Commercial Market Research Articles

The Professional Poet in the Romantic Period: Unpublished letters from Samuel Rogers to William Wordsworth

This article sheds new light on the literary relationship between William Wordsworth and the banker-poet Samuel Rogers through transcriptions of previously unpublished letters from Rogers to Wordsworth. The discussions in these letters reveal how both poets were responding to rapid changes in the commercial bookselling market. As a bestselling author with an extensive social network, Wordsworth sought Rogers’s advice for himself and also to discuss the potential publication of his sister Dorothy Wordsworth’s travel journals. The letters provide Rogers’s perspective on the material practice of writing and publishing in the Romantic period, revealing his knowledge about the transactions of other published authors. Consequently, sociability played a pivotal role in the forging and cultivation of professional poetic identity.

서울특별시 소상공인 매출액 대비 순이익 비율 영향요인 연구

This study analyzed the factors affecting the ratio of net profit to sales in the small commercial and commercial industry market in Seoul. The analysis method used multiple regression analysis in consideration of the ratio of net income, which is a dependent variable, and the cross-sectional characteristics of independent variables. The analysis results and implications of this study are summarized as follows.
 First, small business owners should consider various physical and cost characteristics to increase net profit, which is actual disposable income. In particular, since rent and net profit have a large negative (-) relationship, it is necessary to judge a reasonable level of rent.
 Second, when planning and operating small businesses in the Gangnam area, it is necessary to consider reasonable rent levels and parking lots. In addition, small business industries in the Gangnam area need to judge a reasonable level of operating hours considering time costs such as labor and operating costs rather than extending physical time to maximize net profit.
 Third, it seems that the small business sector in the Gangnam area needs more reasonable consideration than the non-Gangnam area for various physical and cost factors when starting and operating the small business, considering the high consumption characteristics of each industry.
 Fourth, even in the case of small shopping malls, it is found that there is an economy of some size, so it is necessary to study the most effective area to maximize net profit.
 Finally, it was found that the total investment cost, which is the largest cost of starting a business, is not a factor that increases net profit. Therefore, it can be said that a conservative approach to excessive premium and facility investment costs is necessary when small business owners plan and implement them.

Cow's milk alternatives for children with cow's milk allergy and beyond.

Cow's milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common food allergies in the first years of life, with worldwide prevalence estimated to range from 2% to 5%. While the majority of children with CMA will eventually develop tolerance to cow's milk proteins (it is estimated that >75% of children with CMA develop tolerance to cow's milk proteins by the age of 3 years, and >90% develop tolerance by the age of 6 years), the selection of an appropriate cow's milk (CM) alternative for those with CMA is vital to ensure adequate growth and development during childhood. The increasing number of CM alternative products on the commercial market with markedly different nutritional content and micronutrient fortification adds a layer of complexity that can be challenging for both families and clinicians to navigate. This article aims to provide guidance and clarity to Canadian paediatricians and primary care clinicians on recommending the most appropriate, safe, and nutritionally optimal CM alternatives for individuals with CMA, and beyond.

Pursuing the Sustainability of Real Estate Market: The Case of Chinese Land Resources Diversification

Numerous studies have focused on the ripple effect in housing markets; however, these studies often fail to grasp the critical role of commercial real estate land use when forming a real estate portfolio. We argue that spreading an investment across various land-use assets—namely, diversification—may be effective in stabilizing and balancing China’s housing market through the introduction of the ripple effect. In six Chinese mega-cities, the cointegration system is initially used to prove the existence of ripple effects. A causality test can then identify the source cities: Beijing and Chongqing in the residential market, and Shenzhen and Chongqing in the commercial market. Finally, the authorities should enforce the differentiated measures by “depressing the housing market while encouraging the commercial market” in the respective target cities; this approach could efficiently ripple out to other cities. It is believed that the policy of land resources diversification can enable the Chinese real estate market to achieve more sustainable development.

