Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 1, 2025

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations
04:52

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations

Published on: February 3, 2023

1.2K

Why multilingual, and how to keep it-An evolutionary dynamics perspective.

Zhijun Wu1

  • 1Department of Mathematics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States of America.

Plos One
|November 10, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

585
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
585
Mutation, Gene Flow, and Genetic Drift01:09

Mutation, Gene Flow, and Genetic Drift

61.1K
In a population that is not at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the frequency of alleles changes over time. Therefore, any deviations from the five conditions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium can alter the genetic variation of a given population. Conditions that change the genetic variability of a population include mutations, natural selection, non-random mating, gene flow, and genetic drift (small population size).
61.1K
Gene Flow02:39

Gene Flow

36.9K
Gene flow is the transfer of genes among populations, resulting from either the dispersal of gametes or from the migration of individuals.
36.9K
Speciation Rates01:07

Speciation Rates

22.3K
Overview
22.3K
Language Development01:22

Language Development

666
Children master language quickly and with relative ease, supported by both biological predisposition and reinforcement. B. F. Skinner (1957) proposed that language is learned through reinforcement, while Noam Chomsky (1965) argued that language acquisition mechanisms are biologically determined.
The critical period for language acquisition suggests that the ability to acquire language is at its peak early in life. As people age, this proficiency decreases. Language development begins very...
666
Genetics of Speciation02:16

Genetics of Speciation

20.5K
Speciation is the evolutionary process resulting in the formation of new, distinct species—groups of reproductively isolated populations.
20.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Beyond six feet: The collective behavior of social distancing.

PloS one·2024
Same author

Social distancing is a social dilemma game played by every individual against his/her population.

PloS one·2021
Same journal

Modeling and analysis of forward and inverse kinematics for a flexible Stewart platform.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

Barriers and facilitators to healthcare utilization amongst people living with sickle cell disease in the United States: A scoping review.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

Enhancing data completeness in time series: Imputation strategies for missing data using significant periodically correlated components.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

Key targets and mechanisms by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites regulate Alzheimer's disease through the immune - inflammatory pathway: Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

Grid-tied Transformer-less Boost Switched Capacitor Topology (TLBSCT) for PV applications.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

The load-velocity profiles and exercise-specific velocity zones for seven commonly used weightlifting exercises.

PloS one·2026
See all related articles

Multilingualism can be preserved through strategic interventions, preventing language extinction. This study models language evolution, showing stable coexistence is possible by combining competition with policy or education.

Area of Science:

  • Sociolinguistics
  • Evolutionary Game Theory
  • Computational Social Science

Background:

  • Global language extinction is a significant concern.
  • Multilingualism plays a crucial role in preserving linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Understanding the dynamics of multilingualism development is vital for social change research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an evolutionary dynamic model for the development and evolution of multilingualism.
  • To investigate the factors influencing language selection and maintenance.
  • To explore strategies for preventing language extinction and promoting stable multilingualism.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a two-part evolutionary dynamic model.
  • Formulation of two distinct evolutionary games.

More Related Videos

Examining Bilingual Language Control Using the Stroop Task
05:31

Examining Bilingual Language Control Using the Stroop Task

Published on: February 26, 2020

15.3K
Daily Transfers, Archiving Populations, and Measuring Fitness in the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with Escherichia coli
15:00

Daily Transfers, Archiving Populations, and Measuring Fitness in the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with Escherichia coli

Published on: August 18, 2023

4.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 1, 2025

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations
04:52

Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations

Published on: February 3, 2023

1.2K
Examining Bilingual Language Control Using the Stroop Task
05:31

Examining Bilingual Language Control Using the Stroop Task

Published on: February 26, 2020

15.3K
Daily Transfers, Archiving Populations, and Measuring Fitness in the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with Escherichia coli
15:00

Daily Transfers, Archiving Populations, and Measuring Fitness in the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with Escherichia coli

Published on: August 18, 2023

4.0K
  • Analysis of language selection based on competition and external influences (e.g., policy, education).

    • Main Results:

    • The model demonstrates how competition and intervention influence multilingualism evolution.
    • Appropriate interventional strategies can lead to the stable coexistence of languages.
    • Multilingual forms can be sustained, countering predictions of inevitable language dominance and extinction.

    Conclusions:

    • Multilingualism can be effectively maintained through a combination of competitive dynamics and strategic interventions.
    • Language policies and educational influences can be leveraged to prevent language endangerment.
    • This research offers a new perspective on language dynamics, challenging previous models of language competition.