1. Who supported the author's research?
The author received support and encouragement from friends, colleagues, and various individuals within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau. Specific individuals mentioned include Nick Groom, Matthew Gibson, Damian Shaw, Chiu Man Yin, Andrew Moody, Glenn Timmermans, Yifeng Sun, Victoria Harrison, Rhett Gale, Jeremy de Chavez, Younhee Kim, Katrine Wong, You Chengcheng, Fei Chen, Tina Chao, Zoe Wong, Jillian Wingfield, Pat Main, Ruth Heholt, John Strachan, Alison Younger, Andrew Smith, Jerrold E. Hogle, Victor Sage, Ben Fisher, Kasia Ancuta, Clayton MacKenzie, Fiona Peters, Jackie Jones, Susannah Butler, Michelle Houston, and Robert Tuesley Anderson. Roger Sales, a close friend and academic, also provided significant support and influence throughout the author's career. The author expresses deep gratitude to Roger Sales for his impact on their scholarship and friendship.
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