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A non-political means for increasing quality and productivity in America
While eyes and ears are on elections, we would like to redirect your attention to a non-political means for increasing quality and productivity in America. (It is grounded in rational analysis, so you may need to adjust your current mindset slightly.) Please...
Report: Conscientiousness, not willpower, is a reliable predictor of success … psychological science sometimes overemphasizes the role of willpower in human success and well-being …
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau U. of I. psychology professor Brent Roberts, pictured, and his co-author, University of Toronto psychology professor Michael Inzlicht, argue that psychological science sometimes...
During the pandemic, employers who fostered ‘collective engagement’ had less employee turnover … a shared perception among employees of what they were doing and why they were doing it …
Peer-Reviewed Publication North Carolina State University A new study finds some workplaces did a better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, researchers found that units that had fostered a sense of “collective...
Unlocking the entrepreneurial brain: new perspectives on cognitive flexibility
Pioneering research highlights the importance of combining neuroscience with traditional entrepreneurial studies to gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes successful entrepreneurs distinct at a neurological level. Peer-Reviewed Publication University of...
What’s going on in our brains when we plan?
Study uncovers how the brain simulates possible future actions by drawing from our stored memories Peer-Reviewed Publication New York University In pausing to think before making an important decision, we may imagine the potential outcomes of different choices we...
Top IT industry managers are divided on the need for face-to-face communication in the workplace
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Eastern Finland Many managers are currently seeking a balance between digital and face-to-face communication. A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that top IT industry managers have different views on when...
Detecting machine-written content in scientific articles
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Chicago Medical Center The recent surge in popularity of AI tools such as ChatGPT is forcing the science community to reckon with its place in scientific literature. Prestigious journals such...
Moving beyond cubicles: How an active workplace design can drive workers’ behaviors
Researchers underscore the impact of workplace culture and building layouts on workers’ behaviors and the necessity for accurate behavioral measures Peer-Reviewed Publication Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Ishikawa, Japan -- Physical inactivity and...
Companies can improve the sustainability of their products in the earliest product-design stages
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Lithuanian and Italian universities proposed a tool, which allows companies to assess the circularity of their future products in the earliest (creative) stages of product development, Peer-Reviewed Publication Kaunas...
Big data, AI, and personalized medicine: scientists reveal playbook aiming to revolutionize healthcare
The Covid-19 pandemic changed medicine forever – now scientists reveal a bold new vision for the healthcare of the future Peer-Reviewed Publication What should the medicine of the future look like? A team of scientists writing in Frontiers in Science lays out a bold...
New tool empowers users to fight online misinformation
The Trustnet browser extension lets individuals assess the accuracy of any content on any website. Reports and Proceedings Massachusetts Institute of Technology CAMBRIDGE, MA – Most people agree that the spread of online misinformation is a serious problem. But...
Just believing that an AI is helping boosts your performance
People perform better if they think they have an AI assistant – even when they’ve been told it’s unreliable and won’t help them Reports and Proceedings Aalto University Sometimes it seems like an AI is helping, but the benefit is actually a placebo effect – people...
AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans
Peer-Reviewed Publication Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest. In a review article publishing in the journal Patterns on May 10, researchers describe the...
Cybersecurity education varies widely in US
Reports and Proceedings Washington State University PULLMAN, Wash. -- Cybersecurity programs vary dramatically across the country, a review has found. The authors argue that program leaders should work with professional societies to make sure graduates are well...
Narcissistic CEOs appoint other narcissists to the management board
Professor from TU Dortmund University has analyzed more than 11,000 LinkedIn profiles Peer-Reviewed Publication TU Dortmund University Narcissism manifests itself in different forms in leadership situations – from self-confidence and charisma to destructive self-focus...
Short corrective comments can help social media user to spot false information, study shows
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Exeter Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot fake news, a new study shows. Research shows reading corrections from others online can reduce the perceived accuracy of and...
There is no proof that AI can be controlled, according to extensive survey
Book Announcement Taylor & Francis Group There is no current evidence that AI can be controlled safely, according to an extensive review, and without proof that AI can be controlled, it should not be developed, a researcher warns. Despite the recognition that the...
Could artificial intelligence help or hurt scientific research articles?
Newly published studies examine advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT writing scholarly research publications Peer-Reviewed Publication Indiana University School of Medicine Since its introduction to the public in November 2022, ChatGPT,...
Startups spark more innovations in emerging industries than established companies do
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas — Startups are best known as innovation labs, disruptors that bring new products, services and technologies to market. But their reach goes beyond the products or services they create, according to...
