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The transformation of tourism as a reaction to climate change involves the adoption of a low-carbon route, which comprises policy and institution reforms, behavior changes, and climate change action as major components. Using Jeju Island in the Republic of Korea as a case study, this research highlights the potential of an organic relationship betw...
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... The field of sustainable tourism research is characterized by its broad scope and diverse range of perspectives, reflecting its inherent complexity and multidimensionality. From a macro perspective, studies investigate the interplay between tourism and sustainability, examining issues such as the role of tourism in advancing social sustainability during the pandemic [24,25], the impact of sustainable development goals on tourism performance [26], and the connections between tourism and climate sustainability [27]. At the meso level, research explores the relationships between sustainable tourism and various sectors, including its links to cultural heritage preservation, urbanization, rural development, green consumption, and environmental governance [20,28,29]. ...
The intersection of digitalization and sustainability is reshaping the tourism industry, with digital platforms playing a transformative role in optimizing travel experiences while simultaneously influencing economic inclusivity, labor dynamics, and environmental responsibility. This paper explores how Industry 4.0 technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, virtual reality (VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are integrated into digital tourism platforms, assessing their dual impact on sustainability and market structures. The study develops a conceptual framework around five key dimensions: market power and digital dependency, AI-driven automation and workforce transformation, innovation and digital inclusion, sustainability innovations, and data security and governance. While digital platforms enhance personalization, operational efficiency, and eco-conscious travel, they also reinforce economic disparities, monopolization, and regulatory challenges, raising concerns related to SDGs such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption, and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The study highlights the need for equitable governance frameworks to mitigate risks associated with AI-driven monopolization, algorithmic bias, and data privacy violations while ensuring digital accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on platform economics, digital governance, and sustainable tourism transformation, offering policy and managerial implications for fostering an inclusive and environmentally responsible tourism industry.
... The relationship between climate change and tourism is quite intricate. Climate change is already impacting investment, planning, and operations in the tourist industry (Song, 2023). The anthropogenic causes of Climate Change, which are tangible in phenomena such as deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, and land use change, are well-established in the scientific community, but understanding how implementing a change is still a complex issue, even though the intricate relationship between Climate Change and tourism underscores the need for immediate action. ...
... Researchers have studied the nexus and interaction between Climate Change and Tourism and strategies to approach the decarbonization transition (Song, 2023). Since 2012, the number of publications has increased, but after 2016, the number of publications tripled and still arises (Dube, 2024). ...
... Based on these challenges, integrated efforts are needed to maintain the sustainability of Depok Beach as a tourist destination as well as the economic center of the community. A sustainable tourism-based approach can be a solution in addressing the impacts of climate change, while maintaining the cultural and social values of local communities (Song, 2023). Based on the description above, research is needed to answer how the impact of climate change affects the preservation of local culture on Depok Beach, and how can a sustainable tourism approach help address the impact of climate change on Depok Beach. ...
Purpose - This study aims to evaluate the impact of weather changes due to climate change on the environment and socio-culture of local communities at Depok Beach in Yogyakarta. It also seeks to identify mitigation strategies that could be applied to address these impacts. Methodology/Design/Approach - The study employs qualitative descriptive methods. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and literature reviews to assess the effects of weather changes on the beach and its community.Finding - The results of the study show that weather phenomena such as abrasion, extreme rainfall, and rising air temperatures are affecting both the tourist attraction and the ecosystem sustainability of Depok Beach. Additionally, the interaction between tourists and the local community poses challenges in maintaining cultural values. Originality/Value - The study emphasizes the need for a sustainable tourism approach that integrates adaptation to weather changes with the preservation of socio-cultural values. It highlights the importance of finding solutions that balance environmental sustainability with cultural conservation in the face of climate change.
