Chinese culture in tourist research: a review and comparison of Chinese and English studies in 1993-2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junju Li ◽  
Ying (Tracy) Lu
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Chinese Studies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Chinese And English

Purpose With the worldwide growth of the Chinese tourism market, a number of studies have emerged, that attempt to understand the phenomenon, including the influence of Chinese culture on Chinese tourist behavior. This research aims to answer four questions: How has Chinese culture been adopted in tourism literature? What is the current state of tourism research on Chinese culture? What are the similarities, differences and research gaps between international and Chinese studies in this area of investigation? What are the directions that future tourism research will take? Design/methodology/approach The articles for this systematic review were published in major international hospitality and tourism journals and Chinese journals over a period of 20 years (1993-2012). A meta-review was carried out on 80 Chinese and English tourism literature dating from 1993 to 2012. Findings This review showed that Chinese culture has been fragmentally operationalized due to underdeveloped Chinese cultural theories in tourism, independent and unrelated extant cultural systems and perspectives and lack of empirical testing for theory development. Two major theoretical systems of Chinese culture in tourist research were revealed in this review: cross-cultural theory and traditional Chinese cultural framework. The current state of tourism research on Chinese culture was also analyzed. The similarities, differences and research gaps were identified between international and Chinese studies on this inquiry. Implications for future tourism research in this area were suggested. Research limitations/implications Unveiling the evolving research progress of a single culture helps to provide a deeper insight into how culture was used to analyze the behavior of individual tourist markets, and hence to better understand a particular tourist market. Originality/value This research has synthesized a wide range of literature to unveil the extant understanding of Chinese culture as reflected in Chinese tourists and outline the ways forward in this area of investigation.

Systematic bibliometric analysis on Kaizen in scientific journals

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Álvarez-García ◽  
Amador Durán-Sánchez ◽  
María de la Cruz del Río-Rama
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Japanese Companies ◽  
Specific Search

Purpose Since Masaaki Imai coined the term Kaizen in the mid-1980s, it has been seen as a key element for the competitiveness of Japanese companies, and it is currently a widely discussed philosophy and is applied in a wide range of organizations throughout the world. The purpose of this paper is to serve as guidance for researchers who are developing their studies in the field of the Kaizen philosophy, in order to improve their knowledge on the most relevant articles, the most productive authors or the key scientific journals that make up this subject. Design/methodology/approach In order to fulfill the proposed objective, a descriptive bibliometric study was carried out with the analysis of citations from 138 articles included in the multidisciplinary database Scopus (Elsevier) until 2016. For the search of documents, a tracking strategy was chosen that allowed for the development of the ad hoc database required to analyze each of the basic variables of the bibliometric indicators. Findings The results obtained show a growing interest of the scientific community in its study in the last decade, as shown by the significant increase in citations received by articles, despite the reduction in the number of papers published in the last two years. Research limitations/implications The main limitations are derived from the choice of a specific database, as well as the specific search equation. Originality/value The study presents an in-depth analysis of the current state of research regarding the Kaizen philosophy through its bibliometric study, providing useful information for academics and professionals by providing a series of significant indicators to measure the bibliographic material.

scholarly journals Developments in understanding tourism policy

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Airey
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Part Structure ◽  
Tourism Policy ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Over 40 Years ◽  
Recent Policy ◽  
Current Stage

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the current stage of the development of the study of tourism policy and some of the key issues that have come in for attention. Design/methodology/approach – The work is based on a review of the literature relating to tourism policy over a 40-year period. Based on one of the models of tourism policy-making, it uses a five-part structure to organise the literature and for each part, it explores the issues dealt with by researchers over the period. Findings – After a slow start, most aspects of tourism policy are now well-covered in the literature, and notably, there has been a marked quickening in the pace of study over the past decade. Influences on policy are well-documented, as are the roles of the different stakeholders in the policy process. This contrasts with the understanding of the work of the policymakers, which is less well-developed, as is the nature and influence of the different forms of policy output. Neoliberalism and governance have been prominent among recent policy themes pursued by researchers. Research limitations/implications – The paper draws on a wide range of work over 40 years, but it cannot be comprehensive. Originality/value – The paper’s originality lies in it providing a brief overview of the current state of research into tourism policy.

