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全球动物饲料微量营养素市场：产业分析、规模、占有率、成长、趋势与预测（2024-2031）

Animal Feed Micronutrients Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2024-2031
出版日期: | 出版商: Persistence Market Research | 英文 175 Pages | 商品交期: 2-5个工作天内

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简介目录

本报告研究和分析了动物饲料微量营养素的全球市场，并对关键市场动态进行了深入分析，包括市场推动因素、趋势、机会和课题。在这里，对市场格局的详细瞭解将有助于利害关係人做出明智的决策。

主要的洞察

  • 动物饲料微量营养素市场规模（2024 年）：17.2 亿美元
  • 预计市值（2031 年）：28.3 亿美元
  • 全球市场成长率（2024-2031 年复合年增长率）：6.5%

动物饲料的微量营养素市场 - 报告范围：

动物饲料微量营养素市场重点在于添加到牲畜饲料中以改善牲畜健康、生产力和效率的微量营养素，例如维生素、矿物质和微量元素。微量营养素在提高动物生长、抗病能力和繁殖性能方面发挥重要作用。对优质动物性蛋白质的需求不断增长、对动物健康的日益关注以及提高饲料效率的需求推动了市场的发展。这些营养素对于确保牲畜的正常新陈代谢和发育至关重要，帮助农民满足世界对畜产品不断增长的需求。

推动市场成长的因素：

有几个因素促进了全球动物饲料微量营养素市场的扩张，包括动物营养意识的提高、畜牧业的增长以及肉类和乳製品消费的增加。提高牲畜生产力的努力，特别是在发展中地区，正在推动富含微量营养素的饲料的采用。此外，动物营养技术的进步和对动物疾病预防日益增长的兴趣进一步推动了市场的成长。

市场阻碍因素：

儘管前景乐观，动物饲料微量营养素市场仍面临原材料价格波动和优质饲料成本高等课题。此外，一些地区对饲料微量营养素的益处认识不足，饲料配方中微量营养素平衡的复杂性阻碍了市场成长。对某些饲料添加剂使用的监管限制以及过度餵食导致动物健康问题的风险也是市场扩张的潜在障碍。

市场机会：

动物饲料微量营养素市场提供了巨大的成长机会，特别是在畜牧业快速扩张的地区。饲料配方的创新和针对特定牲畜需求的客製化微量营养素混合物的开发正在开闢新的市场成长途径。对永续农业实践的日益关注以及对更健康、抗病牲畜的需求正在推动微量营养素强化饲料的采用。公司可以透过扩大产品组合、与农民合作以及专注于提高饲料效率的研发来利用这些机会。

本报告涵盖的主要问题

  • 推动动物饲料微量营养素市场全球成长的关键因素是什么？
  • 哪些地区和细分市场正在引领动物饲料中微量营养素的采用？
  • 动物营养的进步如何影响市场动态？
  • 谁是动物饲料微量营养素市场的主要参与者？
  • 全球动物饲料微量营养素市场有哪些新趋势与前景？

目录

第 1 章执行摘要

第二章市场概述

  • 市场范围与定义
  • 市场动态
    • 促进因素
    • 阻碍因素
    • 机会
    • 课题
    • 主要趋势
  • 宏观经济因素
    • 世界产业展望
    • 世界 GDP 成长前景
    • 全球医疗保健支出前景
  • 新冠肺炎 (COVID-19) 影响分析
  • 预测因子 - 相关性和影响

第 3 章增值见解

  • 产品采用率分析
  • 流行病学 - 听力损失和听力损失
  • 技术评估
  • 监理状况
  • 价值链分析
    • 表单/市场列表
      • 零售
      • 电子商务
    • 最终用户（行业）列表
  • 主要交易和合併
  • 杵分析
  • 波特五力分析

