Foods marketed as “natural” are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap sugar for non-sugar sweeteners, according to a…
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'Natural' and 'healthy' food labels may mislead consumers
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Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health
Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The study, “Psychological…
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Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism
A study involving the UAB has analyzed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis reveals how the importation of products that require low-skilled labor plays a key role…
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Intelligence emerges when the whole brain works as one
Modern neuroscience often describes the brain as a collection of specialized systems. Functions such as attention, perception, memory, language, and reasoning have each been linked to specific brain networks, and scientists have typically studied…
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How realistic does a supermarket need to be? Study examines consumer research methods
Researchers from the University of Bonn have taken a comprehensive look at how scientists study consumer behavior in supermarkets. Their review, published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies, covers everything from real-life grocery…
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Digital targeting creeps out customers
Years into the grand experiment of personalized digital marketing, most of us have had the experience: You search for a product—or just casually mention it. Suddenly, ads for that exact item stalk you across apps, websites, and social media….
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Closing bank branches opens opportunities for scammers, research finds
As digitalization drives banks to shutter more retail branches, the disappearance of these brick-and-mortar facilities has been found to be a significant factor behind the scourge of online scams and identity theft. The causal link, reported in a…
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Self-monitoring and social goals: how a gamified online system shapes reading behavior and foundational self-regulation in elementary students
Abramovich S, Schunn C, Higashi RM (2013) Are badges useful in education?: It depends upon the type of badge and expertise of learner. Educ Technol Res Dev 61(2):217–232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-013-9289-2
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Does distance influence international collaboration among scientists? Evidence from library and information science
Abramo G, D’Angelo CA, Di Costa F (2020) The effect of multidisciplinary collaborations on research performance. Res Policy 49(3):103–115
Abramo G, D’Angelo CA, Di Costa F (2020) Does the…
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Stage-Dependent mediation of white matter hyperintensities between plasma biomarkers and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
Cox SR, Lyall DM, Ritchie SJ, Bastin ME, Harris MA, Buchanan CR, et al. Associations between vascular risk factors and brain MRI indices in UK Biobank. Eur Heart J. 2019;40:2290–300.
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