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Analysis of Current Trends in Technical-productive Education in Latin America: Systematic Review

2025-10-07T23:15:08+00:00

Technical-productive education is a fundamental component of socioeconomic development, as it drives personal growth, productivity, and competitiveness in countries. This study conducts a systematic review of the literature on current trends in this type of education in Latin America. The aim is to understand progress in e-learning, digital skills, the promotion of entrepreneurship, labor market integration, and educational management models. The methodology included searching databases such as Scopus, SciELO, Dialnet, and Redalyc, covering studies from 2012 to 2024. The results reveal a significant transformation in technical and productive education, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, with improvements in digital skills but persistent digital divides that hinder digitization. Positive relationships were observed between technical training and the development of entrepreneurial skills, although challenges remain in management and coordination with higher education.

Literature Review on e-invoicing and Tax Compliance

2025-10-26T23:24:18+00:00

The article systematically reviews the scientific production on the relationship between electronic invoicing and tax compliance. Through the PRISMA approach, 12 studies selected in the Scopus database during March 2025 were analyzed, considering their thematic relevance, methodological robustness, and contextual diversity. The findings highlight that e-invoicing favors traceability, reduced fraud, and greater tax efficiency. However, significant barriers persist in their adoption, especially among micro and small enterprises, due to some technological limitations, costs, and institutional mistrust. Gaps are identified around taxpayer behavior, digital equity, and the sustainability of reforms. A future research agenda is proposed that considers mixed methodologies, longitudinal studies and inclusive policies that guarantee a fairer and more effective digital transformation of the tax system.

Implementation of BIM Modeling in the Construction Process of a Water Treatment Plant

2025-10-28T23:15:56+00:00

This paper proposes the use of the BIM methodology as a mechanism to reduce costs and time in the implementation of civil, electrical, mechanical, and water treatment works. Specifically, its use is analyzed in a drinking water treatment plant. Scientific support with 3D dimensions was used using Revit 2025, thereby identifying 21 engineering constraints, improving construction feasibility, optimizing resource use, and achieving preventive planning throughout the project.

Advances and Challenges of Research in Latin American Hospitals: A Bibliometric Review

2025-10-30T23:25:01+00:00

This bibliometric review analyzes the evolution of research in Latin American hospitals over the past fifty years, with an emphasis on hospital management topics. A growing trend in scientific production was identified, especially since 2015, led by Brazil, followed by Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. The most frequently addressed topics include patient safety culture, efficiency, institutional quality, and digital transformation. Despite significant progress, thematic and structural gaps persist among countries. The findings reveal production nodes, strategic voids, and opportunities to strengthen evidence-based management.

Bibliometric Analysis of Management in Rural Territorial Development

2025-11-20T23:29:29+00:00

This bibliometric study outlines a consolidated overview of research on territorial and rural development between 2021 and 2025, highlighting its early maturity through moderate international collaborative patterns (18.18%) and a predominant thematic focus on social structures and governmental guidelines. The slight annual decrease in publications (-3.28%) and the moderate citation impact (five citations per document) underscore the need for strategies to enhance global visibility and interdisciplinary integration. Thus, this study positions itself as a reference for guiding future agendas in rural development, fostering sustainable progress in territorial policy.

Contributions of Neuroeducation to the Development of Executive Functions in Primary School Students: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence

2025-11-25T04:22:14+00:00

This analytical study examines a set of research focused on neuroeducation and the development of executive functions in primary school students. Evidence shows that integrating knowledge about the brain, emotional regulation, and pedagogical practice strengthens fundamental skills such as attention, working memory, self-regulation, and planning. Through games, physical activity, emotional strategies, and instructional approaches applied in content areas such as mathematics, significant improvements can be observed in children's learning and in the relationships they build within the school environment. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of ongoing teacher training, as neuroeducation offers a comprehensive framework that promotes a more holistic and global vision of education.

Systematic Review on the Determinants of Child Resilience in Contexts of Vulnerability

2025-11-25T23:33:01+00:00

This study presents a theoretical exploration of recent advances made over the past five years regarding the determinants of child resilience in vulnerable contexts. A selection of scientific and academic documents was analyzed to provide a solid conceptual foundation and to outline future research directions in this field. The PRISMA methodology was applied for document selection and screening. Findings reveal that child resilience is a dynamic capacity shaped by individual, family, community, and structural factors. Key protective elements include emotional self-regulation, secure attachment, parental resilience, benevolent childhood experiences, social networks, technological innovations, and economic protection policies. Overall, the results offer a comprehensive framework for designing sustainable interventions aimed at strengthening coping capacities and promoting well-being among children living in conditions of vulnerability.

Public Procurement as a Driver of Institutional Strategy: Empirical Evidence from Local Government in Peru

2025-12-08T00:31:21+00:00

This study examines the relationship between public procurement and institutional strategic planning in the Provincial Municipality of Tumbes (Peru), emphasizing its relevance to efficiency and sustainability in local public management. A quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional research design was applied, involving a sample of 48 municipal officials. Using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, a positive and significant relationship was identified (r = 0.851; p < 0.001) between the two variables. The findings show that the strategic alignment of procurement processes with institutional objectives strengthens transparency, optimizes resource use, and enhances public responsiveness. It is concluded that integrating the procurement function with institutional planning is essential to consolidating a more efficient, sustainable, and results-oriented local administration.

