Purpose:What factors influence conscious consumerism,especially related to race and gender identities?This scholarship explores three white women-led social responsibility organizations’(SROs)aspirations to encourage...Purpose:What factors influence conscious consumerism,especially related to race and gender identities?This scholarship explores three white women-led social responsibility organizations’(SROs)aspirations to encourage conscious consumerism as well as factors that influence conscious consumerism.Design/methodology/approach:Using the Black feminist thought and sustainability development theory,the data were analyzed using a thematic analysis to explore the activation of the white savior industrial complex(WSIC)in SROs.Interviews provided in-depth knowledge of the SRO culture including,but not limited to,insight on social exclusion and partnerships.Findings:Noonday Collection,Sseko Designs,and Trades of Hope,all SROs,aspire to be dedicated to people,planet,and profit and encourage conscious consumerism as a means for their customer base and sales consultants to“do their part”,and yet,an unintended consequence of the SROs’work is social exclusion and white saviorism.Originality:This scholarship investigates what can be done to dismantle the overreliance of conscious consumerism in an effort to finally strip white saviorism,and its role in the white savior industrial complex(WSIC),of its power.展开更多
Consumption has been paid much more attention in China in recent years and it is more popular in literature as well. This paper is trying to analyze the disillusionment of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby from t...Consumption has been paid much more attention in China in recent years and it is more popular in literature as well. This paper is trying to analyze the disillusionment of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby from the perspective of consumerism. Readers can better learn about Gatsby＇s wasteful, luxurious and lavish consumption through the analysis of his great ambitions so that his twisted consumption impacts his wrong words and deeds and conduces his disillusionment of his American Dream.展开更多
In Goodbye,Columbus,the lower-class Neil Krugman falls in love with the upper-class Brenda Patimkin partly driven by wealth,and the lovers’relationship and Brenda’s relationship with her family are deeply affected b...In Goodbye,Columbus,the lower-class Neil Krugman falls in love with the upper-class Brenda Patimkin partly driven by wealth,and the lovers’relationship and Brenda’s relationship with her family are deeply affected by consumerism.Therefore,this paper tries to elucidate the embodiment of consumerism in Goodbye,Columbus and the negative impacts caused by it,aiming to arouse the reflection on the money-oriented consumer society.展开更多
The Great Gatsby was a classic of the 1920 s. The consumption phenomenon described, consumerism and its characteris-tics embodied in it were the true portrayal of society at that time. Also, the modern Chinese society...The Great Gatsby was a classic of the 1920 s. The consumption phenomenon described, consumerism and its characteris-tics embodied in it were the true portrayal of society at that time. Also, the modern Chinese society looks exactly the same. Takinghistory as a mirror, the revelation of the book could enlighten Chinese society to solve current related problems and look into the fu-ture. Mainly, the research process is to read up, think deeply, use for reference and come up with new ideas.展开更多
From the aspect of consumerism to this text analyze Sister Carrie's"American dream"destruction. The author wholly and deeply analyzes the embodiment of consumerism in Dreiser's Sister Carrie and Drei...From the aspect of consumerism to this text analyze Sister Carrie's"American dream"destruction. The author wholly and deeply analyzes the embodiment of consumerism in Dreiser's Sister Carrie and Dreiser's outlook and values under the effect of consumerism. To prove that the reason for destruction of Carrie's American dream is consumerism.展开更多
