Objective: This study reconceptualizes organizational behaviour through experiential learning, developing a multilevel theoretical framework integrating individual, team, and organizational dynamics. Theoretical Framework: Drawing on Experiential Learning Theory, particularly Kolb’s cyclical model, and incorporating multilevel organizational theory, social constructivism, and dynamic capability perspectives, the framework advances a process-oriented understanding of how experience shapes organizational action. Method: The study employs a conceptual, theory-building design based on an integrative and critical interdisciplinary literature review. Core constructs are systematically synthesized, and multilevel propositions are developed to explain cross-level interactions. Results and Discussion: The proposed framework positions experiential learning as a generative mechanism linking individual reflection, collective sensemaking, and organizational adaptation. It identifies feedback loops, emergent behavioural patterns, and contextual moderators such as leadership and culture, addressing micro–macro fragmentation in the literature. Research Implications: The model bridges learning theory and organizational behaviour, offering guidance for adaptive systems and leadership development. Originality/Value: The study introduces a novel multilevel synthesis, articulating dynamic cross-level mechanisms that extend contemporary organizational theory.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty, with the aim of establishing the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty among passengers of rail transport services in Kenya. Theoretical Structure: This study was based on the theory of disconfirmation of expectation. Anchorage's theory is supported by theories of cognitive dissonance, cue utilization, and social exchange. Method: The research adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional and convergent mixed methods design. Data collection was done through a semi-structured questionnaire. A sample of 357 respondents was targeted by the 4 rail passenger service providers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results and Discussion: The results indicated that customer satisfaction had a direct influence on the loyalty of rail service passengers in Kenya. The results showed a significant and positive relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty. The limitation of the study was that the design applied did not increase the generalizability of the results. Research implications: The results of the study are based on customer satisfaction and the theory of knowledge about customer loyalty, as well as the need for managers to develop marketing strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Originality/Value: The results of the study will help marketers formulate market-driven services to exceed customer expectations while increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. This is important for the growth of the rail industry, given the scant academic study focused on the provision of passenger rail services.
Objective: This study analyzes the complementarity between behavioral and cultural determinants of the auditor-auditee relationship and their influence on internal audit effectiveness, in the context of auditing social programs, illustrated through Morocco’s National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) programs. Theoretical Framework: Literature on internal audit effectiveness identifies the auditor-auditee relationship as a central determinant of audit performance. Existing studies mainly approach this relationship through professional and behavioral dimensions, focusing on auditors’ skills, attitudes, and compliance with procedures. Limited attention has been given to cultural values shaping interactions, particularly in social and public-sector contexts. This study integrates behavioral determinants and cultural values to provide a more comprehensive understanding. Method: The study adopts a qualitative case study approach based on semi-structured interviews with nine stakeholders involved in the evaluation and governance of “INDH” programs. Data were analyzed using NVivo software. Results and Discussion: Findings reveal behavioral determinants affecting the auditor–auditee relationship, including attitudes toward auditing, communication, cooperation, access to information, and responses to recommendations. Cultural values such as the primacy of relationships over tasks, warm interpersonal relations, and trust also structure this relationship. The results show that the auditor-auditee relationship is both professional and relational and cannot be understood solely through behavior. Research Implications: This research extends understanding of internal audit effectiveness by showing that auditor-auditee interactions in social program audits are shaped by both professional behavior and cultural values. Trust, respect, and interpersonal warmth are essential for collaboration. The study emphasizes that improving audit effectiveness requires combining technical skills with relational practices aligned with the cultural context. Originality/Value: This study contributes by highlighting the combined influence of behavioral and cultural determinants on the auditor-auditee relationship in social program audits.
Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación es desarrollar un sistema basado en tecnología Blockchain y la red Ethereum para la emisión y validación de certificados digitales en una institución de educación superior, garantizando seguridad, trazabilidad e inmutabilidad mediante contratos inteligentes. Marco teórico: La investigación se fundamenta en el uso de Blockchain como una tecnología distribuida que permite el registro transparente y seguro de transacciones, aplicando los estándares X.509 y ERC-721 para la autenticación y unicidad de los certificados digitales. Método: Se diseñó un prototipo funcional utilizando el lenguaje de programación Python, la biblioteca web3.py y la infraestructura de Ethereum. El sistema integra firmas digitales y códigos QR para facilitar la verificación en tiempo real. Resultados y discusión: Los resultados preliminares muestran un uso promedio de gas de 221,189 y un consumo de 0.00442378 ETH por transacción, con una reducción del 43% en los costos de verificación respecto a sistemas tradicionales. Esto demuestra la viabilidad técnica y económica del modelo propuesto. Implicaciones de la investigación: El sistema puede aplicarse en contextos educativos e industriales, fortaleciendo la confianza en la emisión y validación de documentos digitales. Originalidad/Valor: La propuesta contribuye al campo de la certificación digital al integrar estándares abiertos y contratos inteligentes, ofreciendo una solución escalable, segura y de bajo costo.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of strategic leadership’s dispositional features on the sustainable organisational performance of Government owned State Corporations in Kenya, with the aim of establishing the impact of strategic leadership effects on the organisational effectiveness of public entities in a developing country. Theoretical Framework: The conceptualisation of this study was undergirded by two theories in strategic management. The upper echelons theory (Hambrick & Mason, 1984) anchored the study with auxiliary support from the organisation theory (Donaldson, 1985). Method: This study was based on an analytical cross sectional cenusus survey targeting 250 Government owned State Corporations (SCs) in Kenya. Primary data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire based on a 5 point Likert scale. The respondents comprised top management team (TMT) members within the SCs. Results and Discussion: The results show that strategic leadership’s dispositional features positively and significantly influence sustainable organisational performance. Intresetingly, this significant effect also applied to the psychograhic indicators used to operationalise the strategic leadership construct in the study. The findings validate the predictions of the theories that informed its conceptualisation. A limitation of the study is that it was operationalised in the context of public sector organisations in a developing country which has contextual idiosyncracies. This may limit the extent to which the study findings can be gerneralised in other different contexts. Research Implications: The findings make important contributions to theory by addressing some of the black box problems associated with the upper echelons theory. Additionally, the study findings provide useful information that can guide policy in public sector organizations. Finally, the results have important implications on management practice as it provides useful insights on how to strengthen the strategic leadership framework in public sector organisations and how these entities can ensure long term sustainability by adopting ESG sustainability performance measures. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the ongoing debate between micro and macro research foundations in strategic management research. Additionally, the research deepens the field of leadership by highlighting the importance of strategic leadership multi-level dispositional features in influencing sustainable organisational performance which is a shift from the frequently researched TMT demographic characteristics.
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate which is the best strategy for the international development of the automobile producers and prove it through a model developed by the author on the basis of the existing concepts. Theoretical Framework: A theoretical review on the leading concepts for strategic management is carried out. The most relevant theoretical framework - the matrix for local responsiveness versus global integration is applied on the automotive industry so that the industry specific forces are considered and classified according the direction of their influence. Method: The basic scientific methods of deduction and induction are employed in application of the theoretical framework on the studied industry. Analysis of statistical data is carried out for the determination of the industry specific features and the recent trends in the automotive market development. The statistical material consists of predominantly from secondary data, collected from official references of international and national agencies and organizations. The graphic model is developed with the help of instruments from the analytical geometry. Results and Discussion: The position of the crossing points of opposing driving forces displayed on the matrix with the four major strategies for international development shows the best strategy to be followed by the automobile producers – the transnational one. Research Implications: The transnational strategy is associated with greatest complexity and challenges but also with most opportunities for the automobile producer especially in time of dynamic industry restructuring. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the management theory and practice by the universal application of the suggested model on other industries.
Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a romantização da maternidade na Arte e na mídia, especialmente na Literatura, investigando seus impactos na compreensão social do que é ser mãe e nos direitos das mulheres, a partir da interface entre Direito e Literatura. Referencial Teórico: O referencial teórico fundamenta-se na construção histórica e social da maternidade, na noção de “amor materno” enquanto produto cultural e não instinto natural, e na análise crítica da romantização da maternidade na Arte, na mídia e no Direito. Destacam-se os estudos de Philippe Ariès sobre a história da infância e da família, Maria de Jesus Correia acerca da maternidade como vivência sócio-histórica, Elisabeth Badinter e Fabiana de Souza Halasi quanto à construção do ideal materno e da maternidade da culpa. No campo da interface entre Direito e Literatura, o trabalho dialoga com produções que evidenciam como narrativas artísticas e midiáticas influenciam discursos jurídicos e práticas estatais, especialmente no tocante aos direitos das mulheres e à maternidade compulsória. Método: A metodologia adotada consiste em pesquisa bibliográfica, com base em obras acadêmicas, artigos científicos, legislação e produções literárias. Foram utilizados os métodos histórico e dedutivo, partindo-se da análise da construção histórica do conceito de maternidade e do amor materno para, posteriormente, examinar a romantização da maternidade na Arte, na mídia e seus reflexos no Direito. A obra O peso do pássaro morto, de Aline Bei, é analisada como objeto central de reflexão por romper com a visão idealizada da maternidade, permitindo uma abordagem interdisciplinar entre Direito e Literatura. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados evidenciam que a maternidade, tal como concebida socialmente, é fruto de construções históricas e culturais que naturalizaram o ideal do amor materno como inerente à condição feminina. A romantização da maternidade, amplamente reproduzida pela Arte e pela mídia, estabelece padrões inalcançáveis para as mulheres, gerando frustrações, sofrimento psíquico e sentimentos de culpa, além de impactar negativamente aquelas que não desejam exercer a maternidade. A análise da obra O peso do pássaro morto revela a ruptura desse ideal ao retratar uma maternidade marcada por violência sexual, ausência de amor materno e ambivalência emocional, contrastando com os discursos hegemônicos. Na discussão, tais resultados são contextualizados à luz do referencial teórico, demonstrando como esses discursos alcançam o campo jurídico, influenciando a limitação da autonomia feminina e o tratamento desigual entre mulheres e homens no que se refere à reprodução, ao aborto e à responsabilização parental. Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações teóricas e práticas desta pesquisa concentram-se nos campos do Direito, da Literatura, dos estudos de gênero e das políticas públicas. O estudo contribui para a problematização da maternidade compulsória e para a reflexão crítica sobre os discursos que sustentam a restrição dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos das mulheres. As análises podem influenciar debates acadêmicos, práticas jurídicas e produções artísticas e midiáticas, incentivando representações mais realistas e humanas da maternidade e promovendo maior autonomia das mulheres sobre seus corpos. Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribui para a literatura ao articular, de forma interdisciplinar, Direito e Literatura na análise crítica da romantização da maternidade, utilizando a obra O peso do pássaro morto como instrumento de ruptura dos discursos idealizados. A originalidade reside na abordagem que evidencia como narrativas artísticas e discursos refletem valores jurídicos e práticas estatais relacionadas à maternidade. O valor da pesquisa está na sua capacidade de ampliar o debate sobre os direitos das mulheres, questionar a naturalização do amor materno e propor a ressignificação da maternidade a partir de perspectivas mais plurais, realistas e comprometidas com a dignidade e autonomia feminina.
Objective: This paper discussed how an integrated ABC-XYZ inventory management strategy is used to enhance corporate profitability in the food and beverage sector and improve financial performance. Methodology: The study embraced a quantitative approach through a structured questionnaire that was administered to the professionals in the food and beverage industry. The study sample encompassed (110) respondents, and the data analysis was based on SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and mediation. Results and discussion: It was found that effective inventory management has a statistically significant positive impact on corporate profitability. To be more specific, the findings revealed that inventory efficiency attained by means of the ABC-XYZ classification helps to have better cost control, increase cash flow, and sales revenue. In addition, operational costs, sales revenue, and cash flow have a significant mediating impact on the relationship between inventory efficiency and profitability. The paper has indicated that focusing on high-value and demand-sensitive products with the help of proper forecasting and integrated information systems can improve decision-making and finance. Research Implications: The study has a theoretical contribution, as it adds to the existing body of research on inventory management in a sector-specific period; and a practical contribution, as it presents practical advice that can be adopted by managers who want to streamline inventory operations.
