scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Food Behavior and Consumption in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Ben Hassen ◽  
Hamid El Bilali ◽  
Mohammad S. Allahyari
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Food System ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Emergency Plans ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
Virus Spreading

The Government of Qatar took strong containment measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with restrictions on daily living such as social distancing and the closing of businesses and schools. While these measures are essential to stop the virus spreading, several voices came to warn of their potential disruptive impact on the agri-food system. Therefore, this paper investigates the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on Qatari consumer awareness, attitudes, and behaviors related to food consumption. The study is based on an online survey in Qatar using a structured questionnaire that was administered in the Arabic language through the Survey Monkey platform from 24 May until 14 June 2020. The results reveal clear changes in the way consumers are eating, shopping, and interacting with food. Indeed, the survey results suggested (i) a shift toward healthier diets; (ii) an increase in the consumption of domestic products due to food safety concerns; (iii) a change in the modality of acquiring food (with a surge in online grocery shopping); (iv) an increase in culinary capabilities; and (v) the absence of panic buying and food stockpiling in Qatar. The results are expected to inform current emergency plans as well as long-term food-related strategies in Qatar.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Food Behavior and Consumption in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Ben Hassen ◽  
Hamid El Bilali ◽  
Mohammad S. Allahyari
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Food System ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Emergency Plans ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
Virus Spreading

The government of Qatar took strong containment measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with restrictions on daily living such as social distancing and the closing of businesses and schools. While these measures are essential to stop the virus spreading, several voices came to warn of their potential disruptive impact on the agri-food system. Therefore, this paper investigates the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on Qatari consumer awareness, attitudes, and behaviors related to food consumption. The study is based on an online survey in Qatar using a structured questionnaire that was administered in the Arabic language through the Survey Monkey platform from 24 May until 14 June 2020. The results reveal clear changes in the way consumers are eating, shopping, and interacting with food. Indeed, the survey results suggested (i) a shift toward healthier diets; (ii) an increase in the consumption of domestic products due to food safety concerns; (iii) a change in the modality of acquiring food (with a surge in online grocery shopping); (iv) an increase in culinary capabilities; and (v) the absence of panic buying and food stockpiling in Qatar. The results are expected to inform current emergency plans as well as long-term food-related strategies in Qatar.

scholarly journals Consumer Behavior in Grocery Shopping: Qatari Community during the GCC Blockade

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiman Abdel Maksoud Eissa
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
The Political ◽  
Economic Opportunity ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
The World ◽  
Grocery Products

While Qatar had the highest GDP in the world in 2016, it faced the dilemma of a blockade in June 2017. This had a direct effect on the Qatari community who united and showed clear signs of patriotism. Consumers turned from the blockade countries’ food products to products that were local or those that came from supporting countries. This blockade was seen as an economic opportunity for local brands as well as many international brands since 40% of the food that was previously available came from blockading countries (IISS, 2017). With this, many new brands entered the market and soon prospered. This research aims to compare the changes in the grocery shopping consumer behavior of the Qatari community at the start of the blockade and more than two years later. An Arabic language online survey is conducted on a non-probability-snowball sample of 194 respondents in 2017 and is repeated on a sample of 189 respondents in 2020. Results show that the subjective norm the Qatari community’s consumers have towards grocery products continues to be associated with the political positions of the countries of production. They also show that the most successful marketing technique used by grocery brands is “patriotism.” Moreover, they show that the Qatari community has become more focused on learning the properties and competitive advantages of the products. Conclusions show that the Qatari community has remained consistent with giving priority to buying groceries that support the country and its allies throughout the blockade. They also show that the consumers have become more aware in comparing available products and making educated buying decisions. Further research should be conducted to examine the changes in attitude and consumer behavior after the blockade is lifted.

scholarly journals COVID-19 vs. stakeholder engagement: the impact of coronavirus containment measures on stakeholder involvement in European energy research projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Diana Süsser ◽  
Andrzej Ceglarz ◽  
Vassilis Stavrakas ◽  
Johan Lilliestam
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Energy Research ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
The Impact

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected societies and economies around the world, and the scientific community is no exception. Whereas the importance of stakeholder engagement in research has grown quickly the consequences of the pandemic on this has so far not been empirically studied. In this paper, we investigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on European energy research, in particular the stakeholder work, during the first wave of the coronavirus in spring and summer 2020. We pose the research questions: (i) How much of a problem are the coronavirus containment measures for stakeholder engagement? (ii) How have researchers coped with the situation, and (iii) How do they evaluate alternative stakeholder activities implemented? We conducted an online survey among European energy research projects with stakeholder engagement between June and August 2020. We found that only one of six engagement activities could be implemented as planned, whereas almost half were cancelled or delayed. The most common coping strategies were changing involvement formats – mainly to webinars or online workshops – or postponement. Whereas respondents are largely satisfied with one-to-one and unidirectional online formats, such as webinars, online interviews, and online surveys, they see interactive group activities as less suitable for online engagement. Most respondents plan to continue using online formats to complement, but not to replace, physical meetings in future research. All long-term effects remain to be seen, but given the postponement of many stakeholder involvement activities, many projects may face problems at later stages of their realisation. These findings suggest that the pandemic may have catalysed a rapid introduction of specific online formats in academic stakeholder interaction processes.

