Alternativas de turismo sostenible en sectores priorizados de la Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Freddy Anaximandro Álvarez Lema ◽  
Manuel Antonio Abarca Zaquinaula ◽  
Matius Rodolfo Mendoza Poma ◽  
Milton Alberto Sampedro Arrieta
Keyword(s):  
Base Line ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Tourist Development

La deficiente potencialización de rutas turísticas es una de las causas por las que no se ha desarrollado correctamente la actividad turística en la Provincia de Cotopaxi, motivo por el cual se ejecutó el presente proyecto de vinculación en convenio con dirigentes de barrios, comunidades y parroquias de cinco sectores priorizados (Pastocalle, Cumbijín, Mulaló, Canchagua, Cusubamba), con la finalidad de aportar al desarrollo turístico de la Provincia de Cotopaxi. Los objetivos del proyecto se cumplieron con el trabajo conjunto de docentes y estudiantes de la carrera de Ecoturismo de la Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales de la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi. En primer lugar se realizó el levantamiento de información de los sectores priorizados, estableciendo la línea base del proyecto, con los datos obtenidos se procedió a caracterizar los cinco sectores, inventariando los atractivos turísticos con base en la Metodología para Jerarquización de Atractivos y Generación de Espacios Turísticos en Ecuador creada para esta misma finalidad por el Ministerio de Turismo, obteniendo así: Pastocalle 7 atractivos turísticos, Cumbijín 8 atractivos turísticos, Mulaló 11 atractivos turísticos, Canchagua 3 atractivos turísticos y Cusubamba 14 atractivos turísticos. Con base en los datos obtenidos de atractivos turísticos inventariados se procedió a diseñar, construir y/o repotenciar una ruta turística en cada sector priorizado, resaltando que en los cinco sectores priorizados ya existían senderos que conectaban a la mayoría de los atractivos turísticos. Además, se diseñó e implemento la señalética turística respectiva en cada ruta, con base en la forma y fondo establecida en el Manual de Señalización Turística del Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador.   The deficient potentialization of tourist routes is one of the reasons tourist activity in the Province of Cotopaxi has not been correctly developed. This is also part of the reason the study was performed in agreement with leaders of neighborhoods, communities, and the parishes of five prioritized sectors (Pastocalle, Cumbijín, Mulaló, Canchagua, Cusubamba), with the purpose of contributing to the tourist development of Cotopaxi Province. The objectives of this paper were fulfilled through the work of teachers and students of Ecotourism career of the Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales of the Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi. First, data was collected from the prioritized sectors. Thereafter, the base line of the paper was established with the data obtained. The five sectors were characterized, which led to the inventing of tourist attractions with base on the Methodology for Ranking of Attractiveness and Generation of Tourist Spaces in Ecuador. This was created for this same purpose by the Ministry of Tourism for the following places: Pastocalle 7 tourist attractions, Cumbijín 8 tourist attractions, Mulaló 11 tourist attractions, Canchagua 3 tourist attractions, and Cusubamba 14 tourist attractions. Based on the data obtained from inventoried tourist attractions, we proceeded to design, build, and repower a tourist route in each prioritized sector. Also, we highlighted that in the five prioritized sectors, there were already trails that connected most of the tourist attractions. In addition, the respective tourism signage tourism was designed and implemented in each route with base on the form and background established in the Tourism Signalization Manual of the Tourism Ministry of Ecuador.  

scholarly journals A Model for the Identification of Areas Favourable for the Development of Tourism: A Case Study of the Šumava Mts. and South Bohemia Tourist Regions (Czech Republic)

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Navrátil ◽  
Kamil Pícha ◽  
Stanislav Martinát ◽  
Jaroslav Knotek ◽  
Tomáš Kučera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Relative Attractiveness ◽  
Tourist Development ◽  
South Bohemia ◽  
Hexagonal Network

Abstract A basis for the identification of potential tourist development areas was defined as a combined use of the model of area load by visitors, the territorially-located database of tourist attractions, and the perception of their attractiveness by visitors. A distinctive inequality was identified in the area load and the distribution of tourist attractions. The areas of development were determined on the basis of a difference between the relative attendance and the relative attractiveness of the partial territorial units of a regular hexagonal network, sized approximately 3 km2, with a concurrent requirement of above-average total attractiveness

scholarly journals The cultural legacy of the frontier lands of Vinalopó (Alicante, Spain) and their tourist use – impossible mission?

