ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
It is important to understand the meaning of the term built environments before discussing the impact of tourism on the said category of environment. The environment is classified into four main categories that include cultural, physical, ecological and built environment. A built environment comprises of all the surroundings made by human beings. The built environment provides a setting for human activities and is therefore an important aspect of the general environment. Buildings, parks, roads, transport systems and supporting infrastructure such as energy and water are the essential components of the built environment. It is impossible to have cities and neighborhoods without the spatial and material aspects of built environments. Human beings play, work, live and recreate in built environments. It is not possible to have tourism activities without the built environments. Landscape architecture and public health are other essential elements of built environments (Nigam 26). This paper will discuss the impact of tourism on built environments. The impact of tourism on built environments is always big and can not go unnoticed (Nigam 29). It is important for authorities in tourist destinations to ensure that the negative impacts of tourism do not supersede its benefits (Nigam 29). Most tourist destinations are found in rural areas, and therefore the need to build accommodation facilities for visiting tourist has led to the disappearance of rural settlements. Although the development of tourist facilities creates employment opportunities, the rural settlements are disappearing at a faster rate with agricultural land being used to set up tourist hotels (Swarbrooke 47). Hotels, shops and residential buildings developed in these tourist destinations lead to new cities. Many people migrate to tourist cities in search of business and employment opportunities, and in some instances the influx leads to the sprouting of informal settlements (Swarbrooke 47). The new settlements are sometimes contrary to the land use policies of a particular city or state (Swarbrooke 52). New neighborhoods always come up in tourist destinations contrary to settlement plans. The demand for more hotels and shops is normally high in tourist destinations and threfore leads to pressure on the available land. Tourism helps in the preservation of rural shops and post offices which are used to serve tourists (Goeldner 37). On the other hand, tourism can lead to vandalism, soil erosion and general damage to the landscape. Tourists can enter footpaths with cars and in the process damaging them (Hinch 127). Litter problems and fires are some of the negative effects of tourism on the landscape. Tourists engage in outdoor activities some of which damage the countryside in different ways (Hinch 127). Planning polices are never followed in the majority of the b
Executive summary Just like many other countries in the world, Australia is involved in the efforts towards the reduction of the effects of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (Wood, 2006). The need arose as the world realised that the earth needs to be conserved. Some of the activities that man is involved in contribute to the destruction of the environment (Scalenghe et al., 2011). The emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide contributes to global warming (Bilek et al. , 2008). These gases shield the atmosphere and prevent the heat from radiating away. This causes an increase in temperatures. Global warming, as this phenomenon is called, has destructive effects. Australia has realised that it should be part of the bigger team involved in preventing global warming. The government has been involved in the same exercise and it has advocated for the use of green power (Hanova and Dowlatabadi, 2007). Use of alternative sources of power helps to reduce the amount of emissions in the environment. The reduction of carbon footprint by every individual has been advocated. Introduction The government of Australia has increased its efforts towards the protection and preservation of its environment so that it could be sustainable for the future generations. It had been predicted that the carbon pollution in the country would increase by twenty per cent. Therefore, the government set some goals to be achieved in order to contain the situation. This was the reduction of each carbon footprint by a significant fraction. In order to achieve its goals of reducing the amount of emissions, the government advocated for the use of clean energy. This was to be effected in every business and household. They were meant to reduce their carbon pollution. The government also arranged for the creation of new green-collar jobs in order to facilitate this venture. The carbon footprint is a unit used to measure the amount of greenhouse gas emitted to the atmosphere due to a particular activity (Jones, 2011). The coming up of such a unit of measurement was due to the effects of the greenhouse gases on the environment (Lenzen and Shauna, 2001). These gases are responsible for global warming and climate change. Background of Greenhouse Business Challenge The National Greenhouse Accounts is responsible for the publishing of the reports on the emissions in Australia. This data is then transferred to the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. The existence of such bodies has been prompted by the need to save the planet by curbing climate change. The common greenhouse gases include water vapour and carbon dioxide. These gases are known to cause global
