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Cross-disciplinary analysis of classroom anxiety in English and math contexts
(Ecuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2026-04-15) Casacumba Panchi, Pablo Javier; León Pucha, Daniel Mauricio; Tovar Viera, Vicente Rodrigo
Learning anxiety in English and mathematics is a phenomenon that has a significant impact on students' performance and emotional well-being in various educational settings, particularly in areas with cultural and economic diversity, such as Ecuador. This study aims to evaluate the level of anxiety in first-year students in these subjects and analyze the variables that influence its occurrence. A quantitative approach was used, and a convenience sample of 75 university students was selected. These students completed questionnaires using a Likert-type scale to assess anxiety and associated perceptions. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical methods to identify differences, relationships, and predictive models. Among the most significant findings, it was observed that students exhibit high levels of anxiety in mathematics, which is linked to perceptions of difficulty and low self-esteem. In the case of English, anxiety is related to insecurities in language use and fear of social evaluation. The findings underscore the importance of implementing innovative pedagogical methods and emotional awareness programs to mitigate the impact of anxiety on the learning process and foster a more inclusive and motivating educational environment
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“English pre-service teachers’ perceptions on multisensorial and phonics strategies in teaching English to a young dyslexic student: a case study”
(Ecuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2026-04-15) Gavilanes Lopéz, Lysbeth Stefanny; Paucar Quishpe, Katherine Michelle; Abata Checa, Fanny Mercedes
The study analyzed English pre-service teachers’ perceptions of multisensory and phonics-based strategies used to teach English as a foreign language to a 7-year-old learner diagnosed with dyslexia, considering their relevance for inclusive education in diverse learning contexts. Methodology: A qualitative descriptive action-research design was implemented in Latacunga (Ecuador) with two final-semester pre-service teachers who delivered a 16-hour intervention over four weeks. Evidence was collected through reflective journals, a semi-structured interview, analysis of lesson plans and teaching resources, and brief learner questionnaires, and it was examined through thematic analysis and source triangulation. Results: Constraints were identified related to emotional and attentional fluctuations, specific pronunciation difficulties, and distractors in the home setting; at the same time, consistent benefits were reported for multisensory and phonics practices, particularly through flashcards, tracing activities, worksheets, and songs. The ECRIF sequence supported documentation of perceived gains in participation, vocabulary retrieval, guided writing practice, and willingness to produce practiced structures. Conclusions: The intervention showed that sequentially organized multisensory and phonics strategies, supported by visual and tactile scaffolds, were perceived as feasible and useful for sustaining learning in this dyslexia case; however, continuous adjustment of environmental management and emotional support was required, and further research with additional cases and complementary measures was recommended
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Modelación hidráulica de inundaciones en la cuenca del rio Quindigua utilizando el software Hec-Ras
(Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2026-04) Carpio Pila, Alex Steven; Sánchez Sánchez, Kevin Steven; Cusme Intriago, Rudys Rafael
La presente investigación evalúa la susceptibilidad y afectación por inundaciones en la cuenca del Río Quindigua, con un enfoque específico en la parroquia Pucayacu, provincia de Cotopaxi. Ante la recurrencia de eventos extremos y la carencia de cartografía hidráulica actualizada, se implementó una metodología integrada que combina teledetección avanzada en Google Earth Engine y modelación hidrodinámica. El procesamiento de imágenes Landsat 8/9 y Sentinel-2, corregidas topográficamente mediante el modelo de Minnaert, permitió generar una clasificación supervisada del uso de suelo validada con un índice Kappa de 0.7421 (concordancia considerable)
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Estimación de flujos bajos mediante el método de recesión de la cuenca del río Coca
(Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2026-04) Altamirano Tixe, Oscar Iván; Guanoluisa Aguirre, Jonathan Javier; Cusme Intriago, Rudys Rafael
Esta investigación estimó los flujos bajos en la cuenca del río Coca, ubicada en la región amazónica del Ecuador con un área de drenaje de 3718,81 km². Para ello, se aplicó la metodología propuesta por Bako & Owoade (1988), orientada al análisis de curvas de recesión hidrológica. La relevancia del estudio se fundamenta en la importancia estratégica de la cuenca, que alberga la Central Hidroeléctrica Coca Codo Sinclair.
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Diseño de un sistema de distribución de agua potable para la lotización "Santa Rosa", cantón Latacunga.
(Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2026-04) Serrano Enríquez, Aaron Ismael; Zambrano Navarrete, Xiomara Alejandra
El presente trabajo de investigación está enfocado en el desarrollo de un diseño de un sistema de agua potable (AAPP) ubicado en la Lotización “Santa Rosa” en Belisario Quevedo, a fin de que su implementación permita así mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas y brindar un flujo constante, asegurando una correcta distribución del recurso hídrico. Para esto se llevó a cabo un análisis de la zona de estudio dando como datos preliminares una población futura de 561 habitantes y con una dotación base para la red de 11.87 l/s para satisfacer las necesidades básicas además de un suministro para dos hidrantes de salidas de pulgadas.