Product Choice Research Articles

Oxytetracycline and Florfenicol Association Affects Zebrafish Larvae Behavioral Repertoire.

Oxytetracycline (OTC) and Florfenicol (FF) are prevalent antibiotics choices in both fish production and livestock farming. A comprehensive understanding of their effects is paramount for effective control of their use and for elucidating their physiological and pharmacological implications. In our investigation, zebrafish larvae were subjected to varying concentrations of OTC, FF or a combination of OTC + FF during 96h. We observed behavioral alterations in the group exposed to OTC + FF. These fish displayed increased mobility, spent more time in the central zone, exhibited reduced turn angles, and experienced an impaired optomotor response. Coincidentally, our data provided evidence of reduced anxiety-like behavior in zebrafish larvae treated with OTC and FF, while also demonstrating the adverse effects of antibiotics on the optomotor response. Anxiety-like behavior plays an important role in species survival, acting as a key mechanism for adaptation and protection. The absence of such behavior can increase organism vulnerability in the environment. Thus, this study showed the behavioral consequences of OTC and FF exposure in zebrafish larvae, highlighting the impact of the combined toxicity of these antibiotics.

Conform to local: how local vs global brand positioning increases consumer conformity

Purpose This study aims to investigate whether brand positioning strategies influence individuals’ conformity in product choices and identifies the mediator and boundary condition of this relationship. Design/methodology/approach To test the hypotheses, three experiments were conducted, with data collected using an online platform. Findings The results indicate that local (vs global) brand positioning promotes consumers’ tendencies to conform in their product choice. Furthermore, this effect is sequentially driven by their perceived similarity with such positioning and the feeling of social connectedness. The influence of local (vs global) brand positioning on consumer conformity diminishes among consumers with a focus on similarity. Originality/value This study expands the consumer conformity literature by identifying a new antecedent of consumer conformity. It also introduces a novel downstream consequence of local (vs global) brand positioning on consumer behavior and provides a broader theoretical basis for understanding the psychological connotations underlying local (vs global) brands.

Evaluation of sour-type pomegranate germplasm for field performance, fruit yield and anardana quality attributes

Thirty-one sour-type pomegranate genotypes have been evaluated for growth, fruit yield, physico-chemical attributes and anardana quality in randomized complete block design under hot arid climate. Germplasm CIAH PG-1 had highest fruit number/plant 46.92 as well as fruit yield 12.40kg/plant, followed by Gul-e-Shah R. Pink (42.74 fruit number/plant and 10.98kg/plant) and Tujetis EC-104347 (42.75 fruit number/plant and 9.96kg/plant). The highest fruit weight 263.84g was also recorded in CIAH PG-1. The highest aril content (67.71%) was observed in CIAH PG-1 which was statistically at par with Khog and Bedana Seedless. The highest juice acidity was recorded in Tujetis EC-104347 (3.57%), statistically alike CIAH PG-1 (3.50%). The lowest dehydration ratio was observed in CIAH PG-A-3 (2.23), comparable to CIAH PG-A-5 (2.31). Maximum anardana recovery was reported in CIAH PG-1 (2.23kg/plant) which was followed by Tujetis EC-104347 (1.93kg/plant) and Gul-e-Shah Rose Pink (1.82kg/plant). The anardana acidity ranged from 4.63 to 7.99% and the promising germplasms with more than 7% acidity were AHPG H-2, Tujetis EC-104347, CIAH PG-1, Khog, Gul-e-Shah, IC-318712 and Tabest. Based on nine points hedonic scale, CIAH PG-1 received the highest overall acceptable sensory score of 8.67, followed by Tujetis EC-104347 and Gul-e-Shah R. Pink at 8.37 and 8.23 respectively. In conclusion, CIAH PG-1 demonstrated exceptional performance across various matrices, including field performance, anardana recovery, quality and sensory attributes, which establishes it asthe superior choice for quality anardana production. Tujetis EC-104347 and Gul-e-Shah R. Pink also observed suitable option for processing applications and valuable contributors to future breeding programs.

