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Consumption of Greek Political Messages: A Qualitative Approach of the Case of the Greek Political Market
Authors: Sophocleous Harry , Masouras Andreas , Anastasiadou Sofia , Apostolopoulos Sotiris 
Published: May 2024

AbstractElectorates, politicians and researchers consider that issues concerning political messages are significant in electoral campaigns, although the evidence for the particular argument is delicate. A consideration of electorates’ recall of concerns reviewed in their national election campaign exposes that few voters can accurately distinguish the vital matters regarding political messages. Correspondingly, the specific research is developed primarily on the hypothesis that the voter consumes the communication, and thus, the ideological output that is produced by the political activities. In this manner, the paper attempts to find out how the average voter, “consumes” that political message. The specific timing was favored, in order to gain the deliberation of a clear electoral output and thus, to accomplish a sufficient analysis of the political messages. Accordingly, this pilot study follows a qualitative approach, by gathering and analysing qualitative data through the use of 2 focus groups and through the use of content analysis on political messages of the five bigger parliamentary parties during 2023’s elections in Greece (July 2023), following the two electoral contests. Each of the groups was consisted of 5 Greek citizens with electoral rights and a coordinator and is part of a broader study that aims to investigate the voting behaviour of Greek Voters and thus, to examine the consumption of political Marketing. Beyond the favorable timing, another reason for which the Greek case was preferred, is the fact that there is a favorable ground for the particular field. The particular fact means that many aspects concerning the Greek political communication and thus, the behaviour of Greek voters is largely unexplored the specific period of time. Accordingly, the particular research involved the analysis of the central messages. The paper concludes that, even if voters are encoding and decoding political messages, in a relatively unique manner, they do not consume those political messages in the same way and with the same sensitivity and the same criteria. The outcome of the particular research could provide a feedback for future communicational intentions to political parties, as well, as the Greek voters.
The Effect of Internal Audit on Universities’ Reliability and Performance
Authors: Xanthopoulou Aggelia , Skordoulis Michalis , Arsenos Panagiotis , Kalantonis Petros 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to present a theoretical analysis on how internal audit can influence universities’ reliability and performance. The paper’s methodological approach refers to the study and evaluation of the relevant literature. In recent years, governments are demonstrating a growing interest and willingness to use public money to fund public organizations through several measures, procedures, and incentives that are closely in line with the principles of corporate governance. The goal is to create a coherent public administrative system of accountability, integrity, and transparency of public resources. A decisive factor in creating strong public governance is the universal implementation of an effective internal control system, including audit and risk management activities, since, in most of the cases, every organization has a different control system. Efficient university governance ensures financial sufficiency for the promotion of research and scientific programs, for the upgrading of infrastructures, and for the implementation of new innovative teaching methods. University performance is tied to the organization’s funding as it is allowed to fulfill several concrete objectives. Fundings initially stabilize the financial sustainability of organizations, particularly those that face great fiscal risk, and, by extension, the sustainability of universities. The paper’s analysis includes the presentation of university governance and internal audit services cases around the world. The paper’s results indicate that audit activities in universities can ensure their financial quality and the credibility of their administration system and encourage their leadership to demonstrate more consistency about the management of financial and human resources. Thus, it is proposed that every university should develop, promote, and consolidate an audit culture that will ensure fiscal discipline.
An Onboard Tourist Experience Over the Sunken City of Epidaurus, Greece
Authors: Banou Eleni , Antoniou-Kritikou Ioanna , Akrivopoulou Efthymia , Economou Constandina , Katifori Akrivi , Ioannidis Yannis , Servi Katerina , Koukouli Myrto 
Published: May 2024

AbstractUnderwater cultural heritage constitutes an invaluable asset that needs to be conserved, preserved and enhanced. Innovative technologies can facilitate public access to underwater archaeological sites and make them more accessible, thus enhancing positive effects on tourism and the local economy. Focusing on the case of Greece, the paper aims at presenting how an underwater archaeological site, like the Sunken City of Epidaurus, can be transformed into a new tourist destination both accessible and appealing to a wider audience, including Greeks and foreigners, both younger and senior audience. In this paper, we present an autonomous guided and narrated tour designed in the framework of the Periplous Project, combining innovation in the scientific and technological level, emphasizing the following: (1) transparent openings on the bottom of the boat, offering direct view of the underwater remains, (2) an autonomous navigation system, (3) a digital multimedia-enhanced storytelling approach, offered through tablet devices available on-board. The narration is provided in three languages (Greek, English and Chinese) and in Greek Sign Language so as to be accessible to people with hearing impairment. Implications are discussed.
