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Examining the Mediating Effect of Customer Experience on the Emotions–Behavioral Intentions Relationship: Evidence from the Passenger Transport Sector

The aim of this research is to examine the influence of customer experience on the customers’ emotions–customers’ behavioral intentions relationship. Moreover, this study seeks to obtain data that will help to address this research gap in the passenger transportation industry. A large-scale survey on the coastal line shipping industry was conducted. The random sampling methodology was employed, and the target respondents were ferry passengers. The anonymized questionnaires were completed by 840 passengers. The data were analyzed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and regression analysis. The findings verified application of the adopted (customer experience, emotions) and adapted (behavioral intentions) measurement instruments in the examined customer journey in the passenger shipping sector and indicated the mediating role of customer experience in the relationship between customers’ emotions and customers’ behavioral intentions. A distinguishing feature of this work is that it measures and assesses emotions during the customer journey and not afterward based on recall journeys. Additionally, although academics have carried out extensive research on the emotions–behavioral intentions relationship, very little is known about the role of customer experience in this relationship. Thus, what is not yet clear is the impact of customer experience on the emotions–behavioral intentions relationship. Additionally, the measurement instruments used to test this research hypothesis were empirically tested for the first time in the passenger shipping service environment.
Enhancement of vacuum polarization effects in a plasma

The dispersive effects of vacuum polarization on the propagation of a strong circularly polarized electromagnetic wave through a cold collisional plasma are studied analytically. It is found that, due to the singular dielectric features of the plasma, the vacuum effects on the wave propagation in a plasma are qualitatively different and much larger than those in pure vacuum in the regime when the frequency of the propagating wave approaches the plasma frequency. A possible experimental setup to detect these effects in plasma is described.
Screening for New Cosmeceuticals from Brown Algae Fucus vesiculosus with Antioxidant and Photo-Protecting Properties

Phlorotannins play a role in biological functions to protect the cells against UV and oxidative damage in brown algae. We hypothesized that these compounds can function as photo-protectors and antioxidants in skin care formulations. Two types of extracts (water (FV-WE) and 67% v/v ethanol (FV-EE)) from Fucus vesiculosus were obtained with a phlorotannin content between 7−14% in dry extract. Exposure to sun light during growth was included as a factor on the phlorotannin content but did not influence the phlorotannin content. However, green colored F. vesiculosus had lower total phenolic content (TPC) (FV-WE = 6.9 g GAE 100 g−1 dw, FV-EE = 7.8 g GAE 100 g−1 dw) compared to those with a yellow/brownish color (FV-WE = 10.4–13.7 g GAE 100 g−1 dw, FV-EE = 11.2–14.0 g GAE 100 g−1 dw). UVA and UVB photo protective capabilities of the extracts through different biological effective protection factors (BEPFs) were evaluated using in vitro methods; the Mansur method for sun protection factor (SPF) and calculation of effective solar absorption radiation (%ESAR) to determine SPF and UVA protection factor (UVA-PF) of the extract and in seaweed enriched lotion. The SPF was negligible, when evaluating FV-WE in lotion (10 and 20% w/w). Moreover, %ESAR of the FV-WE showed SPF and some UVA-PF, but not enough to give sufficient SPF in lotions (10% w/w). It was concluded that the concentration of UV protecting compounds in the extracts was too low to and that further fractionation and purification of phlorotannins is needed to increase the SPF.
GDNF Increases Inhibitory Synaptic Drive on Principal Neurons in the Hippocampus via Activation of the Ret Pathway

Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) has been shown to counteract seizures when overexpressed or delivered into the brain in various animal models of epileptogenesis or chronic epilepsy. The mechanisms underlying this effect have not been investigated. We here demonstrate for the first time that GDNF enhances GABAergic inhibitory drive onto mouse pyramidal neurons by modulating postsynaptic GABAA receptors, particularly in perisomatic inhibitory synapses, by GFRα1 mediated activation of the Ret receptor pathway. Other GDNF receptors, such as NCAM or Syndecan3, are not contributing to this effect. We observed similar alterations by GDNF in human hippocampal slices resected from epilepsy patients. These data indicate that GDNF may exert its seizure-suppressant action by enhancing GABAergic inhibitory transmission in the hippocampal network, thus counteracting the increased excitability of the epileptic brain. This new knowledge can contribute to the development of novel, more precise treatment strategies based on a GDNF gene therapy approach.
Class numbers and Iwasawa invariants of quadratic fields

