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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Shijun Gao

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Assistant Professor

UA Div. of Agriculture University of Arkansas primary

Also affiliated: Tufts University (2023–2024); Arizona State University (2022–2024)

Faculty Researcher

5 h-index 9 pubs 81 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Animals
  • Diet
  • Food Supply
  • Humans
  • Red Meat
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Sustainable Development
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cattle
  • Commerce
  • Female
  • Food Preferences
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom

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ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

Shijun Gao's research investigates consumer behavior and decision-making within food systems, with a particular focus on the beef market and the adoption of agricultural technologies. Her work examines factors influencing consumer choices, such as quality grades, country-of-origin labeling, and product image, drawing on examples from China's beef market. Gao also explores the role of risk preferences and social networks in the adoption of genomics by livestock producers, as demonstrated in her studies of Chinese hog farmers. Additionally, her research addresses the broader implications of sustainable food value chains, emphasizing the interconnectedness of community well-being, worker welfare, and animal welfare. Her publications also touch upon communication dynamics during agricultural crises, such as the African swine fever outbreak.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 81

Selected Publications

  • Corrigendum to “A comparative choice experiment on naming effects for cellular agriculture meat products” [Food Qual. Pref. 145 (2026) 105999] (2026)
    Food Quality and Preference DOI OpenAlex
  • A comparative choice experiment on naming effects for cellular agriculture meat products (2026)
    Food Quality and Preference DOI OpenAlex

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