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
With the increased competition of modern economy and globalization,consumer creation which based on the analysis of consumer behavior was more and more attentioned and respected by business.Based on the meaning and ch...With the increased competition of modern economy and globalization,consumer creation which based on the analysis of consumer behavior was more and more attentioned and respected by business.Based on the meaning and characteristics of agricultural product consumer creation,index system of value model of agricultural product consumer creation was put forward through analytical hierarchy process（AHP）.The weights of the indicators and related indicators of impact on the value were analyzed,and value models of agricultural product consumer creation were constructed to provide ideas for development of agricultural product consumer market and research of consumer value.Consumer creation was constructed to provide ideas for development of agricultural product consumer market and research of consumer value.展开更多
Promoting the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services is not only a key path for metropolitan to climb the global value chain,but also an important new driving force for optimizing urban spati...Promoting the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services is not only a key path for metropolitan to climb the global value chain,but also an important new driving force for optimizing urban spatial structure.Based on the two dimen-sions of industrial linkage and spatial co-agglomeration from the perspective of industrial integration,taking Beijing,China as a case,using industrial input-output data,micro-enterprise spatial data,and methods such as industrial linkage model,standard deviation el-lipse,and spatial similarity coefficient,this study explores the coupling relationship between industrial linkage and spatial co-agglomer-ation of advanced manufacturing and producer services from 2007 to 2020.The results demonstrate that:1)the industrial linkage between advanced manufacturing and producer services in Beijing has an upward trend,in which the business services have the most significant improvement,in which the business services have the most improvement while the technology services have the most de-crease,but in general,the industrial linkage between the two industries shows a low level.2)Producer services were more spatially clustered than advanced manufacturing,and the degree of spatial co-agglomeration of the two also showed an increasing trend,with strong regional and industrial heterogeneity characteristics,among which the pairing industry involving commerce services and techno-logy services had a more obvious improvement.3)The coupling analysis found that the spatial dependence between advanced manufac-turing and producer services decreased,showing a weak positive correlation and a decreasing trend between industrial linkage and spa-tial co-agglomeration;the heterogeneity among subdivision pairs is prominent,and the strong correlation between industries does not mean that there is an inevitable spatial co-agglomeration.4)Based on the differences in coupling relationships and influence mechan-isms,four coupling modes are identified:H-H type,H-L type,L-L type,and L-H type.Finally,this study proposes three policy implica-tions for the integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services in metropolitan areas.展开更多
This study provides an economics assessment of various food safety measures in China. A choice experiment approach is used to elicit Chinese consumer preferences for various food safety attributes using data from a 20...This study provides an economics assessment of various food safety measures in China. A choice experiment approach is used to elicit Chinese consumer preferences for various food safety attributes using data from a 2008 urban consumer survey. An alternative welfare calculation is used to model aggregate market impacts of select food safety measures. Our results show that the largest welfare gains are found in the current government-run certiifcation program. The implementation of a third-party certiifcation system, a traceability network and a product label would generate signiifcant value and would help reduce current system inefifciencies in China. This study builds on previous research and provides an alternative approach for calculating consumer valuation of safety and quality attributes that can be used to estimate aggregate economic and welfare impacts.展开更多
The rapid development of electricity retail market has prompted an increasing number of electricity consumers to sign green electricity contracts with retail electricity companies,which poses greater challenges for th...The rapid development of electricity retail market has prompted an increasing number of electricity consumers to sign green electricity contracts with retail electricity companies,which poses greater challenges for the market service for green energy consumers.This study proposed a two-stage feature extraction approach for green energy consumers leveraging clustering and termfrequency-inverse document frequency(TF-IDF)algorithms within a knowledge graph framework to provide an information basis that supports the green development of the retail electricity market.First,the multi-source heterogeneous data of green energy consumers under an actual market environment is systematically introduced and the information is categorized into discrete,interval,and relational features.A clustering algorithm was employed to extract features of the trading behavior of green energy consumers in the first stage using the parameter data of green retail electricity contracts.Then,TF-IDF algorithm was applied in the second stage to extract features for green energy consumers in different clusters.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed approach was validated based on the actual operational data in a southern province of China.It is shown that the most significant discrepancy between the retail trading behaviors of green energy consumers is the power share of green retail packages,whose averaged values are 25.64%,50%,39.66%,and 24.89%in four different clusters,respectively.Additionally,power supply bureaus and electricity retail companies affects the behavior of the green energy consumers most significantly.展开更多
