Analysis of the Factors Affecting Boar culling in commercial Boar Studs in Southern China

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhili Li ◽  
Yunxiang K. Zhao ◽  
Jiedan Liao ◽  
Shujian Huang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Genital System ◽  
Reproductive Disorders ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Breed Differences ◽  
Decision Making Processes

The objectives of this study were to measure culling frequency and analysis of reasons for boar culling in commercial boar studs. Data were obtained from nine commercial boar studs included 2342 culled boars in Southern China during July 2013 to June 2016. Descriptive statistics of reasons for boar culling revealed that the frequency of unplanned cull boar accounted for a large proportion (88.04%), reproductive disorders (40.61%) and lameness (27.2%) were the most frequently cited reasons. Sperm-related problems accounted for the largest proportion (668, 70.24%) due to reproductive disorders, followed by the abnormal genital system (169, 17.78%). The highest frequency of reproductive disorders was arisen in May (17.98%), and the relatively high culling frequency lasted for 16 weeks until August (10.00%), especially for the Yorkshire boar that owned highest culling risk (47.09%) with the culled number reached peak in May (60, 21.82%), followed by July (33, 12.00%). In additionÿthe highest frequency of boar culling due to lameness appeared in May (90, 14.13%), followed by January (68, 10.68%) and December (66, 10.36%) with cold and wet. It was speculated that extreme weather was more likely to cause lameness. Our research suggested farmers under subtropical climate should take effective measures to reduce heat and humidity stress at the earliest, preferably from late spring to August to improve reproductive efficiency on boar studs, and also take breed differences into their decision-making processes to ensure adequate boar power and customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals Analyzing Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Land Management Practices in Mecha Woreda, Northwestern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7007
Author(s):  
Habtamu Nebere ◽  
Degefa Tolossa ◽  
Amare Bantider
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
The Impact

In Ethiopia, the practice of land management started three decades ago in order to address the problem of land degradation and to further boost agricultural production. However, the impact of land management practices in curbing land degradation problems and improving the productivity of the agricultural sector is insignificant. Various empirical works have previously identified the determinants of the adoption rate of land management practices. However, the sustainability of land management practices after adoption, and the various factors that control the sustainability of implemented land management practices, are not well addressed. This study analyzed the factors affecting the sustainability of land management practices after implementation in Mecha Woreda, northwestern Ethiopia. The study used 378 sample respondents, selected by a systematic random sampling technique. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the quantitative data, while the qualitative data were qualitatively and concurrently analyzed with the quantitative data. The sustained supply of fodder from the implemented land management practices, as well as improved cattle breed, increases the sustainability of the implemented land management practices. While lack of agreement in the community, lack of enforcing community bylaws, open cattle grazing, lack of benefits of implemented land management practices, acting as barrier for farming practices, poor participation of household heads during planning and decision-making processes, as well as the lack of short-term benefits, reduce the sustainability of the implemented land management practices. Thus, it is better to allow for the full participation of household heads in planning and decision-making processes to bring practical and visible results in land management practices. In addition, recognizing short-term benefits to compensate the land lost in constructing land management structures must be the strategy in land management practices. Finally, reducing the number of cattle and practicing stall feeding is helpful both for the sustainability of land management practices and the productivity of cattle. In line with this, fast-growing fodder grass species have to be introduced for household heads to grow on land management structures and communal grazing fields for stall feeding.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Long-Term-Care Residents' Decision-Making Processes as They Formulate Advance Directives

2005 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 626-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. C. Lambert ◽  
M. A. McColl ◽  
J. Gilbert ◽  
J. Wong ◽  
G. Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Advance Directives ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Decision Making Processes

FACTORS AFFECTING WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES SITING IN SOUTHERN CHINA

2002 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 241-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHAN-SHAN CHUNG ◽  
CARLOS W. H. LO ◽  
CHI-SUN POON
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Grass Root Level ◽  
Waste Facility

Solid waste disposal facilities have become scarce in both developed democratic and lower-income socialist states such as the mainland China. The cases of Guangzhou, Jiangmen and Dongguan are analysed to elucidate the factors for siting difficulties and the unique siting style in China. A number of factors are contributing to siting difficulties in Southern China. Irrational applications of the self-sufficient principle at local waste management, poor environmental track records of previous and existing disposal facilities have all severely restricted the supply of waste disposal sites. In addition, rapid increase in waste generation and the use of old-fashioned equipment in waste facilities are speeding up the consumption of landfill space. While the top-down approach is still the norm in waste facility siting, local governments and host communities in China can effectively block the establishment of waste facility as a result of increasing decentralisation of decision making power where even grass root level governments are granted more autonomy in decision making.

