Miranda, Alba
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Miranda, Alba
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albamiranda@uti.edu.ec
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Artificial Intelligence: a reality in Copyright Law

2024 , Miranda, Alba , Romero Romero, Clara Daniela , Paredes Fuertes, Fernando

Introducción. El artículo examina la protección de obras generadas por inteligencia artificial (IA) bajo el derecho de autor, considerando la propiedad intelectual tradicional, la responsabilidad social y los derechos morales. Su objetivo es evaluar la adecuación de la legislación actual de propiedad intelectual ecuatoriana frente a los desafíos de la era de la IA, identificando problemas y desafíos legales en la resolución de conflictos de derechos de autor y propiedad intelectual. En particular, se destacan los vacíos legales en la legislación ecuatoriana ante los avances tecnológicos y la necesidad de proteger los derechos individuales y colectivos en el reconocimiento de la propiedad de autor. Metodología. La metodología cualitativa utilizada incluye métodos bibliográficos, documentales, sintéticos, deductivos e históricos para comprender los alcances legales de la propiedad de autor y diferenciarlos de la IA, evaluando su valor mercantil en la reproducción. Resultados. Los resultados principales de la investigación identifican desafíos legales emergentes en la protección de derechos de autor en el contexto tecnológico y ofrecen recomendaciones sobre la regulación necesaria para proteger estos derechos en el entorno social. Conclusión. La legislación ecuatoriana debe buscar un equilibrio en la protección del derecho de autor y la creatividad e innovación.

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Enhancing Industrial Processes Through Augmented Reality: A Scoping Review

2025 , Miranda, Alba , Aracely M. Vallejo , Paulina Ayala , Marcelo V. Garcia , Jose E. Naranjo

Augmented reality (AR) in industry improves training and technical assistance by overlaying digital information on real environments, facilitating the visualisation and understanding of complex processes. It also enables more effective remote collaboration, optimising problem solving and decision making in real time. This paper proposes a scoping review, using PRISMA guidelines, on the optimisation of industrial processes through the application of AR. The objectives of this study included characterising successful implementations of AR in various industrial processes, comparing different hardware, graphics engines, associated costs, and determining the percentage of optimisation achieved through AR. The databases included were Scopus, SpringerLink, IEEExplore, and MDPI. Eligibility criteria were defined as English-language articles published between 2019 and 2024 that provide significant contributions to AR applications in engineering. The Cochrane method was used to assess bias. The rigorous selection process resulted in the inclusion of 38 articles. Key findings indicate that AR reduces errors and execution times, improves efficiency and productivity, and optimises training and maintenance processes, leading to cost savings and quality improvement. Unity 3D is the most widely used graphics engine for AR applications. The main applications of AR are in maintenance, assembly, training and inspection, with maintenance being the most researched area. Challenges include the learning curve, high initial costs, and hardware limitations.

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Open-Source Web System to Improve Eating Styles Accompanied by Exercises: HealthLife

2023 , Miranda, Alba , Carreño S. , Vera J.

Nowadays, dietary and physical health is as important as general health problems. Several web and mobile applications try to cover health care to provide better food and physical conditions for users, but approximately 90% of these are paid. The objective of this research was to develop HealthLife. This open-source web system makes it easier for users to obtain meal and exercise plans, complemented with the help of professionals in each of these areas. The methodology was divided into two parts: on the one hand, a Systematic Mapping Study (SMS) was used for the bibliographic study; on the other hand, a novel software development methodology called OSCRUM was used to carry out the development tasks in an orderly and rigorous manner, facilitating the speed of these tasks and thus obtaining a quality web system. The result was the development of an open-source web system focused on controlling food and physical health. This web system is designed responsively so that it can be used correctly from any device such as a laptop, tablet and/or cell phone, thus helping the user to visualize their progress in health control from any electronic device. In addition, this web system offers users attention via chat with the professionals in charge of their subscribed plan. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.

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The Effectiveness of Animated Videos in Secondary School Students’ Understanding of Molecular Processes: An Experimental Study

2026 , Becerra, Eulalia , Miranda, Alba , Mora Rosales, José

The use of educational animationsEducational animations, such as those created with PowtoonPowtoon, has established itself as an effective strategy for teaching complex scientific concepts in secondary education. In this study, the objective was to evaluate the effectivenessEffectiveness of these animations in improving students’ comprehension, motivation, and academic performance. The research was conducted with a sample of 26 tenth-grade students from the Josué Educational Unit in Ambato, Ecuador, selected through non-probabilistic sampling. The instructional design was based on the ADDIE model, integrating principles of the STEM approach in the development of the animated videos. To measure the impact of the intervention, a pretest–posttest design was applied, and the data were processed in SPSS v.27 using Student’s T-test for related samples. The results showed statistically significant differences between the pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.05), confirming an improvement in both the understanding of scientific concepts and academic performance. Likewise, an increase in students’ motivation and interest in learning science was observed. In conclusion, educational animationsEducational animations developed with PowtoonPowtoon are an effective teaching strategy for promoting more dynamic and meaningful learning in secondary education. However, their implementation requires teacher training and access to technological resources, factors that may limit their application in certain educational contexts. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.

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Reader Brochure as a Strategy to Improve Reading Comprehension in Education

2026 , Becerra, Eulalia , Miranda, Alba

Reading comprehension is a key skill that allows you to interpret, analyze and understand texts relevant for learning and personal development. However, many students face difficulties in extracting information, making inferences and relating ideas, which limits their academic and professional performance. The purpose of the research was to develop a reading brochure to improve reading comprehension in fifth-year basic general education students. A quasi-experimental design and the descriptive statistical method were applied with a comparative design with normality tests; To validate the idea to be defended, a questionnaire was applied to evaluate reading comprehension to 80 fifth-year children through individual and group reading workshops. The results showed that children have difficulty reading, so it was necessary to apply the reading booklet prepared with readings created by the children based on elements of the environment to improve reading skills. It is concluded that the reader brochure develops creativity and imagination in students, helping to raise creativity in the creation of real readings according to the contexts that allow the development of critical and creative thinking. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.

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