Trends In Behavior Research Articles

Religiosity of Ukrainian believers in the realities of Russian military aggression

The author analyzes the religiosity of Ukrainian believers during the military invasion of the Russian Federation. The features and main trends in the religious behavior of Ukrainian believers in wartime are identified. The factors of active change in the religious orientation of Ukrainians to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (Metropolitan Epifaniy) are shown.

Pro-environmental behaviours of generation Z: A cross-cultural approach

The mitigation and adaptation strategies to deal with climate change have not been effective so far and we still observe the effects derived from this problem. This paper aims to explore the determinants of individual pro-environmental behaviour of Generation Z, given the relevance of this generational cohort in society. Quantitative research is conducted based on 1050 valid questionnaires from Generation Z Colombian, Mexican and Brazilian citizens. The hypothesised relationships were tested through a structural equation model estimated using the partial least squares (PLS) regression technique. In addition, a multi-group analysis was carried out to examine potential differences among groups of different nationalities. The results support that the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) adequately models human behaviour and that beliefs generate attitude and subsequently behaviour. However, when it comes to environmental issues, other factors such as environmental disaffection, intrinsic motivations and environmental participation are also relevant. From a theoretical point of view, this study proposes an innovative model supported by the literature. Besides, from a practical point of view, it provides an orientation to guide organisational representatives or leaders in climate change mitigation based on behavioural prediction. Finally, the contribution of this study lies in proposing an innovative model that is combined with the TPB to explain a trend of pro-environmental behaviour in generation Z, evaluating it from different perspectives with members of three different nationalities.

A Consumer Behavior Analysis Framework toward Improving Market Performance Indicators: Saudi’s Retail Sector as a Case Study

Studying customer behavior and anticipating future trends is a challenging task, as customer behavior is complex and constantly evolving. To effectively anticipate future trends, businesses need to analyze large amounts of data, use sophisticated analytical techniques, and stay up-to-date with the latest research and industry trends. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive framework to identify trends in consumer behavior using multiple layers of processing, including clustering, classification, and association rule learning. The aim is to help a major retailer in Saudi Arabia better understand customer behavior by utilizing the power of big data analysis. The proposed framework is presented as being generalized to gain insight into the generated big data and enable data-driven decision-making in other relevant domains. We developed this framework in collaboration with a large supermarket chain in Saudi Arabia, which provided us with over 1,000,000 sales transaction records belonging to around 30,000 of their loyal customers. In this study, we apply our proposed framework to those data as a case study and present our initial results of consumer clustering and association rules for each cluster. Moreover, we analyze our findings to figure out how we can further utilize intelligence to predict customer behavior in clustered groups.

Mapping the literature trends of consumer behavior and sustainability: insights from a bibliometric analysis approach

Mapping the literature trends of consumer behavior and sustainability: insights from a bibliometric analysis approach

The effect of composition and long-range order on the strength of defect-free faceted Cu-Au nanoparticles

Solid solution and long-range atomic order hardening represent two well-known strategies for increasing strength of bulk metallic materials. Here, we observed the opposite trends in mechanical behavior of defect-lean nanoparticles of Cu-Au alloys fabricated by solid state dewetting of Cu-Au bilayers deposited on sapphire substrate. In the fully disordered state, the nanoparticles of Cu3Au alloy exhibited the highest compressive strength reaching staggering 41 GPa for the smallest studied particles, followed by nanoparticles of pure Cu, and of CuAu alloy. Thus, taking pure Cu and Au nanoparticles as a reference, both solid solution hardening (Cu3Au) and solid solution softening (CuAu) were observed in nanoscale plasticity of the Cu-Au system. Additional annealings at the temperature of 350 °C, 40 °C below the critical point of A1-L12 transformation, were performed to induce different degrees of the long-range order in the Cu3Au nanoparticles. It was shown that the strength of fully ordered Cu3Au nanoparticles is very similar to that of their fully disordered counterparts, whereas the partially ordered Cu3Au nanoparticles larger than 500 nm in size exhibited a significant drop in strength. No effect of long-range order on compressive strength of smaller nanoparticles was observed. These findings were discussed in terms of plasticity mechanisms controlled by nucleation of new dislocations. Specifically, it was proposed that the presence of oxidation-induced Au-rich subsurface layer in the Cu3Au nanoparticles is responsible for their ultrahigh strength.