EXPRESS: Hysteresis in Reach Planning and Spatial Demonstrative Choice.

Recent studies have demonstrated hysteresis in studies of syntactic choice in language production (e.g., Koranda et al., 2020). Lebkuecher et al. (2023) further show that the hysteresis effects observed in syntactic choice are similar to the effects observed in motor choice tasks. Here, we examine whether hysteresis can be observed for a different kind of linguistic choice, namely the choice between the spatial demonstratives this and that. We further examine whether these hysteresis effects parallel the hysteresis effects founds in a similar motor task. Our results demonstrate hysteresis in both spatial demonstrative choice and motor choice. Nevertheless, there were some effects that appeared in the motor task that did not appear in the language task (e.g., a response time advantage for repeated choices).

The adoption strategy of blockchain technology for new and remanufactured products considering price and consumer preference

ABSTRACT The remanufacturing industry has become an important part of the circular economy and green manufacturing industry. However, information asymmetry and consumer preference are major obstacles to the development of remanufacturing. The emergence of blockchain technology(BCT) can alleviate these problems. Based on the idea, the strategic choice of new products(NPs) and remanufactured products(RPs) under the internal competition of the manufacturer is examined, and the influence of price competition, consumers’ low-carbon preference and the cost on the strategic choice is analyzed. Then we determine the conditions for this manufacturer to adopt BCT. The results show that adopting BCT is conducive to creating a green brand image for RPs and attracting environmentally conscious consumers. Cost is an important factor that affects decision-making. In addition, consumers may be more concerned about the manufacturer mixing counterfeit ingredients into NPs, which seriously affects consumers’ trust in the quality of NPs and the following manufacturer’s adoption strategy.

The Impact of Corporate Communication on Consumer Psychology and Product Choice

ABSTRACTThis research investigates the influence of corporate ability (CA) and social responsibility (CSR) on consumers' product choices through three experimental studies. In Experiment 1, using a real company as the experimental stimulus with 134 participants, we found that for utilitarian products, CA messages had a more substantial influence on purchase intention compared to CSR messages. Experiment 2, employing a fictitious company and products with 142 participants, uncovered significant mediation effects of product trust and product pleasure on the relationship between corporate messages (CA and CSR) and purchase intention for both utilitarian and hedonic products. Experiment 3, with 268 participants, substantiated that product involvement significantly moderates the influence of corporate messages (CA and CSR) on purchase intention for both utilitarian and hedonic products. The findings reveal that CA messages have stronger effects on the purchase of utilitarian products, whereas CSR messages are more effective for hedonic products. Trust significantly mediates the relationship between CA and the purchase of utilitarian products, while pleasure mediates the relationship between CSR and the purchase of hedonic products. Additionally, product involvement significantly moderates these effects. This study uniquely addresses the distinct impacts of CA and CSR on consumer choices, offering valuable insights for corporate communication strategies. The results provide practical implications for marketers, suggesting tailored communication strategies based on product type and consumer involvement.

The Impact of Time Perspective on Product Choices: The Mediating Role of Perceived Time Scarcity

This study explores the influence of time perspective (linear vs. cyclical) on consumer product choices (virtue vs. vice) and proposes a theoretical model in which perceived time scarcity acts as a mediator. By reviewing and synthesizing relevant literature, we analyze the mechanisms through which time perspective affects perceptions of time scarcity and further examine how these perceptions drive consumer preferences for different product types. Several theoretical hypotheses are proposed to guide future empirical research. This study aims to provide both theoretical and practical guidance for time management, consumer behavior, and marketing fields.

