J Álvarez-García
Biographic Data
| ID | 675691 |
|---|---|
| NAME | J Álvarez-García |
| GIVEN NAMES | J |
| FAMILY NAME | Álvarez-García |
| SIGNATURE | ÁLVAREZ-GARCÍA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad de Extremadura |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0056-5488 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Bibliometric insights into the science of lab-grown meat as alternative protein
Purpose This study is aimed at identifying the current research trends and topics in cultured meat as an alternative protein source. The global demand for protein is increasing due to continued population growth and dietary changes. Sustainable solutions, such as lab-grown meat, are an option to meet this need while minimizing environmental impact and harnessing technological resources. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted a bibliomet…
Puruhá Symbols on Guano Rugs
The town of Guano, located in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador, is a canton renowned for its concentration of cultural expressions related to traditional artisanal techniques, such as the production of garments and leather goods, tanning, textile weaving, products made from cabuya or totora reeds, and knotted rugs. These artisanal practices are embedded in a long-standing historical and symbolic framework, linked to processes of cultural trans…
Impact of marketing mix dimensions on the competitiveness of university centers
The aim of this research is to empirically contrast an explanatory model of how the elements of the marketing mix used in a university center (product, price, place, promotion, personnel, processes and physical evidence) influence its competitiveness from the point of view of its users (students). The methodology used for the analysis of the causal relationship proposed in the model is the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique. The data we…
Competitiveness and tourism GDP in Magic Towns
The magic towns of Mexico require strategies that help them to face competition and influence the economic development of the country and the tourism sector itself. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between tourism competitiveness and tourism GDP in the magic towns, in order to identify direct and indirect effects of the phenomenon from the perspective of experts. To respond to this approach made, the theory of forg…
Environmental sustainability and tourism growth
In addition to the socio-economic advantages, tourism has been proven to be one of the most important sectors with adverse environmental effects. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability by using a panel data from 32 countries in Latin America and the European Union for the period 2000–2019. Several techniques of cointegration and convergence of clusters are used to meet this objective. The …
Related variety and spatial distribution of tourism activities in the “Pueblos Mágicos” of the state of Mexico
Tourism is a key driver of Mexico’s economy, and the Pueblos Mágicos program plays a central role in fostering regional development. This study analyzes six Pueblos Mágicos in the State of Mexico—Metepec, Valle de Bravo, Tepotzotlán, Jilotepec, Ixtapan de la Sal, and San Martín de las Pirámides—focusing on the spatial distribution and diversification of tourism activities. Using spatial tools such as ANNI, KDE, and LISA, alongside the RVI, the re…
Cultural Dimensions of Territorial Development
The current research article focuses on safeguarding the knotted carpet weaving tradition in Guano, an endangered intangible cultural heritage (ICH) threatened by globalisation and a lack of intergenerational transmission. The research aims to revitalise this artisanal technique through a comprehensive safeguarding plan, using a participatory action research approach. Activities included in-depth interviews, workshops, and the documentation of se…
Salud y binestar 2.0
The New Technologies revolution has caused a significant change in the tourism sector. Currently, the use of the Internet is essential in the communication and promotion of companies with their potential clients, and they begin to consider the website as their cover letter. Likewise, the role of the tourist has also undergone a relevant change thanks to the implementation of ICTs, increasing their participation in the process, from searching for …
Chatbots and Organizational Outcomes
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the imperative for companies to integrate it into their processes to maintain competitiveness is noteworthy. Specifically, chatbots stand out due to their increasing level of penetration. The utilization of this technology differs from previous advancements due to its implications for human interaction. Therefore, it is necessary to contribute to theoretical and empirical development with ap…
Big data and tourism research
Analysis of Worldwide Research on Craft Beer
Beer is popular worldwide and it is considered the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. At the global production level, most of the market is dominated by a few multinational companies, but in recent years, craft beers have gained market share. In addition to being independent and produced on a smaller scale, the main characteristic of craft breweries is their broad differentiation capacity, attracting consumers who demand pr…
Leaders' sustainability competences and small and medium‐sized enterprises outcomes
The market for socially conscious products and services has grown exponentially in the last years. Consequently, adding social value is among the great challenges that companies have to face nowadays. In view of this, companies need leaders with a set of specific skills that prepares them to act and compete in this new environment. This is especially true for small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), which are even more dependent on their leader…
Impact factors and space‐time characteristics of income inequality in a global sample
Inequality has been of growing interest in the political debate and in theoretical and empirical studies for some decades. Therefore, the study of regional inequality raises some relevant questions related to the spatial nature of the data. In fact, adopting a regional point of view implies the opportunity to consider spatial interactions, which traditional studies do not include in their analyses. Therefore, the study aims to analyze income ineq…
Quality in Customer Service and Its Relationship with Satisfaction
The objective of this research was to analyze the influence of the dimensions that enable the rating of service quality perceived by users of sport and health centers in the satisfaction they experience from the service received. In order to present the working hypothesis, a bibliographic review on the concept and dimensions of perceived service quality was carried out, as well as its relationship with satisfaction. The rating scale sports organi…
Nature sports
In the same way, as society has been experiencing significant changes in recent years, sport practice has evolved to acquire extraordinary importance, both socially and economically. At the moment, we are faced with a wide range of sports related to nature and outdoors as an alternative to sporting activities that were done traditionally. This diversity is precisely one of the reasons why there is still no unanimity between authors when it comes …
Role of Creative Industries as a Regional Growth Factor
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of employment in creative industries on the regional and national economic growth of Ecuador. The methodology used is a panel econometric model in which the temporary and structural dimensions considered to meet the proposed objective are addressed. The inputs of a basic production function were considered and the influence of creative employment was estimated as a proxy indicator of the work fa…
Active Ageing
Population ageing is one of humanity's greatest achievements with the elderly who offer valuable resources and make an important contribution to the structure of our societies. At the same time, this ageing population poses great challenges, as it requires greater economic and social needs. Institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) are promoting policies that aim at promoting active ageing, which is understood as the process of opt…
Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
This paper reviews the academic literature related to religious tourism through a bibliometric study and citations of articles indexed in the multidisciplinary database Web of Science (WoS). Through an advanced search by terms, a representative set of 103 documents that form the ad-hoc basis of the analysis were selected. In view of the results, it is concluded that the United States is at the forefront of research, with almost 20% of the article…
Nivel de implementación de la calidad en los balnearios españoles
This article presents the results of an empirical study conducted in 29 of the 33 Health Resorts spanish certified with the mark "Q for Tourist Quality" in 2010. The aim is to determine the level of implementation of critical factors of quality in the spas in the face to determine a subsequent series of strengths and areas for improvement of Total Quality Management. The methodology of work is a descriptive analysis that allows us to analyze the …
Nivel de implementación de la calidad en sector turístico gallego
En estas ltimas dcadas, la aparicin de nuevos destinos tursticos con caractersticas y precios similares o incluso ms bajos, redujeron notablemente la cuota de mercado de Espaa. Por todo ello, las empresas tursticas para enfrentarse a la mayor competencia de los mercados debido en parte al proceso de globalizacin, han buscado nuevas herramientas que les permitan obtener ventajas competitivas frente a los competidores para poder sobrevivir en un mu…
Grado de utilización de las herramientas de calidad en el sector de alojamiento turístico español
Las herramientas y tcnicas de calidad constituyen la dimensin operativa necesaria para apoyar la implantacin de los principios de Gestin de la Calidad Total y la puesta en marcha de los procesos de mejora continua de la calidad en las empresas. El objetivo de este artculo es analizar el grado de utilizacin de las herramientas y tcnicas de calidad por las empresas del sector turstico. La metodologa empleada consiste en un anlisis descriptivo de la…
Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
This paper reviews the academic literature related to religious tourism through a bibliometric study and citations of articles indexed in the multidisciplinary database Web of Science (WoS). Through an advanced search by terms, a representative set of 103 documents that form the ad-hoc basis of the analysis were selected. In view of the results, it is concluded that the United States is at the forefront of research, with almost 20% of the article…
Leaders' sustainability competences and small and medium‐sized enterprises outcomes
