Optimization programming techniques were applied to
develop the least cost formulations for Pacific whiting
surimi-based seafood (PWSBS). To develop the quality
constraint functions, texture and color of whiting surimi
gels were determined by torsion test and colorimeter,
respectively. Whiting surimi gels were produced by heating
at 90°C for 15 min....
Least cost formulations for surimi seafood were studied
by linear programming (LP) and nonlinear programming (NLP).
The effects of water and starches on functional properties of
Alaska pollock and Pacific whiting surimi gels were
investigated. Six starches (modified potato starch, potato
starch, modified wheat starch, wheat starch, modified waxy corn...
An analytical method for predicting life-cycle maintainability labor costs is developed. The purpose of the analytical method is to allow the evaluation of products, based on life-cycle labor cost, early in the design process. The Boeing 737-300/400/500 Bleed Air Control System is used as a test model, and the results...
A cost function characterizes a firm's cost-minimizing behavior. It is defined
as a function of the level of outputs produced and the prices of factors which enter
the production process. Econometric estimation of a cost function allows one to test
hypotheses regarding the structure of cost and the structure of...
Potential policy decisions regarding fly fishing in the Yellowstone National Park Area
could severely impact the enjoyment possibilities of many of its users. In order to
determine the magnitude of the impact, this paper applies a form of the basic travel cost
model developed by Bell and Leeworthy [JEEM. 18,189-205...
Using a panel data set on the local telecommunications companies reporting to the FCC
for 1988-95, this paper investigates the subadditivity of the cost function, as well as
technical and allocative inefficiency of the U.S. local telephone industry. The subadditivity
test on the estimated translog cost function indicates that certain...
The transportation of wood and biomass resources from landing and other collection locations to processing and distribution sites is a substantial cost within the wood supply chain. These high costs provide a basis for research aimed at improving biomass transportation planning decisions and potentially reducing biomass transportation costs. Chip vans...
The concept of ecosystem management requires that management prescriptions account for economic and environmental goals that are measured in non-commensurate units. This study examines the economic and environmental trade-offs associated with planting a riparian buffer in trees to reduce stream temperatures in the Mohawk watershed, Oregon. The detrimental effects of...
Objective of this study was to compare accuracy of
several travel cost methods, by employing Monte Carlo
simulations in the single site framework. Estimates from
five methods were compared to the "true" travel cost
coefficient and "true" consumer surplus. Each method was
ranked, using the root mean squared error (RMSE)...