Competitive Strategy Research Articles

Novel competitive fractional chaotic circuits interaction networks with hierarchical structure and encryption application

In the realm of complex networks, the challenge of ensuring secure communication amidst the vulnerabilities of conventional encryption methods has become increasingly critical. This study delves into the complex realm of synchronized behaviors in networks, employing fractional-order chaotic circuits within hierarchically structured competitive interaction networks to enhance encryption security, particularly for medical image transmission. We propose a novel paradigm that transcends traditional synchronization methods used across various disciplines, from engineering to social sciences, by unveiling the intricate dynamics of how units within networks share interactions. Our approach leverages the unique properties of fractional chaos and network hierarchy, demonstrating that the proposed model, characterized by multi-directed links and competitive strategies, significantly improves synchronization. Through detailed analysis, including bifurcation diagrams and Lyapunov exponent plots, we uncover the optimal configurations of coupling strength and fractional order that lead to enhanced network synchronization. This synchronization is pivotal for our encryption application, showcasing a high level of security and privacy in the transmission of medical images. The encryption technique benefits from the network’s complex and synchronized dynamics, rendering it a formidable challenge for potential attackers to decipher the encrypted data. While our findings offer a promising mechanism for creating robust communication networks capable of securing sensitive medical data, the implications of our work extend beyond this application. The successful application of fractional-order chaotic circuits sets a groundwork for securing diverse types of data transmissions against the evolving landscape of cyber threats. This research not only marks a significant advancement in network security but also opens new avenues for applying these principles across a spectrum of fields where data security and privacy are paramount.

STUDY ON E-COMMERCE PLATFORM. ONLINE RETAILING AT FLIPKART

India is at the forefront of digital retailing, which has changed the game for retailers globally, thanks to the success of e-commerce platforms like Flipkart. By dissecting the inner workings of online retailing via the lens of Flipkart, this research aims to illuminate the intricate factors impacting the e-commerce industry. Combining qualitative insights with quantitative data, this research employs a mixed-methods approach to provide a full understanding of Flipkart's essential role in the e-commerce business. It delves into the intricacies of Flipkart's online buying experience by examining trends in consumer behavior, technological advancements, market dynamics, and rival tactics. Through in-depth surveys, interviews with industry experts, and analysis of current market trends, this study investigates the elements that influence the choices and preferences of online shoppers. To maintain its lead over competitors, Flipkart has adjusted its approach to cater to customers' evolving desires. Keywords: E-commerce, Online Retailing, Flipkart, Consumer Behavior, Market Trends, Technological Innovations, Competitive Strategies, India.

A competitive strategy toward 1 T/2H MoS2 to balance impedance for optimizing electromagnetic wave absorption

A competitive strategy toward 1 T/2H MoS2 to balance impedance for optimizing electromagnetic wave absorption

East Asian Security Architecture in the Geopolitical Competition Between China and the United States: Impacts and Adjustments

In the context of globalization, the rivalry between China and the United States has become a key factor shaping the regional security landscape. In this paper, the author investigates the profound impact and potential adjustment strategies of the geopolitical competition between China and the United States on the security architecture of East Asia. This paper first outlines the complexity of Sino-U.S. competition and its profound challenges in East Asia. The problem statement clarifies the core issue addressed in this study: how to address the multiple pressures on regional security arising from Sino-U.S. competition. The research employs a comprehensive approach, including a literature review and case analysis, to thoroughly understand the competition's multidimensional effects. Findings reveal that Sino-U.S. competition has significantly altered the security landscape in East Asia, spanning military, political, and economic domains. In conclusion, the paper summarizes key discoveries and emphasizes the urgency of adjusting the East Asian security framework. It proposes recommendations to guide regional stakeholders in preparing for the new geopolitical reality, ensuring adaptability to and mitigation of uncertainties from Sino-U.S. competition. These suggestions aim to provide powerful insights for decision-makers, fostering practical and effective policy adjustments in response to evolving circumstances.

Monopolistic Competition and Market Positioning Strategies in Zimbabwe's Brewing Industry: Implications for Upgrading the Sorghum Value Chain.

