Reflections on Surfaces: A Cross-Disciplinary Reply to Stevens

A multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to networked learning research: A critique of a large-scale empirical study into student online learning experiences

In this paper, we present our collective reflections on the methodological and collaborative experiences embedded within a cross-disciplinary study of student online learning experiences. The paper will present the theoretical underpinnings for the research design, describe the chosen framework and methods, and identify methodological issues and lessons arising from the implementation of this r...

Cross-disciplinary use of Organizational Linkers in Research Article Abstracts

Abstract This study focuses on realizations and discourse functions of the organizational linkers in the writing of research article abstracts from four disciplines. To this end, 120 research article abstracts from four disciplines namely, Applied Linguistics, Economics, Agriculture, and Applied Physics (30 from each discipline) were selected. All research article abstracts were extracted from ...

Reflections on Health Tourism and Cross-Border Health Care

Causal theories , models and evidence in economics – some reflections from biology

This paper takes a different, complementary, approach. It starts from a cross-disciplinary, comparative perspective on theory development more broadly. Following Marshall’s famous dictum, it focuses on biology which, like economics, studies a highly complex reality. The aim is to propose a concept of theory, and of theory development, distinct from models; and also to discuss the relationship b...

Causes and treatments of Stevens - Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in Iranian patients

Aims: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are serious severe cutaneous adverse reactions with high mortality and morbidity induced by medications. In this cross sectional study, we investigated, suspected drugs, and potential treatments of SJS/TEN. Methods: A cross- sectional descriptive study was conducted on 60 patients admitted with a diagnosis of Stevens-Jo...