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Real vs. Virtual: How the Uncanny Valley Weakens the Persuasive Power of Celebrity AI Avatar Presenters—An Experimental Study Based on Live Streaming E-Commerce

Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research
This study focuses on the transfer of the celebrity effect to live-stream e-commerce. It examines how the effectiveness of persuasion and the underlying mechanisms change when celebrities shift from live human appearances to AI avatars.
Li Xiong, Dan Wei, Xiaoliang Long
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Transformation Teams Leading the Hispanic‐Serving Institutions Movement at HSI Community Colleges

New Directions for Community Colleges, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Department of Education defunded discretionary grant programs for enrollment‐based minority‐serving institutions (MSIs) on September 10, 2025, yet Hispanic‐serving institutions (HSIs) still exist and must continue to adapt to their growing population of Latine/x students.
Gina Ann Garcia, Flor Huerta, Julio R. Flores   +2 more
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Identifying key streamer characteristics affecting customers’ impulsive purchase behaviors: SOR model approach

Cogent Business & Management
The rapid growth of livestreaming platforms has significantly influenced consumer behavior in the digital era, prompting scholars to examine the relationship between streamers and viewers.
Linh Nguyen, Uyen Nguyen, Hanh Quyen Vo
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Psychological Treatment for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To produce a consensus statement on the psychological treatment of feeding/eating aversions seen in pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), diagnoses that share common symptoms and psychological mechanisms but have historically been addressed separately in the literature. Method To help
Colleen T. Lukens, Robert M. Dempster, Kamryn T. Eddy, Hayley Estrem, Jessie E. Menzel, Richard J. Noel, Jaclyn L. Pederson, Ana L. Ramirez, Cuyler Romeo, William G. Sharp, Jennifer J. Thomas, Nancy L. Zucker, Hana F. Zickgraf   +12 more
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Who is a responsible woman? Understanding the scope and characteristics of responsible womanhood amongst women in Karachi

Feminist Anthropology, EarlyView.
Abstract In this paper, we will construct and analyze intersecting definitions of womanhood among middle‐class women living in Karachi, Pakistan. Women are agents of their lives and are not passive voices. In this paper, we present narratives of women who resist “societal” narratives of womanhood to live a life of their choosing.
Urooba Ahmed Fatima, Kathryn B. H. Clancy, Alexandra Brewis, Neetu Choudhary, Mohammad Jobayer Hossain, Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Sarah Trainer, Amber Wutich   +7 more
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Effectiveness of immersive virtual reality‐based interventions for alleviating peri‐ and post‐procedural pain and anxiety in gynecologic settings: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐pharmacological and complementary therapeutic, notably immersive virtual reality‐based interventions (IVR), could alleviate pain and anxiety associated with gynecologic procedures. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of IVR in reducing peri‐ and post‐procedural pain and anxiety in gynecologic procedures.
Cristina González‐Lara, Marina Piñar‐Lara, Esteban Obrero‐Gaitán, Héctor García‐López, Irene Cortés‐Pérez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Reality Avoidance: Unraveling the Paradox of Escapism Through Self‐Monitoring and Autonomy Mechanisms for Consumers' Life Satisfaction

Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study introduces the Paradox of Escapism, exploring how the act of escaping reality can evolve from a short‐term avoidance strategy to a mechanism for self‐regulation and enhanced life satisfaction. Employing five rigorous, multimethod investigations, including qualitative interviews and sentiment analysis (Study 1), Structural Equation ...
Thamiris Magalhães de Sousa, Flávio Santino Bizarrias, Thelma Valéria Rocha, Larissa Luz Raposo   +3 more
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Dry intrusions and warm‐core development in Medicanes: Insights from a multi‐case analysis and the peculiar evolution of Ianos

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, EarlyView.
Mediterranean tropical‐like cyclones show a clear seasonality, with September cyclones exhibiting the deepest convection and Ianos representing the most extreme case. While one or more dry intrusions are typically detected during the cyclone life cycle, Ianos instead features two much weaker descending airflows.
Daniele Nigro, Lorenzo Giovannini, Simona Bordoni, Stavros Dafis, Mario Marcello Miglietta   +4 more
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Sustainability: The Forgotten Arena of eSports Research—A Systematic Literature Review From an ESG Perspective

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite the growth of eSports, the sector faces critical challenges related to its sustainability. This research analyzes these issues from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspective. This paper consists of a systematic literature review on eSports and its implications for sustainability.
M. Ertz, C. Ouerghemmi, Y. Laghrib, M. Kordi, J. Bousquet, A. Kazemipour   +5 more
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From Avatars to Algorithms: Virtual Streamers and AI-Enabled Consumer Behavior in Live Streaming Commerce—A Systematic Review

Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research
This review examines existing research on virtual streamers in live streaming commerce and digital marketing, identifying key factors that shape consumer responses.
Lingyu Wang, Jasmine A. L. Yeap, Jiaqi Liu, Zongwei Li   +3 more
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