Revista Honoris Causa

Co-emergence and enactive knowledge in traditional chinese medicine

Elpidio Garrigó Viloria, Kelly Sabrina Pacheco — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This essay had the objective of reflecting on co-emergence and enactive knowledge in traditional Chinese medicine as a comprehensive therapeutic paradigm. The core idea in the development of this product focused on the fact that health knowledge must be understood as an emergent process, the result of the constant interaction between the therapist, the patient and their environment, which allows us to assimilate that the therapeutic process becomes a space for co-creation of human well-being. In this sense, theoretical aspects such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) were discussed: philosophical and therapeutic foundations, co-emergence of enactive knowledge and traditional Chinese medicine and the implications of TCM in comprehensive health and prevention, following the journey from a documentary investigation. One of the conclusions highlights the fact that this type of alternative medicine promotes a preventive approach that prioritizes the restoration of energy balance and holistic well-being, integrating practices such as acupuncture and phytotherapy, which allows detecting and addressing imbalances before they become pathologies. The future vision of this scientific production is projected in the requirements of integrating TCM and enactive knowledge in contemporary medical practice. In this way, a holistic approach must be promoted that promotes comprehensive health, disease prevention and patient empowerment in their healing process.

Community participation

Reina Mercedes Villavicencio de Aular — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article has the intention of referencing an experience in communities located in Cabudare, in the municipality of Palavecino Lara state, Venezuela. The interest in the subject of community participation arises from our university work, in the area of extension, which involves building a permanent interaction with the communities and in that transit the needs of these numerous social groups are noted. One of the important aspects, among others of great relevance for the achievement of purposes at the community level is community participation and we believe that the university, through the substantive function of extension, has the mission to link with the communities around it, with the intention of contributing through training and learning in the construction of transformational community leaderships that tend towards resilience and sustainability. Key aspects related to participation such as: education, transformational leadership, resilient and sustainable communities were analyzed and discussed.

The society of consumer and ignorance

Pedro Rodríguez Rojas — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This essay pursues a critical analysis of contemporary societies. First, a questioning of what has been called the Knowledge Society, based on the growth of new information technologies (ICTs) and second, the trivialization to which we are led by the consumer and spectacle society, which unfortunately predominates as an expression of culture and human communication today. Starting from a recognition of the advantages of new technologies, we warn about the dangers of their magnification and manipulation, by turning them into the epicenter and ultimate goal of modern society and not into technological means and attempting to neutralize them by decontextualising them from their capitalist rationality. Together with authors such as Jean Baudrillard, Antoni Brey, Gonçal Mayos, Guy Debord, Zygmunt Bauman, Gilles Lipovetsky, Ulrich Beck, Vargas Llosa, Martín Barbero, Álvaro Cuadra, Gabriel Ugas and Pascual Mora, among others, we reflect on the intellectual shortcomings, gaps and weaknesses of current culture.

The impact of artificial intelligence on technological trends in accounting

Keydder Alejandro Rojas Millán — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This essay discusses the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the accounting profession, analyzing how emerging technological trends are transforming traditional accounting into a more automated, data-dependent discipline. Through a critical review of AI's evolution, its impacts on the automation of accounting processes are examined, allowing professionals to focus on strategic analysis and improving the efficiency and accuracy of their work. Additionally, the ethical, regulatory, and professional challenges that arise with the adoption of AI in accounting are explored, emphasizing the need for a balance between technological and human skills. This essay also delves into emerging trends and the profile of the accountant of the future, highlighting the necessity of continuous adaptation to a constantly changing environment.

How Dr. José Gregorio Hernández evaded death eleven times

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A constant in Venezuelan popular belief is to point out that Dr. Hernández had “bad luck”, because at only 54 years old, he was fatally run over by the only vehicle in Caracas, when this is uncertain since prior to his irreparable accident, by 1904, there were already more than 700 vehicles registered in Venezuela and on the contrary, he presented great luck, since on eleven documented occasions and possibly more times, he managed to escape death, surely due to divine protection, where God had already prepared the way for this man of science and holiness, the fourth Venezuelan blessed, the first saint of Venezuela, the doctor of the poor, Dr. José Gregorio Hernández.

