Proceedings of the LACCEI International Multi-Conferences
“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. 2 No. 13 (2025): LEIRD 2025
Articles
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TikTok as a Driver of Consumer Behavior: Insights into Social Media Strategies and Their Role in Entrepreneurial Innovation
TikTok has emerged as a transformative platform in shaping consumer behavior, influencing how users interact with brands and make purchasing decisions. Its algorithm-driven content, short video for... -
Valorization of Passiflora ligularis Shells for the Eco‐Friendly Production of Zinc- and Copper-Oxide Nanoparticles
Passiflora ligularis (granadilla) is widely cultivated in tropical regions across the Americas. Its consumption generates waste, such as peels, that are typically discarded. In line with the princi... -
Adaptability-Agility Synergies in Micro-Retail: Dynamic Capabilities and Supply Chain Performance in Emerging Market Nanostores
Dynamic capabilities theory faces critical limitations when applied to micro-enterprises, where resource constraints fundamentally alter capability development requirements. This study provides the... -
Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of Masonry Units and Piles with Artisanal and Industrial Bricks Using FEM
This study examines the mechanical behavior of masonry units and prisms built with handcrafted and industrial bricks through experimental testing and numerical modeling using the Finite Element Met... -
Applying Lean Manufacturing Technologies for Productivity Improvement in an Industrial Glue SME
The research utilizes Lean Manufacturing tools to enhance productivity in a small company that specializes in the production of industrial glue. For this purpose, we conducted a methodological proc... -
Adaptation and Validation of a Mobile Phone Dependency Scale in University Students
Currently, among the main dependencies identified by the WHO, a new technological one has emerged related to mobile phone use—a phenomenon that has been the subject of study in multiple contexts. I... -
FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS: ANALYSIS OF A TRAINING INTERVENTION
His study analyzes the impact of a training intervention on improving the financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of entrepreneurs in Guayaquil. Using a quantitative approach with a non-exper... -
Sowing Innovation: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Perennial Crop and Nursery Management for Rural Development
This article examines how education in perennial crops and nurseries, supported by innovative pedagogical management, can open entrepreneurial opportunities for students, contributing to sustainabl... -
Digital competencies in teachers and students during the pandemic: a systematic review
The pandemic generated by the COVID 19, led to a series of demands at the educational level, especially those related to the digital competencies of teachers and students necessary for the teaching... -
Artificial intelligence in the academic elite: The use of AI in the world's top 20 universities
Considering that universities are considered a locus of knowledge creation and professional training for future citizens, it is essential for them to be able to optimally use artificial intelligenc... -
Significant gender differences in sociocognitive constructs of STEM students: an analysis supported by machine learning techniques
This article aims to explore the perceptions of university students enrolled in STEM programs regarding fourteen sociocognitive constructs, with an emphasis on gender differences. The research addr... -
Resultados y oportunidades de una actividad participativa para debatir la equidad en un curso de Ingeniería
En un curso universitario de Gestión de Datos de la carrera Ingeniería, se desarrolló un proyecto orientado a debatir los sesgos, especialmente de género, en el tratamiento de datos, abordando tant... -
SIILMI in the words of its attendees: Contributions on Innovation, Research, and the Future of Women in Engineering
In 2022, the first Latin American Symposium on Research and Innovation for Women in Engineering (SIILMI) was held. This event, organized by the Research Committee of the Matilda Chair, aims to buil... -
SWOT–CAME Analysis for Strengthening Transnational Research on Women in Engineering: The Case of the CAL Matilda Research Committee
The Research Committee of the Latin American Open Chair Matilda and Women in Engineering (CI-CAL) is a volunteer-based organization that brings together representatives from various Latin American ... -
Design of a Measurement Instrument for the Self-Perception of Architecture Students: Equality, Well-being and Work Expectations
This paper addresses the need for diagnostic tools with a gender perspective in higher education, focusing on the field of architecture. It proposes the design of a structured questionnaire to expl... -
Fostering Leadership and Gender Equity Through Student Groups: A Case Study in Engineering Education
One of the challenges of higher education is to achieve gender equity in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), from enrollment, retention to graduation. Universities... -
Total Quality Management and Nanostore Performance in Informal Retail: Evidence from Honduras - A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of Mediation Effects
This study examines the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on nanostore performance in informal retail settings, exemplified by Honduras, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). A cross-sec... -
Impact of Digital Mentorship on WomeninSTEM
Female student dropout in STEM disciplines constitutes a structural problem in Latin America, with rates of 45% during the first two years of engineering. This study analyzes the impact of virtual ... -
Trayectorias educativas de estudiantes indígenas en matemáticas e ingeniería: Barreras y facilitadores en un estudio biográfico-narrativo preliminar en universidades chilenas
Este artículo explora los factores protectores y las barreras percibidas en las trayectorias educativas de estudiantes indígenas de pregrado en las áreas de matemáticas e ingeniería en universidade... -
Analysis of Perception and Self-Perception of Women's Role in the Systems Engineering Program at Universidad de San Buenaventura, Cali Campus
In this work, we explore the perceptions and self-perceptions of the role of women in the Systems Engineering program at Universidad de San Buenaventura, Cali. Based on an open-ended survey applied... -
Technology Leadership Barriers for Women Engineers in Latin AmericanStartups
The inequality dynamics in the Latin American technological entrepreneurial ecosystem demonstrate the persistence of systemic barriers that limit female access to leadership positions in technology... -
Barreras Invisibles y Estructurales Factores que Limitan el Liderazgo Femenino en el Ámbito Empresarial
Para las mujeres avanzar hacia puestos de liderazgo en las empresas todavía está lleno de obstáculos. En muchos casos se enfrentan ideas preconcebidas sobre lo que deben hacer o ser, además faltan ... -
Gender Inequality in Employability and Earnings among Early-Career Engineers. A case study of two universities from Colombia and Ecuador.
There is a well-documented gender gap in STEM fields globally. Despite the efforts, women remain underrepresented in several disciplines, including most engineering fields. Regarding labor insertio... -
An exploration of gendered violence in engineering spaces experienced by women in Latin America
This full paper presents preliminary results from a broader research project analyzing the stories of successful Latin American women in engineering published as part of the CAL Matilda. Framed und... -
Supply Chain Resilience in Honduran Nanostores: Digital Transformation and Operational Flexibility in Emerging Markets
This study investigates how adaptability mechanisms enhance supply chain performance in nanostores, focusing on the mediating role of digital transformation and the moderating role of operational f...