Introduction A foreign direct investment (FDI) is a commitment made by an entity situated in one nation, to an organization or element situated in another nation. Foreign direct investments contrast significantly from indirect investments, for example, portfolio streams, wherein organizations put resources into values recorded on a country’s stock trade. Countries making direct investments commonly have a critical level of impact and control over the organization, which the investment is made. Open economies with a talented workforce and great development prospects tend to draw in bigger measures of a foreign direct investment than managed economies (Broersen 6). Gross domestic product (GDP) is the financial estimation of completed merchandise and administrations created inside a nation’s fringe in a particular period. Even though GDP is normally ascertained on a yearly premise, it can also be figured on a quarterly premise. The gross domestic product incorporates all private and open utilization, government costs, investments, and fares, short imports that happen inside a characterized region. However, GDP is a wide estimation of a country’s general financial movement (Kitov 7). The gross domestic product is one of the essential indicators used to gauge the wellbeing of a nation’s economy. Using the above information as the preamble, we will discuss the effect of foreign direct investment on the GDP of member nations (OPEC). Consequently, we will analyze the impact of population on gross domestic product. Finally, we will compare a foreign direct investment with trade tariffs of OPEC countries. Impact of Foreign Direct Development The impact of FDI on financial development is now and again considered the subject since individuals think drawing in FDI could prompt a few valuable impacts that lead to financial development. FDI is characterized as an investment, including a long haul relationship and mirroring an enduring intrigue and control of an occupant entity in an economy other than that of the foreign direct financial specialist (Broersen 9). Previous research demonstrates that there is a positive connection between the level of FDI and monetary development in a nation. Particularly creating nations can advantage from fortifying FDI strong strategies. Nevertheless, previous literature revealed that no qualification is made between the diverse efficient attributes of OPEC nations. For instance, Iran has possessed the capacity to develop an enormous city as it is present due to the broad oil industry, yet has formed an enhanced economy. FDI and OPEC Countries. From this exploration, we can evaluate nations of the Association of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that bolster FDI empowering strategies. Prompting the accompa
Introduction Modern methods of communication present their challenges to users and senders alike. However, this does not imply that rules of effective communication do not apply to them. Through the use of three behaviors inherent in e-tailing and a sample persuasive letter, the paper shall demonstrate why it is essential for information dispatchers to adhere to basic etiquette and proper communication skills. Three behaviors inherent in e-tailing The three behaviors chosen for analysis within this paper include convenience, perception of the web store environment, and web shopping enjoyment. In the study, it was found that convenience is an important determinant of consumers’ decision to engage in online shopping. This was large because online shopping allowed them to save on time; they did not have to visit the retail stores physically. Furthermore, convenience was also understood in the sense of overcoming geographical limitations since a customer based in Mumbai could shop from a store physically located in London. Consumers also thought that online retailing was convenient because it offered them a greater range of alternatives to choose from. The communication medium that is linked to convenience is instant messaging. This is because the process of online purchasing and inquiring is best achieved through instant messaging; the former can only be done when buyers interact with online retailers. (Prasad & Aryasri, 2009) Consumer perception of web store environment also has a direct effect on e-tailing. This is because consumers perceive online shopping as a source of enjoyment and engagement. Consequently, the more favorable a website environment was, the more likely it was to elicit positive emotions from the retailer and the more likely one was to make a purchase. In this regard, the communication medium that is associated with web store environment perception is an actual website or a retail store. This is because consumers’ reception of the website quality or the navigational characteristics of a website has a positive association with their intentions to shop. These are qualities that are present in a retail store website. (Prasad & Aryasri, 2009) Web shopping enjoyment is another important facet of e-tailing. It has been found that consumers consider e-tailing as a source of entertainment and interaction. They are looking for something that