Herding and retail investors’ decisions: A review literature

The main purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature of herding behavior and its relationship with retail investors’ decisions as well as its impact too to understand trend in the literature and some aspects relate to herd behavior. Herding occurs when individuals surrender their decision to a group and neglect their own beliefs to replicate others’ thoughts, feelings and actions. The study employed Prisma framework to review literature. It relied on intensive databases and sources such as Google scholar, Emerald, Elsevier, Springer, Research gate and Scopus. Literature studies have revealed tremendous empirical investigations about the impact of herding on retail investors’ decisions in the developed and developing countries. However, those studies have been filled the gap in the literature which relate to the relationship between herding and retail investors’ decision. This study aims to fill this gap by reviewing the literature on the relationship between herding and retail investors’ decision to figure out the trend of herd behavior. Therefore, the highlighting and reviewing of herding and its impact on retail investors decision might enrich the literature and assist researchers to determine gap in the field as well as determine new area need to be investigated.

School personnel suicide prevention training: No clear option

Youth and young adult deaths from suicide have been increasing in the United States over the past two decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics for those between the ages of 10 and 24 from 2011 to 2021 the death by suicide rate rose 60% to 11.0 per 100,000. Paralleling these highly troubling rates of death by suicide is information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report: 2011–2021. The report reinforces a picture of our nation's youth in serious mental health crisis. In response to the 2021 survey an increasing number of students reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This included 57% of girls, 29% of boys and 69% of LGBTQ students. More than 20% of teens reported having seriously considered suicide!

Impact of alcohol driving-while-impaired license suspension duration on future alcohol-related license events and motor vehicle crash involvement in North Carolina, 2007 to 2016

Background/PurposeLicense suspensions are a strategy to address alcohol-impaired driving behavior and recidivism following an alcohol driving while impaired (alcohol-DWI) conviction. Little is known about the specific impacts of conviction-related suspensions on safety outcomes and given recent fluctuations in alcohol-impaired driving behavior, crashes, and suspension trends, updated and focused assessments of this intervention are necessary. This study aimed to 1) examine the association between type of recent alcohol-DWI suspension and having a secondary alcohol-related license outcome and/or future crash event in North Carolina (NC) between 2007 and 2016; and 2) assess potential modification of these associations by race/ethnicity. MethodsWe used linked NC licensing data, NC crash data, and county-level contextual data from a variety of data sources. We compared individuals ages 21 to 64 who sustained initial (1-year) versus repeat (4-year) suspensions for alcohol-related license and crash involvement outcomes. We estimated unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) using Cox proportional hazards models and produced Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival curves using a three-year follow-up period. After observing statistically significant modification by race/ethnicity, we calculated stratified aHRs for each outcome (Black and White subgroups only, as other subgroups had low numbers of outcomes). Results122,002 individuals sustained at least one alcohol-DWI conviction suspension (117,244 initial, 4,758 repeat). Adjusted KM survival curves indicated that within three years of the index suspension, the predicted risks of having a license outcome and crash outcome were about 8 % and 15 %, respectively, among individuals with an initial suspension and 5 % and 10 %, respectively, among individuals with a repeat suspension. After adjusting for potential confounding, we found that compared to those with an initial suspension, those with repeat suspensions had a lower incidence of future license (aHR: 0.49; 95 % CI: 0.42, 0.57) and crash outcomes (aHR: 0.67; 95 % CI: 0.60, 0.75). Among Black individuals, license outcome incidence was 162 % lower among repeat versus initial index suspension groups (aHR: 0.38; 95 % CI: 0.26, 0.55), while for White individuals, the incidence was 87 % lower (aHR: 0.54; 95 % CI: 0.45, 0.64). Similarly, crash incidence for repeat versus initial suspensions among Black individuals was 56 % lower (aHR: 0.64; 95 % CI: 0.50, 0.83), while only 39 % lower among White individuals (aHR: 0.72; 95 % CI: 0.63, 0.81). ConclusionsDecreased incidence of both license and crash outcomes were observed among repeat versus initial index suspensions. The magnitude of these differences varied by race/ethnicity, with larger decreases in incidence among Black compared to White individuals. Future research should examine the underlying mechanisms leading to alcohol-impaired driving behavior, convictions, recidivism, and crashes from a holistic social-ecological perspective so that interventions are designed to both improve road safety and maximize other critical public health outcomes, such as access to essential needs and services (e.g., healthcare and employment).