Productive and Unproductive Effort Choices in Groups and Sharing: An Experimental Study

Productive and Unproductive Effort Choices in Groups and Sharing: An Experimental Study

The Influence of Price, Product Completeness, and Ease of Use of the Bukalapak Application on Purchase Decisions on the Bukalapak Application in Mataram City

This study aims to analyze the influence of price, product completeness, and ease of use of the Bukalapak application on purchasing decisions in Mataram City. With the rise of online shopping trends, it is important to understand the factors that influence consumers' decisions in choosing an e-commerce platform. This study uses a quantitative method with data collection through questionnaires distributed to Bukalapak users in Mataram. The results of the analysis show that price has a significant influence on purchasing decisions, where consumers tend to choose products at prices that match the quality offered. In addition, product completeness also plays an important role, because the variety of product choices provides flexibility for consumers to choose according to their needs. The ease of use of the app is another factor that is no less important; An easy-to-use app increases user convenience and encourages them to make purchases. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for business actors in Bukalapak to improve their marketing strategies by considering the factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions. These findings are expected to help increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

‘They Only Get the Feed That Grows on Our Farm’: A Survey Experiment on Government-Subsidized Greenwashing of Swiss Meat and Agricultural Policy

Increased consumer concern about environmental issues has led to a surge in green advertising, including misleading forms known as greenwashing. Definitions of greenwashing have mostly focused on companies misleading consumers about products, and existing empirical analyses of greenwashing effects have mostly used fabricated ad materials referring to fictitious products. The objective of the present paper is to use ad material from an actual ad campaign to examine joint greenwashing, by an industry organization and a national government, of consumer products and public policies. Using an actual government-subsidized video commercial for ‘Swiss meat’ as an example, the present paper examines greenwashing targeting both consumers and citizens to influence their product choices and policy opinions. Based on an online survey of an age- and gender-representative sample (n = 637), we measured aspects of consumer knowledge that would enable the consumers to put the ad’s message in perspective, perceptions of the ad, and beliefs about Swiss meat production. Furthermore, we used a two-factorial experimental design to examine how the video commercial and objective product information affected policy opinions relative to control treatments. We find that the consumers strongly overestimated the true percentage of Swiss farms that used the environmentally friendly feeding system featured in the ad. Regarding perceptions, 52% of the respondents ‘rather’ or ‘fully’ agreed with the statement ‘the ad conveys a realistic image of Swiss meat production’, and 41% ‘rather’ or ‘fully’ agreed with the statement ‘the ad shows the production of Swiss beef as it is’. Regarding beliefs, 51% of the respondents ‘partly’, ‘rather’, or ‘fully’ agreed that ‘more meat production in Switzerland is good for the environment’. The video commercial did not influence beliefs about Swiss meat but changed policy opinions in the favor of government subsidies for the advertisement of Swiss meat. The information treatment influenced policy opinions in the opposite direction but did not decrease the effect of the misleading ad. Other significant predictors of support for increased meat subsidies included frequent meat consumption, low factual knowledge, and positive product beliefs. The results of the survey indicate that the ad campaign may have unduly influenced perceptions of Swiss meat production and public opinion about agricultural policy. The findings raise concerns about the current self-regulation of the communication industry and joint private and public advertising of Swiss agricultural products and policies.

"Basically, my answer is, there needs to be options!" Recommendations for the delivery of free menstrual products to the public: A qualitative exploration among marginalised groups in Victoria, Australia.

Governments have announced free menstrual product provision policies. Our research aimed to inform these initiatives by understanding menstrual product insecurity amongst marginalised groups and their recommendations for product provision. We undertook in-depth interviews with participants experiencing menstrual product insecurity, who identified as belonging to one or more marginalised groups, alongside key informants working for organisations serving these populations. Groups included those on low income, people experiencing housing insecurity, people living with disabilities, multicultural groups, gender-diverse people, and young people. Qualitative content analysis was undertaken using a framework approach. Thirty participants and five key informants participated. Participant recommendations for service delivery emphasised convenience, product choice and prioritisation of those with the greatest needwhilst preventing misuse. Participants also considered the balance between the privacy and visibility of delivery mechanisms and the opportunity to address other menstrual needs including education and stigma through product provision policies. No single delivery approach best suits the needs of all people. Delivery mechanisms must consider how to provide participants' recommended features. To best reduce menstrual product insecurity, governments should consider delivering products through multiple mechanisms. Co-development of policy implementation methods with intended beneficiaries, and thorough evaluation, will support uptake.

