Exploring the Role of OpenStreetMap in Mapping Religious Tourism in Pakistan for Sustainable Development

Ahmad, Munir

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“…Moreover, studies have investigated the role of communication technologies, such as social media platforms and mobile apps, in enhancing pilgrims' connectivity and information sharing during their journeys (Bolan and Simone-Charteris 2018). Researchers have explored how digital communication tools facilitate real-time updates, guidance, and support for pilgrims, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among participants (Ahmad 2023).…”

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Social Media and the Spiritual Journey: The Place of Digital Technology in Enriching the Experience

Hussain,

Wang

2024

Religions

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This qualitative study explores the utilization of social media among Pakistani pilgrims during spiritual journeys and investigates its impact on their pilgrimage experiences. Thirty Pakistani pilgrims who had embarked on spiritual journeys to various religious sites were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview transcripts, revealing five main stages of social media usage: pre-trip preparation, real-time updates and guidance, community building and support, sharing experiences and insights, and post-trip reflection and engagement. At each stage, social media played diverse roles, including providing information and support, fostering connections with fellow pilgrims, sharing personal experiences, and facilitating spiritual dialogue. This explorative study underscores the significance of social media in enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Pakistani pilgrims, serving as a valuable tool for information dissemination, community building, spiritual support, and personal reflection throughout the pilgrimage journey. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how social media shapes pilgrims’ experiences and fosters their spiritual growth, emphasizing the need for further research to explore the nuanced dynamics of social media usage in the context of pilgrimage. Overall, this study sheds light on the unique role of social media in the spiritual journeys of Pakistani pilgrims and highlights its implications for pilgrimage practices and the broader discourse on religious tourism.

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“…In Pakistan, a country where Islam is the predominant religion, the tradition of pilgrimage is deeply ingrained in the cultural and religious fabric of society (Ahmad 2023).…”

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Social Media and the Spiritual Journey: The Place of Digital Technology in Enriching the Experience

Hussain,

Wang

2024

Religions

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From Crisis to Opportunity

Ahmad

2023

Using Crises and Disasters as Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement

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Volunteered geographic information is a crucial tool in disaster response and recovery, transforming data collection and sharing. It has significantly improved disaster management by providing insights into urgent needs, damage estimation, and resource allocation. The distribution of VGI during relief efforts has greatly benefited from social media platforms, supplemented by hashtags and machine learning techniques. Mobile and web-based technologies and community involvement have improved coordination and decision-making. VGI is crucial for monitoring development, evaluating infrastructure, and assisting risk assessment during the recovery phase. It's important to pay attention to issues like data quality, privacy, inclusivity, complexity, obsolescence, appropriateness, accessibility, and technological infrastructure. Future studies should concentrate on automated systems for data validation, resolving privacy and security issues, and encouraging marginalized people to participate.

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Connecting the Dots

Ahmad

2024

Big Data Analytics Techniques for Market Intelligence

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OpenStreetMap (OSM) emerges as a dynamic asset for market intelligence, opening a plethora of possibilities for businesses and organizations to enrich their strategies and decision-making processes. By tapping into the geospatial wealth offered by OSM, enterprises can glean valuable insights into market dynamics, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes. This information can equip them to refine supply chain logistics, make well-informed choices about expansion initiatives, and seamlessly amalgamate diverse data sources to gain a holistic market perspective. OSM's utility can be extended to analyzing market share and extracting invaluable consumer behavior insights. Its adaptability can lend itself to tailor-made data amalgamation, facilitating bespoke market intelligence solutions. Additionally, OSM can be proved instrumental in amplifying digital marketing endeavors, fine-tuning SEO tactics, and delivering accessible public datasets, catering to businesses seeking seamless geospatial data integration.

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Exploring the Role of OpenStreetMap in Mapping Religious Tourism in Pakistan for Sustainable Development

Cited by 10 publications

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Social Media and the Spiritual Journey: The Place of Digital Technology in Enriching the Experience

Social Media and the Spiritual Journey: The Place of Digital Technology in Enriching the Experience

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