Monopolistic Competition and Market Positioning Strategies in Zimbabwe's Brewing Industry: Implications for Upgrading the Sorghum Value Chain.

E-service failure and recovery strategy in times of crisis: effect on peer attitudes, expectation and future intention

AbstractThis study analyses the impact of the critical issues on Travel and Tourism e-service failure and explores specifically how peer-to-peer accommodation business can cope with the potential collapse in demand caused by global crises. The purpose is to examine the impact of peer-to-peer accommodation’s recovery offer on revisiting intentions and relationships termination in light of justice-, fairness-, and attribution theory. In this vein, the main aim is to develop a theoretical model which is underpinned by an understanding of the consequences of e-service failure and the effectiveness of recovery strategies for business competitiveness. To gauge peer perceptions of peer-to-peer accommodations, we employed a mixed-method approach. Alongside 17 interviews with peers and industry experts, a survey involving 404 peer-to-peer accommodation users was conducted. Structural equation modelling was applied to unravel the intricate relationships and influences at play. The findings suggest that managers and service providers need to focus on timely recovery and building stronger relationships with peers, to increase repurchase intention and post-recovery satisfaction and to better front the crises times. This could be implemented efficiently via the platform of social media. This study offers specific theoretical and practical implications by providing a fair recovery strategy to result in the satisfaction of both parties.

Automatic price appraisals: why they matter and how to measure them

Accurately estimating consumers’ willingness-to-pay (WTP) is crucial to product design, pricing decisions, and the design of competitive marketing strategies. However, traditional self-report measures of WTP are susceptible to many reporting biases, including tactical responding or an inability to make accurate estimates. Importantly, appraisals also occur automatically (i.e., in the absence of substantial time, intention, awareness, and/or substantial cognitive resources) and implicit measures used to capture automatic appraisals are less susceptible to the sort of reporting biases that self-report measures can be affected by. However, the only existing implicit measure for assessing automatic price appraisals (the Task Rule Congruency paradigm, ‘TRC’) is impractical because of the large number of trials and time it requires. Accordingly, here we introduce the Implicit Attribute Classification Task (IMPACT), test its effectiveness for the measurement of automatic price appraisals (Study 1), and directly compare its effectiveness and utility with that of the TRC (Study 2). We find that the IMPACT is an efficient measure of automatic price appraisals, that it produces considerably larger effects compared to the TRC, and that it does so while substantially shortening the procedure. We also discuss how the IMPACT scores can be used to derive an implicit measure of willingness to pay. Our findings make a substantial contribution to both research and practice by providing an effective tool that facilitates, for the first time, an efficient exploration of implicit WTP.

A corner protrusion strategy for the aerodynamic response mitigation of tall buildings with the aim of using non-structural components

Side protrusion, i.e., the addition of material on the side of a tall building, has been demonstrated as an effective strategy to mitigate the aerodynamic responses under a broad range of design wind speeds. This study investigates the possibility of producing similar behavior of side protrusion via a corner protrusion strategy. The proposed strategy is evaluated using two parameters, which are the gap ratio (GR) and the protrusion ratio (PR). High-frequency force balance (HFFB) wind tunnel testing was carried out to examine the aerodynamic performance of ten models under different wind angles. The results demonstrate that the corner protrusion strategy can achieve similar performance as the side protrusion strategy using nonstructural components (NCs). The reductions of base overturning moment (OTM) for model CP-14–86 are 33%, 39%, 33%, and 24% at the mean hourly design wind speeds (cities) of 42 m/s (San Francisco), 53 m/s (New York), 62 m/s (Houston), and 77 m/s (Miami), respectively. The effectiveness of the corner protrusion strategy occurs when the PR is larger than 6%. The benefits of using NCs to reduce wind responses of tall buildings are discussed, which is expected to be a competitive aerodynamic strategy not only for new buildings but also for retrofitting existing buildings.

