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• 1. [Article] Consumer Attitudes Towards Oysters in Australia: An Analysis of Demographic Characteristics

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Consumer Attitudes Towards Oysters in Australia: An Analysis of Demographic Characteristics Author: Grewal, Devinder, Fitzgerald, Des, Liu, Yu, Kow, Felicia Research Paper Title: Consumer Attitudes Towards Oysters in Australia: An Analysis of Demographic Characteristics Author: Grewal, Devinder, Fitzgerald, Des, Liu, Yu, Kow, Felicia Research Paper Close

• 2. [Article] American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Author: Martin, Anna B., Kudo, Koei Research Paper Title: American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Author: Martin, Anna B., Kudo, Koei Research Paper Close

• 3. [Article] Examining Opposition Movements and Regime Stability in Tunisia and Jordan during the Arab Spring: A Political Opportunities Approach

  By conducting a comparative case study of Tunisia and Jordan this essay seeks to add to the Arab Spring literature addressing why outcomes varied so significantly among countries in the region, especially ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Examining Opposition Movements and Regime Stability in Tunisia and Jordan during the Arab Spring: A Political Opportunities Approach Author: Meuse, Paul By conducting a comparative case study of Tunisia and Jordan this essay seeks to add to the Arab Spring literature addressing why outcomes varied so significantly among countries in the region, especially given seemingly comparable demographic, socio-economic and political environments in the region as a whole. However, in contrast to most “bottom-up” scholarly approaches to understanding the Arab Spring to date, this essay concentrates on the role of mass mobilization in influencing divergent outcomes in the region, specifically through their interaction with top-down institutional factors. Title: Examining Opposition Movements and Regime Stability in Tunisia and Jordan during the Arab Spring: A Political Opportunities Approach Author: Meuse, Paul By conducting a comparative case study of Tunisia and Jordan this essay seeks to add to the Arab Spring literature addressing why outcomes varied so significantly among countries in the region, especially given seemingly comparable demographic, socio-economic and political environments in the region as a whole. However, in contrast to most “bottom-up” scholarly approaches to understanding the Arab Spring to date, this essay concentrates on the role of mass mobilization in influencing divergent outcomes in the region, specifically through their interaction with top-down institutional factors. Close

• 4. [Article] Oregon State University Student Electoral Participation, 2006-2010

  This study examines student voting at Oregon State University (OSU) – Oregon’s public, land-grant university – in state elections from 2006-2010. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), Oregon ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon State University Student Electoral Participation, 2006-2010 Author: Bene, Heather T. This study examines student voting at Oregon State University (OSU) – Oregon’s public, land-grant university – in state elections from 2006-2010. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), Oregon Senate Bill 951 (2007), and Oregon House Bill 2880 (2011) seek to increase university student voting. In particular, SB 951 requires Oregon public colleges and universities to develop civic engagement plans to increase student registrations and voting on their campuses. Significant resources are expended by Oregon higher education institutions to comply with legislation designed to increase electoral participation among their students. This study measures university student voting in five principal areas: demographic, geographic, collegiate, partisan, and electoral predictors of voting. Most importantly, the study uses a framework of college-specific variables, including university class, degree level, academic discipline, academic performance, and student voting region. The study is high in external validity because it does not rely on self-report measures of voting, which are prone to social desirability bias and often inflate voting rates. Instead, it uses quantitative data, created by merging Oregon vote history records and university student enrollment records. These data validate how many OSU students were registered to vote and actually cast ballots over a series of seven Oregon elections. To protect student identities, only aggregate data and research conclusions are presented. Most importantly, the data show that: OSU students voted 20 points below other Oregonians in nearly all elections; student voting increased with age, schooling, and advanced degree level; and students overwhelmingly elected to vote in their home region, rather than at school. Title: Oregon State University Student Electoral Participation, 2006-2010 Author: Bene, Heather T. This study examines student voting at Oregon State University (OSU) – Oregon’s public, land-grant university – in state elections from 2006-2010. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), Oregon Senate Bill 951 (2007), and Oregon House Bill 2880 (2011) seek to increase university student voting. In particular, SB 951 requires Oregon public colleges and universities to develop civic engagement plans to increase student registrations and voting on their campuses. Significant resources are expended by Oregon higher education institutions to comply with legislation designed to increase electoral participation among their students. This study measures university student voting in five principal areas: demographic, geographic, collegiate, partisan, and electoral predictors of voting. Most importantly, the study uses a framework of college-specific variables, including university class, degree level, academic discipline, academic performance, and student voting region. The study is high in external validity because it does not rely on self-report measures of voting, which are prone to social desirability bias and often inflate voting rates. Instead, it uses quantitative data, created by merging Oregon vote history records and university student enrollment records. These data validate how many OSU students were registered to vote and actually cast ballots over a series of seven Oregon elections. To protect student identities, only aggregate data and research conclusions are presented. Most importantly, the data show that: OSU students voted 20 points below other Oregonians in nearly all elections; student voting increased with age, schooling, and advanced degree level; and students overwhelmingly elected to vote in their home region, rather than at school. Close

