Highlighting Methodological Limitations in the Steps of Composite Indicators Construction

The paper opens the debate on the need to find a stable methodological framework in the construction of composite indicators (CIs) in order to address the methodological challenges including those of sensitivity and uncertainties related to methods used. As CIs are well-known to be essential in public debate, their methodological construction must be known by a large public. Illustrating CIs’ construction steps by a simple indicator, the paper aims to “democratize” this disciplinary field which is still a black box for some researchers but also to show how composite scores are sensitive to methods used and then, its impacts on policies. For example, in the Sustainable Development Indicator case, the geometric aggregation system is favorable to emerging countries which lead the ranking table whereas high income countries (which are leaders in the linear and equal weight system) except Australia, are misclassified. Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis confirm these results showing that the indexes’ scores seem to be influenced by the orientation (implied theoretical framework) given by its sponsors including policy makers. Regarding the validity of the index, correlation tests with some lights and well known indicators, reveal very consistent results.     

基于智能手机平台的景区游客时空分流体系构建研究

国内众多景区以其品牌的高知名度和独具特色的景观资源,吸引了众多的国内外游客前往参观,导致景区内旅游高峰期出现严重的客流拥堵现象,因此旅游旺季景区游客的控制和调节成为景区亟待解决的重大问题。文章从智慧景区视角,在分析国内景区游客分布总体特征的基础上,构建了基于智能手机平台的景区游客时空分流体系,并对该体系的分流理念、运行机制、分流功能的实现路径等进行了详细阐述,最后,文章指出了该体系对传统景区旅游服务系统的提升优化作用。       

产品机会缺口分析

产品机会缺口分析作为新产品开发中研究用户需求的一种方式,它所要扮演的角色是在社会新趋势下发现现有产品的不足和产品使用者的潜在需求,从中找出产品的创新、改进空间,并以此来引导新产品的开发。社会趋势发生改变,用户对产品的评价标准会有所不同,产品角色也会发生相应的转变。当现有产品所能满足的与用户的新需求之间出现空缺时,就会出现产品的机会缺口。文章通过当前产品的情感价值需求这个机会缺口的分析来说明之。     

穆坪土司官寨及墓园遗址考察

位于四川省雅安市宝兴县的破败的土司官寨及墓园是穆坪土司留给今人的鸿爪雪泥。笔者以土司官寨及墓园为研究中心,结合相关史料,并通过实地调查走访后认为官寨形制反映了穆坪土司的生活形态,其独特的选址反映了穆坪土司对佛、道二教的推崇。墓园残迹彰显了穆坪土司显赫的历史功绩,表明穆坪土司随中原王朝历史脉搏而跳动。     

城市居住格局的历史变迁与和谐社会构建——以西安城市居住格局的历史变迁为例

为研究城市居住格局的历史变迁及其对和谐社会构建的影响,综合历史学、人类学及相关学科的视角和方法,以西安市为例考察城市居住格局在不同群体和文化互动中的历史变迁,并分析影响这种变迁的各种因素,如行政区划、传统居住区、人口流动、文化互动等。分析认为,应从合理规划设计、注重政策调节、坚持以人为本、健全社会管理等方面考虑,在城市建设中增加和谐因素,减少不和谐因素。     

黑龙江区域自然灾害对土地生产力的影响分析

自然灾害是影响农业生产最重要因素,也是造成土地生态环境变化的重要原因,曾给黑龙江省农业生产造成巨大损失,降低了土地生产力,限制了土地产出及经济效益的提高。分析区域自然灾害造成的受灾和成灾面积的变化、自然灾害发生的频率变化以及对土地质量变化的影响,进一步揭示自然灾害产生的实质和变化趋势,可以为实施该区域土地利用结构调整和可持续发展战略提供重要依据。     

《帝系》:传说时代的世系观念及其表达方式

传说时代是指无文字或文字制度尚未成型、成熟的时代.夏代属于传说时代.人们对夏代世系观念的了解,建立在由<史记>以及作为其史料来源的<五帝德>、<帝系姓>一类文献的基础上.今本<帝系>篇中的世系观念及其表达方式虽不是传说时代所能有的,却是宗族世系制度所应有的,可以作为观察中国宗族世系观念早期发展历程的切入点.     

旅游营销要打“文化牌”

目前,我国旅游产品的文化开发层次低,导游素质低,市场壁垒低,营销手段落后,导致旅游产品的核心竞争力不强,很多景点面临客源断流的威胁.挖掘旅游产品的文化价值,提高游客的让渡价值,进行"文化定位",营造市场壁垒,有效占领细分市场,实行纵向一体化,走整体营销之路,是提高旅游产品核心竞争力的重要途径.因此,旅游营销要打"文化牌".     

What do employers think about employing people with experience of mental illness in New Zealand workplaces?

The researchers investigated employers' experiences with individuals with a mental illness and in their workplaces. Seventy-two business owners or human resource managers were interviewed. Most knew the prospective employee's health background prior to deciding to employ them. The majority of the reported experiences with employed individuals were very positive. Key strategies the employers or managers reported using to support employees were: to create trustworthy relationships, to work through issues and to seek external support.     

试论《庄暴见孟子》一文的论辩艺术

《庄暴见孟子》一文体现出孟子高超的论辩技巧,充分发挥了孟子能言善辩的特长。孟子在这场论辩中抓住时机,牢牢掌握谈话的主动权,并且步步善诱,欲擒故纵,引人入彀,成功地借齐王"好乐"的话题阐述了他的"与民同乐"的政治主张。