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Purpose: This paper aims to evaluate the effects of salting duration and salt concentration on the physicochemical, colour, texture and sensory attributes of buffalo meatballs. Design/methodology/approach: Minced buffalo meat was mixed with salt at 1 or 2% concentration and stored for 0 h, 24 h or 48 h during the preparation of meatballs. The developed meatballs were analysed for moisture content, water holding capacity (WHC), pH, cooking yield, shrinkage, colour, texture profile analysis, gelling properties and sensory attributes. Findings: The salting durations of 24 and 48 h had significant (p < 0.05) effects on the WHC and colour attributes of the buffalo meatballs. A 2% salt addition in meatballs significantly (p < 0.05) affected pH and cooking yield. Salting for 24 h with 2% salt concentration significantly (p < 0.05) increased the hardness, chewiness and gel strength of the meatballs. Thus, salting for 24 h with a 2% salt concentration improved the physicochemical, textural and sensory attributes of buffalo meatballs. Practical implications: The study highlighted the importance of salting treatment during the preparation of meat products. For example, salting buffalo meatballs with a 2% salt concentration for 24 h could improve their functional and sensory attributes. Originality/value: Studies on salting durations at different salt concentrations in buffalo meat are very limited. An optimized combination of salting duration and salt concentration during the preparation of buffalo meatballs could improve the quality attributes and acceptability of these products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates whether wording a promotional marketing message as originating from the US government vs. the US president impacts consumers' responsiveness to the message. Using a discrete choice experiment, it examines consumer responsiveness to President Biden's order promoting domestic production. Results indicate that consumers are willing to pay a premium for domestically produced tomatoes, with variations based on political affiliations and product attributes like organic labeling and farm employment practices. However, findings on the significance of information treatment effects are mixed, suggesting that consumer responsiveness is unaffected by wording the message as originating from a broad political body vs. a specific politician. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: In Europe, cenobamate has been approved for use as an adjunctive therapy in adult patients with epilepsy (PWE) with focal‐onset seizures (FOS) who have not responded satisfactorily to treatment with at least two antiseizure medications (ASMs). Pivotal trials and real‐world observational studies have demonstrated a high efficacy of cenobamate, even in very difficult‐to‐treat epilepsies. Our aim was to investigate the efficacy of add‐on cenobamate in adult PWE who were prospectively monitored. We compared these results with those previously obtained for add‐on lacosamide, perampanel, and brivaracetam therapy. Methods: Patients were enrolled from the CENKORK study, which is a prospective, non‐interventional, open‐label, monocenter cohort study of adult PWE experiencing FOS. The titration of cenobamate was performed according to the guidelines outlined in the summary of product characteristics. The primary outcome measure was the retention rate at 6 months and 1 year. In addition, we assessed seizure‐free rates, the proportion of patients achieving at least a 50% seizure reduction, adverse events, and the reasons for treatment discontinuation. These outcome measures were compared with historical controls treated with adjunctive lacosamide, perampanel, or brivaracetam at our center. Results: Between June 2021 and 2022, 172 PWE with ongoing FOS were included. 22 cases were lost to follow‐up, leaving 150 cases for the 1‐year assessment. The retention rates at 6 months and 1 year were 88.7% and 80%, respectively. Seizure freedom was achieved in 14% of patients at both the 6‐month and 1‐year marks, while the ≥50% responder rates were 50% and 61%, respectively. The 6‐month retention rate was significantly higher in cenobamate than in other ASMs (p < 0.001 for each comparator). Adverse events were significantly more common with perampanel (p < 0.001). Significance: Add‐on cenobamate proved to be particularly efficacious compared to our experience with other recently introduced ASMs. Plain Language Summary: This observational study was carried out in 172 adult patients with difficult‐to‐treat epilepsy who were treated with adjunctive cenobamate. After 1 year, the data of 150 patients could be analyzed. Seizure freedom, in the preceding 3 months, was achieved in 14%. The rate of PWE continuing cenobamate was 80%. In our hands, cenobamate showed promising efficacy and tolerability even when compared to other recently introduced antiseizure medications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This article investigated how consumer choices guided by their underlying microfoundations can either facilitate or hinder socio-technical transitions in the agri-food system. To this end, consumers from five countries (Argentina, Brazil, China, France and Italy) were asked to choose products common to the food basket of these five countries (coffee, yogurt and chicken) with different sensorial and ecological attributes. Design/methodology/approach: To this end, 1,417 interviews were carried out in these countries. Data were collected on four choices (from the most sustainable to the least sustainable) as well as sociodemographic elements and whether or not the price was mentioned. These choices were observed using two logit models (A and B). Findings: The article provides evidence that the propensity to choose ecologically beneficial foods is affected by country, gender, income and level of formal education as well as by the microfoundations of choice, such as individual values and attitudes. Practical implications: To offer truly sustainable products, it is essential to take into account the role of countries and the microfoundations of their inhabitants' food choices. By recognizing this crucial element, we can raise the probability of successful eco-friendly products, reducing their impact on the environment and enhancing welfare. Social implications: According to the results observed in this paper, to truly offer sustainable products, we must take into account the microfoundation and the sociotechnological transition elements. By doing so, we hope that efforts toward sustainability not only benefit the environment but also the surrounding communities. So, paying attention to consumers' food choice process helps to create products that are truly sustainable in every sense of the word and will benefit very much the society, in other words, will have a greater social implication. Originality/value: This article makes a significant contribution to the theory by revealing how micro-foundations driving consumers' choices toward sustainable food products can accelerate the ecological sociotechnical transition in agri-food systems. By shedding light on this crucial aspect, we can pave the way for a more sustainable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Product design is an innovative process that, through the stages of problem statement, concept, and initial and detailed design, meets the needs of customers, the requirements of companies, and their limitations. In the current process of product design and development, formulating design objectives plays a crucial role in objective setting, project implementation, product needs and requirements specification, and performing activities validation. Currently, the role of the design and development stages in the sustainability of products, identifying strategies for improving this stage is of particular significance, and paying attention to the product planning and definition process group and focusing on establishing sustainability principles in the target book and defining new attributes can be regarded as one of the sustainable product development strategies. Consequently, this research is a case study in the field of applying the sustainability principles in the target book as one of the deliverables at the stage of product planning. The present study proposes strategies towards developing the attributes of the target book as a tool for exerting sustainability pillars in the process of design and development by means of surveying automotive industry experts, applying