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Talented soccer players, the big secret is in the brain: The great tragedy of the star player and the fate of magicians with a preserved nervous systems

2017 , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Peña-García S. , Pérez-Salas C. , Cadena-Almeida I. , Jadán Guerrero, Janio , Bolaños-Pasquel M.

In previous work, we have presented case studies from fascinating films for the eye of the neuropsychologist;1,2,3 continuing with this line of research, we describe here for your consideration a critical analysis of the role of brain functions in one of the most fascinating sports, soccer. In this analysis, we will look more closely at the brain damage suffered by the great footballer Salvador Cabañas and the role of the highly complex brain functions that allow the magical players to stand out in this sport. In the next pages, we present the case of Salvador Cabañas, both before and after his cerebral accident, and later we analyze the cerebral functions that are activated in brilliant players like Messi or Ronaldinho. We conclude this article by reflecting on the role of the brain in our normal human activities, and how catastrophic it becomes on a daily basis when our brain tissue is damaged so that as a result of this condition we can lose everything. © 2017 Fundacion para la difusion neurologica en Ecuador - FUNDINE. All Rights Reserved.

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Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying Through Video Clips on Social Media Platforms

2023 , Jadán Guerrero, Janio , Arias Flores, Hugo Patricio , Acosta-Vargas P.

Bullying and cyberbullying are widely recognized as complex problems that have serious negative repercussions for the health and society of children and adolescents. Bullying can take place in-person at school, home or work, irrespective of age, gender, or role. Cyberbullying can take place on messaging platforms, social media platforms, gaming platforms, or marketing platforms. For example, posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone on social media sending hurtful or spreading lies, as well as abusive or threatening messages, images, or videos through messaging platforms. Offenders impersonate someone and send malicious messages to others in their name or through fake accounts. In this sense, the use of short videos based on the principles of microlearning is scented as a proposal to understand and prevent bullying and cyberbullying. The objective of this article is to analyze how video clips are used on social platforms to raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying and to propose the creation of new video clips as resources for an awareness-raising MOOC. The methodology followed a phase of analysis of videos on the TikTok and YouTube networks, in order to have a baseline prior to the creation of new video clips by twelve students of the Digital Design and Multimedia career. The content of the videos was evaluated by a psychologist to finally select the appropriate ones for a marketing campaign of an awareness MOOC. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

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Analysis and design of an internal Top-Down network applying international standards [Análisis y diseño de una red interna Top-Down aplicando estándares internacionales]

2023 , Almeida A. , Suarez B. , Guevara Maldonado, César Byron , Coronel D. , Hidalgo J.

Telecommunications networks have become something essential within public or private companies, since they contribute to technological development. A network infrastructure with adequate cabling structured together with rules and standards enables the integration of multiple technologies and services. Currently, most institutions in Latin American countries do not apply norms, standards or good practices in their design, due to lack of knowledge or to save resources, without understanding that this generates an unreliable and unstable network infrastructure. Consequently, this study focuses on the design, architecture and administration of the network of a public institution in the city of Tulcán-Ecuador. The main objective of this proposal was the design of a network infrastructure that facilitates the administration of the network at a logical and physical level, taking into account the requirements and facilities of the institution. This network proposal applied the Top-Down Network Design By Cisco methodology to design a centralized, stable, flexible, and secure network. In addition, different international network design and management standards and regulations (ANSI/TIA/EIA/ISO) were used to generate a high-quality network. © 2023 ITMA.

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Neuropsychological assessment of attention: Symbols and digits test.

2018 , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Acosta-Rodas P. , Jadán Guerrero, Janio , Guevara-Maldonado C.B. , Zapata-Rodríguez M. , Apolo-Buenaño D.

Introduction: The symbol digit modality test is a reactive which provides great support in neuropsychological evaluation. Its execution permits to evaluate brain functions such as visual perception, stimuli recognition, attention (focal, selective and sustained), task supervision, interference control among others. Object: The purpose of the current research study was to analyze the normative percentiles of the execution of the test, to identify the performance activity of the reactive according to age group and gender; applying the test in a sample of college students. Method: The sample included 250 university students,142 (56.8%) males and 108 (43.2%) females. The age range of the participants was between 18 and 34 years old (M=21.53, DE=2.25). A transversal, non-experimental, quantitative research model with a correlational scope was used. Results: The correct answer average for the test was 52.83 (DE=13,60) and for percentile P5 31,55 right answers were found; for percentile P75 60,00 right answers, P25 had 46,00 right answers, and for P95 74,45 right answers were found. No significant differences were found for the mean of errors in the test in terms of age group f(3, 246)=0,67, p=0,57 and gender t(248)=0,68, p=0,49 of the participants as comparison factor. Conclusions: Results were discussed based on prior research pointing out the importance of counting with a first statistical parameter of the test as ground for neuropsychological clinical practice in Ecuador. © 2018 Fundacion para la difusion neurologica en Ecuador - FUNDINE. All rights reserved.

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Technological Innovation to Assess Cognitive Functions in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2021 , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Acosta-Rodas M. , Acosta-Vargas P. , Salvador-Ullauri L.

