Prisma Tecnológico

Características y comparación de los sistemas de producción de plantas en campo, invernaderos y recintos cerrados con iluminación artificial y ambiente controlado

Victor Manuel Guillen Pérez — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This work analyses and compares the three crop production systems: in the field, greenhouse and in enclosed enclosures with artificial light and controlled environment. Statistics on horticultural production used by these systems in Panama are summarized. It examines the benefits/advantages and disadvantages of each according to the literature consulted at the international level, as well as the costs of production, productivity, and profitability.

The impact of digitalization on marketing and how it affects consumer behavior

Vanesa Penalba — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article focuses on a bibliometric analysis where questions about E-Commerce and its influence on behavioral change, how digital marketing has influenced the consumer and the evolution of research published since 2003 are addressed in order to identify the methodologies used, gaps in research and recognize new fields of study. Within these bibliographies, the importance of working on consumer trust and implementing strategies within companies to avoid being left behind in the technological environment is highlighted.

Entrevista al Ingeniero Víctor López-Cabrera

Armando Pinillo — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

La economía plateada se centra en el desarrollo y comercialización de productos y servicios específicamente diseñados para satisfacer las necesidades y preferencias de la población mayor. Esto incluye: Salud y Bienestar, Tecnología y Accesibilidad, Ocio y Estilo de Vida y Vivienda y Urbanismo.

La economía plateada no sólo atiende las necesidades de un segmento creciente de la población, sino que también ofrece nuevas oportunidades de mercado y empleo para todos, y promueve la innovación en diversos sectores. Además, plantea desafíos únicos, como la necesidad de políticas públicas que respalden el envejecimiento activo y saludable.

Entrevista a Katya S. Romeleroux, directora del Laboratorio de Botánica Sistemática. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Ecuador

Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

La Dra. Romoleroux es una docente, investigadora y científica ecuatoriana. Profesora principal a tiempo completo en la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador y ha sido curadora y directora del Herbario QCA, además es directora del Laboratorio de Botánica Sistemática de la PUCE. Es miembro de la Academia de Ciencias de América Latina, de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Botánica, de la Sociedad de Curadores de Herbarios y miembro fundador de la Academia de Ciencias del Ecuador.

Ganó una primera beca en el año 1989, para estudiar Biología Tropical y Recursos Naturales en la Universidad de Aarhus (Dinamarca), donde obtuvo su Ph.D. con otra beca de la Agencia Danesa de Desarrollo Internacional. En el 2002 realizó un posdoctorado en la Universidad Ludwig Maximilian de Múnich (Alemania) con una beca de la Fundación Alexander von Humboldt y en el 2022 ganó otra beca de corta estadía de la Fundación Alexander von Humboldt en la misma universidad.

Entrevista a Gisela Sánchez Maroto, primera mujer presidenta ejecutiva del Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica (BCIE)

Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sánchez-Maroto es Ingeniera industrial y cuenta con una Maestría en Administración de Empresas, es especialista en Estrategia, Finanzas y Mercadeo de la Universidad de Northwestern, Kellog School of Management.

Ha trabajado como consultora para gobiernos, ONG y compañías en Centroamérica en las áreas de competitividad y responsabilidad social empresarial. Trabajó como investigadora y coordinadora de proyectos del Centro Latinoamericano para la Competitividad y Desarrollo Sostenible del INCAE Business School y en el 2001, inició su trabajo en la Fundación AVINA en Latinoamérica donde ocupó la posición de gerente de iniciativas estratégicas apoyando el desarrollo de líderes sociales y ambientales en la región latinoamericana.

Ha sido directora regional de estrategia de BAC Credomatic, en 2008 fue directora de Relaciones Corporativas de Florida Ice & Farm Company (FIFCO), siendo fundadora de una división dedicada a la nutrición de personas marginadas. Lideró en 2010 Amcham asumiendo posteriormente la presidencia. En enero de 2023 fue nombrada presidenta de la Fundación Crusa dedicada a la tecnología y desarrollo sostenible.

En 2023 se convirtió en la primera mujer elegida para asumir la Presidencia Ejecutiva del Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica. Fue elegida el noviembre del 2023 al frente de este organismo financiero regional durante una reunión extraordinaria de la Asamblea de Gobernadores conformada por los ministros de Hacienda y Finanzas de los países miembros de la entidad realizada en Tegucigalpa, siendo la primera mujer en los más de 60 años de historia del organismo en estar al frente de este organismo.

Stability and chaos analysis in dynamic economic systems with application to the Panamanian economy

Narciso Agudo, Idulfo Arrocha — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The objective of this article is to analyze the Panamanian economic growth cycle from the perspective of chaotic economic dynamics. For this purpose, the mathematical theory of chaos is highlighted as a tool for the study of dynamic systems whose behavior changes over time. Consequently, we study the economic models of Solow and Hicks whose influence is of great importance for the analysis of the behavior of any economy. Since an approach of this nature related to the Panamanian economy has not been found in the literature, this work constitutes the first treatment of economic dynamics from the perspective of dynamic systems. However, although a number of economic models can be found that address this approach, reference will be made to Solow and Hicks' economic models to analyze the behavior of the Panamanian economy in the framework of chaos theory. The results that we have obtained are very useful since they can be used to make the pertinent adjustments in economic policy, focused mainly on the achievement of the welfare of the Panamanian people. Finally, with the use of technological tools for computation, a model is developed to detect the chaotic behavior of the Panamanian economy.

Spanish

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The accumulation of garbage in Panama has become an environmental and healthcare challenge that requires a change in models, management policies, and general awareness to achieve effective solutions. Thus, it is important to inculcate techniques such as recycling for the management of solid waste which contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution. This mixed method study presents the use of interactive wall murals as a pedagogical tool to promote the use of this technique. To achieve this goal, electronic elements such as the Node MCU board with the ESP-8266 were incorporated in the design of a circuit that would allow interaction and familiarization with the types of waste and the colors that identify them. Observation, experimentation, and dissemination of results through the construction and presentation of these murals helped strengthen their educational skills and evoke their interest, as evidenced by the surveys and interviews. This proves the usefulness of interactive murals as a valuable technique to enhance learning and promote the use of recycling.

Pedro Vicente Maldonado. Investigador y Geógrafo

Juan Carlos Muñoz — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Maldonado was considered one of the most important scientists of the 18th century; he was an astronomer, physicist, mathematician, geographer, topographer, naturalist and politician [1]. He was part of the delegation of researchers that went to study the route to the Amazon River. He discovered the rubber tree and the uses that the natives gave it. He was the creator of the Quito-Esmeraldas route. In 1736 the French Geodetic Mission arrived in Ecuador to establish the 00'00''00'' of the earth's latitude, where Quito was scientifically declared “half of the world” [2].

In 1744 he traveled to several European countries such as Spain, France and England, where he shared his research work, causing a great impression among his scientific colleagues of the time [3]. “Map of the Kingdom of Quito” is considered his most representative work regarding the overseas possessions of Europeans.

Leonardo di Ser Piero da Vinci: hombre Universal

Emilia A. Millán Jiménez — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

When reviewing concepts and definitions of words such as universal man, genius and engineer, we can point out that Leonardo da Vinci was a prodigious, privileged mind, an intelligent and ingenious person with a high degree of commitment, passion and vocation to work. He was ahead of his time by several centuries. Considered the founder of High Renaissance. In 1502, at the request of Prince Caesar Borgia, Duke of Valentino and son of Pope Alexander VI, he was offered the position of "captain condottiere and chief engineer"

Areas of development: Fine arts (painter, sculptor, musician, writer), medicine (specialist in anatomy and graphic representation of the human figure), scientist (physicist, mathematician, engineer).

Dr. Humberto Fernández Morán

Omaira Oñate — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Humberto Avelino Fernández Morán Villalobos (1924-1999) was a Doctor of Medicine, scientist, biophysical researcher and teacher. He was born in Venezuela, Maracaibo, Zulia State, on February 18, 1924. This year, 2024, marks the first 100 years since his birth. He is the son of Luis Fernández Morán and Elena Villalobos. He shares his academic training and personal life between his homeland Venezuela, the US

and Europe. He died in Stockholm, Sweden, on March 17, 1999, as a result of a brain neurism. [1] [3] He is an extraordinary Venezuelan, a great scientist, inventor of the scalpel or diamond blade, an instrument for ultra microtomy, ultra-fine cutting of biological and metallic

materials that allowed the observation of subcellular structures, an invention that has significantly impacted medical fields. and world scientists, for application in ophthalmic surgery and high precision, even with samples of lunar rocks. He is a professor and researcher at the Central University of Venezuela and at Universities in the United States and Sweden. Researcher at NASA for the APOLLO project in the analysis of lunar rocks. [5] [7].