Promotion of Digital News Media: How Age Contributes to Readers’ Preferences
Authors: Stavrianea Aikaterini , Kamenidou Irene , Papathanasopoulos Athanasios , Krassanaki Marianna , Mamalis Spyridon 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn our contemporary, diverse, media-rich landscape, consumers employ a variety of avenues in order to acquire information, including conventional media outlets as well as news platforms and social networking sites. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the choices and inclinations of the current digital news viewers and users in Greece, whilst also making reference to the relevant and numerous social platforms. The research is also concerned with “influencers” and with their utilization, whilst attempting to discern potential differences in usage based on the age demographic of users. An online survey was used. 305 individuals formed the quantitative research convenience sample. Descriptive statistics and One-Way Anova were employed. Results revealed significant differences between age groups and social media preferences regarding news information as well as regarding the collaboration of a digital news media with influencers. Significant implications, both at a theoretical and practical level are evident in this work. On a theoretical level, it contributes to the existing literature by adding new information on the current topic of the promotion of digital news media. Practically, digital news media publishers and managers can formulate proposals based on more in -depth information about users’ preferences in order to increase their business acumen and success.
Exploring Determinants Regarding Visit and Revisit Intentions Considering Greece as a Medical Tourism Destination
Authors: Anastasiadou Sofia , Masouras Andreas 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMedical tourism is associated with the act of travelling from of origin where an individual visits a foreign country to pursue healthcare services. Economically, medical travel has profited several southern countries, where the cost of medical procedures is extremely low compared to those of more northern countries. Greece is a medical tourism destination. The objective of the current study is to explore the issue of travel motivations, perceived risks, healthcare services quality, travel constrains, perceived destination image, as determinants regarding visit and revisit intentions considering Greece as a medical tourism destination. The topic is of great concern as this kind of tourism has been booming in current years. A survey was conducted on 540 Medical tourists who answered a questionnaire, which was distributed electronically. The study used multivariate data analysis as well as implicative statistical analysis. Results reveal that travel motivations are significantly correlated with visit and revisit intentions, perceived risks have a significant relationship with visit and revisit intentions. In addition, it was indicated that healthcare services’ quality has a significant relationship with visit and revisit intentions. Travel constrains are significantly correlated with visit and revisit intentions and perceived destination is significantly correlated with visit and revisit intentions. Regarding managerial and marketing implications it is suggested that health providers and tourism services provide certified systems and procedures. Health and tourism providers should form partnerships and all-inclusive packages for patients and attendants to provide maximum care to patients and attendants.
Psychometric Testing Procedures for Attitudes Toward Reproductive Tourism and Cross Border Reproductive Care (ATCBRC)
Authors: Anastasiadou Sofia 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe study seeks to evaluate psychometric properties of Attitudes toward Cross Border Reproductive Care (ATCBRC) Inventory in terms of reliability and validity among Greek healthcare professionals. A total suitable sample of 315 doctors, 302 dentists, 356 nurses and 312 midwives were recruited to complete ATCBRC Inventory. To examine the applicability of the ATCBRC Inventory in different groups, its invariance was evaluated. The results certified the internal consistency, as measured by Cronbach alpha coefficient, test–retest reliability, composite reliability and AVE, convergent and construct validity of ATCBRC Inventory. The results revealed the internal consistency and reliability, convergent and construct validity of the ATCBRC Inventory for the group of doctors, dentists, nurses, and midwives. Furthermore, the four-factor structure of the ATCBRC Inventory was confirmed. Structural Equation Model (SEM) verified the model’s good fit and its invariance. Until now the there was any Inventory that evaluates Attitudes toward Cross Border Reproductive Care. A valid and reliable Inventory will enable researchers, doctors, healthcare marketers to capture attitudes toward CBRC and develop healthcare strategies and policies.
The Effects of Memorable Tourism Experiences Dimensions on Revisit Intentions
Authors: Stavrianea Aikaterini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe impact of the Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) on the behavior of a consumer offers substantial further research potential, despite the interest exemplified in recent academic work. The aim is to investigate the impact of the seven dimensions of MTEs with reference to the visitor’s inclination to return to specific location. An online survey was used. 720 visitors to the Greek island of Santorini formed the quantitative research convenience sample. Reliability analysis as well as descriptive statistics and structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were carried out with the use of SPSS AMOS 23. Research revealed that the dimensions of hedonism, novelty, involvement and meaningfulness impact heavily on the traveler’s intention to return to a destination. The work evaluates the significance of the different dimensions and identifies the location’s key elements of MTEs. On a theoretical level, it adds to the existing literature by shedding new light on the emerging and underexplored topic of MTEs dimensions’ impact on the desire to revisit a destination. Practically, the tourist businesses have guidelines at their disposal pertaining to budget allocations as well as relevant MTEs improvements.
