{"id":10827,"date":"2024-02-02T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T03:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iftm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=10827"},"modified":"2024-02-02T11:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T03:49:54","slug":"iftm-graduates-research-showcased-in-leading-international-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/iftm-graduates-research-showcased-in-leading-international-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>IFTM graduate\u2019s research showcased in leading international journal<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10827 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WechatIMG1436-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10829'>\n\t\t\t\tMs. Joyce Chen is currently a postgraduate student at the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-11.29.58\u202fAM-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10830'>\n\t\t\t\tHer academic paper was published in late December in the online version of Tourism Recreation Research\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-10831  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Ms. Joyce Chen developed her IFTM bachelor&#8217;s degree thesis into an academic paper, crafted in collaboration with IFTM Lecturer Dr. Vicky Chen. The paper has now been published in the scholarly journal Tourism Recreation Research<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Joyce Chen Xilei, a recent graduate of IFTM, has achieved academic recognition with the publication of a research paper in the scholarly journal Tourism Recreation Research. Ms. Chen\u2019s work \u2013 involving collaboration with IFTM Lecturer Dr. Vicky Chen&nbsp;Zhaoyu&nbsp;\u2013 delves into the influence of video content in developing the gastronomy-related image of a tourism destination, and such material\u2019s impact on tourists\u2019 intention to (re)visit that destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Chen first tackled the topic for her graduation thesis at IFTM. The initial research not only helped her attain her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Tourism Business Management, but also earned her a \u2018Best Paper Award\u2019 at the 2023 edition of the Tourism Education Student Summit. Such summits are staged annually by the Institute, and aim to recognise and promote outstanding research produced by IFTM students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on her initial research, Ms. Chen expanded it with Dr. Chen\u2019s help into an academic paper titled \u201cImpact of video content on gastronomic image construction and tourists\u2019 intention to (re-)visit Macao\u201d. It was published in late December in the online version of Tourism Recreation Research.\u00a0(Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/eprint\/DTSSBDJSN22PZKYH5YNP\/full?target=10.1080\/02508281.2023.2296812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for access to full paper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe that writing an academic paper and conducting research is not solely about building a foundation in scholarly work\u201d, says Ms. Chen. \u201cIt is also a means of refining my knowledge, allowing me to apply what I\u2019ve learned into practical scenarios.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on her research journey, she emphasises the supportive environment at IFTM, praising the Institute for the resources provided to students, including access to diverse academic databases through the IFTM Library. She also highlights the valuable guidance offered by her research supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I encountered challenges midway through my research, my supervisor helped me a lot in offering diverse angles on my topic,\u201d recalls Ms. Chen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is now pursuing a Master\u2019s Degree in International Hotel Management at the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom. The latter is a partner institution of IFTM. Just last year, the two sides launched a dual master\u2019s degree programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Chen is confident that her IFTM experience has prepared her well for the challenges of crafting a master\u2019s degree thesis. Comparing her graduation thesis at IFTM to her ongoing academic pursuits, she recognises the valuable skills she gained at the Institute in terms of data retrieval, methodology, and academic writing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most important aspect lies in progressing through the research step by step, presenting the entire piece in a coherent and professional manner,\u201d says Ms. Chen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student from the Mainland, she is grateful to have experienced IFTM\u2019s international outlook and its English-medium programmes, helping her to make an easy transition to studying in the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt didn\u2019t take me long to get myself used to the environment here. I attribute this to my time at IFTM,\u201d she remarks from her current European location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ms. Joyce Chen developed her IFTM bachelor&#8217;s degree thesis into an academic paper, crafted in collaboration with IFTM Lecturer Dr. Vicky Chen. 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