Moderating Role of Environment on the Relationship of Competitive Strategy and Firm Performance: Based on Machine Learning and Text Analysis

The impact of competitive strategy on firm performance has been a fundamental and important issue. However, there is a little research on moderating role of environment on the relationship, especially moderating role of different dimensions of environment. This study employs the technology of machine learning and text analysis to obtain the measure value of competitive strategy and environment. On this basis, the research empirically investigates the moderating effect of environmental dynamism, complexity and competitiveness on the relationship between competitive strategy and organizational performance. The results show that both types of competitive strategy can improve corporate performance, environmental characteristics have a significant impact on the causal relationship mentioned above, and there are differences in the moderating effects of different environmental dimensions. Some conclusions are inconsistent with the research of foreign scholars. The differences in conclusions reflect the impact of China's transitional economic environment on corporate competitive strategy decisions and result.

Probiotic Effect of Streptococcus dentisani on Oral Pathogens: An In Vitro Study

Probiotics, including Streptococcus dentisani, have been proposed as an alternative to re-establish the ecology of the oral cavity and inhibit the formation of pathogenic biofilms. The main objective of this work was to assess the probiotic ability of S. dentisani against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus mitis, and Candida albicans biofilms. The ability of the strains to form a monospecies biofilm and the probiotic potential of S. dentisani using the competition, exclusion, and displacement strategies were determined. All strains were moderate biofilm producers. The ability of S. dentisani to compete with and exclude S. mutans and S. mitis during biofilm formation was not significant. However, S. dentisani significantly reduced pathologic streptococcal biofilms using the displacement strategy. Also S. dentisani reduced the formation of the C. albicans biofilm mainly through competition and displacement. In vitro, S. dentisani exhibited probiotic potential to reduce the formation of potentially pathogenic biofilms. Further investigation is required to understand the biofilm-inhibiting mechanisms exhibited by this probiotic strain.

Sensory perception of rivals has trait-dependent effects on plasticity in Drosophila melanogaster.

The social environment has myriad effects on individuals, altering reproduction, immune function, cognition, and aging. Phenotypic plasticity enables animals to respond to heterogeneous environments such as the social environment but requires that they assess those environments accurately. It has been suggested that combinations of sensory cues allow animals to respond rapidly and accurately to changeable environments, but it is unclear whether the same sensory inputs are required in all traits that respond to a particular environmental cue. Drosophila melanogaster males, in the presence of rival males, exhibit a consistent behavioral response by extending mating duration. However, exposure to a rival also results in a reduction in their lifespan, a phenomenon interpreted as a trade-off associated with sperm competition strategies. D. melanogaster perceive their rivals by using multiple sensory cues; interfering with at least two olfactory, auditory, or tactile cues eliminates the extension of mating duration. Here, we assessed whether these same cues were implicated in the lifespan reduction. Removal of combinations of auditory and olfactory cues removed the extended mating duration response to a rival, as previously found. However, we found that these manipulations did not alter the reduction in lifespan of males exposed to rivals or induce any changes in activity patterns, grooming, or male-male aggression. Therefore, our analysis suggests that lifespan reduction is not a cost associated with the behavioral responses to sperm competition. Moreover, this highlights the trait-specific nature of the mechanisms underlying plasticity in response to the same environmental conditions.

Multi-channel prismatic localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor for real-time competitive assay multiple COVID-19 characteristic miRNAs

A multi-channel prismatic localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) biosensor was developed for quantitative and real-time detection of multiple COVID-19 characteristic miRNAs. The well-dispersed and dense gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) arrays for LSPR biosensing were fabricated through a nano-thickness diblock copolymer template (BCPT). Both theoretical and experimental analyses were conducted to investigate the effects of particle size, interparticle spacing, and surface coverage on LSPR sensing spectrum and intensity sensitivity of varied AuNPs sizes. A competitive assay strategy was proposed and used for non-amplification miRNA detection with a low limit detection of 3.41 nM, while a four-channel prismatic LSPR system enables parallel detection of multiple miRNAs. Furthermore, this sensing strategy can effectively and specifically identify target miRNA, distinguish mismatched miRNA and interfering miRNA, and exhibit low non-specific adsorption. This BCPT-based LSPR biosensor demonstrates the practicality and potential of a multi-channel, adaptable, and integrated prismatic sensor in medical testing and diagnostic applications.

