Tourism-Geographical Consequences of the Pandemic

The results of the fight against coronavirus are taken as indicators of the viability of states. According to the data on the number of patients and deaths per 1 million persons, there are inter-ethnic differences in success in the fight against coronavirus. It has been demonstrated that the pandemic exacerbates intercountry and intercivilizational differences and accentuates the human and social importance of geography. The impact of the pandemic on tourism is being studied. By giving primacy to national and social interests over global and economic pandemics, intangible goods have been given priority. The importance of the accelerated development of the digital economy in boosting rural tourism and dacha de-urbanization as a recreational response of the population to the pandemic was discussed. They have been suggested to be important in creating preconditions for the rehabilitation of abandoned villages. The coronavirus pandemic reinforces the importance of secluded landscapes' walks, local history, and rural tourism. The preventive value of landscape therapy was set. Landscape healing powers can be used almost all the time and almost everywhere, both in a fixed location and in a travel environment. The laws of nature are the laws of beauty. It is assumed that all places perceived as beautiful can heal. The article introduces the idea of the beauty of the landscape as an important natural and health resource. It is assumed that by trusting one's feelings, experience, and intuition, one can discover for oneself the healing power of a particular landscape. Landscape therapy integrates geography, medicine, and human science. The pandemic serves to reorient geography and ecology from the transformation and protection of nature to the transformation and rescue of man. © Russian Academy of Sciences. All Rights Reserved.

Disaster, pandemics and tourism: Strategies for local economic revival

COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered and shaped the world in the past two years. Almost every aspect of life has been affected by the pandemic including World Tourism and Travel. One of the major strategies of the national governments across the world to contain the pandemic was to restrict the movement of people thus directly affecting the tourism industry. As the industry slowly emerges from the shadows of the pandemic, this chapter gives an overview of the impact on the travel industry, measures adopted by some countries and broad strategies to make the sector resilient for the times to come. This chapter provides a timely summary of global strategies to fight the impact of the pandemic with a focus on the tourism sector. In doing so, we also provide insights into the Indian travel industry. © 2022 Pooja Biswas Rambhakta and Ekta Chauhan.

Post-COVID Economic Revival, Volume II: Sectors, Institutions, and Policy

This two-volume book examines the most important global problem-the recovery of the social-economic crises due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic crisis has its own basis and differs from others by the lockdown of most businesses on the decision of authorities. The uncertainty of the future economic revival obliges scientists around the world to unite in search of effective solutions that will become the basis for prosperity and human wellbeing. The death of millions of people around the world, several waves of coronavirus, and a global pandemic have forced most states to seek extraordinary measures to save people and revive economic activity. The world economy experienced a global shock, probably never experienced before due to lockdowns. The disruptions and gaps in the value chains were primarily caused by the lockdowns of enterprises. The change in the essence of the economic crisis has raised the question of how to overcome it and revive economic activity. The crisis caused a sharp decline in incomes of the population around the world, which led to social upheavals. Post-COVID economic revival in a globalized world has become the most important problem of our time. This book offers contributions of authors from different countries and explores problem solving in the fields of public administration (Volume I, Part I), financial services (Volume I, Part II), different branches (Volume II, Part III) and the social sector (Volume II, Part IV). The second volume of the book is devoted problems in sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, tourism, aircraft, the automotive industry, electricity, culture, etc. The second part of the second volume examines trends in the revival in the social sector-medicine, pharmaceuticals, the labor market and social insurance. Despite the fact that the book is divided into two volumes and four parts, a holistic and systematic perception of the new reality of the post-COVID age can be obtained by reading the entire book. This book will be of interest to academics and practitioners in public administration and economics, particularly those who are interested in Post-COVID economic revival. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.

Social and Technological Impact of the Simple Taxation Regime on Business Formalization in Colombia in Post-pandemic Times

The purpose of the simple regime is to reduce tax burdens, optimize cash flow, and promote entrepreneurship and new technologies to formalize companies in post-pandemic times, guaranteeing economic reactivation and the challenges imposed by technological advances. The objective of this article is to determine the factors of the new simple taxation regime, and its influence on the creation and formalization of companies in post-pandemic times, as well as on the development of entrepreneurship through new technologies in Colombia, by means of a mixed research according to its data source, with a triangular approach that brings together the documentary review and the application of surveys as an instrument of information collection, the main sample is chosen, the merchants of the locality of Engativá in the Quirigüa neighborhood of the city of Bogotá. According to the results obtained, some of the merchants interviewed are unaware of the benefits they would have by joining the simple regime;they have not been formalized for fear of the costs that may arise, such as taxes and the time they may spend for the completion of procedures. In addition to the above, it should be noted that one of the requirements to belong to this regime is electronic invoicing, but many have not yet done so because it implies costs that they have not considered, and they have not been able to recover economically after the COVID-19 quarantine. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