Cigarette smoking behaviors and nicotine dependence at the intersection of sexual identity and sex in the United States: Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Introduction: Cigarette smoking is disproportionately high among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults. Yet, collapsing these identities into a monolith can disguise important within group disparities (e.g., lesbian/gay versus bisexual female). The purpose of this study is to report recent national prevalence estimates and trends of cigarette smoking behaviors and nicotine dependence by sexual identity and sex. Methods: Data were from the 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (n = 210,392; adults 18+), a nationally representative, repeated cross-sectional study of substance use and mental health in the U.S. We examined bivariate and multivariable associations between sexual identity and cigarette smoking measures (i.e., former smoking, lifetime smoking, current smoking, current daily smoking, nicotine dependence) by sex. We also examined linear time trends in current and former smoking. Covariates included age, race/ethnicity, education, annual household income, and survey year. Results: Bisexual women had the highest unadjusted prevalence of current smoking (31 %) and lowest of former smoking (25 %). LGB females and males had higher adjusted prevalence of current smoking, daily smoking, and nicotine dependence than heterosexual adults. Bisexual females and gay and bisexual males had lower adjusted prevalence of former smoking (adjusted prevalence ratio range: 0.78–0.85) than heterosexual counterparts. Discussion: This is the first study to identify disproportionately low prevalence of former smoking among bisexual females. Paired with findings of high prevalence of current cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence, these data suggest that tobacco control interventions targeted toward bisexual females are urgently needed to reduce the burden of cigarette smoking among these individuals.

The Impact of Quick Commerce on Consumer Behavior and Economic Trends in India: A Systematic Review

The rapid growth of e-commerce in India, driven by technological advancementsand increased internet penetration, has significantly influenced consumer behavior and economic trends. Quick commerce (q-commerce), a subset of e-commerce focusing on rapid delivery of goods, has emerged as a significant part of e-commerce. Q-commerce's impact extends beyond convenience; it reshapes consumer expectations and behaviors. Factors such as perceived benefits, socio-demographic influences, social pressures, and ease of use drive consumer engagement. The appeal ofquick delivery, combined with secure transactions and comprehensive service quality, improves consumer satisfaction and loyalty. However, challenges such as regulatory hurdles, infrastructure limitations, and intense competition persist. Addressing these through strategic planning, innovation, and government support is crucial for sustained growth. The economic implications of q-commerce are insightful. It attracts significant investment, stimulates market expansion, and transforms retail landscapes. Despite the potential, qcommerce businesses face sustainability challenges, including high operational costs, traffic congestion, and environmental impact. This systematic review expounds how q-commerce influences consumer behavior in India, offering insights for stakeholders to navigate this continuously changing environment and take advantage of the opportunities. Understanding these changing aspects is critical for informed decision-making and maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving q-commerce sector.