Non-Reasoned Choice: A New Way of Conceptualizing and Strategizing about an Old Global Consumer Behavior

The prevailing paradigm has predominantly assumed that consumers make choice decisions with reason, and extant literature has mainly focused on reasoned choice. However, there are many instances in the global context where consumers choose products or services without reason, and literature has not addressed the concept of non-reasoned choice. In this article, we aim to shed more light on non-reasoned choices. First, we illustrate through six global choice scenarios that non-reasoned choice is common among consumers making a product or service choice. Second, we introduce a new driver called palate that is consistent with non-reasoned choice. Based on this driver, we develop four key characteristics and offer a conceptual model of non-reasoned choice. Third, we briefly review pertinent literature and discuss how choice strategies discussed in prior literature, such as impulsive buying, intrinsic, instinctive, and irrational behavior, gut feeling, emotion, and satisficing choice, relate to our concept of non-reasoned choice. Fourth, we recommend several marketing strategies particularly conducive to non-reasoned choice behavior. Because these recommended marketing strategies are non-intrusive and give consumers the space to be who they are, we call them subtle marketing strategies. Recent technological advances better facilitate the implementation of these subtle marketing strategies. Finally, we provide several directions for future research.

EXPRESS: The Sound of Status: Product Volume as a Status Signal of Dominance or Prestige

Prior research on status signaling reveals that consumers may select subtle or overt signals to convey their social status. In this research, the authors build on this insight in the context of auditory signaling and show that consumers use product volume as a status signal. Using the Dominance-Prestige Account of Rank Allocation framework, the authors propose that the path consumers take to achieve status will influence their choice of loud or quiet products. A combination of quantitative models, a lab experiment and a conjoint study demonstrates that consumers pursuing status via dominance are more likely to choose relatively louder products, while those who use a prestige path are more likely to choose relatively quieter products. The authors further demonstrated a boundary condition for prestige-driven consumers, the presence of other signals of social rank, such as education or profession. When no other markers of their social rank are present prestige-driven people reduce their preference for quiet signals (Study 4).

The Complex Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health: Considering the Influence of Cannabis Use Patterns and Individual Factors.

The relationship between cannabis use and mental health is complex, as studies often report seemingly contradictory findings regarding whether cannabis use results in more positive or negative treatment outcomes. With an increasing number of individuals using cannabis for both recreational (i.e., non-medical) and medical purposes, it is critical to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which cannabis may be helpful or harmful for those diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Although cannabis is composed of hundreds of compounds, studies assessing the effects of "cannabis" most often report the impact of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (d9-THC), the primary intoxicating constituent of the plant. While d9-THC has documented therapeutic properties, negative clinical outcomes commonly associated with cannabis are generally related to d9-THC exposure. In contrast, non-intoxicating cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) show promise as potential treatment options for psychiatric symptoms. In this article, findings from studies and reviews examining the relationship between mental health conditions (mood, anxiety, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]) and cannabis use are summarized to highlight critical variables that are often overlooked, including those associated with cannabis use patterns (e.g., frequency of use, amount used, cannabinoid exposure, product choice, and route of administration). Further, this article explores individual factors (e.g., age, sex, genetics/family history) that likely impact cannabis-related outcomes. Research to date suggests that youth and those with a family history or genetic liability for psychiatric disorders are at higher risk for negative outcomes, while more research is needed to fully understand unique effects related to sex and older age.

Establishment and production of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) in Sweden is affected by inoculation product choice

Establishment and production of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) in Sweden is affected by inoculation product choice

Mapping the Growth and Trends of Research on Islamic Financial Management: a Bibliometric Analysis

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the literature on Islamic financial management through a bibliometric approach, focusing on trends, patterns, and research contributions. Methodology: The method used in this study is quantitative descriptive with a bibliometric approach that analyzes 820 articles from the Scopus database. The tools used in this study are VOSviewers, R-Studio, and Microsoft Excel. Findings: This study highlights the importance of international and multidisciplinary collaboration in developing Islamic finance. This study also emphasizes the importance of sustainable development in the Islamic finance industry and the need for collaboration between various stakeholders to achieve this goal. Practical Implication: This study's findings can help practitioners formulate more effective strategies for marketing Islamic financial products. This study also provides a basis for policymakers to formulate regulations that support the growth of the Islamic finance industry. The right policies can encourage innovation, increase financial inclusion, and ensure Islamic financial products meet ethical and sustainability standards. Originality: This study provides deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities in the Islamic finance industry. With the increasing understanding of Islamic financial management, the public is expected to be more aware of the choice of financial products in accordance with Islamic principles that can increase public participation in a more inclusive and ethical financial system.

