Evaluation of the determinants of food security within the COVID-19 pandemic circumstances- a particular case of Shaanxi, China

Abstract Background Agricultural food production and distribution industries may play a vital role in determining the current conditions of any country’s food security and sustainable development goals. This paper examined the determinants of food security within three distinct aspects (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access) within the COVID-19 epidemic situation. Methods The qualitative set-up of the study comprised with the identification of drivers by critical analysis of published papers and discussion held with some practitioners. The quantitative data used in this research were collected from a survey covering the agricultural food supply industry in China (Shaanxi Province). The survey was conducted from November to December 2020 and we mainly focus on three aspects of food security (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access). The core analytical assumptions were made by employing exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results After analyzing the data collected from 257 agricultural food productions and distribution personnel along with the hypothesis testing, it found that the determinants of the effective utilization of food were positively related to the determinants of food access (β = 0.291, p = 0.029) and food availability (β = 0.298, p = 0.011), and the determinants of food availability were positively related to the food access determinants (β = 0.128, p = 0.002). The association and variance values between food availability and food access were 0.659 and 0.407; the association and variance values between for effective utilization of food and food availability aspects were 0.465 and 0.298, and between effective utilization of food and economy were 0.508 and 0.475. Conclusion The study critically evaluated the interconnection among the crucial determinants within the banner of three dimensions, which will act as a major contribution to existing literature. This research will help the government and industry to develop policies and strategies for the successful implementation of all the associated determinants of food security in terms of the epidemic situation.

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Determinant of Food Security Within the COVID-19 Epidemic Circumstances- A Special Case of Chinese Agriculture Food Production and Distribution Industries

10.21203/rs.3.rs-99760/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Apurbo Sarkar ◽

Anamika Kor Peau ◽

Asif Abdullah Al ◽

Lu Qian ◽

Jiban Chandro Das

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Food Security ◽

Food Availability ◽

Food Production ◽

Food Access ◽

Shaanxi Province ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Effective Utilization ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Agricultural Food

Abstract PurposeSince the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic rises, it poses a catastrophic effect for the society and its development globally. These pandemic situations put global inhabitants under tremendous pressure to maintain a sufficient supply of nutrition and desirable food security. Agricultural food production and distribution industries may play a vital role in determining the current conditions of any countries food security and sustainable development goals. Design/methodology/approachSince an increasing number of people had been suffering from hunger and malnutrition before even the infection strikes, it could create more dangerous circumstances by creating a global food crisis if the immediate measure is not taken. This paper examines the determinants of food security within three distinct aspects (effective utilization of food, food availability, and food access) within the COVID-19 epidemic situation. For developing and validating the model, the empirical data was collected from the agricultural food supply industry in China (Shaanxi Province). Whereas, the core analytical assumption has made by employing the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsAfter analyzing the data collected from 67 agricultural food productions and distribution personnel along with the hypothesis testing, it has found that determinants of the effective utilization if food aspects are positively related to the determinants of food availability and food access aspects, and the determinants of food availability are positively related to the food access determinants. OriginalityThis research will be helpful to the government and industry in developing policies and strategies for the successful implementation of all the associated determinants of food security in terms of the epidemic situation.

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Financial Support Program for Small Farmers, and Its Impact on Local Food Security. Evidence from Indonesia

Horticulturae ◽

10.3390/horticulturae7120546 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 546

Author(s):

Endar Purnawan ◽

Gianluca Brunori ◽

Paolo Prosperi

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Food Availability ◽

Food Access ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Theory Of Change ◽

Household Food Security ◽

Food Utilization ◽

Selling Price ◽

Household Level ◽

Primary Driver

This paper addresses the implementation of the Kawasan Mandiri Pangan (KMP) program, a microfinance program for farmer groups, assessing whether the program affects farmers’ decisions concerning production, marketing, and consumption or not, and its impacts on household food security along three dimensions: food availability, food access, and food utilization. Based on a qualitative and theory of change mixed-methods analysis, which uses interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs), this research sheds light on the program’s success among two groups of farmers. Both groups experienced improved productivity and increased food availability, but only one group sustained the program. The results indicate that the program has not affected the commercialization of any particular crop, where the crop’s best selling price, relationships, and commitments are factors that affect the farmers’ marketing decisions. Other findings show how food access at the household level increased when the crop’s selling price was reasonable, while food utilization was influenced predominantly by local wisdom. Taken together, the research findings highlight the importance of the capability of the management, the commitment of the members, and the supervision of the agricultural extension agents. There is a need for a locally owned enterprise to absorb agricultural products and maintain the selling price of crops, which is the primary driver of food accessibility and utilization at the household level.

