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The impact that tourists have on the destination community modifies their behavior and can be a key factor guiding both their perceptions and their intention to revisit the destination. However, the perceptions of tourists have been little analyzed in the scientific literature. The objective of this study is to explore the psychometric properties and validity of a questionnaire aimed at assessing tourists' perceptions of the socioeconomic impact of sports activities in the natural environment. The sample consisted of 1184 sports tourists who traveled to the Valle del Jerte (Extremadura, Spain). Both an exploratory factor analysis and a confirmatory factor analysis were carried out, as well as an analysis of the reliability of the instrument. The results showed a final structure of 8 items divided into two factors with satisfactory reliability values and indicators of the goodness of fit. Therefore, this research provides a quick, free and easy-to-use tool to assess the perceptions of sports tourists about the socio-economic impact generated by the activities they practice.

Wine tourism is increasingly considered as a strategic element in the wine producing countries of the Old World. In the case of Spain, several researchers have studied the role of wine routes in boosting the competitiveness of a territory, increasing wine production, improving the quality of life of citizens and the respect for the environment. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no previous studies that have analyzed in a unified way the wine routes of the Region of Valencia, that is, the wine routes of Alicante and Utiel-Requena. To overcome this research gap, the study comparably analyzes these wine routes in terms of attracting wine tourists and the economic impact generated in the period 2017-2021, also relativizing the data to the average of the total Spanish wine routes. The results of the research show that both routes attract a lower number of wine tourists than the average of the Spanish wine routes. In addition, it should be noted that the Utiel-Requena route generated a higher economic impact compared to the Alicante wine route between 2017-2019, with this trend reversing in 2019. This study, therefore, contributes to the improvement of scientific knowledge in several ways, given that, first, the research provides new knowledge in the field of wine tourism in Spain and, second, there are no previous studies that have analyzed in a unified way the wine routes in the Region of Valencia.

The present work is interested in portraying what leads a person to undertake, the influence on the decision to choose the segment of the enterprise, the motivation that governs the continuity of the business, the advantages and disadvantages of the process. Interviews were conducted with 21 entrepreneurs through 21 questions, 20 of which were objective and 1 was subjective, which were analyzed in order of relevance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most entrepreneurs were at a time of negative economic impact, moreover, they came to describe with emphasis the attitude of never giving up on a business, even in difficult times of global economic crisis. They also reported on their expectations regarding the postpandemic. This work provided a vision for future entrepreneurs of the advantages and disadvantages of owning their own business, and the value of the three most important capitals in the enterprise: financial capital, customer capital and intellectual capital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the development of the economy of religion over the years, with economists and sociologists exploring issues related to belief and religious behavior, religious institutions, and the social and economic impact of religion. Research shows that religion remains important, despite popular views of its decline, and that religious affiliation in the United States has increased over the past centuries. Studies also show that religiosity is correlated with higher wages, lower involvement in criminal activities, and better mental and physical health outcomes. Research in the field of the economics of religion has grown and sparked interest in both the sociology of religion and economics, and there are three topics that deserve more attention and research: the definition of religious products, religious uncertainty, and the formation of religious beliefs and values. [Extracted from the article]

This study aims to verify if the executive compensation impacted the economic-financial and market performance of non-financial institutions listed in B3, from 2010 to 2019. Perceived changes in the structures of companies triggered a discussion about the professionalization of their management, which finds theoretical support in Agency Theory. This advocates that this professionalization of management gives rise to two subjects: the owner (principal) and the hired manager (agent). This interaction could be a source of conflict, since these subjects have different interests, therefore, discussions about these roles and monitoring mechanisms are necessary. The method used was a quantile regression with panel data. The sample consisted of 188 Brazilian non-financial companies listed on B3, with data available in the Economática and ComDinheiro databases. It was concluded that the remuneration system had a much greater impact on economic and financial indicators than on market indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT This research aims to describe the cost-benefit analysis of selective therapy adoption for clinical mastitis based on the identification of pathogens using on-farm culture system. A survey of clinical mastitis cases was carried out in the database of a dairy herd with 500 lactating Holstein cows, during the period of September 2017 to October 2019. Variables such as frequency of cases, main pathogens identified, costs with antibiotic therapies and milk disposal were evaluated and compared between one year before (P1) and after (P2), the farm's selective therapy adoption. During the study period, 599 cases of clinical mastitis were identified, 361 in P1 and 238 in P2. The average cost of therapies was US74.33 and US91.82 for P1 and P2. Considering the two years of the study, the estimated cost of treating clinical mastitis was US45,444.31, of which US$27,559.97 were spent in P1 and US17,884.34 in P2. Based on the result of the identification of the pathogen types associated with clinical mastitis, selective therapy demonstrated cost reduction already in the first year of implementation.

