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{"title":"The tourism attractiveness of the Moroccan archaeological site of Volubilis: An analysis of the determinants through analytic hierarchy process (AHP)","authors":"Khalil Ksissou,&nbsp;Amine El Kadri,&nbsp;Mohammed El-Khodary,&nbsp;Sabah Trid","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The primary objective of this research is to assess the tourism attractiveness of the World Heritage Site of Volubilis located in Morocco. Utilizing the analytic hierarchy process methodology, we have structured our research problem into a hierarchical model related to the tourism attractiveness of Volubilis. Data collection involved the administration of a questionnaire in two stages: initially, to 7 experts to identify pertinent determinants, resulting in a total of thirty-four (34) criteria; subsequently, to 32 experts to gather their perspectives on determinants influencing the tourism attractiveness of Volubilis. The main findings indicate that unique historic remains (attraction), museums (attraction), maintained trails and paths (accessibility), and archaeological parks (amenities) emerge as the most significant attributes influencing the tourism attractiveness of Volubilis. From an academic perspective, our research contributes to the literature on the tourism attractiveness of archaeological sites, particularly those situated in rural and open areas. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for planning tourism development and guiding strategic decisions for heritage managers and tourism professionals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 4","pages":"Pages 606-620"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143097228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on ecotourism environmental carrying capacity in Wuyishan National Park","authors":"Huang Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ecotourism environmental carrying capacity, as a necessary tool for the management of national parks, is an important indicator for the protection of the ecological environment in national parks. Taking Wuyishan National Park as the research object, this study established an index system for ecotourism carrying and utilized the minimum limiting factor method to evaluate the carrying capacity of national park's resources space, natural environment, economic environment, and social environment. Based on this, natural disturbance factors were considered to further assess the ecotourism carrying capacity. The results indicated three aspects: 1) Resource space carrying capacity was the primary limiting factor for ecotourism carrying capacity; 2) The daily ecotourism environmental carrying capacity of Wuyishan National Park was 87,216 person-time/day, and the annual environmental carrying capacity was 26.1648 million person-time/year; 3) The utilization intensity of ecotourism environmental carrying capacity in Wuyishan National Park would weak carrying capacity over a long period. The research findings aimed to provide practical reference for the management decisions of ecotourism carrying capacity in national parks and natural reserves.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 4","pages":"Pages 649-659"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring applied sustainable strategies through geoheritage and geotourism: A systematic literature review","authors":"Vedika Gupta ,&nbsp;Subhash Anand ,&nbsp;Dongying Wei ,&nbsp;Guangyu Wang ,&nbsp;Satish C. Tripathi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing body of research on geotourism and geoheritage presents an opportunity to explore the applied strategies for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Geoheritage and geotourism have emerged as concepts that can contribute to these goals by promoting responsible tourism, conservation, and community development. This systematic review critically examines the interrelationships between “geoheritage” and “geotourism” approaches in relation to their integration with the SDGs and broader sustainability considerations within the scholarly domain. A total of 205 research articles, collected from the Scopus database over an 18-year period (2005 to October 2023) were initially identified. Following a comprehensive analysis, 40 articles were found to fully meet the objectives of the systematic literature review and were subsequently included in the main study. Utilizing a meticulous framework based on the PRISMA guidelines, this study scrutinizes and synthesizes these 40 peer-reviewed research articles. It explores the dynamics between geoheritage, geotourism, and their implications for advancing sustainability goals inherent in the SDGs across different landscapes. VOSviewer software was employed for various citation-related network analyses. The discussion features successful case studies in complex topographies such as volcanic regions, mining sites, and deserts that highlight practical strategies for promoting sustainability as suggested in the reviewed articles, while also revealing a notable gap in effective applied strategies. The findings show that the prevailing trend favors inventory-centric investigations, primarily emphasizing quantitative analyses of the geosites. This focus limits the applied policies of geotourism and geoheritage for local communities and regions. The insights derived from this review serve as valuable guidance for both academic and non-academic stakeholders in formulating tactics that underscore the region's untapped geotouristic potential. Furthermore, the review's outcomes hold promise for contributing to the objectives of the Global Geopark Network, particularly in the area of sharing “geopark-related knowledge.”</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 4","pages":"Pages 660-677"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143097239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to Livelihood, conflict and tourism: An assessment of livelihood impact in Sundarbans, West Bengal [International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Volume 10, Issue 3, 383–399]","authors":"Shahid Jamal ,&nbsp;Aratrika Ghosh ,&nbsp;Rashmi Hazarika ,&nbsp;Anjan Sen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000443/pdfft?md5=14a8634fd9a606db4d08908951feb20f&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000443-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inventory and assessment of geological sites at Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park (São Paulo, Brazil): A contribution to its management","authors":"Priscila L.A. Santos,&nbsp;José Brilha","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Over the past decade, various methodologies have been developed to systematize, discuss, and propose measures for protecting and sustainably managing geological heritage. The Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park is a crucial component of the most significant network of protected areas in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It has international recognition for its speleological heritage, which underpins its status as a popular tourist destination. This intensive touristic use necessitates solid management plans that ensure sustainable tourism while preserving the karst features. Therefore, this work refined the inventory of geological sites and provided a quantitative assessment of their degradation risk and potential for use. Three geosites and twenty four geodiversity sites were identified and assessed. The quantitative evaluation of these geological sites was conducted using the System for Registration and Quantification of Geosites and Geodiversity Sites (GEOSSIT), which was developed by the Geological Survey of Brazil. The application of this tool, designed for use in a vast and diverse country like Brazil, revealed the need for adaptations when applied to a smaller area such as Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park. This work helped establish management priorities for these sites and determine the most suitable uses for each geological site, providing valuable information for park managers. Such studies demonstrate that proper management of protected and conserved areas should always include geodiversity and geoconservation in their action plans.