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Grammatical Intricacies of English Verbs for Korean English Learners
(Jessica
Braine)
Given a lack of references directly
addressing obstacles in learning English as a foreign language, the authors attempt to fill the gap by identifying specific grammatical points that are particularly difficult for Korean English language learners(ELLs) to
conceptualize. In connection with the first language(L1) characteristics and dual-language operations, lexical, phrasal, conventional, and psycholinguistic
complexities of English verbs are discussed. A better understanding of ELLs' L1 properties and functions, negative L1 transfer, and ELLs' persistent errors
made in the production of expressive English is a necessary condition, if not a sufficient one, for ELLs' escalating English learning and acquisition.
Limitations and future directions are discussed.
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Exploring the PI3Kalpha and gamma binding sites with 2,6-disubstituted isonicotinic derivatives
(Philip
Cherian)
A homology model of the p110a catalytic subunit of PI3Kalpha was generated from the p110gamma crystal structure.Using this model, an isonicotinic scaffold was designed for chemically exploring the PI3Kalpha and gamma binding sites. A focused library of derivatives was synthesized and tested. The morpholine acids 5a and 5b proved to be the most potent analogs.
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The Effects of Duration of Intractable Epilepsy on Memory Function
(Glenn
Kent)
We assessed whether duration (time since diagnosis) of intractable epilepsy is associated with progressive memory loss in 250 individuals with left or right temporal lobe epilepsy and those diagnosed with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Verbal and nonverbal memory function was assessed using several memory assessment measures administered to all individuals as part of a larger neuropsychological assessment. Multivariate multiple regression analyses demonstrated that duration of temporal lobe epilepsy and age of seizure onset are significantly related to verbal memory deficits in patients with epilepsy. The interaction between duration of epilepsy and diagnostic group was nonsignificant, as was the interaction between age at spell onset and diagnostic group. As measured by several neuropsychological memory tests, duration of disease adversely affects verbal memory performance in patients diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy. Our study also supports the notion that age at seizure onset significantly affects verbal memory performance in this population. These results have implications for the strategy of treatment and counseling of patients with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy.
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"Strive" for College Access and Success
(Michael
Sharp)
Today, we realize that the strength of our cities depends, in part, on the cities’ ability to take care of its own, to support and educate its young people, from birth through high school and college, and into a vital career as an adult. Unfortunately, despite monies and the best of intentions on the part of students, families, educators, service providers, local, state, and national governments, many children in the urban core of America’s cities are not succeeding. Fifty years ago, a high school education often guaranteed a living wage, perhaps a factory job right out of high school. Today, in our global economy, things have changed dramatically, even on the factory floor. Over 31% of today’s factory jobs require at least some education beyond high school. Overall, in the past 20 years, the share of jobs that require at least some postsecondary education has risen drastically, from 28% to 60%. Finally data indicates that 75% of America’s fifty fastest growing jobs now require a college degree (Carnavale & Desrochers, 2004; Tomorrow’s Jobs, 2006-2007). Without question, the future vitality of America’s cities depends, in part, on the quality of the urban public schools. But the urban schools in many areas continue to fail to meet the needs of students. In this chapter, we will document the challenge facing the greater Cincinnati area, and we will describe an innovative, collaborative response to this challenge, a partnership called Strive.
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A Review Of Dimensionality Reduction Methods And Their Applications
(Augustine
Nsang)
This is a survey paper which discusses different reasons why we may want to reduce the dimensionality of a database, and describes seven different dimensionality reduction methods. It makes comparisons between some of these methods of dimensionality reduction, and explains the choice of random projection as a method of dimensionality reduction. We derive a formula for the complexity of the random projection method, and outline some underlying theorems. Finally, we outline some of the major applications of random projections.
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Query-Based Dimensionality Reduction Applied to Text and Web Data
(Augustine
Nsang)
This paper considers a novel approach to dimensionality reduction applied to information retrieval. A proper subset of dimensions is sought for, such that the relation between proximity in the original space and reduced space is obtained and used to evaluate proximity between a query and the data set. The paper explicitly outlines a query-based dimensionality reduction
method that can be used for web data
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Book Review of Martin Horak. 2007. Governing the Post-Communist City: Institutions and Democratic Development in Prague
(Thomas
Wuerzer)
The reader will find in Governing the Post-Communist City reason to reevaluate existing assumptions about the processes of democracy in post-communist cities. Horak corroborates the general assumption that democratic conversion of a post-communist government will not appear as ad-hoc changes over night but steadily over time. His study documents the ups and downs of Prague’s transformation between 1990 and 2000. Planners and political scientists will appreciate Horak’s detailed discussion of the impact of organizational structures and power structure on public policy and programs. In short, Horak’s recent study is a great addition to the few English language based works regarding post-communist transformation in the East Central European states.
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Book Review of Martin Horak. 2007. Governing the Post-Communist City: Institutions and Democratic Development in Prague
(Thomas
Wuerzer)
The reader will find in Governing the Post-Communist City reason to reevaluate existing assumptions about the processes of democracy in post-communist cities. Horak corroborates the general assumption that democratic conversion of a post-communist government will not appear as ad-hoc changes over night but steadily over time. His study documents the ups and downs of Prague’s transformation between 1990 and 2000. Planners and political scientists will appreciate Horak’s detailed discussion of the impact of organizational structures and power structure on public policy and programs. In short, Horak’s recent study is a great addition to the few English language based works regarding post-communist transformation in the East Central European states.
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"A Terrible Tenderness"
(Mical Anne
Darley)
Short Story
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Defending Evo-Devo: A Response to Hoekstra and Coyne
(Lindsay
Craig)
The study of evolutionary developmental biology (“evo-devo”) has recently experienced a dramatic surge in popularity among researchers and theorists concerned with evolution. However, some biologists and philosophers remain skeptical of the claims of evo-devo. This paper discusses and responds to the recent high-profile criticisms of evo-devo presented by biologists Hopi E. Hoekstra and Jerry A. Coyne (2007). I argue that their objections are unconvincing. Indeed, empirical research supports the main tenets of evo-devo, including the claim that morphological evolution is the result of cis-regulatory change and the distinction that evo-devo draws between morphological and physiological traits.
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