Overview Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic management approach aimed at improving the performance of an organization and its processes. This approach enables the company to define its processes and organize their realization (Lahajnar & Rožanec 2016). A business process is a set of logically interrelated actions or tasks, the implementation of which leads to the expected result (Hammer 2015). Almost all organizational operations can be attributed to business processes (Harmon 2019). There are many methodologies and approaches, such as Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM, on how to improve the quality of corporate activities. None of these, however, provide a complete solution that encompasses all endeavors of the organization (Hammer 2015). The 7FE project framework was developed to address this issue. Traditionally, project management has not been viewed as a critical aspect of BPM. Jeston and Nelis, however, claim that “without a well-run project implementation is destined to failure” (2014, p. 49). They also believe that without proper management, implementations of BPM projects will not succeed. The 7FE framework concentrates on improving the management of BPM projects to enhance all business processes. Among all the phases of this framework, the Implement phase is the most critical one. Importance of Develop and Implement Phases According to the 7FE framework, there are ten phases when implementing a BPM project. The Develop and Implement steps take place after the management determines an organization strategy and process architecture for all BPM projects to ensure their consistency. During the Develop, the project team prepares all components that are required for implementation. This phase is as detailed as possible, from creating requirement sets for any software solutions that will be used or created, to chairs, desks, and buildings for people involved. The Implementation phase is where all designed activities and processes are fulfilled. The Implement phase is one of the last parts of the 7FE framework but is considered at the start of each project. The decision on how the project will be implemented will influence many parts of the project, such as the design of the processes, how they will be developed, and how they will be tested (Jeston & Nelis 2014). This decision will continually evolve over the project lifecycle, accepting that the method implementation may alter (Jeson & Nelis 2014). The Implement phase shapes the Develop
Toni Cade Bambara and Joyce carol Oates, the authors of the allegorical stories the lesson and where are you going, where have you been respectively describe the epiphanies of the principal characters. Through her interaction with Miss Moore, Sylvia is able to awake to the reality of the socioeconomic class that exists in her community. Initially, Sylvia seems to be happy with her lifestyle but when she realizes her level of poverty, she becomes angry. Miss Moore is a figure that represents the fight for minority like blacks against racism and discrimination especially in America. On the other hand, Connie’s personal experience with a stranger Arnold who forced her to lose her sexual innocence awakens her into the reality of oppression, abuse, and discrimination of women in the society. Besides, the epiphanies that occur in the lives of the main characters like Sylvia and Connie opening them up to the bleak future in a discriminatory or oppressive society, have comparison and contradictory elements. Sylvia’s exposure and observations about the other side of the town puts her in somber mood while Connie’s personal experience with Arnold puts a permanent mark in her life. Sylvia is a tough, witty, or distrustful Harlemite girl. She is also bright and her trip to Manhattan exposes her to the injustices and
The problem of the crime in the U.S has historically been misstated and exaggerated by bureaucrats and politicians whereby the intentions behind these overstatements vary within each context but a common thread emerges upon closer examination (Schwendiger & Schwendiger, 1993). As in any capitalist society, money and material possession are the key driving force that that moves the society and people. The media never has been and probably never will be an accurate source for criminology or criminal analysis (Gaines& Miller, 2008). The startling media description of crime is almost always exaggerated and biased toward violent crimes. From newspapers to television the crimes that get the most coverage and attention are homicides and aggravated assaults, however, in actuality ninety percent of all crimes are property crimes and less than one percent is homicides (Schwendiger & Schwendiger, 1993). The media also is interested in reporting crime clocks based on aggregate statistics. This is illustrated by popular and catchy lines such as a murder occurs every twenty seven minutes, a robbery every sixty seconds which are very misleading yet are used regularly (Matthews, 1994). These crime clocks show no reference to a ratio between crimes being committed and the people affected (Matthews, 1994). Moreover, the motives behind depiction of crime by the media vary, but money can be found at the source (Gaines& Miller, 2008). Media stations do not want to report regular and usually petty crimes because they are boring and monotonous. Individuals do not purchase boring and monotonous newspapers and thereby in order to increase circulation and ultimately revenues, editors choose to emphasize and embellish violent crimes (Gaines& Miller, 2008). This intentional bias towards violent crimes, even though they represent a very small fraction of all crimes creates a sense of apprehension and concern in law-abiding citizens (Matthews, 1994). Television is also responsible for exaggerating crime and over emphasizing its focal point on violent crimes; while newspapers can only offer writing and limited photographs of crime, television can take the next step in showing the crime and criminals (Gaines& Miller, 2008). Individuals throughout the country get to see criminals actually breaking the law on TV. Given that most of the scenes shown are of violent crimes individuals create a violent and evil image of all criminals while in reality the most of police work is mundane, the show attempts to glamorize crime fighting (Schwendiger & Schwendiger, 1993). These producers do not mind about how they are depicting crime or its consequences; they are just concerned about television ratings. By constantly and disproportionately reporting violent crimes, the media influence the general public into thinking there is a bad crime problem (Matt