Dietary Pattern, Physical, and Behavioral Trends in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Abstract Context: Dietary intake and physical activity play a significant role in improving health parameters such as enhancing mood, strengthening visceral organ functions, and reducing the progression of chronic diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine and metabolic condition that concerns women of reproductive age presenting hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. Aims: This study aimed to assess the quality of life and dietary patterns in women with and without PCOS, which may assist in identifying the possible factors linked to PCOS. Settings and Design: The cross-sectional study was conducted Central Research Laboratory, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, KSHEMA-IVF Unit and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Justice K. S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. Methods: With the sample size of 45 (23 women with PCOS diagnosed based on Rotterdam criteria and 20 women as healthy control aged between 18 and 40 years), we investigated the sociodemographic dietary intake, quality of life, sleep, and physical activity using a semi-validated questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: Obtained data were analyzed using Student’s t-test and Mann–Whitney U-test with P < 0.05. Results: The results indicate that total energy, carbohydrate, protein, and total dietary fiber, including soluble dietary fiber intake, was significantly lower in women with PCOS than the healthy group. No clear relation was identified between lifestyle and PCOS indices. Conclusions: The present study suggests dietary intake and associated nutrient patterns may indeed play an imperative role in the management of PCOS symptoms, but physical activity and quality of life may need further investigation.

ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ СТРАТЕГІЙ ГАРМОНІЗАЦІЇ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ

The article clarified the essence and components of the organizational behavior of enterprises, outlined the state and identified modern trends in the organizational behavior of enterprises, which confirmed the importance of: flexibility, cooperation, leadership development, implementation of digital technologies, increased ethics. At the same time, it was emphasized that the war definitely changed the approach to organizational behavior, partnership and cooperation, creating new challenges and limitations, and the year 2024 is preparing new tests, which is why companies need to focus on new goals, motives, working conditions, on the development of qualitatively new strategies harmonization of its organizational behavior in the conditions of digitalization, since it is necessary to strengthen and lay the post-war future of the country already today. The influence of digitalization conditions on the formation and selection of strategies for harmonizing the organizational behavior of the enterprise has been studied, it requires transformations in the organizational structure, culture, communications, leadership and perception of changes, problems that need to be solved and which, with balanced approaches and effective management, can be painlessly overcome in the process of harmonization have been identified organizational behavior of enterprises and the influencing factors on these processes are revealed, the stages are defined (analysis of the current state of organizational behavior of the enterprise, determination of parameters of the strategy of harmonization of organizational behavior, preparation of personnel for changes, implementation of organizational measures, new digital tools and technologies, evaluation of results and adjustments) and forecasted advantages and effects of implementing strategies for harmonizing the organizational behavior of enterprises in conditions of digitalization: increasing the level of competitiveness; activation of innovativeness; improving communication and cooperation; improvement of the management and reporting mechanism; attraction and retention of talented specialists; cost reduction and optimization of business processes. In addition, the implementation of strategies for harmonizing organizational behavior contributes to changes in organizational culture, creating a more flexible and open environment that is conducive to innovation and enterprise success in the context of digitalization.

Trends of information seeking behaviour of small scale traditional coastal fishermen of Dadanpatrabar ‘KHOTI’ in Purba Midnapore district, West Bengal, India

Trends of information seeking behaviour of small scale traditional coastal fishermen of Dadanpatrabar ‘KHOTI’ in Purba Midnapore district, West Bengal, India

