Digital Dilemmas: A Comprehensive Review of the Psychosocial and Sleep Effects of Web Streaming on the Indian Youth.

The rapid growth of web streaming platforms in India has ushered in a transformative era in entertainment consumption, particularly among the youth. This comprehensive review explores the psychosocial and sleep effects of web streaming on the younger generation. Examining the impact on social interactions, mental health, academic performance, cultural identity, and sleep patterns, the study delves into the intricate dynamics shaping the lives of Indian youth in the digital age. Key findings reveal the subtle yet significant changes in face-to-face interactions, the emergence of virtual relationships, and the potential influence on stress, anxiety, and depression due to addictive binge-watching behaviours. Moreover, the review highlights the challenges to academic performance through disruptions in study habits and increased screen time. Cultural and identity influences, both in terms of representation and misrepresentation, are explored, emphasizing the need to analyze the portrayal of Indian culture in web content critically. The sleep effects of web streaming, including sleep deprivation due to late-night binge-watching and the consequences of blue light exposure on melatonin production, add a crucial dimension to the discussion. Technological solutions such as screen time limitations, parental controls, and educational programs promoting media literacy and responsible digital consumption emerge as potential coping mechanisms. In conclusion, the study provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding web streaming and its impact on the youth in India. The implications for policy and practice underscore the importance of a balanced approach to digital consumption. At the same time, a call to action emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts in promoting responsible digital habits among the youth.

New Dimension on Quality of Life Differences among Older Adults: A Comparative Analysis of Digital Consumption in Urban and Rural Areas of China.

The purpose of this study was to compare the variability in quality of life in the area of digital consumption among older adults in urban and rural China during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study proposed a low-cost mixed research method, and the methodology used a quantitative study of a large regional sample combined with a qualitative study of a small regional sample. Data for the large-scale area sample were obtained from the China family panel study (CFPS) dataset, and data for the small-scale regional sample were obtained from Nanjing, China. The quantitative analysis of the large-scale regional sample used the least squares regression analysis (OSL) and propensity score matching (PSM). The qualitative analysis of the small-scale regional sample used the selection optimization and compensation (SOC) model. The findings show that economic income is a direct driver of digital consumption. Digital consumption had a significant positive relationship with the quality of life for urban and rural older adults. In addition, the study established the semantic network relationships of the coping strategies of digital consumption of older adults and their drivers. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed in the context of other related studies.

Design of digital economy consumer psychology prediction model based on canopy clustering algorithm.

With the continuous improvement of the level of science and technology, the popularization of the Internet and the development of applications, online consumption has become a major force in personal consumption. As a result, digital consumption is born, and digital consumption is not only reflected in transaction consumption at the monetary level. Like some intangible services similar to the use of dating software, it can also become digital consumption. In this environment, a new economic concept, the digital economy, has emerged as the times require. The digital economy helps to achieve the rapid optimal allocation and regeneration of resources and achieve high-quality economic development. Therefore, as a new economic form, the digital economy has penetrated into all fields of human society. The Canopy algorithm is a fast clustering technique that requires only one pass through the data technology to get the results. But it is inaccurate for large-scale data clustering. Therefore, when analyzing the data, it is necessary to use the Canopy algorithm for preliminary clustering, and then combine with other algorithms or model software for refinement. This article introduces the development of the digital economy in the Internet era. It conducts a theoretical discussion on consumer psychology in the context of the digital economy. It introduces the basic calculation formula of the clustering algorithm and the algorithm flow of the Canopy clustering algorithm. It does model optimization for the Canopy clustering algorithm. On this basis, it designs questionnaires for experimental design. The indicators are divided into commodity attributes and consumer psychology. It builds a consumer psychology prediction model and tests the prediction results. The results show that the maximum difference between the prediction results of digital economy consumption psychology based on the Canopy clustering algorithm and the actual results is 0.047. It can be shown that the psychological prediction model of digital economy consumption based on the Canopy clustering algorithm has certain practicability.

Economía, Comercio Digital y el Consumo del Ciudadano de Lima Metropolitana / Economy, Digital Commerce and Consumption of the Citizen of Lima Metropolitan / Economia, Comércio Digital e Consumo Do Cidadão De Lima Metropolitana

Resumen Introducción. Se exponen los resultados de la investigación compatibilizando hallazgos y conceptos identificados en la economía. Objetivo. Identificar el contexto en que se desarrolla la economía digital, su avance e impacto en la economía peruana específicamente en la ciudad de Lima, y su relación con el consumo. Materiales y métodos. El enfoque de investigación es cuanticualitativo con un alcance descriptivo. Se aplican dos cuestionarios, estructurado para usuarios y no estructurado para expertos. Resultados. La aplicación de cuestionarios y compatibilización con datos secundarios, exponen la acelerada aplicación de tecnologías de información y comunicación y el fortalecimiento de la economía digital. El comercio electrónico relacionado impulsa el desarrollo de la bancarización de los consumidores. La tendencia de los países hacia la economía digital, requiere modificaciones sociales y normativas para aprovechar la tecnología. Los consumidores de Lima Metropolitana el 58,4 % reconocen su importancia para la sociedad, pero solo el 6,0 % destina más del 50 % del presupuesto en compras en línea. Conclusiones. El desarrollo de la economía digital y el comercio electrónico favorece a la sociedad con menores costos, diversidad de oferta y ahorro de tiempo en desplazamiento físico. Se necesitan políticas que promuevan la inclusión e igualdad de acceso. En los consumidores de Lima Metropolitana existe posibilidad de desarrollo del comercio electrónico y limitaciones.