Let Q(v -d) and Q( 3d) be quadratic fields with d 2 (mod 3) a positive integer. Let A-, A+ be the respective Iwasawa A-invariants of the cyclotomic Z3-extension of these fields. We show that if A= 1, then 3 does not divide the class number of Q( 3d) and A+ = 0. INTRODUCTION Let k= Q(/-d) and k+ Q(\3d) with d a positive integer. In [5], Washington showed that constraints on the 3-Sylow subgroup and the fundamental unit of k+ force Ato be 1, where Ais the Iwasawa A-invariant associated to the cyclotomic Z3-extension of k-. Here, using similar methods, we show that if A= 1 and 3 splits in k-, then 3 does not divide the class number of k+. Since recenlt results of Jochnowitz [3, 4] imply that there are infinitely many imaginary quadratic fields in which 3 splits and A= 1, we obtain as a corollary that there are infinitely many real quadratic fields Q( 3d) with 3 splitting in Q(/ -d) such that the class number of Q(v/3d) is relatively prime to 3. (We note that Horie [1] has proven a similar result concerning real quadratic fields by requiring that 3 neither divides the class number of nor splits in Q(/-=d). ) It then follows that there are infinitely many real quadratic fields with A+ = 0, where A+ is the Iwasawa A-invariant associated to the Z3-extension of k+. The author wishes to thank Lawrence Washington for many informative conversations. We begin with a brief review of p-adic L-functions. For more details, see [6]. Let p be an odd prime and let Z,, Qp and Cp denote the p-adic integers, the p-adic rationals and the completion of the algebraic closure of Qp respectively. Let w denote the Teichmiiller character and let X/ be a primitive Dirichlet character of conductor f, with p2 not dividing f. We let d = f if p does not divide f and d = if p does divide f. The generalized Bernoulli number Bn,v is defined by p f V(a)eat tn ZBn, 7. eft n, n! a=1 n=O Received by the editors September 1, 1993 and, in revised form, August 1, 1994. 1991 Mathematics Subject Classification. Primary liR11, 1IR23, 1IR29. 01996 America.n Mathematical Society 31 This content downloaded from 157.55. 39.132 on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:44:06 UTC All use subject to http://about.jstor. org/terms
On the UV compactness and morphologies of typical Lyman α emitters from z ∼ 2 to z ∼ 6

Lyman-a (Lya) is, intrinsically, the strongest nebular emission line in actively star-forming galaxies (SFGs), but its resonant nature and uncertain escape fraction limit its applicability. The structure, size, and morphology may be key to understand the escape of Lya photons and the nature of Lya emitters (LAEs). We investigate the rest-frame UV morphologies of a large sample of ~4000 LAEs from z~2 to z~6, selected in a uniform way with 16 different narrow- and medium-bands over the full COSMOS field (SC4K, Santos et al. in prep). From the magnitudes that we measure from UV stacks, we find that these galaxies are populating the faint end of the UV luminosity function. We find also that LAEs have roughly the same morphology from z~2 to z~6. The median size (re~1 kpc), ellipticities (slightly elongated with b/a~0.45), S\'ersic index (disk-like with n 5 to SFGs being a factor of ~2-4 larger than LAEs for z
Molecular ordering in lipid monolayers: an atomistic simulation.

