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Analysis of cyberstalking research identifies factors associated with perpetration, victimization

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The widespread use of digital technologies and the Internet has spurred a new type of personal intrusion, known as cyberstalking. Incidences of cyberstalking have risen, with the U.S. Department of Justice estimating that more than 1.3 million people experience this type of victimization annually. A new study has explored research to identify the factors associated with perpetration and…

Chandrayaan-3 Landing Could Be Shifted to August 27 if Factors Unfavourable on August 23: ISRO Scientist

If any factor regarding the lander module appears unfavourable, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday. Nilesh M Desai, director of Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad said that the decision regarding the landing will be taken based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon."On August 23, two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will decide on whether or not it will be appropriate to land it at that time…

Research identifies factors that make correcting misinformation about science more successful

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In an article titled "A Meta-analysis of Correction Effects in Science-Relevant Misinformation" published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, University of Pennsylvania social psychologists and communication scholars Man-pui Sally Chan and Dolores Albarracín explain the circumstances under which corrections of misinformation about science are most likely to work or fail, as well as the…

Researchers study factors affecting purchasing trends of Gen Z shoppers in Vietnam

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study in the Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, has revealed the various factors that influence the likelihood of Generation Z individuals in Vietnam to make online purchases. Generation Z, often referred to as Gen Z or "Zoomers" is usually considered to include those people born between the mid to late 1990s and the early 2010s. The Zoomers are the…

Consumer Behaviour: Concept and Major Factors Influencing Buying Behaviour

What is Consumer Behaviour?The study of consumers and the methods they utilise to select, use (consume), and dispose of goods and services, as well as the emotional, mental, and behavioural responses of consumers is known as Consumer Behaviour. Understanding consumer behaviour is essential for firms to develop powerful marketing tactics that may affect customers’ decision-making processes. It is a psychological process as it is all about the consumer’s emotions. In this process, the customer initially recognises the need…

Research shows societal factors shape adult learning and education

Study on Adult Education in eight countries 2023, Universität Hamburg et al. The diagram shows the different levels that influence the development of adult education. Credit: Grotlüschen, Ertner 2023 From August 2022 until October 2022, interviews with 25 experts from selected countries were conducted and then analyzed through a Ground Theory approach. From this, a model emerged, showing how factors and actors at different…

What factors are critical for survival?

Study plant locations. Credit: Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (2023). DOI: 10.1002/jaa2.55 Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention in recent years, often focusing on production and labor issues. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vulnerability of large, concentrated plants, as major shutdowns led to reduced output and higher meat prices for consumers.…