Patricio Álvarez-Muñoz
Biographic Data
| ID | 6701645 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricio Álvarez-Muñoz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricio |
| FAMILY NAME | Álvarez-Muñoz |
| SIGNATURE | ÁLVAREZ-MUÑOZ P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Estatal de Milagro |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9754-8050 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Teaching technology to underserved agricultural science students in low- and middle-income countries
This Perspective argues that teaching technology to agricultural science students in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who face persistent constraints in access to devices, electricity, connectivity, prior digital preparation, and mentorship should be organized around building durable capabilities for agricultural problem-solving rather than short-lived training in specific tools. We argue that technology education is most effective when i…
Presence of Ecuador in the Web of Science from open access in pre-pandemic period 2011–2018
This study explores Ecuador's scientific presence in the Web of Science (WoS) database from 2011 to 2018 through open access (OA), a period marked by national reforms and growing international visibility. Understanding Ecuador's scientific output is crucial for evaluating the impact of recent research policies, identifying gaps in knowledge dissemination, and assessing integration into global scientific networks. It evaluates the impact of OA pol…
Reshaping research in crisis
Introduction Ecuadorian public universities have significantly expanded their scientific output in recent years; however, few studies have conducted a multivariate bibliometric analysis to assess how these institutions adapted their research agendas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This study examines publication patterns from 2019 to 2021 using data from the Web of Science, focusing on four primary research areas: Education, Social Sciences…
Multivariate dynamics of Ecuadorian public universities and their research trends, according to Web of Science (pre-Covid period)
This study investigates research trends in Ecuadorian public universities by analyzing 1,826 Web of Science articles from the pre-COVID-19 period (2015–2018). Using the HJ-biplot method for graphical representation, correlations between universities and research areas are examined. The findings highlight marked regional differences: in Coast-East, research is concentrated in Education and Social Sciences, led by the University of Guayaquil, while…
Protocol for public opinion survey, Ecuador 2025
This observational survey protocol aims to investigate public opinion about security and democracy in Ecuador during the critical period in 2025 and 2026. This study will focus on university students, exploring the relationships between trust in the president, approval of his administration, and support for democracy versus the possibility of moving toward regimes with greater military power. The main objective is to understand how trust in diffe…
Pilot Study on Institutional Trust, Security, and Democratic Support in Ecuador During the 2024 Crisis
This pilot study seeks to answer the following question: How does the ongoing security crisis in Ecuador shape public support for democracy and approval of the incumbent government? Using a panel design with monthly surveys of 84 university students between June and November, perceptions of the armed forces, police, political parties, parliament, and ideological self-placement were assessed. The analysis shows that trust in the armed forces and t…
Convergence and Divergence in the Determinants of Happiness
This study examined the temporal evolution of happiness determinants in the Andean region using the dual-STATIS method, a multivariate technique that captures structural patterns over time. By analyzing data from the World Happiness Report for Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from 2006 to 2022, this study identified key trends in subjective well-being. The findings revealed a three-phase evolution in covariation structures, highlighting significant co…
Unveiling the core constructs
Introduction: Chatbots are increasingly utilized in education, offering real-time, personalized communication. While research has explored technical aspects of chatbots, user experience remains under-investigated. This study examines a model for evaluating user experience and satisfaction with chatbots in higher education. Methodology: A four-factor model (information quality, system quality, chatbot experience, user satisfaction) was proposed ba…
Randomized community trial to assess nutritional, socioeconomic, and health outcomes of a food forest initiative in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
Malnutrition is an escalating concern in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ecuador, particularly within rural settings. To address this issue, food forests emerge as a promising intervention. This research protocol outlines a controlled intervention in the province of Santa Elena, aiming to evaluate the efficacy of a food forest in enhancing nutritional outcomes, with potential implications for broader replication. The study will…
Políticas científicas públicas en Latinoamérica
National policies critically affect the results of scientific production and communication in Latin American countries. Currently, these countries are developing and adapting to the assessment and quality schemes that have existed for some time in other advanced countries in the field of science. Political and economic conditions in Latin America have been favorable in the last five years, although only a few Latin American countries have taken a…
Análisis de la producción y de la visibilidad científica de Ecuador en el contexto andino (2000-2013)
A quantitative analysis of the scientific production of Ecuador in the Andean context is provided for 2000-2013, using data provided by the SCImago journal & country rank (SJR). We identified the indicators of absolute production and growth rate, and used three indicators to evaluate visibility: absolute citation, cites per document and international collaboration. We concluded that 1) Ecuador enjoyed positive growth in scientific production duri…
Análisis de la producción y de la visibilidad científica de Ecuador en el contexto andino (2000-2013)
A quantitative analysis of the scientific production of Ecuador in the Andean context is provided for 2000-2013, using data provided by the SCImago journal & country rank (SJR). We identified the indicators of absolute production and growth rate, and used three indicators to evaluate visibility: absolute citation, cites per document and international collaboration. We concluded that 1) Ecuador enjoyed positive growth in scientific production duri…
