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Understanding the Psychology of New Media Audiences From a Marketing Perspective

Do new media/online audiences have similar psychology and behavior as offline audiences or is it different? If yes, why is the psychology and behavior of new media audience different from traditional media? Why do marketers need to understand new media user psychology to be effective? Let us look at some of the aspects of psychology of new media users and corresponding actions which marketers need to take. For example, in the case of increased tendency for social comparison, consumer behavior-social media has increased the human tendency for social comparison. It is easier to compare lifestyles on Facebook and Instagram, for example, and the users may also seek reassurance from other users. The impact of such comparison on social networking sites is likely to have primary influence of first degree network and secondary influence of second degree network. Marketing actions-advertisements and content can be created keeping in mind the human tendency for social comparison.
Testing modified gravity with cosmic shear

We use the cosmic shear data from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Lensing Survey to place constraints on $f(R)$ and {\it Generalized Dilaton} models of modified gravity. This is highly complimentary to other probes since the constraints mainly come from the non-linear scales: maximal deviations with respects to the General-Relativity + $\Lambda$CDM scenario occurs at $k\sim1 h \mbox{Mpc}^{-1}$. At these scales, it becomes necessary to account for known degeneracies with baryon feedback and massive neutrinos, hence we place constraints jointly on these three physical effects. To achieve this, we formulate these modified gravity theories within a common tomographic parameterization, we compute their impact on the clustering properties relative to a GR universe, and propagate the observed modifications into the weak lensing $\xi_{\pm}$ quantity. Confronted against the cosmic shear data, we reject the $f(R)$ $\{ |f_{R_0}|=10^{-4}, n=1\}$ model with more than 99.9% confidence interval (CI) when assuming a $\Lambda$CDM dark matter only model. In the presence of baryonic feedback processes and massive neutrinos with total mass up to 0.2eV, the model is disfavoured with at least 94% CI in all different combinations studied. Constraints on the $\{ |f_{R_0}|=10^{-4}, n=2\}$ model are weaker, but nevertheless disfavoured with at least 89% CI. We identify several specific combinations of neutrino mass, baryon feedback and $f(R)$ or Dilaton gravity models that are excluded by the current cosmic shear data. Notably, universes with three massless neutrinos and no baryon feedback are strongly disfavoured in all modified gravity scenarios studied. These results indicate that competitive constraints may be achieved with future cosmic shear data.
State complexity and quantum computation

The complexity of a quantum state may be closely related to the usefulness of the state for quantum computation. We discuss this link using the tree size of a multiqubit state, a complexity measure that has two noticeable (and, so far, unique) features: it is in principle computable, and non‐trivial lower bounds can be obtained, hence identifying truly complex states. In this paper, we first review the definition of tree size, together with known results on the most complex three and four qubits states. Moving to the multiqubit case, we revisit a mathematical theorem for proving a lower bound on tree size that scales superpolynomially in the number of qubits. Next, states with superpolynomial tree size, the Immanant states, the Deutsch‐Jozsa states, the Shor's states and the subgroup states, are described. We showed that the universal resource state for measurement based quantum computation, the 2D cluster state, has superpolynomial tree size. Moreover, we showed how the complexity of subgroup states and the 2D cluster state can be verified efficiently. The question of how tree size is related to the speed up achieved in quantum computation is also addressed. We show that superpolynomial tree size of the resource state is essential for measurement based quantum computation. The necessary role of large tree size in the circuit model of quantum computation is still a conjecture; and we prove a weaker version of the conjecture.
Effects of elevated CO2 and nutrients on the community metabolism of a Cymodocea nodosa bed

We assessed the combined effects of elevated CO2 and nutrients on the metabolism of a benthic community dominated by the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa (Ucria) Ascherson in a mesocosm experiment. C. Nodosa plants and their associated community were exposed to two CO2 levels simulating future (700 ppm, pH 7.84) and current (360 ppm, pH 8.12) conditions, and two nutrient levels (enriched and ambient concentration) in a total of four treatments (-C-N, -C+N, +C-N, +C+N). Net community production (NCP) was estimated from changes in the concentration of dissolved inorganic carbon in the seawater in light incubations using benthic chambers. The variation pattern of NCP with the ordinance was consistent for all treatments. Although differences among treatments were not statistically significant, average NCP values were lowest under CO2 enrichment conditions. NCP was lower at a high CO2 level and ambient nitrogen concentration compared to when nutrient availability was higher, suggesting that the low nutrient availability may modulate the community response to CO2 enrichment. The results obtained suggest that the stimulation of the net community production of C. Nodosa by elevated CO2 concentrations may be curtailed by low nutrient availability.
Importance of branding for property developers in Malaysia.

