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2. Multidimensional Perceived Risk in Palestinian E-government Services Context Conceptual Paper
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Normalini Md Kassim, Jasmine A. L. Yeap, and Rania A. M. Abdalla
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Public Administration ,Computer Science Applications - Published
- 2024
3. Cahiers d'économie politique / Political Economy Papers n° 84 : numéro Varia
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Patrick MARDELLAT and Patrick MARDELLAT
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Sommaire 1. Gabriel Bonnot de Mably et le droit naturel moderne : un essai de réévaluation, par Jean Dellemotte et Julie Ferrand 2. Les avant-courriers de l'entrepreneur innovateur à l'époque du capitalisme mercantiliste : faits et théories, par Domenico Catalano 3. De l'homo oeconomicus à l'homo sympathicus : les apports de la sympathie smithienne à la compréhension des comportements prosociaux, par Vanessa Michel 4. La'valeur nouvellement créée'de Marx et la valeur ajoutée de la comptabilité nationale, par Pierre Le Masne 5. Keynes et les « fondements ricardiens du marxisme », par Nicolas Piluso et Edouard Cottin-Euziol 6. Monétiser ou ne pas monétiser la dette publique… Est-ce vraiment la question? Une perspective postkeynésienne néo-chartaliste, par Jonas Grangeray 7. La mise à distance du « darwinisme social » de Spencer par Hayek, par Vincent Ortiz Recensions 8. Un nouvel éclairage théologico-politique sur les communs. Note de lecture de l'ouvrage Composer un monde commun, de Gaël Giraud, par Hervé Defalvard 9. A History of Ecological Economic Thought, Marco P. Vianna Franco et Antoine Missemer, par Jérôme Deyris
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- 2024
4. Advances in Accounting Education : Teaching and Curriculum Innovations
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Thomas G. Calderon and Thomas G. Calderon
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- Accounting--Education, Accounting--Study and teaching
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Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations publishes both non-empirical and empirical articles dealing with accounting education. All articles emphasize teaching, learning and curriculum development, and discuss vital matters pertaining to the improvement of accounting programs at colleges and universities. Non-empirical papers are academically rigorous, and specifically discuss the institutional context of a course or program, as well as any relevant tradeoffs or policy issues. Empirical reports exhibit sound research design and execution, and develop a thorough motivation and literature review, including references from outside the accounting field, where appropriate. This 27th volume features 11 peer-reviewed papers surrounding three themes: (1) applied professional research and skills building; (2) generative artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics in the accounting curriculum; and (3) innovative practices in cost accounting and other areas. Faculty with an interest in accounting education as well as accounting program administrators should find all three themes to be highly informative and interesting. Some practitioners and regulators in the accounting profession may also find useful policy-related nuggets in Volume 27.
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- 2024
5. Electronic Voting in Government Elections to Promote Democracy
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K. M. Nurul Huda, Author and K. M. Nurul Huda, Author
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The manual process used in elections is weakened by human interference; it causes irregularities in the polls and delays vote counts. This book explores the benefits of replacing it with the electronic system, which has improved the quality of elections in many countries. The book has grouped democratic countries into two categories: mature democracies and new democracies. Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, and the USA represent the first group, and Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Russia, and the Philippines represent the second group. The first group overcomes malpractice in elections through long exercises, when they could be using technology for accurate and swift delivery of poll results. For instance, the US can overcome controversial elections by empowering the Federal Election Commission to establish a uniform system. Colonial and dictatorial legacies instigated citizens'undemocratic behavior in new democracies. Electronic voting has fixed malpractices in their elections in a shorter period. Therefore, this book argues that electronic voting should be implemented in both mature and new democracies.
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- 2024
6. Kubrick : An Odyssey
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Robert P. Kolker, Nathan Abrams, Robert P. Kolker, and Nathan Abrams
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- Motion picture producers and directors--United States--Biography
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The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking film-maker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years. Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and in-depth coverage of Kubrick's personal, private, public, and working life. Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey investigates not only the making of Kubrick's films, but also about those he wanted (but failed) to make like Burning Secret, Napoleon, Aryan Papers, and A.I. Revealingly, this immersive biography will puncture the controversial myths about the reclusive filmmaker who created some of the most important works of art of the twentieth century
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- 2024
7. Cloud computing for sustainable development: An analysis of environmental, economic and social benefits
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Manideep Yenugula, Sushil Kumar Sahoo, and Shankha Shubhra Goswami
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This research paper examines the role of cloud computing in promoting sustainable development. Cloud Computing (CC) has emerged as a transformative technology that has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of businesses and organizations, while also enabling economic growth and social development. The paper explores the environmental benefits of cloud computing, including energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and the potential for renewable energy integration. It also examines the economic and social benefits of cloud computing, including cost savings, increased productivity, and improved access to technology. The paper concludes by highlighting the potential challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of cloud computing for sustainable development and identifies key areas for future research and policy action. Overall, the paper argues that cloud computing has the potential to play a critical role in promoting sustainable development, and that further research and policy action are needed to realize its full potential.