Objectivo: This study set out to understand how market opportunities for Micro Small and Medium Entreprises in Western Kenya are shaped by two main factors: the age of the business owner (and how long the business has existed) and the type of business they run. The market segments preferred by different categories of micro and small enterprises. The goal was to examine how age and type of business influence market practice among micro and small enterprises. among counties such as Bungoma, Kakamega, Kisumu, Siaya, and Busia and how these factors would determine investment criteria. The aim was also to established criteria to train and finance the MSMEs in order to scale their growth and sustainability, with an internation to spare economic growth Theoretical Framework: The research was guided by the International Labour Organization’s Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) model, which emphasizes training, structured planning, and market awareness as key tools for business growth. Together with basic market segmentation theory, the model helped explain how differences in age, experience, and business structure affect how MSMEs start improve their business. Conceptual Framework: The study assumes that access to markets is influenced by a combination of personal characteristics (such as age, gender, and education of the owner) and business characteristics (such as registration status, legal form, size, and years in operation). These were used as the main segmentation factors to determine how different groups position themselves in the market and what an investor would consider in determining where to invest, what to invest and the product to have in the market. Method: A mixed-methods approach was used. Data were collected from MSME owners who attended outreach session across the Western region. They provided details on their age, education level, gender, business type, registration status, years of operation, and income category. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and comparisons across age groups and business types. Qualitative responses were also reviewed to understand how entrepreneurs make market decisions. Results & Discussions: Entrepreneurs aged 26–34 emerged as the most active group in business ownership, training participation, and registration—mostly running micro-scale sole proprietorships. Older entrepreneurs tended to manage fewer but more stable businesses. Most enterprises were still young (1–5 years old), suggesting a highly entrepreneurial environment but also one still in early stages of growth. A significant number of businesses remained unregistered, limiting access to formal opportunities. Education and location also played a role—counties like Siaya, with higher education levels, showed stronger registration and growth patterns than counties. Research Implication: The findings suggest that MSME support should be tailored rather than generalized. Younger entrepreneurs may need mentorship, incubation, and startup capital, while older businesses may require scaling finance and marketing support. Sole proprietors may benefit from basic training in bookkeeping and branding, while partnerships and limited companies may need guidance in compliance and team management. Segmenting support based on age and business type would make interventions more effective. Originality: Unlike most previous studies that focused on either age or business structure alone, this study combines both to show how they jointly influence market access. By focusing specifically on Western Kenya, it also gives regional-level insights that can inform county-based policies and development programs.
Objetivo: identificar y analizar las fortalezas y desafíos del proceso de codiseño curricular en la Escuela Normal Experimental de El Fuerte desde la percepción de los docentes y determinar sugerencias para su mejora Marco Teórico: La comprensión del currículo como un proyecto formativo integral que articula dimensiones culturales, sociales y pedagógicas. Se destaca la relevancia del Plan de Estudios 2022, que introduce el codiseño curricular como estrategia participativa e innovadora en las Escuelas Normales. Método: Se utiliza un enfoque cualitativo basado en teoría fundamentada, la recolección datos se realizó a través de una entrevista, se categorizaron las opiniones en fortalezas, retos y sugerencias. Posteriormente, se analizaron mediante la transcripción, codificación e integración de la información. Resultados y Discusión: Se demuestra que el codiseño posibilita contextualizar los cursos adaptandolos a las necesidades específicas de la institución, mejorando la trayectoria académica de los alumnos, es visto como una oportunidad de crecimiento profesional y fomenta el trabajo colaborativo entre docentes. Implicaciones de la investigación: Se percibe una sobrecarga de trabajo, falta de acompañamiento y organización, necesidad de capacitación adecuada y personal insuficiente. Se sugiere una mayor capacitación en diseño curricular, apoyo de autoridades, creación de espacios colaborativos, participación inclusiva de todo el personal docente para mejorar la calidad y relevancia de los cursos diseñados. Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio aporta una comprensión profunda del proceso de codiseño curricular desde la voz de los propios docentes, un enfoque poco explorado en el contexto de las Escuelas Normales.
Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the role of ISO 50001 as a structured energy management system within the field of green supply chain management (GSCM). More specifically, it aims to map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and research trends related to ISO 50001 and its contribution to sustainable supply chain practices. Theoretical Framework: This research is grounded in the theoretical foundations of green supply chain management, energy management systems, and sustainability-oriented organizational strategies. Core concepts related to energy efficiency, sustainable development, renewable energy integration, and organizational performance provide the conceptual basis for analyzing the literature on ISO 50001 and GSCM. Method: The study employs a bibliometric research design, utilizing a dataset of 422 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2013 and 2024, indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Bibliometric performance indicators and science mapping techniques were applied to identify influential journals, authors, institutions, and countries, as well as to explore keyword co-occurrence patterns and thematic clusters shaping this research domain. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal a sustained growth in academic interest at the intersection of ISO 50001 and GSCM, reflecting the increasing strategic relevance of energy management within supply chain sustainability research. Dominant research themes primarily relate to energy efficiency, sustainable development, renewable energy adoption, and organizational performance. However, the analysis also highlights underexplored areas, particularly those associated with digital technologies, data-driven energy management, and the strategic integration of ISO 50001 into supply chain decision-making processes. Research Implications: The results provide both theoretical and managerial implications by clarifying how ISO 50001-based energy management systems support sustainability-oriented supply chain strategies and by offering insights for organizations seeking to improve environmental and competitive performance. Originality/Value: This study offers one of the first comprehensive bibliometric syntheses focusing specifically on the contribution of ISO 50001 to green supply chain management, positioning the standard as a strategic lever for embedding energy management into sustainable supply chain governance.