the DEMATEL and Fuzzy ANP combined method, and evaluating and determining new attributes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and Aims Design Setting Cases Measurements Findings Conclusions Vaping product packaging is varied and often features bright colours and novel designs, particularly among recently marketed disposable vapes. This study provides an overview of attributes found on the packaging of popular disposable vapes and e‐liquid bottles in England, Canada and the United States (US) and assesses compliance with local packaging regulations.Content analysis.Brick‐and‐mortar and online shops in England (London), Canada (Ontario) and the US (New Hampshire and South Carolina).108 vaping products (including packaging) from 76 brands in a range of flavours and nicotine levels. Specifically, 48 disposable vapes (15 from England, 16 from Canada, 17 from the US) and 60 e‐liquid bottles (20 per country).Textual and graphic branding and marketing elements, independently coded by two researchers and checked by a third.Compliance with local packaging regulations varied across countries. Health warnings were present on the packaging of all but one nicotine‐containing product, although 33% of disposables and 17% of e‐liquids featuring the warning did not adhere to formatting requirements. Leaflets were seldom included with e‐liquid bottles, even in England (45%) where mandatory, and omitted elsewhere. Labelling of nicotine type and batch numbers was inconsistent. Vaping product packaging featured claims relating to sensory perceptions (41%), most often flavours, and some (32%) featured youth‐appealing content. Common graphic elements included stylised brand fonts (80%), brand logos (54%), product representations on the external packaging (47%) and abstract graphic elements (64%). Colours on packaging, disposable vapes and e‐liquid bottles were associated with product flavour.In England, Canada and the United States, popular disposable vapes and e‐liquid bottles appear to have varying compliance with local packaging regulations and inconsistent labelling of nicotine and product characteristics. The use of colourful designs, evocative descriptors and appealing graphics to promote flavours underscores the need for comprehensive packaging regulations and enforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The mechanism for realizing the values of river ecological products is an important means for developing coordinated and high- quality regional ecological protection and social economic systems. All kinds of river ecological products have the characteristics, i. e. local transfer and downstream spillover. However, the present research on the realization mechanism of two-way and classification of the market values by directly considering the above characteristics is still in its infancy. Accordingly, this paper surveys and summarizes the research on the river ecological products from three aspects: scopes for extension of river ecological products, methods for estimating dynamic market values and realization mechanism for their two- way classification, and shortcomings of the present research and important future research directions. Useful references are also provided for developing subsequent mechanisms for estimating long-term market values of river ecological products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) oil cake on pasta processing and the functional characteristics of the end product. The pasta produced from wheat flour fortified with 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15% (w/w) sesame oil cake showed a significant increase in total protein (i.e., ranging from 12.3 and 16.0 g/100 g), lipid (i.e., 3-fold) and crude fiber (i.e., 0.58 to 0.91 g/100 g) contents with the increasing addition of sesame oil cake. Consistograph tests showed that the pressure maximum decreased significantly from 267.2 kPa for the wheat flour dough (control) to 157.6 kPa upon the addition of 15% (w/w) sesame oil cake to wheat flour. Drop-in pressure after 250 and 450 s was lower for the control sample than for those containing 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15% (w/w) sesame oil cake. The elasticity value for the control dough was 500.1 Pa, and it was reduced to 392.3 Pa with the addition of 15% (w/w) sesame oil cake to wheat flour resulting also in a significant reduction in the extensibility. The pasta from the flour blend with 7.5% (w/w) sesame oil cake exhibited the highest cooking loss, at 5.40 g/100 g. Sensorial evaluation of the flavor and stickiness of pasta produced from the flour blends containing up to 10% (w/w) of sesame oil cake was satisfactory and recommended to open the door for industrial utilization of such valuable and nutritious by-products. Sesame components and gluten network interactions are believed to play a key role in modifying pasta's functional characteristics and require more investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This review aims to explore the latest innovations in beer supply chain. Innovation is defined as the combined application of strategies that enhance intrinsic and extrinsic product characteristics while optimizing complementary aspects for a modern approach to the food market. The study is structured around key themes that define the overall quality of beer supply chain: safety (wholesomeness and authenticity), biological quality (chemical composition, sensory profile, and nutritional quality), process quality, convenience, and commodities. The goal is to promote accurate dissemination of information within the beer community and dispel common misconceptions. These misconceptions often arise from flawed approaches, leading to the creation of urban legends and unfounded prejudices. Special attention is given to innovation and research in the craft beer sector, which is rapidly growing in Italy and the global market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To develop a toolkit of test methods for characterizing potentially critical quality attributes (CQAs) of topical semisolid products and to evaluate how CQAs influence the rate and extent of active ingredient bioavailability (BA) by monitoring cutaneous pharmacokinetics (PK) using an In Vitro Permeation Test (IVPT). Methods: Product attributes representing the physicochemical and structural (Q3) arrangement of matter, such as attributes of particles and globules, were assessed for a set of test acyclovir creams (Aciclostad® and Acyclovir 1A Pharma) and compared to a set of reference acyclovir creams (Zovirax® US, Zovirax® UK and Zovirax® Australia). IVPT studies were performed with all these creams using heat-separated human epidermis, evaluated with both, static Franz-type diffusion cells and a flow through diffusion cell system. Results: A toolkit developed to characterize quality and performance attributes of these acyclovir topical cream products identified certain differences in the Q3 attributes and the cutaneous PK of acyclovir between the test and reference sets of products. The cutaneous BA of acyclovir from the set of reference creams was substantially higher than from the set of test creams. Conclusions: This research elucidates how differences in the composition or manufacturing of product formulations can alter Q3 attributes that modulate myriad aspects of topical product performance. The results demonstrate the importance of understanding the Q3 attributes of topical semisolid drug products, and of developing appropriate product characterization tests. The toolkit developed here can be utilized to guide topical product development, and to mitigate the risk of differences in product performance, thereby supporting a demonstration of bioequivalence (BE) for prospective topical generic products and reducing the reliance on comparative clinical endpoint BE studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cellulose films, predominantly consisting of micro-nanocelluloses, are a new type of product with interesting properties for functional packaging applications. However, the potentially scalable production methodology has not yet been elucidated. Poor dewatering and high web shrinkage are issues that need solutions beyond what is available in conventional paper production. This research investigates a cyclic pressing method that shows potential in cellulose film consolidation. Cyclic pressing allows the MNFC films to be dewatered to about 90% solids while yielding a smooth, flat product. The results show no inherent physical limits for mechanical dewatering these high swelling webs, even at very high solids. Cyclic pressing allows controlled restraint during consolidation, which could be adjusted in an industrial setup to produce even films with desirable product characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The decision-making process of consumers regarding custom wardrobe furniture transcends product functionality to include the sensory experience, notably the tactile aspect. This study focuses on the tactile experience to assist consumers in evaluating the tactile feel of custom wardrobe finishes, such as cognitive fuzziness during the experience, the challenge of clearly describing the connection between touch sensation and the physical attributes of the custom wardrobe, and reducing communication costs between users and designers. The research first clarifies the hierarchical cognitive structure of the tactile sensation of custom wardrobe finishes, then explores the logical relationships between levels through linear regression models. Subsequently, a nonlinear relationship model between the "Physical Attributes Layer" and the "Tactile Sensation Layer" is constructed using a Backpropagation Neural Network, and the connection between the "Tactile Sensation Layer" and the "Comprehensive Evaluation Layer" is mapped through a multiple linear regression equation. This comprehensive evaluation system for the tactile feel of custom wardrobe finishes provides designers with a tool to optimize the tactile characteristics of products, thereby shortening the design iteration cycle and improving design precision. It also helps users better express their emotional needs in terms of tactile sensations, enhancing the connection between tactile experience and emotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Efficient demand planning holds critical significance for businesses. In this research, the authors investigate the applicability of the Temporal Fusion Transformer, a neural network-based model, to address demand planning challenges. Specifically, they explore the potential benefits of incorporating additional information related to product characteristics and sales channel types. The primary objective of this study is to assess the advantages gained by incorporating these supplementary variables. The dataset utilized in this analysis originates from a company predominantly engaged in the sale of building engineering products. The authors initially focus on static attributes such as product groupings and time-varying attributes such as sales channel variations. This paper’s contribution lies in its comprehensive case study, which applies the Temporal Fusion Transformer model to a real-world demand planning problem of the company, including all its specifications and customizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biomaterials, like hydroxyapatite (HAp), are the subject of many scientific investigations. Their specific application, however, is determined by the form and some characteristic features of the resulting material. Synthesis methods and optimization procedures leading to a product of predetermined characteristics are therefore of great interest. To broaden the existing knowledge, sonoprecipitation was investigated as a potential method for the production of nanosized HAp particles. The research was carried out in a static mixer (STM) immersed in the ultrasonic bath. The influence of operating conditions, e.g., ultrasonic power PUS (εUS), ultrasonic frequency (fUS), and unit mixing power (εmix), was investigated in terms of nucleation intensity, product quality, and characteristics (particle size distribution (PSD), mean size, shape, etc.). As a result, the optimal conditions for the HAp nanoparticles synthesis (mean size: d~150 nm; length: L1~250 nm; width: L2~80 nm) in the form of needles/whiskers/rods—similar to the shape of the HAp present in natural human bones, free from agglomerates, with negligible signs of particle destruction—were determined. The formation of HAp of smaller sizes (d ≤ 100 nm) and more compact shapes (L1~155 nm, L2~90 nm), useful in bone regeneration processes, was also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Provided comprehensive overview of all the 20 oligonucleotide drug products commercially approved till March 2024. • Focused on nature, formulation composition, presentation, primary packaging, in-use stability, and long-term stability. • Proposed generalized formulations that could be used as a starting point in early phase development of an oligonucleotide molecule recognizing that safety and efficacy must be established by controlled preclinical and clinical investigations. Oligonucleotide drug products commercially approved in the US and the EU are reviewed. A total of 20 products that includes 1 aptamer, 12 antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), 6 small interfering ribonucleic acids (siRNAs), and 1 mixture of single-stranded and double-stranded polydeoxyribonucleotides have been identified. A typical oligonucleotide formulation is composed of an oligonucleotide with buffering agent(s), pH adjusting agents, and a tonicity adjusting agent. All the products are presented as 2.1 – 200 mg/mL solutions at pH between 6 and 8.7. Majority of the products are approved for intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) routes, with two for intravitreal (IVT), two for intrathecal (IT), and one for intramuscular (IM) routes. The primary packaging includes vials and prefilled syringes (PFS). Products approved for IV and IT administration routes and requiring >1.5 mL dose volumes are supplied in vials, while those approved for SC, IM, and IVT and requiring ≤1.5 mL dose volume are supplied in PFS. Based on the compiled dataset, we propose a generalized starting point for an oligonucleotide formulation during early phase development for IV, SC, and IT administration routes. Overall, we believe this harmonized evaluation and understanding of various oligonucleotide drug product attributes will help derive platform generalizations and allows for accelerated early phase development for first-in-human studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Cariprazine is an atypical dopamine receptor partial agonist antipsychotic available in the form of capsules. Although capsules are one of the most desirable routes of administration, there are certain situations (e. g., in an acute psychiatric setting, or when swallowing difficulties, or liquid shortages are present) when they cannot be administered. Therefore, alternative solutions like orodispersible tablets are needed. This study aimed to investigate the bioequivalence of a newly developed orodispersible tablet to the commercially available hard gelatine capsule of cariprazine 1.5 mg. Methods This was a phase I, open-label, randomized, single-dose bioequivalence study. It had a 2-period, 2-sequence, cross-over design, where each subject received one test and one reference product in a randomized sequence, separated by a wash-out period of 55 days. Blood sampling was performed over 72 h after dosing. Cariprazine concentrations were analyzed by a validated HPLC-MS/MS method. Standard bioequivalence statistics was applied to PK parameters calculated by non-compartmental analysis. Safety measures were analyzed descriptively. Result Pharmacokinetic data of 43 healthy volunteers and safety data of 54 subjects was analyzed. Cariprazine AUC0–72h and Cmax geometric mean ratios were 117.76% and 100.88%, respectively. The 90% confidence intervals were within the pre-defined bioequivalence acceptance limits of 80.00% – 125.00%. Safety data was in line with the Summary of Product Characteristics of Cariprazine. Discussion The result of this clinical trial proved the bioequivalence of the new orodispersible tablet formulation when compared to hard gelatine capsules, enabling an alternative option for treatment of those suffering from schizophrenia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the face of a rapidly changing consumer market, companies strive to innovate their products by either adopting a strategy of enhancement of attributes or focusing on uniqueness. Using the structural alignment model, we conducted two studies to investigate the influence of temporal landmarks on consumers' diagnosticity of product attributes and the mediating role of creative self-efficacy in this link. Results indicated that consumers relied more on nonalignable (vs. alignable) attributes to evaluate a product when a start (vs. end) temporal landmark was activated. These findings have implications