第 4 章 2019-2031 年价格趋势分析

  • 主要亮点
  • 影响表格价格的主要因素
  • 以格式进行价格分析
  • 区域价格与格式偏好

第五章全球动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：实际结果与预测

  • 主要亮点
    • 市场规模预测
    • 市场规模及年成长率
    • 绝对的获利机会
  • 市场规模分析与预测
    • 过去的市场规模分析，2019-2023 年
    • 目前市场规模分析与预测（2024-2031 年）
  • 全球动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表格
    • 简介/主要发现
    • 2019-2023 年过去的市场规模与数量分析（依格式）
    • 2024-2031 年按业态划分的当前市场规模及销售分析及预测
      • 固体
      • 液体
  • 市场吸引力分析：表格
  • 全球动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：类型
    • 简介/主要发现
    • 过去的市场规模分析（按类型），2019-2023 年
    • 2024-2031 年按类型划分的当前市场规模分析与预测
      • 维生素
      • 矿物质
  • 市场吸引力分析：类型
  • 以动物种类划分的全球动物饲料微量营养素市场展望
    • 简介/主要发现
    • 2019-2023 年过去的市场规模分析（依动物类型）
    • 2024-2031 年按动物类型划分的当前市场规模分析与预测
      • 反刍动物
      • 家禽
      • 猪
      • 水产养殖
  • 市场吸引力分析：依动物类型

第 6 章全球动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：地区

  • 主要亮点
  • 过去的市场规模与销售分析（按地区），2019-2023 年
  • 2024-2031 年按地区划分的当前市场规模及销售分析及预测
    • 北美
    • 欧洲
    • 东亚
    • 南亚和大洋洲
    • 拉丁美洲
    • 中东/非洲
  • 市场吸引力分析：地区

第 7 章北美动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表现与预测

第 8 章欧洲动物饲料微量营养素市场前景：表现与预测

第 9 章东亚动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表现与预测

第 10 章南亚和大洋洲动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表现和预测

第 11 章拉丁美洲动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表现与预测

第 12 章中东与非洲动物饲料微量营养素市场展望：表现与预测

第十三章竞争态势

  • 2024 年市占率分析
  • 市场结构
    • 市场竞争加剧
    • 竞争对手仪表板
  • 公司简介（详细资料 - 概述、财务状况、策略、近期发展）
    • CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S
    • Market Strategy
    • Lallemand Inc.
    • Novus International
    • DSM
    • BASF SE
    • Alltech
    • ADM
    • Charoen Popkphand Foods PCL
    • Associated British Foods Plc
    • Cargill Incorporated
    • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
    • Zinpro Corp
    • Dallas Keith
    • Balchem Inc.
    • Kemin Industries, Inc.

第14章附录

  • 调查方法
  • 调查假设
  • 首字母缩写词和缩写词
简介目录
Product Code: PMRREP3306

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market, providing an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including driving forces, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges. This report offers a detailed understanding of the market landscape, helping stakeholders make well-informed decisions.

Key Insights:

  • Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Size (2024E): US$1.72 Bn
  • Projected Market Value (2031F): US$2.83 Bn
  • Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2024 to 2031): 6.5%

Animal Feed Micronutrients Market - Report Scope:

The Animal Feed Micronutrients Market focuses on micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that are added to livestock feed to improve the health, productivity, and efficiency of animals. Micronutrients play a crucial role in enhancing animal growth, disease resistance, and reproductive performance. The market is driven by increasing demand for high-quality animal protein, rising concerns over animal health, and the need to improve feed efficiency. These nutrients are essential for ensuring proper metabolism and the development of livestock, helping farmers meet the growing global demand for animal products.

Market Growth Drivers:

Several factors are contributing to the expansion of the global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market, including rising awareness about animal nutrition, the growing livestock industry, and increasing consumption of meat and dairy products. The push for higher productivity in livestock farming, especially in developing regions, is driving the adoption of micronutrient-enriched feed. Moreover, technological advancements in animal nutrition and increasing focus on preventing animal diseases are further propelling market growth.

Market Restraints:

Despite the positive outlook, the Animal Feed Micronutrients Market faces challenges such as fluctuating prices of raw materials and the high cost of premium feed. Additionally, a lack of awareness about the benefits of feed micronutrients in some regions and the complexity of balancing micronutrients in feed formulations are hindering market growth. Regulatory restrictions regarding the use of certain feed additives and the risk of over-supplementation, leading to health issues in animals, also pose potential obstacles to market expansion.

