scholarly journals Global survey of rice breeders to investigate characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bert Lenaerts ◽  
Bertrand C. Y. Collard ◽  
Matty Demont
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Methods ◽  
Global Survey ◽  
Willingness To Adopt

scholarly journals Global survey data on rice breeders' characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods

Data in Brief ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 103782
Author(s):  
Bert Lenaerts ◽  
Bertrand C.Y. Collard ◽  
Yann de Mey ◽  
Matty Demont
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Breeding Methods ◽  
Global Survey ◽  
Willingness To Adopt

Haemophilia Registry of the Medical Committee of the Swiss Haemophilia Society

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S16-S18 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Brand ◽  
N. von der Weid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Mutation Analysis ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Global Survey ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Severity Of The Disease

SummaryThe Swiss Haemophilia Registry of the Medical Committee of the Swiss Haemophilia Society was established in 2000. Primarily it bears epidemiological and basic clinical data (incidence, type and severity of the disease, age groups, centres, mortality). Two thirds of the questions of the WFH Global Survey can be answered, especially those concerning use of concentrates (global, per capita) and treatment modalities (on-demand versus prophylactic regimens). Moreover, the registry is an important tool for quality control of the haemophilia treatment centres.There are no informations about infectious diseases like hepatitis or HIV, due to non-anonymisation of the data. We plan to incorporate the results of the mutation analysis in the future.

“It’s healthy because it’s natural.” Perceptions of “clean” eating among U.S. adolescents and emerging adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman Ambwani ◽  
Gina Sellinger ◽  
Kelsey Rose ◽  
Tracy Richmond ◽  
Kendrin Sonneville
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Eating Disorder Prevention ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Disorder Prevention ◽  
Whole Foods

Definitions for the culturally trendy “clean” eating phenomenon vary: whereas some characterize it as natural and healthy, others adopt more restrictive, moralizing, and affectively-laden definitions that may reflect disordered eating. We examined levels of familiarity with “clean” eating, sources of information, and perceptions of this dietary trend among a large, diverse sample of U.S. adolescents and emerging adults recruited from the National MyVoice Text Message Cohort (N = 1266; ages 14-24 years). Participants answered five questions assessing knowledge of “clean” eating, definitions, perceived healthiness vs. harm, and willingness to adopt “clean” eating, and responses were coded by three trained researchers. Results indicate that 55% of respondents had previously heard of “clean” eating, most commonly through social media, other online sources, and peers. Definitions were heterogeneous, with 40% offering “non-processed” or “whole foods” and 13% noting “non-GMO” or “organic” components. Few respondents (0.6%) expressed outright skepticism about “clean” eating, but many (30%) identified dietary avoidance and restriction as part of the definition. Overall, 71% characterized “clean” eating as a healthy approach, whereas 6% flagged it as “unhealthy” and 18% noted elements of both healthfulness and harm; 41% reported they “probably would” try “clean” eating themselves. Present findings highlight high levels of awareness and positive attitudes toward “clean” eating among young people in the U.S., with little recognition of the potential risks of dietary restriction. Further research could clarify potential risks of “clean” eating and related dietary trends and thus inform strategies for eating disorder prevention.

Farmers' willingness to adopt irrigation for quinoa in communities of the Central Altiplano of Bolivia

2011 ◽  
pp. 7-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristal Taboada ◽  
Armando Mamani ◽  
Dirk Raes ◽  
Erik Mathijs ◽  
Magalí García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deficit Irrigation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Abiotic Conditions ◽  
Surplus Production ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Bolivian Altiplano ◽  
Main Factors

Quinoa is considered a strategic crop because it is well adapted to the adverse abiotic conditions of the Bolivian Altiplano; however, the average yield is low. Previous studies have demonstrated that quinoa yield would increase with deficit irrigation technology. Nevertheless, to irrigate quinoa is not a normal practice in the farming systems of the Altiplano. This paper examines the main factors that determine the attitude of farmers towards adopting deficit irrigation using a sample of 137 surveys in seven communities of the Central Altiplano. Statistic analysis demonstrates that the most important factors influencing farmers' willingness for irrigation adoption are the acreage planted with quinoa, quantity of surplus production for trading, and having irrigation experience. Also, the age and education level were important to know willingness to adopt a new technology. Therefore, deficit irrigation is more likely to be performed in area where farmers own larger fields and where there is already certain type of irrigation.

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