Scientific Journal of Human and Social Sciences (RECIHYS)
“RECIHYS” is a Scientific Journal of Human and Social Sciences Department of Latacunga campus, which promotes the exchange, the diffusion and transfer of knowledge in the field, with emphasis on the areas: Human (arts, pedagogy, didactics, logic, linguistics, psychology, ethics, philosophy) and social (politics, sociology, education, sports, recreation, legal); To do this, it takes as a reference a series of disciplines that share a common denominator: the study of man, collective organization, social structures and relationships among human beings, the way in which society is produced and reproduced and the subject itself. It is based on the quality of scientific production, based on systematicity and academic rigor, It uses in its peer review process the double-blind methodology, publishes original articles, results of research projects and bibliographic reviews under the guidelines of the publication standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) last edition.
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Challenges and defiance of the security system of the Ecuadorian State, with emphasis on the Armed Forces in the face of the main risks and threats. How to face them in 2026
This study analyzes the main theories and approaches to state security in an Ecuadorian context with the purpose of characterizing the current strategic environment by identifying the challenges faced by the armed forces in the face of the most relevant security risks and threats, Through a mixed methodological design that encompasses qualitative and quantitative components, with emphasis on descriptive and non-experimental aspects, surveys were applied to security experts, thus allowing them to collect their perceptions of the predominant threats and evaluate the institutional performance of the Armed Forces in this area. The findings obtained offer valuable inputs to set up suitable strategies that strengthen the state's response capacity, allowing to more effectively face the challenges of an environment marked by the complexity that violence represents and the various transformations around it
Security risks and threats, Armed Forces, State security, Transnational Organized Crime, Integral Security, Security System Challenges
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Beyond the classroom: The influence of Digital Learning Communities on the development of research competencies in university students.
The main purpose of the study is to analyze the development of research competencies in university students through a training strategy based on a Digital Learning Community (DCDA). A mixed approach of an explanatory sequential type was used, combining Likert-type questionnaires applied before and after their participation, as well as open questions to collect the experience in a narrative way. The participants were students from different careers of a single Salvadoran university, who developed their undergraduate training activities in 5 different chairs during the period between January 2024 and June 2025. The findings showed significant improvements in the five dimensions of research competence proposed for this study: cognitive, methodological, communicative, collaborative and digital. The average increase in the competencies analyzed was more than 75%, highlighting advances in problem formulation, analysis of scientific information, academic writing, and use of digital tools. On a qualitative level, the students expressed substantial transformations in their way of understanding and living research. In addition, they recognized the CDDA as an environment of accompaniment and co-creation of knowledge. Among the products generated by the participants were research projects, social innovation projects, academic essays, scientific articles, papers and scientific posters. As a conclusion, it was determined that the experience of participating in a DCDA allowed a greater development of research competencies, and generated a change in the perception of learning related to scientific research among the university students participating in the experience.
Collaborative learning, research competence, digital competences, student researchers, educational research.
Philosophical and Sociological Evolution of Suicide and Its Impact on Contemporary Society
Objective: The general objective was to analyze the philosophical and sociological evolution of the concept and interpretations of suicide throughout history, from antiquity to contemporary society. Method: A document review methodology was used, using different sources such as books, articles, theses and websites. Results: The research highlighted that in classical Greece suicide was seen in different ways, from Pythagorean condemnation to Stoic acceptance, considered as a dignified act in the face of suffering. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was severely condemned due to the influence of religion, which applied very strict social and legal punishments. The Renaissance fostered a more humanistic appreciation that challenged the theological perspective. During the twentieth century, approaches such as existentialism and psychoanalysis enriched his understanding, considering it not only as a disorder, but also as a manifestation with ethical and psychological meanings. Currently, it is seen as an epidemic related to problems such as anxiety and depression, affected by information overload, boredom and social fatigue. Discussion: The main findings are that suicide is a complex phenomenon that needs guidance from different disciplines for its prevention and understanding, since it reflects both internal struggles and cultural and social changes. Conclusions: The conclusions highlight that any strategy to understand and address this phenomenon must be based on a varied, flexible and communicative approach, which takes into account its complex and constantly changing nature. This will allow for more effective responses to be generated that are appropriate to the historical and social characteristics of each context.
Anxiety, cultural contingency, existentialism, social history, prevention.
Rhythmic activities in the development of temporal-spatial notions in children from 4 to 5 years old.
The research study deals with the research categories of rhythmic activities and development of temporal-spatial notions; as part of the learning process, from the daily experiences of children to become aware of time, their position in space, direction, location and orientation with the elements that surround them towards the construction of knowledge; The purpose of which was to determine the contribution of rhythmic activities in the development of temporal-spatial notions in children from 4 to 5 years old. The methodological process was developed through a qualitative approach, interpretative paradigm, descriptive scope; the phenomenological method was considered; Techniques and instruments were implemented for the collection of information such as the directed semi-structured interview, an observation sheet applied to students, the population was made up of 32 students including 1 teacher from the area. For data collection, we worked with the Atlas.Ti 25 program, facilitating the analysis of each instrument used. It is concluded that rhythmic activities contribute favorably to the development of temporal-spatial notions in children, by integrating rhythm and relating it to the temporal organization of sequences and duration, in addition to including alternatives from the theoretical basis of Dalcroze and the BAPNE method.
Rhythmic activities, movements, orientation, direction, time, timing
Communicative practices of older adults in social networks in the Antonio José Holguín Parish
This research analyzes the communicative practices of older adults in social networks in the Antonio José Holguín Parish, establishing the objective of understanding the level of digital participation, the limitations they face and the opportunities in the use of ICTs. A mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative) was used, collected through surveys applied to 191 participants and four life histories, which facilitated a complete view of the phenomenon. The results show that 58% of older adults use some social network, although it is limited and focuses on family communication. Facebook and WhatsApp are the most used platforms, however, 68% state that they do not have knowledge about the use of social networks and 49% mention that they do not have family support on social networks. Similarly, it was identified that they have ambiguous attitudes in the technological context, ranging from disinterest and fear, while 68% of the population is interested in training in basic topics. Concluding that the digital inclusion of older adults is limited to structural, social and emotional factors, for which it requires digital literacy techniques that are in accordance with the reality of the parish.
older adults, digital literacy, digital divide, internet, social networks.
Self-care as a biopolitical practice: bioethical dimensions from the suffering of chronic disease.
The human occurrence of disease is the inevitable fact that arises in the life history of people due to a number of casuistry and etiologies that generate it and evidence it as a disruptive and unavoidable phenomenon in the material life of human beings. Under this orientation, the object of study of this research revolves around the perception of self-care as an epistemological and ontological category in experiences of suffering from chronic diseases. Her research focuses on ethnographic work through the recording of life histories with patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment and in permanent interaction with biotechnological equipment that purifies the blood to return it purified to the bloodstream. This interaction between the human (subject-patient) and the non-human (biotechnological purification machine) establishes an interesting discussion that incorporates a third biopolitical factor such as self-care in the different dynamics and strategies that patients adopt throughout their disease trajectory, thus configuring new meanings and meanings of an "artificial vitality".
Medical Anthropology; Biotechnology; Biopolitics; Culture; Hemodialysis
Buccofacial techniques in the development of linguistic skills in preschool children.
Knowing how to communicate effectively is crucial to actively interact in any society; Language is fundamental in the educational field and vital in their academic and social growth. Despite this, language is the most affected in relation to socioeconomic statuses in families. Objective: To comprehensively evaluate the impact of oral and facial techniques on the development of language skills in children in kindergarten. Method: The methodology was quantitative, focusing on objective measurement and statistical analysis of the data with standardized tests to determine its effectiveness. The survey was used as a research tool, with an experimental and observational approach with a descriptive design. Results: A central finding is the average percentage of children who have problems in their language development. This result, while not reflecting an alarming prevalence, suggests that there is a considerable proportion of children facing challenges in their language acquisition. Discussions: The convergence of these results points to the complexity of the current landscape and highlights the importance of targeted interventions. The implementation of teacher training programs, in combination with the allocation of additional resources to improve educational conditions, could be crucial to address these challenges holistically. Conclusion: The techniques used included oral praxis exercises, games involving orofacial movements, and group activities that promote orofacial coordination. The evaluation of its applicability and effectiveness indicated that adaptation to the individual needs of children is essential to maximize its effectiveness.
Language development, Student inclusion, Oral motor skills, Initial level, Oral and facial techniques
Sustainable pedagogical models and their impact on the development of communicative skills in the English language.
English language proficiency is critical to students' academic and professional development. However, proficiency levels in Ecuador are low compared to other countries. By virtue of this, a study was carried out to determine the impact of sustainable pedagogical models on English language learning. The research was carried out on students of Basic General Education and Unified General Baccalaureate at Unidad Educativa Francisco, 144 students, 74 women and 70 men between the ages of 11 and 18 years were part of this study. To address this problem, the characteristics of effective pedagogical models for teaching English were analyzed, including the communicative approach, project-based learning, collaborative and cooperative method, experiential learning and use of sustainable and interactive teaching resources. In addition, a quantitative methodology with a correlational approach and an experimental research design were used. Additionally, a pre-test and post-test were applied. During each week, specific activities were carried out which had the objective of promoting the active practice of the language. The results revealed that the students had a significant improvement in speech skills. In addition, they corrected their pronunciation and increased their vocabulary in oral presentations and conversation activities and a higher level of motivation and commitment was observed on the part of the students. These findings highlight the effectiveness of sustainable pedagogical models to enhance English language learning in an educational environment, highlighting the importance of integrating practical and dynamic approaches.
English language learning, language skills, sustainable methods
Digital tangram in the identification of basic geometric figures in children aged 4 to 5 years
The research work focuses on the study of the digital tangram in the identification of basic geometric figures in children from 4 to 5 years old. The objective was based on analyzing the digital tangram in the identification of basic geometric figures at Unidad Educativa de Educación Inicial “Paraíso del Saber”, working within the framework of the information society exploring training alternatives in education that guarantee student learning, working within the framework of the Information Society, exploring training alternatives in education that guarantee student learning, the development of visual reasoning skills, logical operations and interactivity, a quantitative approach was used with a pre-experimental design of correlational scope, a population of 20 children from early education at Unidad Educativa “Paraíso del Saber” were considered; in which an observation sheet was made with an assessment scale of 3 dimensions and 8 indicators in two periods: Pretest and Posttest, the results revealed that the application of technological resources contribute to the identification of the basic geometric figures, which was determined through the Wilcoxon coefficient hypothesis test concluding that technological tools contribute to significant learning in children.
Digital Tangram, technology, mathematical logical thinking and digital teaching resource.
Transformational Leadership in Educational Institutions: Impact on Academic Performance and School Climate.
The present synthesized research in this article on Transformational Leadership in Educational Institutions: Impact on Academic Performance and School Climate, was developed based on a critical moment of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ecuador and comparing its leadership with the educational system in Finland. The objective is: To recognize the importance of transformational leadership in educational institutions, due to its impact on academic performance and school climate. A documentary review of the circumstances during the pandemic (2020-2021) was carried out, analyzing official information from international organizations and comparative studies between Ecuador and Finland. Reports from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, published academic studies, and official data from both countries were used, focusing on the use of educational technologies, adaptation to virtual learning, and leadership strategies implemented during the pandemic. The results show that transformational leadership in Finland, with a focus on student autonomy and collaboration, allowed more effective transition to virtual education, overcoming challenges for educational institutions in each country and ways to face transformation in education. An analysis is made and the conclusions that endorse that institutional leadership must have the vision of transformation to create the conditions and the ideal teachers to satisfactorily respond to the expectations that education must give to its students, it is essential to overcome crises and build more inclusive education systems prepared for future challenges.
Covid-19, School Climate, Virtual Education, Transformational Leadership, Academic Performance
Loss of Cultural Identity; highlands region Ecuador reflected in the decrease of traditional games
This research examines the reduction of cultural identity in the highlands of Ecuador, which is manifested in the decline of traditional games. A quantitative method, together with the collection of documentary information, was used to analyze the connection between modernization, globalization and the gradual disappearance of these activities. The results show that traditional games are still considered valuable as instruments of social union and reinforcement of cultural identity. However, its practice has decreased due to technological progress, changes in recreational activities and the scarcity of transmission between generations. The analysis coincides with previous studies in highlighting the relevance of traditional games as part of intangible cultural heritage, although it also highlights differences in how globalization affects the transformation of cultural identity. While some researchers see it as a danger, others consider it a normal development. The lack of appropriate spaces and the lack of promotion in the education sector aggravate this situation. It concludes that the revitalization of traditional games needs pedagogical, community-based approaches and public policies that promote their practice and conservation for future generations.