Ubiquitous conformable systems for imperceptible computing

foresight ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara V. Fernandez ◽  
David Sadat ◽  
Farita Tasnim ◽  
Daniel Acosta ◽  
Laura Schwendeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Marked Change ◽  
Seamless Integration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mechanical Compliance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Physical Comfort

Purpose Although conformable devices are commonly designed to couple with the human body for personalized and localized medicine, their applications are expanding rapidly. This paper aims to delineate this expansion and predict greater implications in diverse fields. Design/methodology/approach Today’s device technologies continue to face fundamental obstacles preventing their seamless integration with target objects to effectively access, evaluate and alter self-specific physical patterns, while still providing physical comfort and enabling continuous data collection. Due to their extreme mechanical compliance, conformable devices permit the query of signals occurring at interfaces so as to decode and encode biological, chemical and mechanical patterns with high resolution, precision and accuracy. These unique and versatile capabilities allow for a marked change in the approach to tackling scientific questions, with the ability to address societal challenges at large. Findings Here, this study highlights the current state of these devices in a wide range of fields, such as interactive teaching, textiles, robotics, buildings and infrastructure, agriculture, climate and space, and further forecasts essential features of these devices in the near future. Originality/value This study justifies conformable devices’ growing utility through a novel quantitative analysis methodology that indexes peer-reviewed journal articles based on specific keywords, whereby this study tracks keyword frequency over time across specific fields in conjunction with conformability-like topics. The resulting trends’ trajectories provide the foundation for this study’s future projections. This study concludes with a perspective on the possible challenges concomitant with a ubiquitous presence of these technologies, including manufacturing, wireless communication, storage, compression, privacy and sharing of data, environmental sustainability, avoidance of inequality and bias and collaboration between stakeholders at all levels of impact.

scholarly journals Performance management in social impact bonds: how an outcomes-based approach shapes hybrid partnerships

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
World Views ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Social Impact Bonds ◽  
Cultural World

PurposeThis paper investigates how outcomes-based performance management (PM) regimes operate in the partnerships known as social impact bonds (SIBs), which bring together partners from the public, private and third sectors. The findings are analysed in the light of the different cultural world views of the partners.Design/methodology/approachPublished evaluations of 25 UK SIBs were analysed by a qualitative multiple case study approach. This study of secondary sources permitted the analysis of a wide range of SIB partnerships from near contemporary accounts.FindingsOutcomes frameworks led to rigorous PM regimes that brought the cultural differences between partners into focus. While partnerships benefitted from the variety of viewpoints and expertise, the differences in outlook simultaneously led to strains and tensions. In order to mitigate such tensions, some stakeholders conformed to the outlooks of others.Practical implicationsThe need to achieve a predefined set of payable outcomes embeds a “linear” view of intervention and effect on the SIB partners and a performance regime in which some partners dominate. In designing accountability systems for partnerships such as SIBs, commissioners should consider how the performance regime will affect the interests of all stakeholders.Originality/valueThis study adds to the cultural theory literature which has rarely considered three-way partnerships embodying hierarchical, individualist and egalitarian world views and how performance regimes operate in such partnerships. Three-way partnerships are thought to be rare and short-lived, but this empirical study shows that they can be successful albeit over a predefined lifespan.

Earnings management in family firms: current state of knowledge and opportunities for future research

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna Sousa Paiva ◽  
Isabel Costa Lourenço ◽  
Manuel Castelo Branco
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Different Types

Purpose – This paper aims to synthesize the extant research on earnings management in family firms. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the current state of knowledge about earnings management in family firms, identifying the main theoretical frameworks used in the empirical research on the topic, as well as the main types of said research and its findings. Findings – Agency theory is identified as the main theoretical framework used. Two major types of research identified in the literature are discussed, namely, earnings management in family firms versus non-family firms and earnings management in different types of family firms. Originality/value – Important research gaps are identified, and future research priorities are suggested. These pertain to the lack of research on earnings management in different types of family firms, the utility of using qualitative and experimental research, as well as the importance of using theoretical frameworks better able to capture the peculiarities of family firms.

Desolated milieu: exploring the trajectory of workplace loneliness (2006-2019)

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mantasha Firoz ◽  
Richa Chaudhary ◽  
Aamna Khan
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to trace the trajectory of research done exclusively on the topic of Workplace Loneliness from 2006 to 2019. Based on the content analysis of 29 articles, this paper critically assesses, summarizes and consolidates the existing body of knowledge in the field of workplace loneliness. Design/methodology/approach This review is organized around five major themes – origin and the conceptual grounding of the construct; emergence of the concept of workplace loneliness, conceptualizations and overlap with the related constructs; measurement tools and techniques; analysis of its predictors, outcomes, mediators and moderators; and development of an integrated model specifying the nomological network of workplace loneliness for clarifying the current state of thinking and guiding future research in the area. Findings The concept of workplace loneliness started receiving attention from the year 2006 and gained momentum in 2016. The studies from wide range of countries show that workplace loneliness is not restricted to one geographical location but is a phenomenon that affects people and economies around the world. The review highlights the conceptualization and measurement challenges along with the need for theoretical development of the field. Further, the existing literature fails to provide a comprehensive picture of the predictors, underlying processes, contingencies and outcomes of workplace loneliness. Originality/value This study being one of the rare attempts to consolidate the existing body of knowledge on loneliness at work will provide academicians and practitioners with a comprehensive account of the state of research and development on an important and yet neglected issue of workplace loneliness.

