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La gamificación como estrategia didáctica para fortalecer la resolución de ecuaciones de primer grado
(Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). Pujilií. Pedagogía de las Ciencias Experimentales Lengua y Literatura, 2026-11-12) Cisneros Yugcha, Evelin Jissenia; Guanoluisa Amaya, Sintia Yajaira; Reyes Vallejo, Elvia Marlene
Mathematics education faces critical challenges regarding the learning of algebra, with international assessments revealing serious deficiencies in logical-mathematical reasoning. Specifically, at the "Jean Piaget" Educational Unit, a persistent issue was identified among tenth-grade students, who exhibited procedural errors, low motivation, and difficulties in solving first-degree equations. In response, gamification was adopted as the primary theoretical framework, utilizing game mechanics and principles to transform learning into an interactive and meaningful experience. The research aimed to determine the impact of gamification as a teaching strategy on improving the ability to solve first-degree equations at the institution during the 2025–2026 academic year. The methodology employed a positivist paradigm and a quantitative approach, utilizing an applied, preexperimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments administered to a sample of 19 students. An educational assessment with adequate internal consistency (α = 0.716) was conducted across four instructional sequences supported by the digital tools Wordwall and Genially. Results showed an increase in the mean score from 7.04 to 9.34 points and a notable reduction in variance from 3.86 to 0.59. The Wilcoxon test confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001) with a large effect size (r = 0.81). Consequently, gamification significantly strengthens algebraic skills by fostering active participation and a progressive understanding of the material; it achieves more consistent learning outcomes and successfully meets the research objective by mitigating initial procedural deficiencies
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Relación de la salud edáfica del suelo evaluada mediante cromatografía y la sostenibilidad de los sistemas lechero familiar en el cantón Latacunga
(Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC) Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales. Agropecuaria, 2026-11-12) Camacho Changoluisa, Eivy Margarita; Molina Cuasapaz, Edie Gabriel
The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between soil health, assessed through Pfeiffer circular chromatography, and the sustainability of family dairy production systems in the canton of Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province, considering the importance of conserving soil resources for food security and the rural economy of the region. The objectives of the study were to characterize the soil health of pastures, correlate it with the available forage biomass, and relate it to indicators of the economic sustainability of dairy farms. The theoretical framework was based on the concepts of soil health and fertility, physical, chemical, and biological indicators of soil quality, and the principles of Pfeiffer chromatography as a qualitative diagnostic tool.
Methodologically, the research followed a quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional approach, using census sampling that included 21 producers and 46 pastures located in the parishes of Mulaló, José Guango Bajo, and Aláquez. Soil health was evaluated using paper chromatography, forage biomass was assessed through quadrat cutting and weighing, and milk production was measured using monthly production records. The data were analyzed using nonparametric statistical tests in the R software program.
The results showed that most pastures exhibited degraded or poor soil conditions and that there was a positive and significant relationship between soil health and forage dry matter production. However, based on the available evidence, no statistically significant relationship was established between soil health and milk productivity per hectare. It is recommended to promote management practices that support soil recovery, conduct differentiated monitoring of farms with greater internal variability, and increase the sample size in future research to confirm the relationship between soil health and the economic sustainability of family dairy production systems.
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Caracterización de Abono Orgánico del Cerdo Criollo de Traspatio, Bajo una Dieta Tradicional en Salache
(Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC) Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales. Agropecuaria, 2026-11-12) Caizaluisa Cangui, Erick Fabricio; Tapia Borja, Alexandra Isabel
Currently, an efficient management of administrative processes is a key factor for the success of companies essentially in the field of transportation, which is why the present investigation had as its general objective the design of an administrative management model for the Company. Pucayacu Mixed Transport of La Maná county, Cotopaxi province through a situational diagnosis that allows to improve the quality of service to the users, because the organization faces multiple problems one of them is the lack of an administrative management model, this prevents that operates with an organized structure to develop an efficient administration, causing disagreement of the partners. For the fulfillment of this purpose, the use of bibliographic research was used for the collection of theoretical information, field research during the development of interviews and surveys. Among the methods used are the deductive and analytical methods that were very useful for the deduction and analysis of the results obtained through the techniques of the interview addressed to the president and the surveys made to the members and users. The situational diagnosis at the administrative level showed that there is no strategic direction and there is a lack of training in the administrative area due to the lack of an administrative management model, therefore the design of the administrative management model Malcolm Baldrige was considered pertinent. strategy on leadership, evaluation test for the administrative area, the design of a strategic direction, strategies for measuring the level of satisfaction to users through the implementation of mailboxes, the development of training on topics such as teamwork and attention to the client, which will improve each one of the administrative processes of the transport company Mixto Pucayacu.
