Empirical similarity of responses of two random samples of North Carolina swine producers to a management questionnaire used in the US National Swine Survey

1995 ◽  
Vol 22 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
E.J. Bush ◽  
P. Cowen ◽  
W.E.Morgan Morrow ◽  
D.A. Dickey ◽  
K.D. Zering
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
The Us

scholarly journals Consumer Drivers of Muscadine Wine Purchase Decisions

Beverages ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Canziani ◽  
Erick Byrd ◽  
James Boles
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
The United States ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Us South ◽  
Consumer Panel ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Us ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Muscadine Grapes

Muscadine wine, fresh muscadine grapes, and other derivatives have enjoyed a heritage niche for decades in the Southeast. Muscadine growers in North Carolina in the United States (US) have asked whether the purchase of muscadine wine is linked to consumption of the fruit itself or even familiarity with other muscadine-based products in terms of spillover effects. The authors explored the interdependency between the market for fresh muscadine grapes and muscadine wine purchase. Consumer panel data were obtained from a State of North Carolina agency with oversight of the grape and wine industry; the agency contracted quota sampling of online consumers from six states in the US South. A total of 543 cases were used in the present study. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)® was employed in analysis. Results show that prior muscadine wine knowledge and knowledge of other muscadine products, e.g., jams, juices, smoothies, sauces, and health/beauty products were significant factors associated with buying muscadine wine. Beliefs about muscadine grapes as a healthy ingredient showed a slight influence, while direct experience with fresh muscadines and consumer attitudes towards buying local or US products were insignificant. Therefore, marketing efforts should focus on increasing consumer exposure to and knowledge of muscadine wine and other muscadine related products.

scholarly journals Separating Duff and Litter for Improved Mass and Carbon Estimates

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Chojnacky ◽  
Michael Amacher ◽  
Michael Gavazzi
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Forest Inventory ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Forest Inventory And Analysis ◽  
The Us ◽  
Calculated Mass ◽  
Density Values ◽  
Carbon Load ◽  
Forest Soil Organic Matter

Abstract Mass and carbon load estimates, such as those from forest soil organic matter (duff and litter), inform forestry decisions. The US Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program systematically collects data nationwide: a down woody material protocol specifies discrete duff and litter depth measurements, and a soils protocol specifies mass and carbon of duff and litter combined. Sampling duff and litter separately via the soils protocol would increase accuracy of subsequent bulk density calculations and mass and carbon estimates that use them. At 57 locations in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, we measured depth, mass, and carbon of duff and litter separately. Duff depth divided by total depth varied from 20% to 56%, duff was 1–4 times denser than litter, and the calculated median carbon-to-mass ratio for hardwood duff (0.37) was less than that for litter (0.45). Using FIA depth measurements, we calculated mass from (1) our mean density values, (2) a mass versus depth regression model we developed, and (3) published density values. Model mass calculations were lower than those using our mean densities, possibly because the latter ignore density differences with layer thickness. Our model could provide valuable mass and carbon estimates if fully developed with future FIA data (duff and litter separated).

White Knights On Chargers: Using The US Approach To Promote Roma Rights In Europe?

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 1431-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morag Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Racial Discrimination ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Positive Part ◽  
American States ◽  
The Us ◽  
Europe Today ◽  
The U.S

North Carolina has, like most American states, played its (not always positive) part in the struggle against what Clinton, back in 1997 when the U.S. had more domestic concerns on its mind, called “America's constant curse”. But racial discrimination is not, of course, simply America's curse. Europe, for all its self-righteousness of late, has certainly not escaped it. Despite the prevalence of racial discrimination right across the geographic expression of Europe, this paper shall concentrate on a particular set of countries – those termed Central and Eastern Europe – and on a particular group – the Roma, widely acknowledged as the most marginalised and discriminated in Europe today.

scholarly journals Phytophthora infestans Populations from Tomato and Potato in North Carolina Differ in Genetic Diversity and Structure

2002 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 1189-1195 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Wangsomboondee ◽  
C. Trout Groves ◽  
P. B. Shoemaker ◽  
M. A. Cubeta ◽  
J. B. Ristaino
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Phytophthora Infestans ◽  
Mitochondrial Haplotype ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Tuber Blight ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
The Us ◽  
Unique Restriction ◽  
Single Field ◽  
Allozyme Genotype