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PEMODELAN OBESITAS DAN KETAHANAN PANGAN DI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT: PENDEKATAN PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING [PLS-SEM]

Penelitian Gizi dan Makanan (The Journal of Nutrition and Food Research) ◽

10.22435/pgm.v41i2.1890 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 89-100

Author(s):

Emi Nur Cholidah ◽

Yayuk Farida Baliwati ◽

Ali Khomsan

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Food Availability ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Food Access ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Percent Increase

ABSTRACT Obesity is a condition of excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue that occurs due to nutritional transitions in food consumption patterns by population that practices modern lifestyles, trend to higher consumption of energy-dense foods and low physical activity. Food consumption is the main cause of adult obesity 18+ years old. Based on UNICEF (1998) concept, food consumption is influenced by food security, including food access and food availability. The purpose of this study is to determine the obesity and food security modeling in West Java Province. This study used secondary data from Riskesdas 2013, SUSENAS 2013, and Daerah Dalam Angka2013-2014 from BPS. Unit analysis is 26 districts of West Java Province. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that ten percent increase in food availability could directly reduce 9.2 percent in food access, reduce 8.9 percent in food consumption as a result of food access changes, and reduce 0.4 percent of obesity as a result of food access and food consumption changes. Ten percent increase in food access could directly increase in 3.0 percent of food consumption, and increase 3.6 percent obesity as a result of food consumption changes. Ten percent increase in food consumption could increase 6.0 percent of obesity prevalence. Keywords: obesity, food security, partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) ABSTRAK Obesitas merupakan kondisi akumulasi lemak berlebih pada jaringan adiposa yang secara langsung disebabkan oleh transisi gizi, yaitu perubahan pola makan oleh populasi yang telah mengadopsi gaya hidup modern, yaitu kecenderungan pada peningkatan konsumsi makanan padat energi dan rendahnya aktivitas fisik. Penyebab utama obesitas orang dewasa 18+ tahun berasal dari konsumsi pangan. Berdasarkan konsep UNICEF (1998), konsumsi pangan dipengaruhi oleh ketahanan pangan, termasuk akses pangan dan ketersediaan pangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan pemodelan obesitas dan ketahanan pangan Provinsi Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder, yaitu Riskesdas 2013, SUSENAS 2013, dan Daerah Dalam Angka 2013-2014 kabupaten/kota Provinsi Jawa Barat. Unit analisis adalah 26 kabupaten/kota Provinsi Jawa Barat. Analisis menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan 10 persen ketersediaan pangan dapat secara langsung menurunkan akses pangan sebesar 9,2 persen, menurunkan konsumsi pangan sebesar 8,9 persen sebagai akibat dari perubahan akses, serta menurunkan prevalensi obesitas sebesar 0,4 persen sebagai akibat perubahan akses dan konsumsi pangan. Peningkatan 10 persen akses pangan dapat secara langsung meningkatkan konsumsi pangan sebesar 3,0 persen, serta meningkatkan prevalensi obesitas sebesar 3,6 persen sebagai akibat dari perubahan konsumsi pangan. Peningkatan 10 persen konsumsi pangan dapat meningkatkan prevalensi obesitas sebesar 6,0 persen. [Penel Gizi Makan 2018, 41(2):89-100] Kata kunci: obesitas, ketahanan pangan, partial least squarestructural equation modeling (PLS-SEM)

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Development of a structural model of environmentally conscious manufacturing drivers

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management ◽

10.1108/jmtm-02-2013-0012 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 25 (8) ◽

pp. 1195-1208 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Varinder Kumar Mittal ◽

Kuldip Singh Sangwan

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Structural Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Special Focus ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Environmentally Conscious ◽

Content Type ◽

Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing

Purpose – Manufacturing firms consume energy and natural resources in highly unsustainable manner and release huge amounts of green house gases leading to many economic, environmental and social problems; from local waste disposal to climate change. Consciousness about these issues has lead to a new manufacturing paradigm of environmentally conscious manufacturing (ECM). There exist many social, legislative, policy, economic, internal, and environmental factors which can motivate and/or force industry to adopt ECM. The purpose of this paper is to identify the drivers for ECM, developing a model of these drivers using statistical analysis and testing the model using structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Design/methodology/approach – The basic steps of methodology are ECM driver development, survey instrument development, data collection, model proposition, and model validation. The main data analysis approaches are exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and SEM to develop a model of drivers and validating the same based on the data collected from the manufacturing industry. Findings – The reliable, valid, and tested model has three types of drivers – internal, policy, and economic. It has been found through hypothesis testing that internal drivers for the implementation of ECM are positively related to policy and economic drivers; and policy drivers are positively related to economy drivers. This research is expected to help government and industry in developing policies and strategies for the successful implementation of ECM. Practical implications – The novelty of this study is that it provides the relationship among the drivers which can be leveraged by the managers to focus on the root drivers for smooth and effective implementation of ECM. Originality/value – This paper provides new theoretical insight into the factors motivating the industry to implement ECM systems in the industry with special focus on manufacturing sector of emerging economies.

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FACTORS THAT AFFECT PARTICIPATION OF FARMERS ON THE SUCCESS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RICE FARMING INSURANCE PROGRAM (AUTP) IN PADANG CITY : SEM-PLS ANALYSIS

Jurnal Hexagro ◽

10.36423/hexagro.v4i2.489 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ilham Martadona ◽

Siti Khairani Elhakim

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Data Collection ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

National Development ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Rice Farming ◽

Pls Analysis

The agricultural sector, especially the food crops sub-sector is an important sub-sector to realize food security which is a national development goal. Agricultural insurance is a solution offered by the government through the Ministry of Agriculture to overcome crop failure caused by extreme climate change, which will have an impact on national food security. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors associated with the participation of farmers in the successful implementation of the program asu warranty rice farming in the city of Padang . Data collection consists of primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques using surveys and interviews, with the number of research respondents as many as 60. Data analysis using quantitative analysis with the Structural Equation Modeling approach - martial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results showed that the characteristics of farmers had a negative or opposite effect on the success of the AUTP program in Padang , the stronger the characteristics of farmers would reduce the success of the AUTP program . Variables that have a significant effect are the characteristics of the nut; level of education; s IKAP to change; farm experience ; and land area .Keywords: AUTP, Farmer Participation, SEM-PLS Analysis

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ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGUATAN KETAHANAN PANGAN BERAS DI KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU

SEPA Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis ◽

10.20961/sepa.v15i2.27862 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Ema Pusvita ◽

Sriati Sriati ◽

Dessy Adriani

Keyword(s):

