Attractive Place Research Articles

Managing Rural Areas in the Context of the Growing Debt of Polish Local Government Units

Local development is a long-term process of economic transformation. To make it happen, expenditure must be incurred, especially including investments. At a local level, the financial burden involved in the transformation is mostly on local government units. Although a three-level administrative system is in place in Poland, bottom-level units (municipalities) are largely responsible for driving local development. Polish rural areas make up over 90% of the national territory, and rural municipalities alone are home to 11 million people, i.e., 30% of the total population. Poland’s accession to the European Union and the ability of local government units (LGUs) to use Union funds contributed to local development, in particular by making many rural municipalities a more attractive place to live and invest in. However, a rapid increase in debt levels was another consequence. Excessive indebtedness of LGUs threatens not only their stable operation and local development but also the stability of the whole public finance sector. The main purpose of this study was to assess the level of and differences in indebtedness of Polish rural municipalities, and to identify the key socioeconomic conditions of debt. The analysis period was 2007–2017. This article used the TOPSIS routine to develop a synthetic indicator of municipal debt levels. An ordered logit model was also employed to identify the key conditions behind municipal indebtedness in Polish rural areas. This study found that, in 2007–2009, most rural municipalities (over 50%) recorded extremely low or low levels of debt while only one-fifth were at high or extremely high levels. In turn, already in 2015–2017, more than one-third of all rural municipalities were at a high or extremely high level of debt. The study also allowed to validate the research hypothesis formulated in this paper, namely that “the key reason for the growing level and diversity of indebtedness of Polish rural municipalities is the investment activity of local authorities in seeking funds from the European Union”.

From Prosperity to Decline: Post Colonial Indian State of Bengal

The socio-economic contribution of the Indian state of West Bengal, which has been subjected to repeated partitions and transfer of population during the last one hundred and fifty odd years to serve the interest of the colonial and national rulers, is immense. Bengal was one of the wealthiest regions, of the Asian subcontinent, prior to the invasion of the British East India Company in 1757. Even after partition, in 1947, till the early 1950s, West Bengal’s industrial contribution was highest among all the states of India. Then the decline started. Few possible causes of the decline, both non-economic and economic, could be: (i) absence of local ‘business communities’ in Bengal; (ii) marginalization of Bengali Bhadralok; (iii) Bengal centric parochial politics; (iv) the Union government’s discriminatory policies against Bengal. Post colonial India has followed the same model of economic growth with a centralized production system in few power centres of North, West and Southern India at the expense of other zones, namely, N-East, East and Central zones. During 1972-2018 a huge amount of Bengal’s savings, to the tune of INR 76.26 trillion (at the present value), was not utilized within the State (siphoned to other states) by the formal banking sector. The much hyped Cooperative Federalism of India is in total disarray. The Union Government is not keen to share power with the States in the periphery unless strong political demand for more autonomy is raised by the States. In this context the old debate on identity politics and sub national identity, in a multicultural and multi-linguistic nation like India, are being revived again. After the fall of Pala dynasty in the twelfth century, this part of Bengal was mostly ruled, till 2011, either by the outsiders or by their representatives. Since 2011 West Bengal has been governed by a political party which has its roots in the State. During the last few years the state has become wealthier and is progressing at a faster pace than the rest of the nation. Once again Bengal has become an attractive place for the outsiders who are eyeing for its wealth and want to recapture the political space again.

PENGARUH ATRAKSI WISATA, AMENITAS DAN AKSESIBILITAS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN BERKUNJUNG PADA OBJEK WISATA RELIGI MAKAM KH. ABDURRAHMAN WAHID

Every year, the number of tourist visit religious tourist attraction, KH. Abdurrahman Wahid cemetery increases. The tourist decision to visit a tourist attraction place can be influenced by several factors, such as tourist attractions, amenities and accessibility. The purpose of this research is to know the impact of tourist attractions, amenities, and accessibility to the decision of visit on the religious tourism KH. Abdurrahman Wahid cemetery. The research methods used are quantitative research and used multiple linear regression analyses. The results showed that tourist attraction variables and accessibility variables were positive and significant to the visiting decision. But the variable of amenities had no significant effect on the visiting decision. Simultaneously variable tourist attractions, amenities and accessibility affected the variable of visiting decisions.

