Articles tagged with Social Media
Research highlights oats as a nutritious whole grain with a wide spectrum of biologically active compounds, including carotenoids, tocols, flavonoids, and avenanthramides. These polyphenols possess anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects, potentially benefiting human health.
A team of University of Pennsylvania researchers used Facebook data to develop computer models that accurately predicted users' age, gender, and personality traits. The study drew on a large dataset of Facebook status updates to identify linguistic patterns that correlated with specific characteristics.
A study on effective leadership in Wikipedia found that shared leadership behaviors increase commenting and editing behaviors among users. The researchers analyzed over 4 million messages, using machine-learning coding to identify patterns.
A recent study found that people who engage in health-specific social networking sites are more likely to quit smoking and maintain abstinence. The study suggests that increased social connectedness on these sites leads to a stronger sense of community, trust, and self-efficacy, ultimately aiding smokers in quitting
Researchers analyzed tweets from eight national newspapers across the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, and Germany to study global news reading habits. They found that different countries have stronger preferences for specific types of articles, such as opinion and world news in the US and Britain, and local and national news in Spain.
Carnegie Mellon researchers used Twitter analysis to predict NFL game outcomes and found a 55% accurate method for beating the spread. However, their analysis was limited by the rapidly changing nature of Twitter and the skill of sports books in setting point spreads.
People with lower self-esteem focus on others' posts, while those with higher self-esteem invest in personal profile information on Facebook. Individuals with higher self-esteem also show more agency, adding family, education, and work experience to their profiles.
A recent study found that people who are obese are more likely to experience occasional migraines, with obese individuals being 81% more likely to have episodic migraine. The research suggests that promoting healthy lifestyle choices for diet and exercise may be beneficial in managing episodic migraine.
A study at the European Respiratory Society Annual Congress found that a music video produced by Dr. Tapas Mukherjee increased awareness of new guidelines for managing acute asthma. The video was shared on social media sites, leading to improved knowledge among healthcare professionals.
Scientists like David Shiffman and Emily Darling document how tweeting supports scientific communication and outreach. They argue that a little effort on Twitter can provide enormous value for connecting with a diverse audience and sparking interdisciplinary collaborations.
A study by Brigham Young University researchers found that individuals who lie in digital conversations, such as texting or social media, tend to be slower to respond, edit their messages less, and provide shorter answers compared to truthful responses.
A UCLA study demonstrates that combining behavioral science with social media and online communities can lead to increased HIV testing and encouraged significant behavioral change among high-risk groups. The approach proved to be one of the best HIV-prevention methods on the Internet, with high retention rates and successful engagement.
A University of Missouri study found that posting crisis information on Facebook can improve an organization's public image and reduce perceived severity of the crisis. Researchers measured participants' attitudes before and after exposure to Facebook posts from fictional universities' main accounts.
A study by USC researchers found that 20% of tweets contain location data, including active location monitoring and ambient location data. The researchers developed an app, Twitter2GIS, to analyze metadata and map user locations.
A new study from the University of Southern California examines how teenagers' online social networking sites influence their smoking and alcohol use. The researchers found that exposure to friends' online pictures of partying or drinking was significantly associated with both smoking and alcohol use.
A Facebook intervention led to increased HIV testing among high-risk men, with a peer-led group showing significant results. The study found that more participants requested an HIV testing kit after 12 weeks compared to the control group.
Researchers found that Facebook users' intensity of use is predicted by activity in the nucleus accumbens, a region involved in processing rewards and reputation. The study suggests social media use may be linked to changes in brain function related to reputation and self-image.
Researchers found that considering the larger picture helps diffuse negative emotions and provides a sense of direction for action. Participants who perceived the event as farther away in time were more confident in their understanding about why it happened.
The US Pharmacopeial Convention has introduced new limits on 15 elemental impurities and procedures for measuring levels, updating tests used to ensure safe products. The changes require drug companies to install multiple systems at multiple sites, potentially increasing costs.
Consumers with low self-esteem use brands to stand out and feel included, but also seek to distinguish themselves when feeling excluded. Companies can create brand communities and social media engagement to address these needs, appealing to both belongingness and differentiation.
