A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 2 Perceived factors leading to less applicability of UV irradiation on the preservation of fruits and vegetables
Factor | Responses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min. | Max. | Mean | Median | STD | |
Competitive factors and process effectiveness | 1 | 4 | 2.6 | 2 | 1.02 |
Costs | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 0.67 |
Safety | 3 | 5 | 4.6 | 5 | 0.66 |
Lack of awareness/knowledge | 2 | 5 | 4.4 | 5 | 0.92 |
Regulatory consequences | 1 | 5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.42 |
Consumer acceptance | 2 | 5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.02 |
Insufficient innovative ideas in the field | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0.77 |