The Potential Impact of Service Quality Uncertainty and Retail Pricing Strategies on Consumer Purchase Intention

Dieu Hoa Nguyen,Euihyeon Jeong,Jaekwon Chung 한국유통과학회 2018 유통과학연구 Vol.16 No.12

Purpose - Because it is not possible to assess the quality of service products before experiencing them, one feature of a service product is quality uncertainty; hence consumers may react sensitively to pricing. It is necessary to investigate how different pricing strategies affect consumer purchase intention depending on the level of service quality uncertainty. Research design, data, and methodology – The authors have investigated the potential impact of the level of service quality uncertainty, price discount rate and presentation method on consumer purchase intention. A play was selected as an experimental stimulus, and Vietnamese consumers were surveyed to verify the hypotheses. Results - When uncertainty regarding service quality is low, consumer purchase intention is higher when the price discount rate is high or when the price is low. When uncertainty regarding service quality is high, if the normal price, discount rate, and discounted price are presented simultaneously, consumer purchase intention is higher when the price discount rate is low, but when only the discounted price is presented, purchase intention is higher when the price discount rate is high. Conclusions - The results of this study can provide valuable practical implications for pricing for service products with quality uncertainty.

Thread-embedding acupuncture may improve symptom resolution in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: A randomized controlled trial

Trinh Dieu-Thuong Thi,Tran An Hoa,Bui Minh-Man Pham,Vuong Nguyen Lam 한국한의학연구원 2023 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.12 No.3

Background: Various traditional medicine treatments have been investigated to treat GERD. Among those, thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) has the advantage that patients need to undergo the procedure infrequently; however, its efficacy is unclear. This study evaluated the efficacy of TEA in treating GERD. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 66 participants with GERD: 33 received two sessions of TEA + standard therapy (proton-pump inhibitor [PPI]) (TEA+PPI group) and 33 received PPI alone (PPI group). Primary outcomes included GerdQ score and heartburn and regurgitation resolution. Secondary outcomes were antacids requirement, the Frequency Scale for Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) score, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Health Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL) score. The safety outcome was adverse events (AEs). Results: After four weeks of treatment, the TEA+PPI group significantly reduced the GerdQ score (mean difference [MD] and 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.8 [-2.4, -1.1]) and increased the rate of heartburn and regurgitation resolution compared to PPI (54.5% versus 9.1%, respectively) compared to PPI. The TEA+PPI group also significantly reduced the number of antacid packs used (MD [95%-CI]: -9.4 [-12.1, -6.7]), FSSG score (MD [95%-CI]: -9.4 [-11.0, -7.8]), and GERD-HRQL score (MD [95%-CI]: -5.6 [-7.7, -3.5]) compared to PPI. Five patients experienced AEs, which were mild local complications at the acupoints. Conclusion: TEA combined with PPI is more effective than PPI alone in treating GERD. Further studies with longer follow-ups are required to confirm these findings.

Line Impedance Estimation Based Adaptive Droop Control Method for Parallel Inverters

Phuong Minh Le,Xuan Hoa Thi Pham,Huy Minh Nguyen,Duc Duy Vo Hoang,Tuyen Dinh Nguyen,Dieu Ngoc Vo 전력전자학회 2018 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.18 No.1

This paper presents a new load sharing control for use between paralleled three-phase inverters in an islanded microgrid based on the online line impedance estimation by the use of a Kalman filter. In this study, the mismatch of power sharing when the line impedance changes due to temperature, frequency, significant differences in line parameters and the requirements of the Plug-and-Play mode for inverters connected to a microgrid has been solved. In addition, this paper also presents a new droop control method working with the line impedance that is different from the traditional droop algorithm when the line impedance is assumed to be pure resistance or pure inductance. In this paper, the line impedance estimation for parallel inverters uses the minimum square method combined with a Kalman filter. In addition, the secondary control loops are designed to restore the voltage amplitude and frequency of a microgrid by using a combined nominal value SOGI-PLL with a generalized integral block and phase lock loop to monitor the exact voltage magnitude and frequency phase at the PCC. A control model has been simulated in Matlab/Simulink with three voltage source inverters connected in parallel for different ratios of power sharing. The simulation results demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed control method.

Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Activities of Fucoidan Derived from Ceratophyllum Submersum L.