Market Opportunities:

The Animal Feed Micronutrients Market offers significant growth opportunities, particularly in regions where livestock farming is expanding rapidly. Innovations in feed formulations and the development of customized micronutrient blends tailored to specific livestock needs are creating new avenues for market growth. The growing focus on sustainable farming practices and the need for healthier, disease-resistant animals are encouraging the adoption of micronutrient-enhanced feed. Companies can capitalize on these opportunities by expanding their product portfolios, collaborating with farmers, and focusing on research and development to enhance feed efficiency.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

  • What are the primary factors driving the global growth of the Animal Feed Micronutrients Market?
  • Which regions and market segments are leading the adoption of animal feed micronutrients?
  • How are advancements in animal nutrition influencing market dynamics?
  • Who are the key players in the Animal Feed Micronutrients Market, and what strategies are they employing to remain competitive?
  • What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading companies in the global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market, such as Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Nutreco, and Zinpro Corporation, are focusing on product innovation, quality control, and strategic collaborations to maintain a competitive advantage. These companies are investing in research and development to create new formulations that enhance feed efficiency and animal health. Collaborations with feed manufacturers, farmers, and research institutions are critical for expanding market reach. Emphasizing the benefits of feed micronutrients through farmer education and transparent marketing practices will be key to driving adoption and maintaining a leadership position in the market.

Key Companies Profiled:

  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • BASF SE
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • Zinpro Corporation
  • Nutreco N.V.
  • Kemin Industries
  • Alltech, Inc.
  • Novus International, Inc.
  • Balchem Corporation
  • Lallemand Inc.

Animal Feed Micronutrients Industry Research by Category:

By Form

  • Solid
  • Liquid

By Type

  • Vitamins
  • Minerals

By Animal Type

  • Ruminants
  • Poultry
  • Swine
  • Aquaculture

By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • East Asia
  • The Middle East & Africa

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

  • 1.1. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Snapshot, 2024-2031
  • 1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2024-2031, US$ Mn
  • 1.3. Key Market Trends
  • 1.4. Future Market Projections
  • 1.5. Premium Market Insights
  • 1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
  • 1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

  • 2.1. Market Scope and Definition
  • 2.2. Market Dynamics
    • 2.2.1. Drivers
    • 2.2.2. Restraints
    • 2.2.3. Opportunity
    • 2.2.4. Challenges
    • 2.2.5. Key Trends
  • 2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
    • 2.3.1. Global Sectorial Outlook
    • 2.3.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook
    • 2.3.3. Global Healthcare Spending Outlook
  • 2.4. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
  • 2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact

3. Value Added Insights

  • 3.1. Product Adoption Analysis
  • 3.2. Epidemiology - Deafness and Hearing Loss
  • 3.3. Technology Assessment
  • 3.4. Regulatory Landscape
  • 3.5. Value Chain Analysis
    • 3.5.1. List of Form/Marketplaces
      • 3.5.1.1. Retail
      • 3.5.1.2. E-Commerce
    • 3.5.2. List of End User (Industry)
  • 3.6. Key Deals and Mergers
  • 3.7. PESTLE Analysis
  • 3.8. Porter's Five Force Analysis

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2031

  • 4.1. Key Highlights
  • 4.2. Key Factors Impacting Form Prices
  • 4.3. Pricing Analysis, By Form
  • 4.4. Regional Prices and Form Preferences

5. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 5.1. Key Highlights
    • 5.1.1. Market Volume (Units) Projections
    • 5.1.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth
    • 5.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
  • 5.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast
    • 5.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, 2019-2023
    • 5.2.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2031
  • 5.3. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Form
    • 5.3.1. Introduction / Key Findings
    • 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Form, 2019-2023
    • 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
      • 5.3.3.1. Solid
      • 5.3.3.2. Liquid
  • 5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Form
  • 5.5. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Type
    • 5.5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
    • 5.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Type, 2019-2023
    • 5.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
      • 5.5.3.1. Vitamins
      • 5.5.3.2. Minerals
  • 5.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Type
  • 5.7. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: By Animal Type
    • 5.7.1. Introduction / Key Findings
    • 5.7.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Animal Type, 2019-2023
    • 5.7.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
      • 5.7.3.1. Ruminants
      • 5.7.3.2. Poultry
      • 5.7.3.3. Swine
      • 5.7.3.4. Aquaculture
  • 5.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis: By Animal Type

