Vol. 8 No. 1: January - June (2024)

Editor-in-Chief:
Dr. Jorge Párraga Álava – Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Editors:
Dr. Leticia Vaca Cárdenas – Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Dr. Lucia Rivadeneira Barreiro – Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Dr. Maricela Pinargote Ortega – Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Dr. Leonardo Chancay García – Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
This issue includes original contributions on cultural gamification through local legends in Riobamba, theoretical approaches to Smart Cities, comparative evaluation of AI-based tools for disease monitoring, the use of digital assistants with beacons in museum experiences, and blockchain-based validation of academic certificates in higher education.