Behavioral Modeling - Science topic

The extent of damage to historic structures is influenced by several factors, including the magnitude and distribution of static and dynamic loads applied over time, as well as fluctuations in the stability level that lead to nonlinear behavior. In this study, the nonlinear behavior of the Si-o-Se Pol Bridge in Isfahan is investigated with respect...

Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing and controlling the transmission of infectious diseases within populations. However, the phenomenon of waning immunity can induce periodic fluctuations in epidemic spreading. This study proposes a coupled epidemic‐vaccination dynamic model to analyze the influence of immunity waning on the epid...

Background: Cholera is a diarrheal disease prevalent in populations without access to clean water. Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae, which colonizes the upper small intestine in humans once ingested. A growing number of studies suggest that the gut microbiome composition modulates animal behavior. Zebrafish are an established cholera model that...

World Health Organization invites the nations to progress towards universal health care coverage. This study evaluated preventive and curative dental services utilization among children aged 12 years and younger in Tehran, Iran, based on the Andersen behavioral model using a generalized structural equation modeling. A phone-based cross-sectional st...

This study investigates the bending behavior of functionally graded rectangular plates using the spectral collocation method to offer precise modeling. We apply the First-order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) to accurately capture the effects of shear deformation in our plate behavior models. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated...

The online environment has its own specifics, which shape the specific behavior of all market subjects, both customers and companies that trade electronically. The aim of the paper is to create, quantify and verify a conceptual comprehensive model of relationships between determinants that influence consumers when shopping online. The impetus for t...

Compliant mechanism has some advantages and has been widely applied in many accurate positioning systems. However, modeling the compliant mechanism behavior has suffered from many challenges, such as unstable results, and the limitation of training data set. In the field of compliant mechanism modeling, there has been no research interested in appl...

The stability of fractured rock masses and the modeling of underground mining pillars necessitate a comprehensive understanding of behavioral models and mechanical properties. This study employs the Wolfram Mathematica code to investigate mining pillar reliability, specifically focusing on elucidating the influence of scale and shape on pillar stre...

With rapid digitization and digitalization, drawing a fine line between the digital and the physical world has become nearly impossible. It has become essential more than ever to integrate all spheres of life into a single Digital Thread to address pressing challenges of modern society: accessible and inclusive healthcare in terms of equality and e...

This study seeks to uncover the underlying belief structures that shape the cognitive processes behind the intention of unmarried women toward marriage. To achieve this, the extended theory of planned behavior was utilized as the theoretical framework. Quantitative data were collected from 480 unmarried women in China. Structural Equation Modeling...

Women’s financial literacy and financial inclusion have gained prominence in recent years. Despite progress, knowledge and access to finance remain common barriers for women, especially in emerging economies. Globally, domestic and economic violence has been recognized as a relevant social concern from a gender perspective. In this context, financi...

In the rapidly evolving domain of large-scale retail data systems, envisioning and simulating future consumer transactions has become a crucial area of interest. It offers significant potential to fortify demand forecasting and fine-tune inventory management. This paper presents an innovative application of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to...

Bargaining is a fundamental social behavior in which individuals often accept unfair offers. Traditional behavioral models, based solely on choice data, typically interpret this acceptance as simple reward-maximization. However, the suppression of emotions such as inequity aversion or pride may also play a critical role in this decision. Incorporat...

This research introduces a new approach utilizing optimal control theory (OCT) to assess the Social Optimum (SO) of a vaccination game, navigating the intricate considerations of cost, availability, and distribution policies. By integrating an SIRS/V epidemic model with a behavior model, the study analyzes individual vaccination strategies. A uniqu...

Smart phones with the platforms of applications are gaining extensive attention and popularity. The enormous use of different applications has paved the way to numerous security threats. The threats are in the form of attacks such as permission control attacks, phishing attacks, spyware attacks, botnets, malware attacks, privacy leakage attacks. Mo...

Globally, maternal healthcare access remains a critical concern due to significant disparities, particularly in developing countries where access rates are notably lower. The Sustainable Development Goals underscore the importance of prioritizing maternal health, urging nations to improve access to maternal healthcare services. However, various fac...

Background Among the people with diverse backgrounds and cultural customs living in Japan, two important groups, namely, war-displaced Japanese returning from China and South and North Korean nationals who are naturalized citizens residing in Japan, will experience population aging in the same way as the general Japanese population. In old age, phy...

Network security is crucial in today’s digital world, since there are multiple ongoing threats to sensitive data and vital infrastructure. The aim of this study to improve network security by combining methods for instruction detection from machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). Attackers have tried to breach security systems by accessing ne...