• 5. [Article] Changing federal county payments and rural Oregon counties: analysis of policy impacts and responses from loss of secure rural schools funding in selected Oregon counties

  Changes in federal forest management, enactment of environmental policies, recessions and a shift to a global economy dramatically impacted counties between the 1980s and 1990s. In the 1990s, counties ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Changing federal county payments and rural Oregon counties: analysis of policy impacts and responses from loss of secure rural schools funding in selected Oregon counties Author: Gaid, Dawn Marie Changes in federal forest management, enactment of environmental policies, recessions and a shift to a global economy dramatically impacted counties between the 1980s and 1990s. In the 1990s, counties began experiencing a shift away from traditional natural resource extraction activities – amidst changing demographics resulting from rural restructuring taking place across the west by baby-boomers and amenity seekers – towards more service, recreation and tourism oriented economies. Progressive population increases have escalated demand for county government services, while progressively declining populations have reduced county tax bases. At the same time, voter-initiated state tax measures fixed property tax rates and restricted annual increases in property tax assessments, reflecting anti-tax/anti-government sentiments. The federal government’s attempt to stabilize payments to county governments perpetuated a continued reliance on these payments through the authorization of OBRA in 1993 and the subsequent authorization of SRS in 2000 and reauthorizations in 2007 and 2008, in spite of their impending expiration. Taken together, all of these factors have influenced the actions of Oregon county governments faced with the loss of SRS payments. However, federal forest and state property tax policies are the predominant structural constraints that influence county government decision making. Or – to quote the Association of Oregon Counties – together they have created “structural handcuffs” that have narrowed the choices available to county government (AOC, 2007), making difficult for counties to raise additional revenues necessary to maintain public service levels of the past. The result has been dramatic cuts to staff and service levels in programs and departments, which vary by county. Title: Changing federal county payments and rural Oregon counties: analysis of policy impacts and responses from loss of secure rural schools funding in selected Oregon counties Author: Gaid, Dawn Marie Changes in federal forest management, enactment of environmental policies, recessions and a shift to a global economy dramatically impacted counties between the 1980s and 1990s. In the 1990s, counties began experiencing a shift away from traditional natural resource extraction activities – amidst changing demographics resulting from rural restructuring taking place across the west by baby-boomers and amenity seekers – towards more service, recreation and tourism oriented economies. Progressive population increases have escalated demand for county government services, while progressively declining populations have reduced county tax bases. At the same time, voter-initiated state tax measures fixed property tax rates and restricted annual increases in property tax assessments, reflecting anti-tax/anti-government sentiments. The federal government’s attempt to stabilize payments to county governments perpetuated a continued reliance on these payments through the authorization of OBRA in 1993 and the subsequent authorization of SRS in 2000 and reauthorizations in 2007 and 2008, in spite of their impending expiration. Taken together, all of these factors have influenced the actions of Oregon county governments faced with the loss of SRS payments. However, federal forest and state property tax policies are the predominant structural constraints that influence county government decision making. Or – to quote the Association of Oregon Counties – together they have created “structural handcuffs” that have narrowed the choices available to county government (AOC, 2007), making difficult for counties to raise additional revenues necessary to maintain public service levels of the past. The result has been dramatic cuts to staff and service levels in programs and departments, which vary by county. Close

• 6. [Article] Situational, Socioeconomic and Ideological Determinants of Support for Public Education Funding and Budgetary Management in Oregon

  The Oregon education system at both the K-12 and Postsecondary level is strained for resources, with funding at levels far below the national average. This is due, in large part, to the small percentage ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Situational, Socioeconomic and Ideological Determinants of Support for Public Education Funding and Budgetary Management in Oregon Author: Cochran, Aaron The Oregon education system at both the K-12 and Postsecondary level is strained for resources, with funding at levels far below the national average. This is due, in large part, to the small percentage of state taxes that are used to fund education. Public support for additional revenue for schools is necessary to enact legislative changes to relieve the strained budgets of school districts and public universities. However, support for public funding of higher education is lacking, as evidenced by the failure of Oregon’s Measure 86 in 2014. Identifying the sociodemographic, ideological, and situational determinants of support, and the perceptions of Oregonians on the current state of Oregon’s education system will provide a better understanding of where support or opposition to education policies comes from. Using the data from the 2013 Oregon Policy Issues Survey (N=672 responses), support for education funding and perceptions of the current state of the educations system in Oregon was assessed at the K-12 and Postsecondary level. Differences between demographic groups were explored to develop a more complete understanding of public perception of the present state of the public education system in Oregon. Findings indicate that educational attainment and political ideology are significant predictors of support for additional educational funding at all levels. Additional predictors were identified in regard to higher education funding. Title: Situational, Socioeconomic and Ideological Determinants of Support for Public Education Funding and Budgetary Management in Oregon Author: Cochran, Aaron The Oregon education system at both the K-12 and Postsecondary level is strained for resources, with funding at levels far below the national average. This is due, in large part, to the small percentage of state taxes that are used to fund education. Public support for additional revenue for schools is necessary to enact legislative changes to relieve the strained budgets of school districts and public universities. However, support for public funding of higher education is lacking, as evidenced by the failure of Oregon’s Measure 86 in 2014. Identifying the sociodemographic, ideological, and situational determinants of support, and the perceptions of Oregonians on the current state of Oregon’s education system will provide a better understanding of where support or opposition to education policies comes from. Using the data from the 2013 Oregon Policy Issues Survey (N=672 responses), support for education funding and perceptions of the current state of the educations system in Oregon was assessed at the K-12 and Postsecondary level. Differences between demographic groups were explored to develop a more complete understanding of public perception of the present state of the public education system in Oregon. Findings indicate that educational attainment and political ideology are significant predictors of support for additional educational funding at all levels. Additional predictors were identified in regard to higher education funding. Close