This paper aims to study the brand consciousness of property purchasers in Malaysia. This study is based on a survey of purchasers in Klang Valley on the brand awareness and the brand personality traits of property developers. 5000 questionnaires were distributed and finally 214 were used for this study. The results show that property purchasers are brand conscious in relation to the property developers and they ranked developers based on the brand personality. Property purchasers look at trend, professionalism and investment as the top 3 priorities in the property brand. The conclusion is that all property firms, designers, real estate agents and stakeholders who/that are involved in property development are to ensure that their products are designed with brand consciousness in mind. The findings in this paper suggest that property designers should pay attention to trend in the property development, property marketers should be professional in dealing with purchasers and the developers should ensure good locations for property investments.
Reliability determination of ignition system of rocket platform using reliability block diagram and FMEA analysis

This paper presents reliability determination of ignition system using the reliability block diagram and also, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis of ignition system is performed. This system is based on PLC controller to control the sequence of operation and electrical devices have a function to connect and disconnect the electrical circuit for supplying electric power for igniting the rocket. According to the complexity system, sometimes found that out of function such as misfire and hang fire. In this investigation, reliability block diagram of the ignition system include mechanical and electrical mechanisms is determined. By considering reliability of each component based on history of using, maintenance record, test report, and expert opinion and using ignition system reliability block diagram, reliability of ignition system can is determined. Moreover, since connector is the most important parts of ignition system by the highest RPN number. Hence, these parts must have a high reliability and have to more preventive maintenance and replace the new one after found the defect.
Trade Taxes and International Investment

This paper demonstrates that international investment disturbs the conventionally understood equivalence between import tariffs and export taxes. Fundamentally, remittances to foreigners introduce an additional pecuniary channel between countries so that two-good Lerner Symmetry generally will not hold. Moreover, because tariffs subsidize investors in the local import competing sector while export taxes can extract rent from foreign investors in the export sector, the pattern of international investment will influence government preferences over trade policy instruments as well as levels. Notably, trade tax symmetry is restored by introducing a third policy tool in the form of a direct a tax on international remittances.
Genetic effect in leaf and xylem transcriptome variations among Eucalyptus urophylla x grandis hybrids in field conditions

Abstract To assess the genetic and environmental components of gene-expression variation among trees we used RNA-seq technology and Eucalyptus urophylla x grandis hybrid clones tested in field conditions. Leaf and xylem transcriptomes of three 20 month old clones differing in terms of growth, repeated in two blocks, were investigated. Transcriptomes were very similar between ramets. The number of expressed genes was significantly (P<0.05) higher in leaf (25,665±634) than in xylem (23,637±1,241). A pairwise clone comparisons approach showed that 4.5 to 14 % of the genes were differentially expressed (false discovery rate [FDR]<0.05) in leaf and 7.1 to 16 % in xylem. An assessment of among clone variance components revealed significant results in leaf and xylem in 3431 (248) genes (at FDR<0.2) and 160 (3) (at FDR<0.05), respectively. These two complementary approaches displayed correlated results. A focus on the phenylpropanoid, cellulose and xylan pathways revealed a large majority of low expressed genes and a few highly expressed ones, with RPKM values ranging from nearly 0 to 600 in leaf and 10,000 in xylem. Out of the 115 genes of these pathways, 45 showed differential expression for at least one pair of genotype, five of which displaying also clone variance components. These preliminary results are promising in evaluating whether gene expression can serve as possible ‘intermediate phenotypes’ that could improve the accuracy of selection of grossly observable traits.
A emergência da escola

A emergência da escola, o modo como surgiu e se constituiu o modelo escolar que se tornou dominante nos últimos 150 anos, é o problema central do livro escrito por José G. Gondra, lançado em 2018. Com comentários de António Nóvoa, Margareth Rago e apresentação de Diana Vidal, o livro publicado pela Cortez Editora, nos mostra a maneira pela qual se deu a emergência da escola no período imperial do Brasil.
Test Case Generation Strategy for Timing Diagram

Timing diagram is a useful tool for describing the specification of system, but there is no study for test case strategy of a timing diagram. To solve this problem, we followed the steps to generate test cases from timing diagram in this paper. 1) We defined a timing diagram formally. 2) We describe the method of transforming from a timing diagram model into a Stateflow model which has an equivalent relationship between a timing diagram model and a transformed Stateflow model. 3) We generated test cases from a transformed Stateflow model using SDV which is plugged in Simulink. To show that our approach is useful, we made an experiment with a surveillance model and arbitrary timing diagram models. In the experiment we transformed timing diagram models into Stateflow models, generated test cases from transformed Stateflow models using SDV, and analyzed the generation results. The conclusion that can be obtained from this study is that timing diagram is not only a specification tool but also a useful tool when users are trying to generate test cases based on model.
Monetary Policy and Tobin Taxes: A Welfare Analysis

