Using translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca to promote an inclusive multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment in Higher Educational Institutions in the UK by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…The current study employed a mixed-methods approach using classroom observations, focus group discussions, students’ pre- and post-tests and anonymous learning journals to explore the impact of translanguaging and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) on students’ writing performance when a multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment is used with learners in higher education in the UK Findings indicated that students overall had a very positive attitude towards translanguaging and ELF in terms of a multilingual approach towards comprehension in assessment as they facilitated content and language learning and enhanced students’ intercultural and multilingual awareness Moreover, they had a significant impact on students’ academic performance Finally, the article argues that monolingual ideologies should be abandoned due to the increasing drive towards globalization in Higher Education…”
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Discovering post-war Singapore Chinese cultural identity "on air" by Tan, Amanda Jia Le

“…This paper argues that transnationalism and trans-dialectalism are two main strands of Chinese cultural identity facilitated by Singapore's post-war radiocape. Employing Rediffusion (Singapore) as a case study, this paper will study its radio networks, programming, audience and ultimately, its influences on the Chinese community. …”
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Sensor drift detection framework for water systems with probabilistic machine learning by Hoang, Thu Minh

“…Smart sensors and meters have facilitated the control and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes to achieve an acceptable effluent with cost efficiency. …”
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British women's experiences of drinking alcohol: Dynamics of emotional proximity and distance by Stepney, M

“…This paper contributes to a growing body of work that suggests intimacy and women's friendships are complex: traditional conceptions about young women seeking intimate and close friendships need revaluating to take into consideration how ‘distance’ within groups is both desirable and negotiated, and may be facilitated through the drinking of alcohol.…”

Validating the Safety Culture Model in Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia (S/O: 12365) by Hassan, Zuraida, Mohd Zin, Md. Lazim, Subramaniam, Chandrakantan, Mohd Shamsudin, Faridahwati, Sri Ramalu, Subramaniam

“…The Bahasa Malaysia version was administered to the respondents as it facilitated the communication and understanding since it was assumed that the population were more comfortable in their own lingua franca. …”
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Beyond a gut feeling : how the immune system impacts the effect of gut microbiota in neurodevelopment by Azhari, Atiqah, Azizan, Farouq, Esposito, Gianluca

“…Here, we present the immune system as the link that facilitates communication between the gut and the brain. …”
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Comparison of Two Metallic Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Selective Laser Melting and Electron Beam Melting by Kok, Yihong, Tor, Shu Beng, Loh, Ngiap Hiang

“…The findings have shown large advances in the manufacturing quality of these two methods commercially. This review thus facilitates the choice of using either a laser based or electron based method for a given application.…”
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The effect of similarity measures on the quality of query clusters by Fu, Lin, Goh, Dion Hoe-Lian, Foo, Schubert

“…Harnessing such search experiences facilitates collaborative querying that in turn may help users of digital libraries and other information systems to better meet their information needs. …”
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A combined decision-making analysis under single-valued neutrosophic set for selecting favorable knowledge management strategy by Abdullah, Lazim, Zulkifli, Norsyahida, Awang, Noor Azzah, Hashim, Hazwani

“…This integrated approach facilitates organizations in pinpointing vital criteria and alternatives for effective knowledge management. …”

The Role of Social Media Towards Political Accountability in Pakistan: A Literature Review by Sadiq, Saiqa, Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah, Ajis, Mohd Na'eim

“…The extensive literature review indicates that social media facilitates the freedom of expression, provides opportunities of direct political participation, improves the electoral process and increase political accountability in authoritarian countries and emerging democracies. …”
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Research firm reputation and investors' reaction to research reports by Lei, Thi Quynh Giang, Le, Thao Nguyen, Nguyen, Viet Anh

“…Overall, our study suggests that the SGX-MAS Research Incentive Scheme facilitates investment decisions by providing new information that is of value to investors.…”
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The role of bidirectional nucleocytoplasmic transport in apoptosis by Chan, Kheng Sze

“…Subsequently, Survivin undergoes ubiquitination, which not only physically prevents its diffusion back to the cytoplasm but also facilitates its degradation. Together, this spatial and functional regulation of Survivin abolishes its cytoprotective effect toward the apoptotic executors and thus commits a cell to apoptosis. …”
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The effects of global versus local processing styles on ingroup favouritism by Ma, Chen

“…Social categorisation in turn facilitates comparisons between in- and outgroups. When individuals make comparison between social groups, they tend to differentiate ingroup members from those of outgroup. …”
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Urban trust in Kenya and Tanzania: Cooperation in the provision of public goods by Burbidge, D

“…On the topic of the organisation of security and cleaning within markets in Mwanza, ethnically heterogeneous market-sellers' sense of solidarity facilitates a greater degree of seller-on-seller trust. …”

Molecular modulation of fluorene-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide-based conjugated polymers for enhanced photoelectrochemical water oxidation under visible light by Dai, Chunhui, Gong, Xuezhong, Zhu, Xianglin, Xue, Can, Liu, Bin

“…Ag/AgCl) was achieved through facile molecular modulation of the polymer, which improved the uniformity and crystallinity of the film and facilitated charge transport among polymer chains. Moreover, C12 was used for preparation of a composite film with TiO2 nanorod arrays via spin-coating to yield an approximately 11-fold higher anodic PEC activity than that of pure TiO2. …”
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When motivations meet affordances: news consumption on Telegram by Lou, Chen, Tandoc, Edson C., Hong, Li Xuan, Pong, Brenda Xiang Yuan, Lye, Rachelle Wan Xin, Sng, Trisha Ngiag Gya

“…We also found that news consumption is facilitated by Telegram’s affordances like customizability, increasing accessibility, aesthetics, and simultaneity of activities. …”
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Understanding voluntary pro-environmental behavior among colleagues: roles of green crafting, psychological empowerment, and green organizational climate by Zafar, Hina, Tian, Feng, Ho, Jo Ann, Roh, Taewoo

“…Underpinned by the conservation of resources (COR) theory, the study reveals a sequential chain mediation model, wherein PCSE initiates a process leading to voluntary pro-environmental behavior (VPEB) among employees, facilitated by green crafting (GC) and a supportive green organization climate (GOC). …”
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Magnetic Soft Materials and Robots by Kim, Yoonho, Zhao, Xuanhe

“…Recent advances in functional soft materials have facilitated the emergence of a new class of soft robots capable of tether-free actuation in response to external stimuli such as heat, light, solvent, or electric or magnetic field. …”
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Water-rich sublithospheric melt channel in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean by Mehouachi, Fares, Singh, Satish C.

“…We suggest that partial melting, facilitated by water, is the main mechanism responsible for the low-velocity channel. …”
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Discovery of novel ligands using phage display by Nur Azri Muhamad Azan

“…These interactions are facilitated by a number of receptors found on the surface of cells, bound to specific glycoproteins found in the extracellular matrix (ECM). …”
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