Based on the introduction of the connotation of"lemon market"and the phenomenon of"lemon"in the market of agricultural products,the consumers'behaviors in the"lemon market"of agricult...Based on the introduction of the connotation of"lemon market"and the phenomenon of"lemon"in the market of agricultural products,the consumers'behaviors in the"lemon market"of agricultural products are analyzed.Firstly,consumers feel unfair in their minds in the process of negotiation;secondly,the purchase decision rule tends to be simplified in the"lemon market"of agricultural products;thirdly,the consumers tend to follow the masses in the"lemon market"of agricultural products.The economics significance of the impact of"lemon dilemma"of agricultural products on consumers is analyzed.The causes of the impact are analyzed from two aspects the uncertainty of collecting the information of agricultural information and the uncertainty of using the agricultural information.The suggestions and countermeasures are put forward in order to solve the"lemon"problems in agricultural market.In the first place,the excellent mechanism for producing the information of agricultural products should be constructed;in the second place,the government should encourage the multi-channel,multi-form and multi-level operation mode of agricultural products,to promote the optimization of market functions;in the third place,the government should widen the channel of information dissemination for agricultural products and establish the high efficiency feedback path;in the fourth place,the traditional thought pattern of consumers should be changed,so as to promote the healthy,orderly and benign development of agricultural products market.展开更多
Exploring the mechanism for the formation of consumer purchase intentions of geographical indication agricultural products in the context of live-streaming sales can provide an important reference for brand marketing ...Exploring the mechanism for the formation of consumer purchase intentions of geographical indication agricultural products in the context of live-streaming sales can provide an important reference for brand marketing of geographical indication agricultural products.In this study,in-depth interviews were conducted with consumers of geographical indication agricultural products.Based on grounded theory,open coding,axial coding and selective coding were performed for interview text.Finally,21 concepts,7 subcategories and 3 main categories were obtained,and a model of the formation mechanism of the purchase intention of geographical indication agricultural products under the background of live-streaming sales was constructed,that is,"consumer cognition-consumer attitude-consumer behavior".Among them,consumer cognition includes two dimensions:the type of geographical indication agricultural products and the live-streaming appeal strategy,i.e.,the personal cognition of consumer and the promotion of live-streaming host's strategy.Consumer attitude is value perception of consumers,mainly including two dimensions of functional value and emotional value.Consumer behavior is the consumer's willingness to buy.It has been concluded that the types of geographical indication agricultural products interact with the live-streaming appeal strategies.Through the intermediary of consumers'value perception,consumers'purchase intention is generated.Among them,resource-oriented geographical indication agricultural products adopt rational live-streaming appeal strategies,which can enhance the consumer's perception of functional value,thereby promoting their purchase intention;and cultural and creative geographical indication agricultural products brands adopt perceptual live-streaming appeal strategies,which can enhance the emotional value perception of consumers,thereby promoting their purchase intention.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
With the rapid development of the digital age,the perceived value of private consumers has changed to varying degrees,which has a profound impact on consumption stickiness.Based on the existing research results,this s...With the rapid development of the digital age,the perceived value of private consumers has changed to varying degrees,which has a profound impact on consumption stickiness.Based on the existing research results,this study constructs a model with four dimensions of perceived value as mechanism variables(namely,perceived functional value,perceived emotional value,perceived economic value,and perceived social value),and studies the influence of private domain consumers’perceived value on consumption sticky behavior in the digital age.The empirical study finds that private domain consumers’perceived functional value,perceived emotional value,and perceived economic value positively affect consumption sticky behavior,showing a relationship that sticky behavior increases with the increase of the above three dimensions,while private domain consumers’perceived social value has a negative effect.展开更多
Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy,the insurance behavior of young consumers presents new characteristics such as enhanced autonomy,a shift toward proactive risk management,stronger personalized demand...Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy,the insurance behavior of young consumers presents new characteristics such as enhanced autonomy,a shift toward proactive risk management,stronger personalized demands,and higher expectations for online experiences.In response to changes in young consumers'risk awareness and consumption philosophy,this paper analyzes influencing factors from four dimensions:economic income,risk perception,social environment,and internet penetration.It proposes that insurance companies should focus on digital innovation,precise product development,social platform marketing,and popularization of insurance education,to promote the transformation of young people’s insurance demand from passive risk transfer to proactive long-term planning,and to help the insurance industry and young groups achieve win-win development.展开更多
