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Recent research:
The research output encompasses a multidisciplinary exploration of digital communication, educational innovation, and social dynamics. A central focus is the intersection of technology and pedagogy, specifically through Game-Based Learning (GBL), gamification, and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), evaluating their effectiveness in fostering engagement and critical thinking. The work extensively analyzes the role of digital media in contemporary society, addressing phenomena such as disinformation, the impact of social networks on public opinion, and the representation of humanitarian crises. Furthermore, the research investigates the transformation of professional sectors—including tourism, sports journalism, and cultural management—through digital strategies and artificial intelligence. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to social issues, including migration, gender-based violence, and the promotion of social justice, often utilizing bibliometric and content analysis to map these trends. Additionally, the research explores the intersection of arts, science, and philosophy, often through dialogic and transmedia narratives that bridge academic rigor with creative expression, particularly within the context of Salesian educational models and institutional identity.
Key Topics:
The research output encompasses a multidisciplinary exploration of digital communication, educational innovation, and social dynamics. A central focus is the intersection of technology and pedagogy, specifically through Game-Based Learning (GBL), gamification, and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), evaluating their effectiveness in fostering engagement and critical thinking. The work extensively analyzes the role of digital media in contemporary society, addressing phenomena such as disinformation, the impact of social networks on public opinion, and the representation of humanitarian crises. Furthermore, the research investigates the transformation of professional sectors—including tourism, sports journalism, and cultural management—through digital strategies and artificial intelligence. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to social issues, including migration, gender-based violence, and the promotion of social justice, often utilizing bibliometric and content analysis to map these trends. Additionally, the research explores the intersection of arts, science, and philosophy, often through dialogic and transmedia narratives that bridge academic rigor with creative expression, particularly within the context of Salesian educational models and institutional identity.
Key Topics:
- Digital Communication and Media Literacy
- Educational Technology and Gamification
- Social Impact of Humanitarian Crises
- Strategic Communication and Public Opinion
- Cultural Management and Heritage
- Artificial Intelligence in Education and Media
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 -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Narratives with Artificial Intelligence for the development of critical thinking
Torres Toukoumidis, A. L. (PI), Morejon Vallejo, J. R. (Col), Leon Alberca, T. B. (External), Suing Ruiz, A. R. (External), Ordóñez González, K. (External) & Luengo, L. (External)
16/04/26 → …
Project: Research and Development
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International Interdisciplinary Congress of Social Sciences (CIICIS – 2026)
Carrion Galarza, D. F. (Col), Unda Lara, C. R. (Col), Ramirez Soasti, M. D. C. (Col), Alvarez Torres, C. R. (Col), Plaza Trujillo, M. E. (Col), Andrade Martinez, C. M. (Col), Rodas Soto, B. I. (Col), Guarderas Albuja, M. D. L. P. (Col), Uribe Taborda, S. F. (Col), Sanchez Montoya, R. M. (Col), Medranda Morales, N. J. (PI), Aguiar Mariño, N. L. (Col), Falceri, L. (Col), Robles Bykbaev, Z. Y. (Col), Garces Velasquez, L. F. (Col), Torres Toukoumidis, A. L. (Col), Castillo Astudillo, L. M. (Col), Rosero Ortega, R. C. (Col), Escobar Tiban, H. A. (Col), Moreno Andrade, R. E. (Col), Vasquez Astudillo, S. A. (Student), Ramon Pauta, R. E. (Student), Gomez Cadena, I. Y. (Student), Melo Pozo, N. E. (Student), Castellanos Cordova, M. S. (Student), Rivera Rengel, D. (External), Suing Ruiz, A. R. (External), Chavero, P. (External), Escandón, P. (External) & Isabel Ramos, I. R. (External)
1/12/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Building Empathy for Global Awareness: Developing Educational Resources on Disinformation in Humanitarian Crises for Spanish-Speaking Students
De Santis, A. (PI) & Torres Toukoumidis, A. L. (Col)
26/10/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Information Observatory for Humanitarian Crises (ODECRIH)
De Santis, A. (Col), Torres Toukoumidis, A. L. (PI), San Martín, B. (Col), Armendariz Gonzalez, D. A. (Col), Castro Pincay, J. D. (Col), Lopez Jaramillo, A. S. (Col), Molina Arteaga, K. D. (External) & Morales Intriago, J. C. (External)
14/07/22 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Microcosmos 3.0: Alternative for Mobile Learning
Torres Toukoumidis, A. L. (PI)
24/02/22 → 25/05/24
Project: Research and Development
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Artificial intelligence in political communication and citizens’ perceptions of disinformation and democratic legitimacy in Ecuador
De Santis, A., Torres Toukoumidis, Á. & Morejón Vallejo, R., Jun 2026, In: Social Sciences and Humanities Open. 13, 102562.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital Eco-Efficiency in Latin American Higher Education Websites: A Comparative Analysis of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia
Torres Toukoumidis, A., Inga Ortega, E., Karbaum Padilla, G., Vintimilla León, D. & Pinargo Oña, D., Jun 2026, In: Human Ecology. 54, 3, 41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Don Bosco Dialoga con las Artes y las Ciencias Volumen V (Coordinación)
Translated title of the contribution :Don Bosco Dialogues with Arts and Sciences Volume V (Coordination) Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Experiencias Inmersivas y Mediación Cultural: El Videomapping Narrativo como Dispositivo Audiovisual
Translated title of the contribution :Immersive Experiences and Cultural Mediation: Narrative Video Mapping as an Audiovisual Device Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Independent Games and Fashion: A New Frontier in Digital Aesthetics and Narratives
León-Alberca, T., Calva-Cabrera, D., Matos, A. V. & Torres-Toukoumidis, A., 2026, Fashion Communication in the Digital Age - Proceedings of the FACTUM 25 Conference, 2025. von Wachenfeldt, P., Cantoni, L., Sabatini, N. & Sádaba, T. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 197-209 13 p. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Recent Research from Salesian Polytechnic University Highlight Findings in Pediatrics (Digital Eco-efficiency In Latin American Higher Education Websites: a Comparative Analysis of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia)
Inga Ortega, E. M. & Torres Toukoumidis, A. L.
23/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Researcher Describes Recent Advances in Social Science (Opinion of Ecuadorians on Migration in the Target Country: Benefits and Challenges)
De Santis, A. & Torres Toukoumidis, A. L.
21/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Researcher at Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Publishes New Study Findings on Journalism (Exploratory Analysis of Local Media across the Post-Pandemic Era: Between Glocality and Closeness)
27/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media