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Publication date: 1 January 1986

Hou Cheng Huang and Jing Yu Zhang

We describe how to improve the accuracy of stress in the application of the hybrid finite element method. The idea is based on the fact that the assumed stress hybrid method is…

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We describe how to improve the accuracy of stress in the application of the hybrid finite element method. The idea is based on the fact that the assumed stress hybrid method is equivalent to both the principle of minimum complementary energy within the interior of each element and the principle of the minimum potential energy in the entire domain. It is known that when a good hybrid model is used for the displacement solution, the stress model must satisfy equilibrium within individual elements and be comparable with the boundary displacements. However, the compatibility in the elements is usually ignored and through variational operation it may be only approximately satisfied. So the stress model cannot approach a corresponding analytical stress field. In the present study, after nodal displacements are solved, we propose that a different stress model could be used to find the stress coefficients according to the principle of minimum complementary energy in each element in order to get an improved stress field.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 3 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Publication date: 1 August 1998

Jaroslav Mackerle

This paper gives a review of the finite element techniques (FE) applied in the area of material processing. The latest trends in metal forming, non‐metal forming, powder…

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This paper gives a review of the finite element techniques (FE) applied in the area of material processing. The latest trends in metal forming, non‐metal forming, powder metallurgy and composite material processing are briefly discussed. The range of applications of finite elements on these subjects is extremely wide and cannot be presented in a single paper; therefore the aim of the paper is to give FE researchers/users only an encyclopaedic view of the different possibilities that exist today in the various fields mentioned above. An appendix included at the end of the paper presents a bibliography on finite element applications in material processing for 1994‐1996, where 1,370 references are listed. This bibliography is an updating of the paper written by Brannberg and Mackerle which has been published in Engineering Computations, Vol. 11 No. 5, 1994, pp. 413‐55.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 15 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Publication date: 10 July 2020

Min Liu, Muzhou Hou, Juan Wang and Yangjin Cheng

This paper aims to develop a novel algorithm and apply it to solve two-dimensional linear partial differential equations (PDEs). The proposed method is based on Chebyshev neural…

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Purpose

This paper aims to develop a novel algorithm and apply it to solve two-dimensional linear partial differential equations (PDEs). The proposed method is based on Chebyshev neural network and extreme learning machine (ELM) called Chebyshev extreme learning machine (Ch-ELM) method.

Design/methodology/approach

The network used in the proposed method is a single hidden layer feedforward neural network. The Kronecker product of two Chebyshev polynomials is used as basis function. The weights from the input layer to the hidden layer are fixed value 1. The weights from the hidden layer to the output layer can be obtained by using ELM algorithm to solve the linear equations established by PDEs and its definite conditions.

Findings

To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, two-dimensional linear PDEs are selected and its numerical solutions are obtained by using the proposed method. The effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated by comparing with the analytical solutions, and its superiority is illustrated by comparing with other existing algorithms.

Originality/value

Ch-ELM algorithm for solving two-dimensional linear PDEs is proposed. The algorithm has fast execution speed and high numerical accuracy.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 38 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Publication date: 9 July 2020

Tingting Hou, Xusen Cheng and Xiankun Cheng

The purpose of this paper is to explore the trust antecedents and the effect of trust and transaction cost on passengers' e-loyalty in the context of mobile commerce enabled…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the trust antecedents and the effect of trust and transaction cost on passengers' e-loyalty in the context of mobile commerce enabled ride-sharing.

Design/methodology/approach

A mixed-methods research is adopted to investigate the phenomena of interest. The qualitative study was used to identify the context-specific trust antecedents. The quantitative study investigated the effects of trust and transaction cost on e-loyalty by combining the results of qualitative study.

Findings

Three important context-specific trust antecedents were identified in qualitative study, namely online rating score, service quality and driving skills. The quantitative study indicates that driving skills, explicit cost and implicit cost are positively associated with trust. Trust and implicit cost have direct and positive effects on e-loyalty.

Research limitations/implications

This study contributes to understanding passengers' trust towards drivers in the context of mobile commerce enabled ride-sharing and the effect of trust on e-loyalty by including the transaction cost.

Practical implications

Management to enhance passengers' e-loyalty to ride-sharing might involve the measures to promote trust relationship.