for marketing theory and companies' product-communication strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines psychological drivers influencing Turkish consumer choices, specifically Xenocentrism's role in purchasing decisions. Analyzing data from 377 young, urban, educated respondents, the research explores the relationship between Xenocentrism, Animosity, and Product Judgment affecting the willingness to buy U.S. goods. Employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and validated scales, the study challenges the conventional belief that Animosity toward a foreign country reduces purchase willingness. Findings indicate that Personal and National Animosity may coincide with or increase the propensity to purchase despite Product Judgments. This suggests a complex consumer decision-making paradigm, where Animosity is intertwined with identity assertion and perceived product quality. Results show Turkish consumers' purchase intentions are grounded in product excellence, with perceived superiority shaping xenocentric buying preferences. The implications extend to rethinking consumer behavior models in emerging markets, accounting for the nuanced influences of Animosity, product evaluation, and global cultural narratives. This nuanced understanding of Xenocentrism contributes to the literature by delineating how consumer Animosity and global cultural narratives inform behavior in a post-truth world, providing actionable insights for both theorists and practitioners in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The condition of a product (i.e., being used or new) plays an important role in consumer judgment and purchase decisions, yet this phenomenon has been relatively under-researched. Using an experimental approach, this study investigates the effect of embarrassment on choice of used and new products. We demonstrate that due to the embarrassment associated with buying used products, Chinese consumers are more likely than their US counterparts to choose new products over used ones. Furthermore, we find that this difference can be attenuated by reframing used products positively as antiques. Our findings enrich the theoretical understanding of consumer behavior across cultures, offer important managerial implications, and provide novel insights into future research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wedang is a beverage that comes from a blend of spices that are often found in Indonesia. The mixture of spices used in making wedang can affect the taste, color and content inside. One of the wedang that can be found is wedang seroja, a wedang that made from a mixture of lemongrass, rosella and ginger in varying proportions. Wedang seroja tea bag is an innovation to serve the wedang easily. The proportion of spices in the mixture can influence the characteristics of the mixture of spice and steeping water. Therefore, this research aims to develop a wedang seroja tea bag product and observe the characteristics of the product by physical and chemical analysis of the dry spice mixture and steeping water of wedang seroja tea bag. The sample was made in three repetition and each sample were analyzed three times (triplo). The results of the study carried out on wedang tea bag with a composition of 20% lemongrass, 70% rosella and 10% ginger, it was found that the wedang tea bag seroja dry spice mixture had a moisture content of 15.90% and an ash content of 6.37% while the steeping water has a pH of 2.10 and objective color testing results with an L value of 43.56, a value of +23.25, and b value of +21.56. The 70% of rosella in the dry spices mixture of wedang seroja tea bag has a big role on the product characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Biopharmaceutical manufacture is transitioning from batch to integrated and continuous biomanufacturing (ICB). The common framework for most ICB, potentially enables a global biomanufacturing ecosystem utilizing modular and multi‐function manufacturing equipment. Integrating unit operation hardware and software from multiple suppliers, complex supply chains enabled by multiple customized single‐use flow paths, and large volume buffer production/storage make this ICB vision difficult to achieve with commercially available manufacturing equipment. Thus, we developed SymphonX™, a downstream processing skid with advanced buffer management capabilities, a single disposable generic flow path design that provides plug‐and‐play flexibility across all downstream unit operations and a single interface to reduce operational risk. Designed for multi‐product and multi‐process cGMP facilities, SymphonX™ can perform stand‐alone batch processing or ICB. This study utilized an Apollo™ X CHO‐DG44 mAb‐expressing cell line in a steady‐state perfusion bioreactor, harvesting product continuously with a cell retention device and connected SymphonX™ purification skids. The downstream process used the same chemistry (resins, buffer composition, membrane composition) as our historical batch processing platform, with SymphonX™ in‐line conditioning and buffer concentrates. We used surge vessels between unit operations, single‐column chromatography (protein A, cation and anion exchange) and two‐tank batch virus inactivation. After the first polishing step (cation exchange), we continuously pooled product for 6 days. These 6 day pools were processed in batch‐mode from anion exchange to bulk drug substance. This manufacturing scale proof‐of‐concept ICB produced 0.54 kg/day of drug substance with consistent product quality attributes and demonstrated successful bioburden control for unit‐operations undergoing continuous operation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We investigate consumers' attitudes and behaviours when receiving customised website advertising, the effect of their psychological beings and content of advertising messages, using a 2 (customisation: customised vs non-customised) × 2 (product attributes: utilitarian vs hedonic) × 2 (self-esteem: high vs low) experiment on 240 participants, aged 16–34 living in Taiwan, to explain their effects on advertising effectiveness and the mediating role of advertising value. High self-esteem consumers have a more favourable attitude and behaviour when receiving a customised ad. For low self-esteem consumers, the customised ad effectively influences purchase intention. In the non-customised advertising condition, a hedonic product attribute fosters greater purchase intention. High self-esteem consumers have a stronger purchase intention when receiving the hedonic product attribute in the non-customised ad condition. Furthermore, customisation influences attitude and purchase intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently people often purchase their daily needs at retail stores. Therefore, crowds might happen due to a manual queueing system. To overcome the problem, the smart system based on object detection has been conducted using several object detection methods. This study proposed YOLOv8 combined with transformer Real-Time Detection Transformer (RT-DETR) model to enhance the method performance in detecting the detail products. The intra-Class Variation method has been used to recognize the characteristics of the products such as size, color, and variant of the product. To validate the proposed model, three different datasets have been applied that is grocery dataset that displays products one by one in the training and validation process, the RPC-dataset that has many products in one image, and the D2S dataset with products that have varying lighting and stacked products. Results showed that the proposed model outperformed compared to other models, with a mean Average Precision (mAP) of 99.5% for the grocery dataset, 99.3% RPC-dataset, and 85.5% D2S dataset, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The growing diffusion of automation in the marketplace affects consumers in two ways. First, marketing activities such as pricing and customer support are increasingly being automated; this automation of marketing activities has profound effects on consumer welfare and well-being. Second, various aspects or types of consumption activities are also being automated; users may automate elements of writing tasks using large language models (LLMs), they may outsource product search to recommender systems, or they may adopt autonomous features in products (e.g., self-driving cars). This JACR issue on Automation of Marketing and Consumption brings together an exciting set of researchers to explore these topics. In this introduction, we reflect on the role of automation in creating value for both consumers and firms, highlight the themes running through the articles in this issue, and offer reflections on possible directions for future research on consumer behavior and psychology in the face of automation and, in particular, artificial intelligence (AI). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main objective of this study is to analyze the drying kinetics of Citrus medica by using the freeze-drying method at various thicknesses (3, 5, and 7 mm) and cabin pressures (0.008, 0.010, and 0.012 mbar). Additionally, the study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an artificial neural network (ANN) in estimating crucial parameters like dimensionless mass loss ratio (MR), moisture content, and drying rate. Feedforward multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural network architecture was employed to model the freeze-drying process of Citrus medica. The ANN architecture was trained using a dataset covering various drying conditions and product characteristics. The training process, including hyperparameter optimization, is detailed and the performance of the ANN is evaluated using robust metrics such as RMSE and R2. As a result of comparing the experimental MR with the predicted MR of the ANN modeling created by considering various product thicknesses and cabin pressures, the R2 was found to be 0.998 and the RMSE was 0.010574. Additionally, color change, water activity, and effective moisture diffusivity were examined in this study. As a result of the experiments, the color change in freeze-dried Citrus medica fruits was between 6.9 ± 0.2 and 21.0 ± 0.6, water activity was between 0.4086 ± 0.0104 and 0.5925 ± 0.0064, effective moisture diffusivity was between 4.19 × 10 − 11 and 21.4 × 10 − 11 , respectively. In freeze-drying experiments conducted at various cabin pressures, it was observed that increasing the slice thickness of Citrus medica fruit resulted in longer drying times, higher water activity, greater color changes, and increased effective moisture diffusivity. By applying the experimental data to mathematical models and an ANN, the optimal process conditions were determined. The results of this study indicate that ANNs can potentially be applied to characterize the freeze-drying process of Citrus medica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between product characteristics (quality and price), location and competitive advantage of electronic gadget outlets within Ilorin metropolis of Kwara State. This study is hinged onResource-based View Theory, with the intentionto identify and leverage the unique resources of electronic gadget outlets to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. A survey research design was employed, employing a purposive sampling technique of 364customers of selected electronic gadget outlets within Ilorin metropolis of Kwara State. Data were collected using the Instrument titled “Product Characteristics, Location and Competitive Advantage Questionnaire (PCLACAQ)”. Both Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM) software were used to analyze the data collected. The results indicated that location correlates with the attainment of organizational competitiveness of gadget outlets. According to the study, quality is a good indicator of competitive advantage of gadgets outlets; this indicates that quality produce competitive advantage to the organization. Results from this study shows that quality and location is a good indication of the performance of electronics stores. This suggests that quality and location results in a competitive advantage for the company, while price does not contributes to enhanced organisational performance. The current research however illustrates that improving an organization’s quality and location improve both its performance and its advantage over its competitors. There are some implications in this study for managers in the electronic gadget outlets. Management must ensure the quality assurance of the electronic gadget products is not compromised; this would further boost the corporate image of their business for expected productivity and longevity. Researchers and industry professionals can gain valuable insights into the strategies and factors that drive success in this particular market segment by investigating the relationship between location, product characteristics (price and quality), and competitive advantage of electronic gadget outlets. This study contributes to the existing knowledge base, provides guidance to retailers, and supports decisionmaking processes in the ever-changing landscape of electronic gadget retail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a fledgling marketing strategy that allows consumers to shop and enjoy a random experience at the same time, probabilistic selling has attracted much attention. It can tap into consumers' buying potential and swiftly increase product sales, which is favorable for merchants, particularly in e-commerce. However, little empirical research has looked at consumers' repurchase intentions of probabilistic goods in the context of e-commerce, as well as the underlying mechanism of this marketing strategy. This paper builds on expectation confirmation theory (ECT) to examine the impact of probabilistic goods characteristics (aesthetics and scarcity) and probabilistic selling characteristics (randomness and autonomy) on consumers' repurchase intention. The model was empirically tested through a survey of 182 online consumers. Interestingly, the results reveal that product characteristics plays a more significant role than selling characteristics, and it can positively enhance consumers' two types of repurchase intention (old series repurchase intention and new series repurchase intention) through the mediation mechanism of perceived value and confirmation. This paper empirically examined the consumer's repurchase intention for online probabilistic goods and has practical implications for online retailers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research Summary: We study product digitization as an impetus for firm strategy change. Product digitization can erode a firm's ability to differentiate through physical product attributes and prompts them to increase emphasis on nonphysical product attributes to sustain their competitive advantage. We expect this effect is pronounced among firms that have pursued a physical differentiation strategy prior to the digital age. However, we expect that countervailing forces exist such that the internal supply cost of and the external market demand for the nonphysical differentiator mitigate this effect. Evidence from publishers in the Amazon Kindle e‐book ecosystem supports our hypotheses. This study bridges the growing digital strategy literature and the classical competitive strategy literature. We discuss how our findings are relevant to a range of industries. Managerial Summary: Many companies invest in superior physical product attributes to increase a customer's willingness‐to‐pay and entice purchase. However, when products become digitized—such as music streaming displacing CDs or e‐books replacing printed books—the effectiveness of physical product differentiation is diminished. We examine how book publishers manage this challenge at the advent of Amazon's Kindle e‐book technology. We find that publishers that have emphasized physical product attributes turn to emphasizing nonphysical product differentiation, namely, through offering more content. Yet, the extent of the strategy change is limited by the internal development cost of and the external demand for the nonphysical differentiator. We discuss how our findings are relevant to a range of settings, including both product and service companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As products are constantly updated, brands launch increasingly different versions thereof, and consumers frequently face upgrade choices. However, when and why consumers choose to upgrade has received limited attention. This article thus sheds new light on consumer upgrade intention by distinguishing a novel antecedent, product type (material vs. experiential). Three online studies with 642 participants from the US were conducted; we used t‐tests and bootstrapped mediation analysis via PROCESS Model 4 to analyze the data. The results of these studies reveal that consumers are more likely to upgrade experiential products than material products. Moreover, this effect is mediated