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Il turismo Halal: analisi della letteratura, temi e proposte di approfondimento
(Firenze University Press, 2020-01-16) González Relaño, Reyes Manuela; Mangano, Stefania; Ugolini, Gian Marco; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
L’idea di approfondire il tema del turismo halal – turismo outgoing generato dalla popolazione islamica che intende rispettare le regole della sharia anche durante il viaggio (Eko Nursanty 2012; Jafari, Scott 2014; Battour, Ismail 2016; Oktadiana et al. 2016; Henderson 2016a) – nasce dalla constatazione di una presenza ancora limitata nella let-teratura scientifica internazionale di contributi sull’argomento, nonostante il movimento turistico ad esso associato sia in continua crescita. Si stima infatti che nel 2020 gli introiti derivanti da tale mercato potranno raggiungere i 220 miliardi di $ USA e un numero di viaggiatori prossimo ai 160 milioni. Partendo da un esame della letteratura presente nel database citazionale di Scopus è stato definito il turismo halal, sono stati analizzati gli approcci di ricerca più utilizzati per studiare il fenomeno, nonché la distribuzione territo-riale dei casi di studio presentati nei diversi contributi. Tra i principali risultati: la preva-lenza di indagini di tipo empirico su domanda e offerta turistica halal, così come un’ele-vata concentrazione delle aree studiate in una ristretta zona del Sud-Est Asiatico. Emerge pertanto la necessità di approfondire l’analisi quantitativa a livello mondiale per individua-re la reale consistenza dei flussi e i relativi impatti socio-culturali ed economici.
Yield Estimation of Wheat Using Cropland Masks from European Common Agrarian Policy: Comparing the Performance of EVI2, NDVI, and MTCI in Spanish NUTS-2 Regions
(MDPI, 2023-11-20) García Pérez, Miguel Ángel; Rodríguez Galiano, Víctor Francisco; Sánchez Rodríguez, Esperanza; Egea Cobrero, V.; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Ministerio de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital; Universidad de Sevilla. RNM177 : Ordenación del litoral y tecnologías de información territorial
Monitoring wheat yield and production is essential for ensuring global food security. Remote sensing can be used to achieve it due to its ability to provide global, comprehensive, synoptic, and repetitive information in near real-time. This study used the 2006–2016 Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NVDI) and Enhanced Vegetation Index 2 (EVI2) time series at a 250 m spatial resolution and 2006–2011 MERIS Terrestrial Chlorophyll Index (MTCI) time series at a 300 m spatial resolution. The post-maximum period for pixels containing wheat was selected based on the EU’s Common Agrarian Policy (CAP) and Corine Land Cover (CLC) data. It was correlated with yield and production values from governmental statistics (GS) of the largest Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics level 2 (NUTS-2) wheat producers in Spain and for Spain overall. The selection of wheat masks was crucial for the accuracy of the models, with CAP masks offering greater forecasting capability. Models using CLC produced R2 values between 0.45 and 0.7, while those using CAP outperformed the former with R2 values of 0.9 throughout Spain. Production models outperformed yield models, and MTCI was the vegetation index (VI) that provided the greatest R2 value of 0.94. However, model accuracy was heavily conditioned by the precision of input data, where anomalies were detected in some NUTS-2.
Combining high-resolution tessellations and detailed transport networks for accessibility analysis in large areas: indicators of human pressure on coastal areas
(AGE, 2024-07-29) Moya-Gómez, Borja; Ojeda Zújar, José; García-Palomares, Juan Carlos; Pérez Alcántara, Juan Pedro; Gutiérrez Puebla, Javier; Sánchez Rodríguez, Esperanza; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
Human pressure on coastal areas poses a serious threat to their conservation. This pressure can be measured using accessibility indicators. However, a detailed accessibility analysis, with highly spatially disaggregated information and complex transport networks, requires millions of optimal routes to be obtained. To reduce processing times, this paper uses the centroid of aregular tessellation representingtrip origins (square tileswith population and average income) and a layer of points associated with the coastline to represent destinations. Route calculations between all origins and all destinations are performed once, and then, depending on the objective of the study (accessibility to ports, beaches, lighthouses,or other points of interest), optimal route selections to the corresponding destination typecan be made. The study resultsshow the different degrees of human pressure on Andalusian beaches using different accessibility indicators.
Bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Production in Cultural Tourism from 2010 to 2019 in Europe
(Sciendo, 2024-08-09) Caicedo-Barreth, Alba; Santos Pavón, Enrique Luis; Lima Santos, Luís; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
This paper provides a general review of cultural tourism as a research subject in the last decade in Europe. First, it defines the terminology and its dimensions. This is followed by the analysis of the scientific papers published in international journals between 2010 and 2019, available in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases, to ensure the inclusion of high-impact studies according to the bibliometric quality index. Through the quantitative analysis of 625 WoS articles and 765 Scopus articles using bibliographic coupling, co-citation and co-occurrence analysis, this publication provides a significant overview of the terms involved or related to cultural tourism and the proposed clustering for each term. This paper concludes with a discussion of the main trends identified, their characteristics and possible changes over time.
Reconstructing the emerged areas of the Mediterranean during the Last Glacial Period: Incorporating bathymetric data and sea level fluctuations
(Comitato Glaciologico Italiano, 2024-10-10) Fraile Jurado, Pablo; Mejías-García, Juan Carlo; Roldán-Muñoz, María Esperanza; Borja Barrera, César; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. RNM273: Cuaternario y Geomorfología; Universidad de Sevilla. RNM177: Ordenación del litoral y tecnología de información territorial
During the last glacial phase, a long and cold period lasting about 100,000 years, the sea level changed in response to climatic variations. However, the position of the sea level cannot be uniquely identified and may vary depending on the duration and intensity of the cold stages within the isotopic subperiods. In this study, we applied a method that integrates a sea-level curve covering the entire glacial period with an elevation model of the entire Mediterranean Sea. The results demonstrate that the shape of the Mediterranean coastlines varied widely over time, with some areas experiencing minor changes while others, such as the Adriatic Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Strait of Sicily, underwent substantial modifications that resulted in the emergence of large territories for extended periods.
Steps to improve gender diversity in coastal geoscience and engineering
(Springer Nature, 2018) Vila Concejo, Ana; Gallop, Shari L.; Hamylton, Sarah M.; Esteves, Luciana S.; Bryan, Karin R.; Delgado Fernández, Emilia; Guisado Pintado, Emilia; Joshi, Siddhi; da Silva, Graziela Miot; de Alegria Arzaburu, Amaia; Power, Hannah E.; Senechal, Nadia; Splinter, Kristen; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
Robust data are the base of effective gender diversity policy. Evidence shows that gender inequality is still pervasive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Coastal geoscience and engineering (CGE) encompasses professionals working on coastal processes, integrating expertise across physics, geomorphology, engineering, plan ning and management. The article presents novel results of gender inequality and experi ences of gender bias in CGE, and proposes practical steps to address it. It analyses the gender representation in 9 societies, 25 journals, and 10 conferences in CGE and establishes that women represent 30% of the international CGE community, yet there is under representation in prestige roles such as journal editorial board members (15% women) and conference organisers (18% women). The data show that female underrepresentation is less prominent when the path to prestige roles is clearly outlined and candidates can self nominate or volunteer instead of the traditional invitation-only pathway. By analysing the views of 314 survey respondents (34% male, 65% female, and 1% ‘‘other’’), we show that 81% perceive the lack of female role models as a key hurdle for gender equity, and a significantly larger proportion of females (47%) felt held back in their careers due to their gender in comparison with males (9%). The lack of women in prestige roles and senior positions contributes to 81% of survey respondents perceiving the lack of female role models in CGE as a key hurdle for gender equality. While it is clear that having more women as role models is important, this is not enough to effect change. Here seven practical steps towards achieving gender equity in CGE are presented: (1) Advocate for more women in prestige roles; (2) Promote high-achieving females; (3) Create awareness of gender bias; (4) Speak up; (5) Get better support for return to work; (6) Redefine success; and, (7) Encourage more women to enter the discipline at a young age. Some of these steps can be successfully implemented immediately (steps 1–4), while others need institutional engagement and represent major societal overhauls. In any case, these seven practical steps require actions that can start immediately.
