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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A Multivariate EWMA Control Chart with fuzzy approach for multinomial variables.
The aim of this paper is to improve the response of the Multivariate Multinomial Fuzzy T2 control chart to detect small shifts by the implementation of a MEWMA control chart. In this research a multivariate control chart based on the MEWMA chart i... -
Scenarios for technology transfer between university and industry.
Abstract – From the constant challenges that the different economic sectors in society propose at a competitive and innovative level, and from the constant work of generating knowledge that is developed in universities, it is expected that the use... -
Improvement proposal to increase performance by applying redesign of stations and work methods together with a preventive maintenance plan in a LPG bottling machine
Performance is synonymous with achieving favorable productivity for the organization. In other words, it is to obtain the maximum results with the minimum use of resources. In the case study, the performance in the LPG cylinder packaging process w... -
Peruvian Sign Language translator for people with hearing and/or communication disabilities using a convolutional neural network
Promoting the social inclusion of people with deafness and/or communication disabilities is a priority for many countries. For this reason, considerable emphasis is currently being given to machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques f... -
Development of a Mechanisms Kit for hands-on learning for Mechanical Design Engineering Courses
This work introduces an easy-to-fabricate, versatile, and affordable mechanisms kit developed as complementary material for mechanical engineering courses. This kit allows easy physical assembly of different mechanisms that enable deeper comprehen... -
Influence of Gender on the Entrepreneurial Intention of University Students in Guayaquil
Entrepreneurship is one of the main sources of income for developing countries, especially in Ecuador, where family businesses represent a large part of the country's economic entities. Therefore, this work analyzes the entrepreneurial intention i... -
Hydrological modeling using satellite precipitation in the Huallaga river basin
This study deals with the evaluation of satellite precipitation from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project applied in the Huallaga River basin by means of large-scale hydrological modelling. Time step was considered daily, parameter c... -
Design of a Bench of Tests for Heat Transfer by Pipes for Teaching in Electrical Mechanical Engineering
This work presents a bank of heat transfer tests by pipelines from which experimental experiments are conducted by conduction and convection, and in this way, to analyze the results of this phenomenon of theoretical and experimental manner. Specif... -
The sustainable tourism industry and big data developments in its supply network.
The research is aimed at analyzing different models of tourism systems, as well as a comparison between the main theories of supply chains and how they can lead to the design of a new tourism system that integrates more actors in a supply network,... -
Professor teaching styles and the academic engagement of engineering students in the return to face-to-face education
After two years of social isolation, the educational dynamics have to be re-adapted to a new face-to-face, where the demands and expect ations of the students are not the same as before. The professor continues to be an important part of learning,... -
Sustainable electricity generation through apple waste
Due to the increase in the production of fruits for consumption and export, large amounts of waste from the same fruits are being generated, causing a great environmental problem, especially in developing countries that do not have an adequate pro... -
Systematic review on the use of wastewater treatment in concrete manufacturing during 2018-2022
Annually, the construction industry consumes immense amounts of natural and potable water, a fact that is already generating scarcity problems worldwide. The present systematic review aims to determine what has been the effect of wastewater treatm... -
The researcher gap and regulations in the university system: an approximation for its calculation during the year 2021 in Peru
Academic research is one of the engines of a country's development through its university system, and it is so important that for the granting of the first institutional license a minimum of 3% of researchers was required in relation to its teachi... -
Enhancing The Properties of Cellulose-Based Polymers for Potential Use In Membrane Applications: A Literature Review
Abstract: There is increasing attention towards materials that are environmental-friendly, low-cost, and accessible. Natural polymers such as cellulose are used as substitutes for petroleum-based polymers. Cellulose is the main constituent of all-... -
Experimental Implementation of the content in the subject of Design of Experiments for the training of the Industrial Engineer
In this article, we worked with the students who took the Design of Experiments (DoE) subject in the academic semesters 2019-1 to 2021-2, both in the face-to-face and non-face-to-face modalities for the training of the Industrial Engineer, in the ... -
Machine Learning applied to Projected Financial Statements (PFS)
Projected financial statements represent one of the most reliable sources when it comes to making decisions involving the company's long-term performance. Therefore, finding methods to optimize their preparation and accuracy is the holy grail of f... -
Analysis of soft skills in UTB graduates with the Educatio 2.0 instrument
The purpose of this research focuses on the design of an instrument to measure the level of appropriation of soft skills, of the final students of the Technological University of Bolívar (UTB). The study aims for the validation of said instrument ... -
Detection of pesticides in fruits such as strawberry plum, apple and cape gooseberry using an electronic tongue and nose.
