scholarly journals The impact of consumer personality on purchasing behavior in the dairy market in terms of psychological factors

10.5219/1556 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 226-234
Author(s):  
Ľudmila Nagyová ◽  
Andrej Géci ◽  
Alexandra Krivošíková ◽  
Elena Horská
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Relative Proportion ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Test Of Hypotheses ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

Since the 1990s of the 20th century, the Slovak dairy industry has undergone many significant changes which have been related to the reduction of the herds of cattle and milk cows, the decrease of quantity of milked milk, low purchase prices of milk, the decline of a great number of milk producers and processors. The consumption of cow´s milk and dairy products in Slovakia is very low in comparison with the countries of the European Union (about 320 kg), Europe (293 kg), the Czech Republic (280 kg), and the rest of the world. It varies around 170 kg per capita per year, which is also considerably lower consumption than the dose of 220 – 240 kg per capita per year recommended by doctors. Since 1990 the production and consumption of dairy products and cheeses have decreased significantly. In Slovakia, the consumption is twice even three times less than in the developed countries of Europe. The reason for this situation is the behavior of a consumer and the factors having an impact on the consumption of cow`s milk and dairy products. The objective of the paper is to indicate the impact of the personal consumers` characteristics on the purchasing decisions on the market of the products of cow`s milk origin, based on the processed answers of the respondents participating in the questionnaire survey. The primary data were obtained via the questionnaire survey, which was conducted with 786 respondents. The questionnaire consisted of four parts – Eysenck`s personality test, the questions targeted at the detection of factors influencing the consumers` purchasing behavior and decision making, the questions related to expressing opinions about cow`s milk and dairy products, and the classification questions providing the information about the respondents. The data were processed by the methods of quantitative and qualitative statistics – Chi-square statistic χ2 test of square contingency, Chi-square χ2 goodness of fit test, two proportion test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the test of hypotheses of relative proportion.

Impact of an educational intervention using e-mail on diet quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 431-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Cristina Moura Bombem ◽  
Daniela Silva Canella ◽  
Daniel Henrique Bandoni ◽  
Patricia Constante Jaime
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Total Fat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of a worksite nutritional intervention on the dietary quality of adult workers from the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach – A 6-month controlled community trial was performed involving 236 workers from São Paulo, Brazil. The intervention was implemented through interactive software that sends recommendations about diet and physical activity by e-mail. Data were collected for all participants using a 24-hour dietary recall and also for a sub-sample containing 25.4 per cent of the participants. Diet quality was assessed by the diet quality index adjusted (DQIa) comprising 10 components (grains and tubers; vegetables; fruits; milk and dairy products; meat and eggs; beans and legumes; total fat; saturated fat; sodium; and variety), scored from 0 (inadequate consumption) to 10 (recommended consumption). Intragroup impact of the intervention was assessed according to variation in total DQIa, its components and energy consumption. Impact adjusted between groups was also determined. Findings – The intervention yielded improvements in DQIa and for the components cereals and tubers, vegetables, milk and dairy products and total fat. The workers who had a worst diet quality before the study were more susceptible to the intervention, which improved significantly the diet quality, with an adjusted impact of +6.4 points. Originality/value – Few behavioral interventions have been performed using technologies, like e-mail, to encourage a healthy lifestyle. This study shows the importance of the counseling to promote a higher-quality diet, which can result in control of the obesity.

scholarly journals Factors influencing interest of Slovak consumers' in organic dairy products

10.5219/1137 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 538-546
Author(s):  
Iveta Ubrežiová ◽  
Tatiana Kráľová ◽  
Jana Kozáková
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Organic Dairy ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Age Category

The aim of the article is to analyse the dependency of selected factors (age category, level of income and gender) on consumers' willingness to buy organic dairy products. The primary research based on the electronic interview survey carried out on the sample of 203 Slovak respondents of all ages, in different social situations and with different views on the issue. The questionnaire consisted of seven sorting questions and six questions addressed consumers' perception of organic dairy products and the reasons for their purchase or rejection. For evaluation the Chi square test of square contingency was used. Results were sorted into tree parts. The aim of the firts part of research was to find out whether there is a dependency between the age category of the respondents and whether they are buying organic dairy products. Results showed that the age category of the respondents and purchase of organic dairy products are independent. The second part of the research based on the examination of the dependency between the level of income of the respondents and their willingness to pay for organic products. In this case we confirmed the dependency between the customers' average income per month and their willingness to pay for organic dairy products. Last but not least, the dependency between the reasons that would discourage consumers from buying organic dairy products and their gender was examined. The results of analysis clearly showed that these two variables are independent. Despite generally persisted opinions that food of daily consumption in bio quality (organic) is mainly bought by women of specific age categories (joung independent woman after graduation, mothers on maternity leave) we can confirm just the significance of the impact of customers' average income per month on their willingness to pay for these high quality and therefore expensive products.

scholarly journals The Relative Age Effect in Czech U14 Male and Female Tennis Players in 2007–2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Roman Koloničný
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Effect ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Relative Age ◽  
Relative Age Effect ◽  
Junior Tennis ◽  
The Impact

The issue of the Relative Age Effect (RAE) has been long researched, discussed and published both in the academic and coaching community and the number of studies on it in various sports has significantly grown in recent years. The aim of this study was to verify the existence of RAE among Czech male (n = 6552) and female (n = 4131) junior tennis players and to identify possible differences in birthdate effect between male and female players. The research was carried out in players registered in the years 2007–2016 in the U14 age category in Czech Tennis Association (CTA) database; the athletes were divided into three subgroups (‘Ranked’, ‘Top 100’, ‘Top 10’). Research data were analysed by the methods of descriptive and inferential statistics: relative and absolute frequency, chi-square goodness of fit test () and chi-square test of independence () with the use of effect size (ES index w). A declining tendency of frequencies from Q1 to Q4 between male and female junior players was proven in all three subgroups.In the whole period of 2007–2016, a significant and strong RAE was demonstrated only in the ‘Top 10’ male subgroup (RAE was significant and ES was small or trivial in the other two subgroups). Among the female players, RAE was significant in all three subgroups (ES was small or trivial). Gender differences in RAE in favour of male players were significant in ‘Top 100’ and ‘Ranked’ (ES was small or trivial in all three subgroups). In the short and long term, RAE can have significant implications for the sport development of athletes; both coaches and the professional public can therefore be recommended to pay attention to this issue. The impact of RAE in sport, i.e. the uneven distribution of athletes’ birthdates, is more pronounced especially among junior athletes and often significantly affects their sports development and career.

Ingestão de Hortaliças Melhora a Qualidade da Dieta de Atletas Adolescentes / Intake of Vegetables Improves Quality of Diet among Adolescent Athletes

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Santos Barbosa Machado ◽  
Raquel Simões Mendes Netto ◽  
Danielle Góes da Silva ◽  
Oscar Felipe Falcão Raposo ◽  
Marina de Macedo Rodrigues Leite
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

RESUMOObjetivo: Avaliar a influência da ingestão de alimentos na qualidade global da dieta de jovens atletas. Materiais e Métodos: Participaram do estudo 72 atletas escolares de tênis de campo e natação com idades entre 10 e 18 anos. O índice de qualidade da dieta (IQD) foi obtido a partir da aplicação do questionário de frequência alimentar semi-quantitativo. A estimativa de ingestão de alimentos foi baseada no número de porções dos grupos da pirâmide alimentar. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva, teste de associação qui-quadrado e regressão linear, adotado o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A análise apontou que 77,8% dos jovens possuem “dieta que necessita de modificação” e 22,2% avaliados como “dieta adequada”. A ingestão alimentar dos grupos de leites e derivados e hortaliças foi abaixo do recomendado, entretanto, 91,7% dos adolescentes consumiam mais do que o recomendado do grupo de doces. A ingestão de hortaliças mostrou-se significantemente associada a melhora da qualidade da dieta. Conclusão: Adolescentes atletas necessitam de mudanças qualitativas na dieta, tendo como principais pontos para mudança o aumento na ingestão de hortaliças e leites e derivados e a menor ingestão de doces. Palavras-chave: Ingestão alimentar, Atletas, Adolescentes. ABSTRACTObjective:  Evaluate the influence of food intake in diet quality of teenage athletes. Materials and Methods:  72 swimming and field tennis school athletes with age between 10 and 18 years old took part in the study. The healthy eating index (HEI) was obtained from semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Food intake estimation was based on the number of servings of  the food pyramid groups. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test association and linear regression, adopting the 5% significance level was performed. Results: The analysis showed that 77.8% of the athletes have “needs to improve their diet” and 22.2% were evaluated as "good diet". The dietary intake of milk and dairy products and vegetables was below the recommendation, however, 91.7% of the adolescents intake above the recommendation of sweets.  The vegetable consumption is significantly associated with better quality of diet. Conclusion: Young athletes require quality changes in diet, being the main points for change the increase in the consumption of vegetables, milk and dairy products and a lower sweet intake. Keywords: Eating, Athletes, Adolescent.