There has been a steady growth in demand for convenience and ready-cooked food has influenced the interest of poultry processors in developing value-added chicken products that meet consumers＇ demand/choice. A conjoi...There has been a steady growth in demand for convenience and ready-cooked food has influenced the interest of poultry processors in developing value-added chicken products that meet consumers＇ demand/choice. A conjoint analysis was done in this study on the survey of 975 chicken consumers in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, between March and September, 2014 to valuate consumers, preferences and willingness to pay （WTP） for various chicken attributed parts, production method, processing method, storage method, the presence of flavor and cooking method. The estimates of consumers, WTP premium prices for various mixtures of value-added characteristics were ascertained. The consumers preferred chicken products refrigerated, from chicken produced under free-range management, chicken breast, chicken product that was addictive and flavor free, which could be oven-heated or pan heated. One half of the entire respondents were willing to pay about 25% more for value-added chicken product over the price for conventional products. On the whole, a premium for value-added chicken products was more likely to be paid for by young consumers, consumers who patronized farmers＇ markets and preferred free-range or organic chicken products. WTP by consumers was negatively affected by price of products. The poultry industry could utilize combined knowledge of consumers＇ WTP for value-added chicken product price as a guide of develop innovative value-added chicken products.展开更多
Introduction:Consumer wearables increasingly provide users with Composite Health Scores(CHS)–integrated biometric indices that claim to quantify readiness,recovery,stress,or overall well-being.Despite their growing a...Introduction:Consumer wearables increasingly provide users with Composite Health Scores(CHS)–integrated biometric indices that claim to quantify readiness,recovery,stress,or overall well-being.Despite their growing adoption,the validity,transparency,and physiological relevance of these scores remain unclear.This study systematically evaluates CHS fromleading wearablemanufacturers to assess their underlying methodologies,contributors,and scientific basis.Content:Information was synthesised from publicly available company documentation,including technical white papers,user manuals,app interfaces,and research literature where available.We identified 14 CHS across 10 major wearable manufacturers,including Fitbit(Daily Readiness),Garmin(Body Battery^(TM)and Training Readiness),Oura(Readiness and Resilience),WHOOP(Strain,Recovery,and Stress Monitor),Polar(Nightly Recharge^(TM)),Samsung(Energy Score),Suunto(Body Resources),Ultrahuman(Dynamic Recovery),Coros(Daily Stress),and Withings(Health Improvement Score).The most frequently incorporated biometric contributors in this catalogue of CHS were heart rate variability(86%),resting heart rate(79%),physical activity(71%),and sleep duration(71%).However,significant discrepancies were identified in data collection timeframes,metric weighting,and proprietary scoring methodologies.None of the manufacturers disclosed their exact algorithmic formulas,and few provided empirical validation or peer-reviewed evidence supporting the accuracy or clinical relevance of their scores.Summary and outlook:While the concept of CHS represent a promising innovation in digital health,their scientific validity,transparency,and clinical applicability remain uncertain.Future research should focus on establishing standardized sensor fusion frameworks,improving algorithmic transparency,and evaluating CHS across diverse populations.Greater collaboration between industry,researchers,and clinicians is essential to ensure these indices serve as meaningful health metrics rather than opaque consumer tools.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
In the contemporary digital landscape,the proliferation of information has led to an increasing diversity of channels through which consumers obtain information,resulting in a gradual transformation of shopping habits...In the contemporary digital landscape,the proliferation of information has led to an increasing diversity of channels through which consumers obtain information,resulting in a gradual transformation of shopping habits.Consumers now frequently rely on external sources to make well-informed purchasing decisions,leading to the emergence of live shopping as a prominent avenue for gathering product information and completing transactions.E-commerce live streaming has experienced rapid growth,leveraging its ability to generate traffic and capture consumer attention.The integration of content and live streaming not only meets users’psychological needs but also facilitates seamless communication between buyers and sellers.From the perspective of content marketing typologies,this paper examines content marketing across three key dimensions:informational content,entertainment content,and emotional content.It further explores the impact of content marketing on consumers’purchase intentions within the context of e-commerce live streaming.展开更多
