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Aim and Objectives The proposed project is devoted to social media as one of the most potent modern tools that can be used in various spheres to popularise a particular object, attract attention to a process, or discuss some issues. The pivotal aim of the research is the in-depth investigation of the impact social media has on the promotion of the tourism industry, using China as the background for the analysis. Considering the growing importance of various social platforms, it is critical to determine their role in the popularisation of certain directions and conclude about the existence of any correlations or dependencies. The introduction of the given aim also presupposes the formulation of the following objectives:   * To evaluate social media, its power, and its impact on people’s decision making   * To analyze the modern tourism industry with its peculiarities and trends   * To investigate the correlation between social media and the tourism sector in China and outline positive effects   * To conclude about the impact of social media on the tourism industry   * To offer a forecast resting on the current situation about the further development of two spheres The creation of these goals is preconditioned by several factors. First of all, they create a certain scheme of the study that will guide the research and help to collect appropriate information. Second, adherence to these points will guarantee that the aim will be fulfilled and the most significant areas will be covered. Finally, the given goals will contribute to the in-depth and comprehensive analysis of social media and tourism, which is critically important for the project. The choice of the topic of the investigation can be justified by several factors. The main rationale for the given study is the dominance of social media in the contemporary world. Today, these platforms offer people multiple options for interaction and communication, which becomes a critical factor shaping relations within communities (Rainie & Wellman 2012). Users acquire an opportunity to make choices resting on the information provided by their friends or members of a particular group (Liu, Wu & Li 2019). This tendency introduces critical changes in custome
People all over the world need to know the truth of what is going on in society. There are a lot of evils happening in society and somehow concerned organizations are not ready to explicitly say the truth. On the same note, governments have been proved to manipulate state organizations making it difficult for the truth of what exactly takes place to see the light of the day. Therefore, the general public needs a watchdog that will help to expose what governments as well as other corporations are doing. In this regard, investigative reporting is very crucial in closing the gap of information that exists. It is important to note that developing countries are the most affected with the lack of truth in information. Consequently, Egypt as a country will receive very many advantages from investigative reporting. Investigative journalism is a branch of journalism in which a reporter carries out in depth analysis of a topic of his or her interest. Usually, investigative reporting reports about topics that are of public interest for example, corruption, crime, corporate wrong doing and various government scandals. Investigative reporting involves analysis of social and legal issues of the topic. Moreover, it entails investigation of important documents and scrutiny of government and business practices in order to understand their effects to society. Egypt being a country that is struggling to embrace democracy, it needs investigative journalism to help in many aspects. To begin with, investigative reporting will help in shedding light on some societal issues like government practices which have for a long time been kept in the dark. On the same note, investigative reporting will help to bring on board the feelings of people about the government. This will help the new government of Egypt to know which areas need immediate intervention. Moreover, Egypt has been depicted as a government where leaders are out to enrich themselves at the expense of the public. Consequently, investigative reporting will help in exposing the wicked leaders who are milking public coffers. In addition, there has been evidence that the political elite have enormous powers which make them able to manipulate not only government policies, but also various leaders. As a result, investigative reporting comes in handy to help in exposing these people. Moreover, given the state of affairs in Egypt, it may be hard for the media to report the truth of what happens in the government and other corporations. However, since investigative reporting is based on solid evidence, it will enable the public to get a clear picture of what is really happening in various sectors of the Egyptian government. Corruption, mismanagement of public resources and scandals are rampant in Egypt. Unfortunately, the investigative departments of the government cannot be trusted to do a good job in carrying out investigations. Consequently, investigative reporting is crucial in unraveling the depths of these scandals. On the same note, the Egyptian government has been throug
The question of finding accommodation while studying is one of the most difficult. Its complexity lies in the fact that the number of places in inexpensive student dormitories is limited. Renting an apartment for a long time is either practically impossible or rests on the deliberately impracticable requirements of its owner (Moore et al., 2019). Nevertheless, there are options for solving the student accommodation issue, and awareness is the key to success in finding proper housing. Private sector rentals provide students with great flexibility in their choice of location and type of accommodation. However, it is quite difficult to search for such a housing option at a distance. First of all, the student does not have the opportunity to visit the premises and get acquainted with it on the spot since the photos sent are not always adequate to the original. Besides, it can be difficult to fulfill all the administrative requirements of the owner, in particular, to provide documents from the guarantor (Moore et al., 2019). There are many factors to consider when renting an apartment or room. It is important to check the documents for the apartment, conclude a lease agreement, and discuss all the details. Students need to understand the local real estate market to find good landlords, conclude a contract correctly, and obtain the right to a long-term lease. Therefore, the rental agency that specializes in student rentals may provide housing help for university students and ease their lives. It may help to solve this issue and support young people in finding suitable accommodation, as well as assist landlords in finding students. Such an agency will help to figure out all the rights and responsibilities, as well as provide information on what to look for when concluding a lease. Reference Moore, H. P., Carswell, A. T., Worthy, S., & Nielsen, R. (2019). Residential satisfaction among college students: Examining high‐end amenity student housing. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 47 (3), 260-275.
