We propose a regression method for the estimation of conditional quantiles of a continuous response variable given a set of covariates when the data are dependent. Along with fixed regression coefficients, we introduce random coefficients which we assume to follow a form of multivariate Laplace...

Existing consumer behavior theories suggest that consumers tend to recognize, better comprehend, and respond favorably to information that is both relevant and consistent with their beliefs and values. This study extends these theories by employing cultural arguments and pictures to examine the...

This paper provides an overview of recent studies on energy storage in bifunctional TiO₂ composite materials under UV and visible light. The working mechanism, property improvements and applications of these bifunctional TiO₂composite systems are introduced, respectively. The latest results...

A common strategy used in charitable appeals is emphasizing the outcomes of an individual's donation. However, the way donation outcomes are framed will have an effect on individual donation intentions. We advance existing theory on charitable behavior by demonstrating that charitable appeals...

From the perspective of Iceberg Model, we analyze levels and structures of quality of migrant workers from knowledge, skills, social role, self-cognition, traits and motives. On the basis of these situations, we put forward countermeasures: value rural education and enhance skill training; make...

In this paper, a load adaptive control method to improve the efficiency and dynamic performance of the Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge (PSFB) converter which works under a wide range of load conditions is presented. The proposed control method can be used as a battery charger since this application...

Knowledge of influencing factors of industrial carbon emissions (ICE) is crucial to the efforts of reducing anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. In this paper, main factors responsible for the ICE in Shanghai between 1996 and 2007 were identified and quantitatively analyzed using the Log-Mean...

For more holistic inventory estimation, this paper uses a hybrid approach to access the carbon footprint of Xiamen City in 2009. Besides carbon emissions from the end-use sector activities (called Scope 1+2 by WRI/WBCSD) in normal research, carbon emissions from the cross-boundary traffic and...