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A Compact Optical Sensor to Self‐Assess Skin Health after Sun Exposure

open access: yesAdvanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.
This work presents a portable, low‐cost device capable of detecting changes in the skin associated with excessive sun exposure through reflectance measurements. In vitro validation experiments in skin‐mimicking tissue phantoms showed the device can detect relative pigmentation changes as small as 5%.
Ying Zhi Cheong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Branding the local church: reaching out or selling out? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
For-profit organisations recognise the importance of a strong brand. The world all have brand values over $1 billion. A brand, a distinct image and idecompanies to differentiate themselves from their competition.
Dover, Graham
core  

Brands as Humans: How Brand Virtuousness Relates to Brand Authenticity and Brand Attachment

open access: yesEconomics and Culture
Abstract Research aim . Authenticity has become an essential quality for brands, with 86% of consumers preferring brands that are perceived to be authentic (Stackla, 2021). As a result, the drivers of brand authenticity are gaining momentum as an important research object.
Agne Leonaviciute   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Factors Driving Battery and Solar Purchase Decision of Residents: a Behavioural Choice Experiment Using a Hybrid Discrete Choice and Latent Variable Model

open access: yesAdvanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
This article explores what drives households to adopt solar PV and battery systems in South East Queensland. Using hybrid discrete choice experiments, it reveals distinct adopter profiles and highlights cost, system size, and energy independence as key motivators.
Mohammad Alipour   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Influence of Brand Trust, Brand Identification, Brand Involvement, and Brand Commitment on Brand Evangelism

open access: yesJurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan
This study aims to identify factors that influence brand evangelism at Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). This study uses a quantitative model with independent variables consisting of brand trust, brand identification, brand involvement, and brand commitment, and the dependent variable is brand evangelism.
Anindita Imam Basri   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Integrin α8‐Mediated Pericyte Morphogenesis Controls Blood‐Brain Barrier Integrity

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
This study highlights that ITGA8 impacts pericyte morphology and function, both crucial for BBB integrity, via RhoA/ROCK signaling, thus influencing TGF‐β1 activation through cytoskeletal tension and ECM interactions. Notably, in post‐ischemic recovery models, ITGA8 deficiency exacerbates vascular dysfunction by impairing pericyte‐mediated BBB ...
Chang‐Xiong Gong   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Real-Time Branding and Social Media: a New Model Based on Thematic Analysis

open access: yesГалактика медиа: журнал медиа исследований
Branding stands as a major component of any business, regardless of its size or commercial drive. It encompasses all efforts leading to the perception of a product, service, or organization in the minds and eyes of the audience or customers. Essentially,
Ghasem Zarei, Mohammad Bahadorinezhad
doaj   +1 more source

NARFL Knockout Triggers Ferroptosis‐Driven Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
NARFL is vital for CIA and oxidative stress resistance. NARFL deletion in HPMEC cells, zebrafish, and mice is lethal and rescued by a Ferroptosis inhibitor. NARFL deficiency disrupted its interaction with CIA proteins, decreased aconitase activity, increased IRP1 activity, induced Fe overload, and led to ferroptosis and oxidative stress, resulting in ...
Hui Hu   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

RWU Professor\u27s Study Finds More Risk than Reward in Brand Activism [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Marketing professor co-authors journal article about “The Power of Politics in Branding” amid nation’s increasing political ...
Fitzpatrick, Edward
core   +1 more source

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