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Capturing the healing journey of medical and spiritualtourism: a systematic literature review
No full textSpiritual tourism has emerged as a unique and growing area of
interest for tourism research. This paper presents a systematic
literature review of academic literature related to spiritual tourism to identify key trends, influential authors, and major
research themes. We identified 2076 papers published after
2019 using a systematic manual search method and selected
22 articles for an in-depth review that matched the predefined
criteria for inclusion. The extracted data were based on spiritual
tourism, medicine, healing, destination, experience, well-being,
and healing. The results of a systematic literature review confirmed that research on spiritual tourism in relation to destination selection, experience, healing, and well-being is still in its
infancy. Most articles focus on medical recovery from chronic
illness, anxiety, and loneliness rather than health improvement
and healing. By applying systematic literature review methods,
this study elucidates the renewed focus and development of
holistic health, encompassing facets of medicine and healing,
within the context of post-pandemic recovery. This could potentially pave the way for individuals, particularly tourists, who visit
specific destinations for emotional, physical, and spiritual
rejuvenation
Case Study On Solectron Technology Corporation
No full textThis case study is intended to study comprehensively about the success of Solectron Technology Corporation, a global leader in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry
Perceptions on the challenges of online purchasing: a study from “baby boomers”, generation “X” and generation “Y” point of views
No full textAbstractThe internet has created a revolutionary impact in everyday communications and transactions. It is considered the fastest growing mode used to shop. Internet shopping is also referred to as online shopping. Online shopping is a fast and efficient way for consumers to purchase products and services. The purpose of this research is to provide insight into issues related to online shopping. A survey was carried out among the public comprising of “Baby Boomers”, Generation “X” and Generation “Y” to identify their perceptions of online purchasing and the challenges they face with online purchasing. The results indicated that social factors have a significant relationship with online purchasing behavior of the three generations. The results also indicated that the challenge that is found to be most significant by the three generations is the risk of credit card transaction. It is recommended that further research can be done to study the relationship between gender and online purchasing behavior with a focus on the Malaysian scenario which is unique in its diversity of population
Perceptions on the challenges of online purchasing: a study from “baby boomers”, generation “X” and generation “Y” point of views
No full textThe internet has created a revolutionary impact in everyday communications and tran-sactions. It is considered the fastest growing mode used to shop. Internet shopping is also referred to as online shopping. Online shopping is a fast and efficient way for consumers to purchase products and services. The purpose of this research is to provide insight into issues related to online shopping. A survey was carried out among the public comprising of “Baby Boomers”, Generation “X” and Generation “Y” to identify their perceptions of online purchasing and the challenges they face with online purchasing. The results indicated that social factors have a significant relationship with online purchasing behavior of the three generations. The results also indicated that the challenge that is found to be most significant by the three generations is the risk of credit card transaction. It is recommended that further research can be done to study the relationship between gender and online purchasing beha-vior with a focus on the Malaysian scenario which is unique in its diversity of population.La internet ha creado un impacto revolucionario en las comunicaciones y transacciones de todos los días. Se considera la modalidad de compras con el más rápido crecimiento. Las compras por internet son conocidas también como compras en línea. Las compras en línea es una manera rápida y eficiente para que los consumidores adquieran productos y servicios. El objetivo de esta investigación es esclarecer los problemas relacionados con las compras en línea. Se realizó una encuesta entre el público que comprendía a representantes de la generación de “baby boomers” (generación de posguerra), generación “X” (nacidos entre 1965 y 1981, inicios de internet) y generación “Y” (-también “millennials-nacidos entre 1982-1994, predominio de la tecnología) para identificar su percepción sobre las compras en línea y los retos a que se enfrentan con las compras en línea. Los resultados indicaron que hay una relación importante de los factores sociales con el comportamiento en las compras en línea de las tres generaciones. Los resultados indican también que el reto que encuentran las tres generaciones como más importante es el riesgo de las transacciones con tarjeta de crédito. Se recomienda llevar a cabo investigaciones adicionales para estu-diar la relación entre género y comportamiento de compras en línea centrando la atención en el escenario de Malasia que es especial en su diversidad de población
Establishing a Milestone in Knowledge Delivery by Examining How Academicians\u27 Engagement in Their Job at a Private Higher Educational Institution in Malaysia Is Affected by Work from Home (WFH) Experience
Get PDFWork from home has become a cliché since the advent of covid-19 worldwide. Since this practice is entirely new during the crisis of pandemic, it is crucial to explore this experience. Managing employees in a new norm of workstyle has unique challenges that needs attention. Employers are concerned about the engagement of their employees when they are working away from their usual workplace. As a result, work engagement is a crucial job attitude that must be evaluated to determine if remote workers maintain the same level of enthusiasm for their work. Without monitoring or surveillance, it is essential that staff remain engagement to executing their duties. This phenomenal study sought to investigate these occurrences among academics in Malaysia, with an emphasis on private universities in Klang Valley, in order to comprehend how lecturers’ seek to adapt to the new paradigm of teaching and working from home. Based on the findings of a structured interview, it was determined that lecturers face work-family conflict, a loss of engagement and socialisation, and declining performance. Five eminent academicians from five different universities participated in the interview. The transcription provides coding and themes. Nonetheless, bade on the outcome, solution might be managed with job flexibility. This study appeared to support possibilities for flexible employment for academics with high work engagement