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Adventure tourism has experienced significant growth in recent years and offers benefits to both rural communities and environmental conservation. Therefore, this study aims to characterize the profile, estimated expenditure, perception of economic impact, and satisfaction of adventure tourists visiting Valle del Jerte in Extremadura, Spain, for canyoning activities. Possible differences generated by the gender of tourists on these issues were analyzed. The sample included 673 tourists who practiced canyoning in Valle del Jerte. Statistical tests were used to analyze gender differences in variables such as means of transport used, intention to spend, type of expenditure, and need for public investment. Significant differences were found in the gender of the participants, with men having the highest expenditures. These findings are relevant for public and private organizations as well as for the local community, as they allow them to offer more adequate services to tourists who carry out these activities and attract more visitors.

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The pandemic of COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the lives of thousands of families around the world, especially those in situations of social vulnerability. As a result, it has also changed the way parental relationships are being built and experienced. This study aimed to analyze the parental relationships of socially vulnerable families, in the context of the first phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in the period from September 2020 to January 2021. The method used for this study is qualitative, exploratory research. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six parents/caregivers. Considering the results of the research, it was possible to observe that the context of social vulnerability was already part of the participants' development, since they also came from socially vulnerable families. Thus, it is understood that vulnerability has always been present for this group, and with the pandemic, more economic and psychosocial factors were added to the problems they experienced. Although, despite expressing such difficulties, the participants of the study understand that the current health scenario has increased adversities, but also brought positive aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The book "Amazon: towards a knowledge-based economy of nature" by Ricardo Abramovay proposes a new development model for the Amazon, based on a knowledge-based economy that protects nature. The author criticizes the current model of exploitation and occupation of the region, which results in rampant deforestation and lack of effective environmental protection policies. The text discusses the importance of preserving the Amazon and the economic impacts of deforestation, highlighting the need for a new social and economic organization based on sustainable activities. The work also emphasizes the importance of conservation units in preserving biodiversity and the need for environmental education. [Extracted from the article]

The Covid-19 pandemic caused impacts at a global level that reflected on the economy and concomitantly on companies in various sectors, including aviation. Thus, the present work, which aims to analyze the main financial and accounting impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on Brazilian companies in the air transport segment included in the Stock Exchange, is the result of research on the most relevant financial and accounting effects that the New Coronavirus brought, as a consequence, to Brazilian airlines, limiting itself to the study of companies listed on B3. To contribute to the aforementioned analysis, calculations of economic and financial indicators were carried out and the results of the consequent performance of these organizations in the pandemic scenario were observed, evidenced in the year 2019 to 2021. The research uses the descriptive method as a study plan, exploring knowledge about the importance of Brazilian air transport and analyzing data from economic and financial indices interpreted through the financial statements of the two companies listed on B3: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. and Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. It should be noted that the study refers to the period comprised by the year prior to the pandemic, as well as the year affected by the crisis and the period in which vaccination and the gradual easing of urban mobility began. In addition, the result of the analyzes carried out indicates a negative economic and financial impact of the effects of the pandemic for the companies in question, since they present a drop in the 2020 indexes in relation to the previous period, also observing the high accumulated loss in the financial statements of the referred year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The importance and economic representativeness of the peanut production chain has grown exponentially in recent years, tending to gain more market share. Background: The study had as its theme the question: What is the economic, technological, social and environmental relevance of the peanut production chain for Brazil? Objective: Conduct a survey of information and data that allow inferring the economic, social and environmental importance of the peanut production chain for Brazil in the global scenario. Methods: The methodology applied was exploratory research "ad hoc" in exploratory theoretical essay of qualitative approach, and analytical descriptive in the report of the findings. Results: Exports grow on a logarithmic scale, in 2020 it had revenues of US$ 427.8 million. The sector generates 42 thousand jobs, and the culture makes it possible to meet social and environmental demands. Conclusions: The adoption of technologies and the improvement of production methods are essential for the continuous progress of the sector with the creation of jobs and the adhesion of new producers, with an increasingly sustainable production, with less environmental impact and reduction of fertilizer waste, with expansion of the productive capacity per planted bushel.