Exploring critical influencing factors for the site selection failure of waste-to-energy projects in China caused by the “not in my back yard” effect

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuhui Cong ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
Li Ma ◽  
M. Skibnewski
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
Fuzzy Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Decision Making Processes

PurposeThis study aims to explore the critical influencing factors that lead to the site selection failure of waste-to-energy (WtE) projects in China under the influence of the “Not In My Back Yard” (NIMBY) effect, which can provide references to improve the decision-making process of similar projects in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method was used to propose an analytical framework for exploring the critical influencing factors affecting the site selection failure of WtE projects. The causal relationship between different influencing factors is finally determined on the basis of the opinions of 12 experts from universities, government departments, consulting units, planning and design units, construction units and WtE enterprises.FindingsResults showed that six crucial factors resulted in the site selection failure of WtE projects from the NIMBY effect perspective: “Insufficient public participation,” “Near the place of residence,” “Nonstandard government decision-making processes,” “Low information disclosure,” “Destroys the surrounding environment,” and “Imperfect compensation scheme.”Originality/valueResults can determine the priorities and causal relationships among the various influencing factors. The decision-making optimization suggestions can provide reference for decision- makers, thereby possibly promoting the scientific and standardization of site selection decision process.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Decision-Making Processes in Virtual Teams in the UAE

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Vida Davidaviciene ◽  
Khaled Al Majzoub ◽  
Ieva Meidute-Kavaliauskiene
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
The United States ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Organizational reliance on virtual teams (VTs) is increasing tremendously due to the significant benefits they offer, such as efficiently reaching objectives and increasing organizational performance. However, VTs face a lot of challenges that, if overlooked, will prevent them from yielding the required benefits. One of the major issues that hinders the effectiveness of VTs is the decision-making process. There is a lack of scientific research that attempts to understand the factors affecting decision making processes in VTs. Studies in this area have only been done in the United States and Europe. However, such research has not been conducted in the Middle East, where specific scientific solutions are still required to improve the performance of VTs. Therefore, this study is conducted in the Middle East, namely in the United Arab Emirates, to gain scientific knowledge on this region’s specificity. An online questionnaire (Google forms) was used to obtain the necessary data. Hypotheses were developed to test the influence of ICT (Information and communications technologies), language, information sharing, and trust on the decision-making processes, and the effect of decision making on team performance. Structural equational model (SEM) methodology was used to test our proposed model. The results showed that factors such as trust, ICT, and information sharing have a direct effect on decision-making processes, while language has no effect on decision making, and decision-making processes have a direct effect on the performance of the VTs.

Factors Affecting Public and Political Acceptance for the Implementation of Geological Disposal

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Neerdael
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Acceptable Solution ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Value Judgements ◽  
Decision Making Processes

The main objective of this paper is to identify conditions which affect public concern (either increase or decrease) and political acceptance for developing and implementing programmes for geologic disposal of long-lived radioactive waste. It also looks how citizens and relevant actors can be associated in the decision making process in such a way that their input is enriching the outcome towards a more socially robust and sustainable solution. Finally, it aims at learning from the interaction how to optimise risk management addressing needs and expectations of the public and of other relevant stakeholders. In order to meet these objectives, factors of relevance for societal acceptance conditions are identified, described and analysed. Subsequently these factors are looked for in the real world of nuclear waste management through cases in several countries. The analysis is conducted for six stages of a repository programme and implementation process, from policy development to the realisation of the repository itself. The diversity of characteristics of such contexts increases insight in the way society and values of reference are influencing technological decision making. These interrelated factors need to be integrated in step by step decision making processes as emerging the last years in HLW disposal management. In the conclusions, the effect of each factor on acceptance is derived from the empirical record. In the course of carrying out this analysis, it became clear that acceptance had a different meaning in the first three stages of the process, more generic and therefore mainly discussed at policy level and the other stages, by nature more site-specific, and therefore requesting both public and political acceptance. Experience as clearly addressed in this report has shown that a feasible solution has its technical dimension but that “an acceptable solution” always will have a combined technical and social dimension. If the paper provides tentative answers to the central question how factors affect public and political acceptance, it also aims at illustrating the added value of broadening the technical dimension with social dialogue and insight in value judgements.