MARKETING PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURE: ESPECIALLY IN THE FIELD OF GRAPE FARMING

Purpose. The main purpose of the research study is to compare viticulture, one of the leading branches of Azerbaijani agriculture, in the world market and to develop this field by eliminating the marketing problems that arise during the analysis. Need for the study. The concept of marketing in agriculture includes all the activities in the process of preparation, standardization, storage, delivery to the market and finally delivery of the agricultural product, starting from the quantity and quality of the product to be produced by the producer. Recent times, the growing demand for food due to population growth has led to an increase in the demand for agricultural products. What needs to be done at this point is that agricultural producers can influence market demand with proper marketing efforts. Because the awareness of consumption of natural agricultural products affects the choice of products and purchasing behavior of consumers, and the reason for this is the presence of chemical substitutes for agricultural products in many countries. Methodology. The data required for the article were collected by survey method. Then, the statistical relationships of the data collected by the survey method were investigated. Findings. As a result, important problems of marketing of agricultural products were discovered in a number of regions of Azerbaijan. Practical Implications. Advertising factors were seen as the main negative effect during the research. It was recommended that work be done in this direction.

Standards and New ICT Technologies in the Function of Telemetric Control of Photovoltaic Power Plants

By intensively investing in innovation, development and construction, Photovoltaic power plants become the first choice for electricity production due to a number of reasons related to environmental parameters, sustainable development, but also the wide availability of the primary source. However, a significantly larger number of such power plants compared to fossil fuel power plants with a larger capacity creates new risks, related to the conditions of network infrastructure availability, management of such complex systems, where telemetry management, especially with the introduction of new standards, ICT and advanced technologies, has an increasing significance and brings a number of benefits, eliminates a number of obstacles, but also reduces the perceived risks to an acceptable level. The aim of this article is to show the potential of improving telemetry control at PV power plants, but also to show the results of adequate use of this type of control. With the intensive development of new technologies for remote management and control, there will be an increasing potential and need for their application in Electric Power Systems, which due to the need for sustainable development are becoming more and more complex and demanding, but also more necessary if one wants to ensure safe, reliable and effective exploitation.

Experimental study and cost–benefit analysis of using polymer-modified binders for low-traffic roads in Minnesota

Polymer-modified binders (PMB) improve the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures compared to unmodified binders. Although for high-traffic roads, the choice of superior products is obvious, for low-traffic roads, there is not enough information to determine if using a PMB is cost-effective considering its higher initial cost. This research investigates the use of PMBs for low-traffic roads, focusing on Minnesota pavements. First, a laboratory experimental study is performed to compare the low-temperature cracking properties of polymer-modified and unmodified binders and mixtures used in Minnesota. Then, historical pavement performance data are analysed to compare the field performance of modified and unmodified mixtures. Based on the experimental results, a life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is conducted to compare the use of polymer-modified and unmodified binders. A sensitivity analysis is performed to assess the impact of key factors on the LCCA outcomes. The results show that using PMBs is expected to extend pavement service life by six years, and PMBs are more cost-effective than unmodified binders for low-traffic roads.

Does the type of biomesh influence recurrence in abdominal wall reconstruction? A long-term follow-up to a randomized controlled trial.

SummaryThis discussion describes the long-term follow-up of a prospective randomized controlled trial evaluating the performance of the 2 most common biomesh products utilized in the context of complex abdominal wall reconstructions. Although the incidence of hernia recurrence increased over time to 26% (median follow-up 62 mo), both biomesh products performed similarly. Biomesh product choice should remain cost-conscious.