Coaching: a powerful tool for learning, performance and growth

Franco Lotito Catino — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The main objective of this article is to carry out a review of the state of the art about coaching in order to analyze the accumulated knowledge on this topic and explain what coaching is, give an account of its benefits, while highlighting the importance that coaching has today for managers. Coaching arises as a need for companies due to the great changes and transformations that have occurred in recent decades, as a result of which, leaders have modified their way of acting in order to face both globalizations, as well as technological changes. Coaching represents a personal growth technique whose main objective is to help people achieve the goals they set for themselves, while facilitating the improvement of competencies, attitudes and skills, providing individuals both with a better quality of life, as well as a greater degree of personal satisfaction. It presents a quantitative documentary methodological approach with a bibliographic design that seeks to compile information, experiences and scientific contributions about coaching, supported by an extensive review of the literature related to this topic. It is concluded that coaching is a comprehensive process, which values the development, well-being, growth and personal self-realization, both from the point of view of what people do as well as the being of each worker.

An existentialist approach to the ontology of language in contemporary managerial and organizational practice

Arminda Corina Guerrero Peñalver — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This essay proposes an existentialist approach to the ontology of language, applied to contemporary management and organizational practices. It initially introduces how existentialism influences the understanding of human beings within organizations. Subsequently, it conceptually examines the ontology of language, highlighting language's generative role in constructing reality and identity, and in shaping experience and meaning in individual and organizational interactions. This generative role influences relationships and tasks. The paper argues that understanding human beings as linguistic beings and language as transformative action is fundamental for comprehending and improving organizational dynamics. This study addresses knowledge and learning-oriented organizations and analyzes how ontological coaching emerges as a practical tool for fostering and developing individual and collective leadership and transformation. Finally, this text, with an interdisciplinary focus and a primacy in the managerial area, seeks to enrich the theoretical understanding of human beings, their actions, and their influence in contemporary organizations. It contributes to a humanistic vision that enables leaders and managers to confront current challenges from a comprehensive understanding of being within the organization.

Playful strategies in early childhood education for interculturality in the Fiscomisional Educational Unit “Don Bosco”

Luis Fernando Jaramillo Rivadeneira — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Initial education covers the first years of a child's life, it is a fundamental pillar for their comprehensive development. During this stage, the brain experiences exponential growth and is highly receptive to new stimuli, with lasting impact on the cognitive, emotional and social aspects. Hence, the objective of this research was to analyze the recreational strategies in initial education for interculturality in the “Don Bosco” Fiscomisional Educational Unit, located in the Morona canton, in the province of Morona Santiago, Ecuador, assuming the guidelines of the positivist paradigm. quantitative approach, in a field study, with a descriptive level, non-experimental design. The population was made up of the teachers of said institution, assuming intentional sampling, to address as subjects the ten (10) professionals who attend to initial education, who provided the requested information through a questionnaire of twelve (12) items, validated in its content and with high reliability. The analysis of the data shows 50% of educators who sometimes implement music, games or dramatizations to promote the principles and values of interculturality. It is concluded that, in the scenario addressed, in essence, in the scenario investigated, early education teachers do not show a tendency to implement playful strategies; which is evidence of a lack of consistency when addressing these contents within the axes and areas of learning established in the initial education curriculum in force in the nation. As specified, a series of recommendations are given so that pedagogical action is focused on the recognition of the comprehensive development of boys and girls, belonging to a family, community and culture, valuing the plurality and expression of other peoples.

Reimagining management

Vanessa Carolina Piñero Riera — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The article Reimagining Management: The Impact of Mothers on New Management Practices focuses on exploring how the experiences of working mothers influence contemporary management practices. This study seeks to challenge traditional management norms by integrating the unique experiences of women who balance work and family responsibilities, highlighting the importance of their perspective in the work environment. The evaluation was carried out theoretically with input from different authors and methodologically, using ethnographic approaches to gather information about the experiences of women and mothers at work. Phenomenological and hermeneutic methods were applied to delve deeper into their experiences, allowing for a richer understanding of their realities. The comprehensive literature review supported the findings, providing a solid theoretical framework that contextualizes the research within the management field. The analysis reveals that management practices must evolve to recognize the human being as an integral entity with professional and personal needs. This involves adopting approaches integrating ontological coaching and promoting inclusive leadership that values creativity and adaptability. Chaos theory is presented as a key tool to manage uncertainty and foster innovation in organizations seeking to become more resilient. In addition, the need for flexible organizational structures that facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among employees is underlined. It invites us to rethink current work dynamics, emphasizing the relevance of the role of mothers in the reimagining of management, to create more equitable and sustainable work environments.

Design and construction of a low-cost robotic hand for educational applications

Luis Alarcón — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article addresses the development of a low-cost robot hand as an educational tool in the field of computer science. The project arises from the need to improve the practical understanding of complex concepts in technical education students, specifically in programming and operating systems. The research focuses on two main areas: the design and implementation of a robot hand prototype and the evaluation of its impact on the educational process. Through experimental methodology and the use of generative algorithms, it was possible to create a device adaptable to different pedagogical contexts, improving student-technology interaction. The results show that the use of the robot hand not only facilitates practical learning but also promotes the development of critical technological skills in students. This approach reinforces the integration of robotics in STEM education, preparing students for the technological challenges of the future.

