INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain is highly prevalent in the care of cancer patients, where muscle tension and trigger points predominate. Trigger points appear when a muscle remains in a state of irritability due to pressure, stretching, or contracture, causing significant suffering and increas...

Introduction: Early identification of patients with palliative care needs is a key component in the management of individuals with chronic diseases. The NECPAL 4.0 tool has proven useful for the timely identification of patients who may benefit from a comprehensive palliative care appro...

In Ecuador, the incorporation of artificial intelligence in accounting and environmental management is in its early stages, even as companies face increasing demands for transparency and sustainability. The objective of this study was to analyze the application of artificial intelligence in ...

This research presents the design and evaluation of a grid-connected photovoltaic plant for Aromacacao S.A. The study was conducted using the company's 2025 electricity bills, the characteristics of the existing installation, and the available roof space. During that year, the company re...

The objective of this study was to design a solar photovoltaic backup power system for the Faculty of Law at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. The hypothesis posited that implementing a hybrid photovoltaic system would be technically feasible for ensuring power supp...

This research evaluates the technical, economic, and operational feasibility of implementing a grid-tied photovoltaic generation system, conceived as a backup and self-supply energy mechanism for the Faculty of Business Specialties at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG). The p...

This curricular integration project aims to design a photovoltaic system with energy storage to provide backup power for the Pastoral Building at UCSG. This will be achieved through load analysis, system sizing, selection of equipment available in Ecuador, and a technical, economic, and...

The continuity of the electrical power supply is essential for the proper operation of facilities dedicated to health sciences education, where power interruptions may affect academic activities and the operation of specialized equipment. In this context, this research aimed to develop a...