Time Series ◽

Food Security ◽

Food Availability ◽

Food Access ◽

Time Series Data ◽

Food Prices ◽

Series Data ◽

Food Reserves ◽

Access To Food ◽

Improve Food Security

Analysis of strengthen strategies of food rice security in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency is a bundle strategy to improve food security in dimensions of availability, stability and food access. This research was historical research.It used time series data, during 26 years period. Technique in collecting data used questionnaires. Data analysis used multiple regression analysis and SWOT matrix. Data presents in tables andpicture, as well as narration to interpret the data.The results of research showes that food security conditions in OKU regency still can meet the needs of rice. Adequacy of food availability, stability and access to food in OKU regency has a surplus of rice along 26 years period. This also shows that OKU regency is able to meet the needs of food rice. The factors that affect food security are (1) the availability of food with a variable land area, production and productivity, (2) stability with variable food consumption, food availability and food access, and (3) access to food that is variable income, the price of rice, the price of corn.Strategies undertaken to improve food security are doing expansion field and farming intensification, applying a single policy basic price of grain, local government policy to apply the regulation about land use, developing of farming with institutional concept, diversifying crops, reducing consumption rice, stabilizing food prices, and improving food reserves. It can be concluded thatstrategy of strengthening food security can be improved by implementing capabilities, minimizing shortage, maximizing opportunities, and overcoming the threats. This study suggest that government should follow the concept of food securitydevelopment and implement the strategy. ABSTRAK Analisis strategi penguatan ketahanan pangan beras di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu adalah suatu strategi yang berfungsi untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan dengan dimensi ketersediaan, stabilitas dan akses pangan. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian bersifat historical (sejarah), menggunakan data runtun waktu (time series) yaitu selama kurun waktu 26 tahun. Teknik mengumpulan data menggunakan panduan kuisioner. Untuk analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda dan matrik SWOT. Data disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan gambar serta narasi untuk menginterpretasikan data tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kondisi ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten OKU masih dapat memenuhi kebutuhan beras masyarakatnya. Kecukupan ketersediaan pangan, stabilitas dan akses pangan yang ada di wilayah Kabupaten OKU mengalami surplus beras selama kurun waktu 26 tahun. Hal ini juga menunjukan bahwa Kabupaten OKU mampu mencukupi kebutuhan pangan beras masyarakatnya. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketahanan pangan yaitu (1) ketersediaan pangan dengan variable luas lahan, produksi dan produktifitas, (2) stabilitas pangan dengan variable konsumsi, ketersediaan pangan dan akses pangan, serta (3) akses pangan variable yaitu pendapatan, harga beras, harga jagung. Strategi yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten OKU yaitu melakukan areal ekstensifikasi dan intensifikasi usahatani, menerapkan kebijakan tunggal harga dasar gabah, kebijakan pemerintah daerah untuk mengeluarkan peraturan tentang alihfungsi lahan, pengembangan usahatani dengan konsep kelembagaan, melakukan diversifikasi tanaman pangan, menurunkan tingkat konsumsi beras, menjaga stabilitas harga pangan, serta penguatkan cadangan pangan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi penguatan ketahanan pangan dapat ditingkatkan dengan menerapkan kemampuan, meminimalkan kekurangan, memaksimalkan peluang yang ada serta mengatasi ancaman yang menantang. Saran penelitian ini hendaknya pemerintah menindaklanjuti konsep pengembangan ketahanan pangan serta mengimplementasikan strategi tersebut.

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Development of lean manufacturing implementation drivers for Indian ceramic industry

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management ◽

10.1108/ijppm-06-2013-0105 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 63 (5) ◽

pp. 569-587 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Kuldip Singh Sangwan ◽

Jaiprakash Bhamu ◽

Dhwani Mehta

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Lean Manufacturing ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Ceramic Industry ◽

Structural Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Motivating Factors ◽

Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a statistically reliable and valid model of lean manufacturing (LM) implementation drivers for the Indian ceramic industry through an empirical study. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology is based on the empirical study of the Indian ceramic industry through a questionnaire specifically developed for the study through literature review and discussions held with practitioners. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling techniques have been used to propose and validate the model. SPSS and AMOS statistical tools have been used for the statistical analysis of the data. Findings – The study identified 12 drivers for the LM implementation in Indian ceramic industry. Further, these 12 drivers have been categorized into internal, policy and external drivers (ED). Structural model affirms that ED are positively related to policy drivers (PD) and PD are positively related to internal drivers. Research limitations/implications – This study provides casual relationships among the various drivers, which can be leveraged by the managers for the easy and effective implementation of LM in their organizations. It is expected that the model will help the decision makers during LM implementation in taking informed decisions in prioritizing and sequencing the implementation strategy. The results of the research may apply to other industries as well, but this needs to be validated by collecting data and analysing its results. Practical implications – The results provide insights into motivating factors that should be focused on while taking lean decisions. The correlation results among drivers will enable the policy makers in government and industry to strategically leverage the resources for the successful implementation of LM in the industry. Originality/value – This research empirically develops a model of drivers for LM implementation. The novelty of the study is the causal relationship among the drivers which can be used for decision making to implement lean easily and effectively. Moreover, the categorization of the drivers into internal, external and policy categories and driving/driven relationship among these categories provides the top management an incisive insight into broad improvement areas.

