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ISSN 1390-499X · Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial · 356 articles in the index
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Tecnologías de vigilancia en la frontera México–Estados Unidos: drones y sistemas de inteligencia artificial (2001–2025)
Resumen: En las dos primeras décadas del siglo XXI, la frontera México–Estados Unidos se ha consolidado como un espacio estratégico para la experimentación y aplicación de tecnologías avanzadas de vigilancia. Tras los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001, la gestión fronteriza de Estados Unidos…
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Hybrid Waste-to-Hydrogen Production: Integrated Life Cycle and Techno-Economic Assessment
Rapid urbanization in Lahore has significantly increased the amount of municipal solid waste, creating an urgent need for solutions that convert waste into low-carbon energy. This study evaluates the hybrid anaerobic digestion of organic fraction and steam gasification of refuse-derived fuel (RDF)…
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Environmental Impacts and Life Cycle Assessment of Biohydrogen
Biohydrogen is increasingly recognized as a promising alternative to fossil fuels for meeting global energy demands and addressing climate change. Hydrogen is recognized as an environmentally friendly energy carrier but it needs to be proven by LCA. In this paper, the environmental impacts of…
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Gabion Retaining Walls as Sustainable Infrastructure: A Multi-Criteria Case Study in Quito, Ecuador
Rapid urban expansion in Andean cities has intensified the need for sustainable retaining systems capable of performing under complex geotechnical and environmental conditions. In this context, gabion retaining walls have emerged as a flexible and permeable alternative to conventional rigid…
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Effects of Shrimp Shell-Derived Chitin Nanoparticles on Cement Mortar Properties
This study evaluates the effect of nanochitin (NQ) derived from shrimp shells as a bio-based nanomaterial in cement mortars for masonry applications. Unlike previous research that focused on chitin from other sources, this study specifically synthesizes NQ from shrimp shell waste and evaluates its…
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Daylight and Thermal Comfort Optimization in a High-Rise Building: Case Study in Barcelona
This study examines the bioclimatic design of a 40-story residential tower in Barcelona. It aims to reduce CO₂ emissions through passive strategies while ensuring thermal comfort in a Mediterranean climate with 65 % average humidity and 1650 kWh/m² of annual solar irradiance. The project utilizes a…
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Mechanical Comparison of Conventional and Nanoalumina-Modified Mortars Using Type N and HS Cements
Mortar is widely used in construction, particularly in plastering and masonry applications, because to its simplicity, availability and low cost. However, its performance deteriorates in aggressive environments, motivating the search for effective enhancement strategies. This study investigates the…
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Academic connection through brand design and visual communication in agricultural associations of pichincha
This article presents a comprehensive methodological proposal aimed at brand design and strategic brand management, using as a case study the academic outreach project between the University and the agricultural associations registered under the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Pichincha…
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Cartografía de las afectaciones urbanas diversas por arbolado en la CDMX, México
En la ciudad de México (CDMX) cada día son más recurrentes diversos accidentes que perjudican a pobladores que habitan dicha urbe, derivados del arbolado urbano existente, por ello la relevancia de ubicar y estudiar zonas donde ocurren ciertas problemáticas que ponen en riesgo la vida y el…
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Multifamily housing and adaptive reuse of existing structures as densification strategies. Historic center of loja, 10 de agosto pedestrian axis
The present article addresses adaptive reuse as a densification strategy with the aim of stopping the depopulation that exists in Latin American historical centers. The study focuses on the 10 de Agosto pedestrian axis of the city of Loja, which registers 89 inhabitants in 4999 m², below the…
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Sound perception of older adults in open public spaces in Madrid
21st-century cities must adapt to the challenges posed by population ageing. The soundscape plays a key role in shaping overall comfort in public spaces; however, its evaluation is complex due to the multiple factors involved, including the physical properties of sound, contextual conditions, and…
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Call for Papers for EÍDOS Journal Special Issue No. 28
CALL FOR PAPERS – EÍDOS JOURNAL ISSUE NO. 28: “RESILIENT URBANISM AND BLUE-GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES” The EÍDOS Journal, published by the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at Universidad UTE, invites researchers, academics, professionals, and specialists to submit original…
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Hydrological modeling of the urban-agricultural border in the caupicho quito ravine and evaluation of the flood scenarios through the use of earthen ponds with organic biomaterials totora (schoenoplectus californicus)
The Caupicho ravine, located in the southern sector of Quito, is a transition zone between urban and agricultural areas characterized by a marked susceptibility to extreme hydrometeorological events. The maximum flows generated by intense rainfall represent a latent threat to surrounding…
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Call for Papers for EÍDOS Journal Special Issue No. 25
Call for Papers for EÍDOS Journal Special Issue No. 25: "Contemporary Architecture: Innovative Responses to Global Challenges" The EÍDOS Journal, the scientific publication of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at Universidad UTE, is honored to invite researchers, academics, and professionals…
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The Role of Inherent Concepts of Design Thinking in Industrial Design Education
Design, as a human capability to shape society for addressing needs and imbuing life with meaning, is defined through the creation of products via empirical and analytical methods, where design thinking also serves as a methodology for the intellectual activity of generating creative ideas…
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Los edificios de oficinas: una nueva tipología para el desarrollo moderno de Quito
El objetivo del presente artículo es mostrar cómo los edificios de oficinas modernos, construidos entre los años 1950 y 1970 en Quito, fueron actores importantes en la definición crecimiento de la ciudad y contribuyeron a dotarla de un determinado carácter. El artículo se estructura en cuatro…
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Valoración de Paisaje urbano de Asentamientos Humanos establecidos en las franjas de protección de vía y ríos. Estudio de caso en la Cabecera Parroquial de Alluriquín del Cantón de Santo Domingo, Ecuador
El desarrollo físico espacial de la parroquia rural de Alluriquín se orienta a la construcción de territorio marcado por movimientos demográficos que hizo que se origine un paisaje urbano y dinámico, marcado por el estilo de vida y actividad de la población. Para ejemplificar la metodología…
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Evaluación técnico-visual de la vulnerabilidad física de estructuras ante sismos y lahares. Caso de estudio Barrio Selva Alegre-Sangolquí-Pichincha
Este estudio determina, a partir de una evaluación técnico-visual, el riesgo de las estructuras ubicadas en el barrio Selva Alegre, específicamente en la zona comprendida entre las calles Ramón González Artigas, Francisco Guarderas, Antonio Checa y Juan de Salinas. Según la Norma Ecuatoriana de…