Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza

Dr. Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza

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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 July 2024 in Sustainability
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Jorge Luis Vinueza-MartínezJorge Luis Vinueza-Martínez
Jorge Luis Vinueza-Martínez
Mirella Correa-PeraltaMirella Correa-Peralta
Mirella Correa-Peralta
RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
OAOmar Franco Arias
Omar Franco Arias
DPDaniel Vera Paredes
Daniel Vera Paredes
Geographic information systems (GISs) based on WebGIS architectures have transformed geospatial data visualization and analysis, offering rapid access to critical information and enhancing decision making across sectors. This study conducted a bibliometric review of 358 publications using the Web of Science database. The analysis utilized tools, such as Bibliometrix (version R 4.3.0) and Biblioshiny (version 1.7.5), to study authors, journals, keywords, and collaborative networks in the field of information systems. This study identified two relevant clusters in the literature: (1) voluntary geographic information (VGI) and crowdsourcing, focusing on web integration for collaborative mapping through contributions from non-professionals and (2) GIS management for decision making, highlighting web-based architectures, open sources, and service-based approaches for storing, processing, monitoring, and sharing geo-referenced information. The journals, authors, and geographical distribution of the most important publications were identified. China, Italy, the United States, Germany, and India have excelled in the application of geospatial technologies in areas such as the environment, risk, sustainable development, and renewable energy. These results demonstrate the impact of web-based GISs on forest conservation, climate change, risk management, urban planning, education, public health, and disaster management. Future research should integrate AI, mobile applications, and geospatial data security in areas aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs) and other global agendas.

10 May 2017 in CIENCIA UNEMI
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JEJohana Verónica Espinel
Johana Verónica Espinel
JAJunes Lady Robles Amaya
Junes Lady Robles Amaya
CCCarmita Gisela Ramirez Calixto
Carmita Gisela Ramirez Calixto
RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Este trabajo investigativo nace de la necesidad planteada en las diferentes normativas establecidas en Ecuador, en las que se evidencia la urgencia de transformar el sistema educativo nacional a través del desarrollo de la investigación en la educación superior, convirtiendo al uso del Aprendizaje Basado en la Investigación (ABI), en una buena estrategia didáctica para lograr su fin. Se pretende demostrar la relación existente entre el incremento de la producción científica docente y el uso de la metodología didáctica del Aprendizaje Basado en Investigación, dentro del proceso didáctico en las aulas de la Universidad Estatal de Milagro, UNEMI, con el fin de contribuir a la creación de nuevos conocimientos. Se trata de una investigación cuali-cuantitativa de tipo transversal, que tuvo como participantes a 304 estudiantes. Se utilizó el Cuestionario ABI, creado por las autoras, y los datos fueron analizados a través del programa IBM SPSS. Los resultados indican el crecimiento en el uso de documentos científicos por los estudiantes (76,32%) y el aumento de la producción científica de los docentes. Se concluye que existe una relación entre los estudiantes que utilizan más información científica para realizar sus trabajos autónomos y los profesores que comparten sus investigaciones en el aula. ABSTRACTThis research work stems from the need raised in the various regulations established in Ecuador, where the urgency of transforming the national education system through the development of research in higher education, making the use Based Learning evidenced research (ABI), in a good teaching strategy to achieve an end. It is intended to Demonstrate the relationship between the increase in teaching scientific production and use of teaching methods Based Learning Research within the learning process in the classrooms of the State University of Milagro, UNEMI, in order to contribute to the creation of new knowledge. It is a qualitative and quantitative research transversal, which had 304 students as participants. ABI Questionnaire, created by the authors, and the data were analyzed through SPSS software was used. The results indicate the growth in the use of scientific papers by students (76.32%) and increased scientific production of teachers. It is concluded that there is a relationship between students using more scientific information to perform their autonomous work and teachers who share their research in the classroom.

1 July 2016 in EDULEARN Proceedings
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RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
FGFerran Sabaté Garriga
Ferran Sabaté Garriga
XLXavier Llinàs-Audet
Xavier Llinàs-Audet
Information about the paper titled "THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF THE E-LEARNING SYSTEMS AMONG THE UNIVERSITY TEACHERS IN ECUADOR" at IATED Digital Library

