Changes In Consumption Patterns Research Articles

Motivasi Konsumsi Kolaboratif dalam Era Ekonomi Berbagi

Abstract This study analyzes the motivational factors in collaborative consumption in the sharing economy era, focusing on economic aspects, social orientation, ecological aspects, and personal values that influence individual participation. The analysis shows the dominant role of economic factors in participation motivation, with differences between service providers and users. Social motives and environmental concerns also have a big influence on consumption behavior. This research was conducted through 60-minute interviews with five informants, highlighting experienced consumers on online platforms such as Airbnb, Go-Jek, Grab, OLX, and Bukalapak. The data provides insight into the motivations behind changing consumption patterns. Analysis includes economic aspects, utility, social orientation, emotional, environmental, and personal values. Keywords: Collaborative consumption, motivation factors, economic aspects

South Africa’s food system: An industry perspective on past, present and future applications of science and technology

The South African food system is facing severe challenges as increasing hunger, rising food costs, lack of dietary diversity, child stunting, foodborne illnesses, food waste and an obesity epidemic coupled with malnutrition are observed. In this study, we aimed to establish the application of science and technology advances in the food and beverage industry in South Africa in response to food consumption pattern changes since 1994 and how they could be used to address food security challenges. We found that food consumption shifts have been towards sugar-sweetened beverages, processed and packaged food, animal-source foods and added caloric sweeteners, and away from vegetables. These dietary shifts are concerning as they relate to public health. Most commitments to improve the nutritional status of South Africans have been limited to corporate social investment strategies and should be extended into core business strategies. Furthermore, although the South African food and beverage industry has kept pace with developments in food manufacturing practices, there has been little experimentation with non-commercial novel technologies. The expert survey revealed that indigenous African crops and food waste recovery are the two most promising emerging food sources that could be available to South Africans in the shortest time frame. South Africa has many enabling drivers to become a global leader in food technology advances. However, many barriers need to be overcome for industry, academia and government to collaborate to advance novel food science and technologies to reach commercialisation.

Pembuatan Frozen Food (Stuffed Chicken) dengan Penambahan Proporsi Puree Sayuran (Wortel, Jagung Manis, Dan Kacang Polong)

Changes in social conditions and lifestyle change people's consumption patterns, so there is a need for innovation in making food by utilizing vegetables to increase nutritional complexity. Stuffed Chicken is a processed product made from the main ingredient of chicken meat with the addition of vegetable puree. These problems became the objectives of this study to determine: 1) Sensory quality results which include shape, color, taste, aroma, texture and level of preference; 2) Nutritional content which includes energy, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, and vitamin A; 3) Selling price of stuffed chicken per 250 gram package. This research used observation method through a sensory quality test with 30 panelists. Data result were processed with a single anova test followed by a Duncan’s test. Nutritional content (energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, fiber, and vitamin A) was tested in the laboratory. The results showed: 1) the addition of vegetable puree proportion (carrots, sweet corn, and peas) affects the criteria of taste and aroma, while the criteria of shape, color, texture and level of liking have no significant effect. The nutritional content of stuffed chicken is energy of 294.85 kcal, carbohydrates 42.90g, protein 14.96g, fat 7.24g, Fiber 3.23g, and vitamin A 67.10 μg. The selling price of stuffed chicken is known to be Rp.36,500 per package weighing 250 grams.

Fenomena Penggunaan E-Commerce terhadap Perilaku Konsumsi Mahasiswa

The use of E-Commerce platforms has a significant impact on students' shopping patterns and consumption behavior. This article aims to analyze the factors that influence students in choosing to shop through E-Commerce and its impact on students' consumptive behavior from the perspective of consumption theory and modernization theory. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach, with sources collected through literature studies, data analysis, validity of analysis with data triangulation techniques. The results show that factors such as ease of use, price, product quality, availability of goods, emotional benefits, and tangible evidence influence students in choosing to shop through E-Commerce. The impact is a significant change in students' consumption patterns, which includes satisfaction with purchases, ease of product access, but also uncertainty about future needs and changes in shopping priorities. The implication is the importance of financial awareness and wise financial management skills for university students in dealing with the use of E-Commerce to minimize the negative impacts and maximize the benefits in improving their quality of life.

Alcohol-Specific Inpatient Diagnoses in Germany: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Primary and Secondary Diagnoses from 2012 to 2021.

