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Consumer Segments in Urban and Suburban Farmers Markets
Get PDFcluster analysis, consumer segments, farmers markets, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Consumer/Household Economics, Crop Production/Industries,
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Case Study #6-11 of the Program: ''Food Policy For Developing Countries: The Role Of Government In The Global Food System''
Get PDF9 pp.©Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. All rights reserved. This case study may be reproduced for educational purposes without express permission but must include acknowledgment to Cornell University. No commercial use is permitted without permission.The growth of supermarkets is a phenomenon that characterizes many developing countries. The growth of supermarkets in Uganda can be attributed to the country's favorable investment climate coupled with the increase in supermarket demand factors such as the rise in urbanization, the growth of the middle class, and the increase in the number of employed women. As in other developing countries, supermarkets in Uganda are patronized mostly by younger and better-educated consumers with smaller families. Changes in food preferences and eating habits among urban consumers can partially explain the increasing patronage of supermarkets in Uganda. Moreover, supermarket customers regard these stores as offering higher food quality, safety, variety, and customer service than open or roadside markets. Most supermarket shoppers, however, also continue to patronize traditional food retail outlets, such as open markets, which still dominate agri-food retailing in Uganda. At this initial stage of supermarket growth, early participation by local farmers in the new agri-food marketing system could promote commercialization of agriculture in Uganda. There has been a public outcry, however, that supermarkets are marginalizing local farmers by importing food products that could be procured locally. In response to this supermarket procurement behavior, Ugandan policy makers have twice proposed the formulation of supermarket trade policies to regulate the importation of specific food products. Although it is true that Ugandan supermarkets import most of their food products, some foods are locally sourced depending on their availability, quality, and safety. A few Ugandan smallholder farmers supply supermarkets with fruits, vegetables, and staple foodstuffs. These farmers have found supermarkets to be more reliable and preferred markets than traditional food buyers. Yet these farmers face a number of constraints in supplying supermarkets because of the latter's stringent supply terms. Your assignment is to advise the government of Uganda on appropriate policies to help ensure that local smallholder farmers benefit from supermarket development in Uganda.Cornell University Division of Nutritional Science
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Urban and suburban farmers markets in Illinois: a comparative analysis of consumer segmentation using demographics, preferences and behaviours
No full textA Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Consumer Economics in the Graduate College of the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTargeted marketing has become a common strategy in retail businesses. Previous consumer surveys conducted in farmers markets have revealed that consumers behave differently depending on their preferences and demographic characteristics. This study hypothesizes that consumer segments with homogenous preferences exist in farmers markets and consumers within each segment have similar demographic and behavioral characteristics. The motivation of this study is to provide insights into consumer segments existing in farmers markets for the benefit of market organizers and farmer vendors. Four specific objectives were formulated: (1) To compare demographics, preferences, behaviors, and needs of consumers across different farmers markets. (2) To identify preference-based consumer segments existing in farmers markets. (3) To determine differences in demographic and behavioral characteristics across consumer segments. (4) To interpret consumer segment characteristics for the benefit of market managers and farmer vendors. Six markets were selected for the study. The survey was conducted in October, 2004. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data from shoppers intercepted at the study markets. In total, 508 questionnaires were filled out, of which 444 were usable. This study employed the multi-step cluster analysis method. Five segments of consumers emerged based on their preferences for market attributes. They include: Market Enthusiasts, Recreational Shoppers, Serious Shoppers, Low-involved Shoppers, and Basic Shoppers. Although proportions of consumer segments were not significantly different between urban and su2burban markets, they varied by market. This was attributed to differences in location, day of operation, occasion, and organization of the market. Generally, Serious Shoppers and Market Enthusiasts were more frequent shoppers than other segments. Serious Shoppers spent less time per trip at the market than other segments. In contrast, Recreational Shoppers were less frequent but spent more time per trip at the market than other consumer segments. Except for Recreational Shoppers, other consumer segments tended to be older, more educated, and had higher incomes. All consumer segments were predominantly female except Low-involved Shoppers. Managerial and marketing activities were suggested to attract each consumer segment. Lastly, directions for future research wer
Urban and Suburban Farmers Markets in Illinois: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Segmentation Using Demographics, Preferences, and Behaviors
