SCOTTISH PLACE NAMES AS EVIDENCE FOR LANGUAGE CHANGE

Scottish Place Names as Evidence for Language Change

Abstract This paper traces several changes in the pronunciation of unaccented final syllables in Scottish place names.It claims that place names which are lexically opaque are more Apron likely to reflect changes in pronunciation earlier than words the lexical meaning of which is well known.As a parallel, the loss of -l in words like ball, wall and

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Esophageal disorders in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Aim.To study the whole range of esophageal disorders in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using high-tech methods.Materials and methods.102 IBS patients (47 males, mean age 40.8, diagnosis of AWAAPUHI SHINE SPRAY IBS was established according to Rome III criteria) with esophageal symptoms (heartburn, belching, globus sensation and noncar

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Dual-Channel Green Supply Chain Decision-Making and Coordination considering CSR and Consumer Green Preferences

With the rapid development of the Internet and changes in consumer buying habits, many manufacturers are increasingly relying on online channels to sell their products as opposed to traditional retail channels.In this study, we innovatively investigate the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and consumer green preferences (CGP) on suppl

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