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Brand prestige and affordable luxury: The role of hotel guest experiences

Journal Of Vacation Marketing ◽

10.1177/1356766719880251 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 247-267

Author(s):

Ada Lo ◽

Michelle Au Yeung

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Perceived Performance ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Luxury Hotel ◽

Brand Prestige

The concept of affordable luxury has elicited attention among hoteliers in recent years. This study developed and tested an instrument to measure hotel guest experiences of an affordable luxury hotel and investigated the influence of three dimensions of hotel guest experience on brand prestige (BP) namely physical environment (PE), guest-to-staff encounters (GSEs), and guest-to-guest encounters (GGEs). A total of 423 usable self-administered questionnaires were obtained from the guests of an affordable luxury hotel. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to reduce and confirm the measurement model of the proposed constructs, respectively. Structural equation modeling was adopted to test the proposed relationships. All three dimensions are significant antecedents of BP. PE is the most important, followed by GSEs, and then GGEs. A modified importance–performance analysis (IPA) was conducted by comparing the perceived performance and the derived importance of the guest experience attributes. This demonstrates how individual hotel can use the IPA to identify specific areas of improvement on the hotel guest experience attributes.

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The relationship between workplace spirituality and hospitality supervisors’ work attitudes

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management ◽

10.1108/ijchm-08-2014-0404 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 471-489 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Anthony Gatling ◽

Jungsun (Sunny) Kim ◽

John Milliman

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Theoretical Perspective ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Workplace Spirituality ◽

Work Attitudes ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which workplace spirituality (WPS) is related to hospitality supervisors’ organizational commitment (OC) and intention to quit (ITQ), examined through the lens of self-determination theory (SDT). Design/methodology/approach Based on survey data collected from 190 supervisors employed by a large US hospitality organization, the relationships were examined using confirmatory factor analysis, second-order factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Findings The results of this study suggest that three dimensions of WPS (i.e. meaning and purpose in their work, sense of community and alignment with organizational values) are positively related to OC and negatively related to ITQ. Moreover, these supervisors’ OC fully mediates the negative relationship of WPS to ITQ. Research limitations/implications This study tests the validity and reliability of three WPS dimensions in the hospitality environment. It also provides a theoretical perspective through SDT for explaining how WPS impacts employee work attitudes, which can be used to guide future studies. Practical implications Hospitality organizations can benefit from the insights of this research into how WPS can increase the commitment and retention of supervisors, who in turn positively impact front-line workers and customer service quality delivery. Originality/value This study provides additional implications for SDT and offers new insights into the emerging field of WPS scholarship. While other studies have tested relationships related to involving these WPS variables, a scarcity of research has been offered in hospitality or with a theory-based explanation of these relationships.

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Cartography And Management Of Food-Insecure Areas In Garut

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) ◽

10.17762/turcomat.v12i5.992 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 458-463

Author(s):

Rina Rifqie Mariana, Mohammad Efendi, Malizal Widaningsih

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Local Government ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Food Availability ◽

Food Access ◽

Nutrition Security ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

System 2 ◽

Access To Food ◽

Food Staples

The objective of this research was to investigate the situation of food insecurity and its handling in Garut District, West Java, Indonesia. An analysis based on the national food insecurity indicators and the Food Insecurity Atlas has identified food-insecure areas, resulting in nine indicators reflecting the three pillars of food security, i.e.,food availability, access to food, and use of food. Results on food insecurity status show that priority 1 belongs to the nine villages under study 1. The local government has imposed five policies to address food insecurity, i.e., 1) setting up a monthly program called the Food and Nutrition Security System, 2) direct assistance in the form of food staples, 3) developing the Food Security and Vulnerability Atlas, 4) improving food access, and 5) developing self-sufficient villages. These attempts are quite efficient. After three years, more areas have moved from Priority 1 to Priority 3 in food security.

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