Sociedad y Economía

Trends and State of Research on Tourist Routes. A Bibliometric and Narrative Analysis of Literature

2023-07-27T12:53:48-05:00

Tourist routes are one of the essential elements in the world of tourism. From historical and cultural itineraries to adventure routes and ecotourism, each route offers a series of attractions that allow travelers to discover new destinations and enjoy exciting activities. Despite the extensive literature, offerings, and documentation on tourist routes, there is a lack of comprehensive and up-to-date bibliometric studies that account for the intellectual structure of knowledge and research trends through the use of data analytics tools. The methodology employed used 407 documents available in the Web of Science and Scopus databases to develop a scientific mapping and construct a theoretical framework, in the form of a literary narrative, based on the Tree of Science algorithm. Among the main findings are the research trends in tourist routes, identifying three thematic clusters related to tourism planning, sustainable tourism, and cultural tourism.

The Relationship Between Financial Development and Brazilian GDP per Capita

2025-04-07T16:26:07-05:00

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between financial development (measured in terms of the evolution of financial institutions) and GDP per capita in Brazil (a representative measure of the average income of the Brazilian population). The most suitable method for data operationalization was the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. A long-term relationship between the model's variables was identified through the confirmation of cointegration. Specifically, in the long term, all variables demonstrated statistical significance. Access to financial institutions returned a negative value; however, the variables of financial depth and efficiency of financial institutions were positively related. In the short term, only the financial depth variable showed statistical significance, but with a sign opposite to that found in the long term. In summary, the findings underscore the importance of financial development in promoting the average income of the Brazilian population.

Perception of Climate Change Adaptation in Black Agricultural Communities of Santa Cecilia, Risaralda, Colombia

2025-03-13T14:54:16-05:00

Introduction

Climate change affects agricultural production systems by altering rainfall patterns. In rural areas of Colombia, increased rainfall and temperature cause damage to crops due to water stress, and the arrival of pests and diseases. In this collective territory, agriculture is the basis of subsistence and ancestral activity where communities adapt to environmental conditions through spontaneous practices.

Objective

The purpose of this work was to understand farmers' perception of climate change, in relation to the impact on agriculture and ancestral practices of the Black communities of Santa Cecilia, municipality of Pueblo Rico, Risaralda, period 1991-2021.

Methodology

The methodology was qualitative descriptive. Twenty-six interviews were carried out with farmers, and with different agro-productive associations in the collective territory.

Results

The results indicated that through Law 70 of 1993, community councils were created in the national territory, recognizing ethnic and cultural communities; as well as their association and participation in decision-making to counteract the impact of climate change on agriculture and its solidarity economy.

Conclusions

Among the conclusions, we can say that the links between communities and the natural environment have allowed the adaptation of crops with practices that favor biodiversity, such as the diversification of crops on the same land together with native herbaceous and forest species, and the use of extracts based on native plants for phytosanitary control.

Systematic Review on the Impact of Venezuelan Migration in Colombia: Analysis of Socioeconomic Consequences (2016-2023)

2025-03-13T14:54:19-05:00

This article provides a comprehensive compilation of information published between 2018 and 2023 regarding the socio-economic impacts generated in Colombia due to the extensive Venezuelan migration, which peaked between 2016 and 2019. Employing the PRISMA method and considering the WOS and SCOPUS databases, 39 relevant articles were identified and analyzed. From these, the systematic review revealed significant data regarding key consequences, with a primary focus on health, education, security, and the Colombian economy. This stems from the fact that the majority of examined articles address these social and cultural aspects, offering a comprehensive insight into the challenges and opportunities arising in the context of Venezuelan migration in Colombia.

Tensions and Agreements in Global Times in the Religious Field of Manizales, Colombia

2025-04-07T16:26:03-05:00

Introduction

Religious pluralism became more prominent in Manizales during the 1990s, leading to the loss of the Catholic Church's monopoly on symbolic goods of salvation.

Objective

This article aims to conceptualize the tensions and agreements that emerged in the religious field of the city between 2010 and 2022.

Methodology

The research was carried out using a qualitative approach, employing secondary historical sources that first allowed for a historical characterization of the field. Subsequently, a review of the La Patria newspaper from the specified period was conducted. For data analysis, discourse analysis was used, with the understanding that religious dispositions are expressed through gestures, words, meanings, and interpretations, which are the central components of discourse.

Results

The results indicated that, in recent times, the religious field of Manizales has experienced contradictions between newly arrived religious groups and the Catholic Church. These tensions have manifested in forms of cultural, direct, and structural violence, according to Galtung's theory.

Conclusions

It is concluded that, during the study period, the struggle for the monopoly on symbolic goods of salvation has intensified, which has created a need for legal regulations and pedagogical actions by the local state to promote religious pluralism.

From Deindustrialization to the Tertiarization of the Colombian Economy: Employment as the Main Loser

2025-04-22T12:25:22-05:00

This article examines the process of deindustrialization in Colombia from the second half of the twentieth century to the present and its impact on employment. Using long-term time series, we analyze the impact of national income on real sectoral value added and job creation. The empirical evidence shows a greater dynamism of the commerce and services sector compared to manufacturing industries; however, in terms of job generation, the impact of industry is notably higher. The econometric models used indicate that if the value added of commerce and services increases by one percentage point, employment will increase by 0.44%, while if the value added of manufacturing industries increases by one percentage point, employment will increase by 0.71%. In sum, the progressive deindustrialization and its counterpart, the tertiarization of the colombian economy, explain the lower dynamism in the creation of job opportunities.

Reseña. Mujeres al oriente de Cali: desigualdades al descubierto

2025-01-10T11:31:01-05:00

Reseña. Mujeres al oriente de Cali: desigualdades al descubierto