scholarly journals Researching language and cognition in bilinguals

2021 ◽  
pp. 136700692110228
Author(s):  
Bene Bassetti ◽  
Luna Filipović
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Language And Cognition ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
The Relationship

Aims: This article reviews recent research on the relationship between language and thinking in bilinguals. Approach: The paper reviews aspects of previous research, and links it to the articles in this special issue. Conclusions: Research on language and cognition in bilinguals requires both depth (in-depth investigations of one area in order to test approaches and methods) and breadth (investigations of a wide range of research areas). It should cover all levels of language and all aspects of cognition, in line with the latest theoretical and methodological developments in relevant disciplines (e.g. using linguistic and non-linguistic tasks, collecting quantitative and qualitative data). Originality and significance: This introduction discusses important theoretical and methodological aspects of recent developments in the field.

scholarly journals Word learning and lexical development across the lifespan

2009 ◽  
Vol 364 (1536) ◽  
pp. 3607-3615 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gareth Gaskell ◽  
Andrew W. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Word Learning ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Lexical Development ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Infant Language ◽  
The Relationship

Word learning is one of the core components of language acquisition. In this article, we provide an overview of the theme issue on word learning, describing some of the ways in which research in the area has progressed and diverged. In recent years, word learning has become central in a wider range of research areas, and is important to research on adult, as well as child and infant language. We introduce 10 papers that cover the recent developments from a wide range of perspectives, focusing on developmental research, the influence of reading skills, neuroimaging and the relationship between word learning and general models of memory.

scholarly journals Special Issue on the Theory and Practice of Differential Privacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Gaboardi ◽  
Chris J. Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Differential Privacy ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Definition Of

This special issue presents papers based on contributions to the first international workshop on the “Theory and Practice of Differential Privacy” (TPDP) held in London, UK, 18 April 2015, as part of the European joint conference on Theory And Practice of Software (ETAPS). Differential privacy is a mathematically rigorous definition of the privacy protection provided by a data release mechanism: it offers a strong guaranteed bound on what can be learned about a user as a result of participating in a differentially private data analysis. Researchers in differential privacy come from several areas of computer science, including algorithms, programming languages, security, databases and machine learning, as well as from several areas of statistics and data analysis. The workshop was intended to be an occasion for researchers from these different research areas to discuss the recent developments in the theory and practice of differential privacy. The program of the workshop included 10 contributed talks, 1 invited speaker and 1 joint invited speaker with the workshop “Hot Issues in Security Principles and Trust” (HotSpot 2016). Participants at the workshop were invited to submit papers to this special issue. Six papers were accepted, most of which directly reflect talks presented at the workshop

The Synoptic Problem: Where to from here?

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-87
Author(s):  
Christopher John Monaghan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Tradition ◽  
First Century ◽  
Synoptic Problem ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The study of the Synoptic Problem continues with a wide range of hypotheses proposed to explain the relationship of Mark, Matthew and Luke to the early Jesus tradition, and to each other. This article reviews recent developments in synoptic studies highlighting the recognition of the ongoing role of the oral tradition, the ways in which scribal compositional practices in the first century have been used to test the major hypotheses, and the methodological constraints that accompany research in this area.

scholarly journals New Insights into Antibacterial Compounds: From Synthesis and Discovery to Molecular Mechanisms of Action

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 471
Author(s):  
Jorge H. Leitão
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Exciting Field ◽  
Antibacterial Compounds ◽  
Surveillance Studies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Global Threat

The worldwide emergence of microbial resistance to available antibiotics presents a global threat to public health and health systems. This special issue aimed to gather papers describing novel antibiotics, originating form chemical synthesis, repurposing of existent drugs, or from natural sources like plant extracts, herbs and spices. A total of 13 papers were published, covering a wide range of topic, including antimicrobial resistance surveillance studies; synthesis of novel molecules with antimicrobial activities; modification or repurposing of already existing molecules, plant-derived active extracts, and molecules; the effects of antimicrobial therapy on microbiota; and the investigation of novel formulations for human and veterinary uses. After decades of antibiotics discovery decline, antibiotics discovery is boosting. Recent developments of post genomics approaches and bioinformatics tools will most certainly turn the tide in the discovery and development of antimicrobials in this exciting field.