Phytophthora infestans causes a destructive disease on tomato and potato. In North Carolina (NC) potatoes are mostly grown in the east, whereas tomatoes are grown in the mountainous areas in the western part of the state. Five genotypes of P. infestans were identified from 93 and 157 isolates collected from tomato and potato over a 5 year period between 1993 and 1998. All isolates collected from potato in eastern NC were the US-8 genotype, whereas only a single isolate was the US-1 genotype. Tuber blight was found on immature daughter tubers in a single field in 1997, however infection on mature tubers was not observed. Within potato fields, a range of sensitivity to metalaxyl was observed among isolates but all were either intermediate or highly resistant to the fungicide. In contrast, isolates from tomatoes included previously reported US-7 and US-8 genotypes and two new genotypes called US-18 and US-19 (A2 mating type, allozyme genotype Gpi 100/100 and Pep 92/100). These genotypes had unique restriction fragment length polymorphism banding patterns, were sensitive to metalaxyl, and have not been reported elsewhere. All genotypes, with the exception of the US-1, were the Ia mitochondrial haplotype. Thus, isolates of P. infestans from tomato were more genetically diverse over time in NC than those from potato and include two new genotypes that are sensitive to metalaxyl.

scholarly journals Improving Patient Care Through Workspace Renovation and Redesign: A Lean Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-439
Author(s):  
Tommy Koonce ◽  
Dana Neutze
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
On Demand ◽  
The Us ◽  
The University ◽  
Improving Patient Care ◽  
Improve Patient

Background and Objectives: At a time when the US health care system needs greater access to comprehensive, on-demand primary care, the University of North Carolina Family Medicine Center found itself struggling to meet patient demands within the confines of an outdated facility. Clinic leadership sought to redesign the physical space to expand capacity, integrate other members of the care team, support extended hours of operation, and improve patient experience. Methods: Clinic leadership employed experienced lean coaches to train our entire department in lean methodology, to implement a comprehensive approach to redesigning our workflows, and to use those perfected workflows to redesign and renovate our new clinical workspace. Results: Upon completion of the renovation and redesign, the clinic experienced significant growth in patient volumes (24%) and unprecedented improvement in patient satisfaction (89th to 92nd percentile). Conclusions: Lean methodology proved to be an effective strategy for analyzing our current workflows and use of physical space. Moreover, lean strategies proved vital for redesigning and renovating our clinic.

scholarly journals KCI Technologies, Inc. - Engineering The Future, One Employee At A Time

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera L. Street ◽  
Christy Weer ◽  
Frank Shipper
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
District Of Columbia ◽  
Employee Development ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Future ◽  
Engineering Firm

To an outsider, KCI Technologies may appear to be a typical, run of the mill engineering firm.  However, once introduced, prospective clients soon understand why KCI was recently ranked 83rd on the Engineering News-Record's list of the top 500 engineering firms in the country, 7th on its list of Top 20 Telecommunications Firms, and 55th out of the Top 100 ‘Pure’ Designers. With a focus on providing the highest quality service through a commitment to innovation and employee development, KCI is clearly positioning itself for the future.  KCI Technologies is currently the largest employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm in Maryland.   Providing consulting, engineering, and environmental construction management services, KCI had revenues of approximately $131 million in 2009, and serves clients in the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US.  The more than 900 employee owners of KCI operate out of offices in 12 states – Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia.  KCI has undergone incredible changes over the last several decades.  From a basement dream, to a multi-million dollar employee owned organization, KCI is poised to face the future.  However, with an uncertain economy and reduced governmental and private-sector spending, will the loyalty and commitment of the employee-owners be enough for KCI to continue building the impressive set of awards and recognition for which the company has become accustomed?

'New South' states can negate Trump gains for Clinton

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Republican Party ◽  
New South ◽  
Us South ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Early Voting ◽  
Southern Us ◽  
Electoral Support ◽  
The Us ◽  
Voter Id

Subject Democratic electoral prospects in the US South. Significance With under 60 days to the November 8 US general election, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been polling competitively with Republican Donald Trump in several southern US states. The key swing states of Florida and Virginia are both trending Democratic, and Georgia, North Carolina and perhaps even Texas are becoming contested, raising a question of whether the Republican Party can continue to rely on the South as a core area of electoral support as it has since the 1980s. Impacts The older and whiter electorates of off-year elections will benefit Republicans in congressional and subnational contests. Protectionist Democrats could widen the party's Southern appeal, but hinder national party unity on trade legislation. Voter ID legislation and restricted early voting and same-day registration could reduce turnout by Democratic-leaning voters.

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