scholarly journals Global to small island; a cross-scale foresight scenario exercise

foresight ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 579-598
Author(s):  
Crystal Drakes ◽  
Adrian Cashman ◽  
Eric Kemp-Benedict ◽  
Timothy Laing
Keyword(s):  
Water Demand ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Feedback Loops ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Demand Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complementary Method ◽  
Caribbean Islands ◽  
Island States

Purpose The use of socio-economic scenarios in small island developing states (SIDS) when assessing, and planning for, the impacts of global changes on national socioeconomic and environmental systems is still in its infancy. The research conducts a cross-scale foresight scenario exercise to produce regional scenarios and national storylines for Caribbean islands that are of “partial” consistency to the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) and representative concentration pathways (RCPs) and shows how future socioeconomic and climatic changes can be applied to inform natural resource management decisions. Design/methodology/approach To develop the scenarios, the study uses a three-staged linking process using mixed methods to “triangulate” each technique to compensate for weaknesses of one method by introducing a complementary method at each stage. A participatory-expert stepwise approach with feedback loops is used and complemented with a climate sensitive tourism water demand model. Findings Four regional exploratory socio-economic scenarios were constructed that are partially consistent with global scenarios. In addition, national storylines for four island states were developed based on the regional scenarios. Using RCP 4.5 hotel water demand in Barbados is estimated under three of the regional scenarios based on compatibility. The results indicate there is a 17% difference between the highest and lowest estimated water demand, indicating the effect of varying socio-economic conditions on water demand. Originality/value The paper contributes to the literature by presenting regional socio-economic scenarios, specifically for SIDS, that are partially consistent with both global climatic RCPs and SSPs using a cross-scale approach. The scenarios are then used to demonstrate how future socio-economic pathways impact on freshwater demand.

The evolution of the English street gang

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Pitts
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Global Change ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Street Gang ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Evolutionary Trajectories

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider what the author might call the evolution of the evolutionary argument about gangs and, while acknowledging its explanatory power, suggests that gangs may develop in very different ways depending on the available opportunities, pre-existing forms of criminality in the areas in which gangs emerge and global change. Design/methodology/approach It is based on a review of the relevant literature and interviews with purposive samples of research, criminal justice and social welfare professionals and young people involved in or affected by gang crime. Findings were triangulated with data held by the police and other public authorities. Findings The term “street gang” includes a wide variety of groupings all of which are involved in some form of crime but with differential levels of organisation and commitment to purely instrumental goals. Gangs may form but not necessarily evolve. Gangs appear to develop in very different ways depending on the available opportunities, pre-existing forms of criminality in the areas in which they emerge and global changes in drugs markets. Originality/value The originality of the paper consists in its interrogation of the concept of “gang evolution” and its discussion of the variety of forms and evolutionary trajectories of gangs.

Employability of higher education graduates in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samo Pavlin ◽  
Ivan Svetlik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on “Employability of higher education graduates in europe” from the perspective of global changes. Design/methodology/approach – The empirically based papers of the special issue address six main areas related to the transition of graduates from education to the labour market: employment and employability, job (mis)match, development of particular areas of competency, new certificates of higher education, along with the disciplinarity and status of the self-perceived role of academics in supporting graduates’ careers. Findings – This issue provides empirical findings relevant to various stakeholders of higher education systems which are essential for strategic development in the area. Originality/value – The selection of papers proposes an interdisciplinary scientific approach in the areas of bridging (higher) education with the labour market.

