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Abstract: This study employs a corpus-based multidimensional analysis approach to systematically investigate the register of academic English in forestry, aiming to reveal its linguistic features and explore the implications for EAP teaching. Based on a self-compiled corpus of SCI papers in forestry, linguistic features were extracted using the MAT tool, and the dimension scores of the five primary dimensions were analyzed and compared with those of a General English corpus. The results indicate that forestry academic English exhibits features of high informational density, non-narrativity, explicit reference, low persuasive intent, and abstractness, overall aligning closely with an “Learned Exposition” style. Z-score analysis highlights overused features (e.g., PHC, SERE, NN) and underused features (e.g., RB, TPP3), emphasizing objectivity and informational density, which contrasts with the balanced nature of General English. These features reflect the specialized nature of the forestry register. Pedagogical implications include adjusting learning objectives to focus on professional expression, integrating corpus-driven content, utilizing tools like MAT and AI to analyze student writing, and quantitatively assessing dimension scores to facilitate learners’ transition and enhance their capabilities in international academic communication.Abstract: This study employs a corpus-based multidimensional analysis approach to systematically investigate the register of academic English in forestry, aiming to reveal its linguistic features and explore the implications for EAP teaching. Based on a self-compiled corpus of SCI papers in forestry, linguistic features were extracted using the MAT tool, and...Learn More
Abstract: At present, some corporate management teams exhibit short-sighted tendencies. They focus on short-term financial indicators rather than conducting in-depth research on long-term market trends. However, such an emphasis on immediate gains can lead to neglect of long-term strategic planning, missed opportunities, short-sightedness, damage to corporate reputation and competitiveness, and ultimately, developmental difficulties for their corporations. Previous studies emphasize the role of enhancing corporate capabilities and strengthening external supervision in curbing short-sighted managerial behavior, yet overlook the impact of institutional-level legal regulations on such behavior. From the perspective of transaction cost theory, this paper proposes establishing intellectual property courts as an institutional arrangement to strengthen the intellectual property judiciary, which may effectively inhibit short-sighted managerial behavior. This paper examines A-share listed corporations in Shenzhen and Shanghai from 2008 to 2022. The authors take the establishment of intellectual property courts in 2014 as an exogenous shock and employ a Difference-in-Differences (DID) model to empirically test the impact of strengthened judicial protection of intellectual property on corporate short-sighted managerial behavior. The results show that judicial protection of intellectual property can effectively deter short-sighted managerial behavior. Mechanism analysis reveals that judicial protection of intellectual property can curb short-sighted managerial behavior by alleviating external financing constraints and enhancing government supervision. Heterogeneity analysis further indicates that judicial protection of intellectual property can significantly inhibit short-sighted managerial behavior in state-owned and large-scale corporations. The findings of this study provide theoretical and practical value for corporate governance in addressing short-sighted managerial behavior.Abstract: At present, some corporate management teams exhibit short-sighted tendencies. They focus on short-term financial indicators rather than conducting in-depth research on long-term market trends. However, such an emphasis on immediate gains can lead to neglect of long-term strategic planning, missed opportunities, short-sightedness, damage to corporat...Learn More
