Conference Agenda

This study explores how adaptability, framed by Total Quality Management (TQM) principles, influences customer experience in nanostores. Using data from 143 nanostore owners, managers, and employees in Honduras, the study finds that adaptability significantly drives TQM practices (path coefficient = 0.68, p < 0.001), which, in turn, improve customer experience (path coefficient = 0.72, p < 0.001). Adaptability also directly influences customer satisfaction (path coefficient = 0.45, p < 0.001), highlighting the importance of market agility. Aligned with the principles of humanitarian engineering for sustainable development in Latin America, this research underscores the need for context-sensitive strategies that integrate adaptability and total quality management to foster innovation, build resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness in small-scale retail environments. The study suggests that prioritizing adaptability and embedding TQM principles enhances service quality and customer loyalty. Future research should investigate the long-term impact of digitalization on nanostores' adaptability and customer experience, particularly in response to evolving consumption patterns and technologies. Ongoing data collection in Honduras, Colombia, and Peru will explore scalable paths to innovation and sustainable development for micro-retail ecosystems in Latin America.

This study analyzes how environmental factors, such as rain, wind, and solar radiation, disproportionately affect people with reduced mobility (PRM) in urban areas. These weather conditions not only hinder their autonomous movement, but also increase the risks of accidents and discomfort in public spaces. Crosswalks and sidewalks are especially problematic, due to slippery ramps, lack of shade and poor pavements. The article's approach is innovative, as it combines dynamic environmental variables with pedestrian accessibility data, using technological tools such as meteorological sensors and simulation software (VISSIM). This model makes it possible to identify critical points in cities, where weather conditions most severely affect PRM. In addition, the simulations show how to improve trafficability through specific proposals, such as the installation of protective roofs at crossroads, the use of anti-slip pavements and the redesign of traffic lights to reduce waiting times. The study includes data collected in the area of the Children's Hospital, where it is observed that most PRM face additional obstacles when crossing two busy roads near the facility. Surveys and field observations reveal that a high percentage of users consider adaptive infrastructure necessary. Finally, it is concluded that inclusive urban design, based on real data and specific climatic conditions, can significantly improve the mobility and safety of PRM. Interventions not only benefit this group, but also generate more accessible and resilient environments for the entire population.

The purpose of the literature review is to determine the trend in occupational health safety management in Latin America between the years 2018-2023. For this, sources such as Google Academic, Refseek, Scielo, Base and Dialnet were used; selecting 30 articles that meet the eligibility and inclusion criteria (published between the years 2018-2023; that contain the variables; come from Latin American countries; are in an indexed scientific journal; are in spanish and have an I.M.R.D. methodological structure “introduction, methodology, results and discussion”). Likewise, it was structured under the I.M.R.D. scheme (introduction, methods, results and discussion); extracting the most relevant contributions from each author and ranking them. In conclusion, the trend highlighted the need for effective management, not only to safeguard the well-being of workers, but to ensure the success and sustainability of companies since the results showed that effective management is crucial to prevent accidents labor, minimize economic expenses due to absenteeism and accidents, boost productivity and strengthen business competitiveness. The importance of complying with international regulations and implementing inspection and training programs to guarantee the protection of workers was highlighted.

This study explored the enhancement of silty soil strength through the incorporation of granular rubber derived from sports field waste. The methodology involved performing laboratory tests following ASTM and AASHTO standards. The soil analyzed, classified as A-76(38) under both the SUCS and AASHTO systems, consists of medium plasticity organic clays and low plasticity organic silty clays. Initially, the soil exhibited a low CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of 12.8%, making it unsuitable as subgrade or base material. However, the addition of granular rubber resulted in a progressive increase in CBR values: with 1% rubber, the CBR rose to 13.42%; with 2%, it reached 14.37%; with 3%, it improved to 15.66%; and with 4%, it increased to 16.94%. These results demonstrate that granular rubber significantly enhances the soil’s strength, improving its suitability as a subgrade material. The study concludes that the incorporation of granular rubber is an effective and sustainable method for stabilizing silty soils, significantly boosting their bearing capacity. Furthermore, this approach offers an ecological benefit by contributing to the recycling of rubber waste, which would otherwise contribute to environmental pollution. In addition to its technical advantages, the use of recycled rubber promotes environmental sustainability, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for improving subgrade materials in construction projects. This research, therefore, presents an innovative method for enhancing soil performance while addressing waste management and sustainability challenges.

Indigenous language interpreters in Peru face precarious working conditions that implicate their role in cultural preservation and facilitating communication for their communities. This research, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, contributes to ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. This work was aimed to analyze the current market labour situation of indigenous language interpreters in Peru, as well as to determine labor demand, identify the remuneration and describe the working conditions and challenges they face. This qualitative study included the participation of 15 interpreters of the five most widely spoken indigenous languages in Peru (Quechua, Asháninka, Aymara, Awajún, and Shipibo-Konibo) registered in the National Registry of Indigenous Language Interpreters and Translators (Renitli, by its acronyms in Spanish). The results disclosed that the judicial field has the highest demand for interpreters, while opportunities in other sectors are limited. In general, interpretation wages are low or, in some cases, non-existent, and do not include social benefits. Working conditions are unfavorable for interpreters due to the lack of ongoing training, issues with the provision of documentation and adequate equipment, misconceptions about their role, and inadequate compensation. Additionally, they face challenges such as professional intrusiveness and ethical and emotional dilemmas stemming from the sensitive content they handle. To conclude, indigenous language interpreters lack frequent job opportunities, fair remuneration, and optimal working conditions that ensure their professional stability.

Abstract– This research aims to identify the relationship
between procrastination and academic stress in 5th-year secondary
school students from an educational institution in El Milagro, with
the hypothesis of a positive correlation between both variables. The
study aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: "Quality
Education." A quantitative approach and correlational design were
used, with a sample of 26 students selected through non-probability
convenience sampling. The instruments were digital surveys with
the validated EPA and SISCO IV questionnaires, and the data were
analyzed in SPSS using normality tests and Pearson correlation.
The results indicated that 88.5% of the students had a moderate
level of academic stress, and 69.2% had a medium level of
procrastination. The correlation between both variables was weak
(p=0.183), suggesting that there is no significant relationship in this
population. In conclusion, although both phenomena are common,
they are not directly related, highlighting the need for strategies to
improve time management and emotional well-being