Suplemento CICA Multidisciplinario

Uso de neurotecnología en clases de matemática en la educación básica

2025-06-24T13:00:57-05:00

The use of neurotechnology in mathematics classrooms has the potential to transform teaching and improve learning in the exact sciences. This study analyzes the neural mechanisms involved in mathematical learning and the application of this technique as an innovative educational strategy. The objective of the research was to describe the use of neurotechnology in mathematics classes for tenth grade students of the Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional “Juan Montalvo”, during the period 2023-2024. The research used a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative), combining statistical data collection and interpretative analysis. Theoretical methods such as analytical, historical-logical and inductive-deductive were applied, together with field research to collect direct data from participants. Eighty students and three teachers were surveyed, and an expert-validated questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, perception and use of the technology in question. The results showed that 100% of the participants were unaware of the concept of neurotechnology, revealing the need for training in this area. Although there was an initial lack of knowledge, educational technologies increased motivation and interest in mathematics. Tools such as GeoGebra and mathematical calculators were the most used, but the lack of teacher training in neurotechnology continues to be a barrier to their effective implementation. The research concludes that the integration of neurotechnology could significantly improve learning and promote the development of logical thinking

Alfabetización digital en el seguro campesino: transformando vidas caso de estudio parroquia Honorato Vásquez – Manabí

2025-06-24T13:36:35-05:00

The lack of digital literacy among members of the farmers' insurance program in the parish of Honorato Vásquez in Manabí limits their access to educational, employment, and social participation opportunities. This deficiency becomes a challenge as it hinders the integration of rural residents into an increasingly technological and globalized world, preventing them from fully taking advantage of information and communication technologies (ICT). Therefore, the objective was to implement a digital literacy workshop to bridge the digital divide of the target population and observe the effectiveness of the Digital Literacy Program (PIAD) in this community. This program generated significant improvements in the technological skills and digital confidence of the participants. The implementation of PIAD is supported by a comprehensive methodological approach that combined qualitative and quantitative methods, such as surveys and interviews, to observe both the quantitative changes in digital skills and the personal and community impacts of the intervention. Ultimately, this study provided valuable information for designing future interventions and policies aimed at improving technological literacy in similar rural contexts, thereby promoting digital inclusion and socioeconomic development in underserved communities

La metacognición como herramienta para mejorar la comprensión de los aspectos generales de la obra “A la costa”

2025-06-24T13:50:43-05:00

Luis Alberto Martínez's work A la Costa is a fundamental reference in Ecuadorian literature, and its analysis from a metacognitive perspective allows us to understand the social, political and economic issues reflected in it. This study aimed to analyze the work A la Costa by Luis Alberto Martínez through a metacognitive perspective, to understand the social, political and economic issues reflected in the novel, and to evaluate the impact of metacognition on the reading comprehension of high school students. The research employed a mixed approach with descriptive-correlational scope and cross-sectional non-experimental design, using descriptive statistics for data analysis. Analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, and historical-logical methods were implemented through standardized tests, surveys, and interviews with high school students. The results show that students have a basic knowledge of metacognitive concepts, although some lack understanding of their theoretical foundations. It was observed that they understand the social and political themes of the novel but require a clearer metacognitive approach to interpret them in their entirety. Metacognition is crucial for the understanding of complex literary texts such as A la Costa, although gaps persist in theoretical knowledge and the implementation of metacognitive strategies. It is essential to integrate these approaches into the educational process to improve critical understanding of texts. In conclusion, metacognitive analysis allows students to develop a critical reflection on the social, political, and economic themes present in the novel.

Didactic strategy adapted for students with autism spectrum disorder: case, technical high school of the Aurora Estrada de Ramírez High School.

2025-06-24T16:06:55-05:00

The objective of this study was to design an adapted teaching strategy to support the learning of a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the context of technical high school at the Aurora Estrada de Ramírez Educational Unit. A mixed-method, descriptive, case study-based research approach was developed. Data were collected using classroom observation sheets, teacher surveys, family interviews, and documentary analysis of microcurricular plans, allowing for methodological triangulation that identified significant barriers in attention, comprehension, communication, and social interaction. The results revealed severe difficulties in the student's social interaction and functional communication, as well as a limited incorporation of curricular adaptations into institutional planning. In response, a structured teaching strategy was designed in phases of awareness, implementation, and evaluation, integrating subject-adapted activities, the use of visual aids, multisensory methodologies, and differentiated assessments. The proposal's validation by specialists yielded outstanding acceptance rates for relevance (95%), applicability (92%), and relevance (97%). The designed strategy represents a practical contribution that strengthens inclusive practices in technical training, promoting access, active participation, and the achievement of functional learning for students with ASD, in line with the principles of accessibility, equity, and educational quality