... The significant willingness to pay (WTP) for solar-powered and wind-powered electric transportation among tourists underscores their support for substantial emission reduction initiatives, highlighting the potential of using tourist contributions as a viable funding source for sustainable projects, thereby easing the financial burdens on local communities and governments (Taghizadeh-Hesary & Yoshino, 2020). Studies have shown that tourists are increasingly willing to pay a premium for sustainable tourism options, which reflects a growing trend towards environmentally conscious travel (Afzal et al., 2024;Batool et al., 2024;Song, 2023). This trend is further evidenced by the willingness of tourists to pay for green certifications in hotels, such as those found in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, where hotels that meet environmental standards attract a premium from eco-conscious tourists (Nelson et al., 2021). ...
... Stakeholders play an essential role in implementing it, and their performance affects the destination environment and influences pro-environmentally responsible behaviour (Lee et al., 2021;Su et al., 2018). Their engagement direct impact on climate change mitigation, which involves decreasing carbon emissions (Fakfare and Wattanacharoensil, 2023;Song, 2022), preserving wilderness (Hovelsrud et al., 2021) and proposing a holistic approach with a strategic plan for managing the impacts on a destination (Grydehøj and Kelman, 2017) to enhance carbon absorption, restore biodiversity, and improve livelihoods (Ashok et al., 2022). Likewise, sustainable forest management and ecotourism promotion can help alleviate the adverse effects of deforestation on the tourism sector (Gu, 2023). ...
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... Since then, however, a sharp decline in their populations has been observed, which is not limited to Jeju Island but affects their entire distributional ranges (Vergés et al. 2014). In addition, whitening events of barren grounds colonized by CCA have seen an increase of their occurrence in fast-warming areas around Jeju Island (Hwang et al. 2017;Serisawa et al. 2004;Song 2022). Alongside, previous studies have observed that the populations of subtropical corals seem expanding, probably related to increasingly favorable conditions around the island . ...
Populations of the subtropical coral Alveopora japonica Eguchi, 1965 are expanding, likely in response to changes in coastal water conditions caused by human activities and climatic factors. To uncover the causes of population increase, we propose the establishment of a long-term monitoring station to comprehensively assess the drivers of population dynamics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to obtain baseline information on A. japonica in Oedo at Jeju Island (Korea) by documenting ben-thic composition and characteristics of A. japonica populations at different depths. In Oedo, the distribution of A. japonica is mainly restricted to 15-m depth where a high density of colonies was observed (410 ± 123 colonies m −2). These colonies consist predominantly of small colonies with individual or few polyps and are associated with a vertical shift in benthic composition and interactions. Indeed, comparing results with shallower waters where A. japonica is absent and geniculate coralline algae dominate (66.5 ± 2.2% at 5-m and 60.5 ± 2.7% at 10-m depth), a contrasting pattern emerges at 15-m depth. Here, crustose coralline algae make up the majority of the substrate at 56.1 ± 3.4%. These possible biotic drivers are discussed in conjunction with other abiotic factors such as temperature to explain the benthic community composition in Oedo. Given the current benthic structure and accessibility of the study area, Oedo proves to be an ideal sentinel site for monitoring the effects of anthropogenic disturbances, especially global warming, on temperate marine ecosystems.
... In the case of the targeted surveillance system, in Jeju-do, located at the southernmost tip of the ROK and identified as a high-risk region for vector-borne diseases [32][33][34], additional tests were undertaken to detect BTV RNA. This measure was implemented to swiftly confirm disease outbreaks and detect the bluetongue virus. ...
The bluetongue virus (BTV) is a significant animal pathogen with economic implications in the ruminant industry. Despite global reports on BTV detection and epidemiologic investigations, limited studies have focused on the virus in the ROK. In this study, BTV epidemiological research was conducted on blood samples from cattle and goat farms across nine regions during 2013–2014. The results showed that 3.33% of bovine blood samples (194/5824) and 0.19% of goat blood samples (2/1075) tested positive for BTV antibodies using ELISA. In Jeju-do, BTV RNA amplification occurred in 51 of 422 samples (12.1%) using real-time reverse transcription (RT-qPCR). The isolation of one sample revealed it as serotype 3, as indicated by the sequence of segments 2 (Seg-2) and 6 (Seg-6), associated with the eastern BTV topotype. However, based on Seg-1, -3, -4, -5, -7, -8, -9, and -10 analyses, the BTV-3/JJBB35 strain is more closely related to distinct BTV strains. These findings imply BTV circulation and that the Korean-isolated BTV might originate from Asian BTV strains due to multiple reassortment events. This study provides foundational data for ongoing BTV monitoring and disease-control policies in the ROK.
