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Clas Fries - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Relations between structural characteristics, forest involvement, and forest Knowledge among private forest owners in Sweden
European Journal of Forest Research, 2020Co-Authors: Louise Eriksson, Clas FriesAbstract:An understanding of private forest owners is needed for appropriate forest governance and outreach to forest owners. This study examined different types of Objective and subjective Knowledge (i.e., actual Knowledge and confidence, respectively), including general forest Knowledge and Knowledge of management for different Objectives, among individual private forest owners in Sweden. In addition, the importance of structural variables (e.g., gender, size of forest holding) and forest involvement variables (e.g., certification, involvement in forest planning) for forest Knowledge was analysed. The study was conducted by means of a postal questionnaire to a random sample of private forest owners in Sweden ( n = 3000, response rate 43%). Structural variables, but particularly involvement variables, were found to be related to subjective and Objective Knowledge. Being a male owner, owning a larger forest holding, having bought the land, and having owned the forest a long time were associated with higher subjective Knowledge, or confidence, in managing the forest. Although being a male owner, for example, was also associated with higher levels of Objective Knowledge, the correlation diminished when controlling for forest involvement. The study considers the role of learning environments for forest owners and highlights the need to elaborate on the conceptualization and measurement of forest Knowledge to understand the links between structural characteristics, forest involvement, and forest Knowledge among private forest owners.
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The Knowledge and Value Basis of Private Forest Management in Sweden: Actual Knowledge, Confidence, and Value Priorities
Environmental Management, 2020Co-Authors: Louise Eriksson, Clas FriesAbstract:With growing demands on forests, there is a need to understand the drivers of managing the forest for diverse Objectives, such as production, recreation, and climate adaptation. The aim of this study was to examine the Knowledge and value basis of forest management behaviors, including different management strategies and management inactivity, among private forest owners in Sweden. Different dimensions of Knowledge (declarative and procedural Knowledge, assessed in terms of Objective and subjective Knowledge measures) and value priorities (basic values and forest values), as well as the role of forest owner identity, were examined. The study was conducted by means of a postal questionnaire to a random sample of private forest owners in Sweden ( n = 3000, response rate 43%). The distinctions between actual Knowledge (Objective Knowledge), confidence (subjective Knowledge), and value priorities, in addition to the hierarchical structure of how these factors are linked to management behaviors, proved to be valuable. Results revealed that different Knowledge dimensions and value priorities were jointly important for forest management behaviors. In addition, the role of forest owner identity for management behaviors was confirmed. Insights from the study may be used to develop policy and outreach to private forest owners and thereby facilitate different forest functions in private forestry.
Jayson L Lusk - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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what consumers don t know about genetically modified food and how that affects beliefs
The FASEB Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Brandon R Mcfadden, Jayson L LuskAbstract:In the debates surrounding biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) food, data from consumer polls are often presented as evidence for precaution and labeling. But how much do consumers actually know about the issue? New data collected from a nationwide U.S. survey reveal low levels of Knowledge and numerous misperceptions about GM food. Nearly equal numbers of consumers prefer mandatory labeling of foods containing DNA as do those preferring mandatory labeling of GM foods. When given the option, the majority of consumers prefer that decisions about GM food be taken out of their hands and be made by experts. After answering a list of questions testing Objective Knowledge of GM food, subjective, self-reported Knowledge declines somewhat, and beliefs about GM food safety increase slightly. Results suggest that consumers think they know more than they actually do about GM food, and queries about GM facts cause respondents to reassess how much they know. The findings question the usefulness of results from opinion polls as a motivation for creating public policy surrounding GM food.-McFadden, B. R., Lusk, J. L. What consumers don't know about genetically modified food, and how that affects beliefs.
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Objective and subjective Knowledge impacts on consumer demand for genetically modified foods in the united states and the european union
2004 Annual meeting August 1-4 Denver CO, 2004Co-Authors: Lisa House, Jayson L Lusk, Sara R Jaeger, Bruce Traill, Melissa Moore, Carlotta Valli, Bert Morrow, Wallace M S YeeAbstract:In the growing body of literature on consumer acceptance of genetically modified (GM) foods, there are significant differences on the impact of Knowledge on acceptance of GM foods. One potential explanation is the manner in which Knowledge is measured. The goal of this study is to differentiate and examine the impact of both subjective and Objective Knowledge related to acceptance of genetically modified foods. Data from surveys collected in the United States, England, and France is used.
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Objective and subjective Knowledge impacts on consumer demand for genetically modified foods in the united states and the european union
Agbioforum., 2004Co-Authors: Lisa House, Jayson L Lusk, Sara R Jaeger, Bruce Traill, Melissa Moore, Carlotta Valli, Bert Morrow, Wallace M S YeeAbstract:In the growing body of literature concerning consumer acceptance of genetically modified (GM) foods, there are significant differences in conclusions about the impact of Knowledge on such acceptance. One potential explanation for these differences is the manner in which Knowledge is measured. This paper first provides a review of the literature on Objective and subjective Knowledge, and reviews previous studies investigating the relationship between Knowledge and acceptance of GM foods. Next, the goal of this study is to differentiate and examine the impact of both subjective and Objective Knowledge related to acceptance of genetically modified foods. Data from surveys collected in the United States, England, and France is used. Our findings suggest that Knowledge should not be viewed as a unidimensional construct, and the way in which Knowledge is measured significantly impacts the relationship with consumers’ willingness to accept GM foods.
