Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Psychological capital and gender: entrepreneurial orientation

Purpose This study examines the associations of psychological capital (PsyCap) and gender with entrepreneurial orientation (EO) among Ecuadorian entrepreneurs, providing evidence from an underexplored Latin American context. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected...

Curbside Parking Use, Turnover, and Regulatory Compliance in an Intermediate Latin American City: Field Evidence from Loja, Ecuador

Direct evidence on curbside parking use in intermediate Latin American cities remains limited. This study characterized parking duration, purpose, turnover, accumulation, and regulatory compliance across six segment–date sessions in central Loja, Ecuador. Of 1426 observed curbsid...

Spatial Inequalities in Public Space Quality: A GIS-Based Multi-Attribute Composite Index for Urban Planning in an Intermediate Latin American City

Public spaces are essential for urban well-being, social interaction, environmental quality, and territorial equity; however, their presence does not necessarily ensure adequate quality, accessibility, or multifunctionality. Although previous research has emphasized the importanc...