We report on atomistic simulations of DPPC lipid monolayers using the CHARMM36 lipid force field and four-point OPC water model. The entire two-phase region where domains of the `liquid-condensed' (LC) phase coexist with domains of the `liquid-expanded' (LE) phase has been explored. The simulations are long enough that the complete phase-transition stage, with two domains coexisting in the monolayer, is reached in all cases. Also, system sizes used are larger than in previous works. As expected, domains of the minority phase are elongated, emphasizing the importance of anisotropic van der Waals and/or electrostatic dipolar interactions in the monolayer plane. The molecular structure is quantified in terms of distribution functions for the hydrocarbon chains and the PN dipoles. In contrast to previous work, where average distributions are calculated, distributions are here extracted for each of the coexisting phases by first identifying lipid molecules that belong to either LC or LE regions. The three-dimensional distributions show that the average tilt angle of the chains with respect to the normal outward direction is 39. 0º±0. 1º in the LC phase and 48. 1º±0. 5º in the LC phase. In the case of the PN dipoles the distributions indicate a tilt angle of 110. 8º±0. 5º in the LC phase and 112. 5º±0. 5º in the LE phase. These results are quantitatively different from previous works, which indicated a smaller normal component of the PN dipole. Also, the distributions of the monolayer-projected chains and PN dipoles have been calculated. Chain distributions peak along a particular direction in the LC domains, while they are uniform in the LE phase. Long-range ordering associated with the projected PN dipoles is absent in both phases. These results strongly suggest that LC domains do not exhibit dipolar ordering in the plane of the monolayer, the effect of these components being averaged out at short distances. Therefore, the only relevant component of the molecular dipoles, as regards both intra- and long-range interdomain interactions, is normal to the monolayer. Also, the local orientation of chain projections is almost constant in LC domains and points in the direction along which domains are elongated, suggesting that the line tension driving the phase transition is anisotropic with respect to the interfacial domain boundary.
Quantum optimization of maximum independent set using Rydberg atom arrays

Realizing quantum speedup for practically relevant, computationally hard problems is a central challenge in quantum information science. Using Rydberg atom arrays with up to 289 qubits in two spatial dimensions, we experimentally investigate quantum algorithms for solving the maximum independent set problem. We use a hardware-efficient encoding associated with Rydberg blockade, realize closed-loop optimization to test several variational algorithms, and subsequently apply them to systematically explore a class of graphs with programmable connectivity. We find that the problem hardness is controlled by the solution degeneracy and number of local minima, and we experimentally benchmark the quantum algorithm’s performance against classical simulated annealing. On the hardest graphs, we observe a superlinear quantum speedup in finding exact solutions in the deep circuit regime and analyze its origins. Description Solving hard graph problems Realizing quantum speedup for solving practical, computationally hard problems is the central challenge in quantum information science. Ebadi et al. used Rydberg atom arrays composed of up to 289 coupled qubits in two spatial dimensions to investigate quantum optimization algorithms for solving the maximum independent set, a paradigmatic nondeterministic polynomial time–hard combinatorial optimization problem (see the Perspective by Schleier-Smith). A hardware-efficient encoding protocol associated with Rydberg blockade was used to realize a closed-loop optimization method to test several variational algorithms and subsequently apply them to systematically explore a class of nonplanar graphs with programmable connectivity. The results demonstrate the potential of quantum machines as a tool for the discovery of new promising algorithm classes. —ISO Rydberg atom arrays provide quantum speed-up for solving computationally hard optimization problems.
Regulation of Proliferation and Apoptosis of Hair Follicle Stem Cells by miR-145-5p in Yangtze River Delta White Goats

Yangtze River Delta white goats are the sole goat breed producing brush hair of high quality. The gene DUSP6 has been extensively studied in tumor cells but rarely in hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs). Per the previous sequencing data, it was determined that DUSP6 expression was up-regulated in superior-quality brush hair tissues, confirming it as a candidate gene associated with this trait. The targeting relationship of miR-145-5p with DUSP6 was determined based on online database prediction and was authenticated using a dual-luciferase gene reporter assay and quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (RT-qPCR). The regulatory effect of miR-145-5p on the growth of HFSCs was determined by targeting DUSP6 with RT-qPCR, 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine assays, Western blotting, and flow cytometry. The proliferation of HFSCs was inhibited and their apoptosis capacity was enhanced due to the presence of miR-145-5p. Therefore, it was proposed that this may have occurred through a repression effect of DUSP6 on the MAPK signaling pathway. The regulatory network of the HFSCs can be further understood using the theoretical basis established by the findings derived from this study.
Evaluation of the Rami 4.0 architecture course offered by the campus Manaus District Industrial of IFAM