The installed wind energy capacity increases every year. However, operation and maintenance costs still make up a considerable portion of the levelized costs of electricity. This costs can be greatly reduced by the application of suitable early fault detection methods. The supervisory control and data acquisition system of wind turbines is one key...

Whistleblowing is a vital mechanism for exposing unethical practices and ensuring accountability in organizations. This systematic literature review explores the interplay between the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and social influence factors—conformity, compliance, and obedience—in shaping whistleblowing behaviour. The review examines empirica...

Background Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes neurodegeneration and is linked with insulin resistance at molecular, clinical, and demographic levels. Defective insulin signaling promotes Aβ aggregation and accelerates Aβ formation in the brain leading to Type III diabetes. Objective The objective of this research project is to dem...

Asphalt and water produce foamed asphalt through contact collision, turbulent mixing, heat and mass transfer. In this process, the viscosity change of asphalt affects the flow characteristics and heat transfer of the fluid, and the gas content in foamed asphalt is determined by the transformation rate of water from liquid state to gas state. The st...

Increasing the uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among adolescent girls is a high priority for the government of Bangladesh. This study examines correlates of HPV vaccine adoption in Dhaka Division, the largest division in Bangladesh. The 18-day vaccination campaign was accompanied by multimedia messages. We use the Fogg Behavior Model (...

Methods: In this study, we analyzed a weighted sample of 5,810 young women from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS). Given the hierarchical structure of the DHS data and the binary nature of the outcome variable 'ever tested for HIV,' we employed a multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model. The best-fitting model was iden...

Background HIV continues to be a significant global health issue, particularly affecting sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. Knowing one’s HIV status is a crucial first step in combating HIV/AIDS and achieving the targets set for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. However, despite ongoing efforts, HIV testing coverage remains low...

Purpose: Immigrants’ low socioeconomic status is consistently linked to reduced healthcare utilization. This study extends the Andersen Behavioral Model by incorporating asset ownership as an enabling factor and examining its role across immigrant origin groups. It addresses two questions: (1) What is the relationship between asset ownership and he...

Background There is high post-hospital discharge mortality among persons with HIV who are hospitalized, and post-hospital survival is strongly associated with early HIV clinic linkage, clinic attendance, and antiretroviral therapy adherence. The Daraja intervention, a context-tailored case management strategy implemented and tested through a random...

The school of behavioral geography, as an innovative approach in the field of geography, emphasizes understanding human behavior in urban spaces and examines the relationship between individuals and their surrounding environments. This approach has broad applications in urban planning, as it can assist urban designers in creating spaces that meet i...

Objective Although smart senior care services offer numerous benefits, they have not yet gained widespread acceptance among the general populace, particularly seniors. Numerous related issues have surfaced, with the structural imbalance between supply and demand being most prominent. Currently, there is a lack of research distinguishing between the...

Though the importance and benefits of students’ active role in the feedback process have been widely discussed in the literature, an instrument for measuring students’ self-feedback behavior is still lacking. This paper reports the development and validation of the Self-feedback Behavior Scale (SfBS), which comprises three dimensions (seeking, proc...

A novel approach for optimizing the hyperparameters of a support vector regression (SVR) model is presented for radio frequency (RF) power transistors. In standard SVR models, hyperparameters are enhanced using grid search optimization (GSO), which can be inefficient. In this study, particle swarm optimization (PSO) is introduced as a method for op...

This paper introduces a model of choice to capture heuristics and reference-dependence in consumer's response to price information. The model is consistent with a kinked and upward-sloping demand curve. The price and cross-price elasticities of demand can be positive or negative, asymmetric, and product-dependent. The model offers an explanation fo...

This paper introduces a novel approach to research and development in traffic engineering through the concept of experimental twins, designed to enhance the integration and safety of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and vulnerable road users (VRUs) such as cyclists and pedestrians. Our methodology combines high-fidelity digital twin simulati...

Introduction Revised: 28 May 2024 Accepted: 10 June 2024 In Iran, various fire spread models have been used to predict fire behavior and spread at regional and local scales (Alhaj Khalaf, Shataee Joibary, Jahdi & Bacciu, 2021; Jahdi, Salis, Alcasena & Del Giudice, 2023). However, the calculation of an integrated fire risk index using these fire spr...

With rapid digitization and digitalization, drawing a fine line between the digital and the physical world has become nearly impossible. It has become essential more than ever to integrate all spheres of life into a single Digital Thread to address pressing challenges of modern society-accessible and inclusive healthcare in terms of equality and eq...

