The Revista Científica Internacional CONEXIONES UG is a digital journal of the Deanery of Outreach and University Welfare of the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador, that aims to publish original scientific articles with high academic rigor. It is aimed at national and international scientific-social communities. Therefore, it disseminates research articles from a transdisciplinary perspective that promote the resolution of fundamental problems in socio-educational and community realities, both in Ecuador and globally. The Revista Científica Internacional CONEXIONES UG is edited and directed by the Deanery of Outreach and University Welfare of the University of Guayaquil. The journal is currently indexed in the following databases: AmeliCA, Dialnet, Latindex Directorio, LatinREV, Google Scholar, and Crossref.
Spatial Dynamics of Popular and Solidarity Economy Organizations.
In this research, an exploratory study was carried out on the geographical distribution of Popular and Solidarity Economy (EPS) organizations in cantons of Ecuador. To calculate the spatial autocorrelation of the relative change in the number of organizations between 2010 and 2022 using the Moran Index and a local indicator (LISA), data from 221 cantons were analyzed, with the aim of identifying geographic clustering patterns; Spatial weights were defined using the queen’s contiguity criterion. The Moran Index resulted in a value of 0.1423 (sd=3.4789, p - value 0.0002), indicating a significant positive spatial autocorrelation, revealing that cantons with similar variations in the number of organizations tend to cluster geographically, specifically in the eastern cantons that presented high levels of autocorrelation. The implications of these findings are significant, concluding that the expansion of EPS organizations can contribute to greater territorial equity and sustainable development, offering promising perspectives for future research and public policies.
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Applied to Teaching and Learning.
This research explores how VR and AI allow learning experiences to be personalized, adapting to the individual needs and styles of each student. In addition, it is analyzed how these immersive environments facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills in a more effective and attractive way. Through a systematic review of the scientific literature, the benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of these technologies in the classroom are identified.The study highlights that AI can analyze student data, offering personalized support. VR provides immersive experiences that simulate real environments. Challenges such as the need for infrastructure, teacher training and content development are also recognized. Recommendations are proposed to maximize the impact of VR and AI in education. In conclusion, this article demonstrates the potential of VR and AI to revolutionize education, offering more personalized and effective experiences.
Ensayos de Proyectos Sociales y Educativos
Bibliometric Study of the Applicability of Emerging Pedagogies in Virtual Learning Environments.
Emerging pedagogies arise as a product of recent advances in educational technology, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional teaching methods. This context evidences an abundant scientific production that justifies the need for this bibliographic study on the field of emerging pedagogies, given their fundamental role in the current academic information landscape. The objective was to present an analysis of the bibliometric indicators of the scientific output on emerging pedagogies in virtual learning environments. Bibliometric analysis methods were employed, such as the documentary method with a quantitative approach, focusing on a group of bibliometric indicators using the Bibliometrix statistical package of the RStudio Software. The selected database was Dimensions, used as an Open Access information access tool, along with the VOSviewer Software integrated into the Dimensions platform. It is concluded that there is an upward trend starting from 2012, showing the number of publications with greater emphasis on high-impact journals indexed in the Web of Science. The authors and institutions with the highest scientific production on the topic are located in the United Kingdom and the United States, and the type of co authorship collaboration between authors is limited.
Pharmacovigilance Focus on Health Care Students: Systematic Review.
Since 2011, Ecuador has implemented a Pharmacovigilance system, recognizing that healthcare professionals often do not receive sufficient training during their university education to strengthen this system and minimize community risks. Accordingly, this research aims to synthesize, through a systematic review, learning strategies in the field of pharmacovigilance among university students in health-related disciplines. The PRISMA methodology was applied, resulting in the selection of nine articles, which were assessed for quality using the JBI tools. The population studied consisted exclusively of university students in pharmacy programs. After identifying deficits in the field of pharmacovigilance, feedback programs were implemented, leading to notable improvements in competencies. In conclusion, theoretical practical learning significantly enhances pharmacovigilace competencies.
Informed Consent and Criminal Liability.