Our study aimed to a) describe the distribution of hospital discharges with primary and secondary alcohol-specific diagnoses by sex and age group, and b) describe how the number of hospital discharges with primary and secondary alcohol-specific diagnoses have changed across different diagnostic groups (categorized by primary International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision [ICD-10] diagnosis) over time. Retrospective cross-sectional analysis. German hospital settings between 2012 and 2021. All persons aged 15-69 admitted to hospitals as registered in a nationwide data set. We counted a) the number of all hospital discharges and b) the number of hospital discharges with at least one alcohol-specific secondary diagnosis (secondary alcohol-specific diagnosis) by year, sex, age group, and diagnostic group. One diagnostic group included all primary alcohol-specific diagnoses, while 13 additional groups aligned with ICD-10 chapters (e.g., neoplasms). Alcohol-involvement was defined as either a primary or secondary alcohol-specific diagnosis. Of 95 417 204 recorded hospital discharges between 2012 and 2021, 3 828 917 discharges (4.0%; 2 913 903 men (6.4%); 915 014 women (1.8%)) involved either a primary or at least one secondary diagnosis related to alcohol. Of all alcohol-involved hospital discharges, 56.8% (1 654 736 discharges) had no primary but only a secondary alcohol-specific diagnosis. Secondary alcohol-specific diagnoses were particularly prevalent in hospital discharges due to injuries. With rising age, alcohol-involvement in hospital discharges due to digestive or cardiovascular diseases increased. Between 2012 and 2021, the rate of alcohol-involved hospital discharges has decreased more in younger as compared with older adults (average change between 2012 and 2021: 15-24: -55%; 25-34: -41%; 35-44: -23%; 45-54: -31%; 55-64: -21%; 65-69: -8%). The number of alcohol-involved hospital discharges in Germany from 2012 to 2021 more than doubles (from 1 654 736 to 3 828 917) when including secondary alcohol-specific diagnoses. More pronounced declines among younger adults may be attributed to unequal changes in alcohol consumption patterns across the population and to the hazardous effects of long-term alcohol use.

Smallholder farmers’ coping strategies to climate change and variability: Evidence from Ethiopia

Climate change poses significant challenges for smallholder farmers worldwide, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, requiring effective coping strategies for resilience. This study examines farmers’ exposure to climatic shocks and their adoption of coping strategies. Findings from a survey of 646 farm households and qualitative discussions revealed farmers’ high vulnerability to climate-related hazards. Smallholder farmers rely on ex-ante coping strategies, including early planting (48.5%), income diversification (41.3%), increasing savings (42 %), water management (39.2%), and sowing drought-resistant varieties (37%). Similarly, they resort to ex-post coping techniques, such as reducing expenses (46.1%), utilizing savings (41.6%), changes in consumption patterns (39.5%), seeking assistance from relatives (23.5%), borrowing (17.6%), selling assets (11.9%), and migration for employment (8.7%). Farmers also encounter constraints such as limited access to weather information, inadequate extension services, weak institutional support, insufficient skills, high poverty levels, and limited access to innovations. Factors like land size, climate training, self-efficacy, cost-effectiveness perception, and hazard consequence perception positively influence farmers’ adoption of proactive strategies against climate change, while being male, older, less educated, owning a farm, limited access to extension services, and market constraints hinder anticipatory measures. Additionally, household head being male, education level, farm experience, land ownership, and access to climate information positively impact the implementation of ex-post strategies, whereas age, agroecology, infrequent extension worker visits, and limited road access have negative effects. Enhancing access to climate information, institutional support, and design policy with an understanding of these multifaceted contexts could substantially improve smallholder farmers’ resilience to climate change.

Revealing the scarcity-weighted land-water-energy nexus of urban China: Tele-connection and node-strength pattern

Urbanization and economic growth together exacerbate land, water and energy (LWE) resource scarcities and demand-supply conflicts in global cities. In highly urbanized regions like the megacity Beijing, these challenges induce changes of the cross-regional LWE nexus in key resource nodes and strength. This study presents an integrated model that combines the multi-regional input-output model with modified scarcity-weighted and nexus node-strength indicators to better understand this phenomenon. The results highlight the central role water plays within the urban LWE nexus, despite a 61.3 % decrease in its scarcity-weighted footprint from 2007 to 2017. In the local context, over half of economic sectors exhibit a two-node nexus pattern, with the water-energy nexus being particularly prominent. Regarding the tele-connection pattern, the three-node nexus is the most common type with higher strength. The spatial distribution of provinces with three-node nexus has shifted from the northeast and neighboring provinces of Beijing in 2007 to the central region in 2017. Moving forward, prioritizing changes in consumption patterns, diversifying supply sources, improving resource use efficiency, and optimizing industrial and regional trade structures are crucial for regional sustainable development. These findings provide valuable insights for formulating effective solutions to address demand-supply conflicts for cities from a broader nexus perspective.