Originality/value

Limited research has explored trust relationship for enhancing e-loyalty in the context of ride-sharing. The current study provides a novel contribution through an exploration of trust antecedents and the effects of transaction cost and trust on e-loyalty. The study has thrown light on the use of mixed-methods design in the research of user behavior in sharing economy.

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Information Technology & People, vol. 34 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-3845

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Publication date: 26 April 2022

Jian-Ren Hou and Sarawut Kankham

When the spread of online health rumors on social media causes public concerns, the public is calling for action. However, little study has investigated how Facebook reaction…

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When the spread of online health rumors on social media causes public concerns, the public is calling for action. However, little study has investigated how Facebook reaction icons (expressing feelings function) affect online users' behavioral intentions (intention to trust and share) toward online health rumor posts. The current study addresses this gap by focusing on the effect of Facebook reaction icons in two conditions: Facebook reaction icons' presence (versus absence), and Facebook reaction icons' emotional valence (positive versus negative versus neutral). Moreover, the authors also investigated the interaction between Facebook reaction icons' emotional valence and online health rumor posts' framing headlines (gain versus loss).

Design/methodology/approach

The authors used a 7 (Facebook reaction icons: Love, Like, Haha, Wow, Sad, Angry and no icon) × 2 (Facebook framing headlines: gain and loss) between-subjects design, analyzing 507 samples from online users with one-way ANOVA and MANOVA.

Findings

Results show that online health rumor posts without Facebook reaction icons are more likely to negatively change online users' behavioral intentions than the posts with Facebook reaction icons; negative reaction icons (Sad and Angry) lower online users' behavioral intentions than positive reaction icons (Love and Like). Further, the incongruency effect of interaction (i.e. positive reaction icons with a negative message) would have more negative effects on online users' behavioral intentions than the congruency effect (i.e. positive reaction icons with a positive message).

Originality/value

This study has rich contributions to theoretical and practical implications for the Facebook platform and Facebook users to apply Facebook reaction icons against online health rumor posts.

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Internet Research, vol. 32 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1066-2243

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Publication date: 21 October 2022

Tingting Hou, Shixuan Fu, Yichen Cao, Xiaojiang Zheng and Jianhua (Jordan) Yu

This research is motivated by the increasing need for international interactions during the gradual recovery of the tourism industry. By recognizing the paucity of research on…

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This research is motivated by the increasing need for international interactions during the gradual recovery of the tourism industry. By recognizing the paucity of research on cultural closeness and accommodation categories, this research aims to illuminate the influencing mechanisms of psychological closeness and travelers’ willingness to book an accommodation-sharing property while booking an accommodation.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors employ a mixed-methods approach, including an experiment and semistructured interviews.

Findings

Results show that hosts’ higher cultural identity congruence leads to travelers’ higher willingness to book an accommodation-sharing property. Psychological closeness mediates the positive effect of cultural identity congruence on travelers’ willingness to book. The authors further explore the moderating role of room types (entire room vs. private room) and find that the mediation effect is stronger for booking an entire room.

Originality/value

The current research underlines the importance of cultural identity congruence and accommodation type on travelers’ willingness to book an accommodation-sharing property and psychological closeness.

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Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, vol. 1 no. 1/2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2754-4214

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Publication date: 12 July 2024

Bilu Cheng and Siyu Hou

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of brand equity on corporate financial performance across various institutional factors in China, encompassing macro…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of brand equity on corporate financial performance across various institutional factors in China, encompassing macro (regional economic development and product market development), meso (industry uncertainty), and micro (CEO overseas experience) levels.

Design/methodology/approach

Using archival data related to Chinese listed companies, this study employs standard error combined with fixed effect regression for model estimation to empirically evaluate the impact of brand equity on financial performance (Tobin’s q) and its boundary effects.

Findings

This study reveals that in China, the influence of brand equity on Tobin’s q isn’t significant. However, when considering institutional factors across various levels, its impact becomes significant. Specifically, the positive effect of brand equity on Tobin’s q in China is more pronounced in regions with higher economic or product market development, industries with high uncertainty, or when the CEO has overseas experience.

Research limitations/implications

This study enriches the brand-related marketing literature in China and highlights the potential underperformance of brand equity within this context. Furthermore, this study advances the integration of resource-based view with institutional theory by combining brand equity with institutional factors at the macro-, meso-, and micro-level in China.

