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In order to facilitate transfer of knowledge to and within tourism, it is necessary to understand research trends and to critically analyze their contributions to knowledge formation. This chapter examine articles published in Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Management, and Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, between 2000 and 2010, using STATIS to explore the main changes and trends that occurred in terms of research themes. Study findings indicate similarities and differences between the four journals under analysis, providing clues for a better understanding of the objectives, limitations, and trends in tourism research as well as the positioning of each academic journal.

Nowadays, informed decision-making is catching up. Technological advancements and computing ability further fuel and facilitate this tilt toward informed decision-making. In such a scenario, data is cynosure. Therefore, the ability to gather data by a nation (incredibly accurate public data) becomes equally important and relevant, as measured by statistical performance indicators (SPI). This study aims to explore the association of financial inclusion (FI); environmental, social and governance (ESG); poverty; and SPI.

The panel data of 140 nations for nine years are gathered to explore the association of FI, ESG and poverty with the SPI. Panel data estimation is conducted to arrive at the results.

The findings of this study highlight mixed outcomes for FI. ESG is positively associated with SPI, but poverty is not associated with SPI. These findings imply that an increase in FI may reduce the statistical capacity of the nations. An increase in ESG increases the capacity. However, change in poverty does not influence the SPI. The recommendation based on this study’s outcome suggests auditing the FI and poverty vis-à-vis SPI to ensure SPI’s veracity and robustness in the long run.

The way in which the individual social, economic and environmental indicators influence the SPI needs to be tested to establish the veracity and robustness of the SPI, which is barely researched as observed in the literature.

Nello scorso mese di Marzo, con l'intervento del Ministro del Turismo e dello Spettacolo, On. Folchi, e del Sottosegretario allo stesso Dicastero, On. Semeraro, si è svolto a Salerno un importante Convegno, che ha avuto come tema il turismo come fattore di sviluppo economico del Sud e delle aeree depresse d'ltalia, I lavori sono stati presieduti con molta autorità e competenza dall'ex‐Ministro del Tesoro, Senatore Gava, e sono stati riassunti e pubblicati in un apposito volume a cura della rivista «Nuovo Mezzogiorno», promotrice del convegno.

The United States government is widely acknowledged as an inveterate collector and disseminator of statistical information. The various agencies of the government gather statistics on virtually every aspect of American life, as well as world affairs. The impact and use of these data are immeasurable, since U.S. government statistics on such topics as economics, society, and labor supply the bases for all forms of statistical research and analysis.

Con provvedimenti perfezionati nell'estate 1966 sono stati creati quattro Istituti tecnici per il Turismo in sostituzione di altrettanti Istituti professionali che erano sorti:

The paper deals with the design of azimuthal cuts on a conducting cylinder. It analyses the effect of various cut shapes in minimising the stray magnetic field in the cut region, when an orthogonal magnetic field is penetrating through the cylinder. Both an analytical model and a finite element code are used for the analyses in the time and frequency domain. Results from both methods are compared and a fairly good agreement is found. The non‐linearly tapered cut results as the best solution for minimising the stray field.

This paper deals with the problem of internal overvoltages within large coils due to fast‐rising surges. Numerical simulations are performed on a lumped‐parameter equivalent circuit, representing a coil of the magnetic system of a thermo‐nuclear fusion experiment. Inductances and capacitances are computed through numerical methods which ensure a good precision even with complex geometries. The effect of the conductive painting on the outer surface of the coil is also taken into account. The simulation results are compared with a number of measurements on a full‐size prototype coil. Turn‐to‐earth, as well as inter‐turn overvoltages, are both computed and measured in many grounding conditions. The experimental results fit well with computation and theoretical prediction.

“Where do I find the Consumer Price Index?” “What was last year's unemployment rate?” “How do I locate data on the number of 1979 cars sold?” The above questions are among a multitude that a reference librarian might be asked concerning business statistics. To find the answers to these questions, the librarian may use a variety of sources.

La relazione del Dott. Luciano Merlo ha accennato ai problemi che sorgono con l'intervento dell'autorità statale nel campo delle attività turistiche; ed ha esaminato quanto in Italia si è attuato attraverso l'opéra di un ente di recente costituzione: la Cassa per il Mezzogiorno. Ma nel nostro paese molteplici provvedimenti sono stati da tempo emanati nel settore turistico: dalle disposizioni concernenti i pubblici esercizi a quelle che disciplinano le tariffe alberghiere e la loro pubblicità; da quelle relative alla istituzione di scuole per il personale degli alberghi alle norme che rendono obbligatoria l'attuazione di migliorie igieniche e sanitarie negli esercizi ricettivi; e così via. In questa breve relazione noi vorremmo però esaminare in modo particolare i provvedimenti adottati dallo Stato italiano per il miglioramento delle attrezzature alberghiere, e specialmente quelli relativi ai contributi ed ai mutui che vengono concessi a favore delle singole aziende.