scholarly journals Root Suppletion and the Theory of Allomorphic Locality

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Leila A Lomashvili
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Distributed Morphology ◽  
Theoretic Approach ◽  
Direct Relation ◽  
Main Claim ◽  
Internal Argument ◽  
Local Material ◽  
Recent Developments

The paper investigates the root suppletion phenomena with its direct relation to the theory of allomorphic locality as it is couched in the Distributed Morphology (DM) framework (Halle & Marantz 1993, 1994) and its recent developments. The paper covers the suppletion phenomena of two varieties, those conditioned by the number of an internal argument and tense-aspect-mood (TAM) features of functional heads merging above roots. The empirical data is brought up to support the main claim that the suppletion of verbal roots can be conditioned not only by the most local elements such as the number of the internal argument, but it can also be triggered by the TAM features of the functional heads which are outside of the XP boundary where the roots are merged (Harley et al. 2009, Bobaljik 2012, Harley 2015 among others). To account for the TAM-conditioned suppletion, the paper is using the phase-theoretic approach following Chomsky (1999) and Embick (2010) by positing a variety of non-cyclic heads merging above roots that render the interaction between TAM features and roots possible even though some of the intervening heads between roots and these features may be overtly realized. The paper arrives at the conclusion that the suppletion can still be triggered by the local material converging with other authors mentioned above.  

scholarly journals Sustainability practices and indicators in food retail logistics: findings from an exploratory study

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aristides Matopoulos ◽  
Michael Bourlakis
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Food Retailing ◽  
Criteria And Indicators ◽  
Food Retailers ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Sustainability Measurement

The aim of this paper is to provide an overview and an analysis of recent developments and changes in the implementation of sustainability practices by food retailers. It also aims to explore whether the sustainability measurement criteria and indicators identified in the literature can be applied in practice. A literature review identified the current trends, developments and the proposed sustainability objectives, criteria and indicators. Via case study research, we collected empirical data from four retailers. This involved both qualitative and quantitative data drawn from questionnaires and in-depth interviews with logistics directors from four retailers' distribution centres. The empirical data collected from the interviews indicate similarities in some of the characteristics of distribution centres, as well as differences. However, it was difficult to make cross-company comparisons due to the absence of benchmarks or assessments of the relative importance of each sustainability criterion and indicator. This research focused only on two sustainability objectives. Further research on other sustainability objectives is therefore required. Lessons learnt from the four case studies can be taken into consideration when developing future sustainability performance rating scales. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of sustainability in the food chain, with emphasis on food retailing. Its value lies in presenting an attempt to test in practice how a number of sustainability objectives, criteria and indicators are applied in logistics-related processes, identifying the gaps and reporting the potential difficulties.

Reducing ‘case’ to denotational primitives

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Rita Manzini ◽  
Leonardo M. Savoia
Keyword(s):  
Noun Phrase ◽  
Distributed Morphology ◽  
Internal Argument ◽  
Nominal Inflection ◽  
Late Insertion

The nominal inflection system of Albanian includes specifications of case, definiteness, number and nominal class (gender). Our analysis recognizes three types of properties as theoretically relevant, namely N(ominal class), Q(quantification), D(efiniteness). Q inflections are responsible for the so-called oblique case - effectively a dyadic operator yielding a ‘zonal inclusion’ (possession) relation between the element to which it attaches and the internal argument of the verb (dative) or the head of a noun phrase (genitive). Q inflections are further responsible for plurality, while N inflections satisfy argument-of contexts (accusative)and D characterizes EPP contexts(nominative). Syncretisms (e.g. of dative and genitive, nominative and accusative) are not the result of morphological rules requiring Late Insertion of exponents (Distributed Morphology). Rather they are instances of ambiguity, resolved in the syntax (different embeddings) or at the interpretive interface. As such they are compatible with projection of the morphosyntax from lexical entries. Keywords: Case, nominative, accusative, oblique, syncretism, nominal class, plural, definiteness, possessor, locative.

scholarly journals Middle-passive voice in Albanian and Greek

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RITA MANZINI ◽  
ANNA ROUSSOU ◽  
LEONARDO M. SAVOIA
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Morphology ◽  
External Argument ◽  
Passive Voice ◽  
Internal Argument ◽  
Open Position

