AERIAL ROPEWAY SYSTEM- FEASIBILITY STUDY IN DOHA, QATAR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahram Tahmasseby
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Capital Maintenance ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
The World ◽  
Aerial Cable ◽  
Negative Impacts

Aerial ropeway systems, also called gondolas and aerial cable cars, are amongst driverless transportation modes, which are progressively drawing the attention in promoting tourism. Aerial ropeway systems have been operated in touristic spots e.g., over lakes, rivers, and hilly lands in several countries. Passengers can enjoy a view from the above and experience a stress-free and reliable trip. Furthermore, those systems can be exploited as a public transportation in urbanized and populated regions. The objective of this article is to investigate the viability of implementing a gondola line flying over Doha Bay in Qatar as a tourist attraction from the marketing, economic, and environmental point of view. In this study, the associated costs (capital, maintenance, and operating) of implementing a monocable detachable gondola technology(MDG) are estimated using international best practices in the world. The economic analysis outcome demonstrates that the revenues generated from the fares could counterweigh the required capital investment as well as operating and maintenance costs and hence the proposed gondola could be economically attractive for investors. Moreover, no significant negative impacts and footprint on the environment are anticipated at the exploitation phase of the gondola.

A TWO-PHASED FUZZY MULTICRITERIA SELECTION AMONG PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS FOR POLICY-MAKING AND RISK GOVERNANCE

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (supp01) ◽  
pp. 31-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
İHSAN KAYA ◽  
BAŞAR ÖZTAYŞI ◽  
CENGIZ KAHRAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Transportation Policy ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Risk Governance ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Transportation Type

Public transportation can be viewed as a key determinant and consequence of the social and spatial formation and development of contemporary cities and regions. Transportation policy generally combines four categories of instruments, i.e., investment, pricing, regulation and subsidy, to generate viable alternatives. Capital investment in public transportation supports the purchase of equipment and facilities including rolling stock, tracks, control equipment, and the construction of terminals, stations, parking lots, maintenance facilities and power generating facilities. Risk governance for public transportation investments looks at how risk-related decision-making unfolds when a range of actors is involved, requiring co-ordination and possibly reconciliation between a profusion of roles, perspectives, goals and activities. In this paper, a two-phased multicriteria methodology is proposed to select the best investment alternative for public transportation with respect to the predetermined criteria. In the first phase, a selection among transportation types is made, and in the second phase, a selection among transportation modes of the selected transportation type is made. A case study for Istanbul is given in the application section.

How effective are the new WASH security guidelines for India? An empirical case study of Andhra Pradesh

Water Policy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Kurian Baby ◽  
V. Ratna Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Capital Maintenance ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Operations And Maintenance ◽  
Private And Public

India has been making policies relating to the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector since independence. The 2010 policy guidelines for the water and sanitation sectors have embarked on a new path of water security by identifying and emphasizing the importance of hitherto nagging bottlenecks in sustainable service delivery. This paper attempts to assess these policy guidelines critically and suggest ways to make them effective from the point of view of putting them into operation. This paper argues the following. (i) WASH sector financing needs to be addressed directly with realistic assessment of unit costs and their composition. (ii) Within the WASH sector sanitation needs special focus in terms of planning and allocations. Treating sanitation as an add-on to water would not be enough to improve the sanitation and hygiene conditions. The approach to sanitation needs to be focused on creating demand at the household level, segregating private and public responsibilities in this regard. (iii) Although the new guidelines try to bring a much needed balance between the cost components of new capital investment, they are not clear about post-construction support, especially capital maintenance and ring fencing the allocations towards O&M (operations and maintenance), as well as emphasizing that capital maintenance is critical for sustainable service delivery.

scholarly journals Potential of Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems Applicable to India

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 338-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitesh Arora ◽  
Anuj Yadav ◽  
Devendra Saroj
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Waste Stabilisation Ponds ◽  
Decentralized Treatment ◽  
The World ◽  
Technology Ranking

