Conference Agenda

The general objective presented was to analyze the impact of the Digital Transformation in Peruvian universities on Teaching Adaptation, considering the changes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the acceleration of digitalization in higher education. The research problem lies in the need to understand how engineering teachers have faced this transformation process and what are the key factors that have facilitated or hindered their adaptation to new digital methodologies. To address this problem, a quantitative methodology was used, using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. Data collection was carried out through a survey applied to 489 university teachers, the results of which were analyzed in SmartPLS 4. The model included two main variables: Digital Transformation (composed of Technological Infrastructure and Teacher Training) and Teacher Adaptation (considering Access and Equity, as well as Teaching Methodologies). The results indicated that Digital Transformation has a moderate impact on Teacher Adaptation (R² = 0.29 - 0.34), with Teacher Training being the most influential factor in the digitalization process. It is concluded that, although digitalization has facilitated engineering education, challenges related to equity in access to technology and teacher training persist. It is recommended to strengthen training in digital tools and improve technological infrastructure to optimize teaching in digital environments.

The objective of the research was to determine how the return to face-to-face teaching was related to the learning of architecture students in Piura - Peru. It was of a basic, non-experimental and simple correlational type. The population was 850 architecture students from a private university who had returned from virtual to face-to-face teaching and the sample consisted of 265 students. Two questionnaires were applied. As a result, it was obtained that there was a significant relationship (p = 0.000 < 0.050) very high positive (Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0.934) between face-to-face teaching and the learning of architecture students in Piura. It was concluded that, the more face-to-face teaching, the greater the learning of architecture students. That is, it was important that these students had face-to-face training.

In the digital era, higher education faces challenges in the accessibility and efficiency of communication between students, faculty and administrative staff. This project proposes the implementation of an academic chatbot designed to answer queries about schedules, locations, teachers and other relevant issues, using artificial intelligence. The system was developed with technologies such as LangChain for natural language processing, Pandas for data manipulation, and Tkinter for the graphical interface. The structured data, stored in an Excel file, allows the chatbot to filter information and respond accurately. This approach significantly improves access to academic information, reducing administrative burden and optimizing resources

The objective of the research was to determine the relationship between the use of freehand sketching and the creativity of architecture students in Piura, Peru. The research was non-experimental, quantitative, basic and correlational. The population consisted of 3,851 architecture students who belonged to the five universities in the city of Piura and the sample was 350 students. After the students answered two questionnaires, the results were that freehand sketching had a significant relationship (p = 0.000 < 0.050) at a very high level (Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0.909) with the creativity of architecture students. That is, the more freehand sketching was used by students, the more creative they were when proposing the designs of their architectural projects.

In a business world where efficiency is synonymous with success, this research focuses on the implementation of the Odoo ERP to improve the Operational Efficiency of a small enterprise in the legal consulting sector. It follows an experimental approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. During the process, certain limitations were identified, such as the inability to generalize the proposal since it is specifically tailored to a particular sector. For the project design, a project charter was created, followed by a software selection process in which Odoo achieved a score of 4.48, meeting the evaluation criteria. Consequently, the ERP was implemented at a total cost of S/. 42,544.00. The efficacy analysis after implementation revealed remarkable results, including a 73% increase in decision-making speed and a 40% improvement in operational efficiency, positioning the MYPE as a leader in its sector. Although user satisfaction stood at 27.13%, indicating areas for improvement, the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 13% shows that each sol invested generates an equivalent annual return, demonstrating the project’s profitability. The article is structured into Introduction, State of the Art, Objectives, Materials and Methods, ERP Design and Implementation, Results, Discussions, and Conclusions.

The manufacturing sector is vital both globally and in Peru, transforming raw materials into finished products and serving as a key driver of economic growth. In 2022, this sector in Peru recorded a growth of 0.96%, driven by the post-pandemic economic recovery and an increase in industrial exports. Micro and small enterprises (SMEs) are essential in this context, representing 99% of productive units and generating 70% of national employment.

The bakery and pastry industry, with approximately 14,800 bakeries across the country, exemplifies the prominence of SMEs in key economic sectors. Despite their importance, SMEs face significant challenges such as reduced consumption and profitability. To adapt, 25% of bakeries have diversified their services by incorporating restaurants. The Peruvian Association of Bakeries (Aspan) plays a crucial role in promoting continuous improvement and on-the-job training.

Financially, approximately 3 million customers are small businesses, facilitating their sustainable growth. However, a significant challenge remains nearly 50% of these operate informally.

Doris Pastry and Café, operating within the bakery sector, faces challenges across multiple stages of production. The proposed research focuses on strategies such as the 6S and TQM methodologies to optimize human resource management and processes, thereby improving the quality of the final product and the overall competitiveness of the sector.

The study aims to identify critical issues and propose practical solutions to strengthen operational efficiency and production quality in SMEs in Peru, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the manufacturing sector.