Las plataformas educativas digitales para potenciar el aprendizaje de las medidas de tendencia central en estudiantes de séptimo año básica

2025-06-24T15:49:57-05:00

This article aims to analyze the impact of the use of digital educational platforms on the learning of measures of central tendency among seventh-grade elementary school students. The problem addressed arises from recurring difficulties in understanding and applying statistical concepts such as mean, median, and mode, as well as from the limited and unplanned use of digital tools in the classroom. Using a mixed methodological approach and a descriptive scope, questionnaires, observation sheets, and interviews with educational authorities were administered, allowing us to characterize both student performance and teaching practices and institutional management. The findings revealed a low conceptual understanding on the part of students and an instrumental use of digital platforms by teachers, lacking effective pedagogical integration. In response, a methodological proposal was designed, structured in a didactic sequence of eight digital activities aimed at the progressive development of statistical thinking. This proposal was positively validated by eight specialists, who highlighted its coherence, applicability, and pedagogical relevance. The results obtained show that the intentional integration of digital platforms within a solid didactic plan can significantly improve statistical learning in basic education. It is concluded that it is necessary to promote innovative and sustained methodological proposals that articulate mathematical content, educational technology, and effective pedagogical mediation

Impacto de la plataforma symbolab en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios

2025-06-24T13:27:49-05:00

Technological advancement has revolutionized education, transformed teaching and learning processes and influencing student performance. This study aimed to determine the impact of the Symbolab platform on the academic performance of first-year students in the Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Exploitation (EMEB) program at the Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí (ULEAM), Tosagua Campus, in the subject of basic mathematics during the 2023-1 and 2023-2 academic periods. A quantitative approach was adopted, with a longitudinal quasi-experimental design and a deductive method. The sample included 46 students, divided into two groups of 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using SPSS 29 software. Additionally, Shapiro-Wilk and Wilcoxon statistical tests were conducted on the data. The results demonstrated that Symbolab had a significant impact on the academic performance of university students, validating the study's hypothesis and showing that the strategic and structured integration of technology into the educational process enhances student performance

Incorporación de estrategias tecnológicas y matemáticas en el desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje: un enfoque científico.

2025-06-24T14:37:55-05:00

The incorporation of technological and mathematical strategies in the teaching-learning process is essential for providing innovative education, where technology is effectively integrated. The objective of this work is to analyze the importance of technological and mathematical strategies in the teaching-learning process. Descriptive-inferential statistics were used, with a non-experimental design. Since the variables are only observed and analyzed through the data obtained from the survey, the scope of the research is descriptive, as it was used to describe the main characteristics of each of the data obtained, with a quantitative approach. The research methods used were: analytical, inductive-deductive synthesis, historical, and logical, each being important when processing the relevant information. The survey technique used was a 10-question closed-ended questionnaire, with a sample of 110 students. The results showed that 47% of students had a very superficial level of knowledge of these strategies, and 54% believed that the teacher's fundamental role should be that of a guide and mediator. Fifty-five percent considered technological resources insufficient, and 49% agreed that video tutorials have greater potential to improve mathematics teaching. It was concluded that 14% of students lacked knowledge of these strategies, which can be used both inside and outside the classroom, as the educational institution's technological resources were insufficient

Estrategias gerenciales para el cumplimiento de normas y procedimientos en los protocolos de bioseguridad en el hospital Miguel h. Alcívar del cantón sucre-Manabí

2025-05-13T19:25:21-05:00

Proper management of biosafety protocols is essential in hospital settings to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. At the Miguel H. Alcívar Hospital in Sucre, Ecuador, several barriers hinder the effective implementation of these protocols. This study aims to propose managerial strategies to strengthen compliance with biosafety regulations in the institution. A mixed-methods approach was applied, using inductive, deductive, analytical, and synthetic methods, combining document review, surveys, and semi-structured interviews with 218 hospital staff members. Results show progress in internal communication, staff training, and availability of protective equipment; however, challenges persist in resource allocation, monitoring mechanisms, and protocol clarity. The study concludes by proposing a set of managerial strategies tailored to the institutional context, aimed at reinforcing a culture of biosafety, optimizing resource management, and establishing effective follow-up systems. This research provides a roadmap applicable to other hospitals facing similar challenges.

Diseño de estrategias de marketing para promocionar la oferta turística de manglar la boca San Jacinto

2025-06-24T15:11:40-05:00

The purpose of the research was to design marketing strategies to promote the tourism offer of La Boca San Jacinto mangrove swamp, therefore, a descriptive methodology was implemented, a combination of surveys applied to tourists visiting the destination and interviews to tourist establishments such as hotels and restaurants near the area, the instruments were the bank of open questions and a questionnaire of closed questions and Likert scale for the surveys, in order to obtain relevant information about the current situation. The results revealed the importance of implementing marketing strategies for the socioeconomic development of the territory, highlighting aspects related to the tourist's visit in which the average expenditure oscillates around $55 usd. per person, of the middle economic class, during their stay, the SERVQUAL model was applied, which showed that there are deficiencies regarding the expectations and degree of fulfillment of the services offered by the establishments. Likewise, the SWOT Matrix was used to identify the internal and external factors of the study area. Subsequently, marketing strategies were proposed, which were justified by means of the needs required in the research, the improvement of the quality standard depends on continuous training processes, effective institutional management and the adoption of structured protocols that strengthen the quality of the services offered

La transparencia y su contribución al estado abierto ecuatoriano desde los GAD parroquiales de la zona norte de Manabí

2025-06-24T15:24:57-05:00

This research aimed to analyze transparency and its contribution to Ecuador's open state from the parish GADs in the northern region of Manabí during the period from 2023. The study was legally based on the Organic Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information (LOTAIP) and, from an economic and social perspective, on the need to strengthen citizen participation and optimize the use of public resources. A qualitative approach with a non-experimental design of descriptive and explanatory scope was adopted to diagnose the level of transparency in the Parish GADs and its influence on the development of open state. The population consisted of 22 Parish Decentralized Autonomous Governments in the northern region of Manabí. For the diagnosis, the Open State Metric was used in its transparency dimension, an instrument approved by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which evaluated the variables of access to information, transparency, and open data. In addition, structured interviews were conducted with parish council presidents, and observation sheets were used to review the content of institutional websites. The results revealed that the parishes of Boyacá, Convento, Chibunga, Eloy Alfaro, Canoa, Cojimíes, and 10 de Agosto have "Very Low" levels of transparency compliance, while Charapotó, San Antonio, and Membrillo reach "Very High" levels. This identified significant gaps in noncompliance that hinder the effective exercise of active and passive transparency in the Parish GADs of northern Manabí

Carga microbiológica presente en carne bovina que se expenden al público en Pedernales

2025-06-24T14:10:20-05:00

Beef is a fundamental food in human nutrition, because it provides good protein intake. The objective was to evaluate the microbiological quality of red beef issued in the supply centers of the cantonal head of Pedernales Manabi, in order to know if there is any degree of contamination. A quantitative approach was proposed with synthetic analytical methodology, as a technique the laboratory analysis and the instrument was the microbiological analysis report to know the presence of: Salmonella, Fungi, Mesophiles and Enterobacteriaceae, the control of microbiological conformity was applied the INEN 1338-2012 Standard; where four tertiaries and two types of meat preservation were evaluated, in an analysis of variance of two factors, for the comparison of means median, standard deviation and tukey's test at 0.05 probability was performed. The results obtained showed the microbiological loads presenting the highest values of enterobacteria with a mean of 4.98 Ufc/g, followed by Mesophiles with 4.86 Ufc/g, complying with the regulations for the sale of meat marketed in the canton of Pedernales. The presence of Salmonella with 2.93 cfu/g did not comply with INEN regulations that require the absence of Salmonella for the marketing of raw meat. In the presence of fungi (cfu/g), there was an overall average of 4.75 cfu/g, which is within the equatorial standard and is within the limits allowed by INEN

Calidad de servicio en la biblioteca Pedro Gil de la ciudad de Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador. 2024

2025-06-24T14:25:16-05:00

By conducting research on the quality of library services, it helps to understand the needs, the state of the service and the quality that they present to their users, thus denoting a visible behavior and act as an information unit. It is of vital importance to carry out this type of approach since it generates a context of analysis on progress in the field of libraries, and a contribution to the models and processes that libraries should carry out. The objective of this work is to evaluate the quality of the services provided by the Pedro Gil library in the city of Portoviejo, Ecuador. A quantitative approach is developed, with the synthetic analytical and inductive-deductive method in the interpretation of the literature consulted and the standardized LibQUAL+ test as an instrument applied to a sample of 140 users who visit the library. Three dimensions were investigated: the affective value, the library as a place and the control of information. As main results it can be established that the library needs some improvements in the information control component which is less than 50 according to the DM SCORE rank. As a conclusion, it is necessary to implement linkage processes for the library and internal improvements to improve its performance and user service

OPEN STATE IN DECENTRALIZED AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENTS IN THE NORTHERN ZONE OF MANABÍ, ECUADOR.

2025-05-13T19:27:04-05:00

The objective of this study was to diagnose the level of transparency in the Municipal Autonomous Decentralized Governments (GADs) of the northern zone of Manabí. For its discernment, a non-experimental study was developed with a descriptive and quantitative approach, in which the analysis of the transparency section of the web portals of each GAD in the period 2024 was proposed, this process included the evaluation of the documents available in these accesses, verifying their availability, concordance with the numerals of Article 19 of the Organic Law of Transparency and Access to Public Information (LOTAIP) and their date of update. The information obtained was weighted in three levels 1=Complete and updated information, 0.5=Incomplete or outdated information and 0.0=No information. The level of transparency of open state was determined through a cluster analysis (Cluster K-means), using scripts in R and executed through the statistical package Jamovi v0.19, the clusters were determined in high, medium and low transparency. The results show that the GAD El Carmen and Sucre maintain high transparency, above 98%, GADs such as Pedernales, San Vicente, Chone, Flavio Alfaro and Jama present non-compliance with levels below 70%, especially, Flavio Alfaro and Jama show low transparency of 7% and 0%, the months from January to March of the first semester of 2024 had the highest transparency compliance, the last three months show a notable shortage of published information with the exception of GADs El Carmen and Sucre.

ROBOTIC ASSISTANT IN REFERRAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MANABI.

2025-05-03T08:46:13-05:00

Technology has advances that help to strengthen processes that require specific skills in different contexts; however, these skills will be prioritised as support in the technical development of new scenarios and contexts in the social environment. The objective of the research was to analyse the feasibility of implementing a robotic assistant in reference services for people with disabilities at the Technical University of Manabí. For the development of the research a mixed methodology was used, with a descriptive and analytical feasibility, where the source of support was the application of instruments such as survey and interview, and its processing through data analysis. The results revealed that students with disabilities have a broad perception about the use of technological tools, that they consider that by implementing a robotic in the library there could be a more specific consulting system, and also that it would help to strengthen access to information. The comments generated by specialists and professionals in this environment state that the implementation of a robotic would strengthen and help the library to promote more cutting-edge resources and technology transfer, however, the culture around the application of such tools must be broadened.

La dimensión administrativa de la autoevaluación institucional: Caso Universidad de Guayaquil

2025-06-24T14:56:51-05:00

This article summarizes the administrative process that accompanied the institutional self-evaluation of the University of Guayaquil during the period 2024-2025, according to the guidelines of the Council for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (CACES). Led by the Institutional Accreditation Directorate, the process was managed through strategic planning, operational coordination, technical follow-up and systematic evaluation. The research was developed under a mixed approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods. The inductive and synthetic scientific methods were applied: the first allowed to analyse the administrative reality from empirical evidence; the second provided a structured view of the evaluation process. The methodology was based on the PHVA (Plan, Do, Verify, Act) cycle, adapted to the university context. Techniques used included document analysis, structured interviews with key actors, surveys of graduates and administrative staff, direct observation and comparative analysis of management indicators. The actions carried out included technical training of the evaluation committee, survey of infrastructure data, site visits and collaborative design of the Institutional Improvement Plan. Finally, the results allowed strengthening quality assurance and consolidating an institutional culture of continuous evaluation, with potential to be replicated in other higher education institutions in the country.

Análisis de viabilidad académica para implementar la maestría en educación con enfoque en gestión y calidad en la educación superior

2025-06-24T16:20:03-05:00

The present study aims to analyze the academic feasibility for the implementation of a Master’s Degree in Education with focus on Management and Quality in Higher Education, specifically in zones 5 and 8 of the country. This proposal is a response to the growing need to train professionals with solid skills to lead quality assurance processes in an environment where internationalization, and Pedagogical innovation and standards of excellence require specialized preparation. The research was carried out with a mixed approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods which allowed to obtain an integral view of the problem. Techniques such as surveys of potential applicants, semi-structured interviews with key players in the field of education, normative document review and analysis of academic and labour market trends were used. From the scientific point of view, inductive, analytical and synthetic methods were used, which allowed to interpret the information in a logical way, identify recurring patterns and build integrative proposals based on evidence. The findings reveal an unmet demand for postgraduate programmes in this line of training and a favourable institutional arrangement for their implementation. It is concluded that there are academic and strategic conditions that make its implementation viable, thus strengthening the professionalization in the field of educational management and quality

THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL AND THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO TECHNOLOGICAL ADDICTIONS IN STUDENTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM.

2025-06-06T15:35:56-05:00

The objective of this research is to analyze the intervention of the Social Work professional and the risk associated with exposure to technological addictions in students of the educational system. For this purpose, a quantitative, descriptive methodology was used, with a non-probabilistic sampling and a non-experimental design. The results show that university students have an average level of consumption of social networks, these being their main source of information management. Likewise, they frequently resort to consultancies and web applications to approach and develop their academic activities, especially in integrated areas. The intervention of the Social Work professional is manifested through active participation in processes such as lectures, comprehensive workshops and training programs, aimed at promoting emotional and social responsibility in the use of social networks. In conclusion, it should be noted that the intervention of the social worker constitutes a solid, effective and functional mechanism for professional development, both within and outside the educational context. In addition, it is considered a key tool within the training competencies of Social Work, with a positive impact on the margins and social dynamics