Explaining the revival strategies of Indian MSMEs to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 outbreak

Purpose: Micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) is the kingpin of Indian economy. It contributes to 48% of India's exports and provides employment to 110 million people. As a result, it is critical to evaluate the obstacles, expose them and find a way to overcome the crisis due to the pandemic. The study aims to analyse the impact of financial and non-financial measures for the revival of MSME and its impact on firm sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by MSME owners/heads during the COVID-19 outbreak. Design/methodology/approach: This study, based on a cross-sectional survey of 197 export-oriented Indian MSMEs, attempts to investigate covid crisis mitigation strategies/measures in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model was applied to check model fit, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed for data analysis. Findings: The results of this study show the financial and non-financial revival measures such as firm revival, marketing training, customer relationship management (CRM), financial incentive and firm support, extending worker social security and financial access and price control positively impact MSMEs' business sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by the respondents that lent good support to the hypothesis. Research limitations/implications: The study emphasizes management in association with government and financial institutions to design short-term as well as long-term strategies that may enhance their sustainability in the market. MSMEs are being forced to reassess their business strategy and modify their operating model as a result of the uncertain/unpredictable climate. Many levels of strategy aid in revitalizing the company and providing future possibilities to move forward if the government schemes positively impact the perception of entrepreneurs. Further, the study identifies the immediate measures to tide over the crisis over this sector and then furnishes recommendations for closing the identified gaps in the present understanding. Originality/value: The impact of COVID-19 on Indian MSMEs and how these MSMEs are dealing with it are highlighted in this paper, which is quite scarce and insufficient to cover the gap. It also provides a comprehensive view of firm sustainability and perceived opportunity among MSMEs. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Explaining the revival strategies of Indian MSMEs to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 outbreak

Purpose> Micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) is the kingpin of Indian economy. It contributes to 48% of India's exports and provides employment to 110 million people. As a result, it is critical to evaluate the obstacles, expose them and find a way to overcome the crisis due to the pandemic. The study aims to analyse the impact of financial and non-financial measures for the revival of MSME and its impact on firm sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by MSME owners/heads during the COVID-19 outbreak.Design/methodology/approach>This study, based on a cross-sectional survey of 197 export-oriented Indian MSMEs, attempts to investigate covid crisis mitigation strategies/measures in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model was applied to check model fit, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed for data analysis.Findings>The results of this study show the financial and non-financial revival measures such as firm revival, marketing training, customer relationship management (CRM), financial incentive and firm support, extending worker social security and financial access and price control positively impact MSMEs' business sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by the respondents that lent good support to the hypothesis.Research limitations/implications>The study emphasizes management in association with government and financial institutions to design short-term as well as long-term strategies that may enhance their sustainability in the market. MSMEs are being forced to reassess their business strategy and modify their operating model as a result of the uncertain/unpredictable climate. Many levels of strategy aid in revitalizing the company and providing future possibilities to move forward if the government schemes positively impact the perception of entrepreneurs. Further, the study identifies the immediate measures to tide over the crisis over this sector and then furnishes recommendations for closing the identified gaps in the present understanding.Originality/value>The impact of COVID-19 on Indian MSMEs and how these MSMEs are dealing with it are highlighted in this paper, which is quite scarce and insufficient to cover the gap. It also provides a comprehensive view of firm sustainability and perceived opportunity among MSMEs.

