English Literature Research Articles

Litotes in Azerbaijani and English literature

Litotes in Azerbaijani and English literature

Evaluation of traditional Chinese exercise for knee osteoarthritis (KOA): an overview of systematic reviews

BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) has become a public health issue. Several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) indicate that traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) may be an effective treatment for reducing pain and stiffness and improving physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).ObjectivesTo evaluate the literature quality and evidence for the systematic reviews of TCE for KOA and provide evidence to support the clinical application of TCE for KOA.MethodsEight databases were searched from their inception to January 3, 2023, to retrieve relevant literature, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), China Biology Medical literature database (CBM), PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library, without restrictions on publication date or language. AMSTAR-2 and PRISMA 2020 assessed the methodological and reporting quality of included SRs/MAs. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system was utilized to evaluate the quality of evidence.ResultsA total of 18 SRs/MAs were included. The methodological quality was “very low” based on AMSTAR-2. The overall reporting quality was deficient based on PRISMA 2020. The quality of Chinese and English literature differed, with English literature being superior in methodological and reporting quality. Among 93 pieces of evidence obtained, 46 (49.46%) were of very low quality, 34 (36.56%) were of low quality, 13 (13.98%) were of moderate quality, and none were of high quality. TCE was supported by 76 pieces of evidence (81.72%).ConclusionTCE appears beneficial and safe for managing KOA. However, due to the relatively low methodological and evidentiary quality of included SRs/MAs, clinicians should interpret these findings cautiously.

Research and Application of University English Writing Teaching Reform Based on Data Mining

Based on big data mining and learning analysis technology, this paper systematically summarizes the theoretical basis of network-based college students' English writing skills training mode and discusses the reform and application of college English writing teaching. By mining network data, establishing corresponding writing training database and writing corpus, and at the same time strengthening writing teaching methods with the help of existing network corpus. Students learn through reading, imitation and innovation in the course, and receive psychological and motivation training. The research shows how data mining ability can test the data production ability of front-line authors, and test the ability of front-line teachers to cultivate students' autonomous learning and self-adaptation. It is emphasized that this teaching mode updates the knowledge structure of front-line teachers and cultivates new teachers who combine knowledge with technology. By providing innovative methods to optimize the teaching process, it is expected to effectively improve students' writing ability.

Effectiveness of an interdisciplinary home care approach for older adults with chronic conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The effectiveness of interdisciplinary home healthcare service consisting of at least two or more healthcare providers, such as a nurse, physician and physiotherapist, for community-dwelling older adults remains unclear. This systematic review assesses the effects of interdisciplinary home care on quality of life (QOL) and health outcomes in older adults with chronic conditions using validated tools. Databases were searched using CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and OpenGrey from inception to January 25, 2021. Eligibility criteria included (i) an interdisciplinary home care approach, (ii) participants aged 65 years and older with chronic conditions, (iii) randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and (iv) original literature in English. The study reviewer's dyad independently screened the literature and assessed the study quality using the Cochrane's Risk of Bias 2 tool. The analysis employed qualitative and quantitative integration and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. This study included 13 RCTs with 4709 participants. Four RCTs indicated that interdisciplinary home healthcare services reduced hospital admissions during the initial 6 months after the start of home care interventions (risk ratio [RR] = 0.73; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.61-0.88; p < 0.001; I2 = 0%). However, evidence certainty was moderate; QOL and mortality showed low certainty; and institutionalization and adherence showed moderate certainty of evidence. This study suggests that the interdisciplinary home care approach reduces hospital admissions but lacks effects on other outcomes. More robust studies are required to evaluate this evidence. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••-••.

Grammar Mistakes of Engineering Students’ Research Titles Writing in English

Grammar Mistakes of Engineering Students’ Research Titles Writing in English

THE ANALYSIS STUDY OF RENAL TRANSPLANTATION BENEFITS PATIENTS WITH END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE BY IMPROVING ERECTILE FUNCTION: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Background: Renal transplantation is a highly effective treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), addressing the impact of erectile dysfunction on quality of life. Erectile dysfunction, characterized by the inability to achieve and sustain an erection for good sexual activity, affects the physical and psychological well-being of individuals and their partners. However, research on the impact of renal transplantation on erectile dysfunction has yielded conflicting results. Understanding the beneficial impacts of renal transplantation on erectile dysfunction could potentially lead to more successful outcomes. Methods: Adhering to the PRISMA 2020 standards, this systematic investigation sought to examine complete English literature texts published from 2004 until 2024. Only editorials and review articles that had a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and were published in the same magazine as the submission were considered for acceptance. We utilized many sources, such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, and SagePub, to acquire the literature. Result: The study examined over 40 papers sourced from reliable venues like Science Direct, SagePub, and PubMed. After selecting eight papers for further scrutiny, a comprehensive analysis of the complete corpus of literature was conducted. Conclusion: Renal transplantation has shown significant improvement in erectile function in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with a lower prevalence of erectile dysfunction and higher function scores. Factors such as pretransplantation IIEF-5 score, age, and anastomosis to the common iliac artery have significant associations with improved erectile function. However, the exact mechanism behind this effect remains unclear.

