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The Impact Of Framing On Acceptance Of Cultured Meat, Christopher Bryant, Courtney Dillard
The Impact Of Framing On Acceptance Of Cultured Meat, Christopher Bryant, Courtney Dillard
University Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Cultured meat can be produced from growing animal cells in-vitro rather than as part of a living animal. This technology has the potential to address several of the major ethical, environmental, and public health concerns associated with conventional meat production. However, research has highlighted some consumer uncertainty regarding the concept. Although several studies have examined the media coverage of this new food technology, research linking different frames to differences in consumer attitudes is lacking. In an experimental study, we expose U.S. adults (n = 480) to one of three different frames on cultured meat: “societal benefits,” “high tech,” and “same …
An Assessment Of The Factors Influencing The Selection Of The Best Carsharing Alternative In Portland Area Using Hierarchical Decision Modeling (Hdm), Saeed Alzahrani, Ahmed Alzahrani, Xuran Dai, Wei-Chen Hsu, Rashi Tiwari
An Assessment Of The Factors Influencing The Selection Of The Best Carsharing Alternative In Portland Area Using Hierarchical Decision Modeling (Hdm), Saeed Alzahrani, Ahmed Alzahrani, Xuran Dai, Wei-Chen Hsu, Rashi Tiwari
Engineering and Technology Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
Carsharing is a business model of car rentals that allows consumers to benefit from a private vehicle for short periods while being relieved of the costs of the purchase and maintenance. Carsharing is a growing industry and some players are trying to get a hold in the already competitive market. The current transportation market offers consumers many options for buying a vehicle, but fewer practical options for using a vehicle occasionally. Carsharing provides the benefits of allowing easy access to vehicles spread across the city that are rented per an hour or day. It is an increasingly common option for …