A predator-prey model with disease infection in both populations is proposed to account for the possibility of a contagious crossing species barrier from prey predator. We obtain several threshold parameters local analysis various equilibria system as well coupled conditions on these which determine stability equilibria. One conditions, form an ecological number ecosystem, always determines coexistence predators and prey. The other condition, basic reproduction number, dictates whether will...

This study examines the relationships among perceived price, quality, and value their impact on intent to participate in marathon events. An online questionnaire survey was administered individuals who had participated a within past ten years. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. A total of 609 valid responses collected. The results showed that both perceptions price quality events are significant predictors intention Moreover, participants’ mediated impacts behavioral...

Using a DEA approach this paper assesses the performance of wastewater treatment from pig farms in Taiwan.The results indicate that most have decreasing returns to scale.The average value scale efficiency for sample is 0.901, and pure technical 0.821.These values may improve through adjustment control equipment increasing efficiency.Moreover, main cause inefficiency scale, which means investment pollution not provide corresponding increase efficiency.Based on farm size, it found larger...

Professional sport is one of the essential core industries for development sports industry, divided into two categories: team and individual sports. The main feature professional basketball to compete through home-and-away system's operation establish a good emotional foundation with residents home operation, which in turn creates recognition support enhances profits organization. In recent years, Southeast Asia has developed multinational league, covers nine countries. "Formosa Dreamers"...

The authors attempt to explain why the generally accepted models built on consumer socialization theory do not sufficiently capture supporting behavior. According marketing literature, social interaction may influence purpose of this study is understand behavior consumers engaged in marathon running. use three types constructed factors (intergenerational influences, peer and traditional media) examine their effects event conformity. A total 299 runners who were one or more running responded...

This paper evaluates starting pitchers' pitching performance during the 2008 to 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons. We use data envelopment analysis (DEA) based on two inputs (i.e., innings pitched [IPs] and per innings) three outputs (fielding independent pitching, earned run average [ERA], skill-interactive ERA) evaluate of 30 MLB teams' pitchers with IPs greater than 200 in each single season (2008 2014, regular only). used CCR models calculate overall efficiency, scale technical...

Female customers are an important market for fitness centers. This study aims to examine successful training health models used by female clubs. A case approach and the interview method were collect data (i.e., face-to-face interviews) regarding marketing strategies of Purposive sampling was employed select executives working at headquarters a female-only gym, semi-structured interviews conducted provide context behaviors discuss business’ mix. Six managers Curves (four two male) across six...