EU‐Russia cross‐border co‐operation in the twenty‐first century: Turning marginality into competitive advantage

AbstractThis paper aims to examine how Russian north‐western regions and municipalities use their marginal/border position as a resource to build a sustainable development strategy. Theoretically, this study is based on the marginality theory which states that border or remotely located subnational units are able to turn their marginality from disadvantage to a resource and transform themselves from depressed and provincial territories to attractive places hosting intense international flows of goods, services, capital, technologies and people. A number of venues for the EU‐Russia cross‐border co‐operation are explored: the European Neighbourhood Instrument, Northern Dimension partnerships, Euroregions and city‐twinning. The authors conclude that despite some problems with establishing a proper division of labour between above programmes and project implementation cross‐border co‐operation proved to be a valuable instrument not only for successful development of the marginal/border actors but also for establishing mutual trust and collaborative relations between Russia and neighbouring EU countries.

Architecture of Antique Theaters as an Element of the World Cultural Landscape

The article deals with the history of development of the antique theatrical architecture in the context of the environment that forms the territory acquiring the status of a cultural landscape. The material of antiquity is interpreted in the aspect of the formation evolution of theater buildings, ranging from ancient Greek to ancient Roman, which, despite being in ruins, amaze us with their large-scale and unspoiled architecture. The article attempts to systematize the valuable evidence of the past, material (theater architecture) and non-material (theater art), since the repertoire is alive as long as it is performed, and the theater architecture remains to posterity. There is considered their relationship in space and time. The study’s methods (descriptions of the phenomena under study, field observation, problem-historical analysis) made it possible to focus on the construction specifics of the theater buildings located in open spaces representing cultural landscapes — vast areas of co-creation of man and nature. Over the epochs, the theater architecture, designed for spectacular performances and connected with the environmental factor and acting art, was transforming, just as the theater itself was changing, sometimes within a single performance on a single stage. Fragments of the lost cultural experience are today open systems in associative, semantic, historical aspects, as well as in terms of objects reconstruction. They form an attractive and popular place that goes beyond the limits of urban planning conditions and has the property of an important public space. The composition of theater construction and the principles of shaping that formed in the ancient period had a great influence on their subsequent development and have been preserved in modern design solutions. In this context, the experience of interpreting the architectural monuments belonging to the theatrical art has a great cultural and educational value, not only in terms of reconstructing the lost stratum of cultural heritage, but also, to a greater extent, in modeling a new vision of the emerging architectural culture of the world.

ENRICHING WALKING ROUTES WITH TOURISM ATTRACTIONS RETRIEVED FROM CROWDSOURCED USER GENERATED DATA

Abstract. It is always a tourism challenge – and aspiration – to discover scenery routes and tourism attractions in unfamiliar areas. Tourism information is getting more extensive, comprehensive and complex, so first-time tourists have to manage and mine large volumes of data to better plan their trip. Nowadays, geotagged photos are uploaded by users to social media photo-sharing online websites, which become more popular and commonly used by travelers to share their tourism experiences. Handling, mining and interpreting these user-generated ‘digital footprints’ can be used to reconstruct travel trajectories of users to recover their activity and knowledge. In this research, we showcase Flickr geotagged crowdsource photo database as a source for mining users’ trajectories to effectively compute walking tourism routes. Our methodology mines tourism context by conceptualizing a set of adaptive spatiotemporal descriptors to identify photographers that show tourism activity of first-time visitors. By implementing spatial clustering, we find popular locations that are traversed by these tourism-oriented photographers’ trajectories. To analyze our approach, we develop a greedy route computation algorithm that seeks the most popular traversed locations between origin and destination points defined by the user. Results for two cities are presented, proving the robust mining and retrieving of valuable tourism context and information from social media photos. We evaluate and validate our results by comparing the computed walking routes to recognized tourism information. The computed walking routes are scenery and pass through the main popular tourism sights and landmarks in the city, including additional attractive places that are frequently visited by tourism-photographers.