In this paper we consider middle-passive voice in Greek and Albanian, which shows a many-to-many mapping between LF and PF. Different morphosyntactic shapes (conditioned by tense or aspect) are compatible with the same set of interpretations, which include the passive, the reflexive, the anticausative, and the impersonal (in Albanian only). Conversely, each of these interpretations can be encoded by any of the available morphosyntactic structures. Specialized person inflections (in Greek and Albanian), the clitic$u$(Albanian) and the affix -th- (Greek) lexicalize the internal argument (or the sole argument of intransitive in Albanian) either as a variable, which is LF-interpreted as bound by the EPP position (passives, anticausatives, reflexives) or as generically closed (impersonals, in Albanian only). The ambiguity between passives, anticausatives and reflexives depends on the interpretation assigned to the external argument (generic closure, suppression or unification with the internal argument respectively). In perfect tenses, auxiliaryjam‘be’ in Albanian derives the expression of middle-passive voice due to its selectional requirement for a participle with an open position. Crucially, no hidden features/abstract heads encoding interpretation are postulated, nor any Distributed Morphology-style realizational component.

Reanalyzing Mandarin V1-V2 resultative constructions—A force-theoretic approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Peng (Benjamin) Han
Keyword(s):  
Theoretic Approach ◽  
External Argument ◽  
Result State ◽  
Resultative Constructions ◽  
Causal Influence ◽  
Internal Argument ◽  
Change Of State ◽  
Resultative Construction ◽  
Event Based

Abstract This study takes a force-theoretic approach to Mandarin V1-V2 resultative constructions. Unlike event-based analyses that hold a causing event accountable for a result state, this study attributes a result state to a specific entity involved in the relevant causing event. In this way, V1-V2 resultative construction (RC) sentences have the interpretation that through a causing action, one entity relevant to the action caused a change of state to another entity; this causal influence is reconceptualized as a force from the former entity, characterizing the situation change concerning the latter entity. Following Copley and Harley (2015), this conceptual reanalysis is represented structurally, successfully deriving V1-V2 RC sentences. V2 and the internal argument DP specify the property of a resultant situation and its holder, defining the force; the external argument DP tells about this force's source; V1 modifies this force, indicating the causing action through which this force is realized.

scholarly journals Influence of Local Microstructure on Stresses, Durability and Fracture Mechanics of Cast Iron Components

2018 ◽  
Vol 925 ◽  
pp. 264-271
Author(s):  
Corinna Thomser ◽  
Jakob Olofsson ◽  
Vitalii Gurevitch
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Process Simulation ◽  
Local Stress ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Local Material ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Casting Process Simulation

Cast iron components show a large variety of different microstructures in dependence on chemical composition, inoculation and cooling conditions. In conventional static and dynamic calculations as well as in fracture mechanics assessment of cast iron components, the influence of local microstructure on the overall behavior of the component is not considered. Usually one material dataset is applied for the whole material. The paper describes recent developments in the field of the prediction of local microstructure and its correlation to local stress-strain, fatigue durability as well as fracture toughness. The benefit of combining casting process simulation with lifetime predictions and fracture mechanics assessment is shown for selected examples. By integrating casting process simulation, microstructure modelling, local material characterization and load analysis, a simulation based approach for predicting the behavior and performance of cast iron components already during the design stage is enabled. Thus, the local assessment helps designers to assess risks and strive for light weight designs before the casting is made.

scholarly journals A Survey of Racks and Quandles: Some Recent Developments

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (03) ◽  
pp. 509-522
Author(s):  
Mohamed Elhamdadi
Keyword(s):  
Representation Theory ◽  
Algebraic Theory ◽  
Theoretic Approach ◽  
Short Survey ◽  
Recent Developments

This short survey contains some recent developments of the algebraic theory of racks and quandles. We report on some elements of representation theory of quandles and ring theoretic approach to quandles.

scholarly journals NEUTRAL EVOLUTION: A NULL MODEL FOR LANGUAGE DYNAMICS

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 1150015 ◽  
Author(s):  
RICHARD A. BLYTHE
Keyword(s):  
Stochastic Process ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Genetic Drift ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Null Model ◽  
Null Models ◽  
Neutral Evolution ◽  
Main Claim ◽  
Simple Models

We review the task of aligning simple models for language dynamics with relevant empirical data, motivated by the fact that this is rarely attempted in practice despite an abundance of abstract models. We propose that one way to meet this challenge is through the careful construction of null models. We argue in particular that rejection of a null model must have important consequences for theories about language dynamics if modeling is truly to be worthwhile. Our main claim is that the stochastic process of neutral evolution (also known as genetic drift or random copying) is a viable null model for language dynamics. We survey empirical evidence in favor and against neutral evolution as a mechanism behind historical language changes, highlighting the theoretical implications in each case.

