Expansion of Rindler Coordinate Theory and Light’s Doppler Effect

In the general theory of relativity the Rindler coordinate theory has been extended to the Rindler coordinate theory of accelerated observer that has already some initial velocity. In this paper, we present this extended theory that uses the tetrad as the new method, and discover the new inverse-coordinate transformation. Specially, if, a0 < 0 , this theory treats the observer with the initial velocity that does slowdown by the constant negative acceleration in the Rindler’s time-space. We consider the light’s Doppler Effect in the accelerated system as well as the decelerated system.

Extended Theory of Planned Behavior for Predicting the Willingness to Pay for Municipal Solid Waste Management in Beijing

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management has become a problem in China, mainly since there is no uniform standard for MSW management charges, causing conflict between local residents and the government. An intelligent garbage sorting system (IGSS) is an effective sorting approach for MSW management. To explore the predictors of local residents’ willingness to pay (WTP) for the IGSS, this study applied an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) model by adding an antecedent environmental concern (EC) prior to the main predictors of the TPB model (attitudes, subject norms, perceived behavioral control). The WTP of Beijing residents for MSW management and the determinants of WTP were analyzed. The specific amount of WTP was predicted by a contingent valuation method (CVM) in an online questionnaire, and the mean WTP was estimated to be USD 49.93 per household per year. The results showed a positive connection between EC and residents’ WTP, and most of the participants were willing to pay for the IGSS for MSW management.

Behavior of Paying Zakat through Zakat Institutions

As a Muslim-majority country, Indonesia has zakat as an instrument which can potentially contribute to poverty alleviation. Managing zakat through institutions (OPZ) has been proven to improve the standard of living of the society. Unfortunately, the current number of zakat collections is far behind the calculated potential. The behavior of people who pay zakat directly (not through amil) and the low level of public literacy about zakat are the main problems to deal with. This study aims to analyze the determinants that affect the behavior based on the extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) approach. SEM-PLS results show that religiosity has a significant effect on individual trust in zakat institution but has no effect on zakat knowledge. Trust toward zakat institution has a significant effect on attitudes, subjective norms, PBC, and intentions; while zakat knowledge has a significant effect only on attitudes, PBC, and intentions. Attitudes and PBC have a significant effect on intentions, but there is no effect of subjective norm on the intention to pay zakat through OPZ. Lastly, intention also has a significant effect on a person's behavior in paying zakat through zakat institution. Several managerial implications are formulated based on the results. Keywords: TPB; zakat behavior; zakat institution.

Integrating the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior With the Stages of Change to Predict Exercise Among Chinese People With Type 2 Diabetes

Background: There have been very limited prospective studies examining social-cognitive models within stages of behavior change in the exercise domain.Purpose: We examined the utility of the theory of planned behavior (TPB), incorporating self-identity and descriptive norm constructs, to predict exercise behavior across the stages of change, in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Methods: Data were obtained from a longitudinal study. Multi-group structural equation modeling was used to estimate the association between extended TPB constructs and exercise within different stages groups.Results: 647 individuals completed a self-report questionnaire at baseline and at 3 months follow-up. The extended TPB model explained 8–15% variance of exercise behavior and 42–81% variance of exercise intention within three stages groups in the cross-sectional design. The extended TPB model explained 4%-13% variance of exercise behavior and 42–66% variance of exercise intention in the longitudinal design. Intention was significantly related to exercise behavior in the pre-action and action stages. Self-identity, perceived behavioral control and descriptive norms were stronger predictors of intention in different stages.Conclusion: Discontinuity patterns in the extended theory of planned behavior for the different stages groups were found. Intention was a significant predictor of exercise in the pre-action and action stages at 3 months.

Models of crisis intervention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

On the basis of the analysis of foreign theories the basic and extended theory of crisis is described. The crisis is perceived by man as unbearable difficulties that deplete the resources of endurance and disrupt the mechanisms of overcoming difficulties. The basic theory of crisis postulates emergency psychological assistance to help a person in crisis in terms of awareness and treatment of affective, behavioral and cognitive disorders. The extended theory of crisis emphasizes the occurrence of pathological symptoms in each person with the right combination of developmental factors, social, psychological, and situational factors. The following models of crisis intervention are given: he model of balance / imbalance; the cognitive model; the model of psychosocial transformation; the model of ecological development. There are revealed crisis intervention models, which combine the following tasks: focusing on stabilizing the symptoms of distress, alleviating symptoms, restoring the adaptive stage of functioning and facilitating access to further support for the victim. Keywords:crisis intervention, crisis interventions, crisis theory, short-term crisis therapy, crisis intervention models

Evaluating Students' Behavioral Intentions Towards Ecotourism: an Extended Theory Of Planned Behavior Perspective

From an environmental standpoint, ecotourism has been drawn to attention by diverse communities all around the world. This empirical study aims to evaluate the behavioral intention of students by adopting an extended theory of planned behavior model by incorporating environmental concern and environmental knowledge from a developing country perspective. To get realistic output, structural equation modeling has been incorporated for systematic statistical analysis through using SMARTPLS 3.0, where data have been collected from 393 university students through a survey method. From an ecotourism point of view, a number of findings have been revealed in this study, such as students' attitude and perceived behavioral control have significant positive impacts on the behavioral intention towards ecotourism; results further proponed that environmental concerns have a significant effect on attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention towards ecotourism, environmental knowledge had no significant effect on the behavioral intention towards ecotourism. Finally, it had a positive impact on attitude towards ecotourism, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. On the basis of constructive analysis, theoretical and practical implications are depicted in the form of a contribution of knowledge, which will add value to the decision-making process of various stakeholders.