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- ItemOpen AccessEnergy prices, energy poverty and health: Evidence from a US cohort study(Elsevier, 2025-06-04) McTague, Alyvia; Trujillo-Baute, ElisaThis research explores the intricate connection between energy prices, energy poverty (EP) and physical and mental health outcomes among a representative sample of individuals aged over 50 in the United States. Utilizing 10 waves of longitudinal panel data from the Health & Retirement Study (HRS), we delve into an uncharted dimension of energy poverty research within the U.S., focusing on a particularly vulnerable subset of the population. We benefit from the climatic diversity across the different states, utilizing a two-way fixed effects and propensity score matching method to determine the causal impacts of both higher energy prices and the situation of energy poverty. Distinguishing our research is its emphasis on this specific demographic within the context of the United States, where energy insecurity and the absence of formal recognition of energy poverty persist. Employing a reduced form approach to evaluate the effect of energy prices on health, our results indicate a consistently negative relationship between higher energy prices and good health using our various indicators. We also delve into the potential mechanism of energy poverty, and find that being in energy poverty is associated with poorer health and higher depressive symptoms, along with an increase in weight as indicated by BMI. This study holds potential implications for the development of targeted interventions and policies addressing energy poverty among retirees and older adults in the U.S., offering valuable insights into the factors influencing health outcomes within this demographic. The findings underscore the pressing need for policy interventions to mitigate the health consequences of energy poverty.
- ItemOpen AccessTourism and coexistence between branded and natural wines: the case of Calonge i Sant Antoni(Elsevier, 2025) Noguer-Juncà, Ester; Crespi Vallbona, MontserratFascination with wine, as well as its culture and production, has contributed to the recent boom in the economic and tourism sectors. This research analyzes, from a supply-side perspective, the territorial development strategies underlying wine production and commercialization in the form of a case study of the New Wine Festival and the Farmer Wine Festival, two events that are held every November in the town of Calonge i Sant Antoni (Catalonia), once that year's first wine has been produced. Primary data is collected via direct observation and 15 semi-structured interviews with local (branded) winegrowers, farmer wine agribusinesses, and representatives of administrations and associations that are actively involved in the organization of these festivals. The findings underscore the collaboration between coexisting quality-certified winegrowers and agribusinesses, which together support the town's wine identity and culture. The public administration's interest in leveraging cultural events to promote economic and socio-cultural synergies between the local population and visitors is also highlighted. This paper contributes to the literature by acknowledging the need to create networks among all wine producers to promote the local identity and make the town more competitive by offering authentic and unique experiences. The findings should also help the public sector to identify the strengths and weaknesses of local wine producers, in order to bolster their authenticity, socio-cultural value, financial profits, and status as tourist destinations.
- ItemEmbargoA compositional analysis of emotions in Airbnb reviews: online and face-to-face experiences(Taylor and Francis Group, 2025-05-12) Martí Ochoa, Júlia; Ferrer Rosell, Berta; Martín Fuentes, EvaWith a focus on personalized travel experiences, platforms like Airbnb have revolutionized tourist interactions by offering authentic local experiences, from cooking classes with locals to city tours. This study addresses the gap in understanding emotions expressed in online versus face-to-face Airbnb experiences. This research utilizes the DistilRoBERTa method and compositional data analysis (CoDa) on peer-to-peer platforms. By examining Airbnb online reviews, this study utilizes sentiment analysis to quantify emotional expressions depending on the type of experiences and categories. The findings suggest that online interactions tend to produce more positive emotions like joy and surprise compared to offline settings, where a variety of emotional responses is evident. Art and Culture, Cooking, and Entertainment categories receive more reviews expressing emotions of surprise and happiness, while Wellness and Tours feature a more varied range of emotions. These methods help us understand the emotional aspects of peer-to-peer experiences, thus improving our knowledge of consumer behaviour.
- ItemOpen AccessBibliometric analysis on sustainable tourism and the environment in the literature related to destination management(Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Press, 2024) Ateş, Alper; Sunar, Halil; Kurt, AyşeThe relationship between tourism and the environment is crucial for sustainable tourism as it addresses concerns about the natural and social environment. Despite the extensive discussions and activities surrounding tourism sustainability, challenges persist in its implementation. Evaluating the process highlights the crucial role of destination management effectiveness. As a developmental aspect of tourism management, destination management involves all stakeholders to ensure comprehensive participation and collaboration. The study aims to comprehensively review existing research on sustainable tourism and destination management to identify key trends and gaps in the literature. The study utilized the VOSviewer application to analyze graphs related to keywords, abstracts, citations, references, bibliographies, and authors, enhancing understanding of research on sustainable tourism and destination management. The study comprehensively examined the progress, focus, and prevalent themes in research related to destination management, sustainable tourism, and the environment. The study also offered recommendations regarding specific critical challenges and opportunities identified in the research. Data from the analysis reveals a significant increase in interest in sustainable tourism and destination management in recent years. The findings emphasize the necessity for increased cooperation among stakeholders to tackle the difficulties and possibilities of attaining sustainable development in tourism locations. The study also found no studies on the interaction of artificial intelligence and modern tourism technologies with sustainable tourism and destination management.
- ItemOpen AccessReflexiones éticas y legales sobre el impacto del conflicto armado en la biodiversidad colombiana(Universidad Americana, 2024) Bermúdez-Bermúdez, Yonni Albeiro; Sarmiento Ibagué, Silvia Fernanda; Saavedra Ochoa, Johanna CarolinaLa interconexión entre el conflicto armado y la biodiversidad ha revelado consecuencias significativas para nuestro entorno. La falta de consideración legal específica durante y después del conflicto ha dejado a la biodiversidad en una situación vulnerable, afectando a la comunidad en su conjunto. Este artículo examina la degradación ambiental generada por actividades ilegales y el uso indiscriminado de los recursos naturales. Uno de los principales contribuyentes a este daño en nuestro ecosistema es la estrategia de fumigación para combatir el narcotráfico. A través de una investigación cualitativa, los resultados demuestran que, en el contexto colombiano, la legislación y las políticas gubernamentales tienen el potencial de transformar la relación histórica hacia una más ética y respetuosa. La evolución legal podría posicionar al país como líder en protección animal y sostenibilidad ambiental en América Latina. Esta transformación no solo beneficiaría al medio ambiente, sino que también fortalecería la cohesión social y el desarrollo sostenible del país.