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- 2024
8. Theoretical framework for assessing the economic and environmental impact of water pollution: A detailed study on sustainable development of India
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Sushil Kumar Sahoo and Shankha Shubhra Goswami
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This research paper aims to explore the relationship between water pollution and sustainable development. Water pollution is a significant environmental challenge that threatens the sustainability of ecosystems, human health, and economic development. Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The research methodology involves a comprehensive review of relevant literature on water pollution and sustainable development, including empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and policy documents. The research will explore the impact of water pollution on sustainable development, the drivers of water pollution, and the policy and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable water management. The findings of this research paper will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between water pollution and sustainable development and provide insights into effective strategies and policies that can promote sustainable water management. The research will also highlight the importance of public awareness and education in promoting sustainable practices and behaviors that can help to prevent and mitigate water pollution. This research paper will provide valuable insights into achieving sustainable water management practices that promote environmental sustainability and socio-economic development.
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- 2024
9. Blindsided
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Chitty, Antonia Mary Willes
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This paper examines sight loss, identity, uncertain borders and power, using postcolonial theory. The novel explored in this paper, Blindsided, follows a British-Egyptian ophthalmologist to Mali and back to the UK. She experiences sight loss, and a consequent shift from doctor to patient, from subject to object, which forces her to explore her identity issues. She becomes no longer the observer but the examined. This novel sits in an underexplored intersection between postcolonial theory, literature, disability theory and medical humanities. It offers a perspective on the shifts in power that occur within sight loss, within relationships; it offers this paradigm in order to examine how we may unlearn privilege, and explore becoming other. The critical paper continues this exploration, providing a unique analysis of how people with sight loss have written about the subject in academia, literature and creative non-fiction. It delves into the porous boundaries between these different types of writing, and demonstrates that writing about sight loss is a way that people who experience it can seize back the power that society takes from them, gain authority, and take control of their own narrative.
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- 2024
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10. Resampling Strategy in Sequential Monte Carlo for Constrained Sampling Problems
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Cai, Chencheng, Chen, Rong, and Lin, Ming
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Methodology (stat.ME) ,FOS: Computer and information sciences ,Statistics and Probability ,Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty ,Statistics - Methodology - Abstract
Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods are a class of Monte Carlo methods that are used to obtain random samples of a high dimensional random variable in a sequential fashion. Many problems encountered in applications often involve different types of constraints. These constraints can make the problem much more challenging. In this paper, we formulate a general framework of using SMC for constrained sampling problems based on forward and backward pilot resampling strategies. We review some existing methods under the framework and develop several new algorithms. It is noted that all information observed or imposed on the underlying system can be viewed as constraints. Hence the approach outlined in this paper can be useful in many applications.
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- 2024
11. Sekundärnutzung von Behandlungsdaten für medizinische Forschungszwecke
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Markus Spitz and Markus Spitz
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research purposes, such as epidemiological research or machine learning. The legal framework of this secondary use derives from data protection law, in particular shaped by the GDPR, as well as confidentiality obligations. Data protection law, in particular the GDPR, apply when personal data are processed; their specific requirements are examined against the background of secondary use. To the extent that the GDPR applies, the requirements of informed consent as a legal basis are evaluated. Possibilities for data processing without consent are also considered and discussed. Finally, the paper examines the relationship between data protection law and confidential obligations and makes proposals de lege lata and de lege ferenda.
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- 2024
12. Knowledge Organization for Resilience in Times of Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities
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Wei Lu, Thiago Henrique Bragato Barros, Lu An, Daniel Martínez-Ávila, Wei Lu, Thiago Henrique Bragato Barros, Lu An, and Daniel Martínez-Ávila
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This book explores the latest advances in how knowledge organization can both draw on and inform different disciplines and technological developments. It examines how best to combine theory and practice. The content considers practical solutions as well as the theory behind the design, development and implementation of knowledge organization systems, ranging from controlled vocabularies, classification systems, metadata schemas to ontologies and taxonomies.