Digital transformation to enhance Indonesian SME performance: Exploring the impact of market competition and digital strategy

In the current era, the challenges faced by SMEs in Indonesia are becoming increasingly complex. Previously, the primary challenge for SMEs has been to enhance performance. However, with the emergence of information technology, SMEs are now required to compete fiercely. SMEs in Indonesia are still in the process of digital transformation to improve their business strategies, thus limiting research focused on digital transformation in SMEs. Research also considers market complexity and digital strategy as crucial factors for SMEs. The aim of this study is to analyze the role of digital transformation in influencing SME performance. The research approach is quantitative, involving 171 SMEs owners as respondents. The instrument utilized is a Likert scale questionnaire, focusing on the majority of SMEs in Indonesia, particularly those in Java, the most populous island and business center of the country. This includes SMEs operating within various sectors, such as culinary, fashion, retail, and creative industries. The results indicate that digital strategy and market complexity influence digital transformation and SMEs performance. The research findings suggest that digital transformation mediates the influence of digital strategy and market complexity on SME performance. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on the current SMEs digitalization strategy area. This study indicates that digital transformation is an essential aspect affecting current SME performance. The results suggest that SMEs require focused strategies to strengthen resources and gain competitive advantage in complex markets.

Proposed Strategies to Increase Conversion Rate and to Compete with the Competitor for Sarinah Speciality Store

This study examines the conversion rate performance of Sarinah Specialty Store and its rivalry with competitors, despite the store's significant role in promoting local Indonesian items and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to analyze the factors of the Indonesian society fondness and the consumer insights to enhance the conversion rate of purchases at the Sarinah Specialty Store. Additionally, it intends to develop a competitive strategy for batik and fashion products in the market. This study encompasses exploratory research, where data was collected from a of 120 participants and a survey website. The collected primary and secondary data was then put through qualitative approach to uncover the factors that trigger visits to the store and the specific preferences of batik and fashion consumers. The findings of this study offer a comprehensive understanding of how trigger factors can be utilized as attributes to formulate effective tactics, increase conversion rates, gain a competitive edge over rivals.

Design and selection of government regulations for vehicle supply chains: A Chinese perspective

New energy vehicles (NEV) have become a major trajectory changer for the global auto industry and an important catalyst for global sustainable economic growth. The implementation of carbon cap and dual credit regulations has altered the competitive environment and strategy of conventional vehicles (CV) and NEV, and has attracted extensive scholarly attention. However, the collaborative governance of the two regulations is relatively limited. This paper constructs two stylized production models based on Cournot game to examine the impacts of different combinations of two regulations, including no regulatory intervention (NC, ND), consideration of dual credit regulation without carbon cap regulation (NC, D), consideration of carbon cap regulation without dual credit regulation (C, ND), and consideration of both regulations (C, D), on vehicle production decisions, and determine the optimal regulatory scheme and intervention intensity under varying conditions. The Lagrange functions and Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) optimization conditions are employed to solve for the optimal CV and NEV production decisions. The results show that carbon cap regulation not only reduces carbon emissions but also expands the NEV market size. Different regulatory combinations are applicable in different contexts, while collaborative efforts between carbon cap and dual credit regulation can enhance social, economic, and environmental potential within the auto industry under specific conditions. These findings provide important theoretical guidance for expanding NEV market and improving government intervention mechanism.

A Study of Tesla's Impact on China's New Energy Vehicle Market

Nowadays, the issue of carbon emission is getting more and more attention, and China also attaches great importance to the development of the new energy industry. China is steadily developing its new energy automobile industry, and at the same time, new energy automobiles have provided a new "track" for the transformation and upgrading as well as the high-quality development of China's automobile industry. In this context, this paper provides an in-depth study of Tesla's market strategy and its impact on China's new energy vehicle market, outlining the complex interplay between market dynamics, government policies, and corporate strategies, and covering a number of important aspects, including government support, market expansion, consumer demand, competition and pricing strategies, product differentiation, infrastructure development, technological advances, and raw material foreign trade relations. Overall, these results and data show that Tesla's impact on China's new energy vehicle market is very important, intensifying the competition in China's new energy vehicle market, prompting similar new energy vehicle companies in China to innovate, improving the industrial level of China's new energy vehicle companies, and helping to improve China's policies in this area.