Machine sentience and you: what happens when machine learning goes too far
Peer-Reviewed Publication Tsinghua University Press There’s always some truth in fiction, and now is about the time to get a step ahead of sci-fi dystopias and determine what the risk in machine sentience can be for humans. Although people have long pondered the...
Creativity in the age of generative AI: a new era of creative partnerships
Peer-Reviewed Publication Aarhus University Recent advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have showcased its potential in a wide range of creative activities such as to produce works of art, compose symphonies, and even draft legal texts, slide...
How to use AI for discovery — without leading science astray
A new statistical technique allows researchers to safely use machine learning predictions to test scientific hypotheses Peer-Reviewed Publication University of California - Berkeley image: A new statistical technique allows researchers to safely use machine...
Experts call for more evidence as medical and teacher education embrace simulation technologies
Researchers are urging an evidence-based approach to the use of simulations to train medics and teachers, amid signs that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality could reshape education in both professions. Peer-Reviewed Publication University...
AAAS launches STPF Rapid Response Cohort in AI to support policy development in Congress
Business Announcement American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has conceived of and launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) fellowship in just two months — record speed — to support...
People hold smart AI assistants responsible for outcomes
Peer-Reviewed Publication Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Even when humans see AI-based assistants purely as tools, they ascribe partial responsibility for decisions to them, as a new study shows. Future AI-based systems may navigate autonomous vehicles through...
AI as a leader? A conversation we need to have!
Peer-Reviewed Publication Kühne Logistics University image: Prof. Dr. Niels Van Quaquebeke Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior Head of Department of Leadership and Management view more Credit: KLU How can an AI become the boss? Already...
‘Workplace AI revolution isn’t happening yet,’ survey shows
The UK risks a growing divide between organisations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital technologies and those who haven’t, new research suggests Reports and Proceedings University of Leeds Only 36% of UK employers have so far invested in...
We are wasting up to 20 percent of our time on computer problems
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science Even though our computers are now better than 15 years ago, they still malfunction between 11 and 20 per cent of the time, a new study from the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University...
How creativity is possible despite frustration
Peer-Reviewed Publication Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH image: Dr. Radwa Khalil, Neuroscience researcher at Constructor University in Bremen, recently published results from her study on creative thinking in the renowned Creativity Research Journal. view...
Improving your work-life balance can make you a more effective leader at work
Ignoring your work email at home might be the path to being a better manager Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Florida Silencing your notifications and ignoring your email at the end of the workday could make you a better leader at your job, according to new...
Time out: We all need a three-day weekend
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of South Australia As a four-day work week is trialled in countries across the globe, health researchers at the University of South Australia say they’re ‘all in’ when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical...
Forgive or forget: what happens when robots lie?
Reports and Proceedings Georgia Institute of Technology image: Kantwon Rogers (right), a Ph.D. student in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech and lead author on the study, and Reiden Webber, a second-year undergraduate student in computer science. view...
The drugs don’t work – meditation and training are better at sparking creativity
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Essex A rock’n’roll myth has been debunked by researchers who discovered drugs don’t spark creativity. The University of Essex and Humboldt University of Berlin psychological study has revealed narcotics are the least...
Researchers identify 6 challenges humans face with artificial intelligence
A University of Central Florida professor led a study that identifies six challenges humans must overcome to enhance our relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) and to ensure its use is ethical and fair. Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Central Florida...
Book: Professional jobs have changed – but not for the better
Sociologists explore the political, social and economic forces that are changing professional jobsBook Announcement University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau image: The new book, “Crisis in the Professions: The New Dark Age,” co-written by...
New Mexico veteran-owned small business nominated for Department of Energy award
It all started with a pen Grant and Award Announcement DOE/Sandia National Laboratories image: Pluma electrician Guadalupe Cardoza coils wire while working on a maintenance garage in Eldorado, NM. view more Credit: Craig Fritz ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pluma,...
Managers exploit loyal workers over less committed colleagues
A loyal worker gets more extra work than the fair, honest, or disloyal Peer-Reviewed Publication Duke University image: Supervisors assign more unpaid work to workers portrayed as loyal than disloyal, honest, or fair coworkers view more Credit: Marco Verch -...
Prepare for the next supply chain disruption
CSH scientists produce the first complete image of an entire economy. Their research indicates what’s at stake if supply chains break down – and what might be done to help Peer-Reviewed Publication Complexity Science Hub Vienna image: Firms are colored according to...
