Changes In Consumption Habits Research Articles

Mobile Technology and Advertising in Nigeria: The Emerging Complexities

Mobile Technology offers advertisers an ever-growing global audience of “always on” multifunctional smartphone capability and instantaneous access to their contextual information. Location based, environmental, and behavioural data are increasingly being used to apply novel targeting and creative strategies for the development of new forecasting models. There is widespread dissemination and broad acceptance of mobile technology in the market place, as well as very promising opportunities for advertisers to engage with their customers in novel ways. Modern Technology has given consumers a wider range of options when it comes to how they consume media. Recently people spend more time on their smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices than they do on traditional media. In order to keep up with changing consumer habits companies adopt their advertising campaigns by adapting mobile technology strategies. The study was conducted to ascertain the emerging complexities of mobile technology in advertising. The study anchored on Technological Determinism Theory and The Theory of Planned Behaviour. The population comprises of mobile technology users. Online survey was used to solicit information. Purposive sampling method was used to gather data for the survey. The study revealed that consumers avoid mobile advertising due to perceived goal impediments, perceived intrusiveness, privacy concerns and ad irritation. The study also found out that in mobile advertising the boundaries between virtual and real life experiences is blurry. The study recommends that advertisers should bridge the boundaries between virtual and real life experiences in mobile advertising and that there is need for proper orientation for companies, advertisers and mobile technology users on the emerging complexities of mobile advertising.

Emerging trends and applications of metabolomics in food science and nutrition.

The study of all chemical processes involving metabolites is known as metabolomics. It has been developed into an essential tool in several disciplines, such as the study of plant physiology, drug development, human diseases, and nutrition. The field of food science, diagnostic biomarker research, etiological analysis in the field of medical therapy, and raw material quality, processing, and safety have all benefited from the use of metabolomics recently. Food metabolomics includes the use of metabolomics in food production, processing, and human diets. As a result of changing consumer habits and the rising of food industries all over the world, there is a remarkable increase in interest in food quality and safety. It requires the employment of various technologies for the food supply chain, processing of food, and even plant breeding. This can be achieved by understanding the metabolome of food, including its biochemistry and composition. Additionally, Food metabolomics can be used to determine the similarities and differences across crop kinds, as an indicator for tracking the process of ripening to increase crops' shelf life and attractiveness, and identifying metabolites linked to pathways responsible for postharvest disorders. Moreover, nutritional metabolomics is used to investigate the connection between diet and human health through detection of certain biomarkers. This review assessed and compiled literature on food metabolomics research with an emphasis on metabolite extraction, detection, and data processing as well as its applications to the study of food nutrition, food-based illness, and phytochemical analysis. Several studies have been published on the applications of metabolomics in food but further research concerning the use of standard reproducible procedures must be done. The results published showed promising uses in the food industry in many areas such as food production, processing, and human diets. Finally, metabolome-wide association studies (MWASs) could also be a useful predictor to detect the connection between certain diseases and low molecular weight biomarkers.

Market Changes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Abstract The pharmaceutical market is in a constant state of dynamism. There have been many changes in the market recently, and the business environment has changed, one of the most important factors driving the market being consumer behaviour and habits. Trends towards a healthier lifestyle are reflected in changes in purchasing behaviour, with the consumption of dietary supplements becoming increasingly popular. Within the pharmaceutical supply chain, the analysis focuses on pharmacies. The aim of the study is to describe the market changes affecting pharmacy retailing, in particular the effects of changing consumer habits and more conscious purchasing and the impact of the strong presence of players outside the supply chain on pharmacy turnover.

Disasters in the Anthropocene: a storm in a teacup?

Dramatic alterations to the natural environment due to human activity have produced a permanent rupture in the Earth system; the relative stable epoch of the Holocene has given way to a volatile Anthropocene. Acceptance of these claims means that we now live in this altered physical reality, inviting us to rethink how we conceptualise disasters. Yet, disaster scholars have been hesitant to apply the Anthropocene label and to acknowledge the profound changes that it can bring to the study of disasters. This paper queries whether this label is a necessary adage or unnecessary baggage for disaster studies by examining the possibilities and the challenges associated with engaging with the Anthropocene. An analysis of the concepts, causes, and consequences of disasters reveals how the Anthropocene provides, as the very least, a theoretical heuristic for challenging linear temporal assumptions, the epistemological status of uncertainty, and the location of agency in disaster studies.

