Prisma Tecnológico

ANRA: An automated system for the management of theoretical and theoretical-practical graduation projects. Case: FISC.

Raúl I Ramírez B — 2025-02-12

Between the years 2015 and 2021, 19.04% of graduating students from the Faculty of Computer Systems Engineering at the Technological University of Panama opted for theoretical or theoretical-practical modalities for the development and presentation of their graduation projects. Various challenges related to the presentation process of these modalities suggest an explanation for this low percentage. With the aim of reducing these challenges and increasing the percentage of students who choose to develop theoretical and theoretical-practical graduation projects, this article proposes the design and development of software that allows managing these modalities of graduation work in such a way that the related procedures are streamlined, and the experience of graduating students and other roles involved is improved. The waterfall development model was employed to develop a minimum viable product that covers the most important requirements of the proposed software, and usability and functional tests were conducted to validate and verify the prototype. Based on the results of the tests carried out, it was determined that the proposed software would contribute to an increase in the number of students opting for one of these modalities. Additionally, high levels of satisfaction were obtained in the use of the prototype, so it is concluded that the proposed software will be well received in the university community and will improve the management of the presentation process for theoretical and theoretical-practical works.

Dra. Erika M. Rodríguez Pinzón, directora de la Fundación Carolina de España

Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez — 2025-02-12

Sociologist (2001) and PhD in International Relations from the Autonomous University of Madrid (2015), with a diploma in Advanced Studies in Political Theory, Administration Theory and Public Management (2007). Diploma in Law and Political Science from the Center for Political and Constitutional Studies of the Ministry of the Presidency of Spain (2006). She has also been a visiting researcher at the Universities of Copenhagen, Carleton and National of Colombia.
She has been an associate researcher at the Complutense Institute of International Studies and a professor of Sociology of International Development at the same university. In addition, she is a special advisor to the High Representative of the European Union for relations with Latin America (ad honorem); Non Resident Senior Fellow of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of the Atlantic Council (ad honorem) and academic coordinator of Gate Center.

Javier Arregui First Counsellor of the European Union Delegation in Panama, regional coordinator for cooperation on digital and space issues

Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez — 2025-02-12

Javier Arregui is First Counsellor at the Embassy of the European Union in Panama. He currently serves as coordinator for the Latin American and Caribbean region for cooperation on digital and space issues and his activity is closely linked to the Copernicus programme.
Javier Arregui is a Telecommunications Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, a Master in Network Architecture from the National School of Telecommunications in Paris and a diploma in Advanced Studies in Political Science from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona. He worked for ten years in the telecommunications sector in France and Spain in the areas of research in teletraffic in digital transmission networks, standards and business development. He was an associate professor at the Pompeu Fabra University in Telecommunications Public Policies. He subsequently joined the service of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, where he has twenty years of experience spread across internal policies - internal market for radio equipment, spectrum management - and external policies - resolution of technical barriers to trade, negotiation of trade agreements and procurement of critical raw materials for the ecological and digital transition.

Transforming engineering education: necessary adaptations in the era of artificial intelligence

Gabriel Jesús Montúfar Chiriboga — 2025-02-12

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering education represents a transformative change that requires a profound update of academic curricula. This article explores the necessary adaptations to prepare future engineers in an AI-dominated environment, analyzing the challenges and opportunities this technology presents for both students and teachers. It highlights the urgency of incorporating advanced knowledge in AI and data science, as well as the importance of developing critical and ethical skills. Furthermore, it examines how AI is redefining the role of the teacher, facilitating more personalized and effective learning. The findings underscore the need for a coordinated effort among universities, governments, and industry to ensure that engineering education remains relevant and adequately prepares students for the challenges of a technologically advanced world.

Characterization by ultrasound of the wood-mesh-adhesive multimaterial.

Javier Ramón Sotomayor Castellanos — 2025-02-12

La hipótesis de la investigación propone que la densidad, la velocidad del ultrasonido y el módulo dinámico de la madera sólida se incrementan como efecto de su transformación en un multimaterial constituido con madera-malla-adhesivo. Para verificar esta propuesta, el objetivo de la investigación fue determinar estos tres parámetros en probetas de pequeñas dimensiones de Pinus pseudostrobus, Tabebuia rosea y Quercus scytophylla. Con madera de las mismas especies se prepararon dos grupos de probetas, uno de madera sólida y otro de multimaterial. Se determinó su contenido de humedad y su densidad, también se realizaron mediciones de la velocidad del ultrasonido y se calcularon los módulos dinámicos. Se analizaron los resultados probeta por probeta de una misma especie, su anisotropía y se calcularon las correlaciones estadísticas entre las variables de respuesta. Igualmente, se analizó el efecto de las mallas en los resultados promedio. La densidad, la velocidad del ultrasonido y el módulo dinámico de la madera sólida aumentan por la elaboración del multimaterial. En cambio, en el multimaterial, disminuye su variabilidad y anisotropía. La malla y el adhesivo funcionan como componentes estabilizadores en el multimaterial, por lo que en este disminuye la magnitud de la velocidad longitudinal, pero aumenta la tangencial. La densidad no es un buen predictor de la velocidad del ultrasonido. En cambio, es un predictor moderado del módulo dinámico.

Potential of the black sands of the Pacific Riviera of Panama for the development of geotourism.

Ernesto Martínez — 2025-02-12

The Pacific Riviera of Panama is a strip of approximately 60 kilometers, which extends from Punta Chame, province of Panamá Oeste to Boca de Rio Hato in the province of Coclé; tourist destination classified as sun, beach, and nautical tourism. It has beaches and shallow marine deposits of sand with heavy minerals, with a marked presence of iron and aluminum, classified as ferrous sand; it is of interest to this research to highlight the black sand beaches and the possible studies that can be developed to increase the value of the geological heritage of Panama. The black sands are used to be exploited as iron deposits; however, due to its natural rarity, it has been given a high tourist value, due to its origin related to a particular geological history, they are points to promote new innovative tourist offers that seek to teach respect for nature, using this mineral resource to the sustainable development of communities, as evidenced in other territories. The sands studied are very fine, with spherical grains, between angular and very angular with a 50% magnetite content with a predominantly continental contribution, due to fluvial transport from the area of the mountainous zone of the El Valle Volcanic Complex, indications that the minerals found in the area are the result of erosion of the Central Mountain Range linked mainly to volcanism. To turn this resource into a tourist attraction, it is necessary to train the guides in the area on topics related to the geology of the region, mainly in areas that have geological histories linked to the volcanic complexes of Panama, incorporating new activities to the tours; in addition, promote areas as laboratories for experiments in educational centers in the area of influence.

Secure Silver Economy: Challenges and Solutions in Cybersecurity

Giovana Garrido — 2025-02-12

The silver economy, focused on the older adult population, emerges as a crucial phenomenon in today's digital age, with growing economic influence and cybersecurity challenges. As older adults immerse themselves in connected living, they are exposed to cyber threats while conducting financial transactions or accessing health services online. The intersection between the silver economy and life extension presents unique challenges and opportunities, given increasing life expectancy and participation in the digital economy. With a notable increase in life expectancy globally, approximately one in five people in Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to be over 65 years of age by 2050. This demographic change raises the need to address cybersecurity to protect this segment of the population. The silver economy focuses on adapting the production and distribution of goods and services to meet the needs of older adults and aging younger generations. The research is based on a descriptive and analytical approach to explore the silver economy, focusing on the older adult population, its economic influence and cybersecurity challenges in the digital age. The intersection between the silver economy and life extension highlights unique challenges and opportunities, such as the growth of scams targeting older adults, demanding innovative solutions such as promoting digital literacy and data protection.

Indicadores operativos para un servicio periférico de autobuses utilizando sistemas automáticos de localización de vehículos

Henry Hernández Vega — 2025-02-12

In the present study, an automatic vehicle location system in public transport is used by generating a series of operational indicators related to travel time variability (VTV) for an application case. The aim is to identify, based on these indicators, route segments with high rates of variability, an unfavorable situation for the user of public transportation. The study is carried out from a database provided by the company Discar, responsible for the operation of the Periférica route in the metropolitan area of San José, Costa Rica. VTV indicators are generated for each route segment for periods of 15 minutes. The hourly variability of these indicators is observed and weighted indicators are generated based on the length of the segment and average speed, identifying the most critical sections of the route in terms of travel time indicators.

Impact of monotony on the workdays of a technology company

Victor López Cabrera — 2025-02-12

In this work, an example of how monotony affects new generations of professionals and its impact on job desertion in organizations is presented. To evaluate these effects in a technology company, the Borg effort scale was established for the analysis of a group of individuals under the same environmental conditions and activities, as well as a more in-depth analysis of the conditions of each participant through interviews following the collection of quantitative results, contributing to the final analysis of the study. The relevance of this coincides with the January 2022 classifications of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the ICD-11, where it is determined to include burnout among the health problems related to mental distancing or negativism towards work and/or feelings of exhaustion or depletion of energy. Monotony, on the other hand, is related to the development of any of these symptoms, making its measurement of great interest to prevent mental health problems at work, as well as to reduce job desertion rates. The results of the analysis show that individuals who reported high levels of monotony exhibit symptoms related to those outlined in the WHO's ICD-11. This study demonstrates the importance of creating stimulating and varied work environments to keep new professionals engaged and motivated in their jobs.

Vulnerabilidad actual y futura de la seguridad hidrica, en la cuenca del río Changuinola

JEFFREY GERARDO RAMOS PÉREZ — 2025-02-12

The scientific community currently agrees that people will feel the effect of climate change through water resources, especially in the variability of flows. This research was developed with the purpose of generating relevant scientific information about the behavior in the near future (2014-2030) and distant future (2046-2065) of the climate elements, including precipitation, temperature, their influence on the runoff, erosion and in the same way establish the vulnerability of biological, physical and socioeconomic capitals integrated into the theory adapted for the analysis of water security in the face of future variation of these elements (precipitation, temperature) emphasizing primarily the effect that climate change will have in the future on water production in the Changuinola River basin and in this way, contribute to the strengthening of scientific knowledge for decision-making by local governments.

Dr. Jacinto Convit García:

Omaira Oñate — 2025-02-12

The life and work of Jacinto Convit are an invaluable treasure for the history of science and humanity. There are numerous investigations, scientific articles and bibliographies that detail his career and his multiple contributions to the field of medicine. In this article, we will focus on three of his most significant contributions, which marked a before and after in the treatment of infectious and oncological diseases: the development of the vaccine against leprosy, his pioneering research into leishmaniasis and his explorations into immunotherapy against breast cancer. Through these milestones, we will explore how Jacinto Convit's personal and professional life intertwined with his discoveries, and how his tireless search for solutions to public health impacted the lives of millions of people around the world.

Eugenio Espejo, Ecuadorian doctor, scientist, hero, journalist, lawyer, philosopher, theologian, writer and translator.

Juan Carlos Muñoz López — 2025-02-12

Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo was an enlightened journalist, doctor, polymath, theologian, philosopher, writer and precursor of Ecuadorian independence [1]. He was an outstanding Ecuadorian doctor who contributed at the time to the cure of the disease called "Indian plague", he studied Theology and Law and graduated in Philosophy [2]. Philosophy was one of his most disturbing passions, he studied Greek, Roman and French philosophers. He was a very enlightened man, he was passionate about reading, which allowed him to learn several languages such as French, Latin and Greek [2]. makes an apology for the Clergy [3]. He was unjustly persecuted and imprisoned, accused of being a heretic, a pamphleteer, a subversive and a slanderer of priests.[4]

Octavio Cordero Palacios

Ana María Ramírez Hecksher — 2025-02-12

Octavio Cordero Palacios (born Santa Rosa, Cuenca (Ecuador), May 3, 1870 – died December 17, 1930)[1] was an Ecuadorian writer, playwright, poet, mathematician, engineer, surveyor, journalist, lawyer, polyglot, Latinist, professor and inventor[2][3]. He was fluent in Latin, Greek, English and French in addition to Spanish.[4].