scholarly journals Environmentally Degraded Mining Areas of Eastern Slovakia As a Potential Object of Geotourism

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6029
Author(s):  
Vladimír Čech ◽  
Bohuslava Gregorová ◽  
Juliana Krokusová ◽  
Vladislava Košová ◽  
Pavel Hronček ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Tailing Pond ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Potential Alternative

The paper deals with the possibilities of further use of environmentally degraded and polluted areas on the example of (mining and industrial) activities residues in the Central Spiš region in eastern Slovakia. On the example of the Slovinky mining tailing pond, the Markušovce mining tailing pond, and two mining dumps in Rudňany, we deal with the analysis of their condition in terms of heavy metal content, as well as the real and potential alternative use of these sites. Data were collected using field trips and field research in sediment sampling in all localities and by preparing a questionnaire for opinion polls. The content of heavy metals from all four places, the results of field trips, and the questionnaire were analyzed. The article points out the current state of these objects in terms of their load with heavy metals and considers their possible alternative uses, especially in terms of geotourism or education. The implementation of geotourism in the studied sites brings along benefits, not only for visitors and students, but also has a positive impact on sites themselves and on the local community. The results of such analyses should also serve as a basis (starting point) in planning the renewal and further development of such areas.

scholarly journals TAMBANG RAKYAT RENTAN KONFLIK (STUDI KASUS PERTAMBANGAN EMAS RAKYAT DI GUNONG UJEUN KABUPATEN ACEH JAYA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aminah Aminah
Keyword(s):  
Gold Mining ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Immigrant Community ◽  
Fresh Fish ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Reading Textbooks

This study aims to explain the gold miningarea in in Gunong Ujeun, Aceh jaya by using the theories of Thomas Homer-Dixon of the environmental scarcity. The data in this research was obtained through literature (library research) and field research. The research literature is done by reading textbooks, legislation, and other reading materials related to this research. While the field research conducted by interviewing informants.The results showed that the gold mining of people in Gunong Ujeun district of Aceh Jaya district is vulnerable to conflict. Theconflict that occurred in the Gunong Ujeun area is a horizontal latent conflict between the immigrant community and the local community. The causes of conflict are (1) logging in Gunong Ujeun (2) more difficult to get fresh fish. (3) Environmental pollution resulting from the use of mercury and cyanide. If the cause of the conflict is not well managed then it is feared that it will have an impact on the brutal conflict or even lead to acts of violence between migrantminers and local communities surrounding the gold mining areas that are disturbed by the security and comfort. Keywords: Conflict, environmental degradationand Peoples Mining.

scholarly journals Boosting Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourist Destinations through Loyalty Programs and Stakeholder Collaboration

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4(J)) ◽  
pp. 122-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Slivar
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Loyalty Programs ◽  
Loyalty Program ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
A Company

Two opposite approaches gravitate around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): shareholder vs. stakeholder approach. The first paradigm is classical: stating a company has one primary purpose i.e. profitability and is responsible to its shareholders. The second one sees the company not merely in function of its primary goal but also responsible to its employees, providers, local community, the environment etc. It is indisputable that a company operates in a certain context and in order to pursue its reason of existence it has to maintain good relationship and collaborate with others directly or indirectly involved or affected by its business, to a degree that is in line with its primary goal. This starting point was the base to integrate CSR and relationship marketing. CSR is a voluntary based concept. The purpose of this paper is to enhance CRS implementation in tourism. The authors propose a model that will encourage tourism companies to systematically and comprehensively include various CSR practices in their business, which will have a positive impact on the destination as a whole. The realization of the model gathers qualified tourism companies in an exclusive destination loyalty program and further promotes them as superior tourism providers. The involvement of all stakeholders of the tourist destinations in individual phases of the project is part of the proposed model. The model is easily applicable in practice.

scholarly journals A City Branding Framework in Regional Development Planning: The Case Study of Pringsewu Lampung

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunita Kesuma ◽  
◽  
Fadhilah Rusmiati ◽  
Citra Persada ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Place Branding ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
City Branding ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Branding Strategies ◽  
The City

The city branding shows the relation of the goals of managing the city’s image that needs to be planned. The city branding is not about slogans, logos and promotional campaign, but it will be taken in practical program framework of the local development planning. The purpose of this paper is to identify an empirical city branding framework in Pringsewu, a historical area in Lampung Province. Then this paper will devise the strategies to increase a practical city branding. The research consist of three main phase: desk study, field research analysis and derived recommendation with practical city branding strategies framework. A qualitative approach is used by in-depth interviews with twelve respondent from local community figures, bureaucrats and academicians. Based on SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat) analysis of the qualitative data, the empirical programs of city branding in Pringsewu include logo and landmark. That is disengage in local development policy and regional planning, there is a weakness from practical city branding. As the result, we suggest that a bottom-up approach based on local community should be taken to developing a place brand strategies. The three elements in branding strategies accepted for Pringsewu: 1) involved and strengthen city branding in local development plan and strategies, 2) building revitalization of place branding infrastructure, 3) developing local community empowerment. A practical city branding could help a place to attract tourism, visitors, traders and investors then increase economic growth. The city branding can represent the community entity, geographical wideness, local development planning and potential local comodities. It provides a good starting point that would be the right strategies framework and practical approach for local development planning

THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON BRAND LOYALTY OF DTAC SELULER SERVICE USERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debby Arisandi
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Impact

<p>Purpose- In the GSM seluler telephony sector, the main condition for protecting the subscriber base is to win customer to be loyalty, a key necessity for the maintenance of a brand loyalty in the long term. To achieve this aim, service quality must be measured and identified. This paper’s aim is to measure the effects of service quality towards brand loyalty on DTAC seluler service provider. This study will explore the relationship between service quality and brand loyalty in the seluler service industry.</p><p>Design/methodology/approach- The main research target sample covered 200 seluler phone users in Prince of Songka University, Hatyai campus. Field research was conducted. The questionnaire was formed by a synthesis of existing constructs in relevant literature. Reliability tests, descriptive statistic, and regressions analyses were performed to both confirm scale reliability and answer the research questions. The data were analysed by moderated regression analysis to test the hypotheses.</p><p>Findings- The findings of this study show that an overall service quality directly affects brand loyalty. Network quality, customer service, pricing structure and billing system are the service quality dimensions that have significant positive influence on brand loyalty, which in turn has a significant positive impact on brand loyalty 43,5%. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in winning customer loyalty.</p><p>Originality/value- It is of great importance for seluler operators in a mature market such as that of Thailand, to understand what the drivers of brand loyalty are. The present study produced useful findings, which can be utilized by seluler service provider managers, in their effort to develop and implement successful brand loyalty strategies. With respect to the findings, pricing structure has the most importance than others dimensions of service quality which provides positive outcomes on brand loyalty, not only in the present but also in the future. So, the effect of pricing structure on brand loyalty becomes greater than the effect of others dimenstions of service quality. Therefore, any GSM operator who wishes to preserve its existing subscriber base should concentrate on winning its subscribers’ loyalty, especially for DTAC.</p>Keywords- Seluler Services, Brand Loyalty, Service Quality

Analysis of Heavy Metal in Water used for Irrigation, Soil and Some Vegetables grown around Tin Mine Areas of Heipang District, Barkin-Ladi Local Government of Plateau State

2019 ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Agustina Onyebuchi Ijeomah ◽  
Rebecca Ngoholve Vesuwe ◽  
Bitrus Pam
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Green Beans ◽  
Green Pepper ◽  
Transfer Factors ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Plateau State

Vegetables growing in mining areas have become a serious food safety concern because of the high levels of heavy metals always associated with mining. In this study, water used for irrigation, soil, cabbage, green pepper and green beans grown in tin mine areas of Heipang District, Barkin-Ladi LGA of Plateau State were analyzed for lead, cadmium and zinc, using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The concentrations of the heavy metals in water, soil, vegetables were all in the order Pb, >> Cd > Zn. In the vegetables, the order was: Pb → cabbage > green beans > green pepper; Cd → green beans > cabbage > green pepper; Zn → cabbage > green pepper = green beans. The transfer factors for all the metals (heavy metal in plant / heavy metal in soil) ranged from 0.95 to 1.48. There were high levels of Pb and Cd in all the vegetables, which may be attributed to the metals in the water used for irrigation. Whilst the concentration of Zn in all the samples were lower than recommended limits, the levels of Pb and Cd in the water, soil and vegetables were higher than the WHO/FEPA standard recommended limits reported for vegetables. The Cd concentrations of the vegetables also exceeded the tolerance thresholds for animals and human beings and therefore consumption of vegetable from the area would endanger the health of the population.

