Poor nutrition is one of the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, for this reason it is essential to take care of the way we eat. This degree work was carried out with the objective of proposing ...

The purpose of this thesis is to propose a business model for accommodation on Santa Cruz Island, in the province of Galapagos, that offers all-inclusive services with a sustainable approach. To do this, key research tools were needed for data collection, which were &#x...

Gerontological tourism is one of the types of tourism that generates the highest per capita economic income within the sector, which is why this work aims to analyze the potential of the city of Manta to become a gerontological destination, through the analysis of the nee...

This research proposes the inclusion of Manabí’s cultural heritage in the tourism offer of Portoviejo, aiming to enhance the canton’s competitiveness as a tourist destination. The study follows a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys conducted online with 278 visitors from differ...

The great amount of ideas waiting to be told around the world and the constant search of strengthening connections by diffusing said ideas has directed the development of various formats to engage with the public. Through 2D Animation, several stories are brought to life in&#x...

In today’s technological era, virtual connections have surpassed face-to-face interactions, diminishing awareness of the dangers associated with the misuse of technology, particularly among those who least understand its risks, such as children. To address this issue, 2D digital animation was imp...

This thesis project focuses on the development of a 2D video game demo titled Guardians of the Galápagos. Its main objective is to inform and raise awareness about the negative impact of invasive species on the ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Combining both informative an...

The most ideal tool to transmit a message that visually impacts the public uniquely is digital animation. Therefore, it has been chosen to work with this audiovisual media, since it has greatly constituted the childhood of many people. Through its evolution it has incorporated ...

Globalization has brought with it several factors that provoke disinterest, ignorance and lack of knowledge about the culture of many countries, causing the deculturation of the youngest. This phenomenon is manifested in the preference for foreign cultural traditions and in the lack of&...

The present degree project develops a virtual reality (VR) simulator for carrying out inorganic chemistry experiments, aimed at first-year high school students, with the purpose of improving the teaching of this discipline through the integration of emerging technologies. It starts from the&...

For this thesis project, the research investigated the risks posed by climate change and natural disasters, particularly floods and landslides, to Ecuador. Based on these findings, the mechanics of the demo were designed, focusing on general prevention measures applicable to these catastroph...

Burns in children represent a global public health problem. Children under 5 years of age, due to their characteristic curiosity and exploration, are the most affected age group. These injuries are very debilitating and lead to serious physical, psychological and&#x...

Sepsis represents one of the major causes of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients present a poor immune response to an infectious process, leading to organic dysfunction of different degrees of severity, which warrants timely diagnosis and appropriate ma...

Introduction: Brain tumors are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality from childhood neoplasms, following leukemias. However, their initial symptoms are nonspecific, delaying timely diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical...