Understanding the psychological benefits in organic consumerism: An empirical exploration

This research builds on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by proposing two additional constructs: warm glow and self-expressive benefits which could further drive consumer attitude and purchase intentions in the context of organic food consumption. We employed structural equation modelling (SEM) technique with Smart PLS 3.0 (Partial Least Squares) for the analysis of the hypothesised relationships between these psychological factors and the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The theoretical model was tested with samples from India (n = 471) and the USA (n = 440) collected using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (M Turk). Results confirmed the importance of warm glow and self-expressive benefits in organic consumerism in both markets. The study makes an important contribution in adding these two constructs to the TPB and then suggests practical tips to policy makers.     

Purchase intention for hydrogen automobile among Chinese citizens: The influence of environmental concern and perceived social value

Although hydrogen automobile has attracted increasing attention in recent years, previous studies did not extensively investigate customers' purchase intention for hydrogen automobile, as well as the factors that might affect their purchase intention. The present study therefore investigated whether customers' environmental concern and perceived social value of green buying would affect their purchase intention for hydrogen automobile. Customers' green buying behavior was included as a mediator, and their monthly income and gender were included as moderators. Data from 300 adults in China were collected. Results from structural equation modeling showed that customers’ green buying behavior fully mediated the positive association between perceived social value and purchase intention for hydrogen automobile. Further multi-group analysis found that monthly income and gender had moderating effects on the associations between some of the study variables. Based on these findings, possible explanation and practical implications were discussed.     

A clustering-based review on project portfolio optimization methods

Project portfolio management and optimization constitutes a critical activity for organizations in different industrial sectors and business. The scientific literature in this subject is extremely vast, which makes it difficult to understand the connections among the existing approaches and perspectives. This paper provides a clustering map of the existing work on the subject, thus identifying the main trends and approaches from different scientific communities. After analyzing each of the identified clusters, the paper provides insights and emerging trends that can be useful both for researchers and practitioners in the area.     

基于可编程逻辑控制器的电镀工艺参数自动化监控

以可编程逻辑控制器(PLC)为控制核心,辅助相关执行元器件,对电镀过程中涉及的部分关键工艺参数实施自动化监控。分模块阐述了监控原理,并结合实验进行效果验证和评定。结果表明:应用PLC控制系统,可实现工艺参数自动化、实时、准确监控,并且可获得较理想的电镀质量。     

Optimal maintenance scheduling of a gas engine power plant using generalized disjunctive programming

A new continuous‐time model for long‐term scheduling of a gas engine power plant with parallel units is presented. Gas engines are shut down according to a regular maintenance plan that limits the number of hours spent online. To minimize salary expenditure with skilled labor, a single maintenance team is considered which is unavailable during certain periods of time. Other challenging constraints involve constant minimum and variable maximum power demands. The objective is to maximize the revenue from electricity sales assuming seasonal variations in electricity pricing by reducing idle times and shutdowns in high‐tariff periods. By first developing a generalized disjunctive programming model and then applying both big‐M and hull reformulation techniques, we reduce the burden of finding the appropriate set of mixed‐integer linear constraints. Through the solution of a real‐life problem, we show that the proposed formulations are very efficient computationally, while gaining valuable insights about the system. © 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 60: 2083–2097, 2014     

Catalytic Molecular Logic Devices by DNAzyme Displacement

Chemical reactions catalyzed by DNAzymes offer a route to programmable modification of biomolecules for therapeutic purposes. To this end, we have developed a new type of catalytic DNA‐based logic gates in which DNAzyme catalysis is controlled via toehold‐mediated strand displacement reactions. We refer to these as DNAzyme displacement gates. The use of toeholds to guide input binding provides a favorable pathway for input recognition, and the innate catalytic activity of DNAzymes allows amplification of nanomolar input concentrations. We demonstrate detection of arbitrary input sequences by rational introduction of mismatched bases into inhibitor strands. Furthermore, we illustrate the applicability of DNAzyme displacement to compute logic functions involving multiple logic gates. This work will enable sophisticated logical control of a range of biochemical modifications, with applications in pathogen detection and autonomous theranostics.     

人间仙境，妫汭花园——2019中国北京世界园艺博览会核心区景观规划设计

从博览会项目的本质入手,探讨作为世园会的核心景观区应如何定位。以功能兼顾、文化表达、空间主体和永续利用为4个主要方面,阐述在大事件背景下落实2019北京世园会核心区设计的困难与挑战,并着重论述了对场地信息层中各类因素的寻找和取舍。方案整体兼顾作为"设计"一体两面的"功能"与"立意",尊重并利用客观存在的场地记忆,从处理进入湖区的方式开始,建构起多种语言要素并置的叙事空间,勾勒出一幅徐徐展开在世界面前、极具中国意境的园艺画卷——人间仙境,妫汭花园。     

Fuzzy‐sliding mode control of nonlinear smart base‐isolated building under earthquake excitation

In this paper, the effectiveness of the fuzzy sliding mode control strategy on three‐dimensional benchmark building with smart base isolation under seismic excitation has been examined. One of the appropriate control theories for such this nonlinear system is the sliding mode control theory; discontinuous sliding mode theory has weakness such as chattering phenomena. In this paper, we used a combination of fuzzy logic and sliding mode theory for the deletion of this defect. The proposed control theory has been scrutinized by applying on lately developed nonlinear three‐dimensional base‐isolated benchmark building. This building because of the three‐dimensional nature, coalescing of lateral and torsional responses, continuity of responses of the superstructure, and base is modeled with three degrees of freedom on every floor. In this building eight actuators assigned only at the base level and in the two directions (x, y). In other words, 16 actuators are located underneath the structure. Furthermore, the base isolation system has been modeled by considering lateral coupled equations for a better examination of the performance of the system. The results indicate that reduction of control performance is remarkable. Also, utilizing proposed control theory can decrease the responses of building in two main directions and, particularly, in the rotational degree of freedom.     

基于TPB-CPV理论的年轻居民健康建筑购买研究

从年轻居民角度探究健康建筑购买意愿的影响因素,在计划行为理论（TPB）和感知价值理论（CPV）的基础上,结合个人健康素养和外部情境因素构建理论模型,对问卷整理数据使用 SPSS 22.0 和 SmartPLS 2.0 工具分析。结果发现感知价值、外部情景因素和感知行为控制对购买意愿有显著影响。研究对健康建筑市场发展提供有效指导。     

辱虐管理对建筑工人流动意愿的影响——基于情绪耗竭和传统性作用

建筑工人职业流动率较高,建筑工人频繁的职业流动不利于建筑产品供给效率的提高。本文基于资源保存理论和情感事件理论,构建了建设项目组织情境下辱虐管理影响建筑工人流动意愿的被调节的中介效应模型。研究结果发现,辱虐管理显著正向影响建筑工人的流动意愿,情绪耗竭部分中介辱虐管理和建筑工人流动意愿之间的关系,建筑工人传统性反向调节辱虐管理和建筑工人流动意愿之间的关系以及情绪耗竭的中介效应。建筑工人传统性越高,辱虐管理和建筑工人流动意愿之间的正向联系就越弱,情绪耗竭的中介效应也越弱。