The objective of this study was to explain the determinants of the fresh vegetables purchase decision by Chinese urban consumers in Beijing including awareness and attitudes to food safety, and their willingness to p...The objective of this study was to explain the determinants of the fresh vegetables purchase decision by Chinese urban consumers in Beijing including awareness and attitudes to food safety, and their willingness to pay （WTP） more for specific safety characteristics when buying fresh vegetables. The research rationale arises out of a history of food safety scares and scandals in China, and a national government response to promote quality assurance and safety through labelling. The primary hypothesis was that an understanding of food safety systems and product labelling, and trust in supply chain integrity would be key determinants in consumer willingness to purchase and pay more for safety assured vegetables. Based on a questionnaire survey of consumers in Beijing, the analysis found that the major factors underlying the purchase decision of fresh vegetables were product freshness, convenience and competitive price rather than assured product labelling. The decisions whether to purchase assurance-labelled vegetables and WTP more for chemical residue-free product were analysed by binomial and ordinal multinomial logit modelling respectively. It revealed a WTP moreof between 20% and 40%. Monthly household income was a key determinant of both quality assured product and WTP, together with degree of concern over residues, trust in retailer and assurance labels and place of purchase. The results suggest much still remains to be done to build trust though rigorous monitoring and enforcement of food safety standards to improve supply chain integrity and consumer confidence.展开更多
This study aims to the factors influencing consumer intention to purchase eco-friendly,small-packaged agricultural products using the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB).With increasing demand for sustainable consumption,...This study aims to the factors influencing consumer intention to purchase eco-friendly,small-packaged agricultural products using the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB).With increasing demand for sustainable consumption,eco-friendly food packaging has become a critical focus within the circular economy.This study was conducted in Seoul,South Korea,a key marketplace for consumer trends,and surveyed 200 respondents to examine key TPB components—attitude,subjective norms,and perceived behavioral control—along with additional factors shaping sustainable purchasing behavior.The findings indicate that perceived behavioral control is the predictor of purchase intention(β=0.510,p<0.001),followed by attitude(β=0.236,p<0.05)and subjective norms(β=0.199,p<0.05).Moreover,the results suggest that while social influences play a role,individuals who perceive fewer barriers and have a stronger personal attitude toward sustainability are more likely to adopt eco-friendly purchasing behaviors.These results highlight the importance of consumer autonomy and confidence in making eco-friendly choices,suggesting that increasing accessibility and affordability of sustainable packaging can drive adoption.Despite social influences,urban consumers prioritize personal values and perceived control over purchasing behavior.The study might contribute to sustainability literature by offering insights into eco-conscious consumer behavior and implications for marketing strategies that promote sustainable agricultural products.Future research should explore cross-cultural comparisons and additional psychological determinants to enhance the understanding of sustainable consumption patterns.展开更多
Subjective evaluations are nowadays applied more commonly in cosmetic product assessment. They are used in quality control, product development steps and efficacy studies for claim support. Several studies have been p...Subjective evaluations are nowadays applied more commonly in cosmetic product assessment. They are used in quality control, product development steps and efficacy studies for claim support. Several studies have been published to determine the adequate number of panelists, but recommendations and guidelines dealing with this topic are rare in the cosmetic sector. The aim of the present pilot study was to recommend a suitable study plan and define the adequate consumer panel size for cosmetic consumer assessment. A questionnaire-based product evaluation study, with three different cosmetic products, was organized as a consumer test using a seven-point scale. As a last step, a specific statistical calculation was performed to define the minimum sample size. It showed that the minimum sample size, besides the obvious statistical parameters of standard deviation and confidence interval, also depends on age and gender of the panelists and product assessment item. Utilizing a CI of 95% a minimum of 60 panelists seems to be sufficient for home-use-test (HUT) with a given seven-point scale. A minimum of 101 panelists are shown to be sufficient utilizing a CI of 99%.展开更多
This study investigates the significance of e-commerce consumer opinions regarding value in China’s A-share market.By analyzing a large dataset comprising over 18 million online consumer reviews on JD.com,we demonstr...This study investigates the significance of e-commerce consumer opinions regarding value in China’s A-share market.By analyzing a large dataset comprising over 18 million online consumer reviews on JD.com,we demonstrate that sentiments expressed in e-commerce reviews can influence stock returns.This indicates that consumer opinions on the e-commerce platform contain valuable information that can impact the stock market.Our findings show that Consumer Negative Sentiment Tendency(CNST)and One-Star Tendency(OST)have a negative effect on expected stock returns,even after controlling for firm characteristics such as market risk,illiquidity,idiosyncratic volatility,and asset growth.Further analysis indicates that CNST demonstrates stronger predictive power within the home appliance industry,under high sentiment conditions,in growth companies,and among firms with lower accounting transparency.We also find that CNST negatively predicts revenue surprises,earnings surprises,and cash flow shocks.These results suggest that consumer opinions and sentiments derived from e-commerce reviews highlight firms’intrinsic worth and prospects.Future research could explore how firms,including suppliers and logistics companies,can leverage the information conveyed by consumer opinions on e-commerce platforms.展开更多
Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim ...Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of significant,novel,and high-impact research in the fields of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.展开更多
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.