Introduction The Internet has emerged as one of the fundamental highways for information traffic. The level of efficiency at which a website successfully performs its designed function is dependant on its architecture and consequently performance. This calls for the need to constantly evaluate, based on given criteria, the content and performance of a website. Additionally, evaluation offers a unique opportunity for expansion of the existing techniques and the development of new ones where applicable (Yeung & Law, 2006: 463). It is worth acknowledging that the internet is a ubiquitous medium. This is in the sense that other than the question of affordability, the internet exercises some form of pervasiveness with regard to authorship and audience (Perdue, 2001: 29). The websites fundamentally play the role of international information transformation in addition to their role as a persuasion medium. It is thus vital that evaluation is done with the help of appropriate tools and techniques in order to discern quality websites (Aaberge, et al, 2004:310). Websites play diverse functions depending on the intention of their developers. Such functions may include personal or biographic data websites, promotional purposes, informational purposes, advocacy/persuasion purposes, instructional agenda, registrations, and finally entertainment purposes (Au Yeung, & Law, 2006:454). The successful usage of a website is thus dependant on the success with which it accomplishes its function (Yeung & Law, 2006: 462). Such success is, however, based on the application of its contents. It may be argued that the summation of the individual components of a website may translate to the success of the given website. This paper examines two websites specifically designed in reference to the 2010 world in South Africa. Both offer information relating to the world cup activities. Websites Southafrica trips website This website’s functions revolve around the 2010 FIFA world cup in South Africa. It uniquely presents an array of information with regard to the world cup, ranging from ticketing, stadiums, and staying reservations. The website’s homepage is illustrated below. South Africa calendar website Like the previous website, this one too offers information revolving around the 2010 FIFA world cup. Its homepage screenshot is given below. Comparison of the two websites Despite offering similar information, the two websites differ in their approach to the display of information. Comparison of the website will be based on a combination of its branding features, human interaction features, and its usability (Patton, 2002: 11). Various elements have often been suggested that qualitatively analyze websites. The elements enhance and facilitate usability and efficient website functionality. Homepage’s of the two websites differ in appearance. The southafrica trips website has an appearance that is more official and information oriented. A wealth of information is provid
Introduction I know a young woman, A., who is an aspiring interpreter in her early twenties. In the third year of the undergraduate program, each of the students enrolled was supposed to have an internship relevant to their major. Since A. was an A-student with enough skills and ambition to land a good position, she asked one of her professors about the upcoming academic events. It was a usual practice to invite students to try their hand at consecutive interpretation at university lectures. Main body Unfortunately, the professor with whom A. talked about such an opportunity decided to take advantage of his leverage. He was not upfront about his intentions with A., instead, he attempted to approach the woman slowly and take gradual steps. First, he had longer after-hours discussions with A. than usual. Second, once he received her phone number, he started sending her messages where he would make compliments and use terms of endearments. Finally, whenever she stayed after class to talk to him about her career prospects, he tried to touch her inappropriately and escalate from there. A. was taken aback and disgusted by his advances, and after she had done some thinking, she decided to stay away from him. To A., losing a valuable connection was worth her safety and professional integrity. Within Hopson and Adams’ typology of life events, what happened to A. was unanticipated. Sexual harassment in the workplace and academia is not the norm, and when A. approached the professor, she was not expecting such an outcome. It goes without saying that that the event was stressful for her. Her reactions and the emotional proces