William O Bearden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Objective and subjective Knowledge relationships a quantitative analysis of consumer research findings
Journal of Consumer Research, 2009Co-Authors: Jay P Carlson, Leslie H Vincent, David M Hardesty, William O BeardenAbstract:This article presents the results of a meta-analysis of empirical findings associated with the relationship between Objective Knowledge (OK; i.e., accurate stored information that consumers possess) and subjective Knowledge (SK; i.e., consumers' perceptions of their own Knowledge). Results of the meta-analysis reveal that OK-SK relationships from prior research were stronger for products versus nonproducts, for public versus private goods, and for SK measures containing an expert versus an “average” standard of comparison. These results and other findings offer a series of implications for future research regarding investigations of consumer Knowledge.
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Objective and subjective Knowledge relationships a quantitative analysis of consumer research findings
Journal of Consumer Research, 2009Co-Authors: Jay P Carlson, Leslie H Vincent, David M Hardesty, William O BeardenAbstract:This article presents the results of a meta-analysis of empirical findings associated with the relationship between Objective Knowledge (OK; i.e., accurate stored information that consumers possess) and subjective Knowledge (SK; i.e., consumers' perceptions of their own Knowledge). Results of the meta-analysis reveal that OK-SK relationships from prior research were stronger for products versus nonproducts, for public versus private goods, and for SK measures containing an expert versus an "average" standard of comparison. These results and other findings offer a series of implications for future research regarding investigations of consumer Knowledge. (c) 2008 by JOURNAL OF CONSUMER RESEARCH, Inc..
Xavier Sunol - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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metastatic lymph node ratio versus number of metastatic lymph nodes as a prognostic factor in gastric cancer
Ejso, 2012Co-Authors: Francisco Espin, A Bianchi, S Llorca, J Feliu, Elisabet Palomera, O Garcia, J Remon, Xavier SunolAbstract:Abstract Objective Knowledge of prognostic factors in gastric cancer is essential to decide on single patient management. We aim to establish the value of lymph node ratio compared to lymph node involvement in the prediction of gastric cancer survival and treatment approach. Methods Charts of ninety-six consecutive patients undergoing gastrectomy for resectable gastric cancer were reviewed between January 1996 and December 2005. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to verify the accuracy of metastatic lymph node ratio (MLNR) and number of metastatic lymph node (NMLN) cut-off values for survival prediction. Patients were divided into two groups according to ROC curve cut-offs and accuracy in prognosis was reviewed. Results ROC curves showed that 5 metastatic nodes and a node ratio value of 20% had the best survival prognostic correlation. The median survival of patients with MLNR and NMLN were similar according to cut-off determinations (≤5/>5 metastatic nodes and ≤20/>20% lymph node ratio). Five-year survival rates were 70.9% vs 17.1% and 72.4% vs 15.6%, respectively ( p Conclusion Number of metastatic lymph nodes showed greater accuracy than lymph node ratio for survival prediction in gastric cancer.
Louise Eriksson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Relations between structural characteristics, forest involvement, and forest Knowledge among private forest owners in Sweden
European Journal of Forest Research, 2020Co-Authors: Louise Eriksson, Clas FriesAbstract:An understanding of private forest owners is needed for appropriate forest governance and outreach to forest owners. This study examined different types of Objective and subjective Knowledge (i.e., actual Knowledge and confidence, respectively), including general forest Knowledge and Knowledge of management for different Objectives, among individual private forest owners in Sweden. In addition, the importance of structural variables (e.g., gender, size of forest holding) and forest involvement variables (e.g., certification, involvement in forest planning) for forest Knowledge was analysed. The study was conducted by means of a postal questionnaire to a random sample of private forest owners in Sweden ( n = 3000, response rate 43%). Structural variables, but particularly involvement variables, were found to be related to subjective and Objective Knowledge. Being a male owner, owning a larger forest holding, having bought the land, and having owned the forest a long time were associated with higher subjective Knowledge, or confidence, in managing the forest. Although being a male owner, for example, was also associated with higher levels of Objective Knowledge, the correlation diminished when controlling for forest involvement. The study considers the role of learning environments for forest owners and highlights the need to elaborate on the conceptualization and measurement of forest Knowledge to understand the links between structural characteristics, forest involvement, and forest Knowledge among private forest owners.
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The Knowledge and Value Basis of Private Forest Management in Sweden: Actual Knowledge, Confidence, and Value Priorities
Environmental Management, 2020Co-Authors: Louise Eriksson, Clas FriesAbstract:With growing demands on forests, there is a need to understand the drivers of managing the forest for diverse Objectives, such as production, recreation, and climate adaptation. The aim of this study was to examine the Knowledge and value basis of forest management behaviors, including different management strategies and management inactivity, among private forest owners in Sweden. Different dimensions of Knowledge (declarative and procedural Knowledge, assessed in terms of Objective and subjective Knowledge measures) and value priorities (basic values and forest values), as well as the role of forest owner identity, were examined. The study was conducted by means of a postal questionnaire to a random sample of private forest owners in Sweden ( n = 3000, response rate 43%). The distinctions between actual Knowledge (Objective Knowledge), confidence (subjective Knowledge), and value priorities, in addition to the hierarchical structure of how these factors are linked to management behaviors, proved to be valuable. Results revealed that different Knowledge dimensions and value priorities were jointly important for forest management behaviors. In addition, the role of forest owner identity for management behaviors was confirmed. Insights from the study may be used to develop policy and outreach to private forest owners and thereby facilitate different forest functions in private forestry.
