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Ghost words-erroneous terms appearing in dictionaries or texts without legitimate meaningsrepresent a subtle yet significant barrier to clear communication in English. These terms, often born from typographical errors, misinterpretations, or etymological confusion, persist in the lexicon despite their lack of authentic linguistic grounding. Examples like "dord," "abacot," and "esquivalience" illustrate the potential of ghost words to disrupt comprehension and lead to miscommunication for both native and non-native speakers. This study explores the origins of ghost words, their persistence in language records, and their impact on spoken and written communication. For language learners, ghost words undermine the reliability of authoritative resources, complicating vocabulary acquisition and usage. Similarly, for educators and professionals, their presence diminishes the credibility of texts and impedes effective discourse. The findings emphasize the importance of vigilant lexicography and the use of advanced tools like corpus analysis to identify and eliminate ghost words from language resources. By addressing this overlooked phenomenon, this research contributes to a better understanding of language documentation's imperfections and underscores the need for accuracy in fostering clear communication. Future investigations could expand digital methodologies to further enhance the reliability of language references and mitigate the impact of ghost words on global English communication.
This study explored the impact of teacher skills on English reading teaching among grade one learners in Tsholotsho Rural District, Zimbabwe. The research reveals that teacher skills play a pivatol role in determining learner outcomes. However, some teachers in the district lack teaching skills, affecting their ability to deliver effective reading instruction.The study finds that teachers in the district predominantly use the phonics method, whole word approach and THRASS (Teaching Handwriting Reading and Spelling Skills) for teaching English reading. These methods are favoured for their effectiveness in teaching basic reading skills. However, the introduction of Ndebele sounds prior to English sounds poses a challenge. The research underscores the importance of teacher skills in improving reading outcomes. It highlights the need for targeted teacher training and support to enhance teacher effectiveness. The study's findings have implications for educational policy and practice, emphasizing the need for deploying infant trained teachers to rural schools to teach grade one classes.
Background and Aim: Nano Hydroxyapatite (nHA) is a biocompatible material similar to natural bone and is used in dentistry to prevent and remineralize dental caries, etc. Marine sources like seashells, mollusk shells, crab shells, shrimp shells, fish bones, etc can create Nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA), a biomimetic material potentially useful for remineralization. This study aimed to systematically review the literature on the efficacy of marine-derived nHA in enamel remineralization compared to other remineralizing agents (e.g., fluoride, CPP-ACP, amorphous calcium phosphate) Materials and Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, searching electronic databases from 1990 to July 2024 (Medline, Scopus, Cochrane). Only in vitro studies with Nano-hydroxyapatite from marine sources compared to other remineralizing agents were included. Two reviewers (VM, TGJ) screened articles, extracted data, and assessed study quality using the Quality Assessment Tool For In Vitro Studies (QUIN tool). Results: Out of 43 identified articles, eight in vitro studies published between 2019 and 2023 were included, evaluating nHA from blood cockle shells, fish bone/scale, and oyster shells. Most of the included articles compared with commercially available CPP-ACP remineralizing agents. The QUIN tool revealed a medium risk of bias in seven studies and a low risk of bias in one. Conclusion: While marine-derived nHA has shown promising results in remineralizing enamel lesions, the current evidence is limited by methodological shortcomings. Further well-designed research is needed to draw more definitive conclusions.
Many developing countries, including Indonesia, are progressing poorly in residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) adoption, including on-grid systems. On the customer side, the decision to implement on-grid rooftop PV or rely only on power from the utility grid has often been made without appropriate knowledge of techno-economic considerations. This includes the impression of high system costs. This paper introduces KawanSurya: PV calculator, a solar rooftop PV techno-economic application for Android mobile phones, designed to help residential customers assess the potential of installing ongrid rooftop PV systems. The tool allows users to select a specific geographic location, calculate daily load profiles, and determine available roof areas. It uses irradiance data from the PVGIS API and HOMER's solar PV output equation to determine hourly PV output power. Simulation results for a typical 2,200 VA household show a payback period of 9.44 years or beyond, significantly influenced by electrical load profiles and bill reduction factors. A 65% bill reduction factor and similar load profile prolong the payback period, while a 0% billing reduction factor or uncompensated electricity sales may exceed the project's lifetime.
Background: Socio-demographic determinants of child health in urban Bangladesh shed light on the problem of more extensive urbanization and inequality. Knowledge of these relationships is therefore paramount in the formulation of operation and intervention strategies within the health sector. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the relationship between the disease patterns of children attending Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and their socio-demographic characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on patients attending the Pediatrics Outpatient Department from January to June 2024. Luckily, primary data regarding the socio-demographic characteristics and disease prevalence data among children were gathered through a purposive sample of 450 children, interviews, and medical records. The findings demonstrate the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and pediatric health in urban Bangladesh. The study population comprised 55% boys and 45% girls, with 60% from lower economic status. Maternal education levels were high, with 65% of mothers being higher secondary education. Disease patterns varied by age group: diarrhea (30%) was most common in neonates, while fever (40%) predominated in children aged 1-5 years. Nutritional issues persisted, with 10% low birth weight and 5% acute malnutrition. High rates of maternal counseling were observed across various health topics. The Study was able to identify the gaps in the understanding of pediatric healthcare and how these can help design better policies for the improvement of such healthcare delivery in urban areas with possible extension to other developing nations.
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