The purpose of this study is to compare the performances of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Multinomial Probit (MNP) approaches in modeling the choice decision within fast moving consumer goods sector. To do this, based on 2597 toothpaste purchases of a panel sample of 404 households, choice models are built and their performances are compared on the 861 purchases of a test sample of 135 h...

In view of the impact digital life on residents’ trust, firstly, based data China Household Finance Survey (CHFS), this paper analyzes change trust in era flooding. Through basic research and marginal effect analysis, it is found that enhances trust. Secondly, robustness conclusion confirmed by constructing a series models such as ordered probit instrumental variable (IV-O probit), propensity s...

SMEs in the Arab region are widely viewed as important for their multiple roles, notably employment creation. Yet, they consistently encounter several constraints such financing, which impede innovation, growth and internationalisation. This paper examines external finance-innovation nexus operating five non-oil countries—Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco Tunisia. To achieve this, a probit regres...

Production of embryos in vitro has enormous potential for research and commercial applications. Unfortunately, in vitro production of porcine embryos is extremely inefficient. Despite the characterization of distinct phenotypes, little is known about the molecular mechanisms and altered physiological processes of in vitro-produced embryos. The objective of this study was to compare global gene ...

This paper explains the probability of being a smoker, based on 23 variables, using a probit analysis model. Specifically, age, gender, marital status, location, race, risky behavior, health insurance coverage, obtaining routine medical care and highest degree obtained are the basis of the construction of the model. They are hypothesized to be significant factors. 14 variables are individually ...

In this paper, we use the “2002 Chinese Household Income Project Survey” (CHIPS2002) data to examine how heterogeneous social interactions affect the peer effect in the rural–urban migration decision in China. We find that the peer effect, measured by the village migration ratio, significantly increases the individual probability of outward migration. We also find that the magnitude of the peer...

BACKGROUND Though evidence is limited in Japan, clinical controlled studies overseas have revealed that specialized care units are associated with better outcomes for acute stoke patients. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of hospital functions for acute care of ischemic stroke on in-hospital mortality, with statistical accounting for referral bias. METHODS We derived data from a ...