6. Global Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Region

  • 6.1. Key Highlights
  • 6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2023
  • 6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Region, 2024-2031
    • 6.3.1. North America
    • 6.3.2. Europe
    • 6.3.3. East Asia
    • 6.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
    • 6.3.5. Latin America
    • 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
  • 6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 7.1. Key Highlights
  • 7.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 7.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 7.3.1. By Country
    • 7.3.2. By Form
    • 7.3.3. By Type
    • 7.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 7.4.1. U.S.
    • 7.4.2. Canada
  • 7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 7.5.1. Solid
    • 7.5.2. Liquid
  • 7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 7.6.1. Vitamins
    • 7.6.2. Minerals
  • 7.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 7.7.1. Ruminants
    • 7.7.2. Poultry
    • 7.7.3. Swine
    • 7.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 7.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 8.1. Key Highlights
  • 8.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 8.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 8.3.1. By Country
    • 8.3.2. By Form
    • 8.3.3. By Type
    • 8.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 8.4.1. Germany
    • 8.4.2. France
    • 8.4.3. U.K.
    • 8.4.4. Italy
    • 8.4.5. Spain
    • 8.4.6. Russia
    • 8.4.7. Turkey
    • 8.4.8. Rest of Europe
  • 8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 8.5.1. Solid
    • 8.5.2. Liquid
  • 8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 8.6.1. Vitamins
    • 8.6.2. Minerals
  • 8.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 8.7.1. Ruminants
    • 8.7.2. Poultry
    • 8.7.3. Swine
    • 8.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 8.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 9.1. Key Highlights
  • 9.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 9.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 9.3.1. By Country
    • 9.3.2. By Form
    • 9.3.3. By Type
    • 9.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 9.4.1. China
    • 9.4.2. Japan
    • 9.4.3. South Korea
  • 9.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 9.5.1. Solid
    • 9.5.2. Liquid
  • 9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 9.6.1. Vitamins
    • 9.6.2. Minerals
  • 9.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 9.7.1. Ruminants
    • 9.7.2. Poultry
    • 9.7.3. Swine
    • 9.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 9.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 10.1. Key Highlights
  • 10.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 10.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 10.3.1. By Country
    • 10.3.2. By Form
    • 10.3.3. By Type
    • 10.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 10.4.1. India
    • 10.4.2. Southeast Asia
    • 10.4.3. ANZ
    • 10.4.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
  • 10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 10.5.1. Solid
    • 10.5.2. Liquid
  • 10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 10.6.1. Vitamins
    • 10.6.2. Minerals
  • 10.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 10.7.1. Ruminants
    • 10.7.2. Poultry
    • 10.7.3. Swine
    • 10.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 10.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 11.1. Key Highlights
  • 11.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 11.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 11.3.1. By Country
    • 11.3.2. By Form
    • 11.3.3. By Type
    • 11.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 11.4.1. Brazil
    • 11.4.2. Mexico
    • 11.4.3. Rest of Latin America
  • 11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 11.5.1. Solid
    • 11.5.2. Liquid
  • 11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 11.6.1. Vitamins
    • 11.6.2. Minerals
  • 11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 11.7.1. Ruminants
    • 11.7.2. Poultry
    • 11.7.3. Swine
    • 11.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 11.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Animal Feed Micronutrients Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

  • 12.1. Key Highlights
  • 12.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 12.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2023
    • 12.3.1. By Country
    • 12.3.2. By Form
    • 12.3.3. By Type
    • 12.3.4. By Animal Type
  • 12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2024-2031
    • 12.4.1. GCC Countries
    • 12.4.2. Egypt
    • 12.4.3. South Africa
    • 12.4.4. Northern Africa
    • 12.4.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • 12.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2024-2031
    • 12.5.1. Solid
    • 12.5.2. Liquid
  • 12.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2024-2031
    • 12.6.1. Vitamins
    • 12.6.2. Minerals
  • 12.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Animal Type, 2024-2031
    • 12.7.1. Ruminants
    • 12.7.2. Poultry
    • 12.7.3. Swine
    • 12.7.4. Aquaculture
  • 12.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

  • 13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
  • 13.2. Market Structure
    • 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
    • 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
  • 13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
    • 13.3.1. CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S
      • 13.3.1.1. Overview
      • 13.3.1.2. Segments and Products
      • 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
      • 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
    • 13.3.2. Market Strategy
    • 13.3.3. Lallemand Inc.
    • 13.3.4. Novus International
    • 13.3.5. DSM
    • 13.3.6. BASF SE
    • 13.3.7. Alltech
    • 13.3.8. ADM
    • 13.3.9. Charoen Popkphand Foods PCL
    • 13.3.10. Associated British Foods Plc
    • 13.3.11. Cargill Incorporated
    • 13.3.12. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
    • 13.3.13. Zinpro Corp
    • 13.3.14. Dallas Keith
    • 13.3.15. Balchem Inc.
    • 13.3.16. Kemin Industries, Inc.

14. Appendix

  • 14.1. Research Methodology
  • 14.2. Research Assumptions
  • 14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations