STORY CREATION AND THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL JOURNALISTS ON DESTINATION BRANDS

An exploratory study was conducted to determine the impact of advertising and public relations on the visit intention of tourists in Da Nang, Vietnam. In 2015, Trip Advisor and New York Times selected Da Nang, Vietnam as one of the top Asia tourist destinations. This study sought to address the relationship between advertising or public relations and tourists' intention to visit based on the theory of planned behavior. Structure Equation Modeling was conducted to predict the impact of advertising and public relations on the visit intention of tourists in Da Nang. Findings indicate that an increased favorable attitude and control of advertising would increase tourist arrivals. Surprisingly, an increased positive attitude and control of public relations did not significantly affect tourists' intention to visit. Instead, the social norms of public relations were effective in driving the decision to visit but the social norms of advertising were not. The findings have contributed to destination brand through advertising and public relations. Implications are discussed.

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From the Entrepreneurial University to the Civic University

10.4018/978-1-6684-3706-3.ch001 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Angelo Riviezzo ◽

Maria Rosaria Napolitano ◽

Floriana Fusco

Keyword(s):

Specific Area ◽

Well Being ◽

Host Community ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life ◽

World Heritage List ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Town Center ◽

Depth Interviews

The chapter aims to investigate the impact of the presence of the university on the perceived quality of life of the host community. To this aim, the authors focused on a specific area, that is the historical town center of Naples (as defined by the UNESCO in the World Heritage List since 1995), where five universities are located. Adopting a qualitative and explorative approach, 25 in-depth interviews have been conducted with local universities' stakeholders and content-analyzed through the software Nvivo 10. Thus, the authors identified precisely the multiplicity of activities through which the presence of the university contributes to the socio-economic and cultural well-being of the community of which it is part, thinking about the dynamics that may occur in the case of an urban-located university. Based on the findings, a conceptual model is proposed that may be further validated with new investigations.

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THE ROLE OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN DESTINATION BRANDING

Tourism and hospitality management ◽

10.20867/thm.26.2.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 419-436

Author(s):

Assumpció Huertas ◽

Jan Gonzalo

Keyword(s):

Augmented Reality ◽

Communication Strategies ◽

Destination Branding ◽

Tourism Experience ◽

Destination Brand ◽

The Impact ◽

The City ◽

Depth Interviews

Purpose – The goals of this study are to find out which factors contribute to AR applications generating satisfactory tourism experiences; analyze the impact of AR on destination brand communication; and examine whether the act of communicating the destination brand also increases satisfactory tourist experiences. Design – The research is based on a case study of an AR application that belongs to the city of Tarragona (Spain) that reproduces its main monuments dating from the Roman era. Methodology – The study includes one survey conducted on 150 participants (75 tourists, 75 residents) and 15 in-depth interviews with respondents who used the Imageen application. Approach – The analysis provides detailed information on the users’ experiences and opinions, highlighting the different variables that provide the most satisfactory tourist experiences. Findings – The study shows that the AR application creates highly satisfactory tourism experiences, although not extraordinary. The main contribution of this study has been to demonstrate that the AR application has the potential to communicate the destination brand. Originality of the research – This study provides knowledge on the AR role in constructing a destination brand and its relationship with the tourism experience. Particularly, the findings of this paper have significant implications for DMOs and their marketing and communication strategies.

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Patient Perceptions of Benefits and Concerns Following Pancreas Transplantation

The Diabetes Educator ◽

10.1177/014572179402000307 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 216-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Cindy L. Zehrer ◽

Cynthia R. Gross

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Pancreas Transplantation ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Graft Function ◽

Health Impact ◽

Patient Perceptions ◽

Self Report ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

The purpose of this study was to assess patient perceptions of the impact of pancreas transplantation on various aspects of life, as well as perceptions of the benefits of and concerns with the procedure. All surviving adult patients who had received a pancreas transplant at a midwestern hospital and were at least 1 year posttransplant at the time of the study (N=138) were sent a self-report questionnaire that included demographic data, questions about life satisfaction, quality of life, symptoms, and health impact. Patients with pancreas graft function reported less pain with healthcare treatment, fewer episodes of feeling physically ill, fewer dietary restrictions, less interference with family life, fewer health limitations in interpersonal relationships and leisure activities, and feeling good about themselves compared with those without graft function. A majority of patients with functioning grafts cited the following benefits: freedom from insulin reactions, normal blood sugars, freedom from insulin injections, freedom from a specialized diet, decreased chance of amputation, feeling better physically, more feelings of hope for the future, and more freedom and control over life. Major concerns posttransplant included side effects and the expense of immunosuppressive medications.