基金Supported by Rural Development Research Center in Sichuan(2009CR2110921)~~
文摘With the increased competition of modern economy and globalization,consumer creation which based on the analysis of consumer behavior was more and more attentioned and respected by business.Based on the meaning and characteristics of agricultural product consumer creation,index system of value model of agricultural product consumer creation was put forward through analytical hierarchy process（AHP）.The weights of the indicators and related indicators of impact on the value were analyzed,and value models of agricultural product consumer creation were constructed to provide ideas for development of agricultural product consumer market and research of consumer value.Consumer creation was constructed to provide ideas for development of agricultural product consumer market and research of consumer value.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42371181)。
文摘Promoting the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services is not only a key path for metropolitan to climb the global value chain,but also an important new driving force for optimizing urban spatial structure.Based on the two dimen-sions of industrial linkage and spatial co-agglomeration from the perspective of industrial integration,taking Beijing,China as a case,using industrial input-output data,micro-enterprise spatial data,and methods such as industrial linkage model,standard deviation el-lipse,and spatial similarity coefficient,this study explores the coupling relationship between industrial linkage and spatial co-agglomer-ation of advanced manufacturing and producer services from 2007 to 2020.The results demonstrate that:1)the industrial linkage between advanced manufacturing and producer services in Beijing has an upward trend,in which the business services have the most significant improvement,in which the business services have the most improvement while the technology services have the most de-crease,but in general,the industrial linkage between the two industries shows a low level.2)Producer services were more spatially clustered than advanced manufacturing,and the degree of spatial co-agglomeration of the two also showed an increasing trend,with strong regional and industrial heterogeneity characteristics,among which the pairing industry involving commerce services and techno-logy services had a more obvious improvement.3)The coupling analysis found that the spatial dependence between advanced manufac-turing and producer services decreased,showing a weak positive correlation and a decreasing trend between industrial linkage and spa-tial co-agglomeration;the heterogeneity among subdivision pairs is prominent,and the strong correlation between industries does not mean that there is an inevitable spatial co-agglomeration.4)Based on the differences in coupling relationships and influence mechan-isms,four coupling modes are identified:H-H type,H-L type,L-L type,and L-H type.Finally,this study proposes three policy implica-tions for the integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services in metropolitan areas.
基金supported by the US National Science Foundation (0912174)
文摘This study provides an economics assessment of various food safety measures in China. A choice experiment approach is used to elicit Chinese consumer preferences for various food safety attributes using data from a 2008 urban consumer survey. An alternative welfare calculation is used to model aggregate market impacts of select food safety measures. Our results show that the largest welfare gains are found in the current government-run certiifcation program. The implementation of a third-party certiifcation system, a traceability network and a product label would generate signiifcant value and would help reduce current system inefifciencies in China. This study builds on previous research and provides an alternative approach for calculating consumer valuation of safety and quality attributes that can be used to estimate aggregate economic and welfare impacts.
基金support by the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Power Exchange Center Co.,Ltd.(No.GDKJXM20222599)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52207104)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2024A1515010426).