Traditional games, Globalization, Intangible heritage,
Rescue of traditional games as part of Tourist Recreation
This study addresses the rescue of traditional games as a strategy to enrich tourist recreation and preserve cultural heritage. In a context where technology and urbanization threaten to extinguish these practices, the importance of integrating indigenous games into tourism experiences to foster cultural identity and interaction between generations is highlighted. The objective is to analyze the contribution of traditional games to the development and promotion of tourism, highlighting their value in community participation and the preservation of traditions. The research is based on a mixed approach that combines documentary and field methods, applying surveys to students of the Tourism career at Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Sede Latacunga. The study reflects that 92.3% of those surveyed recognize traditional games as an essential component of cultural identity, and 100% consider that these activities strengthen intergenerational ties. However, the need to promote the use of sustainable materials in these practices is evident. Incorporating traditional games into the tourism offer not only strengthens the sense of cultural belonging, but also generates meaningful experiences for tourists and local communities.
Traditional games, tourism, rescue, identity, heritage.
Mediation the key to solving conflicts peacefully
Mediation historically existed in daily practice, it was basically based on different ancestral cultures (customary law), societies such as ancient Rome, the Greeks among other countries were established, in ancient Rome the Magistrates solved problems generated between the State and society, as well as in Greece they solved disputes with civil and commercial ones, in the face of problems and the need to reach agreements; Nowadays, mediation has gained notoriety, since technology and innovation have been unified, allowing online mediations to be carried out, anywhere, resolving a conflict, saving time and money; why not say it helps to decongest the processes in the ordinary justice. The objective of this article is to exhaustively analyze mediation the key to solving conflicts peacefully, its effectiveness and socio-legal scope, to achieve an effective management in society, the methodology of the research, was carried out from bibliographic and/or documentary sources, through the review of bibliographic material, based on the doctrine, of books, jurisprudence, journals, articles and laws, corroborated with the inductive-deductive and analytical methods, which allowed us to conclude that mediation is an effective procedure for peaceful solution, where the parties assisted by a neutral third party called a mediator seek a voluntary agreement, as typified in Article 43 of the Arbitration and Mediation Law, in accordance with Article 190 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, however, it should also be mentioned that the mediation resolution has the effect of an enforceable judgment and res judicata.
: Dispute, effective, mediation, solution, voluntary
The digital Ethos in the Ethical Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Public Management
Artificial intelligence is a critical technology for the transformation of public management in Latin America and has sparked debates about the urgent need for ethical frameworks. This research focuses on the use of ethical principles in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of public administration and, also, on the contribution of Ethos Digital in such regulatory processes. A qualitative approach has been adopted, which involves carrying out a systematic review of the literature based on the PRISMA protocol. An exhaustive compilation and analysis of studies published during the period 2020‐2025 was carried out to identify regulatory patterns and trends in the region. Among the most notable findings, it was evident that the regulation of artificial intelligence in Latin America has a heterogeneous and fragmented development, which is socio-culturally conditioned and characterized by the overwhelming need to reconcile conformity with international standards to local particularities. During the discussion, divergences became evident regarding technological autonomy, democratic control and the suitability of a digital governance model adapted to the contexts. The Digital Ethos has made remarkable strides in developing regulations that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability, which has greatly contributed to the advancement of ethical AI for the benefit of society.
Equity, Governance, Legislation, Responsibility, Transparency
Learning styles according to Honey - Alonso and reading comprehension
Learning style is determined by the way a person finds it easiest to learn. Reading comprehension is a set of processes and levels to decode information. The problem of the study lies in the ignorance of these concepts; which raise the following question: Do learning styles intervene in the level of reading comprehension? To answer this question, the objective was to analyze the influence of learning styles on reading comprehension. The method used is a qualitative-quantitative approach. The work reached a correlational level through bibliographic, documentary and field research. The methods used are the test, the evaluation, and the survey. The test subjects were 16 students as a total population, and 5 teachers participated in the survey. The CHAEA test by Honey - Alonso was used to identify the dominant learning styles and an evaluation based on the Prolec-Se test to measure the level of reading comprehension. The results show that the majority of students have a reflective learning style (56.25%) and their reading comprehension is at a medium to low level. To determine the relationship between the variables, Spearman's coefficient was used, which denied the relationship between the variables. Comprehension is a cognitive process that is developed with practice, strategies and reading habits, while learning styles mark favoritism for a way of learning without limiting the ability and intelligence of an individual.
Learning, learning styles, levels, reading, understanding.
