Realism and Empirical Equivalence
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DOI: 10.1007/s10992-019-09526-8
Abstract: The main purpose of this paper is to investigate various notions of empirical equivalence in relation to the two main arguments for realism in the philosophy of science, namely the no-miracles argument and the indispensability… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; theory; equivalence; argument ... See more keywords
Space and perceptual boundaries
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DOI: 10.1007/s11098-024-02168-w
Abstract: In consideration of the spatial structures of sensory experiences, an ‘Externality Thesis’ is commonly proposed, according to which awareness of sensory boundaries is also an awareness of the presence of a space beyond these boundaries.… read more here.
Keywords: space perceptual; thesis; perceptual boundaries; externality thesis ... See more keywords
Bringing the doctoral thesis by published papers to the Social Sciences and the Humanities: A quantitative easing? A small study of doctoral thesis submission rules and practice in two disciplines in the UK
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03483-9
Abstract: This paper examines how an alternative to the traditional monograph form of the doctoral thesis is emerging that reflects a new approach to the valuation and designation of scientific outputs. This new approach, based on… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; doctoral thesis; small study; published papers ... See more keywords
Bolzano and Kim on grounding and unification
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-017-1593-7
Abstract: It is sometimes mentioned that Bernard Bolzano’s work on grounding anticipates many insights of the current debate on metaphysical grounding. The present paper discusses a certain part of Bolzano’s theory of grounding that has thus… read more here.
Keywords: bolzano; thesis; bolzano kim; paper ... See more keywords
Is composition identity?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-018-02000-z
Abstract: Say that some things compose something, if the latter is a whole, fusion, or mereological sum of the former. Then the thesis that composition is identity holds that the composition relation is a kind of… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; composition identity; article; composition ... See more keywords
PhD by Prior Publication: An New Approach to the Doctoral Thesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2017.07.001
Abstract: Presenting a doctoral thesis (DT) for a postgraduate degree can improve work opportunities, inspire a teaching career, improve academic skills, promote personal development, and expand knowledge. However, the problem often attributed to DTs is that… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; doctoral thesis; publication; new approach ... See more keywords
WASP (Write a Scientific Paper): How to write a scientific thesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.07.012
Abstract: The prospect of writing a thesis is considered daunting by many but the task is a requisite when embarking into reading for any academic degree. A thesis is a written document following personal research. It… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; scientific paper; wasp write; paper write ... See more keywords
How do thesis writers evaluate their own and others’ findings? An appraisal analysis and a pedagogical intervention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esp.2019.06.002
Abstract: Abstract Interpreting research findings in doctoral thesis discussions is a demanding rhetorical task for writers, as it requires them to both make propositions of their own findings and engage with previous scholarship by evaluating others'… read more here.
Keywords: thesis writers; others findings; evaluate others; writers evaluate ... See more keywords
Analysis of and reflection on bachelor thesis in nursing students: A descriptive study in Spain.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.06.010
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The bachelor thesis, a final year subject to obtain a nursing degree, presents an ideal opportunity for the development and assessment of professional competencies. Thus, it is necessary to specify that the structure of… read more here.
Keywords: thesis nursing; thesis; analysis; study ... See more keywords
The Bachelor's thesis in nursing: Characteristics and students' approach and satisfaction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103067
Abstract: AIM The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of the Bachelor's thesis of fourth-year nursing students at a Spanish public university, the criteria that students used to choose a topic and students'… read more here.
Keywords: bachelor thesis; satisfaction; thesis; thesis nursing ... See more keywords
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ESTIMATION AND MODELING USING QUANTILES
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DOI: 10.1017/s0004972720001008
Abstract: It is well known that classical moment-based methods may not be reliable in the presence of skew and outliers. However, estimators based on quantiles are more robust in such instances and can provide more reliable… read more here.
Keywords: contributions estimation; using quantiles; parameter; estimation modeling ... See more keywords