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ICT as a Contribution to Ecuadorian Emerging Tourism in Regional Contexts, Balsapamba, San Miguel, Bolívar Province

2023 , Oleas-Orozco J.A. , Jara-Garzón P. , Castillo, L , Aguilar I.

Tourism currently constitutes a financial income for developing countries. However, the tourism management depends of public and private administration. In Ecuador, geographical conditions, nature, biodiversity, culture, and more have great potential as tourist attractions. The state administration prioritizes natural places, heritage sites and cultural representations located in main cities. Therefore, new and emerging regional initiatives have difficulties in dissemination and communication. In this scenario, ICTs constitute an alternative and economic way to spread new and potential tourist destinations. This research analyzes the ICT usefulness, such as mobile devices applications or APP, within an emerging tourist destination such as the Balsapamba parish, of Bolívar province. The study was carried out in two stages, an exploratory stage with a mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative), to know the communication status and tourist attractions diffusion. Also, it was inquired about ICT tourists’ habits. The info allows to produce an APP with tourist content. The second stage consisted of APP testing and verifying its usefulness and contents relevance. The results showed an effectiveness greater than 90%, relevance of content greater than 85% and technological usability satisfaction tool equal to 100%. The great versatility of ICT in the tourism field can be inferred for new destinations dissemination, not been considered by public administrations. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

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Development of a Model for the Construction of Corporate Manuals with QR Codes

2024 , Borja Galeas, Carlos , Arias Flores, Hugo Patricio , Piedra M.

The creation of a brand manual that includes QR triggers makes it possible to unify and update the traditional editorial design with new technologies. The present study exposes a construction model of these corporate identity manuals and all the processes that must be carried out to obtain positive results in their application. The unit of analysis of this research was developed with three brand manuals from companies in the city of Quito, to which augmented reality QR triggers were included, which allowed access to complementary audiovisual material that helps the suppliers of these companies to use and apply the mark appropriately. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

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Dialogical Ethical Leadership Management Tools: An Organizational Development Opportunity for Productive Efficiency

2022 , Silva Ordóñez, Catalina , Naranjo Gaibor, Aidé Oliva , Salazar Mera, Juan Eduardo

The objective of the research is to link dialogical ethical leadership with the improvement of organizational management, seeking to enhance productive efficiency in the performance of functions in jobs. The exercise of leadership must be inserted in the application of management models of skills, human talent and knowledge as a single unit to replace the traditional management model based on vertical hierarchical processes that produce bureaucratization of work. It is proposed to exercise argumentative ethical leadership in all jobs from an intensive communication dynamic, capable of recognizing the worker as a reward for efficient work. The research was developed under the hermeneutic-documentary approach, exercising an assessment and critical posture that aims to generate contributions to the wonderful world of managerial sciences. © 2022, Universidad del Zulia. All rights reserved.

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Technology Startups: The Case of South American Countries

2021 , Morales-Urrutia X. , Morales-Urrutia D. , Ávila-Herrera S.

The business environment has undergone major changes and is becoming increasingly competitive, a fact that has generated the emergence of new companies or startups as an alternative to the implementation of innovative, sustainable and profitable businesses over time, through the generation of alliances of different strategic actors existing in the environment. The data analyzed came from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor for the period 2008-2014, the variables analyzed are: financing, education, policies, spending on R&D and innovation, technology parks and business incubators, the objective was to analyze the relationship of startups with environmental factors. The main results show that there is a close relationship with the factors analyzed, especially with financing, education and innovation. In conclusion, despite the fact that South American countries are lagging behind in economic and technological terms, there are certain signs of the generation of companies such as those analyzed in this study. © 2021, Associacao Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao. All rights reserved.

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Control of an Arm-Hand Prosthesis by Mental Commands and Blinking

2020 , Varela Aldas, José , Castillo Salazar, David Ricardo , Borja Galeas, Carlos , Guevara Maldonado, César Byron , Arias Flores, Hugo Patricio , Fierro-Saltos, W. , Rivera, R. , Hidalgo-Guijarro, J. , Yandún-Velasteguí, M.

Patients who lack upper and lower extremities have difficulties in carrying out their daily activities. The new technological advances have allowed the development of robotic applications to support people with disabilities, also, portable electroencephalographic (EEG) sensors are increasingly accessible and allow the development of new proposals which involve the mental control of electronic systems. This work presents the control by mental orders of an arm-hand prosthesis using low-cost devices, the objective is to command the arm using the user’s attention and blinking, where the components are a brain signal sensor, a prosthesis, an Arduino board, six servomotors, and a computer. The developed program in Matlab allows controlling the arm by means of an attention level y blinking. The results show the functioning of the system through experimental tests and a usability test is applied, finally, the conclusions establish adequate coordination in the movements of the prosthesis and the patient indicate satisfaction with the proposal. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.

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Evolution of Occupational Accident Rates by Geographic Zone in Ecuador, Period 2015-2021

2023 , Espinoza Guano, Mónica , Juan R.-G. , Suárez Pérez, Juan Carlos , Andrea R.-E.