Exploring Nanosyntax

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Language ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Distributed Morphology ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Functional Sequence ◽  
Theoretical Literature ◽  
Advanced Students ◽  
Principles And Parameters

By offering the first in-depth introduction to the framework of nanosyntax, Exploring Nanosyntax fills a major gap in the current theoretical literature. Originating within the generative Principles and Parameters tradition in the study of language, nanosyntax was developed starting in the early 2000s by Michal Starke. Deploying a radical implementation of the cartographic “one feature–one head” maxim, the framework aims at a fine-grained decomposition of morphosyntactic structure, thus laying bare the building blocks of the universal functional sequence. This volume aims at making three contributions. First, it presents the framework’s constitutive tools and principles and explains how nanosyntax relates to cartography and to Distributed Morphology. Second, the volume illustrates how nanosyntactic tools and principles can be applied within a range of empirical domains of natural language. In doing so, the volume provides a range of detailed and crosslinguistic investigations that uncover novel empirical data and that contribute to a better understanding of the functional sequence. Finally, new theoretical strands internal to the nanosyntactic framework are explored, with specific problems raised and discussed. The volume contains original contributions by senior and junior researchers in the field and constitutes an ideal handbook for advanced students and researchers in linguistics. Above all, Exploring Nanosyntax offers the first encompassing view of this promising framework, making its methodology and exciting results accessible to a wide audience.

scholarly journals Internationalization in Hungarian higher education. Recent developments and factors of reaching better global visibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-369
Author(s):  
Judit Lannert ◽  
András Derényi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Institutional Level ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Development Phases ◽  
Qualitative Factors ◽  
Well Data

AbstractAuthors present the main results of a research conducted in 2017. Extensive empirical data have been gathered on different issues and dimensions of internationalization among Hungarian universities. Doctoral schools have been covered as well. Data analysis unfolded local and systemic features of internationalization. Hungarian universities are diverse in their development of internationalization. Four development phases of internationalization at institutional level are tackled by mapping internal and external as well as quantitative and qualitative factors. The most advanced universities have reached the point from where a shift could be made from quantitative measures to qualitative ones in order to develop further.

scholarly journals Stativity in the Causative Alternation? New Questions and a New Variant

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-259
Author(s):  
Maria Eugenia Mangialavori Rasia
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
External Argument ◽  
Present Discussion ◽  
Verb Classes ◽  
Internal Argument ◽  
Causative Alternation ◽  
Change Of State ◽  
New Variant

AbstractThis paper discusses whether capacity to license an internal argument and eventivity are default properties of so-called change-of-state verbs.I draw attention to the claim that, in certain languages, the causative-inchoative alternation extends to a third, external-argument-only variant with stative behavior. Productivity and systematicity raise a host of problems for current generalizations on the Causative Alternation and change-of-state verbs for various reasons, starting from the long-held claim that unique arguments of change-of-state verbs are by default internal. Insofar as the causative component is independently realized in a noneventive, nonepisodic frame, this variant challenges (a) a widely agreed rule of event composition, whereby cause, if present, causally implicates process; (b) the claim that cause(r) interpretation of the external argument is a byproduct of transitivization. The present discussion: (a) brings out a crosslanguage contrast bearing on default (cause/undergoer) interpretation of unique arguments in equipollent alternations; (b) provides new empirical data supporting the stativity of the (causative) outer v head; (c) substantiates important predictions in the literature (e.g. that verbs of causation should have stative readings; that external-argument-only variants of Object-Experiencer verbs should be found); (d) captures further verb classes allowing the alternation; and (e) shows crucial contrasts with other transitive-(in/a)transitive alternations involving null/arb objects. Aspect and determination of different (a)atransitivity alternations are central throughout.

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