23 July 2024 in Revista Conectividad
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ABAngélica Valeria Jimenez Banchon
Angélica Valeria Jimenez Banchon
RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Este artículo examina la adopción de la inteligencia artificial (IA) entre los docentes de educación básica superior en Ecuador, destacando la importancia de la intención de uso, la usabilidad percibida y la utilidad esperada. Se enfatiza la necesidad de mejorar la usabilidad y comunicar la utilidad de la IA para su adopción, con implicaciones para la formación docente. El estudio utiliza un enfoque cuantitativo y modelado de ecuaciones estructurales para analizar datos de 299 docentes de un Distrito de educación, encontrando que la usabilidad percibida y la utilidad esperada influyen significativamente en la intención de usar IA. Los hallazgos sugieren que centrarse en mejorar la usabilidad y comunicar claramente los beneficios de la IA puede fomentar su adopción entre los educadores. Los temas incluyen la evolución y tendencias futuras de la IA en la educación, la integración de la tecnología en las prácticas docentes y aceptación de la tecnología por parte de los docentes, a través de modelos como el Modelo de Aceptación de Tecnología (TAM). Se destaca además la importancia de equipar a los docentes con las habilidades necesarias para integrar la tecnología en la educación, inspirados por marcos como TPACK.

13 July 2017 in Intangible Capital
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RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
FSFerran Sabate
Ferran Sabate
XLXavier Llinàs-Audet
Xavier Llinàs-Audet
OLOriol Lordan
Oriol Lordan
Purpose: The purpose of this research was to adapt the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to predict the use and intended use of e-learning systems among undergraduate students at a state university in Ecuador, with the intention of improving the understanding of those factors that could enhance the utilization of these systems and the implementation of policies to increase the benefits they bring to the process of teaching and learning.Design/methodology: The analysis has epistemological basis on the empirical-inductive, based on observation of perception. Based on the literature review on the evaluation and acceptance of e-learning systems, the model has been adapted to the case of Ecuador and a questionnaire with 52 items based on Likert scales was developed. The instrument was emailed to 600 undergraduate students from a state university in Ecuador, being 423 of them answered satisfactorily. We performed validity and reliability tests of structural equation model by partial least squares (PLS), with the support of statistical software SmartPLS.Contributions and results: The results indicate that all the hypotheses of TAM are met in the Ecuadorian context, when assessing the acceptance of e-learning systems among undergraduate students at a state university. The main contribution was to identify that the perceived enjoyment, social influence and computer self-efficacy have a direct effect on the two main constructs of TAM, perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU). It was also found that satisfaction (S) is highly influenced by PU and S influences the use of e-learning systems, being the first a specific contribution of this study. Technical support showed no influence on the fundamental constructs of TAM.Limitations: The research was conducted to undergraduate students in one state Category B university of Ecuador, being the reality of this country more complex, as there are four categories with different characteristics. We haven’t considered neither age, gender, graduate students nor socioeconomic status, among other student characteristics that may affect the investigation.Practical implications: Identifying the factors that influence the acceptance and use of e-learning systems will help to create and improve teaching and learning environments for undergraduate students. Allowing exploiting the benefits of these technological tools more efficiently, adapting them to management policies of the institutions of higher education.Originality/value: This paper presents empirical data on the use and acceptance of e-learning systems for undergraduate students of a particular university in Ecuador. No similar studies are evident in the country and the model can be considered for future studies of national scope.

4 June 2015 in CIENCIA UNEMI
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RRRichard Ramirez-Anormaliza
Richard Ramirez-Anormaliza
XLXavier Llinàs-Audet
Xavier Llinàs-Audet
FGFerran Sabaté Garriga
Ferran Sabaté Garriga
El propósito de este estudio es analizar el crecimiento y desarrollo de la literatura sobre la evaluación de los sistemas e-Learning. La bibliografía publicada en 18 de las principales revistas de la base de datos ISI Web of Knowledge fue obtenida, de manera directa, a través de las palabras clave: “model”, “evaluation”, “e-Learning system”, con sus respectivos sinónimos. La información como autor, título, subtítulo, fuente, citas, etc., se registró en MS-Excel (2010) para su análisis e interpretación. El estudio encontró 127 artículos de esta temática, publicados en el período 2008-2012. Además, revela que el 2012 fue el año más prolífico, con 33 artículos. La revista más productiva es Computers & Education, con 15 artículos; se la puede considerar como una revista básica de consulta. Se encontró que Peter Shea y Temi Bidjerano, ambos de Estados Unidos, son los autores que más han publicado y realizado trabajos conjuntos. Podría ser una limitante del estudio que la información que se tomó fue restringida a un período de cinco años, tiempo que de manera general se acepta, en relación a la antigüedad de la producción bibliográfica. El documento proporciona información confiable y auténtica sobre el tema y es el primer estudio de este tipo.