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- Characterising industrial tourism in the cross-border region: Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, Felipe; García, Joaquín; Velasco, Miguel; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula OdetePurpose | Industrial tourism is an emerging sector highlighting the historical industrial landscape, fostering regional development, community revitalisation, and heritage preservation. Factories, mines, and transport infrastructure can be transformed into museums and interactive spaces. Industrial tourism can also include tours of active industrial sites where production remains the primary focus (Friel et al., 2024; Yan et al., 2024). In this context, this study aims to characterise the industrial heritage of the cross-border region, namely in Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain), in the Douro River region, aiming to showcase opportunities for cross-border tourism development. Methodology/Approach | Firstly, a database was drawn up with the industrial heritage of the two regions under analysis. To do this, a form was drawn up based on previous documents and validated by the team of a project related to industrial tourism. From October 2024 to March 2025, the form was sent to 22 municipalities in Portugal and 80 municipalities in Spain. Ultimately, 1079 industrial heritage sites were registered and statistically analysed to determine their characterisation. Expected Results | Of the 1079 industrial heritage sites, 247 are in Portugal, and 832 are in Spain. The heritage elements were categorised and most related to transport infrastructure (31%), wineries (23.6%), food industries (20.5%), and hydraulic heritage (9.3%). These characteristics align with the attractions offered in the two regions surrounding the River Douro. Portugal presents more transport (34.6%) and wineries (22.7%), and Spain to wineries (26.7%) and food industries (25.1%). It is also clear that most (47.3%) of the heritage sites identified are prepared to receive visitors. This study shows that the categorisation of heritage reflects the richness and historical diversity of the region. Among the main types of heritage identified are wineries, illustrating the strong wine-growing tradition of the Douro River, and transport infrastructure, namely old railway stations and bridges, which highlight witness to the impact of industrialisation on regional connectivity. There are also hydraulic structures, such as water mills and historic dams, which show how water resources have been used for industrial activity over the centuries.
- Cross-border tourism: a residents’ perspective of the iberian meseta reservePublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Vaz, Márcia; Teixeira, João Paulo; Rojo, Carlos; Alonso, David; Mestre, Lucia; Fernandes, Paula OdeteTourism destinations depend deeply on the contribution of residents, who play a crucial role as stakeholders. Obtaining insight into their perspectives is crucial for the success of the tourism industry. Hence, this study aimed to understand how residents in the cross-border region of the Iberian Meseta Reserve perceive tourism in their land. From April to May 2023, a questionnaire was administered to residents aged 18 and above, selected from various locations such as shops, parks, restaurants, streets, and residences. A total of 470 valid questionnaires were collected and analysed descriptively, focusing on the means and standard deviations of the effects. An inferential analysis was conducted to determine the differences between the dependence on tourism, gender and the tourism effects. The findings revealed that residents generally hold a positive perspective on tourism in cross-border areas. The economic effects ranked highest in mean perception, followed by the sociocultural effects, and lastly, the environmental effects. However, it's important to acknowledge a limitation of this study, namely the uneven sample size between residents from Portugal and Spain.
- Defining industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, Felipe L.; García, Joaquín; Velasco, Míguel; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto Ivo; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper deals with the definition and valorisation of industrial and pre-industrial tourism in the crossborder region of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain). Industrial and preindustrial heritage is crucial to collective memory and has significant cultural, historical and tourist value. Industrial tourism is emerging as an initiative that enhances historic landscapes and contributes to urban development, the revitalisation of communities and the preservation of heritage. It is considered an innovative strategy for rehabilitating territories, transforming old facilities into attractions, exploring historic sites or operating companies. The “IN_GENIOS_DUERO_DOURO” project focused on promoting this heritage in the Douro-Duero Euroregion. The methodology included detailed mapping and characterisation, creating a database with 1,079 sites identified in 22 Portuguese and 80 Spanish municipalities. The results show that most sites are in Spain (77.1 %). The municipalities with the most identified sites are Valladolid (250) in Spain and Mirandela (32) in Portugal. The main heritage categories include transport infrastructure (335), wineries (255) and the food industry (221). Around 47.27 per cent of the sites identified are accessible to tourists. The database created is fundamental for valuing, safeguarding and designing tourist routes.
- Defining industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, F.; García, Joaquin; Velasco, M.; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper deals with the definition and valorisation of industrial and pre-industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain). Industrial and pre-industrial heritage is crucial to collective memory and has significant cultural, historical and tourist value. Industrial tourism is emerging as an initiative that enhances historic landscapes and contributes to urban development, the revitalisation of communities and the preservation of heritage. It is considered an innovative strategy for rehabilitating territories, transforming old facilities into attractions, exploring historic sites or operating companies. The “IN_GENIOS_DUERO_DOURO” project focused on promoting this heritage in the Douro-Duero Euroregion. The methodology included detailed mapping and characterisation, creating a database with 1,079 sites identified in 22 Portuguese and 80 Spanish municipalities. The results show that most sites are in Spain (77.1 %). The municipalities with the most identified sites are Valladolid (250) in Spain and Mirandela (32) in Portugal. The main heritage categories include transport infrastructure (335), wineries (255) and the food industry (221). Around 47.27 per cent of the sites identified are accessible to tourists. The database created is fundamental for valuing, safeguarding and designing tourist routes.
- From likes to comments: tracking interaction trends on social networks to promote cultural eventsPublication . Ferreira, Jessica; Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Lopes, Isabel Maria; Pereira, João Paulo; Cardim, SofiaTourism drives the economy through job creation and infrastructure development, while the cultural component, such as gastronomy and historical heritage, enriches the visitor experience and reduces regional disparities. Municipalities use channels like Instagram to promote cultural events and strengthen local identity, reaching a diverse audience and encouraging community and visitor engagement. This study explores interaction trends in event posts on Bragança, Portuguese City Municipality’s Instagram from 2020 to 2023. The aim is to analyse the evolution of metrics such as likes, comments and views over the last four years. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from Instagram posts using the APIFY platform, followed by an analysis using Python for statistical evaluation to identify correlations and patterns. The main results reveal significant variations in user engagement with different types of events and changes in follower behaviour over time. These findings offer valuable information for social media management and municipal event planning, emphasising the importance of adaptive strategies on digital platforms.
- Instagram’s role in driving outdoor tourismPublication . Ferreira, Jessica; Cardim, Sofia; Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThe complexity of social media engagement, with multiple factors influencing this phenomenon, is increasingly present in corporate digital marketing. Some social networks allow the dynamic sharing of promotional content from businesses and tourist destinations through posting photographs, videos, and locations. Although visual quality and the use of hashtags are important strategies, contextual and emotional elements tend to have a more direct impact on user engagement. From this perspective, this study explores the suitability of activity counts extracted from a social media platform (Instagram) to know the visitor counts at selected outdoor attractions in the North Region of Portugal. Through a quantitative methodology, the analysis utilised data from posts with specific hashtags collected in 2024, totalling 5020 posts, 7433 comments, and 126,314 likes. Three hypotheses were tested: the influence of the visual content (images and videos), the themes of the posts (identified by hashtags), and the polarity of the comments on user engagement. The results showed that the visual content did not have a significant impact on the number of likes and comments. The analysis revealed no significant differences in engagement between different themes of the posts. Sentiment analysis showed significant differences in likes among positive, neutral, and negative comments, but not in the number of comments. Practical implications include the need for integrated, context-sensitive digital marketing strategies to maximise social media engagement. Future studies should explore seasonal variations, employ objective measures of content, and integrate both qualitative and quantitative methods for a deeper understanding.
- The interrelation between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and transparency: a bibliometric analysisPublication . Cardoso, Celso Araújo; Moutinho, Nuno; Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.Sustainability has been a central issue in recent decades, leading to the formal integration of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions by the United Nations in 2004. Although ‘CSR’, ‘sustainability’ and ‘ESG’ are often used interchangeably, ESG provides criteria for assessing sustainability progress. Transparent disclosure of ESG information is crucial to attracting investment and building trust, despite challenges such as gaming and greenwashing. In this context, this paper aims to analyse the evolution of research on ESG and transparency and identify trends. The study reveals an exponential publication growth using a bibliometric analysis of 497 articles from the SCOPUS database between 2011 and 2025. Europe and China lead the way in publications, influenced by EU regulations and international pressures/domestic standards. There is strong collaboration between the US, Europe, and China about academic production.
