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Boosting the popularity of social media posts

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Hacking, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Social Issues, STEM Education

Computer scientists created a new algorithm to recommend tags for social media posts which should boost the popularity of the post in question. This algorithm takes into account more kinds of information than previous algorithms with a similar goal. The result is a measurably improved view count for posts which use the tags recommended by this new algorithm. Such research could be useful commercially and for other researchers who study online behavior.

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Image analysis to automatically quantify gender bias in movies

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Behavior, Gender Difference, K-12 Education, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Racial Disparity, Racial Issues, STEM Education

Many commercial films worldwide continue to express womanhood in a stereotypical manner, a recent study using image analysis showed. A research team developed a novel image analysis method for automatically quantifying the degree of gender bias in in films.

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Brands are resilient against 'fake news' on social media

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Communications, Consumer Behavior, Consumerism, Epilepsy, Information Technology, Popular Culture, PTSD, Retail and Services, Statistics

'Fake news' stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but a new study finds that they likely pose little threat to well-established brands.

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Politics: Being attractive helps, but it isn't everything

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Conflict, Consumer Behavior, Media and Entertainment, Political Science, Popular Culture, Psychology, Relationships

The question may be as old as democracy itself: are physically attractive people elected more often than less attractive opponents? Scientists have found out that looking good can at least partly explain success in elections. "However, a candidate's party affiliation still has the biggest impact on a voter's decision," adds one of the researchers.

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Bad behavior between moms driven by stereotypes, judgment

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Child Development, Child Psychology, Education and Employment, Memory, Parenting, Popular Culture, Poverty and Learning, STEM Education

Mothers are often their own toughest critics, but new research shows they judge other mothers just as harshly. According to the results — which build upon previous work identifying seven stereotypes of mothers — ideal and lazy mothers drew the most contempt from both working and stay-at-home mothers. The overworked stay-at-home mom also was near the top of the list.

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Irony and humor keep teenage #gymlads healthy on social media

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Child Psychology, Computers and Internet, Educational Technology, Infant and Preschool Learning, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Social Psychology, STEM Education, video games

Teenage boys rely on social media to access a wealth of information about living a healthy lifestyle — but rather than being victims of online harms, such as an unhealthy body image obsession, the majority are able to use humor, irony and banter to navigate social media content.

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DNA study sheds new light on the people of the Neolithic battle axe culture

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Arts and Culture, Cultures, Elder Care, Genes, Healthy Aging, Media and Entertainment, Origin of Life, Popular Culture

Scientists have combined archaeological, genetic and stable isotope data to understand the demographic processes associated with the iconic Battle Axe Culture and its introduction in Scandinavia.

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Analysis of US labor data suggests 'reskilling' workers for a 'feeling economy'

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Alternative Fuels, Artificial intelligence, Computers and Internet, Creativity, Education and Employment, Engineering, Industrial Relations, Intelligence, Markets and Finance, neuroscience, Popular Culture, Robotics Research

A study of US labor data suggests AI is already taking 'thinking economy' jobs from humans, and this trend will grow in the future. This will push more people into 'feeling economy' jobs that require things like interpersonal relationship skills and emotional intelligence.

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New ideal housewife image being created by social media influencers and bloggers

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Behavior, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Psychology, Relationships, Social Psychology, STEM Education, surveillance

The new generation of successful female bloggers and influencers on social media are changing the identity of the stereotypical 'ideal' housewife.

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Promotional games at retail stores increase consumer spending

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Consumerism, Education and Employment, Popular Culture, Psychology, Retail and Services

Surprisingly, even when the discount won from a promotional game is smaller than a traditional discount — say only 10% versus 20% — researchers still saw the same phenomenon.

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