Modelling consumer choice through the random regret minimization model: An application in the food domain

In line with findings on post-purchase food-choice regret, one can expect that pre-purchase anticipated regret with respect to forgone (non-chosen) alternatives has an impact on consumer food choices, especially when the choice is considered to be important. The traditional Random Utility Maximization (RUM) models for discrete choices may not fully capture this impact. This study investigates the usefulness and potential in the food domain of a discrete choice model that follows the regret minimization principle, the Random Regret Minimization (RRM) model, as an alternative and complement to existing RUM models. The two models are applied to consumer stated choices of cheese in a choice experiment. The study also investigates whether and to what extent a number of personality traits determine whether particular consumers rather choose according to utility-maximization, or regret-minimization principles. Results show that at the aggregate level the two models have a similar goodness of fit to the data and prediction ability. Still, each of them shows better fit for particular subgroups of consumers, based on personality traits. Hence, the present study reveals a potential for the RRM model applications in the food domain, and adds to the empirical literature supporting previous findings on the RRM model found in other contexts. Further research is needed to explore in which situations and for which consumer segments the RRM model is the most useful model.     

A review on the features and technologies for energy efficiency of smart grid

In today's world striving for efficiency in every sector, especially power generation and distribution, smart grids emerge as the solution for efficiently meeting the increasing demand. They adjust themselves to optimally deliver energy at the lowest cost and highest quality possible. The grid successfully makes use of renewable energy resources, electric vehicles, and smart pricing techniques in its attempt to achieve energy efficiency. It also promotes a greener environment by striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Information communication technology (ICT) helps the grid in collecting consumption data from the consumers and in sharing tariff information. ICT also helps to gather information about the status of the grid with regard to aspects like power quality, faults etc. The purpose of this paper is to review recent literature with a view to comprehensively present the technologies employed in the smart grid for achieving energy efficiency and the challenges involved therein.     

N-乙烯基吡咯烷酮接枝改性聚乳酸组织工程支架的制备与性能

利用热致相分离技术制备了N-乙烯基吡咯烷酮接枝改性聚乳酸(M-PLA)组织工程支架。在接枝率36%条件下,讨论了聚合物浓度、水/二氧六环比例和粗化温度对支架孔隙度和微孔结构的影响;并进一步探讨了在相同制备工艺条件下,不同接枝率对支架结构的影响,并对M-PLA支架的亲水性和蛋白粘附性能进行测试。结果显示,在一定接枝率下,支架孔隙度随聚合物浓度增大而降低;水的添加有利于规则孔径的形成;粗化温度降低,支架孔径和孔隙度提高。与PLA支架相比,随着接枝率提高,共聚物支架孔隙度变化不大,孔径略减小,但孔隙规整性和连通性较好,亲水性和蛋白粘附率明显增大,生物相容性提高。     

Raney Ni催化剂的制备及应用研究

Raney-Ni催化剂是一种十分重要的骨架型催化剂,由于其具有的高活性及高选择性,被广泛应用于有机反应。本文简述了Raney Ni催化剂的制备方法,阐述了铝镍合金晶体结构、第三金属、残余铝、活化条件和催化剂粒度对活性的影响,并对Raney Ni催化剂在氢化反应、脱硫、脱卤反应、硝基加氢反应、氨解反应等方面的应用作了概括说明。     

粉煤灰高温堵剂的制备与性能评价

粉煤灰作为主剂,加入悬浮剂、固化剂和助剂,制得一种高温堵剂。在稠油油藏火驱开采条件下分析各组分浓度对堵剂固化时间和固化强度的影响,得到最佳堵剂配方为:粉煤灰质量分数40%,悬浮剂MAC质量分数0.25%,固化剂GH质量分数3.0%~5.0%,助剂质量分数0.08%。通过性能影响实验和单管岩心流动实验对该堵剂进行性能评价,实验结果表明,该堵剂在高温高盐条件下稳定性好,在350℃下老化180d后固化强度仍保持在F级。岩心封堵率在99%以上,最高突破压力梯度为35.31MPa/m,连续注水12.68PV,压力呈较小波动。该堵剂能长期有效封堵高温油藏高渗层窜流通道。     

浅议空中庭园在现代高层建筑中的作用

以可持续发展思想为指导,遵循生态设计原则,从四个方面阐述了空中庭园在现代高层建筑中的作用,指出空中庭园是一种有效的环保节能空间形式,应在高层建筑设计中推广应用。     

换填垫层法在工程中的实际应用

介绍了换填垫层法的定义及其加固原理，通过工程实例介绍了该方法在具体工程应用中的设计思路、施工过程、检验效果，以促使工程人员在选择软土地基处理方法时优先采用该方法。     

大跨屋盖结构风压分布特性的模糊神经网络预测

针对影响大跨屋盖结构风荷载分布特征的诸多复杂因素,并结合深圳会议展览中心风洞试验项目的研究,本文应用模糊神经网络方法,成功地预测了大跨屋盖结构的风压分布特性。研究结果表明,采用该方法可以综合考虑各种因素的影响,并十分有效、简捷地处理常规方法难以解决的问题,进一步的应用表明这种方法可以用于其它类型建筑物风洞试验的数据处理和风压分布预测。     

南京某深大基坑支护设计与施工

结合南京某高层住宅工程实践，介绍了该基坑边坡支护所采用的钻孔灌注桩和毛竹插筋喷锚网支护设计及施工过程，并对场地“坑中坑”技术难点的处理作了阐述，指出大型复杂深基坑应切实地根据周围情况调整支护形式，并且施工应做到信息化。     

景观设计的人文要素概念初探

在了解人文概念的基础上，文章确立了景观设计的人文要素概念，以及景观设计概念与文明进程，并对其在景观设计中的地位和意义进行了阐明，进而理顺景观设计的人文要素与其他要素的关系是十分必要的。