Хемптон-Кортський лабіринт і "Троє у човні, якщо не рахувати собаки" Джерома К.Джерома.

The author presents the Hampton Court Maze in the way of Tudor’s history studying. The maze remains a hugely popular part of the Hampton Court Palace, which is the oldest surviving hedge maze in the UK and the first to have been planted in the country. It dates back to the end of the 17th century, when it was thought to have been commissioned by William III in his final years as monarch. Hampton Court’s maze became a hit when the gardens were opened to the public in 1838, demonstrating the popularity of multicausal mazes. The Hampton Court Maze designed and planted by garden designers George London and Henry Wise. The palace and gardens are found in Richmond Upon Thames. The author discovers for students this amazing maze in England and loses yourself in some history along the way. Described a tour of three men in a boat by Jerome K. Jerome. Given some movies filmed by English writer Jerome K. Jerome’s humorous novel "Three Men in a Boat".

Effectiveness Analysis of IELTS and HSK Test Based on SVM in the Development of English Writing Ability

As China develops and grows, there are an increasing number of Chinese language learners worldwide, and Chinese learners are becoming more and more interested in the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is also continuously evolving and improving. After more than 20 years of development, it has gradually been recognized by Chinese language learners at home and abroad. However, due to the short launch time, the existence of deficiencies is inevitable. But the IELTS exam was introduced in China in 1987 and has since amassed a wealth of knowledge and practice. Its framework is similar to HSK, so it can be used for HSK propositions and tests. One of the most challenging aspects of teaching Chinese is writing which involves the writing of Chinese characters, most Chinese learners have difficulty in writing. This paper mainly compares the test design and content in the writing part between HSK and IELTS, analyzes the effectiveness of the writing part of HSK, and puts forward some reference suggestions for the future writing test proposition and implementation of HSK.

Tocilizumab-induced psoriatic eruption : a case report and a case-based review.

Cases of psoriasis associated with Tocilizumab (TCZ) are scarce. To describe a new case of TCZ-associated psoriasis and to perform a case-based review of similar cases. We searched Medline/Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Directory of Open Access Journals databases using the terms « Tocilizumab » and « Psoriasis » in the French and English literature. We report a 70-year-old woman with a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis who developed Infliximab-induced plaque psoriatic eruption of the soles and palms, that resolved after Infliximab interruption, then relapsed after TCZ relay, and eventually resolved after TCZ interruption. Including our case, we identified 16 cases of TCZ-induced psoriatic eruption. Three (21%) out of 14 patients had a history of cutaneous psoriasis - data were not available for 2 patients. Eight (50%) patients had previously received TNFα antagonists. TCZ was stopped for 10 patients and continued for 4 patients. For the 2 remaining patients, the interval between two injections of TCZ was shortened. All the patients with available follow-up data had an improvement of the eruption within 4 weeks. To conclude, in case of TCZ-induced psoriatic eruption and in light of the published cases, we suggest using topical steroids and reassessing the patient 4 weeks later. If no healing is obtained, we suggest stopping TCZ, and treating the underlying disease with another drug. When no other drug is available, while waiting for more data regarding the value of IL-6 levels, it can be discussed to increase TCZ regimen, as it has been successful for 2 authors. Efficacy assessment of the chosen attitude should not take place before 4 weeks.

Is internationalization abroad a prerequisite for university students' intercultural competence development?

PurposeThis study aims to examine how intercultural competence (IC) among university students can be enhanced through two streams of higher education internationalization: internationalization abroad and internationalization at home (IaH). By doing so, it aims to improve university students' IC through identifying which factors are more effective in fostering IC.Design/methodology/approachThe study is not solely a literature review, but rather a conceptual exploration based on a selective review of the literature. Due to the exploratory nature of this study, we employed a thematic analysis approach to reviewing English language literature while incorporating relevant Chinese literature to ensure a more balanced representation.FindingsWe found that international students’ IC is influenced by their overseas learning experiences, which are closely related to the duration of stay, language proficiency, intercultural contact, university management and teachers and administrative support. On the other hand, domestic students’ IC has been influenced by various IaH experiences primarily within their home university campus, such as foreign language learning, international curriculum, extracurricular activities, communication between domestic and international students, integrated management of international students, the use of Internet and communication technology and so forth. Although a direct and definitive comparison is lacking, some comparative analyses suggest that IaH experiences may yield better results in enhancing the IC of domestic students.Originality/valueThis article advances the understanding of IC development. We call for further research that values the importance of IaH in the increasingly uncertain globalization and delves into comparative analysis of the effects of two streams of higher education internationalization.

