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Estudio de la viabilidad del mercado español en la ciudad de Madrid para la exportación de maní de la empresa Andes Alimentos S.A.S. ubicada en el municipio de Yumbo Valle del Cauca para el año 2024 .
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025) Muñoz Martínez, Daniela; Naranjo Puentes, Sergio Steven; García Robles, Alexander; Alvarez Giraldo, Jose Elver (Director)
This study analyzes the feasibility of exporting processed peanuts from Colombia to the Spanish market, specifically to the city of Madrid, through the company Andes Alimentos SAS, in response to the growing demand for healthy foods in Europe. Andes Alimentos SAS is a microenterprise dedicated to the processing and commercialization of healthy peanut-based snacks, with its operations based in Yumbo, a municipality in the Colombian department of Valle del Cauca. The main objective is to determine whether Madrid is a viable and accessible market for the export of salted peanuts from Valle del Cauca. This study examined strategic factors such as demand, regulatory and quality requirements, as well as competition in the Spanish market. The scope of the study was limited to the city of Madrid, which may affect the generalization of the results. The methodology used combines qualitative and quantitative methods, employing surveys, interviews, literature reviews, and both primary and secondary data sources. The results show that exporting peanuts is not only feasible but also offers new opportunities for other microenterprises and SMEs in Colombia, boosting the country's economic growth and creating jobs.
Revisión de tecnologías digitales para el apoyo cognitivo, emocional y organizativo en personas con Trastorno por Déficit de Atención (TDA).
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2024) Delgado Hernández, Daniela; Marín Escobar, Sebastián; Loaiza Buitrago, Diego Fernando (Director)
This article presents a comprehensive review of recent literature on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to support individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), with a focus on digital tools that promote cognitive development, emotional regulation, and personal organization. The review identifies and analyzes mobile applications, task management platforms, and other technological solutions designed to improve attention and time management. Based on the studies reviewed, applications such as Notion and Forest stand out for their effectiveness in enhancing concentration and self-regulation through gamification and personalization techniques. The findings suggest that these digital tools provide valuable support to complement traditional interventions, offering individuals with ADD an innovative way to manage their cognitive and organizational skills.
Medicina tradicional y las plantas medicinales para los pueblos indígenas de Colombia: Revisión de alcance 2018-2025
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025) Cuaces Quiguantar, Liseth Manuelita; Palacios Salas, Dijulieth Paola; Ramos Guadir, Tania Alexandra; Acosta Ramírez, Naydu (Director)
Traditional medicine encompasses practices, knowledge and beliefs that combine the use of plants, animals, minerals, spiritual and manual techniques to preserve health, prevent and treat diseases. In Colombia, about 2,404 species with medicinal properties have been identified, of which 1,656 are native to the Neotropics and only 214 are endemic to the country. The objective of this study was to analyze scientific publications on traditional medicine in the field of health from a sociocultural approach. Twenty-two articles were reviewed, of which three were selected that met the established criteria: being focused on health, Colombia and traditional medicine, and written in English or Spanish. The categories analyzed included culture, medicinal plants, health and disease. The results show that the use of medicinal plants is present in several departments of the country, being common their cultivation, collection or both practices. However, a significant loss of ancestral knowledge was also evident, especially among the new generations. Among the factors responsible are the loss of territories by indigenous communities, who often lack property rights and resources for their legal defense, which has resulted in displacement and cultural deterioration. In the specific case of Valle del Cauca, indigenous communities maintain a strong link to the land and continue to use medicinal plants to treat various ailments, in accordance with their spiritual beliefs. This study highlights the importance of preserving this ancestral knowledge as a fundamental part of cultural heritage and primary health care.
Conductas sexuales de riesgo y características sociodemográficas en jóvenes de 18 a 25 años en Buenaventura.
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2026) Sánchez Bedoya, Daniela; Mosquera Riascos, Leslie Natalia; Montaño Castro, Leandra Pamela; Bambague, Goldy (Directora)
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health problem worldwide and nationally. In the district of Buenaventura, factors such as poverty, unemployment, violence, and social stigma have contributed to an increase in cases among people aged between 18 and 25, highlighting the need for local research to understand the factors associated with their spread. Objective: Describe the sociodemographic factors, knowledge and behaviors in sexual health of young people aged 18 to 25 in the district of Buenaventura. Methods: A descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted. A structured instrument, validated by expert peers, was applied, which included sociodemographic variables, sexual behaviors, level of knowledge about STIs, and perception of associated social factors. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: Most participants were women (61.9%) who mainly belonged to low socioeconomic strata (strata 1 and 2). Although 94.2% said they knew what an STI was and 73.6% said they had received education on the subject, risky sexual behaviors were identified. Participants recognized the main associated factors as lack of sex education (37.7%), unemployment (26.9%), and poverty. Discussion: The study showed a considerable lack of knowledge about STIs among the surveyed population of Buenaventura and, consequently, identified a multifactorial and structural problem.
Evaluación del efecto de los controles de limpieza en la producción de Manito! y Ácidos Orgánicos durante el proceso de molienda del jugo de caña de azúcar en el Ingenio del Occidente
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2026-05-15) Cabezas Quiñones, Catalina; Olave Carabalí, Danna Manuela; Matta Miramar, Andrés Jenuer (Director)
In Colombia, sugar cane has occupied an important place in the entire industrial sector of Valle del Cauca for years. Throughout the process, the grinding area plays a fundamental role in separating the solid part of the Saccharum officinarum (cane) plant from the liquid part, obtaining the first extraction of cane juice and diluted juice. During the grinding process, metabolites such as mannitol and organic acids are produced by microorganisms (bacteria, molds and yeasts) which are microbiological indicators. Although the presence of these metabolites in the mill area is inevitable, the aim is to keep their concentration low through cleaning scenarios to prevent microbial deterioration of the cane juice and at the same time evaluate its effectiveness through quantitative tests (HPLC). English”) that will be carried out at the Cenicaña research center and the lactic acid test at the quality laboratory in Ingenio del Occidente.