The Sun Also Rises,as the representative work of Ernest Hemingway,had been studied from various perspectives by the researchers.This thesis focuses on the consumerism culture in the novel.The theory of consumerism cul...The Sun Also Rises,as the representative work of Ernest Hemingway,had been studied from various perspectives by the researchers.This thesis focuses on the consumerism culture in the novel.The theory of consumerism culture became a comparative⁃ly new theory after World War I and is now called consumerism.This thesis is divided into an introduction,the main body and a conclusion.The introduction shows the researches of home and abroad and comes up with the theme of consumerism revealed in The Sun Also Rises based on the researches.The main body consists of three parts.The first chapter discusses the rise of consumer⁃ism in The Sun Also Rises.By analyzing the social background and elements of consumerism,the thesis looks at the consumerism in the novel.The second chapter explores the attitudes of Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashely toward consumption as well as the con⁃sumption pattern in the novel.The last chapter discusses Hemingway’s value orientation,the pursuit for the consumption of the modern people and women as the prime consumer in contemporary society[18].The conclusion summarizes the main ideas discussed in the previous chapters and offers reflections on consumerism for contemporary China.展开更多
The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective. This month we discuss the habit of spending more than necessary.Irrelevant to Happiness TAIWO BLESSING OGUNSEYI A 36-year-old Nig...The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective. This month we discuss the habit of spending more than necessary.Irrelevant to Happiness TAIWO BLESSING OGUNSEYI A 36-year-old Nigerian lecturer in Yibin, Sichuan Province Consumerism, which is also referred to as materialism, is a condition where one buys goods not necessarily because they are needed, but to get some form of happiness from them, or for the status they confer.展开更多
Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young pe...Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.展开更多
People have been engaged in sports activities both individually and collectively for years.Sports consumption,which refers to the process that covers many issues related to sports in the form of playing,watching,liste...People have been engaged in sports activities both individually and collectively for years.Sports consumption,which refers to the process that covers many issues related to sports in the form of playing,watching,listening or reading,is a form of human behavior.The satisfaction of the four marketing components of product,price,distribution and promotion by using the leisure time of the sports consumer effectively and ensuring its continuity in the future process can be ensured by effective utilization of facilities and quality recreation activities.Consumer behaviors,which have a very complex structure,are seen in the form of choosing,buying,using and obtaining.With this study,it is aimed to determine the mediating role of consumer decision-making styles in determining the effect of marketing components in the consumption of sports activities on the satisfaction of sports consumers.In this direction,data were collected in the province of Istanbul,which was determined as the sample.Data were obtained with a questionnaire form created on Google Form.These data were analyzed in line with the model and hypotheses created with these data and it was determined that the marketing components of sports consumption have an impact on the sports consumer and it was concluded that consumer decision-making styles have a positive mediating effect in this regard.展开更多
In Location-Based Social Media:Space,Time,and Identity,Leighton Evans and Michael Saker present a comprehensive way of thinking about Location-Based Social Media Networking(LBSN)for a scholarly audience.The most basic...In Location-Based Social Media:Space,Time,and Identity,Leighton Evans and Michael Saker present a comprehensive way of thinking about Location-Based Social Media Networking(LBSN)for a scholarly audience.The most basic understanding of LBSN is the act of“checking in”and sharing a location across a social network.However,Evans and Saker explain that this act of marking a physical presence in a place at a particular time creates profound effects on spatiality,identity,and temporality.Using Evans and Saker's work as a starting base for understanding the effects of LBSN on the individual,I study the implications of LBSN features in monolithic social media platforms as a tool for consumerism and surveillance for marketers,the state,and everyday individuals.展开更多
Magnesium is at a crossroads,facing significant opportuni-ties and challenges.On one hand,its unique properties-such as low density,high strength-to-weight ratio,and excellent castability-position it as a key material...Magnesium is at a crossroads,facing significant opportuni-ties and challenges.On one hand,its unique properties-such as low density,high strength-to-weight ratio,and excellent castability-position it as a key material for lightweighting in automotive[1,2],aerospace[3,4],and consumer electronics[4,5].On the other hand,challenges such as limited corro-sion resistance,poor formability at room temperature,and a reliance on energy-intensive extraction processes impede its widespread adoption.Despite the steady increase of magne-sium research and production in the last three decades,its growth in recent years has stalled in almost all regions of the world.展开更多
