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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Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) by-products and its application in silica nanoparticle synthesis
The objective of this work was to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions (time, temperature, and ethanol concentration) to obtain the maximum content of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity from three asparagus by-prod... -
Application of Lean Manufacturing and its effect on the productivity of a brick company in Peru
In the present investigation it was possible to demonstrate the relevance of applying Lean Manufacturing in an industrial brick company. The main objective was to determine the effect of the application of Lean Manufacturing on the productivity of... -
Design of a Model of Good Practices for the Use of the Work Breakdown Structure in the Management of Electrical Projects for the Industrial Sector
Project management through scope management based on the Work Breakdown Structure tool, WBS, offers the possibility of improving project management indicators, pointing directly to the achievement of value for organizations. This investigation was... -
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF SEISMIC DISSIPATORS IN BUILDINGS
Currently in the market there are diverse types of energy dissipation devices that are used both for installation in new structures, and in the reinforcement of some that are at risk of causing an accident caused by a large earthquake. The article... -
Implementation of Image Processing in Matlab for Prediagnosis in Ophthalmology
This research seeks to explain the implementation of image processing in Matlab and its relationship with the prediagnosis of eye problems as a basis for automating the process of medical image analysis in this field. The pandemic has generated a ... -
Artificial verification system on the use of safety elements
This article shows the development process of an artificial vision program through the Python 3.10.8 software, which verifies and detects if the person uses a surgical mask or cap (hair net or cap) or none of the surgical implements. safety, with ... -
Proposal for optimization of inspections of electric poles using Lean tools and Last Planner System. An empirical research in Peru
The efficiency of the public lighting system in electrical maintenance services is essential and aims to ensure compliance with quality in established times. Currently, the company only achieves 59% of work in a period of 6 months, being the minim... -
Performance Analysis of Energy Dissipators Implemented in Buildings
The influence and performance of the different types of heat sinks are analyzed and determined, according to the results on percentage reductions of maximum distortions, maximum displacements and maximum drifts, identifying the one with the best p... -
Analysis of concrete f'c = 175 kg/cm2, 210 kg/cm2, 245 kg/cm2 and 280 kg/cm2 of low permeability, subjected to high water pressures
The purpose of this work was to analyze the behavior of low permeability concrete with compressive strength f'c = 175 kg/cm2, 210 kg/cm2, 245 kg/cm2 and 280 kg/cm2 under high water pressure. During the development of this research, work was carrie... -
"Improvement of concrete resistance f'c= 210 kg/cm2 adding steel chips and fiberglass, Cajamarca 2022"
The present research work seeks to analyze and verify the resistance of concrete f'c = 210 kg/cm2 adding additives such as steel shavings and fiberglass, by carrying out tests in the concrete laboratory at the Universidad Privada del Norte - Cajam... -
Space Resources on the Moon and Space Mining
Space Mining is the greatest challenge of the 21st century. The existence of space resources such as volatiles and oxides, metals, and water discovered in recent years on the Moon, Mars, and Near-Earth Asteroids indicate their grade would reach su... -
Education, culture and environmental citizenship program to raise awareness among the population of Ventanilla in Lima, Peru
The lack of environmental education and culture in the population generates actions against the environment. Therefore, each local government is responsible for preserving and promoting the conservation of ecosystems. Thus, the objective of this r... -
Implementation of Government Analytical Accounting as a need to make transparent the information contained in the General Account of the Republic.
The objective of the present investigation is to determine to what extent the Analytical Accounting influences the control of the budgetary management of a Municipality. In previous studies, there are investigations that consider, to a lesser or g... -
Eco-business and its influence on the environmental awareness of the traders of a supply market: The case of Ancieta market in Lima, Peru
Environmental awareness is a worrying factor that needs to be strengthened by raising public awareness in order to reduce environmentally damaging habits and attitudes. To this end, the research studied the influence of eco-business on the environ... -
Interculturality and Internationalization in the design of the subjects of Introduction to Systems Engineering and Computing and Introduction to Industrial Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
This document describes the Transformation of the Subjects of Introduction to Systems and Computing Engineering, and Introduction to Industrial Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. This is in order to achieve the Interculturality and i... -
Design of a Logistics and Safety Plan to Reduce Costs in a Trading MYPE, Trujillo 2022
The objective of this investigation was to determine to what extent the logistics and security plan influences the costs of a commercial MYPE in Trujillo. Likewise, the methodology was of a descriptive-propositive type with a quantitative approach... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF TUTORING PROGRAM (PT) RESULTS IN ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK STUDENTS (ARA) IN THE SCENARIO OF SOCIAL DISTANCING DUE TO COVID-19 AT THE FACULTY OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (FIIS) OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING (UNI) THROUGH STATISTICS PROCESSED BY THE PROPENSITY SCORE MATCHING (PSM) METHOD
A vast literature suggests that investment in education has implications for economic growth, especially in the long term. In this work, we explore the impact of a university program on students' academic performance, specifically the impact of th... -
Hydrochloric acid concentration and time to maximize lead and cadmium removal in laboratory wastewater
Abstract- Bioadsorption treatment of wastewater from a university chemical analysis laboratory was carried out using Chondracanthus chamissoi "mococho" algae as biomass, under study factors: hydrochloric acid concentration (1 and 2 N) and contact ... -
Geopolymerization: Eco-efficient paste made with recycled concrete
In the present investigation, pastes from recycled concrete powder (RCP) with a particle size of 75 µm (200 mesh) were alkaline activated at different concentrations of alkaline solution (AS) in the order of 4M, 6M, 8M and 10M NaOH, which were com... -
Use of Moringa oleifera as a natural coagulant for turbidity removal in surface waters in the last 10 years: a review of the scientific literature
Synthetic coagulants can generate harmful effects on the health of the population, in addition to presenting high costs and producing a large amount of sludge. Therefore, the present systematic review aims to determine the percentage of turbidity ... -
Use of the virtual platform and its impact on judicial processes in the Republic of Peru
The objective of this investigation is to "determine how the use of the virtual platform affects judicial processes in the Republic of Peru", this is because the Judiciary has created a virtual platform at the service of the administration of just... -
Formative Assessment in Virtual Education: A Mini Review
Formative evaluation in virtual education plays a fundamental role in today's educational process, making it necessary to know its development and application due to unforeseen educational modality changes. This is the case in which the problem fo... -
Improvement of anchovy meal quality using six sigma and analytical tools in the supply process
The fishing industry began to be regulated with fishing quotas in 2008, defining an anchovy catch limit for each company, forcing the sector to operate optimally from capturing the anchovy and taking care of its processing. Among the activities is... -
Comparison of flocculants and natural coagulants for wastewater remediation in South America in the last 10 years: a review of the scientific literature
Wastewater pollution has been causing great concern throughout the world in recent decades since it seriously affects flora and fauna and transmits diseases such as typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera, among others. Therefore, in the present systema... -
Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Bovine Bones
According to certain research, feedlots are a major source of unseparated solid and liquid organic wastes and residues, which contaminate the air, surface waters, and groundwater. Cattle bones are typically discarded before being fully exploited, ... -
Preventive maintenance to increase the availability of the production machines of Novagro-Ag S.A.C. Trujillo - Peru
The objective of this study was to implement the preventive maintenance program to increase the availability of the production machines of the company NOVAGRO-AG S.A.C.-Trujillo -2022. The research had a quantitative approach, was applied, with an... -
Use of neural networks to differentiate wrist movements using muscle signals
Currently, technological advances in bionics are considerable, providing the user with the possibility of regaining the ability to hold the elements and an adequate rehabilitation. Proper placement of electronic equipment on the prosthesis allows ... -
Hydrochemical characterization of water in Santa Rosa community, southern Ecuador.
This study aims to evaluate the quality of surface water, groundwater and tap water through the analysis of physicochemical parameters and hydrochemical composition. For this purpose, surface water, tap water and groundwater samples were collected... -
Inter-institutional cooperation management model as a patrimonial strategy: Kuntur Wasi Case
Currently, many kinds of organizations have sought to generate alliances and promote projects that encourage identity in society. So, it seems to have a clearer scope of how these good practices are having a positive effect or not in local society... -
Digital information management for research in engineering students
Abstract- Currently, ICT has allowed the emergence of various digital tools that facilitate the research process. Given this, universities must assume the transfer of capabilities for their adequate use in this area. Therefore, the purpose of this... -
Design of a radio frequency robot for the analysis of farmlands of avocado crops in Peru
Avocado is a fruit with high export demand, in Peru with an economy based on agriculture, this fruit occupies third place as an agricultural export product. To control a better quality of production of this fruit, it is necessary a constant contro... -
Videogames and their Impact on Education as a Teaching-Learning Tool: A Systematic Review of the Literature between the Years 2012-2022
The video game industry has grown in recent times and its use in the educational field has been happening cautiously, since there are still doubts regarding its contribution to the learning process. The objective of this research was to know the i... -
Development of a new fertilizer material from the shell of the inga feuillei for ecofriendly pens using design thinking
The writing is inherent to the human being, initially goose feathers were used with ink or reeds to then move to plastic pens, however they are disposable or easily replaced in the face of some loss due to their low cost, but this attracts an incr...