This study aimed to evaluate some fundamental aspects of the course on Rami 4.0 architecture offered by the Campus Manaus Industrial District of IFAM. These aspects include a) the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants to compose their profile (to know the subjects discussed that were most interesting to them and those that are likely to be part of their portfolios of products and services to be offered to their applicants), b) to know the degree of satisfaction with the course, and c) what needs to be done to make the course even better. The data were collected through a mixed questionnaire, prepared and tested specifically for this purpose. The course participants conducted the survey on the right day and time. The sociodemographic results were a) the predominance of young, b) people and adults in the same proportion, c) a predominance of men, d) almost all exercising professional activity, e) the majority graduating for less than ten years, and f) less than five years of professional practice. The explanatory results were that only one had prior knowledge of Rami 4.0, the main reason for taking the course was to gain a new understanding, and the most exciting and most important subject was digital connectivity. The evaluative results satisfied the course and the need to work practically on the contents. The conclusion shows that the course achieved its intended objective: to make the Rami 4.0 architecture known to the participants.
Effects of phosphorus on biological nitrogen fixation in soybean under irrigation using saline water By

A field experiment was conducted on Serdang soil, to study the effect of both phosphorus application and bacterial inoculation on the growth and yield of soybean crop under irrigation by saline water (3.5dS/m). Factorial experiment was used with randomize complete block design (RCBD) for phosphorus and Rhizobial inoculation factors, the phosphorus levels were 0, 40, 80 and 120 Kg P /ha, while Rhizobial inoculation contained two treatments( Rhizobial inoculation and control) with three replicates. The following parameters were measured: number of nodules, weight of nodules, plant dry weight, plant height, number of pods, weight of pods and root dry weight. The results showed that the inoculation treatment was significantly higher than non – inoculation treatment, also results showed increasing in all parameters at 120 Kg P/ ha. We can conclude that the rhizobial inoculation with phosphorus application for soybean crops caused increasing in both yield and its components
Rare event simulation for statistical model checking

In this thesis, we consider two problems that statistical model checking must cope. The first problem concerns heterogeneous systems, that naturally introduce complexity and non-determinism into the analysis. The second problem concerns rare properties, difficult to observe, and so to quantify. About the first point, we present original contributions for the formalism of composite systems in BIP language. We propose SBIP, a stochastic extension and define its semantics. SBIP allows the recourse to the stochastic abstraction of components and eliminate the non-determinism. This double effect has the advantage of reducing the size of the initial system by replacing it by a system whose semantics is purely stochastic, a necessary requirement for standard statistical model checking algorithms to be applicable. The second part of this thesis is devoted to the verification of rare properties in statistical model checking. We present a state-of-the-art algorithm for models described by a set of guarded commands. Lastly, we motivate the use of importance splitting for statistical model checking and set up an optimal splitting algorithm. Both methods pursue a common goal to reduce the variance of the estimator and the number of simulations. Nevertheless, they are fundamentally different, the first tackling the problem through the model and the second through the properties.
Spatial extent of the excited exciton states in 
WS2
 monolayers from diamagnetic shifts

We experimentally study the radii of excitons in hBN-encapsulated WS2 monolayers by means of magneto-optical reflectance spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures in magnetic fields up to 29 T. We observe field-induced energy shifts of the exciton ground and excited states due to valley Zeeman and diamagnetic effects. We find the g factor of the first excited state of −4.2±0.1 to be essentially equal to that of the ground state of −4.35±0.1. From diamagnetic shifts, we determine the root mean square radii of the excitons. The radius of the first excited state is found to be 5–8 nm and that of the ground state around 2 nm. Our results further confirm the Wannier-Mott nature of the exciton quasiparticles in monolayer semiconductors and the assignment of the optical resonances in absorption-type measurements. They also provide additional support for the applicability of the effective mass hydrogenlike models in these systems.
Densification and Proton Conductivity of La1-xBaxScO3-δ Electrolyte Membranes

