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Número completo (Enero-Junio) 2025

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Número completo (Enero-Junio) 2025

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The Mind and the Machine 7x24 (…based on Daniel Dennett)

2025-10-03T01:50:26+00:00

This presentation is based on the book by Daniel Dennett published in 1995 Types of Mind / Towards an Understanding of Consciousness, where the old and traditional philosophical problem of Cartesian dualism is exposed through Cognitive Sciences focused on the trend of Functionalism of Daniel Dennett in the Philosophy of Mind, is presented as a relationship between two entities, one physical and the other immaterial. The approach through the analogies between the brain and the mind is exposed by handling the concept of the brain as a computer (hardware) and the mind as an operating system (software), offering the vision of neural networks as the central engine of mental processes. A vision is offered of the way in which the mind has developed in the long path of the evolution of the species in the tree of life of our planet, leaving at the end key questions about the future of homo sapiens. The functional elements involved, called neural networks, are then presented, which are responsible for the primary processing of information received from the environment, and the evolutionary levels of neural networks and the mind as an integrated processing and information unit are presented. Some paragraphs are included as a possible evolution. A corresponding obligatory reflection closes this presentation, leaving the way open for further reflection.

Interculturality and intercultural bilingual education: Critical analysis and perspectives for change

2025-10-03T01:59:05+00:00

Interculturality is an interactive and discursive process that promotes cultural heterogeneity and the creation of conditions conducive to strengthening the dialogue of knowledge. However, when associated with Intercultural Bilingual Education, this is linked to a functional tendency, which is governed by the dictates of the State and by means of established educational policies, without being able to promote processes of resistance and pedagogical transformation, maintaining the pre-existing order, without questioning the dominant structures in education. Faced with this reality, the proposal of critical interculturality and critical intercultural education arises as ways of questioning the dominant educational model, inviting to raise different pedagogical practices, not from conditions of equality, but from the difference, from the tensions with the modern-western discourse.

Strengthening wayuu cultural values in social studies teaching

2025-10-03T15:18:27+00:00

The objective of this study was to propose teaching strategies that allow for the reinforcement of Wayuu cultural values through the teaching of Social Studies. It was framed within a feasible project-based research, supported by descriptive field research and with a non-experimental design. The population consisted of Social Studies teachers from educational units located in the Jesús Enrique Lossada municipality of Zulia State. A survey technique was used, with a 27-item questionnaire designed as an instrument, with a polychotomous scale consisting of three response alternatives: (03) Always; (02) Sometimes; and (01) Never. This instrument was validated by expert judgment. Reliability was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.82. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics in frequency tables and percentages. The results reveal that teaching strategies are an opportunity for teachers to innovate their teaching practice, fostering in students the meaning of what they learn, rather than allowing them to be recipients of information that has no meaning for their lives as individuals in a society with diverse cultural values.

Happiness in older adults. A vision after the Covid 19 pandemic

2025-10-03T15:31:56+00:00

Aging is a natural, gradual, continuous process, during which physical, biological, psychological and social transformations take place over time; that currently more people experience, taking into account the notable increase in life expectancy worldwide. The decade of healthy aging (2020 - 2030) stands out, in which it is intended that the so-called older adults or the elderly; who, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), are people over 60 years of age, present good physical and mental health and function functionally in the different social groups in which they interact. This study presents as a general objective to determine the level of happiness in older adults, after the covid-19 pandemic, based on the approaches of Alarcón (2006) and Seligman (2006). The research was descriptive and field study model, with a non-experimental, transectional-descriptive design. An intentional non-probabilistic sample was taken of 156 older adults between 65 and 85 years of age, residents of Zulia and Falcón states. The "Adapted version of the Lima Happiness Scale for older adults" by Árraga and Sánchez (2008), with adequate psychometric properties was administered. The results indicate that the level of happiness in the elderly is high, as well as in all its dimensions (satisfaction with life, personal fulfillment, positive sense of life, joy of living). Statistically significant differences were found in happiness according to marital status, educational level, and institutionalized

