Table 1 Comparative Framework: DNF Index and Established Indices
Dimension | DNF Index (This Study) | Nomad List | Global Remote Work Index | Global Life-Work Balance Index | Global Liveability Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spatial/Scale Scope | Site-specific (86 GIAHS) | City-level | Country-level | Country-level | City-level |
Thematic Focus and Key Metrics | Biocultural heritage, such as Climate suitability, Aesthetic features, Community atmosphere, Local living cost, Heritage resources | Urban convenience, like cost, climate, and safety | Cybersecurity, Economic and Social safety, Digital and physical infrastructure | Working economic conditions happiness, and experiences | Urban quality of life, stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure |
Core Audience | Culture-seeking nomads | Infrastructure/Cost-sensitive nomads | Remote companies, Expatriates | Permanent local residents | Remote companies, Expatriates |
Data Sources | Mixed-methods: Stakeholder workshops, Spatial GIS data, Heritage materials | Crowdsourced UGC (Potential urban bias) | Government statistics (National averages) | Government statistics | Expert surveys (Urban-centric) |
Policy Utility | Site-specific governance tools: • Gap diagnosis maps • Carrying capacity alerts Personal destination choice | Personal destination choice | Corporate or people relocation decisions | Corporate or people relocation decisions | City ranking for investment |
