Conference Agenda

Contemporary hospital architecture has incorporated approaches aimed at enhancing the user experience, most notably biophilia and therapeutic architecture. In this context, the present study aimed to determine how the integration of these approaches can improve the patient experience in the main hospitals of Trujillo. The research was conducted under a mixed-methods approach, combining a specialized scientific literature review with the analysis of real-world scenarios through the application of a hospital architectural environment perception survey, administered to both patients and healthcare staff.The data collection instrument was structured around five dimensions: general environmental comfort, natural lighting, the relationship between space and health/well-being, visual contact with nature, and global perception of architectural design. The results show a positive assessment of spaces that integrate biophilic and therapeutic criteria, highlighting their influence on emotional well-being, stress reduction, and the enhancement of the hospital experience. Furthermore, it was identified that these aspects benefit not only patients but also healthcare personnel by fostering more comfortable and functional environmental conditions. In conclusion, the findings support the need to prioritize the incorporation of biophilia and therapeutic architecture principles in hospital design, consolidating them as fundamental strategies for the comfort of healthcare spaces.

This study presents the design and implementation of a compact NFT hydroponic system, integrated with solar photovoltaic energy and IoT-based intelligent control. The objective was to evaluate the technical feasibility of a replicable model for domestic environments and vulnerable communities in Latin America. A key feature of the system is the integration of an intelligent communication interface that acts as a proactive crop health monitor, translating complex variables into simplifi ed user alerts. The results demonstrate superior water effi ciency, with a 72.2% reduction in water consumption compared to traditional manual irrigation. The Raspberry Pi-based control system ensured the stability of physicochemical parameters (pH, temperature, and conductivity), reducing manual intervention by 50% to 60%. It is concluded that energy autonomy, combined with intuitive communication, strengthens urban food sovereignty by enabling effi cient production without requiring advanced technical expertise.

This study proposes a hybrid methodological approach that integrates operational auditing with Design Thinking to improve inventory control and production planning in a rice milling company. Traditional auditing approaches primarily focus on diagnosis and the formulation of recommendations but often lack mechanisms to develop and validate context-specific solutions. To address this limitation, this research introduces the Audit Thinking Model, which incorporates the Design Thinking phases—empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and validate—into the auditing process.

A case study was conducted in a small agro-industrial company where inventory management was performed manually, resulting in errors, inefficiencies, and economic losses. The proposed approach enabled the implementation of a digital inventory system, ABC classification, and a Monte Carlo simulation model with 10,000 iterations to estimate demand scenarios and optimize production levels.

The results show a significant reduction in operational errors, improved inventory organization, and estimated annual savings exceeding USD 12,500. Furthermore, the use of prototyping and validation ensured that the solutions were feasible and aligned with operational needs. This study demonstrates that integrating auditing with Design Thinking enhances both the analytical rigor and practical impact of operational improvements in small and medium-sized enterprises.

Strengthening technological skills in the education sector is a fundamental need in the context of digital transformation, especially where access to technology remains limited. In this regard, the present study aimed to determine the effect of educational robotics on the development of technological skills in primary school students. A quantitative approach with a single-group, pre-experimental design was used, employing pretest and posttest measurements in a census sample of 110 students from a public primary school in the department of Puno, Peru. The intervention consisted of implementing an educational robotics program based on practical, collaborative activities and basic programming, using a validated and reliable instrument. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests, specifically the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed a significant increase in the overall level of technological skills, rising from a mean of 9.05 in the pretest to 14.65 in the posttest (p < 0.05), as well as improvements in all dimensions, with no significant differences according to gender. It is concluded that educational robotics constitutes an effective, inclusive, and relevant pedagogical strategy for strengthening technological skills in education, making it a valid alternative for its systematic incorporation into the school curriculum.