Model Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Kabupaten Purbalingga: Dinamika Program dan Reorientasi Kebijakan Pengembangan

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
Renny Savitri
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Decentralization Policy ◽  
Empowerment Practice

The decentralization policy has long been implemented in Indonesia, but issues related to community development was still a serious problem. Hence the concept of community-based development became the most attentive development concept meantime. This study was conducted in 2010 in Purbalingga Regency. This study used descriptive and exploratory research method. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews, discussions, field trips, and literature study. Data obtained were analyzed using qualitative research methods. The result shows that the implementation of regional autonomy increased empowerment practice both in quantity and quality. Developing empowerment models are Program PNPM Mandiri Pedesaan, TMMD, PKP, Puspahastama, and Desa Sehat Mandiri. Implementation of community development programs generates a positive impact on society both physical and nonphysical. Many problems encountered in community development programs, for instance in terms of the policy, planning, implementation, financial, human resources, and coordination. Amongst all those problems, we expected that in the future there will be a national policy which able to integrate and synergize all government levels and units, and also stakeholders in the implementation of community development programs.

scholarly journals Application of the Socio-Ecological System Framework to Forest Fire Risk Management: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Vigna ◽  
Angelo Besana ◽  
Elena Comino ◽  
Alessandro Pezzoli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Wildfire Risk ◽  
Starting Point

Although increasing concern about climate change has raised awareness of the fundamental role of forest ecosystems, forests are threatened by human-induced impacts worldwide. Among them, wildfire risk is clearly the result of the interaction between human activities, ecological domains, and climate. However, a clear understanding of these interactions is still needed both at the global and local levels. Numerous studies have proven the validity of the socioecological system (SES) approach in addressing this kind of interdisciplinary issue. Therefore, a systematic review of the existing literature on the application of SES frameworks to forest ecosystems is carried out, with a specific focus on wildfire risk management. The results demonstrate the existence of different methodological approaches that can be grouped into seven main categories, which range from qualitative analysis to quantitative spatially explicit investigations. The strengths and limitations of the approaches are discussed, with a specific reference to the geographical setting of the works. The research suggests the importance of local community involvement and local knowledge consideration in wildfire risk management. This review provides a starting point for future research on forest SES and a supporting tool for the development of a sustainable wildfire risk adaptation and mitigation strategy.

Fraction distribution of heavy metals and its relationship with iron in polluted farmland soils around distinct mining areas

2021 ◽  
pp. 104969
Author(s):  
Wantong Zhao ◽  
Chunhao Gu ◽  
Hong Ying ◽  
Xionghan Feng ◽  
Mengqiang Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Farmland Soils ◽  
Fraction Distribution

scholarly journals Water Quality Estimation and Population’s Attitudes: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective of Environmental Implications in Tara National Park (Serbia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Jovana Brankov ◽  
Ana Milanović Pešić ◽  
Dragana Milijašević Joksimović ◽  
Milan M. Radovanović ◽  
Marko D. Petrović
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Pollution Index ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Water Pollution Index

The paper analyzes the water quality of hydrological resources in the wider area of Tara National Park (NP Tara) in Serbia and the opinions of the local community and the national park visitors about the grade of the possible damage. The pollution level of the Drina River at the Bajina Bašta hydrological station was analyzed using the Water Pollution Index. The results showed that water quality corresponded to classes II (clean water) or III (moderately polluted water) and revealed the presence of organic pollution. In addition, using a survey combined with field research, the perceptions of local inhabitants and national park visitors related to environmental pollution were analyzed. The community believed that tourism does not cause significant damage to the environment. However, the older and more educated groups of residents and visitors had a more critical perception of the environmental impact of tourism. The results also indicated that the perceptions of visitors were mostly in agreement with measured water quality in the Drina River. The findings of this study have important implications for the management of protected areas and future policies related to national parks.

Exploring the motivations of tourism social entrepreneurs

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1137-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziene Mottiar
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Tourism Destinations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the motivations of social entrepreneurs. It explores the case of the Gathering in Ireland in 2013, when against a backdrop of recession, the national Government encouraged individuals and communities to organize events and invite the Diaspora to visit Ireland as a way of helping the country to revitalize. Some 5,000 events took place across the country during the year, and this paper examines this in the context of social entrepreneurship. Three research questions are posed: Who were these tourism and social entrepreneurs who organized events as a result of the Gathering? What motivated them to engage in these activities? Will this social entrepreneurship activity be maintained beyond 2013 and how has it been impacted by the Gathering? Design/methodology/approach The empirical research was conducted in two counties in Ireland, Co. Kerry and Co. Westmeath. The research tools used were key informant interviews, a survey of event organizers and focus groups. Findings Key findings show that the Gathering has resulted in the emergence of new social entrepreneurs, but it has also had a positive impact on those who had run their events before, as it made them be more strategic in the way they planned and ran their event and also resulted in them thinking about these events in terms of tourists rather than just the local community. They also developed new skills which will aid their future development. It is clear that social entrepreneurs can play a fundamental role in the development of tourism destinations, and this is an important topic for researchers in tourism to be concerned about. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in the fact that it addresses the issue of motivation of social entrepreneurs and challenges us to think more about how these types of entrepreneurs identify the problem that they will address. Furthermore, this case shows that the motivation for such action can be prompted by a national strategy, rather than as the literature heretofore represented it as an innate motivation that materialized and developed within particular individuals.

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