Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge

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Centro de Investigación en Empresa, Sociedad y Tecnología

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jorgecruz@uti.edu.ec

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0000-0002-4575-6229

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56000985700

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Role of demographic factors, attitudes toward technology, and cultural values in the prediction of technology-based consumer behaviors: A study in developing and emerging countries
(2019)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Zabelina E.
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Deyneka O.
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Guadalupe-Lanas, Jorge
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Velín-Fárez M.
This study investigates the predictors of the use of technology-based products and services in Ecuador (a Latin American developing country) and Russia (an emerging economy). A comparative study helps predict the use of four technology-based services, and tests the predicting capacity of demographic factors, attitudes toward technology, and cultural values. The first stage of investigation involves confirmatory factor analyses and invariance tests on the measurement scales used. The results of the proposed regression models indicate that demographic variables have the highest predictive capacity in the two countries. Attitudes toward technology also demonstrate some predictive ability, while cultural values have a negligible direct impact on technology use. The results of structural equation models indicate that cultural values have a fundamental indirect impact on the use of technology-based services, and such effect is mediated by attitudes toward technology. © 2019 Elsevier Inc.
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Impact of Technological Development on Human Cognitive Functioning
(2024)
Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Patricia García-Cruz
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Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Bolaños-Pasquel, Mónica
Human beings have several cognitive functions (memory, attention, language, perception, executive functions and others) that allow them to perform all their daily activities. In the context of the stimulation of human cognitive functions, classic activities based on tangible resources such as pencil and paper have been developed. In this context, there is an opportunity for technological development to make proposals to create games that stimulate human mental abilities. In this context, this article reports a quantitative systematic review of research about games to cognitive stimulation. Among the main results obtained, games that stimulate skills such as perception, attention, memory, executive functions, psychomotor skills and information processing speed were identified. The following are some of the results processed in this systematic review.
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Systematic Review of Executive Function Stimulation Methods in the ADHD Population
(2024)
Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Deyaneira Brito
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Brayan Rodríguez
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Brenda Guerrero
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Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
Background/Objectives: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated motor activity, impulsivity, and attention deficit. Approximately 5% of the population suffers from this disorder. Among the key explanations of ADHD, executive functions play an important role in understanding the symptomatology present in this disorder and in determining the main treatment strategies for affected patients. We present a systematic review that seeks to identify the treatment methods developed to support executive functions in individuals with ADHD. Methods: Articles were analyzed in the SCOPUS, PUBMED, and Science Direct databases. Initially, 739 articles were found. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 articles remained and were included in the data extraction process. Results: Among the primary treatments identified, 14 studies propose psychological training for executive functions, 9 studies recommend medication, 5 studies suggest digital interventions, and 1 study advocates for sports as beneficial for executive functions. Conclusions: The data are discussed around the need to develop new proposals to enhance the executive functions of individuals with ADHD, thereby improving their performance in educational, personal, social, and family activities impacted by this disorder.
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Knowledge Cities: ICT and Urban Components
(2021)
Cueva-Ortiz S.
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Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
Based on a shift in the production matrix from goods and services to knowledge and innovation, countries on at least three continents have invested in the construction of knowledge cities. However, to what extent are knowledge cities (KCs) linked to the information and communications technology (ICT) on which they are based? Are KCs a technological consequence, or a political ideology oriented towards the reinforcement of an economic system? To answer these questions, three global examples and the 22@Barcelona case study were examined using qualitative methods. The findings revealed how political agreements and the modification of urban plans impacted the cities. We observed existing relationships among ICT, KCs, and the business structure that was implemented, although the latter was not part of the KCs. This study presents a theoretical input for KCs and highlights the need for new urban and architectural spaces that respond to the innovative milieu of nascent societies. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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Clothing Disposal System by Gifting: Characteristics, Processes, and Interactions
(2017)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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González R.
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Gascó J.
The study of clothing disposal systems, involving the flow of clothing from one household to another, is of great interest because of the positive social and environmental consequences. Based on 35 in-depth interviews with adult men and women in Ecuador, a Latin American country, the authors sought to expand knowledge regarding one of these systems: clothing disposal by gifting to family, friends, and acquaintances. The respondents’ narratives indicated that the clothing disposal system by gifting is noncentric; based on social exchange, it strengthens the links between givers and recipients while allowing for clothes to circulate for a longer time. The data also indicated an intersection between age and gender, offering insight into how the process of clothing disposal by gifting develops within households. In some disposal events reported by participants, the clothing disposal system by gifting demonstrated autonomy, but in other events, it interacted with the clothing marketing system. © 2016, © The Author(s) 2016.
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Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions
(2021)
Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Bolaños-Pasquel M.
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Acosta-Rodas P.
The process of assessing executive functions through behavioral observation scales is still under theoretical and empirical construction. This article reports on the analysis of the factorial structure of the EOCL-1 scale that assesses executive functions, as proposed by the theory developed by Luria, which has not been previously considered in this type of evaluation. In this scale, the executive functions taken into account are error correction, internal behavioral and cognition regulatory language, limbic system conscious regulation, decision making, future consideration of consequences of actions, goal-directed behavior, inhibitory control of automatic responses, creation of new behavioral repertoires, and cognitive–behavioral activity verification. A variety of validity and reliability analyses were carried out, with the following results: (a) an adequate internal consistency level of executive functions between α = 0.70 and α = 0.83, (b) significant convergent validity with a scale that assesses frontal deficits between r = −0.07 and r = 0.28, and (c) the scale’s construct validity that proposes a model with an executive central factor comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.93, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04 (LO.04 and HI.04), standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.04, and x2(312) = 789.29, p = 0.001. The findings are discussed based on previous literature reports and in terms of the benefits of using a scale to assess the proposed executive functions. © Copyright © 2021 Ramos-Galarza, Cruz-Cárdenas, Bolaños-Pasquel and Acosta-Rodas.
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Organizational Culture and Sustainability in the Context of Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Study
(2023)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Parra-Domínguez J.
Sustainability is of great importance for current and future societies, and higher education institutions (HEIs) play a leading role in sustainability efforts. Because organizational culture is a determining force in the success or failure of such efforts, this study examines the relationship between HEIs’ organizational cultures and their sustainability efforts. The research took a bibliometric approach and selected 594 relevant documents from the Scopus database. The descriptive analysis reveals a rapid growth in the rate of document publication that accelerates from the year 2015. At the level of both research and financial institutions that fund related research, most are linked to developed and emerging countries. An analysis of the co-occurrence of terms yielded four thematic clusters: (1) teaching and sustainability, (2) organizational and cultural change, (3) impacts of sustainability efforts, and (4) sustainability planning. From a dynamic perspective, the research emphasis has shifted from plans and projects to actors in university communities and their skills and knowledge. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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Organizational Culture and Digital Transformation: A Bibliometric Approach
(2022)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Parra-Domínguez J.
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Zabelina E.
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Deyneka O.
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Ramos Galarza, Carlos
Organizational culture is a key to the success of business digital-transformation initiatives. The current study presents a bibliometric approach to the current knowledge of culture and digital transformation. For this purpose, 407 relevant documents were analyzed. The descriptive analysis indicated a panorama of great growth in the literature. An analysis of word co-occurrence in titles and abstracts was used to identify four areas of research interest: (1) training and learning among personnel, (2) cultural values that underpin the digital transformation, (3) environmental influences, and (4) technologies that enable digital transformation. Finally, little international collaboration between author networks was found. © 2022 IEEE.
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Drivers for the Intention to Buy Wearables in a Latin American Country
(2025)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Andrés Palacio-Fierro
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Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Guacyra Nascimento-Queiroz
The daily conduct of millions of people worldwide demonstrates the profound impact of technology on contemporary civilization. Wearables are a prominent example of this transformation. Due to their significance, companies in this sector are considering nearly tripling their sales of these devices by 2028. However, understanding the factors that influence user adoption has become crucial. Most studies have been conducted in developed countries, so this research aims to explore these factors in a developing country to determine if there are differences compared to developed nations. The study uses a personal survey with a sample of 360 individuals and employs a multiple approach for the prediction model. Results show that an innovative attitude and hedonic motivation are key drivers in predicting the intention to buy wearable technology devices. The main conclusion of this study is that certain factors do not contribute to explaining the intention to purchase wearables in developing countries, as they do in higher-income nations. This finding suggests a need to adjust marketing strategies to better target Latin American markets
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Knowledge Sharing in the Context of E-Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis
(2025)
Cruz Cárdenas, Jorge
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Ramos Galarza, Carlos
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Andrés Palacio-Fierro
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Jorge Guadalupe-Lanas
Distance education mediated by technologies, also called e-learning or online learning, has experienced tremendous growth. This growth has been supported by the advancement of disruptive technologies and the rapid expansion of the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the various benefits that this type of education offers is the possibility of knowledge sharing (KS) between individuals in a fast, fluid, and storable way. The present study, using bibliometric techniques, seeks to contribute to the academic and professional world of KS in technology-mediated learning environments. We identified 1,167 relevant documents (articles, conference papers, book chapters, and books) in the Scopus database on which the different analyses were carried out. It was established that KS publication in technology-mediated learning environments is experiencing rapid expansion, that this is a multidisciplinary field of study, and that it is carried out by institutions associated with developed and emerging countries. The science mapping analysis allowed us to identify three relevant research areas: 1) KS in the context of organizational education or employee training using e-learning; 2) psychological and social aspects in the adoption and practices of KS; and 3) KS in the context of e-learning in higher education institutions or universities. An analysis called the overlay visualization of terms allows us to identify a change in emphasis from the techniques and technologies behind KS to the people and communities that are protagonists of KS. This article concludes by discussing these results and their implications for research and professional practice.
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