Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key driver in the transformation of higher education, introducing new approaches to teaching, learning, and academic management. This study analysed its impact on university teaching through a multinational comparative approach involving Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia, with the aim of identifying benefits, challenges, and opportunities from the perspectives of both lecturers and students. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining a systematic review of 15 articles published between 2019 and 2024 with a structured survey administered to 450 participants (150 in each country). Quantitative data analysis was conducted to measure perceptions and trends, while the documentary review provided further contrast and enrichment of the findings. Results revealed that AI is perceived as a positive driver of educational innovation, particularly in personalised learning, the use of virtual assistants for feedback, and the optimisation of teaching time. However, concerns persist regarding algorithmic bias, transparency in automated assessment, and inequity in access to technological infrastructure. Moreover, Ecuador exhibited the highest levels of acceptance, while Peru and Colombia displayed more neutral attitudes, reflecting contextual barriers to its implementation. In conclusion, AI holds significant potential to transform higher education in the Andean region, provided its incorporation is supported by robust ethical frameworks, inclusive institutional policies, and continuous teacher training programmes that ensure sustainable adoption.

The intensive use of social media has transformed the processes of accessing, consuming, and circulating information, positioning adolescents as one of the groups most exposed to digital misinformation. Despite their high connectivity, numerous studies show limitations in their ability to critically evaluate the content they consume and share in digital environments. In this context, this article aims to analyze, through a systematic review of the scientific literature, the role of educational institutions in the media literacy of adolescents in the face of the impact of misinformation on social media. The research was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, and the protocol was registered in PROSPERO. An exhaustive search was conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases, considering studies published between 2019 and 2025 in English and Spanish. Following the selection process, 46 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis and 18 in the meta-analysis. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro and AMSTAR 2 scales. The results show that educational interventions in media literacy generate significant improvements in adolescents’ ability to identify misinformation and reduce their intention to share misleading content, especially those based on skimming, source verification, and cognitive inoculation. It is concluded that media literacy, integrated in a cross-cutting and sustained manner into the school curriculum, is a key strategy for mitigating the impact of misinformation and strengthening critical thinking in adolescents.

In a context characterised by a persistent digital divide and limited opportunities for citizen participation in rural areas, community digital radio emerges as a key tool for democratising access to information and strengthening local development. This article presents the results of an intervention project developed within the socio-educational setting of undergraduate students in the Online Communication degree, in collaboration with rural communities in Ecuador. The general objective was to enhance access to local information and citizen engagement through the co-creation of a community digital radio platform between academia and the community. The adopted methodology was qualitative, grounded in a socio-critical approach and framed within a participatory action research model. Surveys, training workshops, collaborative content production and monitoring strategies were implemented in three phases: ex ante, during, and ex post. Among the most significant outcomes were the technological training of 333 direct beneficiaries, the production of over 20 locally focused radio programmes, the creation of complementary multimedia content, and the strengthening of community identity and sense of belonging. Furthermore, a decrease in the use of traditional media and an increased appropriation of digital tools among participants were observed. The experience demonstrates that community digital radio can serve as an effective and replicable mechanism to empower communities and promote a more active, inclusive, and territorially connected citizenry.

La ética periodística representa un eje fundamental en la práctica de la comunicación responsable. En un entorno donde las audiencias demandan inmediatez, objetividad y profundidad informativa, resulta imprescindible reflexionar sobre el compromiso ético de los profesionales del periodismo. Este artículo analiza las prácticas éticas en los medios de comunicación de San Francisco de Milagro, identificando fortalezas, debilidades y oportunidades de mejora, a partir de una encuesta aplicada a trabajadores de medios locales. Los hallazgos muestran que, si bien existe una conciencia ética generalizada, su implementación se ve limitada por factores estructurales como la precariedad laboral, la falta de formación continua y la débil institucionalidad de las políticas editoriales. Se propone una reflexión más amplia sobre la urgencia de políticas públicas, formación académica integral y mecanismos efectivos de autorregulación.

New technologies have transformed education, driving the growth of distance learning, particularly in developed countries, where the majority of higher education institutions have integrated virtual modalities into their programmes. This study, which adopted a qualitative approach and utilised the PRISMA methodology, analysed communication strategies in virtual education and their impact on the learning of first-semester online Communication students at the Universidad Estatal de Milagro. The results underscore the importance of interaction and feedback, evidencing how well-implemented strategies promote an active and collaborative learning environment.

El flujo de trabajo es esencial para garantizar que el proceso de postproducción audiovisual sea eficiente, organizado y resulte en un producto final de alta calidad. Considerando esta premisa, se presenta este artículo cuyo propósito se enmarcó en comprender el proceso de almacenamiento de datos y el flujo de trabajo en el sistema de postproducción de la serie Los Hijos de Don Juan" de TC Televisión Ecuatoriana. Dicho artículo deviene de una investigación amparada en el paradigma interpretativo y desarrollada desde un enfoque cualitativo y etnometodológico. A manera de conclusión, se puede señalar que se han develado ciertos significados construidos en torno a la necesidad de adaptarse a nuevas tecnologías y a los cambios organizacionales, a partir de comprender cómo los trabajadores interpretan y manejan sus tareas cotidianas, revelando pautas y prácticas informales que guían su comportamiento ante la postproducción audiovisual