scholarly journals The dynamics of dairy farming development in Belarus

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
A. F. Karpenko
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Genetic Selection ◽  
Programme Implementation ◽  
Export Ratio ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

The authors analyze the dynamics of the Belarusian dairy sector development within a period from 2016 to 2020 being one of the major internal and external market suppliers of milk and dairy products. Since 2011, per capita growth has reached 141 kg. Export opportunities are expanding as well. It is noted that provision of milk in this period has been stable, with the gross production reaching 7765 thousand tons of milk by 2020, or 828 kg per capita. With its share of 38,8 to 43,8% in 2016–2020, milk and dairy products were playing a leading role in the agricultural produce export ratio. The number of dairy cattle in the republic amounts to 1485 heads, as of 1st January 2021. National dairy facilities and milk industry capacities in general are being gradually renovated and subjected to technological improvements, which helps with increasing the output ration of the “extra” class milk. The industry’s needs in highly productive dairy cattle and pedigree livestock for export are well secured on account of 32 cattle breeding farms and 6 genetic selection centers. Dairy industry was given specific targets set out in the five-year program for a 2016–2020 period. During the National Programme implementation with regards to the dairy sector development, the goals set by the programme have been achieved by 90,4%.

scholarly journals The Impact of Competition on the Sustainable Development of the Regional Food Market

2018 ◽  
pp. 439-443
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Regional Food ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

The paper discusses the impact of the competition level on the sustainable development of a regional market in order to manage competitive and industrial policies. The authors proposed to calculate the impact of the competition level on the economic affordability of food products to the population according to the Herfindahl-Hirschman index. For this purpose, the paper determines the correlation coefficients between the Herfindahl-Hirschman index and indicators affecting the economic availability of milk for the population of the Russian Federation. According to the data for 2010-2016, the market of milk and dairy products of the region of the Russian Federation (by the example of the Republic of Tatarstan) was analyzed. On the basis of the approach proposed, a regression model was obtained depending on the level of competition on the share of population expenditures on milk and dairy products. The proposed tool can be applied in any territory, what determines its universality.

scholarly journals The Relative Age Effect on Competition Performance of Spanish International Handball Players: A Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso de la Rubia ◽  
Alberto Lorenzo ◽  
Christian Thue Bjørndal ◽  
Adam Leigh Kelly ◽  
Abraham García-Aliaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Relative Age ◽  
Performance Trends ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Background: Competitive success is the ultimate objective of elite professional sport organisations. Relative age effects (RAE) impact athlete selection processes in the short and long-term performance. The aims of this study were: (i) examine the presence of RAE by gender, competitive level, and playing position, as well as evaluate the impact of RAE on individual (goals, percentage of effectiveness in shots, saves; percentage of effectiveness in saves, assists, turnovers, steals, blocked shots, penalties, minutes played, and minutes played per match) and collective competition performance (final team position); and (ii) analyse the impact of RAE on the evolutionary trends of individual performance in international competitions throughout 16 seasons in Spanish handball (2005–2020).Methods: The sample included 631 Spanish handball players (male: n = 359; female: n = 272). A Chi-square goodness-of-fit test was used to assess whether a skewed birthdate distribution occurred. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) of independent measures was used to examine the individual and collective statistical parameters by birth quartiles. A linear regression in a Hopkins sheet were performed to compare individual performance trends.Results: The results revealed RAE in the male formative categories (p < 0.001), as well as the male and female senior categories (p < 0.05). By position, RAE especially affected the “centre-back” in the male formative (p < 0.01) and senior categories (p < 0.05). No significant relationship between RAE and individual performance was found in male formative categories, while an impact of RAE on the “minutes played” was detected in the female senior category (p < 0.05). With regard to collective performance, a higher number of relatively older handball players was observed in the best ranked teams in the male formative categories and in the quarter-final teams in the female formative categories (p < 0.05). Among the male players, relatively older players spent more minutes on the court than relatively younger players, although this advantage dissipated over time and did not lead to better performance. Among the female players, relatively younger players were found to perform better as the level of competitive handball increased.Discussion: These findings are important for talent identification and development policies in sport federations and other elite sport institutions by demonstrating the many unintended consequences of selections to international competitions at the youth level.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting The Jordanian Purchasing Behavior Of Housing Apartments: An Empirical Study In Irbid City

