Estimation of the equivalent tourist population trough indirect methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-95
Author(s):  
Melchor Fernández ◽  
Oleg Lazovski
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Indirect Methods ◽  
Urban Waste ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Second Homes ◽  
Monthly Variations

Purpose This proposal represents four main advantages: the immediate availability of the relevant information to the local manager; its potential application to any municipality regardless of its size; its reduced economic cost both in terms of information and calculation; and the possibility of obtaining information for very short periods (monthly or even daily) which is very important in areas where the population varies significantly throughout the year. Design/methodology/approach The authors present an indirect estimation method based on extrapolating the equivalent tourist population from the monthly variations in the production of solid urban waste. Findings It would also be desirable to compare the estimates made by using other indirect indicators such as electricity or water consumption, which could also provide relevant information on the degree of use of second homes. Originality/value These advantages turn this indicator into a practical and accessible estimation tool, which can be directly applied to the planning and management of all types of services and facilities provided by municipalities.

Enabling characteristics of new budgeting practice and the role of controller

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiina Henttu-Aho
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Role Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Paper Company

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the emergence of the enabling characteristics of new budgetary practices and their implications for the role of controller. Design/methodology/approach The longitudinal perspective of this qualitative case study is based on interviews of controllers and managers involved in budgetary work. This study monitored the four enabling characteristics of management control, namely, repair, internal transparency, global transparency and flexibility (Adler and Borys, 1996), related to the new budgeting practices in one global paper company. Findings The findings of the study demonstrate that the implementation of rolling forecasting was a major attempt at “repair” to remedy the incompleteness of accounting information, which made controllers experts in producing and delivering more realistic forward-looking information in the organization. The increasing internal and global transparency of new budgetary practices enabled controllers at various levels of organization to develop new competences, which helped controller network to build a holistic view of the totality of control and supply more relevant information in organization. Moreover, the inherent flexibility of the system was a major condition for improving organizational effectiveness in budgetary work. However, the study shows that the controller’s attitude towards enabling formalization is not necessarily positive if the system is not aligned with professional mindset and competence. Originality/value This study adds to the understanding of the complementarity between new developments of budgeting and controller role by addressing the enabling uses of management control systems, which have the potential to enhance the controller role change.

Primary and secondary place of residence, the digital link and the rise of presence

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-385
Author(s):  
Philippe Bachimon ◽  
Patrick Eveno ◽  
César Gélvez Espinel
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Second Homes ◽  
Second Home ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Complementary Spaces

Purpose This paper aims to explore the gradual commercialisation of second homes in non-urban locations and identifie a spectrum that ranges from lending to rentals to home exchange. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a conceptual one based on a review of literature relating to the acquisiting and use of secondary residences or “second homes”. Findings This paper observes that the secondary residence is often the object of a material over-investment that is symbolic and mental. The owners never quite leave their main place of residence when in the secondary one. The result is not two complementary spaces, but a hybrid space made up of the interlocking of the two. This paper also concludes that digitalization has made it easier to rent a secondary residence for a short period of time, using for instance the Airbnb platform, thus making it more an object of trade than a second home. From a sustainability perspective, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to bring to the relatively rapid growth of short-term renting a halt. Further, it may encourage owners to be more psychologically and physically invested in their secondary residence, thereby contributing more to the local economy. Originality/value Few authors have considered the way digital tools can alter the relation with the secondary place of residence.

Facing the shortage in Benin: a strategy for information and documentation access at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
Eustache Mêgnigbêto ◽  
Khadidjath Kouboura Osseni Bachabi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
Republic Of Benin ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to describe the response of students to the shortage of materials at the Université d’Abomey-Calavi (Republic of Benin). Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted with over 2,000 students of the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in 2014, and the data were analysed. The paper deals with two questions related to the university library services they use. Findings To satisfy their information and documentation needs, students visit several university library services even on different campuses. Practical implications The study recommends the setting up and the implementation of a long-term development plan for the University of Abomey-Calavi libraries. Originality/value The study describes the behaviour of students of a developing country when faced with a lack of relevant information and documentation resources.

