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- The impact of the communist heritage on the destination image perceived by western tourists. The case study of Poland and BulgariaPublication . Gospodinova, Teodora Hristova; Mendes, Júlio; Matos, NélsonOver recent years the importance of destination image on tourists’ decision-making process has been increasingly analysed as an important factor. However, the researches into this topic are still maturing. As noted previously, the tourism industry in the Post-Soviet countries has not been a subject of great interest from scholars. However, the uniqueness of the cultural and historical background of these countries contributes to tourism flows which are important to explore. Therefore, this dissertation examines the impact of the communist heritage on the destination image perceived by foreign consumers, focusing on two the post-communist countries – Bulgaria and Poland, which have a long history connected to communism due to Soviet occupation in the years between 1945 and 1991. Drawing on theories of tourists’ perceptions, heritage tourism, and destination image conceptualization, an empirical study was conducted using mixed methods. The semi-structured questionnaires with mixed questions (open-ended questions, semantic, Likert scale) were distributed online (via Facebook, Viber, and e-mail) to Western tourists. The findings of this research showed that the respondents in both sampling groups had positive perceptions about the overall destination image of each post-Soviet country. However, regarding the communist heritage aspect, while Poland is significantly recognized as a cultural and heritage destination, Bulgaria's best-perceived elements as a destination, are its attractive scenery/natural landscape and good weather. The findings in the study contribute to a clearer understanding of the communist heritage of the post-Soviet states by empirically evaluating the main characteristics of Poland's and Bulgaria's destination image. Furthermore, significant implications for tourism managers and researchers are highlighted, including defining greater promotional endeavours that would increase Poland's and Bulgaria's brand recognition and value, and the development of new, more satisfactory tourist products.
- O excesso de confiança e a gestão hoteleira: uma revisão sistemática de literaturaPublication . Nunes, Ricardo Abreu; Coelho, LuísEsta dissertação emprega a metodologia da Revisão Sistemática da Literatura com o intuito de relacionar o tema do excesso de confiança com a tomada de decisão dos gestores que trabalham no sector da hotelaria. Apesar do esforço de procura efetuado nas bases de dados disponíveis, os resultados obtidos mostram que os estudos neste domínio são ainda bastante escassos. De facto, de toda a literatura considerada, apenas onze artigos exploram de forma direta de que forma os vieses cognitivos impactam a tomada de decisão dos gestores que operam neste sector de atividade. Ainda assim, a literatura consultada permite concluir que, em linha com esperado, as atitudes e perceções dos gestores são peças fundamentais da realidade empresarial, com as suas decisões a afetarem de forma importante o desempenho das empresas para as quais trabalham. Os resultados da investigação mostram ainda que muitos dos problemas que existem nas empresas resultam de decisões que os gestores tomam com base em impulsos e crenças pessoais, algo que coloca em causa a ideia de que são os conhecimentos técnicos e científicos assentes numa base de racionalidade que orientam a tomada de decisão nas empresas. Em face dos resultados obtidos, sugere-se que novos estudos abordem o tema do excesso de confiança no contexto do sector hoteleiro, o qual tem vindo a assumir um papel cada vez mais relevante para a economia nacional.
- Características psicométricas do questionário Locus de controlo parental numa amostra de famílias algarvias em risco psicossocialPublication . Fortio, Diana Isabel de Matos Nascimento; Nunes, CristinaO locus de controlo parental diz respeito ao poder e eficácia percebida pelos pais no processo de educação dos filhos, tendo impacto sobre o desenvolvimento dos mesmos (Campis, Lyman, & Prentice-Dunn, 1986). A presente investigação teve como objetivo o estudo das características psicométricas do questionário Parental Locus of Control (PLOC, Campis et al., 1986). Participaram no estudo 145 pessoas, das quais, 97 mulheres e 22 homens, com idades compreendidas entre os 20 e os 57 anos, entrevistados individualmente nas instalações das Comissões de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens (CPCJ) na região do Algarve. Foram aplicados como instrumentos de medida: um questionário de dados sociobiográficos familiares e a escala do locus de controlo parental. Realizámos uma análise fatorial exploratória, utilizando o método de componentes principais com rotação ortogonal (Varimax), da normalização de Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO), do teste de esfericidade de Bartlett e do programa Monte Carlo Parallel Analysis para a análise fatorial de dados simulados aleatoriamente, obtendo uma solução de cinco fatores, o que vai de encontro à escala original. A consistência interna do instrumento revelou-se boa (α =,88). Com este estudo foram feitos grandes avanços no que diz respeito às características psicométricas do presente instrumento e adaptação do mesmo para a população portuguesa.
- Applying photo-identification to BRUVS to investigate the abundance and drivers of reef sharks in the Cayman IslandsPublication . Mason, Katherine Elizabeth; Erzini, Karim; Gore, MauvisBaited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) are an increasingly popular method of surveying marine life such as sharks, due to their ease of use, low cost and non-invasive nature; important when sampling threatened and protected species. BRUVS generate relative abundance indices, most often by counting the maximum number of individuals recorded at one time (MaxN). This study counted the total number of individuals (Nind) per survey using photo-identification to differentiate between sharks. Individuals were also assigned sex and maturity. Relative abundance was compared across the factors associated with each site, in order to gain insight into the drivers of abundance. BRUVS were deployed at 84 sites around Grand Cayman and Little Cayman Islands, during October and November 2018, each for a minimum of 2 hours. Seventy sharks were recorded across 45 sites, belonging to four reef shark species and one unidentified species (identified to genus level). The Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) and the nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) were the most abundant species. Longer deployment times (120 v 60 min) were found to significantly increase both MaxN and Nind abundance estimates. Significantly more species were recorded with longer time. The mean time for C. perezi and G. cirratum to arrive and to reach Nind was beyond 60 min. Photo-ID allowed 97% of sharks to be identified to species level and 85% of these as individuals. A significantly higher relative abundance of C. perezi were found on Little Cayman but not at inner lagoon sites, whilst there was a higher relative abundance of G. cirratum at deep sites. Depth and zone were significant predictors of species composition, with depth being significant to species and maturity composition. The results demonstrate that the longer deployment time improves abundance estimates and the application of Nind through photo-ID allows for finer-scale analysis. Nind estimates, combined with evaluation of drivers, can be used to explore which factors affect shark abundance of each species, at different maturity stages and for each sex. This can provide valuable information for conservation plans and marine protected area development.