Spatial and Compositional Variations in Fruit Characteristics of Papaya (Carica papaya cv. Tainung No. 2) during Ripening.

Papaya fruit (Carica papaya) has different degrees of ripening within each fruit, affecting its commercial market value. The fruit characteristics of "Tainung No. 2" Red papaya were investigated at the stem-end, middle, and calyx-end across 3 ripening stages and categorized based on fruit skin coloration: unripe at 16 weeks after anthesis (WAA), half-ripe at 18 WAA, and full-ripe at 20 WAA. The fruits maintained an elliptical shape during ripening with a ratio of 2.36 of the length to the width. The peel and pulp color changed from green to white to yellow during ripening, regardless of the three parts. In the pulp, soluble solid contents increased, and firmness decreased during ripening but did not differ among the three parts. Individual nutrient contents, including metabolites and minerals, changed dynamically between the ripening stages and fruit parts. Total carbohydrates and proteins, N, and K, were accumulated more at the stem-end during ripening; meanwhile, fructose, glucose, Mg, and Mn were accumulated more at the calyx-end. In the principal component analysis, ripening stages and fruit parts were distinctly determined by the first and second principal components, respectively. Understanding the nutrient and metabolite dynamics during ripening and their distribution within the fruit can help optimize cultivation practices, enhance fruit quality, and ultimately benefit both growers and consumers.

Understanding old herbal secrets: The renaissance of traditional medicinal plants beyond the twenty classic species?

The use of traditional medicinal plants plays an important role especially in remote rural and marginalized landscapes at different latitudes. In the development of nature conservation strategies based on local knowledge and sustainable resource management, medicinal herbs have been hypothesized to be cultural key stone species. Environmental education is a crucial driver for fostering environmental literacy and preserving local knowledge across generations. We conducted semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the Autonomous Province of Bozen-South Tyrol (N Italy) to gain insights into, and reflections on, the cultural value of traditional medicinal plants and their interplay within the local landscape, nature conservation and their role in environmental education and knowledge transfer across generations. We also used a combination of purposive and snowball sampling to identify relevant actors. The different voices collected in the study clearly highlight the role of medicinal herbs in healthcare, for cultural identity of local communities and demonstrate a growing commercial market niche that maintains the local economy and services, including widespread offers related to environmental education, that have not, unfortunately, been used yet in the formal curricula of local schools. The latter is crucial for a holistic approach taking medicinal plants as an ideal vehicle to connect especially children with nature and history of South Tyrol, strengthening health education and overall environmental literacy, including species knowledge. However, the revival of herbal medicine and related knowledge do not prevent the continuous loss of local traditional knowledge regarding medicinal plants, recipes and use. More species and their uses are being forgotten due to superficialisation of knowledge and of mainstreaming and homogenization of the global market of herbal medicine. Safeguarding the natural and cultural treasures of South Tyrol for future generations is in the hands of the local communities.

Analysis of different printing technologies for metallization of crystalline silicon solar cells

Abstract Crystalline silicon solar cells have been the workhorse of the Solar Photovoltaic industry, contributing to >90% of the total installations. The fabrication of solar cells involves multi-process steps i.e. chemical treatment, diffusion, passivation and metallization. Among these process steps of solar cell manufacturing, metallization is the most critical one since it not only influences cell performance but also the cost of manufacturing to a great extent. A proper metallization process essentially helps in reduction of various electrical and optical losses. A lot of research is being carried out on various metallization technologies to arrive at an efficient, cost-effective solution for contact formation. Screen printing, flexographic printing, laser metal sintering and recently developed 3D printing are some of the technologies of interest in this field. While 3D printing, laser metal sintering, etc. are still at lab level, flexographic and gravure printing are in search of a suitable paste which can make the technology production-worthy. It is the screen-printed technology of solar cells that currently dominates the commercial market because of its low production cost and process simplicity. Amongst the several technologies that have been developed till date for cell metallization, the screen-printing technology promises to be the most reliable, rugged and production-worthy technology. In this paper, different metallization technologies viz. screen printing (conventional, knotless), stencil printing, light induced plating, metal sintering, flexographic printing, aerosol printing etc. used for contact formation in high efficiency silicon solar cells have been reviewed.

