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Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Marlborough, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Attleboro, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Watertown, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Taunton, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

Latinos In Massachusetts Selected Areas: Leominster, Phillip Granberry, Michelle Borges, Florita Coto Tristán

Gastón Institute Publications

This is a publication of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy.

From Sustainable Agriculture To Sustainable Agrifood Systems: A Comparative Review Of Alternative Models, Qian Forrest Zhang

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This paper reviews, compares, and critically evaluates two broad groups of sustainable agriculture models: “sustainable agriculture” and “sustainable agrifood systems”. The “sustainable agriculture” models—comprising organic farming, regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, carbon-capture agriculture, and nature-based solutions—focus primarily on improving ecological sustainability through farm-level practices. These models emphasize reducing external, industrial inputs, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting climate resilience, relying on technological and market-based solutions to address environmental concerns. On the other hand, the “sustainable agrifood systems” models—agroecology, alternative food networks, and permaculture—offer more ambitious visions of systemic transformation. These approaches not only seek to implement environmentally sound practices but also aim to …

Cultural Contexts Differentially Shape Parents’ Loneliness And Wellbeing During The Empty Nest Period, Andree Hartanto, Lester Wei Xiang Sim, Davelle Jing Yi Lee, Naydanna M. Majeed, Jose C. Yong

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

The coming decades will see a substantial increase in the population of older adults, accompanied by significant demographic and family structure changes worldwide. As a result, the empty nest period—the postparental phase in parents’ lives when their children have left home and they are no longer engaged in childrearing—is becoming an increasingly common experience in Western and Asian cultures. The current theoretical review examines the psychological consequences of the empty nest period on loneliness and well-being across cultures, emphasizing the impact of cultural factors on these experiences. By synthesizing research from Western and Asian contexts, we explore two primary theoretical …

What Have Corporations Got To Do With It? A Political Economy Approach To Organizations And Climate Change, Annika Rieger

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Ecological issues are often seen as only one of the many “problems” societies face today, even though they go deep and affect everything – from physical disruption and displacement to perhaps more subtle long-term changes in temperature, flora, and fauna that alter the face of the planet and the norms of everyday life. As a result of this view, the study of the environment has been siloed into the realm of “environmental sciences” with a few “environmental fill-in-the-social-science-blank” subfields scattered about. This is not to say that only “environmental” problems are important, but that across all disciplines and subfields, greater …

Ai And Data Science For Public Policy, Kenneth Benoit

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are reshaping public policy by enabling more data-driven, predictive, and responsive governance, while at the same time producing profound changes in knowledge production and education in the social and policy sciences. These advancements come with ethical and epistemological challenges surrounding issues of bias, transparency, privacy, and accountability. This special issue explores the opportunities and risks of integrating AI into public policy, offering theoretical frameworks and empirical analyses to help policymakers navigate these complexities. The contributions explore how AI can enhance decision-making in areas such as healthcare, justice, and public services, while emphasising the need …

Chinatown, Part Five? ‘Capitalism With Asian Values’ In Vancouver: Commentary On Elvin Wyly’S ‘Regarding The Pain Of (Indigenous) Others, Justin Kh Tse

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

In this commentary on Elvin Wyly’s ‘Regarding the Pain of (Indigenous) Others’, I comment on the absent ontology of Asian subjectivities in urban studies of neoliberal global cities. Wyly’s account of neoliberal Vancouver hellscapes frames racial formations and narratives of dispossession as formed by capital. Asian subjectivities, I argue in this commentary, are also flattened by narratives of capital into purely economic subjects, but what Wyly’s reading of Vancouver opens up, I also hope to show, is the possibility of tracing the complex life stories of Asian capitalist characters in Vancouver’s neoliberal hellscape. In this way, Wyly avoids the trap …

Synthesizing The Global English-Language Abortion Narrative: A Comparative Analysis Of Media Discourse, Amy L. Adamczyk, Lindsay J. Lerner

Publications and Research

Abortion is one of the most politically divisive topics currently being discussed in the media. No study has yet attempted to make cross-national comparisons assessing the nuances associated with various views on abortion in the English public press. Using an original hand-coded sample of over 800 English-language newspaper articles from 41 countries that mentioned abortion, we examine how country-level influences and newspaper characteristics shape newspaper portrayals of abortion. Our three-level hierarchical models find that democracy and the freedom it engenders increase the likelihood that newspapers discuss laws, policies, and government claimsmakers when abortion is mentioned. When abortion is legal, newspapers …

Towards Social And Environmental Sustainability At Food Tourism Festivals: Perspectives From The Local Community And Festival Organizers, Timo Thelen, Sangkyun Kim

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aims to examine the underlying barriers that hinder social and environmental sustainability at food tourism festivals from the perspectives of the local community and festival organizers. In the context of an abalone festival in Japan, a qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders was conducted. The findings suggest that the local community's skepticism and mediocre (un)involvement, ambiguous representation of local tradition/culture, and limited social interactions between hosts and tourists were hindering social sustainability. Challenges in food resource management and the effects of climate change impacted the food festival's environmental sustainability. The study confirms that social and environmental …

