María Alejandra Ruano
Biographic Data
| ID | 6316246 |
|---|---|
| NAME | María Alejandra Ruano |
| GIVEN NAMES | María Alejandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Ruano |
| SIGNATURE | RUANO M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6455-1686 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Dynamism of the housing rental market in Guayaquil, Ecuador
To STEM or Not to STEM? Analyzing Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors of STEM Degree Attainment in Ecuador With an Emphasis on the Gender Gap
Despite the importance of STEM careers in nations’ development, they are not the preferred careers to study in Ecuador. Although the decision to pursue a STEM career has been analyzed, most studies use data from developed countries. This article analyzes the factors that characterize Ecuadorian STEM professionals using socioeconomic and demographic variables. Results show that women and individuals from households in the lowest quintile of per-ca…
The spatial effect of estuaries pollution on the housing rental market
Estuaries are water bodies, many of which contribute to the sustainable development of cities. Many of them are considered natural landscapes, offering various recreational services to the population. However, estuary degradation is a common problem in developing countries. Ecuador, for example, has a significant problem with the pollution of its estuaries. Machala is one of the most affected cities due to the contamination of these water bodies.…
Urban green spaces and housing prices in developing countries
Indirect effects of Covid-19 on the environment
Households from developing countries do not sort their solid waste
By practicing solid waste source separation, some materials can be reused or recycled, thus achieving environmental, economic, and social benefits. Solid waste source separation reduces the emission of gases that cause global warming and climate change. Despite its benefits, previous studies have shown that it is a rare practice in households in developing countries. In this study, the behavior of households in Ecuador is analyzed regarding the s…
Estimating the damage cost of plastic waste in Galapagos Islands
Free Access to Public Ecuadorian Universities
A free higher education policy was implemented in Ecuador in 2008. This article analyzes whether the effect of this policy has contributed to eliminating access barriers through the evaluation of a set of socioeconomic, demographic variables, and others related to educational policies concerning the admission process implemented in 2012. It is found that although the free education policy has increased the probability of access to higher educatio…
Does environmental noise affect housing rental prices in developing countries? Evidence from Ecuador
Free Access to Public Ecuadorian Universities
A free higher education policy was implemented in Ecuador in 2008. This article analyzes whether the effect of this policy has contributed to eliminating access barriers through the evaluation of a set of socioeconomic, demographic variables, and others related to educational policies concerning the admission process implemented in 2012. It is found that although the free education policy has increased the probability of access to higher educatio…
Does environmental noise affect housing rental prices in developing countries? Evidence from Ecuador
Indirect effects of Covid-19 on the environment
Households from developing countries do not sort their solid waste
By practicing solid waste source separation, some materials can be reused or recycled, thus achieving environmental, economic, and social benefits. Solid waste source separation reduces the emission of gases that cause global warming and climate change. Despite its benefits, previous studies have shown that it is a rare practice in households in developing countries. In this study, the behavior of households in Ecuador is analyzed regarding the s…
Estimating the damage cost of plastic waste in Galapagos Islands
The spatial effect of estuaries pollution on the housing rental market
Estuaries are water bodies, many of which contribute to the sustainable development of cities. Many of them are considered natural landscapes, offering various recreational services to the population. However, estuary degradation is a common problem in developing countries. Ecuador, for example, has a significant problem with the pollution of its estuaries. Machala is one of the most affected cities due to the contamination of these water bodies.…
Urban green spaces and housing prices in developing countries
Dynamism of the housing rental market in Guayaquil, Ecuador
To STEM or Not to STEM? Analyzing Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors of STEM Degree Attainment in Ecuador With an Emphasis on the Gender Gap
Despite the importance of STEM careers in nations’ development, they are not the preferred careers to study in Ecuador. Although the decision to pursue a STEM career has been analyzed, most studies use data from developed countries. This article analyzes the factors that characterize Ecuadorian STEM professionals using socioeconomic and demographic variables. Results show that women and individuals from households in the lowest quintile of per-ca…
Economics (9 works) · Business (6 works) · Natural resource economics (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Demographic economics (4 works) · Economic growth (4 works) · Environmental Science (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Housing Market and Economics (3 works) · Residence (3 works)