• 7. [Article] Predicting county-level food insecurity and hunger in Oregon

  Oregon’s high hunger and food insecurity rates have been a concern throughout the last decade. These high rates earned Oregon the dubious distinction as the most food insecure with hunger state in the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Predicting county-level food insecurity and hunger in Oregon Author: Grussing, Jay D. Oregon’s high hunger and food insecurity rates have been a concern throughout the last decade. These high rates earned Oregon the dubious distinction as the most food insecure with hunger state in the late 1990’s. While Oregon’s ranking has improved in recent years, our understanding of why Oregon ranked so highly on such a distressing measurement is still being explored. Recent research has improved our understanding of food insecurity and hunger through the identification of some key socioeconomic conditions that correlate with increased likelihoods of household food insecurity (Tapogna, Suter, Nord, and Leachman, 2004). These socioeconomic conditions include: the rate of households that moved within a year, the state peak unemployment rates, the state poverty rates, the rate of renters spending over half of their income on rent, the state’s racial demographics, and the fraction of population under 18 years old. This paper utilizes this state level model to evaluate whether similar county-scaled socioeconomic conditions produce useful estimates of food insecurity and hunger. To accomplish such an objective, this analysis: 1) assesses the complexity in utilizing this state level model to predict county level food insecurity and hunger rates, 2) constructs county estimates derived from the socioeconomic model defined in Tapogna et al. (2004), and 3) assesses the county level estimates by comparing the results with available region-and-county level data relevant to food insecurity and hunger. This examination is the first step in providing policymakers and county administrators with a broad and useable predictive equation to estimate the severity of food insecurity and hunger at the county level within Oregon. Title: Predicting county-level food insecurity and hunger in Oregon Author: Grussing, Jay D. Oregon’s high hunger and food insecurity rates have been a concern throughout the last decade. These high rates earned Oregon the dubious distinction as the most food insecure with hunger state in the late 1990’s. While Oregon’s ranking has improved in recent years, our understanding of why Oregon ranked so highly on such a distressing measurement is still being explored. Recent research has improved our understanding of food insecurity and hunger through the identification of some key socioeconomic conditions that correlate with increased likelihoods of household food insecurity (Tapogna, Suter, Nord, and Leachman, 2004). These socioeconomic conditions include: the rate of households that moved within a year, the state peak unemployment rates, the state poverty rates, the rate of renters spending over half of their income on rent, the state’s racial demographics, and the fraction of population under 18 years old. This paper utilizes this state level model to evaluate whether similar county-scaled socioeconomic conditions produce useful estimates of food insecurity and hunger. To accomplish such an objective, this analysis: 1) assesses the complexity in utilizing this state level model to predict county level food insecurity and hunger rates, 2) constructs county estimates derived from the socioeconomic model defined in Tapogna et al. (2004), and 3) assesses the county level estimates by comparing the results with available region-and-county level data relevant to food insecurity and hunger. This examination is the first step in providing policymakers and county administrators with a broad and useable predictive equation to estimate the severity of food insecurity and hunger at the county level within Oregon. Close

• 8. [Article] Health insurance coverage differentials in Oregon

  In addition to analyzing rural and non-rural differences in health insurance coverage among Oregonians, this essay examines the effect of key socioeconomic and demographic factors in relation to differentials ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Health insurance coverage differentials in Oregon Author: Kleiner, Erica In addition to analyzing rural and non-rural differences in health insurance coverage among Oregonians, this essay examines the effect of key socioeconomic and demographic factors in relation to differentials in health insurance coverage. Title: Health insurance coverage differentials in Oregon Author: Kleiner, Erica In addition to analyzing rural and non-rural differences in health insurance coverage among Oregonians, this essay examines the effect of key socioeconomic and demographic factors in relation to differentials in health insurance coverage. Close

• 9. [Article] Impact of Ecotourism on the Sanitation of Local Communities

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impact of Ecotourism on the Sanitation of Local Communities Author: Pant, Suman 2012 Title: Impact of Ecotourism on the Sanitation of Local Communities Author: Pant, Suman 2012 Close

• 10. [Article] Oregon's changing rural population : age, migration and policy response

  Like rural residents in other places, people in rural Oregon have expressed concern about the demographic shifts occurring in their communities. Principally they are concerned about youth leaving and not ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon's changing rural population : age, migration and policy response Author: Johnson, Samuel L. Like rural residents in other places, people in rural Oregon have expressed concern about the demographic shifts occurring in their communities. Principally they are concerned about youth leaving and not returning. This analysis uses recent Census Bureau data to describe, in detail, the demographic changes occurring in rural Oregon. Particular attention is paid to migration’s role in driving these changes. Interviews of community leaders in rural Oregon reveal how rural Oregon is responding to, and thinking about, these demographic changes. Results indicate that there is no comprehensive public policy in place to address the concern about demographic change. Possible policy strategies to address the demographic changes in rural Oregon are identified. Title: Oregon's changing rural population : age, migration and policy response Author: Johnson, Samuel L. Like rural residents in other places, people in rural Oregon have expressed concern about the demographic shifts occurring in their communities. Principally they are concerned about youth leaving and not returning. This analysis uses recent Census Bureau data to describe, in detail, the demographic changes occurring in rural Oregon. Particular attention is paid to migration’s role in driving these changes. Interviews of community leaders in rural Oregon reveal how rural Oregon is responding to, and thinking about, these demographic changes. Results indicate that there is no comprehensive public policy in place to address the concern about demographic change. Possible policy strategies to address the demographic changes in rural Oregon are identified. Close