Background: Advances in Science and Technology within Health Sciences inherently bring an increase in risks associated with medical interventions. To ensure the patient is aware of the probabilities of adverse events, the informed consent document is presented. Objective: To provide a legal basis for the juridical premises that sustain informed consent and the concomitant criminal liability for medical malpractice. Methods: Doctrinal legal systematization of objective imputation, objective duty of care, and informed consent. Results: Communication with patients via informed consent must be clear and concise, comprehensible, and free from bias. The patient must consent without coercion. Information regarding the potential risk in the medical intervention must be complete, and subsequently, the physician must abide by the Clinical Practice Guidelines and the protocols of professional action modes approved by the scientific community. Conclusion: The medical record, with its objective and subjective components, informed consent, and the lex artis are determining factors for assessing objective imputation in reckless offenses and evaluating criminal liability.
Use of Zirconia Barrier in Guided Bone Regeneration: Clinical Case Report.
Following tooth loss, a considerable change [JC1.1]in the bone crest [JC2.1]occurs, known as [JC3.1]bone resorption. This is due to both changes in quantity and quality suffered by the affected area. Bone resorption is usually frequent and unavoidable, therefore resulting in dimensional changes in the alveolar ridge. Guided bone regeneration is based on the idea [JC4.1]of using a barrier to keep the blood clot stable and generate an area where bone tissue cells can develop without rapid interference from soft tissue cells. The use of zirconia barriers is a very viable alternative, since it is a biocompatible material that provides rigidity, durability, and clot stability. It can be considered a valid option in surgical bone regeneration procedures. It has been gaining significant clinical relevance due to its apparent superior advantages over different traditional materials used in membranes for the same purpose, such as titanium or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in terms of nonabsorbable membranes, although widely used worldwide by various clinicians. In addition [JC5.1]to its clinical indications, the advantage of being able to plan it digitally before clinical execution makes it one of the main reasons why it is considered ideal for regenerating bone [JC6.1]tissue in vertical and horizontal defects.
University-Society Linkages as a Catalyst for Scientific Research: Analysis of their Impact on the Production of Socially Relevant Knowledge.
The study examines the relationship between university-society engagement and scientific research, focusing on the role of student researchers. The research analyzes how this convergence drives the generation of knowledge with impact on regional development[MO1.1], particularly in environmental sustainability projects. The results show a dual impact: the production of scientific research aligned with territorial needs and the development of innovative solutions for local problems. The model strengthens the quality of produced knowledge while enriching student training and reinforcing the university’s role as an agent of social change. It concludes that this approach is effective in developing socially relevant scientific research while training researchers committed to regional development.
Optimization and Planning Strategies in the Just Energy Transition: The Role of Women Electrical Engineers in Colombia.
This research examines how female electrical engineers play a key leadership role in energy planning, particularly in the design and implementation of optimization strategies for demand management within Energy Communities in Colombia (Law 2294 of 2023). Their participation enables greater social articulation, improving decision-making processes that impact system efficiency and the integration of renewable energy sources (RES). Women electrical engineers have contributed to optimizing renewable system design by installing photovoltaic solar panels that supply power to defined loads, and by deploying static synchronous compensators (STATCOM) that enhance response speed, stabilize grid voltage, reduce power losses and harmonics, and increase both transmission capacity and transient voltage limits. These actions facilitate the planned development of inclusive energy projects that consider technical, social, environmental, organizational, and cost dimensions particularly in vulnerable and rural communities across Latin America and Colombia, where energy access has historically been limited. As a result, female engineers have promoted gender equity within energy projects, leading to the creation of training and capacity-building programs that empower local populations, especially women and youth. These programs teach the use and maintenance of renewable energy systems, strengthening community autonomy and technical self-sufficiency. This type of technical training enables energy communities to establish efficient strategies for interconnection planning with the national grid, ensuring compliance with the Energy Transition Law 2099 of 2021 and CREG Resolution 174 of 2021, which regulates self-generation and distributed-generation activities. Energy communities can produce their own electricity, reduce consumption, lower billing costs, and sell surplus energy back to the grid all supported by the technical guidance provided by women engineers leading these processes.
Anthropometric variables in standing posture in a population of male and female workers in Latin America: a systematic search.