Establishing evaluation criteria for e-dictionaries

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liezl H. Ball ◽  
Theo J.D. Bothma
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modern Information Technology ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Content Information

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify criteria according to which e-dictionaries can be evaluated. Information technology can be used to enhance e-dictionaries, but if not done carefully, information tools that completely overwhelm a user with irrelevant information can be developed. Criteria are necessary according to which e-dictionaries can be developed and evaluated to ensure tools that only provide relevant information on demand. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted to identify trends in lexicography and modern information technology. Previous usability studies were considered to identify key usability issues. The information was synthesised to identify a set of criteria. Findings It was found the e-dictionaries should be evaluated according to their content, information architecture, navigation, access (searching and browsing), help, customisation and use of other innovative technologies. Originality/value A comprehensive set of criteria has been identified that can be used to evaluate e-dictionaries and to guide lexicographers in the development of e-dictionaries.

A context-aware frequency estimation method for wireless passive resonant SAW sensors

Sensor Review ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-467
Author(s):  
Boquan Liu ◽  
Pinghua Tang
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Frequency Estimation ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Wireless Channel ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Context Aware ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to present an context evaluation and frequency measurement method for surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonant sensor. Design/methodology/approach This method is based on a signal subspace construction, which, along with assembling optional value set, provides the results. Findings The method can assess the application context and improve the resolution and accuracy of the passive wireless SAW resonator sensor system. Originality/value Passive wireless SAW resonators have been used as sensor elements for different physical parameters such as temperature, pressure and force in a number of industrial and medical applications. Various wireless channel environments introduce different application contexts.

Coffee in capsules consumers’ behaviour: a quantitative study on attributes, consequences and values

2020 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Alessandro Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Gustavo Quiroga Souki ◽  
Rodrigo Marçal Gandia ◽  
Luiz Henrique de Barros Vilas Boas
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
One Dimension ◽  
Present Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Functional Attributes ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social

PurposeCoffee in capsules consumers’ behaviour depends not only on the products’ attributes, but also the consequences perceived by them and the alignment with their values. This paper aims to investigate the impacts of the Attributes of coffees in capsules on the consequences perceived by consumers concerning their consumption and the effects of these Consequences on consumers’ Values.Design/methodology/approachThis study developed a scale for assessing the perception of consumers of coffee in capsules about Attributes, Consequences and Values (A-C-V) regarding its consumption. A link to this survey’s electronic questionnaire was posted on the social networks Facebook and Peabirus. This research sample is for convenience and accessibility and has 213 consumers of coffee in capsules. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was the statistical method used for data analysis.FindingsAttributes have two sub-dimensions (Own attributes and Functional attributes), while Consequences have three sub-dimensions (Handling Benefits, Rational Benefits, Convenience Benefits) and Values have just one dimension. Also, SEM has shown a statistically significant positive relationship between A-C-V perceived by consumers of coffee in capsules. These results confirm the hypotheses developed based on the Means-End Chain Theory (MEC).Originality/valueAs academic contributions, this paper develops a structural model that quantitatively demonstrates the impacts of Attributes perceived by consumers of coffee in capsules on the Consequences of consumption and its effects on their Values. The present survey is the first in the literature that uses structural models contemplating A-C-V. As managerial contributions, this survey provides relevant information to the decision-making of several stakeholders of the chain of coffee in capsules.

Authorship trends and collaboration patterns in hospitality and tourism research

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio-Rafael Ramos-Rodriguez ◽  
María Paula Lechuga Sancho ◽  
Salustiano Martínez-Fierro
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Practices ◽  
The Past ◽  
Hospitality And Tourism ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Number Of Authors

