31º Congresso da APDR: comunicação submetida

 

Bibliometric analysis of the research on St. James Way performed for the period 1997-2023

Leida Costa, Paula Remoaldo, Hélder Lopes, José Cadima Ribeiro, Vítor Ribeiro e Rafaela Silva

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to perform a bibliometric analysis of publications related to the St. James Way indexed in the Scopus database in the period 1997-2023. This is the first time that this kind of study is done concerning this period of 26 years. 139 studies and several variables were taken into consideration, such as, the type and year of publication, subjects approached, methods, techniques used, and country of publication. It was noted that the amount of the studies related to the St. James Way is reduced, and that the first study indexed in Scopus database dates back to 1997. The data collected in the Scopus database was analyzed using the VOsviewer tool. This tool allowed the generation of a set of thematic network maps using analysis of keyword occurrences, documents and countries with the highest number of publications, journals with the highest number of publications and most productive authors. It was found that there is a relationship between the keywords inserted in the database, that is, there are authors who, when approaching the Way, used three to four common keywords ("pilgrims", "tourism", "religion", and " St. James Way"). The subject of St. James Way attracts research from many scientific areas, such as Economy, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Environmental Sciences. Since 2011, the number of publications indexed in Scopus increased a lot, but it was since 2019 that the number increased in a more substantial way, along with the diffusion and interest in this religious and cultural route. Between 1997 and 2015, the studies had a more general nature, with descriptive stories about the Camino, and its evolution since the medieval age. Since 2016, the number of empirical studies has been increasing. This study can contribute to the evolution of research on religious tourism and pilgrimage, especially the one concerning the St. James Way routes.

Keywords: Bibliometric Study; Scopus Database; Camino de Santiago; St. James Way; VOSviewer.

RPER: alguns dados sobre o desempenho da revista em 2023, e nos anos mais recentes

 [Não esteve bem nem mal; foi o que se conseguiu com muito trabalho e dedicação]

O Caminho Português de Santiago: excerto de texto a integrar em livro em processo de produção

"Em resposta a uma questão colocada no grupo do Facebook ´CAMINO PORTUGUÉS` em 2023/03/17 por alguém com origem nos Países Baixos que inquiria sobre qual das rotas do Caminho Português de Santiago seria mais bonita, um peregrino português respondia que ambas eram “fantásticas”, acrescentando que o Caminho Central atravessa várias vilas e cidades da parte norte de Portugal, mostrando paisagens e aldeias mais típicas. Adiantava, igualmente, que “Todos os Caminhos têm sua beleza e essência... uns são mais difíceis, outros mais curtos.... Mas tudo depende do olhar de quem vê e sente!!!! […]. Eu prefiro o Central!” (JMVA, 2023/03/17, CAMINO PORTUGUÉS).

Na mesma data, respondendo a outra pergunta, um peregrino espanhol referia que os gostos variam (há opiniões para todos os gostos), sendo que ele, que tinha realizando todos os Caminhos Portugueses, e, inclusive, repetido alguns, entre os quais um que tinha iniciado em Huelva, Espanha, entendia que, inquestionavelmente, o mais bonito era o central, até pela dimensão cultural mais intensa. Acabava recomendando a visita ao albergue do mosteiro de Vairão, na etapa de Porto a Vilarinho, 1,5 km antes de Vilarinho (PSS, Espanhol, 2023/03/17, CAMINO PORTUGUÉS).

São tomadas de posição que se encontram amiúde nos blogues dos grupos de Facebook dedicados ao Caminho Português, se bem que também haja outras recomendando o uso do Caminho da Costa a quem deseja ter um contacto continuando com o mar e, porventura, percorrer terenos menos acidentados."

J. Cadima Ribeiro

Paula Remoaldo

PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: 22(1), 2024

 

Vol. 22, Núm. 1 (2024): PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais: issue N. 67 (2024) published

It is a pleasure to inform you that the issue n. 67 (January 2024) of our journal (Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais / Portuguese Review of Regional Studies) is now online. You can accede to the issue using the following link:

https://review-rper.com/index.php/rper/issue/view/67

Thank you for contributing to the success of the journal. We will go on counting on you!

I wish you all a successful year 2024!

Best regards,

J. Cadima Ribeiro 

ERSA 2024, Ilha Terceira, Açores: apêlo à submissão de comunicações (2)

 

Special Session (S71)

Sustainability in Tourist Destinations: A Multidimensional Approach

Laurentina Vareiro

UNIAG, Lab2PT and Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA),Barcelos, Portugal, lvareiro@ipca.pt (corresponding convener)

 

Paula Remoaldo

Lab2PT and Institute of Social Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, cris.remoaldo@gmail.com

José Cadima Ribeiro
NIPE and Lab2PT, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, jcadima@eeg.uminho.pt

 

Abstract

This session seeks to scrutinize the various dimensions of sustainability in tourist destinations. By dissecting the eco-footprint of accommodation, investigating the provenance of culinary resources, and assessing the ecological impacts of entertainment activities, we aim to analyse the multiple dimensions involved (a holistic approach) in destinations sustainability. The discourse will extend to encompass the integration of environmental preservation, community involvement and economic viability. This session aims to provide new insights on the issue, exploring innovative methodologies to maintain the allure of tourist destinations while ensuring their enduring ecological and societal well-being.

Your contribution is pivotal to advancing on the discourse on responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Theoretical and empirical backgrounds are accepted. The main research areas of this Special Session are the following topics:

1.     Conceptualization of Comprehensive Sustainability in Tourist Destinations.

2.     Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism Activities.

3.     Best Practices on Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability in the Tourism Industry.

4.     Best Practices for Attaining Destination Sustainability.

5.     Sustainable Practices in Accommodation and/or Food Provision.

6.     Engaging Residents in the Promotion of Sustainable Destinations.

7.     Engaging Politicians in the Promotion of Sustainable Destinations.

8.     Political Difficulties in Implementing Destinations Sustainability.

9.     Sociocultural Difficulties in Implementing Destinations Sustainability.

10.  Quantitative Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.

11.  Qualitative Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.

12.  New Approaches to Tourism Sustainable Practices.

13.  The Future of Destinations Sustainability.

      https://ersa.eventsair.com/ersa2024/special-session-themes

EEG/UMinho: a fechar o ano de 2023, enquanto aguarda pela tomada de posse de um novo presidente nos 1ºs dias de 2024