Bain La1-xBaxScO3-δ impairs sintering and leads to a decrease in its ceramic density. Two approaches have been studied for obtaining dense ceramics: using a high processing temperature and the introduction of a Co3O4 sintering additive. An addition of only 0.5 wt% of Co3O4 sintering additive, despite the positive sintering effect, causes a noticeable violation of stoichiometry, with partial decomposition of the material. This can lead to the formation of cationic vacancies, which form associates with oxygen vacancies and significantly reduce the oxygen ion and proton conductivity of the materials. There is also a partial substitution of Co for Sc in La1-xBaxScO3-δ, which reduces the stability of protons: it reduces the enthalpy of the hydration reaction, but increases the mobility of protons. Thus, the Co3O4 sintering additive causes a complex of negative effects on the conductivity of La1-xBaxScO3-δ materials. Only high-temperature (1800 °C) processing with protection against Ba loss contributes to the production of dense La1-xBaxScO3-δ ceramics. The chemical composition of such ceramics corresponds well to the specified one, which ensures high water uptake and, consequently, high proton conductivity.
Application of Smoothing Spline in Determining the Unmanned Ground Vehicles Route Based on Ultra-Wideband Distance Measurements

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are technically complex machines to operate in difficult or dangerous environmental conditions. In recent years, there has been an increase in research on so called “following vehicles”. The said concept introduces a guide—an object that sets the route the platform should follow. Afterwards, the role of the UGV is to reproduce the mentioned path. The article is based on the field test results of an outdoor localization subsystem using ultra-wideband technology. It focuses on determining the guide’s route using a smoothing spline for constructing a UGV’s path planning subsystem, which is one of the stages for implementing a “follow-me” system. It has been shown that the use of a smoothing spline, due to the implemented mathematical model, allows for recreating the guide’s path in the event of data decay lasting up to a several seconds. The innovation of this article originates from influencing studies on the smoothing parameter of the estimation errors of the guide’s location.
The reflection effect in model stellar atmospheres. II: The bolometric reflection albedo in non-grey atmospheres with convection

L'effet du chauffage mutuel des composantes d'un systeme binaire appele effet de reflexion a ete etudie par les auteurs (1985, Astron. Astrophys., 147) pour les atmospheres grises avec la convection. L'etude est poursuivie en l'etendant aux modeles d'atmospheres non grises. La dependance de cet effet de reflexion est exploree sur l'abondance en elements lourds, sur la force de la convection, et sur les proprietes (spectre, angle d'inclinaison) du flux radiatif incident
Social Norms Support the Protein Transition: The Relevance of Social Norms to Explain Increased Acceptance of Alternative Protein Burgers over 5 Years

Developing alternative protein products—based on protein sources other than regular meat—is a possible pathway to counter environmental and health burdens. However, alternative proteins are not always accepted by consumers, and more research is needed to support a shift to more alternative proteins. Prior studies have mainly focused on individual drivers and perceptions; although we expect that social norms—the perceptions of the opinions of relevant others—are highly relevant in accepting alternative proteins. Online surveys were conducted among 2461 respondents in 2015 and 2000 respondents in 2019 (cross-sectional datasets); a subsample (n = 500) responded to both surveys (longitudinal dataset). We add to the literature by (1) demonstrating the added explanatory value of social norms beyond a range of individual drivers; (2) showing that this finding holds over time, and (3) comparing the impact of social norms across different dietary consumer groups. Meat lovers and flexitarians are more prone to follow social norms whereas meat abstainers are more prone to follow their individual attitudes and values. This study highlights the relevance of investigations beyond personal variables such as personal norms and attitudes and underscores the relevance of considering the social aspects of accepting alternative proteins.