Semiotic theory applied to the analysis of the film Dracula (1992)

2025-10-03T16:12:11+00:00

The objective of the investigation consisted of analyzing the film Dracula (1992), adaptation brought to the screen by Francis Ford Coppola according to the precepts of the semiotic theory of Manuel González de Ávila. The theoretical foundations were based on González de Ávila (2002), Van Dijk (1978), Beaugrade and Dressler (1996), Villasmil, Arrieta and Finol (2009), regarding the following criteria: 1.- Notion of textuality according to the Isolating Semiotics, 2.- Textuality Norms, 3.- The text studied inside and outside the world, 4.- Notions of Critical Semiotics applied to cinema. The type of research was of a qualitative nature, since descriptions and annotations were made about the most outstanding scenes of the film. Therefore this research work is divided into two phases of investigation; the first referred to the construction of the theory applied to cinematographic discourse and the second the selection of scenes where the criteria of Semiotics, Isolating, Binding and Critical were evidenced. The findings found in the analysis showed that the criteria used by Isolating Semiotics were reflected in some scenes, among these criteria intertextuality, coherence and cohesion are mentioned, with regard to binding and critical semiotics, the film reflects historical facts of universal transcendence such as the time of the crusades and the social and moral decline of the European continent at the end of the 19th century. Isolating, Binding and Critical. The findings found in the analysis showed that the criteria used by Isolating Semiotics were reflected in some scenes, among these criteria intertextuality, coherence and cohesion are mentioned, with regard to binding and critical semiotics. It is concluded that the theoretical construct of Manuel González de Ávila can be applied and adapted to any type of discourse

Parenting liability in the venezuelan legal system

2025-10-03T16:24:29+00:00

The objective of the research was to analyze the Parenting Responsibility in the Venezuelan legislation, considering aspects such as the definition of parenting, the regulations on the matter at international level and the regulation of this in the internal jurisdiction. Methodologically, it was carried out following the principles of the qualitative paradigm, with an approach centered on the documentary review. Among the main results, it was found that parenting is an integral process of education, instruction, direction and training, indispensable for the integral development of children and adolescents. Internationally, it was evidenced that Parenting Responsibility is deeply linked to the protection of human rights. In the Venezuelan legal system, it includes the shared, equal and inalienable duty and right of the father and mother to raise, educate, take care of, watch over, maintain and assist their children materially, morally and affectively. Finally, it was concluded that public policies should strengthen family ties, which are necessary for a better exercise of Parental Responsibility

Social value: Quantitatively measurable

2025-10-03T16:36:50+00:00

The objective of this research was to determine to what extent social value is promoted with the application of Problem-Based Learning as a teaching strategy, from the teaching of chemistry. The research methodology was based on a descriptive positivist approach, using the survey and questionnaires with a Likert scale as data collection techniques and instruments, managing to apply Student's T for two samples assuming unequal variances, with a significance level of 5%, according to the level established in the social sciences. The non-probabilistic and intentional sample was made up of 20 students from the 3rd year of secondary education at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe School. The information collected allowed us to conclude that the application of Problem-Based Learning significantly promotes the skill of Social Value.

Socio-Political structure as a conditioner of personality

2025-10-03T16:48:57+00:00

The peak of contemporary narcissism shows the fragmentation of the personality caused by consumerism, where a marked self-absorption occurs as an introversion of the Self, which is complemented by personal validation through the consumption of objects. By virtue of the above, the article analyzes how the socioeconomic context significantly affects the configuration of personality and behavior, highlighting the impact that social class, access to resources and the cultural norms that determine this reality have on this process. This is a qualitative research, bibliographical and diachronic exploration, under the deductive rationalist approach. Among the main findings, the profound impact that socioeconomic conditions have on personality and behavior stands out. Likewise, it emphasizes overcoming the collective urgencies that merit the suppression of all human and ecological exploitation, typical of instrumental rationality. It concludes on the relevance of promoting societies based on human rights, as instruments that regulate the power of the market as an element of social enunciation, while promoting tolerant, supportive, dialogic relationships and prone to justice as a distinctive democratic ability.

