Chapter 1

: Introduction
1.1 Background and Rationale
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.3 Significance of Edible Insects as Protein Sources
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Scope and Delimitations
1.6 Definition of Key Concepts
1.7 Thesis Organization and Structure

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Chapter 2

: Literature Review
2.1 Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Insect Consumption
2.2 Nutritional Composition of Edible Insects
2.3 Environmental Benefits of Insect Farming
2.4 Challenges and Barriers to Insect Consumption
2.5 Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions
2.6 Regulatory Frameworks and Legal Considerations
2.7 Theoretical Framework: Acceptance and Adoption Models

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Chapter 3

: Methodology
3.1 Research Design and Approach
3.2 Selection Criteria for Insect Species
3.3 Data Collection Methods: Surveys and Focus Groups
3.4 Experimental Protocols for Nutritional Analysis
3.5 Ethical Considerations in Human Subjects Research
3.6 Data Analysis Techniques
3.7 Limitations and Validity

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Chapter 4

: Findings and Discussion
4.1 Nutritional Analysis of Selected Insect Species
4.2 Consumer Perceptions and Acceptance Levels
4.3 Factors Influencing Consumer Adoption
4.4 Environmental Impact Assessment
4.5 Comparison with Conventional Protein Sources
4.6 Policy Implications and Regulatory Recommendations
4.7 Socioeconomic Considerations and Equity Issues

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Chapter 5

: Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Key Findings
5.2 Implications for Food Security and Sustainability
5.3 Recommendations for Promoting Insect Consumption
5.4 Future Research Directions
5.5 Conclusion and Final Remarks