PUCE Esmeraldas

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Organization profile

The Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Esmeraldas campus, has a 42-year institutional history and maintains its vision: "We are a humanistic university community for personal and social transformation, serving a fraternal, just, and sustainable world. We identify ourselves as an inclusive, efficient project in dialogue with our surroundings and in constant academic and organizational innovation. Currently, it has four campuses: the central campus in Esmeraldas, Tachina Campus, Quinindé Campus, and San Lorenzo Campus. It offers 15 undergraduate programs, 19 postgraduate programs, and 6 technologies.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Administración de Empresas
Escuela de Negocios y Empresas
Taken over by Escuela de Negocios y Empresas
Organizational unit: Career
Autocuidado Personal para la Salud y Bienestar
Grupos de Investigación
Taken over by Grupos de Investigación
Organizational unit: Research Group
Clinical Laboratory
Salud y Bienestar
Organizational unit: Career

Tahimi Achilie Valencia, Mgtr
Person: Academic
20182021
Alexandra Katherine Angulo Ferrín, Mgtr
Person: Researcher, Academic
20252025
Jonathan Alexander Arguello Cedeño
Person: Academic
20232026

379 Citations
10 h-index
164 Article
18 Conference contribution
15 Chapter
7 Review article
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Academic Performance and Inequality: Can Generative AI Widen the Digital Divide in Higher Education? Emerging Technologies in Applied Engineering and Education
Gonzabay Jimenez, E. F., Vargas -M, A. & Velasteguí Izurieta, J. H., 17 Feb 2026, In: Emerging Technologies in Applied Engineering and Education. p. 193-204 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Brecha entre la Norma y el Cuidado del Paciente: Desafíos del Principio Bioético de Justicia en Ecuador
Palencia Gutierrez, E. M., Mejia Vera, H. V. & Guitiérrez Sánchez, K. F., 22 Feb 2026, In: Más Vita. 8, 1
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Determination of the chemical and sensory quality of yellow pitahaya wine (Hylocereus megalanthus) using different layers and fermentation times
Muzo Briones, T. M., Arguello Cedeño, J. A., Revilla Escobar, K. Y., Aldas Morejon, J. P., Neira Mosquera, J. A. & Sanchez Llaguno, S. N., 2026, In: Nutricion Clinica y Dietetica Hospitalaria. 46, 1, p. 541-548 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Active
3 Finished

Violencia Filio-parental: Un análisis integrador desde la perspectiva adolescente
Medina Maldonado, V. (Di), Jayo, L. (PI), Rueda Guerrero, G. L. (PI), Rodríguez-Díaz, F. J. (PI), Burgos-Benavides, L. (PI), Esperanza, P. (PI), Sinchi Sinchi, H. F. (PI), ENRÍQUEZ MONTENEGRO, C. A. (PI), CHÁVEZ ROSERO, J. R. (PI), YACELGA ROSERO, C. D. C. (PI), RAMÍREZ CORONEL, A. A. (PI) & Yumiseva Marín, C. A. (PI)
20/09/24 → 20/09/26
Project: Research project
MONITOREO Y ANÁLISIS DE EVENTOS DE INTERÉS CIUDADANO MEDIANTE EL USO DE TÉCNICAS DE INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL. CASOS APLICADOS EN EL CONTEXTO DE LA SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA E INVESTIGACIÓN DEL ECUADOR
Pico Valencia, P. A. (PI) & Roa, H. N. (Di)
2/05/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research project
CONTAMINACIÓN POR MICROPLÁSTICOS EN EL AGUA Y SEDIMENTOS DEL CANAL DE JAMBELÍ Y ESTERO SANTA ROSA, COSTA SUR DEL ECUADOR
Jara Negrete, E. N. (PI), Rebolledo Monsalve, E. R. (PI), CAICEDO CAICEDO, J. A. (Student), Cipriani Ávila, E. I. (Di) & ACOSTA LÓPEZ, S. P. (PA)
1/03/23 → 1/09/24
Project: Research project

5 Publication Peer-review
3 Invited talk
1 Visiting an external academic institution

PLoS ONE (Journal)
Lapo Talledo, G. J. (Reviewer)
2026
Activity: Editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
PLOS Mental Health (Journal)
Lapo Talledo, G. J. (Reviewer)
2025
Activity: Editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
Infectious Diseases (Journal)
Lapo Talledo, G. J. (Reviewer)
2025
Activity: Editorial work types › Publication Peer-review

Study Findings on Future Internet Detailed by Researchers at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (Internet of Things and Deep Learning for Citizen Security: A Systematic Literature Review on Violence and Crime)
Quiñonez Ku, V. X. & Pico Valencia, P. A.
14/05/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Oil spill in Ecuador’s Amazon devastates rivers and wildlife refuge
Rebolledo Monsalve, E. R.
19/03/25
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Esmeraldas oil spill in Ecuador devastates rivers and wildlife refuge
Rebolledo Monsalve, E. R.
19/03/25
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media

PUCE Esmeraldas

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Administración de Empresas

Autocuidado Personal para la Salud y Bienestar

Clinical Laboratory

Tahimi Achilie Valencia, Mgtr

Alexandra Katherine Angulo Ferrín, Mgtr

Jonathan Alexander Arguello Cedeño

Academic Performance and Inequality: Can Generative AI Widen the Digital Divide in Higher Education? Emerging Technologies in Applied Engineering and Education

Brecha entre la Norma y el Cuidado del Paciente: Desafíos del Principio Bioético de Justicia en Ecuador

Determination of the chemical and sensory quality of yellow pitahaya wine (Hylocereus megalanthus) using different layers and fermentation times

Violencia Filio-parental: Un análisis integrador desde la perspectiva adolescente

MONITOREO Y ANÁLISIS DE EVENTOS DE INTERÉS CIUDADANO MEDIANTE EL USO DE TÉCNICAS DE INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL. CASOS APLICADOS EN EL CONTEXTO DE LA SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA E INVESTIGACIÓN DEL ECUADOR

CONTAMINACIÓN POR MICROPLÁSTICOS EN EL AGUA Y SEDIMENTOS DEL CANAL DE JAMBELÍ Y ESTERO SANTA ROSA, COSTA SUR DEL ECUADOR

PLoS ONE (Journal)

PLOS Mental Health (Journal)

Infectious Diseases (Journal)

Study Findings on Future Internet Detailed by Researchers at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (Internet of Things and Deep Learning for Citizen Security: A Systematic Literature Review on Violence and Crime)

Oil spill in Ecuador’s Amazon devastates rivers and wildlife refuge

Esmeraldas oil spill in Ecuador devastates rivers and wildlife refuge

PUCE Esmeraldas

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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