University of Cuenca

Rural Household Energy Consumption Towards Renewable Energy Transition Pathways in the Ecuadorian Andes

This study analyses household energy consumption patterns and the main energy-related challenges in the rural communities of San Sebastián de Yuluc and Sumaypamba, Ecuador, within the framework of sustainable community energy planning. A quantitative descriptive approach was adop...

Comparison of Dialysate Calcium Concentrations and Arterial Stiffness in Dialysis Patients: A Network Meta-analysis

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease often requires hemodialysis, which increases cardiovascular risk, partly because of arterial stiffness. This can be influenced by dialysate calcium concentrations, which affect mineral balance and vascular health. However, there is contr...

Traits of creativity in the initial training of mathematics teachers: assessment with didactic suitability criteria

The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between the most outstanding aspects of creativity considered by future mathematics teachers in Ecuador and the characteristics of the assessment of the final reports of the pre-professional practice, referring to crea...

Differential impact of fire, nitrogen fertilization, and unmanaged soils on the fungal mycobiome of rainfed maize

Maize ( Zea mays L.) is the second most cultivated cereal worldwide, covers approximately 27% of global cereal acreage, and remains a cornerstone of global food security. Climate warming increasingly threatens its yield in rainfed systems, driving the need for agronomic and genet...