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Applying Classification Techniques in Machine Learning to Predict Job Satisfaction of University Professors: A Sociodemographic and Occupational Perspective

2024 , Espinosa Pinos, Carlos Alberto , Acosta Pérez, Paul Bladimir , Camila Alessandra Valarezo-Calero

This article investigates the factors that affect the job satisfaction of university teachers for which 400 teachers from 4 institutions (public and private) in Ecuador were stratified, resulting in a total of 1600 data points collected through online forms. The research was of a cross-sectional design and quantitative and used machine learning techniques of classification and prediction to analyze variables such as ethnic identity, field of knowledge, gender, number of children, job burnout, perceived stress, and occupational risk. The results indicate that the best classification model is neural networks with a precision of 0.7304; the most significant variables for predicting the job satisfaction of university teachers are: the number of children they have, scores related to perceived stress, professional risk, and burnout, province of the university at which the university teacher surveyed works, and city where the teacher works. This is in contrast to marital status, which does not contribute to its prediction. These findings highlight the need for inclusive policies and effective strategies to improve teacher well-being in the university academic environment.

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Digital Competency Enhancement in Personnel Training and Development: A Literature Review of Current Trends and Challenges

2024 , Taruchaín Pozo, Fernando , Avilés-Castillo, Fátima

In a perpetually advancing technological landscape, workforce training and development centered around digital competency and computer science principles are critical for ensuring the organizational resilience and competitiveness. This study undertakes a bibliographic analysis of technology-focused personnel training and development, aspiring to identify the strategies implemented, benefits perceived, and challenges emerging in this digital era. Three foundational research questions are outlined: What strategies are employed in technology-focused continuous training? What benefits do workers acquire after technology-centric training? And what are the prevalent challenges in digital skills training? A literature search approach was deployed to answer these queries, executing a meticulous analysis of 33 significant scientific papers. The results indicate a burgeoning trend towards virtual, technology-driven training, and the usage of practical simulations in training. It was also confirmed that continuous technology-focused training creates positive impacts on both work performance and worker attitudes. However, challenges like resistance to change and technological limitations persist in certain organizations.

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Towards an understanding and expansion of the phenomenon of the expert patient

2017 , Barbón-Pérez O.G. , Pimienta-Concepción I. , Gómez Aillón D.A.

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Occupational Risks: A Comparative Study of the Most Common Indicators in Uruguay, Cuba and Ecuador

2023 , Acosta Pérez, Paul Bladimir , Espinosa Pinos, Carlos Alberto , Acuña Mayorga, José Miguel , Lascano Arias, Giovanni

Efficiency and effectiveness in daily work activities demand the control of processes, those elements that can affect the health of employees known as occupational risks. The objective of this study was to identify indicators of more frequent labor risks in the countries of Uruguay, Cuba and Ecuador, for which a bibliographic compilation was carried out, as well as a descriptive analysis of the indicators of occupational risk. The results show that the countries analyzed coincide as the highest index of risks to manufacturing industries. It is concluded that the international regulations and conventions that govern safety have been accepted by the different countries that make them up, mainly in the statistical registry of accidents, reports, affiliates among others. Finally, policies aimed at the prevention, detection, monitoring and eradication of occupational risks in the workplace must be established. © 2023 IEEE.

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Psychometric properties of the Escala de Gravedad de Síntomas Revisada del Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (EGS-R) in adults in Ecuador after the Covid-19 pandemic

2024 , Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera , Mauricio Núñez-Núñez , Lascano Arias, Giovanni , Guido Mascialino , Alberto Rodríguez-Lorenzana

Objective: This study aims to assess the validity of the Escala de Gravedad de Síntomas Revisada del Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (EGS-R) among adults in Ecuador within the post-pandemic context of Covid-19. Methods: Descriptive and instrumental design. Participants: 537 participants from Ambato, Ecuador, comprising 44.1% men and 55.9% women, aged 18 to 65 years (M = 24.36; SD = 8.87). Among the participants, 64.6% had experienced Covid-19, while 35.4% had not. Results: The EGS-R exhibits a hierarchical factorial structure, demonstrating measurement equivalence between participants who experienced Covid-19 and those who did not. Significant differences emerged between the groups, with individuals who had contracted Covid-19 displaying a higher symptom burden, thereby establishing the discriminant validity of the measure. The scale also exhibits validity concerning other variables, such as stress perception, and demonstrates satisfactory internal consistency among its scores. Conclusions: The EGS-R proves to be a valuable tool for assessing adults in Ecuador for potential indicators of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) given the robust evidence of validity and reliability, affirming its utility and evaluative capacity in this population.

