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Exploring relationships between customer-based brand equity and its drivers and consequences in the hotel context. An impact-asymmetry assessment
2016
The development of customer-based brand equity plays a critical role in tourism. This paper attempts to study which variables contribute to brand equity creation and to examine whether brand loyalty can be considered as a consequence of brand equity in the hotel context. In addition, it seeks to provide a more detailed insights into possible asymmetric effects among customer-based brand equity and its drivers and consequences. Four constructs are found to influence significantly brand equity: two perceptual (image and perceived quality) and two relational variables (trust and affective commitment). Additionally, both behavioural and attitudinal components of loyalty are confirmed as brand e…
Emotions in segmentation
2004
Abstract This paper presents an empirical study into tourist segmentation based on consumption emotions evoked by the enjoyment of leisure and tourism services. The research was conducted with 400 tourists visiting attractions. Taking as a basis the bidimensional approach to emotions—pleasure and arousal dimensions—the results provide support for the suitability of emotions as a segmentation variable. Those experiencing greater pleasure and arousal showed an increased level of satisfaction as well as more favorable behavioral intentions, meaning loyalty and willingness to pay more. Among the recommendations directed towards service organizations is the incorporation of affective variables i…
Exploring User Behavior in Destination Websites: An Application of Web Mining Techniques
2021
The development of the Internet has so strongly affected the way a tourist destination can be promoted that portals now play an important role in defining the marketing strategies of tourist destinations. Hence, investigating website surfing behavior has become crucial to understanding the needs of potential tourists. Using Web Mining techniques, our study explores the information-seeking behavior of those who log on to a website promoting the island of Sicily, a well known tourist destination in the South of Italy. The study explores whether a tourist’s country of origin affects their information needs and surfing behavior. Actually, our results do show differences in behavior between user…
A particle based simulation model for glacier dynamics
2013
This publication is contribution number 22 of the Nordic Centre of Excellence SVALI, “Stability and Variations of Arctic Land Ice”, funded by the Nordic Top-level Research Initiative (TRI). The work has been supported by the SVALI project through the University of Lapland, Arctic Centre, and through the University Centre in Svalbard. Funding was also provided by the Conoco-Phillips and Lunding High North Research Program (CRIOS: Calving Rates and Impact on Society). A particle-based computer simulation model was developed for investigating the dynamics of glaciers. In the model, large ice bodies are made of discrete elastic particles which are bound together by massless elastic beams. These…
Évaluation neuro-éthologique du comportement alimentaire olfacto-guidé du lapin nouveau-né
2012
Le document qui a justifié la délivrance du diplôme est en cours de traitement par la bibliothèque de l'établissement de soutenance.; L'olfaction est une sensorialité essentielle aux mammifères, dès les stades les plus précoces du développement. Ainsi, chez le lapin européen (Oryctolagus cuniculus), les nouveau-nés interagissent avec la mère et s'orientent vers ses tétines suite à la perception de signaux odorants appris périnatalement, ou d'au-moins un signal à l'action prédisposée, la phéromone mammaire (PM; molécule contenue dans le lait de lapine). La PM est très fortement réactogène au cours des 15 premiers jours postnatals, période d'alimentation lactée exclusive. Elle déclenche alors…
Cannabinoid-‐mediated modulation of hippocampal hyperexcitability: focus on the interplay with nitrergic system in different rat models of temporal l…
2015
Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common type of partial complex seizure in adulthood [1]. Within the framework of hyperexcitability, growing interest has risen on the impact of cannabinoids on the control of paroxysmal phenomena [2], despite their reputation as psychotropic substances with addictive properties [3; 4]. In this regard, it was reported that the on-demand production of endocannabinoids from over-activated postsynaptic cells inhibits neurotransmitter release, hence protecting against excitotoxicity in the hippocampus [5; 6]. Nonetheless, the potential anticonvulsant action of cannabinoids has not been fully addressed. Indeed, CB-mediated effects in animal models are attr…
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness for stress and burnout : a waiting list controlled pilot study comparing treatments for parents of chil…
2018
Background Parents of children with chronic conditions often experience a crisis with serious mental health problems for themselves as a consequence. The healthcare focus is on the children; however, the parents often worry about their children's health and future but are seldom offered any counselling or guidance. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of two group-based behavioural interventions on stress and burnout among parents of children with chronic conditions. Design, participants and setting After a waiting list control period (n = 28), parents were offered either a cognitive behavioural (CBT, n = 10) or a mindfulness program (MF, n = 9). Results Both inter…
L-karnitīna biosintēzes inhibitora mildronāta neirotropo efektu pētījumi eksperimentālajos modeļos
2014
Elektroniskā versija nesatur pielikumus
Implementation of the inclusive CICO Plus intervention for pupils at risk of severe behaviour problems in SWPBS schools
2020
Check in–check out (CICO) is a widely used and studied behavioural intervention. Although CICO is an effective way to support pupils’ behaviour in a school context, not all pupils benefit from basic CICO. A single-case experimental study was designed to evaluate the effects of CICO Plus support (CICO Plus) for participants whose behaviour was determined to be non-responsive to basic CICO. CICO Plus was planned and implemented with four pupils identified by school CICO teams as needing additional behavioural support. Individual CICO Plus support was planned by multiprofessional teams working on each pupil’s case. The CICO Plus support was based on teaching social skills and behaviour at leas…
The role of the disposition of the recycled polymer on the properties of films for greenhouses coverage
2010
Multilayer films, by using postconsumer materials in the central layer, i.e., multilayer composition: virgin polyethylene/postconsumer polymer/virgin polyethylene, allows to get a film for greenhouses coverage with good mechanical properties and photo-oxidation resistance, similar to that of the films made from virgin material and certainly better than the photo-oxidation resistance of the film made melt blending the virgin polyethylene and the postconsumer polymer. Moreover, the disposition of the postconsumer polymer containing oxygenated groups only in the central layer determines a significant slowdown of the photo-oxidation process of the multilayer film although faster than of the pri…