Using a dynamic theory of preference formation, we investigate how information avoidance depends on whether the source is exogenous or endogenous (i.e. identical or tailored to individuals). Our model suggests that when information is exogenous, open-minded people are less likely to avoid...

Using a dynamic theory of preference formation, we investigate how information avoidance depends on whether the source is exogenous or endogenous (i.e. identical or tailored to individuals). Our model suggests that when information is exogenous, open-minded people are less likely to avoid...

This work presented adsorption characteristics of tetracycline antibiotics (TCs) on KOH functionalized rice husk biochar at pyrolysis of 700°C (KBC700) and their interaction mechanism in aqueous phase. Specifically, KOH activation made BET area of KBC700 rise up to 7.956-fold of unmodified...

The quality of logistics services affects the performance and competitiveness of express logistics companies. Conventional evaluation methods of service quality are based on constructing a rating index system and then comprehensively evaluating the associated questionnaires and interviews. Such...

We combine network formation and information transmission in a simple model and predict that people reveal less information when talking to those with a different identity. Furthermore, individuals prefer to talk to people with the same identity when there is a greater incentive to collect...

Using a dynamic theory of preference formation in which people adopt worldviews, we investigate how information avoidance behavior depends on whether the source is exogenous or endogenous (i.e. identical or tailored to individuals). Our model suggests that when the information is exogenous,...

The aim of the present study was to comparatively assess the estrogenic effects using Chinese rare minnows Gobiocypris rarus, exposed to the effluents from four secondary wastewater treatment plants (SWTP A-D) and a tertiary wastewater treatment plant (TTP E) in north China. The final effluents...