Representación cartográfica de los asentamientos humanos en los mapas de Andalucía de los siglos XVI-XVIII
(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2019) Posada Simeón, José Carlos; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
Entre los símbolos cartográficos más utilizados a lo largo de la historia destacan los que representan los asentamientos humanos. Se plantea en este estudio analizar estos elementos en los mapas de la Edad Moderna a una escala regional y que tenga como territorio a Andalucía. Se establece una tipología de signos basada en cinco atributos: complejidad (realista – esquemático), puntos de vista (alzado – planta), composición (figurativo – geométrico), naturaleza del mapa (administración civil, administración eclesiástica y náutica) y la jerarquía de los signos (esquematización y abstracción).
Coastal Impact From High-Energy Events and the Importance of Concurrent Forcing Parameters: The Cases of Storm Ophelia (2017) and Storm Hector (2018) in NW Ireland
(Frontiers Media, 2019) Guisado Pintado, Emilia; Jackson, Derek W.T; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Natural Environment Research Council
Infrequent but high energy storm events can radically modify coastlines, at times displacing significant sediment volumes and changing shoreline configuration. More frequent and stronger Atlantic storms over the last 40 years have heightened the potential risk to coastal environments, population and infrastructure. Understanding local environmental forcing conditions and associated variables involved in coastal impact and response, can better inform future coastal management planning. This study examines the coastal impacts of two separate storms that occurred at Five Finger Strand, on the northwest Irish coast, in late 2017 (Storm Ophelia) and mid-2018 (Storm Hector). Using forcing parameters (wind speed and direction, wave heights and wave run up) along with 3D topographic surveys, impacts are examined for both storm events. For Storm Ophelia, shore-oblique to shore-parallel waves (2 m in height) coincident with low tide ( 0.8 m) were recorded. This resulted in minimal erosional impact which was corroborated by a new proxy storm impact index, “Storm Dune Trimming” (value of >0.03) as well as a sediment displacement volume of 8,300 m3, largely confined to the intertidal area with only limited foredune edge erosion. Storm Hector, on the other hand, a lower energy event than Storm Ophelia, resulted in much more pronounced sediment displacement (13,400 m3 in the intertidal area) and significantly more dune scarping (Storm Dune Trimming >0.09) due to better synchronicity of forcing factors such as high tide level, high wave heights and onshore wind direction.We conclude that storm energy is not always a direct indicator of coastal impact and that synchronicity of local forcing factors and antecedent beach conditions appears to be the most relevant in actual coastal response on sandy beaches. This study, therefore shows the importance of particular environmental parameters and their simultaneous timing in forcing change and is an important insight into which parameters may be more risk-relevant in producing erosion along many sandy, dune-fringed coasts of NW Europe.
Integrating remote sensing, GIS-based, and AHP techniques to delineate groundwater potential zones in the Moulouya Basin, North-East Morocco
(Springer Nature, 2024) Hilal, Ismail; Qurtobi, Mohamed; Saadi, Radouan; Aqnouy, Mourad; Bouizrou, Ismail; Bouadila, Abdelmounim; Dakak, Houria; Abdelrahman, Kamal; Moreno Navarro, Jesús Gabriel; Abioui, Mohamed; Stitou El Messari, Jamal Eddine; Ekoa Bessa, Armel Zacharie; Benmansour, Moncef; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
Groundwater is a valuable shared resource in the Moulouya Basin, but it has been in decline due to recent years of low rainfall and rapid population growth. To support socio-economic development, there is increased demand for this precious resource. This paper presents a standard methodology for delimiting potential groundwater zones using geographic information systems (GIS), an integrated analytical hierarchy process (AHP), and remote sensing techniques. Seven parameters that monitor the presence and mobility of groundwater, including drainage density, lithology, slope, precipitation, land use/land cover, distance to river, and lineament density, were incorporated into a raster data model using ArcGIS software. AHP-based expert knowledge was used to prepare a groundwater potential index and assign weights to the thematic layers. The study classified the area into five zones of varying groundwater potential: very high (26%), high (51%), moderate (13%), poor (9%), and very poor (1%). The accuracy of the model was validated by comparing the Groundwater Potential Zones map with data from 96 wells and boreholes across the basin. The validity of the results was confirmed by comparing them with the specific yield of the aquifer in the study area, yielding a high correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.79. The analysis revealed that 89.5% of the boreholes were situated in the high and very high potential zones, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of the employed approach. These findings can aid decision-making and planning for sustainable groundwater use in the water-stressed region.