Professor Des Higham has received a Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship to research potential applications of social media data. He aims to identify interest groups, categorize network users based on influence and predict energy usage in individual households.
A new University of Michigan study found that Facebook use predicts declines in a user's well-being, undermining their social connection needs. In contrast, direct interactions with other people on the platform led participants to feel better over time.
NOAA has expanded its National System of Marine Protected Areas by adding 82 existing sites, bringing the total number to 437. The additions include state marine protected areas from California and Texas, which will continue to be managed by their respective state governments.
A study by Russell Spiker analyzed 23 YouTube videos with over 200 comments each, revealing three major themes: hostility, overt racism, and racial stereotyping. The analysis also found that claims of racism often initiated discussions but didn't characterize them. Hostility was frequent in racially-themed discussions.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers analyzed over 3 million news articles and Twitter profiles to create a system that characterizes the content of shared articles based on readers' self-described interests. This approach provides a consistent and reliable means of representing content, enabling better performance ...
An Indiana University study analyzed 537 million tweets to find a correlation between the number of tweets about a candidate and their vote count. The research suggests that social media behavior can be used as an indicator of real-world political behavior, providing a new tool for analyzing election outcomes.
Researchers analyzed 537 million tweets to gauge public attitudes towards Republican and Democratic candidates in the US House of Representatives. The study found a strong correlation between tweet volume and vote percentage, suggesting that online social media behavior can be used to assess real-world political behavior.
Researchers have discovered a new species of table coral, Acropora cytherea, in Hawaiian waters. The coral was found to be 14 years old and is believed to be colonizing O'ahu reefs from neighboring islands.
A study by Jordan Smith found that residents in growing communities trust information from family members, churches, and local newspapers more than elected officials or national news sources. This shift can lead to conflicts over values and ideologies, complicating long-term environmental and community planning.
A new system, nEmesis, uses machine-learning and crowdsourcing to analyze millions of tweets to find reports of likely food poisoning following a restaurant visit. The system ranks restaurants according to how likely it is for someone to become ill after visiting that restaurant.
Scientists have made significant strides in harnessing the properties of resilin, a natural protein that enables insects to flap their wings and jump. Resilin has been modified for use in diagnostics, engineered to act like human cartilage, and developed into hybrid materials for cardiovascular applications.
A study by Russell W. Belk finds that consumers are losing inhibitions and sharing personal thoughts, photos, and opinions online without limits. This 'online disinhibition effect' can lead to regrettable posts, affecting school, job, and relationship prospects.
A new study by Jonah Berger and Raghuram Iyengar found that written conversations on Facebook lead to discussions of more interesting products and brands compared to oral conversations. This is because written communication allows consumers time to think before responding, enabling them to select more engaging topics.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that empowering consumers through product development can lead to a backlash when combined with social media influence. Consumers who feel empowered are more likely to deliberately express opposing views and rebel against attempts to shape their opinions.
A new study by Columbia Business School and University of Pittsburgh professors predicts Twitter's user engagement will slow down, shifting from a social network to a content-delivery platform. Everyday users are expected to stop posting as much, while celebrities and commercial users will continue to post for financial gain.
A new online tool helps quantify subjective opinions on city environments, linking safety perceptions to violent crime rates. The study found correlations between perceived class and safety scores in US cities compared to Austrian counterparts.
NIST researchers create a standard language for describing molecules, enabling rapid search and identification of substances with specific properties. The approach could speed up the development of new drugs and designer materials by allowing scientists to quickly sift through vast chemical and biological data sets.
Two new studies describe health success stories outside the US, showcasing Avahan HIV prevention program transitioned to government management in India and Bolsa Família conditional cash transfer program reducing infant mortality rates in Brazil.
A new study suggests that Chinese people are at a higher risk of stroke than Caucasians. The research found a slightly higher overall risk of stroke in Chinese people, with a range of 205 to 584 strokes per 100,000 Chinese people age 45 to 74 compared to 170 to 335 strokes per 100,000 Caucasian people in the same age group.
A Northwestern University study found that young adults, particularly men and Hispanics, are less likely to manage their social media privacy settings as they seek a job or maintain employment. In contrast, women, whites, and those with higher Internet skills tend to actively manage their online profiles.