Wet wipes have become an indispensable part of modern life,offering convenience whether used for personal hygiene,baby care,or household cleaning.Wet wipes made of different materials each have their own characteristi...Wet wipes have become an indispensable part of modern life,offering convenience whether used for personal hygiene,baby care,or household cleaning.Wet wipes made of different materials each have their own characteristics,which not only directly affect the comfort and performance during use but are also closely related to environmental protection.Understanding their differences can help consumers make more informed choices—ones that meet daily needs while reducing the environmental burden.展开更多
Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the measurement properties and methodological quality of instruments developed to evaluate the quality of online health information.Methods:In this study,a systematic search was...Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the measurement properties and methodological quality of instruments developed to evaluate the quality of online health information.Methods:In this study,a systematic search was conducted across a range of databases,including the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal(VIP),SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL,Embase,the Cochrane Library,PsycINFO,and Scopus.The search period spanned from the inception of the databases to October 2023.Two researchers independently conducted the literature screening and data extraction.The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments(COSMIN)Risk of Bias checklist.The measurement properties were evaluated using the coSMIN criteria.The modified Grading,Recommendations,Assessment,Development,and Evaluation(GRADE)system was used to determine the quality grade.Results:A total of 18 studies were included,and the measurement properties of 17 scales were assessed.Fifteen scales had content validity,three had structural validity,six had internal consistency,two had test-retest reliability,nine had interater reliability,one had measurement error,six instruments had criterion validity,and three scales had hypotheses testing for construct validity;however,the evaluation of their methodological quality and measurement properties revealed deficiencies.Of these 17 scales,15 were assigned a Level B recommendation,and two received a Level C recommendation.Conclusions:The Health Information Website Evaluation Tool(HIWET)can be temporarily used to evaluate the quality of health information on websites.The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool(PEMAT)can temporarily assess the quality of video-based health information.However,the effectiveness of both tools needs to be further verified.展开更多
In the first half of 2025,the global textile machinery market continued to face significant headwinds,including economic slowdown,persistent inflation,and dampened consumer sentiment.According to Dr.Harald Weber,Manag...In the first half of 2025,the global textile machinery market continued to face significant headwinds,including economic slowdown,persistent inflation,and dampened consumer sentiment.According to Dr.Harald Weber,Managing Director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association,German exports of textile machinery and accessories saw a yearon-year decrease of approximately 9%between January and May.This trend was not unique to Germany,as exports from all European countries also declined amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trade policies.Despite these challenges,the incoming orders are bottoming out,potentially signaling the beginning of an industry recovery.However,the protectionist policies have contributed to a cautious investment climate worldwide.And the protectionism is not limited to the U.S.,with subsidies and other unfair advantages for domestic companies distorting competition in multiple regions.Now,trade barriers are the most pressing challenge for the global textile industry,urging manufacturers to reduce strategic dependencies to mitigate risks.展开更多
The 2025 Spring Festival consumer market showcases the vitality of China's economic growth,which is critical,given the uncertainties that continue to haunt the outside world.
Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and ...Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and sources of these chemicals.This study collected and analyzed 92 waste consumer products manufactured from diverse polymers,including polyurethane foam(PUF),polystyrene(PS),acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS),polypropylene(PP),and polyethylene(PE)to obtain information on the occurrence and profiles of 16 tri-OPEs and 10 di-OPEs.Total concentrations of di-OPEs(18−370,000 ng/g,median 1,700 ng/g)were one order of magnitude lower than those of tri-OPEs(94−4,500,000 ng/g,median 5,400 ng/g).The concentrations of both tri-and di-OPEs in products made of PUF,PS,and ABS were orders of magnitude higher than those made of PP and PE.The compositional patterns of OPEs varied among different polymer types but were generally dominated by bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate),triphenyl phosphate,tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate,di-phenyl phosphate(DPHP),and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate.Two industrially applied di-OPEs(di-n-butyl phosphate and DPHP)exhibited higher levels than their respective tri-OPEs,contrary to their production volumes.Some non-industrially applied chlorinated di-OPEs were also detected,with concentrations up to 97,000 ng/g.These findings suggest that degradation of tri-OPEs during the manufacturing and use of products is an important source of di-OPEs.The mass inventories of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in consumer products were estimated at 3,100 and 750 tons/year,respectively.This study highlights the importance of consumer products as emission sources of a broad suite of OPEs.展开更多
Short videos on social media have rapidly emerged as a powerful marketing tool for shaping consumer behavior.This comparative study investigates the impact of short videos on the purchasing behavior of young consumers...Short videos on social media have rapidly emerged as a powerful marketing tool for shaping consumer behavior.This comparative study investigates the impact of short videos on the purchasing behavior of young consumers(aged 18-35)in Hanoi and Taipei.Quantitative methods,including surveys,and experimental design,were employed in both cities,with a sample size of 200 respondents per location.Key influencing factors-including video content,product information,celebrity endorsement,viewer interaction,and perceived value-were systematically analyzed.The findings highlight both commonalities and contextual differences in how short videos influence purchasing behavior.This study offers practical implications for businesses and marketers targeting young consumers in Vietnam and Taiwan.展开更多
As "PFC Free" becomes a standard feature for more and more outdoor brands,environmental protection is no longer a distant slogan,but has become a necessary choice in consumer decision-making.When labels‘PFC...As "PFC Free" becomes a standard feature for more and more outdoor brands,environmental protection is no longer a distant slogan,but has become a necessary choice in consumer decision-making.When labels‘PFC free’are attached to products,we cannot help but ask:Where will the next environmental revolution occur?展开更多
Background of the study:The Bangladeshi cosmetics market has witnessed significant growth in recent years,driven by changing consumer lifestyles,increased disposable incomes,and rising awareness of personal grooming.T...Background of the study:The Bangladeshi cosmetics market has witnessed significant growth in recent years,driven by changing consumer lifestyles,increased disposable incomes,and rising awareness of personal grooming.The study investigates the impact of content cues which influence on purchasing intention towards cosmetic brands in Bangladesh.Purpose:The basic purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors influencing consumers’purchasing intentions for cosmetic brands in Bangladesh.Specifically,the study explored the roles of various cosmetic-related attributes and their impact on purchasing intentions within the context of Bangladesh’s cosmetic industry.Research methods:A quantitative research approach was adopted,and data were collected through a structured survey targeting Bangladeshi consumers who frequently engage with cosmetic products.All the valid responses were analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0 to perform structural equation modeling.Research findings:The findings revealed that trust in cosmetic brands and competitive pricing significantly influence consumers’purchasing intentions,highlighting the importance of fostering trust and affordability.However,certain constructs,such as ethnocentric tendencies and concerns about ingredient safety,showed limited impact on consumers’decisions.Conclusion:This study contributes to the existing literature by offering empirical insights into the Bangladeshi context,particularly within the rapidly growing cosmetics market.The findings provide actionable recommendations for cosmetic brands aiming to strengthen their market position through trust-building initiatives,competitive pricing strategies,and educational campaigns to enhance consumer awareness.These insights are particularly relevant for marketing practitioners seeking to understand and respond to the unique dynamics of the Bangladeshi cosmetics industry.展开更多
文摘Purpose:What factors influence conscious consumerism,especially related to race and gender identities?This scholarship explores three white women-led social responsibility organizations’(SROs)aspirations to encourage conscious consumerism as well as factors that influence conscious consumerism.Design/methodology/approach:Using the Black feminist thought and sustainability development theory,the data were analyzed using a thematic analysis to explore the activation of the white savior industrial complex(WSIC)in SROs.Interviews provided in-depth knowledge of the SRO culture including,but not limited to,insight on social exclusion and partnerships.Findings:Noonday Collection,Sseko Designs,and Trades of Hope,all SROs,aspire to be dedicated to people,planet,and profit and encourage conscious consumerism as a means for their customer base and sales consultants to“do their part”,and yet,an unintended consequence of the SROs’work is social exclusion and white saviorism.Originality:This scholarship investigates what can be done to dismantle the overreliance of conscious consumerism in an effort to finally strip white saviorism,and its role in the white savior industrial complex(WSIC),of its power.
