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Algorithmic Addiction by Design: Big Tech's Leverage of Dark Patterns to Maintain Market Dominance and its Challenge for Content Moderation [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv
Today's largest technology corporations, especially ones with consumer-facing products such as social media platforms, use a variety of unethical and often outright illegal tactics to maintain their dominance. One tactic that has risen to the level of the public consciousness is the concept of addictive design, evidenced by the fact that excessive ...
arxiv  

Peer Influence and Addiction Recurrence [PDF]

open access: yes
In this paper we highlight the role of peers in the recurrence of addictive behavior. To do so, we use a simple “forward looking” model with procrastination and peers influence.
Paul Markdissi
core  

An exploration into “do-it-yourself” (DIY) e-liquid mixing: Users' motivations, practices and product laboratory analysis

open access: yesAddictive Behaviors Reports, 2019
Background: E-liquids are commercially available and manufactured, however some users of e-cigarettes prefer to prepare them at home (Do-it-Yourself; DIY) using individual ingredients.
Sharon Cox   +5 more
doaj  

Theoretical frameworks for neuroeconomics of intertemporal choice [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, Vol 2(2), Nov 2009, 75-90, 2011
Intertemporal choice has drawn attention in behavioral economics, econophysics, and neuroeconomics. Recent studies in mainstream economics have mainly focused on inconsistency in intertemporal choice (dynamic inconsistency); while impulsivity/impatience in intertemporal choice has been extensively studied in behavioral economics of addiction.
arxiv  

Online Therapy for Addictive Behaviors [PDF]

open access: yesCyberPsychology & Behavior, 2005
Clinicians working in the field of addictive behaviors cannot afford to ignore the Internet. Psychological advice, help, and treatment for addicts are no exceptions, with both counseling and psychotherapy entering the computer age. This paper reviews the main issues in the area and approaches the discussion acknowledging that online therapy has to be ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Online Social Network Data-Driven Early Detection on Short-Form Video Addiction [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv
Short-form video (SFV) has become a globally popular form of entertainment in recent years, appearing on major social media platforms. However, current research indicate that short video addiction can lead to numerous negative effects on both physical and psychological health, such as decreased attention span and reduced motivation to learn ...
arxiv  

CO 625 Recognizing and Treating Addictive Disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) list eight fundamental elements of an effective program for treating addictive disorders, (2) explain a sound rationale for conceptualizing the problem of an addictive disorder (3) depict a ...
Ross, George R.
core   +5 more sources

Contextual Abductive Reasoning with Side-Effects

open access: yes, 2014
The belief bias effect is a phenomenon which occurs when we think that we judge an argument based on our reasoning, but are actually influenced by our beliefs and prior knowledge.
Dietz, Emmanuelle-Anna   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Organic Electrolytes Recycling From Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries

open access: yesGlobal Challenges, Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Aged electrolytes inside spent lithium‐ion batteries consist of volatile organic solvents and toxic lithium salts, which can cause severe environmental pollution and safety issues without proper treatment. This review summarizes the reported methods to recycle aged electrolytes as well as achieve progress during industrial recycling technology and ...
Ruihan Zhang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontitis presenting among betel quid users: A case series

open access: yesClinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Betel leaf chewing habit has been studied extensively, as it has been an ancient practice in many Asian countries. Although betel leaf has been reported to have potential beneficial properties, it has also been shown to have a strong association with oral diseases, including periodontitis. This case series addresses the presentation
Jungweon V. Park   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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