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ABSTRACT In the evolving landscape of subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD), a growing disconnect has emerged between content popularity, production budgets, and the stock prices of streaming platforms. This study explores how audience demand, as measured by Parrot Analytics, aligns with production budgets and stock valuations across major SVOD services, including Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video. Drawing on the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), we investigate whether audience demand and high-budget series serve as reliable signals of firm value in streaming markets. Using a rolling standard deviation and linear regression across 35,000+ observations for 110 shows from 2021 to 2022, we find weak correlations between audience demand and both stock prices and production budgets. Despite industry reliance on marquee content to drive attention and investor confidence, our results reveal that stock valuations often move independently of real-time viewer engagement and budget allocation. These findings challenge assumptions of market rationality and call for more transparent, multidimensional valuation frameworks in the digital media economy.

Introduction This study explored the application of dance/movement therapy (DMT), a therapeutic method originating from the West, in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in China. Specifically, it examined how these children’s parents understood and perceived DMT. Methods A descriptive qualitative research design was employed. Five Chinese parents of children with ASD participated. Data were collected through three sources: videos of sessions, in-depth interviews, and movement interviews. Data analysis involved coding and categorization, resulting in 158 codes, 48 subcategories, and 14 categories. Results Five main themes were identified: (1) Facing the Unknown but Willing to Try, (2) Observing Embodied Communication and Emotional Growth, (3) Witnessing an Unexpected Therapeutic Relationship, (4) Seeing Therapy Extend into Daily Life, and (5) Reflecting on Parenting and Family Changes. Discussion The findings provide foundational insights into how parents of children with ASD perceive DMT in the Chinese cultural context. These results highlight the potential for implementing and promoting DMT in China based on parental perspectives.

ABSTRACT Asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) often feature a limit on the total time allotted for an interviewee's response to a question. Little is known about how this time limit affects interviewees' experiences and outcomes. This experiment investigates the influence of different response time limits, one, three, or five min, on interview anxiety, impression management (IM), and interview performance. Participants ( N = 185) took part in a mock AVI. We measured their interview anxiety state, honest and deceptive IM usage, and interview performance. Results showed that time limits did not directly affect anxiety or IM, but changed how long participants spoke. Interviewees spoke differently depending on the condition, with speaking time plateauing from three min. Speaking longer was linked to lower anxiety, more honest IM, and higher performance. However, simply offering more time did not guarantee these benefits. In fact, longer response time limits increased anxiety and lowered honest IM and performance when controlling for speaking time. Also, performance followed a curvilinear pattern: it was highest with a three‐min time limit and lower when interviewees had one or five min. This effect was driven by changes in clarity and relevance, whereas competence ratings remained stable. Overall, while 1 min appears too restrictive, giving more than three does not improve outcomes.

Telehealth-based nutrition care is increasingly used for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); yet, little is known about women's real-world experiences with PCOS-specific telenutrition in tertiary care settings. Understanding these experiences can guide patient-centered service design. We aim to explore women's lived experiences, barriers, and preferences regarding telehealth-based nutrition interventions for PCOS and to derive actionable design implications. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study at a tertiary clinical nutrition center in Beijing, China. Purposive sampling recruited 12 adult women with PCOS who had engaged in telenutrition for at least 3 months. We conducted one-on-one, semistructured video interviews via WeChat (Tencent Holdings Limited; approximately 45-60 minutes each) between February and March 2025; interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the reflexive thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke. Trustworthiness was enhanced through dual-coding, audit trails, reflexive memos, and member checking. Four participant-framed themes captured a tension between high acceptability and unmet needs. (1) "It fits my life"-convenience and access: flexible scheduling, reduced travel, and greater privacy lowered practical and emotional barriers and fostered a sense of continuity. (2) "One size doesn't fit me"-frictions undermining engagement: standardized guidance did not reflect metabolic individuality (eg, insulin resistance or cycle-related symptoms) or daily routines; usability issues (glitches or nonintuitive logging) and limited communication bandwidth or timeliness impeded use. (3) "I'm not just a diet"-emotional and behavioral responses: timely, empathic feedback increased agency and accountability and supported adherence, whereas impersonal or delayed interactions left emotional needs unmet, highlighting the need for integrated mental health support. (4) "Make it smarter and more human"-participant recommendations: priorities included data-informed personalization (integration of laboratory and body-composition data and symptoms), integrated tracking and feedback loops, proactive check-ins with response-time standards, options for peer support, and cognitive behavioral therapy-informed microlessons. Telenutrition for PCOS is acceptable and convenient, but often underpersonalized and psychologically undersupported. Design implications include integrating individual metabolic data, embedding mental health screening and brief supports, instituting dietitian-initiated follow-ups, and improving usability and interactive feedback. Addressing the metabolic, reproductive, and psychological complexity of PCOS is essential for effective, scalable telehealth-based nutrition services.