Introduction The economic development of countries is a rather complex and multifaceted phenomenon that depends on a number of factors and cannot be considered a consequence of one process. Various sources used as a financial base serve as resources for creating certain conditions for growth, and the more effectively states interact with these funds, the higher chances they have to create a sustainable economy. When analysing the sphere of business, including small private enterprises and the sector of large entrepreneurship, it is worth noting that this industry is an essential background for the financial development of countries since a significant part of funds goes to the budget at the expense of taxes and other investments. The successful interaction of state boards with the representatives of market structures makes it possible to strengthen those areas that need support and ensure steady financial flows. Therefore, the role of business in supporting economic development is significant. As a target area for analysis, sub-Saharan Africa regions will be considered in the context of the impact of business enterprises on the economic performance of countries. The significance of this interaction will also be assessed in relation to the responsibility of the business sphere. Arguments will be given in support of the importance of market enterprises’ participation in social issues. Potentially effective strategies will be considered in order to understand how it is possible to strengthen contact and expand the opportunities gained through business input. In addition, real practical measures will be assessed to review interaction options and benefits for the economies of the countries of the region in question. Based on the analysis of the proposed sub-topics, conclusions will be made, and recommendations will be given regarding improving the current situation. In general, the field of business, including all stakeholders, may be a crucial component in maintaining sustainable economic development and supporting governments’ efforts to create solid budgets. Responsibilities of Business Within Society In order to assess the role of business in the context of helping society, it is necessary to consider this issue from the perspective of a particular region to present appropriate arguments in support of certain assumptions. When analysing the degree of economic development of sub-Sahar
Introduction This evaluation is based on a journal article entitled Reduced Psychological Distress in Racial and Ethnic Minority Students Practicing the Transcendental Mediation Program . It was a research conducted and documented by Elder et al. (2011). The research study involved 106 students out of which 68 of them were meditating students. The students were sourced from public schools located in Arizona, South Dakota, and Connecticut. The schools in Connecticut were located in the urban settings with a huge number of African American students. Schools in South Dakota are found in rural settings. The majority are the native Indian populations. On the other hand, Arizona schools serve most of the Hispanic students. The selection procedure ensured that the American Indians, the Hispanics, and the African American were 19%, 26%, and 25% respectively (Elder et al., 2011). How the study was conducted This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Psychological distress among the racial and ethnic minority in the United States. The program is taught in American schools in a seven-step course. Moreover, the students are encouraged to practice it at least twice every day while still in school. In each of school where this research study was carried out, the students volunteered to the program. It was carried out in a period of 4 months whereby two major groups were involved in the study. The actual participants of the Transcendental Mediation program and a control group that did not learn or practice the program helped in ascertaining the difference (Elder et al., 2011). The participants of the study were to be involved in programs such as sitting quietly, resting, reading, and working at home. The psychological distresses were measured using Strengths Difficult Questionnaires (SDQ) of the participants. It was also based on the emotional symptom scale. The scale has 3 points of reference (0-2). A questionnaire entitled “how I feel” containing twenty items to be responded to by the student was used to ascertain the anxiety levels. In addition, mental health was assessed using the Mental Health Inventory (MHI). It employed a six-point response scale (Elder et al, 2011). The variability in the expected outcomes was analyzed using a control group. Results of the study The study indicated positive results for participants of the program. Hence, the program reduced the psychological distress of the participants. The results were consistent across all ethnic groups that participated in the study. The data indicated reduced anxiety, emotional, and depressive symptoms among all the students who took part in the program. These students had a generally positive influence on those who were non-meditating and the school as a whole according to the information gathered from the school administration. This method was found to be an effective way of controlling distress among students in secondary schools. It implied that the application policies