Purpose Analyze patterns of co-authorship in hospitality and tourism (H&T) research using bibliometric methods. The purpose of this paper is to answer three questions related to collaborative practices, the number of authors, the order of signatures and the role of the corresponding author. Design/methodology/approach The methodology is based on the bibliometric techniques of authorship analyzes published in leading H&T journals. Evaluative techniques provide longitudinal evidence of the evolution of some indicators of authors’ collaboration: the percentage of alphabetized authorships; the percentage of articles were the most relevant author signs in the first, middle or last position; and the position of the corresponding author in the by-line. Findings First, the collaborative nature of H&T research is confirmed; almost 80% of articles in the sample are co-authored. Second, over the past 30 years, the alphabetized signature model has been in decline in this field. Today, about 20% of articles indexed in JCR journals are signed alphabetically. Third, the first author’s placement is less consistent than that of the corresponding author. Practical implications This work provides relevant information on researchers’ authorship habits that may help evaluators assign credit and accountability and avoid malpractice in the authorial assignment. Originality/value This study explores the habits of researchers who collaborate to improve their productivity, impact and reputation. This is often linked to facilitating access to research funding and obtaining recognition from incentive systems. Yet, no research specifically examines trends in signature order or the corresponding author’s role in the H&T field.

Artificial intelligence-based training learning from application

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay ◽  
Komal Khandelwal
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the rationale, theoretical foundation, application, and future of artificial intelligence (AI)-based training. Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant research papers, articles and case studies is done to highlight developments in research and practice. Findings AI-based training systems are smart, intelligent and expert in handling queries. These systems can curate content, grade, evaluate, and provide feedback to trainee, thus making learning adaptive and contextual. Practical implications Application of AI is vital in the field of training, as it helps personalization and customization of training programs to increase the effectiveness of training. Originality/value Executives and researchers can save time by reading relevant information on the linkage, and its contribution to AI is discussed and summarized in an easy to read format.

A methodology for structured literature network meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pachayappan Murugaiyan ◽  
Venkatesakumar Ramakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Closeness Centrality ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Graph Visualization ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complicated Process ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Little attention has been paid to restructuring existing massive amounts of literature data such that evidence-based meaningful inferences and networks be drawn therefrom. This paper aims to structure extant literature data into a network and demonstrate by graph visualization and manipulation tool “Gephi” how to obtain an evidence-based literature review. Design/methodology/approach The main objective of this paper is to propose a methodology to structure existing literature data into a network. This network is examined through certain graph theory metrics to uncover evidence-based research insights arising from existing huge amounts of literature data. From the list metrics, this study considers degree centrality, closeness centrality and betweenness centrality to comprehend the information available in the literature pool. Findings There is a significant amount of literature on any given research problem. Approaching this massive volume of literature data to find an appropriate research problem is a complicated process. The proposed methodology and metrics enable the extraction of appropriate and relevant information from huge quantities of literature data. The methodology is validated by three different scenarios of review questions, and results are reported. Research limitations/implications The proposed methodology comprises of more manual hours to structure literature data. Practical implications This paper enables researchers in any domain to systematically extract and visualize meaningful and evidence-based insights from existing literature. Originality/value The procedure for converting literature data into a network representation is not documented in the existing literature. The paper lays down the procedure to structure literature data into a network.

scholarly journals Parental interpretations of “childhood innocence”

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 580-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura McGinn ◽  
Nicole Stone ◽  
Roger Ingham ◽  
Andrew Bengry-Howell
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
General Recognition ◽  
Open Relationship ◽  
Thematic Network Analysis

Purpose Despite general recognition of the benefits of talking openly about sexuality with children, parents encounter and/or create barriers to such communication. One of the key barriers is a desire to protect childhood innocence. The purpose of this paper is to explore parental interpretations of childhood innocence and the influence this has on their reported practices relating to sexuality-relevant communication with young children. Design/methodology/approach In all, 110 UK parents and carers of children aged between four and seven years were involved in focus group discussions. The discussions were transcribed and thematic network analysis was subsequently applied to the data. Following the reading and re-reading of the transcripts for meaning, context and content, individual comments and statements were identified within the data set and grouped to generate themes. Findings Childhood innocence was commonly equated with non-sexuality in children and sexual ignorance. Parents displayed ambiguity around the conceptualisation of non-innocence in children. Parents desire to prolong the state of childhood innocence led them to withhold certain sexual knowledge from their children; however, the majority also desired an open relationship whereby their child could approach them for information. Originality/value UK parents have a strong desire to maintain the social construction of their children as inherently innocent. This discourse is affecting the way in which they communicate about sexually relevant information with their children.

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