scholarly journals Supported Palladium Nanocatalysts: Recent Findings in Hydrogenation Reactions

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1172
Author(s):  
Marta A. Andrade ◽  
Luísa M. D. R. S. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Pd Nanoparticles ◽  
Solid Supports ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Palladium Nanocatalysts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Hydrogenation Reactions ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Major Factors

Catalysis has witnessed a dramatic increase on the use of metallic nanoparticles in the last decade, opening endless opportunities in a wide range of research areas. As one of the most investigated catalysts in organic synthesis, palladium finds numerous applications being of significant relevance in industrial hydrogenation reactions. The immobilization of Pd nanoparticles in porous solid supports offers great advantages in heterogeneous catalysis, allowing control of the major factors that influence activity and selectivity. The present review deals with recent developments in the preparation and applications of immobilized Pd nanoparticles on solid supports as catalysts for hydrogenation reactions, aiming to give an insight on the key factors that contribute to enhanced activity and selectivity. The application of mesoporous silicas, carbonaceous materials, zeolites, and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as supports for palladium nanoparticles is addressed.

scholarly journals 7.2. METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF BUSINESS SERVICES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARKET

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Б.М. Джумъаев
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Business Services ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
The Relationship

В статье исследуются методологические аспекты оценки качества бизнес-услуг. Проводится литературный обзор относительно существующего инструментария оценки и измерения воспринимаемого качества услуг. Выявлены преимущества и недостатки использования различных методик оценки качества бизнес-услуг (SERVQUAL, модель расхождения качества услуги GAP и INDSERV). Выделены основные подходы оценки качества бизнес-услуг с учетом особенностей системы взаимоотношений в данном секторе и факторы, определяющие качество услуг. В статье формирование динамичных моделей качества услуг рассматривается как один из наиболее важных достижений в области развития модели оценки качества услуг. Выделяются проблемы оценки качества результатов бизнес-услуг с учетом широкой номенклатуры таких услуг и трудности нахождения общего показателя измерения качества услуг. Предлагается методика оценки качества бизнес-услуги в зависимости от наличия элементов инновации в показателях, определяющих качество бизнес-услуг. С учетом этого в статье отмечается, что показатели, определяющие наличие элементов инновации в компонентах качества бизнес-услуги, должны создаваться индивидуально для разных услуг, и во многих случаях даже для разных клиентов и разных этапов обслуживания, поскольку желаемый результат для определенной услуги может сильно различаться в зависимости от предприятий клиента и их потребностей в определенных инновационных свойствах бизнес-услуг. The article explores the methodology and models for assessing the quality of business services. It provides the literature review on existing tools for assessing and measuring perceived quality of service. The advantages and disadvantages of using various methods for assessing the quality of business services (SERVQUAL, the model of GAP and INDSERV) are identified. The main approaches to assessing the quality of business services are highlighted, taking into account the characteristics of the relationship system in this sector and the factors that determine the quality of services. In the article, the formation of dynamic models of service quality is considered as one of the most important achievements in the development of a model for assessing the quality of services. The problems of assessing the quality of the results of business services are highlighted, taking into account the wide range of such services and the difficulty of finding a common indicator of measuring the quality of services.On the bases of investigation, a methodology of assessing the quality of business services is proposed, depending on the presence of elements of innovation in indicators of quality of business services. The article notes that the indicators determining the presence of innovation elements in the quality of business services should be created individually for different types of services depending on various cases and customers and different stages of provision service, since the desired result for a particular service can vary greatly depending on the enterprises client and their needs for the innovative nature of business services.