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To think the regional question is to understand that there is a need to overcome certain disparities reproduced in the territory. The study in question aims to adopt a set of methods of quantitative analysis with the objective of investigating the economic growth of the municipalities of the state of Ceará in terms of productive structure. In order to reach the proposed objective, methodologically, five determinants were extracted through factor analysis, namely: economic structure (F1), agricultural structure (F2), livestock structure (F3), planting structure (F4) and extractive structure (F5). Municipal GDP was regressed against these five factors as explanatory variables, controlling for spatial effects. The results show that the most appropriate model is the spatial Durbin model (SDM), revealing that a high GDP in the municipality (i) has a positive impact on the economic growth of the neighboring municipality (j). In addition, municipalities with more advanced productive structures have similar characteristics and are spatially concentrated, especially near the coastal strip of the state. All factors had a direct positive impact on GDP, but in relation to F3, F4 and F5, these present negative spatial spillovers in the economic growth of the neighboring municipality. Finally, the spatial effects were relevant to analyze the economic growth and spatial distribution of the productive activities of the municipalities of Ceará. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Economic literature has highlighted that infrastructure investment shows positive externalities which foster the economic growth. Based upon the Post-Keynesian perspective, the aims of this article are twofold: i) to explain the interactions among infrastructure, conventions, expectations and aggregate private investment, summarized in what Keynes called technically social investment; ii) to show in theoretical terms that discontinuities of infrastructure investments reduce the sensitivities of private aggregate investment in relation to its determinants, with economic policy implications. In the Post- Keynesian view, private investment is volatile and sensitive to changes in conventions and expectations. We show that infrastructure spending stimulates private investments because it reduces uncertainty and coordinates the emergence of private conventions and expectations that foster private investments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Direct economic impacts pertaining to extrajudicial activity are analyzed from the point of view of the Economic Analysis of Law. After an introduction, the first section presents brief considerations on the private activities in notary offices even though delegation occurs by the public authority. The second section deals with the occurrence of Economic Analysis of Law within the context of extrajudicial notary offices with notes on Economic Analysis of Law that promotes an analysis of law science through the application of economics. The third section investigates direct economic impacts hailing from the constitutional, legal and normative system belonging to extrajudicial activities. Further, values represented by the activity and its mandatory overtures are also given, coupled to the economic impacts for notaries and registrars. Through economic analysis, ordering and application to the notary and registrar fields bring forth some direct economic impacts. Bibliographical investigation, especially books, journals, law texts and other publications on the issue, and the deduction method are employed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pandemic caused a global crisis with socioeconomic and public health consequences for the whole society. The collectors of recyclable materials are professionals at the forefront of the sanitation field and suffer economic impacts, in addition to being constantly at risk of contamination. The organization of the collectors of recyclable materials in networks is a strategy adopted by Associations and Cooperatives in search of strengthening and better working conditions and during the pandemic it has been fundamental for the socioeconomic maintenance for these workers. In this sense, this work seeks to present interdisciplinary reflections based on the analysis of the experiences of Redesul Southwest MG, the challenges and coping strategies adopted by that organization, as well as the articulations made with other actors in the recycling production chain in order to mitigate the losses caused by COVID - 19. A bibliographic survey and data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with the organization's representative, whose data were analyzed using the content analysis method. The results point to challenges in the area of health, financial maintenance, inefficiency of public policies and participation of the population. However, it was observed the power of the organization in the Network guided by the solidarity between the groups and the articulations with partners to face the challenges and fill the gaps left by the public power regarding the implementation of public policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the strategy of "split trade" in the historic center of Mexico City, where many established commercial establishments set up street stalls, functioning as branches where sales are not recorded in accounting. These goods, many of which are produced abroad and in Mexico, enter the country without being declared at port and border customs. The text highlights the relationship between the informal sector and the formal sector of the economy, criticizing the conceptual separation between them. It also discusses the expansion of informal or precarious economic activities and the factors that contribute to this expansion, such as lack of state control, excessive regulations, and state tolerance. The article discusses the relationship between the informal popular economy and illegality in different countries. The popular economy depends on forms of social organization and mutual trust to function, while illegality is based on obligatory agreements that are imposed by force and, in some cases, by violence. The informal and precarious popular economy is expanding, as well as platform work, which is changing the economic model and labor relations. This text discusses the transformations of work in the context of digital technologies and the Covid-19 pandemic. The author proposes to rescue the native point of view when analyzing the sale of goods in Buenos Aires, highlighting that terms such as work, sale, money, and market do not only refer to economic issues, but also to ways of living and emotions. Other articles in the same dossier explore the everyday practices of popular activities, such as car theft in São Paulo and check discounting in Argentina, showing the existence of markets regulated by legal and illegal actors. The text is a list of bibliographic references from various authors and works related to the theme of informal economy, criminality, and violence in different urban contexts. [Extracted from the article]