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Less bureaucracy, more teaching: The impact of artificial intelligence on the administrative burden of teachers
This article will analyze and investigate the integration of artificial intelligence in the field of higher education and its impact on administrative management for teachers, based on the premise that artificial intelligence could allow to focus time and effort on meaningful pedagogical activities. At the same time, a mixed methodological approach was used through surveys of 70 teachers, in addition to applying semi-structured interviews to the career coordinators at the Pichincha University Technological Institute. The analysis focused on inquiring about perceptions about the use of artificial intelligence and the impact it has on reducing administrative burden. As for the results, they show that 100% of teachers who use AI tools achieve a significant decrease in relation to the time they normally spend developing administrative tasks, allowing greater workload which allows them to focus their work on the development of innovative teaching strategies that respond to the needs of Ecuador. In this way, the following article underscores the importance of the integration of technologies in the educational field at the administrative level, and also highlights the need for institutional policies and practices that promote education and training, which ensures the effective implementation of AI. With this, it is understood that the educational field as an institution faces challenges through which to respond to efficient and learning-centered models, which benefit teachers, students, and society.
Inteligencia Artificial, Carga Administrativa, Educación Superior, Innovación Educativa, Automatización, Eficiencia Administrativa
Analysis and Design of Digital Learning Communities: An Integrative Strategy for Research Development, Teaching Practices and Educational Innovation in Higher Education
Abstract The present research has been developed in a Higher Education Institution (IES) in El Salvador; in order to examine the experiences of Digital Learning Communities (DCAs) and the impact they have had on research, the exchange of teaching practices and educational innovation. To do this, a mixed approach was used, with a sequential explanatory design. The first phase has been quantitative, in which data on digital learning communities were collected through digital surveys. The second phase has been qualitative, and semi-structured interviews were used to explore the experiences of the participants. The objective was to propose a strategy for the implementation of an institutional Digital Learning Community, which strengthens research experiences, teaching exchange and university educational innovation. The main results of the study showed the existence of an incipient culture of digital learning communities within the institution and a moderate participation of the teaching staff (51.6%). However, the institution analyzed has a regulatory structure that favors the collaborative participation of teachers in learning communities. In addition, 93.3% of the teachers who do not belong to a DCdA showed interest in participating in these spaces. In this way, the research concluded that the HEI analyzed is susceptible to the implementation of an institutional DCDA, so a proposal for DCDA was designed to channel the positive conditions found in the empirical research.
Digital learning communities, Higher Education Institution, Educational innovation, Teaching exchange, Research.
Strengthening resilience in Youth through the PARTIDÍ Educational Program: A qualitative analysis
This study focused on investigating the innovative impact of the PARTIDI programme, designed to train and develop resilience capacities in adolescents. The phenomenon was explored to understand and explain the progress, processes, and experiences of a selected group of program participants and mediators. The objective was to analyze how the socio-educational program PARTIDÍ contributed to the development of resilience in young people between 2008 and 2014. Using semi-structured interviews, the research adopted a qualitative methodology, with an exploratory design. The work showed practices that express the development of resilience during their participation in the program and how the learnings lasted over time. All the interviewees agreed that the program had a significant impact on them, highlighting changes in their thinking and perception in the face of adverse situations. It is concluded that it is necessary to replicate and deepen similar studies to evaluate the incidence and effects of community projects and programs on children and young people, developed by other organizations. These programs not only strengthen the self-confidence, self-worth, self-perception, and autonomy of the participants, but also offer opportunities for integral development, fostering the capacity for discernment and progress in various aspects of their lives.
Resilience. Socioeducational Program. Adolescents. Sports. Paraguay.
Nutrition in female bodybuilders and its behavioral effects
One of the physiological needs of the human being is food and even more so when the person performs physical activity, nutrition being a fundamental aspect that affects physical sports performance. In the field of female bodybuilding, where physical appearance is paramount, female athletes face nutritional and behavioral challenges. The objective of this research was to analyze the association between dietary regimens and nutritional imbalances, hormonal alterations, and the presence of eating disorders and behavioral alterations in female athletes dedicated to bodybuilding. The research method was documentary, descriptive, exploratory with a qualitative approach. The findings showed that extreme calorie restrictions and nutritional imbalances were prevalent. This commonly led to mood swings, fatigue, food obsession, and eating disorders. After these extremes, however, many athletes experienced episodes of overeating and guilt. While nutritional deficits were necessary to achieve low body fat percentages, unhealthy dietary behaviors raised concerns about the athletes' long-term physical and mental well-being. The study highlighted the need for a more balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition for female bodybuilders, with greater emphasis on education and psychological support to encourage healthier eating habits and a positive body image.
