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Response to Kishor Chitrakar's article: "Political turbulence and destination resilience: a case study of the struggle of the tourism industry of Nepal amidst political instability

Klimaatboom

Om de binnenstad tegen hitte en wateroverlast te beschermen zijn er veel meer bomen nodig. Als natuurlijke airco's zorgen ze voor afkoeling door schaduw en verdamping en vangen ze bovendien veel water op. Maar er is één probleem: al die wortels passen nauwelijks in de volle bodem van de binnenstad. In dit onderzoek gingen we daarom op zoek naar een boom zonder wortels.

Seismic intervention options for multi-tiered Nepalese Pagodas

During the 2015 Gorkha earthquake of 7.8 Mw that hit Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, numerous Nepalese Pagodas suffered extensive damage while others collapsed. Risk reduction strategies implemented in the region focused on disassembling historical structures and rebuilding them with modern material without in depth analysis of why they suffer damage and collapse. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of low-cost, low-intervention, reversible repair and strengthening options for the Nepalese Pagodas. As a case study, the Jaisedewal Temple, typical example of the Nepalese architectural style, was investigated. A nonlinear three-dimensional finite element model of the Jaisedewal Temple was developed and the seismic performance of the temple was assessed by undertaking linear, nonlinear static and nonlinear dynamic analyses. Also, different structural intervention options, suggested by local engineers and architects working in the restoration of temples in Nepal, were examined for their efficacy to withstand strong earthquake vibrations. Additionally, the seismic response of the exposed foundation that the Nepalese Pagodas are sitting on was investigated. From the results analysis, it was found that pushover analysis failed to capture the type of failure which highlights the necessity to perform time-history analysis to accurately evaluate the seismic response of the investigated temple. Also, stiffening the connections along the temple was found to enhance the seismic behaviour of the temple, while strengthening the plinth base was concluded to be insignificant. Outputs from this research could contribute towards the strategic planning and conservation of multi-tiered temples across Nepal and reduce their risk to future earthquake damage without seriously affecting their beautiful architectural heritage.

Investigations on the restoration and seismic enhancement options for the jaisedewal temple after the Gorkha eartquake in Nepal

Implications for managed visitor experiences at Muktinath Temple (Chumig Gyatsa) in Nepal

A netnography of TripAdvisor reviews was used as a method of data collection. De Jong & Grit’s Holistic Experience Model (2017) served as a framework of analyses into visitor experiences as expressed on TripAdvisor about Muktinath Temple, otherwise called Chumig Gyatsa, in Nepal

Determinants and promotion of oral hygiene behaviour in the Caribbean and Nepal

The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of oral hygiene behaviour (OHB) based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) among dental care seekers in two cultural different regions: the Caribbean (Aruba/Bonaire) and Nepal. In addition, measures of oral health knowledge (OHK) and the expected social outcomes of having healthy teeth (ESO) were investigated. The main effects of the predictors as well as their interactions with region (Caribbean vs. Nepal) were examined. The interaction term contributed significantly to the amount of explained variance. In the Caribbean, OHB was determined by Attitude and Social Norms, and in Nepal by Perceived Behaviour Control and ESO. On the basis of these findings, quite different oral health care interventions are called for in developing and underdeveloped countries.