Introduction The UAE has experienced a quantum leap from just a loose collection of tribes since in 1971 to a wealthy state worth recognition. Despite the robust economic performance the country faces challenges with its native populace. The priority three is demographic imbalance, unemployment rate as well as development of human capital. According to Patrick (1) the UAE has yet to develop the concept of a nation as manifested by the increase in the public debate approaches to guard the national identity through amicably defining who is a national. The UAE has operated on social openness with Islam that is tolerant to heavy modernization and influence by international environments. Some scholarly assertions in the UAE argue the bases of national identity as an Emirati not tied to indigenous populace or aborigines from UAE. Unlike other countries in the Middle East that have a historical struggle for their own determination or expansionism linked with the Western colonizers, the GCC states have faced complications in developing national identity models. Al-Suwaidi (45) views that politics in the UAE rest upon the governance pretext of explicit and implicit consent under the old Lockean principle where the ruling regime serves on the premises of universal acceptance of the incumbent and approach to government. This permeates both inter and intra-Emirates as well as the federal levels. The governing class has laid more emphases on procedural set up of national institutions and systems than focus on development strides in the country’s politics. While citing literature, Patrick (2) explains nationalism in the UAE as positive turning inward vis-à-vis negative turning outward. This nationalism concept has been entrenched in the Emiratisation policy. In order to push for the nationalism agenda some of the policies in Emiratisation are regulatory than subsidiary. Emiratisation has advanced nationalism avenues on financial empowerment, religious and cultural issues assist in developing of skills as well as creation of professionals. Towards this end, the federal government set up a National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (TANMIA) charged with enhancing skill development as well as hiring of nationals into the work force. The national population imbalance Koji (41) notes that the federal government of the UAE has faced a challenge in its demographic composition. The government realized that influx foreigners were creating a population imbalance between national and expatriates, which disadvantaged the locals seeking national opportunities; thus, has led to crisis in defining national identity. As part of the national labour policy, the government has embarked on affirmative action of replacing foreign workers with native ones to enhance the employment for the local work force, while lessening expatriate pool. Koji (43) obser
Discussion Bao Ninh was a member of the Glorious Youth Brigade that fought the U.S army during the Vietnam War. He was among the only ten soldiers who survived the Vietnam War. In his book ‘The sorrows of War’ he depicts the social environment of Vietnam before, during the period of the war, and after the war. The writer depicts himself in the character of Kien, a young soldier from North Vietnam. The whole narration centers on the life of Kien before joining the army, his service in the army during war period, and after the victory. The writer recollects the past memory of Kien about his youth, his comrades in the army, his family, his community, and even his enemies. This paper explores memory as central to Kien’s experiences of the war, his understanding of what happened to him during the war as inseparable from his experiences of what happened to him and the rest of the Vietnamese society after the war. It also tries to the questions as to how and why this was the case. The Sorrows of War is a narration that tells a story of a soldier in the North Vietnamese regular army. The story commences with this soldier, Kien, collecting bodies of those who died in action. This mission made Kien return to most territories where he battled his enemies and lost many of his fellow soldiers and many individuals both men and women that meant much to him. This triggers many memories for Kien. These memories bring out the horrors and sorrows of the war. It shares the horrific experiences Kien had and tries to attain insight of understanding of the war and how it affected the people of Vietnam. Kien’s nightmares portray horrendous scenes of deaths, killings, rape, and dying that afflicted the Vietnamese society. The memories take him back through the years of battle and the years of searching those who were missing in action. Kien fought for the North Vietnamese army for ten years. This is a very long time in the battle field which affected him greatly. The long war had enormous effects on his psychological and emotional well being. We see him being haunted by nightmares, being unable to establish healthy relationships with women and friends, and unable to maintain his studies at the University. The war fought in Vietnam drugged on for 30 years completely destroying the valued systems of the Vietnamese culture. Kien remembers how the people of Vietnam attached family life as very important in their culture. The Vietnamese people accorded much respect to ancestors, relatives who are still alive, and the future ones yet to be born. The sons among Vietnamese families had great respect to their fathers. Those who died were accorded maximum respect by everybody in this society by according them proper burials when they died. The integrity and survival of any of Vietnamese family was believed to depend on adherence to this valued norms. Kien saw all these cultural values dissipate through the course of the war. His own father and many others were not properly respected when they died during the war. They were not appropriately buried and were in some instances forgotten. When the war ca