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Play-mirth theory: a cognitive appraisal theory of humor [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyThis work aims to introduce a general theory of humor elicitation and appreciation, the play-mirth theory, which is based on the cognitive appraisal perspective. Two experiments test the theory’s central hypothesis: that is, to experience humor, one must
Leonidas Hatzithomas
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Charge asymmetry: a theory appraisal [PDF]
Il Nuovo Cimento C, 2010 The most recent measurements at Tevatron of the charge asymmetry in top-antitop quark pair production reduce the discrepancy with the Standard Model from 2sigma to 1.7sigma, and open a little window, at 95% C.L., for negative contributions to the charge ...
Ferrario, Paola, Rodrigo, German
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A theory of stumpage appraisal. [PDF]
Silva Fennica, 1986 This paper is a theoretical study of what is considered to constitute the proper perception of time in forest economics and management. A stumpage appraisal model that recognizes the influence of time is developed within the framework of a national ...
Omwami, Raymond
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Emotion, Meaning, and Appraisal Theory [PDF]
Theory and Psychology, 2009 According to psychological emotion theories referred to as appraisal theory, emotions are caused by appraisals (evaluative judgments). Borrowing a term from Jan Smedslund, it is the contention of this article that psychological appraisal theory
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Appraisal Resources in Book Reviews: A Study of Cross-Gender Variations [PDF]
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2021 Writing a book review is an instance of evaluative academic writing where thewriter is involved in an interaction with the author and the reader, evaluates theviewpoints stated in the book and voices his own position and stance in a dialoguewith the ...
Ali Hashemi +2 more
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An Appraisal Analysis of Book Prefaces: A Study of Cross-Disciplinary Cross-Cultural Variations [PDF]
Applied Research on English Language, 2022 The preface which initiates textbooks is a significant convention in writing academic textbooks as it introduces the book, explains assumptions, clarifies expectations, and convinces the readers to read on. In the present study, using Martin and White’s (
Ali Hashemi, Fatemeh Mahdavirad
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Examination of Website Language Strategies Adopted by Five-Star Hotels in China: A Corpus Approach
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, 2021 Hotel websites are vital information channels for potential customers. Hence, their readability and attractiveness play a key role in online marketing for hotels.
Jianwei Qian, Rob Law
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They Want To Eradicate the Nation: A Cross-Linguistic Study of the Attitudinal Language of Presidential Campaign Speeches in the USA and Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Applied Language Studies, 2012 Politicians adopt a variety of linguistic strategies in their speeches to connect with their audience. To name one, appraisal, as a system of interpersonal meaning, is concerned with evaluation where resources are used for negotiating social ...
Alireza Jalilifar, Yousef Savaedi
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Evaluative Language in Arabic Academic Discourse
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics, 2022 Тhe article is devoted to the study of evaluative language in Arabic academic discourse. The analysis was carried out based on the evaluative posts published in the Arabic language in social networks related to the defense of Ph.D.
Hashem H. Alhaded +2 more
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Open Cultural Studies, 2021 The emblematic connotations and ideological values of images affect the way iconographic and visual codes are interpreted in dubbing. Religion, culture, and politics are all primary variables that communicate evaluative views of the world, but also ...
Yahiaoui Rashid +2 more
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