About the Journal
“The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, LACCEI”, is a non-profit organization consisting of institutions that offer academic programs in Engineering and Technology with the goal of collaborating with other LACCEI partners. The word “institution” includes universities, colleges and schools.
Current Issue
In 2023, working within the framework of the LACCEI-CONFEDI inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement and in collaboration with the OAS, the joint development was initiated in a hybrid format of the conferences: “OAS Summit of Engineering for the Americas”, the “21st LACCEI International Multiconference for Engineering, Education and Technology”, the “4th Latin American Congress of Engineering”, and the “2nd Latin American and Caribbean Tribology Conference” . It was held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and organized by Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (FIUBA), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN).
Articles
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Propuesta de Uso del Debate en Proyectos de Investigación en Energía Sostenible
En el presente documento se estudia el impacto de la metodología de debate dentro del proceso de aprendizaje de estudiantes universitarios para la adquisición de nuevos conocimientos en temas de innovación y energía sostenible para estudiantes de ... -
Analyzing the ASME BPV Code of Construction Professional Engineer Accreditation Requirements and their impact in Central, South America and Mexico
Central, South America and Mexico have about 36 ASME Section VIII U2 certificate holders where their vast majority of engineering degree programmes are not recognized by international engineering accreditation organizations. Additionally, in most ... -
Scattering by nanoantenna in complex medium.
Cylindrical nanoparticles immersed in an absorbing environment were studied by evaluating the solutions of Maxwell's equations in a cylindrical symmetry with dispersive materials interacting with electromagnetic radiation. Analytical solutions are... -
Clasificación de Frijol Seco. Análisis desde la Minería de Datos
La clasificación de las semillas es un factor fundamental en todos los procesos agrícolas, Maxime si se desea obtener la mayor rentabilidad posible de los productos una vez puedan ser cosechadas y evitar engorrosos procesos manuales. En este traba... -
Comparative analysis of Green Marketing Strategies at the International level in the Period 2018 – 2022
Abstract-The environmental impacts generated by the tourism activity is a very worrying reality, has caused the development of sustainable objectives worldwide, through which the hotel sector has transformed its traditional strategies to meet thes... -
Service model based on lean tools to improve order fulfillment rate in a SMEs in the commercial sector
The commercial sector has maintained a uniform growth during the last years. However, there are problems within logistics that harm customer satisfaction, companies aim to deliver orders on time and avoid large losses. That said, in the present re... -
Impacto productivo de la metodología 5s en las empresas del sector comercio en Latinoamérica: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
El presente trabajo de investigación se enfoca en el sector de Comercio, el cual es parte del sector terciario y unos de los más importantes para la economía de nuestro país. Por ello, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo describir la pro... -
Impacto en el almacén a partir de la Metodología 5S en empresas dedicadas al sector construcción en Latinoamérica: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
El presente trabajo se enfoca en el sector construcción en Latinoamérica sobre la gestión de almacenes, y como esta influirá en forma directa en los costos y actividades dentro de la organización. Además, son muchas empresas que buscan alcanzar el... -
Increased On-Time In-Full orders rate in a mass-consumption warehouse by applying Lean Warehouse tools: A case Study
The FMCG sector is developing globally and has maintained exponential growth in recent years. However, this growth is hampered by various challenges and issues affecting customer satisfaction, leading to a significant revenue loss for companies. I... -
Increased machine efficiency through a production model integrating Lean tools and the ADKAR model in an SME of the metalworking industry
Each country's metalworking industry has much economic development, providing companies with jobs and new products. However, companies have different problems in improving various aspects such as production, quality, and delivery times, among othe... -
Inventory management and its relationship with production planning in a textile company.
The present research work is of a correlational – transversal type, quantitative approach, and non-experimental design, in which the poor production planning in a textile company in San Juan de Lurigancho was identified as a problem. In this regar... -
Sensory acceptability of an infusion of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Mentha piperita L. and Citrus sinensis peel
The objective of this investigation was to determine the treatment with the highest sensory acceptability of a filtering infusion based on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Mentha piperita L and Citrus sinensis peel. This research is of an applied type of e... -
Superficial urban heat island and its energy consumption in the metropolitan areas of Santiago de Chile and Caracas-Venezuela
This contribution estimates the of Superficial Urban Heat Island Intensity (SUHI) during the period 2001 - 2016 for the Metropolitan Area of Caracas (AMC) and Santiago (AMS), located in Venezuela and Chile respectively. To quantify the SUHI, 2 m... -
Wireless sensor network for the detection and storage of industrial acoustic event data
This study focuses on the designing and deployment of a Wireless Sensor Network that allows collection, storage and presentation of industrial acoustic contamination events data or dBA sound intensity which are measured through the implementation ... -
Influence of the use of mobile applications on the purchasing behavior of fast-food consumers in the province of Trujillo Perú
The objective of this study is to determine the influence of the use of mobile applications on the purchasing behavior of fast-food consumers in the province of Trujillo, where companies have had to adapt to the digital era to survive. For this pu... -
Techno-Economic and Socio-Environmental Study of a Floating Photovoltaic Project on Lake Yojoa , Cortés, Honduras
Honduras is a country that is undergoing a transition to renewable energies, steering away from fossil fuels. However, the electricity loss in the transmission and distribution lines has slowed down this transition. The exponential increase in the... -
Continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing firms: A systematic review of the literature 2016-2021
The aim of this research is to determine the most commonly used continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing companies for the identification and solution of problems in the production process that may arise. Scientific articles were used... -
Application of the Lean Manufacturing methodology to increase production in the manufacturing company INDEMUG SAC
This research work was carried out taking into account the need for improvement in the production processes of a manufacturing company. Therefore, the objective is to determine to what extent the application of the Lean Manufacturing methodology i... -
Sustainable Cities: A Systematic Review from 2015 to 2020
In history, the formation of sustainable cities has been vital for people in different parts of the world. The aim of this study is to identify the factors that determine the sustainable development of cities. A systematic review covering the peri... -
Modellus software in the learning of kinematics in engineering students
This research aims to determine the effect of the application of Software Modellus in the learning of kinematics in students of Industrial Engineering of a Peruvian private university. Using a pre- and post-test experimental design, the Kinematics... -
Digital strategies in the performance of the global supply chain in the period of 2010-2022
The objective of the paper is to analyze the research trends generated on the digital strategies applied in the performance of the supply chain established at a global level during the period 2010-2022, in addition to reviewing their evolution ove... -
Atmospheric aerosols in Huancayo and their relationship with the surface temperature in the Huaytapallana glacier
The snow cover on the Huaytapallana glacier is the main source of water for the Mantaro Valley. Many studies have shown that increased aerosols can lead to reduced snow cover. This study focuses on evaluating the changes in atmospheric aerosols du... -
Lead phytoremediation by three plant species with an organic amendment
The high contamination with heavy metals in the soils of the Mantaro Valley, Peru, and the few studies reported using organic amendments with three species led to evaluate the Pb phytoaccumulation capacity of three plant species: Taraxacum officin... -
Applying the Grey Systems Theory to Assess Air Quality in La Oroya - Peru
Air pollution is a problem in several mining and metallurgical operations, which can increase if the processing plants do not respect environmental standards. This work evaluates air quality with three monitoring stations in the years 1999, 2008 a... -
ICT STRATEGIC PLAN BASED ON KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR BASIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
This research is aimed at basic education institutions. The purpose of it was to propose an ICT Strategic plan based on Knowledge Management, thus allowing the formation of strategic lines or plans that incorporate teachers in the use of informati... -
OPERATING MODEL BASED ON KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES IN THE STUDY CONTROL DEPARTMENT
This project's main objective is to propose an operating model based on knowledge management for administrative processes in educational institutions. With this in mind, a population made up of six (6) people who make up the administrative staff o... -
Critical thinking and online collaborative learning in university students: a correlational study
An active methodology necessary for the development of critical thinking (CT) is collaborative learning (CL). The remote modality attributes to this methodology new challenges and potentialities different from the face-to-face modality, which is w... -
Substation encapsulated in SF6 gas: an alternative to the evolution of energy demand
Energy is of value for the inhabitants of a country and this is contemplated in the objectives of sustainable development. Considering the importance of this resource, it is necessary to choose the best alternatives in terms of equipment in energy... -
Current research trends on smart ports in the last decade: A theoretical application for supply chain management
The research identifies and analyzes the main academic trends developed on the use of smart ports in the last decade. The PRISMA bibliographic review of literature from journals indexed in Scopus and others anchored to the SJR is used as a methodo... -
Effects of the Service-learning Methodology on the Environmental Behavior of Students from a Private University, Lima, 2022
The article aims to evaluate the effect of the Service Learning methodology on environmental behavior in students of a private university in Lima, in the 2022-2 semester. The methodology was of an explanatory type, with a quasi-experimental design... -
CULTURE OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE (Hermetia illucens) AS A STRATEGY FOR USE OF ORGANIC WASTE, CAJAMARCA
The growing problem of waste generation generates a negative impact not only on ecosystems but also on an economic level. This research seeks to evaluate the degradative capacity of Hermetia illucens larvae to take advantage of organic waste produ... -
Liquidity and asset turnover: A simple linear regression model for agricultural firms.
The objective of the article was to demonstrate the construction of a simple linear regression model of liquidity (dependent variable) with asset turnover for the agricultural sector. Also, to verify if the regression model works, taking into acco... -
Indebtedness and Financial Culture: A Case Study at a University of Trujillo – Peru
The main objective of this research was to determine the relationship that exists between indebtedness and the financial culture of the administration students of the Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego de Trujillo Campus in the year 2022. The stud...