This paper studies the choice of monetary policy regime in a small open economy underproductivity shocks and noise traders in forex markets. We focus on two simple rules: Â…xedexchange rates and inÂ‡ation targeting. We contrast the above two rules against optimal policywith commitment. In general, the presence of noise traders increases the desirability of a Â…xedexchange rate regime. We also evaluate the welfare impact of Tobin taxes on capital Â‡ows. Thesetaxes help unambiguously in the absence of productivity shocks; their welfare impact underproductivity shocks depends on the monetary regime in place and the trade elasticity betweendomestic aThis paper studies the choice of monetary policy regime in a small open economy underproductivity shocks and noise traders in forex markets. We focus on two simple rules: Â…xedexchange rates and inÂ‡ation targeting. We contrast the above two rules against optimal policywith commitment. In general, the presence of noise traders increases the desirability of a Â…xedexchange rate regime. We also evaluate the welfare impact of Tobin taxes on capital Â‡ows. Thesetaxes help unambiguously in the absence of productivity shocks; their welfare impact underproductivity shocks depends on the monetary regime in place and the trade elasticity betweendomestic and foreign goods.
Effect of exposure of ultraviolet B radiation on two anuran species, Polypedates cruciger and Duttaphrynus melanostictus under empirical conditions

Increase in ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation has been identified as a suspect in amphibian deformities and decline. Eggs of two amphibian species, Polypedates cruciger and Duttaphrynus melanostictus were exposed to UV-B radiation (312 nm) to receive erythemal dose (0.08 relative response) of the action spectra under laboratory conditions. Biologically estimated doses were calculated to match 50% (high), 25% (medium) and 10% (low) of the average daily irradiance given for the Asian region (17.92 × 10 -3 Wm -2 ). Hatching success of the eggs and survival, growth of tadpoles and development of malformations were recorded until metamorphosis. Although the exposure had no effect on the hatching success of the eggs of the two species, the survival of tadpoles of both species was significantly reduced compared to the tadpoles coming from unexposed eggs in the control. Tadpoles of both species experienced growth retardations due to UV-B exposure. Exposed individuals were smaller at metamorphosis and they took longer to metamorphose. In addition, malformations such as ulcers, edemas, abnormally pigmented skin were common among the exposed tadpoles. Species-specific differences in the growth were observed between D. melanostictus and P. cruciger but not in the other measured parameters . This study shows that the two anuran species are highly sensitive to levels of UV-B radiation that is present in their natural environment and suffered both lethal and sub-lethal effects. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.4038/cjsbs.v42i2. 6608 Ceylon Journal of Science ( Bio. Sci. ) 42(2): 45-53, 2013
An extended analysis of an IoT malware from a blackhole network

The Internet of Things becomes more and more ubiquitous and new impacts in the landscape of classical network activities can be observed due to the fact of pervasive computing. This new kind of devices needs permanent connectivity, ranging from surveillance cameras to connected mattresses. This has also become a main trigger for a new threat landscape. Weak to no security features at all build a good starting point for attacking these kinds of devices. In this paper, we present some recent observations from a practical analysis of Internet of Things malware by inspecting traffic from a blackhole. We reviewed some old infections and assume that the clean-up of compromised machines is a long lasting process.
Eco-Friendly Synthesis and Characterization of Ni-Si Nanoparticles Mixed Oxides as Catalyst for Partial Oxidation of Methane

The nanoparticles of Ni–Si mixed oxides were prepared by co-precipitat ion method using nickel nitrate; Ni(NO3)2 6H2 O and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS). The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and hydrogen temperature program reduction (H2TPR). The results revealed that Ni–Si mixed oxides particles were obtained with average particle size 1-2 nm. The Ni-Si nanoparticles mixed oxides successfully catalyzed the partial oxidation of methane (POM) to hydrogen and carbon monoxide (Syn gas) using a fixed-bed reactor with about 92% activity and high selectivity. No coke formation and deactivation of catalyst were observed during the course of reaction. Particularly significant is the similar reactivity of this catalyst with that of Ni-Ce-Zr mixed oxides.
A Cluster Analysis of Senses Effects on Consumer Behavior. Lessons for Businesses

The paper tests the correlation between sensorial marketing and consumer behavior. Most of our buying decisions, in practice, are based on emotions, rather than rationality. Using an experimental design, we have tested the influence of human senses, under various stimuli, on purchasing behavior of selected customers. We have also tested the features of chocolate related to the idea of tenderness, in the consumers’ minds. The findings revealed that customers are less influenced by visual stimuli, reacting more to texture and packaging.
Auctions with signaling concerns