The Mediational Role Of Religiosity In The Relationship Between Emotional Regulation And Relationship Satisfaction In Uae And Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study, Beril Berksu

Theses

Marriage and romantic relationships are significant turning points in personal and social development, contributing to overall well-being and health. In romantic relationship studies, relationship satisfaction is one of the most researched aspects and is affected by various variables, which are gender, relationship duration, and other factors. Among these, religiosity and emotional regulation have been proposed as important aspects as well. However, there is still a gap in the literature to understand how these aspects are connected in non-Western countries like Turkey and the UAE regarding cultural differences. The study aims to explore the mediating role of religiosity in the relationship …

Factors Influencing Innovative Behavior Of Higher Education Students In The United Arab Emirates: An Exploratory Study, Saleha Omer Alseiari

Dissertations

Innovation in the higher education sector is globally recognized as a driving power behind a country's socioeconomic and technological development. This quantitative study explores the primary influences on the innovation of college students in the UAE. Four research goals were proposed: (I) exploring potential input from innovative faculties; (ii) assessing the impact of curriculum excellence; (iii) examining the consequences of students' social abilities; and (iv) researching the moderating impact of supportive leadership. The research also seeks to create a theoretical model connecting various key elements that promote an environment of innovation in the higher education sector of the UAE based …

Sustainable Development Principles And The Global South In The Context Of Planetary Change, Michelle Lim

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

The principle of sustainable development is thus a part of modern international law by reason not only of its inescapable logical necessity, but also by reason of its wide and general acceptance by the global community.

Vice-President Weeramantry, Separate Opinion, Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros Project (Hungary v Slovkia), 1997 ICJ Rep 7 (25 September), p 95.

Human Capital Development : Bridging The Skills Gap In The Maritime Administration Of Namibia, Agnes Matheus

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Neighborhood-Level Deprivation Mediates Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Hcc Diagnosis In Texas, Itunu O Sokale, Aaron P Thrift, Hashem B El-Serag, Abiodun O Oluyomi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Texas has the highest HCC rates in the United States, and the greatest burden is among Hispanics. Racial and ethnic disparities in HCC incidence have multiple underpinning factors. We conducted a mediation analysis to examine the role of neighborhood disadvantage (Area Deprivation Index) as a potential mediator of the association between neighborhood race and ethnicity distribution and neighborhood HCC case counts in Texas.

METHODS: The primary outcome measure was counts of new HCC diagnoses per census tract based on Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Cancer Registry data. The primary exposure of interest was the race and ethnicity-based …

Fort Hays State University Tiger Weekly, November 01, 2024, University Relations

Tiger Weekly Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Tourist Expectation And Their Perception Towards Service Quality : The Case Of Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga, Deoghar, Vaishali Singh, Anjan Bhuyan

Journal of Tourism Insights

The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions and expectations of tourists regarding the Service Quality attributes at Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The aim is to identify the significant areas of shortcomings in the tourist amenities/services offered at the pilgrimage site and suggest ways to improve the overall pilgrimage experience. The study used the scale development procedures provided by Churchill (1979) and Hinkin (1995) as the initial step in developing a service quality scale. First, a thorough literature analysis highlighted six crucial factors: accommodation, information accessibility, transportation, safety and security, hygienic food and drink, and temple …

An Investigation Into The Impact Of Social Media On The Promotion Of Sustainable Tourism In The Tourist Destinations Of Kashmir Division, Dr. Rukhsana Majeed, Dr. Radha Gupta

Journal of Tourism Insights

The aim of this research paper is to investigate the impact of social media on the promotion of sustainable tourism in the Tourist Destinations of Kashmir Division. The study offers information on sustainable tourism and associated destination products that should be promoted on social media. Convenience sampling was used to determine the sample size. The study's findings demonstrate a substantial understanding of sustainable tourism in the selected region and establish a link between social media use and socially sustainable tourism, especially in areas with low economic status. The study's conclusions include the significant impact on employment and revenue generation, poverty …

Exploring The Transformative Effect Of Community Managed Nature Tourism On Community Empowerment In Odisha: Perspective From Local Residents, Jagadish Behera, Rajdeep Deb

Journal of Tourism Insights

In this study, an attempt was made to examine the relationships between community managed nature tourism and community empowerment from the local residents’ perspective, as well as to test how these relationships varied among different demographic characteristics of residents. For this study, five hypotheses were proposed based on the review of literature and tested using residents living near the protected nature camps in Odisha. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 184 local residents selected from across the eight nature camps of Odisha. The variables examined in this study included residents' gender, age, education, occupation, and income. Data analysis was …

Raas Festival: A Catalyst For Tourism Development In Assam, India, Madhuchhanda Das Gupta Dr., Chandana Bhattacharjee Dr., Rosemary Debbarma