Literary reading as a socially responsive practice: Implications for literature pedagogy at higher education

AbstractAs university teachers of literature, we tend to accept the rhetoric that students lack the capacity to interpret texts meaningfully, without questioning our own biases about the kinds of meaning we expect them to elicit from texts. Often, these are meanings that have little relevance to students' own social or professional lives. In this article, we report on a research project on literary reading at a South African university in which we set out to find out how our second‐year English literature student teachers were reading or making sense of Shakespearean plays and how in turn their readings inform new thinking about literary reading. We found that our students were interpreting Shakespeare's Macbeth in ways that both explicate social problems in present‐day South Africa and offer possible solutions to remedying these problems. Therefore, our knowledge contribution in this article is the proposition of socially responsive literary reading as a relevant, empowering and viable approach to literary reading that has potential to decolonise literature education in African universities.

Error Analysis and Implications of Chinese Students' English Writing Based on Computer Scoring System

This study aims to detect and analyze the errors made by Chinese vocational college students with the help of a computer scoring system. Under the theoretical framework of interlanguage theory and error analysis theory, errors are classified into three categories and five sub-categories, namely: 1. substance errors: orthography; 2. text errors: morphology and syntax; 3. discourse errors: coherence and pragmatics. 90 compositions with a total number of 11,761 words were screened and detected by computational and manual means. A total of 1652 errors were found and given detailed analysis and explanation. The study concludes that the most common errors occurred in orthography, such as spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, and syntax, such as sentence fragment/ sentence redundancy. Analyzing the causes of the errors provides implications for English teachers and researchers of the computer scoring system.

The Issues of English Literature in South Sudan: An Analytical of Five Articles Published on Line in Four Selected Schools and University of Juba

English Literature deterioration in Sudan and South Sudan is due to inconstant education policy by precious governments. It has been observing that they are lacking interest and commitment to learn and teaching Literature at the secondary level. There are claims that students and lectures are not contributing extensively in African Literature and World Literature. The causes for lecturers, are attribute to low salaries, demotivation, lack of internet connectivity, unregular payment of the salaries, lack of accommodation and transport. The reasons of graduate students of Language and literature are related to incompetence and uninterest in producing literary works such as poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. The third causes for lectures were attributed to teaching in numerous universities, in order to generate more payments to cater for their family’s needs. The critics and analysts argued that the students are not sponsored by the government in order to learn and teach at the secondary schools. The study explores the two groups; the first group think that English Literature is dying in South Sudan since there are no more literary works produced in South Sudan. The second group disagrees that English is not dying since English Language is an official language in South Sudan.

The labyrinth of marginality: a critique of theorising literary representation of marginality in indian english literature

In his work After Amnesia, G.N. Devy rightly points out a gap, a void created by our collective “cultural amnesia” in literary theory and criticism. Foregrounding this insight, the research on “Marginal Literature” has crucial ontological and epistemological questions ahead of itself. The question: “What is Marginal Literature?” becomes more pertinent and complex when assessed in the context of the plurality of Indian society and culture. The exercise of creating a structured and organised theoretical point of view that is comprehensive enough to address and acknowledge the diverse and multifaceted marginal experience as expressed by contemporary writers is a challenge for all scholars working to define, hypothesise, analyse the phenomenon of marginality in the form of a question, a vista, an enigma or a mere tributary in the canon of Indian Literature written and translated in English. As a doctoral candidate working in this area, in this paper, I intend to discuss the various theorists, thinkers, and perspectives that have informed and the lacunas that have restrained the discussion of marginality in my thesis.

Investigating the Nexus between French and English Writing Skills among Moroccan EFL Learners: A Correlational Study

Investigating the Nexus between French and English Writing Skills among Moroccan EFL Learners: A Correlational Study

Adapting Self-Regulated Strategy Development Model to Teach Deaf Learners English Writing Skills

Adapting Self-Regulated Strategy Development Model to Teach Deaf Learners English Writing Skills

Implementation of maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response and related death review interventions in humanitarian settings: A scoping review.