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 485-500"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000352/pdfft?md5=c9c5851213cfbf6f5a61e80fe5ff9019&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000352-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to Application of multi-criteria decision making models to forest fire management. International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","authors":"Roya Abedi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000364/pdfft?md5=5621a694d36d55600c65a63ec14e08dc&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000364-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142162583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to “Strategies and problems in geotourism interpretation: A comprehensive literature review of an interdisciplinary Chinese-to-English translation” [International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Volume 10, Issue 1, 27–46]","authors":"Qiang Jason Li ,&nbsp;Young Ng ,&nbsp;Ruixue Rachel Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 501"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000376/pdfft?md5=175e33e8e3cb13b3a9508f9cebc60a79&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000376-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"World-scale allocation of new mineral-related geological heritage resources","authors":"Dmitry A. Ruban ,&nbsp;Emad S. Sallam ,&nbsp;Natalia N. Yashalova ,&nbsp;Vladimir A. Ermolaev","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The socio-economical importance of geological heritage (geoheritage) makes it a geological resource. New minerals are reported regularly, and their type specimens and localities are ex-situ and in-situ constituents of geoheritage, respectively. The present study focuses on the contemporary dynamics of these specific resources. For this purpose, the information about new minerals reported during the past five years is analyzed. The attention is paid to the distribution of the new mineral specimens (holotypes and cotypes) and their type localities by country; the transboundary replacement of new minerals is also considered. It is established that the new minerals-related geoheritage resources are accumulated in dozens of countries. The ex-situ geoheritage (specimens in museum collections) is represented twice narrower than the in-situ geoheritage (localities as geosites). About a half of new minerals are replaced to the other countries and often to the other parts of the world. The registered patterns are explained by the peculiarities of the contemporary mineralogical research. The outcomes of the present analysis permit to make recommendations for the development of the optimal geoheritage policy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 503-514"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S257744412400042X/pdfft?md5=bc3f1a394ce9377b0c9c1fc811fffe45&pid=1-s2.0-S257744412400042X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to “The linkage of geological parameters to cultural diversity at Karangsambung-Karangbolong Geopark and surrounding area, Kebumen, Indonesia” [International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks,  Volume 12, Issue 1, 168–179]","authors":"Chusni Ansori ,&nbsp;I. Wayan Warmada ,&nbsp;Nugroho Imam Setiawan ,&nbsp;Herry Jogaswara ,&nbsp;Muhamad Al Fariji","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 502"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000388/pdfft?md5=21e135f3fdd205554b80a72c9e6a9071&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000388-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geoeducation strategies in the Amazon, Napo Sumaco Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark","authors":"Marco Simbaña-Tasiguano ,&nbsp;Estefanía Cabascango-Chiliquinga ,&nbsp;José Luis Sánchez-Cortez ,&nbsp;Alejandra García-Frank ,&nbsp;Henry Grefa-Shiguango","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The UNESCO Global Geoparks are grounded in three core principles: education, geoconservation, and geotourism. Since 2015, the Napo Sumaco Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark (NSAUGG) in the Ecuadorian Amazon has concentrated its efforts on enhancing local capabilities through Earth Sciences education, underscoring the safeguarding of natural and cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. A comprehensive educational dissemination model was implemented, incorporating both indoor and outdoor activities, geoscience education training, geodiversity knowledge enhancement, and the creation of content and workshops that integrate classroom and field-based learning and evaluation. The concepts of geodiversity and geoparks were disseminated to adults and youth, primarily members of the native peoples' communities, particularly those employed at the Community Tourism Centers and the geopark guides designated as “<em>Yuyaiwa Pushak Runakuna</em>.” A total of 60 individuals from the NSAUGG populations between Tena and Archidona cantons participated in the educational activities, which involved 19 geoeducators. These initiatives facilitated an appreciation of the geopark's diverse heritages, including its geological, biological, and cultural assets. The geoeducation efforts fostered geotourism, with the <em>Yuyaiwa Pushak Runakuna</em> acquiring greater value through their assimilation of geological and speleological knowledge. This is evident in their use of geological vocabulary and understanding of geological processes and materials in guiding activities for both national and foreign tourists. The most significant achievement is the establishment of “Geoeducation for Sustainability” actions, which promotes collective life through knowledge dialogues based on <em>Minka</em> (voluntary community work) and <em>Turkana</em> (reciprocity and barter). These actions encouraged a deeper connection to the geopark's heritage and strengthened community cohesion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 465-484"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000406/pdfft?md5=3689a8a3aa8d256e2c2c58d07ec4cc27&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000406-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141840625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}