An exploration of teachers' beliefs about the global spread of English in a Chilean ELT programme by Perez, Gonzalo

“…Traditional constructs in the English Language Teaching (ELT) profession such as the native speaker, standard English, and the culture of English are currently being questioned due to the growing number of users of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) who use English for intercultural communication mainly among non-native speakers. …”
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Examining the temporal evolution of hypervelocity impact phenomena via high-speed imaging and ultraviolet-visible emission spectroscopy by Tandy, Jonathan D., Mihaly, Jonathan M., Adams, M. A., Rosakis, A. J.

“…Complementary laser-side-lighting [Mihaly et al., Int. J. Impact Eng. 62, 13 (2013); Proc. Eng. 58, 363 (2013)] and front-of-target (without laser illumination) images were also captured using a Cordin ultra-high-speed camera. …”
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Estimate the high-resolution distribution of ground-level particulate matter based on space observations and a physical-based model by Guang, Jie, Xue, Yong, Fan, Cheng, Li, Ying, Che, Yahui

“…Although the degree of improvement varies over different sites and seasons in China, this study demonstrates the potential for using physical-based approach for operational air quality monitoring.…”
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Hepatitis C genotyping in hemodialysis patients and the development of genotyping method based on TaqMan Probe Real Time (PCR) by Hamzah, Hairul Aini, Hasmoni, Mohamed Hadzri, Saad, Mohammad, Mustafa Mahmoud, Mohammed Imad Al-Deen, Abdullah, Nasuruddin, Seman, Ramli

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Composite foundations on Malaysian soft clay soil: applications of innovative techniques by Mohd Yusof, Khairul Nizar

“…An innovative technique of electro osmosis coupled with vertical surcharge loading to accelerate the consolidation and stiffen Kaolin (China Clay Grade E) was investigated in this study. …”
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Antecedents of Total Factor Productivity Change: empirical evidence from the Chinese banking sector by Sufian, Fadzlan

“…The empirical findings suggest that the China banking sector has exhibited productivity progress attributed to the increase in efficiency. …”
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A new visual simulation tool for performance evaluation of MANET routing protocols by Sakib, Md. Sabbir Rahman, Saquib, Nazmus, Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan

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From Stupa to Stupa Shrine: the changing morphology of Buddhist religious edifice per excellence by Rashid, Md. Mizanur

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On phase separation points for one-dimensional models by Ganikhodjaev, Nasir, Rozikov, Utkir Abdulloevich

“…In the paper, the one-dimensional model with nearest-neighbor interactions In, n ∈ Z, and the s pin values ±1 is considered. It is known that, under some conditions on parameters of In, a phase transition occurs for this model. …”
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Measurement and modelling of operational amplifier power supply rejection by Brinson, Mike, Faulkner, D. J.

“…Measured results for 741 and pin-compatible operational amplifiers are tabulated. …”
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Perihal Zhao Zhong dan Hwang Ho by Ahmad, Che Mahzan

“…Zhoa Zhong,pengarah organisasi Loceng Unta Hijau,dinobatkan sebagai pahlawan alam sekitar hujung tahun lalu oleh majalah Time.Perjuangannya melestarikan sungai yang menjadi nyawa Republik Rakyat China amat disenangi.Pejabatnya cuma sebuah apartment dua bilik yang serba lama.Maklumat pencemaran dimuat naik ke alam maya untuk tatapan seluruh penduduk dunia.Loceng Unta Hijau yang beroperasi di kawasan barat China adalah untuk melahirkan keharmonian antara manusia dengan alam yang semakin terpinggir dengan slogannya ,"Menghijaukan gunung ganang,menjernihkan air sungai dan membirukan langit.…”
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Properties of compression moulding starch - nanoclay biocomposites by Ahmad, Zuraida, Anuar, Hazleen

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Towards an aspirational (ethical) code under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: engaging the life science community by Dando, Malcolm, Novossiolova, Tatyana, Crowley, Michael, Shang, Lijun

“…It is unclear at present how the proposal by China and Pakistan for an Aspirational (Ethical) Code under the BTWC will be taken forward through to the 9th Review Conference of the Convention in 2022. …”
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Phytochemical and biological investigation of erigeron annus (L.) Pers for antimicrobial activity and potential DNA gyrase inhibitors by Zhang, Yi Fan

“…However it is not an indigenous species in China and has not been officially recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopeia. …”
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Comment : Muslim freedoms by Davidyan, Eleonora

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The domestic status of the European Convention on Human Rights in Russian law by Burkov, Anton

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Human rights protection in breakaway regions of Georgia by Vakhtangidze, Vakhtang

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The right to be tried within a reasonable time - developments in Russia by Maranov, Roman

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Is the right to life adequately protected in Georgia? by Khidasheli, Tamar

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Micro-manufacturing technology: the huge opportunity of thinking small by Ali, Mohammad Yeakub

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