Impacts of caffeine consumption in the workplace: from moderate use to dependence

The central focus of the article is the use of caffeine in the workplace context, with its main objective being to analyze from continued use, without leading to more serious consequences for the user, to that which leads to the development of a proper dependency. Through a review of literature relevant to the topic, a reflection is proposed that, among other aspects, classifies drug consumption into two modes, functional and dysfunctional, where in the former, it is used as a "tool" for work, without causing impairments to its performance, and in the latter, there is a change in consumption pattern, severely affecting professional performance. In the transition from functional to dysfunctional use, the drug ceases to be a means to become an end in itself, and although this does not occur with the majority of users, the conclusion is that, even in functional use, the individual's relationship with their activity is essentially adaptive, and therefore cannot be considered healthy.

Biomass and Circular Economy: Now and the Future

Biomass is inherently organic and renewable, promoting a circular economy ecosystem. As global consumption patterns change, circular economy strategies have turned into sustainable net-zero strategies for developing countries and developed countries, and its value chain is now included in important biomass energy policies. Many countries are actively transforming their economic growth patterns, developing their own circular economy, targeting ecological sustainable development, and adjusting domestic industrial structures. The concept of a circular society, synergistic with the social economy and developed on the basis of the circular economy, has production and consumption at its core. This research aims to verify the important roles that biomass plays in the circular economy and to initiate a virtuous resource circulation model, promote material recycling and reuse, form a “resources-products-renewable resources” model, and promote better resource use efficiency. It discusses the important roles that the bioeconomy plays when achieving a circular economy and also proposes new economic and policy concepts. The key conclusions cover: (1) the biomass energy–circular economy business model; (2) recognizing the co-benefit of consumers and a prosumer circular economy; and (3) challenges to a renewable cycle under economic applications.

Changes in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 among first-year university students in Spain, considering the risk of problematic use – UniHcos project

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prevalence rates and self-reported changes in patterns of alcohol use among first-year university students in Spain, considering the risk of problematic alcohol use. A serial cross-sectional study based on the uniHcos project was carried out. Data from 10 518 first-year university students (73.3% female, mean age 19 (SD = 1.6)) collected between 2012 and 2022 were analysed. The evolution of the pooled prevalence rates during the time series was analysed and the risk of problematic alcohol consumption was assessed using the AUDIT. Also, self-reported changes in alcohol use patterns during the pandemic were assessed. According to the results, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of alcohol use in the past 30-days was reduced (76.3% in 2019 vs. 63.7% in COVID-19) increasing again in the New Normal period. Thus, a similar pattern in the practice of binge drinking was observed. Regarding the AUDIT score, 21.7% (95%CI 20.9, 22.6) of the students had harmful alcohol consumption, with a higher proportion among males. In the multivariable logistic models, a higher AUDIT score was significantly associated (p-value < 0.001) with being male and living with roommates. According to self-reported changes in consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a higher proportion of participants with harmful use reported an increase in alcohol consumption compared to those at low-risk (43% vs 19%). Finally, despite the overall reduction in drinking prevalence during COVID-19, changes were not equal for all students and depended on their previous level of problematic drinking, highlighting that this should be considered in the development of strategies against alcohol use in this population.

Techno-productive experiences for climate action in Argentina: Insights from renewable energy projects

The main purpose of this research is to analyze techno-productive experiences within the framework of renewable energy projects based on the use and exploitation of solar energy in a region defined by favorable bioclimatic conditions. Following a primarily qualitative method, the research has been based on four case studies of working groups and their experiences. Stakeholders from diverse origin and background, interested in developing their technologies (processes, inputs, components, equipment) for the use of solar energy have managed to enhance the links among such developments, the productive sector and the communities in the territorial area where they carry out their activities. As a possible path of sociotechnical transition, these specific processes materialize energy transition with the progressive change of production and consumption patterns in favor of climate action.

Efficiency Metrics: Assessing the Impacts of Grid Reliability on Energy Efficiency in Smart Systems

This study explores the relationship between grid reliability and energy efficiency in China’s energy landscape. Findings highlight the influence of energy efficiency in the past while revealing random effects of smart grid penetration. Demand-side management and renewable energy integration significantly increase energy efficiency. Grid reliability and technology investment enhance efficiency, although consumption pattern changes show a limited impact. Implications for policy and energy strategies are discussed.

