Relational Network Theory as a bridge between linguistics and neuroscience: An interview with Professor Sydney Lamb

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adolfo M. García
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Relational Network

A Relational Approach to Lexical Borrowings in the Discourse of Romanian Bilingual Immigrants in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-32
Author(s):  
Paul Buzilă ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Linguistic Processing ◽  
Lexical Borrowing ◽  
Relational Approach ◽  
Bilingual Speakers ◽  
Linguistic Interference ◽  
Romanian Immigrants ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Relational Network ◽  
Hybrid Forms

A Relational Approach to Lexical Borrowings in the Discourse of Romanian Bilingual Immigrants in Spain. This paper is a neurocognitive analysis of idiosyncratic lexical borrowings recorded in the discourse of bilingual Romanian immigrants living in Spain. The neurocognitive approach, also known as Relational Network Theory (RNT), conceives language as an interconnected relational network composed of nodes and lines, part of and connected to the general cognitive system. Linguistic processing is a result of spreading activation through the network and of interaction of the system with other biological systems. The model elegantly describes real and inferred linguistic behaviors, both well-formed and erroneous. We use this approach to explore the underlying mechanisms that trigger the emergence of linguistic interference in the discourse of bilingual speakers. We focus on several lexical borrowings selected from corpora of Romanian spoken in Spain, and we model them, using the NeuroLab tool, in relational network terms. The network modeling of these hybrid forms pinpoints new ways of understanding the differences between adapted and non-adapted, and between necessary and luxury borrowings. We conclude that the RNT model is well suited for explaining bilingual processing and, arguably, one of the few models that can account for the hybrid forms emerging in the discourse of bilingual speakers. Keywords: Relational Network Theory, lexical borrowing, Romanian, Spanish, Rumañol, neurocognitive linguistics.

The English auxiliaries: A relational network description

1970 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Reich
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Phrase Structure ◽  
Transformational Theory ◽  
Good Test ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Context Free ◽  
Relational Network

This is the second of two papers comparing relational network theory with transformational theory. In Reich 1970b we defined some basic nodes and compared relational network theory with a subset of transformational theory which is commonly acknowledged to be linguistically inadequate. In this paper we shall review the types of problems which context-free phrase-structure grammars cannot adequately handle. We shall then show that each of these problems occurs in that portion of English grammar which is concerned with the English auxiliaries; thus a good test of any proposed grammatical theory is whether or not it can be used to describe a grammar of the auxiliaries in an acceptable way. Finally, we shall describe in detail a relational network grammar of the auxiliaries and attempt to demonstrate that relational network theory passes this test.

scholarly journals Complementarity of the Relational Network Theory and Conceptual Blending

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Izabela Sekścińska
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Conceptual Blending ◽  
Relational Network

scholarly journals Mapping the North: Ethnicities, Territories and the Networks of Archaeology

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-178
Author(s):  
Carl-Gösta Ojala
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Indigenous Population ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
History Writing ◽  
The North ◽  
Northern Fennoscandia ◽  
Points Of Interest ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Relational Network

The Saami, the indigenous population of northern Fennoscandia, have constantly been conceptualized as the others in relation to the (pre-)history writing of the modern nation-states. Here, the discussion focuses on Saami archaeology and representations of Saami prehistory in Sweden. It is emphasized that all ethnic, national and territorial concepts are embedded in networks of power, and that the connections and separations behind the concepts need to be explored. In this article a relational network approach is suggested as an alternative to dualistic thinking about ethnicities and territories. Ethnicity is here seen as one set of relationships, interwoven into many networks stretching over time and space. The network approach is in part inspired by actor-network theory, which is briefly described together with some possible points of interest for archaeological studies.

A Neurocognitive Analysis of Idiosyncratic Semantic Borrowings in the Discourse of Bilingual Romanian Immigrants in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 55-74
Author(s):  
Paul Buzilă
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Network Modeling ◽  
Spreading Activation ◽  
Linguistic Processing ◽  
Oral Production ◽  
Romanian Immigrants ◽  
Additional Explanation ◽  
Relational Network ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Hybrid Forms

A Neurocognitive Analysis of Idiosyncratic Semantic Borrowings in the Discourse of Bilingual Romanian Immigrants in Spain. In this paper we look at the semantic borrowings that spontaneously emerge in the oral discourse of bilingual Romanian immigrants who live in Spain, and we analyze them from a neurocognitive perspective. Also known as Relational Network Theory, this approach conceives language as an interconnected relational network composed of nodes and lines. Linguistic processing is a result of spreading activation through the network. We use this approach to explore the mechanisms underlying the oral production of semantic borrowings selected from corpora of Romanian spoken in Spain, and we model them, using the NeuroLab tool, in relational network terms. The network modeling shows that these hybrid forms emerge naturally from the properties of the system and can be explained in terms of shared parts of either phonological or semantic subnetworks involved in the production of analogous forms. It also delivers additional explanation to the proliferation of mixed meaning and sound induced semantic borrowings in the form of a higher pressure for rewiring coming from two different parts of the system.

scholarly journals Are Spanish TTOs Prepared to Innovation in a COVID Context?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8688
Author(s):  
Tamara Rodríguez-González ◽  
Mercedes Villanueva-Flores ◽  
Mariluz Fernández-Alles ◽  
Mirta Díaz-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Changing Environments ◽  
Technology Transfer Offices ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Potential Customers ◽  
Relational Network

The analysis of the characteristics of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) is particularly important as they constitute mediating units in the relationship between the market and university research. They are responsible for the transfer and exploitation of knowledge arising in the university context. Previous studies have been inconclusive as to the importance that the size, professionalisation or age of TTOs might have on the transfer process. However, the need to explore new markets, recognise new opportunities and identify potential customers points to the importance of TTOs having a dual exploitative and exploratory orientation and an extensive relational network. More recent research in the literature, based on ambidexterity and network theory, points to the impact that these variables could have on change management and innovation in uncertain and changing environments, such as those faced by TTOs in the current pandemic context. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to analyse whether Spanish TTOs, due to their ambidextrous orientation at the organisational and individual level, and their relational network with academic and market actors, are prepared to promote innovation in a COVID-19 context. Based on a cluster analysis of 29 Spanish TTOs, our results show that just a few of the Spanish TTOs surveyed would be prepared, from the perspective of ambidexterity and their relational capital, to promote innovation in a COVID-19 context. In conclusion, Spanish TTOs and their employees should focus more on ambidexterity and building extensive relational capital so that, through mentoring, training, incubation or the provision of various resources, they can help academics take advantage of the innovation opportunities offered by the changing and uncertain environment.

Obesity, Executive Function, and Achievement: An Application of Social Network Theory

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pin Zhu ◽  
Xin Xin ◽  
Mei Chang
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Social Network Theory
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