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“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.
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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).
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Indirect bio-oxidation: Treatment of refractory gold and silver sulfides
In this research, the gold and silver extraction process was evaluated from a refractory gold-silver sulfide originating from the Gran Chimú Province in the La Libertad department of Peru. The extraction process was carried out in two stages. The ... -
Design of a heating system for high Andean homes using residual energy from kitchens
Peru is made up of three natural geographic regions. The high Andean areas of our country experience low temperatures every year, known as frost. On the coast, low temperatures are combined with high humidity. The direct effects are reflected in t... -
Impact of an Agrovoltaic System on the Yield and Growth of Saladette Tomato Crops (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill) in a Semi-Arid Climate, Arequipa-Peru
The term Agrovoltaic refers to the production of photovoltaic energy and the development of crops. This concept is of particular interest in regions of southern Peru where agriculture is one of the main drivers of the economy, and where solar radi... -
Engaged Engineering: Learning from the Systematization of Experiences from Latin American that make the path towards Buen Vivir
For a long time, the predominant paradigm in engineering has been inactive and discriminatory towards the needs of marginalized communities. However, there are a variety of proposals, practices and experiences that challenge this approach. Organiz... -
Reagents from vegetable origin for gold adsorption into acid solutions
Mining is the reason for great technological advances, which through science make it possible to manufacture electronic equipment. These devices, after their useful lifetimes, are discarded, becoming part of the millions of tons of electronic scra... -
Effect of cattail content (Scirpus californicus) on the physical-mechanical properties of masonry units obtained from construction and demolition waste, Trujillo 2022
The problem of contamination by Construction and Demolition Waste seriously affects the countries of China, the United States, Vienna, Lombardy and Brazil, despite their efforts to manage and reuse it. In Peru, the situation is not different, this... -
Integration of a hybrid laboratory for learning in digital electronics: an educational experience
This article describes an educational experience in which a hybrid laboratory consisting of two modalities, remote and hands-on laboratory, was used in a digital electronics course focused on learning a hardware description language. A case study ... -
Analysis of the production of photovoltaic facades integrated into the BIPV building
In developing countries, there has been an increase in the use of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems in recent years. This technology is relatively new in Latin America, unlike other European countries, and it has not had a great impa... -
METHODOLOGY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS OF COLOMBIA THROUGH A SIMULATED MODEL
Context: The public policies that have been formulated to the development of rural areas have been ineffective, as they do not fully respond to the particular needs and dynamics that these territories have in Colombia. Consequently, the design of ... -
Model based on the Lean Manufacturing methodology to increase the OTIF of a MYPE company in the textile sector
Textile companies in Peru are currently facing problems of low productivity and exports, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, generating a deficit in the trade balance and forcing producers to be more competitive. Reason why the national industry seek... -
Preheating temperature using Smaw process on AISI 9260 steel: microstructure, hardness, and susceptibility to cold cracking
microstructure, susceptibility to cold cracking, hardness, and HAZ extension in the joint of AISI 9260 steel plates welded by SMAW process with E7018 filler electrode has been studied. A one-factor design with 5 levels of the variable (100°C, 140 ... -
Gamification in the academic performance of the mathematics course in incoming students undergraduate from a private university in Lima
The objective of this research work was to evaluate and analyze the results of introducing an innovative methodology such as gamification that helps to improve the teaching and learning process in higher education students and, thus, improve the a... -
Benefits and Challenges of Distance Education for Students Pursuing an Electronic Engineering Degree in Latin America and the Caribbean During the Period 2020-2022: A Literature Review.
Historically, changes that the educational system has been exposed to for a given discipline have been the result of an evolutionary process of knowledge and related techniques developed over years. Therefore, for immediate changes such as those c... -
Successful implementation of the SMED and TPM tools under the PDCA methodology to increase order fulfillment in a company in the Plastic sector
According to the INEI, the companies producing plastics in Peru have increased by 27.65% in the period from 2015 to 2020 in the city of Lima-Peru, being the most representative both in number of companies and in their annual sales, which are 352,5... -
Stratification for the Improvement of the Performance of an ANN in Diabetes Detection
One of the problems that have been detected in the generalization of machine learning models, which has been implemented for the detection of diabetes mellitus in the comprehensive private health diagnostic center of the city of Guayaquil What pre... -
Optimization of inventory management in the Finished Products warehouse of the ABC Dermocosmetics Laboratory
The purpose of this business case is to identify the best alternative to optimize the inventory management of the products manufactured and commercialized by ABC Dermocosmetics Laboratory. The methodology used was the Harvard Business Case, which ... -
Analysis of the impact of ICTs on sign language education
In our society, there is currently a constant struggle for equal rights, opportunities, and improvement of the quality of life of people with disabilities. Students with hearing disabilities present communication and learning problems when they at... -
Nonlinear Transient Dynamic Behavior of Functionally Graded Beams
The objective of the following investigation deals with the geometrically nonlinear transient dynamic analysis of functionally graded beams. The effect of thickness stretching, and shear strain is considered within the formulation of the improved ... -
Hierarchical Clustering Method for Bayès Syndrome Detection
Bayès Syndrome manifests itself in the cardiac cycle of an electrocardiogram. It presents associations with multiple medical conditions, and the detection at an early stage is of particular interest. In this article, the Hierarchical Clustering me... -
Analysis of the impact of the use of Artificial Intelligence as a service for the detection of unprotected facial passers-by
The world is facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this situation has slowed development progress in many countries. The pandemic has had a very strong impact on human capital: many lives, education, basic well-being, and f... -
Comparative Analysis of Transient Dynamic Responses on Timoshenko Beams
This research aims to analyze the transient dynamic behavior of beams using the Timoshenko theory. The proposed formulation employs three independent variables for the displacement field to apply them on Hamilton’s Principle. Temporal approximatio... -
Analysis of Metallic Materials that Prevent the Passage of Electromagnetic Waves in Houses
In this present article the article is carried out the systematic review in various databases and web portals such as: EBSCO, ProQuest, Science Direct, Scielo and Scopus. The bibliography is made up of 20 publications between 2010 - 2021, organize... -
Effects of atmospheric pollution on human health worldwide: A systematic review of the literature between the years 2012 and 2022
This research aims to identify the effects of atmospheric pollution on human health worldwide, through the collection, selection and analysis of research papers published in scientific databases between 2012 and 2022. For which I carried out a sys... -
Comparison of results of academic performance in statistics courses in classroom modality and online modality of the National Polytechnic School
In the face of the pandemic, the Chair of Probability and Statistics of the National Polytechnic School implemented online teaching. In the present work, the academic performance of the students of the subject is analyzed during the semesters 2019... -
Proposal to improve the current business model of the recycling centers in Guayaquil
In the last 30 years the increase in waste has been evident. In this sense, recycling not only makes sense from an environmental point of view, but also from an economic point of view, this type of activity reaches entrepreneurs, collectors and co... -
Rapid Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy Through Deep Learning
The disease called diabetic retinopathy (DR) has generated a series of studies and investigations that seek to be able to detect it in time, in order to counteract the damage that it can cause to the retina in the eye of people and prevent blindne... -
Analysis of the use of the ITIL methodology against other reference frameworks for service management 2018-2020
A systematic mapping of articles was carried out that propose a management model based on the ITIL methodology, used for the management of information technology services, focused as a basis on the difficulties that an organization may have when t... -
Use of an information system in the management of the vehicular parking process in a Peruvian public hospital
The main objective of this research is to evaluate the effect of the use of an information system in the management of the vehicle parking process in a public hospital in Lima, where all activities in this regard are manually carried out by worker... -
Integration of CDIO methodology and Capstone projects for the aircraft design courses of the Aeronautical Engineering program.
The CDIO methodology has allowed the development of critical and technical-scientific thinking in the graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), in addition to strengthening research, teamwork, a... -
Machine learning application in university management: Classification model Dropping out of engineering students in Peru
We apply artificial intelligence to various cases of university management, with a proactive approach. In this study, we apply machine learning to classify whether a student will drop out or not, considering certain variables from the SITUATION DA... -
Analysis of the impact of augmented reality on learning in times of pandemic
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have played an important role in society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives. In the educational field, ICT revolutionizes the teaching and learning experience, and helps one of the greatest... -
Analysis of the Application of Biological Agents in Obtaining Bioglycerin and Biodiesel from Recycled Edible Oils in the City of Arequipa
The purpose of this study was to obtain biodiesel and bioglycerin from recycled edible oils through biological agents. By means of controlled conditions in a bioreactor designed and manufactured by the research team of the Doctoral Thesis Project.... -
Evaluation of the perception of hospital quality in patients of a Hospital-Clínica in the city of Guayaquil
This research project focused on analyzing the perceived quality of service by patients at the Hospital Clínica, using the SERVQUAL model to study the five dimensions of service (reliability, responsibility, safety, empathy, and tangibles). Two qu...