scholarly journals Scoping the Chinese American Librarians Association Services with a National Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Jian Anna Xiong ◽  
Wenli Gao ◽  
Xiaocan Wang ◽  
Yan He ◽  
Lijun Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Chinese American ◽  
Discussion List ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Programs ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Types Of Information

The Assessment and Evaluation Committee of the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) designed an online survey for its members in order to elicit various types of information. The primary goals of this survey were to facilitate a stronger organization by serving its members more efficiently and effectively. This survey was distributed to all members through CALA’s discussion list and website. The thirty three survey questions in six categories corresponded to the six areas of the CALA 2020 Strategic Plan. This article is a comprehensive report and analysis of the survey results. The survey data and conclusions may assist the board in gauging the level of CALA members’ awareness, perception, and usage of the association’s policies and services. It will also provide an understanding of its members’ level of satisfaction with the services provided by CALA. The findings of the survey can be used as an important reference for the association to better develop its future strategic plan and long-term goals, such as launching innovative and quality programs and services; using cutting-edge technologies to recruit and engage CALA members; creating professional development networking platforms; and promoting leadership training and services. The article will share the findings and interpretation of this survey in order to increase the awareness of issues, difficulties, and challenges with respect to organizational development.

scholarly journals Changes in Food Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of Consumer Survey Data From the First Lockdown Period in Denmark, Germany, and Slovenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meike Janssen ◽  
Betty P. I. Chang ◽  
Hristo Hristov ◽  
Igor Pravst ◽  
Adriano Profeta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Food System ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rates Of Change

This paper focuses on changes in food consumption that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its objective is to map changes at individual consumer level and identify the influence of different factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in individual food consumption. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among 2,680 residents of Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), and Slovenia (SI) using quota sampling for gender, age and regional distribution. Data on consumption frequencies before and during the pandemic were collected with a food frequency questionnaire in the spring of 2020 (during the first lockdown period) for important types of fresh food and non-perishable food. Our results showed that, depending on the type of food, 15–42% of study participants changed their consumption frequency during the pandemic, compared to before. In all the study countries, the food categories with the highest rates of change were frozen food, canned food, and cake and biscuits; among the food categories with lower rates of change were bread, alcoholic drinks, and dairy products. People across all three countries shopped less frequently during lockdown and there was an overall reduction in the consumption of fresh foods, but an increase in the consumption of food with a longer shelf life in Denmark and Germany. Interestingly though, we observed diverging trends in all food categories analyzed, with some people decreasing and others increasing their consumption frequencies, demonstrating that the pandemic had different impacts on people's lifestyles and food consumption patterns. Using the method of multinomial regression analysis, we identified factors significantly (p < 0.01, p < 0.05, p < 0.1) related to increases and decrease in individuals' consumption frequencies in different food categories. The factors include restrictions put in place in response to the pandemic (i.e., closure of physical workplaces, canteens, cafés and restaurants, schools, and childcare institutions), changes in households' grocery shopping frequency, individuals' perceived risk of COVID-19, income losses due to the pandemic, and socio-demographic factors. Interesting differences between the countries were detected, allowing insights into the different food cultures. Conclusions include implications for policy-makers and actors in the food supply chain on the issues of healthy diets, food system resilience, and behavior change.

scholarly journals Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid El Bilali ◽  
Tarek Ben Hassen ◽  
Chedli Baya Chatti ◽  
Aziz Abouabdillah ◽  
Si Bennasseur Alaoui
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Shopping Behavior ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Food Shopping ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Survey Monkey ◽  
Emergency Measures

Alongside the dramatic impact on health systems, eating, shopping, and other food-related habits may have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This paper analyses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping habits and food-related activities of a diverse sample of 340 adult consumers in Morocco. The study is based on an online survey conducted in Morocco from September 15 to November 5, 2020, utilizing a standardized questionnaire delivered in French and Arabic via Survey Monkey. The findings show that consumers' diet, shopping behavior, and food interactions have changed significantly. Indeed, the survey outcomes indicated (i) an increase in the consumption of local items owing to food safety concerns; (ii) an increase in online grocery shopping; (iii) a rise in panic buying and food hoarding; and (iv) an increase in culinary capabilities. The findings are expected to help guide Morocco's current emergency measures as well as long-term food-related policies.

