The present paper proposes a preliminary annotation framework for the study of multimodal coherence in print ads. is firmly based on review current theorizing cohesion and coherence. Following guidelines good empirical practice, scheme tested 50 ad samples, seeking to illustrate genre-specific qualities identify difficulties applying conceptual frameworks data. employs six dimensions coherence:...

Abstract We evaluate the effect of an educational program that aims to build social cohesion in ethnically mixed schools by developing perspective-taking ability children. The is implemented Turkish elementary affected a large influx Syrian refugee measure comprehensive set outcomes characterize cohesive school environment, including peer violence incidents, prevalence interethnic ties, and pro...

Longitudinal studies of criminal networks are rare yet necessary to assess the adaptation and recovery after disruptions. We study structural individual effects law enforcement disruption on using longitudinal data two Dutch jihadi (n1 = 57; n2 26). expect that actors in under seek security remain concealed as much possible. argue how properties well mechanisms operating at actor level might ch...

This paper argues that an informal network can itself be a basis for the increase in a sales manager’s performance. Informal networks create a structure that surpasses the formal hierarchical structure defined by the firm. We concentrated on the advice network and considered two different views of network structure that claim to have impact on performance. To explore this claim, we examined whe...

OBJECTIVES A conceptual model is evaluated that explores the relationship between church-based support and health. In the process, an effort is made to see if the relationships in this model differ for older White and African American people. METHODS Interviews were conducted with a national sample of 748 older White and 752 older Black people. The responses of 1,126 of these study participan...

We describe an algorithm for automatic classification of idiomatic and literal expressions. Our starting point is that idioms and literal expressions occur in different contexts. Idioms tend to violate cohesive ties in local contexts, while literals are expected to fit in. Our goal is to capture this intuition using a vector representation of words. We propose two approaches: (1) Compute inner ...

I develop the ‘surrogate motherhood’ model of entrepreneurship and network evolution. This model suggests that incumbent firms may gestate new spin-off firms by entrepreneurial employees when certain firm-specific and network conditions apply. Additionally, I suggest that the spin-offs keep their cohesive ties to the ‘surrogate mother’ firm well beyond resource dependence arguments would convey...