Article
Food Science & Technology
Sebastien Lizin, Sandra Rousseau, Roselinde Kessels, Michel Meulders, Guido Pepermans, Stijn Speelman, Martina Vandebroek, Goedele Van Den Broeck, Ellen J. Van Loo, Wim Verbeke
Summary: Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) are commonly used in food research to uncover trade-offs made in choosing among alternatives. Understanding consumers' decision-making process is crucial for food-related policies. While many methodological advances have been adopted in food research, there is still room for improvement.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Susana Oliveira, Ligia M. Costa Pinto
Summary: Coastal erosion is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of stakeholders' perspectives. Research shows that respondents prefer interventions to mitigate the problem rather than no action, and they tend to favor lighter interventions over heavy infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liselotte C. Hagedoorn, Mark J. Koetse, Pieter J. H. van Beukering
Summary: The use of time payments in stated preference studies in developing countries can lead to higher willingness to pay estimates, with urban areas showing smaller WTP disparities due to higher levels of market integration. This suggests that the conversion of time values into money values and the impact of payment methods on WTP estimates should be carefully considered in NBS valuation studies.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xuan Wei, Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of individuals' perceptions and attitudes toward pesticides and pollinator related labeling on their preferences for eco-labeled products. The results found that individuals with positive attitudes towards pollinators and support for neonicotinoid labeling regulations showed a stronger preference for neonicotinoid-free plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guido Pepermans, Sandra Rousseau
Summary: The study reveals that consumer framing in wind energy investments may mitigate or reinforce the effects of identity salience on preferences, particularly regarding preferences for the number of wind turbines, visibility, and noise levels. Additionally, the results suggest that shifting a respondent's focus from public to private may be easier.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Andrew Caplin, Daniel Martin
Summary: This passage discusses how an econometrician can determine which of two experiments provides higher expected utility. The necessary condition provided in the text can identify which experiment has a higher value of information.
JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Anant Atul Visaria, Anders Fjendbo Jensen, Mikkel Thorhauge, Stefan Eriksen Mabit
Summary: This paper analyzes user preferences related to electric vehicle charging decisions through qualitative and quantitative assessments. The findings identify the factors influencing charging decisions and highlight the preference for all-inclusive/flat fee pricing structures and interoperability between charging networks. The study also reveals barriers in the charging context.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Astrid Kemperman
Summary: This article systematically reviews papers on discrete choice experiments in tourism research published in the top five tourism journals between 2010 and 2020. It presents results, identifies research gaps and challenges, proposes future research and methodological approaches, and launches a curated collection on this topic in the Annals of Tourism Research.
ANNALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Derek Petersen, Zhibin Lin, Jian Zhao
Summary: This study conducted a series of tests on cast-in anchors subjected to simulated seismic loads, finding strength degradation in anchors under cyclic loading, especially with large displacement levels. Anchors controlled by steel fracture in shear showed significant strength reduction, indicating the need for further research to better understand the behavior.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iris Vanermen, Roselinde Kessels, Kris Verheyen, Bart Muys, Liesbet Vranken
Summary: Forest soil biodiversity faces pressures of anthropogenic origin, and public preferences for forest management affecting soil biodiversity can be influenced by providing information. Information treatment is expected to increase preferences for biodiversity components and supporting management choices that foster soil biodiversity. This can help achieve public acceptance and adoption of such choices amongst foresters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pawel Blasiak, Emmanuel M. Pothos, James M. Yearsley, Christoph Gallus, Ewa Borsuk
Summary: Bell inequalities are based on three fundamental assumptions: realism, locality, and free choice. The violation of these inequalities can indicate a failure in at least one of the remaining assumptions, leading to profound consequences for causal explanations in experiments. The study shows that both locality and free choice have equal costs in explaining experimental statistics, suggesting that explanations resorting to either assumption are interchangeable.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Economics
Paul Basnak, Ricardo Giesen, Juan Carlos Mun
Summary: A sharp decrease in public transport demand has been observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey conducted in Santiago, Chile revealed that mode preferences have changed, with crowding and face mask use significantly impacting public transport choices. Women are more sensitive to the use of face masks in public transport, while young and low-income individuals are less sensitive to crowding. Disinfection of vehicles, as well as the perception of health risk, cleanliness, safety, and comfort, also play important roles in mode choice.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Milad Haghani, Michiel C. J. Bliemer, John M. Rose, Harmen Oppewal, Emily Lancsar
Summary: The concept of hypothetical bias (HB) is a fundamental issue in using hypothetical survey methods, with debates ongoing about its impact in choice experiments. Studies show mixed evidence on the prevalence and extent of HB in applied economics, experimental psychology, and behavioral neuroscience fields. Further research is needed to understand the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying HB and its implications in different disciplines.
