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Reconstruction of Cloud-free Sentinel-2 Image Time-series Using an Extended Spatiotemporal Image Fusion Approach
Authors: Zhou Fuqun , Zhong Detang , Peiman Rihana
Published: August 2020

Time-series for medium spatial resolution satellite imagery are a valuable resource for environmental assessment and monitoring at regional and local scales. Sentinel-2 satellites from the European Space Agency (ESA) feature a multispectral instrument (MSI) with 13 spectral bands and spatial resolutions from 10 m to 60 m, offering a revisit range from 5 days at the equator to a daily approach of the poles. Since their launch, the Sentinel-2 MSI image time-series from satellites have been used widely in various environmental studies. However, the values of Sentinel-2 image time-series have not been fully realized and their usage is impeded by cloud contamination on images, especially in cloudy regions. To increase cloud-free image availability and usage of the time-series, this study attempted to reconstruct a Sentinel-2 cloud-free image time-series using an extended spatiotemporal image fusion approach. First, a spatiotemporal image fusion model was applied to predict synthetic Sentinel-2 images when clear-sky images were not available. Second, the cloudy and cloud shadow pixels of the cloud contaminated images were identified based on analysis of the differences of the synthetic and observation image pairs. Third, the cloudy and cloud shadow pixels were replaced by the corresponding pixels of its synthetic image. Lastly, the pixels from the synthetic image were radiometrically calibrated to the observation image via a normalization process. With these processes, we can reconstruct a full length cloud-free Sentinel-2 MSI image time-series to maximize the values of observation information by keeping observed cloud-free pixels and calibrating the synthetized images by using the observed cloud-free pixels as references for better quality.
Quantifying Marine Macro Litter Abundance on a Sandy Beach Using Unmanned Aerial Systems and Object-Oriented Machine Learning Methods
Authors: Gonçalves Gil , Andriolo Umberto , Gonçalves Luísa , Sobral Paula , Bessa Filipa
Published: August 2020

Unmanned aerial systems (UASs) have recently been proven to be valuable remote sensing tools for detecting marine macro litter (MML), with the potential of supporting pollution monitoring programs on coasts. Very low altitude images, acquired with a low-cost RGB camera onboard a UAS on a sandy beach, were used to characterize the abundance of stranded macro litter. We developed an object-oriented classification strategy for automatically identifying the marine macro litter items on a UAS-based orthomosaic. A comparison is presented among three automated object-oriented machine learning (OOML) techniques, namely random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), and k-nearest neighbor (KNN). Overall, the detection was satisfactory for the three techniques, with mean F-scores of 65% for KNN, 68% for SVM, and 72% for RF. A comparison with manual detection showed that the RF technique was the most accurate OOML macro litter detector, as it returned the best overall detection quality (F-score) with the lowest number of false positives. Because the number of tuning parameters varied among the three automated machine learning techniques and considering that the three generated abundance maps correlated similarly with the abundance map produced manually, the simplest KNN classifier was preferred to the more complex RF. This work contributes to advances in remote sensing marine litter surveys on coasts, optimizing the automated detection on UAS-derived orthomosaics. MML abundance maps, produced by UAS surveys, assist coastal managers and authorities through environmental pollution monitoring programs. In addition, they contribute to search and evaluation of the mitigation measures and improve clean-up operations on coastal environments.
Research on the Trajectory Planning of Demolition Robot Attachment Changing
Authors: Deng Qian , Zou Shuliang , Chen Hongbin , Duan Weixiong
Published: August 2020

The process of changing the attachment of a demolition robot is a complex operation and requires a high docking accuracy, so it is hard for operators to control this process remotely through the camera’s perspective. To solve this problem, this paper studies trajectory planning for changing a demolition robot attachment. This paper establishes a link parameter model of the demolition robot; the position and attitude of the attachment are obtained through a camera, the optimal docking point is calculated to minimize the distance error during angle alignment for attachment change, the inverse kinemics of the demolition robot are solved, the trajectory planning algorithm and visualization program are programmed, and then the trajectory planning for the demolition robot attachment changing method is proposed. The results of calculations and experiments show that the method in this paper can meet the accuracy, efficiency, and safety requirements of demolition robot attachment changing, and it has promising application prospects in the decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities and other radioactive environments.
In Vivo Tumor Vascular Imaging with Light Emitting Diode-Based Photoacoustic Imaging System
Authors: Xavierselvan Marvin , Singh Mithun Kuniyil Ajith , Mallidi Srivalleesha
Published: August 2020

Photoacoustic (PA) imaging has shown tremendous promise for imaging tumor vasculature and its function at deeper penetration depths without the use of exogenous contrast agents. Traditional PA imaging systems employ expensive and bulky class IV lasers with low pulse repetition rate, due to which its availability for preclinical cancer research is hampered. In this study, we evaluated the capability of a Light-Emitting Diode (LED)-based PA and ultrasound (US) imaging system for monitoring heterogeneous microvasculature in tumors (up to 10 mm in depth) and quantitatively compared the PA images with gold standard histology images. We used a combination of a 7 MHz linear array US transducer and 850 nm excitation wavelength LED arrays to image blood vessels in a subcutaneous tumor model. After imaging, the tumors were sectioned and stained for endothelial cells to correlate with PA images across similar cross-sections. Analysis of 30 regions of interest in tumors from different mice showed a statistically significant R-value of 0.84 where the areas with high blood vessel density had high PA response while low blood vessel density regions had low PA response. Our results confirm that LED-based PA and US imaging can provide 2D and 3D images of tumor vasculature and the potential it has as a valuable tool for preclinical cancer research.
A Flow-Measuring Algorithm of Arc-Bottomed Open Channels through Multiple Characteristic Sensing Points of the Flow-Velocity Sensor in Agricultural Irrigation Areas
Authors: Han Yu , Li Tongshu , Wang Shiyu , Chen Jian
Published: August 2020

Precise flow measurement in the open channel is a key prerequisite to implementation of modern agricultural efficient water use. The channel with an arc-bottomed shape is the most common channel type in irrigation area at present. The paper has verified the log-law is along the normal line rather than along the vertical line in arc-bottom channel. By conducting the velocity distribution log-law, this paper derives the expression of the multiple characteristic sensing points location of the flow-velocity sensor in the channel section, which is along the normal line. Based on this, a new algorithm to estimate the discharge of the arc-bottomed channel flow is proposed. We have also developed the experiment of the arc-bottomed channels (including semicircular channels, arc-bottom trapezoidal channels and U-shaped channels) and utilize the data to verify the method. The results indicate that the sensing locations expression of the flow velocity measuring sensor such as acoustic doppler velocimetry and propeller is suitable for improving discharge estimation’s accuracy of the arc-bottomed channels. This method could be extensively used in estimating discharge of irrigation and drainage channels in agricultural water conservancy projects. It will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of water resources management departments in irrigation areas, which also meet the strategic requirements of agricultural sustainable development.
Formal Verification of Heuristic Autonomous Intersection Management Using Statistical Model Checking
Authors: Chouhan Aaditya Prakash , Banda Gourinath
Published: August 2020

Autonomous vehicles are gaining popularity throughout the world among researchers and consumers. However, their popularity has not yet reached the level where it is widely accepted as a fully developed technology as a large portion of the consumer base feels skeptical about it. Proving the correctness of this technology will help in establishing faith in it. That is easier said than done because of the fact that the formal verification techniques has not attained the level of development and application that it is ought to. In this work, we present Statistical Model Checking (SMC) as a possible solution for verifying the safety of autonomous systems and algorithms. We apply it on Heuristic Autonomous Intersection Management (HAIM) algorithm. The presented verification routine can be adopted for other conflict point based autonomous intersection management algorithms as well. Along with verifying the HAIM, we also demonstrate the modeling and verification applied at each stage of development to verify the inherent behavior of the algorithm. The HAIM scheme is formally modeled using a variant of the language of Timed Automata. The model consists of automata that encode the behavior of vehicles, intersection manager (IM) and collision checkers. To verify the complete nature of the heuristic and ensure correct modeling of the system, we model it in layers and verify each layer separately for their expected behavior. Along with that, we perform implementation verification and error injection testing to ensure faithful modeling of the system. Results show with high confidence the freedom from collisions of the intersection controlled by the HAIM algorithm.
Computational Ghost Imaging Based on Light Source Formed by Coprime Array
Authors: Zhan Yapeng , Liu Jiying , Wang Zelong , Yu Qi
Published: August 2020

In computational ghost imaging, a spatial light modulator (SLM) can be used to modulate the light field. The relative locations and the number of light point pixels on an SLM affect the imaging quality. Usually, SLMs are two-dimensional arrays which are drawn uniformly or are randomly sparse. However, the patterns formed by a uniform array are periodic when the number of light point pixels is small, and the images formed by a random sparse array suffer from large background noise. In this paper, we introduce a coprime array based on the Eisenstein integer to optimize the light point pixel arrangement. A coprime array is widely used as a microwave radar receiving array, but less implemented in optics. This is the first time that a coprime array based on Eisenstein integer has been introduced in computational ghost imaging. A coprime array with this structure enhances the imaging quality when limited measurements are recorded, and it reduces background noise and avoids periodicity. All results are verified by numerical simulation.
Understanding the Effect of Dining and Motivational Factors on Out-Of-Home Consumer Food Waste
Authors: Goodman-Smith Francesca , Mirosa Romain , Mirosa Miranda
Published: August 2020

Approximately 12% of total food waste is generated at the hospitality and food service level. Previous research has focused on kitchen and storeroom operations; however, 34% of food waste in the sector is uneaten food on consumers’ plates, known as “plate waste”. The effect of situational dining factors and motivational factors on plate waste was analysed in a survey of 1001 New Zealand consumers. A statistically significantly greater proportion (p < 0.05) of participants reported plate waste if the meal was more expensive, longer in duration or at dinnertime. Irrespective of age or gender, saving money was the most important motivating factor, followed by saving hungry people, saving the planet and, lastly, preventing guilt. Successful food waste reduction campaigns will frame reduction as a cost-saving measure. As awareness of the environmental and social costs of food waste builds, multifactorial campaigns appealing to economic, environmental and social motivators will be most effective.
Agglomeration Externalities and Skill Upgrading in Local Labor Markets: Evidence from Prefecture-Level Cities of China
Authors: Li Shiyang , Zhu Huasheng
Published: August 2020

Skill upgrading, the increase in the percentage of skilled workers in the employment population, boosts the economic growth of developing countries and sustains their industrial competitiveness. The international economics literature discusses the effects of international trade on skill upgrading, ignoring the potential role of agglomeration externalities. This paper takes China as a case study, which has been encountering a serious challenge about how to strengthen its industrial competitiveness in the world through skill upgrading as its population dividend decreases. The panel data of 2005, 2010 and 2015 from prefecture-level cities in China were used for regression analysis to explore the benefits from agglomeration externalities, including specialization and diversification effects, on skill upgrading. The results show that both the specialization effect and diversification effect do promote skill upgrading. Furthermore, there are significant differences in the influence of local agglomeration externalities across different regions, and the positive effect brought about by specialization externalities is usually dominant in undeveloped, inland or small cities, compared with the diversification in developed or coastal cities. Besides, manufacturing agglomerations exhibit positive externalities to skill upgrading mainly through specialization, while the service agglomerations mainly promote skill upgrading by means of diversification.
“Share Your Tools”—A Utility Study of a Norwegian Wildland-Fire Collaboration Exercise
Authors: Sørensen Jarle Løwe , Halvorsen Carina , Aas Jens Petter W. , Carlström Eric
Published: August 2020

Based on the assumption that crisis collaboration exercises lead to better team-integration and more efficient problem solving, the aim of this study is to test whether there is a relationship between exercise participation and perceived levels of learning and utility. Online survey data was collected from participants in a 2018 two-day, full-scale, wildland-fire collaboration exercise in southeastern Norway. The instrument of choice was the collaboration, learning, and utility (CLU) scale. Findings indicate a strong covariation between participation in Norwegian wildland-fire collaboration exercises and the perceived level of learning, with a medium to small covariation between perceived learning and utility. The results indicate the importance of giving clear instructions, focus on collaboration, and sufficient forms of discussion during and after the exercise in order to gain learning. However, learning had a limited impact on utility. The study indicates joint evaluations, improvising, and testing of new and alternative strategies across sectors are important when exercises are constructed. The data was retrieved from a questionnaire, observations and interviews can add more and comprehensive insight into the studied phenomenon.
Responses to COVID-19 in Higher Education: Social Media Usage for Sustaining Formal Academic Communication in Developing Countries
Authors: Sobaih Abu Elnasr E. , Hasanein Ahmed M. , Abu Elnasr Ahmed E.
Published: August 2020

The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 has forced higher education institutions to shift from face-to-face to online education. However, many public institutions, especially in developing countries, often do not have access to formal online learning management systems (LMS) for facilitating communication with students and/or among faculty members. This research empirically examines the extent to which social media sites are adopted by faculty members and students for sustaining formal, i.e., sole and official tools, academic communication. For this purpose, online questionnaire surveys, supplemented with in-depth interviews, were undertaken with both faculty members and students. The results showed that students’ personal usage of social media has promoted its effective usage for sustaining formal teaching and learning. However, significant differences were found between faculty members and students regarding social media usage for student support and building an online community. Students used social media for building an online community and supporting each other, whereas faculty members were focused on teaching and learning exclusively. The results confirm that proper usage of social media could promote a new era of social learning, social presence and an alternative platform to foster online learning. Research implications for higher education policymakers, especially in developing countries, and scholars are discussed.
Issues of regulating cryptocurrency and control over its turnover: international experience
Authors: Dumchikov Mykhailo , Kononenko Nataliia , Batsenko Liudmyla , Halenin Roman , Hlushchenko Nataliia
Published: August 2020

The article deals with an important and relevant topic – the definition of the concept and essence of cryptocurrencies, the study of the problems of their legal regulation, the rationale for control over their turnover, as well as the analysis of ways to counter money laundering that involves cryptocurrency. The authors emphasize that measures taken exclusively at the state level are not enough to create an effective, integrated and comprehensive system for regulating the legal status of cryptocurrencies. Therefore, international cooperation and the strengthening of cooperation between various states in the field of cryptocurrency regulation is important.
The authors analyze the scientific doctrine regarding the essence of cryptocurrency. It was found out that there was no single approach to the definition of “cryptocurrency” among scientists. Moreover, cryptocurrencies in various laws of the world have different status.
The authors used general scientific and special scientific methods, which provided an objective analysis of the purpose of the study. The research methods were used in interconnection and interdependence, which ensured the comprehensiveness and completeness of the research, as well as the validity of the obtained scientific results. The authors have determined states where cryptocurrency has an official status, is at the initial stage of legal regulation or completely prohibited at the state level.
The relevance of the research consists in the actual absence of the legal framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies, which is conditioned by the novelty of this phenomenon and the problems related to its functioning. The authors proposed their own definition of cryptocurrency based on its main features.
Adoption of Western Four-Sense Biblical Hermeneutics by Ukrainian Baroque Literature
Authors: Levchenko Nataliia , Liamprekht Olena , Povar Maryna , Chukhno Olena
Published: August 2020

The study outlines general principles of biblical hermeneutics influence on the poetics of Ukrainian baroque prose. The Bible perceived by ancient writers as a collection of sacred books written by the Holy Spirit through the mediation of hagiographers is full of metaphors, comparisons, allegories and parables that needed clarification. Biblical hermeneutics developed rules for the Bible exegesis in order to avoid false variants of interpreting the Scripture. The four-sense method of biblical hermeneutics borrowed from Western Catholic tradition helped to avoid controversial interpretation of the Holy Scripture. The immersion of Ukrainian baroque literature into the biblical domain caused its paraphrasing nature and created conditions for the development of the four-sense hermeneutics as the structure of the poetics of Ukrainian baroque prose. Principles of biblical hermeneutics, having become a monolithic core of the form and content of authors’ texts, eventually began to go beyond the actual theological literature into the field of secular arts.
The Moderating Role of Self-Consciousness in the Effect of Work-Family Conflict on Work Engagement
Authors: Üstün Ferda , Ersolak Şeyma , Toker Burcu
Published: August 2020

In this study, it was aimed to determine the moderating role of self-consciousness in the effect of work-family conflict on work engagement. This research conducted on 438 academics working in two public universities in Turkey has the relational model. The model created for research purposes was tested with SPSS Process macro software. As a result of the research, significant negative relations were found between work-family conflict and work engagement. Again, As a result of the hierarchical regression analysis, it was observed that self-consciousness does plays a moderating role in the effect of work-family conflict on the job attachment and vigor, sub-dimension of vigor and dedicatin. Accordingly, individuals with high self-consciousness feel less of the negative effects of work-family conflict than individuals with low self-consciousness.
Human dignity as a universal legal value
Authors: Maksymov Sergiy , Satokhina Natalia
Published: August 2020

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the thesis about human dignity as the initial and universal legal value. The investigation belongs to philosophical and legal anthropology and axiology. In the process of research, phenomenological and analytical methods in their unity and complementarity were used. The article draws attention to the tendency of increasing interest to the value component of law in contemporary legal philosophy and doctrine. Traditionally, justice is recognized as the main legal value embodying the high purpose of law. It is a complex value and embodies a certain ratio of no less universal legal values based on human experience, such as human dignity, freedom and equality. Since the mid-twentieth century, human dignity has become the “new key concept” for law. This was due to the desire to prevent a recurrence of the state of barbarism – massive and large-scale humiliation of it during the Second World War. As an expression of a person’s intrinsic value, his subjectivity, human dignity is considered as a value basis of human rights as a whole, as well as an independent right, the inviolability of which is enshrined in the fundamental international documents and constitutions of developed countries. It finds protection in the practice of national Constitutional Courts (primarily the German Federal Constitutional Court), the European Court of Human Rights and other legal institutions. The ethical priority of dignity in the system of legal values emphasizes the universality of human rights, which are based on the initial and unconditional recognition of the other in his uniqueness, regardless of his belonging to a particular community.
The Challenge of Cryptocurrency in the Era of the Digital Revolution: A Review of Systematic Literature
Authors: Amsyar Izwan , Christopher Ethan , Dithi Arusyi , Khan Amar Najiv , Maulana Sabda
Published: August 2020

Money is clearly a primary need of every human being that cannot be avoided, human needs can be realized by using money. Seeing from the lack of systematic literature review papers discussing cryptocurrency, this is a challenge as well as the main purpose of this paper. Along with the development of modernization and globalization which has now entered the industrial era 4.0 revolution there is a blockchain based technology, Cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is one of the developments of the blockchain that is often used as a decentralized digital currency. The word Cryptocurrency means a virtual currency that has no physical form, and Cryptocurrency also means that the transaction currency cannot be seen and is safe. This digital currency has many types such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, and many other types. Although it has no physical form, this currency functions the same as conventional currencies in general and has an exchange rate. Exchange rates on Cryptocurrency fluctuate which means unexpected, this is often exploited by traders. Cryptocurrency transactions in the form of forwarding from one individual to another individual online, therefore they deal directly without a third party. Every technology has advantages and disadvantages aside from efficiency and convenience, Cryptocurrency has the disadvantage of not having the authority responsible for dealing with all problems that occur in all transactions, and money laundering crimes also often occur, this is a challenge for how to utilize Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the current era of globalization.
Application of Blockchain Technology in Smart Contracts: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Fauziah Zaleha , Latifah Haznah , Omar Xavier , Khoirunisa Alfiah , Millah Shofiyul
Published: August 2020

Associated with the current development of the emergence of many technologies that have increased in the world, especially in industry, one of which is the blockchain which is a new technology that is undergoing drastic density, this technology has data that is difficult to manipulate so that the blockchain has data security very trusted, and every record of all the contents of the transaction data can be known from one server to another server so that both parties know each other what the activities are carried out. The recording of transactions in this blockchain technology is connected in one block that is secured directly by a computer network, the blockchain itself has several applications such as Cryptocurrency or can also be called digital currencies, and Smart Contracts. This Smart Contracts is an application owned by blockchain technology that carries out an agreement or digital agreement in the computer program code that is entrusted by both parties stored in the blockchain database, so that it cannot be changed by anyone or the help of other parties, then no longer needed entities that can be trusted in using Smart Contracts. These Smart Contracts help to process the exchange of money, shares and property. Currently there are many industries that use Smart Contracts, such as the business industry that records financial services, the health industry which records data on patient health history, even the insurance and government industries also use Smart Contracts, therefore the existence of Smart Contracts is useful to avoid an intermediary service so that a transaction process will be trtransparent.
Gamificación y aprendizaje autorregulado
Authors: Zambrano-Álava Alex Paúl , Lucas-Zambrano Ana Thalía , Lucas-Zambrano María-De-Los-Ángeles , Luque-Alcívar Karina Elizabeth
Published: August 2020

Con la investigación se planteó determinar la relación entre gamificación y aprendizaje autorregulado en estudiantes de educación básica general de la provincia de Manabí-Ecuador. El estudio es de tipo correlacional, con diseño no experimental transversal. Se trabajó con una población conformada por 70 docentes de la ciudad de Chone, a quienes se les aplicó dos instrumentos estandarizados. Considerando la muestra investigada y los resultados obtenidos, se tiene que el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson es de 0,104. Esto indica  que existe relación positiva baja entre las variables de estudio, lo que implica que a mayor uso de la gamificación mayor autorregulación en el proceso de aprendizaje. En consecuencia, se determina que la gamificación se relaciona positivamente con el aprendizaje autorregulado, lo cual favorece al estudiante en su motivación y crecimiento personal como factores esenciales para promover un mejor rendimiento académico, desde un proceso centrado en el estudiante.
Evaluación y medición del principio del devengado en el sector público no financiero del Ecuador
Authors: Machado-Guamantario Jaime Eduardo , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos
Published: August 2020

Esta investigación pretende evaluar el principio del devengado de las transacciones o hechos económicos del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) Municipal de Ambato. Dada la naturaleza no experimental de este artículo, los datos se recogieron a través de encuestas y entrevistas aplicadas al personal del departamento financiero, además de la revisión de la normativa, textos y narrativas. Los resultados muestran que el GAD Municipal Ambato  no cuenta con instrumentos para evaluar la ejecución de los presupuestos bajo el criterio de devengo, por lo que no se puede precisar si la información reflejada en los estados financieros presenta realmente los resultados económicos conseguidos. Por lo expuesto, se considera que el diseño e implementación  de indicadores de eficiencia, eficacia y efectividad resultan pertinentes para la toma de decisiones, ya que conocer el grado de consecusión y cumplimiento de las actividades planificadas permitirá mejorar la calidad de la gestión pública.
Gestión financiera basada en la creación de valor para el sector microempresarial de servicios
Authors: López-Intriago Carlos Francisco , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Moreno Verónica Paulina
Published: August 2020

La investigación tuvo por objetivo diseñar un modelo de gestión financiera para el mejoramiento de la rentabilidad en la residencia estudiantil Nia de la Ciudad de Cuenca, con ello tratar de lograr un mejor posicionamiento en el mercado de las residencias estudiantiles de la ciudad y en la mente de los estudiantes universitarios. El diseño de la investigación fue de tipo no experimental, analizando las variables involucradas: gestión financiera basada en la creación de valor. La investigación fue de tipo mixta, con enfoque cuantitativo. La investigación concluye que el modelo de gestión financiera optimiza la creación de valor en la Residencia Estudiantil NIA con los procedimientos respectivos y el tratamiento oportuno posibilitan que los objetivos de rentabilidad se vean alcanzados.
Estrategias de redes sociales para la promoción de macanas artesanales de la provincia del Azuay
Authors: Romo-Jaramillo Milton Vinicio , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Moreno Verónica Paulina
Published: August 2020

La estrategia social media también denominada plataforma de comunicación e interacción en línea entre el consumidor y el vendedor, es utilizada por los usuarios constantemente porque permite el posteo y comercialización de productos de toda índole incluso los artesanales a través de las redes sociales. El objetivo es diseñar un modelo de estrategia social media para la promoción comercial de macanas artesanales que potencie el posicionamiento e imagen del cantón Gualaceo, provincia del Azuay. Metodológicamente, la investigación es de tipo mixta con enfoque cualitativo transversal. De los resultados obtenidos, se enfatiza que existe una débil comercialización de macanas debido al desconocimiento comercial y representatividad cultural que tienen estas prendas de vestir artesanal, siendo imprescindible realizar la aplicación del modelo de estrategia social media como estrategia de marketing, la posición y mejoramiento de imagen del producto ofertado.
Estrategias de inclusión para el sistema financiero popular y solidario
Authors: Sarmiento-Arévalo Iván Efrén , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Moreno Verónica Paulina
Published: August 2020

El objetivo de este artículo es establecer lineamientos o estrategias dirigidas a las instituciones financieras locales para desarrollar programas que incentiven el acceso de productos financieros para la población sin excepción, estrategias que son parte de los mecanismos de inclusión financiera que serán explicadas dentro de esta investigación. El diseño de investigación utilizado es de tipo no experimental, de tipo transversal y descriptiva, con un enfoque cuantitativo – cualitativo. Los resultados encontrados reflejaron que la población del área rural del cantón Santa Isabel, es la que más dificultades tiene de acceder al sistema financiero atribuido a la distancia a las entidades financiera. El desarrollo de productos financieros acordes a las características socioeconómicas de la población incrementará su acceso al sistema financiero formal y generará en las instituciones financieras una mejor posición en su reputación.
Integración de la responsabilidad social empresarial en proyectos de inversión dirigidos al sector agrícola
Authors: Ramón-Minchala Oscar Patricio , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Moreno Verónica Paulina
Published: August 2020

Esta investigación se enfoca en el principal producto de exportación del Ecuador que es el banano orgánico producido por la asociación de productores asociados en el Cantón El Guabo denominada “ASOGUABO”. La organización Motoragsa Cía. Ltda. pretende la masificación de Drones para el proceso de fumigación, contemplando como principales ejes económicos, sociales y medioambientales. La investigación fue de tipo no experimental, de tipo mixta con énfasis en el enfoque cualitativo. Como resultados se establece la necesidad imperiosa de hacer negocios con los productores fomentando escuelas de nuevos artes, de idiomas, tecnologías, las importaciones de Drones se basarán en calidades certificadas como la ISO 9001 asegurando un negocio a largo plazo con el stock de repuestos y listo para dar charlas de capacitación para un servicio de postventa apropiado.
Editorial
Authors: Narváez-Zurita Dra. Cecilia Ivonne
Published: August 2020

Editorial
El emprendimiento juvenil en función al perfil psicosocial y las condiciones del entorno familiar
Authors: Torres-Vázquez Karina Florencia , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Moreno Verónica Paulina
Published: August 2020

En la ciudad de Cuenca, el emprendimiento juvenil ha adquirido gran relevancia debido a que los jóvenes conforman un segmento poblacional con alta incidencia en el emprendimiento. El objetivo es determinar las condiciones familiares y su incidencia en el emprendimiento juvenil, considerando que las familias son los responsables de educar a los jóvenes en valores como la iniciativa, autoconfianza, compromiso, transformación social y sobre todo en la capacidad de asumir riesgos. Esta investigación fue de carácter no experimental-descriptiva. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que la familia es la responsable de la formación en primer plano del espíritu emprendedor, seguido de los amigos quienes alientan al joven emprendedor a tomar su decisión de mantener independencia, por lo tanto se ha desarrollado una estructura respecto al comportamiento del emprendedor y la influencia familiar respecto al mismo, partiendo del perfil psicosocial del mismo.
Conciliación de impuestos a las ganancias: Un estudio bajo la normativa fiscal y normativa contable
Authors: Cárdenas-Pañi Mercedes Elizabeth , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Torres-Palacios Mireya Magdalena
Published: August 2020

En Ecuador la aplicación de las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF) surge debido a la globalización de la economía. Este proceso ha generado algunas divergencias entre materia tributaria y contable, naciendo así los impuestos diferidos. En consecuencia, la presente investigación propone diseñar una guía para la conciliación del impuesto a las ganancias; así como el tratamiento contable y tributario de los impuestos diferidos desde su origen hasta la liquidación o recuperación en la empresa APC Tecnología, como mecanismo para ajustar las diferencias temporarias. Este estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo con un alcance descriptivo, los instrumentos que se utilizaron fueron la encuesta y la revisión documental mediante el método analítico a los estados financieros; entre los principales resultados se determinó que la empresa en estudio no ha realizado una aplicación integra de las NIIF para PYMES.
La cadena de valor como herramienta generadora de ventajas competitivas para la Industria Acuícola
Authors: Vivar-Astudillo Ariana Yamara , Erazo-Álvarez Juan Carlos , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne
Published: August 2020

El objetivo de la investigación es proponer sistemas de mejoras en cada uno de los eslabones de las actividades que realiza Industria Acuícola Vikas Cía. Ltda. Para la obtención de los datos se realizó una investigación bajo un diseño no experimental, el estudio tuvo un enfoque mixto y un alcance descriptivo. Se identificaron problemas en las diferentes áreas de la empresa como falta de capacitaciones, carencia de formatos para registro productivos, planes de bonificaciones salariales, registro para logística interna y externa; sin embargo, la empresa mantiene una eficiente estructura organizacional. Sobre la base de este estudio se propuso la implementación de diferentes actividades en la cadena de valor para generar ventaja competitiva que permita aumentar valor al producto y optimizar los procesos productivos, a lo largo de la cadena de valor.
Coastal flooding, areas and depths, on a sand beach in the Mexican Caribbean under storm conditions
Authors: Chávez-Cárdenas Xavie , Delgadillo-Calzadilla Miguel Ángel , Gutierrez-Villalobos José M , Moralez-Garibay María Cristina
Published: August 2020

The objective of this study is to calculate the areas and depths of flooding that originate under storm conditions, in a pristine sand beach in the Mexican Caribbean. The calculation is done with the help of the XBeach numerical model. The simulated scenarios correspond to three storms that have occurred in the study zone, and the water wave conditions (significant wave height, propagation direction and period) of each storm were obtained from results of the WAVEWATCH III model. The topography and bathymetry used to generate the meshes have a resolution of 5 and 4 meters, respectively. Water level and sediment transport results were processed to obtain flood areas and depths. These data are very important because they contribute to establishing a flood risk zoning that serves as a guide to define the most appropriate area, design and construction processes and thus maintain balance in the coastal ecosystem avoiding beach loss and structural damage.
Productivity of the millennial generation in institutions of higher education
Authors: Navarro-Hernandez Ana Rosa , Castro-Valencia Alberto Merced
Published: August 2020

General objectives: evaluate the relationship that exists between job satisfaction, organizational climate and leadership within higher education institutions in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara. Specific: analyze the relationship between job satisfaction and productivity in the millennial generation (GM), analyze the relationship between the labor climate and productivity (GM) and analyze the relationship between leadership and productivity (GM). Methodology: It is about making a comparison between the generations: millennial (1980-2000), baby boomers (1945-1965), "X" (1965-1980) and "Z" (2000-present), it is a theoretical support of articles, a quantitative research is carried out, in which up to now the application of 50 instruments has been carried out in a simple random pilot sample which gathered people of all ages who are currently responding at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. Contributions The theory aims to contribute to the generation of a model on the characteristics that millennials are interested in their work. In the methodological aspect a specific instrument is used for each variable: job satisfaction in Meliá and Peiró (1998), organizational climate of Koys and Decottis (1991), leadership of Bargavi, Paul & Samuel (2006) and for productivity Sources (2012).
Diseño de JIGS para el Area de Pintura mediante Solidworks®
Authors: Hernandez-Briones Alejandro , Diaz-Robles Raymundo
Published: August 2020

Drawing is a language or half of Communication that allows you to make known ideas or messages by using images, figures or symbols; for this reason, it is also called graphic representation. Today, computers have greatly simplified the way we design and manufacture parts or mechanical components. The term Computer Aided design (CAD) refers to a set of technologies based on the use of computers to create, analyse, and optimize the design in the field of engineering. CAD programs provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the user to enter and manipulate geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions, create engineering drawings, do basic analysis as the calculation of Mass properties, as well as visualizing and manipulating individual components or assemblies that represent mechanisms or machinery that are increasingly complex. The development of CAD systems in the last 50 years has been parallel to computer technology (Jensen, 2004), and we find various applications in all fields of science, the automotive industry and aerospace its main Propellers. The present work It deals with the use of Solidworks ® for the elaboration of JIGS (frames) for different automotive plastic components that will have to move to the painting area and then to a baking process, without these deforming.
Evaluación del Recurso Hidrocinético en las Partes Bajas de la Región Hidrológica 29Ba de la Cuenca del Río Coatzacoalcos
Authors: Espinosa-Arenal Francisco , Alcalá-Perea Gerardo , Hernández-Ávila José Angel , Delfín-Anzures Rachel
Published: August 2020

Hydrokinetic energy is induced by the velocity in the natural causes of rivers and is used for electric generation. Human settlements have always been established on the margins of the rivers, therefore it is very useful to evaluate the hydrokinetic resource in the places where there are populations on the banks of the rivers, mainly in places where there is no service available electric power. In this work, the hydrokinetic potential along the river in different sites of the flat parts of the hydrological region 29Ba is determined. The flows in the rivers are calculated taking into account the use of soil, the precipitation of different meteorological stations, which are processed in a Geographic Information System (GIS). The calculated flows are compared with the observed data of the hydrometric station Las Perlas of CONAGUA. The velocities along the river are calculated with the numeric model Hec-Ras, later the minimum, maximum and average monthly hydrokinetic potential is estimated with some turbine models designed for this purpose.
Diagnóstico del estado de deterioro de un techo tipo reticular de concreto armado mediante técnicas no destructivas y semi-destructivas
Authors: Martínez-Barrita Rolando , López-Calvo Herwing , Gómez-Barranco Heidy , Muciño-Vélez Alberto
Published: August 2020

In the present article, an investigation carried out to diagnose the state of deterioration of a reticular type slab, located in the Historic Center of Oaxaca city Mexico, using non-destructive (TND) and semi-destructive (TSD) techniques, is described. The roof was built with an unconventional structural system, which consisted of the use of reticular beams, missing hollow block cases and a compression slab. During the visual inspection, various signs of deterioration in the structure were observed, such as: leaks, salt leaching, shedding of the rebar cover and corrosion of the reinforcing steel. Accordingly, the TND and TSD selected to perform the diagnosis of the state of deterioration of the structure were the following: estimation of the compressive strength (f´c), by means of sclerometry test and compression test in concrete cores, determination of the effects of salts leaching on the pH of the concrete, estimation of the amount and location of the reinforcing steel with a digital pacometer and estimation of the corrosion state in selected rebars by electrochemical testing. The results obtained revealed the feasibility of using NDT and SDT to reliably diagnose the state of deterioration of a reticular slab of reinforced concrete in a non-invasive manner.
Economic cycles in the Mexican economy from 1982 to 2018
Authors: Martínez-Navarrete Fernando , Sandoval-Gómez Raúl Junior
Published: August 2020

Given the facts and events in the Mexican economy, the present paper is about using economic history and economic cycles theory to review, analyze and find out the behavior we had had between 1982 to 2018; the purpose is giving explanation thru some facts such as the lose decade, the petroleum economic crisis, the joining to NAFTA, the December’s mistake, the economic recovery by the end of the millennium, the mortgage economic crisis and finally the causes and symptoms for the economic recession by the end of 2018.
Re-thinking reading from institutions, subjects and identity
Authors: Jasso-Velázquez David , Villagrán-Rueda Sonia , Rodríguez-Ortiz Mónica , Aldaba-Andráde María Dolores
Published: August 2020

The question is frequent; What is reading for? The most obvious answers could be: reading is useless, when reading is enjoyed, reading is a free act, to earn well and be socially accepted, it is not necessary to read books, giving books is giving away obligations. Some of these answers invite us and encourage us to read, others completely unlink the reading of everyday life. That is why we should think about what idea of reading the Mexican Education System is offering students. Students (of any educational level) are promised that approaching books will make them great and important in the future; It seems that the subject does not find a reward. The only reason why subjects can be interested in a book is the magical dimension of its content; Everything else begins by being a speech of duty and an abhorred act.
The school coexistence program as a strategy to develop harmonious relationships in schools
Authors: Garza-Rosales Gerardo de Jesús , Elizarrarás-Ramírez Élida , García-Márquez Luz María , Acosta-Saludado Rosa Margarita
Published: August 2020

According to the OCDE (2012) Mexico is the country with the mayor index of school violence throughout Latin America, because of this, the Government through the Ministry of Public Education, has undertaken actions inclined to identify and eradicate these practices in the classrooms of the country, educational programs that regulate this condition have been established. The objective of this research is to analyze the influence of the knowledge of these programs in the educational practice of the teacher in situations of bullying in basic education. The program that was used was Statistics with the matrix correlation statistic; It was applied to a population of 135 teachers in the metropolitan area of the lagoon (ZML) with a representative sample of 100 teachers from a primary school school zone, Gómez Palacio Durango, the sample selected for the research work is probabilistic, and Simple random sampling was analyzed. The analysis of the data produced by the research shows that there is insufficient knowledge of the programs that contribute to the problems that affect school life within the institutions of primary education.
Technology Transfer Management in MSMEs
Authors: Martínez-Rosales María Cruz , Pérez-Berber José Alejandro , Gutiérrez-Jiménez Silvia
Published: August 2020

Today the smalls and medium enterprises, known for MSMEs in México have difficulties related to the transfer of technology due to their personnel adaptation. In this research we oriented to identify the management that is required for the satisfactory assimilation in their. Is has been used personnel specialized in the various technologies, as well as incorporating public and private educational institutions has not been sufficient to carry out the assimilation of technology to MSMEs so what can you do? The management that is presented in MSMEs for their development and stability are a series of obstacles, such as the insufficiency of financial resources that inhibit innovation in their processes and services. So what to do to carry out the technology transfer in them? The formation of human capital that supports and remedies the shortcomings that arise in this period of technological assimilation is part of our proposal of the present work.