Politecnica Salesiana University

About: Politecnica Salesiana University is a education organization based out in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Population. The organization has 2102 authors who have published 1847 publications receiving 7665 citations.

Sistemas y prácticas de medicina ancestral para el desarrollo sostenible

Abstract: The deep and transversal crisis that characterizes the 21st century could represent a great opportunity to raise awareness among the population, to engage and work for the world and people, as beings worthy of living in fullness. Despite the Millennium Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, formulated by the UN, we wonder if, in an increasingly globalized and neoliberal world, there are still models, practices, examples of life Noemi Bottasso1*, Delfa Iñamagua2 1Universidad Politécnica Salesiana del Ecuador. 2Asociación de Medicina Ancestral del Sígsíg, Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador. *Correo: noemi.bottasso@gmail.com SISTEMAS Y PRÁCTICAS DE MEDICINA ANCESTRAL PARA EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE Fecha de recepción: 26-07-2018 • Fecha de aceptación: 09-06-2019 Revista Etnobiología. Vol 17, Num. 3. Diciembre 2019. pp: 5-19 ISSNe 2448-8151 • ISSN 1665-2703

Semi-automatic Eye Movement-Controlled Wheelchair Using Low-Cost Embedded System

Abstract: An intelligent wheelchair prototype is presented, reusing old damaged equipment and incorporating low cost elements for repowering it. The system can be operated in manual mode (total user control) and semi-automatic depending on tasks to be performed and whether other secondary tasks are carried out (answering questions or picking up objects) as simulated in this experiment. When manual mode is executed, a coherence algorithm has been incorporated that allows the wheelchair to be guided with the eye movement and in the semi-automatic mode, system takes control when user do not execute a control action when an obstacle is about to crash with the chair. For a greater interaction between system and user, a basic, friendly and easy-to-use interface has been developed that empowers the performance of activities throughout this experiment. Participants selection, as well as the experimental tests performed are described in this document. The qualitative and quantitative results obtained allow to validate the efficiency of this system, as well as the satisfaction of the users through the respective tests.

An interactive application based on augmented reality and rules-based reasoning to support educational activities of high school students

Abstract: The following topics are dealt with: computer aided instruction; educational institutions; educational courses; teaching; engineering education; further education; computer science education; human factors; Internet; educational administrative data processing.

Evaluación de la distribución espacial de plantas industriales mediante un índice de desempeño

Abstract: RESUMEN Una amplia literatura cientifica ha abordado el problema de la distribucion espacial de plantas industriales completamente nuevas Sin embargo, no se ha prestado suficiente atencion al problema de la redistribucion de instalaciones ya existentes Las escasas investigaciones que evaluan el layout, en su mayoria, aplican metodos que solo tienen sentido si se comparan varias alternativas En consecuencia, no son de utilidad para evaluar el desempeno del layout actual de una planta industrial y no permiten diagnosticar la necesidad de una redistribucion Frente a esto, este trabajo presenta un indicador que permite evaluar el desempeno de una distribucion espacial existente, identificando su posicionamiento entre el escenario ideal y el anti-ideal De tal forma, permite sustentar la pertinencia o irrelevancia de una redistribucion El indicador fue aplicado en el caso practico de una empresa del sector metalmecanico de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Optimal Dimensioning of Electrical Distribution Networks Considering Stochastic Load Demand and Voltage Levels

Abstract: This work presents a model of optimal dimensioning of electrical distribution networks that uses real scenarios, georeferenced and contrasted by simulation processes that analyze the deployment and variables within the planning of electrical networks. This model considers a stochastic load demand and the voltage levels of the electrical distribution network. Moreover, this work exposes the sizing of the radial electrical network, the possible conditions to avoid a load imbalance and in this way, to prevent a system failure.