Green Investment in Renewable Energy Projects: A Path to Cleaner Revival in Post-pandemic India

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the global economy by disrupting the market mechanism. The impact has been more severe than any other economic crisis in history. Post-pandemic economic recovery is the challenge presently faced by the world economies. The revival needs to address the prevailing challenges of climate change, environmental protection, and inclusive growth. Many national and international organizations have jointly undertaken various initiatives related to climate change mitigation, adaptation and reduction of carbon emissions. Developing renewable energy (RE) sector infrastructure and adopting energy-efficient technologies are the highest-yielding initiatives. The present study explores the role of green investment channelled towards RE projects for the cleaner revival of the Indian economy. It attempts to identify various challenges and drivers of green investment in renewable energy projects. The study proposes a theoretical framework by analyzing the factors and their prospects in reviving and ensuring the green recovery of the economy. The comprehensive literature review shows that the absence of a well-developed capital market, slow technological development, and policy uncertainty are significant barriers (Fuss et al., 2008;Halimanjaya, 2015;Bhatnagar & Sharma, 2021). Development of financial instruments, immediate liquidity infusion and low-cost green energy supply can attract investment in green projects. The study is an addition to the literature on GI in renewable energy projects. The factors identified in the study can be subject to the structural equation modelling for analyzing the impact within the variables. The results can support policy formulation that addresses GI’s challenges in renewable energy projects. © 2022 Management Development Institute.

Material Characterisation of William Burges’ Great Bookcase within the Disruption of a Global Pandemic

This contribution presents the results of a technical investigation on the pigments of William Burges’ Great Bookcase (1859–62), preserved at the Ashmolean Museum. It is the first thorough material investigation of a remarkable piece of Gothic Revival painted furniture, notably an artwork by Burges, whose work has so far received little attention from a technical point of view. This study was developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly affected the planned research activities since the investigation relied extensively on collaborations with institutions within and beyond the University of Oxford. The disruption caused by the lockdown and other restrictions went far beyond any prediction and led us to redefine the project’s outcome and methodology ‘on the fly’ while maintaining its overall vision. However, thanks to the timeliness of a substantial research grant received from the Capability for Collection Fund (CapCo, Art and Humanities Research Council), we could ultimately turn this research into a unique opportunity to test the potential of recently acquired instruments, namely the Opus Apollo infrared camera and the Bruker CRONO XRF mapping spectrometer. Therefore, besides reporting on the findings, this contribution outlines the strategy adopted and assesses the new equipment’s capability for the non-invasive analysis of complex polychromies. [ FROM AUTHOR]

Editorial introduction: counter-urbanisation in contemporary Australia: a review of current issues and events

'Counter-urbanisation' has attracted international attention for decades, as an elusive concept that runs against the overwhelming trend of an urbanising world. In Australia, interest in counter-urbanisation waned after the peak interest from the 1970s until the early 2000s, however a recent resurgence of interest has grown due to anecdotal evidence of rising migration out of major cities. Advances in the ability to telecommute, the impacts of COVID-19 and lockdowns in major cities, and the impact of climate change on migration movements are some contemporary changes prompting the need for a renewed critical and theoretical analysis of counter-urbanisation. This editorial introduces the special issue that offers renewed insights to counter-urbanisation in Australia. We present three arguments to ground the elusive concept of 'counter-urbanisation' that underpins this special issue. We argue (1) that the contemporary examples of counter-urbanisation we are witnessing presently in Australia involve migration from major cities to regional spaces;(2) counter-urbanisation is determined by geographical context, in this case Australia and places within, and (3) Australian counter-urban movements are strongly linked to amenity and lifestyle migration. This editorial then introduces the special issue papers which together define and challenge the concept of counter-urbanisation within the Australian context.

Changing Dimensions of Customers Behaviour for A Life Insurance Product Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic can be considered as an economic and health crisis of uncertain magnitude and duration. Frequent lockdowns, salary cuts, and losses of jobs and lives have spurred changes in human behaviour. Today customers are experiencing a transformation in their perceptions towards a life insurance product. The common attitude to treat life insurance as an optional investment instrument has been shifted towards a mandatory risk protection instrument. Thus the demand for a life insurance product is increasing by leaps and bounds and undoubtedly competition among insurance providers at the same time. This article seeks to examine the features that should form part of a life insurance product to attract customers in Indiaduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Data for the study were collected for 159 respondents from October 2020 to December 2020 from Delhi and NCR region. The data were analyzed using Principal Component Analysisafter walking through a maze of articles relating to normal times and crisis times. There is testable evidence to show a paradigm shift in the outlook of customers regarding a life insurance product. Thus, the article also paves the path for future research in the direction of customers behaviour for a life insurance product.