The nursery as a learning strategy in the context of an open classroom towards sustainability at the Rafael Belloso Chacín University (URBE)

2025-10-03T17:20:48+00:00

Research on the nursery as a learning strategy at the Rafael BellosoChacín University (URBE) seeks to awaken the interest of students in sustainability issues by relating plant care to their educational context. An action research methodology is implemented that begins with a diagnosis to identify students' prior knowledge about ecology, revealing significant interest but limited understanding. Through collaborative workshops, the cultivation of native species is planned, integrating sustainable development content. The dissemination of the results generates support in the university community, establishing a long-term maintenance plan that involves future students and local organizations. This approach not only encourages interest in ecology but also promotes teamwork and responsibility, allowing students to learn actively and meaningfully, developing essential skills for their comprehensive training and their role as responsible citizens

Illustrations by children and adolescents about the plants of Jajó, Trujillo state, Venezuela

2025-10-03T17:44:33+00:00

Illustrations were made by children and adolescents about the plants of Jajó, Trujillo state, Venezuela. The exhibition “Get to know the plants of Jajó” was used, with ten (10) botanical samples of common ornamental and medicinal species, crop weeds and other wild-growing species collected in the area. There were fourteen participants (5 females and 9 males) between 6-14 years of age. They were asked to draw their favorite plant and give it the common name. The most drawn plant species were Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (“Chinese hibiscus”) and Ricinus communis (“castor oil plant”), representing 60% with four illustrations each, and only 28.6% of the participants (9 to 13 years old) knew the common name of the drawn species. It is recommended to carry out educational activities that promote the community's approach to the knowledge of the flora of Jajó in order to promote the appreciation of local plant resources

Environmental Education in Colombia: Integrating Interdisciplinary and Systemic Approaches in School Environmental Projects

2025-10-03T20:15:51+00:00

Environmental education in Colombia requires actions that enhance the effectiveness of School Environmental Projects (PRAE). This study aims to analyze works that examine the integration of interdisciplinary and systemic approaches in PRAE, identifying strengths and weaknesses in the articulation of knowledge and disciplines in the academic context. The methodology used was documentary-based, with a descriptive scope, conducting a content analysis of articles published between 2019 and 2025. The results reveal that, although these projects promote curricular transversality and community participation, they face limitations in teacher training, institutional articulation, and the inclusion of multicultural knowledge. The identified strengths include the generation of critical competencies and contextualized learning. The conclusions reflect the need to improve teacher training, foster institutional alliances, and develop inclusive evaluation methodologies, providing effective guidelines for strengthening PRAE, which are of great significance for environmental education in Colombia

Didactic knowledge of the content of the food and nutrition topic

2025-10-03T20:31:58+00:00

The purpose of this research was to analyze the didactic content knowledge of middle school teachers in relation to the topic of food and nutrition, based on the theoretical guidelines of Shulman (1986). This study was developed in the context of secondary education in the Mara municipality. From a qualitative methodological perspective, the introspective experiential epistemological approach was assumed, following the methodological guidelines of educational ethnography. In accordance with the research design, unstructured interviews and non-participant observations were used as information collection strategies. Among the main findings we can mention that teachers master the programmatic content, but do not emphasize the importance of the content for the social sphere. Therefore, it is concluded that the Didactic Content Knowledge of these teachers is still under construction. Understanding that Didactic Content Knowledge refers not only to the mastery of the content but also how it is taught and why it is taught