Potentiality of Tourism and Prospect in Jamunakhadi Simsar Area of Jhapa district

This paper entitled "Potentiality Tourism and Prospect in Jamunkhadi Simsar and Tourism" area of Jhapa District, Nepal" is to analyze the potentialities of tourism in this area. Jamunkhadi is one of the most scenic tourist destinations in Jhapa district. It is a land of natural scenery, the rich biodiversity, peaceful environment, ethnic diversity, the rich and diverse culture which attract visitors. The aims of the paper are to identify the prospects, potentiality and promote tourism in this area. The universal sample is Surunga VDC. The local people, hotel owner, domestic visitors and tourism experts, government service holders were the sample respondents and the sample size is only 53 for the study. The data collection method was on both primary and secondary sources. The primary data collected from the structured and semi structure questionnaire by interview schedule and key informants interview also done.
 There is high potentiality of tourism in Jamunkhadi because it has numerous sightseeing spots, tourism interest places such as the lake, the jungle, the open lane, picnic spot, the mini zoo, the rubber processing center etc. There are many other attractive places around Jamunkhadi Simsar and Tourism Area such as the Mai river and bridge, Domukha, the Mai Mandir, Arjundhara Dham, Satasi Dham, Dhanuskoti Dham, tea gardens etc. It is found that most tourists spend 3 or 4 hours and no tourists spend night in the spot. Generally the visitors are domestic and they spend 200 to 1000 rupees during their stay in this area. The number of foreign tourist is found very low according to the local people. Local people were found very much interested and devoted for promoting tourism in the study area but there seems lack of co-ordination among the government authorities and local promoters and also lack of fund. Jamunkhadi deserves high potentiality of becoming one of the best rural tourism destinations of the country.

“Live Like a Lifelong Tourist”? The Contradicting Realities of Finnish Offshore Service Workers in Athens

Contrasting the mass out-migration of the younger populace following the economic crisis in Greece and the simultaneous large inflow of refugees, the city of Athens has lately become an attractive place for tourists and lifestyle migrants. This article provides a better understanding of the marginal, yet unexplored in-migration of relatively affluent Europeans moving to Athens to work in the growing offshore service sector. Athens is an attractive place for offshore service work companies, as low salaries can be compensated for by “the sun,” “Greek culture,” and “low cost and high standard of living” (Bellos, 2019). Based on interviews with Finnish offshore workers, this article argues that the local context might not render all lifestyle migrants from wealthier countries similarly privileged. Due to their low salaries and recent changes in the local housing market fuelled by touristification, offshore service workers face a lack of affordable housing. The article further argues that affluent transnational migration is a multidimensional phenomenon, which needs to be contextualized, and which has nuanced, widespread effects on local housing markets and neighbourhood life.

Gerakan Bersih-bersih Pantai Balekambang dari Sampah Plastik

The beach is an attractive place to unwind from your daily routine. The beauty of the beach must always be maintained so that comfort can still be obtained for everyone who visits it. The beach becomes a comfortable place if cleanliness is maintained. Plastic waste, if any along the coast, can be carried by the waves into the ocean. Plastic waste brought to sea can be consumed by marine biota because marine biota cannot distinguish between plastic and food waste. This community service activity intends to inspire visitors (tourists), managers and traders at Balekambang beach to care about the environment. A well-preserved environment will be a legacy that will be left on the next generation. The survey results show that visitors understand the meaning of waste and are willing to dispose of waste in its place. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26905/abdimas.v5i2.3573

Las movilidades y prácticas turísticas ¿criterios válidos para delimitar el Caribe continental? Reflexiones a partir del caso de Yucatán

On a global scale, tourism mobilities have increased exponentially since World War II. The Caribbean region is one of the most attractive places. Whilst the tourist phenomenon was previously focused on the coast, for about a decade the inland areas have become touristified, as evident in the Mainland Caribbean case, particularly the accelerated tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula. This article offers a reflection on the evolution of the definitions and delimitations for the contemporary Caribbean, and considers tourism practices and mobilities as valid criteria for generating new approaches in this field.