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of performance expectancy, social influence, and business acumen as being main predictors for the HR analytics adoption intention among Egyptian bankers, especially the HR professionals and other department’s heads. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. It considered the UTAUT framework specific constructs including performance expectancy and social influence in enhancing the intention to use the technology. The business acumen was added in the model to test its relationship with the human resource analytics adoption intention Method: This research is considered an explanatory one, with the aim of either confirming or challenging the existing theories based on the collected data. The data collection strategy was survey, by sending online questionnaires through LinkedIn premium to reach as many HR professionals and other departments’ heads as possible, who are working in 6 key banks exist in Cairo, based on their capital and branches number. Then, a range of SPSS (version 23) was used to validate the model. The sample size included 194 HR professionals, in addition to 295 heads from other departments, resulting in a total of 500 completed responses. Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate that there is a direct relationship between the independent variables; performance expectancy, social influence, business acumen, and the HRA adoption intention as being the dependent variable. Research Implications: Socially, it can develop the confidence of the employees in supporting new technologies, as high-performance expectancy can provide encouragement for technological adoption that will benefit the employees and customers. In addition, detecting variations in the adoption intention among demographic groups can inform HR policies intended to improve inclusivity. From the practical perspective, it can provide guidance to the HR in designing more targeted training programs and equipping the employees with the needed required skills to support in any initiative related to technology.
Objective: To describe the knowledge about scientific research among graduating students in health-related courses and to verify if there is an association between participation in extracurricular activities and this knowledge. Theoretical Framework: Recent studies highlight the importance of evidence-based practice among healthcare professionals. For this approach to be applied effectively, it is essential to know how to critically evaluate the available scientific evidence, a skill that should be developed from academic training onwards. Method: This was a cross-sectional observational study with final-year students of Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Medicine, Psychology, Dentistry, and Nursing, enrolled in institutions in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire, administered virtually or in person, containing 21 questions developed by the authors about scientific research. Results and Discussion: Among the graduates, 48% demonstrated moderate knowledge of the scientific method, with an average score of 6±1.9. A positive association was observed between the level of participation in extracurricular activities and knowledge scores (P < 0.0001). A potential limitation was the online application of the questionnaire, which could allow consultation of other sources, although participants were advised to avoid it. Originality/Value: In Brazil, there are few studies that assess the knowledge of health science graduates about scientific research. Given the relevance of research to evidence-based practice, this study contributes by describing the level of knowledge of these students and by analyzing whether their extracurricular experiences are related to the development of this competence.
Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación es demostrar que el modelo del Liderazgo Auténtico contribuye directamente a la obtención de beneficios sostenibles en el tiempo. Marco Teórico: El estudio se fundamenta en el modelo del Liderazgo Auténtico (Avolio et al., 2004; Walumbwa et al., 2008), el cual se basa en cuatro dimensiones: conciencia de uno mismo, transparencia relacional, procesamiento equilibrado de la información y una perspectiva ética internalizada. Se incorporan además contribuciones de George (2003), Boyatzis, Goleman y Gardner. Método: La metodología es mixta. Se analizaron 72 empresas españolas a través de sus cuentas de resultados (Registro Mercantil) para verificar beneficios sostenibles. Se evaluó el perfil de liderazgo de sus directivos mediante el cuestionario ALQ (Authentic Leadership Questionnaire), con doble aplicación: autopercepción del líder y percepción de sus seguidores. Se complementó con entrevistas semiestructuradas. Resultados y Discusión: Los líderes con puntuaciones superiores al 52% en los cuatro factores del ALQ y con un GAP inferior al 10% entre líder y seguidores dirigen empresas que presentan beneficios sostenibles. El factor ético fue el más valorado, con casi un 90%. Se confirma una relación directa entre liderazgo auténtico y rentabilidad empresarial sostenida. Implicaciones de la investigación: La validación del modelo ALQ como predictor de rentabilidad empresarial tiene implicaciones en formación, selección y desarrollo de líderes, y promueve un enfoque humanista y ético en la gestión organizacional. Originalidad/Valor: Es el primer estudio que vincula empíricamente el modelo de Liderazgo Auténtico con resultados económicos tangibles y sostenibles en el tiempo, contribuyendo así a su legitimación empresarial.
