The lexicalization of emojis: the influence of frequency and functions of emojis in sentences on this process-a study based on eye movement tracking.
Lu W; Du H; Gu F; Han J
This study looked at how people read and understand emojis in sentences using eye-tracking technology. It found that people recognize and process high-frequency emojis faster than low-frequency ones, and emojis work differently when placed before or after text. The research helps us understand how emojis are used like words in language.