Francisco Montalvan

Dr. Francisco Montalvan


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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25 May 2024 in Water
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PCPaúl César Carrión-Mero
Paúl César Carrión-Mero
FMFernando Morante
Fernando Morante
JBJosue Briones
Josue Briones
María Jaya-MontalvoMaría Jaya-Montalvo
María Jaya-Montalvo
Emily Sánchez-ZambranoEmily Sánchez-Zambrano
Emily Sánchez-Zambrano
RERamón L Espinel
Ramón L Espinel
Water is an essential element for agricultural sustainability. In volcanic islands, freshwater sources are limited, challenging the local farming water supply. Rainfall dependence in the Galapagos Islands limits continuous agriculture, and despite using natural water sources, their irrigation quality is little known. This study aimed to carry out a control–diagnosis of irrigation water quality of the natural sources of the four agrarian islands of the Galapagos, considering water quality parameters for the proposal of sustainability strategies in the water and agricultural context. The workflow included (i) freshwater supply situation diagnosis, (ii) physicochemical parameters measurement and hydrochemical characterisation, and (iii) irrigation analysis and sustainability strategies configuration. Results indicated that of the 34 sources analysed, 55.88% are suitable for irrigation and are located in San Cristobal and Santa Cruz. The remaining 44.12% showed problems with parameters such as faecal coliforms, salinity, metals, carbonates, BOD5, and COD above the national permitted limits. Six strategies for water and agricultural sustainability are proposed, including periodic water monitoring, academy–government–community projects, community water board creation, water sowing and harvesting systems, effective management of effluent, and agricultural strengthening. The study guides comprehensive hydric management initiatives to benefit agrarian development and food security, aligning with SDGs 2 and 6.

26 June 2026 in Challenges in Sustainability
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FMFrancisco Montalvan
Francisco Montalvan
JDJhonathan A. Díaz-Alarcón
Jhonathan A. Díaz-Alarcón
JMJenifer Allison Malavé
Jenifer Allison Malavé
PCPaúl César Carrión-Mero
Paúl César Carrión-Mero

18 May 2026 in Hydrogeology Journal
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LRLuis Román-Piedra
Luis Román-Piedra
JSJoselyne Solórzano
Joselyne Solórzano
KPKevin Padilla-Cáceres
Kevin Padilla-Cáceres
FMFernando Morante
Fernando Morante
FMFrancisco Montalvan
Francisco Montalvan
PCPaúl César Carrión-Mero
Paúl César Carrión-Mero

10 August 2026 in Atmosphere
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Lorena Bermejo SantosLorena Bermejo Santos
Lorena Bermejo Santos
Emma Gaitán FernándezEmma Gaitán Fernández
Emma Gaitán Fernández
FMFrancisco Montalvan
Francisco Montalvan
MUMarisela Uzcategui-Salazar
Marisela Uzcategui-Salazar
AMAlice Kimie Martins Morita
Alice Kimie Martins Morita
FCFrancisco Carreño Conde
Francisco Carreño Conde
Climate change is altering global temperature and precipitation patterns, with particularly strong effects expected in Mediterranean regions, where reduced groundwater recharge and increased evapotranspiration may affect groundwater-dependent ecosystems. This study provides a preliminary, indicator-based assessment of the potential sensitivity of the Cabecera del Bornova Groundwater Body (Guadalajara, Spain), which sustains the Somolinos karst wetland, under natural conditions and protected as a Natural Groundwater Reserve and Natural Lacustrine Reserve. Empirical correlations were established between accumulated deviations of historical precipitation and observed piezometric levels in two monitoring piezometers using second-degree polynomial functions. The most informative relationships were obtained for piezometer ZE01, particularly at the daily scale, whereas the second piezometer showed weaker relationships. These functions were applied to regionalized climate projections generated with the FICLIMA methodology from ten CMIP6 models under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. The results indicate a general decreasing tendency in empirical piezometric-level indicators throughout the 21st century, although the magnitude of the response is highly sensitive to the selected rainfall station, temporal resolution, climate model and scenario. Extreme projected declines are interpreted as extrapolation-sensitive outputs rather than deterministic predictions of aquifer drawdown or groundwater-reserve depletion. Direct impacts on lagoon level, spring discharge or wetland extent cannot be quantified with the dataset. The results highlight the need to expand piezometric monitoring, instrument the Manadero del Bornova spring, monitor lagoon water levels and develop physically based recharge and groundwater-flow models.