Anthropometry plays a fundamental role in public health since it takes advantage of anthropometric data for the design of the workplace and personal protective equipment (PPE), which are key within the work environment; however, there are few studies on respect in Latin America. The methodology used was a systematic review of the standing anthropometric variables in a population of workers in Latin America, between May and October 2024. Of the results obtained, 3485 cases or related studies were reviewed. with anthropometry in the industrial environment and nine (9) were selected, who were those who met the inclusion and exclusion schemes, which gave an approximation or important contributions in this research in the prosecution of anthropometric studies that allow the design of jobs and improvement in terms of health and welfare of workers.
Linking with Society as a Synergy Driver between Academia and Digital Transformation: A Review of the Literature.
In the era of digital transformation, universities play a key role not only as knowledge generators but also as agents of social change through their engagement with society. This article presents a literature review on the synergy between academia and technological advancement, highlighting how university engagement contributes to reducing the digital divide in Latin America. Data from international organizations, such as the World Bank and the OECD, reveal inequalities in access to and use of technology in the region. Additionally, successful engagement projects that have supported the development of SMEs and vulnerable communities through technology and knowledge transfer are discussed. Finally, it is concluded that artificial intelligence and emerging technologies represent strategic opportunities to strengthen university-society engagement and mitigate the negative effects of the digital divide.
Psychoeducation for the Teaching of Psychological Techniques based on the Levenstein Test adapted to Spanish.
This study examines the perception of workload from the perspective of administrative employees, employing the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) by Levenstein, linguistically adapted to Ecuadorian Spanish. The instrument, consisting of 30 items applied at two time points, evaluates stress levels across diverse populations. Results indicate high levels of perceived workload over both general (1–2 years) and specific (last month) periods, revealing a strong link between excessive work demands and adverse effects on employees’ physical and mental health, including burnout syndrome. The research emphasizes the importance of strategies to mitigate stress, such as effective time management, coping skills (mindfulness and cognitive reappraisal), relaxation techniques (diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation), stress psychoeducation, and strengthening social support networks. These interventions not only alleviate perceived workload but also foster overall well being and enhance organizational productivity.
Inclusive Educational Strategies and the Challenges of Contemporary Complexities: A Transcomplex View.
The presentation focuses on a critical reflective analysis of the importance of inclusive educational strategies in the face of the challenges of contemporary complexities from a transcomplex perspective. The main concepts related to inclusive education and the approach to contemporary complexities from transcomplexity are identified. It is based on transcomplex social research, because it requires a critical and reflective attitude to understand, analyze, interpret and reflect on the multiplicity of factors involved in the phenomenon studied. As a result, it was found that the use of inclusive educational strategies has proven to be a powerful tool to face the challenges of contemporary complexities by promoting diversity, equity and the participation of the network of actors in the educational act, proposing as a discussion that to face the challenges of contemporary complexities requires the active participation of the State, educational institutions, teachers, students, families and the community.
Education, Culture, Technology and Innovation as Drivers of Social Change.
The article analyses the interrelation between education, culture, technology and innovation as fundamental drivers of social change. It is the product of a documentary review of articles, books, reports and indexes from the year 2024 related to the subject. The result is a heterogeneous panorama and scattered data, with some persistent advances and challenges: increased access to higher education more in undergraduate than in postgraduate education, prevalence of private education over public education, which is why access gaps persist for some socioeconomic groups, advances in female participation, even though inequalities remain in areas such as STEAM careers and leadership positions. Greater investment is required in infrastructure and resources, especially related to the incorporation of technology and AI, which affects quality. Collaboration between Latin American universities and those from other regions must be emphasized to strengthen research and the training of human talent. Investment in R&D remains insufficient, which hinders innovation, which is why greater participation of the productive sector is required. It is concluded that higher education in the Latin American region must strengthen the development of soft skills such as critical thinking, creativity and active citizenship, supported by culture, to provide a sense of identity and belonging conducive to inclusion and diversity, through greater promotion of artistic and cultural education. Technology and innovation, as catalysts for change, must be incorporated into the university curriculum.
Integrative Educational Strategies for the Promotion of Inclusion.