Modelos predictivos en Biogeografía: aplicación para la modelización de nichos ecológicos en Geografía Física
(Asociación Española de Geografía, 2018) Gutiérrez Hernández, Oliver; Cámara Artigas, Rafael; García, Luis. V; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional
La Biogeografía está en el origen de la Geografía moderna. Desde el principio, el estudio de la distribución de los seres vivos y la interpretación de los nichos ecológicos ha constituido uno de los frentes más activos de la Geografía Física. Sin embargo, en algunos países, los geógrafos abandonaron el enfoque ecológico en los estudios de biogeográficos. En este artículo, se propone un flujo de trabajo general para integrar la modelización de nichos ecológicos en el contexto de la Biogeografía como ciencia geográfica que estudia patrones de biodiversidad. El estudio de caso aborda la predicción del nicho ecológico fundamental del alcornoque en Andalucía.
The effect of axial spondyloarthritis on mental health: Results from the Atlas
(The Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co. Ltd., 2019) Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Delgado Domínguez, Carlos Jesús; Gálvez Ruiz, David; Blanch Mur, Carles; Navarro Compán, Victoria; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Estadística e Investigación Operativa; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981: Health & Territory Research; Universidad de Sevilla. FQM328: Métodos cuantitativos en evaluación
Objective: To assess the risk for mental disorders in patients with axSpA and to examine the associated factors with this. Method: In 2016, a sample of 680 axSpA patients was interviewed as part of the development process for the Atlas of Axial Spondyloarthritis in Spain. The risk of mental disorders in these patients was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) scale. Additionally, the variables associated with the risk of mental disorders were investigated, including: sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, relationship, association membership, job status, and educational level); disease status (BASDAI, spinal stiffness and functional limitation); and previous diagnosis of mental disorders (depression and anxiety). Bivariate correlation analyses were performed, followed by multiple hierarchical and stepwise regression analysis. Results: A total of 45.6% patients were at risk of mental disorders. All variables except educational level and thoracic stiffness significantly correlated with risk of mental disorder. Nevertheless, disease activity, functional limitation, and age showed the highest coefficient (r=0.543, p<0.001; r=0.378, p<0.001; r=-0.174, p<0.001, respectively). In the stepwise regression analysis, four variables (disease activity, functional limitation, association membership, and cervical stiffness) explained the majority of the variance for the risk of mental disorders. Disease activity displayed the highest explanatory degree (R2=0.875, p<0.001). Conclusions: In patients with axSpA, the prevalence of risk for mental disorders is high. Combined with a certain sociodemographic profile, high disease activity is a good indicator of the risk of for mental disorders.
The ASAS-OMERACT core domain set for axial spondyloarthritis
(Elsevier, 2021) Navarro Compán, Victoria; Boel, Anne; Boonen, Annelies; Mease, Philip; Landewé, Robert; Kiltz, Uta; Dougados, Maxime; Baraliakos, Xenofon; Bautista Molano, Wilson; Carlier, H.; Chiowchanwisawakit, Praveena; Dagfinrud, Hanne; Peyrecave, Natasha de; El-Zorkany, Bassel; Fallon, Lara; Gaffney, K.; Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Gensler, Lianne; Haroon, Nigil; Kwan, Yu Heng; Machado, Pedro; Maksymowych, Walter P.; Poddubnyy, Denis; Protopopov, Mikhail; Ramiro, Sofía; Shea, Beverly; Song, In-Ho; Weely, Salima van; Heijde, Désirée van der; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981: Health & Territory Research
Background: The current core outcome set for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has had only minor adaptations since its development 20 years ago. Considering the significant advances in this field during the preceding decades, an update of this core set is necessary. Objective: To update the ASAS-OMERACT core outcome set for AS into the ASAS-OMERACT core outcome set for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Methods: Following OMERACT and COMET guidelines, an international working group representing key stakeholders (patients, rheumatologists, health professionals, pharmaceutical industry and drug regulatory agency representatives) defined the core domain set for axSpA. The development process consisted of: i) Identifying candidate domains using a systematic literature review and qualitative studies; ii) Selection of the most relevant domains for different stakeholders through a 3-round Delphi survey involving axSpA patients and axSpA experts; iii) Consensus and voting by ASAS; iv) Endorsement by OMERACT. Two settings are considered based on the type of therapy investigated in the trial: symptom modifying therapies and disease modifying therapies. Results: The updated core outcome set for axSpA includes 7 mandatory domains for all trials (disease activity, pain, morning stiffness, fatigue, physical function, overall functioning and health, and adverse events including death). There are 3 additional domains (extra-musculoskeletal manifestations, peripheral manifestations and structural damage) that are mandatory for disease modifying therapies and important but optional for symptom modifying therapies. Finally, 3 other domains (spinal mobility, sleep, and work and employment) are defined as important but optional domains for all trials. Conclusion: The ASAS-OMERACT core domain set for AS has been updated into the ASAS-OMERACT core domain set for axSpA. The next step is the selection of instruments for each domain.
Can the Mode and Time of Commuting to Work Affect Mental Health?
(Elsevier, 2021) Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Braçe, Olta; Gálvez Ruiz, David; López Lara, Enrique Javier; Correa Fernández, José; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Humana; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Estadística e Investigación Operativa; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981: Health & Territory Research
Background: Commuting to work is an important part of many people's daily life, with travel times increasing steadily and becoming a growing problem. Longer commutes, increased costs, and certain forms of transport can lead to increased stress and poor psychological health. The aim of the present study is to assess the possible associations between commuting patterns and poor mental health in workers. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study analysing information from the representative population survey 2015 ‘Commuting, Daily Habits and Urban Health’ survey in Mairena del Aljarafe (Spain). For the present study, 294 workers aged from 16–64 years old were included. To detect poor mental health, the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was administered. The study also included sociodemographic, lifestyle, and commuting patterns. Associations were tested using Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests. Pearson's correlation was used to evaluate each item of the GHQ-12 scale. Multiple linear regression was applied to explore factors associated with poor mental health. Results: Of the sample of workers, the mean age was 43.1 years old, 46.6% female, 49.0% had undertaken university study, 38.4% smoked, and 44.5% were overweight/obese. For their commute, 77.1% used a private motor vehicle (vs. 6.9% public transport and 16.0% active transport), allocated 51.9 min/day (54.8 min/day private, 44.2 min/day public, and 39.3 min/day active transport, p=0.004), and spent €91.9/month (€99.7/month private, €59.0/month public, and €59.5/month active transport, p<0.001). Workers who used their private motor vehicle to commute to work presented, as driving time increased, poorer mental health and reported worrying levels of sleep loss, being under stress, and feeling unhappy or depressed. However, for public or active commuters, we cannot reach any of these conclusions. The multiple linear regression model shows that workers who use their private motorised transport and those who spent longer on their commutes were associated with poorer mental health. Conclusions: Our findings show that both driving a motor vehicle and longer commutes are associated with poorer mental health. Therefore, the use of public and active commuting should be encouraged, as well as better management to improve traffic congestion and thus reduce driving times.