Faculty perceptions on virology training. University of Zulia

2025-10-03T20:46:01+00:00

Virology has gained relevance due to the need to control viral infections, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Virology training is crucial for managing such infections. This research aims to analyze the factors influencing Faculty perceptions of Virology training at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zulia. Theoretically, it is based on the perspectives of the following authors: Jordan, et al (2022), Jornet, et al (2014), Cardozo et al. (2018), Guerra, et al (2019), among others. A hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative approach was adopted, applying a semi-structured interview consisting of 6 questions to 5 university professors, considered key informants. The results highlight that the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zulia has favorable resources for teaching virology, such as faculty training and laboratory infrastructure. However, it also faces significant limitations in terms of institutional and economic resources. Despite these challenges, virology training is based on the development of competencies. While lack of research and resource scarcity are obstacles, there is a general trend of perceiving the effectiveness of these strategies in virology training. Likewise, it reflects the dedication of the faculty and the increasing motivation of the students

Investigative competence of pre and postgraduate students in the botany area of the CIQPN-FHE, LUZ

2025-10-03T20:59:32+00:00

The research centers and institutes at the university level constitute spaces to develop the activities derived from the research. The objective of the work was to evaluate the investigative competence of the undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Botany area of the CIQPN-FHE, LUZ.The research was quantitative, descriptive and with an introspective-experiential epistemological approach. The data was collected from 2004 to 2021 and processed using the Excel 2016 program. The results showed that the highest percentages of the variables corresponded to the scientific performance of undergraduate students: research work (66.7%), attendance at scientific events (86.5%), publications (58.4%), research projects (60%) and participation in community services (100%). The work to be carried out by the Research Centers, as well as the interaction between staff researchers and students, is decisive for the acquisition of investigative competence necessary for a comprehensive professional profile

The teaching practice of the english as a foreign language teacher

2025-10-03T21:14:21+00:00

Addressing the challenges of teaching a foreign language in vulnerable contexts today is a process that leads and motivates teachers to question the way they develop their pedagogical practice; in this sense, this research is oriented towards the analysis of the pedagogical practice implemented by English as a foreign language teachers in an urban municipality with rural characteristics located in the department of Bolívar, Colombia. To this end, the teaching sequences implemented by teachers in their classes were identified and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is described in the words of the participating teachers. The methodology was based on a qualitative interpretive paradigm, which allowed for an interpretation of teachers' pedagogical practice from a phenomenological perspective that led to an analysis and coding of the data obtained. The selected approach was the experiential prospective based on Padrón (1998). The results indicate that it is necessary for English teachers in San Martín de Loba to implement a series of changes in their pedagogical practices: The integration of socioemotional skills in the curriculum, the promotion of meaningful and contextualized learning, the updating of teaching methodologies, and the promotion of educational research stand out. In addition, the study also reveals the need for teachers to integrate ICTs into their practices, promoting more meaningful and personalized learning

Quantitative and qualitative research from the perspective of university teachers

2025-10-03T21:26:48+00:00

In the line of temporality, the human being as a rational being, and his sensory organs, ego has focused on providing answers to the various questions that arise from the interaction with other human beings, with nature and his own thought. The objective of the research was focused on analyzing the definition, characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research from the perspective of university professors. Theoretically, it was based on the position of the following authors: Hernández Sampieri et al (2014), Ríos Ramírez (2017), Corona Lisboa (2018), Espinoza Freire (2020) among others. Methodologically, the qualitative-interpretative paradigm associated with the worldview, beliefs, and values of the researchers was assumed. For the development of the research, six (6) university professors were selected, considered key informants, this selection was made using an intentional sampling supported by inclusion criteria: research experience, accessibility by the researcher to these key informants and willingness of the informants to answer the semi-structured interview made up of two questions. Based on the answers provided by the interviewed university professors who define the quantitative research. Approach, paradigm, process, tools and methods to obtain numerical and measurable data with the causal relationship of variables

Qualitative research an alternative for the application of the phenomenological-hermeneutic method in the human sciences