文摘Consumption has been paid much more attention in China in recent years and it is more popular in literature as well. This paper is trying to analyze the disillusionment of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby from the perspective of consumerism. Readers can better learn about Gatsby＇s wasteful, luxurious and lavish consumption through the analysis of his great ambitions so that his twisted consumption impacts his wrong words and deeds and conduces his disillusionment of his American Dream.
文摘In Goodbye,Columbus,the lower-class Neil Krugman falls in love with the upper-class Brenda Patimkin partly driven by wealth,and the lovers’relationship and Brenda’s relationship with her family are deeply affected by consumerism.Therefore,this paper tries to elucidate the embodiment of consumerism in Goodbye,Columbus and the negative impacts caused by it,aiming to arouse the reflection on the money-oriented consumer society.
文摘The Great Gatsby was a classic of the 1920 s. The consumption phenomenon described, consumerism and its characteris-tics embodied in it were the true portrayal of society at that time. Also, the modern Chinese society looks exactly the same. Takinghistory as a mirror, the revelation of the book could enlighten Chinese society to solve current related problems and look into the fu-ture. Mainly, the research process is to read up, think deeply, use for reference and come up with new ideas.
文摘From the aspect of consumerism to this text analyze Sister Carrie's"American dream"destruction. The author wholly and deeply analyzes the embodiment of consumerism in Dreiser's Sister Carrie and Dreiser's outlook and values under the effect of consumerism. To prove that the reason for destruction of Carrie's American dream is consumerism.
文摘The Sun Also Rises,as the representative work of Ernest Hemingway,had been studied from various perspectives by the researchers.This thesis focuses on the consumerism culture in the novel.The theory of consumerism culture became a comparative⁃ly new theory after World War I and is now called consumerism.This thesis is divided into an introduction,the main body and a conclusion.The introduction shows the researches of home and abroad and comes up with the theme of consumerism revealed in The Sun Also Rises based on the researches.The main body consists of three parts.The first chapter discusses the rise of consumer⁃ism in The Sun Also Rises.By analyzing the social background and elements of consumerism,the thesis looks at the consumerism in the novel.The second chapter explores the attitudes of Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashely toward consumption as well as the con⁃sumption pattern in the novel.The last chapter discusses Hemingway’s value orientation,the pursuit for the consumption of the modern people and women as the prime consumer in contemporary society[18].The conclusion summarizes the main ideas discussed in the previous chapters and offers reflections on consumerism for contemporary China.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective. This month we discuss the habit of spending more than necessary.Irrelevant to Happiness TAIWO BLESSING OGUNSEYI A 36-year-old Nigerian lecturer in Yibin, Sichuan Province Consumerism, which is also referred to as materialism, is a condition where one buys goods not necessarily because they are needed, but to get some form of happiness from them, or for the status they confer.
文摘Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.
文摘People have been engaged in sports activities both individually and collectively for years.Sports consumption,which refers to the process that covers many issues related to sports in the form of playing,watching,listening or reading,is a form of human behavior.The satisfaction of the four marketing components of product,price,distribution and promotion by using the leisure time of the sports consumer effectively and ensuring its continuity in the future process can be ensured by effective utilization of facilities and quality recreation activities.Consumer behaviors,which have a very complex structure,are seen in the form of choosing,buying,using and obtaining.With this study,it is aimed to determine the mediating role of consumer decision-making styles in determining the effect of marketing components in the consumption of sports activities on the satisfaction of sports consumers.In this direction,data were collected in the province of Istanbul,which was determined as the sample.Data were obtained with a questionnaire form created on Google Form.These data were analyzed in line with the model and hypotheses created with these data and it was determined that the marketing components of sports consumption have an impact on the sports consumer and it was concluded that consumer decision-making styles have a positive mediating effect in this regard.