Statistical Analysis of Changes in Tobacco Consumption amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The author analyzed problems related to the prevalence of smoking and the need to combat the tobacco epidemic in Russia on the basis of current statistics and special surveys. Despite the fact that the number of smokers in Russia has been decreasing since 2009, there are new challenges for the authorities and society in their efforts to reduce the prevalence of smoking due to the emergence of new alternative tobacco and nicotine products, as well as changes in consumption habits due to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to surveys carried out by the National Research University Higher School of Economics (from 2017 to 2020) and Rosstat (from 2011 to 2020), changes in tobacco consumption and smoking preferences have been identified, especially during the period of economic instability and the COVID-19 pandemic.The article explains the author’s position that despite the general decrease in the number of smokers (up to a quarter of adult population – according to data for 2020), their population is heterogeneous, and within it there were various processes, depending on the sex of the smoker, the intensity of smoking, preferences for nicotine-containing products. Firstly, over the period under review, the proportion of former smokers who have relinquished the habit has increased; secondly, the proportion of heavy smokers who used to consume a pack of cigarettes per day has decreased, and, conversely, the proportion of those who smoke about a quarter of a pack per day has increased. Smoking among women has two characteristics: lowering the age of onset of smoking to 19 years, along with increasing the daily consumption of cigarettes to an average of 12. Men, on the other hand, tend to reduce the daily consumption of cigarettes to 16 cigarettes on average. The proportion of smokeless tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems is beginning to grow, but is still not a complete substitute for conventional cigarettes, which smoke about 95% of smokers. Finally, owing to the pandemic and crises in economy, the trend towards self-isolation has increased the number of people who smoke for the first time at a sufficiently mature age (30 years and older).Therefore, the results of the study revealed both certain patterns in tobacco consumption over the years preceding the pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on social and economic processes involved in smoking that governance structures now need to take into account.

Prediction of the Estimated Time of Arrival of container ships on short-sea shipping: A pragmatical analysis

Fighting against climate change and global warming is one of the biggest challenges faced by the Maritime Industry nowadays to make the supply chain greener and environmentally sustainable. Cutting greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and decarbonizing the international shipping has been a paramount activity for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since the first set of international mandatory measures to improve ships' energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions per transport work, as part of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) released in 2011. Besides that, changes in consumption habits around the globe (i.e., digitalization and growth of e-commerce) plus disruptive events like the COVID-19 or the blocking of the Suez Canal, to name only a few, have also highlighted the need for building more resilient maritime transport networks. In this work, a pragmatical analysis of the principal machine learning algorithms has been carried out to provide a qualitative prediction of the Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) of container vessels applied to short-sea shipping where the distance between ports is reduced. By exploiting both, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and meteorological data gathered over a desired area of interest, the developed approach delivers a model capable of predicting the ETA of ships where the reaction time of the stakeholders involved in the management of the Port Call is very reduced (i.e., less than two hours of sailing between ports) and therefore, tolerance for error is low. Very positive results were obtained for the training dataset collected under real conditions for more than a year. The best results were obtained by the RF model with a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 11.31 and 19.56 minutes respectively.

A Research On Changing Consumption Habits During The Pandemic Period

COVID-19, 13 Mart 2020’de Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından “pandemi” hastalıklar grubuna eklenmiştir. Söz konusu pandemi, bireylerin günlük yaşantılarında küresel çapta çok yönlü değişimlere neden olmuştur. COVID-19 pandemisi sürecinde maruz kalınan kısıtlamalar ve sosyal mesafe kuralları sebebiyle tüketicilerin satın alma davranışlarında da değişimler gözlemlenmiştir. Tüketiciler, yaşanan sürece kendilerini adapte etmek için kimi alışkanlıklarını değiştirmek zorunda kalmışlardır. Örnek olarak bu dönemde tüketiciler, kişisel hijyen ürünleri ve stoklanabilir gıda ürünlerine ilgi göstermişlerdir. Bu kapsamda ilk olarak tüketim kavramı ve ardından tüketicilerin satın almaya yönelik karar verme süreçlerini ve eylemlerini etkileyen faktörler üzerinde durulmuştur. Çalışma, COVID-19’un tüketici davranışlarına olan etkisini incelemek için İstanbul ilinin Başakşehir ilçesinde yaşayan sakinlerine yönelik 337 katılımcıdan oluşan bir anket çalışması yoluyla uygulanmıştır. Anket sonuçları IBM SPSS 26 programıyla analiz edilip yorumlanmış ve hipotezlerin sonuçları çalışmanın sonucunda analizlerle desteklenmiştir.