... Furthermore, the blooms of Ulva lactuca are creating oxygen depletion underwater, killing sea animals, and damaging fishing equipment and vessels. The phenomenon is disapprovingly affecting the beauty of the island's seashore areas and tumbling tourism and recreational activities along the coastlines of Jeju Island [17][18][19][20]. Hence, many researchers want to find a utility application for Ulva lactuca because garbage disposal is not enough. ...
During the past times, the occurrence of macro alga Ulva lactuca on the coastal areas of Jeju Island, Korea, has resulted in the expansion of devastating green tides, thus affecting the coastal sustainability, aesthetic appearances, and tourism activities. Taking consideration of the above scenario, substantial economic costs are required for the environmental protection of the island, and it is highly recommended to employ Ulva lactuca in an alternative useful way. Hence, this paper proposes a new strategy to utilize Ulva lactuca as a tribopositive layer in triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). Based on the coastal bio-waste Ulva lactuca collected from Jeju Island, the fabricated TENG device generates a maximum output voltage of 875 V, output current of 52 µA, and power density of 272.72 µW/cm 2. Furthermore, the device presents excellent cyclic stability with no degradation in the output voltage even after 10000 consecutive cycles at a frequency of 2 Hz. The proposed TENG is further employed to charge the various commercially available capacitors, lightning LEDs, powering stopwatch, and scavenging energy from body motions. It is anticipated that the proposed TENG device will pave a new way towards Ulva lactuca management for sustainable energy harvesting and clean coastlines.
... İklim değişikliğinin etkilerine karşı önlemleri genel olarak yeni koşullara adaptasyon-uyum ve iklimi değiştiren sera gazı salınımlarını azaltmaya yönelik çabalar altında değerlendirebiliriz. (Song, 2023), akıllı şebeke sisteminin kurulması, elektrikli araç teşviği, rüzgar tribünleri ve güneş panelli enerji üretim tesislerinin kurulması, organik tarımın yaygınlaştırılması, taze besinlerle hizmet veren restoranlar, turistik tesislerin karbon emisyonlarını düşürme odaklı renovasyonları, denizaltı ormanı kurulması ve farkındalık eğitimleri gibi birçok uygulama hayata geçirilmiştir. ...
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... The meaning of admiration is conveyed through a song sung by Sal Priadi entitled "Dari Planet Lain" which was released on March 8, 2024. The song contains a deep meaning of a feeling of awe (S. Song et al., 2021;W. Song, 2018W. Song, , 2023. Through the lyrics, this song tries to convey a sense of admiration for someone who has been present in his life, so that the presence of this person gives new color and meaning to his life. The song "Dari Planet Lain" also became a boom, because many listeners turned out to be related to the situation they were experiencing, this is e ...
Music or lyrics are an inseparable element in human life since ancient times until now, because song lyrics have a deep emotional impact on listeners who feel connected to the lyrics of the song. So that many songwriters express a feeling, anxiety, or social reality they see, through a song lyric. The Representation of the Meaning of Amazement in the lyrics of the song “From Another Planet” by Sal Priadi”, aims to represent the meaning of amazement in the lyrics of the song using semiotic theory. The semiotic theory used to dig deeper into the lyrics of the song “From another planet” is Ferdinand De Saussure’s semiotic theory, which aims to find out how the signifier and signified in the song lyrics. Songs like “From another planet” not only convey complex feelings but also have deep meaning. The results of this study suggest that the song “From another planet” describes a feeling that arises when one feels overwhelmed or admire, when the person’s presence brings out unique, different from the previous one, or gives new color to the song writer’s life.