Talkpod Program Broadcasting Diversification Program on Net Tv Through Digital Platform

This research is to reveal that broadcasting diversification is an important strategy for television stations in facing the development of broadcasting technology platforms and changes in social media consumption patterns of android-based communities. The "Talkpod" program is one of NET TV's innovations that combines the concepts of talk shows and podcasts, which are then distributed through digital platforms. The research method used is a qualitative method and data collection techniques by conducting interviews, observations, and document studies. This research approach focuses on television program broadcasting strategies in expanding audience reach.The results show that the diversification of broadcasting the "Talkpod" program through digital platforms provides several strategic advantages for Net Tv. First, expanding audience reach, especially among millennials and Gen Z who are more active on digital platforms. Second, increasing interaction and engagement with the audience through interactive features offered by digital platforms. Third, opening up new opportunities for monetization through digital advertising and collaboration with various brands.

Impact of COVID-19 on dietary diversity and food security in Pakistan: A comprehensive analysis

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on dietary diversity and food security in Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, assessing how the pandemic has influenced individuals' access to varied and nutritious foods. Utilizing data from 1067 respondents collected through online surveys, the research highlights significant changes in food consumption patterns, with infected individuals showing higher Dietary Diversity Scores (DDS) than those not infected. The findings indicate a shift towards more readily available and affordable food items such as cereals, fruits, and dairy products, reflecting adjustments in dietary habits during the pandemic. Socio-economic factors, including age, gender, urban residency, and wealth, were identified as key determinants of dietary diversity. Specifically, women and urban residents showed improved dietary habits during the pandemic. In addition, the study identifies nutritional awareness as a critical factor in promoting healthier food choices, suggesting that well-informed individuals have more diverse diets, which could aid in disease prevention, contributing to potential disease prevention. The research underscores the pandemic's profound effects on dietary patterns and food security. It calls for policy interventions focused on improving food access, enhancing public awareness on nutrition, and integrating food security measures into pandemic response strategies to support vulnerable populations and ensure long-term resilience against health crises.

Minimnya Ketersediaan Penjualan Ikan di Pasar MMTC

The fish market in Medan, Indonesia, is a significant contributor to the local economy, providing an important source of protein for its residents. Fish product suppliers in the Medan MMTC market face challenges in managing inventory levels. The minimal availability of fish for sale at the MMTC market is an important issue that can affect the local economy and food security of local communities. This mini research aims to find out what factors cause the minimal availability of wet fish sales at MMTC as well as the influence of seasonal demand for fish at MMTC on fish availability. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method. Data was collected from articles and journals available on Google Scholar and other websites. Meanwhile, data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that the factors causing the minimal availability of wet fish sales at MMTC include: limited resources, increasing costs, changes in consumption patterns, limited infrastructure, and limited markets. In its synthesis, the influence of seasonal demand for fish in the MMTC market on fish availability is influenced by several factors that influence demand for fish in the market, namely: seasonal dynamics in demand for fish in the MMTC market, variability of consumers who buy fish in the MMTC market, and the influence of fish prices

Analysis of Brand Positioning in Online Course Companies to Change Consumption Patterns—A Case Study in the Personal Wellbeing Sector

This article examines the communication and marketing requirements of a prospective business enterprise that specializes in offering online courses focusing on psychology, personal growth and professional development to change patterns of educational production and consumption. The objective of this research is to analyse the necessary brand positioning for this company to improve its visibility, attracting and retaining interested customers. Using a sequential and evidence-based methodology, this study analyses the precise business requirements to establish an optimal and competitive platform for professionals offering wellbeing courses. This involved analysing the characteristics and needs of the target audience—the professionals who would deliver the courses—and the audience who would enrol in the courses. In addition, we assessed the company’s environmental context, its strengths, weaknesses and unique selling points, as well as effective marketing and positioning strategies, and its direct competitors. We identified a growing interest in online training of courses that contribute to wellbeing. Among the target audience, preferences were diverse, with 58.1% leaning towards personal growth, 45.9% interested in meditation and 43.2% in psychology. Social media, particularly YouTube (52.7%), served as the main source of information for these courses. Criticisms focused mainly on issues such as poor visual and audio quality (20%), inadequate structuring of content (30%) and perceived boredom (23.6%). Addressing these preferences through multilingual translation, niche targeting, diverse course offerings, flexible pricing and membership options can effectively cater to diverse customer segments. The findings emphasise the importance of prioritising audiovisual quality and personalised learning experiences to foster audience loyalty.

