Towards Comprehensive Computational Representations of Arabic Multiword Expressions

A successful computational treatment of multiword expressions (MWEs) in natural languages leads to a robust NLP system which considers the long-standing problem of language ambiguity caused primarily by this complex linguistic phenomenon. The first step in addressing this challenge is building an extensive reliable MWEs language resource LR with comprehensive computational representations across all linguistic levels. This forms the cornerstone in understanding the heterogeneous linguistic behaviour of MWEs in their various manifestations. This paper presents a detailed framework for computational representations of Arabic MWEs (ArMWEs) across all linguistic levels based on the state-of-the-art lexical mark-up framework (LMF) with the necessary modifications to suit the distinctive properties of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). This work forms part of a larger project that aims to develop a comprehensive computational lexicon of ArMWEs for NLP and language pedagogy LP (JOMAL project)

MOESM3 of An easier and safe affair, pleural drainage with ultrasound in critical patient: a technical note

Additional file 3: Video S3. Check the position of the guidewire using thoracic ultrasound (TUS) before introducing the dilator. As shown, the guidewire is positioned correctly within the pleural effusion. The operator can insert the dilator

MOESM1 of An easier and safe affair, pleural drainage with ultrasound in critical patient: a technical note

Additional file 1: Video S1. Ultrasound allows for the visualisation of the vascular bundles, thus minimising the risk of damage to nerves and vessels. As shown, the intercostal neurovascular bundle is easily visible below the lower margin of the rib

MOESM2 of An easier and safe affair, pleural drainage with ultrasound in critical patient: a technical note

Additional file 2: Video S2. Ultrasound guidance allows the operator to decide where to insert the pigtail. The best puncture site is the place where the operator best visualises each anatomical structures (i.e., diaphragm, pleural, organs) and where the operator can measure the maximum distance between visceral and parietal pleural (increasing the safety margin). The probe should be used in the transverse position between two ribs. The probe marker is facing the patient’s head (on the right of the screen)