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(In)directness and complaints

A reassessment

Bibliographic Data

ID3563116
AuthorsSofie Decock (0000-0002-5147-9336, Ghent University), Ilse Depraetere (0000-0003-3853-3876, Université de Lille, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume132
Pages33-46
Publication date2018-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Pragmatics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0378-2166 • E-ISSN: 1879-1387
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.pragma.2018.04.010
OpenAlexW2805823985
LanguageEN
Citations received25
References cited24

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Unique citing works25
Citations per year3,57
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 25

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