Appropriate sanitation facilities are still a challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. With regard to almost 950 million people defecating in the open, the question arises whether the existing treatment facilities are sufficient to provide for a healthy sanitation in the world. This paper mainly emphasizes on developing countries (particularly, India) where cost is generally a very important parameter of judgment for choosing the appropriate system. This makes decentralized treatment systems much more suitable for installation as they are easier to build and operate, both financially and technically. This paper includes basic differences and fundamental explanations about the processes involved in different decentralized treatment systems and their comparison on the basis of installation cost carried out by using a technology ranking method. It is concluded that waste stabilisation ponds would be most cost effective solution from capital investment point of view. However, Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) should be carried out for appropriate technology selection in different scenarios on the basis of different criteria. New developments in sanitation technologies can play an important role in selecting appropriate sanitation technology for a particular scenario.

Policy of National Interest as an Alternative to Liberalism

Upravlenie ◽  
10.12737/5638 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Моргунов ◽  
E. Morgunov ◽  
Чернявский ◽  
S. Chernyavskiy
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
National Interest ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Modern World ◽  
The World ◽  
Gas Market

It has been shown in this paper that among the expert community there is no consensus on the global economy prospects. Optimists suggest that as soon as the crisis in the euro area will be overcome, and the world economy in the coming years will increase slowly but surely (about 3% per year). But pessimists suggest that depression, or at least short-term stagnation will occur. However, some of them not only predict a financial crisis, but in the middle-term – a natural resource´s one. Our analysis of global and Russian oil and gas market is confirming that at least "oil props" of the modern world economy are becoming quite shaky: the world is moving from the "oil era" to the "age of gas". With specific regard to Russia, its natural resources and raw materials primarily hydrocarbons (in particular enough high world prices for them), keep her from the financial and budget crisis, despite the absurd liberal economic policy and off-scale corruption. However, analysis of Russian oil and gas market shows that many of old highly profitable fields almost used up its resources and new ones are often at least marginally profitable and require a huge capital investment in their development. Therefore, from our point of view, in any case, to be a shift from the liberal to an active policy of national interest: improving the living standards of own people, economic development of the territory, industry restoration.

scholarly journals The Impact of Health Sector Development on Tourism Development

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Abdi ◽  
Yousef Mohammadzadeh ◽  
Hedayat Montakhab
Keyword(s):  
Health Sector ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Background: One of the most common mistakes in tourism policy is to focus solely on the tourist attractions without considering the environmental conditions and facilities in the community. Access to quality health services in the destination country is one of the most important facilities for tourists. The present study investigated the effect of improving the health sector on attracting foreign tourists. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-analytical study. To conduct the study, the data of global development indicators (published by the World Bank) from 1996 to 2016 were used. The study sample included 82 developing and developed countries. In order to analyze the data, the test methods based on panel data and the generalized torque regression were applied using Stata 14 software. Results: Findings from the estimates of all 4 models show that development of health and treatment increased the amount of tourist attraction in the world. The 2 indices of health developer for both groups of countries had a significant positive effect on tourism development index (tourist attraction). The findings also showed that other independent variables of the model such as air transport development, poll tax income, improvement of information and communication technology, and business development had a positive and significant effect on attracting foreign tourists. Conclusion: On the one hand, provision of the necessary health facilities and improvement of the health indicators provide one of the most essential facilities needed by tourists. On the other hand, application of these facilities is the goal of tourism. From a social point of view, improving health indicators is a positive aspect for society. Therefore, development of health is one of the essentials of tourism development.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI PENGUNJUNG TERHADAP OBJEK WISATA PANTAI GUMUMAE DI KECAMATAN BULA KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Nabila Keliobas ◽  
Yosevita Theodora Latupapua ◽  
C K Pattinasarany
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Meal Service ◽  
Good Percentage ◽  
Selection Of

Visitors 'perceptions of the Gumumae Beach tourist attraction in Bula District, East Seram Regency were research aimed to know visitors' perceptions of Gumumae Beach attractions in Bula District, East Seram District. The selection of research locations was conducted purposively in November-December 2018, in this study the data collection method used was in the form of direct observation in the field, distribution of questionnaires / interviews, documentation, and literature study. Analysis of research data using qualitative descriptive analysis methods to answer research objectives based on information obtained from field observations. From the results of the study, it can be seen that visitors' perceptions of attraction from Gumumae Beach attractions give an assessment that the beach scenery is an interesting with a percentage of 80%. Visitors’ perception of the facility/amenity the attractions provide an assessment officer friendliness associated with a good percentage of 46.67%, mininum meal service is quite good 56.67%, security / safety is not guaranteed 48.33 coast, beach cleanliness less good 51.67%, additional facilities need to be done 100%, satisfaction in making visits is 50% satisfied , and visitors' perceptions of accessibility on Gumumae Beach attractions are valued at 86.67% and smooth object public transportation modes 48.33%.