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- 2024
13. Recent Progress in Function Theory and Operator Theory
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Alberto A. Condori, Elodie Pozzi, William T. Ross, Alan A. Sola, Alberto A. Condori, Elodie Pozzi, William T. Ross, and Alan A. Sola
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This volume contains the proceedings of the AMS Special Session on Recent Progress in Function Theory and Operator Theory, held virtually on April 6, 2022. Function theory is a classical subject that examines the properties of individual elements in a function space, while operator theory usually deals with concrete operators acting on such spaces or other structured collections of functions. These topics occupy a central position in analysis, with important connections to partial differential equations, spectral theory, approximation theory, and several complex variables. With the aid of certain canonical representations or “models”, the study of general operators can often be reduced to that of the operator of multiplication by one or several independent variables, acting on spaces of analytic functions or compressions of this operator to co-invariant subspaces. In this way, a detailed understanding of operators becomes connected with natural questions concerning analytic functions, such as zero sets, constructions of functions constrained by norms or interpolation, multiplicative structures granted by factorizations in spaces of analytic functions, and so forth. In many cases, non-obvious problems initially motivated by operator-theoretic considerations turn out to be interesting on their own, leading to unexpected challenges in function theory. The research papers in this volume deal with the interplay between function theory and operator theory and the way in which they influence each other.
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- 2024
14. Ancient Warfare, Volume II: Introducing Current Research
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Jared Kreiner, Editor, Graham Wrightson, Editor, Jared Kreiner, Editor, and Graham Wrightson, Editor
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This volume demonstrates the wide array of topics in ancient warfare currently studied by researchers around the world. Arranged chronologically in Greek and Roman history sections, the book takes readers through all manner of current research topics on ancient warfare, from traditional battle narratives or strategic analyses of campaigns, through the logistical considerations of armies in the field, to the ideology of women in war and mythology. The study of ancient war deals with a myriad of different topics and deals with themes in all types of history: social, cultural, economic, religious, literary, numismatical, epigraphical, ethnographical, topographical, prosopographical, and mythical, as well as the usual political and military. The study of ancient war is a field that is growing in popularity and continues to surprise us with many innovative new ideas, as shown in this collection of papers by established academics and current graduate students.
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- 2024
15. Mathematical and Computational Modeling of Phenomena Arising in Population Biology and Nonlinear Oscillations
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Abba Gumel and Abba Gumel
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This book consists of a series of papers focusing on the mathematical and computational modeling and analysis of some real-life phenomena in the natural and engineering sciences. The book emphasizes three main themes: (i) the design and analysis of robust and dynamically-consistent nonstandard finite-difference methods for discretizing continuous-time dynamical systems arising in the natural and engineering sciences, (ii) the mathematical study of nonlinear oscillations, and (iii) the design and analysis of models for the spread and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Specifically, some of the topics covered in the book include advances and challenges on the design, analysis and implementation of nonstandard finite-difference methods for approximating the solutions of continuous-time dynamical systems, the design and analysis of models for the spread and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, modeling the effect of prescribed fire and temperature on the dynamics of tick-borne disease, and the design of a novel genetic-epidemiology framework for malaria transmission dynamics and control. The book also covers the impact of environmental factors on diseases and microbial populations, Monod kinetics in a chemostat setting, structure and evolution of poroacoustic solitary waves, mathematics of special (periodic) functions and the numerical discretization of a phase-lagging equation with heat source.
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- 2024
16. Axes of transformation towards Blockchain technology in Islamic financial institutions
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Mostafa Abdelwahed and Dr. Zaid Al-AZAKI
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Ocean Engineering ,Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality - Abstract
This research paper aims to study the axes of the transition towards blockchain technology, how to apply it in Islamic financial institutions, obstacles of actual implementations and the proposed solutions. Islamic financial institutions must keep pace with technological developments, especially with regard to strategic changes, development of work mechanism, performance efficiency, accuracy of operations performance, service speed with cost and security of operations, and the impact of this on the competitiveness of Islamic financial institutions with international and traditional financial institutions, and the impact of all of this on the success and effectiveness of financial institutions. The role of blockchain technology in developing the performance of financial institutions and the huge change in the way of work that has emerged is the importance and severity of the need for technology, especially during the pandemic, for an effective transformation towards blockchain technology considering cases studies is very important to manage the change through the following three main axes: Technology: how to choose the right technology and the right technology partner. Procedures: The development of procedures has a major and effective role in improving and controlling all operations in general, achieving the best productivity, reducing waste of time and money, and controlling better workflow and costs and removing obstacles. Employees: One of the most important factors affecting the application of modern technologies and the success of development and change is the mechanism of work in financial institutions. Keywords: Islamic, Financial, Blockchain, institutions, Transformation.
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- 2024
17. Triple water clear cell parathyroid adenomas: a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism
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Constantinos Parpounas, Theodoros Lyssiotis, and Vasilis Constantinides
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Adenoma ,Male ,Parathyroid Glands ,Parathyroid Neoplasms ,endocrine system diseases ,Humans ,Water ,General Medicine ,Hyperparathyroidism, Primary - Abstract
A man in his 70s was referred to the endocrine surgery department after incidental finding of hypercalcaemia during preoperative work-up for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The patient reported severe fatigue and malaise with no previous history of nephrolithiasis or osteoporosis. After biochemical confirmation of primary hyperparathyroidism, localisation studies suggested multiple gland disease. Intraoperatively, three enlarged parathyroid adenomas were found and excised. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination revealed triple water clear cell (WCC) parathyroid adenomas. Adenomas being entirely composed of WCCs are rare. In addition, triple adenomas are so rare that their existence is disputed by some authors. The present paper reports on an extremely rare case of a patient suffering from triple parathyroid adenomas composed entirely of WCCs. To our knowledge, this is the first such reported case in the English language literature.