This study aims to investigate the influencing factors and mechanisms of college students’ AI tool usage behavior by integrating the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model with the rational behavior model. Using structural equation modeling, we analyzed data from 1,287 college students measuring self-media advertising influence, peer influence, sel...

Nonverbal communication plays a key role in conveying emotions during clinical interactions, but assessing it can be challenging. This study aims to develop a model for nonverbal communication using facial expression recognition and deep learning. A hybrid approach combining convolutional neural network (CNN)-based face detection and Extra Trees cl...

Unlocking the potential of millimeter-wave (mmWave) phased array systems demands robust nonlinear transmitter modeling and digital pre-distortion (DPD) techniques. In this article, we present a novel behavioral modeling approach and the corresponding linearization solution for beamforming antenna arrays comprising multiple and mutually interacting...

Parallel programs that require sizeable computational electricity increasingly depend on grid computing structures. Efficient, helpful resource discovery algorithms are critical for optimizing resource allocation and minimizing execution time in these environments. This look presents a unique hierarchical and weighted resource discovery algorithm d...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on health, economy, and society in Indonesia. In dealing with the pandemic, the term New Normal emerged, namely a change in behavior to continue normal activities by implementing health protocols. One of the innovations that has developed in this digital era is a health-based application designed t...

The global elderly population is growing, leading to an increased demand for healthcare services. Consequently, there has been a rise in catastrophic health expenditures (CHE). To address this issue, a desk review was conducted to examine the global factors that contribute to CHE among the elderly by using Andersen’s Behavioral Model of Healthcare...

The use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to enhance the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users has recently increased. Most vehicle users are not very familiar with the system. Therefore, the identification of factors affecting the user acceptance of ADAS technologies is important from a road safety perspective as well as for...

Analysis of user behavior models based on user session data can be conducted using clustering (or community detecting) algorithms that do not require a predefined number of clusters. An unknown number and quality of potential behavioral models, non-efficient utilization of memory and processing units, and a large amount of data are the main difficu...

Objective: Lack of access to healthcare is frequently cited as a primary reason for health disparities globally, especially in poor, rural areas such as Appalachia in the U.S. This study examined predictors of perceived access to healthcare among residents in a poor, medically underserved, rural Appalachian community. Methods: The study was guided...

This study explores the ethical challenges and significance of ethical leadership in tourism and accommodation businesses. Recognizing the pivotal role of the tourism sector in economic development and global entrepreneurship, the research highlights the critical need for sustainability and social responsibility. Ethical leadership, characterized b...

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a community-based, multidisciplinary mental health treatment model with improved housing stability as a treatment goal. We know little about factors contributing to housing stability among ACT participants with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders, who account for 30% of the ACT part...

Rationale: Orthodontic archwires undergo chemical and structural changes in the complex intraoral environment. The present work aims to investigate the safe duration for intraoral use (related to the nickel release hypothesis) of different types of nickel-containing wires. By analyzing how the nickel content (NC) varies over time, we aim to provide...

Recent years have witnessed a tremendous popularity growth of optimization methods in high-frequency electronics, including microwave design. With the increasing complexity of passive microwave components, meticulous tuning of their geometry parameters has become imperative to fulfill demands imposed by the diverse application areas. More and more...

In recent years, inkjet digital printing technology has become a popular research area. This paper focuses on the spreading behavior of single ink drops on coated paper in digital inkjet printing. It explores the impact of ink drop spreading on monochromatic spectral reflectance, providing new insights for the theoretical development of spectral pr...

The present study attempts to enhance our understanding of the intention to purchase electric vehicles in India and incorporates price value and environmental concern into the Theory of Planned Behavior model. The study was conducted in three phases. Phase I involved developing and testing the research instruments used to collect data. In Phase II,...

p style="text-align: justify;">This study aims at identifying psychological predictors of deviant behavior of pupils in special educational institutions (hereinafter - SEI). Based on the selected methodological and diagnostic life position of a minor with deviant behavior model, the individual psychological characteristics of adolescents were descr...

Behavioral finance has emerged as a vital field of study in understanding the cognitive and emotional biases influencing investor decisions. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the exploration of these biases has taken a transformative turn, offering enhanced analytical capabilities and predictive insights. This research article examin...

Although culture and subcultural norms have been subjected to increased scrutiny in recent years as explanatory constructs for various dimensions of consumer behavior, religion as an element of culture has received only slight attention in the marketing literature. This study seeks to examine the influence of religiosity on one aspect of consumer b...

