It is of great theoretical and practical significance to understand the rules of the differences in pesticide use behaviors between large-scale and small-scale farmers,so as to regulate the behavior of farmers differe...It is of great theoretical and practical significance to understand the rules of the differences in pesticide use behaviors between large-scale and small-scale farmers,so as to regulate the behavior of farmers differently and improve the quality and safety of rice.The overall pesticide use behavior of large-scale farmers was characterized by large doses and high application frequency,while that of small-scale farmers was characterized by small doses and low application frequency.The econometric test showed that(i)the proportion of staple food ration has a significant negative impact on the single dose exceeding the standard and pesticide application frequency of small-scale farmers,and the increase of the proportion of staple food ration will reduce the demand among small-scale farmers for pesticides;(ii)yield effect has a greater impact on the frequency of pesticide application by large-scale farmers,and the large yield effect will increase the frequency of pesticide application among large-scale farmers.Therefore,in pesticide use behaviors,large-scale farmers should reduce pesticide quantity and increase efficiency,while small-scale farmers improve the level of plant protection.展开更多
This study examines generational differences in media use based on pooled-data analysis of CGSS(Chinese General Social Survey)2010-2015.In order to show a full picture of the substitutability between new and old media...This study examines generational differences in media use based on pooled-data analysis of CGSS(Chinese General Social Survey)2010-2015.In order to show a full picture of the substitutability between new and old media,the study brings age heterogeneity of respondents and time effect into consideration.This study distinguishes four generations based on the year of birth,with the“newspaper generation”(people who born before 1969),“broadcast generation”(1970-1979),“TV generation”(1980-1989),and“Internet generation”(born after 1990)and aims to explore whether generations differ in their frequency of media use.The research analyses five-year pooled data CGSS 2010-2015(CGSS 2014 data is missing)to examine the influence of Internet on old media among different birth cohorts and how this effect changes over time.New media refers to the Internet;old media includes newspaper,broadcast,and television.The results are summarized as follows:First,for the“newspaper generation”,“broadcast generation”,and“TV generation”,Internet heavy users are usually more willing to use newspaper and broadcast as well.Internet heavy users are information seekers.They have a strong need of information and usually are involved in multi-tasking media activities.Nevertheless,only the Internet heavy users in“TV generation”will regard TV as another channel to get more information,which indicates that generations may adopt specific patterns of media use when they are young and remain faithful to those throughout their lifespans.“TV generation”have a stronger attachment to television than their previous and later generation.Second,in terms of the time effect,the empirical data proved that the broadcast shows a stronger vitality in digital age compared with newspaper and television.The frequency of broadcast use does not drop significantly until 2015.However,the frequency of newspaper and television use has shown a significant downward trend since 2011.Third,for the“Internet generation”,the use of the Internet has no effect on the use of other media.Even Internet heavy user,the one who has strong need of information,would not choose other media to search more information.This suggests that these digital natives would rather confine themselves to the Internet cocoon than collect new information through old channels.This study provides new insight to understand the current media ecology.The relationship between the new and the old media is a changeable and dynamic process and cannot be simply understood as“more-more”or“more-less”relationship.展开更多
基金the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (71573261)the Agricultural and Rural Resources Monitoring and Statistical Funds Project, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China (12190201)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ASTIP-IAED-2019-01)
文摘It is of great theoretical and practical significance to understand the rules of the differences in pesticide use behaviors between large-scale and small-scale farmers,so as to regulate the behavior of farmers differently and improve the quality and safety of rice.The overall pesticide use behavior of large-scale farmers was characterized by large doses and high application frequency,while that of small-scale farmers was characterized by small doses and low application frequency.The econometric test showed that(i)the proportion of staple food ration has a significant negative impact on the single dose exceeding the standard and pesticide application frequency of small-scale farmers,and the increase of the proportion of staple food ration will reduce the demand among small-scale farmers for pesticides;(ii)yield effect has a greater impact on the frequency of pesticide application by large-scale farmers,and the large yield effect will increase the frequency of pesticide application among large-scale farmers.Therefore,in pesticide use behaviors,large-scale farmers should reduce pesticide quantity and increase efficiency,while small-scale farmers improve the level of plant protection.
文摘This study examines generational differences in media use based on pooled-data analysis of CGSS(Chinese General Social Survey)2010-2015.In order to show a full picture of the substitutability between new and old media,the study brings age heterogeneity of respondents and time effect into consideration.This study distinguishes four generations based on the year of birth,with the“newspaper generation”(people who born before 1969),“broadcast generation”(1970-1979),“TV generation”(1980-1989),and“Internet generation”(born after 1990)and aims to explore whether generations differ in their frequency of media use.The research analyses five-year pooled data CGSS 2010-2015(CGSS 2014 data is missing)to examine the influence of Internet on old media among different birth cohorts and how this effect changes over time.New media refers to the Internet;old media includes newspaper,broadcast,and television.The results are summarized as follows:First,for the“newspaper generation”,“broadcast generation”,and“TV generation”,Internet heavy users are usually more willing to use newspaper and broadcast as well.Internet heavy users are information seekers.They have a strong need of information and usually are involved in multi-tasking media activities.Nevertheless,only the Internet heavy users in“TV generation”will regard TV as another channel to get more information,which indicates that generations may adopt specific patterns of media use when they are young and remain faithful to those throughout their lifespans.“TV generation”have a stronger attachment to television than their previous and later generation.Second,in terms of the time effect,the empirical data proved that the broadcast shows a stronger vitality in digital age compared with newspaper and television.The frequency of broadcast use does not drop significantly until 2015.However,the frequency of newspaper and television use has shown a significant downward trend since 2011.Third,for the“Internet generation”,the use of the Internet has no effect on the use of other media.Even Internet heavy user,the one who has strong need of information,would not choose other media to search more information.This suggests that these digital natives would rather confine themselves to the Internet cocoon than collect new information through old channels.This study provides new insight to understand the current media ecology.The relationship between the new and the old media is a changeable and dynamic process and cannot be simply understood as“more-more”or“more-less”relationship.
