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
Vol. 1 No. 8 (2023): LACCEI 2023
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).
Published:
2024-04-16
Articles
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Empowerment and Organizational Capacity in SMEs in the Port Sector of Guayaquil: a literature review
In this work we do a short literature review about the importance of empowerment in the development of organizational capacity. The methodology was a qualitative approach, with a descriptive scope and non-experimental design. The research results ... -
Healthy homes reducing the entry of electromagnetic waves
In recent years we have been involved in a controversy regarding electromagnetic waves such as the famous 5G waves, which for some brings benefits such as high speed data transfer for the Internet, however, recent studies in highly developed count... -
Modeling and Estimation of Physicochemical Properties of the Liquid Fuel Obtained from the Catalytic Pyrolysis of Disposable Masks
The present research studies the modeling and estimating of the physicochemical properties of the liquid fuel obtained from the catalytic pyrolysis of disposable masks. The modeling and simulation of a liquid fuel stream obtained using the DWSIM P... -
Plan de Mejora de Procesos, Utilizando el ERP-ODOO en el Macroproceso de Ventas de la Empresa Construcciones Centenario E. I. R. L. de la Ciudad de Huaral 2022
Currently, technology has become an important tool and, in many cases, essential to be at the forefront and advance in various fields, including the business field. In recent years, one of the most used technological solutions in companies has bee... -
Scale Validation about perception of road infrastructure and driver’s behavior in urban context in Honduras
Abstract: Road infrastructure contributes to urban zones' economy, labor, and social dynamism. In this sense, the measurement of the driver’s behavior and perception becomes crucial. It is due to these facts that this study delves further into it,... -
Staff Turnover and Job Performance of Janitors and Cleaning Workers: A correlational study in SMEs
Workers are a fundamental part in the development and growth of organizations since their operation and productivity depend on them. Therefore, one of the factors to consider is the job performance and staff turnover of a company for better growth... -
LNG Cold Energy Use in the Puerto Bravo Thermoelectric Power Plant
Natural gas can be transported as liquefied natural gas to the final consumption points when pipelines are not feasible, however, this industry faces new challenges as it is increasingly used in the market. One of its main challenges focuses on th... -
Digitalisation and customer acquisition in companies in Latin America. A systematic review of the literature 2013-2023.
The present study has the objective to analyze digitization and how it can help companies to attract their customers to retain them through the different strategies that are applied in the most efficient way possible, based on digital innovations.... -
Model for Optimization and Control of Container Transport in Port Terminals, Callao 2022
The objective of this research was to currently propose the application of a transport optimization and control model in the port of Callao, thereby evaluating the port management systems and the specific objectives were to answer the research que... -
Digital marketing and customer loyalty strategies in service companies. A systematic review between 2016-2022.
Through the exploration of 29 scientific research articles published in the world during the periods 2016-2022, the objective of the work is to Evaluate whether digital marketing influences customer loyalty strategies in service companies. Likewis... -
Optimization and Characterization of Liquid Fuels Obtained from the Pyrolysis of High Density Polyethylene Waste
A multiple regression analysis was performed to automatically fit a model for optimizing the performance of liquid fuels obtained from the pyrolysis of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The test version of the "Minitab 17" software was used, being... -
Best Practices on the Integration of Usability at the Organizational Level: A Review
This article analyzes existing practices or guides in the literature for software organizations to improve the usability of their applications. The selected research method is the synthesis of qualitative data through a thematic synthesis. In thi... -
Improving customer satisfaction through the ISO 9001 quality management system and quality control design: a case study.
In this study, a quality management system based on the ISO 9001 standard is proposed for a company that faces the challenge of providing a better quality of service in the face of increased competition. New processes and improvements to existing ... -
ERP ODOO in the sale process of an PYME in the Gastronomy Sector
The following article corresponds to the implementation of the ERP ODOO in the sale process of Chifa Wang S.A.C. from the city of Trujillo, Peru. For this, a Pre-Experimental research approach is followed, where information gathering techniques su... -
RD spending, tertiary enrollment and its influence on the labor force of Central and South American countries
The investment made by countries in Research and Development (RD) is part of the government policy that translates into subsidies and loans for professional training and that clearly influences the enrollment process in universities of Central and... -
An Application of the Piecewise Linear Approximation Method to Solve the β-Robust Scheduling Problem in a Parallel Machine Environment
In the industries, the presence of uncertainties in the duration of production tasks can lead to unsatisfactory production scheduling, in situations where variability is significant, and a deterministic approach is used. In this case, a stochastic... -
210 kg/cm2 concrete with the Addition of Recycled Majolica Exposed to Pathogens
In the present investigation, the purpose is to determine the compressive strength of a 210 kg/cm2 concrete exposed to sulfates, for which 5%, 10% and 15% of recycled majolica that passes through mesh No. 4, of which a total of 108 concrete witnes... -
Permeable Pavements as an Alternative for Meteorological Impact Attenuation in the Urban Environment of the City of Trujillo, 2022
Defective urban planning, deficient drainage systems, basin hydrological studies in addition to traditional pavements, which prevent the penetrability of water and lead to its wastage and inadequate conduction, demonstrated that the city of Trujil... -
NOMOGRAMS TO EVALUATE THE VARIABILITY OF THE SETTING TIME IN EQUIVALENT MORTARS APPLIED IN GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR
In Guayaquil, due to high temperatures, long travel journeys and high-performance expectations, concrete may require up to 6 admixtures. Current methods require up to 5 simulations to determine proper admixture dosage. The aim of this research wor... -
Social media in retail: an application in the baby clothing industry
Currently, retail is being influenced by digital platforms, leading companies even at a global level to scale in each of their commercial activities. The objective of this research is to identify which social media strategies are appropriate for a... -
Implementation of a model to estimate the number of surviving cancer cells during radiotherapy treatment.
The objective of this research work was to implement the model to calculate the number of surviving cancer cells during radiotherapy treatment, for which the analysis of the interaction process of radiation with cancer cells was carried out, ident... -
Motivation and Organizational Performance in Port-based SMEs: a literature Review
This study is a literature review that addresses the importance of motivation and motivational factors on the organizational performance of small and medium-sized port businesses in Guayaquil through a qualitative approach with descriptive and non... -
Logistic regression: an example for the prediction of heart attacks
Technological advances have allowed the development and availability of specialized tools for the use of historical data.In many of the times used for decision-making in institutions of a multidisciplinary nature and that require support for the d... -
Formative Feedback in Blackboard Learn Environment for College Academic Literacy of Engineering Students
The COVID-19 pandemic spread the virtual mode to the masses through various learning platforms. In higher education, the possibilities offered by these platforms were used to innovate evaluation in e-learning environments. Due to the formative nee... -
Entrepreneurship and financial education of rural artisans in northern Peru
The main objective of the following research was to determine the relationship between financial education and the entrepreneurial spirit of artisans in the district of Moche in 2022, for which a quantitative study of applied type and non-experime... -
Social perception about the reuse of recycled water in VRAEM agriculture. Inclusion of the social dimension in Kimbiri-Sampantuari (Cusco)
The reuse of recycled water in agricultural activities requires integrated management to strengthen a greater perception of citizen acceptance and guarantee the sustainability of its use. The perception of risk and acceptance of the farmers of Sam... -
Logistics and Information Technology: A Systematic Literature Review of Nanostores from 2014 to 2023
The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) using bibliometric tools to understand both existing knowledge base and trends of research about nanostores in logistics and supply chain management (SCM). Such knowledge... -
Measurement System Analysis applied to a competence assessment methodology in engineering training programs in Mexico
A reliable evaluation system must be a guarantee to obtain a qualification that reflects the degree of acquisition of competence. The evaluation must be homogeneous so that teachers assign grades closer to the degree of competence formation in eng... -
Challenges and opportunities of collaborative management and university social responsibility of Adaptation to Climate Change in the community of Mangomarca (oasis of fog) in Lima, Peru
The Mangomarca fog oasis in Lima is an important system of regulation and services that is subject not only to the impacts of climate change, but also to land trafficking, illegal invasions and pollution which has generated a serious environmental... -
Cloud-based IoT solution to control and monitor a psychrometric laboratory in a Peruvian University
During the years of the COVID-19 pandemic, university education had to adapt to a virtual context and the laboratories, which made use of specialized equipment, had to stop and move to a simulated context, providing an experience for the student c... -
Machine learning for the classification of motor competence with wearable technology in schoolchildren
Personal health can be determined by adequate physical activity Motor competence is an important aspect to help this and must be carried out from school days. The objective of this study was to assess motor competence with wearable technology, gen... -
Treatment and Disposal of Oily Sludge from IX-Talara Oilfield by Vacuum Pyrolysis
Oily Sludge (OS) is a complex combination of oil and water emulsions with suspended solid impurities. They have high viscosity and stable emulsions that prevent the sedimentation of solid components. It is estimated that one ton of crude oil produ... -
Desulfurization of Pyrolytic Fuels by Adsorption and Oxidation
Desulfurization is the removal of sulfur or sulfur compounds from hydrocarbons or mixtures of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, natural gas, or similar fuels. Fuels obtained from the pyrolysis of used lubricating oil, and used tires, have a hig...