An analysis of diverse gentrification processes and their relationship to historic preservation activity in Chicago

ABSTRACT This article explores the unintended impacts of an immensely popular and far-reaching preservation program, the National Register of Historic Places, which was established to instill a sense of stewardship for heritage at a time when suburbanization and urban disinvestment threatened its existence. Anointing neighborhoods as “historic” has helped preserve them, but it has also increased market demand and facilitated gentrification. Drawing on census and preservation data, we use principal component and cluster analyses to identify neighborhoods in Chicago experiencing physical upgrading and the displacement of groups of lower socioeconomic status. Particular interest is placed on exploring neighborhoods characterized by gentrification and intensive preservation activity. The diversity in heritage-driven redevelopment processes and gentrification is then examined within three neighborhoods. The study reveals that preservation has not kept pace with changing demographic, housing, and consumption patterns within cities: a counterproductive policy lag exists, facilitating large-scale residential displacement of traditional urban populations, ranging from the most marginalized to the wealthier.

ANALYSIS OF GENERATION Z'S SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ACTIVITIES RELATIONS ON BRAND EQUITY: CONTEXT ON FASHION PRODUCTS

The fashion industry in Indonesia continues to proliferate, driven by stable economic growth and increasingly dynamic changes in people's consumption patterns. As future consumers, generation Z has unique preferences, behaviors and expectations regarding interactions with fashion brands and products. In this context, it is essential to understand how social media marketing activities, brand experience, and brand trust influence the brand equity of fashion products in Indonesia, especially in the context of Generation Z. The main objective of the research is to analyze the influence of social media marketing activities, brand experience, and brand trust on brand equity. The sample in this study consisted of 160 Generation Z respondents in Indonesia who were determined using a convenience sampling approach. Data collection uses a questionnaire instrument, which is then distributed online. Data analysis uses the SPSS application by displaying data processing results through testing research instruments with validity and reliability tests, multiple regression analysis, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing. Based on the results of data analysis, it is stated that social media marketing activities, brand experience, and brand trust have a positive and significant effect on brand equity. In the context of theoretical implications, this research contributes to developing more relevant and comprehensive marketing theories that can better explain Generation Z consumer behavior. Practically, this research will provide valuable guidance for fashion brands in developing more effective and sustainable marketing strategies to reach Generation Z in Indonesia.

Effects of water protection measures in agriculture on the environmental impacts of the Swiss food sector

European agro-environmental policy aims to reduce agricultural emissions of nutrients and pesticides into water, yet these goals remain unmet. Voluntary direct payments schemes aim to steer farmers towards emission-reducing practices. We assessed the environmental impacts of stricter direct payment regulations: Farmers who want to receive direct payments a) have to produce pesticide-free and b) have to reduce their livestock numbers to their own farm's feed production capacity. We compared the environmental impacts of the Swiss agricultural sector in three direct payment scenarios with the status quo. We addressed the trade-offs between domestic production and imports, and between target and other environmental impacts.While freshwater ecotoxicity within Switzerland would decrease considerably due to reduced pesticide use, aquatic eutrophication caused by domestic agriculture would remain similar to the status quo. However, increased import amounts would more than offset the domestic environmental improvements. Eutrophication, particularly caused by imported meat, would increase strongly, as would deforestation and water scarcity. Our paper shows that the improvement of water quality in Switzerland has to be bought with partly considerable trade-offs in the countries of origin of imported products, showing the need for complementary measures such as reducing food waste or changing consumption patterns.

Preface

This significant increase in population has caused food availability in the world. Food is to become increasingly limited and it is not surprising that the world will experience a food crisis. There are many things that cause a food crisis, including increasing population growth, environmental damage, land conversion and a decline in the quality of agricultural land, changes in consumption patterns. The mindset of farmers which is completely practical and not in accordance with market predictions as well as the conversion of agricultural land into residential and industrial areas are several factors for the occurrence of a food crisis in the future. Efforts to fulfill food needs have been made by the government. Starting with the green revolution. It was used as a way to increase food production. Then continued with the blue revolution in order to meet human needs, especially the need for protein originating from fish. Apart from the two efforts above, efforts continue to be made to search for superior seeds, which is one of the efforts to increase agricultural production, using genetic engineering technology. Based on this, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro would like to address issues around resilience of the agricultural sector in the global food crisis. It is our hope that the results from this seminar may form the basis for the decisions that policy makers and other stakeholders need to consider to improve food sovereignty in global world system. This seminar also places to discuss the solutions on achieving resilience of agricultural sector in the global food crisis. Therefore, on behalf Universitas Diponegoro, we believe that this conference will be a good place to share recent discoveries in the respective fields, to build partnership, so that we can move closer to answer the world feeding challenge, together. We would like to congratulate the committee for a job well done preparing this seminar. Special gratitude goes to keynote speakers, all participants, and all other parties supported this event. List of Committee and Participants of the 6th International Seminar on Agribusiness are available in this Pdf.