Sustainable Clothing Buying Behavior of Generations X and Y

This contribution addresses the sustainable clothing buying behaviour of Generations X and Y. The aim of the paper is to analyse the main features of sustainable clothing buying behaviour within Generations X and Y and to suggest some marketing activities for fashion companies. The theoretical background contains information from professional literature, scientific journals indexed in WOS and Scopus, and websites regarding the main trends in CSR, sustainable development, and sustainable buying behaviour, with a focus on the fashion industry. The analysis comprises multiple stages: the creation of a questionnaire through Google Forms, the selection of respondents from generations X and Y in the territory of the Slovak Republic, the analysis of respondents' answers through descriptive statistics, and the evaluation of research hypotheses via inductive statistics. Among the general research methods, historical-logical methods, analysis, synthesis, and comparison were used, whereas specialised research methods included methods of descriptive statistics and methods of inductive statistics implemented in the SPSS program. The questionnaire consisted of 11 questions based on previous research on the study topics and was completed by 139 respondents. The identification questions sought information from the participants about their identification as Generation X or Y, their gender, and their income. The next step was a comparison of shopping places, types of clothing, buying factors, and frequency and awareness of sustainable trends. The last 3 questions were framed according to previous research and were evaluated via descriptive statistics methods as well as inductive statistics. Research hypotheses are focused on relationships between the use of sustainable trends and belonging to a specific generation, the degree of influence of sustainable trends on buying behaviour and belonging to a specific generation, and the degree of rationality when purchasing clothes and belonging to a specific generation. On the basis of these tests, only the second hypothesis (influence of sustainable trends) was further analysed. Research results indicate that fashion brands can utilise slow fashion for different types of marketing communication to effectively target Generations X and Y, with a particular focus on influencer marketing on social networks. The limitations include various definitions of generations (birth years), possible cognitive distortions and the subjective answers of respondents. The fashion industry is an essential component of the creative industry and creative economy. Research could be extended by comparing sustainable clothing buying behaviour between inhabitants from the region with the above-average value of the regional NUTS3 creative index (Bratislava region) and inhabitants from other NUTS3 regions. Research could also be extended by comparing the effects of irrationality on generations in the context of behavioural economics. The end of the contribution expresses the benefits of this research for economics, the environment, and society.

A study on the consumer behavior and attitude toward low-sodium convenience store foods.

This study aims to explore the potential of convenience stores as platforms for healthy food consumption, including low-sodium options, in response to the increasing trend of meal behaviors at convenience stores and the growing demand for healthy eating. In the study, 627 Korean participants aged 10 to 39 were involved. A self-reported questionnaire survey was used and questions were regarding purchase patterns, consumption behaviors, perceptions and selection attributes of convenience store foods, and consumer perception factors for low-sodium options. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 (SPSS, Version 26.0 for Windows, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The study uncovered significant disparities in the consumption behavior and perception of convenience store foods, as well as variations in the importance and satisfaction levels with convenience store food attributes, including consumer perception factors for low-sodium options, based on sex and age. Furthermore, it was observed that awareness of the need for low-sodium options significantly influenced purchase intentions. This study analyzed consumer attitude toward low-sodium convenience store foods to assess the potentiality for promoting healthy eating in convenience stores. These findings indicate the important role that convenience stores can play as platforms for healthy food sales.

Modeling Consumer Choice between Public and Private Health Care in Russia

Demand for public and private health care services is formed through consumer decision-making in two situations: to seek or not to seek medical help and which medical institution to attend. Theory suggests that choices in these situations occur sequentially and are explained by Andersen's behavioral model. This study tests these theoretical assumptions using three econometric approaches on the Russian National Health Telephone Survey 2022 data: (1) two separate probit regressions, (2) sample selection probit, and (3) nested logit. Nested logit confirmed the relevance of all demand-side characteristics (Andersen's model factors). Being male, older, and having health problems were associated with decreased probability of seeking health care and choosing private clinics. Being married, having a high level of education, being employed, having a medium or high monthly income, and living in larger cities were associated with increased probability of seeking health care and attending private clinics. Robustness check of the nested logit model accounted for the varying levels of availability of health care facilities in different cities. Despite the differences in the availability of public and private medical organizations, trends in consumer behavior remained the same. The author proposes to expand the practice of using nested logit models to analyze the behavior of consumers of medical services using data from Russia and other countries. Recommendations for increasing the efficiency of the Russian health care system and reducing inequality in its use by different consumer groups include transforming attitudes of Russians to their own health and promoting the accessibility of health care.

The AIDS Epidemic Model 2023 for Estimating HIV Trends and Transmission Dynamics in Asian Epidemic Settings.