Physical and mental well-being, nutritional challenges, female bodybuilding, extreme dietary restrictions, eating disorders.
Project-Based Teaching Strategies to Foster Critical and Creative Skills in Basic Education
This article presents a study on how the project-based teaching method was able to develop techniques and strategies in educators so that children in Basic Education learn critical, creative skills and work in and as a team. The objective is to evaluate the impact of project-based teaching on the development, critical and creative skills of basic education students, to determine its effectiveness in terms of feasibility as an alternative methodology to traditional teaching methods. A mixed methodological approach was used for this study, interviewing 180 individuals; 30 teachers and 150 students from different Basic Education educational institutions; to verify that students who received project-based teaching were able to solve the problems they faced better and more efficiently, as well as work effectively in a team. It was discussed that educators required greater structural implementation, as well as specialized training in the application of these active teaching methodologies. Concluding that project-based teaching allowed students to be more motivated in learning, as well as predisposed to work in teams. These students demonstrated a great capacity and development in problem-solving skills and being self-sufficient to face them autonomously, demonstrating initiative, creativity and ingenuity.
Project-based learning, Competencies, Secondary education, Collaborative skills, educational methodology
Leadership in times of crisis: a strategic analysis of Volodymyr Zelenskyj’s leadership in the context of the conflict in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyj's leadership during the conflict in Ukraine has been characterised by a transformational and strategic approach, being crucial for resistance to the Russian invasion. The aim of this analysis is to examine Zelenskyj's key competencies, highlighting his ability to manage the narrative of the conflict, mobilize the civilian population and the Armed Forces, and build strategic alliances with Western powers. To this end, qualitative analysis methods were applied to the strategies employed by Zelenskyj, especially his ability to adapt his leadership to the changing circumstances of the conflict, operating at both tactical and strategic levels. The results show that his leadership style has managed to maintain social cohesion and national determination, overcoming the extreme challenges of war. In addition, it is observed how his leadership is aligned with classical realism, prioritizing national sovereignty and state security in the face of external aggression. In conclusion, Zelenskyj's leadership exemplifies how a leader can inspire and mobilize a nation in times of crisis, becoming a benchmark of adaptability and unity in the face of unprecedented adversity.
Leadership, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, Ukraine conflict, transformational leadership, classical realism, social mobilization, strategic alliances.
El uso de canciones activas en el desarrollo del vocabulario de jóvenes aprendices
Early childhood education comprises a dynamic environment in constant evolution. At this stage of childhood, language development is an essential component of effective teaching for that reason, special attention must be given to the language acquisition process. In learning the English language, having a solid vocabulary helps to communicate your thoughts, emotions and ideas effectively, promoting social interactions and academic success. Therefore, the research objective was to analyze the use of active songs in the development of the vocabulary of young students. The study had a quantitative approach, and a quasi-experimental design was used. The study population was made up of 44 students from parallels A and B of the third year of basic education of a public school in the Chimborazo province, Ecuador, their age was between six and seven years. There were two groups in this study: the control group and the experimental group. To collect information from both groups, the researcher applied pre- and post-test as a technique, and a five-item questionnaire as an instrument. Both the pre- and post-tests were Part 1, Reading and Writing of the Cambridge A1 Mover exam. The pre-test was implemented in the experimental and control groups. However, only the experimental group received an 8-week intervention. In the end, the post test was used to collect the information. SPSS software was used to tabulate and analyze all collected data. In addition, the independent samples t test was used to verify hypotheses. It was concluded that the use of active songs contributed significantly to the development of the vocabulary of the young students of the Educational Unit. Likewise, the findings showed that initially in the pre-test, the vocabulary of both groups was limited; However, after the intervention, their vocabulary increased significantly, with this improvement evident in the averages of the post-tests of the experimental group, going from 2.50 to 3.45 out of 5.
Active songs, Developing vocabulary, Efl children, Songs, Young learners
Sociodemographic and Nutritional Characteristics of Children aged 1 to 5 inthe Parish of Angochagua, 2022
The objective of this study was to determine the sociodemographic characteristics and nutritional status of children between 1 and 5 years of age in the parish of Angochagua. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study using information from the database of the project “Nutritional strengthening in children from 1 to 5 years of age in the rural area of the Northern Ecuadorian Sierra” belonging to the Technical University of the North. The sociodemographic data were obtained through the application of a survey to the families in which the children of the study population were found, in order to determine the social conditions in which each child lives. The evaluation of nutritional status was obtained by measuring the weight, height, arm circumference and head circumference of each infant. As results, regarding nutritional status, it was identified that there is a high percentage of children with grade I chronic malnutrition, with a higher prevalence in infants between 2 and 4 years of age. With regard to sociodemographic conditions, several social factors that favor malnutrition were identified, such as the education of the caregiver in charge of the infant, the mother’s occupation and the lack of monthly income of the families, which leads to a significant impact on the social and nutritional status of the children.
Nutritional status, chronic malnutrition, sociodemographic characteristics, children, Malnutrition.
Mothering the parturient body is an investigation that investigates the exercise of motherhood as a social institution, that is, the mandates that mothers go through based on the delegations imposed by patriarchal society. The work covers three stages of maternal exercise: pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Hence, she focuses her interest on recognizing the violence exerted on the bodies of women mothers by social institutions. Its main objective is to understand how the social mandate of being a mother affects women mothers between 25 and 35 years of age who accessed tertiary education. The research has a qualitative approach where ethnography and autoethnography are used as a tool for data collection. In this sense, the stories of the mothers investigated serve as the main source of information to understand the feminine subjectivity of three women. after becoming mothers. To construct the theoretical framework, the categories of institutionalized motherhood were used, which are supported by the theoretical construction around motherhood as a social mandate, anchored in turn with the development of capitalism. These two conceptualizations give way to the understanding of how motherhood responds to the sexual division of labor and is anchored to historical-moral precepts that relegate the mother to a domestic exercise dedicated exclusively to the private. The research shows, after the analysis of qualitative data, that women-mothers take care of their children, do domestic tasks and take care of the home, which implies, even in the current era, taking care of their husband.
social mandates, institutionalized motherhood, domestic work, sexual division of labor, gender violence.
Current Trends and Legal Challenges in Shared Tenancy: Psychological Implications for Children and Parents
The article "Current Trends and Legal Challenges in Shared Tenancy: Psychological Implications for Children and Parents" addressed the complexity of shared ownership in the current context, considering both legal and psychological aspects. Current trends in the adoption of shared custody as a parenting model were examined, highlighting its growing acceptance and the challenges it still faced in the legal field. From a psychological perspective, the implications of this model for the emotional well-being of children and the adaptation of parents were analyzed. The scientific literature was reviewed to understand how shared ownership influenced the quality of family relationships, the emotional adjustment of children, and the factors that contributed to success or difficulties in its implementation. The article also examined the legal challenges associated with shared custody, such as the need to establish clear and flexible legal frameworks that would protect children's rights and ensure an effective transition between parents' homes. It concluded with practical recommendations for legal and psychological professionals, highlighting the importance of considering the comprehensive well-being of the family in decisions related to shared ownership.
Shared ownership, Psychological Implications, Parenting, Family Wellbeing
The Teaching of History and the Constructions of Realities
History, a social science, has been narrated over time by a hegemonic group in power. They have constructed it based on group interests. The intentionality of their manipulation combined with various forms of power: political, economic, cultural, religious, etc. This construction of linear realities has been imposed on the poor and subjugated classes as the only model of knowledge about past events. This perspective of study serves as a tool for indoctrination and constructs a social-individual imaginary, but it does not educate, guide, or build an idea of a nation, society, and social being. Consequently, this subject has fallen into tedium and neglect among students, who did not see in it a space for social reflection and self-reflection. All these issues, detected through various instruments, generated results that invite reflection and a change in the treatment of the subject. The linear study, which considers only one cause and one effect, must be broken and instead approached as a dialectical phenomenon that allows for diverse and enriching analysis. And to understand this problem we will apply the qualitative, hermeneutical approach, that is, a descriptive methodology. Therefore, this article is guided by the objective: Analyze the impact of history teaching designed by temporality schemes on the perceptions of students' daily reality, especially in relation to women, Afro-Ecuadorians, indigenous people and peasants.
Linearity, temporality, hegemony, teaching, history
Discourse and Social Networks: Shamanism or Pseudo-shamanism?