Factors Influencing Consumer Buying Behavior on Baby Care Products

Purpose: The goal of this study is to understand consumer purchasing habits and to pinpoint the variables that affect parents' decisions to buy baby care goods. This article's objective is to look into customer preferences for baby care items such as hygiene, skin and hair care, and food and beverages. Design: For this study, the secondary data was collected from various published materials like Google scholar, journal articles, newspapers, books, magazines, publications, web pages, libraries and studies from various research papers. Findings: According to the results of a study, people prefer branded goods like Johnson & Johnson and Himalaya because of their strong brand names, affordable costs, and simple accessibility. The study will give more insight and help the producers and sellers of baby care products concentrate on environmentally friendly materials. Consumer behavior had a more significant influence on buying baby care products. Customers favor the improvement of quality products over pricing as child’s skin is very sensitive and mothers are also working to balance income in the family. Originality/Value: The market for baby care products in India is expanding and changing over time as a result of changing consumer habits, rising earnings, and a rise in the number of working women. The client is the main emphasis of today's market. In modern marketing, consumers are given considerable consideration. The goals of the business who are selling baby care items must be accomplished in order to satisfy the customers. Type of Paper: Case study.

Factors Influencing Loyalty to Health Food Brands: An Analysis from the Value Perceived by the Peruvian Consumer

The COVID 19 pandemic brought significant changes in consumption habits, bringing about an era of more sustainable and healthier consumption. The objective of the present study is to measure brand loyalty to healthy foods in Peru, not only in a pandemic context, but also in a natural context based on the dimensions of the PERVAL value scale. Data were collected through an online survey and processed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the model among 396 consumers revealed that qualitative value and emotional value have the highest contribution to brand loyalty, followed by economic value and social value. These findings suggest that product quality should be taken as a priority and, although social value does not contribute much to health food brand loyalty, it is a trend sought after by consumers.

Assessment of the diet-environment-health-cost quadrilemma in public school canteens. an LCA case study in Galicia (Spain)

The role of policies and public school canteens as drivers of sustainable and healthy diets is increasingly becoming the center of attention of academics and policy-makers alike. This work therefore aims to assess the environmental, economic and nutritional quality dimensions of the menus consumed across the Local Network of School Canteens in the municipality of Ames (Galicia, Spain). It additionally performs different scenarios to evaluate the effects on the environment-cost-nutritional quality trilemma of implementing two major dietary changes in these menus: introducing more organic products, and shifting toward a more plant-based consumption pattern. To this end, this study considers the following indicators: a) those obtained from an energy and carbon life cycle assessment of the school menus (cradle-to-grave approach), mainly the cumulative energy demand (CED) and the carbon footprint (CF), complemented by some energy efficiency indicators; b) the total cost (TC) of the menus, obtained from their life cycle cost assessment (cradle-to-fork approach); and c) the nutritional quality of the menus, calculated and assessed based on the nutrient rich diet index (NRD 9.3). The CED, CF, TC, and NRD 9.3 index of a daily meal at school canteens are, respectively, estimated at 18.87 MJ, 1.30 kg CO2-eq, EUR 4.65, and 278 per meal. The consumption of animal products and labor (for food preparation) are identified, respectively, as the main environmental impact and economic cost of the menus. The results of our research show how implementing changes in consumption habits toward a more vegetarian diet in school menus makes it possible to include organic products to generate the most positive effects in terms of the environment and nutrition without incurring in cost overruns. Our work discusses the main barriers to be overcome and the political actions that must be enforced to advance the procurement of more sustainable and healthy public food.Graphical abstract

Ride-hailing services: Competition or complement to public transport to reduce accident rates. The case of Madrid.

IntroductionThe transport and mobility sector is experiencing profound transformations. These changes are mainly due to: environmental awareness, the increase in the population of large urban areas and the size of cities, the aging of the population and the emergence of relevant technological innovations that have changed consumption habits, such as electronic commerce or the sharing economy. The introduction of new services such as Uber or Cabify is transforming urban and metropolitan mobility, which has to adapt to this new scenario and the very concept of mobility.ObjectiveThus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate whether ride-hailing platforms substitute or complement public transport to reduce accident rates, considering the two basic transport zones of Madrid: “The Central Almond” and the periphery.MethodsThe data were collected from the 21 districts of Madrid for the period 2013–2019, and they were analyzed by a Random Effects Negative Binominal model.ResultsThe results obtained in this study suggest that since the arrival of Uber and Cabify to the municipality of Madrid the number of fatalities and serious injuries in traffic accidents has been reduced. Traffic accidents on weekends and holidays, with at least one serious injury or death, have also been reduced. However, the number of minor injuries has increased in the central districts of Madrid.ConclusionOverall, what was found in this study supports the hypothesis that these services replace the urban buses. However, these services improve the supply to users with greater difficulties to access taxis or public transport, constituting an alternative mode of transport for high-risk drivers. Therefore, such findings may be quite useful for policy makers to better define regulatory policies for these services.

