scholarly journals Trends in Sales and Industry Perspectives of Package Sizes of Carbonates and Confectionery Products

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1071
Author(s):  
Chloe Jensen ◽  
Kirsten Fang ◽  
Amanda Grech ◽  
Anna Rangan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Sales Data ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Package Size ◽  
The Usa

Discretionary food package sizes are an important environmental cue that can affect the amount of food consumed. The aim of this study was to determine sales trends and reported food industry perspectives for changing food package sizes of carbonates and confectionery between 2005 and 2019. Changes in package sizes of carbonates and confectionery were investigated in Australia, the USA, Canada, and the UK. Sales data (units per capita and compound annual growth rate between 2005 and 2019) were extracted from the Euromonitor database. Qualitative data (market research reports) on industry perspectives on package size changes were extracted from industry and marketing databases. Carbonate sales data showed increased growth of smaller package sizes (<300 mL) and a decrease in sales of larger package sizes (≥2000 mL) in all four countries. In contrast, confectionery sales data showed no consistent trends across the selected countries. No growth was observed for smaller confectionery package sizes but an increase in growth of larger package sizes (50–99 g, >100 g), including share packages, was observed in Australia. Qualitative data (n = 92 articles) revealed key reasons identified by industry for changes in package size related to consumer health awareness, portion size control, convenience, market growth, and government or industry initiatives. Monitoring of discretionary food package sizes provides additional insights into consumers’ food environment.

Investors Perception and Satisfactions Levels towards Mutual funds in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
Geetha Sineni ◽  
S. Siva Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Funds ◽  
Mutual Fund ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Bank Deposits ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Fund Industry ◽  
Mutual Fund Industry

Mutual Fund has emerged as a tool forconfirming one’s financial security. As statistics and awareness arerising, more and more people are enjoying the benefits of investing in mutual funds. Mutual funds have originated in the USA and have become so popular that they have almost overtaken the bank deposits and total assets of insurance funds. In India, the Mutual Fund industry had its origin with the establishment of UTl Mutual funds have all come forward with different schemes suitable to the need of saving populace.It is in the backdrop of some of these encouraging statistics that the Indian mutual fund industry has fostered itself. Since 1990 were when the mutual fund space unlocked up to the private sector, the industry has gone through a long path, adapting itself continuously, to the changes that have come along. Progress in Assets Under Management (AUM) veteran has been exceptional, growing at a CAGR(Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 34% over the last four years the sale of mutual funds has recovered over the last few quarters, which implies regained assurance of stakeholders, endeavoring to look at alternate investment opportunities and any consequent higher returns, though the markets continue to be changing. The objectives of the study are to identify the rural and semi-urban investor's perceptions on mutual funds and to analyse the satisfaction level of investors in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. By adopting convenience sampling, 600 respondents living in four districts of Rayalaseema (Anantapuram, Chittoor, Kurnool, and YSR Kadapa) were selected for this study. Simple statistical tools are used for analysing the data whatsoever collected in this study. The outcomes of the study have importantsuggestionsfor mutual fund companies. Considerate of semi-urban and rural areas investor's perception is asignificant task for the asset managers to be effective in facing many tasks and prospects.

Autoimmune and inflammatory disorder biologicals will power biotech market growth through to 2010

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare A C Churchill ◽  
Mark J Belsey
Keyword(s):  
Market Analysis ◽  
Inflammatory Disorder ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Antibody Therapeutics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Will Power ◽  
Strategic Market ◽  
Biological Market

Biologicals designed to treat arthritis, immune and inflammatory disorders (AIID) are currently powering biotechnology market growth. Datamonitor's biotechnology strategic market analysis team has therefore analysed this market to identify key biological products, together with growth drivers and resistors shaping the growth of this market. The AIID market covers a wide range of indications; however, the most prevalent are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, which together represent a significant healthcare burden. A range of monoclonal antibody therapeutics such as Abbott/CAT's Humira are set to drive AIID biological market growth, together with Amgen/Wyeth's fusion protein Enbrel. Owing to very strong sales of Enbrel as a result of continued label expansion, Amgen is set to record the greatest biological AIID sales from 2004 to 2010. Many of the highly efficacious AIID biologicals such as Enbrel target TNF, which is rapidly emerging as the leading cytokine target for many AIID indications. Overall, AIID biologicals generated US$5.4bn in 2004, and this is set to rise to US$14.3bn by 2010: a strong compound annual growth rate of 17.9 per cent.

