Service Quality Evaluation in Electronic Invoicing: Sentiment Analysis of Customer Behavior

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53591/easi.V4i3.2393

Keywords:

electronic invoicing, natural language processing, sentiment analysis, service quality

Abstract

Electronic invoicing has become a fundamental part of the digital transformation of organizations, facilitating operational efficiency. This study evaluates the quality of service in electronic invoicing systems in Ecuador through sentiment analysis applied to user comments. Using advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques, the BERT model was implemented to automatically classify customer opinions into positive, negative, or neutral sentiments. The analysis was conducted in four stages: data processing, sentiment polarity classification, comment categorization (into recommendations and non-recommendations), and result interpretation. The findings reveal thematic patterns that reflect both user-valued elements and sources of dissatisfaction, particularly in terms of usability, technical support, and system performance. The results show a predominance of positive sentiment, while also highlighting critical areas that need improvement. The model demonstrated high accuracy and enabled real-time visualization of customer perception. As a recommendation, the study proposes optimizing the user interface, automating key processes, and providing staff training to enhance the user experience and strengthen service competitiveness within the digital sector.

Author Biographies

  • Ginger M. Machado Ruiz, University of Guayaquil

    Bachelor's degree in Information Systems (2023). University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Database Administrator, Sipecom. Areas of expertise: SQL Server DBA, database migration, and Power BI dashboards.

  • Angelo M. Silva Pincay, University of Guayaquil

    Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (2022). University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Full-stack developer, Geektech. Areas of expertise: User interface design and development (front-end), service creation in languages ​​such as PHP, Java, Node.js, and use of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

  • Juan C. García Plúa, University of Guayaquil

    Juan Carlos García Plúa is a Professor and Researcher in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering at the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador, specializing in information systems and data science applications. He holds a PhD in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Management Information Systems. His research focuses on big data analytics, deep learning, and text mining applied to social and administrative sciences, including political discourse and semantic analysis. He has published and collaborated on interdisciplinary studies in smart systems and data-driven research.

  • Michelle A. Varas Chiquito, University of Guayaquil

    Michelle Varas Chiquito is a Computer Systems Engineer with a Master’s in Curriculum Design and a full-time Research Professor at the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. She works in computing and information systems, contributing to research on digital technologies such as digital twins and IoT applications.  Her academic profile includes publications and collaborations in interdisciplinary engineering projects.

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Published

2026-01-05

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Research articles

How to Cite

Machado Ruiz, G. M., Angelo M., S. P., Juan C., G. P., & Michelle A., V. C. (2026). Service Quality Evaluation in Electronic Invoicing: Sentiment Analysis of Customer Behavior. EASI: Engineering and Applied Sciences in Industry, 4(3), 28-39. https://doi.org/10.53591/easi.V4i3.2393