Students with learning disabilities require special equipments and attention so that they can be integrated into the education system. For this reason, it is important to distinguish those students who actually have a learning disability from those who are behind academically due to poor teaching methods. This way, it becomes easier to not only provide the necessary help, but also to allocate the necessary resources accordingly. There is some truth in the assertion that most of the students diagnosed with a learning disability do in fact have a true disability. On the other hand, it is also true that such students could be victims of poor teaching instructions, if not low achievers. It is important to note that learning disability is largely a school defined phenomenon. At the same time, we also need to appreciate the fact that from a fundamental point of view, there is no difference between the process of acquiring academic skills with and the process of learning other forms of skills (Cortiella, 2009). For this reason, while learning disability entails certain specific skills, on the other hand, students will still find it quiet hard to learn under different situations and setting. Moreover, we also need to appreciate the fact that even after graduating from school, those students who are still grappling with learning difficulties will still have to overcome them. Learning disability could also be prevented by good teaching, and this is a further indications that indeed, most of the students who have a learning disability are in this state because they have lacked good teaching instructions. This assertion has been supported by Lyon et al (2001) who argue that a majority of the children with learning disabilities and in this case not due to any underlying neurological problem but rather, because of poor reading instructions. What this appears to suggest is that with sound teaching instructions, a lot of the children could be saved from being designated as students with learning disabilities. How then can one distinguish between a child who has a learning disability and a child who is behind academically because of poor schooling? A child with a learning disability may find it hard to understand time concept. For example he or she could be confused by such words as “tomorrow” or yesterday. On the other hand, a child who does not know this difference because they have not been taught is more likely to learn through practice, unlike a child with a learning disability. In addition, a child with a learning disability may have limited concentration of a specific task at hand not because they have lost interest, but because the attention deficit condition ensures that their listening span becomes shortened (Heward, 2008). As such, their lack of concentration is not out of choice. Losing one’s train of through is yet another characteristic that distinguishes a child with a learning disability. In effect, it means that such a child finds it rather hard to f
I have been at the meeting of the community agency in Palatine, IL, which is known as Community Consolidated School District 15. It is one of the largest elementary districts in the state, and it consists of more than 30 square miles. As it can be understood from the name, the agency is concentrated on the schools. In this way, it has several elementary and junior high schools as well as the alternative public day and preschool. The history of this community agency goes back to 1946, which proves that it manages its work successfully. The mission of the agency is to “produce world-class learners by building a connected learning community” ( About School District 15 , 2015, para. 6). So it is not surprising that the main focus of the meeting of the District 15 was the education of its clients. The meeting included the reports aimed to show how the previously adopted projects were managed and what the results of their work are. The programs beneficial for educational service personnel and those connected with finances gained much attention. As I have understood from the meeting, the population of the District 15 is rather diverse. It includes the clients from seven communities (“Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg”) ( About School District 15 , 2015, para. 1), who differ in their origin and beliefs. They mostly include the workers of the educational system, students, and their families. The agency does its best for educators and students to be well qualified and meet (or even excel) the expectations of the community. It makes sure that the schools participate in various activities, which allow the teachers, students and parents to work as a team. It is crucial that the work the agency does contributes to the health of the community. The majority of the reports included the information about the health of the community in financial perspective and in general. Different funds, expected costs and taxes. It was claimed that the educational programs provided the community members with the information about Mental Health Code and sexual health, etc. The nurses are already involved in the life of the community, and their role is underlined. As the agency focuses on the educational settings, they claimed the school nurses to be responsible for making the clients aware of the crucial health information. Moreover, they are to make sure that the participants of different physical activities (including the mile-long run discussed at the beginning of the meeting) are in a good condition and can take part in them. I believe that the nurses can play an immense role in the agency as they can m