Growth drivers and resistors of the influenza market: The importance of cell culture flu

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Belsey ◽  
David Evans ◽  
Alex Pavlou ◽  
John Savopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Avian Flu ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Pandemic Threat ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
Disease Analysis

Following flu vaccine manufacturing and supply issues in the USA and the global threat of an avian flu pandemic, the flu market is attracting considerable interest. This market was worth approximately US$1.1bn in 2004, and it is expected to grow to US$3.1bn by 2010: a compound annual growth rate of 17.1 per cent. To capitalise on this explosive growth rate, flu vaccine manufacturers should position their products towards combating the avian flu pandemic threat. However, there are a number of challenges associated with producing avian flu vaccines using egg-based manufacture systems: currently the dominant vaccine production technique. In the current paper, Datamonitor's infectious disease analysis team argues the case for the potential transformation of the flu market by governmental initiatives, and specifically on the role of these initiatives in driving cell culture flu manufacture as part of pandemic preparedness plans.

Study on the Effect of Bleaching Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fibers

2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 278-284
Author(s):  
Yuli Amalia Husnil ◽  
Evana Yuanita ◽  
Nurfitri Ramadhani ◽  
Mochamad Chalid
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Bleaching Treatment

Automotive industries are trying to reduce the weight of cars by replacing parts that are made of steel and aluminum with lighter material but equally strong. It is an emerging trend in these industries to utilize polypropylene reinforced with natural fiber as the alternative lightweight material. PP-natural fiber composite is projected to have market growth with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% within 2018-2025. Blending PP with natural fiber is a challenging process considering these two materials are not compatible enough to produce composite with desired mechanical properties. Prior treatment to the fiber is required to improve its compatibility with PP with cautionary that it does not degrading the mechanical strength of the fiber. The aim of this work was to study the effect of chemical treatment on Kenaf fiber to the tensile strength of the fiber. Kenaf fiber was bleached with NaClO solution at various concentration (1-10% v/w), temperature (25-55°C), and duration (1-6 hours). The effect of bleaching treatment to the chemical structure and the tensile strength of the fiber was analyzed using FTIR and UTM respectively. This study showed that the fiber with highest tensile strength was the one that treated with NaClO solution with concentration 1% v/w, at 25°C for 1 hour. This treatment removed impurities for the surface and reduced some amorphous part of the fiber. However further increasing NaClO concentration, mixing temperature and duration will damage the cellulose chain in Kenaf fiber which will decrease the mechanical strength of the fiber.

The anti-ageing secret of massively multiplayer online game: Managing its lifecycle

2021 ◽  
pp. 031289622098111
Author(s):  
Cheuk Hang Au ◽  
Kevin KW Ho
Keyword(s):  
Jel Classification ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Massively Multiplayer Online Game ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
Multiplayer Online Game

It is estimated that from 2015 to 2025, the Global Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) market will be growing at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%. However, rapid market changes have shortened the lifespan of many MMOGs. This market phenomenon may demotivate prospective market players and thus decelerate the market growth. To address the lifespan issue, we conducted a netnographic case study on ‘TalesRunner’, which has successfully operated for longer than many other MMOGs. Based on the data from over 5.2 million messages from its official forum, as well as data from different secondary sources, we established a lifecycle model of MMOG in conjunction with the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and offered theoretical implications for both MMOG and lifecycle theory. JEL Classification: M15

Food Services Menu Engineering: Preference, Acceptability, and Popularity Index of Local Food Package Menus to Control the Glycemic Responses of T2DM Subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1119-1129
Author(s):  
Nurul Hakimah ◽  
Nur Rahman ◽  
Sucipto Sucipto ◽  
Wignyanto Wignyanto ◽  
Aulanni'am Aulanni'am
Keyword(s):  
Local Food ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Good Glycemic Control ◽  
Engineering Data ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Post Test

Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the menu engineering data: preferences, acceptances, and popularity indexes of local food package menus with low to moderate glycemic index and how these variables affect the glycemic response of subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This study was a one group pre and post-test experimental study with 21 T2DM participants. A total of 1,764 menu engineering data were obtained during the two-week study period. Fifteen food service survey questions were distributed and anthropometric and glycemic responses were measured. Results: The popularity indexes of the main and snack package menus were significantly different (p=0,000). There was a significant decrease (p<0.05) in Δ RBG levels by 59.6±115.8 mg/ dL (26.7%) and Δ % albumin glycated by 1.5±1.0 (6.1%) (p = 0.000) on 38% subjects with good glycemic control who consumed less food outside the study (12.5%). Price, type of food, type of foodstuff, nutrient content, portion size, food appearance, food texture, GI values, food menu name, and menu conformity to the environment were important considerations in the menu preference and popularity. Conclusion: This study showed that the local food package menu can control the glycemic response of T2DM participants while having a high popularity index. This finding provides an opportunity for the foodservice industry to operate sustainably by considering the factors desired by consumers with T2DM in controlling their long-term glycemic response.

Assessment of Gaming Practices and its effect on scholastic performance of medical students in India: A Case Control study. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deodatt Madhav Suryawanshi ◽  
Divya Rajaseharan 2nd ◽  
Raghuram Venugopal 3rd ◽  
Ramchandra Goyal 4th ◽  
Anju Joy 5th
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Compound Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Internal Assessment ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Scholastic Performance ◽  
Excessive Gaming

BACKGROUND Introduction: Gaming is a billion-dollar industry growing at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9 %- 14.3% with biggest market in South East Asian countries. Availability of Low-cost smart phones, ease of internet access has made gaming popular among youth who enjoy it as a leisure activity. According to the WHO excessive indulgence in Gaming can lead to Gaming disorder. Medical students indulging in excessive gaming can succumb to gaming disorder which can affect their scholastic performance. Hence this study was done to assess the gaming practices and its effect on scholastic performance. OBJECTIVE Objective: 1. To assess the various Gaming practices and the Prevalence of Gaming addiction among medical students. 2. To study the effect of Gaming practices on Scholastic performance of medical students. METHODS Methods: The present study used a case control design where the 448(N) study participants were recruited using non probability sampling technique.91 (Nc) cases who were Gaming for past 6 months were identified using rapid preliminary survey .91 controls (Nco) who never played games were selected and matched for age and sex. Internal Assessment scores (%) of cases and controls were compared. Snedecor F test and Student t test were used to find out the association between the hours of gaming and internal assessment scores (%) and difference of Internal assessment scores between cases and controls respectively. Odds ratio was calculated to identify the risk of Poor scholastic performance. Prevalence of Gaming addiction was assessed using Lemmen’s Gaming addiction scale (GAS). RESULTS Results: Frequency of gaming (hrs) was not associated with the Mean internal assessment scores (p>0.05). Male students (cases) showed significant reduction in both their internal assessment scores (p<0.001,<0.01) whereas no reduction was observed in Female cases. A negative correlation was observed between GAS and internal assessment scores (r=-0.02). Prevalence of Gaming addiction using GAS was found to be 6.2% among the study population(N=448) and 31% among Cases (Nc=91).The risk of low scores was (OR =1.80-1.89) times more in cases than controls. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions: Excessive Gaming adversely affects scholastic performance in males than females.Awareness about Gaming addiction needs to be created among students, parents and teachers. Institutionalized De-addiction services should be made available to medical students. CLINICALTRIAL No

scholarly journals Opioid availability statistics from the International Narcotics Control Board do not reflect the medical use of opioids: comparison with sales data from Scandinavia

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bäckryd ◽  
Markus Heilig ◽  
Mikael Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Opioid Analgesics ◽  
Warning Signal ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Opioid Prescription ◽  
Sales Data ◽  
Narcotics Control ◽  
Addiction Risk ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Prescription Rates