2025-10-03T21:50:39+00:00

The purpose of this essay is to analyze qualitative research and the phenomenological-hermeneutic method in the aspects of conceptual definitions, characteristics and their application in the human sciences. Qualitative research is conceived as a scientific activity aimed at the study, description and analysis of social phenomena, from a binding vision between the subject-object (researcher-participant) with a direct interaction, where the information or data is taken directly from the informants, which are processed in a descriptive and qualitative way. Highlighting among its characteristics: flexibility, depth, richness of data, interpretation, subjectivity, it is cyclical, it seeks the description of social phenomena, it has a flexible design in constant construction. The phenomenological - hermeneutic method proposes the analysis and deep interpretation of phenomena focused on the experiences of human beings and their relationship with the world. To carry out this research study, a documentary review of various definitions and positions made by the authors was carried out. The conclusion was reached that qualitative research generates true knowledge based on lived experiences and their meanings in a given context

Impact of video games on the learning process

2025-10-03T22:05:08+00:00

The purpose of this research was to analyze the impact of video games on the learning process, exploring both their positive and negative effects. A literature review of recent studies investigating this phenomenon was conducted. The results show that educational video games, when used appropriately, can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, as well as foster student motivation. However, adverse effects were also identified, such as the risk of addiction and potential decline in academic performance due to excessive video game use. In conclusion, while video games can be valuable educational tools, their integration must be carefully regulated to maximize benefits and minimize risks. This study provides a foundation for future research and the development of educational policies that promote a balanced use of video games in educational contexts

Political economy of alternative economies in Latin America

2025-10-03T22:16:22+00:00

Given the serious and prolonged global crisis and the crisis of the development model that has led to the loss of well-being of the population, a series of categories associated with the notion and forms of alternative economies emerge in the debate and as a development proposal. They group together organizations, which do not belong to either the private or the public sector that place social, ethical and human aspects above private interest, the central purpose of capitalism, and that try to develop alternatives for community, local, regional development against the crisis situation. This work aims to reflect on alternative economies in Latin America from the perspective of political economy. A hermeneutic analysis method was used under a documentary research design. The emergence, expansion and diffusion of different and heterogeneous alternative expressions of economics, in Latin America and in other parts of the global south, constitutes decisive proof that the dominant economic model, represented by neoliberalism, is becoming increasingly intolerable; and that the moral conscience of the masses represents an unavoidable transition in the process of maturation of a new world conscience that will seek another modality of social organization

Factores de incidencia en la obtención de saberes gerenciales que permiten desarrollar competencias innovadoras en las micropymes Argentinas

2025-10-03T22:25:16+00:00

This article presents the results of an exploratory study carried out by the author in relation to the managerial knowledge that prevails in Argentine microSMEs. In-depth interviews were conducted with six business leaders; in addition to the documentary review, in order to reveal which factors contextualize and influence the obtaining of managerial knowledge that allows the development of innovative competencies in Argentine microSMEs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have had to reinvent themselves, applying digital transformation, looking for new solutions and adapting to market changes. In addition, creativity, teamwork and communication are essential in this process. Thus, the changes have been managed with uncertainty, creativity and teamwork, highlighting that knowledge in foreign trade, strategic planning and organizational management has been applied; Investment in technology and adaptation to cultural changes, new habits and policies are necessary, being strategic against a systemic and creative vision to carry out innovative projects; hence, from the judgments made by the key informants, it was concluded that the key factors for innovation in a company include having qualified personnel, an effective marketing strategy, appropriate technology, strategic alliances, planning, creativity, communication, motivation and organizational learning

Cognitive mediation for student permanence at university with sensory disabilities

2025-10-03T22:41:20+00:00

When studying cognitive mediation by teachers for the permanence of students with sensory disabilities at the State University of Milagro, it is seen that, at a global level, these people face significant inequalities. In Ecuador as a Latin American country, according to statistics from the National Council for Disability (CONADIS), the rates of educational exclusion are alarming. The general objective of the research was to design cognitive mediation strategies that favor the permanence of students in the Basic Education career, online modality, during the period 2024-2025. The methodology that is intended to be developed will be projective, with quantitative techniques and instruments with a non-experimental design, using surveys directed to 80 teachers and 29 students with sensory disabilities. The questionnaire will evaluate both the cognitive mediation of teachers and the permanence of students, allowing to identify the strategies that teachers use in the virtual environment. The results of the study are expected to offer a theoretical-practical framework that improves inclusive university educational policies, guaranteeing the permanence and academic success of students with sensory disabilities.