The development of a neuropsychological assessment procedure through a technological platform for children with ADHD. This platform is based on Python programming language, where stimuli have been inserted and, to which, children evaluated must respond freely (letters P), and others to which must inhibit his/her responses (letters R), using an adapted button box (greater attraction for children with ADHD). Variables of interest to the clinician are (a) number of responses to impulse control stimuli, (b) total time of execution of the task, (c) time in milliseconds from the moment when the stimulus is presented until getting a response from the child, and (d) total answers made. This study was applied in children with ADHD versus children without the disorder, finding that children with ADHD presented a mean error of M = 5.05 while children without ADHD M = 3.42. © 2021, The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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Authentication, Authorization, Administration and Audit Impact on Digital Security

2024 , Navarro F.A.C. , García M. , Jadán Guerrero, Janio

We can say technological security is in constant change. Security is constantly changing by the industry, because it is necessary to improve the integrity of technological security. These changes in technology come with new methods, processes, and technologies which lead to the need to be ahead in the new trends. The AAAA (Authentication, Authorization, Administration, Audit) is a topic of great relevance in organizations, it is a matter for everyone. This paper attempts to evaluate the variation presented in the Access Management after implementing digital security plans. The evaluation is visualized as an accompaniment for the improvement of the effectiveness in future decisions-making processes. The result of this analysis aims to find new improvement opportunities, due to the positive impact to growth in this field. The intention is to close the gap between the financial and technological security issues. Nowadays these issues are evaluated individually, and we pretend to unify these subjects. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

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Kiteracy: A kit of tangible objects to strengthen literacy skills in children with Down syndrome

2015 , Jadán Guerrero, Janio , Jaen J. , Carpio M.A. , Guerrero L.A.

Kiteracy is an educational kit designed to improve the literacy process of children with Down syndrome by enabling higher levels of interaction. The kit is based on two Spanish literacy methods: global and phonics. In this work, we present a qualitative study based on video-recorded sessions with twelve children from a Down syndrome institution. The study analyzes three forms of interactions: cardboard, multi-touch and tangible. The task carried out by special education teachers and children in the experimental sessions involved working in pairs (Teacherchild) and autonomous self-learning (child only). Through the sessions, we identified situations in which the teacher took the control in the cardboard version. In the multi-touch version, both the teacher and the child shared the control. However in the tangible version the child took the control. In the self-learning sessions, we observed that multi-touch and tangible interaction seems to offer an enjoyable time for children. Surveys and interviews with teachers revealed that tangible objects offered greater adaptability to create playful reading strategies. © 2015 ACM.

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Cognitive Interventions Based on Technology: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Cóndor-Herrera, Omar , Arias Flores, Hugo Patricio , Jadán Guerrero, Janio , Bolaños-Pasquel M. , Cedillo P.

This article reports a systematic review of research done about the positive impact of cognitive treatment for people with some type of brain disorder through the use of inclusive technologies. The article collected 21 publications of high impact magazines uncovering that countries such as Spain, France, and Russia have a significant number of contributions on this topic. Inclusive technological innovations which are intended for work on brain functions such as attention, memory, verbal fluency, problem-solving and behavior regulation have been mainly developed in devices such as Tablets and Robots. The data discussed highlights the need to continue in this line of research to determine the effect of this type of intervention, as well as the future projection of developing new technological devices facilitating human brain functions. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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A Virtual Learning Environments as Training Tools: An Experience with NEO LMS in Physics Teaching

2021 , Zapata, Mireya , Polo-Mantuano J.

This research shows the design and implementation of a Virtual Learning Environment in Physics at the graduate level developed in NEO LMS. This proposal presents an alternative solution to the pedagogical mediations in virtual training spaces. The objective was to create virtual teacher-student communication Scenario either synchronously and asynchronously where interactive, and self-learning are managed through multiple resources: chat, forums, readings, videos, and simulators. As a result of using this instrument, students showed more interest in resource interaction, elements that contributed to the improvement of motivation and academic performance. Moreover, critical thinking, argumentation, and learning culture were strengthened in the students. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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Gender Bias in Chatbots and Its Programming

2023 , Illescas C. , Ortega T. , Jadán Guerrero, Janio

Nowadays, digital transformation in business seeks to maximize the efficiency of its own processes through automation. These changes will be successful if the process of adaptation and change management is properly carried out. One of the main tools to achieve these transformations is the chatbot. This key technology will help embrace these changes and transformations; however, there have been processes in which their interactions show bias, as inclusive interaction is missing. This research focuses on two main points: first, to identify whether the user is capable of recognizing any bias variables in chatbots and second, to analyze if these variables have an impact when there is an adoption of new technologies in any digital transformation and business goals. The faster and more in depth a company understands the bias and its impact in the target audience, the better automation will be adopted. As a result, chatbots will be properly used to achieve and increase business goals. Some undoubtable chatbot uses in marketing are personalized service, facilitate sales, and trigger client’s satisfaction. Most importantly, gathering valuable data for analysis, predictive business models and trends into virtually for any product or service intended to promote. After consulting +150 chatbot users, it can be concluded that it is a proven fact that gender bias is present, also, there is a high trend and acceptance of chatbots with female voices and characteristics, which can be balanced if there is awareness around this topic among developers and change management teams seeking adoption of new technologies. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

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