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- Ramesh, Vani, et al.
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Perception towards Multi-loop Aquaponic System in Mauritius : Structural Equation Modelling
- 2020
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Ingår i: Test Engineering and Management. - : The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc.. - 0193-4120. ; 83:March - April, s. 399-407
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Multi-loop Aquaponic System is a detached ecosystem for both plants and fish, with increased nutrients as well as increased output efficiency. In the Multi-loop Aquaponic system, the plant growth and nutrient uptake, fish survival are dependent on climate, weather conditions, humidity (RH), carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. The study attempts to test the Multi-loop Aquaponic system empirically for the Mauritian context. Knowledge of Aquaponics, acceptance, and willingness to pay for Aquaponics tested. A drop-off survey is conducted using a well-structured questionnaire (5-point Likert scale). The respondent's level is 79% (397 responses out of 500 questionnaires circulated) good fit for the analysis. Factor Analysis (FA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), followed by Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) used for the study. The findings show Mauritians are having up-to-date knowledge and information about Aquaponics and willing to espouse the system.
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- Ramesh, Vani, et al.
(författare)
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Public awareness and perception towards conservation of Mauritian Flying Fox (Pteropus niger) : Structural equation modelling
- 2021
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Ingår i: Materials Today. - : Elsevier. - 2214-7853. ; 37:part 2, s. 2269-2278
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Mauritian Flying Fox (Pteropus niger), familiar as Greater Mascarene Flying Fox (Mauritius Fruit Bat), a large bat species common to Mauritius and La Ré-union. Mauritian Flying Fox is vulnerable to extinction due to lack of concern in their conservation, particularly when they are perceived as a threat to urban life. Preservative initiatives among the public are subject to awareness and perception. Assessment of public attitude and perception in the case of elusive animals is quite challenging. The paper examines public awareness, experience and threat encountered, perception, willing to preserve Mauritian Flying Fox, along with significant socio-demographic factors. NEP scale is used to test the willingness to accept these mammals. Using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, a drop-off survey is conducted. The response rate is satisfactory (KMO and Bartlet: significant at 0.5, 0.7, 0.7, and 0.8) and suitable for further analysis. Factor Analysis (FA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is computed followed by a path diagram. Contingency Valuation Method (CVM) is used to test the respondent’s willingness (Willingness to Accept) in preserving these mammals. Respondents are having decent information about the ecosystem and perceived these mammals positively, while few respondents have an adverse approach towards these mammals and support culling. This may be due to ignorance and lack of awareness in the ecological system. The study indicates that the conservation success of Mauritian Flying Fox mainly depends on good awareness programs among the community. Positive perception and attitude mend the willingness to preserve these mammals. The findings of this study recommend more holistic approaches to wildlife conservation (Mauritian Flying Fox) that integrate simultaneously knowledge, attitude, perception, and willingness to preserve wildlife perfection.
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| 5293. |
- Ramesh, Vani, et al.
(författare)
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The tourist experience: Modelling the relationship between tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Conference on Newer Trends and Innovation in Mechanical Engineering. - : Elsevier. ; , s. 2284-2289
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose and backgroundGoa is in western India with shorelines along the Arabian Sea which has a long history of a Portuguese colony (earlier to 1961) with tropical spice plantations and cathedrals. With oscillating widespread beaches (Calangute and Palolem) Goa is a tourist attraction (Velha, Panaji) for many locals and foreigners. As a separate state, it has its perspectives in enticing the tourists. The study aims at examining the pre and post-visit behaviors of tourists in Goa and their destination loyalty. Destination loyalty is tested with internal and external satisfaction factors and their influence on tourist satisfaction. Internal factors tested are refreshment, excitement, a new destination to see, visiting friends and relatives. External factors include liking towards nature and historic destinations, infrastructure and facilities, safety and comfort, budget and affordability, and socio-cultural factors. Loyalty is understood on the tourist behavior of revisit to Goa and their goodwill towards Goa tourism destination experience.Research design/methodology/approachThe data is collected from 950 respondents, including local and international tourists who visited Goa during 2018 and 2019. Well, a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale developed en route for data collection. The questionnaires are administered through a drop-off survey. Most advanced techniques of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is designed for the data analysis using software IBM SPSS AMOS. SEM is considered as the most reliable technique for testing the factors in-depth in understanding the crucial components that are manipulating each other. Data is cleaned with Data Imputing Technique, tested for reliability and suitability (KMO and Bartlett- 0.709; Cronbach s Alpha, 0.764), additional precautions are taken in identifying the outliers to avoid inconvenience while computing the data. All the beaches in Goa, Tourist Destinations, Resorts, Hotels, Clubs and Amusement parks, Homestays, Shopping malls, and the pilgrimages are plotted for data collection. The techniques adopted for examining the rapport among the constructs of tourist satisfaction and their loyalty in the Post-Visit stages of their visit to Goa using the concepts of Intrinsic and Extrinsic influencing factors of travel. Demographic/Psychographic [IAO variables; Interests, Activities, and Opinions] profile of the respondents is introduced as a control variable to identify whether there is a direct or inverse correlation on the dependent variable, Tourist Loyalty.Results and findingsThe results are directing that the pre-visit behavior (Intrinsic motives and extrinsic motives) can act as a stimulus for post-visit behavior, which has a direct effect on post-visit (behavioural) intention but has no intervening influence. Re-visit choice and references are generally grounded on destination satisfaction and familiarity. Also, being an education hub, it is found that there are more visitors to Goa on academic, research, or professional purposes. The study indicated that constructive socio-demographic variables hold a momentous impact on tourists’ pre-visit actions. Moreover, the result of the ‘post-visit‘ model indicates that internal satisfaction has a constructive influence on destination loyalty, as compared to external satisfaction.Conclusion, implications, and further researchConcerning this, the study concludes that internal satisfiers has an impact on external satisfiers and accentuates destination loyalty. The study strongly recommends for the service providers to study the tourist behavior and their preferences and act accordingly to attract more tourist customers to Goa.
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| 5294. |
- Ramirez-Portilla, Andres, et al.
(författare)
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Open innovation in specialized SMEs : the case of supercars
- 2017
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Ingår i: Business Process Management Journal. - : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. - 1463-7154 .- 1758-4116. ; 23:6, s. 1167-1195
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence that adopting open innovation (OI) has on the innovativeness and performance of specialized small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This paper also examines the adoption of OI within a firm's practices and models, and within the three dimensions of firm sustainability. Design/methodology/approach - Survey data from 48 specialized SMEs manufacturing supercars were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. SmartPLS software was used to conduct a path analysis and test the proposed framework. Findings - The findings suggest that high adoption of OI models tends to increase firm innovativeness. Similarly, the adoption of OI practices has a positive effect on innovativeness but to a lesser extent than OI models. The moderation results of innovativeness further show that OI models and practices can benefit the performance of SMEs. Specifically, two dimensions of performance - environmental and social performance - were found to be greatly influenced by OI. Research limitations/implications - Due to parsimony in the investigated model, this study only focuses on OI adoption as practices and models without considering its drivers or other contingency factors. Practical implications - This paper could help practitioners in SMEs better understand the benefits of adopting OI to be more innovative but also more sustainable. Originality/value - This study contributes to the literature on the role of OI practices and models regarding the dimensions of firm sustainability performance by being the first paper to investigate this relationship in the context of small and medium manufacturers of supercars.
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| 5295. |
- Ramström, Johan
(kompositör, creator_code:cre_t)
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Fröken Julie
- 2012
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Konstnärligt arbete (refereegranskat)abstract
- FRÖKEN JULIEAugust StrindbergScenkonst Sörmland på Nynäs slottRegi: Kristina Hagström-Ståhl. Musik: Johan Ramström. Scenografi: Sven Dahlberg. Orkester: Hanna Wiklund, Anette Kumlin, Åsa Arvidsson. Medv: Tove Edfeldt, Pär Malmström, Ingela Schale Berghagen.Pjäsen spelades i 2 akter om totalt 90 minuter50 minuter Musik.Musiken är integrerad i texten och kan betraktas som musikdramatik som snuddar vid musikteater eller opera.
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| 5296. |
- Ramström, Johan
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Jag stannar tiden
- 2014
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Konstnärligt arbete (refereegranskat)abstract
- Dokumentärfilmen "Jag stannar tiden" är regisserad av Gunilla Bresky.Det är berättelsen om en rysk krigsfotograf under andra världskriget, med hans egna bilder och med ord ur hans egen dagbok.Filmen är 82 minuter lång och innehåller filmmusik skriven av Johan Ramström under 64 spelminuter. Musiken spelades in av Norrbotten Neo i december 2013.Filmen spelades in med produktionsstöd av Stiftelsen Svenska Filminstitutet.
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| 5297. |
- Ramström, Johan
(kompositör, creator_code:cre_t)
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Jordgubbsvirvel
- 2012
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Konstnärligt arbete (film/video)abstract
- Kortfilmproduktion, regi och klippning: Britta Nordströmkoreografi och dans: Lava Markussonröstregi: Ulla Lyttkensfoto: Dan Jåmastillbilder: Rolf Lind och Britta Nordströmröst: Maja Runebergmusik: Johan Ramström, uruppförande av Norrbotten Neo
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| 5298. |
- Ramström, Johan
(kompositör, creator_code:cre_t)
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La dolce Vita : Accordion Duo
- 2012
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Konstnärligt arbete (ljud/tal)abstract
- Musical offering är en CD skiva med en mängd stycken av olika kompositörer.Johan Ramström har bidragit med en komposition:La dolce vita. Accordionduo. Komponerad för Jörgen Sundekvist och Lena Rist Larssen.Stycket skrevs för Jörgen och Lenas giftermål och handlar om mötet mellan två personer och hur kärlek uppstår.Stycket bygger till stora delar på en syntetisk skala som är olika i varje oktav.
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| 5299. |
- Ramström, Johan
(producent, creator_code:cre_t)
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Traumwerk
- 2008
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Konstnärligt arbete (film/video)abstract
- DVD produktion, 12 korta filmer till 12 korta satser för Violinduo av James Dillon.Jag regisserade, fotograferade, klippte filmen, Ljussatte, effektsatte, skapade menyer och grafisk profil samt master till DVD:n.
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