Review
Ecology
Peter A. A. Abrams
Summary: This article reviews the nature of functional responses commonly used in ecological literature and compares them with the more complex forms that characterize species in natural communities. Many variables affecting feeding rates are typically omitted from models, and the influences of trophic levels above and below the predator and the prey are often ignored.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Mide Griffin, Sean Lyons, Gretta Mohan, Merin Joseph, Ciaran Mac Domhnaill, John Evans
Summary: This paper examines consumers' switching behavior in mobile phone plans within the same operator in Ireland. The study finds that a significant proportion of switchers end up increasing their expenditures, and only a slight majority of switchers choose more optimal plans. The research also investigates the associations between switching outcomes and demographic and user characteristics.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brian K. Trevelline, Kevin D. Kohl
Summary: This study demonstrates that the gut microbiome can influence host diet selection behavior by mediating the availability of essential amino acids, revealing a mechanism by which gut microbiota can regulate host foraging behavior.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Business
Man Lai Cheung, Guilherme D. Pires, Philip J. Rosenberger, Wilson K. S. Leung, Mohamad-Noor Salehhuddin Sharipudin
Summary: This study examines the impact of consumer-consumer interaction and consumer-brand interaction on consumer-brand engagement, finding that cognitive engagement drives ongoing search behavior, while emotional and behavioral engagement predict repurchase intention. The findings provide insights for marketers to effectively manage consumer participation on social media platforms.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qianqian Mu, Fei Long, Lipo Mo, Liang Liu
Summary: This study constructs tracking models for dual switching systems using RBF neural networks and designs a neural network adaptive controller. The stability of dual switching nonlinear error systems is analyzed using the energy attenuation theory and Lyapunov function method. Experimental results show that the error system can achieve good convergence performance and have small tracking errors under the control of the designed controller and switching rules.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kathryn A. Carroll, Anya Samek, Lydia Zepeda
Summary: Product bundling is a common retail marketing strategy that can increase profits in the grocery sector. Research suggests that the preference for food bundles is due to their simplicity and reduced cognitive effort, making them appealing especially to individuals who do not enjoy shopping.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Achala Gupta, Nikita Sanwal, Mohammed A. Bareen, Sreejani Barua, Nitya Sharma, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji, Nilesh Prakash Nirmal, Jatindra K. Sahu
Summary: The World Health Organization's emphasis on the health benefits of functional foods and beverages has contributed to their increasing popularity globally. Consumers have become more aware of the importance of food composition and nutrition. The functional drinks market, one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry, focuses on fortified beverages that offer improved bioavailability of bioactive compounds and associated health benefits. Various types of functional beverages, such as pre-/pro-biotics, beauty drinks, cognitive and immune system enhancers, and energy and sports drinks, are intensifying the global markets. Researchers are exploring techniques to enhance stability and positive consumer perception of functional beverages, but further research is needed in terms of bioavailability, consumer safety, and process sustainability. This review provides insights into recent trends and developments in the functional beverages industry, covering diverse ingredients, production processes, stability improvements, and the global market and consumer perception.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthias Jordan, Charlotte Hopfe, Markus Millinger, Julian Rode, Daniela Thraen
Summary: The energy transition requires a holistic view that considers non-economic factors, necessitating a broad knowledge base for decision makers. Energy system optimization models inform decision makers about transition strategies. However, the lack of consideration for consumer heterogeneity in these models hinders their completeness in contributing to the holistic approach.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sylvain Charlebois, Amy Hill, Melanie Morrison, Janele Vezeau, Janet Music, Kydra Mayhew
Summary: This study aimed to measure the price competitiveness of products certified by the Aliments du Quebec program. The results challenge the popular belief that local food products are often more expensive, as in most subcategories, locally certified products were either as expensive or cheaper than comparator products.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mathias Jesse, Dietmar Jannach, Bartosz Gula
Summary: The study explores the impact of digital nudges on online food choices, finding that a hybrid nudge can significantly increase the selection of nudged items, reduce decision-making time, and have no negative effects on satisfaction and confidence. Different types of digital nudges should be evaluated for practical applications.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Business
Tomas Rossetti, So-Yeon Yoon, Ricardo A. Daziano
Summary: In this study, the trade-off between social distancing measures and increased waiting times during the COVID-19 pandemic was investigated. The results showed that customers were willing to wait longer to access stores with better social distancing measures.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Ruofei Yao, Rui Li
Summary: This paper investigates the dynamics of a consumer-resource reaction diffusion model in a heterogeneous environment and proves the global stability under specific conditions using the comparison principle.
NONLINEAR ANALYSIS-REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Alexis D. Synodinos, Bart Haegeman, Arnaud Sentis, Jose M. Montoya
Summary: This study develops an approach that combines sensitivity analysis and aggregate parameters to make predictions about the impacts of temperature changes on ecosystems. Predictions suggest complex and important relationships between resource growth rate, interaction strength, and environmental temperature.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Valeria Faralla, Lucia Savadori, Luigi Mittone, Marco Novarese, Antonella Ardizzone
Summary: Packaging color and the size of the set of items impact children's food choices. Children showed a preference for larger piles of identical products and for food products packaged in red. However, the preference for red-packaged items was stronger when offered within a larger group of identical items and weaker when offered within a smaller group.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Nguyen H. Du, Dang H. Nguyen, Nhu N. Nguyen, George Yin
Summary: This paper develops a new stability theory for stochastic functional differential systems with random switching, providing weaker and more verifiable conditions compared to previous literature. Examples and discussions are also included to demonstrate the applicability of the results.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Derrick T. de Kerckhove, Scott Milne, Brian J. Shuter, Peter A. Abrams
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Peter A. Abrams, Michael H. Cortez
ECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Peter A. Abrams, Michael H. Cortez
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Abrams
Letter
Ecology
Peter A. Abrams
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2015)
Correction
Ecology
M. H. Cortez, P. A. Abrams
Article
Ecology
Michael H. Cortez, Peter A. Abrams
Article
Fisheries
Peter A. Abrams, David G. Ainley, Louise K. Blight, Paul K. Dayton, Joseph T. Eastman, Jennifer L. Jacquet
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Peter A. Abrams
THEORETICAL ECOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter A. Abrams
Review
Biology
Peter A. Abrams
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2015)
Article
Biology
Hiroyuki Matsuda, Peter A. Abrams
JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Biology
Peter A. Abrams
JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY
(2014)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cassandra M. Brooks, David G. Ainley, Peter A. Abrams, Paul K. Dayton, Robert J. Hofman, Jennifer Jacquet, Donald B. Siniff
Article
Environmental Sciences
David G. Ainley, Paul A. Cziko, Nadav Nur, Jay J. Rotella, Joseph T. Eastman, Michelle Larue, Ian Stirling, Peter A. Abrams
Summary: Antarctic toothfish and Weddell seals are important mesopredators in the Antarctic waters, competing for prey and engaging in intraguild predation. A study found that the increase in seal population results in a decrease in toothfish catch, highlighting the complex dynamics of competition and predation between the two species.