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Mohammed Khrais
Keyword(s):  
Influential Factors ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Purchasing Decision ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Northern Jordan

The aim of this study is to show the extent of the impact of factors that affect the purchasing behavior of housing apartments per capita in Irbid city. It discusses the most influential factors in the purchasing decision for housing issues. These factors are independent factors: structural, geographical, environmental, and economical. Data was collected via questionnaires which were distributed to a sample of 150 individuals who are owners of apartments in Irbid city (Northern Jordan). The study showed different results and the various factors (structural, geographical, environmental, economical, and demographic) which have a significant impact on the purchasing decision of housing apartments in Irbid city. It is evident that these factors in full manner and the structural factors (construction area, land area, finishing, age of the building, and the outer shape) have an effect on the decision making process of the respective apartments.

scholarly journals Habitat use and diet of the bear cuscus Ailurops ursinus (Temminck, 1824) in various forest ecosystem types in South Sulawesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 948 (1) ◽  
pp. 012033
Author(s):  
R Nugraha ◽  
A A Andriyani ◽  
S N Marliana
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Evergreen Forest ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dipterocarp Forest ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The population of the bear cuscus Ailurops ursinus (Temminck, 1824), an arboreal marsupial endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, and its satellite islands, is declining rapidly due to poaching and habitat loss, even in protected areas. However, despite concerns over its persistence, little is actually known of this secretive species. This research investigated the characteristics of the selected habitats and diet of the bear cuscus in four ecosystem types (lowland non-dipterocarp forest, lowland limestone forest, lowland monsoon deciduous forest, lowland monsoon evergreen forest). Habitat use data were collected through direct encounters and indirect observations (tracks, signs, secondary information), and analyzed using a chi-square goodness-of-fit test. Habitat characteristics and diet availability were determined using vegetation analysis. Diet data were obtained using direct observations, feed remains, and interviews. The lowland non-dipterocarp forest ecosystem was used significantly more by bear cuscus populations. Its habitats across the four ecosystem types had similar environmental conditions. Fifty-five plant species, eaten mostly as young leaves and leaf buds, encompassed the bear cuscus’ diet, with the Moraceae family being the most representative. Considering the ubiquity of Moraceae in the bear cuscus’ habitat, these results highlight the impact unchecked deforestation will continue to have on lowland Indonesia and its endemic species.

scholarly journals Recipe for a Healthy Gut: Intake of Unpasteurised Milk Is Associated with Increased Lactobacillus Abundance in the Human Gut Microbiome

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1468
Author(s):  
Mary I. Butler ◽  
Thomaz F. S. Bastiaanssen ◽  
Caitriona Long-Smith ◽  
Kirsten Berding ◽  
Sabrina Morkl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Gut Microbiome ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Human Gut ◽  
Microbiome Composition ◽  
Organic Farm ◽  
Functional Richness ◽  
Genus Lactobacillus ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

Introduction: The gut microbiota plays a role in gut–brain communication and can influence psychological functioning. Diet is one of the major determinants of gut microbiota composition. The impact of unpasteurised dairy products on the microbiota is unknown. In this observational study, we investigated the effect of a dietary change involving intake of unpasteurised dairy on gut microbiome composition and psychological status in participants undertaking a residential 12-week cookery course on an organic farm. Methods: Twenty-four participants completed the study. The majority of food consumed during their stay originated from the organic farm itself and included unpasteurised milk and dairy products. At the beginning and end of the course, participants provided faecal samples and completed self-report questionnaires on a variety of parameters including mood, anxiety and sleep. Nutrient intake was monitored with a food frequency questionnaire. Gut microbiota analysis was performed with 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Additionally, faecal short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were measured. Results: Relative abundance of the genus Lactobacillus increased significantly between pre- and post-course time points. This increase was associated with participants intake of unpasteurised milk and dairy products. An increase in the faecal SCFA, valerate, was observed along with an increase in the functional richness of the microbiome profile, as determined by measuring the predictive neuroactive potential using a gut–brain module approach. Conclusions: While concerns in relation to safety need to be considered, intake of unpasteurised milk and dairy products appear to be associated with the growth of the probiotic bacterial genus, Lactobacillus, in the human gut. More research is needed on the effect of dietary changes on gut microbiome composition, in particular in relation to the promotion of bacterial genera, such as Lactobacillus, which are recognised as being beneficial for a range of physical and mental health outcomes.

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