The market for socially conscious products and services has grown exponentially in the last years. Consequently, adding social value is among the great challenges that companies have to face nowadays. In view of this, companies need leaders with a set of specific skills that prepares them to act and compete in this new environment. This is especially true for small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), which are even more dependent on their leader…
Nature sports
In the same way, as society has been experiencing significant changes in recent years, sport practice has evolved to acquire extraordinary importance, both socially and economically. At the moment, we are faced with a wide range of sports related to nature and outdoors as an alternative to sporting activities that were done traditionally. This diversity is precisely one of the reasons why there is still no unanimity between authors when it comes …
Nivel de implementación de la calidad en sector turístico gallego
En estas ltimas dcadas, la aparicin de nuevos destinos tursticos con caractersticas y precios similares o incluso ms bajos, redujeron notablemente la cuota de mercado de Espaa. Por todo ello, las empresas tursticas para enfrentarse a la mayor competencia de los mercados debido en parte al proceso de globalizacin, han buscado nuevas herramientas que les permitan obtener ventajas competitivas frente a los competidores para poder sobrevivir en un mu…
Grado de utilización de las herramientas de calidad en el sector de alojamiento turístico español
Las herramientas y tcnicas de calidad constituyen la dimensin operativa necesaria para apoyar la implantacin de los principios de Gestin de la Calidad Total y la puesta en marcha de los procesos de mejora continua de la calidad en las empresas. El objetivo de este artculo es analizar el grado de utilizacin de las herramientas y tcnicas de calidad por las empresas del sector turstico. La metodologa empleada consiste en un anlisis descriptivo de la…
Nivel de implementación de la calidad en los balnearios españoles
This article presents the results of an empirical study conducted in 29 of the 33 Health Resorts spanish certified with the mark "Q for Tourist Quality" in 2010. The aim is to determine the level of implementation of critical factors of quality in the spas in the face to determine a subsequent series of strengths and areas for improvement of Total Quality Management. The methodology of work is a descriptive analysis that allows us to analyze the …
Role of Creative Industries as a Regional Growth Factor
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of employment in creative industries on the regional and national economic growth of Ecuador. The methodology used is a panel econometric model in which the temporary and structural dimensions considered to meet the proposed objective are addressed. The inputs of a basic production function were considered and the influence of creative employment was estimated as a proxy indicator of the work fa…
Active Ageing
Population ageing is one of humanity's greatest achievements with the elderly who offer valuable resources and make an important contribution to the structure of our societies. At the same time, this ageing population poses great challenges, as it requires greater economic and social needs. Institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) are promoting policies that aim at promoting active ageing, which is understood as the process of opt…
Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
This paper reviews the academic literature related to religious tourism through a bibliometric study and citations of articles indexed in the multidisciplinary database Web of Science (WoS). Through an advanced search by terms, a representative set of 103 documents that form the ad-hoc basis of the analysis were selected. In view of the results, it is concluded that the United States is at the forefront of research, with almost 20% of the article…
Quality in Customer Service and Its Relationship with Satisfaction
The objective of this research was to analyze the influence of the dimensions that enable the rating of service quality perceived by users of sport and health centers in the satisfaction they experience from the service received. In order to present the working hypothesis, a bibliographic review on the concept and dimensions of perceived service quality was carried out, as well as its relationship with satisfaction. The rating scale sports organi…
Nature sports
In the same way, as society has been experiencing significant changes in recent years, sport practice has evolved to acquire extraordinary importance, both socially and economically. At the moment, we are faced with a wide range of sports related to nature and outdoors as an alternative to sporting activities that were done traditionally. This diversity is precisely one of the reasons why there is still no unanimity between authors when it comes …
Analysis of Worldwide Research on Craft Beer
Beer is popular worldwide and it is considered the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. At the global production level, most of the market is dominated by a few multinational companies, but in recent years, craft beers have gained market share. In addition to being independent and produced on a smaller scale, the main characteristic of craft breweries is their broad differentiation capacity, attracting consumers who demand pr…
Leaders' sustainability competences and small and medium‐sized enterprises outcomes
The market for socially conscious products and services has grown exponentially in the last years. Consequently, adding social value is among the great challenges that companies have to face nowadays. In view of this, companies need leaders with a set of specific skills that prepares them to act and compete in this new environment. This is especially true for small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), which are even more dependent on their leader…
Impact factors and space‐time characteristics of income inequality in a global sample
Inequality has been of growing interest in the political debate and in theoretical and empirical studies for some decades. Therefore, the study of regional inequality raises some relevant questions related to the spatial nature of the data. In fact, adopting a regional point of view implies the opportunity to consider spatial interactions, which traditional studies do not include in their analyses. Therefore, the study aims to analyze income ineq…
Big data and tourism research
Salud y binestar 2.0
The New Technologies revolution has caused a significant change in the tourism sector. Currently, the use of the Internet is essential in the communication and promotion of companies with their potential clients, and they begin to consider the website as their cover letter. Likewise, the role of the tourist has also undergone a relevant change thanks to the implementation of ICTs, increasing their participation in the process, from searching for …
Chatbots and Organizational Outcomes
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the imperative for companies to integrate it into their processes to maintain competitiveness is noteworthy. Specifically, chatbots stand out due to their increasing level of penetration. The utilization of this technology differs from previous advancements due to its implications for human interaction. Therefore, it is necessary to contribute to theoretical and empirical development with ap…
Impact of marketing mix dimensions on the competitiveness of university centers
The aim of this research is to empirically contrast an explanatory model of how the elements of the marketing mix used in a university center (product, price, place, promotion, personnel, processes and physical evidence) influence its competitiveness from the point of view of its users (students). The methodology used for the analysis of the causal relationship proposed in the model is the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique. The data we…
Competitiveness and tourism GDP in Magic Towns
The magic towns of Mexico require strategies that help them to face competition and influence the economic development of the country and the tourism sector itself. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between tourism competitiveness and tourism GDP in the magic towns, in order to identify direct and indirect effects of the phenomenon from the perspective of experts. To respond to this approach made, the theory of forg…
Environmental sustainability and tourism growth
In addition to the socio-economic advantages, tourism has been proven to be one of the most important sectors with adverse environmental effects. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability by using a panel data from 32 countries in Latin America and the European Union for the period 2000–2019. Several techniques of cointegration and convergence of clusters are used to meet this objective. The …
Related variety and spatial distribution of tourism activities in the “Pueblos Mágicos” of the state of Mexico
Tourism is a key driver of Mexico’s economy, and the Pueblos Mágicos program plays a central role in fostering regional development. This study analyzes six Pueblos Mágicos in the State of Mexico—Metepec, Valle de Bravo, Tepotzotlán, Jilotepec, Ixtapan de la Sal, and San Martín de las Pirámides—focusing on the spatial distribution and diversification of tourism activities. Using spatial tools such as ANNI, KDE, and LISA, alongside the RVI, the re…
Cultural Dimensions of Territorial Development
The current research article focuses on safeguarding the knotted carpet weaving tradition in Guano, an endangered intangible cultural heritage (ICH) threatened by globalisation and a lack of intergenerational transmission. The research aims to revitalise this artisanal technique through a comprehensive safeguarding plan, using a participatory action research approach. Activities included in-depth interviews, workshops, and the documentation of se…
Bibliometric insights into the science of lab-grown meat as alternative protein
Purpose This study is aimed at identifying the current research trends and topics in cultured meat as an alternative protein source. The global demand for protein is increasing due to continued population growth and dietary changes. Sustainable solutions, such as lab-grown meat, are an option to meet this need while minimizing environmental impact and harnessing technological resources. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted a bibliomet…
Puruhá Symbols on Guano Rugs
The town of Guano, located in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador, is a canton renowned for its concentration of cultural expressions related to traditional artisanal techniques, such as the production of garments and leather goods, tanning, textile weaving, products made from cabuya or totora reeds, and knotted rugs. These artisanal practices are embedded in a long-standing historical and symbolic framework, linked to processes of cultural trans…
Business (11 works) · Geography (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Economics (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Tourism (6 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (5 works) · Marketing (5 works) · Customer Service Quality and Loyalty (4 works) · Economic geography (4 works)