Purpose

The purpose of this study is to propose a matrix framework to understand the interdependencies of domains and scales of protein transition towards diets based on plants and alternative sources of proteins.

Design/methodology/approach

The abductive research approach is used in building the framework, and the proposed framework is illustrated using the regional food system in Central Finland as an example. Focus groups and interviews were used to collect qualitative data from 28 respondents.

Findings

This study provides a framework for protein transition, with five domains and five scale levels. Interactions between public and private governance activities at different scales, domains and governed niche and regime levels are discussed. The study shows how micro-level activities at individual or community levels are linked with broader governance activities.

Research limitations/implications

Due to the relatively narrowed set of empirical data, further research is required to test the framework in different regional and cultural settings.

Practical implications

This paper presents a practical illustration of the matrix framework, and considering this, the paper discusses the possible implications of matrix interdependencies for protein transition management.

Social implications

This study proposes that understanding the coevolution of domains and scales, with the help of accurate policies and business models, can lead to effective protein transition.

Originality/value

This study fulfils an identified need to study protein transition in a broader frame, which highlights the structural activity interdependencies between different scale levels and domains.

中文翻译：

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为蛋白质向更可持续饮食的过渡制定矩阵框架

目的

这项研究的目的是提出一个矩阵框架，以理解基于植物和蛋白质替代来源的蛋白质向饮食过渡的结构域和规模之间的相互依赖性。

设计/方法/方法

框架采用绑架研究方法，并以芬兰中部的区域粮食系统为例说明了拟议的框架。焦点小组和访谈被用来收集28位受访者的定性数据。

发现

这项研究提供了具有五个域和五个规模水平的蛋白质过渡框架。讨论了不同规模，领域和受管利基和政权级别的公共和私人治理活动之间的相互作用。该研究表明，个人或社区层面的微观活动如何与更广泛的治理活动联系在一起。

研究局限/意义

由于经验数据集相对狭窄，因此需要进一步研究以在不同的区域和文化背景下测试该框架。

实际影响

本文提供了一个实用的矩阵框架说明，考虑到这一点，本文讨论了矩阵相互依赖关系对蛋白质过渡管理的潜在影响。

社会影响

这项研究建议，在准确的政策和商业模式的帮助下，了解域和规模的协同进化，可以导致有效的蛋白质转化。

创意/价值

这项研究满足了在更广泛的框架内研究蛋白质转变的明确需求，突出了不同规模水平和结构域之间结构活性的相互依赖性。