Journal of Tourism Insights

Traditionally religious practices have been central to any celebration and have greatly influenced the shaping of the cultural identity of any society. With time, these celebrations have transitioned into mega festivals with larger participation from within and outside the community. Through the display of songs, dances, and other art forms, these festivals are upholding and preserving the ethnic identity and culture of the community. They are not only sources of relaxation and entertainment, but also provide visitors with unique cultural experience. By attracting tourists, festivals exert strong influence on the local economy, thereby, driving growth and development. The paper attempts …

Host And The Hosting! Modelling The Post Disposition Behavior Of The Providers Of Shared Accommodation, Diksha Shingari, Dr. Hansdeep Kaur

Journal of Tourism Insights

The present study makes an endeavor to apply the consumption values, erstwhile associated with the acquisition side to the disposition of accommodation sharing services and their impact on the satisfaction of the hosts which would further impact their continued disposition intention. The study employs self-administered questionnaire to collect data from accommodation providers listed on Airbnb, from the state of Punjab, with a total of 229 valid responses. The findings indicate that economic gains, empowerment and cosmopolitan capital contribute significantly to host’s satisfaction, thereby positively affecting their continued disposition intentions. Contrarily, community belongingness and sustainability turned out to be insignificant contributors. …

On-The-Go Dining In America: Comparing Convenience, Service Quality, And Satisfaction In Qsr Versus Gas Station Food, Shiva Jahani, Mohammed Lefrid, Lorie A. Tuma

Journal of Tourism Insights

Purpose

The objective of this multi-group study is to examine the influence of service quality and convenience on customer satisfaction in quick service restaurants (QSRs) versus gas stations.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected online from 552 participants in the USA and analyzed using partial least square structure equation modeling (SmartPLS).

Findings

Service quality and convenience are strong predictors of customer satisfaction in both QSR restaurants and gas station food outlets. In addition, this study concluded significant differences between QSRs and gas stations in terms of these relations.

Research limitations/implications

This study makes a significant contribution to the foodservice and consumer behavior …

Understanding The Factors Influencing Tourist Adoption Of Peer-To-Peer Accommodation Services: Attitudes, Intentions, And Behavioral Insights, Maya Talwadker, M.S. Dayanand Dr., Edgar Dsouza Dr.

Journal of Tourism Insights

This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation services among Indian tourists, integrating Behavioral Reasoning Theory (BRT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Data were collected from 526 tourists using self-administered online and paper-based surveys. The findings reveal that modern lifestyles significantly enhance perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, which positively influence behavioral intentions toward P2P accommodations. Psychological ownership emerged as a critical factor, indicating that emotional attachment to the accommodation enhances user engagement and satisfaction. Interestingly, privacy concerns did not significantly impact behavioral intentions or perceived usefulness but did influence …

'Higher' Education: Incorporating Cannabis As Interdisciplinary Curricula, John W. Lipford, A. Scott Rood

Journal of Tourism Insights

This paper details successful efforts undertaken, at a Midwest (U.S.) university to address the significant lack of cannabis-centered academics within U.S. higher education. The foci of this paper for interdisciplinary cannabis curricula at the subject university is three-fold: student-centered, industry-centered, and community-centered. The curricular innovation was designed, presented, and now implemented, in a form of stackable credentialling; through which students develop fundamental knowledge about cannabis (badge in ‘cannabis operations’), apply that knowledge in a holistic way to local regions (certificate in ‘cannabis & community planning’), and culminate their learning experience with advanced topics and experiential learning components via an academic …

Issues In Tennessee Agricultural Law & Policy, Julie Bowling, Theresa Denton, Rhedona Rose

Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy

No abstract provided.

Volume 46-1 Complete Issue, Lawrence R. Handley

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 46-1 Complete Issue

Pioneer Migration To The Western Fringe Of Settlement:1837–1850, H. Jason Combs

The Geographical Bulletin

The Platte Purchase region did not become part of the state of Missouri until 1837. Prior to its annexation the area had been part of the territory reserved for Native American relocation. By 1850, the region had attracted over 40,000 pioneers from all areas of the globe. The majority of the early settlers followed the major river routes as they migrated west to the Platte region. The census data indicates that upon arrival many of these early pioneers clustered with other pioneers of similar heritage. As a result, there is a north-south settlement gradation present. Finally, the data highlights the …

The Courts, Congress, And The Bureau Of Prisons: Using The First Step Act As An Impetus For Accountability And Legal Reform Of The Federal Carceral System, Sarah E. Ryan

Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development

(Excerpt)

On December 18, 2018, the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, or First Step Act, became law. The Act reflected decades of social, racial, and economic justice advocacy and years of legislative work. In the five years preceding the Act’s passage, lawmakers built a new case for criminal justice reform.

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From 2018 to today, the First Step Act has galvanized discussions about what comes next in criminal justice reform. Most observers have criticized the limited architecture and implementation of the Act, but some have hailed the Act’s utility during the COVID-19 pandemic and …