by a heightened sense of anticipated regret rather than upgrade degree or perceived product closeness. Specifically, consumers feel greater anticipated regret if they do not upgrade experiential products (vs. material products), which leads to their higher upgrade intentions toward experiential products. This research therefore significantly extends regret regulation theory, provides important insights into the relationship between product type and upgrade intention, and offers valuable knowledge for brands seeking to optimize their marketing strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a growing demand for the use of high‐quality real‐world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decision‐making worldwide and in China, which highlights the need for conducting literature reviews to evaluate the available data and evidence. This study aims to review the use of RWE in Chinese regulatory decisions and to summarize relevant regulatory and methodological considerations to inform the future use of RWE in China. We identified policy documents, technical guidance documents, and cases on official Chinese government websites and extracted their contents separately. We consulted experts from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and academic institutes and searched case‐related articles for enrichment. We also searched and included articles related to the use of RWE/Real‐world data in Chinese regulatory decisions. Six trial versions of technical guidance documents, 7 case studies, and 40 articles related to the Chinese regulatory decisions were included in this study. Based on the technical guidance, data quality, and appropriate study design and statistical analysis are the main concerns for RWE generation. The cases and articles related to regulatory decisions revealed 9 main concerns, including data sources and applicability, data quality, strength of existing evidence, appropriate study design and statistical analysis, regulated and transparent process for analysis and evidence generation, product safety and efficacy, product characteristics and clinical needs, ethical considerations and data security, and communicate adequately with regulatory authorities. Among these concerns, data issues are central. Preliminary attempts have been made by the NMPA to promote the use of RWE, but substantial challenges still remain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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While the presence of the term “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” in a product description may be viewed as a sign of that product having advanced capabilities and features, it may also trigger fear and concern among consumers. Therefore, this study explores the impact of inclusion (vs. exclusion) of the “Artificial Intelligence” term in goods and service descriptions on consumers’ purchase intentions. It also examines the mediating role of emotional trust and the moderating role of perceived product risk in this relationship. We conducted six experiments to investigate these relationships. The data were analyzed using T-tests and Hayes Process Macro Models 4 and 7. The findings of the study indicated that the inclusion of the “Artificial Intelligence” term in descriptions of products and services decreases purchase intention, and that emotional trust mediates this relationship. Findings further suggested that the negative mediating effect of emotional trust on the impact of AI term on purchase intention was stronger for high-risk products, compared to low-risk products. These findings provide valuable insights for both academia and practitioners, leading them to develop more effective and appealing strategies in the applications of AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the impacts of a drying process under low temperature and reduced pressure (non-thermal drying) on the final dehydrated products characteristics. This process is based on the retention of water on molecular sieves with a good selectivity against these molecules. In this study, drying experiments of 7mm thick apple slices (AS) were performed and compared to apple slices pretreated by freezing. It was concluded that the dehydrated apple slices were depleted of the maximum amount of water after 12 hours of drying, with a final water content equal to 12 ± 1.75%, whereas after freezing pretreatment, a decrease in drying time to 7 hours was observed, as well as a decrease in water content to 10 ± 0.5%. This explains the effect of freezing pretreatment on accelerating water transfer. In addition, a convective drying was performed on the apple slices at 60°C, which allows comparison with the slices dried by our non-thermal drying process. In order to characterize the obtained fruits, characteristic analyses such as water activity (Aw), color, texture (hardness), and dimensions (diameter and thickness) were performed before and after each drying experiment. Thus, continuous measurements of temperature, humidity, and pressure, within the enclosure, were determined during the experiments using a wireless sensor system controlled by a programming Arduino. Finally, mathematical modeling by various models (Newton, Page, Midilli, etc.) was performed to determine the most suitable model describing the non-thermal and convective drying of apple slices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In many industries, the reliability of a product is often determined by a quantile of a distribution of a product's characteristics meeting a specified requirement. A typical approach to address this is to assume a parametric model and compute a one‐sided confidence bound on the quantile. However, this can become difficult if the sample size is too small to reliably estimate such a parametric model. Linear interpolation between order statistics is a viable nonparametric alternative if the sample size is sufficiently large. In most cases, linear extrapolation from the extreme order statistics can be used, but can result in inconsistent coverage. In this work, we perform an empirical study to generate robust weights for linear extrapolation that greatly improves the accuracy of the coverage across a feasible range of distribution families with positive support. Our method is applied to two industrial datasets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sonochemistry is the use of ultrasonic waves in an aqueous medium, to generate acoustic cavitation. In this context, sonochemistry emerged as a focal point over the past few decades, starting as a manageable process such as a cleaning technique. Now, it is found in a wide range of applications across various chemical, physical, and biological processes, creating opportunities for analysis between these processes. Sonochemistry is a powerful and eco‐friendly technique often called "green chemistry" for less energy use, toxic reagents, and residues generation. It is increasing the number of applications achieved through the ultrasonic irradiation (USI) method. Sonochemistry has been established as a sustainable and cost‐effective alternative compared to traditional industrial methods. It promotes scientific and social well‐being, offering non‐destructive advantages, including rapid processes, improved process efficiency, enhanced product quality, and, in some cases, the retention of key product characteristics. This versatile technology has significantly contributed to the food industry, materials technology, environmental remediation, and biological research. This review is created with enthusiasm and focus on shedding light on the manifold applications of sonochemistry. It delves into this technique's evolution and current applications in cleaning, environmental remediation, microfluidic, biological, and medical fields. The purpose is to show the physicochemical effects and characteristics of acoustic cavitation in different processes across various fields and to demonstrate the extending application reach of sonochemistry. Also to provide insights into the prospects of this versatile technique and demonstrating that sonochemistry is an adapting system able to generate more efficient products or processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We prove that in either the convergent or overconvergent setting, an absolutely irreducible |$F$| -isocrystal on the absolute product of two or more smooth schemes over perfect fields of characteristic |$p$|⁠ , further equipped with actions of the partial Frobenius maps, is an external product of |$F$| -isocrystals over the multiplicands. The corresponding statement for lisse |$\overline{{\mathbb{Q}}}_{\ell }$| -sheaves, for |$\ell \neq p$| a prime, is a consequence of Drinfeld's lemma on the fundamental groups of absolute products of schemes in characteristic |$p$|⁠. The latter plays a key role in V. Lafforgue's approach to the Langlands correspondence for reductive groups with |$\ell $| -adic coefficients; the |$p$| -adic analogue will be considered in subsequent work with Daxin Xu. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A fitness landscape analysis of the loss surfaces produced by product unit neural networks is performed in order to gain a better understanding of the impact of product units on the characteristics of the loss surfaces. The loss surface characteristics of product unit neural networks are then compared to the characteristics of loss surfaces produced by neural networks that make use of summation units. The failure of certain optimization algorithms in training product neural networks is explained through trends observed between loss surface characteristics and optimization algorithm performance. The paper shows that the loss surfaces of product unit neural networks have extremely large gradients with many deep ravines and valleys, which explains why gradient-based optimization algorithms fail at training these neural networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A large group of horticulture species are propagated vegetatively through shoottip cuttings harvested from stock plants and planted to form adventitious roots. Adventitious rooting leads to establishing a carbohydrate sink in the region of root regeneration that is highly dependent on energy and carbon skeletons. We hypothesized that the timing of exogenous applications of cytokinin (CK) and boron (B)-molybdenum (Mo)-based products during adventitious root development can affect the flow of sugars from leaves to sinks, carbon allocation to the adventitious roots, and the quality of rooted cuttings. During this project, we aimed to determine if the application time of a CK/B-Mo-based product during the adventitious root development of unrooted cuttings would impact the source-to-sink relationship and, hence, affect plug growth and quality. A sink-strengthening commercial product based on cytokinin, B, and Mo was applied at four plug development stages plus a negative control as follows: T1, plants without product (control); T2, sticking stage (starting 24 hours after the sticking); T3, callus formation stage; T4, root development stage; and T5, toning stage. The root and shoot lengths and dry matter, number of leaves, leaf chlorophyll content, root-to-shoot ratio (based on dry matter), and nonstructural carbohydrate contents were measured. The timing of the application of the product impacted the root development, quality of the cuttings, and nonstructural carbohydrate content. Product application during the adventitious root dedifferentiation and induction phases (T2) resulted in the shortest root and shoot lengths, lowest dry matter accumulation, lowest nonstructural carbohydrate contents, and some phytotoxicity. Application during the initiation phase (T3) resulted in greater root length, total dry matter, and total soluble sugar contents compared with the control. Application during the expression phase (T4) resulted in the largest root length and mass and the highest sucrose contents. Applying the product when the roots had grown and reached all the edges of the growing media (T5) did not have any benefits compared with the control. This study provides new insights into the application timing of exogenous CKs, B, and Mo to generate a well-toned rooted coleus cutting and potential explanations in relation to nonstructural carbohydrate metabolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Promoting cage-free eggs supports a housing system which may benefit the lives of egg-laying hens. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of eggs, and most of these eggs are produced in caged systems. Our aim was to understand the promotion strategies of companies supplying cage-free eggs in China, through examining 10 companies selling these products to business and consumer buyers. We found that the companies mainly promoted their eggs through considerations of price (for example, by engaging buyers who would pay more), attributes of the egg which buyers can sense (for example, accommodating buyers' preferences for better taste and specific shell colors), and improving buyers' understanding of and trust in non-sensory credence attributes (for example, through communicating to buyers about cage-free production and using trusted certifications). Our study describes strategies of cage-free egg promotion that may also help inform promotion of other products with the potential to improve animal welfare. Successful promotion of cage-free eggs supports a housing system offering potential for improved hen welfare. As the world's largest egg producer and consumer, China offers much potential for welfare improvements. We examined 10 Chinese companies supplying cage-free eggs (four using indoor systems, six with outdoor access) to understand their strategies to promote cage-free eggs to businesses and consumers. We purposively sampled 12 employees from these companies familiar with production or sales. We conducted two–three semi-structured interviews per participant, collected public online documents (including online shops and social media content), and recorded field notes. We analyzed the data using template analysis to generate key results. Participants reported buyers being unfamiliar with 'animal welfare' and 'cage-free', but familiar with concepts associated with 'free-range'. Participants considered three attributes when promoting cage-free eggs: price (engaging buyers who were willing to pay more), experiential attributes (e.g., taste, accommodating buyer preferences), and non-sensory credence attributes (e.g., cage-free production, improving buyers' understanding and trust). Our results are not generalizable, though they may be transferable to similar contexts. Understanding how companies promoted cage-free eggs to buyers may help inform promotion of other animal products with welfare attributes. Simultaneous efforts are needed to ensure actual welfare improvements on farms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: There is no consistent framework for patient-centric drug product design, despite the common understanding that drug product acceptability and preferences influence adherence and, therefore, drug product effectiveness. The aim of this review was to assess current understanding of patient acceptability and preferences for solid oral dosage form (SODF) drug product attributes, and the potential impact of these attributes on patient behaviors and outcomes. Patients and Methods: A scoping review was conducted. Embase, Ovid MEDLINE®, and PubMed® were searched for full-text articles published between January 2013 and May 2023. Following screening and assessment against predefined inclusion criteria, data were analyzed thematically. Results: Nineteen studies were included. Four overarching domains of drug product attributes were identified and summarized in a framework: appearance, swallowability, palatability, and handling. Each domain was informed by specific drug product attributes: texture, form, size, shape, color, marking, taste, mouthfeel, and smell. The most frequently studied domains were swallowability and appearance, while the most studied attributes were size, shape, and texture. Smell, marking, and mouthfeel were the least studied attributes. Texture intersected all domains, while form, shape, and size intersected appearance, swallowability, and handling. Swallowability and size appeared to be the key domain and attribute, respectively, to consider when designing drug products. Few studies explored the impact of drug product attributes on behaviors and outcomes. Conclusion: While existing studies of drug product attributes have focused on appearance and swallowability, this review highlighted the importance of two less well-understood domains—palatability and handling—in understanding patients' acceptability and preferences for SODF drug products. The framework provides a tool to facilitate patient-centric design of drug products, organizing and categorizing physical drug product attributes into four overarching domains (appearance, swallowability, palatability, and handling), encouraging researchers to comprehensively assess the impact