Advanced Social Science Research

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• Notes on Developing Research Review in Urban Planning and Urban Design Based on PRISMA Statement"
  This article discusses the application of the PRISMA statement in developing research reviews within urban planning and design. The authors offer guidelines for conducting systematic reviews to enhance research quality in these fields. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/11/9/391

• "The Political Biases of ChatGPT"
  This study examines the political biases present in ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. The authors analyze the model's responses to various political prompts and discuss the implications for AI applications in political discourse. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/socsci/most_cited

• Factorial Survey Experiments to Predict Real-World Behavior: A Cautionary Tale from Hiring Studies"
  This article critically examines the use of factorial survey experiments in predicting real-world behaviors, specifically in hiring decisions. The authors highlight potential limitations and biases in these experimental designs and their implications for understanding actual behavior. https://sociologicalscience.com/category/articles/

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