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Studies advocate co-creation of service recovery is an effective strategy, enhancing customers' equity and loyalty. This study examines the impacts of perceived control and effort as the key benefit and the cost associated with the co-creation strategy, in addition to the effect of self-serving bias to explain how co-creation induces a favorable recovery outcome. A scenario-based experiment with 319 U.S. consumers indicates control enhanced with co-creation is a significant benefit, whereas the negative impact of increased effort depends on the recovery outcome. The findings show that a firm recovery is prone to self-serving bias while a co-creation of recovery is not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in establishing an online store, highlighting the potential of AI to empower individuals with minimal experience in launching successful online ventures. Employing project-based learning, this study explores how AI can facilitate the entire process from idea generation to implementation. This approach aims to equip students with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations, preparing them for future roles in AI-driven environments. Key findings suggest that while human elements remain crucial for creating a unique and successful online presence, AI can significantly lower barriers to entry in e-commerce. This project, initiated as part of an undergraduate honors thesis, not only demonstrates the effectiveness of AI in digital entrepreneurship but also serves as a case study for integrating AI into educational curricula, thereby enhancing student competencies for technology-driven markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aims Vascular calcification is routinely encountered in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and severe coronary calcification is a known predictor of in-stent restenosis and stent thrombosis. However, the histopathologic mechanisms behind such events have not been systematically described. Methods and results From our registry of 1211 stents, a total of 134 newer-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) (Xience, Resolute-Integrity, PROMUS-Element, and Synergy) with duration of implant ≥30 days were histologically analysed. The extent of calcification of the stented lesions was evaluated radiographically and divided into severe (SC, n  = 46) and non-severely calcified lesions (NC, n  = 88). The percent-uncovered struts per section {SC vs. NC; median 2.4 [interquartile range (IQR) 0.0–19.0] % vs. 0.0 (IQR 0.0–4.6) %, P  = 0.02} and the presence of severe medial tears (MTs) (59% vs. 44%, respectively, P  = 0.03) were greater in SC than NC. In addition, SC had a higher prevalence of ≥3 consecutive struts lying directly in contact with surface calcified area (3SC) (52% vs. 8%, respectively, P  < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that sections with duration of implantation ≤6 months [odds ratio (OR): 7.7, P  < 0.0001], 3SC (OR: 6.5, P  < 0.0001), strut malapposition (OR: 5.0, P  < 0.0001), and lack of MTs (OR: 2.5, P  = 0.0005) were independent predictors of uncovered struts. Prevalence of neoatherosclerosis was significantly lower in SC than that of NC (24% vs. 44%, P  = 0.02). Conclusion Severe calcification, especially surface calcified area is an independent predictor of uncovered struts and delayed healing after newer-generation DES implantation. These data expand of knowledge of the vascular responses of stenting of calcified arteries and suggests further understand of how best to deal with calcification in patients undergoing PCI. Open in new tab Download slide Open in new tab Download slide [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Here, the preparation of transparent amorphous oxide semiconductor (AOS) films with unprecedented conductivity via an optimized activation process under hydrogen atmosphere for applications in solution‐processed large‐area optoelectronics is reported. Owing to their high cost and mechanical vulnerability, conventional vacuum‐processed indium–tin oxide (ITO) electrodes are inappropriate for use in next‐generation flexible and wearable electronic devices and systems. As an alternative to the ITO electrodes, solution‐processed AOS films, such as a‐IZO and a‐ZITO, with an optimized composition and postreduction treatment under hydrogen show the highest electrical conductivity of ≈300 S cm−1 and a high optical transmittance of over 90% at 550 nm. The microstructures and electrical properties of these AOS films are also studied in order to determine the optimized chemical composition and postreduction conditions. It is found that a controlled hydrogen reduction treatment of AOS films is critical for achieving high electrical conductivity by suppressing the surface morphology degradation and grain boundary disconnection. Furthermore, the a‐IZO transparent conductive electrodes are successfully implemented for high efficiency organic photovoltaic cells based on the PTB7/PC71BM active layers. This technique promises the low‐cost fabrication of high mobility and/or conductive AOSs for their applications in large‐area transparent and flexible optoelectronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the promotional tools retailers often use to promote clothing is a stick-thin mannequin that does not reflect the body type of a typical American female. The use of snowball convenience sampling method yielded 316 usable responses. Results indicate that the greater the woman's body mass index, the more likely she is to compare herself with mannequins and to perceive discrepancy between her body and the body of a mannequin and, 2) subsequently, the less likely she is to be satisfied with her own body. This research extends Social Comparison Theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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We report a new strategy for obtaining an ultralow temperature solution derived Al2O3 dielectric by using nanoclusters (aluminium‐oxo‐hydroxy cluster, Al‐13) as a precursor and local structure controllable activation process via deep‐ultraviolet (DUV)‐induced photochemical activation. We show that the combination of Al‐13 nanocluster precursor and the spatially controllable photochemical activation enables the formation of highly dense oxide (Al2O3) thin films at an ultralow temperature (< 60˚C), through an efficient integration of the dissociated skeleton of the nanocluster precursors. Finally, to demonstrate the versatility of the ultralow‐temperature‐annealed and large area Al2O3 dielectrics, metal‐oxide TFTs, carbon nanotube TFTs and integrated circuits were fabricated directly both on ultrathin (thickness < 3 μm) polymeric and low thermal budget stretchable substrates. The metal‐oxide TFTs and 7‐stage ring oscillator circuits showed an average mobility of 5.9 cm2 V−1 s−1 with a narrow distribution of the performance and good operational stability, and oscillation frequency greater than 1 MHz with corresponding propagation delay less than 70 ns per stage, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While consumers' adoption of new technology has received substantial interest from researchers, the mechanism of consumers' post-adoption evaluation derived from continued use of m-services and its impact on their interest in upcoming m-services are yet to be explored. Drawing on the appraisal → emotional response → coping framework, this study investigates 1) how utilitarian and hedonic values derived from consumers' basic and innovative benefits of m-services influence their post-adoption satisfaction with current m-services and 2) the impact of post-adoption satisfaction on interest in future m-services in the context of young consumers' mobile phone use. The results support all the hypothesized relationships except for the relationship between innovative benefit and utilitarian value. Theoretical and marketing implications are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]