Феодосия Константина Богаевского

Статья посвящена интерпретации образов города Феодосии в творчестве Константина Федоровича Богаевского – представителя «Киммерийской школы живописи». Приводятся итоги исследования вех творческой биографии художника, выстроенные в хронологическом порядке, учитывая особенности изменений стилистической манеры и решаемые им эстетические задачи. Охарактеризованы параметры и круг мастеров «Киммерийской школы живописи». Выбрав главной темой своего творчества в самом начале пути загадочную страну Киммерию, художник претворял ее в больших панорамных живописных произведениях и малоформатных рисунках и акварелях, отмеченных высоким мастерством и глубокой мифопоэтикой. Рассказывается о мастерской живописца, ставшей местом притяжения для многих гостей, представлявших творческую интеллигенцию Москвы и Ленинграда. Освещается вклад уроженца Феодосии и почитателя творчества К.Ф. Богаевского – И.М. Саркизова-Серазини в просвещение родного города среди модных курортов начала ХХ века, а также судьба его необычайной коллекции. The article is devoted to the interpretation of images of the city of Feodosia in the creativity of Konstanin F. Bogaevsky – the representative of the “Cimmerian painting school”. The results of the study of the milestones of the artist’s creative biography are presented, arranged in chronological order, taking into account the peculiarities of changes in the stylistic manner and the aesthetic tasks that he solves. The parameters and circle of masters of the “Cimmerian painting school” are described. Having chosen the mysterious country of Cimmeria as the main theme of his work at the very beginning of his work, he embodied it in large panoramic paintings and small-format drawings and watercolors, marked by high skill and deep mythology. The article tells about the artist’s workshop, which has become a place of attraction for many guests representing the creative intellectuals of Moscow and Leningrad. The contribution of the native of Feodosia and admirer of the work of Konstantin F. Bogaevsky – Ivan M.Sarkizov-Serazini to the enlightenment of his native city among the fashionable resorts of the early 20th century and the fate of his extraordinary collection is highlighted.

Психологически аспекти на партньорските отношения между мъжа и жената

One of the most current problems of the social psychology are presented in the article. Different socialpsychological theories of communication and interpersonal relationships are considered. The specific of the socialpsychological perspective in investigation of human interactions is pointed. Also, actual research themes within the social psychology such as social roles, personal identity, attitudes and interrelation between attitudes and behaviour are analyzed in that article. The place of the interpersonal attraction and love within the scientific socialpsychological knowledge system is shown, stressing on the applied character of the contemporaneous socialpsychological knowledge to investigated problems.

Uma aplicação da Robótica Educacional no estudo do número irracional π

This work presents a proposal for using Educational Robotics as a teaching tool for the study of the irrational number pi using the LEGO MINDSTORM EV3 robotics kit. The theme of the work was chosen based on the need to transform the learning environment into an attractive place for the student, inserting technology as the main teaching object and allowing the development of logical reasoning and teamwork. Based on what describes the BNCC, according to the LEGO® methodology, four sequential lesson plans were developed, applied to a class of 7th of Elementary School and presented the results. The lesson plans sought the protagonism of the student, leading him to assume the role of investigator of mathematical concepts and skills essential for him to have the mathematical literacy necessary and required by the new basic guidelines of education.

Illegal fishing in Isla del Coco National Park: Spatial-temporal distribution and the economic trade-offs

The Isla del Coco National Park, located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is rich in biodiversity and has a high concentration of pelagic species. This high marine biodiversity makes the Isla del Coco National Park (PNIC) a very attractive place for illegal fishers. We analyzed a dataset covering 8 years (2003–2010) of patrol records from PNIC with the aim of determining, a) the spatial-temporal distribution of illegal fishing, b) other areas that could be prone to illegal fishing but are currently undetected, c) the most profitable areas for this activity and d) the economic trade-offs of this illegal activity in relation to potential gains and the costs. Residuals Autocovariate Generalized Additive Models (RAC-GAMs) were used to model the illegal fishing activity's spatial distribution in relation to topographic, biological and temporal (quarter of the year) variables. The final RAC-GAM showed that bathymetry, distance from the coast, slope of the seabed, and yellowfin tuna and silky shark abundance were the most important predictors of this activity. Predictive maps suggest a major trend in the abundance of illegal fishing between the second and third quarters of the year in waters surrounding a seamount within the Park. Maps of the most profitable areas highlighted a specific risk location that should be intensively monitored. Overall, the potential gains from this activity outweigh the potential costs of being caught. Our findings provide useful information that can be used to optimize enforcement, deter illegal fishing and, consequently, increasing the conservation of the protected species.

