We present two studies that together test a fundamental yet rarely examined assumption
underlying the contemporary appeal of authenticity—namely, that consumers assign higher …

Organization theory highlights the spread of norms of rationality in contemporary life. Yet
rationality does not always spread without friction; individuals often act based on other beliefs …

Although increases in status often lead to more favorable inferences about quality in
subsequent evaluations, in this paper, we examine a setting in which an increase to an actor’s …

We propose a synthesis of two lines of sociological research on boundary spanning in cultural
production and consumption. One, research on cultural omnivorousness, analyzes choice …

The concept of authenticity informs a number of central topics in management studies. On
the surface, it might seem that a consensus exists about its meaning; there is indeed …

We describe convergent evidence from transcriptomics, morphology, and physiology for a
specialized GABAergic neuron subtype in human cortex. Using unbiased single-nucleus RNA …

Understanding the consequences of homophily, which is among the most widely observed
social phenomena, is important, with implications for management theory and practice. …

Recent research finds that producers assigned to multiple categories receive less attention
and legitimacy and have lower chances of success and survival. We argue that the effect of …

With the rapid proliferation of smart mobile devices, users now take millions of photos every
day. These include large numbers of clothing and accessory images. We would like to …

The whole broodstock of two Hungarian common carp farms—80 and 196 individuals—was
analyzed by using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assay and microsatellite …