Service ecosystems: why the media industry prefers access, not ownership

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Chandler ◽  
Atul Teckchandani
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Feedback Loops ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Managerial Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Ecosystems ◽  
The Media ◽  
Service Ecosystem

Purpose Because of the increasing importance of access over ownership, the purpose of this paper is to propose a service ecosystem perspective to help managers navigate hypercompetition. With the rise of cloud-based services and the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy has shifted toward hypercompetition, a state characterized by organizational advantages that are rapidly created and then destroyed by intense competitive moves. Because advantages are quickly eroded, organizations must be aggressive in the number of actions they take and the speed with which they execute these actions. The service ecosystem perspective focuses on relationships that allow organizations to jointly adjust to one another and to their environment. Design/methodology/approach This paper first reviews traditional strategies for navigating hypercompetition. Then, it presents an explanation of the service ecosystem perspective. Finally, the three north stars and media examples are provided. Findings The service ecosystem perspective asserts “north stars” that can guide managerial decision-making in hypercompetitive environments. These north stars are: cultivate system norms, facilitate feedback loops and embrace servitization. Originality/value In today’s world, organizations are increasingly seeking access to resources instead of ownership of them. The proposed approach suggests that, rather than an organization owning the resources it needs to achieve advantages, organizations are increasingly relying on accessing resources by coordinating with other organizations to draw upon the resource(s) as needed, without incurring the additional burdens of ownership. Examples from the media industry are used to illustrate the three north stars of the service ecosystems perspective.

Tourism and technology in the global economy: challenges for small island states

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Spencer
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
Island States

Purpose – This paper sets the stage for research on the willingness and readiness of a developing country to fully embrace the changes in tourism that are being facilitated by rapidly changing technological advancements. The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the technological advancements and the debates surrounding technology adoption within the context of Jamaica. Design/methodology/approach – Using Jamaica, a developing country low on internet penetration as the site of investigation, this work suggests that there are lessons to be learned from broadly assessing its context economically, socially and technologically. This specific case is juxtaposed against the theoretical works on diffusion of technology and the digital divide to indicate the way forward for the local tourist industry. Findings – The work shows that technology diffusion and adoption has become an important area of research globally. For countries that are heavily dependent on inbound travel from regions of the world with high technology penetration and a clientele which is increasingly expecting cutting edge technology to be part and parcel of their travel plans, this type of research and application of new technologies to the travel package are critical to survival and growth. Research limitations/implications – The practical application of this paper is that it suggests that Jamaica and other developing countries can learn valuable lessons from the debates and discussions in the literature relating to technology adoption in the tourism context. Originality/value – This paper is original in that it introduces a research concept that is new for the context of Jamaican tourist industry and places the research context within the theoretical framework on the digital divide.

Creative economy assessment: a case study of Kish Island

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 1940-1956 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Lafzi Ghazi ◽  
Miguel Goede
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Creative Class ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Creative City

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the case of Kish, which is a small island off the coast of Iran, using the creative indicators of a creative economy. Design/methodology/approach Based on the extant literature, a set of performance measures and factors are identified for the creative economy. This set is mainly based on Florida’s theory on the creative class. The case of Kish Island is evaluated based on these indicators, and after analysis, conclusions are drawn. Findings Kish Island, with its numerous tourist attractions, shows remarkable creative industries that highlight the presence of the creative class and the development of a creative economy in this area. Originality/value The paper illustrates the model of a creative economy assessment for the small Kish Island and finally provides a good understanding of the concept of the creative economy as a key element of the creative city.

scholarly journals Seizing history: development and non-climate change in Small Island Developing States

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Baldacchino
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Small Island Developing States ◽  
External Donor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
Colonial Studies ◽  
Island States ◽  
Small Island States ◽  
Donor Agencies

Purpose This paper offers a critical review of climate change related initiatives in small island states, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which can end up as ontological traps: fuelled and supported by external donor agencies, thwarting out-migration and shifting scarce and finite resources away from other, shorter-term and locally spawned development trajectories and objectives. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a selective literature review. It clusters important themes found in published research and policy documents. Findings The results identify a burgeoning critical voice in regards to resilience and its legitimation of climate change driven projects in SIDS. This paper recommends a more nuanced approach which also privileges migration. Originality/value This paper provided a critical overview and synthesis of the immobility implicit in much climate change related work, through the critical lens of island studies and post-colonial studies.