The global population impacted by humanitarian crises continues to break records each year, leaving strained and fractured health systems reliant upon humanitarian assistance in more than 60 countries. Yet little is known about implementation of maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) within crisis-affected contexts. This scoping review aimed to synthesise evidence on the implementation of MPDSR and related death review interventions in humanitarian settings. We searched for peer-reviewed and grey literature in English and French published in 2016-22 that reported on MPDSR and related death review interventions within humanitarian settings. We screened and reviewed 1405 records, among which we identified 25 peer-reviewed articles and 11 reports. We then used content and thematic analysis to understand the adoption, appropriateness, fidelity, penetration, and sustainability of these interventions. Across the 36 records, 33 unique programmes reported on 37 interventions within humanitarian contexts in 27 countries, representing 69% of the countries with a 2023 United Nations humanitarian appeal. Most identified programmes focussed on maternal death interventions; were in the pilot or early-mid implementation phases (1-5 years); and had limited integration within health systems. While we identified substantive documentation of MPDSR and related death review interventions, extensive gaps in evidence remain pertaining to the adoption, fidelity, penetration, and sustainability of these interventions. Across humanitarian contexts, implementation was influenced by severe resource limitations, variable leadership, pervasive blame culture, and mistrust within communities. Emergent MPDSR implementation dynamics show a complex interplay between humanitarian actors, communities, and health systems, worthy of in-depth investigation. Future mixed methods research evaluating the gamut of identified MPDSR programmes in humanitarian contexts will greatly bolster the evidence base. Investment in comparative health systems research to understand how best to adapt MPDSR and related death review interventions to humanitarian contexts is a crucial next step.

Marital Discord and Pursuit of Gender Equality in Manju Kapur’s Custody Novel

The landscape of Indian literature has never been found to be equal in contribution from both the genders. It has always been dominated by male writers. It is very fair to say that the aspirations and expectations of Indian women have been largely confined to the ambit of moral and social commitments prevailing in our country. By and large, the Indian women writers in English have come from higher social strata and they do not have felt experience regarding reality of life in India. Despite it, they have started questioning the wisdom of prominent old patriarchal domination and they are no longer willing to play a subservient role to men. They have proved their mettle in literature both qualitative and quantitative wise. In the modern English fiction, the emergence of women centred or feminist approaches have been major developments. For establishing their identity, several Indian women writers have been delving deep into female subjectivity. The image portrayed by these writers regarding women has undergone a complete change. It is due to a paradigm shift in the attitude of the Indian women writers in portraying women as self -sacrificing persons to strong individuals trying to establish their identity. Among the prominent Indian women writers, Manju Kapur has carved a niche for herself by highlighting issues pertaining to patriarchy, family bonding, male –female bonding, inter religious marriage and co -existence of past and present. In 20th century, the works of Indian women writers have been considered as powerful equipment for making modernist and feminist statements. Feminism in India became an accepted doctrine and it was able to gradually set aside the male supremacy prevailing in the society. In fact, the history of feminism in India can be considered in three different phases. The first phase started when the British initiated steps against evil Sati practice. The next co-related with Quit India movement and the third took place after independence when there was a clamour for fair treatment from feminine gender after marriage. This article explains the part played by feminine gender at the domestic front and their willingness to be economically and socially independent and the challenges faced by them in attaining independence in a male dominated society.

The Analysis Study of Prevalence, Management and Outcome of Renal Trauma in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in children is a critical condition influenced by diverse factors, including surgery, critical illness, and nephrotoxin exposure. It affects up to 50% of pediatric ICU admissions and has significant mortality implications, especially post-heart surgery and in the presence of inotropes or ventilation. Methods: The study adhered to PRISMA 2020 standards, examining English literature from 2014 to 2024. Result: Initially retrieving 360 articles from online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink and Google Scholar) eight relevant papers were selected after three rounds of screening for full-text analysis. Conclusion: Pediatric renal injury, including acute kidney injury (AKI) and its long-term implications, presents a significant clinical challenge across diverse settings. Recent studies highlight varying AKI incidences and outcomes, underscoring the need for effective management strategies and long-term renal surveillance to mitigate mortality and chronic kidney disease risks.

How General and Inflammatory Status Impacts on the Prognosis of Patients Affected by Lung Cancer: State of the Art.

Pulmonary cancer is often associated with systemic inflammation and poor nutritional status and these two aspects are strongly correlated and related to the scarce infiltration of a tumor by immune cells. We reviewed all English literature reviews from 2000 to 2024 from PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar, including original articles, review articles, and metanalyses. We excluded non-English language articles and case reports/case series. Generally speaking, nutritional and inflammatory status largely affect medium and long-term prognosis in lung cancer patients. A correct stratification of patients could improve their preoperative general functional nutritional and inflammatory status, minimizing, therefore, possible treatment complications and improving long-term prognosis.