Teaching management in virtual environments for meaningful learning in natural sciences in high school, Ecuador

María Dolores Ordóñez Montaño, Mónica Ballesteros Méndez, Águeda Hurtado Cabezas — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The research proposed as a general objective to analyze the management of teachers in virtual environments for meaningful learning in natural sciences, in the high school of the San Mateo Educational Unit of the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The methodology assumed the positivist paradigm, quantitative approach in a field study, descriptive level, non-experimental cross-sectional design. The population and sample of 22 teachers in the area answered an 18-item questionnaire, validated in its content and reliability of 0.90. The data analysis allowed to conclude the following: teacher management does not attend to the pertinent functions, with little use of synchronous and mixed environments in various platforms authorized by the Ministry of Education of Ecuador, which limits the achievement of scientific skills, experimentation and motivation in students.

Use of information and communication technologies for the quality of teaching management

Vicente Leonardo Sornoza Mendoza — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The adaptability of instruments and tools within the educational process is outlined with the purpose of directing and carrying out innovative actions that raise educational quality towards the achievement of training purposes. From there, the general objective of the research was to analyze the use of information and communication technologies for the quality of teaching management at the Pedro Luis Calero Municipal School, province of Pichincha, Quito canton, Ecuador. It assumed the positivist paradigm, quantitative approach, in a field study, descriptive, non-experimental and transversal level. The population was made up of fifteen (15) classroom teachers. The survey was used as a technique and as an instrument a questionnaire of twenty-four (24) items with response alternatives always, almost always, sometimes, almost never and never, validated in its content by the judgment of experts and with high reliability with the method. Cronbach's Alpha internal consistency, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. From there, it was concluded that teaching management does not reach quality standards, it does not use ICT, which is limiting to achieve various indicators in this scenario. Teacher training is recommended to managers for the continuous improvement of pedagogical practice.

Phenomenological vision of social responsibility from the perspective of the managers of venezuelan private universities

Roselis Chiquinquirá Salom Castillo — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Universities play a significant role in social responsibility as agents of generation and dissemination of knowledge to fulfill the social function in their environment, for beneficial social retribution with a holistic vision articulated to sustainable social development projects. From there, this research arises, which aimed to glimpse from a phenomenological vision, social responsibility, under the perspective of the university managers of Venezuelan private institutions with the intention of unveiling the meanings attributable by their versioners based on the praxis applied in management. It assumes an interpretative paradigm, a qualitative approach, addressed by the phenomenological method, with key actors governing three (3) private university scenarios. To collect the information, a structured interview script was applied and the analysis was developed under a process of triangulation from which the significant findings emerged, which I understood from my position the conception of Venezuelan private universities in their social approach have typified within their management philosophy a vision with substantive elements, in which social responsibility converges with the frame of reference of the identification in scale of values that characterize it as a driving agent of social change. Likewise, I interpreted university social responsibility under the humanistic conception centered on its principles commitment, ethics, solidarity, and the common good as the processes that identify the basic functions of the university, therefore, I visualize it as a strategic tool in the fulfillment of the social vision to train integral and socially committed professionals. In a reflexive way, I intuit that universities within the framework of SR deserve to strengthen the relationship between society and main actors, through training with social programs and projects in permanent consonance with the university.

Documentary collection: a different look at pedagogy from local history

Nubia Castañeda Gómez — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article originates from a research project in progress, whose purpose is to build a theoretical corpus for the pedagogy of local History from the review of the documentary collection. The need is evident at the General Secondary Education Level, where it is motivated to implement strategies that lead to the development of cognitive skills based on pedagogical approaches that promote active and meaningful learning. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate and look for new ways of doing education, proposing its reorientation in order to facilitate the construction of knowledge. The theoretical foundation is given by the Scientific Theory of Arias-Odón (2023), the Theorization process of Martínez (1998), making knowledge of History mandatory in the training process of students. Reality is approached from an Interpretative paradigm, with a Qualitative approach using the phenomenological method, to reflexively recover the bases that, in a deep sense, demonstrate the pedagogical concerns linked to students. The information collection technique is the in-depth interview with three teachers specializing in History using Coding and Categorization as an information processing technique through the Grounded Theory of Corbin and Strauss (2002).

Editorial

Omaira Rincón — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400