Impact of Future Contract on Spot Price in Vietnam Agricultural Commercial Market: Case of Robusta Coffee and Arabica

Impact of Future Contract on Spot Price in Vietnam Agricultural Commercial Market: Case of Robusta Coffee and Arabica

The Necessary Additions for Making Good Game Products

Through the analysis of the two studios in the game industry, Bioware and Bungie, this paper discusses the ways in which game companies can steadily scale up in commercial marketing, increase and maintain the sustainable development of the studios. Based on analysis of the commercial failure of Anthem, a large-scale 3A multiplayer co-op game produced by Bioware, released by EA, elicit the failure of Bioware and Bungie in contrast. At the same time, this paper adopts the method of combining quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis to demonstrate the theme of the article. As a result, the studio as a team needs clear and directional leadership to guide the philosophy and direction of game production. In the game creation, there should not be too much interference from the publisher or outside the studio. Furthermore, when the game fails initially but is not dead yet, resources should be mobilized to remedy it, changing the route and strategy of the game, rather than giving up prematurely. Moreover, during the period from project initiation to completion of production, the working methods of the production staff should fully reflect the efficiency, which is also closely related to the supervision of the game project manager.

Take the Industrial Bank of China as a Case to Analyze the Problems of Commercial Banks' Social Media Marketing Strategy

With the advent of the era of big data, the application of the Internet and Internet of Things technology in various industries promotes the rapid update and iteration of data. With the rise of social media platforms, their influence on lifestyles and business models is increasing. The marketing model of commercial banks also needs to adapt to the development trend of the market and change. They need to pay more attention to the marketing methods of social media platforms. Therefore, it is necessary to study the marketing strategies of commercial banks' social media platforms. This paper mainly studies some marketing strategies of Industrial Bank in subscriptions, Weibo and Channels. It is found that there are some problems in marketing, such as weak innovation ability, insufficient content attraction, and flow conversion that need to be improved. Based on these, the paper gives some concrete suggestions: commercial banks can make use of the fan economy in marketing, so as to attract customers innovatively. Commercial banks should also improve the quality of marketing content and pay attention to the difference in marketing products. In addition, commercial banks should focus on improving the conversion rate of flow, the approach can be increasing the placement of advertising.

Unfolding the potential of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) for value addition: A review

AbstractDragon fruit (DF) or Pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) a member of Cactaceae family is gaining popularity in the market for consumption of fresh fruit due to its highly attractive fruit color with nutritional and immense bioactive potential that reduces blood sugar level, cholesterol, prevention of liver injuries, cancer, and so forth. In commercial market valorized products of DFs are available. The processing of edible and nonedible parts of DF is of immense significance to prepare nutritionally rich value‐added products and concurrently reducing the challenges occurring due to waste generation and spoilage. This review paper provides detailed insights of DF processing into different value‐added products, its medicinal benefits, bioactive potential, and the physico‐chemical changes occurring in DF during processing such as drying, fermentation, extraction, and so forth.

Commercial Marketing Vs Political Marketing The diversity of the fields of application of marketing pushes the politician to take advantage of it and exploit it to succeed his electoral campaign

Commercial Marketing Vs Political Marketing The diversity of the fields of application of marketing pushes the politician to take advantage of it and exploit it to succeed his electoral campaign

Exploring the drivers of urban expansion in a medium-class urban agglomeration in India using the remote sensing techniques and geographically weighted models

