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Gillyflower Posted 10 years ago
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with regard to

Hi,
Here is the title of a paper:

"Comparison of Psychomotor Performance Before and After the Night shift With Regard to Nap Time"

Does " with regard to" make sense here?
  

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I would not use "with regard to" because it is not clear what the relationship of nap time is to the other elements. Be more exact. "

— Doctor D

  • I would not use "with regard to" because it is not clear what the relationship of nap time is to the other elements.
  • Be more exact.
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I would not use "with regard to" because it is not clear what the relationship of nap time is to the other elements. Be more exact. Perhaps something like:

"A Comparison of Psychomotor Performance Before and After a Night Shift Following Different Nap Times."
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Doctor DI would not use "with regard to" because it is not clear what the relationship of nap time is to the other elements.
Thanks for your reply.

What about "according to"? Does it work here?
"A Comparison of Psychomotor Performance Before and After a Night Shift According to Different Nap Times."

I also noticed that you changed "the
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Yes, "a night shift" is any night shift whatsoever; "the night shift" usually refers to a named night shift.

I do not think "according to" is the right connection either. Maybe turn it around:

The effect of different nap times on psychomotor performance before and after a night shift. (Caps for title).
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