Category: Social Sciences

We carried out the first extensive analysis of the structure of vocally-produced musical scales from indigenous and traditional cultures, spanning the principal music families of the world. Vocal scales tended to have fewer tones and larger pitch…

Conceptual framework and research design

We developed a conceptual framework for settlement consolidation based on the Driving Force-Land Change (DF-C) model (Hersperger et al., 2010). This theoretical model suggests that underlying drivers are…

This chapter is divided into three main sections. The first section validates and compares the model using both constructed networks (e.g., BA network and small-world network) and real-world networks (e.g., Facebook and Twitter social networks)….

Based on the measurement of variables, this study employs stepwise regression analysis to examine the data. Stepwise regression, a method within multiple regression analysis, involves sequentially introducing variables into the model. After each…

Theoretical orientation

The UTAUT model developed by Venkatesh²⁰ has been widely used to understand technology adoption. This model incorporates several prior theories: the theory of reasoned action, the technology acceptance model, the business…

Study area

The YREB evolved from the “industrial intensive belt of the Yangtze River” and currently covers nine provinces and two municipalities directly under the Central Government, including 130 administrative units. It spans China’s…

There are widespread concerns about the impacts of conspiracy beliefs for politics and society. Conspiracy beliefs are theorized to increase reactionary movements which seek to restore society to its “former glory”¹, promote intolerance,…

Descriptive overview

Extended Data Fig. 1 shows an overview of respondents’ (n = 7,973) demographics and research interests (also see Methods for demographics). The modal rank was ‘senior faculty’. The three most common areas of study…