scholarly journals CONTEMPORARY ISSUE OF DESTINATION MARKETING: THE IMPACT OF FLOOD AND DROUGHT TOWARDS WATER SUPPLY IN KUALA LUMPUR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Amalina Mohamad Zaki ◽  
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Siti Falindah Padlee ◽  
Siti Nur ‘Atikah Zulkiffli ◽  
Fatimah Che Sulaiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Destination Marketing ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Water Utility ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

As a result of globalisation, destination marketing has become essential as cities, states, regions and countries compete with one another to attract huge investment and tourists (Baker & Cameron, 2008). In order for these destinations to compete effectively, it is essential to explore how natural disasters may have impacted the destination. Basic utilities such as water resources could have been impacted by natural disasters. To date, little is known on the impact of natural disasters on the water supply which may directly and indirectly affect the image of a destination. Information on the characteristics of natural disasters, namely floods and drought, (i.e., the time duration, location and the severity) based on the individual destination are also not known. Hence, the main objective of this study is to understand the economic and socio-economic aspects of natural disasters on water supply. To fulfill the research gap, a qualitative study was performed. Specifically, two focus group discussions were executed on household representatives of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in regard to natural disasters like floods and droughts. Based on the research findings, there is no issue of water supply associated with the flood crisis. However, there are mix opinions on the correlation of droughts and the water supply, with majority believing that there is no correlation between droughts and water supply in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The findings of this qualitative study may serve as the foundation for a quantitative study (i.e., developing sets of questionnaires), and may contribute for policymakers and water utility providers in comprehending the issues and taking precautions prior to the occurrence of natural disasters.

scholarly journals Plan for the worst, hope for the best? Exploring major events related terrorism and future challenges for UK event professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Baxter ◽  
Jenny Flinn ◽  
Lucrezia Flurina Picco
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Destination Marketing ◽  
Major Event ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate major event related terrorism and the resulting challenges that event professionals may face when hosting major events in cities as part of a destination marketing strategy. Design/methodology/approach The research was based in the UK due to the significant rise in terrorist activities that have taken place in its urban cities in recent years. The exploratory nature of this study utilised semi-structured interviews with UK event professionals, enabling a preliminary, in-depth investigation of the challenges that events professionals face as a result of major event related terrorism. Findings The research findings identify three challenges faced by event professionals when organising major events: knowledge and understanding in relation to major event related terrorism; the impact of major event related terrorism in terms of responsibility and accountability; and managing for major event related terrorism in budgetary terms. Research limitations/implications The research is limited to the UK, other destinations will pose their own unique challenges when hosting and managing events. It is suggested that this research be evaluated against similar studies in other destinations. This is a preliminary study and each of the topics identified within the findings warrant further exploration in their own right. Originality/value The paper offers an insight into the challenges faced by event professionals in the UK when delivering major events as part of a destination marketing strategy. With the increase in major event related terrorism in cities the findings of this research are of relevance not only to event professionals but anyone with a role in destination and tourism development.

Exploring the Consistency of Adults’ Food Choice motives with Sustainable Diet Components: a Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Haghighian Roudsari ◽  
Abouali Vedadhir ◽  
Maryam Shokouhi ◽  
Ali Milani Bonab
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Todays, due to the impact of human food choices on increasing greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and environmental degradation, there is a new thinking about changing the pattern of food production and consumption, including sustainable food and nutrition system related to consumption. This study aimed to explore the dimensions of a sustainable diet among the determinants of people's food choices. Methods This qualitative study was carried out using an in-depth interview with 33 individuals aged 30-64 years old living in different areas of Tehran. Data gathering, data analysis and theoretical conceptualization were performed simultaneously and from the beginning of the research, and for managing and organizing the data, the MAXQDA 10 software was used. Results In this paper, the findings are categorized according to the key components of a sustainable diet in five themes: "Health and Nutrition", "Food and Agriculture Security", "Environment and Ecosystems", "Markets, food trade and production chains", "social, cultural, and policy factors" were categorized. Meanwhile, the components of the "Health and Nutrition" domain had the highest contribution and the components of the two domains "food and agriculture" and "environment and ecosystems" had the lowest role among the statements of the participants in this study. Conclusion considering to the low importance of the dimensions of a sustainable diet in food choices of the community, promoting the individual awareness of sustainable diet components, clarifying the importance of food choices in creating environmental impacts and leading the national macro policies in the field food and nutrition toward sustainable diet goals are essential.