JOURNAL OF CHOICE MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Economics
Anders Anell, Jens Dietrichson, Lina Maria Ellegard, Gustav Kjellsson
Summary: The study used two large-scale randomized field experiments in primary health care to investigate whether individuals reconsider their provider choice when receiving leaflets with comparative information and pre-paid choice forms by postal mail. The results showed that consumer choice policies may increase the propensity to switch providers and revealed demand side frictions in the primary care market.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
B. Sharmila, V. R. Krithika, Soham Pal, T. S. Mahesh, S. Lakshmibala, V Balakrishnan
Summary: In this paper, the performance of entanglement indicators obtained from tomograms in spin systems is assessed. Experimental data from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments are used to compare these indicators with standard entanglement measures. The study finds that these indicators can reproduce the gross features of entanglement dynamics and spin squeezing properties. However, the tracking of entanglement during time evolution is highly sensitive to the nature and strength of interactions as well as system partitioning. The findings also show that the tomographic approach can estimate entanglement without detailed state reconstruction procedures.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Chenyi He, Ruifeng Liu, Zhifeng Gao, Xin Zhao, Charles A. Sims, Rodolfo M. Nayga
Summary: This study found that providing locality information on food products can influence consumers' perception of the attributes of food, including search, experience, and credence attributes. Before tasting, color, size, and freshness play a significant role in consumers' willingness to pay, while flavor and texture become more influential after tasting.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Yang Hu, Lisa A. House, Brandon R. McFadden, Zhifeng Gao
Summary: The study found that consumers prioritize the country of origin over production methods when choosing orange juice in limited options; the presence of GM orange juice in the market may lead to a decrease in price for US orange juice, but it still holds a majority market share; the introduction of GM technology may result in some consumers choosing not to purchase any juice, indicating increased distrust towards GM technology.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ying Fan, Asli Odabasi, Charles A. Sims, Keith R. Schneider, Zhifeng Gao, Paul J. Sarnoski
Summary: Chemical reference standards were developed to assist in a more objective and consistent sensory evaluation of shrimp quality. The key aroma quality indicators allowed trained and untrained panels to distinguish shrimp of different freshness levels, indicating the potential use of chemical references as a new evaluation tool for on-site quality inspection or industrial quality assurance/control of shrimp.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kaley Mialki, Lisa A. House, Anne E. Mathews, Karla P. Shelnutt
Summary: The study found that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to changes in food security among college students, with nearly 60% becoming less food secure and 40% becoming more food secure. It also suggests that changes in housing and employment status as a result of the pandemic are associated with changes in food security.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Xinyi Hong, Chenguang Li, Junfei Bai, Zhifeng Gao, Liming Wang
Summary: This study empirically explores Chinese consumers' willingness-to-pay for functional processed meat products by using three nutrition claims made on pork sausages. Results indicate market potentials for domestic and/or imported functional processed meat products in China, with imported products potentially affecting consumers' willingness to pay. Additionally, differences in consumer valuation for functional pork sausages between different regions in China are implied.
CHINA AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wang Er-peng, An Ning, Geng Xian-hui, Zhifeng Gao, Emmanuel Kiprop
Summary: This study investigates Chinese consumers' perception and willingness to pay for apples from poverty-stricken areas, revealing that ethical attributes play a significant role in motivating online ethical consumption. Quality perception and trust in government supervision of e-commerce are key factors influencing consumers' willingness to pay for these products.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiehong Zhou, Hao Huang, Zhifeng Gao, Ye Song, Zhen Yan
Summary: The study confirmed the existence of quality perception bias, with information accuracy significantly influencing consumers' quality perception and willingness to pay. A lower reference point also had a significant positive effect on consumers' willingness to pay.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sungeun Yoon, Zhifeng Gao, Lisa House
Summary: The study examined the meal kit market as an example of healthy and convenient food, focusing on the impact of packaging waste on consumer behavior. Results showed that consumers are more willing to pay for meal kits with organic, local, and pre-cut ingredients from grocery stores, and that providing fully recyclable insulation packaging can improve consumer perception of online meal kit packaging. However, this does not change the preference for purchasing platforms, with consumers still preferring to buy meal kits at grocery stores.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Business
Lijun Angelia Chen, Lisa House
Summary: A study on U.S. food shoppers identified five distinct food lifestyle segments, including passionately involved, nutrition-focused, moderately involved, convenience-oriented, and uninvolved consumers. Regions with higher obesity rates, such as the East South Central and West South Central areas, tend to have a larger portion of uninvolved consumers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Yan Heng, Lisa House
Summary: Food waste is a global issue, with household-level food waste being a major source of food loss in developed countries. While there are common drivers, consumers exhibit significant differences in food waste behavior across countries, and many measures to reduce food waste only work in certain countries.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Megan D. Engel, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lisa A. House, Aseel El Zein, Anne E. Mathews
Summary: Qualitative studies have shown that college students may misinterpret the Adult Food Security Survey Module (AFSSM) questions, leading to misclassification of food security status. This study examines the differences between AFSSM-measured food security status and self-categorized food security status among college students, and explores the impact on coping strategies and BMI. The results suggest that self-perception and interpretation of survey questions play a significant role in food security measurement among college students.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xinyi Hong, Chenguang Li, Liming Wang, Zhifeng Gao, Mansi Wang, Haikuan Zhang, Frank J. Monahan
Summary: The effects of nutrition claims (NCs) and health claims (HCs) on consumer perceptions are inconsistent. This study found that labeling an omega-3 nutrition claim increased consumers' sensory liking for omega-3-enriched sausages and their willingness to pay more for healthier sausages. However, health claims did not significantly improve participants' willingness to pay for omega-3-enriched sausages.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yang Hu, Lisa A. House, Zhifeng Gao
Summary: People pay more attention to personalized messages and actively process them, which helps stimulate behavioral changes. However, research on the impact of preferred information formats, such as written, infographic, and video, on food production is lacking. A study on consumers' preferences in this area showed that consumers mostly preferred written information, and receiving information in video format improved consumers' trust in food biotechnology. However, the preferred information format did not significantly change consumers' willingness to pay for genetically engineered orange juice.
Article
Business
Xuqi Chen, Bachir Kassas, Zhifeng Gao
Summary: Parents and spouses are the most common and influential shopping companions on shoppers' impulse purchase decisions. The effects of different shopping companions vary based on the shoppers' internal characteristics and the social distance between the shopper and the shopping companion. Individual factors significantly affect shoppers' impulse purchase decisions, but the magnitude and direction of the effect differ based on the type of shopping companion.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2021)