The rapidly increasing installed capacity of Wind Turbines (WTs) worldwide emphasizes the need for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) strategies favoring high availability, reliability, and cost-effective operation. Optimal decision-making and planning are supported by WT health condition analyses based on data from the Supervisory Control and Data Ac...

Unsafe sex is the second most important risk factor for disability and deaths in the poorest countries and the ninth most important in developed countries. Globally, 30.8 million adults are living with HIV/AIDS and 340 million people are infected annually with sexually transmitted diseases. Unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases inc...

Emerging concern over social implications of large-scale adoption is a motivation to require certification of the sustainable origins of biofuels. In terms of the feasibility of biofuel supply in Japan, this study examines the behavioral intentions of sustainable activities by using social criteria of international levels in the context of bioethan...

The profitability of any credit card portfolio is influenced by complex interactions between several conflictingfactors like credit risk, probability of attrition, propensity to revolve, credit limit utilization and revenuegenerated. In this context, the allocation and maintenance of appropriate credit limits, and optimum pricing arethe most critic...

This paper evaluates the ability of machine learning (ML) algorithms to capture and reproduce complex multiphase behavior in surfactant–oil–water systems. The main objective of the paper is to evaluate the ability of machine learning algorithms to capture complex phase behavior of a surfactant–oil–water system in a controlled environment of known d...

Exclusive breastfeeding’s coverage is low in Indonesia, because attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control fail affecting exclusive breastfeeding intention and behavior. Objectives of research were to formulate exclusive breastfeeding behavior and to explore the relationship of attitude, subjective norm, and behavioral control to ex...

This paper attempts to measure the intention of homebuyers to purchase green and sustainable homes using an extended theory of planned behavior model (TPB) in Malaysia. The results obtained indicate that attitude towards green housing, perceived behavior control, and perceived self-identity have positive causal effects on behavioral intentions to p...

In Taiwan, the total annual sale of shoes is NT$ 60 billion in which female shoes accounted for about NT$36 billion. The purpose of this research is to examine female consumers’ purchase intentions of fashion shoes by applying the Theory of Planned Behavior model. Additionally, this research incorporated hedonic shopping value as an independent var...

Proper diet is an important way to improve and maintain health, which involves the comprehensive matching of food (category, quantity) and individual (physical fitness, health). Behavior is the key point to achieve this matching. Without behavior change, all cognition and motivations can’t get any tangible health benefits. The aim of this study was...

In recent years, the increasingly innovative and diverse mobile devices have significantly promoted the mobile device-based shopping. What factors influence this kind of shopping? Will consumers purchase things with mobile devices? These are two topics that need to be explored. Through the literature analysis and the empirical research, this study...

How do people navigate the exploration-exploitation (EE) trade-off when making repeated choices with unknown rewards? We study this question through the lens of multi-armed bandit problems and introduce a novel behavioral model, Quantal Choice with Adaptive Reduction of Exploration (QCARE). It generalizes Thompson Sampling, allowing for a principle...

Introduction : This study aims to examine the factors influencing borrowing intention through fintech lending services among Generation Z in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Research Methods : Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior model with financial literacy and hedonic value as moderating variables, this research involves 196 fint...

The characterization and mapping of fuel types is one of the most important factors to consider in the development of accurate fire behavior models. This study introduces a new methodology for generating a fuel map that can be easily updated on an annual basis. The method involves identifying associations between the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spe...

The ability to prioritize among input features according to relevance enables adaptive behaviors across the human lifespan. However, relevance often remains ambiguous, and such uncertainty increases demands for dynamic control. While both cognitive stability and flexibility decline during healthy ageing, it is unknown whether aging alters how uncer...

As it is impossible for consumers to conduct a face-to-face transaction in online shopping, both buyers and sellers would mistrust each other and lack a sense of security. To address this problem, people have gradually paid heed to the third-party payment. Targeting at the third-party payment, this study probed into the effects of consumers’ percei...

In recent years, Taiwan has actively developed cultural and creative industries, expanded the scale of the national consumer market, and launched international tourism; therefore, diverse Cultural and Creative Parks have appeared. However, what are the characteristics of Cultural and Creative Parks that attract consumers and change their attitude a...

This study aims to explore the factors influencing people’s intention to use home fitness mobile apps in the post-pandemic era. By incorporating the perspective of playfulness into the decomposed theory of planned behavior, it seeks to construct a behavioral model for the public's use of AR sports games for home exercise. The research focuses on Ac...