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- 2024
18. Mandibular recontouring with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) patient-specific implants
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Riccardo Nocini, Antonio D'Agostino, Lorenzo Trevisiol, and Vittorio Favero
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Adult ,Benzophenones ,Polymers ,Humans ,General Medicine ,Ketones ,Plastic Surgery Procedures ,Polyethylene Glycols - Abstract
The definition of the mandibular angle profile is a common challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are mandatory in order to properly manage soft and hard tissues. The use of several biomaterials is described in the literature. The present paper reports the treatment of a defect in the right mandibular angle in otomandibular syndrome sequelae by positioning polyetheretherketone (PEEK) patient-specific implants (PSI) in a 25-year-old patient who previously underwent orthognathic surgery. Satisfactory aesthetic results were achieved with no complications 12 months after surgery. Considering its advantageous physical properties and the low rate of postoperative complications reported in the literature, PEEK can increase the treatment options for recontouring not only the upper third and the middle third of the face, but also of the lower third, in particular in cases of large three-dimensional defects.
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- 2024
19. Sinogenic polymicrobial anaerobic orbital cellulitis: the importance of source control and broad empirical antibiotics
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Andrew Blunsum, Clare Treharne, Theofano Tikka, Arunachalam Iyer, and Elan Micha Tsarfati
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Male ,Base Composition ,RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ,Humans ,General Medicine ,Anaerobiosis ,Sequence Analysis, DNA ,Orbital Cellulitis ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,eye diseases ,Phylogeny ,Anti-Bacterial Agents - Abstract
A man in his twenties with a history of recurrent sinusitis was urgently referred to the emergency department (ED) by an out-of-hours general practitioner following a 2-day history of increasing right eye pain, redness and swelling after a week of coryzal symptoms. He denied visual impairment and any history of recent dental pain or procedures. Initial assessment in ED noted fever, tachycardia and hypotension. Video consultation with ophthalmologist in the ED identified proptosis, periorbital erythema and chemosis with full eye movement solely affecting the right eye. Visual acuity of 6/6 was confirmed in both eyes. After review by the ear, nose and throat (ENT) team, a diagnosis of sinogenic right orbital cellulitis was made, empirical antibiotics started and care transferred to the ENT team for immediate surgical intervention. 48 hours postoperatively, the patient acutely deteriorated, developing ophthalmoplegia and visual acuity of 6/95 in the right eye. Repeat imaging demonstrated a deteriorating picture and urgent surgery was organised at a neighbouring hospital’s specialist ENT unit combined with a change to his antibiotics. On day 4, 1 day following transfer, an anaerobic bacterium,Eggerthia catenaformis,was isolated from blood cultures collected on admission. The patient improved clinically following the second surgery and targeted antimicrobial therapy, eventually being discharged 10 days after initial presentation. In addition toE. catenaformis, the Anaerobic Reference Unit (Cardiff) identified two further anaerobic bacteria,Parvimonas micraandDialister pneumosintes. This paper presents the first documented case of polymicrobial anaerobic orbital cellulitis secondary to acute bacterial sinusitis. Moreover, this case underpins the importance of broad empirical antibiotics coupled with surgical source control to effectively manage a rare but sight-threatening and life-threatening disease.
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- 2024
20. Abstract concepts and emotion: cross-linguistic evidence and arguments against affective embodiment
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Bodo Winter
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Asian People ,Concept Formation ,Emotions ,Humans ,Linguistics ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology ,Language - Abstract
How are abstract concepts such as ‘freedom' and ‘democracy' represented in the mind? One prominent proposal suggests that abstract concepts are grounded in emotion. Supporting this ‘affective embodiment' account, abstract concepts are rated to be more strongly positive or more strongly negative than concrete concepts. This paper demonstrates that this finding generalizes across languages by synthesizing rating data from Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Polish and Spanish. However, a deeper look at the same data suggests that the idea of emotional grounding only characterizes a small subset of abstract concepts. Moreover, when the concreteness/abstractness dimension is not operationalized using concreteness ratings, it is actually found that concrete concepts are rated as more emotional than abstract ones. Altogether, these results suggest limitations to the idea that emotion is an important factor in the grounding of abstract concepts. This article is part of the theme issue ‘Concepts in interaction: social engagement and inner experiences’.
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- 2024
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