Destination Image as A Healing Destination Among Medical Tourists: An Exploratory Case Study of Penang, Malaysia
No full textMedical tourism has become adjectival tourism in both developed and developing nations. In recent years, it has gained impetus in Malaysia, which is an ideal hub for medical tourism in Asia due to various competitive factors. Although several key elements have contributed to the growth of medical tourism in the country, few studies have explored the role of destination image in the context of medical tourism. Therefore, this research aims to provide insight into the attributes of destination image in the context of medical tourism in Penang, Malaysia. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 26 patients randomly chosen at selected private hospitals in Penang, and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council’s (MHTC) concierge and lounge at Penang International Airport. The findings revealed that the dominant attributes of the ldestination image perceived by medical tourists in Penang are: (a) Hospital Internal Amenities; (b) Influenced and Informed Decisions; and (c) Aesthetics. The paper further discusses Penang's apparent image as a healing destination among medical tourists who travel to Malaysia. This study thus carries implications for healthcare practitioners to enhance and position their healthcare services based on destination image as their source of competitive advantage
« Zapisku vashu mne dannuiu prineli vse s prevelikoiu vashemu siiatel´stvu blagorodnost´iu… »
No full textLa correspondance du sénateur comte Roman Voroncov avec Petr Čebyšev, capitaine du régiment Preobraženskij, et Aleksander Arcybašev, maréchal de la noblesse de Šlissel´burg est une source unique révélant les négociations officieuses relatives à l’élection de Voroncov comme député de la Commission législative de 1767 et à l’élaboration de l’instruction (nakaz) qui devait lui être adressée. Cette correspondance prouve que Roman Voroncov est à l’origine de cette élection et qu’il a suggéré quelles requêtes au monarque devaient être incluses dans l’instruction au député. Les nobles de Šlissel´burg ont élu Voroncov sans hésitation apparente et, dans la plupart des cas, ont suivi son conseil concernant le contenu de l’instruction, même si parfois, ils ont abandonné quelques‑unes des idées du comte et ont inclus leurs propres requêtes. Dans sa présentation des documents qu’il publie, l’auteur contextualise le cas sous plusieurs aspects. Il fournit des informations personnelles sur les nobles de Šlissel´burg ayant participé à l’élection ; il dégage le lien entre les activités de Voroncov en tant que député de Šlissel´burg et ses vues exprimées en tant que député et co‑auteur de l’instruction de la noblesse de Moscou ; il pointe l’importance du cas de l’instruction de Šlissel´burg pour l’exploration des autres instructions de la noblesse. Il en conclut que les exigences de Roman Voroncov étaient en majeure partie en accord avec les souhaits exprimés dans les rangs de la noblesse, même si l’on peut noter quelques divergences dans les requêtes et les argumentaires. Les électeurs faisaient avant tout appel à la compassion du monarque pour leurs besoins, tandis que le député tendait à justifier ses requêtes en mettant en avant le bien‑être de l’État. D’avoir à exprimer leurs intérêts et leurs problèmes a grandement contribué à améliorer la communication chez les nobles et a permis la diffusion des idées partagées ainsi que l’expression de points de vue relativement plus spécifiques. Cette présentation de l’instruction de Šlissel´burg peut être utile dans l’analyse d’autres instructions du même type non pas comme expression d’une position déterminée de toute la noblesse d’un district mais comme le résultat de l’échange de vues différentes.The correspondence of Senator Count Roman Vorontsov with captain of Preobrazhenskii regiment Petr Chebyshev and Marshal of Shlissel´burg nobility Alexander Artsybashev is a unique source revealing unofficial negotiations regarding the election of Vorontsov as a deputy to the Legislative Commission of 1767 and the composition of the instruction (nakaz) addressed to him. It demonstrates that Roman Vorontsov initiated his election and gave recommendations as to which requests to the Monarch should be included in the instruction to the deputy. The Shlissel´burg nobles elected Vorontsov without apparent hesitation and in most cases took his advice as to the instruction’s content. However, they abandoned some of the count’s ideas and included some claims of their own. The preface to the publication of the documents contextualizes the case in the following respects: personal information on Shlissel´burg nobles participating in the election; the connection of Vorontsov’s activities as Shlissel´burg deputy with his views expressed as a senator and co‑author of the Moscow nobility’s instruction; the importance of the Shlissel´burg instruction case for the exploration of other instructions of the nobility. The investigation leads the author to the conclusion that the demands drawn up by Roman Vorontsov were to a great extent in accordance with the wishes expressed by rank‑and‑file nobility despite some differences in claims and ways of argumentation. The electors first of all appealed to the Monarch’s mercy for their needs whereas the deputy tended to justify his claims with considerations on the State’s well‑being. The task of formulating their interests and problems significantly enhanced communication among the nobility and promoted the dissemination of shared ideas as well as the expression of relatively specific ones. Last, the information provided by this presentation of the Shlissel´burg nakaz can be useful for understanding other instructions as the result of the interaction of different views and not as the final position of all the nobility of a district
Abstracts of the International Conference on Business, Accounting and Finance 2023: Embracing New Business Paradigm Shifts
Get PDFThis book presents the abstracts of the selected contributions to the second International Academic Conference 2023, held on 25-26 February 2023 by the International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IAC 2023 is the coming together of researchers and industry. It’s a place to gather and share groundbreaking ideas, discoveries, and experiences on a variety of thought leadership topics covered under this year’s conference theme, “Embracing New Business Paradigm Shifts".
Conference Title: International Academic Conference 2023Conference Acronym: IAC 2023Conference Theme: Embracing New Business Paradigm ShiftsConference Date: 25-26 February 2023Conference Venue: IUMW, MalaysiaConference Organizer: International University of Malaya-Wales, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi
