Research trends in geotourism: A bibliometric analysis using the scopus database

G Herrera-Franco, N Montalván-Burbano… - Geosciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Geodiversity has elements of exceptional scientific value that are considered to represent
geoheritage, or geological heritage. One way to conserve and promote the knowledge of …

Geoheritage and geosites: A bibliometric analysis and literature review

G Herrera-Franco, P Carrión-Mero… - Geosciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Geological heritage represents and brings together geological elements of great local and
global relevance. It also promotes conservation and sustainable use. This study aims to …

Worldwide research on geoparks through bibliometric analysis

G Herrera-Franco, N Montalvan-Burbano… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Since the Digne Convention in 1991, the literature related to Geoparks has gained a
growing interest on the academy's part, especially in achieving the preservation of …

Application of the AIDA model in social media promotion and community engagement for small cultural organizations: A case study of the Choi Chang Sau Qin Society

X Jiang, DKW Chiu, CT Chan - Community engagement in the online …, 2023 - igi-global.com
This study explores the AIDA model (attention, interest, desire, action) for social media
promotion and community engagement for small cultural organizations. The internal …

Scientific research in Ecuador: A bibliometric analysis

G Herrera-Franco, N Montalván-Burbano… - Publications, 2021 - mdpi.com
Ecuador has shown a growth in its scientific production since 2011, representing 85% of the
total historical production. These investigations are reflected in scientific publications, which …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the potential of coastal cliffs as geosites for the promotion of geotourism

F Morante-Carballo, MJ Domínguez-Cuesta… - Geography and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Coastal zones, with their significant geodiversity, are vital areas for geotourism. Effective
management is crucial to harness the geological interest of these sites as geotourism …

Inventory and characterization of geosites in Ecuador: A review

E Berrezueta, JL Sánchez-Cortez, M Aguilar-Aguilar - Geoheritage, 2021 - Springer
The primary aims of this paper are to document the existing inventory and characterization of
geosites in Ecuador, through the review of relevant public documents (articles, reports, etc.) …

Groundwater resilience assessment in a communal coastal aquifer system. The case of Manglaralto in Santa Elena, Ecuador

G Herrera-Franco, P Carrión-Mero, M Aguilar-Aguilar… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Resilience has several meanings, among them the ability to overcome difficulty and return to
the state of providing service, even if the initial conditions change. Assessing resilience in an …

Evaluation of a paleontological museum as geosite and base for geotourism. A case study

G Herrera-Franco, K Erazo, C Mora-Frank… - Heritage, 2021 - mdpi.com
The Santa Elena province in Ecuador has outstanding geological potential in petroleum,
mining and geosite resources. All the wealth of palaeontological samples and their inherent …

[HTML][HTML] Geosites assessment in a volcanic hotspot environment and its impact on geotourism, Santa Cruz-Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

P Carrión-Mero, E Sánchez-Zambrano… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Volcanic environments offer a unique combination for life development. UNESCO
recognized the Galapagos Islands as Natural World Heritage site due to the uniqueness of …