Universidad Ciencia y Tecnología

Efficient Public Management for the Institutional Mission of Subnational Governments in Latin America

Domingo Hernandez Celis — 2026-04-25

This study analyzed the influence of efficient public management on the fulfillment of the institutional mission of subnational governments in Latin America, using a quantitative approach, a non-experimental design, and an explanatory scope. The sample consisted of 370 actors linked to public management. The results showed a positive, strong, and statistically significant relationship between the variables (ρ = 0.9533; p < 0.05), as well as a high explanatory capacity of the model (R² = 0.9088). Likewise, three levels of maturity in public management were identified: normative, operational, and strategic, which made it possible to interpret the phenomenon from an evolutionary perspective. It is concluded that efficient public management not only affects the fulfillment of the institutional mission but also constitutes a structural factor that strengthens governance and sustainable regional development.

Innovative Strategies for Motivation and Learning in Secondary Education: A Comparative Systematic Review with Traditional Approaches

Cynthia Marlene Bone Moran — 2026-05-07

This systematic review examined the influence of innovative strategies on motivation and learning in secondary education in comparison with traditional instructional approaches. The study was conducted following the \textit{PRISMA} protocol for the identification, screening, eligibility, and selection of studies, resulting in a final corpus of 20 high-evidence investigations, including meta-analyses and experimental studies. The findings indicate a predominance of active methodologies, particularly problem-based learning, cooperative learning, and the flipped classroom, which have shown positive effects on academic achievement and student engagement. In addition, gamification was identified as a relevant strategy for enhancing motivation, whereas emerging technologies contributed to conceptual understanding in specific educational contexts. Conversely, traditional approaches showed limitations in promoting meaningful learning. It is concluded that innovative strategies, when implemented in a contextualized and pedagogically grounded manner, constitute a key factor in improving educational quality in secondary education.

Articulation of Standards and Intellectual Virtues for the Development of Critical Thinking in University Teacher Training

Lidia Violeta Vega Crisologo — 2026-05-17

The study aimed to design and validate a pedagogical proposal oriented toward the development of critical thinking in university teacher training, through the articulation of intellectual standards and virtues using the reflective journal. An applied approach was adopted, with a pedagogical innovation design and validation through expert judgment and student assessment. The results evidenced favorable levels of feasibility and relevance, highlighting the potential of the structured reflective journal to guide the quality of reasoning and promote dispositions such as autonomy, perseverance, and intellectual empathy. Likewise, a feedback relationship was identified between the development of virtues and the regulation of the reflective process. It is concluded that the proposal constitutes a coherent and applicable pedagogical alternative for promoting critical thinking in teacher training.

Administrative Science as an Evolving Field: Epistemological Tensions in Uncertain Scenarios

Jesus Enrique Reyes Acevedo — 2026-05-20

Administrative science is undergoing an epistemological transformation driven by organizational complexity, uncertainty, and contemporary sociotechnological changes. This study developed a grounded literature review of publications from 2015 to 2024 to analyze the main epistemological tensions present in the administrative field. The findings identified disputes between objectivity and the social construction of knowledge, predictability and complexity, as well as scientific rigor and practical relevance. Likewise, a progressive transition was observed from positivist approaches toward more pluralistic, interpretive, and contextualized perspectives. It is concluded that the evolution of administrative science requires integrative and flexible epistemological frameworks in response to uncertain organizational scenarios.

Ethics in the Governance of Public Universities: A Systematic Review

Karla Paulina Hidalgo Montesinos — 2026-05-23

This article analyzes ethics in the governance of public universities across diverse geographical contexts. Through a systematic review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA protocol, 318 initial records were identified, of which 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings show that ethics is conceived not only as a formal normative framework, but also as a cultural and institutional support that articulates leadership, transparency, accountability, and social responsibility within university governance models. However, a significant dissonance persists between strategic discourses and their practical implementation in decision-making and administrative processes. It is concluded that ethics constitutes a structural axis of legitimacy and organizational coherence, whose effective institutionalization requires its consistent materialization in university governance practices.

Challenges and Good Practices in Hospital Research Management: A Systematic Literature Review

Magaly Miriam Medina-Rojas — 2026-05-25

Hospital research management constitutes a strategic component for strengthening innovation, knowledge transfer, and quality of care in health systems. This study aimed to systematize the main limitations, good practices, and theoretical approaches related to research management in hospitals through a systematic review based on the PRISMA protocol. The results revealed barriers associated with insufficient funding, organizational weaknesses, and technological limitations, as well as successful strategies linked to institutional leadership, continuous training, and process digitalization. It is concluded that hospital research effectiveness depends on integrated approaches to governance, collaboration, and scientific innovation.

The Compulsory Nature of Suffrage Rights in Latin America

Felicita Sugheyes Llontop Guzman — 2026-04-16

This study analyzes the compulsory nature of suffrage in Latin America and its influence on electoral participation, the quality of political representation, and democratic legitimacy. To this end, a systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, with searches carried out in Web of Science, SciELO, and \textit{Scopus}, considering articles published between 2021 and 2025 in the fields of political science and law. As a result, 18 studies were selected. The findings made it possible to identify patterns, recent gaps in the literature, and points of convergence. It is concluded that compulsory voting constitutes a significant mechanism for broadening electoral participation.

Pedagogical Integration of ICTs in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Review

Laura Isabel Altamirano Delgado — 2026-04-19

This study sought to analyze the state of the art of the pedagogical integration of ICTs in early childhood education through a systematic review, using the PRISMA approach. A search was conducted in indexed databases covering the period from 2020 to 2025. By applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 32 articles were selected. The findings showed that the planned and mediated use of digital resources fosters cognitive development and children's motivation. However, gaps in teacher training and infrastructure still persist. It is concluded that effectiveness depends on pedagogical mediation and the strengthening of teachers' digital competence.

A Systematic Review of the Participation of Organized Civil Society in Participatory Budgeting in Latin America

Manuel Sanchez Cieza — 2026-04-25

This study systematically analyzed the scientific production of recent years regarding the role of organized civil society in participatory budgeting processes in Latin America. To this end, a theoretical review with a qualitative approach was conducted, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and using the Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO databases, from which 35 studies published between 2019 and 2025 were selected. The findings showed that the influence of civil society depends on the type of actor involved, the institutional design of participatory budgeting, and the deliberative quality of the processes. It was concluded that tensions persist among equity, inclusion, and sectoral capture as fundamental elements shaping civil society participation.

Technological solutions for drinking water supply in metropolitan cities: A systematic review

Jesus Alberto Barreto-Paico — 2026-05-19

This study evaluated the scientific evidence on technological solutions applied to drinking water supply in metropolitan cities. A systematic review was conducted under the PRISMA protocol, analyzing 21 articles indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO between 2022 and 2025. The results showed a predominance of digital technologies aimed at monitoring, distribution, and intelligent control of water networks, with improvements in operational efficiency and water quality. It is concluded that technological innovation strengthens urban water management, although its sustainable implementation requires adequate institutional capacities and public policies.