Conference Agenda

The modern diet is characterized by a reduced intake of fiber and protein, both essential for maintaining digestive health and muscle mass. The objective was to evaluate the sensory acceptance of four granola formulations, analyze their physical properties, determine the nutritional contributions (total fat, dietary fiber, and crude protein) of the most accepted formulation. The study was conducted in two phases: 1) preparation of the formulations and the microbiological and sensory analyses, and 2) determination of physicochemical properties. The formulations were based on the granola used in the dining hall of Zamorano University and were prepared with whole oats, peanuts, sesame seeds, cashew seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, honey, and olive oil. The Ranger 300R31P30 balance, the Turbolino 110V oven, American Public Health Association (APHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) methods, Colorflex Hunter Lab and Aqualab 3TE equipment, Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) methods, and SAS 9.4 software were used for analysis. Treatment 4 showed the highest acceptance, influenced by its flavor and crunchiness. It presented light brown color values of L* (43.79), a* (9.99), and b* (23.06), water activity of 25 ± 0.03, moisture content of 1.62 ± 0.05%, ash content of 2.22 ± 0.01%, and per 100 g contained 32.15 ± 0.31% total fat, 13.83 ± 0.37% dietary fiber, and 18.07 ± 0.04% protein. The results demonstrate that the formulated granola is a viable and well-accepted alternative to improve nutritional intake in institutional food services.

The purpose of this research was to examine how servant leadership and internal marketing influence the organizational commitment of employees at a higher education institution located in Abancay, Peru. A non-experimental, cross-sectional, and explanatory design was used. A structured questionnaire with a Likert scale, validated by expert judgment and with appropriate reliability levels, was administered to 80 employees. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were used with SPSS statistical software to test the hypotheses. The findings showed that servant leadership has a significant and positive influence on organizational commitment and is the predictor with the greatest explanatory power. Internal marketing also had a significant, though less pronounced, influence. Together, these two variables significantly increase the explanatory power of organizational commitment. The study concludes that service-oriented leadership practices, along with efficient internal management tactics, strengthen the emotional, normative, and continuance bonds of employees with the organization. The results provide significant empirical evidence for human talent management within the framework of higher education in Peru.

This study examines how economic constraints become a decisive obstacle for many university students in Peru to complete their studies and obtain a degree. In this context, UniCrédit is proposed, a digital educational financing solution, structured with the Lean Canvas approach, which seeks to offer accessible microcredits to cover tuition fees and costs associated with obtaining a degree. The research was conducted using a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design; a 23-item survey was administered to 169 students, and the results were processed using descriptive statistics. The findings show a high willingness to apply for academic credit (91.1%), as well as a clear preference for digital channels, mainly the mobile application (56.2%) and, secondly, digital wallets (28.4%). In terms of the financing required, the most frequent amounts are between S/ 1,500 and S/ 3,000, while the interest rate appears to be the most influential factor when choosing a credit alternative. In addition, a profile of students with previous experience of financial inclusion and a relevant perception of risk has been identified, accompanied by an interest in financial education, which supports the viability of the proposal. Overall, the results suggest that UniCrédit can respond appropriately to the “last mile” of educational financing, reducing access friction and contributing to improving the efficiency of completion and graduation in higher education.

This article provides a detailed review of entrepreneurial culture in Latin American universities, focusing on three main dimensions: the barriers faced by these institutions, the opportunities identified in various educational contexts, and the role of technologies in promoting academic entrepreneurship. To ensure methodological rigor, the PRISMA protocol was applied, reviewing 46 articles selected from five recognized databases, covering publications between 2015 and 2024. The results reveal recurring problems such as a lack of teacher training, poor institutional coordination with the productive environment, and limited integration of entrepreneurship into curricula. However, valuable opportunities are also identified, such as the growing use of educational technologies, the implementation of active methodologies, and the consolidation of academic collaboration networks. This systematic review provides a solid basis for understanding the current state of university entrepreneurship in the region, as well as for guiding future research, curriculum redesign, and institutional policies that seek to strengthen a comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable entrepreneurial culture.

This study presents the development of a machine vision system based on the YOLOv11 model for the automatic detection of burnt alfajor wafers during the post-baking stage. The aim is to implement an intelligent inspection tool that optimizes quality control by automating visual classification. A dataset was constructed using images captured under controlled conditions and labeled into two
categories: normal product and burnt product. The model was trained for 70 epochs, achieving an accuracy of 96.8%, sensitivity of 94.5%, F1 score of 95.6%, mAP50 = 1.00, and mAP50–95 = 0.87. The results demonstrate robust performance and adequate generalizability, proving the feasibility of integrating artificial intelligence techniques into quality control systems for the food industry, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.

Abstract– The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Honduras has grown, providing economic development opportunities for individuals and localities. La Ceiba is an important city for the country due to its geographical location and tourist activity, which makes it key to promoting business opportunities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the understanding and perception of sustainability among local entrepreneurs in that city in the economic (with an institutional subcategory), social, and environmental dimensions, using self-administered surveys and focus groups. It was found that 92% of entrepreneurs score high on their understanding of economic sustainability, but only 68% on environmental sustainability. Likewise, their organization is based on reinvention, resilience, and equitable work with other local entrepreneurs. They lack understanding of circular economy practices, yet a percentage of them put them into practice despite fully understanding the concept. The same is true regarding the perception of the link between their entrepreneurship and one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Training and green financing measures need to be implemented to contribute to a more integrated and aware entrepreneurial system.

This study analyzes the impact of implementing a digital platform based on Business Process Management (BPM) on the operational and commercial performance of a Peruvian service company. A quantitative, applied approach was adopted using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a single group, comparing key indicators before and after the technological intervention. The digital solution integrated commercial, logistics, and financial processes through modules oriented toward automation and information traceability. The results show an increase in net operating margin from 11% to 16.5%, an improvement in operational efficiency from 6% to 10%, and a rise in customer satisfaction from 75% to 90%. In addition, functional process integration reached 100%, and the duplication of operational activities was reduced. These findings confirm that structured process digitalization under the BPM approach significantly contributes to competitiveness, efficiency, and customer orientation in service companies. The study provides quantifiable empirical evidence on the effects of digital transformation in local business contexts, serving as a reference for organizational management and future research.