We study a symmetric private value auction with signaling, in which the auction outcome is used by an outside observer to infer the bidders' types. We elicit conditions under which an essentially unique D1 equilibrium bidding function exists in four auction formats: first-price, second-price, all-pay and the English auction. We obtain a strict ranking in terms of expected revenues: the first-price and all-pay auctions dominate the English auction but are dominated by the second-price auction.
mportance of Bahia Sebastian Vizcaino as a nursery area for white harks ( Carcharodon carcharias ) in the Northeastern Pacific : A fishery ependent analysis

In the Northeastern Pacific, immature white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) have been recorded in the nearshore waters of the Southern California Bight (SCB), USA, along the Mexican coast off Baja California and throughout the Gulf of California, which makes them susceptible to incidental capture by coastal fisheries. While the SCB is considered a nursery area for white sharks, records of young-of-the-year white sharks (YOY) in Bahia Sebastian Vizcaino (BSV) off central Baja California suggest that this region could also be an important white shark nursery area, but a formal evaluation of the region’s habitat function is lacking. We analyzed incidental catch records of white sharks from the US-Mexico border to BSV and evaluated whether Heupel et al.’s (2007) criteria for the identification of shark nursery areas were met for BSV. We compiled a total of 390 white shark incidental catch records between 1999 and 2013 and compared incidental catch records from the region north of Bahia Sebastian Vizcaino (NBSV; an area not considered to be a nursery ground) with those for BSV. There was a significantly higher abundance ahia Sebastian Vizcaino of newborns and YOY in BSV than NBSV. White shark were caught consistently throughout the year within BSV; however, the majority (70.1%) were caught between May and September. Our results are consistent with the shark nursery area criteria proposed by Heupel et al. (2007), and indicate the region between BSV to the SCB may be an important migration corridor for YOY and juvenile white sharks. conse Future management and
Modelling carbonaceous aerosol from residential solid fuel burning with different assumptions for emissions

Abstract. Evidence is accumulating that emissions of primary particulate matter (PM) from residential wood and coal combustion in the UK may be underestimated and/or spatially misclassified. In this study, different assumptions for the spatial distribution and total emission of PM from solid fuel (wood and coal) burning in the UK were tested using an atmospheric chemical transport model. Modelled concentrations of the PM components were compared with measurements from aerosol mass spectrometers at four sites in central and Greater London (ClearfLo campaign, 2012), as well as with measurements from the UK black carbon network. The two main alternative emission scenarios modelled were Base4x and combRedist. For Base4x, officially reported PM2.5 from the residential and other non-industrial combustion source sector were increased by a factor of four. For the combRedist experiment, half of the baseline emissions from this same source were redistributed by residential population density to simulate the effect of allocating some emissions to the smoke control areas (that are assumed in the national inventory to have no emissions from this source). The Base4x scenario yielded better daily and hourly correlations with measurements than the combRedist scenario for year-long comparisons of the solid fuel organic aerosol (SFOA) component at the two London sites. However, the latter scenario better captured mean measured concentrations across all four sites. A third experiment, Redist – all emissions redistributed linearly to population density, is also presented as an indicator of the maximum concentrations an assumption like this could yield. The modelled elemental carbon (EC) concentrations derived from the combRedist experiments also compared well with seasonal average concentrations of black carbon observed across the network of UK sites. Together, the two model scenario simulations of SFOA and EC suggest both that residential solid fuel emissions may be higher than inventory estimates and that the spatial distribution of residential solid fuel burning emissions, particularly in smoke control areas, needs re-evaluation. The model results also suggest the assumed temporal profiles for residential emissions may require review to place greater emphasis on evening (including discretionary ) solid fuel burning.
Spatial distribution of surface ablation in the terminus of Rhonegletscher, Switzerland

Abstarct The spatial pattern of glacier surface melt was measured with a resolution of 20–100m within a region extending 1 km up-glacier from the terminus of Rhonegletscher, Switzerland. The melt rate was monitored from 6 July to 6 September 2009 using 44 ablation stakes. We also measured the surface albedo near the stakes to investigate the importance of this parameter for the melt-rate distribution. The melt rate varied from 32.8 to 71.9 mm w.e. d–1 in the study area. Our measurements suggest that the spatial variation of the melt rate can be explained by (1) shading of the ice surface by neighbouring mountains, (2) surface albedo and (3) effects of microclimate (e.g. radiation from sidewalls) on the surface energy balance. The observed melt-rate distribution was compared to the results of a temperature-index melt model, which takes into account shading of direct solar illumination but not the other two effects. The model reproduces some important features of the field data, but its spatial variations are generally less than the measured values. Our study shows the importance of albedo and other local conditions in the accurate estimation of the small-scale melt-rate distribution.