Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro

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Centro de Investigación de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación

pabloquezada@uti.edu.ec

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0000-0001-9373-6962

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57195316099

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Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos Islands: Strategies and Challenges for Conserving Natural Heritage and Tourism for Adults
(2025)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral
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Jadán Guerrero, Janio
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Mónica Consuelo Sarauz
This research emphasizes the significance of the Galapagos Islands as a unique tourist destination with exceptional biodiversity and valuable natural heritage for adult tourists. It explores how adventurous tourists of different ages, particularly older adults, have become a crucial source of economic income and a catalyst for the development of local communities. The study also discusses the importance of implementing sustainable tourism practices to protect fragile ecosystems and the islands’ endemic biodiversity. It also addresses challenges such as the introduction of alien species, the impact of increasing tourism demand on resources and infrastructure, and the crucial need for a balance between economic development and environmental conservation. The research examines how sustainable tourism has significantly benefitted local communities, not only in terms of employment generation but also in promoting environmental awareness and community participation, instilling hope and optimism for a sustainable, prosperous future. The research concludes by emphasizing the need for a holistic and adaptive approach to ensure that the Galapagos Islands remain a model of sustainable tourism, protecting its natural heritage and ensuring a sustainable, prosperous future for its inhabitants and adult tourists.
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Cloud Computing Platforms to Improve Shuar Chicham Writing Skills
(2024)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral
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Jadán Guerrero, Janio
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Washikiat Pedro Tsere-Juma
Higher education through virtual environments is centered on the student, oriented towards interactive learning, in situations that are close to the real world, for which teachers require new communicative, non-verbal skills and an innovative approach to learning, which will accompany their students. Students in the complex process of acquiring even more knowledge of a non-native language. In the same context, the use of open-source technology platforms is becoming the best way to deliver solutions that meet the current need for the process of acquiring an ancestral language, so in this document we will focus on the analysis and use of Cloud Computing Tools as an alternative to complementary material to improve writing skills in the process of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) in our case Shuar Chicham. Likewise, teachers should not focus only on online learning but also on interaction with students as Gibson (1993) states; thus, innovative technologies must be means that help reduce the digital technological gap, allowing solutions, answers and agile questions to be given within the teaching-learning process, which is visible with the use of cloud computing tools. Therefore, using cloud computing tools it was proposed to demonstrate if writing skills can be improved in students who learned Shuar Chicham basic.
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Technology-Mediated Collaborative Strategies Among Online University Students
(2025)
Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
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Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Junta, Christian
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Orly Carvache-Franco
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Lidia Minchenkova
This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative teaching strategies mediated by digital technologies among online university students. The research was conducted with a sample of 256 participants, divided into an experimental group and a control group. While both groups used technological resources, only the experimental group engaged in structured collaborative strategies using tools such as Genially, Kahoot, Canva, Padlet, and Wordwall, within the framework of the Cátedra Integradora course. The results revealed a significant improvement in the academic performance of the experimental group, with an average increase of 27.4%, compared to 13.2% in the control group. Furthermore, the teacher's perception highlighted higher levels of student engagement, motivation, and collaboration among those who actively participated in the strategies. These findings demonstrate that the intentional use of educational technologies with a collaborative focus fosters active, participatory, and meaningful learning, while also strengthening socio-emotional skills and improving academic achievement in virtual higher education settings. © 2025 IEEE.
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Shuar Cosmovision in the Teaching and Learning Process in Palora Country
(2025)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Xavier Andrés Barnuevo-Solís
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Julio Cesar Amaguaya-Mendoza
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Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral
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Eduardo Bladimir Aguirre-Maldonado
This research explores the importance of ancestral knowledge, such as myths, which are transmitted orally in different families in cultural communities. However, this knowledge combined with popular knowledge can also be applied to education. Therefore, the objective of this work was to design a methodological strategy for ninth grade general education students through a variety of didactic resources in the fields of knowledge of language and national literature and knowledge of language and literature spanish. The work is based on the popular myth of the community “Shakaim/The God of Work”, in which morals and moral values are taught, incorporating popular knowledge, such as reading comprehension
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Macrophotography of Moths as an Educational Tool to Promote Tourism and Culture in the Parish of Chonta Punta, Napo, Ecuador for Older People
(2025)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Xavier Andres Barnuevo-Solís
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Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral
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Wilson Teodomiro Salas-Alvarez
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Alfonso David Jiménez-Arias
Macrophotography is proving to be an educational tool for capturing details of the objects photographed, particularly to reveal the amazing variety of colors and shapes that characterize moths. In this sense, it is a tool that can well promote entomotourism in the community of Chonta Punta, located in the province of Napo—Ecuador for older people. Moth activity was documented during 17 nightly monitoring sessions at three randomly selected locations in the Yachana Foundation, Agua Santa. 4497 images were taken, and 395 species were identified. The usefulness of macrophotography in revealing useful information about insects was documented and supported by a systematic literature review. The literature review revealed that primary forests harbor moth species absent from eucalyptus plantations. Reporting on these insects demonstrates their potential as attractions within entomotourism, as well as their role as indicators of forest health. The country has untapped potential to turn moth diversity into a tourist attraction. Examples such as the butterfly farms in Mindo, just 2 h from Quito, are clear evidence of the interest butterflies generate among visitors. In addition, experiences such as visiting bioluminescent worms in New Zealand present insects as an attraction. In the context of this research, macrophotography is positioned as an indispensable tool for the identification of insects, allowing a detailed study of their morphology and unique characteristics, as a basis for the development of cultural and tourist proposals around these insects.
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Artificial Intelligence and Gastronomic Tourism: A New Frontier for Culinary Experiences
(2025)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Patricia Marisol Chango- Cañaveral
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key driver of innovation in the gastronomic tourism industry, significantly transforming traveler experiences and optimizing business operations. In customer service, AIpowered tools such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and intelligent video call systems-fueled by Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning-offer fast, accurate, and tailored responses that enhance user satisfaction and reduce wait times. From a security and risk management perspective, AI enhances surveillance systems at gastronomic destinations by analyzing real-time data from sensors and cameras. This capability supports early threat detection, the identification of suspicious behaviors, and the implementation of preventive measures, ensuring safer environments for tourists. Moreover, AI enables hyperpersonalized travel experiences through the analysis of large datasets. Predictive analytics and advanced market segmentation allow businesses to provide highly targeted culinary recommendations based on travelers' preferences and behavioral patterns. This strengthens customer loyalty and competitive differentiation. AI not only streamlines operational efficiency within gastronomic tourism but also elevates the quality, personalization, and safety of the services provided. As its adoption continues to grow, AI represents a strategic opportunity to enhance sustainability and innovation in the sector, positioning itself as a cornerstone of modern tourism development. © 2025 IEEE.
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Virtual Inclusion in Distance Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Embracing Student Diversity
(2025)
Segundo Manuel Realpe-Torres
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Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Núñez-Naranjo, Aracelly Fernanda
In the educational context, virtual inclusion faces significant technological, pedagogical, and sociocultural barriers. These include limited digital connectivity, lack of access to technological devices, insufficient inclusive pedagogical strategies among educators, and disparities rooted in ethnicity, gender, language, social class, culture, and disability—factors especially prevalent in marginalized areas. As a result, access to virtual distance education remains limited for many students. This study aims to identify the primary barriers affecting accessibility and usability in digital inclusion. The study employed a qualitative methodology based on a literature review of academic research published between 2020 and 2025. Selection criteria included relevance, coherence, and quality of information, drawing from academic databases such as IEEE Xplore, ACM Library, Springer, SciELO, and ERIC. The findings reveal several recurring barriers: technological inequality, low digital literacy and usability, limited integration of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in virtual pedagogy, and insufficient teacher training in inclusive strategies for online learning. However, the literature also highlights key opportunities, such as the expansion of virtual education, the use of assistive technologies, personalized learning, improved access in geographically isolated regions, and the implementation of inclusive educational policies. This analysis underscores that achieving full virtual inclusion requires an integrated approach—one that combines digital innovation, continuous teacher training, and public policies that ensure equitable access and equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their diverse backgrounds
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Indigenous Painting in Ecuador and Its Impact on Cultural Identity
(2024)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Barnuevo-Solis X.A.
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Chango- Cañaveral P.M.
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Artieda–Ponce M.P.
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Imbaquingo -Narváez S.
Painting since ancient times has been part of the indigenous people as a form of expression and a path of development, a creative activity that, like all the others, fluctuates between the net aesthetic impulse and the tacit demand of the market. The painting values the indigenous tradition and seeks to repair the abuses of its population, which has suffered, rejection and ignorance by society, both politically, socially, economically, and culturally over time. The pioneers in indigenist paintings were indigenous people from the Tigua area, among others. For the development of this work, a review of the bibliography is considered, through consultations conducted in the databases of scientific articles focused on the indigenous painting of Ecuador. The results have shown, among other things, the particularities of indigenist painting, they have found that in Ecuador, from the second half of the 20th century, artists such as Eduardo Kingman and Oswaldo Guayasamín appear, and later representatives such as Heriberto Chango, make that indigenous painting be seen in a different way, Roberto Gómez, who uses a pseudonym “CAPAC”, as a recognition of the vindication of culture, ancestral knowledge and of his remote ancestors, in the same way Cristóbal Ortega Maila, Ramón Piaguaje, an artist Amazonian, Naekat Tiwip Chamik, from the Shuar culture. From that vision a current of indigenous painters was born who have taken over the art of painting as a form of representation of their knowledge of nature. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
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Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals (2016–2030) and Their Integration into Tourism Activities in Lago Agrio Canton, Sucumbíos Province: SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 15 (Life on Land)
(2025)
Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral
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Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Valeria Jaqueline Morales-Herrera
This study analyzes the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and 15 (Life on Land) into the tourism development strategies of Lago Agrio Canton, Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador. The main objective is to assess how tourism can serve as a driver for sustainable infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and inclusive local growth, in alignment with the 2030 Agenda. A qualitative methodology was adopted, involving documentary analysis with exploratory and descriptive scopes. The sources included national development plans, regional policy frameworks, institutional reports, and the relevant academic literature. This study employed territorial indicators related to infrastructure quality, ecosystem protection, and stakeholder participation to evaluate SDG alignment. The results highlight that sustainable tourism practices—particularly those incorporating corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship—can stimulate innovation and enhance resilience in underdeveloped territories. Wetlands and forested areas emerge as key natural assets with strong potential for ecological tourism and sustainable investment. The findings suggest that collaborative actions between the public and private sectors, guided by SDGs 9 and 15, can generate long-term benefits, including biodiversity preservation, improved service infrastructure, and economic inclusion for local communities. Overall, the research underscores the potential of sustainable tourism as a practical mechanism for localizing the SDGs in fragile yet high-value ecological regions.
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Adventure Tourism in Santo Domingo Province Based in an Educational Proposal
(2024)
Quezada-Sarmiento, Pablo Alejandro
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Armijos-Jaramillo A.M.
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Chango-Cañaveral P.M.
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Alejandra Longa-López R.
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Salas–Álvarez W.T.
This research realizes the technical and economic feasibility of the creation and implementation of an ADVENTURE TOUR based in an educational proposal and suggests that “It involves carrying out a series of activities that are generally developed in these natural spaces or their proximities. Unlike other forms of recreation, tourism adventure offers an original opportunity in which the participants experience more and focus on overcoming challenges, achieving collateral effects such as mental strength and releasing stress in each of the activities carried out” (Martínez and Fernández in Gran Tour: Revista de Investigaciones Turísticas 3:51–68, 2011). It is an active process which includes various activities organized in the trip to natural and exotic places, accessible and with a risk that produces adrenaline when doing these extreme sports which takes place in Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas and contains the following proposal. The activities are developed in different places near to the city of Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas; tourism allows to connect the highland with the low land toward the coast, this document has important information from Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas with three proposals for offering different activities in this important province, close to Quito supported on educational proposal. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
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