Thirteen Asian countries use the AIDS Epidemic Model (AEM) as their HIV model of choice. This article describes AEM, its inputs, and its application to national modeling. AEM is an incidence tool used by Spectrum for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS global estimates process. AEM simulates transmission of HIV among key populations (KPs) using measured trends in risk behaviors. The inputs, structure and calculations, interface, and outputs of AEM are described. The AEM process includes (1) collating and synthesizing data on KP risk behaviors, epidemiology, and size to produce model input trends; (2) calibrating the model to observed HIV prevalence; (3) extracting outputs by KP to describe epidemic dynamics and assist in improving responses; and (4) importing AEM incidence into Spectrum for global estimates. Recent changes to better align AEM mortality with Spectrum and add preexposure prophylaxis are described. The application of AEM in Thailand is presented, describing the outputs and uses in-country. AEM replicated observed epidemiological trends when given observed behavioral inputs. The strengths and limitations of AEM are presented and used to inform thoughts on future directions for global models. AEM captures regional HIV epidemiology well and continues to evolve to meet country and global process needs. The addition of time-varying mortality and progression parameters has improved the alignment of the key population compartmental model of AEM with the age-sex-structured national model of Spectrum. Many of the features of AEM, including tracking the sources of infections over time, should be incorporated in future global efforts to build more generalizable models to guide policy and programs.

Effect of sucrose replacement on physicochemical parameters and sensory characteristics of instant coffee drinks

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. There has been a trend in consumer behaviour over the last few years - a change in the traditional way of consuming coffee. Instant coffee drinks of the “3 in 1” type, which consumers prefer because of the convenience of consumption, are gaining more and more popularity. One of the main ingredients in the composition of this type of drinks is sugar. Its partial or complete replacement with suitable alternatives leads to a change in the sensory profile of instant coffee drinks and the overall perception by consumers. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the influence of isomalt as a sugar substitute in the composition of instant coffee drinks of the type “3 in 1” on their sensory profile and some of their physico-chemical parameters. Results show that isomalt is a suitable substitute for sugar in the composition of instant coffee drinks.

Research on Reading Habits of College Students Based on Fuzzy Set Theory and Intelligent Transformation of Libraries

Abstract This article analyzes the impact of the Internet on college students’ reading habits and preferences, emphasizing that short reading, micro-reading, and miscellaneous reading have become trends. The article discusses the intelligent transformation of libraries, proposes strategies such as enhancing resource publicity, strengthening academic resource construction and providing personalized services, and analyzes the effect of brilliant reading promotion assessed by WeChat Communication Index (WCI). The results show that reading speed in the virtual reality environment is significantly faster than in the traditional environment, but deep comprehension takes longer. The time spent by mobile college students on entertaining videos, WeChat public numbers, etc. reached a ratio of 0.6740 and 0.5637. PC students spent more time on professional academic journals, academic MOOC videos, etc. The results of the WCI index for March-September 2022 showed that the WCI before the beginning of the school year was 176.23, and the highest in the middle of the semester reached 387.63, which proved the effectiveness of the intelligent transformation of the Library. The article demonstrates college students’ new trend of reading behavior in the Internet era and the effectiveness of Library coping strategies.

The Frailty of Models, the New Era, or a Rotten World of Consumers’ Financial Behaviour?

Abstract The aim of the article is to analyse the structure of consumer behaviour models and their applications to financial behaviour. The paper is theoretical in nature, examining generational breakdowns and selected trends in consumer behaviour. An analysis of the ‚rules‘ significant for types of consumer behaviour is conducted. Despite recently intensified theoretical and empirical analysis of consumer behaviour, a coherent research approach that integrates the issue of consumer behaviour with the specificities of the financial-services market has not yet been developed. Models remain frail, their functionality is still insufficient, and their applicability is constantly being altered by influences on consumer behaviour, including macro and microeconomic factors and the influence of scientific fields such as economics, sociology, psychology, management and anthropology. This article attempts to create a model that takes into account the general factors adopted in models constructed so far, along with the assumption that economic, cultural, social, personal, experiences, and other factors play a role in shaping and stimulating at least five variables: type of consumer from a particular generation (Cy); type of financial products and services (Xy); motivation (My); capacity (Capy); and opportunities (Oy).