of drug product attributes on patient acceptability, preferences, and outcomes. Plain Language Summary: Medicines come in a variety of types and forms. These include tablets and capsules. Factors, such as the size and shape of tablets, can affect how people take medicines. However, patients are rarely involved in designing the medicines that they take. In this study, researchers summarized 19 studies published between 2013 and 2023. They wanted to understand how different factors, like size and shape, affect patients' preferences, ability, and willingness to take medicines. Researchers focused on the "physical" aspects of medicines and found 4 common themes: 1) what they look like (appearance), 2) how easy they are to swallow (swallowability), 3) how they taste and feel in the mouth (palatability), and 4) how easy they are to handle (handling). Eight factors were also found: color, markings, shape, size, smell, taste, texture, and how a medicine feels in the mouth (mouthfeel). Most studies focused on what medicines look like and how easy they are to swallow. The factors that researchers mostly looked at were the size, shape, and texture of medicines. The design of medicines can impact patients of different ages, though there may be specific needs for certain groups of patients, including children, older adults, and people with certain diseases. Patient input should become a part of future medicines design to ensure their acceptability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oleogels, characterized by their semisolid matrix formed from liquid oil structured by gelators, are emerging as a pivotal innovation in food formulation, primarily due to their capacity to enhance the nutritional profile of products by incorporating healthier fats. This review explored the integration of oleogels into diverse food matrices, examining their impact on texture, mouthfeel, and overall sensory characteristics. Through an extensive analysis of current research, this paper illustrates the versatility of oleogels created with a variety of structuring agents across different food applications. It also addresses the challenges inherent in the use of oleogels, including the preservation of their stability and consistency through varying storage and processing conditions, navigating the regulatory landscape concerning oleogelator safety and acceptability, and confronting higher production costs. Overall, this comprehensive review highlights the potential of oleogels as a promising tool for achieving desirable textural and sensory attributes in food products while also identifying areas for future research and development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study we examined the impact of a controllable brand crisis vs. an uncontrollable brand crisis on consumers' repurchase intention depending on degree of product involvement. The results revealed the mediating role of consumer forgiveness and the moderating role of Zhongyong thinking. In Experiment 1, we recruited 406 participants; the results showed that product involvement strengthened the negative impact of brand crisis type on consumer forgiveness, leading to less willingness to repurchase. In Experiment 2, we recruited 829 participants; the results revealed that priming Zhongyong thinking weakened the negative impact of brand crisis type on consumer forgiveness that led to less willingness to repurchase. Theoretically, the findings in this research distinguish the interaction effects between product characteristics and brand crisis according to type, and our research provides in-depth discussion of the role of brand crisis in marketing. Practically, we provide beneficial suggestions for taking advantage of East Asian culture and applying Zhongyong thinking to attenuate the negative impact of a brand crisis on consumers' repurchase intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to optimize the utilization of whey, a significant dairy by-product from paneer production, in whey-based yogurt preparation. The primary goal is to identify the optimal ratio of skim milk powder and stabilizer (pectin) to minimize syneresis, a critical quality parameter, while preserving sensory attributes. Six formulations varying in skim milk powder (5-8%) and pectin (0-1%) were meticulously crafted and underwent sensory analysis alongside a control yogurt. The findings reveal that the inclusion of skim milk powder markedly influences syneresis reduction, showcasing a quadratic relationship. By employing response surface methodology and sensory evaluation, an optimal formulation comprising 8% skim milk powder and 0.06% stabilizer emerged, boasting superior sensory properties and mitigated syneresis. Furthermore, the study meticulously analyzed the composition of the optimized formulation, unveiling specific content percentages for total solid, pH, acidity, protein, fat, total ash, and lactose. Additionally, the research assessed the storage stability of the optimized product over a 10-day refrigerated period, tracking alterations in pH, acidity, and syneresis. Results indicated a gradual decline in pH coupled with an increase in acidity and syneresis, highlighting the importance of monitoring product attributes during storage. This investigation contributes valuable insights into maximizing whey utilization in yogurt production, ensuring both product quality and stability. The optimized formulation not only minimizes syneresis but also maintains sensory excellence, offering a promising avenue for the valorization of dairy by-products and enhancing sustainability within the dairy industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New product design has been researched for the last decades and there is still much to uncover regarding customer behavior before purchase. Companies that thrive in the market have started listening to the voice of their customers. The theory of attractive quality has been successful in outlining the need to see products as a sum of their characteristics which impact differently customer needs and desires. But the Kano model alone could not provide enough insight in the early stages of new product development, therefore, the HWWP (Health Weapon Wealth Prospect) model appeared. This approach could have been the key to understanding how customers think if it were not for the respondents' response bias in the importance assessment of each analyzed product feature. The present study envisages to propose a refinement of the HWWP model in which the importance of wants variable is replaced by AHP's specialist hierarchy. In this way the voice of the customer is blended with the voice of the professional for a strategic output. The new model is validated through a case study. Managerial implications are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to determine the factors influencing consumer motivation (hedonistic or utilitarian) which ultimately affects consumer impulsivity in shopping. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses a survey method in the form of a questionnaire to collect data. The study has six variables which are represented by various indicators. Variable measurements were carried out using a Likert-six scale. The collected data was tested for validity and reliability and then put into hypothesis testing using SEM with the help of Amos 24.0. Finding: The sample of respondents consisted of 410 students from Universitas Negeri Jakarta. After processing the data, we concluded that e-commerce attributes influence consumer motivation in shopping both utilitarian and hedonistic. The relationship between website personality, store motivating actions and utilitarian customers is not influenced only by mood. Utilitarian consumers will focus more on the promotions and website quality than on their emotional state. Conclusion: External factors completely influence consumer motivation for online impulsive shopping. Meanwhile, the utilitarian consumer type is not completely influenced by internal factors. Research Limitation: Only a few variables were examined in this study in order to allow for the testing of additional variables and their potential impact on consumer impulsivity in further research. In addition, this study only took a sample of students aged 18-30 years. The scope of respondents can be expanded not only to Generation Z but to other types of professions with an older age (up to 45 years) because there is a greater possibility of impulsive shopping for consumers who are already working and adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]