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AbstractThis study evaluated the legal frameworks that addressed the rights of migrant fishers in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, using selected provisions of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, C188, as the criteria. Based on the findings, several recommendations are presented to improve migrant labor rights in the distant water fisheries (DWF). These include further aligning national laws with C188 provisions, enhancing pre-employment training programs for foreign fishers, prioritizing medical care and safety measures, and working with associations of fishers to improve compliance with labor and safety regulations. Collaborative co-management strategies, partnerships with worker and non-governmental organizations, and public awareness campaigns are also recommended. Encouraging corporate social responsibility among fishery corporations can improve working conditions and fair treatment for migrant fishers. In conclusion, by implementing the suggested policy measures, governments can make progress toward achieving fair treatment for migrant workers in the fisheries industry and support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study comprises two essential components: a scoping review and interviews with fishermen, both aimed at understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relevance to Offshore Wind Energy (OWE) enterprises, particularly in mitigating impacts on local fisheries. Key findings from the scoping review indicate a scarcity of research explicitly dedicated to OWE enterprises' practices concerning. The review's findings emphasize the need for further research to understand the rationale behind these decisions and to explore how OWE enterprises can optimize their practices to address SDG 2. The second part of the study involves interviews with fishermen near proposed offshore wind farm sites in Taiwan. These interviews revealed that fishermen's primary concerns revolve around SDGs 2, 8, 14, and 17. However, OWE enterprises do not prioritize SDG 2, even though fishermen express concerns related to food security, proposing the adoption of marine ranching to enhance seafood supply. Moreover, SDG 17 stands out as a priority for fishermen, while OWE enterprises overlook connections with fisheries associations and fishermen. In conclusion, this study highlights the complexity of the SDG‐related issues surrounding OWE enterprises and their impact on local fisheries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies have shown the abundance of fisheries resources in the waters of the northern part of the Philippines bordering southern Taiwan. However, discrepancies in legal frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, and cultural practices, as well as maritime boundary issues, contribute to complexities in collaboration. This paper thus aims to provide an understanding into the intricacies and challenges faced by both countries in managing their shared fishing resources. By analyzing the relevant international laws and instruments on fisheries cooperation, the paper shows what coastal states and entities fishing in the high seas could do to manage and conserve fishery resources in disputed areas. Existing fisheries agreements in the region such as the Taiwan–Japan Fisheries Cooperation provide a template of the kind of cooperation that can be concluded within the overlapping waters of both nations. Results of the analysis show how important it is for both nations to acknowledge the significance of fisheries cooperation in the overlapping waters. By recognizing the mutual benefits of sustainable resource management through peaceful dialogue, establishing a fisheries cooperation under the legal framework of the WCPFC is the logical solution. The findings contribute to understanding the complexities of cross-border fisheries cooperation and provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study identifies and explores the key factors and issues that influence Taiwanese consumer behavior and preferences when it comes to the consumption of white shrimp. It aims to increase consumer confidence in, and purchase intention for, private-brand white shrimp and to develop marketing strategies and models for farmers who operate a self-produced, self-sold model. This study adopted the Alphabet theory and EKB modeling to obtain a holistic picture of white shrimp purchase behavior and consumer preferences. A semi-questionnaire was conducted with 921 consumers of white shrimp between November 2020 and March 2021, of which 787 questionnaires were valid and used in this study. Our study revealed the following noteworthy points. Freshness and drug residue are the two main concerns of white shrimp purchasers. The results of the consumer study show the existence of statistically significant differences between the defined segments in terms of general characteristics, consumption habits and behavior, and motivation for product awareness and purchase intention, as well as determination of the option of obtaining white shrimp for consumption. Our findings suggest that there is a significant correlation between product awareness and purchase intention. This has a number of practical implications for the self-produced, self-sold aquaculture farmer. In particular, it highlights the importance of the following: 1. establishing connection and trust by business model innovation, 2. improving product image and value, 3. providing product safety information to increase purchase intention and willingness to pay, and 4. developing production and sale plans in response to market demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to the noise characteristics in signal, a fractional time delay estimation algorithm referred to as LMPFTDE was proposed based on the least mean p-norm. This approach generalized the explicit time delay gain estima-tion （ETDGE） algorithm using the least dispersion criterion. The fractional time delay estimation value could be obtained by minimizing the pth order moment of the error signal. It is shown by theoretical analysis and computer simulations that the proposed method is robust for both Gaussian and non-Gaussian impulsive noise environments.