Analysis of the state of recreational and tourist activity in Yavoriv National Nature Park

The article analyzes the sites of Yavoriv National Nature Park, which are of great recreational and tourist importance. The features of the development of ecological tourism in Yavoriv National Nature Park are highlighted, the tourism and resource potential of the park is estimated. The problems and prospects of using the region's recreational and tourism resources were noted. The reasons for hindering the further development of the tourist and recreational industry in the park are indicated. National nature parks create a unique opportunity to coordinate the tasks of nature conservation with the needs of balanced use of natural resources and rest of the population. Yavoriv National Nature Park is a catalyst for the sustainable development of the region and a base for the development of recreational, tourist, environmental, environmental, scientific, as well as an incentive for the development of related types of entrepreneurial activity in the area. Information on the species diversity of the park makes it possible to develop and implement measures aimed at preserving biotic, ecosystem, landscape diversity, sustainable nature and improving the socio-economic standard of living of the local population. Yavoriv National Nature Park has significant natural, historical and cultural resources. There are many attractive places for the development of cognitive tourism: numerous picturesque hills-remains with rocky outcrops of massive limestones and calcareous sandstones, caves, boulders of Scandinavian origin; favorable conditions have also arisen for the development of various types of tourism: local cognitive, sacral, sports (hiking, horseback, cycling), skilled tourism (fishing). Recreational activities on the territory of the park are a direct investment in the economic development of the region, it is carried out by creating favorable conditions for visitors' recreation and covers: arrangement of ecological and tourist routes and recreation areas; organization of ecological camps for schoolchildren and youth; involvement of the local population in recreational activities (provision of paid services for visitors in accommodation, meals and support); providing information services through print, photo and video production, production of information stands; Attraction and cooperation with the recreational institutions of the region to visit the park territory.

Guidelines for assessing the provenance of Mesozoic and Cenozoic clastic successions sourced by pre-Jurassic basement complexes in southernmost North America

ABSTRACT Mexico is an attractive place for provenance studies focused on reconstructing the tectonic evolution of North America. This is because Mexico hosts a well-preserved clastic record associated with some of the major Mesozoic and Cenozoic tectonic processes that shaped the face of this continent. However, the available information on Mexican pre-Mesozoic source terranes is presently insufficient for provenance analysis. With the aim of drawing the guidelines for provenance determination, we present here detrital modes, geochemical data, and zircon U-Pb ages for detritus derived from pre-Jurassic basement complexes of Mexico. Our data show that the various basement complexes produce distinctive detrital modes and supply diagnostic and compositionally different detrital heavy minerals that represent powerful provenance tracers. The Oaxacan Complex, Ayú Complex, and East Mexico Arc are the main sources of quartzo-feldspathic and feldspatho-quartzose detritus. Quartz with rutile needles, mesoperthitic K-feldspar, orthopyroxene, augitic to diopsidic clinopyroxene, and Mg- to Ca-rich almandine (Alm71–52Grs7–3Prp43–23Sps3–1Alm74–56Grs21–19Prp23–2Sps5–2) are common minerals in detritus from the Oaxacan Complex. The Ayú Complex supplies detritus marked by the occurrence of sagenitic biotite and white mica, as well as Mn-rich almandine (Alm69–66Grs4–3Prp18–11Sps19–10). Detritus from the East Mexico Arc contains any of these mineral phases ubiquitous in the Oaxacan and Ayú complexes. The Acatlán Complex is the main source of detritus dominated by metamorphic lithic grains and quartz, with minor amounts of feldspar. Lithic grains are rank 2–4 metabasitic, metapelitic, and metapsammitic–metafelsitic fragments. Diagnostic mineral phases are schorl–dravitic tourmaline, Na-amphibole, and helycitic garnet varying from a Ca- to Mn-rich almandine (Alm74–55Grs34–15Prp16–3Sps12–1-Alm70–46Grs20–15Prp3–1Sps32–12). Zircon U-Pb geochronology proves to have some virtues but also major limitations because: 1) the zircon U-Pb age signature of many different sources in Mexico is similar and 2) zircon documents a limited number of sources because of variations in zircon fertility.

