Abstract This study investigates the dialectical relationship between authenticity and alienation in intangible cultural heritage (ICH) tourism studies, based on an evaluation of role values play provision China. Data were obtained via a multi‐phase, mixed‐method project derived from specific respondents. An examination chorus performances Zhaoxing Dong Villages allows for insight into subjective practitioners ICH performances. The has implications marketing that seeks to understand issues...

This paper offers insights into women travellers' experiences and discusses the gendered views of female travellers originating from China on cross border trips to Macao. The analysis is derived a careful reading or ‘thick description’ blogs posted by tourists that may be characterised as web ethnography netnography. study indicates perception Macao Chinese embodies their confusion concerning modern life memories tradition. Furthermore, suggests conceptualise travelling way underpinning...

Abstract This study explores the sustainable development of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) tourism from a rational behavioral process perspective based on theory planned behavior. A multi‐level conceptual model ICH and its intentions for development, including formal rationality substantive rationality, is constructed. We discovered that it not only altruistic intention contributes to decision‐making in tourism, but egoistic benefit also has an impact such decisions. explorative provides...

Abstract Background The construction of the ordered health delivery system in China aims to enhance equity and optimize efficient use medical resources by rationally allocating patients different levels institutions based on severity their condition. However, superior hospitals have been overcrowded, primary healthcare facilities underutilized recent years. has developed a new case-based payment method called “Diagnostic Intervention Package” (DIP). government is trying this economic lever...

In this paper, a comprehensive corporate reputation measurement and explanation model suggested by Schwaiger was briefly introduced in the first part. Since model's applicability China has been proved former work, using structural equation modeling (SEM) partial least squares (PLS) statistical methods taking advantage of first-hand data, impact on customer loyalty empirically studied second part paper. Statistical results indicate that affective component (Likeability) exerts greater more...

Abstract This paper uses Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (TPB) model to explain the formation behavioral frameworks for conflict resolution. Using data about Chengqi Earth building, UNESCO World Heritage Site, it puts forward an integrative TPB with self‐regulation and social capital as a good fit that data, which has better predictive power in relation intentions than original model. The results show attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control, self‐regulatory positively affect seek...

Abstract This study examines the creative class group in Chinese tourism destinations made up of in‐migration entrepreneurs confronting need to diversify away from city life. Based on a questionnaire survey those rural who have set business two townships Huanglongxi and Luodai, drawing upon social practice theory, explores concepts entrepreneurship, organizational innovation, sustainable competitive advantage. It shows how entrepreneurship has played crucial role innovation industry they...

Most previous research on intergenerational impacts childbearing behaviors has overlooked the interrelation between having siblings and availability of childcare assistance provided by grandparents.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in unprecedented ways. In face projected catastrophic consequences, many countries have enacted social distancing measures an attempt to limit spread virus. Under these conditions, Web become indispensable medium for information acquisition, communication, and entertainment. At same time, unfortunately, is being exploited dissemination potentially harmful disturbing content, such as conspiracy theories hateful speech towards...

Soil-testing formula fertilization technology is a powerful tool for preserving arable land and ensuring food security. The purpose of this study was to investigate farmers’ acceptance intentions behavioral responses soil-testing technology. Based on the theory planned behavior, paper adopts partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method, with 295 farmers in high-standard farmland project area Shaanxi Province as samples. research results show that attitude (ATT),...

Abstract The rise of proximity tourism since the onset COVID‐19 has enabled individuals to assess their daily lives from new perspectives. Nevertheless, in studies this change, scant attention been given influence government performance on perception and behavior tourists. Drawing upon micro‐governance theory conjunction with two‐factor hygiene model, study proposes a novel conceptual framework. effects pandemic‐related strict vs. relaxed travel restrictions potential tourists' intention are...

Fecal contamination is an important source for the emergence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) worldwide. Identifying host sources ARGs and distinguishing whether increased abundance ARGs...

ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the combined influence of healthcare attributes (i.e., perceived therapeutic landscape) and catering performance restorativeness, PR) in health‐derived restaurants on commitment wellness tourism consumers. Employing evidence‐based design, attention restoration theory, cue utilization this research contributes health‐oriented literature, which has primarily been dominated by studies Western world. The results indicate that consumers are characterized a...

Purpose Examining the influence of ethnic food tourists' perception hygiene on their attitudinal loyalty formation is purpose this study. Specifically, How to demonstrate touristsʼ key question, and moreover, study also investigates whether how stages in study, which are perceived authenticity, positive emotion, value, illustrated mechanism affected by tourist perceptions hygiene? Design/methodology/approach By engaging critical debate around topic perception, explores factor tourist's...