Estimating Consumersï¾’ Valuation of Organic and Cosmetically Damaged Apples

A mixed probit model was applied to survey data to analyze consumersï¾’ willingness to buy apples with cosmetic damage caused by the sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) disease complex. The analysis finds consumers will pay a premium for organic production methods and for apples with low amounts of SBFS damage. Behavioral variables such as experience in growing fruit significantly affect the willingness to buy apples of different damage levels. Consumersï¾’ tolerance of very blemished apples is limited and they trade off production technology attributes for cosmetic appearance. Better understanding of this trade-off is important to organic producersï¾’ decisions about disease control.

Norwegian physiotherapy teachers’ experience from working in a partnership project in Sudan - A case study approach

Introduction and Aims: Professionals working abroad as part of a partnership program is a central act of internationalization among higher education institutions. Little research has been carried out on this topic. The goal of this study was, therefore, to explore, describe and discuss the workplace learning factors – especially cultural factors – influencing Norwegian physiotherapy teachers, working in an international partnership project at a women’s university in Sudan. Methods: The study had a qualitative case-study design, intended to provide an in-depth understanding of workplace learning processes. We used a multifaceted approach which included individual interviews and document analyses. Results: We identified individual, social and institutional factors that influenced workplace learning. Culture is decisive at all levels, and knowledge, skills and attitudes are culturally situated. The Norwegian teachers’ learning was found to be dependent on both internal and external factors and the pre- and post-project periods. Conclusion: This study shows that a workplace perspective on the experience of Norwegian physiotherapy teachers gives us a better understanding of the important factors, associated with such a project. Working abroad not only requires preparation on the part of the sending and host institution but also from the person working abroad (prior to, during and after the stay abroad) if workplace learning is to occur.publishedVersio

Estimating Consumers\u27 Valuation of Organic and Cosmetically Damaged Apples

The sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) disease complex causes cosmetic damage but does not affect the safety or eating quality of apples. Treatment for disease is more difficult and costly for organic producers, and consumers\u27 willingness to pay for organic apples needs to be considered in growers\u27 choice of production technologies. A mixed probit model was applied to survey data to evaluate consumers\u27 willingness to buy apples. The results show consumers will pay a premium for organic production methods and for apples with low amounts of SBFS damage. Behavioral variables such as experience growing fruit significantly affect the willingness to buy apples of different damage levels. Consumers have limited tolerance of very blemished apples and trade off production technology attributes for cosmetic appearance. Better understanding of this tradeoff can improve organic producers\u27 decisions about disease control

The Iowa Homemaker vol.39A, no.1

Follow an Oriental Formula, Marty Keeney, page 4 Planning + Imagination = Shower Success, Mary Jacobs Jensen, page 5 Gridiron Greats, Gail Devens, page 6 About Discount Houses, Carol Shellenbarger, page 7 Hem Yourself a Harem, Marcena Christian, page 8 Facial Focus, Marilyn Bratten, page 10 Does Your Equipment Measure Up?, Helen Rank, page 11 What’s Going On?, page 12 Inside Story, page 1

Clinical and Economic Effectiveness of an Inpatient Anticoagulation Service

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90256/1/phco.19.13.1064.31591.pd