Background: Digitalization and hyperconnectivity generate spaces for youth participation in social activism through social media platforms. The purpose of this research was to analyze young people’s online experience in social activism movements, including their preferences, themes, usage of language, and perceived impact. Methods: The research is framed within a qualitative interpretative–descriptive paradigm. Five focus groups were conducted, including 58 high school students from Malaga, Spain. Results: Several themes were identified through the coding process, including technological devices and social media preferences, participation in social movements or activism, perception of the degree of participation, the focus of interest, motivation for involvement, language use on social media, and beliefs. Conclusions: In a hyperconnected world, youth participation in social movements becomes more relevant. Their interest is reflected in the enormous potential that this social participation of young people has through networks and virtual platforms, becoming an informal communication model with characteristics to be an effective vehicle for social transformation.

Sales of electric and hybrid electric vehicles are increasing steadily worldwide, and consequently their presence increases in city areas. At low speeds, the low levels of noise produced by these vehicles could become a new risk factor for road users. However, the magnitude of the risk has not been accurately determined. In addition, its inclusion in the work environment could pose a new risk that should be managed. Thus, in relation to low noise levels of electric and hybrid vehicles, this study aimed to characterise the risk situations and determine the risk perception of workers as pedestrians and internal combustion engine vehicle drivers coming into contact with these vehicles. The data were extracted from 417 questionnaires filled out by the employees of public service companies who come into contact with electric and hybrid vehicles during their working day in the city of Málaga, in the region of Andalusia, Spain. According to the experiences reported, it seems that the risk due to the low noise levels of electric vehicles is moderate and does not reach alarming levels. These risk situations usually occurred in low speed urban areas, particularly when crossing the road, or in semi-pedestrian areas. Almost half the respondents considered that the electric vehicle poses a risk to other road users because it is more difficult to hear, and they believe it likely that other road users could be injured. Despite that risk, pedestrians did not change their way of walking or moving around the parking areas and other areas of the company. Electric and hybrid electric cars are now required to produce sound when travelling at low speeds. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of this measure should be assessed once implemented and future research should explore alternative non-acoustic measures.

Este artículo tiene como objetivo estudiar la integración de la tecnología de gemelo digital en el proceso de toma de decisiones relacionadas con la gestión de la Salud y Seguridad Laboral en la industria de la construcción a fin de combinar la planificación técnica general con nuevas funciones de gestión de la seguridad laboral. Esta investigación aterriza en una propuesta conceptual de aplicación de los gemelos digitales basados en BIM para la mejora del desarrollo estratégico de soluciones proactivas vinculadas a la planificación y gestión de la seguridad laboral en la industria de la construcción. Este marco conceptual inicial se esboza aplicando el enfoque de Research through Design.

Blockchain technology is emerging as a high-impact solution for the tourism industry, a topic chosen for its growing research relevance and potential to revolutionise the tourism sector in several areas. This study examines how the combination of Blockchain technology and P2P platforms advances sustainability and marketing in the tourism accommodation market. It attempts to fill a gap in the literature by focusing on its application in two areas, namely digital markets and technology, which are expanding. The originality of this research lies in its comprehensive review of blockchain applications in tourism from a practical point of view, which has been largely unexplored in the existing literature. Through a bibliometric review of forty-two papers, various Blockchain applications were identified, such as improving transparency, trust, and efficiency in hotel operations and eliminating intermediaries to reduce costs. The adoption of smart contracts and the use of cryptocurrencies have also emerged as key trends. These findings highlight the transformative potential of Blockchain technology to build trust between hosts and guests, streamline processes, and improve the customer experience. However, they emphasise the need for the careful planning and consideration of the challenges associated with implementing this technology. Future research should further explore the specific applications of Blockchain technology in tourism to optimise its impact on industry and ensure long-term sustainability.

Objective and interest of the work: This paper focuses on analysing the existing literature on the impact of Metaverse technology on consumer behaviour, adoption and destination marketing. From a tourism perspective, Metaverse allows the fusion of physical and virtual realities, offering immersive experiences and the possibility of transforming the relationship between the destination and end user. Design of the methodology: A bibliometric analysis was performed using the Bibliometrix software, an R tool for the bibliometric study of scientific data sources. The database selected was Web of Science, and peer-reviewed articles in English published up to 10 October 2023 were analysed. A Boolean approach was used with the keywords "framework tourism Metaverse" and "framework tourist Metaverse". Results: Trends in the scientific production of subject matter analysed from 2011 to 2023 stand out, with a total of 72 articles identified according to the criteria discussed. An annual growth rate of 34.48% was observed during the production of the documents. It highlights how technology associated with the metaverse influences the decisions and experiences of tourism service users. Its value in terms of practical implications: This study examines the potential of Metaverse for ex situ immersive tourism and in situ experiences. It emphasizes the need for research on ethical behaviour, regulatory frameworks, and strategies for Metaverse integration in the tourism industry. Although it is not the first study on Metaverse, it is the only one known to focus on theoretical frameworks.