ECONOMICS OF ALTERNATIVE BEEF CATTLE GENOTYPE AND MANAGEMENT/MARKETING SYSTEMS

Livestock Production/Industries,

Weighted Constraints and Faithfulness Cumulativity in Phonological Acquisition

National Institutes of Health DC00433, RR7031K, DC00076, DC001694 (PI: Gierut)This article was first published in Proceedings of the 33rd annual Boston University Conference on Language Developement, ed. J. Chandlee et al., Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Press

Nothing is better than being unfaithful in multiple ways

National Institutes of Health DC00433, RR7031K, DC00076, DC001694 (PI: Gierut

Market Share and Distribution: A Generalization, a Speculation, and Some Implications

In this paper we review evidence of a generalized convex cross-sectional relationship between retail distribution and unit market share, i.e., large-share brands have more share points per percentage of distribution than small-share brands. The dynamics and structure of distribution and share can help explain many phenomena in marketing, including this convex shape: (1) market share is both a cause and an effect of distribution, and (2) in the typical convenience goods distribution system there are a few large outlets that stock many brands and numerous smaller outlets that stock the leading brands only. Generally, the observed cross-sectional “curve” relating distribution and share will reflect the retailers\u27 stocking decisions, not the incremental effect of distribution on share. However, a logically consistent model of share based on (1) and (2), when combined with the assumption of low search loyalty, results in customers being willing to switch from preferred to available brands. A further consequence is that the marginal effect of weighted distribution on share is likely to be increasing, i.e., result in convex curves relating distribution and share for a given brand. In some cases, and for some measures of distribution, these convex curves have been observed in time-series data for brands that failed and lost distribution over a relatively short period of time. The implication is that marketers should monitor distribution carefully, as it is the result of combined effects of brand preference, loyalty, and “push” programs. With a better understanding of the market share/distribution relationship, managers should be in a better position to forecast marketplace results for a given level of distribution

An opacity-tolerant conspiracy in phonological acquisition

National Institutes of Health DC00433, RR7031K, DC00076, DC001694 (PI: Gierut

Developmental shifts in phonological strength relations

National Institutes of Health DC00433, RR7031K, DC00076, DC001694 (PI: Gierut

Uneconomical Diagnosis of Cladograms: Comments on Wheeler and Nixon's Method for Sankoff Optimization

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/74972/1/j.1096-0031.1997.tb00249.x.pd

Text Organiztion and Structure in Science Textbooks

This study examined the text organization and structure of fourth and sixth grade science textbooks. This included prereading questions, advance organizers, margin notes, and type of text structure. In addition, chapter activities were classified as to the degree of problem solving skills developed by ranking the activities according to Bloom\u27s (1956) taxonomy of cognitive skills

Building confidence and competence through the Environmental Identity Development model

Master's Project (M.Ed.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2020The integration of place-based environmental education into an existing educational program has the ability to drastically increase the environmental competencies of the participating members. A unique group of students, who are also potential candidates for leadership roles in the United States Military, are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. These students are required to obtain a massive amount of knowledge and ability in a relatively limited time, while still being required to succeed in the degree program of their choice. By introducing them to the Environmental Identity Development model (Green, 2018), there is a better opportunity for them to identify their own competencies and confidence as they act as leaders in a natural environmental setting, and work towards bettering their own ability to perform, and succeed when operating in a field environment. Successful progression through this model will enable them to acquire new skills and appreciations for the natural world, a world in which they will be expected to be active and engaging leaders in our country’s military forces