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Evaluación de enmiendas orgánicas, humus y bio-compost en la recuperación de las propiedades físicas y químicas del suelo en las terrazas de banco, Salache. 2026
(Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC) Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales. Agropecuaria, 2026-11-12) Cadena Sánchez, Melanie Abigail; Castillo de la Guerra, Clever Gilberto
This study was carried out on the bench terraces at the Salache Campus, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (Ecuador), with the aim of evaluating the effects of organic amendments earthworm humus and bio-compost at rates of 4, 8 and 12 t ha⁻¹ on the recovery of soil physical and chemical properties and the growth of bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) as an indicator plant. A completely randomized block design with a 2×3 factorial arrangement and three replicates was implemented, the soil amendments were applied fractionally at 0, 30 and 60 days of the vegetative growth cycle, and initial and final soil samples taken at 0 and 90 days respectively for physico-chemical analysis. The results showed that treatments with doses of 12 t ha⁻¹, such as H12 (humus) and C12 (bio-compost), achieved the greatest increases in nitrogen (15–16 ppm), organic matter (0.82–0.85 per cent), potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as reducing the pH from 9.93 to values between 8.50 and 8.60. The soil texture remained silty loam, with no significant changes in the proportions of sand, silt and clay, given that the study period was four months. Bluegrass exhibited a normal growth curve and biomass was higher in the treatments with 12 t ha⁻¹, with H12 standing out as having the highest average height (51.36 cm) and fresh matter yield (3.19 kg m⁻²). The economic analysis revealed that, although the treatments with humus entailed higher costs, the bio-compost proved to be more cost-effective without compromising agronomic effectiveness. It is concluded that the application of organic amendments at a rate of 12 t ha⁻¹ is a viable and effective alternative for restoring the chemical and physical properties of degraded soils on bench terraces, thereby promoting sustainable agriculture in the Andean region.
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Evaluación de la adaptación del mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) con la aplicación de tres materias orgánicas con tres dosis en el Campus Salache
(Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC) Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales. Agropecuaria, 2026-11-12) Basantes Sasig, Erika Carolina; López Castillo, Guadalupe de las Mercedes
This research was conducted due to the decline in natural populations of mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth). The constant extraction of fruit and plant material, coupled with deforestation, ecosystem fragmentation, páramo burning, and the use of branches for floral arrangements, has led to a progressive decrease in natural mortiño populations. The research aimed to evaluate the adaptation of mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) to the application of three organic materials (chicken manure, guinea pig manure, and cattle manure) at three different doses, under controlled conditions at the Salache Campus of the Technical University of Cotopaxi. A completely randomized design with a 3 × 4 factorial arrangement was used, evaluating agronomic variables such as rooting percentage, number of branches, length of primary branches, number of secondary branches, plant height, stem diameter, humidity, temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity, over a period of four months. The establishment rate reached 91.67%, demonstrating adequate initial adaptation of the plants to the cultivation system. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) between treatments in the evaluated growth variables; however, the means obtained allowed us to identify treatment m3d3, corresponding to bovine manure at a dose of 2.25 kg per 25-liter pot, as the one with the best agronomic performance. This treatment presented the highest values in primary branch length (4.9 cm), plant height (4.9 cm), stem diameter (3.9 mm), number of secondary branches (1.46), substrate moisture (67%), temperature within the optimal range (14–22 °C), pH (4.5), and electrical conductivity (1.07 dS m⁻¹). The improved performance is attributed to the contribution of essential nutrients from the bovine manure, mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium, which promote vegetative growth and root development. The aforementioned economic analysis of the treatment required a total investment of USD 173.21, of which 92.38% corresponded to labor and 7.62% to direct materials, with peat (2.50 kg) being the most expensive input in the m3d3 treatment. It is concluded that the application of bovine manure at a dose of 2.25 kg constitutes the most favorable alternative for the initial adaptation of mortiño under the evaluated conditions, providing technical information for future adaptation and conservation programs for this native species of the Ecuadorian Andes.