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From the Entrepreneurial University to the Civic University

Smart Specialization Strategies and the Role of Entrepreneurial Universities - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6152-1.ch003 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 60-80 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Angelo Riviezzo ◽

Maria Rosaria Napolitano ◽

Floriana Fusco

Keyword(s):

Specific Area ◽

Well Being ◽

Host Community ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life ◽

World Heritage List ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Town Center ◽

Depth Interviews

The chapter aims to investigate the impact of the presence of the university on the perceived quality of life of the host community. To this aim, the authors focused on a specific area, that is the historical town center of Naples (as defined by the UNESCO in the World Heritage List since 1995), where five universities are located. Adopting a qualitative and explorative approach, 25 in-depth interviews have been conducted with local universities' stakeholders and content-analyzed through the software Nvivo 10. Thus, the authors identified precisely the multiplicity of activities through which the presence of the university contributes to the socio-economic and cultural well-being of the community of which it is part, thinking about the dynamics that may occur in the case of an urban-located university. Based on the findings, a conceptual model is proposed that may be further validated with new investigations.

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Quality of life from the perspectives of older people

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x03001582 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 675-691 ◽

Cited By ~ 351

Author(s):

ZAHAVA GABRIEL ◽

ANN BOWLING

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Good Health ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Private Households ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

And Control ◽

Depth Interviews

This paper report results from a national survey of quality of life (QoL), based on 999 people aged 65 or more years living in private households in Britain. The study produced both qualitative and quantitative interview data. The 999 survey respondents were interviewed in their own homes with a semi-structured survey instrument, and 80 were followed-up in greater depth at one and two years after the baseline interview. The material from the in-depth interviews is presented here. The main QoL themes that emerged were: having good social relationships, help and support; living in a home and neighbourhood that is perceived to give pleasure, feels safe, is neighbourly and has access to local facilities and services including transport; engaging in hobbies and leisure activities (solo) as well as maintaining social activities and retaining a role in society; having a positive psychological outlook and acceptance of circumstances which cannot be changed; having good health and mobility; and having enough money to meet basic needs, to participate in society, to enjoy life and to retain one's independence and control over life. The results have implications for public policy, and supplement the growing body of knowledge on the composition and measurement of quality of life in older age.

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Impact of Advertising and Public Relations on Tourism Development in Da Nang, Vietnam

Brand Culture and Identity ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-7116-2.ch059 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1115-1131

Author(s):

Xuan Tran ◽

Minh Nguyen ◽

Ha Kieu Tan Luu ◽

Ny Ngo ◽

My Tran ◽

...

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Public Relations ◽

Social Norms ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Structure Equation Modeling ◽

The Social ◽

Destination Brand ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

An exploratory study was conducted to determine the impact of advertising and public relations on the visit intention of tourists in Da Nang, Vietnam. In 2015, Trip Advisor and New York Times selected Da Nang, Vietnam as one of the top Asia tourist destinations. This study sought to address the relationship between advertising or public relations and tourists' intention to visit based on the theory of planned behavior. Structure Equation Modeling was conducted to predict the impact of advertising and public relations on the visit intention of tourists in Da Nang. Findings indicate that an increased favorable attitude and control of advertising would increase tourist arrivals. Surprisingly, an increased positive attitude and control of public relations did not significantly affect tourists' intention to visit. Instead, the social norms of public relations were effective in driving the decision to visit but the social norms of advertising were not. The findings have contributed to destination brand through advertising and public relations. Implications are discussed.

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Dampak Implementasi Asas Cabotage dan Program Tol Laut Terhadap Ketahanan Wilayah ( Studi di Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas, Provinsi Kepulauan Riau)

Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional ◽

10.22146/jkn.47766 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Anwar Sahid ◽

Edy Suandi Hamid ◽

Armaidy Armawi

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Extreme Weather ◽

Domestic Market ◽

Border Region ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Border Areas ◽

The Impact ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Source Of Information