Rapid urbanization urges the immediate attention of policymakers to ensure sustainable city development. Understanding the urban growth drivers is essential to address effective strategies for urbanization-related challenges. This work aims to study Raiganj’s urban development and the factors associated with this expansion. This study employed global logistic regression (LR) and geographical weighted logistic regression (GWLR) to explore the role of different factors. The results showed that the role of the central business district (covariate >-1), commercial market (covariate >-3), and police station (covariate >-4) were significant to the development of new built-up areas. In the second period, major roads (covariate >-2) and new infrastructures (covariate >-4) became more relevant, particularly in the eastern and southern areas. GWLR was more accurate in assessing the different factors’ impact than LR. The results obtained are essential to understanding urban expansion in India’s medium-class cities, which is critical to effective policies for sustainable urbanization.

CONCEPTUALIZING INFLUENCER MARKETING: A LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE STRATEGIC USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

A prominent, non-commercial source of information and influence on consumers has been opinion leaders. Modern-day influencers are opinion leaders having a substantial social base and following. Influencer marketing as a term and strategy gained prominence with the advent and growth of social media marketing. Influencers exert their influence on the citizens / netizens of social platforms. Two-thirds of consumers use ad blockers but are easily amenable to accepting advice from influencers1. An attempt has been made through this research work to gain and provide insights into existing research works exploring the strategic use of social media influencers. Many studies were empirical and used survey research, an experimental or observational design, content analysis or interview methodology.A few studies examined how the influencers lead to behavioural changes in customers and viewers. Most studies prominently addressed influencers as a part of commercial marketing strategy. Different domains of research such as types of influencers, content strategies, sponsorship disclosures related to influencers have been revealed and reported. The paper concludes with the summary of the various studies reviewed and recommending future scope of research in this domain.

MICRONEEDLES A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR TDDS: A PATENT ANALYSIS

The market size for transdermal drug delivery systems was assessed at USD 5.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 8.4 billion by 2028, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. Micro Jet injectors, iontophoresis, electroporation, sonophoresis, microneedles, powdered injection, surface ablation, jet injectors and stripping by tape are some of the methods that enhance the delivery and ease of administration of larger molecules which is the major hindrance in case of Transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS). This type of delivery offers immediate delivery and avoids lag time. Microneedles are hollow cannulas inserted into the skin at 50 µm to 500 µm. The microneedle drug delivery systems market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. The microneedle drug delivery systems market is segmented by product type (solid, hollow, coated, and dissolvable), application (drug delivery, vaccine delivery, dermatology, and other applications), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). This review summerizes the recent patents granted in the area of micro-needling in the year 2022 and also the commercial market of microneedles until now.

Botanical and geographical origins of some commercial Apis mellifera var. adansonii honeys from Nigeria

In recent times, there has been an increase in adulterated honey in the commercial market owing to the lucrative nature of the honey business in Nigeria. Melissopalynology analyses can be used to obtain information about botanical and geographical origin of honey sources and to verify quality. Thus, this study was conducted to determine pollen composition and diversity in commercial honey samples from three states in Nigeria to ascertain their botanical and geographical origins. Seven commercial Apis mellifera var. adansonii honey samples were collected from three phytogeographical regions in Nigeria between 2017 and 2019. The samples were analysed for pollen content and other remaining structured elements occurring in sediment obtained using a non-acetolysed methodology. A total of 29 pollen types were identified, related to 18 families, 28 genera, and two unidentified pollen types. Fabaceae had the largest number of pollen types, followed by Asteraceae, Malvaceae, Arecaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Rubiaceae. Among the pollen identified, 22 pollen types were from nectariferous plants dominated by Dalbergia, Fagara/Zanthoxylum, Hymenocardia acida, Irvingia gabonensis, Macaranga, Nauclea latifolia and Pterocarpus. Monofloral honey of Nauclea latifolia and Pterocarpus sp. were also identified. The geographical origin demonstrates Apis mellifera var. adansonii using nectariferous sources available from the rainforest, forest-savanna ecotone, and Guinea savanna in the southeast, southwest, and central Nigeria, as well as in the brushwood, secondary forest, and open grassland areas, suggesting their importance as pollinators or pollen disperser agent of native flora and cultivated species.