文摘In Location-Based Social Media:Space,Time,and Identity,Leighton Evans and Michael Saker present a comprehensive way of thinking about Location-Based Social Media Networking(LBSN)for a scholarly audience.The most basic understanding of LBSN is the act of“checking in”and sharing a location across a social network.However,Evans and Saker explain that this act of marking a physical presence in a place at a particular time creates profound effects on spatiality,identity,and temporality.Using Evans and Saker's work as a starting base for understanding the effects of LBSN on the individual,I study the implications of LBSN features in monolithic social media platforms as a tool for consumerism and surveillance for marketers,the state,and everyday individuals.
文摘Magnesium is at a crossroads,facing significant opportuni-ties and challenges.On one hand,its unique properties-such as low density,high strength-to-weight ratio,and excellent castability-position it as a key material for lightweighting in automotive[1,2],aerospace[3,4],and consumer electronics[4,5].On the other hand,challenges such as limited corro-sion resistance,poor formability at room temperature,and a reliance on energy-intensive extraction processes impede its widespread adoption.Despite the steady increase of magne-sium research and production in the last three decades,its growth in recent years has stalled in almost all regions of the world.
文摘Wet wipes have become an indispensable part of modern life,offering convenience whether used for personal hygiene,baby care,or household cleaning.Wet wipes made of different materials each have their own characteristics,which not only directly affect the comfort and performance during use but are also closely related to environmental protection.Understanding their differences can help consumers make more informed choices—ones that meet daily needs while reducing the environmental burden.
基金supported by President Foundation of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University(YH202207)。
文摘Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the measurement properties and methodological quality of instruments developed to evaluate the quality of online health information.Methods:In this study,a systematic search was conducted across a range of databases,including the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal(VIP),SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL,Embase,the Cochrane Library,PsycINFO,and Scopus.The search period spanned from the inception of the databases to October 2023.Two researchers independently conducted the literature screening and data extraction.The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments(COSMIN)Risk of Bias checklist.The measurement properties were evaluated using the coSMIN criteria.The modified Grading,Recommendations,Assessment,Development,and Evaluation(GRADE)system was used to determine the quality grade.Results:A total of 18 studies were included,and the measurement properties of 17 scales were assessed.Fifteen scales had content validity,three had structural validity,six had internal consistency,two had test-retest reliability,nine had interater reliability,one had measurement error,six instruments had criterion validity,and three scales had hypotheses testing for construct validity;however,the evaluation of their methodological quality and measurement properties revealed deficiencies.Of these 17 scales,15 were assigned a Level B recommendation,and two received a Level C recommendation.Conclusions:The Health Information Website Evaluation Tool(HIWET)can be temporarily used to evaluate the quality of health information on websites.The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool(PEMAT)can temporarily assess the quality of video-based health information.However,the effectiveness of both tools needs to be further verified.
文摘In the first half of 2025,the global textile machinery market continued to face significant headwinds,including economic slowdown,persistent inflation,and dampened consumer sentiment.According to Dr.Harald Weber,Managing Director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association,German exports of textile machinery and accessories saw a yearon-year decrease of approximately 9%between January and May.This trend was not unique to Germany,as exports from all European countries also declined amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trade policies.Despite these challenges,the incoming orders are bottoming out,potentially signaling the beginning of an industry recovery.However,the protectionist policies have contributed to a cautious investment climate worldwide.And the protectionism is not limited to the U.S.,with subsidies and other unfair advantages for domestic companies distorting competition in multiple regions.Now,trade barriers are the most pressing challenge for the global textile industry,urging manufacturers to reduce strategic dependencies to mitigate risks.
