We study how individual decisions are affected by those of other members of the society. We
use the vaccine against COVID-19 as a case study and empirically estimate the magnitude …

Risk communication is key to engaging with the public on non-pharmaceutical interventions
(NPIs) to promote acceptance, compliance and policy support. This article outlines the …

Previous studies in China's policy process have paid limited attention to public perceptions
of experts. Through an original survey, we explore public attitudes on expertise, ie, the …

Crisismanship performance is an acid test of governance. Legitimate policies can
significantly contribute to the crisismanship performance because they can ensure the …

Introduction Until vaccines became available in late 2020, our ability to prevent the spread of
COVID-19 within countries depended largely on voluntary adherence to mitigation …

The magnitude and nature of the COVID-19 pandemic prevents public health policies from
relying on coercive enforcement. Practicing social distancing, wearing masks and staying at …

The continuous practice of online learning potentially carries boredom and negative effects
on teachers' psychology. This study investigates the effects of boredom on teachers' …

Uncertainty permeates human existence and often dictates individuals' perception, actions,
and decisions. Such condition is often exacerbated by external factors and Global events …

Investment in societal safety has become paramount as the world gets more exposed to
disaster and crisis. The aim of this paper is to improve the crisis communication …

In this report we outline the null findings of a pre-registered experiment on vaccine hesitancy
in the United Kingdom. The experiment targeted vaccine misconceptions common among …