文摘The rapid development of electricity retail market has prompted an increasing number of electricity consumers to sign green electricity contracts with retail electricity companies,which poses greater challenges for the market service for green energy consumers.This study proposed a two-stage feature extraction approach for green energy consumers leveraging clustering and termfrequency-inverse document frequency(TF-IDF)algorithms within a knowledge graph framework to provide an information basis that supports the green development of the retail electricity market.First,the multi-source heterogeneous data of green energy consumers under an actual market environment is systematically introduced and the information is categorized into discrete,interval,and relational features.A clustering algorithm was employed to extract features of the trading behavior of green energy consumers in the first stage using the parameter data of green retail electricity contracts.Then,TF-IDF algorithm was applied in the second stage to extract features for green energy consumers in different clusters.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed approach was validated based on the actual operational data in a southern province of China.It is shown that the most significant discrepancy between the retail trading behaviors of green energy consumers is the power share of green retail packages,whose averaged values are 25.64%,50%,39.66%,and 24.89%in four different clusters,respectively.Additionally,power supply bureaus and electricity retail companies affects the behavior of the green energy consumers most significantly.
文摘Based on the introduction of the connotation of"lemon market"and the phenomenon of"lemon"in the market of agricultural products,the consumers'behaviors in the"lemon market"of agricultural products are analyzed.Firstly,consumers feel unfair in their minds in the process of negotiation;secondly,the purchase decision rule tends to be simplified in the"lemon market"of agricultural products;thirdly,the consumers tend to follow the masses in the"lemon market"of agricultural products.The economics significance of the impact of"lemon dilemma"of agricultural products on consumers is analyzed.The causes of the impact are analyzed from two aspects the uncertainty of collecting the information of agricultural information and the uncertainty of using the agricultural information.The suggestions and countermeasures are put forward in order to solve the"lemon"problems in agricultural market.In the first place,the excellent mechanism for producing the information of agricultural products should be constructed;in the second place,the government should encourage the multi-channel,multi-form and multi-level operation mode of agricultural products,to promote the optimization of market functions;in the third place,the government should widen the channel of information dissemination for agricultural products and establish the high efficiency feedback path;in the fourth place,the traditional thought pattern of consumers should be changed,so as to promote the healthy,orderly and benign development of agricultural products market.
基金Science and Technology Innovation Activity Program for Undergraduates in Zhejiang Province&Xinmiao Talent Program(2020R412051).
文摘Exploring the mechanism for the formation of consumer purchase intentions of geographical indication agricultural products in the context of live-streaming sales can provide an important reference for brand marketing of geographical indication agricultural products.In this study,in-depth interviews were conducted with consumers of geographical indication agricultural products.Based on grounded theory,open coding,axial coding and selective coding were performed for interview text.Finally,21 concepts,7 subcategories and 3 main categories were obtained,and a model of the formation mechanism of the purchase intention of geographical indication agricultural products under the background of live-streaming sales was constructed,that is,"consumer cognition-consumer attitude-consumer behavior".Among them,consumer cognition includes two dimensions:the type of geographical indication agricultural products and the live-streaming appeal strategy,i.e.,the personal cognition of consumer and the promotion of live-streaming host's strategy.Consumer attitude is value perception of consumers,mainly including two dimensions of functional value and emotional value.Consumer behavior is the consumer's willingness to buy.It has been concluded that the types of geographical indication agricultural products interact with the live-streaming appeal strategies.Through the intermediary of consumers'value perception,consumers'purchase intention is generated.Among them,resource-oriented geographical indication agricultural products adopt rational live-streaming appeal strategies,which can enhance the consumer's perception of functional value,thereby promoting their purchase intention;and cultural and creative geographical indication agricultural products brands adopt perceptual live-streaming appeal strategies,which can enhance the emotional value perception of consumers,thereby promoting their purchase intention.
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With the rapid development of the digital age,the perceived value of private consumers has changed to varying degrees,which has a profound impact on consumption stickiness.Based on the existing research results,this study constructs a model with four dimensions of perceived value as mechanism variables(namely,perceived functional value,perceived emotional value,perceived economic value,and perceived social value),and studies the influence of private domain consumers’perceived value on consumption sticky behavior in the digital age.The empirical study finds that private domain consumers’perceived functional value,perceived emotional value,and perceived economic value positively affect consumption sticky behavior,showing a relationship that sticky behavior increases with the increase of the above three dimensions,while private domain consumers’perceived social value has a negative effect.