No full textTargeted marketing has become a common strategy in retail businesses. Previous consumer surveys conducted in farmers markets have revealed that consumers behave differently depending on their preferences and demographic characteristics. This study hypothesizes that consumer segments with homogenous preferences exist in farmers markets and consumers within each segment have similar demographic and behavioral characteristics. The motivation of this study is to provide insights into consumer segments existing in farmers markets for the benefit of market organizers and farmer vendors. Four specific objectives were formulated: (1) to compare demographics, preferences, behaviors, and needs of consumers across different farmers markets; (2) to identify preference-based consumer segments existing in farmers markets; (3) to determine differences in demographic and behavioral characteristics across consumer segments; and (4) to interpret consumer segment characteristics for the benefit of market managers and farmer vendors. Six markets were selected for the study. The survey was conducted in October, 2004. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data from shoppers intercepted at the study markets. In total, 508 questionnaires were completed, of which 444 were usable. This study employed the multi-step cluster analysis method. Five segments of consumers emerged based on their preferences for market attributes. They include: Market Enthusiasts, Recreational Shoppers, Serious Shoppers, Low-involved Shoppers, and Basic Shoppers. Although proportions of consumer segments were not significantly different between urban and suburban markets, they varied by market. This was attributed to differences in location, day of operation, occasion, and organization of the market. Generally, Serious Shoppers and Market Enthusiasts were more frequent shoppers than other segments. Serious Shoppers spent less time per trip at the market than other segments. In contrast, Recreational Shoppers were less frequent but spent more time per trip at the market than other consumer segments. Except for Recreational Shoppers, other consumer segments tended to be older, more educated, and had higher incomes. All consumer segments were predominantly female except Low-involved Shoppers. Therefore, managers need to examine the demographics of their nearby communities before designing any targeted strategies. Lastly, further research should investigate consumer segments existing in rural and small city farmers markets.Made available in DSpace on 2015-09-25T20:55:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2
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Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Urban and Suburban Farmers Markets in Illinois: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Segmentation Using Demographics, Preferences, and Behaviors
No full text167 p.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005.Targeted marketing has become a common strategy in retail businesses. Previous consumer surveys conducted in farmers markets have revealed that consumers behave differently depending on their preferences and demographic characteristics. This study hypothesizes that consumer segments with homogenous preferences exist in farmers markets and consumers within each segment have similar demographic and behavioral characteristics. The motivation of this study is to provide insights into consumer segments existing in farmers markets for the benefit of market organizers and farmer vendors. Four specific objectives were formulated: (1) to compare demographics, preferences, behaviors, and needs of consumers across different farmers markets; (2) to identify preference-based consumer segments existing in farmers markets; (3) to determine differences in demographic and behavioral characteristics across consumer segments; and (4) to interpret consumer segment characteristics for the benefit of market managers and farmer vendors. Six markets were selected for the study. The survey was conducted in October, 2004. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data from shoppers intercepted at the study markets. In total, 508 questionnaires were completed, of which 444 were usable. This study employed the multi-step cluster analysis method. Five segments of consumers emerged based on their preferences for market attributes. They include: Market Enthusiasts, Recreational Shoppers, Serious Shoppers, Low-involved Shoppers, and Basic Shoppers. Although proportions of consumer segments were not significantly different between urban and suburban markets, they varied by market. This was attributed to differences in location, day of operation, occasion, and organization of the market. Generally, Serious Shoppers and Market Enthusiasts were more frequent shoppers than other segments. Serious Shoppers spent less time per trip at the market than other segments. In contrast, Recreational Shoppers were less frequent but spent more time per trip at the market than other consumer segments. Except for Recreational Shoppers, other consumer segments tended to be older, more educated, and had higher incomes. All consumer segments were predominantly female except Low-involved Shoppers. Therefore, managers need to examine the demographics of their nearby communities before designing any targeted strategies. Lastly, further research should investigate consumer segments existing in rural and small city farmers markets.U of I OnlyRestricted to the U of I community idenfinitely during batch ingest of legacy ETD
Contract Farming in Uganda: Its Role in the Commercialization of Smallholder Agriculture and Sustainable Development of the Sorghum, Sunflower and Rice Value Chains
Get PDFThe use of contract farming has greatly expanded in Uganda mainly due to the promotional efforts of agribusinesses. The motivation of this study was to examine the role of contract farming in the commercialization of smallholder agriculture and sustainable development of agro-chains in Uganda by using sunflower, sorghum, and rice contract schemes as case studies. Three separate surveys of randomly selected 246 sorghum, 197 sunflower, and 242 rice contract participant and non-participant farmers were conducted. Primary data was collected using standardized questionnaires on respective farmer socio-economics, crop partial budgets, and contract participation. Data was then analyzed using a Heckman two-step method to control for selection bias in farmer contract participation. Using the probit regression model in the first step, it was generally found that farmer contract participation was positively associated with group membership in all studied schemes. In the second stage, General Least Squares estimates showed that the inverse mills ratio significantly and positively affected the profits obtained by sorghum and sunflower farmers. Profits were significantly higher for contracted than non-contracted farmers by 16% (sorghum) and 12% (sunflower). Farm size, access to extension, and age of farmer were other factors that influenced farmer profits. Effectiveness of contract farming in boosting participation and profitability of smallholders could be enhanced through promotion of farmer groups to enhance their bargaining power and delivery of critical inputs
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