Container vessel selection for maritime shipping companies by using an extended version of the Grey Relation Analysis (GRA) with the help of Type-2 neutrosophic fuzzy sets (T2NFN)

Contrary to expectations, based on occurring changes in customer behaviours related to consuming and shopping triggered by the pandemic, the global container shipping market has continued to grow during COVID 19. Experts estimate that these increases will continue in the future due to changing consumption habits. However, container shipping companies (CSCs) may soon encounter many troubles and challenging situations. They have an extremely fragile structure and may be entirely unprotected when they encounter unexpected situations sourced from external factors. (i.e., due to grounding of a ship, complete blockage of the Suez channel for three weeks can be given as a clear example of that). Hence, selecting an appropriate container vessel type can help construct a healthier container shipping system less influenced by adverse conditions for decision-makers and practitioners. Besides, it can provide a more effective and productive maritime transportation environment for all stakeholders. However, selecting a proper container vessel type is a complicated decision-making problem since many conflicting criteria and complex ambiguities exist. The current paper proposes an extended version of the GRA technique with the help of type-2 neutrosophic fuzzy sets (T2NFN) for capturing and processing uncertainties better than the traditional MCDM frameworks. According to the obtained results, C6, container carrying capacity, is the most influential criterion and the type of post-Suezmax container vessel is the best option for the CSCs, as it provides advantages at a satisfactory level for almost all criteria than others. After the proposed model was applied, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis (SA) was performed to test the validity of the T2NFN GRA approach. The results of SA approve the applicability, effectivity, and robustness of the model.

Agility and Industry 4.0 Implementation Strategy in a Quebec Manufacturing SME

The emergence of new information technologies, market globalization, climate change, labor shortages, and changing consumer habits have led to dynamic demand and the need for customized mass production systems. This has forced companies, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME), to rethink their product design, production, and marketing models to remain competitive by increasing their agility in the face of growing and changing demand. It becomes relevant to investigate how to move efficiently towards customized mass production in an Industry 4.0 (I4.0) environment. The objective of this research is to develop a strategy for implementing I4.0 in manufacturing SME, based on lean, agility, and intelligent modular product design. A literature review made it possible to target the following performance measures: reducing inventory, minimizing makespan, and reducing time to consumer (reaction time). A case study was conducted in an SME in the agri-food sector to validate the proposed strategy. Inventory levels were reduced by more than 70% and time was cut by almost 65%.

Educating for change?: An investigation into consumers’ perception of sustainability and the educational drivers needed to support sustainable consumption

ABSTRACT The research focused on consumer perceptions of sustainability within the fashion industry and how influential education is in changing consumer habits and increasing the likelihood of sustainable consumption. The research, using a mixed-method approach, also asks what drivers are needed to support this transition. Using a quantitative survey widely distributed (varied sample) and qualitative semi-structured individuals with fashion students, results show that education on what sustainability means for fashion is largely gained through mainstream social media and documentaries with no formal compulsory education in place. It shows that many consumers saw sustainability as a motivating factor in purchasing; however, price was still a barrier for most. Respondents believed that intervention in school curricula was the best way to educate future generations about sustainability and that having the skills to maintain longevity in clothing use was a key factor to a more sustainable fashion future.

MSMEs NEED TO CHANGE THE GAME IN CHALLENGING TIMES SUCH AS COVID-19 CRISIS: CHANGES IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR HABITS

The influence of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world and COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector has been significant. The objective of this paper is to analyze the consumer buying behavior during the COVID-19 crisis and its implications on future intentions, so as to propose the potential options for the development of new strategies according to the customers’ needs. Changes in consumer habits in the world and in Serbia are reviewed. The online consumer survey was conducted in Serbia April 23-29, 2020. The survey sample included 510 respondents. Quantitative statistical methods were used for analysis: descriptive and comparative statistics (χ2 test, regression, correlation). The survey data are comparable, in some segments, with the results of the McKinsey & Company survey conducted in 22 countries across the world. The results of empirical research indicate that consumer buying habits have changed in terms of consumption structure and purchasing methods. MSMEs with the strategic marketing orientation, aware of the customers’ needs in turbulent environment, are more capable to be innovative and have more chances to be competitive. Doing business in the time of the pandemic has opened new opportunities for business renovation via e-commerce. The contribution of the paper is a set of recommendations for MSMEs on how to gain competitiveness and visibility in the digital market. It is recommended to improve e-commerce in Serbia, based on the research results. They confirm that consumers are increasingly adopting new technologies and that the processes of innovation and digital transformation are in general getting significantly faster, so they represent an opportunity and condition for the work of Serbian MSMEs in the future new normal.