Yield and economic performance of the use of GM cotton worldwide over time

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 616-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Witjaksono ◽  
Xiaowen Wei ◽  
Suchun Mao ◽  
Wankui Gong ◽  
Yabing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Net Revenue ◽  
Yield Gain

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on the economic performance of genetically modified (GM) cotton worldwide based on a wide range of data and source from available literature, and second to assess yield gain and economic performance. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic review was captured to provide the evidence of potential benefits of GM cotton. A country-specific analysis was conducted in order to compare economic indicators and employed meta-analysis to find out the significance of the different of GM cotton over its counterpart. Findings – This paper depicts positive impact of commercialized GM cotton in terms of net revenue, and the benefits, especially in terms of increased yields, are greatest for the mostly farmers in developing countries who have benefitted from the spill over of technology targeted at farmers in industrialized countries. Research limitations/implications – Due to the variability of the data which came from different methodologies, it is difficult to determine the differences of the performances each individual study. Practical implications – This, it is believed that results from this study can be useful for operations of all sizes as the authors think about what needs to be focussed on for long-term producers survival. Originality/value – The paper clearly indicates that China is the highest cotton yield of GM cotton, the lowest cost of GM seed and the lowest cost of chemical spray compare to any other countries. Therefore, this is the fact that the adoption of GM cotton has been widely spread among the farmers across the regions in China.

scholarly journals Changing the game: a case for gamifying knowledge management

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 143-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnessa Shpakova ◽  
Viktor Dörfler ◽  
Jill MacBryde
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Environment ◽  
Current State ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact ◽  
A Company

Purpose This exploratory paper investigates gamification as a medium for knowledge workers to interact with each other. The purpose of this paper is to open the discussion around the sustaining impact that gamification might have on knowledge management (KM). Design/methodology/approach The paper employs an exploratory literature review investigating the current state of the art in relation to KM and gamification; this literature review serves as the starting point of subsequent theorizing. Findings Based on the literature review the authors theorize that the use of gamification in KM can go far beyond the motivational aspects. To name just a few uses of gamification, it can help in: supporting flexibility, facilitating transparency and therefore improving trust, visualizing skills and competences as well as generating requirements for new competences and promoting a collaborative environment among the knowledge workers. Research limitations/implications This paper opens the discussion around KM and gamification and suggests a wide range of areas for further research. Practical implications In this paper the authors argue that by looking at gamification as more than just a set of tools for improving motivation and engagement a company can address some pitfalls of a particular type of knowledge workers. Originality/value Gamification is a new, but increasingly popular approach, which has been shown to be powerful in many areas. This paper is novel in that it initiates a dialogue around the impact that gamification might have on KM.

Metadata evaluation criteria in respect to archival maps description

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Kuźma ◽  
Albina Mościcka
Keyword(s):  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Metadata Quality ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Practical Implications

Purposes This paper aims to present an objective summary of the current state of research concerning the evaluation criteria of map metadata. The undertaken research identifies which authors and to what extent the discussed issues related to the metadata of objects collected in digital libraries, with particular emphasis on cartographic materials. Design/methodology/approach Independent reviewers analysed the basic articles data. Selected papers were subject to quality assessment, based on the full text and 12 questions. Finally, iterative backward reference search was conducted. Findings The results demonstrate that there are no universal criteria for metadata evaluation. There are no works that would assess the metadata of cartographic studies, although numerous publications point to the need for this type of work. Practical implications Metadata evaluation allows users to obtain knowledge whether objects found in the library are relevant for their needs. Originality/value The criteria and methods most often used for assessing metadata quality which can be adopted to map metadata evaluation have been identified. The authors identified the existing research gaps and proved that there is a need for research contributions in the field of evaluating map metadata.

Biodiversity reporting by New Zealand local authorities: the current state of play

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Schneider ◽  
Grant Samkin ◽  
Howard Davey
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Local Authority ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Current State ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wide Range

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish whether local authorities in New Zealand report biodiversity-related information and to examine the vehicles through which it is communicated. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a keyword search to identify biodiversity reporting across a wide range of data sources, including local authority websites, formal accountability documents, environmental reports, environment and biodiversity management strategies, plans and policies. Findings – Biodiversity-related information was contained in range of documents. Reporting ranged from no mention of the term in existing statutory accountability documents (Annual Plans, Annual Reports, Long-Term Plans [LTPs] and District Plans/Regional Policy Statements), through to a comprehensive stand-alone biodiversity Annual Report and stand-alone biodiversity strategies. Regional and unitary authorities were more likely than territorial authorities to prepare and report biodiversity-related information to stakeholders. There is currently no consistent framework or method to guide local authorities in the presentation of biodiversity-related information. The lack of consistent, comparable information hinders the ability of stakeholders to assess local authority performance in the sustainable management of biodiversity in their district or region. Research limitations/implications – While this study does not consider quality of reporting, or reporting trends over time, it provides a picture of the “current state of play”. This provides a starting point from which further research into the preparation and reporting of biodiversity information by local authorities can be conducted. Originality/value – This paper represents the first of its kind within a New Zealand context. It provides an initial insight into whether local authorities prepare and report biodiversity-related information and where this information is presented.

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