Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda

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Centro de Investigación de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación

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fernandanunez@uti.edu.ec

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0000-0001-7431-2339

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57918896500

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Social Capital and Economic Growth: An Analysis in South America
(2025)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Ximena Morales-Urrutia
Social capital has emerged as a key variable in explaining regional economic disparities, yet its multidimensional nature complicates measurement and policy design. In the South American context, characterized by institutional fragility and inequality, the impact of social capital on economic growth remains empirically ambiguous. Methods This study employs a quantitative methodology using panel data from 2007 to 2023 across nine South American countries. Data is sourced from the Legatum Prosperity Index, focusing on five elements of social capital: family relationships, social networks, interpersonal trust, social tolerance, and civic participation. Econometric analysis is conducted using instrumental variables and two-stage least squares models to address endogeneity. Results The econometric findings reveal heterogeneous effects among dimensions of social capital. Civic participation and family relationships exhibit a significant positive association with economic growth, while social tolerance and interpersonal trust show negative or inconsistent impacts. Notably, social networks instrumentalized in the model have a negative and significant relationship with growth, suggesting potential inefficiencies in their current form. The presence of endogeneity and multicollinearity among variables highlights the complexity of causality in this domain. Conclusions Social capital plays a critical, yet context-dependent, role in fostering economic development in South America. While some dimensions such as civic engagement promote inclusive growth, others may reinforce exclusion or inefficiencies depending on institutional quality and social structure. Policymakers should therefore target specific aspects of social capital, promoting civic participation and inclusive networks while addressing institutional weaknesses. Future research should explore longitudinal dynamics and the interaction of social capital with digitalization and labor market transformation.
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Decision-Intelligent Educational Management and Sustainable Brand Performance: Insights from Ecuador
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026-08-02)
Morales Molina, Tania
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Núñez Torres, Gabriel
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Chaviano Quesada, Alejandro
This study analyzes how the joint use of information systems and economic analytics strengthens sustainable brand performance in Ecuadorian higher education institutions. The objective is to characterize levels of digital maturity and economic analytics and to relate them to perceived outcomes of sustainable marketing and ICT investment. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was implemented, combining a stratified survey of students, faculty, and staff with semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Results show heterogeneous digital maturity: 22% of institutions operate at a basic level (limited to email and office tools), 48% at an intermediate level (LMS, videoconferencing, CRM), and 30% at an advanced level (big data, predictive analytics, ERP). Economically, 42% rely on traditional financial indicators, 33% assess academic program profitability, and 25% apply predictive analytics, indicating a partial integration of information technology with managerial decision-making. Perceived outcomes of sustainable marketing include improved reputation (72%), community relations (67%), resource efficiency (59%), and student attraction (64%). ICT budgets rose from 12% to 18% between 2020 and 2024, prioritizing basic platforms over advanced technologies. Based on these findings, a practical, data-driven framework is proposed that connects academic, financial, and ESG indicators to guide managerial choices. The study concludes that the effectiveness of sustainable brand strategies depends on the alignment between digital maturity, evaluation culture, and institutional scale. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2027.
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Health Consciousness and Dietary Behavior: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Organic Food Adoption Among Young Consumers
(MDPI AG, 2026-06-16)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Morales-Urrutia, Diana
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Mantilla-Falcón, Luis
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Ibarra-Torres, Oscar
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Córdova, Patricio
The adoption of healthier dietary behaviors has become a critical public health concern, particularly among young populations facing structural and economic constraints. Within this context, organic food consumption can be understood not only as a market choice but as a form of health-related behavior influenced by psychological factors. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study examines how health consciousness and core cognitive determinants shape dietary health behavior through their influence on behavioral intention and self-reported consumption patterns. A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using data from 384 young consumers in an emerging market context (Ambato, Ecuador). The proposed model was tested using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). The findings indicate that perceived behavioral control is the strongest predictor of intention to engage in organic food consumption, followed by attitude and subjective norms. Health consciousness is positively associated with attitude and indirectly influences behavioral intention through this pathway. No significant relationship was found between perceived behavioral control and attitude. Behavioral intention shows a strong association with self-reported consumption behavior. These results highlight the central role of perceived feasibility in shaping health-related dietary behaviors in constrained contexts, where structural barriers may limit the translation of positive attitudes into action. The study contributes to the health psychology literature by providing context-sensitive evidence on how cognitive and motivational factors interact within the TPB framework to influence dietary behavior. Implications for promoting healthier consumption patterns emphasize the need to address both psychological drivers and structural constraints. © 2026 by the authors.
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Acoustic characterization and modeling of padel courts in urban residential environments
