the significance of research article (ra) abstract as a key academic genre has recently motivated analysts to focus on this neglected area. considering a summary function for abstracts, most genre researchers have adopted the conventionally proposed introduction- method- results- discussion (or conclusion) (imrd) model for analysis. however, the problems reported, especially for results and dis...

Division of Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) St George's, University of London London, UK ABSTRACT: The standard method for plastination with Biodur TM S10/S3 involves lowtemperature dehydration in a volatile intermediary solvent followed by forced impregnation under vacuum at -15°C. However, some institutions have been reluctant to install low-temperature impregnation equipment because of health ...

The study was performed to determine the gestational age of preterm infants that requires amikacin therapeutic drug monitoring. A study was conducted in preterm infants on amikacin therapy with gestational age of 28 to 36 weeks. Therapeutic drug monitoring in preterm infants was performed based on their individual pharmacokinetics to avoid ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Its prerequisite, becau...

Scientific abstracts contain what is considered by the author(s) as information that best describe documents‘ content. They represent a compressed view of the informational content of a document and allow readers to evaluate the relevance of the document to a particular information need. However, little is known on their composition. This paper contributes to the understanding of the structure ...

Abstracts provide a summary of the paper. They should include the research hypotheses, population studied and quick review of results. They should also briefly indicate the experimental methodology.s provide a summary of the paper. They should include the research hypotheses, population studied and quick review of results. They should also briefly indicate the experimental methodology. An abstr...

A single paragraph of about 200 words maximum. For research articles; abstracts should give a pertinent overview of the work. We strongly encourage authors to use the following style of structured abstracts; but without headings: (1) BACKGROUND: Place the question addressed in a broad context and highlight the purpose of the study; (2) METHODS: Describe briefly the main methods or treatments ap...