scholarly journals Online Tourist Information in the Largest Polish Cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2(114)) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Rogoż
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Develop Approach ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Tourism Websites ◽  
Tourism Organization ◽  
Tourist Information

Purpose/Thesis: This paper analyzes selected tourism websites for the largest cities in Poland. The paper answers following research questions: are the different websites designed to provide the tourists the relevant information?; do local conditions shape the content provided on these websites?; are these websites multilingual?; do they suggest possible itineraries?; how do they develop?Approach/Methods: The article uses comparative quantitative and qualitative analysis to study the information systems employed by the websites of the largest Polish cities: Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Poznan and Gdansk. These cities are popular tourist destinations; each has an information system, reflecting the specific tourist services they offer.Results and conclusions: The organization scheme for each website is different, despite the fact that they were all designed for related organizational entities gathered in the structure of Polish Tourism Organization. Each site has a different design and appearance; different resources were dedicated to each. They are more varied than the websites of the analogous organizations operating in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The specificity of the region has more of an impact on the content offered to the user. In recent years, more flat websites, imitating the paper guides, were gradually replaced by multimedia platforms enabling various interactions with more dynamic content.Originality/Value: To the best of the author’s knowledge, the research presented in the paper is the first attempt to characterize and compare tourist information websites of the six largest cities in Poland.

“We Fill in Our Working Understanding”: On Codes, Classifications and the Production of Accurate Data

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 489-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. R. Winthereik
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Accurate Data ◽  
Local Networks ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
General Practices ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Way

Summary Objectives: This paper describes differences in the way general practitioners in Denmark, The Netherlands and Great Britain make codes fit into the local conditions under which they work. Methods: An ethnographic study method has been used to collect data in Dutch, British and Danish general practices. Results and Conclusions: The paper argues that what counts as “accurate data” is locally constructed. As codes are produced in local networks of human and technological actors, the way accuracy is constructed is dependent on the extra work that is carried out (by actors inside the clinic as well as outside of it). On the basis of differences between coding practices and classification systems the paper discusses how inherent tensions between coding for primary and secondary purposes can be solved. The paper concludes that instead of evaluating data in terms of how accurate they are in general, they should be looked at in terms of pertinence to specific research questions.

scholarly journals Development of Intelligent Information System for Digital Cultural Contents

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Yuna Hur ◽  
Jaechoon Jo
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Intelligent Information ◽  
Subject Matter Content ◽  
Depth Interviews

A significant amount of digital cultural contents is shared online, but learners do not know where subject matter content is or how to find it. Therefore, there is a need for a service to improve educational quality by effectively providing relevant information in response to searches for content that is useful to learners. This study developed and tested the usability and utility of an intelligent information system that effectively searches and visualizes digital cultural contents. The system collects data on digital cultural contents, automatically classifies them, and creates content triple data to automatically display the results with a 3D timeline, knowledge network map, and keyword relation network map through content search, triple search, and keyword search. We also conducted a survey and in-depth interviews to verify users’ satisfaction with respect to the use and utility of the system. For the experiment, we developed survey questions to measure user satisfaction and conducted in-depth interviews regarding the system’s utility with a total of 65 subjects. The results show that the response for satisfaction with regard to the use and utility was generally “satisfied”. In addition, the system stability was evaluated as “high”.

scholarly journals The Integrated Cropping Calendar Information System: A Coping Mechanism to Climate Variability for Sustainable Agriculture in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6495
Author(s):  
Yayan Apriyana ◽  
Elza Surmaini ◽  
Woro Estiningtyas ◽  
Aris Pramudia ◽  
Fadhlullah Ramadhani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Climate Variability ◽  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Local Conditions

Climate change and its variability are some of the most critical threats to sustainable agriculture, with potentially severe consequences on Indonesia’s agriculture, such as changes in rainfall patterns, especially the onset of the wet season and the temporal distribution of rainfall. Most Indonesian farmers receive support from agricultural extension services, and therefore, design their agricultural calendar based on personal experience without considering global climate phenomena, such as La Niña and El Niño, which difficult to interpret on a local scale. This paper describes the Integrated Cropping Calendar Information System (ICCIS) as a mechanism for adapting to climate variability. The ICCIS contains recommendations on planting time, cropping pattern, planting area, varieties, fertilizers, agricultural machinery, potential livestock feed, and crop damage due to climate extremes for rice, maize, and soybean. To accelerate the dissemination of information, the ICCIS is presented in an integrated web-based information system. The ICCIS is disseminated to extension workers and farmers by Task Force of the Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology (AIAT) located in each province. Based on the survey results, it is known that the ICCIS adoption rate is moderate to high. The AIAT must actively encourage and support the ICCIS Task Force team in each province. Concerning the technological recommendations, it is necessary to update the recommendations for varieties, fertilizer, and feed to be more compatible with local conditions. More accurate information and more intensive dissemination can enrich farmers’ knowledge, allowing for a better understanding of climate hazards and maintaining agricultural production.