Desde el siglo pasado, el estudio por la figura del chaman en el campo social y cultural adquirió interés en el mundo de la academia. En la actualidad, con la aparición y consolidación de las redes sociales, resulta inevitable no adentrarse en la reflexión de este terreno fértil, que es utilizado por distintos personajes bajo la etiqueta de chamanes digitales. En tal sentido, el objetivo de este artículo se relacionó con analizar las diferentes estrategias discursivas de realizar chamanismo en las redes sociales. De tal modo, se ubicó desde una perspectiva histórica y andina el concepto de chamanismo. Metodológicamente, se utilizó el Análisis Crítico del Discurso (ACD), propuesto por Teun van Dijk y Norman Fairclough, como parte del enfoque cualitativo. Por último, los resultados establecieron dos líneas transversales; quienes se autodefinen como chamanes y promueven prácticas ancestrales relacionadas con la naturaleza, y, por otro lado, se identifican chamanes que muestran contenidos sin una visión y conexión holística; empero, los dos casos utilizaron las redes sociales como un espacio para difundir sus mensajes y ampliar el espectro de seguidores.
Critical Discourse Analysis, Shaman, Facebook, Spirituality, YouTube
Incidence of the application of active breaks, as a means to reduce Burnout Syndrome in the staff of the Tecnológico Universitario Pichincha
The purpose of this research is to determine the incidence of activity breaks within the work day, allowing the risk of acquiring burnout syndrome to be reduced among the staff of the University Pichincha. The research was developed from a quantitative approach using the survey technique as a primary data collection method. The results showed that a considerable percentage of those surveyed were within the range of said syndrome. In the pretest, 42% presented exhaustion or emotional exhaustion and in the posttest this figure was reduced to 30%. Regarding depersonalization, 33% experienced it in the pretest, decreasing to 23% in the posttest. In the personal performance, the pretest showed 25%, while in the posttest an improvement was observed, reaching 47%. These results demonstrate a contribution to the improvement of work performance after the application of the recreational program.It was identified that there is a very high interest in physical activities. It was discussed that active breaks can be a valuable tool to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among the workers of the Tecnológico Universitario Pichincha, thus favoring their integral development and preparing them to cope with stress that is not affected in the worker, allowing them to achieve better work and personal control. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of implementing active breaks to reduce the risk of acquiring burnout syndrome, which will have a positive impact on your physical, mental, emotional and social health.
Active breaks, recreation, burnout syndrome, stress, workers
The cucurucho in the visual anthropological lens: a graphic study of its cultural context.
This study highlighted the cultural particularities of Holy Week in Quito and its significance. It explored the history, origin, and evolution of the cucurucho. This garment has transformed its symbolism from the Middle Ages, when it was worn by convicts before their execution, to its current role as a symbol of redemption during Holy Week. This change is attributed to religious and cultural syncretism, where Catholicism and Andean cosmovision merge. This study aimed to develop a visual analysis to identify the main changes in the cucurucho or penitent in the different historical periods. Therefore, the research was qualitative and used a semi-structured interview as a technique and a questionnaire as an instrument. Arche's methodology was used in, the analytical, creative, and execution phases, collecting data from primary and secondary sources ; for the visual analysis, the Panofsky method was used, which includes the pre-iconographic, iconographic, and iconological levels. Likewise, the findings were the generation of a visual timeline and a photographic treatment that offers a detailed investigation of the cucurucho. Therefore, it is known that this research serves as a first graphic intention, trying to contribute to the knowledge of the society of Quito and serving as a base for future research. That is why the study highlights the dynamics and cultural meaning of the penitent in the Holy Week to examine its cultural, aesthetic, and communicative aspects.
Visual analysis, Cucurucho, Visual timeline, Holy Week, Symbology.
Techniques in Psychology vs Technological Practices: The Case of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology
The present work had a double objective. On the one hand, to differentiate and delimit the terms psychotherapy and clinical psychology, as different practices and with different degrees of relationship with scientific psychology. On the other hand, to delimit technique and technology as different modes of knowledge, with clear differences that are often ignored in the psychological discipline. To comply with the above, a brief historical overview is made that presents the development of applied psychology. Subsequently, the ontological criteria developed by Mario Bunge are used to delimit the modes of technical and technological knowledge in psychology. Finally, all the terms delimited are interconnected with the historical development that the various behaviorisms and their scientific research programs have had, as an example that supports the differential arguments between psychotherapy, clinical psychology, technique and technology. After such historical-conceptual analysis, it was concluded the need for and importance of this type of research to guide the professional practice of psychologists in the basic or applied field.
Historical-conceptual analysis, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, technique, technology, behaviorism