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CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN THE DIFFERENT SECTORS OF TOURISM [PDF]

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Consumer behavior is a fascinating but difficult subject to research. This statement is particularly relevant in the tourism field, where the decision to purchase by a consumer is of emotional significance.
Mihai Tichindelean, Oana Stanciu
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Comparative Wear and Friction Analysis of Sliding Surface Materials for Hydrostatic Bearing under Oil Supply Failure Conditions

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Hydrostatic bearings excel in high‐precision applications, but their performance hinges on a continuous external supply. This study evaluates various material combinations for sliding surfaces to mitigate damage during supply failures or misalignment and to discover the most effective materials identified for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of
Michal Michalec   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Several considerations regarding the online consumer in the 21st century – a theoretical approach [PDF]

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In nowadays' informational society, both the rapid pace development of technology and Internet's heavy influence on everyday's life brought along new characteristics to the 21st century consumer.
Nicoleta-Dorina RACOLTA-PAINA   +1 more
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Bistable Mechanisms 3D Printing for Mechanically Programmable Vibration Control

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This work introduces a 3D‐printed bistable mechanism integrated into tuned mass dampers (TMDs) for mechanically adaptive passive vibration suppression. Through optimized geometry, the bistable design provides adaptable vibration reduction across a broad range of scenarios, achieving effective vibration mitigation without complex controls or external ...
Ali Zolfagharian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A dynamic choice model of hybrid behavior in the attribute-space [PDF]

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This paper presents a dynamic choice model in the attribute space considering rational consumers that discount the future. In light of the evidence of several state-dependence patterns, the model is further extended by considering a utility function that
Antonio Ladrón de Guevara
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Beyond Order: Perspectives on Leveraging Machine Learning for Disordered Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This article explores how machine learning (ML) revolutionizes the study and design of disordered materials by uncovering hidden patterns, predicting properties, and optimizing multiscale structures. It highlights key advancements, including generative models, graph neural networks, and hybrid ML‐physics methods, addressing challenges like data ...
Hamidreza Yazdani Sarvestani   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards an Applicable True Cost-of-Living Index that Incorporates Housing [PDF]

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A dynamic model of consumer behavior that incorporates the demand for housing is specified such that it is consistent with the general purpose of a consumer price index. From this model a true cost-of-living index that includes housing is derived.
Klevmarken, N. Anders
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