scholarly journals How do healthcare professionals make decisions concerning low-value care practices? Study protocol of a factorial survey experiment on de-implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Roczniewska ◽  
Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz ◽  
Hanna Augustsson ◽  
Per Nilsen ◽  
Sara Ingvarsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Factorial Survey ◽  
Survey Experiment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Vignette Study ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background A large number of practices used in health care lack evidence of effectiveness and may be unnecessary or even cause harm. As such, they should be de-implemented. While there are multiple actors involved in de-implementation of such low-value care (LVC) practices, ultimately, the decision to abandon a practice is often made by each health care professional. A recent scoping review identified 6 types of factors affecting the utilization vs. abandonment of LVC practices. These factors concern health care professionals, patients, outer context, inner context, processes, and the characteristics of LVC practice itself. However, it is unclear how professionals weigh these different factors in and how these determinants influence their decisions about abandoning LVC practices. This project aims to investigate how health care professionals account for various factors as they make decisions regarding de-implementation of LVC practices. Methods This project will be carried out in two main steps. First, a factorial survey experiment (a vignette study) will be applied to empirically test the relevance of factors previously identified in the literature for health care professionals’ decision-making about de-implementation. Second, interactive workshops with relevant stakeholders will be carried out to develop a framework for professionals’ decision-making and to offer suggestions for interventions to support de-implementation of LVC practices. Discussion The project has the potential to contribute to improved understanding of the decision-making involved in de-implementation of LVC practices. We will identify which factors are more important when they make judgments about utilizing versus abandoning LVC practices. The results will provide the basis for recommendations concerning appropriate interventions to support de-implementation decision-making processes.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Youth Voice in Decision-Making Processes within Youth Development Programs

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Tarifa ◽  
Krisanna Machtmes ◽  
Janet E. Fox ◽  
Earl Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Promising Practices ◽  
Youth Voice ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Potential Factors

Results of a study aimed at determining the factors affecting the level of inclusiveness of youth voice in the decision-making process of the 4-H youth development program are discussed in this paper. State and field level 4-H professionals identified potential factors which affect youth voice in the decision-making process. The information gathered was utilized to identify the degree to which youth voice was incorporated in the decision-making process, to better understand how to suit youth’s needs, identify promising practices, and diagnose barriers towards fostering youth voice within the 4-H youth development program. This feature article presents the findings of the study, and discusses potential ramifications and remedies.

scholarly journals NON-GENETIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE INCIDENCE OF CALVING ABNORMALITIES IN CROSSBRED COWS

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Nitin Wakchaure ◽  
Ravinder Malhotra ◽  
Udita Chaudhary ◽  
Dilip Deokar
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Reproductive Disorders ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Crossbred Cows ◽  
Stage Of Lactation ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Very High

Background: Calving abnormalities incudes reproductive disorders such as abortion and dystocia which affects the herd life and reproductive efficiency of dairy animals and ultimately the economics of dairy herds because of replacement from herd. Generally, crossbreds cows are more susceptible for the incidence of calving abnormalities as compared to the indigenous breeds. Methods: For the present study, secondary data of calving abnormalities such as abortion and dystocia was collected from the disease records of Phule Triveni crossbred cows. The data consists of 2168 number of calvings records of abortion and dystocia during the period of 20 years from 1995-2014. The incidence of calving abnormalities such as abortion and dystocia were calculated as percentage for each period, season, parity, stage of lactation and level of production. Results:The incidence of calving abnormalities was 8.53 per cent while the incidence of abortion and dystocia was 5.81 and 2.3 per cent.The incidence of abortion was higher during summer season (7.61 per cent) while that of dystocia in rainy season (3.00 per cent).The highest incidence of abortion was observed in fourth parity in case of abortion (10.86 per cent) and dystocia (3.37 per cent). Conclusion: Non-genetic factors such as season, party, late stage of lactation and very high milk producing cows are predisposing factors for more occurrence of calving abnormalities in Phule Triveni crossbred cows, so more emphasis should be given to managemental practices to minimise the occurrence of incidence at farm level.

Cognitive Processing of Miscommunication in Interactive Listening: An Evaluation of Listener Indecision and Cognitive Effort

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Roche ◽  
Arkady Zgonnikov ◽  
Laura M. Morett
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Cognitive Effort ◽  
Mouse Tracking ◽  
Computer Mouse ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Computer Mouse Tracking ◽  
Listening Task ◽  
Processing Effort

Purpose The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the social and cognitive underpinnings of miscommunication during an interactive listening task. Method An eye and computer mouse–tracking visual-world paradigm was used to investigate how a listener's cognitive effort (local and global) and decision-making processes were affected by a speaker's use of ambiguity that led to a miscommunication. Results Experiments 1 and 2 found that an environmental cue that made a miscommunication more or less salient impacted listener language processing effort (eye-tracking). Experiment 2 also indicated that listeners may develop different processing heuristics dependent upon the speaker's use of ambiguity that led to a miscommunication, exerting a significant impact on cognition and decision making. We also found that perspective-taking effort and decision-making complexity metrics (computer mouse tracking) predict language processing effort, indicating that instances of miscommunication produced cognitive consequences of indecision, thinking, and cognitive pull. Conclusion Together, these results indicate that listeners behave both reciprocally and adaptively when miscommunications occur, but the way they respond is largely dependent upon the type of ambiguity and how often it is produced by the speaker.

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