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Economics
Ana Gutierrez-Castillo, Jerrod Penn, Shaun Tanger, Michael A. Blazier
Summary: The study used the contingent valuation approach to analyze the willingness to accept of bottomland hardwood forest easement landowners. It found that ownership characteristics and objectives significantly influence the willingness to accept amount, providing a basis for achieving thinning objectives.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
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Ecology
Andrew J. Hansen, Katrina Mullan, David M. Theobald, Nathaniel Robinson, Alyson East, Scott Powell
Summary: Natural habitats on private lands play a crucial role in national biodiversity conservation strategies, but they are facing rapid loss due to development. To protect these habitats effectively, a Biodiversity Conservation Priority Index (BCPI) was developed based on ecological value and habitat loss risk. The study found that the highest priority for biodiversity conservation was in the western and southern parts of the northwestern United States. Existing conservation easements were predominantly located in areas with lower BCPI values.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
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Management
Rowie Huijbregts, Bert George, Victor Bekkers
Summary: The study shows that cognitive biases emerge when politicians are confronted with valuation tools, suggesting that public managers need to take these biases into account when employing such tools.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2022)
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Substance Abuse
Grace T. T. Marley, Bayla Ostrach, Delesha Carpenter
Summary: This study examined the attitudes and willingness of community pharmacists in North Carolina to engage in behaviors related to the sales and distribution of fentanyl test strips (FTS). The results showed that most pharmacists were willing to refer patients, counsel, distribute instructions, sell, and advertise FTS. Pharmacist distribution of FTS could increase access and potentially reduce overdose deaths.
HARM REDUCTION JOURNAL
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katherine M. Nelson, Stefan Partelow, Moritz Stabler, Sonya Graci, Marie Fujitani
Summary: This study investigates tourists' willingness to pay a price premium for local green hotel certification in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia. Findings show that over 50% of tourists are willing to pay extra for sustainable hotel services, with support linked to environmental knowledge and preferences.
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Forestry
Siyuan He, Yu Wei
Summary: Conservation easements (CEs) were introduced in China to address the conflict between rural land use and conservation measures. Little is known about the adaptation of CEs to collective land tenure. In our study, we integrated social-psychological aspects and sustainable livelihoods to assess rural residents' motivations for granting CEs. Results showed that institutional capital and perception of the economic environment were important factors affecting farmers' acceptance of CEs. Overall, our findings highlight the importance of economic rights in the changing institutional environment.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kathryn N. Braddock, Joel T. Heinen
Summary: This study examines the perceptions and motivations of stakeholders of small-scale land trust conservation, with a focus on the Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC) in northern Michigan, USA. Findings show that the primary motivation for stakeholder involvement is the protection of nature and scenic beauty, highlighting the importance of relationships and partnerships in facilitating successful land conservation efforts.
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Business
Boram Lee, Ian Fraser, Ian Fillis
Summary: This paper investigates pricing strategies of newly-graduated artists and proposes innovative strategies for sustainable practice. The study reveals challenges in pricing for these artists and suggests the need for educational institutions and intermediaries to offer more pricing advice. Personalized or participative pricing forms, such as 'Pay What You Want', can be beneficial for these artists.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agronomy
Josiah M. M. Ateka, Robert Mbeche
Summary: Storing food commodities after harvest can help mitigate price fluctuations in developing countries. However, many farmers in these countries store little of their harvest. A survey in Kenya found that a considerable proportion of smallholder farmers were willing to rent cold storage facilities for potatoes, and factors such as gender, transaction costs, and household endowment influenced their willingness to pay. The study also showed that potato storage could be economically viable, as seasonal price gaps were higher than the estimated willingness to pay.
FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY
(2023)
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Forestry
Meiyan Zhang
Summary: This study analyzes the willingness of forest owners to participate in the governmental redemption of commercial forests for conservation and identifies key factors influencing their decision. The findings indicate that non-timber income, government policies, dispute handling, and local ecological conditions greatly influence participation likelihood. Forest owners are more willing to participate if the combined direct cash compensation and indirect non-timber income compensation outweigh the opportunity costs of protection. The study recommends using the final offer arbitration method and promoting ecotourism to improve incentives and reduce information costs.
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Environmental Studies
Tewodros Tadesse, Tsegay Berhane, Dawit W. Mulatu, Meley Mekonen Rannestad
Summary: The study found that households are willing to accept an average compensation of 7.7 USD to work for 5-10 additional days of public work on soil and water conservation as part of contributing to Desa?a forest conservation. However, households' preferences to work on biodiversity conservation and agroforestry expansion were found to be negligible. Therefore, strengthening investments in environmental rehabilitation programs through soil and water conservation in forestlands could create incentives for households to sustainably conserve and use forests.
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Environmental Sciences
Menghua Deng, Zhiqi Li, Junfei Chen, Feifei Tao
Summary: This study measures the influencing factors behind public willingness to participate in eco-compensation in China's Taihu Basin using a contingent valuation method and a random forest model. The main results show that factors such as recognition of the importance of watershed protection, the impact of the watershed environment on people's lives, annual incomes, and perceived improvements to the watershed environment over the past five years significantly influence willingness to pay.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Civil
Yikun Su, Hong Xue, Rui Han, Shoujian Zhang, Zhi Sun, Yirou Song
Summary: This study aims to identify effective policies and develop a practical policy framework to promote the development of prefabricated building (PB). Through text analysis and survey, it found that the current policy system of PBs is complete but uneven, with a focus on environmental policies. The most cost-effective tools are land limitations, tax incentives, and financial support. This study provides a reference for policy evaluation and formulation, expanding the literature research on PB policies.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Felix Przesdzink, Laura Mae Herzog, Florian Fiebelkorn
Summary: The study examined interactions among conservation stakeholders in Osnabruck, Germany using social network analysis (SNA) and stakeholder analysis (SA). It identified areas with potential for increased information exchange and collaboration, highlighted conflicts between conservation associations, authorities, and land user groups, and suggested opportunities for networking in the region to enhance conservation efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Upasak Das, Udayan Rathore, Rupayan Pal
Summary: Most respondents were not hesitant towards Covid-19 vaccines, but their willingness-to-pay varied. Economic indicators were the most important predictors of willingness-to-pay.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