Pesticides are highly toxic chemical compounds used to control pests (insects, weeds, fungi, among others) and diseases that attack crops. In addition, they are potentially dangerous for humans and can have an acute or chronic impact on health dep... -
Reconfigurability for higher supply chain performance
Nowadays, Supply chains are subject to high variability due to the instability and uncertainty of the markets. Market turbulence requires a higher connection and an accelerated reconfiguration of their productive capacities. That implies rapid cha... -
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN STUDENTS OF THE SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN 2022
Abstract: One of the biggest challenges facing society in the 21st century is environmental pollution, damage to nature, overexploitation of natural resources, among others, in this sense engineering plays an important role in solving problems. , ... -
Current perspectives in conductive materials research : a review of research trends.
The objective of this article is to carry out research through the review of updated scientific publications on the working conditions of conductive materials, focusing mainly on the studies of three continents recognized in technological and scie... -
Theoretical estimation of the conversion efficiency of a GaAsP/GaAs quantum dots intermediate-band solar cell
The theoretical efficiency of a quantum dot intermediate-band solar cell is estimated from a mathematical model based on the Kronig-Penney equation. The spectrum solutions for the two lowest energy states are calculated numerically using Wolfram M... -
Effect of the Substitution of Co by Ni on the Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles
Ni1-xCoxFe2O4 (x = 1.0, 0.8, 0.6, and 0.5) nanoparticles were synthesized using the coprecipitation method and subsequent thermal treatment at 800 °C. The structural characterization of the nanoparticles was carried out using X-ray Diffraction, fi... -
Roles and challenges of innovation, industry 4.0, and sustainability competencies development in engineering students
The graduate competencies of students must frequently adapt to the needs of the market so that they can increase the competitiveness of countries. In the case of engineering students, these competencies are changing ever faster. Including Industry... -
Pedagogical dimension of the evaluative culture of learning and student satisfaction
The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between the perception of the pedagogical dimension of the evaluative culture of learning and student satisfaction in virtual courses. A quantitative approach was used and the resear... -
LinkedIn as a networking tool, to boost job opportunities in university students.
The present project was conducted in order to evaluate whether students meet certain criteria that employers use most frequently in their recruitment processes on the LinkedIn professional platform. Using the Iceberg model proposed by Spencer Spe... -
Methane emission measurement wireless system for monitoring air pollution close to Chilla-Juliaca landfill
In many countries, most organic waste is usually placed in landfills, which generates public concern about the health effects of emissions pollutants. The natural bacterial decomposition of organic waste produces landfill gases, about half of the ... -
Good Practices in Construction Contracts for Reimbursable Costs
In the construction sector, contracts are constantly tested by the contracting party and the contractor, deficiencies in these often mean that the expectations of each party are not satisfied, leading to litigation that negatively affects the rela... -
Intelligent system to detect violations in pedestrian areas committed by vehicles in the City of Cartagena de Indias
This article presents applied research which proposes an approach to a low-cost electronic system that allows the detection of violations in pedestrian areas. For this purpose, we proposed an electronic system that implements artificial intelligen... -
Component Analysis to Design an Integral Sustainability Model for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of economic, environmental and social stability in many countries but recently MSMEs have been facing instability in their sales, production, and feature a decrease in employment that gen... -
Analysis of the Influence of Green Roofs in the reduction of the stormwater runoff hydrograph of a high Andean city in Ayacucho, Peru
Use of green technologies in urban drainage systems has shown advantages with respect to traditional systems, such as a reduction in peak flows. This article compares the hydrologic response of a green roof to that of a conventional roof. The obje... -
Mentoring model in LATAM for women in stem, lessons learned from design to implementation
The current demand for professionals in STEM areas, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically gender equity, has moved higher education institutions to generate initiatives that increase the presence of women in STEM areas from ...