Mobile Apps to Improve Brace-Wearing Compliance in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Quality Analysis, Functionality Review and Future Directions

This study was performed to review which mHealth apps that improve brace-wearing compliance are currently available, and to carry out their quality assessments by listing their functionalities. We found ten mHealth apps in the literature review and commercial mHealth apps market (Google Play and App store). Then, the quality of these apps was evaluated by their transparency, health content, excellent technical content, security/privacy, issues of usability, and subjective ratings (THESIS) scale, and the functionalities of the included apps were reviewed. Regarding these functionalities, four categories (data acquisition, compliance enhancement, educational components, and additional functionalities) and twelve subcategories were identified. The mean overall quality of the apps was 3.00 out of 5. Although four of the apps achieved a score of 3.0 or more for their overall quality, indicating an acceptable quality, none of the apps scored higher than 4.0, which indicated a high or excellent quality. According to the sections, the transparency section had the highest rating (3.92) and the security/privacy section received the lowest rating (2.02). Given that the overall quality of current mHealth apps was not high, and their potential to motivate patients with idiopathic scoliosis to adhere to their bracing treatment, it is necessary to develop high-quality apps with appropriate functionalities for supporting brace treatment.

Strategies Available to Companies in Political Disputes: A Study of Boeing's Problems in the U.S.-China Political Confrontation

Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the world's second largest economy at the time, the ever-growing China has begun to attract the attention of the United States. The United States has used various methods such as trade wars and wooing China's neighboring countries to contain China's development, and at the same time, the geopolitical conflict between China and the United States has become increasingly fierce. While the U.S. approach has curbed China’s economic growth, it has also adversely affected U.S. companies such as Boeing that have cooperated with China. This paper analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions on Boeing and what Boeing can do to reduce the impact of geopolitics on the Boeing commercial aircraft market. To answer this question, this paper conducted a market position analysis of Boeing, studied official Boeing reports and other papers, and analyzed Boeing in terms of market and non-market aspects. The results show that U.S.-China geopolitical conflict has reduced Boeing's trade with China. The results also suggest that there is hope for a improve of Boeing's relationship with China if Boeing uses appropriate market strategies as well as non-market strategies.

Trials of Improved Practices (Tips) in the Dominican Republic to Develop a Solid Waste Management System and Social and Behavior Change

Abstract The Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs) approach permits very rapid formative research for policy formation and social and behavior change programming. TIPs’ roots lie in ethnography and commercial marketing. It is initiated after qualitative, often ethnographic, formative research and is based on those research results. TIPs focuses on behavior and what people can and are willing to do; in this case, to support an improved solid waste management (SWM) system. Through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program, we conducted TIPs in Samaná Province, Dominican Republic, after completing a qualitative study of households and waste. We followed the TIPs sample as members tried out their chosen new behaviors, for example, waste segregation, over the course of a week. Most people felt empowered through segregating waste, perhaps because the qualitative study revealed that most residents felt dispirited and hopeless about the waste in their environment.

Comparison of Sensitivity and Specificity of Commercial Amphetamine Tests

Drug addiction is a disease that is characterized by a compulsion, a desire to take different substances permanently or for a certain period of time. Numerous negative incidents, such as crimes, work accidents and traffic accidents, are related to using illegal substances. Therefore, urine drug cassette tests have become a screening tool. However, considering legal consequences of test result, the question arises of their performance and reliability. On this account, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of urine drug tests available on the commercial pharmaceutical market. Evaluated tests were immersed in synthetic urine diluent spiked with amphetamine at various concentrations also containing potentially interfering substances such as caffeine, paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid, and after a certain period of time, it was observed whether the result was as expected. The reference method used in this study was high-performance liquid chromatography. The obtained results confirmed the declared cut-off as well as specificity of rapid diagnostic tests.