Toney K Thomas
Biographic Data
| ID | 4439612 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Toney K Thomas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Toney K |
| FAMILY NAME | Thomas |
| SIGNATURE | THOMAS T K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8759-0207 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
(A)Typicality of Inclusivity
By focusing on the social reality of neurodiversity, an alternative expression of the human condition to sensory perception and social engagement, this research note advocates a collective responsibility for neurodiversity inclusion in the tourism workforce. Specifically, this work introduces and critically discusses a ‘critical neurodiversity paradigm’ to scrutinise the pathologisation of diversely abled individuals working in the tourism indust…
Revitalising heritage
Purpose This study aims to examine how public perceptions of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) can drive innovative approaches to heritage conservation in Athirampuzha. The purpose is to develop a collaborative framework that employs VR and AR to foster sustainable tourism while safeguarding the town's cultural and historical legacy. Design/methodology/approach This study employed a qualitative approach to understand how Athirampuzh…
Tourism and Easternisation
What Makes Them Feel Harassed? A Reflective Account of Indian Tourism
This study looks into the reflective views of visitor harassment of tourists in India. India is seen as a risky destination because of the violence against women. This topic has been covered in the literature, particularly concerning political unpredictability, deprivation, sexual assaults, and tourist disturbances. Since tourists experience harassment to differing degrees, our study contributes to the body of knowledge with an interpretivist app…
Are we voiceless? A systematic review of children’s voices in the tourism literature
Travel constraints on stigmatised LGBTQ+ Indians
Generative AI tools (ChatGPT*) in social science research
Purpose This paper aims to critically examine the implications of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT and Bard, in social science research. It examines the doppelganger effect in AI-driven studies as well as cognitive dissonance brought on by the autonomy of these tools. The discussion also addresses the debate between quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluating AI-driven research, scrutinising existing g…
Exploring the Normality of the Complexities of Later Life in Aged Homes
Dependency on aged care homes is unusually becoming a viable option for elderly couples these days, which is unconventional to the Asian way of life. The perception of the aged care home, perceived as an institution, has gradually shifted over the years and continued to evolve as elderly couples have become more open to this option to ascertain their independence. Though scholarly researchers have conducted studies on elderly life in aged care ho…
The ‘normality of unsafety’- foreign solo female travellers in India
India is generally characterised by a high level of crime against women, particularly domestic and sexual violence. Media, travel-related organisations, and scholarly research have all addressed this issue, especially after a series of rape cases occurred in the country since 2012. Yet, foreign female travellers’ perceptions of safety in India have not been explored in detail by scholars. This is particularly true within the context of solo femal…
Tourism and the ‘dry law’ in Kerala – exploring the nexus between tourism and alcohol
On the 24th of August 2014 the state of Kerala announced that alcohol will be progressively banned through different phases, with a plan of implementing a complete ban by 2025. The ban was eased in July 2017; yet, it sparked heated debates about its impacts on the tourism industry, which highlighted the strong nexus between alcohol and tourism. Despite animated discussions continued online for months after the announcement of the ban, there have …
The ‘normality of unsafety’- foreign solo female travellers in India
India is generally characterised by a high level of crime against women, particularly domestic and sexual violence. Media, travel-related organisations, and scholarly research have all addressed this issue, especially after a series of rape cases occurred in the country since 2012. Yet, foreign female travellers’ perceptions of safety in India have not been explored in detail by scholars. This is particularly true within the context of solo femal…
Tourism and the ‘dry law’ in Kerala – exploring the nexus between tourism and alcohol
On the 24th of August 2014 the state of Kerala announced that alcohol will be progressively banned through different phases, with a plan of implementing a complete ban by 2025. The ban was eased in July 2017; yet, it sparked heated debates about its impacts on the tourism industry, which highlighted the strong nexus between alcohol and tourism. Despite animated discussions continued online for months after the announcement of the ban, there have …
Tourism and the ‘dry law’ in Kerala – exploring the nexus between tourism and alcohol
On the 24th of August 2014 the state of Kerala announced that alcohol will be progressively banned through different phases, with a plan of implementing a complete ban by 2025. The ban was eased in July 2017; yet, it sparked heated debates about its impacts on the tourism industry, which highlighted the strong nexus between alcohol and tourism. Despite animated discussions continued online for months after the announcement of the ban, there have …
The ‘normality of unsafety’- foreign solo female travellers in India
India is generally characterised by a high level of crime against women, particularly domestic and sexual violence. Media, travel-related organisations, and scholarly research have all addressed this issue, especially after a series of rape cases occurred in the country since 2012. Yet, foreign female travellers’ perceptions of safety in India have not been explored in detail by scholars. This is particularly true within the context of solo femal…
Exploring the Normality of the Complexities of Later Life in Aged Homes
Dependency on aged care homes is unusually becoming a viable option for elderly couples these days, which is unconventional to the Asian way of life. The perception of the aged care home, perceived as an institution, has gradually shifted over the years and continued to evolve as elderly couples have become more open to this option to ascertain their independence. Though scholarly researchers have conducted studies on elderly life in aged care ho…
Tourism and Easternisation
What Makes Them Feel Harassed? A Reflective Account of Indian Tourism
This study looks into the reflective views of visitor harassment of tourists in India. India is seen as a risky destination because of the violence against women. This topic has been covered in the literature, particularly concerning political unpredictability, deprivation, sexual assaults, and tourist disturbances. Since tourists experience harassment to differing degrees, our study contributes to the body of knowledge with an interpretivist app…
Are we voiceless? A systematic review of children’s voices in the tourism literature
Travel constraints on stigmatised LGBTQ+ Indians
Generative AI tools (ChatGPT*) in social science research
Purpose This paper aims to critically examine the implications of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT and Bard, in social science research. It examines the doppelganger effect in AI-driven studies as well as cognitive dissonance brought on by the autonomy of these tools. The discussion also addresses the debate between quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluating AI-driven research, scrutinising existing g…
(A)Typicality of Inclusivity
By focusing on the social reality of neurodiversity, an alternative expression of the human condition to sensory perception and social engagement, this research note advocates a collective responsibility for neurodiversity inclusion in the tourism workforce. Specifically, this work introduces and critically discusses a ‘critical neurodiversity paradigm’ to scrutinise the pathologisation of diversely abled individuals working in the tourism indust…
Revitalising heritage
Purpose This study aims to examine how public perceptions of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) can drive innovative approaches to heritage conservation in Athirampuzha. The purpose is to develop a collaborative framework that employs VR and AR to foster sustainable tourism while safeguarding the town's cultural and historical legacy. Design/methodology/approach This study employed a qualitative approach to understand how Athirampuzh…
Tourism (7 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Perception (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works)