Hospital information systems in developing countries: a state-of-the-art systematic review

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Lei ◽  
Jianming Liu ◽  
Wu Li
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information System ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government

Purpose Hospital information system (HIS) can be examined as a vital factor for developing the quality of health care and cost managing. There exists abundant literature on HISs, but implementation-based literature of HIS is rare, typically about progressive countries. However, a study that can comprehensively review published articles is scarce. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the systematic and comprehensive study of HIS in developed countries. Together, the benefits and harms relevant to HIS’s different mechanisms have been considered, and the fundamental challenges of them are addressed to design more efficient HIS in the future. Design/methodology/approach HIS has been used globally for numerous years and is now being used in a wide area. HIS is broadly used in clinical settings. Information technology (IT) and information system have been suggested as a required piece to solve the health-care-related issues. Hence, to improve HIS’s ability, this paper conducted a review method concentratating on research related to HIS until 2019. A total of 21 papers were recognized and examined as principal research for the summary. Findings The authors found that HIS can help in reduction of medical mistakes, enhancement doctors’ performance and increase in the quality of the care provided. HIS management can be used to provide better health-care services. Therefore, HIS must be sensible and use clear structures. The authors conclude that, generally, with an increase in awareness, acceptability and the need for HIS worldwide, there will be more strategies and approaches available. Research limitations/implications First, this paper provides an outline of the status of HIS. Second, it identifies some distinct research gaps that could be worth studying. Some flawless work may be removed because of applying some filters to select the original articles. Surveying all the papers on the topic of HIS is impossible, too. Practical implications Design and sustainability of HIS is still a big issue for most developing countries, despite its wide usage in the developed countries. The technology is changing rapidly, so the field should be reviewed regularly. This paper suggests a suitable framework that will guide HIS in the local conditions of developing countries. Social implications The government will be assisted by the suggested solving ways in its performance and design of electronic health-care projects. Originality/value The study brings the viewpoints on the state of HIS mechanisms in developing countries. The paper’s results can offer visions into future research requirements. By providing comparative information and analyzing the current growths in this area, this study will support researchers and professionals to understand the progress in HIS mechanisms better.

scholarly journals Mobile Tour Planning Using Landmark Photo Matching and Intelligent Character Recognition

2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 854-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Ming Huang ◽  
Wen Hung Liao ◽  
Sheng Chih Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Character Recognition ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Location Based Service ◽  
Voice Communication ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Travel Experience ◽  
Intelligent Character Recognition ◽  
Tourist Information

The functionalities of smart phones have extended from basic voice communication to gaming, multimedia entertainment, information retrieval and location-based services. In this paper, we attempt to design a mobile application to assist visitors to have better understandings of popular tourist destinations and related routing information while on tour. The users can obtain descriptions of a specific attraction by simply taking the picture of a landmark photo often shown in the travel booklet using their mobile devices. This is achieved by matching the landmark picture with an image database containing popular tourist spots to locate the interested destination. The location information is further confirmed using techniques in intelligent character recognition. Upon successful identification of the interested location, tourist information regarding this destination, along with the routing details will be delivered using location-based service. We anticipate the proposed mobile application to effectively assist foreign visitors by bringing comprehensive, up-to-date tourist information and promoting better travel experience.

Representation of Action is a Primary Requirement in Ontologies for Interoperating Information Systems

2013 ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Robert M. Colomb
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Individual Object ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Information System Engineering ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Rich Data

Ontologies at the present time are generally rich data models. The interoperating information system engineering paradigm Service-Oriented Architecture recognizes that the key issue in interoperating information systems is the actions performed by these systems, not so much the data. Further, the organizationally heterogeneous nature of these interoperating systems means that the individual object is difficult to characterize by classes. This chapter investigates the problems raised by giving priority in ontology representation to individuals and actions over classes, outlining a number of significant research questions in representation languages for ontologies.

Mechanisms for the Formation of Tourism Organization Models in Greece Through a Comparative Analysis of Ten Greek Destinations' Development

2017 ◽  
pp. 330-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarantakou Efthymia
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Spatial Behavior ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Organization ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics ◽  
Organization Models

The scope of the chapter is to research and interpret how the organization models of tourism development have advanced in Greece at traditional, mainly coastal, tourist destinations. Using the notion of organization models, the chapter examines the size and category of tourism facilities and a series of qualitative characteristics, as well as the spatial “behavior” of the phenomenon.

Ethics of Global Tourism

2012 ◽  
pp. 200-209
Author(s):  
Loykie Lomine
Keyword(s):  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
World Tourism Organization ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Tourism Organization

The global tourism industry may provide millions of jobs and billions of enjoyable days for travellers and holiday-makers, but it also requires ethical consideration. This chapter starts by examining the ethics of global tourism around two questions: Firstly, are some tourist destinations unethical? Secondly, are some forms of tourism unethical? These two thematic presentations, based on many examples and controversies, are followed by a short discussion of two key concepts which help conceptualize the ethics of global tourism: exploitation and sustainability. The adoption of a Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by the United Nations World Tourism Organization in 1999, the publication of articles) and then books about tourism ethics, the implementation of corporate social responsibility policies in the tourist industry, as well as the increasing demand for ethical tourism products all show that ethics has now entered global tourism, both in practice and in theory.

Electronic Games as a Touristic Promotional Tool

2020 ◽  
pp. 389-418
Author(s):  
Fábia Esteves ◽  
Pedro Quelhas Brito
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
World Tourism Organization ◽  
Electronic Games ◽  
Tourism Organization ◽  
The Impact

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2017 tourism had the greatest international growth in seven years, and in 2018, international tourism grew 5% reaching the mark of 1.4 billion, a figure reached two years earlier than predicted. At the same time, in the last 40 years, the video game industry has grown steadily, with games beginning to be seen as one of the primary sources of entertainment. However, there are still few studies analyzing the impact of advertising tourist destinations on digital platforms such as video games. The use of video games in the tourist context may be an inspirational tool, supporting the development of new advertising strategies for tourism marketing. Although the connection between tourism and cinema is widely documented, little research has demonstrated a credible correlation between video games and tourists' attitude towards destinations.

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