A novel spreading dynamic based on adoption against the trend

In the spreading dynamics of previous fashion trends, adoption researchers have neglected to consider that some individuals may behave differently from popular tendencies, which is called opposite-trend adoption behavior.To explore the dissemination mechanisms of the behavior, we first establish the adoption-against-trend model.Additionally, an edg

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CHARACTERISATION OF CEILING BOARDS PRODUCED FROM PLASTER OF PARIS REINFORCED WITH BANANA FIBRE AND COCONUT SHELL

The need for environmentally friendly and affordable building materials has sparked researches for materials to use in the construction industry.This paper therefore, studied the characterization of ceiling boards manufactured from plaster of Paris (POP) reinforced with banana fibres (BF) and coconut shell (CS) particulates.The samples were produce

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Correction Experiences on Social Media During COVID-19

Despite a wealth of research examining the effectiveness of correction of misinformation, not enough is known about how people experience such correction when it occurs on social media.Using a study of US adults in late March 2020, we measure how often people witness correction, correct others, or are corrected themselves, using the case of COVID-1

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