Originality/value

This study focuses on brand performance in China, the largest emerging market, emphasizing the importance of integrating brand equity with diverse institutional factors to amplify its beneficial influence on financial performance.

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Marketing Intelligence & Planning, vol. 42 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-4503

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Publication date: 23 June 2020

Gen-Yih Liao, Tzu-Ling Huang, T.C.E. Cheng and Ching-I Teng

Relational cohesion theory posits that relational cohesion helps build relationships among communication partners, implying that users would expect a growth in relations or making…

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Purpose

Relational cohesion theory posits that relational cohesion helps build relationships among communication partners, implying that users would expect a growth in relations or making more friends in the future. However, little is known about expectancy of a better future state of relations, i.e. expectancy of relational growth, and its impact on users' continued engagement in online communication. Our study extends relational cohesion theory to explain how expectancy of relational growth impacts online gamer loyalty.

Design/methodology/approach

We test the framework using structural equation modeling to analyze a large sample of 1,429 responses from online gamers.

Findings

We find that expectancy of relational growth is positively related to norm compliance and relational cohesion, which are further related to network convergence and interdependence, fostering online gamer loyalty.

Originality/value

The findings contribute to relational cohesion theory by identifying novel sources of relational cohesion, i.e. expectancy of relational growth and norm compliance. Hence, game providers should create gamers' expectancy of growth in online relationships. Such expectancy could motivate continued gaming communication, even when gamers are not satisfied with the current state of online relationships. Moreover, we propose the new concept of expectancy of relational growth, which should have a strong impact on online communication in various areas.

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Internet Research, vol. 30 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1066-2243

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Publication date: 25 May 2020

Thi Tuan Linh Pham, Han-Chung Huang, T.C.E. Cheng, May-Kuen Wong, Yen-Ni Liao, Ya-Hui Yang and Ching-I Teng

Playing exergames may resemble doing conventional exercise and thus has the potential to enhance users’ health. However, no study has yet examined whether and how a need for…

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Playing exergames may resemble doing conventional exercise and thus has the potential to enhance users’ health. However, no study has yet examined whether and how a need for exercise impacts users’ intention to continuously play exergames, i.e. continuance intention and its antecedents. We developed a model grounded in the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) to address this issue.

Design/methodology/approach

We recruited 583 participants to play exergames and collected their psychological responses and physical information. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses.

Findings

We found that health consciousness and perceived exercise benefits are positively related to a need for exercise, which is, in turn, positively related to continuance intention. Moreover, perceived exergame similarity with exercise strengthens the positive link between the need for exercise and continuance intention.

Originality/value

This is the first study using the UGT to explain the underlying mechanism linking health consciousness to continuance intention in the playing of exergames. In addition, we introduced the need for exercise as a novel construct in this study. Our findings provide insights to managers on incorporating health-related features into their exergame products to motivate users' engagement in playing exergames.

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Industrial Management & Data Systems, vol. 120 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-5577

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Publication date: 7 January 2015

This chapter examines China’s corporate governance and accounting environment that shapes the adoption of internationally acceptable principles and standards. Specifically, it…

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This chapter examines China’s corporate governance and accounting environment that shapes the adoption of internationally acceptable principles and standards. Specifically, it examines international influences, including supranational organizations; foreign investors and international accounting firms; domestic institutional influences, including the political system, economic system, legal system, and cultural system; and accounting infrastructure. China’s convergence is driven by desired efficiency of the corporate sector and legitimacy of participating in the global market. Influenced heavily by international forces in the context of globalization, corporate governance and accounting practices are increasingly becoming in line with internationally acceptable standards and codes. While convergence assists China in obtaining legitimacy, improving efficiency is likely to be adversely affected given that corporate governance and accounting in China operate in an environment that differs considerably from those of Anglo-American countries. An examination of the corporate governance and accounting environment in China suggests heavy government involvement within underdeveloped institutions. While the Chinese government has made impressive progress in developing the corporate governance and accounting environment for the market economy, China’s unique institutional setting is likely to affect how the imported concepts are interpreted and implemented.

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Adoption of Anglo-American Models of Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting in China
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78350-898-3

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