Applied IDN research in health and education lacks consistent, rigorous evaluation, making it hard to link specific design features to outcomes like immersion, engagement, or learning. A survey of 66 studies found only 17 with evaluations, which were often heterogeneous in design and rarely isolated the characteristics of IDN, highlighting the evidence gap. The paper advocates richer, in-experience methods (e.g., screen recording, action logging, retrospective video interviews) and qualitative approaches to surface players’ internal processes, complemented by quantitative measures. It also acknowledges the trade-offs between time and generalizability, and highlights community efforts.

ABSTRACT Past-behavior questions are valid predictors of job performance in face-to-face (FTF) interviews. However, their criterion validity in asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) is under-researched. Our experiment investigated the effect of interview medium (FTF versus AVI) on participants’ responses to past-behavior questions, interview performance, and the criterion validity of past-behavior questions. Participants (n = 229) completed a standardized work sample as a measure of work sample performance followed by a mock interview in an AVI or FTF setting, in which one past-behavior question targeted that work sample. Participants’ responses and interview performance were similar across interview media, but they described more values and opinions in AVIs. Participants’ overall interview performance in AVIs and FTF settings were valid predictors of work sample performance, as was their performance at the past-behavior question targeting the work sample. These findings suggest that AVIs are a valid method to assess applicants that is comparable to FTF interviews.

This research aims to analyze the pragmatic functions of expressive speech acts in the creative interview between Taylor Swift and Martin McDonagh. The focus of this study is to identify the types of expressive speech acts that emerge and their role in building interpersonal relationships and creating an authentic communication atmosphere. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with pragmatic discourse analysis techniques. Data was collected through video interview transcripts between the two figures, then analyzed based on Searle's speech act theory and Leech's politeness principle to identify the forms and functions of expressive speech acts used. The research results show that expressive speech acts such as expressions of gratitude, apologies, compliments, and sympathy are predominantly used in this interview. The use of these expressive speech acts functions to strengthen interpersonal relationships, build creative solidarity, and create a warm and personal conversational atmosphere. Furthermore, the egalitarian and creative interview context contributes to enriching the expressive dimension in the interaction, making the communication feel more authentic and meaningful for both speakers and the audience. These findings affirm the importance of expressive speech acts in building effective communication in the media and entertainment domain.

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ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this study is to test the effect of match-level outcome uncertainty (OU) on local television sports market demand across diverse demographic groups, specifically in terms of age and sex. Methodology Using Nielsen TV ratings within the Detroit Tigers’ Designated Market Area (DMA), this study analyzed TV viewership data from 2013 to 2019. A standard sports demand model with two competing OU specifications was fitted to assess the effect of OU. Additionally, we examined whether key determinants of TV viewership vary systematically across demographic groups. Findings The study found that the effect of OU should be specified in a way that avoids the confounding influence of home team preference, as these two variables are often significantly correlated. Regarding demographic differences, the findings suggest that TV viewership data overrepresent the preferences of audiences aged 55 and older, while no significant gender effects were observed. Practical Implications The current study will offer practical implications for broadcasters in tailing the aging effect on tv audiences and found alternative strategies to attract younger viewers. Research Contribution Researchers and analysts should carefully distinguish between home team preference and OU effects to avoid confounded estimates when predicting viewership demand. Additionally, the study highlights the aging effect of TV audiences, emphasizing the importance of addressing qualitative differences among viewer groups.

