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Volunteer Tourism: Motivations of Thai Tourists and Western Tourists

European Journal of Tourism Research, 2020
This study examines the motivations of Thai tourists and Western tourists in engaging in a volunteer tourism vacation in Bangkok, Thailand, and analyses how and why the motivations of each group are similar to or different from each other. An interpretive paradigm utilising a qualitative methodological approach was employed. The informants consisted of
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Linear Viscoelastic Behavior of n‐Alkane Diluted Polyethylene Melts: Sorption, Desorption, and Oscillatory Rheometry

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
This study systematically maps polyolefin dilution dynamics using a homologous series of n‐alkanes. Integrating gravimetric sorption, subsequent controlled desorption, and oscillatory rheometry establishes a precise framework to analyze reduction in viscosity at least for polymer diluent mixtures with polymer concentration > 35% and diluent ...
Ernst Georg Viehböck, Georg Gschwendner, Dario Pindrić, Gunnar Spiegel, Alexander Hammer, Christian Paulik, Gerald Berger‐Weber   +6 more
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Tourist’s motivations to visit the Western Region of Portugal

European Spatial Research and Policy
The Western Region, located in the Central Region of Portugal, has a vast and rich natural and cultural heritage allowing a wide range of tourist experiences.
Daniela Amorim, Ana Elisa Sousa, Paulo Almeida, Tânia Guerra   +3 more
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THE ECOLOGICAL MOTIVATION OF TOURISTS AS A DETERMINANT OF THE TOURISTS’ LOYALTY

Croatian Operational Research Review, 2011
Despite the significant impact of environment on the attractiveness of tourist destination, environmental stewardship is not always the top priority in the hotel industry as one of the most energy-intensive sectors of the tourism industry which contributes to the increasing quantity of air pollutants.
Bastič, Majda, Gojčič, Slavka
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Prospecting of Architectural Features Using LiDAR‐UAV Technology, Deep Neural Networks and Visualization Techniques: A Case Study in Kuélap and Cambolín (NW Peru)

Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐resolution and accurate synoptic images of terrestrial topography, even in densely forested areas, have proven valuable for archaeology by enabling the identification and characterization of relief patterns associated with ancient human activities. This study presents a novel approach that integrates digital terrain models (DTMs) obtained
Jhon A. Zabaleta‐Santisteban, Rolando Salas López, Angel J. Medina‐Medina, Katerin M. Tuesta‐Trauco, Abner S. Rivera‐Fernandez, Nerci M. Noriega‐Salazar, José A. Sánchez‐Vega, Teodoro B. Silva‐Melendez, Marlen A. Grandez‐Alberca, Jhonsy O. Silva‐López, Nilton B. Rojas‐Briceño, Manuel Oliva‐Cruz, Alexander Cotrina‐Sanchez, Elgar Barboza   +13 more
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Women solo travellers: motivations and experiences

Millenium, 2018
Introduction: The concept of female solo traveler, despite recent, has become a relevant tourist segment. As tourists, these women are looking for journeys that bring more than a trip from one place to another.
Andreia Pereira, Carla Silva
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Development of interactive MRI‐based 3D visualization tools for neuroanatomy education in Latin America

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The study of neuroanatomy is fundamental in many scientific fields. Despite this, it is a challenging subject for students. As technology evolves, it is being increasingly incorporated into educational methods, including the teaching of neuroanatomy. Three‐dimensional (3D) visualizations are well suited for displaying neuroanatomy.
Merlin J. Fair, Diego Cureño, Alejandro De León Cuevas, Paola Ocampo Luna, Marta Bianciardi, María G. García‐Gomar   +5 more
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Balnearios españois, motivacións para certificarse na “Q de Calidade Turística”: análise empírica

Revista Galega de Economía, 2013
Health tourism is growing rapidly in recent years, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional tourism being health resorts the main representatives of this tourist segment.
José Álvarez García, José Antonio Fraiz Brea, María de La Cruz Del Río Rama   +2 more
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Phantom citations: An empirical study of non‐existent and unverifiable references in scholarly literature

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract The integrity of scholarly communication depends critically on the accuracy and verifiability of cited references. Citations enable readers to trace prior work, assess evidence, and situate new contributions within the existing literature. However, concerns have emerged regarding the presence of references in published papers that cannot be ...
Chengcheng Han, Sathiamoorthy Manoharan, Xinfeng Ye, Ulrich Speidel   +3 more
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The role of editorial boards in shaping scholarly communication: A large‐scale mapping of their composition and structure

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Editorial boards play a central role in shaping scholarly communication by influencing what research is published and how disciplinary boundaries are defined. Despite their importance, large‐scale, systematic evidence on their composition and structure remains limited.
Evangelina Becerra‐Rodero, José Luis Ortega   +1 more
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