Objetivos: Los objetivos propuestos fueron determinar la estructura, diversidad y riqueza biológica del dosel superior y arbustivo de los bosques de Pino-Encino (BPQ) y Masófilo de Montaña (BMM), la relación con las comunidades micológicas y definir la frecuencia y periodos de fructificación de los carpóforos de macromicetos durante el verano de 2022 a 2023. Marco Teórico: Los bosques estudiados se localizan en el clima templado, en 154.32 hectáreas de la Zona Protectora Forestal Vedada decretada en 1937 en la parte norte de la ciudad de Uruapan, Michoacán. Su importancia se fundamenta por las funciones como bienes y servicios ecosistémicos que brindan, como el amortiguamiento y captación del agua de lluvia para recargar los mantos freáticos aguas abajo, protección al suelo, generación de oxígeno, recreación, entre otros. La degradación y pérdida ocurre por factores como incendios, tala clandestina, erosión del suelo, plagas y enfermedades principalmente, Esquivel, (2017b; 2018c); Esquivel, et.al. 2024. Método: El área se fraccionó en 5 rangos altitudinales a cada 100 m a partir de 1850 a 2320 msnm. Se aplicó un diseño de muestreo sistemático estratificado, con intensidad de 2.5% y establecieron sitios de 1000 m2 de forma circular, de los que se obtuvieron datos dasométricos del estrato arbóreo, arbustivo y se realizó la colecta de especies de hongos. Se aplicaron los índices de diversidad alfa de Gini-Simpson y Margalef, se comparó la diversidad de especies vegetales entre los 2 ecosistemas con el coeficiente de similitud de Jaccard, así como, la caracterización de la estructura de ambas comunidades micológicas además de los índices con las curvas de rango de abundancia. Resultados y discusión: Los resultados obtenidos para el estrato arbóreo con los índices de diversidad de Gini-Simpson y Margalef son los siguientes:del BMM: H´= 0.851532 y DMG = 2.570346; para el BPQ fueron H´= 0.848771 y DMG = 2.446346 y el coeficiente de similitud es de IJ = 0.421052. En lo que se refiere a la diversidad de macromicetos los resultados son: del (BMM: H´= 0.974179 y DMG= 13.97; en BPQ: H´= 0.977662 y DMG= 14.05) y el coeficiente de similitud de Jaccard es de 0.45, estos valores reflejan comunidades micológicas maduras de gran importancia científica, con una gran cantidad de especies raras y con necesidades de diseñar y aplicar programas de conservación, además, presentan una similitud de especies entre ambos ecosistemas del 45%. Se caracterizaron morfológicamente 140 especies pertenecientes a 60 géneros de macromicetos en ambos ecosistemas. La estructura vertical de los bosques está formada por mezclas de géneros Pinus, Quercus, Abies, Cupressus, Carpinus, Clethra, Arbutus, Cornus, Fraxinus, Garria, Dendropanax, Oreopanax, Inga, Symplocus y Laurus, con 38 especies distribuidas en barrancas, laderas y parteaguas. Las Unidad Mínima de Manejo (UMM) presentan en promedio 38 años de edad, volumen de 175.032 m³ha⁻¹, tiempo de paso de 8 años, y 62.5% en grado salud general; la mayor densidad volumétrica se concentra en las UMM 3, 5, 7 y 15 respectivamente y el estrato arbustivo está formado por 25 familias, 46 géneros y 55 especies, lo que evidencia una riqueza florística significativa en los ecosistemas analizados. Esta diversidad es el reflejo de la presencia de múltiples nichos ecológicos y la influencia de factores ambientales como la disponibilidad de luz, la composición del suelo, la altitud y la interacción con otros estratos que favorecen la coexistencia de una amplia variedad de especies arbustivas. El estrato arbustivo desempeña un papel fundamental en la estabilidad ecológica y la abundancia de especies de macromicetos dispersos en los ecosistemas. Implicancias de la Investigación: Los resultados destacan la necesidad de medidas de manejo sostenible para conservar los servicios ecosistémicos esenciales y mitigar los factores que están provocando la degradación. Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio aporta un análisis integral de las relaciones de biodiversidad que ocurren en los ecosistemas entre los estratos superior y arbustivo con la diversidad micótica como zona protegida.
Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho é o de analisar como o uso da tecnologia tem afetado de alguma forma o contexto da sala de aula, considerando o uso de plataformas digitais como ferramentas de ensino e aprendizagem. Referencial Teórico: A análise dos impactos da tecnologia na educação tem sido realizada por diferentes autores (Pereira e Silva, 2013; Sampaio e Leite, 2008), onde temos até um novo paradigma, o da Era Digital/da Informação (Tijiboy, 2001) e a existência de uma revolução técnico-científica-informacional (Ricarte e Carvalho, 2011). Método: Como metodologia utilizou-se a pesquisa exploratória e a abordagem quanti-qualitativa realizada a partir do levantamento e da amostragem por acessibilidade, submetendo seus resultados a uma análise crítica. Para análise do uso das plataformas digitais utilizamos o caso do website Sabedoria Política. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados obtidos corroboram não apenas a ideia de que a internet é a mídia que mais cresce em todo mundo como também o fato de que a aprendizagem tem sido cada vez mais influenciada pelo uso da tecnologia. Implicações da Pesquisa: Considerando os avanços tecnológicos, impõe-se cada vez mais uma reflexão sobre seus impactos na sociedade, uma vez que a dinâmica das relações sociais exige, de certo modo, que a escola integre no processo educacional as novas tecnologias. Originalidade/Valor: Neste estudo, consideramos que as instituições de ensino devem estar atentas aos avanços tecnológicos e seus impactos na vida em sociedade, ampliando inclusive a possibilidade de criar novas metodologias que tornem o ensino criativo e atrativo para alunos e professores.
Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of innovation, information and communication technologies (ICT) and digital transformation on the performance of MSMEs in six Latin American countries. Theoretical Framework: The resource-based view is the main theoretical approach that allows us to explain the performance of companies based on the set of dynamic capabilities of companies, such as innovation and digital transformation. Method: A regression analysis was performed with a sample of 11,456 MSMEs from six Latin American countries belonging primarily to the manufacturing industry, commerce and services. The data was collected through a survey directed at owners and/or directors of the companies, administered electronically, in person, and by phone. Results and Discussion: The results show that innovation in products, processes and at the organizational level influences the overall performance of Latin American MSMEs. The use of ICT in marketing processes has a positive impact on the overall performance and financial results of the company. MSMEs that train personnel for the digital transformation process have a greater capacity to develop competitive advantages. Research Implications: It is important that managers initiate a gradual change process focused on the digital transformation of the organization's internal processes to become more productive, make more informed and customer-focused decisions. Originality/Value: The study provide evidence, from the reality of Latin American MSMEs, on the impact on the performance of innovation, ICT, and digital transformation. The findings enrich and complement existing models, originally conceived in the contexts of developed countries.