In the new media era, in-depth reports have undergone a series of changes. With the rise of female power, efforts have been made to explore female perspectives, and diverse female images have gradually come to be seen. The "Extreme Women" series launched by New Weekly combines short video interviews with figures and in-depth reports to present female images in various fields and levels. It strives to break free from abstract concepts and ideologies, care for specific individuals, and listen to their stories. With "breaking through limits" as its core theme, the series presents in depth the images of women who break through limits at different levels.

ABSTRACT Objective This study explored how family reputation influences parental attachment within the Indian Hindu population living in the UK. Method Nine participants were recruited via volunteer sampling on social media (August 2022 – May 2023). Semi-structured video interviews were transcribed, and analysed using constructivist grounded theory. Results Experiences of oppression generated distrust in British society, forming close-knit communities that strongly emphasised Indian Hindu culture. Within these, pressure to maintain perfection created unattainable expectations, fostering shame, secrecy, control, and punishment. Participants described conflict between personal autonomy and family or community expectations, as they sought to balance cultural values with changing dynamics. Family reputation shaped parent–child relationships, with outcomes varying depending on parental responses to challenges to cultural norms. Some relationships became permanently strained, while others were repaired through mutual understanding of cultural struggles. Discussion Findings highlight the detrimental impact of family reputation on attachment and the need for culturally informed clinical services that consider Indian Hindu cultural barriers within Western healthcare. Further research should explore men’s experiences and individuals of other cultural or religious backgrounds.

Background Chronic conditions negatively impact health and well-being; however, lifestyle risk reduction can slow their progression. Monitoring behaviours, tracking health statistics and receiving health education via mobile Health (mHealth) apps can empower patients with chronic conditions to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Given nurses’ roles in managing chronic conditions, they are ideally positioned to integrate mHealth apps into patient care. However, there is currently a gap in our understanding of nurses’ experiences using this technology in their practice. Aim This paper explores nurses’ experiences using mHealth apps to support patients with, or at risk of, chronic conditions. Design This qualitative descriptive study was undertaken within a concurrent mixed methods project. Method Data were collected through semi-structured video interviews with 13 nurses. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The COREQ checklist was used to guide reporting. Results Three themes were identified regarding nurses’ experiences of using mHealth apps. The first theme focused on perceptions of mHealth app personal use. In the second theme of perceived benefits of mHealth app use in practice, the two subthemes were: a) health tracking and health literacy, and b) mHealth apps are the future. The final theme, perceived confidence in mHealth app recommendation, also included two subthemes, namely: a) perceived role in app recommendation and b) nurses’ education needs. Conclusion Exploring nurses’ experience with mHealth apps is crucial for improving the uptake of this technology in usual care. Nurses recognise the potential of mHealth apps to increase health literacy and patient independence, but often lack confidence in using them in practice. Therefore, it is essential to prepare nurses to integrate mHealth apps into their routine practice. This can be achieved by developing a clear framework for mHealth app appraisal and providing the necessary education and training to utilise this framework effectively.

Primary care guidelines recommend general practitioners consider using depression symptom questionnaires as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to monitor depression in adults to inform treatment and evaluate management strategies. The PROMDEP randomised controlled trial assessed the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire's (PHQ-9) effectiveness and cost-effectiveness for monitoring depression. We gathered qualitative evidence on the views and experiences of participating patients and practitioners to inform interpretation of the findings. To explore the views and experiences of patients and practitioners of using the PHQ-9 in the PROMDEP trial of monitoring depression in primary care. Nested qualitative study and process evaluation of the trial in primary care in England and Wales. Twenty-nine patients and 15 practitioners took part in semi-structured telephone or video interviews. Interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. Patients and practitioners both valued the PHQ-9 and reported limitations in its use for monitoring depression. This included its role in improving understanding of depression, impact on consultation and care, and integration within current primary care processes. In the context of the PROMDEP trial, our findings highlight potential reasons for the mixed trial findings, including how resistance in its use in practice may be due to barriers that make it hard for practitioners to integrate the PHQ-9 in consultations. Monitoring of depression using PROMs need to be considered within the context of current primary care processes and resources. Further research is warranted to understand how the PHQ-9 can be successfully integrated into consultations.