Evidence-based management of Caribbean health systems: barriers and opportunities

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damian Eisenghower Greaves
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Island States ◽  
Leadership Strategy ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and assess barriers and opportunities for evidence-based management (EBMgt) and decision-making in healthcare systems of the small island developing states (SIDSs) of English-speaking Caribbean. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized grounded theory to collect and analyze data on experiences and perceptions of 20 senior managers/leaders from seven Ministries of health in the region. It used semi-structured, in-depth interviews comprising open-ended questions. Data analysis comprised open, focused and theoretical coding. Findings EBMgt and decision-making is not a prominent approach taken by top officials of health systems because of internal and external barriers to its use. Indeed the absence of a culture of decision-making based on evidence pervades the public services of Caribbean island states. Notwithstanding, there are opportunities for meaningful application of this management/leadership strategy. Originality/value To the author’s knowledge, this is the first assessment of the application of EBMgt to health systems of SIDSs of the Caribbean. This paper is concerned with the approach to decision-making in health systems across island states and lends support to the use of evidence in decision-making and policy development. It provides useful direction for policy makers, and senior managers/leaders of these systems.

Understanding the Flash Crash – state of the art

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Piero Maria Virgilio
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Feedback Loops ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flash Crash ◽  
Current State ◽  
Stop Loss

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide the current state of knowledge about the Flash Crash. It has been one of the remarkable events of the decade and its causes are still a matter of debate. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews the literature since the early days to most recent findings, and critically compares the most important hypotheses about the possible causes of the crisis. Findings Among the causes of the Flash Crash, the literature has propsed the following: a large selling program triggering the sales wave, small but not negligible delays suffered by the exchange computers, the micro-structure of the financial markets, the price fall leading to margin cover and forced sales, some types of feedback loops leading to downward price spiral, stop-loss orders coupled with scarce liquidity that triggered price reduction. On its turn leading to further stop-loss activation, the use of Intermarket Sweep Orders, that is, orders that sacrificed search for the best price to speed of execution, and dumb algorithms. Originality/value The results of the previous section are condensed in a set of policy implications and recommendations.

Establishment of Islamic capital market in jurisdictions with limited Islamic financial services

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-385
Author(s):  
Aishath Muneeza
Keyword(s):  
Capital Market ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Subject

Purpose It is said that to establish an Islamic Capital Market, the first step would be to have a strong Islamic finance industry with numerous institutions offering Islamic financial services. This way it is easy to know that the demand for Islamic capital market would be there and that market will be sophisticated enough to comprehensive the nature of shariah compliant products. Generally, in most of the jurisdictions, this is how the Islamic capital market is created. The purpose of this paper is to understand the establishment of Islamic capital market in Maldives, small island nation where the establishment of Islamic capital market happened when at a time there was only one takaful company and one Islamic bank established. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a legal exploratory research that is based on the review of primary and secondary data available on the subject matter. Findings It is anticipated that this paper will provide assistance and inspiration to those jurisdictions that aims to create Islamic capital market from scratch. Originality/value It shall be noted that there are no literature available on this subject about Maldives, and as such, this paper can be starting point to preserve knowledge in this area.

scholarly journals Consumer perception of tourist experience through online reviews

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 696-717
Author(s):  
Cristina Oliveira ◽  
Ana Brochado ◽  
Sérgio Moro ◽  
Paulo Rita
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Cape Verde ◽  
Consumer Perception ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Journal Paper ◽  
Tourist Experience ◽  
Tourism Organization

Purpose Overall, there is a lack of research using online reviews as a proxy of customer experience when addressing the study of tourism in island destinations. Design/methodology/approach The current investigation aims to fill this gap by focussing on an African small island developing states, i.e. Cape Verde. This paper reports of tourist reviews extracted from TripAdvisor from “two islands of the senses” as coined by this archipelago’s national tourism organization, specifically Santo Antão and Fogo islands. The data analysis was performed through Leximancer software to generate concepts out of words, followed by themes. Findings The present research focussed on experiences in island tourism to identify their main dimensions based on visitors’ narratives in online reviews. The obtained results are of potential value to the literature by contributing to a better understanding of tourist experience in the context of tourism in islands in an understudied country, Cape Verde. Originality/value Results are presented and object of discussion vis-à-vis scientific literature and conclusions put forward in this journal paper.

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