scholarly journals As time goes by: Constraint Handling Rules

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
JON SNEYERS ◽  
PETER VAN WEERT ◽  
TOM SCHRIJVERS ◽  
LESLIE DE KONINCK
Keyword(s):  
Logic Programming ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Constraint Handling ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rewrite Rules ◽  
High Level

AbstractConstraint Handling Rules (CHR) is a high-level programming language based on multiheaded multiset rewrite rules. Originally designed for writing user-defined constraint solvers, it is now recognized as an elegant general purpose language. Constraint Handling Rules related research has surged during the decade following the previous survey by Frühwirth (J. Logic Programming, Special Issue on Constraint Logic Programming, 1998, vol. 37, nos. 1–3, pp. 95–138). Covering more than 180 publications, this new survey provides an overview of recent results in a wide range of research areas, from semantics and analysis to systems, extensions, and applications.

scholarly journals Applicability of Spray Drying Technique to Prepare Nano-Micro Carriers: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Archana Mishra ◽  
Jitendra Kumar ◽  
Kuber Chandra Bhainsa
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Drying Techniques ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Spray Dried

Nano-micro carriers loaded with drugs and active biomolecules have gained a lot of attention in the field of health care, agriculture, and the food industry. Various methods have been explored to synthesize nano-micro carriers. However, there is still a constant search to develop a method for the preparation of a large quantity of nano-micro carriers with high loading efficiency. In this regard, spray drying could be a potential technique because of its inherent features like ease to operate, cost-effectiveness, environment-friendly, single step, and scalable. In this review, the focus is on the applicability of spray drying technique to prepare nano-micro carriers which are loaded with drugs, microorganisms, and other active molecules. Subsequently, the application and usefulness of spray-dried products in different research areas like the food industry, remediation of heavy metals and bioprocessing, and drug delivery have been presented. Furthermore, advantages, limitations, and recent developments in the area of spray drying have been discussed. This review presents a glimpse of spray drying techniques to synthesize nano-micro carriers with a wide range of applications.

scholarly journals Introduction: Public Archaeologies of Death and Memory

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Howard Williams
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Public Archaeology ◽  
The State ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Mortuary Archaeology ◽  
The Public ◽  
Current Thinking ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Archaeology Of Death ◽  
The Relationship

This Introduction to AP’s third special issue seeks to provide context and rationale to the study of ‘public mortuary archaeology’ before reviewing the development of the volume. Building on the presentations of the first Public Archaeology Twitter Conference of April 2017, these articles comprise a wide range of original analyses reflecting on the public archaeology of death, including evaluations of fieldwork contexts, churches and museums. These articles are joined by discussions of the digital dimensions to public mortuary archaeology, an appraisal of ancient and modern DNA research as public mortuary archaeology, and the relationship between mortuary archaeology and palliative care. Together, the articles constitute the state of current thinking on the public archaeology of death, burial and commemoration.

scholarly journals Editorial—Managing and Planning Water Resources for Irrigation: Smart-Irrigation Systems for Providing Sustainable Agriculture and Maintaining Ecosystem Services

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Masseroni ◽  
Gerard Arbat ◽  
Isabel Pedroso de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Irrigation Technologies

Smart-irrigation systems are a hot topic in irrigation management. Satellite imaging, sensors and controls, communication technologies and irrigation decision models are readily available. The price of the required technology is being reduced year after year, and its implementation in agriculture gives real-time information that allows for more accurate management of water resources. Even so, the adaptation of existing technologies to particular situations that the irrigation management is facing in different agro-environmental contexts is needed. This Special Issue addresses the application of different smart-irrigation technologies in four different research areas: (1) remote sensing-based estimates of crop evapotranspiration, (2) Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for smart-irrigation, (3) precision irrigation models and controls, and (4) the price of natural resources. The nine papers presented in this special issue cover a wide range of practical applications, and this editorial summarizes each of them.

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