Abstract From Sam and Diane in Cheers to Ross and Rachel in Friends to Nick and Jess in New Girl, TV audiences invest heavily in will-they-won’t-they couples. But what happens to ratings after that momentous first kiss? TV producers, Ashley Mullan has all the data you need

In this article, we address the collaborative relationships among university teachers participating in a lesson study. Specifically, we examine teachers’ changes in response to conflicts that arise during this professional development process. Data were collected through audio and video recordings and interviews during a lesson study conducted with mathematics teachers who taught differential and integral calculus to engineering students. The lesson study took place in the first semester of 2023, over thirteen sessions and included two research lessons. The results show that the group of teachers developed a deep understanding of what collaboration entails and how it should be conducted. Furthermore, the participants demonstrated mutual trust, and in the face of conflicts, their attitudes leaned toward negotiation to reach consensus on the actions to take.

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School-nonprofit collaborations in sustainability education are intended not only to enhance students’ individual learning, but also to generate broader societal benefits; yet, the systemic impacts of such sustainability education remain underexplored. To address this gap, we conducted a participatory, grounded case study of New York Sun Works (NYSW), a nonprofit that equips hundreds of public schools with hydroponics labs and a sustainability science curriculum spanning environmental science and climate change through the lens of urban agriculture. Data sources included narrative video interviews with the NYSW executive director, classroom observations, and interviews with nine teachers. Through iterative analysis, we developed a framework that demonstrates how school-nonprofit partnerships for sustainability education catalyze systemic impacts in three domains: (1) educational transformation, (2) sustainability solutions, and (3) civil society. These findings suggest that nonprofit-facilitated, school-based sustainability education can advance significant educational, environmental, and societal transformations beyond conventional learning outcomes.

ABSTRACT Preschool commencement for newcomers may cause intense emotionally charged situations during drop-off transitions, leading to stress for involved parties. Supporting preschoolers’ emotion regulation is hence essential in the specific context. However, the emotional scenario was regarded as normative and received insufficient attention. Grounded in Vygotsky’s cultural-historical framework, this case study examines how adult-child play interactions create the conditions for preschoolers’ development of emotion regulation during drop-off transitions. Drawing on the cultural-historical concepts, including perezhivanie, data were collected from three preschool classrooms through digital video observations, interviews, and field notes. Findings revealed that antecedent collective play contributed to new preschoolers’ development of emotion regulation during drop-off transitions. However, most teachers in this study did not use antecedent collective play. The study argues that antecedent collective play should be more intentionally and frequently used by teachers and parents to support emotion regulation during drop-off transitions. Practical implications for teachers are discussed.

ABSTRACT Mainstream classroom teachers are increasingly being called on to affirm pupils’ linguistic identity and to use plurilingual repertoires as didactic resources for learning. Multilingual pedagogical approaches often point to the value of enabling pupils to use their home language in group work and discussions, yet little research has explored the perspectives of pupils who are the only speakers of their language in a class. This paper explores how such pupils participate and interact when their teachers begin to implement ‘Functional Multilingual Learning’ in their highly linguistically diverse primary school in a socio-economically deprived area of Brussels, Belgium. Drawing on classroom video and pupil interviews collected over 9 months, it shows how sole-speaker pupils employed overt and covert acts of self and interpersonal positioning in order to narrate and navigate their linguistic competence in a classroom community that could not understand them. Multilingual practice sometimes reinforced a sense of solitude, particularly when pupils struggled to convert symbolic capital into meaningful linguistic and didactic capital. Yet their position could be could nonetheless be harnessed to support productive learning outcomes and to enable sole-speaker pupils to 'be multilingual'in school.

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