Academic Articles & Research Papers

Effect of woodland patch size on rodent seed predation in a fragmented landscape

Predation on large woody plant seeds; chestnuts, acorns and sloe kernels, was studied in deciduous forests of two size classes: small woodlots (<1 ha) and large woods (at least 25 ha) in southern Sweden. Seeds used for the study we...

From the City as a System to the System of Cities: The Systemic Approach to Urban Planning

Formulated by Ludwig von Bertalanffy, the general systems theory was quickly put to use in many other fields of science and technology, as well as in geography and spatial management, including urban and regional planning, but on a relative...

Nem tudo que reluz é ouro: desmestificando a interface entre o novo paradigma do desenvolvimento e o novo urbano

O presente estudo teve como objetivo, a partir de uma análise teórica e de revisão bibliográfica, compreender a essência da interface entre o novo paradigma de desenvolvimento (com ênfase no local) e o novo urbano, este que, está alicerçado...

Zoning Erosion Hazard and Sediment Estimation in Cham Gardalan basin (Ilam province) using the Revised Universal Soil Erosion Equation (RUSLE)

Soil erosion is one of the environmental problems that pose a threat to natural resources, agriculture and the environment. Quantitative assessment of erosion and sediment using erosion and sediment estimation models is one of the solutions...

Aplicación de métodos geoestadísticos en el modelado espacio-temporal de los niveles de agua subterránea del acuífero Valle de Sébaco, Nicaragua.

[Introducción]: La información ambiental georreferenciada que provienen de instituciones ambientales constituye información base, para mejorar la gestión ambiental y de sostenibilidad en la región de América Latina y El Caribe. [Objetivo]: ...

Wasser oder Salz : das Lebensproblem der Oase Tafilalet (Südmarokko)

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El concepto de región: recurso metodológico para la acción.

Un enfoque inclusivo, de la sociedad, el uso de los recursos y la organización del territorio, es decir la problemática socio-espacial, es la alternatica posible frente al viejo cientificismo, la fragementacion posmoderna y la especulación ...

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Case Studies Approach in Tourism Destination Branding Research

A review of literature indicates that there are different types of qualitative research methods such as action research, content analysis, ethnography, grounded theory, historical analysis, phenomenology and case study. However, which appro...

Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Show Business Industry for Cultural Export as a Means of Creative Economy Development and Tourism Promotion in the Future New Normal Era: The Case of Thailand

The tourism industry is considered the greatest economic generator in Thailand. Nonetheless, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thoroughly shifted its image of tourism stability and trustworthiness. The show business industry is an element...

Opportunities and challenges of smart technology for small independent fashion retailers: a reflexive thematic analysis using the technology-organization-environment framework

Abstract Smart technology has become an increasingly prominent feature in the fashion apparel industry. However, small retailers still face challenges while trying to adopt such innovative smart technologies to increase consumer interaction...

Impact of Consumer Education Programs on Agricultural Consumer Behaviour in Makurdi Metropolis, Nigeria

This study evaluated the impact of consumer education programs in influencing consumer behavior in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the increasing concern that many consumers in the area lack adequate kno...

Bridging the Smart Tourism Skills Gap: Industry Perspectives on Fourth Industrial Revolution Competencies and Curriculum Transformation in Tourism Education

The aim of this study is to explore the adoption of Smart Tourism (ST) and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills demanded by the tourism industry, graduate preparedness, and curriculum alignment in accommodation establishments in KwaZul...

Development Of The Potential Of Perancak Beach As An Ecotourism-Based Tourism Destination In Jembrana

Perancak Beach is a tourist attraction located in Perancak Village, Jembrana Regency, which has been designated as a tourist attraction in Jembrana Regency. One of the main attractions at this tourist attraction tends to be nature tourism a...

Examining the impacts of “local” concessions at major league baseball stadiums

Sports stadiums represent important hospitality entities that generate billions and act as both powerful memorials of and contributors to place and destination image for visitors and locals alike. With increasing entertainment competition a...

Organic food consumers in Hong Kong

Asian organic foods consumers’ behaviour is worth investigating to sustain the continuous growth of organic foods consumption. Hence, Fiona has the ambition to employ the innovation diffusion theory to profile and understand organic foods c...

Rethinking Smart Technology Adoption in Foodservice Microbusinesses Through Specialist-Driven Action Research

This study examines smart technology adoption in foodservice microbusinesses by moving beyond intention-based explanations to examine how adoption and post-adoption unfold in practice. Hospitality technology research has largely emphasised ...

Construction of Integrated Platform for Eco-Sustainable Tourism and Marketing in Southeast Asia Based on Machine Learning

Southeast Asia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and its tourism model is mainly based on ecological and sustainable tourism characteristics. It is a special practical exploration of this region. However, with th...

A Framework to Estimate the Nutritional Value of Food in Real Time Using Deep Learning Techniques

There has been a rapid increase in dietary ailments during the last few decades, caused by unhealthy food routine. Mobile-based dietary assessment systems that can record real-time images of the meal and analyze it for nutritional content c...

Strategies for Supporting Child Development and Care amidst Financial Distress: A Scoping Review

Recognizing the profound impact of economic hardship on children's well-being, this research used a scoping review approach to explore strategies for supporting child development and care amidst financial distress. An extensive search was p...