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Tití App, an Interactive Psycho-Pedagogical Recovery Tool: A Pilot Study

2022 , Gordón J. , Caicedo, Andrés , Subia Arellano, Andrés

The acquisition of reading and writing is a complex and decisive process for the knowledge appropriation of children and their culturalization; similarly, the number of children who do not achieve the expected literacy level for their age and schooling is also a matter of concern. One of the explanations lies in the learning situation, which regularly develops in a classroom. Nowadays, the incorporation of new technologies that include smartphones and tablets as learning-enhancing resources is crucial. Due to the absence of contextualized tools for the Ecuadorian population, Tití application is proposed. It is focused on reducing the errors in children’s reading by solving tasks that are based on the errors determined in the literacy analysis test, TALE, in a contextualized and motivating digital scenario. The user-centered design is the basis for the construction of this tool with characteristics that are specific to Ecuador such as the use of the Spanish language in an Ecuadorian context, navigation on a map of Ecuador, and rescue of endangered endemic animals. This allows children to identify with their environment and engage in the dynamics of the tool. In the research, a repeated measures study design was applied to assess statistically significant differences between a first and second evaluation. A marked decrease in the number of errors in the elements of the TALE test can be observed. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

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Cognitive Flexibility and Attitude Toward AI: A Correlational Study

2025 , Subia Arellano, Andrés , Pérez Vega, Doris , Rocio Patiño-Fernández , Buele, Jorge

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role across various sectors, underscoring the importance of understanding the individual factors influencing their acceptance. Previous research has pointed out that variables such as age, gender, and cognitive flexibility impact attitudes toward these technologies. However, the interaction among these variables still requires further analysis. This study sought to explore the relationships between cognitive flexibility, age, gender, and attitudes toward artificial intelligence in a sample of 342 participants, with an average age of 26.80 years. Employing a descriptive-correlational design, two scales were used: one to measure cognitive flexibility and another to assess attitudes toward this technology. Due to the lack of normality in the distributions of the variables, Spearman's correlation was used for the analysis. The results show that cognitive flexibility and educational level have a positive and significant relationship with the attitude toward artificial intelligences (r = 0.245, p < 0.001 and r = 0.140, p = 0.009, respectively). On the other hand, age presents a weak negative relationship (r = -0.117, p < 0.05), while no significant relationship was observed with gender. These findings provide an initial basis for understanding individual differences in technology acceptance, although further research is needed to delve into the underlying mechanisms and evaluate other contextual factors.

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Psychometric properties of the Escala de Gravedad de Síntomas Revisada del Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (EGS-R) in adults in Ecuador after the Covid-19 pandemic

2024 , Moreta-Herrera R. , Núñez-Núñez M. , Lascano Arias, Giovanni , Mascialino G. , Rodríguez-Lorenzana A.

Objective: This study aims to assess the validity of the Escala de Gravedad de Síntomas Revisada del Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (EGS-R) among adults in Ecuador within the post-pandemic context of Covid-19. Methods: Descriptive and instrumental design. Participants: 537 participants from Ambato, Ecuador, comprising 44.1% men and 55.9% women, aged 18 to 65 years (M = 24.36; SD = 8.87). Among the participants, 64.6% had experienced Covid-19, while 35.4% had not. Results: The EGS-R exhibits a hierarchical factorial structure, demonstrating measurement equivalence between participants who experienced Covid-19 and those who did not. Significant differences emerged between the groups, with individuals who had contracted Covid-19 displaying a higher symptom burden, thereby establishing the discriminant validity of the measure. The scale also exhibits validity concerning other variables, such as stress perception, and demonstrates satisfactory internal consistency among its scores. Conclusions: The EGS-R proves to be a valuable tool for assessing adults in Ecuador for potential indicators of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) given the robust evidence of validity and reliability, affirming its utility and evaluative capacity in this population. © 2024

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Work Environment and its Influence on Organizational Commitment: A Study in the Financial Sector

2025 , España Rivadeneyra, Martina , Taruchaín Pozo, Fernando , Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda , Diego Escobar-Bermudes

This study examines the relationship between work climate and organizational commitment within a financial institution using a cross-sectional quantitative approach. A total of 200 administrative staff members participated, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using validated instruments: the CL-SPC Work Climate Scale and the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire, ensuring robust reliability and validity. Results indicate that specific dimensions of the work climate, such as autonomy, equity, and transparency, are significantly associated with employee engagement and organizational loyalty. Notably, gender differences were observed, with women reporting higher levels of affective commitment compared to men. This research contributes to the literature by addressing these demographic disparities and proposing actionable interventions tailored to enhance workplace dynamics in the financial sector. Practical recommendations emphasize strategies to improve autonomy and transparency while fostering equity to strengthen organizational commitment. These findings provide valuable insights for managers and decision-makers aiming to create inclusive and supportive work environments.

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Family functioning and social network addiction in college students of the city of Quito

2024 , Jirón Jiménez, Jonathan , Freire Muñoz, Irina , Iriarte Pérez, Luis

This research aims to analyze the relationship between family functioning and social network addiction in college students in the city of Quito. The research design is nonexperimental cross-sectional, with a quantitative method and a descriptive - correlative scope. Two data collection instruments are used: 1. Social Networks Addiction Questionnaire (ARS) and 2. Family Functioning Perception Questionnaire (FF-SIL). The sample consisted of 274 college students from the city of Quito. The results were 50% of moderately functional families, in addition to a higher prevalence of students with an 'obsession to be informed' and a 'need/obsession to be connected' with 51.8% and 42.3% respectively. Likewise, there is a statistically significant correlation, directly proportional between family functioning and the 'problem' dimension of social networks addiction.

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