scholarly journals Transformations of Women in Tourism Work: A Case Study of Emancipation in Rural Nepal

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-49
Author(s):  
Wendy Hillman ◽  
Kylie Radel
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Income Support ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Negative Side ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Government Organisation ◽  
Nepali Women ◽  
Rural Nepal

A key challenge still exists for emancipation of women in the tourism industry in Nepal. The research addresses how females in Nepal transform themselves through engagement with trekking in remote areas. The authors investigated a female only tourism enterprise to determine how women can encounter avenues to reliable income support. Interviewees were members of Empowering Women Nepal (EWN), a Nepali Non-Government Organisation (NGO), and their interviews were used as a case study regarding women’s training. Open ended questions focused on the background of women who are likely to engage with tourism, barriers preventing engagement in tourism, the positive and negative side to tourism, avenues of support, and specific outcomes to date. The research found that rural and remote Nepali women are being emancipated via engagement with tourism.

scholarly journals Infrastructure sharing model to connect the unconnected in rural areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
Ida S�m�vo Tognisse ◽  
Ahmed Dooguy Kora ◽  
Jules Degila
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Mobile Network ◽  
Telecommunication Industry ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Cloud Ran

One of the major problems the telecommunication industry faces in providing connectivity to the unconnected, particularly in rural and remote areas, is the lack of infrastructure in these areas. Indeed, deploying a network in an isolated area can be more expensive for an operator than in an urban area, while the return on investment is not possible. This is the primary cause of the coverage divide. To remedy this, in this work, we propose a techno-economic analysis of infrastructure sharing. First, we develop a mathematical model of the overall cost of extending a mobile network in rural areas. Different scenarios involving infrastructure sharing at varying levels of deployment are then presented. Then, using the models proposed in each scenario, we make a case study to deduce the most economically advantageous scenario for operators to extend their networks to remote areas. This case involves the sharing of passive infrastructure and also the sharing of active resources in a cloud-RAN. Based on the proposed model, our simulation results show that while passive sharing is beneficial, active sharing using cloud-RAN as technology increases this benefit. This work also indicates and highlights the technical constraints to be respected in the sharing for this scenario.

scholarly journals Challenges in accessing fieldwork in rural Himalayas: An emerging researcher's experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Karna Rana ◽  
Janinka Greenwood ◽  
Wendy Fox-Turnbull ◽  
Stuart Wise
Keyword(s):  
Final Stage ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Sampling Strategies ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Rural Nepal

This article is the reflection of an emerging researcher who has experienced different nudges from the beginning of accessing the research field to the final stage of collating data in rural Nepal. My experiences and reflections may provide provocations to researchers to consider before they undertake field research. Areas that researchers should be aware of before entering the field include strategies of approaching the resources, socio-cultural and language diversities, topography and travel complication. The article offers those considering field research in remote areas, such as rural Nepal, an opportunity for rethinking a case study research approach, choosing appropriate methodological tools, sampling strategies and accessing resources.

scholarly journals Improving access to cardiac rehabilitation in rural and remote areas: a protocol for a community-based qualitative case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Patricia E Field ◽  
Richard C Franklin ◽  
Ruth Barker ◽  
Ian Ring ◽  
Peter Leggat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas

Background/Aims Heart disease is the largest single cause of death and contributes to poor quality of life and high healthcare costs in Australia. There are higher rates of heart disease in rural and remote areas, with the highest rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cardiac rehabilitation is known to improve health outcomes for people with heart disease but referral rates remain low (30.2% overall and 46% following acute coronary syndrome) in Australia. Further, access to cardiac rehabilitation in rural and remote areas is affected by there being few centre-based services, and poor use of home-based services. The aim of this protocol is to investigate: (i) understanding of cardiac rehabilitation by health staff, community leaders and community participants discharged from hospital following treatment for heart disease; (ii) access and support for cardiac rehabilitation in rural and remote areas via health service availability in each community. Methods A qualitative case study methodology, using an interpretive descriptive framework, will be used together with content analysis that will encompass identification of themes through a deductive/inductive process. Conclusions To improve access to services and health outcomes in rural and remote areas, a strong evidence base is essential. To achieve this, as well as having appropriate methodology, it is necessary to build relationships and trust with local communities and healthcare providers. This research protocol describes a qualitative community-based case study, together with processes to build sound relationships required for effective data collection through semi-structured interviews or focus groups. Each step of the pre-research planning data collection and analysis is described in detail for the guidance of future researchers.

A Model for Medical/Educational Assessment of Handicapped Children in Rural and Remote Areas: American Samoa

AAESPH Review ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Dennis McCrea ◽  
Robin Beck ◽  
Eugene Edgar
Keyword(s):  
Educational Assessment ◽  
American Samoa ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Handicapped Children ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Educational Personnel ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Sample Case

Procedures for medical/educational assessment of severely/profoundly handicapped children in a rural area are discussed. Special attention is given to the aspects of full cooperation between the medical and educational team members. Methods for including local medical and educational personnel are discussed as well as a sample case study.

The Role of New Media in Facilitating Entrepreneurship in Tourism - Case Study: Promoting Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Dessy Kania
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Foreign Visitor ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
High Inflation ◽  
Tourism Destinations

Tourism is an important component of the Indonesian economy as well as a significant source of the country’s foreign exchange revenues. According to the Center of Data and Information - Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the growth of foreign visitor arrivals to Indonesia has increased rapidly by 9.61 percent since 2010 to the present. One of the most potential tourism destinations is Komodo Island located in East Nusa Tenggara. With the island’s unique qualities, which include the habitat of the Komodo dragons and beautiful and exotic marine life, it is likely to be one of the promising tourism destinations in Indonesia and in the world. In 1986, the island has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism continuously promotes many of the country’s natural potential in tourism through various media: printed media, television and especially new media. However, there are challenges for the Indonesian tourism industry in facilitating entrepreneurship skills among the local people in East Nusa Tenggara. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (2011), East Nusa Tenggara is considered as one of the poorest provinces in Indonesia where the economy is lower than the average, with a high inflation of 15%, and unemployment of 30%. This research is needed to explore further the phenomenon behind the above facts, aiming at examining the role of new media in facilitating entrepreneurship in the tourism industry in Komodo Island. The results of this study are expected to provide insights that can help local tourism in East Nusa Tenggara. Keywords: Tourism, Entrepreneurship, New Media

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