Universities lag in capturing and using data to make institutional decisions
Reports and Proceedings American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) In a Policy Forum, Christine Borgman and Amy Brand argue that most universities lag behind industry, business, and government when it comes to leveraging data they generate for...
Cheerful chatbots don’t necessarily improve customer service
Peer-Reviewed Publication Georgia Institute of Technology Imagine messaging an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot about a missing package and getting the response that it would be “delighted” to help. Once the bot creates the new order, they say they are “happy” to...
Find the meaning in standing up and do it more often to improve health, finds study
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Surrey Sitting is the default state in many people's day-to-day lives, with significant health implications – but a smartwatch simply ordering people to stand will not make much difference to their behaviour or health, say...
Differential response to corporate political advocacy and corporate social responsibility: implications for political polarization and radicalization
From the JPP&M Special Issue, "Marketing to Prevent Radicalization: Developing Insights for Policies" Peer-Reviewed Publication American Marketing Association Researchers from Cal Poly, Washington State University, and Claremont-McKenna Graduate School published a...
Audits can bring bad news or benefits to small businesses
IRS review might spell the end of a small company — or teach it to be more efficient — according to a new study Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas -- An IRS audit can be a terminal event for a small business, especially if it’s found...
New study reveals how entrepreneurs avoid burnout and accumulate happiness
First large-scale study of entrepreneurship and burnout Peer-Reviewed Publication Universiteit van Amsterdam The number of people struggling with mental problems like burnout and stress is higher than ever. Can we learn from entrepreneurs how to avoid burnout and...
Volatile pay for gig workers linked to health problems
Workers who rely on tips, commissions also impacted, study finds Peer-Reviewed Publication American Psychological Association Gig workers, waiters, salespeople and others who rely on fluctuating income may be paying for wage volatility with their health, according to...
Masks can put cognitive performance in check
Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Queensland Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to...
Bots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer service
‘Sentient’ chatbots don’t necessarily elicit positive reactions, higher customer satisfaction Peer-Reviewed Publication University of South Florida TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2022) – As online retailers increasingly use artificial intelligence chatbots to streamline...
New visual scale offers simple measure to help identify job burnout
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Notre Dame image: 6- and 8-point job burnout matches measures. view more Credit: University of Notre Dame “Job burnout” is a term that’s far too familiar to many people. A 2020 Gallup poll showed that 76 percent of...
Handling the hype around new technology – why managers should focus on the use case
Industrial drone study poses question of whether emerging technologies are a solution looking for a problem to solve Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Bath Managers face a confusing storm of new technology hype but the key to navigating through the endless...
Five-star rating? New research finds it may not reflect what consumers receive
Rating system scores are built on an unstable foundation Peer-Reviewed Publication Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences INFORMS Journal Marketing Science New Study Key Takeaways: Reputation systems, which play a critical role in online...
Surprising new research finds women supporting women in business may backfire
Female-founded startups funded by female venture capitalists are less likely to get additional financing Peer-Reviewed Publication Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences New INFORMS Journal Organization Science Study Key Takeaways: Businesses...
Even in the operating room, team chemistry matters, study finds
study finds Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management image: Tiziana Casciaro is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and the Marcel Desautels in Integrative Thinking at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto....
Designers find better solutions with computer assistance, but sacrifice creative touch
Reports and Proceedings Aalto University image: Side and front views of the array of virtual reality targets in the design optimization task view more Credit: Chan et al. (2022)/Aalto University From building software to designing cars, engineers grapple...
Making sure workers have a ‘good’ day gives companies a competitive advantage
VCU business professors research how employees’ daily experiences impact creative performance Peer-Reviewed Publication Virginia Commonwealth University RICHMOND, Va. (May 19, 2022) — A trio of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University has identified five types...
Harness the power of social media through appropriate strategies – engagement is a key performance indicator
Reports and Proceedings University of Vaasa image: Fang Fang Li's new research shows that successful implementation of social media strategies requires adequate resources and capacity. view more Credit: Riikka Kalmi, University of Vaasa The explosive growth...
Behavioral Science in the Wild. Book helps managers to implement behavioral change in their workplace
University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management image: Published by Rotman-UTP Publishing, Behavioral Science in the Wild takes a step back to address the "why" and "how" behind behavioral insights origins, and how best to translate and scale behavioral...
Reached your entrepreneurial limit? Hire a marketer, study suggests
University of Texas at Austin image: Golden Pyramid was among the growing Nigerian businesses Stephen J. Anderson studied. view more Credit: World Bank. AUSTIN, Texas –Entrepreneurs who find themselves in over their heads could be better off hiring...