ABSTRACTSThis study aimed to determined the implementation, constraints and assesed the impact of the cabotage principle and sea toll program on regional resilience in Anambas until the beginning of 2019. Archipelagic districts that had 238 islands in the border region needed ships to supported the development of other sectors and connectivity of disadvantaged, remote, outermost, and border areas (3TP).This study used qualitative descriptive methods in the form of maps, tables and graphs. Data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation in Tarempa, Matak Base, sea toll vessels and the Directorate of Sea Traffic and Freight, including literature studies and internet data. The result of this studi showed that cabotage principle succeeded in increasing the number of national commercial fleets fivefold since 2005-2018. The upstream oil and gas company at Anambas complied with cabotage and was not subject to operational disruption.The existence of national ships in Indonesian waters contributed to the aspect of defense security as a source of information. The implementation of the sea toll route to Anambas until the fourth year had not succeeded in reducing the price of goods but maintaining the stock of logistics, especially during extreme weather, supporting food security. Cabotage was important for economies and defense security meanwhile sea tolls contributed to inter-regional connectivity to supported the development of remote, frontier, disadvantaged and borderareas (3TP). Both were encouraging national sea freight to dominated the domestic market share.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi, kendala dan mengkaji dampak implementasi asas cabotage dan program tol laut terhadap ketahanan wilayah di Anambas hingga awal tahun 2019. Kabupaten kepulauan yang memiliki 238 pulau di wilayah perbatasan membutuhkankapal untuk menunjang pembangunan sektor lain dan konektivitas daerah tertinggal, terpencil, terluar, dan perbatasan (3TP).Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dalam bentuk peta, tabel dan grafik. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi di Tarempa, Matak Base, kapal tol laut dan Direktorat Lalu Lintas Angkutan Laut dilengkapi studi pustaka dan data internet.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan implementasi asas cabotage berhasil meningkatkan jumlah armada niaga nasional 356 persen pada tahun 2005-2018. Perusahaan hulu migas di Anambas mematuhi cabotage dan tidak terganggu operasionalnya. Keberadaan kapal nasional di perairan Indonesia mendukung aspek pertahanan dan keamanan sebagai salah satu sumber informasi. Implementasi tol laut trayek Anambas hingga awal tahun 2019 belum berhasil menurunkan harga barang tetapi menjaga stok logistik terutama saat cuaca ekstrim, mendukung ketahanan pangan. Cabotage penting bagi perkonomian dan pertahanan keamanan di laut sedangkan tol laut berkontribusi pada konektivitas antarwilayah mendukung pembangunan daerah 3TP. Keduanya mendorong kapal nasional mendominasi angkutan laut dalam negeri.

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Suppressed, but Not Forgotten

Swiss Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1024/1421-0185/a000033 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 70 (1) ◽

pp. 5-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Beat Meier ◽

Anja König ◽

Samuel Parak ◽

Katharina Henke

Keyword(s):

Memory Trace ◽

Thought Suppression ◽

Test Phase ◽

Indirect Test ◽

Final Test ◽

Test Experiment ◽

And Control ◽

Cue Words ◽

The Impact

This study investigates the impact of thought suppression over a 1-week interval. In two experiments with 80 university students each, we used the think/no-think paradigm in which participants initially learn a list of word pairs (cue-target associations). Then they were presented with some of the cue words again and should either respond with the target word or avoid thinking about it. In the final test phase, their memory for the initially learned cue-target pairs was tested. In Experiment 1, type of memory test was manipulated (i.e., direct vs. indirect). In Experiment 2, type of no-think instructions was manipulated (i.e., suppress vs. substitute). Overall, our results showed poorer memory for no-think and control items compared to think items across all experiments and conditions. Critically, however, more no-think than control items were remembered after the 1-week interval in the direct, but not in the indirect test (Experiment 1) and with thought suppression, but not thought substitution instructions (Experiment 2). We suggest that during thought suppression a brief reactivation of the learned association may lead to reconsolidation of the memory trace and hence to better retrieval of suppressed than control items in the long term.

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Research Participation Experiences of Informants of Suicide and Control Cases

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000025 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (5) ◽

pp. 238-246 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Paul W. C. Wong ◽

Wincy S. C. Chan ◽

Philip S. L. Beh ◽

Fiona W. S. Yau ◽

Paul S. F. Yip ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ethical Issues ◽

Research Participation ◽

Self Report ◽

Initial Contact ◽

Psychological Autopsy ◽

Autopsy Study ◽

The People ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

Background: Ethical issues have been raised about using the psychological autopsy approach in the study of suicide. The impact on informants of control cases who participated in case-control psychological autopsy studies has not been investigated. Aims: (1) To investigate whether informants of suicide cases recruited by two approaches (coroners’ court and public mortuaries) respond differently to the initial contact by the research team. (2) To explore the reactions, reasons for participation, and comments of both the informants of suicide and control cases to psychological autopsy interviews. (3) To investigate the impact of the interviews on informants of suicide cases about a month after the interviews. Methods: A self-report questionnaire was used for the informants of both suicide and control cases. Telephone follow-up interviews were conducted with the informants of suicide cases. Results: The majority of the informants of suicide cases, regardless of the initial route of contact, as well as the control cases were positive about being approached to take part in the study. A minority of informants of suicide and control cases found the experience of talking about their family member to be more upsetting than expected. The telephone follow-up interviews showed that none of the informants of suicide cases reported being distressed by the psychological autopsy interviews. Limitations: The acceptance rate for our original psychological autopsy study was modest. Conclusions: The findings of this study are useful for future participants and researchers in measuring the potential benefits and risks of participating in similar sensitive research. Psychological autopsy interviews may be utilized as an active engagement approach to reach out to the people bereaved by suicide, especially in places where the postvention work is underdeveloped.

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