文摘Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy,the insurance behavior of young consumers presents new characteristics such as enhanced autonomy,a shift toward proactive risk management,stronger personalized demands,and higher expectations for online experiences.In response to changes in young consumers'risk awareness and consumption philosophy,this paper analyzes influencing factors from four dimensions:economic income,risk perception,social environment,and internet penetration.It proposes that insurance companies should focus on digital innovation,precise product development,social platform marketing,and popularization of insurance education,to promote the transformation of young people’s insurance demand from passive risk transfer to proactive long-term planning,and to help the insurance industry and young groups achieve win-win development.
文摘There has been a steady growth in demand for convenience and ready-cooked food has influenced the interest of poultry processors in developing value-added chicken products that meet consumers＇ demand/choice. A conjoint analysis was done in this study on the survey of 975 chicken consumers in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, between March and September, 2014 to valuate consumers, preferences and willingness to pay （WTP） for various chicken attributed parts, production method, processing method, storage method, the presence of flavor and cooking method. The estimates of consumers, WTP premium prices for various mixtures of value-added characteristics were ascertained. The consumers preferred chicken products refrigerated, from chicken produced under free-range management, chicken breast, chicken product that was addictive and flavor free, which could be oven-heated or pan heated. One half of the entire respondents were willing to pay about 25% more for value-added chicken product over the price for conventional products. On the whole, a premium for value-added chicken products was more likely to be paid for by young consumers, consumers who patronized farmers＇ markets and preferred free-range or organic chicken products. WTP by consumers was negatively affected by price of products. The poultry industry could utilize combined knowledge of consumers＇ WTP for value-added chicken product price as a guide of develop innovative value-added chicken products.
基金funded by the Health Research Board in Ireland(Grant ID:HRB ILP-PHR-2024-005)Research Ireland(Grant ID:12/RC/2289_P2).
文摘Introduction:Consumer wearables increasingly provide users with Composite Health Scores(CHS)–integrated biometric indices that claim to quantify readiness,recovery,stress,or overall well-being.Despite their growing adoption,the validity,transparency,and physiological relevance of these scores remain unclear.This study systematically evaluates CHS fromleading wearablemanufacturers to assess their underlying methodologies,contributors,and scientific basis.Content:Information was synthesised from publicly available company documentation,including technical white papers,user manuals,app interfaces,and research literature where available.We identified 14 CHS across 10 major wearable manufacturers,including Fitbit(Daily Readiness),Garmin(Body Battery^(TM)and Training Readiness),Oura(Readiness and Resilience),WHOOP(Strain,Recovery,and Stress Monitor),Polar(Nightly Recharge^(TM)),Samsung(Energy Score),Suunto(Body Resources),Ultrahuman(Dynamic Recovery),Coros(Daily Stress),and Withings(Health Improvement Score).The most frequently incorporated biometric contributors in this catalogue of CHS were heart rate variability(86%),resting heart rate(79%),physical activity(71%),and sleep duration(71%).However,significant discrepancies were identified in data collection timeframes,metric weighting,and proprietary scoring methodologies.None of the manufacturers disclosed their exact algorithmic formulas,and few provided empirical validation or peer-reviewed evidence supporting the accuracy or clinical relevance of their scores.Summary and outlook:While the concept of CHS represent a promising innovation in digital health,their scientific validity,transparency,and clinical applicability remain uncertain.Future research should focus on establishing standardized sensor fusion frameworks,improving algorithmic transparency,and evaluating CHS across diverse populations.Greater collaboration between industry,researchers,and clinicians is essential to ensure these indices serve as meaningful health metrics rather than opaque consumer tools.
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.
文摘In the contemporary digital landscape,the proliferation of information has led to an increasing diversity of channels through which consumers obtain information,resulting in a gradual transformation of shopping habits.Consumers now frequently rely on external sources to make well-informed purchasing decisions,leading to the emergence of live shopping as a prominent avenue for gathering product information and completing transactions.E-commerce live streaming has experienced rapid growth,leveraging its ability to generate traffic and capture consumer attention.The integration of content and live streaming not only meets users’psychological needs but also facilitates seamless communication between buyers and sellers.From the perspective of content marketing typologies,this paper examines content marketing across three key dimensions:informational content,entertainment content,and emotional content.It further explores the impact of content marketing on consumers’purchase intentions within the context of e-commerce live streaming.