scholarly journals Investigating the Possible Damages of Earthquakes in Submarine Pipelines in terms of Disaster Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 860-871
Author(s):  
Redvan Ghasemlounia ◽  
Mert Tolon
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Pipeline Networks ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
The Impact

Earthquake is one of the natural disasters that has always been of interest to researchers. It seems to be difficult to deal with an earthquake due to its accidental nature and unpredictability. Today, with the expansion of cities and the growth in their population, concerns about the increase in casualties and damages caused by the earthquake have increased. Post-earthquake management is highly dependent on predicting the amount and type of damage in any type of structure. Among these structures, little attention has been paid to infrastructures, including underground and submarine pipelines. Given the importance of these structures, research on the impact of earthquakes on these structures and their forms of damages is essential. It is also very important to predict the disaster management plan of the water supply, sewer, oil, and gas pipeline networks due to the earthquake threat. As it is known, the comprehensive approach to disaster management includes prevention (mitigation), preparedness, response, and recovery stages. This study focuses on investigating possible damages in submarine pipelines after an earthquake and study on mentioned disaster management stages and  provides an overview of the effects of possible earthquakes on submarine pipelines.

scholarly journals Exploring adults’ motives for food choice of sustainable diet components: a qualitative study in Tehran Metropolis

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Haghighian Roudsari ◽  
Abouali Vedadhir ◽  
Samira Pourmoradian ◽  
Hania Rahimi-Ardabili ◽  
Maryam Shokouhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Role Based ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Todays, due to the impact of human food choices on increasing greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and environmental degradation, there is a new approach about changing the pattern of food production and consumption, including sustainable food and nutrition system related to consumption. This study aimed to explore the components of a sustainable diet among the factors that affect people’s food choices. Methods This qualitative study was carried out using an in-depth interview with 33 individuals aged 30–64 years old living in different areas of Tehran. Data collection, data analysis and theoretical conceptualization were performed simultaneously. MAXQDA 10 software was used for managing and organizing the data. Results In this paper, the findings are categorized according to the key components of a sustainable diet in five themes: “Health and Nutrition”, “Food and Agriculture Security”, “Environment and Ecosystems”, “Markets, food trade and production chains”, “social, cultural, and policy factors” were categorized. Meanwhile, the components of the “Health and Nutrition” domain had the highest contribution and the components of the two domains “food and agriculture” and “environment and ecosystems” had the lowest role based on the participants’ perception in this study. Conclusion Considering to the low importance of the components of a sustainable diet in food choices of the community, promoting the individual awareness of sustainable diet components, clarifying the importance of food choices in creating environmental impacts and leading the national macro policies in the field food and nutrition toward sustainable diet goals are essential.

scholarly journals Predicting Escalation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
CCIBC
Keyword(s):  
Group Versus ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Progress Report ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Harmful Effects

An argument can be made that hateful rhetoric and group versus group conflict has increased in Canada in part due to the lack of identification in the Criminal Code of identity-based soft violence, thereby inadvertently providing perpetrators with the incentive to continue with their activities unpunished (Meyers, 2019). Kelshall has defined these unrecognized acts of hate as soft violence, which includes “actions that stop short of criminally identified violence...and highlight the superiority of one group over another without kinetic impact" (as cited in Kelshall & Meyers, 2019, p. 40). The damage created by soft violence is incalculable, as its harmful effects range from instilling fear within the individual victim or targeted identity-based group, to the polarization of society that damages cohesion within the general public (Kelshall & Meyers, 2019). Furthermore, it might be useful to consider the damage of soft violence on researchers of such content. Therefore, the Predicting Escalation research project first focuses on the impact of analyzing hateful content on the researchers themselves. The following progress report outlines the supportive literature, research challenges, and research findings that have been collated thus far.