Abstract Introduction. The results of the research are presented, making the research and concepts identified in the economy compatible. Objective. Identify the context in which the digital economy develops, its progress and impact on the Peruvian economy, specifically in the city of Lima, and its relationship with consumption. Materials and methods. The research approach is quantitative-qualitative with a descriptive scope. Two questionnaires are applied, structured for users and unstructured for experts. Results. The application of questionnaires and compatibility with secondary data expose the accelerated application of information and communication technologies and the strengthening of the digital economy. Related electronic commerce drives the development of consumer banking. The trend of countries towards the digital economy requires social and regulatory changes to test the technology. 58.4 % of consumers in Metropolitan Lima recognize its importance for society, but only 6.0 % allocate more than 50 % of the budget to online purchases. Conclusions. The development of the digital economy and electronic commerce favors society with lower costs, diversity of supply and time savings in physical travel. Policies that promote inclusion and equal access are needed. In the consumers of Metropolitan Lima there is the possibility of developing electronic commerce and limitations.

Resumo Introdução. Os resultados da pesquisa são apresentados, compatibilizando os achados e conceitos identificados na economia. Objetivo. Identificar o contexto em que a economia digital se desenvolve, seu progresso e impacto na economia peruana, especificamente na cidade de Lima, e sua relação com o consumo. Materiais e métodos. A abordagem da pesquisa é quantitativa-qualitativa com escopo descritivo. São aplicados dois questionários, estruturados para usuários e não estruturados para especialistas. Resultados. A aplicação de questionários e a compatibilidade com dados secundários expõem a aplicação acelerada das tecnologias de informação e comunicação e o fortalecimento da economia digital. O comércio eletrônico relacionado impulsiona o desenvolvimento do banco de consumo. A tendência dos países para a economia digital exige mudanças sociais e regulatórias para aproveitar a tecnologia. 58,4% dos consumidores da região metropolitana de Lima reconhecem sua importância para a sociedade, mas apenas 6,0 % destinam mais de 50 % do orçamento para compras online. Conclusões. O desenvolvimento da economia digital e do comércio eletrônico favorece a sociedade com menores custos, diversidade de oferta e economia de tempo nas viagens físicas. São necessárias políticas que promovam a inclusão e a igualdade de acesso. Nos consumidores da região metropolitana de Lima existe a possibilidade de desenvolvimento do comércio eletrônico e limitações.

Art and culture in the COVID-19 era: for a consumer-oriented approach.

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the arts and culture sector has been experiencing a paradoxical situation. While the demand for cultural and creative content has intensified throughout the lockdown period--and digital access has become more critical than ever before--economic indicators predict that the cultural sector will be one of the most affected, and probably one of the slowest to recover. Beyond short-term initiatives such as surveys or data collection aiming to provide artists and intermediaries with financial and logistical supports, both academics and practitioners must engage in joined-up thinking on the future of art consumption, especially from a consumer's perspective. This commentary paper addresses the main challenges faced by the economy of arts and culture in times of global health crisis by pinpointing the specificities of cultural goods and services. More specifically, the paper shows the extent to which traditional patterns of consumption have been affected, and what research is needed to develop sustainable solutions. We argue that consumers will be critical players in the recovery process, and four research directions are suggested accordingly: (1) data collection on consumers' cultural practices; (2) consumers and the digital cultural experience; (3) consumers' engagement and loyalty in the arts and culture; and (4) consumers' well-being.

What's the Story With Blue Steak? On the Unexpected Popularity of Blue Foods.

Is blue food desirable or disgusting? The answer, it would seem, is both, but it really depends on the food in which the color happens to be present. It turns out that the oft-cited aversive response to blue meat may not even have been scientifically validated, despite the fact that blue food coloring is often added to discombobulate diners. In the case of drinks, however, there has been a recent growth of successful new blue product launches in everything from beer to tea, and from wine to gin, arguing that coloring food products blue is more than simply a contemporary fad. In fact, the current interest in blue food coloring builds on the color's earlier appearance in everything from blue curacao to blue-raspberry candyfloss (cotton candy), and thereafter a number of soft drinks. Over the years, the combination of blue coloring with raspberry flavoring has also appeared in everything from bubble-gum to patriotic pop rocks (popping candy in The United States). Ultimately, it is the rarity of naturally-blue foods that is likely what makes this color so special. As such, blue food coloring can both work effectively to attract the visual attention of the shopper while, at the same time, being linked to a range of different flavors (since this is one of the few color-flavor mappings that are essentially arbitrary) depending on the food format in which it happens to appear. Note also that the basic descriptor "blue" covers a wide range of hues having a range of different associations, hence eliciting different reactions (be they positive or negative). While blue was once associated with artificiality, a growing number of natural blue food colorings have come onto the market in recent years thus perhaps changing the dominant associations that many consumers may have with this most unusual of food colors.