(Academic Publishing Pte. Ltd., 2026-07-22)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Vasquez, Jose Gabriel
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Ayala, Paulina
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Garcia, Marcelo V.
Padel courts are now common in many residential and mixed-use projects, but the published measurement base for their outdoor noise impact is still small. Recent work has flagged siting conflicts and padel-related acoustic concerns, yet few studies place padel and tennis side by side under the same site conditions. This paper addresses that gap through field measurements and acoustic modeling at one mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A padel court and a tennis court were each recorded for a single 15-minute period, and the resulting levels fed an outdoor propagation model. At 10 m, the padel court reached LAeq = 64.2 dB(A) and LAmax = 71.3 dB(A), against LAeq = 58.4 dB(A) and LAmax = 63.6 dB(A) for tennis. Padel showed stronger octave-band content at mid- and high frequencies, consistent with ball-wall impacts and reflections off its rigid glass and metal enclosure. These levels were then carried into a CadnaA model built on ISO 9613-2 to trace propagation toward the nearest residential facades. With 4 m barriers around the padel courts, predicted facade levels at the most shielded positions fell by 4 to 5 dB(A). A single site and one recording per sport bound these conclusions: they describe a case study rather than a general emission standard for padel. What the data do provide is a matched padel-versus-tennis comparison and a worked example of how a small field set can steer acoustic planning early in residential design. Copyright © 2026 Author(s).
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Social Capital and Economic Growth: An Analysis in South America
(2025)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Ximena Morales-Urrutia
Social capital has emerged as a key variable in explaining regional economic disparities, yet its multidimensional nature complicates measurement and policy design. In the South American context, characterized by institutional fragility and inequality, the impact of social capital on economic growth remains empirically ambiguous. Methods This study employs a quantitative methodology using panel data from 2007 to 2023 across nine South American countries. Data is sourced from the Legatum Prosperity Index, focusing on five elements of social capital: family relationships, social networks, interpersonal trust, social tolerance, and civic participation. Econometric analysis is conducted using instrumental variables and two-stage least squares models to address endogeneity. Results The econometric findings reveal heterogeneous effects among dimensions of social capital. Civic participation and family relationships exhibit a significant positive association with economic growth, while social tolerance and interpersonal trust show negative or inconsistent impacts. Notably, social networks instrumentalized in the model have a negative and significant relationship with growth, suggesting potential inefficiencies in their current form. The presence of endogeneity and multicollinearity among variables highlights the complexity of causality in this domain. Conclusions Social capital plays a critical, yet context-dependent, role in fostering economic development in South America. While some dimensions such as civic engagement promote inclusive growth, others may reinforce exclusion or inefficiencies depending on institutional quality and social structure. Policymakers should therefore target specific aspects of social capital, promoting civic participation and inclusive networks while addressing institutional weaknesses. Future research should explore longitudinal dynamics and the interaction of social capital with digitalization and labor market transformation.
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Impact of AI on Internal Control and Risk Management Systems in Ecuador
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026)
Salazar Mera, Juan Eduardo
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Morales Molina, Tania
The implementation of artificial intelligence in internal control systems has emerged as a key trend in the improvement of organizational management, enabling comprehensive data analysis and effective risk identification, transforming the way organizations monitor and control their operations. The objective is to analyze the perception and use of AI in internal control systems in Ecuador, focusing on its ability to perform advanced data analysis and accurate identification of risk areas. The research methodology employed a mixed approach. A survey was administered to 30 accounting professionals and business people to evaluate the effectiveness of tools for the purpose of improving internal control systems. The results show that AI can identify patterns and anomalies in large volumes of data with higher accuracy than traditional methods. In conclusion, the study provides a comprehensive view of the potential of AI to transform internal control processes, ensuring greater transparency and reliability in organizational management. The predictive capability of AI allows organizations to anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialize. The integration of artificial intelligence in Ecuadorian internal control systems offers significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management with more effective decision making. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.
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Economic Development, Female Empowerment, and Structural Violence: Explaining Femicide in Latin America
(MDPI AG, 2026-08-30)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Ruiz-Guajala, Mery
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Narvaez, Darley
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Ratner, Svetlana
Femicide is one of the most extreme manifestations of gender-based violence and remains a persistent challenge across Latin America. This study examines the association between socioeconomic and contextual factors and femicide rates across 12 Latin American countries during 2014–2024 using an unbalanced panel dataset. The dependent variable is the femicide rate per 100,000 women, while the explanatory variables include the Gini index, GDP per capita, female labor force participation, and intentional homicide rates. Owing to heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, and contemporaneous dependence across panels, the model was estimated using Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) with a common AR(1) disturbance structure. The Gini index was negatively and statistically significantly associated with femicide rates (β = −0.057, p = 0.004), whereas intentional homicide rates showed a positive and statistically significant association (β = 0.059, p < 0.001). GDP per capita retained a negative but non-significant coefficient (β = −0.371, p = 0.076), while female labor force participation was also negative and non-significant (β = −0.008, p = 0.556). These findings indicate that the associations between femicide and socioeconomic conditions are sensitive to model specification, while income inequality and generalized lethal violence remain statistically significant correlates. The results underscore the multidimensional nature of femicide and the need for cautious interpretation of aggregate cross-national associations. © 2026 by the authors.
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Predictive Motivations in Satisfaction and Loyalty in Sustainable Coastal and Marine Destinations: Galapagos National Park, Ecuador
(MDPI AG, 2026-08-06)
Carvache-Franco, Mauricio
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Carvache-Franco, Orly
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Torres-Naranjo, Mónica
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Carvache-Franco, Wilmer
Studying sustainability in marine and coastal tourism within national parks is essential to balance visitor use with the conservation of fragile ecosystems and biodiversity. In this context, the Galápagos Archipelago is a major coastal and marine destination in Ecuador, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The aim of this empirical study was (i) to identify the principal motivational dimensions in sustainable coastal and marine destinations; (ii) to determine which motivations significantly predict tourist satisfaction in these contexts; and (iii) to establish which motivations influence loyalty in sustainable coastal and marine destinations. The research was conducted in situ, obtaining 407 valid questionnaires. Multiple regression analysis and exploratory factor analysis were applied. The results reveal six motivational factors: learning; heritage and nature; sun and beach; sports; authentic coastal experience; novelty; and social interaction. The motivation that most strongly predicts satisfaction is heritage and nature, followed by novelty. Likewise, the motivation that most strongly predicts loyalty is heritage and nature, with additional influence from sun and beach and sports motivations. These findings provide practical guidance for the development of sustainable destination management plans and contribute to the academic literature on sustainability, satisfaction, and loyalty in coastal and marine tourism contexts. © 2026 by the authors.
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Social Capital and Economic Growth: An Analysis in South America
(2025)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
;
Ximena Morales-Urrutia
Social capital has emerged as a key variable in explaining regional economic disparities, yet its multidimensional nature complicates measurement and policy design. In the South American context, characterized by institutional fragility and inequality, the impact of social capital on economic growth remains empirically ambiguous. Methods This study employs a quantitative methodology using panel data from 2007 to 2023 across nine South American countries. Data is sourced from the Legatum Prosperity Index, focusing on five elements of social capital: family relationships, social networks, interpersonal trust, social tolerance, and civic participation. Econometric analysis is conducted using instrumental variables and two-stage least squares models to address endogeneity. Results The econometric findings reveal heterogeneous effects among dimensions of social capital. Civic participation and family relationships exhibit a significant positive association with economic growth, while social tolerance and interpersonal trust show negative or inconsistent impacts. Notably, social networks instrumentalized in the model have a negative and significant relationship with growth, suggesting potential inefficiencies in their current form. The presence of endogeneity and multicollinearity among variables highlights the complexity of causality in this domain. Conclusions Social capital plays a critical, yet context-dependent, role in fostering economic development in South America. While some dimensions such as civic engagement promote inclusive growth, others may reinforce exclusion or inefficiencies depending on institutional quality and social structure. Policymakers should therefore target specific aspects of social capital, promoting civic participation and inclusive networks while addressing institutional weaknesses. Future research should explore longitudinal dynamics and the interaction of social capital with digitalization and labor market transformation.
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Explaining Financial Inclusion in the European Union: A Panel Data Analysis of Macroeconomic Determinants (2004–2023)
(MDPI AG, 2026-06-26)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Benítez-Gaibor, Marcela Karina
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Barreno-Córdova, Carlos
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Córdova-Pacheco, Ana
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Lema-Chicaiza, Micaela
This study examines the relationship between financial inclusion and economic development in the European Union by analyzing its macroeconomic determinants across 26 countries over the period of 2004–2023. Using a balanced panel dataset, the empirical analysis employs econometric techniques that account for heterogeneity, autocorrelation, and cross-sectional dependence, leading to the estimation of a Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) model. Financial inclusion is proxied by the number of automated teller machines per 100,000 adults, while the explanatory variables include GDP per capita, personal remittances, inflation, years of schooling, unemployment, and foreign direct investment. The results show that GDP per capita, remittances, inflation, and unemployment have a positive and statistically significant effect on financial inclusion, whereas education and foreign direct investment exhibit a negative and significant relationship. These findings suggest that financial inclusion in the European Union is shaped by a complex interplay of economic development, labor market conditions, and external financial flows, rather than by structural factors alone. Notably, the results reveal counterintuitive relationships that challenge conventional assumptions about the roles of education and foreign investment in promoting financial access. This study contributes to the literature by providing updated panel evidence for advanced economies and by emphasizing the multidimensional nature of financial inclusion in a context of increasing digitalization and economic integration. The findings also offer relevant policy implications, suggesting that strategies to enhance financial inclusion should go beyond expanding financial infrastructure and instead focus on improving the effective use of financial services, strengthening financial capabilities, and reducing structural disparities across countries. © 2026 by the authors.

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