文摘The objective of this study was to explain the determinants of the fresh vegetables purchase decision by Chinese urban consumers in Beijing including awareness and attitudes to food safety, and their willingness to pay （WTP） more for specific safety characteristics when buying fresh vegetables. The research rationale arises out of a history of food safety scares and scandals in China, and a national government response to promote quality assurance and safety through labelling. The primary hypothesis was that an understanding of food safety systems and product labelling, and trust in supply chain integrity would be key determinants in consumer willingness to purchase and pay more for safety assured vegetables. Based on a questionnaire survey of consumers in Beijing, the analysis found that the major factors underlying the purchase decision of fresh vegetables were product freshness, convenience and competitive price rather than assured product labelling. The decisions whether to purchase assurance-labelled vegetables and WTP more for chemical residue-free product were analysed by binomial and ordinal multinomial logit modelling respectively. It revealed a WTP moreof between 20% and 40%. Monthly household income was a key determinant of both quality assured product and WTP, together with degree of concern over residues, trust in retailer and assurance labels and place of purchase. The results suggest much still remains to be done to build trust though rigorous monitoring and enforcement of food safety standards to improve supply chain integrity and consumer confidence.
文摘This study aims to the factors influencing consumer intention to purchase eco-friendly,small-packaged agricultural products using the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB).With increasing demand for sustainable consumption,eco-friendly food packaging has become a critical focus within the circular economy.This study was conducted in Seoul,South Korea,a key marketplace for consumer trends,and surveyed 200 respondents to examine key TPB components—attitude,subjective norms,and perceived behavioral control—along with additional factors shaping sustainable purchasing behavior.The findings indicate that perceived behavioral control is the predictor of purchase intention(β=0.510,p<0.001),followed by attitude(β=0.236,p<0.05)and subjective norms(β=0.199,p<0.05).Moreover,the results suggest that while social influences play a role,individuals who perceive fewer barriers and have a stronger personal attitude toward sustainability are more likely to adopt eco-friendly purchasing behaviors.These results highlight the importance of consumer autonomy and confidence in making eco-friendly choices,suggesting that increasing accessibility and affordability of sustainable packaging can drive adoption.Despite social influences,urban consumers prioritize personal values and perceived control over purchasing behavior.The study might contribute to sustainability literature by offering insights into eco-conscious consumer behavior and implications for marketing strategies that promote sustainable agricultural products.Future research should explore cross-cultural comparisons and additional psychological determinants to enhance the understanding of sustainable consumption patterns.
文摘Subjective evaluations are nowadays applied more commonly in cosmetic product assessment. They are used in quality control, product development steps and efficacy studies for claim support. Several studies have been published to determine the adequate number of panelists, but recommendations and guidelines dealing with this topic are rare in the cosmetic sector. The aim of the present pilot study was to recommend a suitable study plan and define the adequate consumer panel size for cosmetic consumer assessment. A questionnaire-based product evaluation study, with three different cosmetic products, was organized as a consumer test using a seven-point scale. As a last step, a specific statistical calculation was performed to define the minimum sample size. It showed that the minimum sample size, besides the obvious statistical parameters of standard deviation and confidence interval, also depends on age and gender of the panelists and product assessment item. Utilizing a CI of 95% a minimum of 60 panelists seems to be sufficient for home-use-test (HUT) with a given seven-point scale. A minimum of 101 panelists are shown to be sufficient utilizing a CI of 99%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under projects No.62302319R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KM202210038002).
文摘This study investigates the significance of e-commerce consumer opinions regarding value in China’s A-share market.By analyzing a large dataset comprising over 18 million online consumer reviews on JD.com,we demonstrate that sentiments expressed in e-commerce reviews can influence stock returns.This indicates that consumer opinions on the e-commerce platform contain valuable information that can impact the stock market.Our findings show that Consumer Negative Sentiment Tendency(CNST)and One-Star Tendency(OST)have a negative effect on expected stock returns,even after controlling for firm characteristics such as market risk,illiquidity,idiosyncratic volatility,and asset growth.Further analysis indicates that CNST demonstrates stronger predictive power within the home appliance industry,under high sentiment conditions,in growth companies,and among firms with lower accounting transparency.We also find that CNST negatively predicts revenue surprises,earnings surprises,and cash flow shocks.These results suggest that consumer opinions and sentiments derived from e-commerce reviews highlight firms’intrinsic worth and prospects.Future research could explore how firms,including suppliers and logistics companies,can leverage the information conveyed by consumer opinions on e-commerce platforms.
文摘Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of significant,novel,and high-impact research in the fields of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.
