Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Quito
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carlosramos@uti.edu.ec
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Validity and reliability of the executive function scale in Cuban university student

2025 , Diego D. Díaz-Guerra , Marena De La C. Hernández-Lugo , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Yunier Broche-Pérez

Introduction: Executive functions are higher cognitive skills involved in planning, organization, decision-making, impulse control, and working memory. It is essential to have tools that allow for the accurate and reliable assessment of this construct in university students. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Executive Functions Scale for University Students (UEF-1) in the Cuban population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which an online survey was administered to 1,092 Cuban university students representing 14 of the country’s 16 provinces. Descriptive analyses, confirmatory factor analyses, and Pearson correlation analyses were used to assess the psychometric properties of the scale. Results: Significant correlations were obtained between the scale factors, and the original seven-factor structure was confirmed. The scale demonstrated good internal consistency and overall reliability (α = 0.91, ω = 0.91). Conclusion: The study provided evidence that the UEF-1 is a reliable and valid tool for assessing executive functions in Cuban university students. This measure provides a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive abilities and functioning of Cuban university students, allowing for the identification of specific areas of executive functioning that may benefit from additional support or intervention.

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Exploring brain health knowledge and practices in young adults in Cuba: Dataset

2025 , Yunier Broche-Pérez , Diego D. Díaz-Guerra , Marena de la C. Hernández-Lugo , Zoylen Fernández-Fleites , Ramos Galarza, Carlos

Understanding brain health is crucial, particularly in the context of emerging public health challenges. In this scenario, this dataset aims to provide insights into Cuban youth's perceptions and awareness of brain health. The database includes information from 1, 049 Cuban participants aged between 18 and 45 years. The database is the result of a cross-sectional study conducted online, between June 30 and December 12, 2022. To explore conceptions of brain health among the Cuban population, the study utilized ``The Global Brain Health Survey''. The primary aim of this survey is to examine attitudes toward brain health and to identify factors that may encourage individuals to adopt brain health practices. By identifying knowledge gaps and misconceptions, this study highlights opportunities for improving public health initiatives tailored to this demographic. Understanding the perceptions of young people is critical, as many brain disorders develop long before clinical symptoms appear. The findings aim to inform strategies that enhance awareness and prevention efforts, ultimately contributing to better brain health outcomes among Cuban youth.

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Executive functions in university students from Chile and Ecuador: Dataset

2025 , Ramos Galarza, Carlos , Diego D. Díaz-Guerra , Marena de la C. Hernández-Lugo , Bolaños-Pasquel, Mónica , Yunier Broche-Pérez

Executive functions are high-level cognitive abilities that enable individuals to regulate their behavior and thought processes consciously. In the university setting, students must effectively utilize these functions to achieve success in both their personal and academic development. The key executive functions relevant to the university context include: the supervisory attentional system, deliberate emotional regulation, conscious monitoring of responsibilities, behavior verification for learning, task organization, conscious behavior regulation, and decision-making. This dataset comprises 1373 surveys from university students in Ecuador and Chile, aged between 17 and 33 years (Mage = 20.53, SD = 2.34). It includes descriptive statistical values for the sample, item responses, and detailed descriptions of each evaluated variable. This database is designed to facilitate further analysis of the Executive Functions Scale and the role of these cognitive skills in the university environment.

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