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Recent research:
The consolidated work presents a cohesive exploration of education, pedagogy, and inclusive practices within higher education, analyzed through qualitative methodologies and reflective inquiry. Across studies on university-level reading, writing, and communication, the researcher examines how critical thinking, reflective judgment, and sociocultural contexts shape knowledge production, identity formation, and democratic citizenship. The investigations emphasize formative assessment, social inclusion, and the development of core skills (reading comprehension, communicative competence, and digital-literacy practices) as foundations for personal, professional, and social transformation. The role of technology-enabled learning, such as gamification, XR, and learning analytics, is explored in relation to student engagement, comprehension, and inclusive education. Collectively, the work illuminates how pedagogical support, intercultural understanding, and ethical considerations influence resilience, empathy, and social cohesion in diverse university settings, with implications for policy, practice, and future research in education and social sciences.
Key Topics:
The consolidated work presents a cohesive exploration of education, pedagogy, and inclusive practices within higher education, analyzed through qualitative methodologies and reflective inquiry. Across studies on university-level reading, writing, and communication, the researcher examines how critical thinking, reflective judgment, and sociocultural contexts shape knowledge production, identity formation, and democratic citizenship. The investigations emphasize formative assessment, social inclusion, and the development of core skills (reading comprehension, communicative competence, and digital-literacy practices) as foundations for personal, professional, and social transformation. The role of technology-enabled learning, such as gamification, XR, and learning analytics, is explored in relation to student engagement, comprehension, and inclusive education. Collectively, the work illuminates how pedagogical support, intercultural understanding, and ethical considerations influence resilience, empathy, and social cohesion in diverse university settings, with implications for policy, practice, and future research in education and social sciences.
Key Topics:
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
- Educational Technology, Gamification, XR & Learning Analytics
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
- Social Sciences, Media, Political Communication & Disinformation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Strengthening Oral and Written Communication (COE) in University Students: Case of the Salesian Polytechnic University
Vivar Hurtado, M. A. (Col), San Martín, B. (Col), Angamarca Loja, B. C. (Col) & Toral Sarmiento, A. D. L. N. (PI)
30/01/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Psychosocial Factors and Cultural and Communicative Aspects for the Design of a Social Knowledge Appropriation Strategy to Strengthen Mental Health Promotion and Prevention in University Students in Montería, Colombia, and Cuenca, Ecuador. UPB-UPS
Castillo Astudillo, L. M. (Col) & Toral Sarmiento, A. D. L. N. (PI)
30/11/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Agua y Ambiente en la Educación: Construyendo Una Cultura Ecológica desde la Academia
Translated title of the contribution :Water and Environment in Education: Building an Ecological Culture from Academia Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Integrating Technological Tools in Oral and Written Communication for Higher Education Through a Systematic Review
Toral, A., De-Santis, A. & Noscué, E., 2026, Communication and Applied Technologies - Proceedings of ICOMTA 2025. López-López, P. C., Vernier, M., Freundt-Thurne, Ú. & Ibáñez, D. B. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 153-162 10 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 458 SIST).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Las Competencias Comunicativas como Herramientas Virtualizadas en la Formación Universitaria
Translated title of the contribution :Communicative Competencies as Virtualized Tools in University Education Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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El Pensamiento Crítico y Juicio Reflexivo en los Estudiantes Universitarios
Translated title of the contribution :Critical Thinking and Reflective Judgment in University Students Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Competencia Intercultural: Una Propuesta de Prácticas Comunicativas Desarrollada por Estudiantes Universitarios
Translated title of the contribution :Intercultural Competence: A Proposal for Communicative Practices Developed by University Students Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper