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  1. Article ; Online: What are the main areas of research on COVID-19?

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Postgraduate medical journal

    2022  Volume 98, Issue e2, Page(s) e71–e73

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Humans ; Public Health ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 80325-x
    ISSN 1469-0756 ; 0032-5473
    ISSN (online) 1469-0756
    ISSN 0032-5473
    DOI 10.1136/postgradmedj-2021-140156
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  2. Article: European Union policies and their role in combating climate change over the years.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Air quality, atmosphere, & health

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) 1333–1340

    Abstract: The worrying environmental situation and increased public awareness in recent years have led many countries to take measures to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The European Union (EU) has been one of the most active in environmental ... ...

    Abstract The worrying environmental situation and increased public awareness in recent years have led many countries to take measures to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The European Union (EU) has been one of the most active in environmental protection with the formulation of policies aimed at preserving the health and well-being of citizens and protecting natural resources. One of the objectives of environmental policies is to make the economy of its member states more environmentally friendly, although this requires finding solutions to major challenges such as climate change, the scarcity of natural resources, the emission of polluting gases, and unsustainable consumption and production. This article reviews the main policies that have been implemented in the EU to reduce environmental problems and the scope of climate change conferences. It offers solutions to promote sustainability that could be adopted by companies, individuals, and governmental institutions to jointly contribute to achieving a more sustainable world, where problems such as climate change or the emission of polluting gases are minimized. The aim is to follow the principles of the Circular Economy and the European Green Deal.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2424084-9
    ISSN 1873-9326 ; 1873-9318
    ISSN (online) 1873-9326
    ISSN 1873-9318
    DOI 10.1007/s11869-022-01156-5
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  3. Article ; Online: Is Environmental Pollution Associated with an Increased Number of COVID-19 Cases in Europe?

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 2

    Abstract: COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented crisis, resulting in a global pandemic with millions infected and dying. Given the importance given to sustainability and the reduction in pollutant gases in recent years, the main objective of this study was to ... ...

    Abstract COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented crisis, resulting in a global pandemic with millions infected and dying. Given the importance given to sustainability and the reduction in pollutant gases in recent years, the main objective of this study was to determine whether pollutant emissions are associated with an increased number of COVID-19 cases in Europe. Other demographic variables that may have an impact on the number of coronavirus cases, such as population density, average age or the level of restrictive policies implemented by governments, are also included. It has been shown that the emission of carbon monoxide pollutant gases and pollutant emissions from transport positively affect the incidence of COVID-19, so that the sustainable policy implemented in recent years in Europe should be reinforced, and tougher sanctions and measures should be imposed when pollution thresholds are exceeded.
    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/analysis ; Air Pollution/analysis ; COVID-19 ; Environmental Monitoring ; Environmental Pollution ; Europe/epidemiology ; Humans ; Particulate Matter/analysis ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Particulate Matter
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph19020703
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  4. Article ; Online: Effect of Population Density and Economic Indicators on COVID-19 Death Rates in the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Puerto Rico health sciences journal

    2022  Volume 41, Issue 4, Page(s) 192–196

    Abstract: Objective: The countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC, by its initials in Spanish) have been some of the most affected by COVID-19. This paper analyzes whether, in the 33 CELAC countries, population density, together ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC, by its initials in Spanish) have been some of the most affected by COVID-19. This paper analyzes whether, in the 33 CELAC countries, population density, together with other economic variables, such as gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity (PPP) values or the Human Development Index (HDI), were significantly associated with the coronavirus mortality rate.
    Methods: A correlation analysis and an ordinary least squares regression model were used to analyze the effects of different variables on the COVID-19 mortality rate.
    Results: The results showed that countries with higher numbers of inhabitants per square kilometer had lower death rates. Gross domestic product was not associated with the number of deaths, while the HDI had a positive impact on that number.
    Conclusion: Countries with high population density are not more vulnerable to COVID-19, as population density allows for economic development and better-designed institutions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Population Density ; Latin America/epidemiology ; Caribbean People
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-14
    Publishing country Puerto Rico
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639137-0
    ISSN 2373-6011 ; 0738-0658
    ISSN (online) 2373-6011
    ISSN 0738-0658
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  5. Article ; Online: Public Debt in the Spanish Municipalities: Drivers and Policy Proposals.

    Simionescu, Mihaela / Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Evaluation review

    2023  , Page(s) 193841X231193465

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the local debt in Spanish municipalities with negative consequences on the macroeconomic financial stability at national and eurozone level. The main objective is to identify the causes of public debt per capita in ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the local debt in Spanish municipalities with negative consequences on the macroeconomic financial stability at national and eurozone level. The main objective is to identify the causes of public debt per capita in four groups of Spanish municipalities according to size. It is based on a quantitative analysis based on correlational and causal-comparative approaches. It consists in the construction of panel quantile regressions (MMQ) and mean group (ME) estimators to explain public debt per capita in Spanish municipalities. Moreover, the Juodis test for causality analysis in panel data is applied. The research is constructed around various types of potential determinants related to economic factors (GDP per capita and unemployment rate), demographic factors (population under 15 and population over 65), and political factors (political party, ideology, and political strength). The results based on MMQR for the period 2011-2020 indicate common factors that reduce local debt (short-run economic growth), but also differences between clusters in what concerns factors that increase or decrease the debt. The Juodis et al. (2021) test shows that growth and unemployment are factors that influence the level of public debt in all groups of municipalities except one (5001-20,000 inhabitants) where political party affects debt. These empirical findings support policy proposals to reduce the local debt in Spanish municipalities. The main initiatives to reduce debt should be based on the promotion of economic growth and creation of new jobs, especially for young people.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1500138-6
    ISSN 1552-3926 ; 0193-841X ; 0145-4692
    ISSN (online) 1552-3926
    ISSN 0193-841X ; 0145-4692
    DOI 10.1177/0193841X231193465
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  6. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the concerns of Spanish university students in the face of current major challenges.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier / Faura-Martínez, Ursula / Lafuente-Lechuga, Matilde

    Evaluation and program planning

    2024  Volume 103, Page(s) 102408

    Abstract: The concerns of students and young people have been on the rise in recent years. Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic or the invasion of Ukraine have contributed to this. Mental health, the high cost of living, the need to re-evaluate the way we ... ...

    Abstract The concerns of students and young people have been on the rise in recent years. Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic or the invasion of Ukraine have contributed to this. Mental health, the high cost of living, the need to re-evaluate the way we work or the fight against climate change are among the main concerns of young people. The aim of this work is to find out the level of concern of university students about these problems that can condition their current life and to analyze whether these concerns can affect their academic performance, also distinguishing according to gender and age. To this end, a nationwide survey was carried out among this group in Spain. This work is the first of its kind to be carried out in Spain. The results obtained may be of great use to both educational institutions and government agents, with a view to offering policies that will improve the educational level and welfare of university students.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Universities ; Pandemics ; Program Evaluation ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Students/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2013444-7
    ISSN 1873-7870 ; 0149-7189
    ISSN (online) 1873-7870
    ISSN 0149-7189
    DOI 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102408
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  7. Article ; Online: Ukraine's post-war reconstruction: Building smart cities and governments through a sustainability-based reconstruction plan

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Journal of Cleaner Production. 2023 Sept., v. 419 p.138323-

    2023  

    Abstract: The war between Russia and Ukraine started when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022; and it has been a major catastrophe in every sense of the word. In this article, we focus on the future reconstruction of the country in the short and long term, ...

    Abstract The war between Russia and Ukraine started when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022; and it has been a major catastrophe in every sense of the word. In this article, we focus on the future reconstruction of the country in the short and long term, and the importance of creating a reconstruction plan based on sustainability and energy efficiency to turn Ukraine and each of its local governments into smart cities. Environmental protection policies should be enacted to facilitate the green transformation of the economy. The green transition will enable greater economic efficiency and competitiveness of Ukraine in European and global markets. Transparency in management and efficiency of its use is also another challenge to be achieved during reconstruction in order to achieve environmentally sustainable and smart cities and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Keywords Russia ; energy efficiency ; environmental protection ; sustainable development ; Ukraine ; Smart cities ; Smart government ; Sustainability ; Transparency
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-09
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    ISSN 0959-6526
    DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138323
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  8. Article ; Online: Circular Economy and Sustainability as a Basis for Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Circular economy and sustainability

    2021  Volume 2, Issue 1, Page(s) 1–7

    Abstract: The global COVID-19 crisis has led to a reduction in productive and commercial activity, as well as in the use of transport, which has led to a notable decrease in pollution levels. The paralysis of economic activity requires the commitment of government ...

    Abstract The global COVID-19 crisis has led to a reduction in productive and commercial activity, as well as in the use of transport, which has led to a notable decrease in pollution levels. The paralysis of economic activity requires the commitment of government policies to impose economic recovery laws based on sustainability. The aim of this paper is to briefly review the situation that COVID-19 has caused in the environment and sustainability. In addition, a critical view of it is provided, and possible solutions for a sustainable economic reconstruction are offered. The coronavirus is revealing the fragility of the current economic system, based on profit and continuous consumption of resources. This model generates many problems such as pollution, contribution to climate change, loss of biodiversity or unfair distribution of wealth. This must be an opportunity to redefine the social purpose of business and help generate a sustainable world through economic policies. For economic recovery, a plan oriented towards energy and ecological transition and based on the circular economy must be followed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2730-5988
    ISSN (online) 2730-5988
    DOI 10.1007/s43615-021-00065-6
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  9. Article ; Online: COVID-19 Mortality Rate and Its Incidence in Latin America: Dependence on Demographic and Economic Variables.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 13

    Abstract: The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left millions infected and dead around the world, with Latin America being one of the most affected areas. In this work, we have sought to determine, by means of a multiple regression analysis and a study of ... ...

    Abstract The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left millions infected and dead around the world, with Latin America being one of the most affected areas. In this work, we have sought to determine, by means of a multiple regression analysis and a study of correlations, the influence of population density, life expectancy, and proportion of the population in vulnerable employment, together with GDP per capita, on the mortality rate due to COVID-19 in Latin American countries. The results indicated that countries with higher population density had lower numbers of deaths. Population in vulnerable employment and GDP showed a positive influence, while life expectancy did not appear to significantly affect the number of COVID-19 deaths. In addition, the influence of these variables on the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 was analyzed. It can be concluded that the lack of resources can be a major burden for the vulnerable population in combating COVID-19 and that population density can ensure better designed institutions and quality infrastructure to achieve social distancing and, together with effective measures, lower death rates.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Developing Countries ; Humans ; Incidence ; Latin America/epidemiology ; Mortality ; Population Dynamics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Socioeconomic Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18136900
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  10. Article ; Online: Factors influencing the COVID-19 mortality rate in the European Union: importance of medical professionals.

    Cifuentes-Faura, Javier

    Public health

    2021  Volume 200, Page(s) 1–3

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of this paper is to analyze whether health variables such as the total number of physicians, available beds, and public spending on health care influence the number of deaths. The influence of other variables such as the Human ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of this paper is to analyze whether health variables such as the total number of physicians, available beds, and public spending on health care influence the number of deaths. The influence of other variables such as the Human Development Index and public health measures is also analyzed.
    Study design: Statistical study. Evaluation of variables associated with COVID-19 mortality in the EU.
    Methods: A multiple regression analysis is performed for the countries of the European Union.
    Results: Health expenditure, public health measures and the number of physicians influence the total number of deaths. The more physicians, the lower the number of deaths. However, the number of beds or the Human Development Index are not determinants of the number of deaths.
    Conclusions: A greater number of medical professionals will improve health care and reduce the number of deaths.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Delivery of Health Care ; European Union ; Health Expenditures ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-15
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 427333-3
    ISSN 1476-5616 ; 0033-3506
    ISSN (online) 1476-5616
    ISSN 0033-3506
    DOI 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.09.003
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