Towards the construction of a state of the art on school dropouts

2025-10-03T22:53:43+00:00

The general objective of this work was to build the state of the art on school dropout at the basic education level. A documentary research was adopted through the qualitative content analysis of 5 international and 6 national scientific articles, 3 doctoral theses and 5 books, published in scientific journals. Regarding the findings, the fact that school dropout is conceived as a complex phenomenon and whose origin is due to various factors of a socio-educational, cultural, political and economic nature is consolidated. Among the factors of greatest interest that lead to school dropout are poverty associated with conditions of vulnerability and academic problems. Interventions are urgently needed that advocate a multidisciplinary approach to school dropout where various institutions and actors of the educational system converge.

A classroom experience from linear algebra with GeoGebra 3D

2025-10-03T23:04:27+00:00

The use of technological tools such as GeoGebra 3D allows the application of pedagogical strategies for the understanding of definitions and geometric construction processes in the subject of linear algebra, so this work is based on contributions such as Van Hiele (1999), Gardner (2015), Torres, et al (2021), Campo, et al (2021), among others. Methodologically, it has a qualitative approach, applying active observation in the development of a class for the analysis of the experiences of the students. Among the results, it was found that the use of GeoGebra 3D facilitates the understanding of the behavior of the geometric elements that are necessary for the representation of vectors and lines in space. It is concluded that the experience of the students was satisfactory, due to the ease of geometric representation that this technological assistant has, providing a greater field of visualization by the perspectives, but also, a greater understanding of the algebraic processes involved in the use of vectors and the vector equation of the straight line in was noted

Excelia with applicationsautomated calculation of probabilities

2025-10-03T23:13:08+00:00

Automated calculation refers to the numerical operations carried out on the topics of probabilities, by the design, construction and programming of the new Excelia digital resource of the technological didactic type with values added to Excel. It is undeniable, from popular knowledge, the level of difficulty that students show when learning numerical subjects, particularly the topic of probabilities. New strategies have always been sought in the hope of transforming this reality. The problem is supported by the works of Barroso, Jerez (2013); Bologna, E. (2011); Fontanelli, Mansilla y Miramontes (2020); Gómez, Contreras and Batanero (2015); López and Gómez (2022) and Serrano-Díaz (2022). Its objective was to: Design techno-didactic resources, such as Excelia, with applications on various topics related to probabilities and their distributions. The methodology used was documentary, descriptive and applied. The Excelia construction was carried out based on some Excel functions, with the support of logical functions and some mathematical devices (Carrasquero 2023). As a product of this research, there are applications that can be combined and customized according to the interest of teachers and students, grouped into a statistical calculator and an instructional resource. Finally, this product is considered of great interest due to its multiple benefits, especially time savings and low level of difficulty in its use, since only the data must be entered and it is up to the user to interpret the results in light of their theoretical context

Morpholexical study of mineral nomenclature

2025-10-03T23:33:26+00:00

Terminological standardization is a procedure created to establish a nomenclature that tends toward universality of terms. The objective of this research is to describe the word formation procedures and the lexical-semantic processes involved in mineral nomenclature. The research is framed within an empiricist approach, descriptive in scope, and documentary in design. 306 mineral names were analyzed, extracted from three specialized books. The technique selected was documentary analysis, and a double-entry matrix was used as an instrument. Among the main results, it is notable that these are neologisms created with the suffix –íta, with a specialized meaning. The roots come from words that describe the physical properties of minerals, through eponyms or place names. Although this is not the standardization system approved by the standardizing body, it is easy to memorize and understand; that is why its use among specialists continues. Keywords: Morpholexical study, terminological standardization, disciplinary vocabulary, word formation procedures, neologisms

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