文摘The 2025 Spring Festival consumer market showcases the vitality of China's economic growth,which is critical,given the uncertainties that continue to haunt the outside world.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2020YFC1808201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1906224).
文摘Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and sources of these chemicals.This study collected and analyzed 92 waste consumer products manufactured from diverse polymers,including polyurethane foam(PUF),polystyrene(PS),acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS),polypropylene(PP),and polyethylene(PE)to obtain information on the occurrence and profiles of 16 tri-OPEs and 10 di-OPEs.Total concentrations of di-OPEs(18−370,000 ng/g,median 1,700 ng/g)were one order of magnitude lower than those of tri-OPEs(94−4,500,000 ng/g,median 5,400 ng/g).The concentrations of both tri-and di-OPEs in products made of PUF,PS,and ABS were orders of magnitude higher than those made of PP and PE.The compositional patterns of OPEs varied among different polymer types but were generally dominated by bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate),triphenyl phosphate,tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate,di-phenyl phosphate(DPHP),and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate.Two industrially applied di-OPEs(di-n-butyl phosphate and DPHP)exhibited higher levels than their respective tri-OPEs,contrary to their production volumes.Some non-industrially applied chlorinated di-OPEs were also detected,with concentrations up to 97,000 ng/g.These findings suggest that degradation of tri-OPEs during the manufacturing and use of products is an important source of di-OPEs.The mass inventories of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in consumer products were estimated at 3,100 and 750 tons/year,respectively.This study highlights the importance of consumer products as emission sources of a broad suite of OPEs.
文摘Short videos on social media have rapidly emerged as a powerful marketing tool for shaping consumer behavior.This comparative study investigates the impact of short videos on the purchasing behavior of young consumers(aged 18-35)in Hanoi and Taipei.Quantitative methods,including surveys,and experimental design,were employed in both cities,with a sample size of 200 respondents per location.Key influencing factors-including video content,product information,celebrity endorsement,viewer interaction,and perceived value-were systematically analyzed.The findings highlight both commonalities and contextual differences in how short videos influence purchasing behavior.This study offers practical implications for businesses and marketers targeting young consumers in Vietnam and Taiwan.
文摘As "PFC Free" becomes a standard feature for more and more outdoor brands,environmental protection is no longer a distant slogan,but has become a necessary choice in consumer decision-making.When labels‘PFC free’are attached to products,we cannot help but ask:Where will the next environmental revolution occur?
基金Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Meher Neger,Comilla University,Comilla,Bangladesh.
文摘Background of the study:The Bangladeshi cosmetics market has witnessed significant growth in recent years,driven by changing consumer lifestyles,increased disposable incomes,and rising awareness of personal grooming.The study investigates the impact of content cues which influence on purchasing intention towards cosmetic brands in Bangladesh.Purpose:The basic purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors influencing consumers’purchasing intentions for cosmetic brands in Bangladesh.Specifically,the study explored the roles of various cosmetic-related attributes and their impact on purchasing intentions within the context of Bangladesh’s cosmetic industry.Research methods:A quantitative research approach was adopted,and data were collected through a structured survey targeting Bangladeshi consumers who frequently engage with cosmetic products.All the valid responses were analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0 to perform structural equation modeling.Research findings:The findings revealed that trust in cosmetic brands and competitive pricing significantly influence consumers’purchasing intentions,highlighting the importance of fostering trust and affordability.However,certain constructs,such as ethnocentric tendencies and concerns about ingredient safety,showed limited impact on consumers’decisions.Conclusion:This study contributes to the existing literature by offering empirical insights into the Bangladeshi context,particularly within the rapidly growing cosmetics market.The findings provide actionable recommendations for cosmetic brands aiming to strengthen their market position through trust-building initiatives,competitive pricing strategies,and educational campaigns to enhance consumer awareness.These insights are particularly relevant for marketing practitioners seeking to understand and respond to the unique dynamics of the Bangladeshi cosmetics industry.