- IX Regional Helix'25: Book of Extended AbstractsPublication . Fernandes, Paula Odete; Duarte, António; Vaz, Roberto; Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Lopes, Isabel Maria; Ferreira, Jessica; Leite, Joaquim; Alves, Jorge; Moutinho, Nuno; Cardim, Sofia; Ferreira, João José de Matos; Farinha, Luís; Ranga, MarinaOn behalf of the Organising Committee, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the IX International Regional Helix’25 Congress, held from 26th to 28th June at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), and organised by the Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG). The event demonstrated the essential role of collaboration among the four key actors of the Quadruple Helix model - academia, industry, government, and civil society - as a driver of sustainable regional development. We were especially pleased to count on the participation of members from the STARS EU consortium and the Thematic Interest Group (TIG) on Entrepreneurship & Innovation, whose contributions to the organising and scientific committees, as well as to the scientific programme, reflected a strong commitment to cooperation and innovation. A particularly memorable moment of the congress was the round table "Transforming Regions through Innovation, Sustainability and Collaboration", which fostered critical dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of collaborative innovation and the role of the Quadruple Helix in regional transformation. We thank all speakers for their valuable contributions and for enriching this important session with meaningful perspectives. The programme also included a Doctoral Forum, offering PhD students a valuable platform to present their research and receive feedback from experienced academics. This initiative supported scientific quality, intergenerational exchange, and the visibility of emerging researchers in an international context. A total of 62 papers were submitted, representing over 150 authors and addressing a wide range of themes, including management, digital transformation, tourism, cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, regional economics, sustainability, and green transitions. Eleven of these papers were recognised during the closing session for their scientific excellence. The quality and impact of the congress are a direct result of the outstanding work presented and the depth of discussion led by all participants, researchers, keynote speakers, and moderators. With participants from Albania, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, the congress reinforced its international dimension and its role as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and regionally focused innovation. We are grateful to the Presidency of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, the Management Board of the School of Technology and Management, the Vice-Presidency for Communication, and the IPB Image Services and IT Technical Services for their support, as well as to the Foundation for Science and Technology, UNIAG, and all sponsoring organisations, both public and private, for making this event possible. A special thank you goes to the Scientific Committee and the Steering Committee, whose valuable guidance and support were instrumental to the success of Regional Helix'25. Last but not least, heartfelt thanks to the Organising Committee and its dedicated team for their commitment, professionalism, and enthusiasm throughout what was both a challenging and rewarding mission. As this chapter closes, we reaffirm our belief in the relevance and future potential of the Regional Helix initiative. We hope it continues to inspire reflection, foster meaningful debate, and open new paths for cooperation, knowledge transfer, and shared development.
- Population dynamics and economic strategies for enhancing industrial heritage: a bibliometric overviewPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Garcia, Joaquín; Teixeira, Felipe; Vaz, Roberto; Teixeira, João Paulo; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper presents a bibliometric analysis examining the relationship between population dynamics and economic strategies for valorising industrial heritage based on 260 articles published between 1990 and 2025. The study reveals an exponential increase in publications from 2019 onward, reflecting a growing interest in this subject. The journal Sustainability emerges as the predominant source of publication, underscoring the significance of sustainability within this field. China is identified as the leader in scientific output, followed by Italy and the United States. Key terms identified include “sustainability,” “cultural heritage,” and “heritage preservation,” emphasising the central themes in this area of research. While the bibliometric analysis offers thoughts about research trends, it does have limitations, including its focus solely on articles published in English and the need for more content analysis. Future research should address these gaps to enhance understanding of the intricate relationship between population dynamics, economic development, and the preservation of industrial heritage.
- Tourism development and economic growth: a bibliometric analysisPublication . Rodrigues, Cláudia; Alves, Jorge; Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.Tourism plays a vital role in the global economy and job market, and extensive research has been conducted on its economic benefits. Bibliometric tools provide a powerful way to analyse trends and research emphases in academic literature and gain deeper insights into this relationship. Focusing on articles from 2008 to 2023 sourced from the Web of Science database, this paper aims to delineate the trajectory of research on tourism development and economic growth and explore institutional, country and author contributions. This bibliometric analysis of 738 documents focused on tourism development and economic growth reveals an exponential publication growth since 2018. Additionally, keyword and co-occurrence analyses reveal emerging themes such as environmental concerns and tourism as an industry. However, its exclusive reliance on bibliometric data may overlook other valuable insights and forms of research dissemination, suggesting the need for future research to explore more comprehensive evaluation methodologies.