This study focuses on the importance of communication in all processes that drive organizations. Methodologically, the research is documentary under the qualitative paradigm, using observation as a data collection technique, conducting a bibliographic documentary review in four central areas related to communication, technology, social networks, and politics. The qualitative method was selected because it allows for the collection of information on the research topic, generating new knowledge as a result of the collection, organization, or analysis of the information obtained. First, a systematic bibliographic search was conducted in Google Scholar, Scielo, Redalyc, and Dialnet, limited to English and Spanish, using the following terms as descriptors: communication, technology, networks, social, politics, accompanied by different authors. It is concluded that adequate communication can have a positive or negative impact on social processes, as it is a fundamental soft skill, often underestimated, which conditions other subsequent processes. Finally, leaders in organizations must work hard on this skill, since written communication, as well as body language, are forms of nonverbal communication capable of transmitting a powerful message to our audience, as strong and precise as any other form of expression. Therefore, taking all these factors into account is essential to effectively convey our message to our recipients and, based on their understanding, be able to obtain an appropriate response to the stimulus received.
Big data is a strategic tool capable of transforming data into useful knowledge for decision-making. The objective of this research is to analyze big data in the management of managerial information in the Department of Management and Academic Development (DGDA) at Laica Eloy Alfaro University in Manabí. The methodology used in this study is based on a qualitative approach, developed through a case study with a non-experimental design and explanatory scope. To obtain the research results, an interview guide was applied to five managers and the director belonging to the Department of Management and Academic Development at the Laica Eloy Alfaro University of Manabí. The results reveal that, although there are various technological tools, such as the Academic Management System, Power Apps, and Graduate Tracking, these operate in a fragmented manner and without interoperability, which limits their strategic potential. In addition, a significant gap in digital literacy was identified, corresponding to the competence of some managers in the use of analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python, reflecting organizational and cultural obstacles to the effective adoption of big data. The lack of formal documents defining roles and responsibilities leads to duplication of tasks, ambiguities, and lack of coordination, affecting institutional efficiency. However, the existence of qualified personnel and a willingness to change is a strength that, if supported by institutional policies, systems integration, organizational formalization, and specialized training, can drive digital transformation. The main conclusion is that big data is a strategic resource for converting data into useful knowledge for decision-making. However, its effective implementation requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses technological, organizational, and cultural aspects.
This systematic review integrates Margulis's symbiogenesis and evolutionary cooperation with the 2030 Agenda, rethinking the transition from competitive interpretations of Darwinism to cooperation as a lever for sustainable transitions. Following the PRISMA method, articles were searched in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and editorial portals (2021–2025) in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Of 174 records screened, 28 met the inclusion criteria. The evidence was organized into four axes: I) cooperation stabilized by reliable environmental cues and multigroup social structure; II) holobionts and microbiome-mediated functions that sustain ecosystem services; III) eco-evolutionary games with environmental feedbacks that modulate the speed and stability of cooperative equilibria; and IV) institutional translations through commons governance and industrial symbiosis. The findings map to several SDGs: food systems and biodiversity (SDG 2, 15), climate mitigation and resilience (SDG 13), oceans (SDG 14), responsible production and consumption (SDG 12), and governance and partnerships (SDG 16, 17). Policy levers include strengthening loyalty, designing relational architectures that reduce payments for defection, and adopting polycentric regimes with sequential rights of access and responsible use. Two actionable agendas are proposed: microbiome diplomacy to protect and finance symbiotic consortia with function metrics and performance contracts; and adaptive access agreements to biophysical commons. These agendas are based on a coalition of the public and private sectors to forge a new evolutionary path that consolidates cooperation and sustainable development.
The purpose of this study was to identify the elements that constitute management control in agricultural management, an aspect of fundamental interest for the efficiency and sustainability of operations in the sector, considering that it faces a series of unique challenges, requiring rigorous planning, implementation of adequate control tools, risk management and adoption of technologies; Methodologically, it constitutes a quantitative study, within the descriptive context, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional field design, the studied population was located in the Southern Subregion of Lake Maracaibo, specifically the Colón municipality, Zulia state, comprising companies in the agricultural sector dedicated to dual-purpose livestock, with an area between 50 and 150 hectares; The following results are obtained: 100% of producers consider employees as the most valuable intangible asset of agribusiness; 60% express the activities carried out by the staff are not related to their business philosophy... are not clearly aligned with the objectives and goals of the business; 70% of their interpersonal relationships are linked to the power required to execute established activities; 75% frequently invest in new information technologies; 100% provide the necessary technological resources to carry out their work, allowing for greater quantity, quality, and qualified work. It is concluded that the elements that constitute management control in agricultural management are applied as an integrated process that combines the fundamental components of any company, such as structural, technological, and human resources. The latter is the company's most valuable intangible asset and a decisive factor in decision-making, although the activities they carry out are not clearly aligned with the objectives and goals of the agricultural business given their lack of awareness of the agribusiness's business philosophy.
The purpose of this research is to highlight the importance of spiritual intelligence, conceived as an alternative leadership style, emerging as a transformative approach that integrates transcendent values into organizational dynamics. This model promotes ethical decisions and collective purposes, establishing a connection between human well-being and corporate sustainability. The methodology is based on a documentary and systematic review of scientific literature, ensuring the relevance and reliability found. Furthermore, it explores how this drives internal cohesion, fosters organizational resilience, and strengthens sustainability. The findings reveal that this leadership style not only redefines business management by prioritizing ethics, but also acts as a catalyst for innovation and positive impact on communities and stakeholders. Furthermore, the integration of transcendent values contributes to the development of more inclusive and responsible organizational cultures, increasing their adaptability and relevance in highly competitive markets. This study provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding the impact of spiritual intelligence on building sustainable organizations and its role in the evolution of leadership toward more conscious and committed models.