Spatial Redesign Examples on Boosting the Identity of a Region Through Tourism Practices
Authors: Fragkou Dionysia , Barkouta Ioanna 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSince the dawn of twenty-first century, a growing interest in rethinking and reconfiguring heritage has spread among architects, theorists and residents as well. Lately, the health crisis has also destabilized the semantic content, and planning of mobility. The pressure exerted by these multiple a complex entanglement of climatological, social, technological and economic conditions seems to rapidly transform the up to then self-evident interrelationship between mobility, culture and sustainability rendering the boundaries between mobility and identity volatile. Such conceptual transformations are reflected in tourism, revealing the relocation of associations between region, community and environment. At the same time, the urgency of these multiple crises resulted in a new ‘tourism question’, accelerating transformations both in terms of theory and design. The overarching goal of this paper is to investigate in a systematic manner the new reconceptualization of cultural heritage, tourism practices and its architectural—spatial interaction. Moreover, the project aims to problematize the notion of ‘tourism crisis’ and examines its interconnection to identity and to region through a study of specific designed examples from the Department of Interior Architecture, University of West Attica, Greece. The paper’s outcomes are expected to enhance knowledge that is relevant to this new problematic on changing tourism practices and mobility modalities problematic as it is being imposed by multiple crises.
Social Media Use for Covid-19 Related Information: Generation X, Y and Z Differences
Authors: Mylona Ifigeneia , Amanatidis Dimitrios , Gioltzidou Georgia , Stavrianea Aikaterini , Kamenidou Irene , Mamalis Spyridon 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSocial media platforms seem to be popular for consumers and businesses as they provide new opportunities for interactivity, connectivity and information seeking. During Covid-19 there was an increase in the use of social media all over the world. The current study presents the results of a research that was conducted in 2021 during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to explore and analyze social media usage during Covid-19 pandemic among the generation X, Y and Z cohorts in Greece regarding information about Covid-19. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed and 312 responses were collected through online channels. By carrying out ANOVA analysis and Post Hoc tests, significant differences among generations X, Y, Z were noticed for the following questions: (a) quality of social media coverage with respect to Covid-19 (b) feeling of happiness and calmness while browsing social media during Covid-19 and (c) reliability of information obtained from social media pages with respect to the pandemic. On the other hand, referring to the feeling of anxiety or fear while browsing social media during Covid-19, no significant difference was observed. Implications are discussed for social media use from companies in related periods with crisis issues.
Views and Motivations of Members of Dance Groups During Their Participation in Traditional Dance Tourist Events
Authors: Sgoura Adamantia , Kontis Alexios Patapios , Stergiou Dimitrios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractCultural Tourism is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism and its development contributes not only to the economic development of a place but also to the preservation of traditions/demonstration of cultural heritage. One of the areas of cultural tourism that is on the rise is the organization of Dance Events and Festivals and this is because Dance Tourism combines the benefits to the tourism development of a place with the benefits to the physical and mental health of the individual. The present study, using data obtained through a quantitative approach, with a sample of 220 people, captures and analyses the motivations of people who participate in traditional dance learning groups as well as their criteria and attitudes for participation in dance events with tourist content. In addition, the analysis of the survey results provides a first impression of the contribution of dance tourism to the promotion and development of `tourist destinations.
Evaluation of University Students’ Satisfaction from e-Learning During the COVID Pandemic: A Multi-criteria Approach
Authors: Ntanos Stamatios , Drosos Dimitrios , Gkika Eleni C. , Kargas Antonios , Komisopoulos Faidon 
Published: May 2024

AbstractElectronic educational technology for learning is an essential tool towards a knowledge-based society. As technology continuously evolves, our focus will be on the perception of satisfaction from the educational process, which was challenged to quickly switch to distance education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this paper examines university business students’ satisfaction from e-learning concerning various factors, such as platform reliability, functionality, efficiency, usability and trust. Data were collected by applying a structured questionnaire on a final sample of 368 students from September to October 2021. The results are based on the Multi-criteria Satisfaction Analysis (MUSA) method. The analysis highlighted the vital role of reliability and trust in the applied e-learning platform. Those aspects should be further improved in the future to increase the comfort of using distance learning tools and increase participants’ perceived satisfaction in the process.