Evaluation of the apparent losses caused by water meter under-registration in intermittent water supply

2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 2373-2382 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Criminisi ◽  
C. M. Fontanazza ◽  
G. Freni ◽  
G. La Loggia
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Storage Tank ◽  
Storage Tanks ◽  
Water Utility ◽  
Intermittent Water Supply ◽  
Starting Flow ◽  
Water Tanks ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Meter

Apparent losses are usually caused by water theft, billing errors, or revenue meter under-registration. While the first two causes are directly related to water utility management and may be reduced by improving company procedures, water meter inaccuracies are considered to be the most significant and hardest to quantify. Water meter errors are amplified in networks subjected to water scarcity, where users adopt private storage tanks to cope with the intermittent water supply. The aim of this paper is to analyse the role of two variables influencing the apparent losses: water meter age and the private storage tank effect on meter performance. The study was carried out in Palermo (Italy). The impact of water meter ageing was evaluated in laboratory by testing 180 revenue meters, ranging from 0 to 45 years in age. The effects of the private water tanks were determined via field monitoring of real users and a mathematical model. This study demonstrates that the impact on apparent losses from the meter starting flow rapidly increases with meter age. Private water tanks, usually fed by a float valve, overstate meter under-registration, producing additional apparent losses between 15% and 40% for the users analysed in this study.

Housing Policies: The Experiences and Constraints of Housing Industry in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 416-434
Author(s):  
Sunday Ojonugwa Ameh ◽  
Benjamin Thomas Osafo
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Price Mechanism ◽  
Housing Policies ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Housing Industry ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Ghana housing policies in the pre- and post- independence have not been consistent and sustainable. Whiles the colonial government adopted self-help projects and piloted research findings, policies after independence focused on social housing, affordable housing and Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The impact of these policies did not improve the performance of the main stakeholders in the housing industry, thereby resulting to inadequate houses in most communities in Ghana. The research sought to identify the main challenges encountered by stakeholders in relation to government housing policies. The study adopted the exploratory and thematic literature review to ascertain the experiences and constraints faced by the Housing Industry (HI) in Ghana in relation to Ghana Housing Policies (GHP). The principle of demand and supply which determine the price mechanism in the housing market constitutes the theoretical orientation of the study. As such, challenges created by the housing policies in Ghana were related to the factors of demand and supply, principle of price mechanism and experiences of the global world and well as increase in urban shelter deviant rate. A comprehensive analysis was undertaken to reveal key findings on the challenges of the individual stakeholders namely households, financial institutions, estate developers and government land sector agencies. It was realized that prices of houses in Ghana were high in relation to households’ incomes. And that, the loan requirements of mortgage institutions of payment of 30% deposit, 50% monthly mortgage and 10 years mortgage term were unbearable by most households. It was recommended that estate developers should undertake demand assessment of households and the government should implement sustainable policies, hence reduce urban shelter deviant rate.

scholarly journals Estrategias de adaptación de las víctimas del terremoto de 2010 en Chile: reflexiones para la intervención social / Strategies of Adaptation of the Disaster Victims of the Earthquake of 2010 in Chile: Reflections for the Intervention Social

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Labra
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Disaster Victims ◽  
Intervention Models ◽  
The Individual

