Women are underrepresented globally in the field of data analytics, particularly in underdeveloped countries. We present a protocol to assess the impact of the New Dimensions program, a data analytic…
Introduction This study explores Ecuador's scientific presence in the Web of Science (WoS) database from 2011 to 2018 through open access (OA), a period marked by national reforms and growing intern…
This pilot study seeks to answer the following question: How does the ongoing security crisis in Ecuador shape public support for democracy and approval of the incumbent government? Using a panel des…
This study examined the temporal evolution of happiness determinants in the Andean region using the dual-STATIS method, a multivariate technique that captures structural patterns over time. By analyz…
Background The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, especially in delivering medical information, prompts concerns over the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated response…
This study evaluates the impact of pre-harvest wilting treatments (90, 75, 60, 45, and 30 days before harvest) on sugarcane quality in Ecuador, utilizing PCA Biplot and MANOVA Biplot to identify key …
Background: Scientific collaboration has become a cornerstone of sustainable development, particularly in regions where research capacity and funding face significant challenges. The Andean region,…
This observational survey protocol aims to investigate public opinion about security and democracy in Ecuador during the critical period in 2025 and 2026. This study will focus on university studen…
This study investigates research trends in Ecuadorian public universities by analyzing 1826 Web of Science articles from the pre-COVID period (2015–2018). Using the HJ-Biplot method for graphical rep…
Resumen Este estudio evalúa el impacto y la visibilidad de las revistas científicas ecuatorianas incluidas en el Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) desde 2013 hasta 2023, con un enfoque particular en las…
Este estudio analiza los determinantes de la felicidad en Ecuador, utilizando datos de la Gallup World Poll y el World Happiness Report 2023, recopilados entre 2006 y 2022. Las variables clave incluy…
Malnutrition is an escalating concern in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ecuador, particularly within rural settings. To address this issue, food forests emerge as a promising inte…
Introduction: Chatbots are increasingly utilized in education, offering real-time, personalized communication. While research has explored technical aspects of chatbots, user experience remains under…
Background: This paper investigates the impact of Ecuador's Ley Orgánica de Educación Superior (LOES), enacted in 2010, which mandated comprehensive reforms in higher education. Objective: The object…
Abstract Pollen, particularly from the Ambrosia genus, plays a pivotal role in triggering allergic rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms. This review delves into the global background of Ambrosia, focusing …