The Creation of a Language Teaching Organisation (LTO): The Case of NSPLlab Under the Spectrum of Strategic Marketing
Authors: Pavlou Nektarios S. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe topic of this paper is the establishment and growth of a small Language Teaching Organisation (LTO) in Greece. In the present case study, we will explore the creation of a small personal LTO, named NSPLlab, and the prospects of its development through the lenses of Strategic Marketing (SM) after having reviewed the existing literature. In the modern world, the creation of a business entails a thorough consideration of several factors for the venture at hand to be seen as successful. At the same time, the educational aspect of the business can possibly cause a series of strategic alterations to the various existing managerial models and theories along with any practices used in a business framework. The integration of SM in the organisational effectiveness of an LTO could provide valuable insight for any LTO stakeholder, as well as contribute to the already established knowledge by the research conducted in the fields of SM strategies focusing on the development and operation of an LTO. The study aims mainly to constitute a comprehensive analysis of the operational parameters of such a business, while creating a healthily run educational entity and developing a lifelong educational culture to the customers-students. Having under scrupulous investigation the challenges faced by the managerial authority and the values at stake, in order to provide a model designed based on the idea of ethical leadership, we will try to give a possible plan or, in other words, a list of tips for any stakeholder to utilize while aiming to successful development not only of the LTO as a business venture itself, but also of a supportive and engaging environment in which the manager and any staff employed in the future in the LTO could thrive.
A Multi-criteria Analysis Method for the Evaluation of University Students’ Satisfaction
Authors: Drosos Dimitrios , Gkika Eleni C. , Kargas Antonios , Komisopoulos Faidon , Ntanos Stamatios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractDuring the last few decades one of the most important factors in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) is the students’ satisfaction. University students’ satisfaction measurement should be one of the core processes of a HEI. The aim of this research is to measure and analyse students’ satisfaction for a business administration department of a Greek public university based on MUSA. The research results were based on the analysis of a convenient sample based on 387 questionnaires which were collected during the period between October to November 2021. One method of analysis that can be used for analysis is the multicriteria MUSA (Multicriteria Satisfaction Analysis) method. MUSA is an ordinal regression model which is based on the principles of multi-criteria decision analysis. The results show that the level of service which provided by the department of business administration is satisfactory (86.3%). Through this survey, decision-makers can learn how students view the services which receive from university and which aspects of student’s satisfaction need to be enhanced.
Inclusion and Sensory Accessibility in Hotels and Its Importance for Branding
Authors: Saltouridou Despoina , Poulios Ioannis 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAccessibility is a crucial factor in the hospitality industry, especially concerning guests with special access needs [1]. While significant strides have been made to create environments conducive to mobility, efforts to support individuals with sensory challenges often require further improvement. The hospitality industry seems to be still far from ensuring equal opportunities and access for all visitors regardless of their diverse needs (including mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive dimensions of access). The paper explores the challenges, as well as the opportunities, associated with sensory accessibility in the hotel industry. Strategies and technologies that allow hospitality providers to offer a more comprehensive and welcoming experience to all guests are key to quality accommodation. Training staff, utilizing technological tools, and education, along with the integration of innovative strategies and solutions, can significantly improve the customer experience. These advancements in service delivery and technology can offer a distinct and unparalleled experience for guests, exceeding the usual expectations of hotel hospitality. This not only enhances hotel branding and marketing but also emphasizes the importance of sensory accessibility. It is crucial to adopt best practices in the hospitality sector for guests with special access needs, aligning with branding and marketing strategies.
The Evolution of Subscription Services in Greece: From Satellite TV to Over-The-Top (OTT) Streaming Models
Authors: Papathanasopoulos Athanasios , Stavrianea Aikaterini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMedia is a dynamic entity that undergoes constant transformations over time. While many users continue to watch traditional TV, new technologies and modes of transmission have emerged, creating new forms of media that challenge the dominance of television. This study explores the evolution of subscription services in Greece, with a focus on the transition from satellite TV to the current Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming models. The study covers the period from 2001 to 2023 and examines the factors that have contributed to the popularity and growth of these services in Greece. The research employs a historical analysis, utilizing data from respectable sources. The study reveals a transformative journey, from the dominance of satellite TV in the early 2000s, with NOVA, to the emergence of IPTV and the subsequent rise of OTT platforms, led by international giants like NETFLIX and AMAZON PRIME. Overall, this study aims to shed light on the adaptability and dynamism of the Greek pay-TV industry, providing valuable insights for media managers, broadcasters etc.