Abstract Objectives Opioid analgesics are essential in clinical practice, but their excessive use is associated with addiction risk. Increases in opioid prescription rates have fuelled an epidemic of opioid addiction in the USA, making statistics on medical opioid use a critical warning signal. A dramatic 150% increase in Swedish opioid access 2001–2013 was recently reported based on data from the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB; Berterame et al. 2016) in conflict with other studies of opioid use in the Nordic countries. This article aims to analyse to what degree published INCB statistics on opioids in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) reflect actual medical use and study the methodological reasons for putative discrepancies. Methods Data on aggregated total national sales of opioids for the whole population, including hospitals, were collected from the Swedish e-Health Authority. Total sales data for Denmark and drugs dispensed at pharmacies in Norway are publicly available through the relevant authorities’ websites. Results INCB opioid statistics during the period 2001–2013 were markedly inconsistent with sales data from Scandinavia, calling the reliability of INCB data into question. INCB-data were flawed by (a) over-representing the volume of fentanyl, (b) under-reporting of codeine, and (c) by not including tramadol. Conclusions Opioid availability, as expressed by INCB statistics, does not reflect medical opioid use. It is crucial to underline that INCB statistics are based on the manual compilation of national production, import and export data from manufacturers and drug companies. This is not the same amount that is prescribed and consumed within the health care system. Moreover, there are methodological problems in the INCB reports, in particular concerning fentanyl, codeine and tramadol. We suggest that INCB should carefully review the quality of their data on medical opioids.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Sustainable Indexes

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Chiappini ◽  
Gianfranco Vento ◽  
Leonardo De Palma
Keyword(s):  
Abnormal Returns ◽  
Nonparametric Tests ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Bear Market ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Sustainable Investment ◽  
Sustainable Investments ◽  
The Impact

This paper analyzes the response of sustainable indexes to the pandemic lockdown orders in Europe and the USA, contributing to both the research on the effects of the global pandemic outbreak and the resiliency of sustainable investments under market distress. Our results demonstrate that sustainable indexes were negatively impacted by lockdown orders; however, they did not show statistically significant different abnormal returns compared to traditional indexes. Similarly, our empirical results confirm that sustainable screening strategies (negative, positive, best in class) did not have an influence during such announcements. These results are robust across several model specifications and robustness tests, including nonparametric tests, generalized autoregressive conditionally heteroskedastic (GARCH) estimation of abnormal returns, and alternative events. The findings suggest that investors do not have to pay the price for the investments in sustainable assets when a bear market occurs; consequently, ceteris paribus, these investments appear suitable for financial-first investors. Such results have relevant practical consequences in terms of sustainable investment attractiveness and market growth.

An Investigation of the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Energy Consumption in the United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Kahn ◽  
Hamidreza Najafi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
The United States ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Total Consumption ◽  
The Usa ◽  
End Use ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Lockdown measures and mobility restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 have impacted energy consumption patterns. The overall decline of energy use during lockdown restrictions can best be identified through the analysis of energy consumption by source and end-use sectors. Using monthly energy consumption data, the total 9-months use between January and September for the years 2015–2020 is calculated for each end-use sector (transportation, industrial, residential, and commercial). The cumulative consumption within these 9 months of the petroleum, natural gas, biomass, and electricity energy by the various end-use sectors are compared. The analysis shows that the transportation sector experienced the greatest decline (14.38%). To further analyze the impact of COVID-19 on each state within the USA, the consumption of electricity by each state and each end-use sector in the times before and during the pandemic is used to identify the impact of specific lockdown procedures on energy use. The distinction of state-by-state analysis in this study provides a unique metric for consumption forecasting. The average total consumption for each state was found for the years 2015–2019. The total average annual growth rate (AAGR) for 2020 was used to find a correlation coefficient between COVID-19 case and death rate, population density, and lockdown duration. A correlation coefficient was also calculated between the 2020 AAGR for all sectors and AAGR for each individual end-user. The results show that Indiana had the highest percent reduction in consumption of 10.07% while North Dakota had the highest consumption increase of 7.61%. This is likely due to the amount of industrial consumption relative to other sectors in the state.

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