The presentation reflects on integrative educational strategies to promote inclusion, understood as a complex notion, in permanent evolution. Integrative and inclusive strategies materialize the contributions of a variety of theories and models, which seek the comprehensive development of all dimensions of people. It is the product of a documentary study based on the review of texts related to the subject. As results, information is obtained about some strategies that are generally considered integrative and inclusive, such as Universal Learning Design (UDA), Flipped Classroom (FLIP), Problem-Based Learning (ABp) and Project-Based Learning (PBL), as well as the need for permanent updating of teachers. It is concluded that integrative and inclusive educational strategies must be based on the complementarity of three fundamental principles: diversity (difference), equity (equality) and participation (right of all).
Microsoft Excel Virtual Training Plan for the Administrative Staff of the University of Guayaquil.
The purpose of this training program is to analyze the relevance of creating and carrying out online courses through an LMS platform for administrative employees of the University of Guayaquil. Fundamental metrics and academic interests will be considered in order to establish goals and develop an effective model. This platform improves the teaching process, focusing attention on specific functions and needs. It represents a new form of technology-driven educational environment. Online training programs are highly appreciated for remote learning, allowing anyone to enroll, with a virtually unlimited level of participation. The advancement of the information society has introduced a new approach to scientific reasoning, underlining the growing relevance of continuous learning standards. The methodology of the training plan through an LMS platform has a positive effect on the current results and coincides with the characteristics of the proposed orientation plan. Educational materials continue to evolve, dominated by the use of tools and technologies such as videos and personalized learning environments for administrative staff. The latest scientific trends suggest that for any subject and in any type of learning environment (individual, remote or hybrid), it is essential to have online course resources through an LMS platform.
Financial Services of the BIESS and its Economic Impact on Students of the University of Guayaquil, 2022-2023.
The lack of knowledge about BIESS financial services and their connection to financial education motivated this research, focused on students from the University of Guayaquil during the 2022-2023 period. The main objective was to analyze the economic impact of these services on this student population. A mixed approach was adopted, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques; in the qualitative phase, the students’ perceptions were explored in their natural context, while the quantitative phase employed structured questionnaires to collect data. The results showed that the lack of financial education affects students’ ability to make sound financial decisions, leading to excessive debt and limited use of available financial services. In contrast, proper financial education helps identify basic needs, encourages savings, reduces unnecessary spending, and promotes investments with calculated risks. It is concluded that implementing financial education programs at the University of Guayaquil is essential to improving students’ financial decisions, helping them manage their resources effectively and build a more stable economic future.
Latin American Social Trans-fabric: A Multidimensional Cartography of Identities, Beliefs and Social Behavior.
The Latin American social trans-fabric reflects a complex transfiguration highlighting a weave of traditions, beliefs, and behaviors, seen drawn and intertwined in the great canvas of the world map, in which they have evolved and prevailed through time, as transcultural processes that are molded according to the demands, needs, and potentialities of each region, and in an increasingly globalized planet. This article explores the multidimensionality of Latin American being in the context of globalization, analyzing the intersections between tradition and modernity, contemporary manifestations of spirituality, emotionality, and cognitive-behavioral processes that characterize contemporary Latin American societies. Hermeneutics is applied as a method through theoretical-philosophical documentary analysis of the investigated topic, examining the sociocultural transformations that define Latin American identity in comparison with Western, Eastern, and African societies from a transcomplex prism, as each people, each region, each continent, while maintaining differences, also interconnect as a whole in the universal social spirality (USS) cultivating their roots, their anchoring as an integrated whole that complements them from their philosophical worldview that characterizes them in their daily life and existence as 21st century societies.
Diverse Knowledge in the Transcomplex Reality of Human Activity.