Impact of Social Media on Adolescents' Mental Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2025-12-06T00:07:30+00:00

The purpose of this study was to examine research published between 2020 and 2025 to understand the impact of social media use on adolescents’ mental health. The PRISMA methodology was applied to guide the selection and refinement of the information. The findings revealed a significant relationship between excessive engagement with social media platforms and the presence of symptoms such as distress, low self-esteem, insomnia, sadness, and emotional dependence. Social comparison, the constant search for online validation, and emotional isolation were identified as key factors contributing to the development of negative emotional states. Nevertheless, the literature also indicates that social media can generate positive effects on adolescents’ socialization and overall well-being when used creatively and with purpose.

School Violence: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors, Manifestations, and Intervention Strategies

2025-12-06T23:36:31+00:00

School violence is a multifaceted phenomenon with significant implications for student well-being, social coexistence, and academic performance. This systematic review, guided by PRISMA 2020 standards, examined 65 studies published between 2018 and 2024 to identify risk factors, manifestations of the problem, and effective intervention approaches. Findings indicate that individual variables such as low self-esteem,
impulsivity, and difficulties in emotional self-regulation interact with family dynamics marked by domestic violence and limited parental supervision, increasing the likelihood of aggressive behaviors. Negative school climate and community exposure to violent environments emerged as consistent predictors. The most frequently reported forms of school violence were verbal aggression, psychological violence, and cyberbullying. Effective interventions integrated socio-emotional education programs, school mediation, and sustained institutional policies. Overall, the evidence highlights the importance of preventive and comprehensive strategies that involve the entire educational community.

Benefits, Strategies, and Improvements in Public Projects through the Use of the BIM Tool

2025-12-06T23:36:31+00:00

In the Latin American context, a growing number of projects have been observed to exhibit low efficiency, cost overruns, and frequent delays in public works. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to identify the benefits and strategies that can be applied through the use of BIM software to achieve improvements in the management and design of public projects. To this end, a theoretical review was conducted, making it possible to identify opportunities related to planning, quality, sustainability, and cost control through the use of this tool. In addition, contributions associated with process visibility and data presentation were also identified.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Online Education Strategies

2025-12-06T23:36:31+00:00

Online education showed significant growth in recent years; however, challenges persisted regarding the evaluation of pedagogical effectiveness in virtual environments. This study was a quantitative, non-experimental, and longitudinal investigation based on a bibliometric analysis using data indexed in Scopus. A total of 176 documents published between 2001 and 2023 were identified, whose metadata were processed using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer. The results showed a sustained increase in publications, with a greater contribution from developed countries, led by the United States in terms of number of articles, citations, and authors. In Latin America, limited production was observed. It was concluded that there is a growing diversity of approaches to evaluate online educational strategies; however, empirical evidence on their effectiveness in different contexts remains insufficient. The study provided an overview of the field and highlighted the need for context-based applied research in the region.

Epistemological Foundations of Community Representation Management in the Mediation of Social Conflicts

2025-12-09T23:29:07+00:00

This study analyzed the relationship between community representation management and mediation in social conflicts, considering its impact on local governance. The findings showed that mediation processes were more effective when community representation was exercised in a participatory, transparent, and socially legitimate manner. Likewise, the intervention of public officials as mediators was found to strengthen institutional trust, provided that they demonstrated communicative skills, neutrality, and openness to dialogue. The results also revealed that, in contexts where vertical or directive practices prevailed, mediation lost its transformative capacity and tended to resolve only the surface of the conflict. In contrast, collaborative approaches promoted sustainable agreements and improvements in community cohesion. Based on these findings, the article highlights the need to consolidate management models that articulate participation, mediation, and social co-responsibility.}

Etymology of the Toponym Huancavelica through a Historical and Symbolic Approach

2025-12-11T23:37:18+00:00

Este estudio examina la etimología del topónimo Huancavelica mediante una aproximación histórica y simbólica sustentada en análisis documental y comparación lingüística. El objetivo fue identificar el origen morfológico del término y su carga conceptual dentro de la cosmovisión andina. A partir del examen fonológico de fuentes coloniales y registros indígenas se determinó que Huancavelica deriva del compuesto quechua–aimara Wanka Willka, cuya estructura refiere a una “piedra sagrada” o “roca solar”. El contraste entre variantes tempranas permitió reconocer procesos de castellanización aplicados por escribanos del siglo XVI, como la representación de /w/ mediante hu o gu y la reducción de /llk/ a lc. Los resultados muestran que los lexemas wanka y willka articulan un campo semántico panandino vinculado con sacralidad territorial, genealogía y agencia espiritual del paisaje. Se concluye que Huancavelica constituye un marcador simbólico persistente, cuyo significado trasciende una designación geográfica y conserva un sistema ancestral de creencias donde piedra, sol, linaje y territorio se integran en la identidad andina.

Systematic Review on Heavy Metal Contamination of Agricultural Soils in Peru

2025-12-15T23:38:54+00:00

This study aimed to assess heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils of Peru, identify research gaps, and consolidate a scientific basis for future research lines. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, consulting five bibliographic databases, the Google Scholar search engine, and five artificial intelligence tools. A total of 49 documents were analyzed, with a higher number of studies concentrated in the central highlands and focused on crops such as cacao, potato, cereals, and vegetables. The presence of cadmium, lead, and arsenic exceeding national standards was identified. However, no studies were found applying sequential chemical speciation, bioavailability bioassays, or transport models, which limits a comprehensive understanding of environmental and health risks. In conclusion, it is necessary to incorporate complementary methodologies, strengthen environmental transparency, and promote coordination among academia, the state, and the productive sector to ensure agricultural sustainability and food security.