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Travel Restrictions in Siargao: An Intervention for the Island’s Long-Term Sustainability Dellova, Rovena I.; Capadosa, Khrystal; Dangcalan, Janela A.; Descartin, Aliyah D.; Jatol, Rheem; Hernandez, Michelleana S.; Virrey, John Victor C.
Journal of Governance Risk Management Compliance and Sustainability Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): April Volume
Publisher : Center for Risk Management & Sustainability and RSF Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jgrcs.v4i1.1509

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An overwhelming influx of tourists to a destination can create massive pressure. Siargao, a tourism-first island known as "Asia's Best Island" and the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines", is one of the favorite spots and has captivated the hearts of tourists around the world. This study investigated the efficacy of travel restrictions to ensure the island’s long-term sustainability. This descriptive research, using a quantitative approach, utilized snowball sampling. Data were gathered from 400 respondents from the National Capital Region. The findings revealed that Siargao is popularly known as one of the top attractions in the Philippines, and respondents are aware that excessive tourism may lead to site deterioration. Restrictions could be an effective intervention to achieve island conservation. Stakeholders can make a substantial contribution to conservation efforts by closely observing tourist demand and behavior to incorporate the current travel restrictions into strategies and, thereby, prevent traffic and destruction of natural sites when visitation levels return to normal. These restrictions could be an effective environmental conservation intervention; therefore, implementing these travel limitations is an effective way to ensure long-term gains that contribute to Siargao’s conservation goals. Considering this additional intervention, a thorough intervention, and its impact will greatly help determine the significance of the improvement. Thus, this pioneering study provides supporting statements to help Siargao rise to the top Philippine destination and ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism.
Employees' Independent Thinking as an Innovation: Its Impact Towards Organizational Performance in Small and Medium Enterprise Wei, Yubiao; Dellova, Rovena I.
International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business, and Creative Economy Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/ijebce.v6i1.3982

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In the current context of fierce market competition faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), employees' independent thinking is crucial for promoting adaptability and innovation. However, traditional managers often prioritize employees' compliance and execution over independent thinking, especially in the development of information technology. This study aims to explore the impact mechanism of employees' independent thinking ability on enterprise organizational performance, focusing on the mediating role of organizational innovation and organizational behavior and the moderating effect of employee empowerment. This empirical study employed a quantitative research design using structural equation modeling (SEM) and collected data from 427 employees randomly selected from small and medium-sized enterprises in Guangdong, China. Based on the findings, most respondents were middle-aged males with 7–9 years of work experience, employed in private firms, with an equal proportion of employees in organizations ranging from 51–250 and more than 251. The regression shows that employee independent thinking (EIT) has a strong and significant positive effect on organizational innovation and organizational behavior. It also directly improves employee performance. Organizational innovation partially mediates the relationship between EIT and performance. However, employee empowerment does not significantly influence or change the effect of independent thinking on their performance. This study highlights theoretical concepts on the relationship between independent thinking ability and enterprise organizational performance, thereby providing synergy with active employee participation for creative performance aligned with its operations and corporate management practices.