This book provides a comprehensive overview of research and publication ethics and guides young researchers on how to conduct ethical research and publish their work responsibly. It presents an understanding of ethical practices in research and how they apply to research and publication by examining the different ethical theories and their application. The book also discusses the different factors influencing ethical decision-making and probes into the ethical issues that can arise in the research process. It explores the different forms of scientific misconduct, such as data fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest, and provides strategies for ethical research. The book also details the impact of scientific misconduct on research and publication and the strategies for preventing and detecting misconduct. Aligning to the belief that promoting ethical research practices is essential for advancing science and society, this book will be helpful for young researchers, scholars, aspiring researchers, and academicians interested in ethical research practices in multiple disciplines.
A Textbook of Tourism [Subject Code 806] for Class 11 is designed to facilitate the job role of Travel Blogger, Airline Staff, Hotelier, Tourism Manager, Travel Consultant, Front Offi.ce Executive, Travel Executive, Tourist Guide, Transport Agent and Tour Operator. This book has been developed as per the latest syllabus and examination pattern. prescnl>ed by the CBSE. The language in the book is deliberately kept reader-friendly, allowing easy accessibility and grasp of knowledge. This book on tourism provides detailed information on tourism concepts. It also emphasises the connections between tourism and India's and the world's history and geography. The book also highlights the role of hospitality, accommodations, tourism activities and ancillary services in tourism. A discussion on different types of tourism organisations in the world has also been presented, emphasising their roles in promoting and developing the travel and tourism industry. Nowadays, the hospitality and tourism industries are among the world's largest. It began with travel during human civilisations when humans began to live in an mganised society. In modem and post-modem times, tourism has evolved manifolds, and its demand has also increased. Travel and tourism promote happiness for various reasons, from leisure and pleasure to psychological and physical well-being and benefits. Considering the growth and development of travel and tourism, the need for professionals to cater to the needs of this dynamic industry was felt. Tourism professionals require an in-depth knowledge gained through multi-disciplinary approaches such as history, geography, culture, anthropology, psychology and tourism business, and thus, the need for competency-based vocational education was realised. In this regard, CBSE introduced travel and tourism courses as part of the tourism and hospitality stream. Each chapter has been divided into the following parts: (a) Introduction: It introduces you to the chapter's topic and learning objectives. (b) Relevant Knowledge: This part of the unit provides you with relevant information on the topics covered. The knowledge developed through this part will enable the students to perform certain activities listed at the end of each topic. (c) Assignment: The various questions included in this part of the chapter will help the students to check their understanding of the topics learnt. Sincere attempts have been made to keep the language of the book simple. The concepts have also been explained through pictorial illustrations wherever necessary. This will allow the students to have a swift reading of the book, making the content of the book easy to understand. We also hope that this book will boost the studentst morale and enormously benefit the teachers. Constructive suggestions for the improvement of the book are most welcome. The authors would be glad to read the feedback and implement it in upcoming books. -Authors
A Textbook of Tourism [Subject Code 806] for Class 12 is designed to facilitate the job role of Travel Blogger, Airline Staff, Hotelier, Tourism Manager, Travel Consultant, Front Office Executive, Travel Executive, Tourist Guide, Transport Agent and Tour Operator. This book has been developed as per the latest syllabus and examination pattern prescribed by the CBSE with the planned instructions consisting of units for developing employability and skills competencies among students. The language in the book is deliberately kept reader-friendly, allowing easy accessibility and grasp of knowledge. In the contemporary era, the predominance of the internet and advanced technology have increased the operational value of tour operators and travel agencies. Increased domestic and international visits to India led to an increased dependence on travel intermediaries. Also, the lower investment and attractive returns enticed many people to start their own travel agencies. The book provides a comprehensive view of travel agencies' and tour operators' businesses in the tourism sector. Each topic is discussed and supported by examples to provide students with a better understanding. The book proposes to provide both practical and theoretical knowledge about the tourism industly. It also imparts basic knowledge of contemporary topics like online travel agencies, e-visa, the significance of travel insurance in the post-COVID-19 phase and entrepreneurship in the tourism trade. This book aims to impart knowledge about the travel intermediaries' significance, operating mechanisms, and activities. The wide array of activities carried out by travel agents and tour operators covers itinerary planning, package design, helping travellers choose a destination, costing the package, marketing the product, operating the booking software (GDS), and so on. This book will help students learn about the significance of travel intermediaries in facilitating travellers in different ways throughout their vacations. Each chapter has been divided into the following parts: (a) lntrodudion: It introduces you to the unit's topic and learning objectives. (b) Relevant Knowledge: This part of the unit provides you with the relevant information on the topics covered. The knowledge developed through this part will enable the students to perform certain activities listed at the end of each topic. (c) Assignment: The various questions included in this part will help the students to check their understanding of the topics learned. Sincere attempts have been made to keep the language of the book simple. The concepts have also been explained through pictorial illustrations wherever necessary. This will allow the students to have a swift reading of the book, making the content of the book easy to understand. We also hope that this book will boost the students' morale and enormously benefit the teachers. Constructive suggestions for the improvement of the book are most welcome. The authors would be glad to read the feedback and implement it in upcoming books. -Authors
A complete manual to tour guiding based on the author’s first-hand experience of training more than 3000 tour guides. Packed with real life international case studies, each chapter follows a thorough pedagogic structure with features such as training objectives, key terms, theory highlights, assignments, further reading and links to videos.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of research and publication ethics and guides young researchers on how to conduct ethical research and publish their work responsibly. It presents an understanding of ethical practices in research and how they apply to research and publication by examining the different ethical theories and their application. The book also discusses the different factors influencing ethical decision-making and probes into the ethical issues that can arise in the research process. It explores the different forms of scientific misconduct, such as data fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest, and provides strategies for ethical research. The book also details the impact of scientific misconduct on research and publication and the strategies for preventing and detecting misconduct. Aligning to the belief that promoting ethical research practices is essential for advancing science and society, this book will be helpful for young researchers, scholars, aspiring researchers, and academicians interested in ethical research practices in multiple disciplines.
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