This article aims to demonstrate and analyze some economic and social effects aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. I argue that those effects are the pre-pandemic disastrous political, economic and social consequences of ultraliberal and fascist forces in power. The paper also draws attention to the worsening socio-economic and harmful conditions of this context for the working class, especially for the poorest groups. To make this possible, we have been carrying out documentary and systematic literature reviews since the beginning of the pandemic. The article contributes to broader theoretical debates about the public policy in the Brazilian government's management in facing the CoVid effects, which explains the higher mortality rates and the aggravation of social problems during the current scenario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research on sustainable urban mobility has highlighted the value of the bicycle and its economic, social, and environmental benefits. However, despite the consensus on the positive aspects, the paradigm shift that allows the bicycle to be affirmed as a means of daily commuting faces many challenges, especially in contexts where it is rarely used. In Portugal, according to the 2011 Census only 0.5% of the population uses the bicycle in their daily urban mobility. It is in this context that the BOOST project developed a Roadmap for Starter Cities that integrates the estimation of the potential economic value of cycling at a local scale. The results show that an increase of about 2% in the modal share of the bicycle in 10 years, in the whole of Portuguese municipalities, can correspond to annual cost reductions of more than 1.1 million euros in CO2 emissions, to almost 25 million euros in fuel consumption and 500 thousand euros in air quality. As for the health benefits, the reduction in mortality associated with physical activity and the reduction of air pollution represent a potential positive economic impact of more than 140 million euros in 10 years for Portugal. In this sense, it is possible to conclude that more sustainable travel patterns and in which the bicycle assumes a more relevant position in urban mobility will have economic impacts, at least in terms of health, energy, and environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper aims to propose an integrative framework that synthesizes the literature on collaborative value creation between nonprofit and business organizations. A systematic literature review was conducted of 41 papers. We analyzed the content of the papers quantitatively to present an overview. We also provided a qualitative analysis with the aim of identifying those attributes that influence collaborative value creation. The proposed integrative framework was based on the main findings, and the attributes and sub-attributes for value creation were presented. The framework extends the study on collaborative value creation, and provides the context (countries and businesses) and the main theories found in the literature. There is a lack of studies of emerging economies that adopt relevant theories (such as the relational view) and quantitative methods. Studies that address the environmental and economic impacts of partnerships and analyze the relationship between attributes and their influence on value creation are also scarce. Thus, a research agenda was proposed encompassing such aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study quantified the energy consumption and CO2 emissions of the broiler chicken chain, considering the hybrid input-output matrix of Mato Grosso do Sul, using data from 2015. The intensity of carbon dioxide emissions for 7 sectors of the state economy is calculated, in addition to calculating the key sectors using the Rasmussen-Hirschman linkage indices. The broiler chicken chain has total emission effects of 32.50 t CO2 for every R$ 1 million added to economic activities related to the production chain and the linkage indices had impacts on the increase in CO2 emissions in the previous links of the production chain. The results provide information on economic and environmental impacts arising from investments in the production chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

‘Mosca de la bichera’ or simply ‘bichera’ are common names given in Uruguay and the region to the primary myiasis-causing species Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Myiasis happens when dipteran larvae infest live animals at least during some developmental phase to feed on host’s flesh and fluids. For the NWS fly it is mandatory that all three larvae phases develop on living tissues of warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans. Unsurprisingly, this parasitic behavior causes great profit losses to the livestock industry and is also considered a neglected public health issue. NWS is endemic from the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, but has been eradicated from North and Central America through a Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) based Area Wide – Integrated Pest Management (AW-IPM) program that lasted more than 50 years. Since 2004, a permanent barrier is actively maintained in Darien, along the Panama-Colombian border, by releasing 14 million sterile flies per week to avoid reintroductions. Due to its direct and indirect impact on the national economy, the logistic complexity and the cost of SIT control programs, much discussion is underway in Uruguay about NWS fly eradication. Direct economic losses due to myiasis in Uruguay oscillate between USD 40 and 154 million annually (i.e., between 2-8% of livestock Gross Domestic Product, GDP). Currently, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN/International Atomic Energy Agency (FAO/IAEA) and the US Department of Agriculture/Panama United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm/ Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (USDA/COPEG/MGAP) have been working on eradication proposals for Uruguay. Cost-benefit analysis of each group concluded that a net present value of around USD 98 million and USD 146 million could be achieved, respectively, supporting the positive impact of NWS fly eradication at local farmers and the whole livestock sector levels. The main challenge of this endeavor is to find a way to keep the myiasis-free status of Uruguay in case that its neighbors, Argentina and Brazil, do not engage in a similar program, at least for their southernmost region. Here we review the bulk of bibliography produced since the beginning of NWS eradication programs in North America during the 40s decade, its life cycle and parasitic lifestyle as well as many aspects of its population genetics and ecology. We further discuss promising biotechnological approaches under active development based on transgenesis and CRISPR/Cas genome-editing, that are considered the new avenue in insect-control strategies. Balance among innovation and regulation framework is considered based on lessons learned. Currently, a CRISPR/Cas gene editing strategy for gene drive is being investigated in Uruguay, a development conducted with national funds, what guarantees its complete control and local institutions, authorities and ultimately livestock producers can be the biotechnology owners. Finally, we highlight the know-how that will be generated opening the possibility to locally develop new genetic-based control strategies for other parasites and/or vector insects of high veterinary and public health relevance.

The paradigm shift to a system that promotes health in all aspects, focusing on the prevention of these defects can offer greater advantage, not only in the quality of life of the population but also economically for the public coffers, since a proper guidance and changes in lifestyle could prevent diseases before spending a large part of the money allocated to health with the treatment.. This article aims to present the financial impact of preventive medicine on the health system, showing the economic advantages that this model of medicine can provide and the relevant aspects of the results obtained. Preventable diseases, for example diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity are responsible for a large part of health expenditure, represent the savable budget that can be better used. In addition, socio-environmental factors also generate important impacts on the population's health and public spending, and it is important for preventive medicine to consider this perspective. Preventive medicine is responsible for reducing health costs and improving the population's quality of life. Thus, it is essential to move towards a more humanized, efficient, and cost-effective health model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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