"in light of theory" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you need to make reference to a particular idea or concept that has been developed in theory. For example: "In light of theory, it seems that a new approach to the problem is necessary in order to achieve the desired outcome."
In light of theory and previous findings in rodents, we predicted that developmentally disadvantaged birds would be hyperphagic and carry greater energetic reserves than the advantaged birds.
During this step, the narratives were reread as a whole and reflected on in light of theory of marginalisation and the broader research literature on psychosocial aspects of stroke.
One purpose of supervision is to facilitate the supervisee to engage in the meta-cognitive process of reflecting on their practice, in light of theory and the broader context.
Results were discussed in light of theories interested by the explanation of the bizarreness effect in memory.
This linear relationship is discussed in light of theories of intramolecular interactions and bonding in isolated chains.
Adjuncts were reviewed in light of theories of adherence, including Self Determination Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.
The third stage of analysis uses a theory building case study framework to guide the analysis of the supervisor-supervisee dyads in light of theories of supervision, following models established for analysing therapist-client dyads [ 41].
This transfer effect of the auditory FB is discussed in light of the Theory of Event Coding.
However, in light of the theory of direct reference, this apparent coup may have been overstated or misunderstood.
By reconstructing the innovation equation, the relaying Kalman filter (RKF) algorithm is designed in light of Bayesian theory.
Broader implications of these findings are discussed in light of deterrence theory and recent debate over the use of SRC measures in the assessment of malingering.