Changes in Consumption Habits in Restaurant Diners before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in Cancun, Quintana Roo

Diverse factors can influence consumers' purchase intention leading them to change their consumption habits. The COVID-19 disease has influenced the population's behavior patterns, lifestyle changes, and food consumption impacting the restaurant sector. This research is a non-experimental, cross-sectional with a quantitative approach. The correlational scope proved the association and variability referring to the consumption habits of diners in Cancun, Quintana Roo, showing the changes that defined this population before and during the pandemic. Significant variations showed up: the average group size for eating out during labor days leads to an estimate of a decrease of 44.1% in weekly income for restaurants derived from group behaviors. In their habits with friends and family, this same variable decreased by 56%.

The New Times of Social Media Marketing in the B2B Framework

Nowadays, we live in the age of Marketing 4.0. Historically, marketing has often depended on changing consumer habits and needs. Thus, it is necessary to understand the new habits and needs of the consumer to make companies more and more effective. Currently, social media marketing (SMM) is ubiquitous in organizations, and is seen as a tool to achieve strategic goals. Therefore, SMM is important for companies to adapt their approach to customer relationship management and advance new marketing competencies to enable customer satisfaction. To drive customer satisfaction and improve customer experience, managers are loading social media applications into their current customer relationship management (CRM) systems. This study seeks to understand the feasibility of implementing SMM in business to business (B2B) companies and how this affects CRM and customer knowledge management (CKM). For this study, data were collected from two Portuguese micro-companies. The methodology used was exploratory qualitative in nature through a multiple case study, wherein semi-structured interviews were applied. It was found that SMM cannot be used in the B2B companies under investigation because CRM needs are much more dependent on CKM than on the mass interactions and indirect communication with the customer that can potentially exist in SMM. In these companies, communication with the client can be adjusted on a case-by-case basis through SMM, without the need for mass communication with all clients. This paper provides implications for the management of micro-enterprises regarding social media marketing. It also contributes to the development of the literature on SMM, CRM and CKM.

Role of Digital Platforms in Resident-Centric Housing Concepts

IntroductionMegatrends such as aging, urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and communality are reflected in the diverse needs and expectations of housing. In addition, servitization and changing consumer habits constitute significant drivers of change in housing-related industries (Siltaloppi, 2015). Our homes and living environments have also become a part of our

MANAGERIAL NEURO - HETERODOX ATTITUDE IN DISORDERED SCENARIO

As a generation that lived through a disorder like DISORDER 19, mankind has been exposed to tremendous challenges and changes of high magnitude. While some changes were favourable and some adverse, mankind was forced to accept and adapt to them. When survival became sole priority, businesses around the world had to step up and respond to adversities selflessly. The disorder brought in a lot of drastic changes in business landscape all around the world. Along with changes in methodologies and functioning of firms, change in creative neuro - heterodox - attitude of business leaders has become need of hour. An impresario is, “A person who manages, organises, and bears risks of a company or corporation.” For such people, disorder is a major disruption which put forth humungous challenges as well as possibilities. But to tackle this and do justice to responsibility amidst disorder requires person to be headstrong. Also, impacts of disorder on economy have been described as “The deepest recession since Second World War”. While DISORDER'19 has a wide-ranging influence on society, including changes in consumption habits, increased anxiety and depression risks, lower psychological sustainability and quality of life, economic impact on enterprises has been unparalleled. Though lockdown measures were extremely effective in controlling spread of disease, it brought in other adverse effects. The lockdown highlighted critical and sensitive issues like gender inequalities, and thus reducing psychological sustainability. Managership, has potential for creating huge positive impact socially and in the sustainable development of the economy. However, studies reveal that managership too has been through changes with visible drop in managership during lockdown. That aside, disorder also made impresarios incorporate vital and changes in CSR projects. Also, we saw the rise of opportunity motivated managership after lockdown measures gradually started to fade.

An Analysis of Gyan Milk Products in Lucknow

The success of every corporate organization depends on marketing. In today's market, the dairy sector has significant growth potential. Marketing mix tactics, consumer survey marketing and competition analysis are some of the tools that can help a company succeed. Following these tips, a thorough and timely marketing analysis is done. As a result, the present search was conducted with the following goals in mind: The goal of this study is to determine the marketability of Gyan goods.
 Result: Gyan milk and milk related products have strong business position in Uttar Pradesh, Which offers a promising marketing. However, as of today, this study shows that in order to survive in a globalized market over a period of time, every organization must conduct marketing analysis to match the changing consumption habits and trends of the customer.