Facile Construction of Stable Hierarchical Porous Metal–Organic Frameworks for In Situ Immobilization of β-Glucosidase Based on Competitive Coordination and Selective Etching Strategies

Facile Construction of Stable Hierarchical Porous Metal–Organic Frameworks for In Situ Immobilization of β-Glucosidase Based on Competitive Coordination and Selective Etching Strategies

Comparative netnographic analysis of sharia hotel visitor reviews between tripadvisor and google review

Halal tourism is experiencing rapid development, driven by the demand of Muslim tourists. One of which is in the Sharia hotel industry. Few studies compare reviews of Sharia hotel visitors among review platforms. This study used a netnographic comparative method to identify and obtain comparisons of visitor reviews of Sharia hotels on TripAdvisor and Google Review. Comparison reviews are compiled based on the positive and negative reviews felt by visitors to Sharia hotels in Indonesia. A total of 427 reviews on TripAdvisor and 3076 reviews on Google Review of 9 Sharia hotels in Indonesia were analyzed using grounded theory. Sharia hotel facilities (32.15%) became the most dominant positive review on Google Review. At the same time, TripAdvisor reviews showed different results, which made cleanliness, tidiness, and comfort (25.61%) positive reviews with the highest percentage. However, Google Review (57.40%) and TripAdvisor (53.70%) have similarities in highlighting inadequate facilities as negative reviews. The results of this study are beneficial for the government and Sharia hotel managers in improving quality and competitive strategies. This study is one of the initiators of comparative netnography to compare two review platforms in the Islamic hotel industry.

Born Global Maturity: Strategic Aspects and Performance Consequences

AbstractBorn global firms (BGs) contribute significantly to economic growth, but few studies have examined the post-internationalization stage of BGs. In addition, studies of the impact of changes in strategic aspects as BGs mature on BG performance and survival have yielded conflicting results. To address this gap in knowledge, the present study examines the relationships between intelligence generation and innovation orientation, and branding strategies as moderated by maturity. The data were received from 133 senior managers of BGs of various ages. The analysis shows that BG maturity negatively moderates the relationship between intelligence generation and functional branding strategy but does not influence the relationships of innovation orientation with branding strategies. Furthermore, emotional branding showed stable association with both financial and market performance indicators. This study demonstrates that maturity affects the orientations and performance of BGs and calls for a reassessment of the competitive international strategy of BGs at the post-entry stage.

The Effects of Peer Competition-Induced Anxiety on Massive Open Online Course Learning: The Mediating Role of the Behavioral Inhibition System.

With the increased emphasis on competition in academic settings, anxiety is becoming more common, which inevitably has some impact on students' learning processes and results. This study aimed to explore how competition-induced anxiety influences students' subjective cognitive load (SCL), attention levels, and test scores. We also investigated the mediating role of the behavioral inhibition system/behavioral activation system (BIS/BAS) in those factors. A total of 101 college students were recruited in Study 1 to learn from five micro-lectures from massive open online courses (MOOCs) under competitive and non-competitive conditions. The results showed that participants' state anxiety (SA) scores were higher after the experiment, participants under the competition condition had higher test scores, and the relationship between SA/ trait anxiety (TA) and SCL could be mediated by the BIS. To obtain more objective data on learning processes (attention levels), we conducted Study 2, which collected behavioral and EEG data from 42 college students during the online learning. The results showed that the competition group had higher SA, lower attention levels, and worse test scores, and the relationship between SA/TA and attention levels could be mediated through the BIS. The present study not only expands previous research by finding that BIS functioning plays an important role in the effects of anxiety on cognitive load and attention but also offers implications for using competitive strategies to motivate students according to their aptitudes.