Testing the impact of fiscal policies for economic recovery: does monetary policy act as catalytic tool for economic Survival

This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of macroeconomic revamping policies operationalized after the pandemic by fiscal and monetary regulators to fight the pandemic in China. This study aims to assess what the Chinese economic recovery implies after the pandemic regarding economic expansion and energy consumption of different economies utilizing an econometric approximation relying on data throughout the COVID-19 phase. Within the extended stage, Chinese economic development spillover impacts attain the same effect on upper-middle-income nations' economic expansion of 0.18 percent, next to the economic development, of lower-middle-income countries of 0.15 percent and high-income nations. We discover proofs of robust direct provincial spillovers, implying that provinces tend to construct a cluster of high-performing and low-performing areas, a procedure that accentuates regional earnings variances. Applying the experience of revamping previous financial crisis, we replicate the impact of the pandemic on the competence of these, and by far, other upper limit income nations to build back better from the pandemic to jobs occasioned by proofs of the pandemic. The spillover impact of China’s economic revival past the pandemic phase's carries a critical effect on the expansion in energy consumption in high-income nations, subsequently middle-income nations. As total factor productivity headwinds underpin economic growth, fiscal policy is the only policy that probably sustains the pollution intensities and concurrently advances household well-being regarding consumption and jobs.

Study of impact and opportunities post Covid-19 for steel industry in key consuming segments in Indian

In the past, the world has seen many pandemics but never like COVID-19. This unprecedented disease, which is claimed to be originated from Wuhan (China), has left the world completely appalled. The exponentially growing curve of deaths of COVID-19 patients has forced the world to go in an undefined lockdown period to make sure the practice of social distancing in the absence of a potential vaccine for the same. We are not in a state to stop the repercussions of the shutdown on the world economy. Likewise, the Indian economy has also been shattered due to two months long lockdown. Almost every Industry present in India has been affected sternly, signifying a recession like never before. The steel industry is said to be the nitty-gritty of the economy of a country. The impact of lockdown on the steel industry reflects how the economy is going to respond to the disruptions due to lockdown. The correct understanding of impact will help determine steps to mitigate it and design the revival of the sector and, ultimately, the economy. The author strives to model the impact of COVID-19 on the Steel industry statistically and map the same opportunities. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Cardiometry is the property of Cardiometry and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)

Armed Conflict and Religious Adherence Across Countries: A Time Series Analysis

A fundamental question in the comparative sociology of religion is: What are the drivers of cross-national differences in religiosity? The existential insecurity argument raises the expectation of higher levels of religiosity in contexts of social crisis. We test this argument against countries' armed conflict experiences, employing global longitudinal data on religious adherence over almost half a century, We did not find evidence of religious revival when measuring the consequences of armed conflict with a 5-year lag, indicating that armed conflict-related social crises do not tend to lead to sudden changes in the religious adherence of a country. However, we did find more consistent indications of a higher proportion of religious people when using accumulated measurements of armed conflict, highlighting the importance of investigating the armed conflict history of a country when assessing its religious consequences, Our results show that countries with a more devastating experience of armed conflict tend to present higher proportions of religious adherence in comparison with countries with a less devastating armed conflict history. We concluded that armed conflict tends to partially drive religious persistence in societies that have experienced it, and that the pace at which this takes place is gradual rather than immediate.

Parliamentary Representation in Modern Britain: Past, Present, and Future

A series of recent books all attest to a revival of interest in the theory and practice of parliamentary representation in the modern era as a scholarly discipline. This review surveys eight different aspects of that history since the early nineteenth century: the spatial dimension of the Palace of Westminster;the comparative framework offered by the history of parliaments in Europe;ideas of parliamentary representation;the history of parliamentary procedure;women in parliament;the House of Lords;the history of corruption;and the Brexit crisis. Insights and perspectives are drawn from recent historical research as well as from political science and intellectual history. The review concludes by observing that the history of parliamentary representation in the modern era is in good shape. Some older interpretive paradigms still lurk, especially an obsession with ‘democratization’. However, more is now known about individual MPs and constituencies than ever before. The digitization of the records of parliament is expediting the kind of longitudinal analysis which was impossible back in the 1960s and 1970s. And the intellectual history and public policy literature around the idea of representation is enjoying a renaissance.

Relevance of the Tourism and Hospitality career of the State University of Bolivar in the Ecuadorian context

Tourist activity. The relevance study of the Tourism and Hospitality Career at the Faculty of Administrative Sciences of the State University of Bolivar was carried out in 2021-2022, based on the requirement to know the academic training needs of the context for the development of the career. This study aimed to identify educational supply and demand in response to social demands, employer requirements, and current educational expectations, considering two referents: The contextual analysis and the market study. The first one compiled information on the current state of the training of tourism and professionals in the hospitalityl in the country. Including data that motivates the hybrid modality, consistent with the axes of state planning, the development zones of the country, and the prospects for reactivation of the post-Covid-19 tourism in Ecuador. The second analysis allowed the collecting of bibliographic and field information the criteria from the perspective of critical actors graduates of the career as well as the experience of employers.