Instrument selection for the ASAS core outcome set for axial spondyloarthritis
(BMJ, 2023) Navarro Compán, Victoria; Boel, Anne; Boonen, Annelies; Mease, Philip; Dougados, Maxime; Kiltz, Uta; Landewé, Robert; Baraliakos, Xenofon; Bautista Molano, Wilson; Chiowchanwisawakit, Praveena; Dagfinrud, Hanne; Fallon, Lara; Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Gensler, Lianne; El-Zorkany, Bassel; Haroon, Nigil; Kwan, Yu Heng; Machado, Pedro; Maksymowych, Walter P.; Molto, Anna; Peyrecave, Natasha de; Poddubnyy, Denis; Protopopov, Mikhail; Ramiro, Sofía; Song, In-Ho; Weely, Salima van; Heijde, Désirée van der; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981: Health & Territory Research
Objectives: To define the instruments for the ASAS-OMERACT core domain set for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Methods: An international working group representing key stakeholders selected the core outcome instruments following a predefined process: i) Identifying candidate instruments using a systematic literature review; ii) Reducing the list of candidate instruments by the working group, iii) Assessing the instruments’ psychometric properties following OMERACT Filter 2.2, iv) Selection of the core instruments by the working group; v) Voting and endorsement by ASAS. Results: The updated core set for axSpA includes seven instruments for six domains that are mandatory for all trials: ASDAS and NRS patient global assessment of disease activity; NRS total back pain; average NRS of duration and severity of morning stiffness; NRS fatigue; BASFI; and ASAS health index. There are 9 additional instruments considered mandatory for disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) trials: MRI activity SPARCC sacroiliac joints and SPARCC spine, uveitis, IBD and psoriasis assessed as recommended by ASAS, 44 swollen joint count, MASES, dactylitis count, and mSASSS. The imaging outcomes are considered mandatory to be included in at least one trial for a drug tested for DMARD-properties. Furthermore, 11 additional instruments were also endorsed by ASAS to be used in axSpA trials on top of the core instruments. Conclusions: The previous core instrument set has been updated and endorsed for the use in all axSpA trials. The selection of the instruments for the ASAS-OMERACT core domain set complete the update of the core outcome set for axSpA.
Exploring the role of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease patient organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the REUMAVID study (phase 1)
(Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, 2022) Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Marzo Ortega, Helena; Christen, Laura; Correa Fernández, José; Sanz Gómez, Sergio; Navarro Compán, Victoria; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981: Health & Territory Research
The Taiwanese Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Living with the Condition
(MDPI, 2023-11-07) Yen, Yi-Ning; Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Sun, Yi-Syuan; Chen, Chen-Jung; Lai, Chien-Chih; Tsai, Hung-Cheng; Cheng, Wei-Sheng; Liao, Hsien-Tzung; Tsao, Yen-Po; Tsai, Chang-You; Chou, Chung-Tei; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981 : Health & Territory Research
The International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS) explores the physical, psychological, and social experiences of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). This initiative is now being expanded to Taiwan as the Taiwanese Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (TMAS). We aim to provide rheumatologists with insights into the perspectives of Taiwanese patients, enabling physicians to better understand the unmet needs of these patients and optimize their management. Materials and Methods: The TMAS is a cross-sectional study gathering data through an online survey of axSpA patients, promoted by the Ankylosing Spondylitis Caring Society of R.O.C. (ASCARES), conducted from July 2017 to March 2018 by Ipsos, and analyzed by the Health & Territory Research (HTR) group of the University of Seville. The questionnaire includes 99 questions that cover domains such as patient profile, diagnosis, habits/lifestyle, employment status, physical/psychological health status, social support, use of healthcare services, and treatments. Results: A total of 112 axSpA patients were included in this survey. The mean age was 38.6 years and 75.0% were male. The average diagnostic delay was 3 years, and 19.6% reported extra-articular manifestations. Out of the 49 respondents who reported HLA-B27 information, 35 were HLA-B27-positive. The disease burden was high, with a mean BASDAI score of 4.9 and 75.9% having a mild to moderate degree of spinal stiffness. Furthermore, they were socially and psychologically burdened, with 88.4% experiencing work-related issues and 25.9% suffering from anxiety. Conclusions: The TMAS sheds light on the overall perspective of axSpA patients in Taiwan. The TMAS shows shorter diagnostic delay compared to patients from the EMAS. However, high disease activity and significant psychological distress still trouble the patients, causing functional impairments and even leading to career failures. Understanding the perspective of axSpA patients can help rheumatologists adjust treatment strategies to their unmet needs and improve their disease outcomes.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic influence access to green spaces? Results of a literature review during the first year of pandemic
(Springer Nature, 2024-02-11) González Marín, Alicia; Garrido Cumbrera, Marco; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM981 : Health & Territory Research
Modelos predictivos del comportamiento del nivel piezométrico de la laguna Charco del Toro (Parque Nacional de Doñana, Huelva, sw España) mediante técnicas de análisis multivariante
(2019) Fraile Jurado, Pablo; Borja Barrera, César; Borja Barrera, Francisco; Díaz del Olmo, Fernando; Recio Espejo, José Manuel; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; RNM273: Cuaternario y Geomorfologia
The performance of the intra-annual piezometric level of the Charco del Toro small-lake (Doñana National Park, Huelva, Spain) is modeled using multivariate analysis techniques. There are two main purposes on this paper: interpreting the current performance of the piezometric level of the wetland from different environmental variables and predicting climate change in the small-lake by the end of the 21st century. Thus, an explanatory and a predictive model were developed. Although the methodological approach for both types of models is similar, based on multivariate linear regression analysis, the models developed for each of the purposes were different, due to the greater availability of data for environmental variables in the recent past than for making predictions based on climate change scenarios. The results from the explanatory model of the current performance of the small-lake indicate that the piezometric level depends on the accumulated precipitation over long periods of time (from 6 to 10 months), as well as the potential evapotranspiration recorded in the previous 10 months. The models developed for predicting the future intra-annual performance, based on different scenarios and climatic models, suggest that the piezometric level of the lagoon will fall drastically 1-1.5 meters regardless the model of climate change or the emssions scenario.