Medical Diagnosis from a Clinician’s Point of View

1978 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
F. T. De Dombal
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Medical Diagnosis ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
The World

This paper discusses medical diagnosis from the clinicians point of view. The aim of the paper is to identify areas where computer science and information science may be of help to the practising clinician. Collection of data, analysis, and decision-making are discussed in turn. Finally, some specific recommendations are made for further joint research on the basis of experience around the world to date.

Russia and China: The Vector of Development of Economic Cooperation

2004 ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
L. Kabir
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Basic Commodity ◽  
The World ◽  
Economic Ties

This article considers the basic tendencies of development of trade and economic cooperation of the two countries with accent on increasing volumes and consolidating trade and economic ties in Russian-Chinese relations. The author compares Russian and Chinese participation in the world economy and analyzes the counter trade from the point of view of basic commodity groups.

Penataan Terminal Tipe B Kabupaten Sukabumi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Wiyoga Triharto ◽  
Bambang Perkasa Alam
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Design Concept ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Type B ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Future Needs ◽  
Terminal Design ◽  
Transportation Facilities ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Ratu harbor beach is one of the mainstay tourist sites for the Regional Government of Sukabumi Regency in bringing PAD, besides public transportation facilities and terminals have a major role in supporting the queen port as a tourist attraction so that tourists are comfortable and facilitated in accessing through public transportation. The condition of the Pelabuhan Ratu Terminal, Sukabumi Regency is currently very poor, poorly maintained, and many supporting facilities are damaged and inadequate. This study aims to identify problems and formulate the type B terminal arrangement in Sukabumi Regency. The method used is descriptive qualitative in order to get a picture of the problems of the situation and conditions currently taking place or occurring in the present and the study of policies. Collecting data by field surveys, literature studies and interviews. The results in this study get a terminal B type terminal design concept Sukabumi Regency according to current and future needs.

THE GENESIS OF CONSERVATIVE IDEOLOGY, DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND PROSPECTS IN THE POLITICAL REFORM OF MODERN COUNTRIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF RUSSIA AND FRANCE)

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
MARIETA EPREMYAN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Political Reform ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Political ◽  
Development Trends ◽  
Conservative Ideology ◽  
The World ◽  
Christian Conservatism ◽  
The Future ◽  
Conservative Policy ◽  
Depth Interviews

The article examines the epistemological roots of conservative ideology, development trends and further prospects in political reform not only in modern Russia, but also in other countries. The author focuses on the “world” and Russian conservatism. In the course of the study, the author illustrates what opportunities and limitations a conservative ideology can have in political reform not only in modern Russia, but also in the world. In conclusion, it is concluded that the prospect of a conservative trend in the world is wide enough. To avoid immigration and to control the development of technology in society, it is necessary to adhere to a conservative policy. Conservatism is a consolidating ideology. It is no coincidence that the author cites as an example the understanding of conservative ideology by the French due to the fact that Russia has its own vision of the ideology of conservatism. If we say that conservatism seeks to preserve something and respects tradition, we must bear in mind that traditions in different societies, which form some kind of moral imperatives, cannot be a single phenomenon due to different historical destinies and differing religious views. Considered from the point of view of religion, Muslim and Christian conservatism will be somewhat confrontational on some issues. The purpose of the work was to consider issues related to the role, evolution and prospects of conservative ideology in the political reform of modern countries. The author focuses on Russia and France. To achieve this goal, the method of in-depth interviews with experts on how they understand conservatism was chosen. Already today, conservatism is quite diverse. It is quite possible that in the future it will transform even more and acquire new reflections.

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