ABSTRACTAlthough the consequences of natural disasters in psychological health are well documented in the literature about, little research has examined the significance of this experience in the life of victims of earthquakes and adaptation strategies in front of this kind of phenomena . This research addresses this issue by relying on the results of an exploratory qualitative study. The research is based on information gathered in fourteen adults who have experienced the earthquake of February 27th, 2010 in Chile, whose ages fluctuated between 24 and 70 years. This study identifies some coping strategies that participants used to overcome the stress caused by the earthquake. The author emphasizes that among victims of natural disasters psychosocial intervention must consider the overall intervention models focus on the individual and his family or relatives in the pre-disaster phase, the relief and recovery phase depending on the vulnerability of individuals, suffered losses and disruptions caused by the disaster.RESUMENA pesar de que las consecuencias de los desastres naturales en la salud psicológica son un tema bien documenta-do en la literatura, pocas investigaciones han examinado el significado de esta experiencia en la vida de los siniestrados de terremotos así como las estrategias de adaptación frente a este tipo de fenómenos. Esta investigación aborda esta problemá-tica, basándose en los resultados de un estudio cualitativo exploratorio. La investigación se basó en informaciones recogidas en catorce adultos que vivieron el terremoto del 27 de febrero de 2010 en Chile, cuyas edades fluctuaban entre 24 y 70 años de edad. Esta investigación permite identificar ciertas estrategias de adaptación que los participantes han utilizado para sobre llevar el estrés causado por el terremoto. Este autor destaca que la intervención psicosocial en las víctimas de desas-tres naturales debe tener en cuenta enfoques globales centrados en la persona y en sus familiares o cercanos tanto en la fase de pre desastre, la fase de ayuda y la fase de restablecimiento en función de la vulnerabilidad de los individuos, de las pérdidas sufridas y perturbaciones causadas por el desastre.

scholarly journals How a Positive COVID-19 diagnosis affects the physical, social and psychological wellbeing of people in the United Arab Emirates? An Explorative Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mouza AlKuwaiti ◽  
Bayan Abu Hamada ◽  
Noof AlJeneibi ◽  
Marília Silva Paulo ◽  
Iffat Elbarazi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Infection Period ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPurposeExploring the effect of COVID-19 diagnosis on the individual has not been explored through an exploratory qualitative approach. This study aims to explore the physical, social, and psychological impact of the diagnosis on the individual through online interviews.MethodA qualitative study approach using online interviews was conducted. A sample of 30 participants of different age groups, gender, and nationalities were interviewed to explore the impact of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis on their physical, mental, social, psychological health, and lifestyle practices. An interview guide was created based on coping strategy model and conceptual framework of coping strategies. All interviews were recorded then transcribed after obtaining written consent from participants. Ethics approval was obtained from the United Arab Emirates Social Science Ethics Committee. NVIVO software was used for thematic analysis based on both identified coping models to highlight the most important feelings and emotions, family support, and changes in lifestyle that may impact the COVID-19 patient and family. Researchers identified the themes separately and then verified themes in one meeting.ResultsMajor themes include the physical effects, social effects, psychological effects, spiritual effects, and lifestyle effects. Emerging themes include coping mechanisms, trust in authorities and health care system, appreciation of the role of the government, conspiracy theories, and media roles. Those who had a positive infection towards the end of 2020 and in 2021 described having fewer negative emotions and better psychological resilience.ConclusionThe findings of this study indicate that people diagnosed with COVID-19 have perceived a very good support in terms of their physical health from the government and health authorities, but require social, psychological, and educational support during the infection period and post-recovery.

Band-Aids and Kisses Can’t Fix It: Mothers’ and Daughters’ Perceptions of Non-Death Loss and Boundary Ambiguity

2020 ◽  
pp. 105413732096848
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Bojczyk ◽  
Heather R. Haverback
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Adult Daughters ◽  
Mothers And Daughters ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Boundary Ambiguity ◽  
Mother Daughter Relationship ◽  
Convergence And Divergence ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

The goal of this study was to explore middle aged mothers’ and young adult daughters’ perceptions of the impact of non-death loss. This qualitative study explored perceptions of loss and boundary ambiguity of 24 mother-daughter dyads through individual interviews. All mothers and daughters described losses such as illness, the daughters’ launching, and dissolution of relationships that impacted the mother-daughter relationship. Comparison of mothers’ and daughters’ descriptions of the impacts of loss revealed convergence and divergence in their descriptions of associated levels of boundary ambiguity. Although experiences of loss do seem to be a universal human experience, perceptions regarding the impact of loss on both the individual and the mother-daughter dyad vary greatly.

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