The article explains as background that the management of Occupational Safety and Health is a challenge for organizations seeking to be more competitive by being recognized for their socially responsible approach, the professional damages derived from the materialization of occupational accidents entail a series of problems at a personal, family and social level that generate a negative impact on the environment. In this sense, the objective is to investigate the evolution of occupational accident rates by geographical zones of Ecuador, using the database of the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security and identifying the associated variables during the period from 2015 to 2021. Through a comparative and correlational statistical analysis of the qualified accidents according to the study variables, it was possible to determine that the geographical areas of Ecuador with the highest occupational accident rate are zones 5 and 2 (73%), where there are also the highest number of qualified accidents from manufacturing industries (23.72%), occurring in the workplace (63%). The sex that presents the greatest number of qualified accidents is male and the parts of the body that suffer the greatest injury are the upper limbs (35%). Finally, it is concluded that in order to improve occupational safety in organizations, it is necessary a commitment between the state, employers and workers, key actors for the generation of a culture of prevention based on various strategies. © 2023 IEEE.

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Social capital and the generation of technological innovations in Ecuadorian companies

2021 , Morales-Urrutia D. , Morales Molina, Tania , Morales-Urrutia E. , Quiroga-López M.

The objective of this research is to analyze social capital in the generation of technological innovations in Ecuadorian companies. From the methodological point of view, the data from the Ecuadorian Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) are taken from the ACTI 2012-2014 survey. The results point to the existence of an influence of social capital in the creation of technological innovations in companies. In conclusion, the importance of the networks and the links that are managed strategically in the sectors are highlighted. © 2021, Associacao Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao. All rights reserved.

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The Synergy Between Financial Education, Economic Well-Being, and Financial Stress: An Analysis of Interconnections and Reciprocal Effects

2023 , Moreira-Choez J.S. , Cruz Arteaga K.C. , Benavides-Lara R.M. , Velasquez Gutierrez M.T. , Herrera M.K.G. , de Rodríguez T.M.L.

Background: Economic well-being and financial stress have been identified as crucial factors determining quality of life. This study aims to analyze financial education, economic well-being, financial stress, and their interrelations. With this, we seek to provide a more nuanced insight into the financial reality and its implications on individuals' quality of life, which has contributed to the enrichment of the field of study in question. Methods: The research is framed within an applied inquiry paradigm, with a quantitative approach. The survey technique was used, followed by subsequent statistical analysis. The sample consisted of 100 faculty members from the Technical University of Manabí. Results: Among the results, it was highlighted that financial education was positively associated with age, education, and marital status. This indicates that as people age, they acquire more financial knowledge and skills, resulting in better financial education. Conclusions: Among the most relevant conclusions, it supports the idea that financial education and economic well-being are interrelated and can be influenced by individual and socioeconomic factors. It is essential to address financial education and promote healthy financial practices from an early age, to provide opportunities for continuous learning throughout life. © 2023 Moreira-Choez et al.

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Effect of enterprise risk management on firms’ outcomes with the moderating effect of knowledge management

2023 , Saeidi, Parvaneh , Saeidi S.P. , Galarraga Carvajal, Mercedes , Villacrés Endara H. , Armijos L.

Purpose: This study aims to test the effects of enterprise risk management (ERM) on firms’ outcomes and the moderating role of knowledge management (KM) on ERM–firms’ outcomes relationship. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected via a questionnaire survey among public listed companies on the principal stock exchange market in Malaysia. A total of 124 questionnaires were received by mail questionnaire. The results were examined through structural equation modelling and partial least squares. Findings: The outcomes specified that ERM has a positive and noteworthy influence on firms’ outcomes, and KM has a moderating influence on the correlation among ERM and firms’ outcomes. Research limitations/implications: The qualities, procedures and laws of the Malaysian corporations chosen as the sample firms, as well as their regulations, may not be representative of all other countries. Moreover, this study considered only one variable as a moderator, while there are many variables that different studies can consider as moderator or mediators. Practical implications: The results of this research imply that employees’ awareness and knowledge of events, opportunities and risk, along with their engagement in the institute’s strategy, are critical for risk management and controlling. For the managers, the results of this research can be helpful to their businesses by identifying the effective KM capability that may enhance their positive outcomes. Managers and organizations can use KM as an instrument to increase ERM effect on firms’ outcomes. Social implications: KM and ERM are both significant intangible resources that are hard to imitate and are uniquely specified programs, which are important contributors to firm success in the long run. Moreover, the contingency theory of ERM was proved through the results of this study as it was identified in the public companies, that implementation of ERM as a strategic management practice, by organizations along with an effective KM may enhance the achievement of objectives and outcomes. Originality/value: This study helps to measure ERM comprehensively and how intangible assets such as KM can affect the comprehensive risk management process and its effectiveness. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Video Analytics in Business Marketing for Shopping Malls in Ecuador

2024 , Pazmiño Guevara, L , Álvarez-Tello J. , Galarraga Carvajal, Mercedes , Pazmiño-Guevara C. , Maldonado-Pazmiño A.

Introduction: Video analytics has become an important tool for improving business performance, personnel management, and security in different environments, including shopping centres. However, its use also poses a threat to users’ privacy. Aim: In this context the aim of the article is to determine the architecture of video analytics in shopping malls as a business marketing strategy and the vulnerability of users’ privacy. Method: A descriptive methodology with a qualitative approach was used to design a prototype focused on the optimisation of customer business processes and decision making in shopping centres in Ecuador, from problem identification and information requirements management to prototype design, implementation, and training of the model with accurate data. Results: The technological solution is based on the OMIA platform, which generates relevant Key Performance Index (KPI) based on the automatic processing of images from video surveillance systems. Conclusion: It is important that the implementation of the model is trained, supervised, optimised, and regulated to guarantee the privacy and security of information and users under the Organic Law on Data Protection in Ecuador. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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