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AbstractThis paper documents the changes in China's Hukou reform before and after 2014 based on a unique data set of Hukou policy documents from Chinese cities between 2000 and 2016. We construct a Hukou registration index to measure the stringency of local Hukou qualification in Chinese cities. There are four main channels for migrants to get local urban Hukou: investment, home purchase, talent program, and employment. The requirements of the four channels have large variations across different tiers of cities between the two periods of 2000–2013 and 2014–2016. First‐tier and some second‐tier cities set high criteria for local Hukou registration that have become more stringent over time, while other cities have much lower requirements. The point account system for Hukou registration shows that cities have different preferences over workers eligible for local urban Hukou. The quantitative measures developed in this paper can be used to study a variety of topics on the social and economic consequences of labor mobility barriers.

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine how psychological antecedents (i.e. consumer mindsets) and individual difference characteristics (i.e. moral identity) affect the intention to purchase Fair Trade products based on the triadic reciprocal causation model in social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1986). The primary factors that influence ethical consumption decisions in ethnic Chinese societies were explored by integrating the unique cultural environment of the Chinese.


Design/methodology/approach
The study effective sample comprised university students and professors. Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypotheses and indirect effects. Results showed that moral identity internalization had a mediating effect on the relationship between a collectivistic mindset and the intention to purchase Fair Trade products.


Findings
A high moral identity symbolization had a moderating effect on the relationship between a collectivistic mindset and the intention to purchase Fair Trade products. This demonstrated that the two dimensions of moral identity, internalization and symbolization, play different roles and have different functions in regards to the intention to purchase Fair Trade products.


Research limitations/implications
Future studies are urged to examine this issue at a cultural level by performing a cross-cultural comparison and to integrate consumer heterogeneity for a deeper examination of the interaction between demographic factors and psychological traits on consumer behaviours regarding Fair Trade products.


Originality/value
This study indicates that moral identity internalization is the primary factor that influences ethical consumption decisions in Chinese societies. In terms of the moderating effect of moral identity symbolization, results showed that the higher an individual's moral identity symbolization, the stronger the relationship between a collectivistic mindset and the intention to purchase Fair Trade products is. These results can serve as a reference for marketing communications and market segmentation policies in the business world.

AbstractSodium-ion batteries are considered one of the perspective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their affordability and plentiful supply of sodium. However, traditional sodium-ion batteries that use organic electrolytes pose a threat to public safety and the ecological environment. As a result, aqueous electrolytes with high safety and cost-effectiveness are becoming more popular. Unfortunately, typically aqueous electrolytes face limitations in ionic conductivity and have relatively high freezing points, which hinder their ability to function at extremely low temperatures. These issues can be resolved with an easy-to-use method called electrolyte additive. The research on electrolyte additives for subzero-temperature aqueous sodium-ion batteries has not been systematically reviewed at present. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the electrolyte additives for subzero-temperature aqueous sodium-ion batteries. Furthermore, the potential development paths of electrolyte additives to promote the advancement of electrochemical energy storage are also explored.
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<b><i>Background:</i></b> The study aimed to evaluate the association of genetic variants in <i>MIR3142HG</i> with the predisposition of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in a Chinese Han population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Six single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in <i>MIR3142HG</i> were chosen for genotyping among 417 IgAN cases and 424 healthy controls using Agena MassARRAY technique. Logistic regression models adjusted for age and gender were used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Haploview and multifactor dimensionality reduction analysis were used to analyze the role of combined SNPs in IgAN risk. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Rs17057846-AA genotype (OR = 2.11, 95% CI: 1.04–4.27, <i>p</i> = 0.039) and rs58747524-CC genotype (OR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.06–3.38, <i>p</i> = 0.032) had the higher risk for IgAN developing in the overall. Interestingly, rs7727115 had a reduced risk for IgAN in females, while rs17057846, rs2961920, and rs58747524 were related to the increased susceptibility to IgAN in females and the subjects with age ≤35 years; moreover, rs17057846 and rs58747524 conferred to the higher risk for Lee's grade ≥III IgAN (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05 for all). Besides, the combination of rs1582417, rs7727115, and rs2961920 was the best model (testing accuracy = 0.5468, CVC = 10/10, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) to predict IgAN predisposition compared to the single SNP alone. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Our study firstly indicated that rs17057846 and rs58747524 in <i>MIR3142HG</i> contributed to the elevated risk for IgAN in a Chinese Han population. These results might provide a new insight for the molecular mechanism in the progression of IgAN.

PurposeAlthough the concept of branding has been considered extensively in products and services, branding in Chinese is a relatively emerging phenomenon. This paper aims to present the enlivenment of branding in Chinese within the cross‐strait markets of Taiwan and Mainland China, which underlies various ideologies.Design/methodology/approachThis study primarily reviews literatures of brand and brand name translation, defines the essentiality of brand naming, and outlines the branding strategies for entering cross‐strait markets. Furthermore, this study validates the using of substantially interpreted brands that support the authors' four developed propositions.FindingsThis study compares substantially interpreted brands in cross‐strait markets with a reference to commonly used translation methods. The results illustrate interesting ideologies among cross‐strait markets and can help managers achieve global brand recognition.Research limitations/implicationsSince China and Taiwan share the same Chinese culture, the qualitative method proposed by the present authors is more applicable to practitioners who are eager to pursue branding in cross‐strait markets. Thus, the relevant techniques may not be applicable to people less familiar with Chinese culture.Practical implicationsThe qualitative case study provides an advisable method for branding in Chinese. The results of this study can provide greater understanding of the various ideologies in cross‐strait markets, as well as help managers achieve global brand recognition.Originality/valueThe various ideologies from branding is complex, especially for those involved with linguistic essentials. Previous research has mainly focused on managerial‐based branding and customer‐based branding. This paper extends the interest into enlivening inspirations.