Ngoc Nhon Hoang,Tri Khoi Nguyen,Tuyet Hoa Vo,Ngoc Hoi Nguyen,Dai Hai Nguyen,Dieu Linh Tran 한국고분자학회 2022 Macromolecular Research Vol.30 No.2

Fucoidan, a natural sulfated polysaccharide extracted from seaweed, has been widely used in pharmaceutical field due to its excellent biological activities including antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant, anticoagulant, etc. Therefore, investigating the new natural sources of fucoidan has been received growing attention recently. This study reported for the first time the isolation, purification, characterization, and biological activities of fucoidan from Ceratophyllum submersum (FCS). The molecular weight of obtained FCS was 9.7 kDa, composed of fucose (42.11%) and sulfate (16.38%). The FCS contained (1→3)-α-L-Fucopyranose and β-D-galactose bond in the structure. In addition, FCS showed strong antioxidant properties against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, 2,2-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), and reactive oxygen species radicals with inhibitory concentration 50 values were 765.48 ppm, 845.31 ppm, and 1760.00 ppm, respectively. The FCS also performed good antibacterial, antifungal, anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory activityies. Especially, it expressed a better inhibition activity on breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) than that on liver cancer cells (HepG2), lung cancer cells (NCI-H460), and cervical cancer cells (HeLa). FCS demonstrated potential utility in functional food, cosmeceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. In the trend of discovering new sources for fucoidan with outstanding bioactivities, this report would contribute a basic platform and valuable information for further studies on fucoidan from C. Submersum.

Line Impedance Estimation Based Adaptive Droop Control Method for Parallel Inverters

Le, Phuong Minh,Pham, Xuan Hoa Thi,Nguyen, Huy Minh,Hoang, Duc Duy Vo,Nguyen, Tuyen Dinh,Vo, Dieu Ngoc The Korean Institute of Power Electronics 2018 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.18 No.1

This paper presents a new load sharing control for use between paralleled three-phase inverters in an islanded microgrid based on the online line impedance estimation by the use of a Kalman filter. In this study, the mismatch of power sharing when the line impedance changes due to temperature, frequency, significant differences in line parameters and the requirements of the Plug-and-Play mode for inverters connected to a microgrid has been solved. In addition, this paper also presents a new droop control method working with the line impedance that is different from the traditional droop algorithm when the line impedance is assumed to be pure resistance or pure inductance. In this paper, the line impedance estimation for parallel inverters uses the minimum square method combined with a Kalman filter. In addition, the secondary control loops are designed to restore the voltage amplitude and frequency of a microgrid by using a combined nominal value SOGI-PLL with a generalized integral block and phase lock loop to monitor the exact voltage magnitude and frequency phase at the PCC. A control model has been simulated in Matlab/Simulink with three voltage source inverters connected in parallel for different ratios of power sharing. The simulation results demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed control method.

Bank Capital and Lending Behavior of Vietnamese Commercial Banks

DANG, Van Dan,LE, Thi Tuyet Hoa,LE, Dinh Hac,NGUYEN, Hoang Dieu Hien Korea Distribution Science Association 2021 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.8 No.2

The objective of the study is to empirically investigate the impact of bank capital on the lending behavior of Vietnamese commercial banks from 2007 to 2019. Lending behavior is captured by two dimensions, including the quantity (loan growth) and quality (credit risk) of loans. Instead of investigating loan growth and credit risk separately, we combine these two aspects in our study and further develop the interaction term between capital buffers and credit risk to capture the asymmetric impact. We apply the dynamic model (regressed by the generalized method of moments) and the static models (regressed using the fixed effects, random effects, and the pooled regression approach) to perform regressions. The results show that banks with higher capital ratios tend to expand lending more, while the risk of credit portfolios is controlled at lower levels at these banks. Further analysis reveals that credit risk mitigates some aspects of the relationship between bank capital and loan expansion. The patterns remain robust across alternative measures and econometric techniques. The study provides insightful policy implications for bank managers and regulators in the process of upgrading capital resources to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking industry in an emerging country.

Factors Affecting the Outsourcing of Accounting Activities in Small and Medium Transport Enterprises in Vietnam

DANG, Thuy Anh,HO, My Hanh,HO, Thi Dieu Anh,NGUYEN, Thi Thanh Hoa Korea Distribution Science Association 2022 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.9 No.10

In the current fast-growing market economy, the accounting-outsourcing trend of small and medium-sized enterprises is on the increase. Studies from both foreign and domestic sources have shown that many factors influence this decision. However, each country has different economic and political characteristics, so these factors and their degree of impact on accounting outsourcing also vary. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the decision to outsource accounting activities of small and medium transport enterprises in Vietnam. A survey of 384 transport SMEs was conducted using the convenience sampling method. A personal interview with owners/managers/CFOs in 3 major cities of Vietnam based on a research review was conducted. The model examines the influence of many independent variables on accounting outsourcing. The multilinear regression analysis shows that the higher the Assets Specificity, the lower the degree of accounting outsourcing. In addition, the degree of outsourcing is positively and significantly related to frequency and trust in accountants. Besides, when we include control variables such as gender, administrative level, firm size, company age, education, and experience into the model. The results show that small and medium enterprises with limited resources should switch from the traditional internal accounting method to a professional accountant with external knowledge. Based on this study, the author proposes several implications for the accounting outsourcing of small and medium-sized transport enterprises in Vietnam to be more effective. Finally, this study also contributes to the basic knowledge of accounting outsourcing.