title: Capability reconceptualized: Towards a landscape of practice approach in graduate employability

authors: Soltani, Behnam

subjects: Capability

abstract: To understand graduate employability, this paper uses a landscape of practice (LofP) lens, and methods including
narrative frames, observations, and interviews to interpret capability development and identity construction of
learners in a work-based learning masters program. It argues that learners enhance employability, capabilities,
and knowledge through mutual engagement in practices of their communities of practice (CofP). Furthermore, it showcases that this process is enacted through learners’ membership and negotiating boundaries of their community as they move from one community to another within their LofP. It then re-examines the definition of capability and argues that capability should be understood as a social construct through which individuals participate in the practices of their CofP and express knowledgeability of community norms and practices. It concludes that individuals build capabilities through a process involving problem solving, negotiation and learning, resilience, and reflection on their own and other members’ actions as they engage in interactions.

text: Capability reconceptualized: Towards a landscape of practice approach in graduate employability To understand graduate employability, this paper uses a landscape of practice (LofP) lens, and methods including
narrative frames, observations, and interviews to interpret capability development and identity construction of
learners in a work-based learning masters program. It argues that learners enhance employability, capabilities,
and knowledge through mutual engagement in practices of their communities of practice (CofP). Furthermore, it showcases that this process is enacted through learners’ membership and negotiating boundaries of their community as they move from one community to another within their LofP. It then re-examines the definition of capability and argues that capability should be understood as a social construct through which individuals participate in the practices of their CofP and express knowledgeability of community norms and practices. It concludes that individuals build capabilities through a process involving problem solving, negotiation and learning, resilience, and reflection on their own and other members’ actions as they engage in interactions.

year: 2024

title: The influences of quality attributes and socio-demographics on Chinese consumers' general and online consumptions of Canadian, US and Australian lobsters

authors: Wang, Ouimon

subjects: Science & Technology

abstract: Purpose
This study explores the influence of quality attributes and socio-demographics on Chinese consumers' general and online consumption of three origin-specific lobsters: Canadian, United States and Australian.

Design/methodology/approach
A web-based survey was administrated to 981 consumers from two cities in China: Shanghai and Qingdao. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression were used in the data analysis.

Findings
Chinese consumers were more willing to pay for the lobster quality attributes vitality, meat content, texture, size and safety. Their general and online consumption of three origin-specific lobsters is significantly linked to the following quality attributes and socio-demographics: meat content, size, shell hardness, texture, safety, nutrition, age, income, education, occupation, residential place and marital status.

Originality/value
This is the first study to explore the influence of quality attributes and socio-demographics on consumers' online consumption of luxury seafood.

text: The influences of quality attributes and socio-demographics on Chinese consumers' general and online consumptions of Canadian, US and Australian lobsters Purpose
This study explores the influence of quality attributes and socio-demographics on Chinese consumers' general and online consumption of three origin-specific lobsters: Canadian, United States and Australian.

Design/methodology/approach
A web-based survey was administrated to 981 consumers from two cities in China: Shanghai and Qingdao. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression were used in the data analysis.

Findings
Chinese consumers were more willing to pay for the lobster quality attributes vitality, meat content, texture, size and safety. Their general and online consumption of three origin-specific lobsters is significantly linked to the following quality attributes and socio-demographics: meat content, size, shell hardness, texture, safety, nutrition, age, income, education, occupation, residential place and marital status.

Originality/value
This is the first study to explore the influence of quality attributes and socio-demographics on consumers' online consumption of luxury seafood.

year: 2021

title: Bay of Plenty Region and its Territorial Authorities: Demographic Profile 1986 - 2031

authors: Jackson, Natalie

subjects: Bay of Plenty Region

abstract: This report outlines the demographic changes that have occurred in Bay of Plenty Region, as well as what trends are expected in the future.

text: Bay of Plenty Region and its Territorial Authorities: Demographic Profile 1986 - 2031 This report outlines the demographic changes that have occurred in Bay of Plenty Region, as well as what trends are expected in the future.

year: 2013-12