The contrast between the multidimensional universal scenario is contradictory with a process of knowledge of mobilizing tendency in classical rationalism, which does not always consider the mediations of plural and heterogeneous interinfluences of the diversity of knowledge. The objective: to complement previous conceptualizations with the polyrelational diverse transdisciplinary holistic hologrammatic ecoepistemy for any of the processes of human activity. Methodology: a preferential logic for the inexactness and unknown of knowledge, directed by the transmethod of diverse eco-combination of dialogical dynamics of creative prospective problematization. The result: a diverse polyrelational eco-epistemic matrix methodology, a guarantee of sustainability in the subjects’ intentionality, from their multiple self-management capacity with sociocognitive precedence to unknown multidirectional transrelations; debunking myths; configure systems of confluences and transrelations of multidimensional-polyrelational network systems that typify a transcomplex reality. The option reaffirms the potential of diversity as an inherent quality of the human condition with the admission of plural interinfluences in a scenario with ethics, aesthetics, and harmony with the environment. The existence of problematizing situations where the environment, emerging ecosystems, culture, the interconnections between them, or from one of them, converge, is a suggestive pretext for emerging this reality, and embracing the unknown.
Scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data in the Global Context.
The expansion of computer science and technological advances resulted in the birth of artificial intelligence based on BIG DATA and the processing of large amounts of data. Machines and technologies burst the paradigm shift of the last century, influencing knowledge and the industrial field. The present article, product of a research, aims to analyze what would be the scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and BIG DATA, allowing an improvement of living conditions in the global context. Methods, a documentary type research of secondary sources was carried out, level: descriptive research, taking what was investigated in the different documents to make a position on the researched topic Results: AI and BIG DATA are closely related being both interdependent, the scopes cover wide sectors of the world, such as: the industrial sector, health, finance, education and entertainment. Conclusions: AI should be used as a tool for human beings, but not to replace human intelligence, the scopes cover broad sectors in the global context, which should be monitored to allow equity, privacy and data protection in a framework of academic integrity.
Digital skills: the challenge of the university teacher of the century XXI.
The university teacher is a citizen who participates in the society of the 21st century, like any other professional, their difference lies in the fact that they form the generation of digital natives who are currently at all educational levels, hence the importance of knowing their level of digital competence. It is paramount for these rapidly advancing societies that teachers at this level develop the skills and knowledge to master digital technologies and services. The relevance of training in digital teacher competence is a priority educational need, not out of whim, but because it is imperative to have a quality teacher, trained to train students with adequate didactics that require skills to meet the needs of a society. Ecuador, to be at the forefront of the accelerated advance of ICTs, has defined among its public policies the Digital Educational Agenda 2017- 2021 and together with it the Ecuador Digital Strategy 2.0, to carry it out, it entrusts public and private universities to guide this process. educational based on the needs, interests and expectations of the student and the Ecuadorian society.
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The role of neighborhood and cantonal sports leagues in the development of communities community development: an approach to strengthening local development
The neighborhood and cantonal sports leagues are considered an arm of the economy in the community, however, it has been detected that these sports organizations are unaware of the good administrative, accounting, tax and financial practices by those who make up the leagues, which does not allow for better control of the assigned resources or the fulfillment of their established plans regarding the popularization of sport, both in urban and rural areas, therefore the immediate effect is the non-compliance with the delivery of periodic financial reports and progress of results achieved within the annual planning. The aim is to analyze the socioeconomic level of the neighborhood and cantonal sports leagues that have been part of the community services project between the University of Guayaquil and the Ministry of Sports and to establish how local development and the participation of the academy through the connection with society affects the quality of life of the community. This community strengthening translates into additional benefits, such as greater collaboration in local initiatives and a sense of shared identity. The methodological approach in this study is of a mixed type based on secondary information through surveys and documentary information collected from sports organizations and users of their facilities. According to the results obtained through sports organizations and users of neighborhood and cantonal sports leagues, it was evident that the existence of these leagues plays a crucial role in strengthening local development. The data collected indicate that these leagues contribute significantly to the creation of opportunities for different citizens to participate in sports training activities, in addition to recreational and/or leisure activities.
Turubamba cultural park: a process developed from, for and with the people
Since 2013, the former Civil Registry of Turubamba, in the south of the Metropolitan District of Quito, closed its doors due to alleged structural damage. organized neighbors, from different disciplines and leadership positions, began to carry out activities with the objective of activities with the objective of giving a good use to the property, which had been a focus of insecurity, unhealthy of insecurity, unhealthiness and bad urban image, and that due to its extension, enclosures and shape, it was an urban edge. and shape, it was an urban edge. As part of the community's actions, the following were carried out peaceful takeovers of the space, marches, fairs, among other activities. Integral Architecture, one of the collectives that are part of the group of managers of the the process, we propose to generate a study of the urban reality of the sector, along with a technical, administrative and administrative technical, administrative and social information gathering, through work tables, surveys in collaboration with the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Central University of Ecuador. of Architecture and Urbanism of the Central University of Ecuador, where it was concluded that the best option would be a recreational - cultural cultural and recreational equipment, having later hearings and roadmaps with authorities, the construction of the Turubamba Cultural Park, inaugurated by the Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Quito on October 29, 2023.
Digital strategies applied to the entrepreneurial sector microenterprise of Guayaquil experience in linkage with society
This research refers to digital strategies and their efficient use of available digital technologies, achieving the commercial objectives of microentrepreneurs and entrepreneurs, so that they can adapt to digital culture. The study object was the population of microentrepreneurs and entrepreneurs who are registered with the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES). The research design is non-experimental and qualitative. Data was collected through surveys conducted with microentrepreneurs who were trained in digital culture, using convenience sampling, applied to 104 people. The survey was conducted using Google Forms, analyzing the impact of adopting digital culture. The data obtained were inserted into the SPSS program, determining the reliability analysis using Cronbach's Alpha. Concluding that a large percentage of trained people have adapted to digital culture and it is a topic of great interest, so it is recommended to maintain continuous training that allows their training and learning to increase their sales and market share.
Creating a custom chatgpt for the narrative subject digital program of the master's degree in digital environments of the ube
This article examines the implementation of “All About Digital Narratives,” a customized ChatGPT, within the Master of Education with a Mention in Digital Environments at the Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, involving 57 students from the Parallel 23 group during the 2022-23 academic year. The tool was designed to facilitate the understanding and production of digital narratives among students. Through direct observation and the collection of textual feedback, the tool’s utility in autonomous learning and its impact on student motivation and project development was assessed. The study identified significant challenges related to accessibility, due to the need for a ChatGPT Plus subscription and variability in students’ prior experience with similar technologies, which affected the adoption and efficiency of the tool. Despite these barriers, the overall response to “All About Digital Narratives” was positive, highlighting its potential to enrich digital education. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need to address equity of access and training in the use of AI tools to ensure effective and equitable educational integration.
Ict and social networks as tools for the dissemination of linkage with society: case of the university of Guayaquil
This research analyzes the role of ICT and communication barriers in the teaching-learning processes of students with hearing and visual disabilities at the University of Guayaquil and how these can have a positive and negative impact on students and teachers. To achieve educational inclusion, it is necessary to work not only as a team but also in the domain of social constructivism, cognitivism and connectivism. Mixed methodology research, with a non-probabilistic sample, obtains conclusive data regarding the field of lack of teacher training and updating, lack of spaces and technological infrastructures, as well as a substantial change in the largest university in Ecuador. As a result, the construction of a web page is proposed that helps with various alternatives to overcome the walls and build a comprehensive EDERDI education.
Design and validation of an instrument to measure competencies in scientific information management
Effective information management has become essential in today's academic context, where the abundance of data requires critical skills for its access, evaluation and use. However, many researchers in training lack these skills, which can limit the quality of their research. The study presented aims to design and validate an instrument to measure scientific information management skills in postgraduate researchers. The study is based on a theoretical framework that covers information search, critical evaluation of sources, data synthesis and communication of findings. A bibliometric analysis of existing instruments was carried out, followed by a systematic development of the new questionnaire, which was validated with a group of researchers from various disciplines. The results indicate a Cronbach coefficient of 0.87, suggesting excellent internal consistency of the instrument. The implications of this study are significant for the training of postgraduate researchers, as it provides a diagnostic tool that allows identifying areas for improvement in information skills. The implementation of the instrument in postgraduate training programs is recommended to guide the development of information management skills. In addition, future research is suggested to explore its application in different contexts and its relationship with academic performance, thus contributing to improving the quality of research and the preparation of researchers in the academic field.
The process of theorizing, reflections and conclusions in the degree projects
The process of theorizing, reflections and conclusions in a degree project involves the construction of a solid theoretical base, critical reflection on the methodology and results, and the presentation of conclusions that contribute to existing knowledge and guide future research. The objective of this article is to analyze the importance and significance of the process of theorizing, reflections and conclusions in degree projects. Both the stated objective and the methodology used allow us to state as results that theories are a set of manifestations and formulations related to each other that delimit, detail, relate and manifest different phenomena of interest to study, which are developed and expanded from customs, personal habits, perception and preexisting knowledge. Reflections, for their part, play a crucial role in degree projects, allowing students to analyze, interpret and discuss the findings obtained throughout the research. The conclusions are where the results obtained are consolidated and final reflections on the research carried out are offered. Finally, it is concluded that the process of theorization, reflection and conclusions provide the opportunity to highlight the significant contribution of research to the field of study and propose recommendations for future research.
Visual communication and social networks for tourism development of the rural communities of the province of Guayas
The study is the result of a research project called “Interdisciplinary approach to the tourist development of rural communities in the province of Guayas”, whose objective is to strengthen tourist destinations in rural Ecuador, focusing on the Ecuadorian coast. For this reason, a descriptive research is applied, with an ethnographic method, where as a first phase the social reality of the cocoa producing organizations of Fino Aroma is analyzed, who have begun to offer rural tourism. From the communication point of view, an empirical management is identified, with an initial diagnosis on the strategies of diffusion and commercialization of their products. A bibliographical review is conducted and the communication factors and strategies that influence promotion and positioning are determined. As a result, proposals designed by students from the University of Guayaquil are presented, within the framework of the graduation process. The approach to local culture is observed for the design and renewal of the image of microenterprises, with an innovative approach, under the parameters of visual communication and the point of view of the leaders of the organizations. Finally, the role of social networks as a new promotion channel is reflected upon, as is the importance of adapting to new changes, given that cyberspace is a reality for all productive sectors. At the same time, the participation of the academy is highlighted, with the research area, to contribute to society with knowledge.
Towards a transformational transdidactic in the educational act.
In this study, it is proposed why the didactic reconfiguration should become the daily task of every teacher, based on the search for real and socially relevant meanings. For this reason, a hermeneutic reflection is made about the lack of knowledge in the today’s times, facing the chllenges and challenges that the educational and investigative fact implies in the world, from a study of hermeneutic modality, from which it becomes possible to promote options other than didactics, according to the new socio-educational challenges that It propels a didactic reconfiguration with new perspectives, reinterpretations and redefinitions of the educational task, for educational work in which the ontological is erected to blur what has defined the colonizing didactic thought. Hence, educational methodological assumptions are advocated that overcome and transgress the epistemological and even sociocultural obstacles that prevent the teaching intellect from acting in and from a process in which it is not taught but shared and permanent knowledge is built and deconstructed. Thus, it is concluded that the transepistemology of the didactics of the teaching-learning loop requires taking into account not only the act of teaching itself, but all those involved in said act and that is why Transdidactics takes into account the student, the teacher, planning, curriculum, teaching techniques, content, among others.
The education of the human being in times of planetary crisis.
Transcomplex education invites preschool teachers to sensitize so that within these micro worlds of life in current Venezuelan families, they intertwine innovative theories and practices that redefine education from multireferentiality, building knowledge based on the understanding of the reality of the world around her. Facing challenges, imbalances and balances approached in a different way, since from the transcomplexity the biological, psychological, cultural, social, axiological, physical, spiritual, historical and emotional play a preponderant role when studying reality. This educational situation invites a deep reflexivity where transdisciplinarity builds and consolidates a new transparadigm for the understanding and proper management of grief in these times of pandemic, transcending the categories of approaches used so far in these scenarios to learn and teach. The essay presents initial reflections, then educational brushstrokes for the understanding of mourning and affective loss in times of pandemic from transcomplexity, so that a multidiversity of collaborative pedagogical tools is used to cement and strengthen the essence of human existence. Next, the transcomplex transparadigmatic hatching is presented, considering some approaches that facilitate the integral strengthening of boys and girls during their mourning processes in teachers. Close with final thoughts and reflections.