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Dr. Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz
Department of Economy and Company, University of Almería, Spain

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Review
Published: 05 August 2021 in Agronomy
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Over the last two decades, experimental economics has been gaining relevance in the research of a wide range of issues related to agriculture. In turn, the agricultural activity provides an excellent field of study within which to validate the use of instruments employed by experimental economics. The aim of this study is to analyze the dynamics of the research on the application of experimental economics in agriculture on a global level. Thus, a literature review has been carried out for the period between the years 2000 and 2020 based on a bibliometric study. The main results show that there has been a growing use of experimental economics methods in the research on agriculture, particularly over the last five years. This evolution is evident in the different indicators analyzed and is reflected in the greater scientific production and number of actors involved. The most relevant topics within the research on experimental economics in agriculture focus on the farmer, the markets, the consumer, environmental policy, and public goods. These results can be useful for policy makers and researchers interested in this line of research.

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Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices. Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1566 .

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Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, José Aznar-Sánchez, Belén López-Felices. Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (8):1566.

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Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices. 2021. "Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research." Agronomy 11, no. 8: 1566.

Review
Published: 31 July 2021 in Sustainability
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One of the principal challenges faced by Mexican agriculture is the development of management models that are able to increase production while respecting the environment and generating wealth for society as a whole. In recent years, the number of studies analysing the sustainability of Mexican agriculture has grown significantly. The purpose of this study is to analyse the evolution of the research on the sustainability of agriculture in Mexico. For this purpose, a review and bibliometric analysis of a sample of 867 articles was carried out. The results reveal that the research has focused on the development of sustainable agricultural models in vulnerable rural areas, the sustainable exploitation of agroforestry systems, the development of energy crops for different uses, water resource management and land uses and their changes, conservation farming and climate change. Although research focused on sustainability is still in its early stages, it has become a priority field. A need to promote research from the economic and social disciplines may be observed, together with holistic projects that include the three pillars of sustainability (social, economic and environmental). This study could be useful to researchers in this field as it identifies the recent trends and principal agents that drive knowledge.

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Claudia Ochoa-Noriega; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez. Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8563 .

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Claudia Ochoa-Noriega, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, José Aznar-Sánchez, Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez. Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8563.

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Claudia Ochoa-Noriega; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez. 2021. "Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8563.

Book chapter
Published: 25 June 2021 in Sustainable Resource Management
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Plastic materials are widely used to produce different types of goods because of their unique properties. However, their mismanagement generates impacts at both environmental and economic–social levels, endangering the long-term sustainability of ecosystems and economic development. In this context, it is necessary to design and implement systems that allow for the sustainable management of plastic materials. This paper analyses the scientific literature on the sustainable plastic materials management (SPMM) in the last 20 years at a global level. It identifies the agents driving research, the main thematic areas, and the most relevant lines of research. The results show that research on SPMM has been gaining importance in this period. It has also been found that there are four main lines of research focused on the environment and the impact of the use of plastics on the surroundings; recycling, reuse, and recovery of plastics; the use of alternatives based on synthetic or organic materials; and the study of the different phases of the value chain through life cycle analysis, with emphasis on packaging. It is concluded that there is still a need to extend research in this field, especially by developing studies to determine the technical and economic viability of projects, as well as those which analyze how to increase the level of awareness of users.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices; Daniel García-Arca. Sustainable plastic materials management. Sustainable Resource Management 2021, 345 -368.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Belén López-Felices, Daniel García-Arca. Sustainable plastic materials management. Sustainable Resource Management. 2021; ():345-368.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices; Daniel García-Arca. 2021. "Sustainable plastic materials management." Sustainable Resource Management , no. : 345-368.

Book chapter
Published: 25 June 2021 in Sustainable Resource Management
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Land fulfills several fundamental functions for human survival. Among other functions, it enables the production of food, fibers, and fuel; provides biological habitats for plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as space for the settlement and development of different economic activities; and filters out chemical contaminants. In recent decades, we have witnessed a process of change in land uses generated as a result of various factors such as population growth and urbanization, industrialization, and increased demand for resources and energy. As a result, 75% of the planet’s surface has been transformed, including the polar areas. Among the main consequences of these transformations are global climate change, forest loss, and general soil degradation. In the specific case of soil, there is an urgent need to develop sustainable management models, capable of regenerating the health of the ecosystem, contributing to economic growth and human well-being. This chapter provides an overview of sustainable land management, by discussing the main related issues including concepts, sustainable measures or barriers to their adoption.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices; Daniel García-Arca. Sustainable land use and management. Sustainable Resource Management 2021, 179 -197.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Belén López-Felices, Daniel García-Arca. Sustainable land use and management. Sustainable Resource Management. 2021; ():179-197.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices; Daniel García-Arca. 2021. "Sustainable land use and management." Sustainable Resource Management , no. : 179-197.

Journal article
Published: 30 April 2021 in Resources, Conservation and Recycling
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In the current context of resource scarcity, global climate change, environmental degradation, and increasing food demand, the circular economy (CE) represents a promising strategy for supporting sustainable, restorative, and regenerative agriculture. A review of the literature on CE confirms the initial hypothesis that the theoretical CE framework has not yet been adapted to the field of agriculture. Therefore, this paper overcomes this gap in two ways: i) by adjusting the general CE framework to the agricultural sector's specificities, and ii) by analyzing the scope of the indicators available for measuring agricultural production systems’ circularity performance in supporting decision-making processes. Accordingly, the different elements in the theoretical CE framework are adapted to agricultural production systems. One major contribution of this paper is the definition of CE applied to agriculture. In addition, the principles of CE are adapted to the field, and CE strategies for agricultural activity are defined. Forty-one circularity indicators for application in agricultural systems were also comprehensively assessed to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Building on the key findings, future research paths and changes at the institutional and normative levels are proposed to facilitate CE implementation in agricultural production systems. For example, internationally recognized standards and adequate units of measurement must be defined, to develop meaningful studies and determine agricultural activities’ circularity performance.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Joan Manuel F. Mendoza; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Alejandro Gallego-Schmid. Circular economy implementation in the agricultural sector: Definition, strategies and indicators. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2021, 170, 105618 .

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Joan Manuel F. Mendoza, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Alejandro Gallego-Schmid. Circular economy implementation in the agricultural sector: Definition, strategies and indicators. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2021; 170 ():105618.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Joan Manuel F. Mendoza; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Alejandro Gallego-Schmid. 2021. "Circular economy implementation in the agricultural sector: Definition, strategies and indicators." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 170, no. : 105618.

Book chapter
Published: 16 April 2021 in Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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In today's world, technology has become an indisputable part of our daily activity. Mobile phones, screens, computers, televisions, and large and small domestic appliances, to mention just a few, have become essential. Furthermore, it is expected that, in the future, this trend will continue to increase despite having a huge impact on the environment. In this context, this study aims to show the state of global research on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in relation to the Environment (WEEEE). To this end, answers to the following questions are sought: What is the current state of WEEEE?; How does WEEEE management impact the environment?; What are the main agents promoting research on WEEEE?; Which are the most relevant research lines in this area?; What are the main research gaps?; To answer these questions, the applied methodology will be a qualitative systematic analysis together with a quantitative bibliometric analysis.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Miguel J. Manzano-Archilla; Belén López-Felices. Waste electrical and electronic equipment and environment. Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2021, 23 -48.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Miguel J. Manzano-Archilla, Belén López-Felices. Waste electrical and electronic equipment and environment. Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 2021; ():23-48.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Miguel J. Manzano-Archilla; Belén López-Felices. 2021. "Waste electrical and electronic equipment and environment." Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment , no. : 23-48.

Book chapter
Published: 16 April 2021 in Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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The management of waste electrical and electronic equipment has become one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the next century. Experts consider that electronic waste is one of the waste types that is growing at such a rate that it poses significant social and environmental risks for our planet. The current consumption system has negative repercussions not only in terms of the environment but also at economic and social levels. Aside from being a huge challenge, the sustainable management of electrical and electronic waste can also be an opportunity. This work aims to show the state of global research on sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic equipment. To achieve this, the international research conducted in the period from 2000 to 2019 will be reviewed through a bibliometric and systematic analysis.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; David Pozas-Ramos; Belén López-Felices. Advances in global research on the sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2021, 241 -267.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, David Pozas-Ramos, Belén López-Felices. Advances in global research on the sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 2021; ():241-267.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; David Pozas-Ramos; Belén López-Felices. 2021. "Advances in global research on the sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic equipment." Environmental Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment , no. : 241-267.

Journal article
Published: 05 March 2021 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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In South-east Spain the implementation of desalinated seawater for irrigation was planned as an alternative water supply for farmers. However, most high-volume desalination plants are underused as farmers’ current demands are lower than was previously expected. In order to develop programmes promoting an effective behavioural shift of farmers toward desalinated water, it is necessary to first explore their preferences and attitudes. This paper shows the results of a survey examining the attitudes and behaviour of farmers toward the use of desalinated seawater for irrigation in the South-east of Spain. The results show the existence of different farmer typologies regarding desalinated seawater use, as well as their preferences and attitudes. The main finding of this study has been to identify further factors, besides price, that condition the acceptance of the use of desalinated seawater. Finally, a series of measures are proposed to encourage the use of desalinated seawater for irrigation based on the identified profiles. The insights gained from this study could be useful for other regions where the construction of desalination plants has been planned as a measure to increase the availability of irrigation water.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Diego L. Valera. Farmers’ profiles and behaviours toward desalinated seawater for irrigation: Insights from South-east Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 296, 126568 .

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Diego L. Valera. Farmers’ profiles and behaviours toward desalinated seawater for irrigation: Insights from South-east Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2021; 296 ():126568.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Diego L. Valera. 2021. "Farmers’ profiles and behaviours toward desalinated seawater for irrigation: Insights from South-east Spain." Journal of Cleaner Production 296, no. : 126568.

Review
Published: 12 December 2020 in Agronomy
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The development of agricultural activity in Mexico is generating environmental externalities that could compromise its future. One of the principal challenges facing the Mexican agricultural sector is to find a way to continue growing without jeopardising the availability and quality of its water resources. The objective of this article is to analyse the dynamics of the research on the use of water in agriculture in Mexico and its sustainable management. To do this, a review and a bibliometric analysis have been carried out on a sample of 1490 articles. The results show that the research has focused on the pollution of water bodies, climate change, the quality of water, the application of technology in order to make water use more efficient, biodiversity, erosion, agronomic practices that reduce water consumption, underground water sources, and conservation agriculture. Although research focusing on sustainability is still in its infancy, it has become a priority field. A gap in the research has been detected in terms of the economic and social dimensions of sustainability. There is also a lack of holistic studies that include all three of the pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social).

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Claudia A. Ochoa-Noriega; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Alejandro Álvarez-Bejar. The Use of Water in Agriculture in Mexico and Its Sustainable Management: A Bibliometric Review. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1957 .

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Claudia A. Ochoa-Noriega, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Alejandro Álvarez-Bejar. The Use of Water in Agriculture in Mexico and Its Sustainable Management: A Bibliometric Review. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (12):1957.

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Claudia A. Ochoa-Noriega; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Alejandro Álvarez-Bejar. 2020. "The Use of Water in Agriculture in Mexico and Its Sustainable Management: A Bibliometric Review." Agronomy 10, no. 12: 1957.

Review
Published: 28 October 2020 in Sustainability
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It is estimated that at least one quarter of the world’s population will be affected by water shortages in the coming years and by 2030 there will be a global water deficit of 40% if urgent action is not taken. Currently, the main consumer of water globally is agriculture. In addition, it has been estimated that to meet the demand for food by 2050, the water available for agricultural irrigation would have to increase by 70%. In this context, wastewater could become a relevant water resource to meet this growing demand. This article aims to show the state of the global research on sustainable use of wastewater in agriculture. To this end, a systematic qualitative analysis and a quantitative bibliometric analysis were conducted. The search was carried out for the period 2000–2019, and the analyzed sample comprised 1986 articles. The results show that this line of research is one of the most outstanding within agriculture and has gained special relevance during the last five years. Research has improved significantly at a technical level, but problems such as energy consumption, and the elimination of heavy metals and elements of chemical and pharmacological products, still need to be refined. There is a particular lack of contributions covering social aspects. This article can serve as a reference for both researchers and stakeholders interested in this topic.

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María López-Serrano; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Isabel Román-Sánchez. Sustainable Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: A Bibliometric Analysis of Worldwide Research. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8948 .

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María López-Serrano, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, José Aznar-Sánchez, Isabel Román-Sánchez. Sustainable Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: A Bibliometric Analysis of Worldwide Research. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (21):8948.

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María López-Serrano; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Isabel Román-Sánchez. 2020. "Sustainable Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: A Bibliometric Analysis of Worldwide Research." Sustainability 12, no. 21: 8948.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2020 in Agronomy
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The use of intensive high-yield agricultural systems has proved to be a feasible alternative to traditional systems as they able to meet the objective of guaranteeing long-term sustainability in the supply of food. In order to implement these systems, it is necessary to replace the traditional model of “extract-use-consume-dispose” with a model based on the principles of the Circular Economy (CE), optimizing the use of resources and minimizing the generation of waste. Almería has become a paradigm of this type of high-yield agricultural system, with the largest concentration of greenhouses in the world. This study analyses the opportunities that the CE can offer the intensive agriculture sector in Almería in order to obtain long-term sustainability. The results show a wide variety of alternatives, both on an agricultural exploitation level and in the case of the product packaging and wholesale centers. The priority areas of action are waste management, the prevention of product waste and the improvement in the efficiency of the use of water and energy. The principal limitations for adopting circular practices are the large investment required, the limited transfer of knowledge between the different users and the lack of sufficient support from the government and the sector.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Daniel García-Arca; Belén López-Felices. Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain). Agronomy 2020, 10, 1499 .

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Daniel García-Arca, Belén López-Felices. Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain). Agronomy. 2020; 10 (10):1499.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Daniel García-Arca; Belén López-Felices. 2020. "Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain)." Agronomy 10, no. 10: 1499.

Review
Published: 05 July 2020 in Sustainability
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The use of irrigation ponds has proved to be an efficient alternative for increasing the availability and quality of water resources for irrigation and contributing to the sustainability of agriculture. This article analyses the dynamics of worldwide research on this topic over the last two decades. To do this, a review including a qualitative systematic analysis and a quantitative bibliometric analysis was carried out on a sample of 951 articles. The results reveal that this line of research is becoming more relevant within agricultural research, particularly in recent years. The research in this topic has focused on the sustainable development of vulnerable regions, the contribution to the agronomic improvement of crops and farms, environmental impact assessment, the joint management of water resources, the restoration of groundwater bodies, and the use of rainfall. Gaps have been found in the literature with respect to the capacity of irrigation ponds to cover the irrigation needs in different agricultural contexts, the perceptions and attitudes of farmers towards the use of irrigation ponds, and the economic–financial feasibility of these systems.

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Belén López-Felices; José Aznar-Sánchez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; María Piquer-Rodríguez. Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5425 .

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Belén López-Felices, José Aznar-Sánchez, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, María Piquer-Rodríguez. Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5425.

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Belén López-Felices; José Aznar-Sánchez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; María Piquer-Rodríguez. 2020. "Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research." Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5425.

Journal article
Published: 02 April 2020 in Agronomy
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Soil is a fundamental resource, subject to severe and quick degradation processes because of the pressure of human activities, particularly in many regions of the Mediterranean where agriculture is an important economic activity. It has been proven that the use of sustainable soil management practices can potentially give rise to the creation of a carbon sink, an increase of soil organic matter content, the maintenance of crop productivity and a reduction in erosion. Despite the existence of scientific evidence about the benefits generated by the use of sustainable practices on soil, many farmers are reluctant to adopt them. The objective of this study is to identify and give a hierarchical structure to the factors that condition the adoption of sustainable practices in the management of agricultural soil. The case of olive tree cultivation in Southeast Spain has been studied, using a participatory qualitative methodology. The results show a series of seven principal barriers (information, costs, risk aversion, characteristics of the farm and sustainable practices, macro factors, and cultural barriers) and five facilitators (technology, farmer training, awareness, incentives, and social pressure) for the adoption of the proposed sustainable agricultural practices. The principal political and legislative actions proposed to increase the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices include: administrative control, fostering environmental awareness, technical knowledge, and on-farm demonstrations; and, on the economic and financial level, incorporation of both general incentives and subsidizing specific costs. This study contributes to the development and discussion of intervention proposals that are designed to stimulate the implementation of sustainable practices in agricultural soil management.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves. Agronomy 2020, 10, 506 .

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Belén López-Felices, Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (4):506.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. 2020. "Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves." Agronomy 10, no. 4: 506.

Journal article
Published: 20 January 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Greenhouse farming is an agricultural management system that has demonstrated its efficiency in intensifying food production. These systems constitute a feasible alternative for ensuring food supply, which is one of the greatest challenges faced by humankind in the twenty-first century. Technology has been able to meet the challenges related to greenhouse farming in both contributing to overcoming its limitations, correcting adverse impacts and ensuring system sustainability. The objective of this article is to analyse the global research trends in greenhouse technology over the last two decades, in order to identify the main driving agents, the most outstanding research lines and possible gaps in the literature. Different methodologies have been used for the analysis; both quantitative and qualitative. The principal results show that there are different relevant lines of research related to different aspects of greenhouse farming: the use of water for irrigation, the design of the optimum structure of the greenhouse, conserving the soil in the best growing conditions, energy consumption of the system as a whole, climate control within the facility and pest control. The research is characterized by the being composed largely of ad hoc studies, which hinders the international collaboration between researchers and institutions. The research approach has shifted from being focused on increasing production and cost savings to aspects related to resource conservation and sustainability.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 664 .

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Belén López-Felices, Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (2):664.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. 2020. "An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2: 664.

Reference work
Published: 11 January 2020 in Handbook of Environmental Materials Management
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Wastewater is any type of low-quality water negatively affected by anthropogenic influences. Currently, 80% of the world’s wastewater is not treated. This generates considerable negative socioeconomic and environmental externalities. In this context, new wastewater management systems are required, in order to improve efficiency and focus on expanding the lifespan of this natural resource that can be reused. This study analyses research conducted on wastewater management over the last 30 years on a global scale. The driving agents of the research, the principal subject areas and research needs are identified and the most recent review studies are also analyzed. The results reveal that there are four lines of research mainly focused on the treatment of wastewater, urban wastewater management, wastewater management related to agriculture and wastewater management and the environment. It is concluded that the development of wastewater management frameworks is required that take into account all the dimensions of sustainability (economic, social and environmental).

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez; Maria D. Fidelibus. Advances in the Global Research on Wastewater Management. Handbook of Environmental Materials Management 2020, 1 -24.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Isabel M. Román-Sánchez, Maria D. Fidelibus. Advances in the Global Research on Wastewater Management. Handbook of Environmental Materials Management. 2020; ():1-24.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez; Maria D. Fidelibus. 2020. "Advances in the Global Research on Wastewater Management." Handbook of Environmental Materials Management , no. : 1-24.

Reference work
Published: 03 January 2020 in Handbook of Environmental Materials Management
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Around 20% of the cultivable area throughout the Mediterranean Basin is devoted to traditional permanent crops such as olive, almond, citrus, and other fruit trees. A growing part of the agricultural surface in the Mediterranean Basin is threatened by land degradation and erosion. The excessive use of fertilizers and the intensive cultivation in fragile soils are bringing about a rapid expansion of land degradation and desertification. Furthermore, in this area the burning of stubble and pruning waste is a very common practice. However, this is highly polluting, increases the risk of fires, and also contributes to the degradation of cultivable land, a very valuable natural resource for the region. In this scenario, the conservation of cultivated land and the agricultural waste management have become two of the main challenges for traditional Mediterranean agriculture. This study shows some alternative options for agriculture waste management in traditional Mediterranean crops which can improve their sustainability.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Emilio Galdeano-Gómez; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Smart Agricultural Waste Management in Traditional Mediterranean Crops. Handbook of Environmental Materials Management 2020, 1 -23.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Emilio Galdeano-Gómez, Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Smart Agricultural Waste Management in Traditional Mediterranean Crops. Handbook of Environmental Materials Management. 2020; ():1-23.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Emilio Galdeano-Gómez; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. 2020. "Smart Agricultural Waste Management in Traditional Mediterranean Crops." Handbook of Environmental Materials Management , no. : 1-23.

Review
Published: 23 August 2019 in Water
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Irrigated agriculture plays a fundamental role as a supplier of food and raw materials. However, it is also the world’s largest water user. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies analyzing agricultural irrigation from the perspective of sustainability with a focus on its environmental, economic, and social impacts. This study seeks to analyze the dynamics of global research in sustainable irrigation in agriculture between 1999 and 2018, including the main agents promoting it and the topics that have received the most attention. To do this, a review and a bibliometric analysis were carried out on a sample of 713 articles. The results show that sustainability is a line of study that is becoming increasingly more prominent within research in irrigation. The study also reveals the existence of substantial differences and preferred topics in the research undertaken by different countries. The priority issues addressed in the research were climatic change, environmental impact, and natural resources conservation; unconventional water resources; irrigation technology and innovation; and water use efficiency. Finally, the findings indicate a series of areas related to sustainable irrigation in agriculture in which research should be promoted.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Ana Batlles-Delafuente; Maria Dolores Fidelibus. Sustainable Irrigation in Agriculture: An Analysis of Global Research. Water 2019, 11, 1758 .

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Ana Batlles-Delafuente, Maria Dolores Fidelibus. Sustainable Irrigation in Agriculture: An Analysis of Global Research. Water. 2019; 11 (9):1758.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Ana Batlles-Delafuente; Maria Dolores Fidelibus. 2019. "Sustainable Irrigation in Agriculture: An Analysis of Global Research." Water 11, no. 9: 1758.

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Published: 28 June 2019 in Land Use Policy
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Currently, 42% of the world's population depends on agriculture for its livelihood, and agriculture drives the economy of most developing countries. Therefore, human life on our planet depends on its sustainability. Research on sustainable land use in agriculture has been gaining increasing relevance since the term ‘sustainable development’ was coined with the Brundtland Report in 1987. The objective of this study is to analyse the evolution of this line of research worldwide to date. A bibliometric analysis of the existing articles from the period 1988–2017 was conducted. The results show that this topic has been gaining relevance in land use studies. Extensive cooperative networks and a high level of international collaboration exist between the different agents involved in land use studies. The analysis of key words has shown four main research lines of inquiry: agronomy, which focuses on soil processes and the study of different crops; sustainable water management for irrigation; the analysis of changes in land use, especially as related to the increase in population, the need for supplies, and the expansion of urban land; and sustainable development in new forms of agrarian management, such as organic farming, permaculture, and multifunctional systems. The regions serving as the object of these studies are mainly the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Western Europe. This highlights a research gap in regions such as Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. Future research should examine the development of circular economic systems in agricultural activity, perceptions and preferences of stakeholders, inclusion of the sustainability objective in planning urban spaces, improvement in irrigation water use efficiency, use of nonconventional water sources in agriculture, and development of management practises and crops that can adapt to the impact of climate change.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; María Piquer-Rodríguez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. Worldwide research trends on sustainable land use in agriculture. Land Use Policy 2019, 87, 104069 .

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, María Piquer-Rodríguez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. Worldwide research trends on sustainable land use in agriculture. Land Use Policy. 2019; 87 ():104069.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; María Piquer-Rodríguez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. 2019. "Worldwide research trends on sustainable land use in agriculture." Land Use Policy 87, no. : 104069.

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Published: 26 June 2019 in Water
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Within a context of scarce water resources for agriculture, rainwater harvesting constitutes a promising alternative that has been studied by different disciplines in recent years. This article analyses the dynamics of global research on rainwater harvesting for agricultural irrigation over the last two decades. To do this, qualitative systematic analysis and quantitative bibliometric analysis have been carried out. The results reveal that this line of research is becoming increasingly important within research on irrigation. Environmental sciences and agricultural and biological sciences are the most relevant subject areas. Agricultural Water Management, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, and Irrigation and Drainage are the journals that have published the most articles on the subject. India, China, the United States (USA), South Africa, and the Netherlands are the countries that lead this line of research. Although significant progress has been made in this subject area, it is necessary to increase the number of studies on the capacity of rainwater harvesting systems to cover irrigation needs in different farming contexts, the factors that determine their adoption by farmers, the economic and financial feasibility of their implementation, and their contribution to mitigating global climate change.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Ana Batlles-Delafuente; Maria Dolores Fidelibus. Rainwater Harvesting for Agricultural Irrigation: An Analysis of Global Research. Water 2019, 11, 1320 .

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Ana Batlles-Delafuente, Maria Dolores Fidelibus. Rainwater Harvesting for Agricultural Irrigation: An Analysis of Global Research. Water. 2019; 11 (7):1320.

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Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Ana Batlles-Delafuente; Maria Dolores Fidelibus. 2019. "Rainwater Harvesting for Agricultural Irrigation: An Analysis of Global Research." Water 11, no. 7: 1320.

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Published: 01 June 2019 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña; Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. Innovation and technology for sustainable mining activity: A worldwide research assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 221, 38 -54.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña, Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. Innovation and technology for sustainable mining activity: A worldwide research assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 221 ():38-54.

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José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña; Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro. 2019. "Innovation and technology for sustainable mining activity: A worldwide research assessment." Journal of Cleaner Production 221, no. : 38-54.