A new species of snow scorpionfly was discovered in Alaska, providing insights into the evolutionary origin of fleas. The insect belongs to a group that dates back over 145 million years, with fossil evidence supporting its Jurassic-era origins.
A recent study by UT Arlington professor Jiyoon Yoon found that cyberbullying in the college environment can pose serious consequences, including physical endangerment. The researchers also discovered that most respondents considered cyberbullying to be more prevalent at the secondary school level.
A study found that health-related websites leak patient search data to third-party tracking entities, compromising user privacy. The researcher used tools to detect and intercept hidden traffic on popular health sites.
A study by the University of Edinburgh found that Twitter often breaks news before newswires for minor events like local sports results. However, for high-profile news, neither platform consistently outperformed the other in terms of speed.
Research suggests that engaging in mentally stimulating activities, such as reading and writing, can help slow down cognitive decline in older adults. The study found that individuals who participated in these activities both early and late in life had a slower rate of memory loss compared to those who did not.
Researchers analyzed over 160,000 tweets from personal accounts, corporate accounts and bot-controlled accounts to develop a method to predict when new tweets would be posted. The study found that individual tweeters were most active in the afternoons and evenings, while corporate-managed accounts tweeted during work hours.
Researchers are developing innovative systems to track infectious diseases, leveraging the internet and mobile phones. Digital epidemiology enhances transparency and understanding of outbreaks, predicting increased importance in future public health efforts.
ScreenPass adds new features to an Android phone's operating system to prevent malicious apps from stealing user passwords. It uses a special-purpose software keyboard and computer vision to track password data and notify users of potential threats.
A study by University of Illinois researchers found that Christians on Twitter use more positive words and engage in less analytical thinking than atheists. The analysis of nearly 2 million tweets also showed that Christians are more likely to tweet about their social relationships.
Researchers found that women who had taken at least one computer science class were less likely to mention stereotypical characteristics, while men's descriptions remained unchanged. The studies also showed that exposing students to accurate portrayals of computer scientists increased interest in the field among women.
Two studies suggest teenagers use social media to express suicidal thoughts and intentions, with 64 comments on MySpace revealing adolescents' desire to die. Researchers found that texting is the second-most common way for young adults to seek help when feeling depressed.
A study on sports journalists' social network found that the Sandusky scandal led to rapid Twitter adoption, with 151 journalists joining in just two days. The 'Power 30' subgroup had significant influence, with 1.7 million followers.
A study published in Neurology found that people who experience stroke-like symptoms are at increased risk of developing memory and thinking problems. The research used a quick seven-question test to identify individuals at risk of dementia.
Patrick Rynne's student-run project Waterlust brings together marine science, art, and sport through online film and photography. The project aims to inspire public interest in water-related topics, empowering scientists to communicate their work creatively.
Researchers suggest that the unique texture of developing pearls creates a ratchet-like effect, causing them to turn and accumulate nacre in a spherical build-up. This process results in the formation of perfectly spherical, highly prized pearls.
A new social media initiative helped boost organ donor registration rates in the US, with a 21.1-fold increase on the first day of the campaign. The study suggests that social media can be an effective tool for tackling public health problems related to communication and education.
A social media campaign on Facebook increased organ donor registrations 21-fold in a single day, with over 57,000 users sharing their status and more than 13,000 new online registrations. The effect continued for two weeks, with the number of new donors still climbing at twice the normal rate.
A new U-M study explores the relationship between social media use and narcissism levels, finding that college students who score higher in narcissism tend to post more on Twitter, while middle-aged adults use Facebook to boost their self-image. The study sheds light on how social media platforms can amplify narcissistic tendencies.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a social media-based system called Mo-Buzz that can predict where and when dengue might occur. The system combines historical data on weather and dengue incidents with real-time reports from the public, allowing authorities to respond quickly and accurately.
Researchers have created a powerful digital system, SALSA, to analyze billions of tweets and social media messages in just seconds. The tool helps emergency responders receive early information about natural disasters and public health advocates protect people's health by identifying valuable patterns amidst vast amounts of noise.