Forecasting aspects of the motherhood image in workers of various professions

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 763-766
Author(s):  
Ekaterina V. Dmitrieva ◽  
Anna A. Zakrevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Civil Marriage ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Train Driver ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Ambivalent Attitude ◽  
Electric Train

Introduction. The article presents the results of a survey on certain aspects that make up the image of motherhood in women of different professions, including students or working as an assistant to an electric train driver. The aim of study is to identify attitudes to motherhood in women of various professions. Materials and methods. Anonymous online survey. Results. The marital status of the respondents was distributed as follows: married - 31.03%; civil marriage - 20.69%; permanent partner - 13.79%; single, no partner - 34.48%. Of the 29 respondents, 27.6% are planning or have already linked their professional career with the position of an assistant driver. To the question "do you plan to become a mother" among them are all the answers, and with some probability it is possible to trace the dependence on age: the answers "has become" and "will soon" belong to women aged 30 years, whereas "long-term" or "no" at the age of 19-27 years. Conclusions. A woman's choice to work with harmful production factors does not mean that she refuses future motherhood. Most respondents have an ambivalent attitude to motherhood, which includes both positive and negative aspects.

scholarly journals A protocol for an integrated mixed-method approach to determining how to mitigate antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Anna Lambraki ◽  
Shannon Majowicz ◽  
Elizabeth Jane Parmley ◽  
Didier Wernli ◽  
Anaïs Léger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
One Health ◽  
Food System ◽  
Ecological Resilience ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Causal Loop ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Causal Loop Diagrams

UNSTRUCTURED Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an existing and looming global challenge with serious health, social and economic consequences. Building social and ecological resilience to reduce AMR and mitigate its impact is critical. Objective: This paper describes a study protocol designed to compare and assess interventions that address AMR in humans, animals and/or the environment and engage diverse perspectives to determine what actions will help to build social and ecological capacity and readiness to tackle AMR now and in the future. Methods: We will apply social-ecological system resilience theory to AMR, for the first time, in an explicit One Health context using mixed-methods. We will identify interventions that address AMR and its key pressure antimicrobial use in the scientific literature and through an online survey. Intervention impacts and the factors that challenge or contribute to the success of interventions will be determined, triangulated against expert opinion in participatory workshops, and complemented using quantitative time-series analyses. We will then identify indicators, using regression modelling, which can predict national AMU or AMR dynamics across animal and human health. Together, these analyses will help to quantify causal loop diagrams of AMR in the Europe and Southeast Asian food system context that are developed by diverse stakeholders in participatory workshops. Then, using these CLDs, the long-term impacts of selected interventions on AMR will be explored under alternate future scenarios via simulation modelling and participatory workshops. A publicly available and evolving learning platform housing information about interventions on AMR from a One Health perspective in a fully accessible online database will be developed, to help decision-makers to identify and adapt promising interventions for application in their jurisdictions. Discussion: This protocol provides an example of how to study complex problems like AMR, which require the integration of knowledge across sectors and disciplines, to develop and implement sustainable solutions. We anticipate our study will contribute to understanding about what actions to take and in what contexts to ensure long-term success in mitigating AMR and its impact, and provide useful tools (e.g., causal loop diagrams, simulation models, public database of compiled interventions) to guide management and policy decisions.

Consumer’s Behaviour in The Consumption of Fresh Farm Product During Covid-19 Pandemic at Alor Gajah, Melaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Food System ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Emergency Plans ◽  
Farm Product ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
Agriculture Products ◽  
Behaviour Changes

The Malaysian Government implemented stringent containment measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19, including social isolation and the closure of businesses and schools. Although these steps are necessary to prevent the virus from spreading, many voices have raised concerns about their possible effects on the agri-food system. Therefore, this study aims to identify the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on fresh farm consumption among consumers in Alor Gajah, Melaka. This study was guided by the following research objectives: (i) to investigate the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on consumer attitudes and behaviours on food consumption at Alor Gajah. (ii) to find out the implications of the closure of Covid-19 on food security in Alor Gajah, Melaka. Besides, this study uses quantitative methods involving (n=154) residents in the district of Alor Gajah, Melaka. The research data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Descriptive analysis was used, and the result shows that the food consumption behaviour changes during the Covid-19 pandemic especially on the fresh farm produce. The findings may provide information for the local government to develop a framework that will help to address the shortage of fresh agriculture products that were affected by the pandemic at Alor Gajah, Melaka. It will also help to prepare for an unexpected future crisis by building on existing emergency plans as well as long-term food-related strategies.

scholarly journals Strategic responses to COVID-19: The case of tour operators in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
pp. 146735842199390
Author(s):  
Binh Do ◽  
Ninh Nguyen ◽  
Clare D’Souza ◽  
Huu Duc Bui ◽  
Thi Nguyen Hong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Responses ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
Tourism Economy ◽  
International Visitors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

The COVID-19 outbreak has challenged the global tourism economy. It has particularly threatened the survival of tourism firms in developing countries especially those with the greatest growth of international visitors, such as Vietnam. This study aims to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on tour operators in Vietnam and explore their strategic responses to the crisis. Data were obtained from a recent survey initiated by the National Tourism Advisory Board and 32 in-depth interviews with managers of selected firms. The survey results demonstrate that the key influences of COVID-19 include plummeting revenue, increased costs, and employee redundancy. Furthermore, the majority of tour operators are aware of the need for restructuring and expect financial support from the government to overcome the crisis. The findings from the interviews reveal that tour operators focus more on short and medium-term strategies (i.e., retrenchment, persevering, and exiting) rather than long-term planning (i.e., innovating) in response to COVID-19. This study advances the knowledge and application of response-to-crisis strategies in tourism research, and its findings have practical implications for managers and policymakers in times of exceptional crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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