Extant preference measurement research, including conjoint analysis, is done in the isolation of one’s own mind. That is, it remains completely silent on the explicit influence of others in the formation of consumer preferences. This paper proposes a new holistic framework of preference, PIE,...

This study investigated the determinants of digital music success. We identified information sources and factors that may influence the consumption of digital music in both the short and longer term: song and artist characteristics, stakeholder influence, and promotional media influence. First,...

Since the prevalence of smartphones, the smartphone application (app) industry has penetrated rapidly. Such growth encourages a deeper understanding of mobile user behavior. Using contextual information, previous studies have attempted to understand when users launch different types of app...

Since the prevalence of smartphones, the smartphone application (app) industry has penetrated rapidly. Such growth encourages a deeper understanding of mobile user behavior. Using contextual information, previous studies have attempted to understand when users launch different types of app...

In this paper, we analyze developmental priorities in North Korea. Firstly, we investigate development plans of several transitional economies during the 1990s using the World Bank's engagement reports. Countries of these economies are Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Development...