Propuesta metodológica para el estudio de las vías pecuarias desde el paisaje. Aplicación al Cordel de Gambogaz (Sevilla)
(Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana, 2021-03-15) Venegas Moreno, Carmen; García Vázquez, Irena; Rodríguez Rodríguez, Jesús; Coronado Sánchez, Ana; Domínguez Vela, Juan José; Pedregal Mateos, Belén; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Humana; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Urbanística y Ordenación del Territorio
La relación entre el andar, la contemplación del paisaje y la red de caminos y vías pecuarias se argumenta recurriendo al origen de dichas vías, es decir, caminos trazados para facilitar el traslado de animales al ritmo lento de rebaños y pastores. Aunque en la actualidad la función trashumante es residual, las vías pecuarias están siendo recuperadas y utilizadas por las administraciones competentes con el objetivo de mejorar la articulación del territorio por el que transcurren, favorecer la biodiversidad y la diversificación paisajística en entornos urbanos y, en gran medida, para dar respuesta a las nuevas demandas ciudadanas relacionadas con el esparcimiento y las actividades deportivas y lúdicas propias de la sociedad actual. Este trabajo realiza una propuesta metodológica para estos itinerarios públicos desde la intervención en el paisaje, tomando como caso de estudio una vía pecuaria del Corredor Verde Metropolitano de Sevilla, el Cordel de Gambogaz, que discurre entre la capital hispalense y la localidad de Santiponce.
Relaciones del relieve y de la distribución poblacional con la conformación de la red ferroviaria en Andalucía (España)
(Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, 2022-07-31) Ventura Fernández, Jesús; Gavira Narváez, Antonio; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Geografía Física y Análisis Geográfico Regional; Universidad de Sevilla. HUM136 : Estudios geográficos andaluces
El estudio de los factores que inciden en el diseño y mantenimiento de cualquier infraestructura no solo tiene gran tradición geográfica, sino un enorme interés aplicado. Este se acrecienta para el transporte ferroviario, que, por sus propias características, presenta mayor rigidez a los cambios. El medio físico por el que discurren sus trazados y el sistema de asentamientos humanos que estos conectan son las piezas claves para comprender sus orígenes y posibilidades de desarrollo. En el caso de Andalucía, la región más meridional de Europa, este análisis alcanza gran importancia por las singularidades de su orografía y por los cambios demográficos acontecidos en las últimas décadas. Además, desde la perspectiva de la planificación territorial, se ha apostado en ella por el impulso de este medio de transporte más sostenible, por ser público, colectivo, no contaminante y con gran capacidad de intermodalidad. En este sentido, se detectan incongruencias con actuaciones que, en la práctica, no inciden ciertamente en esa línea. Los resultados del estudio reflejan que, a pesar de los condicionantes físicos, hoy en día técnicamente solventables por regla general, las necesidades de la ciudadanía no están siendo atendidas de manera adecuada en las distintas partes del territorio andaluz, por lo que se concluye que, hasta que este hecho no se asuma como un objetivo para alcanzar por las Administraciones públicas implicadas, el referido impulso ferroviario no será realmente efectivo y quedará enmascarado por actuaciones parciales, de gran impacto económico (Alta Velocidad), pero con repercusiones puntuales y que no favorecen al conjunto del territorio andaluz.

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