescent Students: A Review of Studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
Dr. Rishi Mishra
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
School Education ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Complex Situation ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Professional Success ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Emotional maturity refers to our capability to understand and manage our emotions. When we are faced with a complex situation, our level of emotional maturity is one of the biggest factors in determining our ability to cope. Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to being an independent adult; it is a period of life characterized by change and by moving away from one’s family and towards one’s peers. Education is the process of development from child to Adolescence or adulthood. The School education particularly high School education plays an important role in personal and professional success. But during this stage of life many factors influence, the process of education an especially academic accomplishment that is why the present study has been conducted to investigate the relationship of emotional maturity in the academic achievement among Adolescence students. The findings of the present investigation reveal that there is a positive correlation between emotional maturity and academic achievement among Adolescence students. Thus, emotional maturity plays important role in the academic achievement of students.

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