Ph.d in Tourism Management and Planning from the University of Vigo,Spain. Extraordinary Doctorate Award. He is a Lecturer and researcher in the Dept. of Financial Economics and Accounting from the Faculty of Business, Finance and Tourism, University of Extremadura, Spain. Accredited as Senior Lecturer of University by National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). Teacher of several national and international másters in Tourism, Business and Research. Collaborates in audit teams of ANECA and Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES), Portugal. Lines research: QMS: "Q" brand of tourist quality of Spain, ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and EMAS
Studies on the spatial patterns of economic activity contribute to economic performance managemen... more Studies on the spatial patterns of economic activity contribute to economic performance management, planning, and promotion. Investors, policymakers, and social organizations have access to valuable information on the concentration and location of activity. Spatial patterns of tourism have been studied to better organize tourist flows, optimize existing infrastructure, plan new facilities, and promote new destinations. In the late 1960s, the Central Mexican government started projects aimed at constructing large tourism facilities primarily for foreign visitors. These were called centros integralmente planeados or “fully planned centers” (CIP’s) and were headed by Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (National Tourism Promotion Fund) FONATUR. The objective of this study is to explore the spatial distribution patterns of tourism establishments in five municipalities where CIP?s are located. The study uses exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) tools, such as average nearest neighbo...
Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) ma... more Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) mainly uses oil-derived ethers as oxygenators to reach the Mexican Regulatory ‘Framework’s octane number. An alternative to complying with these regulations could be to use bioethanol as an oxygenate. However, as a gasoline component, this could affect ‘Mexico’s food markets since sugar cane, and grains are the primary inputs for local production. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether the use of bioethanol, produced from corn stubble, as an additive in gasoline produced by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is profitable in Mexico, from the perspective of the evaluation of the supply chain and the finances. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the definition of the advantages and limitations for the existence of a second-generation bioethanol market produced from Lignocellulosic corn biomass and integrated into the gasoline market of national production in Mexico. The wo...
International Journal of Professional Business Review, 2018
With the firm intention of strengthening the integration of the neighboring countries of Ecuador ... more With the firm intention of strengthening the integration of the neighboring countries of Ecuador and Peru, actions that contribute to the development of these areas, considered tourism, are promoted as a dynamic axis of the economy based on the use of differences or comparative advantages of each country. The purpose of this research is focused on the development and design of a binational tourist route that integrates localities of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian Border Integration Zone, punctually between the Province of Loja - Ecuador and the Department of Tumbes - Peru, for which the aim is to link tourism in the area with new formulas for rural management. The methodology is proposed with a participative, interactive and spontaneous approach that encourages the inclusion of all the actors that have direct competence with the development of the tourist route in order to achieve an empowerment of the process. Among the main findings are high levels of poverty in the population, limited t...
An increase in users’ online searches, the social concern for an efficient management of resource... more An increase in users’ online searches, the social concern for an efficient management of resources such as water, and the appearance of more and more digital platforms for sustainable purposes to conduct online searches lead us to reflect more on the users’ behavioral intention with respect to search engines that support sustainable projects like water management projects. Another issue to consider is the factors that determine the adoption of such search engines. In the present study, we aim to identify the factors that determine the intention to adopt a search engine, such as Lilo, that favors sustainable water management. To this end, a model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is proposed. The methodology used is the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results demonstrate that individuals who intend to use a search engine are influenced by hedonic motivations, which drive their feeling of contentment with the s...
In this paper, we suggest a holistic explanation for the role currently played by self-employment... more In this paper, we suggest a holistic explanation for the role currently played by self-employment in less developed countries and, consequently, a reason for its persistence and growth in recent years. At the same time, we link this explanation with current discussions on the role of very small economic units and informality and their relation to unemployment rates. In general, countries where the combined share of self-employment and very small units is high exhibit lower unemployment rates than countries of similar levels of development, but where the small units’ share is less significant. Using a rich set of labor data for Mexico, we examined flows between seven different labor statuses. Equilibrium vectors estimated through Markov matrices show that flows are linked to the economic cycle and that there exists a gender difference in behavior in these flows. We found that a dichotomic explanation of self-employment persistence (entrepreneurial reservoir/survival strategy) is not ...
Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) ma... more Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) mainly uses oil-derived ethers as oxygenators to reach the Mexican Regulatory ‘Framework’s octane number. An alternative to complying with these regulations could be to use bioethanol as an oxygenate. However, as a gasoline component, this could affect ‘Mexico’s food markets since sugar cane, and grains are the primary inputs for local production. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether the use of bioethanol, produced from corn stubble, as an additive in gasoline produced by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is profitable in Mexico, from the perspective of the evaluation of the supply chain and the finances. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the definition of the advantages and limitations for the existence of a second-generation bioethanol market produced from Lignocellulosic corn biomass and integrated into the gasoline market of national production in Mexico. The wo...
The consumption of renewable energy has become a substitute for fossil fuels to mitigate environm... more The consumption of renewable energy has become a substitute for fossil fuels to mitigate environmental degradation. However, this substitution of energy raises many questions regarding its possible impact on economic growth. In this context, this research aims to examine the long-term relationship between economic growth and financial development, non-renewable energy, renewable energy, and human capital in 16 Latin American countries. Panel data techniques during the period 1988–2018 and statistical information compiled by the World Bank and Penn Word Table databases were used. Second-generation econometric techniques (cross-sectionally augmented Dickey–Fuller (CADF) and cross-sectionally augmented IPS (CIPS) were used in the work methodology, which allow the presence of cross-sectional dependence between sections to be controlled. The main results indicate that there is a long-term equilibrium relationship between financial development, non-renewable energy consumption, renewable ...
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas t... more As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas transformando o modo como a sociedade se comunica ao modificar percepções e normas sociais e, portanto, as dinâmicas da comunicação. Neste sentido, tornou-se pertinente analisar a presença das Termas do Centro de Portugal, nas redes socias, uma vez que, as mesmas permitem transmitir informação sobre os seus serviços e produtos. O objetivo deste trabalho é medir, o nível de interação das Termas do Centro de Portugal com o seu público, de forma a comparar e a medir o envolvimento e a interação de cada uma das páginas com seus os utilizadores, e assim, poder auxiliar os gestores na elaboração de estratégias de conteúdos que possibilitem aumentar o grau de envolvimento dos fãs com a marca. A escolha das Termas, que são estabelecimentos onde se presta serviços de saúde, no qual se realiza o aproveitamento das propiedades terapêuticas de uma água minero-medicinal para fins de prevenção a doen...
As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas t... more As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas transformando o modo como a sociedade se comunica ao modificar percepções e normas sociais e, portanto, as dinâmicas da comunicação. Neste sentido, tornou-se pertinente analisar a presença das Termas do Centro de Portugal, nas redes socias, uma vez que, as mesmas permitem transmitir informação sobre os seus serviços e produtos. O objetivo deste trabalho é medir, o nível de interação das Termas do Centro de Portugal com o seu público, de forma a comparar e a medir o envolvimento e a interação de cada uma das páginas com seus os utilizadores, e assim, poder auxiliar os gestores na elaboração de estratégias de conteúdos que possibilitem aumentar o grau de envolvimento dos fãs com a marca. A escolha das Termas, que são estabelecimentos onde se presta serviços de saúde, no qual se realiza o aproveitamento das propiedades terapêuticas de uma água minero-medicinal para fins de prevenção a doen...
El Sistema de Calidad Turístico Español (SCTE), creado en los años 90, en la actualidad se config... more El Sistema de Calidad Turístico Español (SCTE), creado en los años 90, en la actualidad se configura como un conjunto de metodologías, directrices y herramientas de gestión recogidas en Normas de Calidad, que tienen como finalidad última asegurar la calidad del Sector Turístico Español. Cuenta con cuatro modalidades, entre las que destaca la modalidad SCTE-Sectores, que permite a las empresas de los diferentes subsectores turísticos obtener la certificación de la Marca “Q de Calidad Turística”, reconocimiento externo de que tiene implantado un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad (SGC), que permite adecuar sus servicios a las expectativas y necesidades de sus clientes. El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación es identificar la producción científica que aborda desde diferentes perspectivas la implantación y la certificación de la Marca “Q”, Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad del sector turístico español. La metodología utilizada es el análisis bibliométrico, y bibliográfico de la produ...
Studies on the spatial patterns of economic activity contribute to economic performance managemen... more Studies on the spatial patterns of economic activity contribute to economic performance management, planning, and promotion. Investors, policymakers, and social organizations have access to valuable information on the concentration and location of activity. Spatial patterns of tourism have been studied to better organize tourist flows, optimize existing infrastructure, plan new facilities, and promote new destinations. In the late 1960s, the Central Mexican government started projects aimed at constructing large tourism facilities primarily for foreign visitors. These were called centros integralmente planeados or “fully planned centers” (CIP’s) and were headed by Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (National Tourism Promotion Fund) FONATUR. The objective of this study is to explore the spatial distribution patterns of tourism establishments in five municipalities where CIP?s are located. The study uses exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) tools, such as average nearest neighbo...
Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) ma... more Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) mainly uses oil-derived ethers as oxygenators to reach the Mexican Regulatory ‘Framework’s octane number. An alternative to complying with these regulations could be to use bioethanol as an oxygenate. However, as a gasoline component, this could affect ‘Mexico’s food markets since sugar cane, and grains are the primary inputs for local production. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether the use of bioethanol, produced from corn stubble, as an additive in gasoline produced by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is profitable in Mexico, from the perspective of the evaluation of the supply chain and the finances. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the definition of the advantages and limitations for the existence of a second-generation bioethanol market produced from Lignocellulosic corn biomass and integrated into the gasoline market of national production in Mexico. The wo...
International Journal of Professional Business Review, 2018
With the firm intention of strengthening the integration of the neighboring countries of Ecuador ... more With the firm intention of strengthening the integration of the neighboring countries of Ecuador and Peru, actions that contribute to the development of these areas, considered tourism, are promoted as a dynamic axis of the economy based on the use of differences or comparative advantages of each country. The purpose of this research is focused on the development and design of a binational tourist route that integrates localities of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian Border Integration Zone, punctually between the Province of Loja - Ecuador and the Department of Tumbes - Peru, for which the aim is to link tourism in the area with new formulas for rural management. The methodology is proposed with a participative, interactive and spontaneous approach that encourages the inclusion of all the actors that have direct competence with the development of the tourist route in order to achieve an empowerment of the process. Among the main findings are high levels of poverty in the population, limited t...
An increase in users’ online searches, the social concern for an efficient management of resource... more An increase in users’ online searches, the social concern for an efficient management of resources such as water, and the appearance of more and more digital platforms for sustainable purposes to conduct online searches lead us to reflect more on the users’ behavioral intention with respect to search engines that support sustainable projects like water management projects. Another issue to consider is the factors that determine the adoption of such search engines. In the present study, we aim to identify the factors that determine the intention to adopt a search engine, such as Lilo, that favors sustainable water management. To this end, a model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is proposed. The methodology used is the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results demonstrate that individuals who intend to use a search engine are influenced by hedonic motivations, which drive their feeling of contentment with the s...
In this paper, we suggest a holistic explanation for the role currently played by self-employment... more In this paper, we suggest a holistic explanation for the role currently played by self-employment in less developed countries and, consequently, a reason for its persistence and growth in recent years. At the same time, we link this explanation with current discussions on the role of very small economic units and informality and their relation to unemployment rates. In general, countries where the combined share of self-employment and very small units is high exhibit lower unemployment rates than countries of similar levels of development, but where the small units’ share is less significant. Using a rich set of labor data for Mexico, we examined flows between seven different labor statuses. Equilibrium vectors estimated through Markov matrices show that flows are linked to the economic cycle and that there exists a gender difference in behavior in these flows. We found that a dichotomic explanation of self-employment persistence (entrepreneurial reservoir/survival strategy) is not ...
Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) ma... more Gasoline produced in Mexico by the productive company of the state Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) mainly uses oil-derived ethers as oxygenators to reach the Mexican Regulatory ‘Framework’s octane number. An alternative to complying with these regulations could be to use bioethanol as an oxygenate. However, as a gasoline component, this could affect ‘Mexico’s food markets since sugar cane, and grains are the primary inputs for local production. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether the use of bioethanol, produced from corn stubble, as an additive in gasoline produced by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is profitable in Mexico, from the perspective of the evaluation of the supply chain and the finances. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the definition of the advantages and limitations for the existence of a second-generation bioethanol market produced from Lignocellulosic corn biomass and integrated into the gasoline market of national production in Mexico. The wo...
The consumption of renewable energy has become a substitute for fossil fuels to mitigate environm... more The consumption of renewable energy has become a substitute for fossil fuels to mitigate environmental degradation. However, this substitution of energy raises many questions regarding its possible impact on economic growth. In this context, this research aims to examine the long-term relationship between economic growth and financial development, non-renewable energy, renewable energy, and human capital in 16 Latin American countries. Panel data techniques during the period 1988–2018 and statistical information compiled by the World Bank and Penn Word Table databases were used. Second-generation econometric techniques (cross-sectionally augmented Dickey–Fuller (CADF) and cross-sectionally augmented IPS (CIPS) were used in the work methodology, which allow the presence of cross-sectional dependence between sections to be controlled. The main results indicate that there is a long-term equilibrium relationship between financial development, non-renewable energy consumption, renewable ...
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas t... more As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas transformando o modo como a sociedade se comunica ao modificar percepções e normas sociais e, portanto, as dinâmicas da comunicação. Neste sentido, tornou-se pertinente analisar a presença das Termas do Centro de Portugal, nas redes socias, uma vez que, as mesmas permitem transmitir informação sobre os seus serviços e produtos. O objetivo deste trabalho é medir, o nível de interação das Termas do Centro de Portugal com o seu público, de forma a comparar e a medir o envolvimento e a interação de cada uma das páginas com seus os utilizadores, e assim, poder auxiliar os gestores na elaboração de estratégias de conteúdos que possibilitem aumentar o grau de envolvimento dos fãs com a marca. A escolha das Termas, que são estabelecimentos onde se presta serviços de saúde, no qual se realiza o aproveitamento das propiedades terapêuticas de uma água minero-medicinal para fins de prevenção a doen...
As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas t... more As redes sociais, tais como o Facebook, revolucionaram as estratégias de comunicação das marcas transformando o modo como a sociedade se comunica ao modificar percepções e normas sociais e, portanto, as dinâmicas da comunicação. Neste sentido, tornou-se pertinente analisar a presença das Termas do Centro de Portugal, nas redes socias, uma vez que, as mesmas permitem transmitir informação sobre os seus serviços e produtos. O objetivo deste trabalho é medir, o nível de interação das Termas do Centro de Portugal com o seu público, de forma a comparar e a medir o envolvimento e a interação de cada uma das páginas com seus os utilizadores, e assim, poder auxiliar os gestores na elaboração de estratégias de conteúdos que possibilitem aumentar o grau de envolvimento dos fãs com a marca. A escolha das Termas, que são estabelecimentos onde se presta serviços de saúde, no qual se realiza o aproveitamento das propiedades terapêuticas de uma água minero-medicinal para fins de prevenção a doen...
El Sistema de Calidad Turístico Español (SCTE), creado en los años 90, en la actualidad se config... more El Sistema de Calidad Turístico Español (SCTE), creado en los años 90, en la actualidad se configura como un conjunto de metodologías, directrices y herramientas de gestión recogidas en Normas de Calidad, que tienen como finalidad última asegurar la calidad del Sector Turístico Español. Cuenta con cuatro modalidades, entre las que destaca la modalidad SCTE-Sectores, que permite a las empresas de los diferentes subsectores turísticos obtener la certificación de la Marca “Q de Calidad Turística”, reconocimiento externo de que tiene implantado un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad (SGC), que permite adecuar sus servicios a las expectativas y necesidades de sus clientes. El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación es identificar la producción científica que aborda desde diferentes perspectivas la implantación y la certificación de la Marca “Q”, Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad del sector turístico español. La metodología utilizada es el análisis bibliométrico, y bibliográfico de la produ...
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