Understanding Consumer Dynamics in East Timor's Rice Value Chain: A Comprehensive Analysis | Chapter 4 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 6

The purpose of this work is to identify the links in the rice chain, and to characterize the consumers, along with their segments. Several challenges reduce the value of rice for consumers and the profitability of stakeholders, especially producers, while also limiting the sector’s contribution to the country’s socioeconomic development. The consumer is an important factor in measuring the performance of the rice agri-food value chain in East Timor. The methodologies used to represent the functioning of consumer preferences are cluster analysis, the K-Mean method, qualitative nature, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and regression analysis. The questionnaire was performed face-to-face, by the researcher. The data collected was analyzed descriptively, using cluster analysis to obtain the consumer segments and factor analysis to obtain the dimensions of value chain analysis. These analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 24.0) software. A sample of 240 rice consumers from the county of Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, was selected, and the questionnaire was administered in the presence of the researcher. As consumers become more aware and experience higher purchasing standards, failure to consider their concerns will affect the profit of value chain participants, many of whom will need to update their practices. The result of the KMO statistic, 0.781, shows that the Quality of the analysis is good and the null hypothesis of Bartlett’s test of sphericity was rejected. Two components were identified; the first was found to have a higher weight of characteristics related to availability, transportation, and distance, while the second component had a higher weight of variables linked to Quality, human benefit, and healthy living. Access was the first component and Quality was the second. The study identified four consumer segments and surveyed them considering rice taste, food security, sustainability, and access. These segments can be used by public and private sector organizations as well as individuals to promote the sustainability of the rice value chain in East Timor.

 

Author (s) Details

Cristóvao Reis
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Timor Lorosa’e, National University, Dill, East Timor.

 

Domingos Soares
Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Timor Lorosae National University, Dili, Timor-Leste.

 

Agostinho Coelho
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Management, Timor Lorosa'e National University, Dill, Timor-Leste.

 

Mateus Pinto
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Timor Lorosa’e, National University, Dill, East Timor.

 

Francisco Assis Lima
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Timor Lorosa’e, National University, Dill, East Timor.

 

 

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Advertising Messages and Interpretation of Consumer Behavior Culture | Chapter 7 | Current Topics on Business, Economics and Finance Vol. 1

 This stage deals with the concept of the billing message, the stages of allure preparation, how it influences consumer presence, the subsequent stages of adopting the new consumer, and what are the models that interpret this behavior. Therefore, in this branch, we will focus on two main topics. The first is related to by what method advertising ideas are designed to be more appealing and effective. The second issue is related to some examining models that contribute to explaining services behavior. And by means of what to determine the communication aims included in the exhibition program, including stimulating demand for the merchandise, increasing its uses and uses, and growing consumer knowledge and awareness of it; Of course, this cannot be achieved except that there is profitable management that works to reach these goals.

Author(s) Details:

Maha Mustafa Omer Abdalaziz,
College of Communication, University of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

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E-Waste Management in Northern Coimbatore, India: A Pilot Study | Chapter 03 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 5

 The electronic industry is the world's largest and fastest-growing manufacturing sector. E-waste is trash electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) that has been utilised as a product and has all of its pieces at the end of its life cycle. Most electronic devices, such as computers, cellphones, circuit boards, toys, cables, and so on, are often used, and purchasing a new product results in an increase in E-waste. People are unsure how to handle this discarded e-waste. The majority of people are unaware of the dangers that e-waste poses to human health and the environment. The study's goal is to find out how much people know about e-waste disposal and management. The research is based on preliminary work done in Coimbatore to assess the situation. E-waste awareness level Individual field trips, networks with individuals, and authentic records kept by the company were used to gather data on E-waste in Coimbatore. About the harmful level of E-waste, a questionnaire survey was created among consumers and recyclers. Finally, consider some E-waste reduction strategies.

Author(S) Details

P. Krithiga
Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India.

V. Sridharan
Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India.

C. Thamarai Selvan
Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India.

S. Surenthar
Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India.

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Study about Electrical Appliance Usage and Electricity Consumption Pattern at Household Level | Chapter 05 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 1

 The purpose of this research was to look into the kind of equipment that people use, as well as the patterns of energy usage and expenditure in suburban families. Electricity is a major secondary fuel that is used by all customers around the world. An exploratory study method was used on 30 randomly selected families in the suburban suburbs of Hyderabad, Telangana State. A systematic interview schedule was used to collect the data. The data was analysed using frequency, percentage, and correlation. The findings revealed that respondent families utilised more miscellaneous equipment than other appliances for various reasons such as cooking, heating, cooling, laundry, and so on. According to the study, the majority of the houses had minimal electricity consumption (0 - 250 units per month). The majority spent between Rs. 1 and Rs. 1000 per month for power, which was deemed a low level of expenditure. Consumers must be appropriately educated and informed about the importance of lowering energy consumption and boosting energy conservation. The government should create numerous projects that recognise or compensate households that spend electricity responsibly and on a regular basis to encourage customers and households to use less electricity.

Author(S) Details

V. Vijaya Lakshmi
Professor and Head, Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Community Science, Professor Jayashankar State Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

M. Milcah Paul
Professor and Head, Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Community Science, Professor Jayashankar State Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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Consumers’ Attitude towards Oyster Consumption in Ghana | Chapter 3 | New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology Vol. 9

In recent years, the role of attitudes and expectations in shaping policy and, eventually, the supply and demand for seafood (including oyster) by both commodity and source has gotten a lot of attention. Oysters are rich in essential vitamins and minerals including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, zinc, iron, and vitamins B and E, and pose no risk to human cholesterol levels. The aim of this study was to see how Ghanaian consumers felt about eating mangrove oysters. A total of 160 people were surveyed in Bortianor, Tetegu, Tsokome, and Tsokome. Faana is a fictional character. The results revealed that every single person polled (100%) had eaten an oyster before and enjoyed it. A higher percentage of people preferred oysters because of their saltiness (71.4%), colour (75.0%), odour (67.9%), flavour (92.9%), juicyness (92.9%), freshness (92.9%), and texture (92.9%). (85.7 percent ). The majority of respondents bought oyster meat on a daily basis (35.7%), ate it daily (39.3%), bought it steamed (64.5%), and even consumed it steamed (35.7 percent ). A higher percentage of those who eat oyster meat do so at home (92.9%) and use it to prepare the main course. stews and soups account for 85.7 percent of all meals. Finally, oyster consumption is widespread in the societies studied. This necessitates the expansion of oyster operations in the selected and other coastal communities in order to supplement household protein intake and address nutrition issues in fishing communities and Ghana as a whole.

Author (s) Details
 
Agbekpornu Hayford
Fisheries Commission, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Ghana.

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