The Effects of Pandemic on a Tourism City and the Impacts of Government Policies in Macao

Macao survived the COVID-19 pandemic with only 46 confirmed cases and zero death (Macao Government Information Bureau, 2020). As one of the densest tourism cities in the world, Macao was as vulnerable as any other cities under severe outbreak. The success was the result of instant responses from government, support from large enterprises and cooperation of the community. The pandemic fighting process was examined in five phases, in which a few key criteria were demonstrated in managing the crisis. Despite the positive result, the Macao government also learnt a lesson in future planning when the pandemic once again revealed the weakness of sole dependence on the tourism industry. © 2021 by Emerald Publishing Limited.

Explaining the revival strategies of Indian MSMEs to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 outbreak

Purpose Micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) is the kingpin of Indian economy. It contributes to 48% of India's exports and provides employment to 110 million people. As a result, it is critical to evaluate the obstacles, expose them and find a way to overcome the crisis due to the pandemic. The study aims to analyse the impact of financial and non-financial measures for the revival of MSME and its impact on firm sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by MSME owners/heads during the COVID-19 outbreak. Design/methodology/approach This study, based on a cross-sectional survey of 197 export-oriented Indian MSMEs, attempts to investigate covid crisis mitigation strategies/measures in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model was applied to check model fit, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed for data analysis. Findings The results of this study show the financial and non-financial revival measures such as firm revival, marketing training, customer relationship management (CRM), financial incentive and firm support, extending worker social security and financial access and price control positively impact MSMEs' business sustainability and future opportunity as perceived by the respondents that lent good support to the hypothesis. Research limitations/implications The study emphasizes management in association with government and financial institutions to design short-term as well as long-term strategies that may enhance their sustainability in the market. MSMEs are being forced to reassess their business strategy and modify their operating model as a result of the uncertain/unpredictable climate. Many levels of strategy aid in revitalizing the company and providing future possibilities to move forward if the government schemes positively impact the perception of entrepreneurs. Further, the study identifies the immediate measures to tide over the crisis over this sector and then furnishes recommendations for closing the identified gaps in the present understanding. Originality/value The impact of COVID-19 on Indian MSMEs and how these MSMEs are dealing with it are highlighted in this paper, which is quite scarce and insufficient to cover the gap. It also provides a comprehensive view of firm sustainability and perceived opportunity among MSMEs.

Laos in 2021: One More Return to the Subsistence Ethic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a weakening of the formal economy and a crisis of the informal economy in Laos. The population has responded with a partial return to subsistence farming, which almost the entire rural population had been engaged in anyway. The return to subsistence farming was accompanied by a revival of the subsistence ethic, which is compatible neither with Stalinist socialism nor with capitalism. In the current configuration, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party is in a position to take advantage of this revival, since it seems to support a communitarian morality, anti-capitalism, and self-sufficiency, which the socialist rhetoric of recent years has been propagating. The socialist rhetoric as well as the leadership of the LPRP were reconfirmed by its national congress in January. Social, political, and economic forces seem to complement each other to a larger degree than in the first two decades of the century.

Asbestos Removal Acceleration for New Jobs and Fossil Fuel Use Reduction for Public Health and Climate Readiness: A Contribution to the Revival of the Italian Economy Post-COVID-19.

The Italian economy has been battered by the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. European Union and Italian government economic recovery funds will provide special economic recovery loans aimed toward energy saving and the consequent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to meet the Paris Agreement climate goals. In, Italy, millions of square meters of asbestos cement (AC) roofing cover industrial and civic buildings. Removal of this asbestos containing material (ACM) would contribute to three pandemic and economic recovery objectives: job creation, reduction of greenhouse gasses (thru energy savings), and public health improvements. Though asbestos was used for its excellent thermal insulation properties, we provide calculations that demonstrate that the cement binding in AC roofing negates the asbestos insulation function. Therefore, replacing AC roofing with roofs made with alternative materials with better thermal transmission coefficients can contribute significantly to energy savings, reduce the risk of asbestos-related morbidity and mortality, and establish substantial economic activity.