Researchers have developed a new theory of how changing market conditions can lead large numbers of otherwise cautious consumers to buy risky products such as subprime mortgages, cryptocurrency or even cosmetic surgery procedures.
Social Sciences
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AI-generated videos for short messages are only as well received as manually created ones if they are edited by humans.
Social Sciences
May 16, 2024
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Researchers at Macquarie University have found a significant portion of shark meat sold in Australian fish markets and takeaway shops is mislabeled, including several samples from threatened species.
Plants & Animals
May 14, 2024
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Actually, sometimes consumers don't want to talk to a real person when they're shopping online, a new study suggests. In fact, what they really want is a chatbot that makes it clear that it is not human at all.
Social Sciences
May 13, 2024
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Research published in the journal World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development has looked at consumer attitudes toward naturally colored cotton clothing. The study found that amid increasing concerns ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2024
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A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, ...
Biotechnology
May 10, 2024
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Researchers from Japan have been working hard to keep their cool—or at least—keep their nanodevices from overheating. By adding a tiny coating of silicon dioxide to micro-sized silicon structures, they were able to show ...
Nanophysics
May 9, 2024
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COVID-19 upended almost every aspect of daily life, including consumer and retailer behavior. However, it was not the first pandemic that changed how we shop.
Social Sciences
May 7, 2024
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Researchers from University of Adelaide and University of Danang have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines Universal Demand laws and the unintended consequence of firms becoming less likely to recall products.
Economics & Business
May 7, 2024
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Pets and pet owners who come into contact with Bausch & Lomb's "Project Watson" dog eye wipes could be at risk for infection if the products come from certain lots.
Veterinary medicine
May 6, 2024
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Consumer is a broad label that refers to any individuals or households that use goods and services generated within the economy. The concept of a consumer is used in different contexts, so that the usage and significance of the term may vary.
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