Social functioning of disabled and non-disabled students in integration classes

In each class team a specific informal structure is created. Depending on the social position of the student in this structure, the class is for him an attractive place or area of unpleasant experiences – fear and anxiety. In order to learn about the functioning of students in the school class, research was carried out using the diagnostic survey method with the author's own questionnaire. The research shows that some students make social contacts with others. They perform the tasks recommended by the teacher, solve tasks, do homework and also read and are on duty in the classroom. Most students evaluate their class behaviour positively. There are also negative behaviours that should be corrected by teachers.

Perceptions of outdoor gymnasiums in National Capital Region, India: creating active environments for health promotion.

The prevalence of physical inactivity in India is estimated to be at 34%, the highest among South Asian nations. Interventions, such as outdoor gymnasiums/gyms, aiming to promote physical activity, are becoming popular worldwide, including in India. This paper presents the first empirical evidence on outdoor gyms in India from a qualitative perspective. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews of 56 outdoor gym stakeholders-40 users, 10 non-users, 4 healthcare providers and 2 outdoor gym implementing municipality authorities were conducted in the National Capital Region of India. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed through the Framework Method. The qualitative findings present the perceived benefits, barriers/challenges to using and provide insights for further improving and scaling up outdoor gyms in India. Health enhancement in the form of improved general fitness, body weight control and diversification of physical exercise routines, social connectivity, easy accessibility, affordability, green outdoor surroundings, and a place of intrigue and attraction in respective parks were the major reported benefits of outdoor gyms. Low gym equipment to user ratio was one of the major challenges to gym use across the user group. Healthcare providers and non-users were majorly concerned about the potentially incorrect and unsupervised use of outdoor gym equipment. Major suggestions for improvement were increasing the number of equipment installed, regular equipment maintenance, and the presence of an on-site physical exercise trainer. Outdoor gymnasiums present as a viable option for promoting physical activity and should be scaled up systematically to improve the health of the populations across India and other similar nations.

Provocation as a Genre: Rhetorical Definitions of MeToo Discourse

Modern media has led to changes in the scope, intensity and effectiveness of communication. The Internet medium, which offers almost unlimited dialogue and polylogue possibilities, has become an attractive place for provocation to be born and function. The provocative narrative not only inspires these processes, but also becomes as a result of such a genre modification. This article analyzes a provocative discourse, the Lithuanian version of the global movement MeToo, which promotes the publication of cases of sexual harassment: testimonies of women who have been sexually harassed, publications in the media discussing the issue, interviews with discourse participants, another type of comments. The MeToo discourse is characterized by a rhetorical aspect: the concept of provocation as an effective communication strategy is explored; the relationship of the provocative narrative to the genre category is discussed; characteristic rhetorical elements – invention, disposition, elocution – have been distinguished.

Microbial Component Detection in Enceladus Snowing Phenomenon

Enceladus is an attractive place to look for signs of life thanks to liquid water and the availability of energy. Recent research has proven that the ejected material of Enceladus south pole consists of water vapor, water ice, carbon dioxide, methane and molecular hydrogen. Possible similarities of physical and chemical conditions between Enceladus ocean bottom and the carbonate mineral matrix of actively venting chimneys of the Lost City Hydrothermal Field give an opportunity to create a mathematical model of microbial ascent process through the ice shell. In this study we present first results of particle in-cell kinetic simulations of microbial distance through 10 km deep ocean. We have obtained results for microbial component—Methanosarcinales sp. analogue—characterized by 6.6 pg mass and 2.0 μm diameter distribution in Enceladus plumes. We have assumed 0.1 W m−2 heating process, 5 km ice shell and cells concentration near ocean bottom 105 cells/mL. We have confirmed assumption of Porco research team about cells concentration near ocean surface about 104 cells/mL and vertical density diversity in plumes. We have found that the optimal altitude for microbial component detection is less than 1.0 km and that in-situ measurements done previously by Cassini mass spectrometer and proposed for Enceladus Orbiter mission 50 km altitude would be ineffective.