Políticas científicas públicas en Latinoamérica
National policies critically affect the results of scientific production and communication in Latin American countries. Currently, these countries are developing and adapting to the assessment and quality schemes that have existed for some time in other advanced countries in the field of science. Political and economic conditions in Latin America have been favorable in the last five years, although only a few Latin American countries have taken a…
Análisis de la producción y de la visibilidad científica de Ecuador en el contexto andino (2000-2013)
A quantitative analysis of the scientific production of Ecuador in the Andean context is provided for 2000-2013, using data provided by the SCImago journal & country rank (SJR). We identified the indicators of absolute production and growth rate, and used three indicators to evaluate visibility: absolute citation, cites per document and international collaboration. We concluded that 1) Ecuador enjoyed positive growth in scientific production duri…
Políticas científicas públicas en Latinoamérica
National policies critically affect the results of scientific production and communication in Latin American countries. Currently, these countries are developing and adapting to the assessment and quality schemes that have existed for some time in other advanced countries in the field of science. Political and economic conditions in Latin America have been favorable in the last five years, although only a few Latin American countries have taken a…
Unveiling the core constructs
Introduction: Chatbots are increasingly utilized in education, offering real-time, personalized communication. While research has explored technical aspects of chatbots, user experience remains under-investigated. This study examines a model for evaluating user experience and satisfaction with chatbots in higher education. Methodology: A four-factor model (information quality, system quality, chatbot experience, user satisfaction) was proposed ba…
Randomized community trial to assess nutritional, socioeconomic, and health outcomes of a food forest initiative in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
Malnutrition is an escalating concern in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ecuador, particularly within rural settings. To address this issue, food forests emerge as a promising intervention. This research protocol outlines a controlled intervention in the province of Santa Elena, aiming to evaluate the efficacy of a food forest in enhancing nutritional outcomes, with potential implications for broader replication. The study will…
Presence of Ecuador in the Web of Science from open access in pre-pandemic period 2011–2018
This study explores Ecuador's scientific presence in the Web of Science (WoS) database from 2011 to 2018 through open access (OA), a period marked by national reforms and growing international visibility. Understanding Ecuador's scientific output is crucial for evaluating the impact of recent research policies, identifying gaps in knowledge dissemination, and assessing integration into global scientific networks. It evaluates the impact of OA pol…
Reshaping research in crisis
Introduction Ecuadorian public universities have significantly expanded their scientific output in recent years; however, few studies have conducted a multivariate bibliometric analysis to assess how these institutions adapted their research agendas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This study examines publication patterns from 2019 to 2021 using data from the Web of Science, focusing on four primary research areas: Education, Social Sciences…
Multivariate dynamics of Ecuadorian public universities and their research trends, according to Web of Science (pre-Covid period)
This study investigates research trends in Ecuadorian public universities by analyzing 1,826 Web of Science articles from the pre-COVID-19 period (2015–2018). Using the HJ-biplot method for graphical representation, correlations between universities and research areas are examined. The findings highlight marked regional differences: in Coast-East, research is concentrated in Education and Social Sciences, led by the University of Guayaquil, while…
Protocol for public opinion survey, Ecuador 2025
This observational survey protocol aims to investigate public opinion about security and democracy in Ecuador during the critical period in 2025 and 2026. This study will focus on university students, exploring the relationships between trust in the president, approval of his administration, and support for democracy versus the possibility of moving toward regimes with greater military power. The main objective is to understand how trust in diffe…
Pilot Study on Institutional Trust, Security, and Democratic Support in Ecuador During the 2024 Crisis
This pilot study seeks to answer the following question: How does the ongoing security crisis in Ecuador shape public support for democracy and approval of the incumbent government? Using a panel design with monthly surveys of 84 university students between June and November, perceptions of the armed forces, police, political parties, parliament, and ideological self-placement were assessed. The analysis shows that trust in the armed forces and t…
Convergence and Divergence in the Determinants of Happiness
This study examined the temporal evolution of happiness determinants in the Andean region using the dual-STATIS method, a multivariate technique that captures structural patterns over time. By analyzing data from the World Happiness Report for Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from 2006 to 2022, this study identified key trends in subjective well-being. The findings revealed a three-phase evolution in covariation structures, highlighting significant co…
Teaching technology to underserved agricultural science students in low- and middle-income countries
This Perspective argues that teaching technology to agricultural science students in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who face persistent constraints in access to devices, electricity, connectivity, prior digital preparation, and mentorship should be organized around building durable capabilities for agricultural problem-solving rather than short-lived training in specific tools. We argue that technology education is most effective when i…
Political science (7 works) · Business, Innovation, and Economy (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Art (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Alternative medicine (2 works) · Bibliometrics (2 works)