Exposing liars by distraction
A new method of lie detection shows that lie tellers who are made to multi-task while being interviewed are easier to spot Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Portsmouth It is well documented that lying during interviews takes up more cognitive energy than telling...
COVID-19 has negatively impacted how auditors work
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Waterloo COVID-19 has disrupted financial statement auditing globally and impacted group dynamics in an industry vital to the health of the economy, according to a new study. Pre-pandemic, core audit teams traditionally worked...
More than starting a company: The Art and Science of Entrepreneurship
Do you have the right mindset to think like an entrepreneur? Book Announcement World Scientific image: Cover for "The Art and Science of Entrepreneurship" view more Credit: World Scientific Entrepreneurs who are ready to start companies often lack enough knowledge...
Remote work doesn’t negatively affect productivity, study suggests
A Texas A&M analysis on the effects of workplace displacement during Hurricane Harvey provides important insights into employee performance while working remotely. Peer-Reviewed Publication Texas A&M University A research team from the Texas A&M...
For cooperative teams, modesty leaves the best impression
People who signal status appear self-interested Peer-Reviewed Publication American Psychological Association People may forgo displaying luxury brands and other signals of status when they want to convince others that they will collaborate well with a team, as people...
KU study identifies most vital strategies for successfully implementing changes in industry
Effective change agents, realistic timelines key in architecture, engineering, construction improvement initiatives Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Kansas LAWRENCE — Organizations regularly need to implement change initiatives to stay current, update...
Variable schedules harm workers and businesses
Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. – Variable work schedules – which employers increasingly use to maximize profits amid unpredictable market conditions – can actually undermine organizational performance, especially in crisis periods such as the pandemic, according to...
Cheers to five more years
Successful Sandia, Los Alamos tech maturation program extended into 2027 Business Announcement DOE/Sandia National Laboratories image: Sandia National Laboratories materials physicist Paul Clem holds a sample of nanoparticle-coated glass. Supported by the New...
New research sheds fresh light on the ‘800-pound gorilla’ of presenteeism
Employees only engage in presenteeism, working when sick, when they have not met their daily work goals Peer-Reviewed Publication Trinity College Dublin Employees who are unwell only engage in presenteeism when they have not met their daily work goals, according to...
How to compete with robots
Peer-Reviewed Publication Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne When it comes to the future of intelligent robots, the first question people ask is often: how many jobs will they make disappear? Whatever the answer, the second question is likely to be: how can I...
Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making
Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making The research debunks a widely held notion that serious online consumers buy products with a higher rating Peer-Reviewed Publication University of South Florida (USF Innovation) TAMPA,...
Cloud server leasing can leave sensitive data up for grabs
New research provides solutions for companies, cloud-service providers to help minimize security risks Reports and Proceedings Penn State video: Cloud squatting explained view more Credit: College of Engineering, Penn State Renting space and IP addresses on a public...
20-year study shows how an established company shifted from product to ecosystem strategy to dominate their market
Peer-Reviewed Publication Strategic Management Society In many modern markets, a single business can no longer compete solely via product offerings. From technology to manufacturing, success increasingly depends on integrating products and services across firms and...
Pitt electrical and computer engineers uncover hardware security vulnerability on android phones
Reports and Proceedings University of Pittsburgh image: Close-up image of male hands using smartphone at night on city shopping street, searching or social networks concept, hipster man typing an sms message to his friends view more Credit: ImYanis /...
Study finds empowering workers can backfire
Peer-Reviewed Publication North Carolina State University There is an increasing body of work demonstrating the benefits of empowering workers, but a new study finds that efforts to empower employees need to be coupled with efforts that allow those employees to do...
New NYUAD study offers insights into how workplace culture perpetuates gender gaps and impacts diversity in fields where “brilliance” is prized
New research from NYU Abu Dhabi may offer an explanation to the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in fields that are perceived to prize raw intellectual talent or “brilliance.” Peer-Reviewed Publication New York University image: NYU Abu Dhabi...
Surviving remotely – what impact did remote work have on employee psyche?
Peer-Reviewed Publication Virginia Tech On March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, life changed dramatically for most Americans. While much of the world was already feeling the impact of the virus by that point, the declaration...
Can machine-learning models overcome biased datasets?
A model’s ability to generalize is influenced by both the diversity of the data and the way the model is trained, researchers report. Peer-Reviewed Publication Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial intelligence systems may be able to complete tasks quickly,...