Ethnologies ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 237-254
Author(s):  
Antonio Martínez Puche ◽  
Salvador Martínez Puche
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Cultural Legacy ◽  
Cultural Heritage Material ◽  
Tourist Development ◽  
The Right

“Frontier tourism” or tourisme de partage is a genuine typology of tourism which has these four features: space (geographic), time (historic), experience (motivations and behaviours) and sharing cultural heritage (material or immaterial). The border lands of Alto Vinalopó (Alicante-Spain) have a paradoxical and dual element in the sense that they operate as a territory with common customs and traditions which share many similarities with other territories, but at the same time they show a number of contrasts and peculiarities. Reorganized now as potential tourist attractions, these deep-rooted ethnographic displays are becoming consumable products, which are struggling to find a differential position in the leisure business. This article is aimed at illustrating this process, analysing its sociocultural, economic and promotional variables by considering a particular event: the Moors and Christians festival in Villena. These ancient celebrations convey their own values and signs of identity which have also served to stimulate and diversify the local economy. Besides, after being officially declared in 2015 a national tourist attraction, with the “4th September, All Mad” campaign, this festival has generated challenges, uncertainties and opportunities for tourist development which will demand the right creative strategies and economic management to succeed.

scholarly journals Students’ perception of learning environment: A Base Line Study for identifying areas of concern at a Private Medical College, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-242
Author(s):  
Hafiza Arzuman ◽  
Abu Kholdun Al-Mahmood ◽  
Sharmin Islam ◽  
Syeda Fahmida Afrin ◽  
Saquib Ahmad Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Teachers And Students

Background: The importance of learning environment in teaching institution is increasingly being appreciated in terms of its effect on learning and outcome. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore students’ perception of learning environment for identifying measures to improve it of a private medical college, Bangladesh. Method: Two phase cross-sectional study combining quantitative and qualitative components was conducted among the students of a private medical college. In Phase I part the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory was used to obtain data for base line quantitative information on a total of 204 medical and final professional examinee students. Purposive sampling method was employed in this phase and the Item that scored >3 was categorised as highest and < 2 was categorised as lowest scored item. In Phase II part the highest and lowest score items were explored further by qualitative method of focus group discussions among teachers and students on two separate occasions. For focus group discussion a combination of 10 (clinical and preclinical) teachers and 10 students (2x5 =10) except the examinee batch were selected by convenience sampling method. The purpose and method of the focus group was clearly stated to the participants and a consent form was signed by one participant on behalf of the respective group. Results: The response rate was 100% in Phase I part of the study with a perceived global DREEM mean score was 120/200 (22.984) which indicated students’ positive perception towards the learning environment of ISMC. The global score for year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and examinee students were 133/200 (12.959); 134/200 (15.678); 127/200 (9.895); 112/200 (17.205); 67/200 (22.623) and 14/200 (22.984) respectively. The 1st year and 2nd year had highest global score whereas 5th year students had lowest score. The perceived Domains mean scores for Students Perception of Learning (SPoL) was 29.35/48 (8.189); Students Perception of Teacher (SPoT) 27.24/44 (5.195); Students Academic Self Perception (SASP) 18.69/32 (6.726); Students Perception of Atmosphere (SPoA) 28.09/48 (6.844) and Students Social Self Perception (SSSP) 14.65/28 (2.952) which indicated students’ positive perception in all five Domains of DREEM as well. Out of 50 items three scored >3 and 7 items scored <2 which were explored further by focus group discussions among teachers and students to know the underlying causes for such scores. many similar issues were identified by both the groups in focus group discussion. Conclusion: The combination of a quantitative and qualitative method revealed students’ positive perception and the strong and weak areas of the learning environment of ISMC. The findings were used in recommending remedial measure for creating an encouraging learning environment of ISMC which is one the main ingredient for effective learning.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(2) 2016 p.234-242

Encountering Hate Online: Information for Teachers and Students

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda M. Woolf ◽  
Michael R. Hulsizer ◽  
Danielle Maccartney
Keyword(s):  
Online Information ◽  
Teachers And Students

On the Fibrinolytic System in Aged Rats, and Its Reactivity to Endotoxin and Cytokines

1992 ◽  
Vol 67 (06) ◽  
pp. 697-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
J J Emeis ◽  
A Brouwer ◽  
R J Barelds ◽  
M A Horan ◽  
S K Durham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Fibrinolytic Activity ◽  
Fibrinolytic System ◽  
Tissue Type ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Aged Rats ◽  
Tissue Type Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Young Rats ◽  
Type Plasminogen Activator

SummaryAged rats are more susceptible to endotoxin-induced effects, including microthrombosis and platelet aggregation, than are young rats. To investigate whether changes in the fibrinolytic system might be involved, we investigated the fibrinolytic activity in plasma euglobulin fractions and tissues (lung and heart) of young (6-months old) and aged (24-months old) rats under baseline conditions and after challenge with endotoxin. Aged rats had lower plasma levels of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) and of urokinase-type PA (u-PA) activity. PA inhibitor (PAI) activity was higher in the plasma of aged rats, as was t-PA activity in lung and heart.Rats were treated with either a low dose (1 μg/kg) or a high dose (10 mg/kg) of endotoxin. Both treatments induced a transient phase of increased blood fibrinolytic activity, as evidenced by higher levels of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) activity and decreased levels of PA inhibitor (PAI) activity. Over time, the fibrinolytic activity decreased, probably due to increased levels of PA inhibitor.Both the early increase in t-PA activity, and the subsequent increase in PAI activity, were more pronounced in the aged rats, as compared with the younger rats, after the high dose of endotoxin. The aged rats also responded to an injection of interleukin-1β or tumor necrosis factor-α with a larger increase of PAI activity than did the younger rats.Together the data suggest that, compared to young rats, aged rats have a decreased base-line plasma fibrinolytic activity, while their fibrinolytic system is more responsive to challenge by endotoxin and cytokines.

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