Objective: The present study is aimed at analysing one of the benefits the implementation of bilingual and plurilingual programmes can have on the students to whom they are offered, giving them opportunities to develop additional skills to the ones inherent to their studies. In particular, linguistic and intercultural skills are at present in high demand by the labour market. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories underpinning the research follow the key notions of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Higher Education. Thus, the students’ participation in itineraries which include linguistic immersion in foreign languages will be identified as being highly beneficial, since it provides them with full guarantee of success in the business world. Method: Our study comprised three phases. The research sample was made of a total of 237 Business students interviewed during the academic years of 2018/2019 to 2022/2023. Results and Discussion: Results indicated that even though students involved in non-compulsory CLIL programmes showed their interest in developing intercultural skills, work needs to be done as to manage to overcome the obstacles that may hinder the interaction among international students. Research Implications: The practical implications of this research go beyond informing about curriculum design, teacher training and institutional strategies for multilingual education, in addition to promoting employability and global citizenship through CLIL-based learning. Moreover, the theoretical implications support and extend the CLIL theory, by connecting bilingual education to employability and reinforcing the academic value of intercultural competence. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by extending the understanding of CLIL and plurilingualism in Higher Education. From a social perspective, our study promotes intercultural competence, global awareness, and workforce readiness.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate CI practices in Mexico utilizing the PRISMA Statement, with the purpose of revising the identification of essential success variables derived from the systematic literature review and meta-analysis performed between 2000 and 2015. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature from 2000 to 2024 about CI practicesin Mexico, serving as an update to the research conducted by Ojinaga (2018). Theoretical Framework: Confronted with an adversarial global business landscape, organisations are pursuing measures to enchance their competitive stading, one of wich is competitive intelligence (CI). Method: A search for articles and studies on CI practices in Mexico was conducted, covering publications from 2000 to 2024. The publications and research were sourced from the BIVIR Database Integrador of the Autonomous University of Juarez, Mexico, wich comprises 30 databases, incluidind Annual Review, Ebsco, Elsevier, Emerald, SciencieDirect, and wiley, among others. Results and Discussion: The four primary critical success factors are information analysis, decision-making, opportunities and threats, and innovation. The study concludes that competitive intelligence is not yet prevalent in Mexico. Research Implications: The study offers a clear roadmap for Mexican businesses, especially medium and large enterprises in their introductory phase. Mangers and practitioners can leverage the identified success factors to design, implement, and evaluate their own competitive intelligence systems. Originality/Value: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature from 2000 to 2024 about CI practices in Mexico, serving as an update to the research conducted by Ojinaga (2018).
Objectives: This article discusses decision-making systems from the perspective of the metabolic cost of the human brain and presents the Metabolic Cost Diagram as an integrative model to explain why deliberate thinking is rare, costly, and selective in neurobusiness, management, and executive education contexts. Theoretical Framework: The study articulates estimates of information flow and conscious capacity proposed by Norretranders, Csikszentmihalyi, and Miller with Herculano-Houzel’s data on the distribution of neurons between cortical and subcortical structures. It also integrates Kahneman’s dual-system model, Freud’s notion of the unconscious, MacLean’s historical triune brain metaphor, Damasio’s somatic marker hypothesis, Stanovich’s reflective mind, consumption decision evidence in Lindstrom, and contemporary models of cognitive effort, opportunity cost, and expected value of control in authors such as Westbrook, Braver, Kurzban, Shenhav, Inzlicht, and Otto. Method: This is an exploratory and integrative literature review. Books and theoretical and empirical articles in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics, and applied fields were selected. The sources were organized into thematic axes on informational capacity, decision systems, emotion, memory, and cognitive effort. The analysis compared convergences and tensions among the authors, resulting in the formulation of the Metabolic Cost Diagram as a conceptual and heuristic synthesis. Results and Discussion: The diagram organizes processing into four layers. A massive sensory input that exceeds the capacity of consciousness by millions of bits per second. An automatic, unconscious filtering guided by System 1, by emotions, habits, and “importance buttons” that prioritize stimuli relevant to survival and social status. A narrow conscious window, limited by a small number of chunks and by a bandwidth of a few dozen bits per second, in which System 2 operates, mediated by inner speech and executive control. Consolidation into different memory systems that feed future routines and adjust subjective sensitivity to cognitive effort. Based on effort and control-cost models, the article interprets the use of System 2 as an investment decision in which the brain compares subjective cost, opportunity cost, and the expected value of control, which helps explain decision fatigue, aversion to complex tasks, and resistance to innovation. Research Implications: The Metabolic Cost Diagram offers a neuroscientific and neuroeconomic basis for designing teaching practices, strategic communication, management, and neurobusiness interventions that treat attention and cognitive effort as scarce resources. The model guides decisions on informational load, meeting structure, message design, creation of flow states, and recognition policies that increase the perceived value of control in critical decisions. Originality/Value: The main contribution lies in articulating, within a single graphical and conceptual model, dispersed contributions on consciousness, emotion, decision systems, memory, and cognitive effort, bringing together classical literature and recent control-cost models. The Metabolic Cost Diagram functions both as a theoretical lens for future research and as a practical tool for leaders, educators, and professionals who need to make high-impact decisions in environments of high informational complexity.
