Personal profile
Research Interests
The heterogeneous body of work synthesizes a coherent program at the intersection of psychology, education, governance, and social inclusion, grounded in epistemological clarity and context-sensitive practice. Across chapters and editorials, the author argues for a realist integration of empirical data and theoretical constructs in psychology, analyzes epistemic foundations and regional realities (notably Ecuador and Latin America), and situates psychological practice within contemporary political, social, and educational challenges. Methodologically, the work ranges from conceptual/theoretical analyses and hermeneutic documentary reviews to empirical reflections on pedagogy, online learning, and intervention evidence-based practice. The impact lies in offering a context-aware, rights-oriented, and interculturally informed framework for psychological science, education, and social policy that bridges theory and practice while addressing systemic crises, inclusion, and governance. The narrative emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, methodological rigor, and the cultivation of dialogue-based democratic processes to enhance mental health, education, and social well-being in Latin American contexts.
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
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The Role of Textbooks in the Planning and Development of Basic Education in Educational Institutions in the City of Quito
Arizaga Yepez, M. J. (External), Raza Calderon, N. A. (External), Bolaños Vivas, R. F. (External), Alvarez Palomeque, A. C. (External), Gallego Condoy, M. B. (External), Romero Ortega, A. L. (Col), Narvaez Garzon, A. M. (External), Ortiz Espinoza, M. E. (PI), Cardenas Marin, W. O. (External), Villamar Muñoz, J. L. (External), Lopez Cepeda, I. E. (External), Viteri Bazante, F. B. (External), Garzon Villegas, G. P. (Student), Toral Ambrosi, R. M. (Student), Esquivel Esquivel, G. N. (Col), Lopez Logacho, P. D. (Student), Diaz Salazar, H. R. (External), Salazar Escobar, E. S. (External), Amores Guaman, E. P. (Student), Bonilla Mejia, P. F. (Student), Cedeño Velez, R. I. (Student), Chango Escalante, G. P. (Student), Escobar Fombellida, S. (Student), Jacome Rios, A. M. (Student), Maridueña Miraba, M. F. (Student), Mejia Campaña, S. D. (Student), Mena Pabon, S. V. (Student), Pilco Pachacama, K. V. (Student), Sangotuña Arequipa, R. M. (Student), Santander Porras, M. E. (Student), Barcos Cuji, D. G. (Student), Bastidas Morales, D. S. (Student), Bolagay Villarruel, M. A. (Student), Cachago Yanacallo, C. M. (Student), Cajas Carrion, E. L. (Student), Calero Cuñas, D. M. (Student), Chavez Ortiz, S. M. (Student), Chulca Teran, P. N. (Student), Coro Sigcha, J. P. (Student), Cuenca Chuga, S. C. (Student), Flores Bermudez, V. P. (Student), Guaman Caisaguano, J. N. (Student), Jarrin Mora, V. A. (Student), Ladino Pinto, K. B. (Student), Llivisaca Castañeda, D. C. (Student), Maiguasi Sanchez, J. F. (Student), Manangon Cualchi, C. A. (Student), Martinez Ruales, P. L. (Student), Matango Heredia, M. V. (Student), Millingalle Herrera, C. D. (Student), Moreira Menendez, J. E. (Student), Ortega Andrade, Y. V. (Student), Pachacama Simbaña, Y. F. (Student), Rodriguez Farinango, S. E. (Student), Santos Hidalgo, E. L. (Student), Sislema Jimenez, J. B. (Student), Tenelema Pinenla, D. P. (Student), Untuña Patiño, C. N. (Student), Yanez Caillamara, M. P. (Student), Yar Huilcapi, F. E. (Student), Guaminga Taco, K. Y. (Student), Cardenas Jacome, H. G. (External) & Guato Guaman, G. I. (External)
7/11/19 → 7/05/20
Project: Research and Development
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Brain Structure and Functionality for the Cognitive-Formal Area: Cerebral Activity in the Development of Reading Comprehension and Logical Thinking. 2017-2018
Montenegro Guevara, L. E. (Col), Sanmartin Garcia, R. I. (PI), Viteri Bazante, F. B. (Col) & Cardenas Criollo, M. A. (Student)
2/04/18 → 30/12/18
Project: Research and Development
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Cerebral Structure and Functionality for the Cognitive-Formal-Logical Area: Didactic Inputs for the Development of Logical Thinking
Reyes Solis, D. B. (PI), Montenegro Guevara, L. E. (Col), Cardenas Marin, W. O. (Col), Viteri Bazante, F. B. (Col) & Molina Sanchez, P. (External)
2/04/18 → 30/12/20
Project: Research and Development
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The Passage of the Somatosensory Process: Reference to the Understanding of Concepts (Phase 1)
Reyes Solis, D. B. (Col), Montenegro Guevara, L. E. (Col), Sanmartin Garcia, R. I. (PI) & Viteri Bazante, F. B. (Col)
23/01/17 → 23/01/18
Project: Research and Development
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Construcción de la Resiliencia en Adolescentes Vulnerables: Análisis Cualitativo De Historias de Vida de Adolescentes de Quito
Translated title of the contribution :Building Resilience in Vulnerable Adolescents: Qualitative Analysis of Life Stories of Adolescents from Quito Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Brecha generacional, desigualdad social y reflexiones epistemológicas sobre la adopción docente de tecnologías en Quito
Translated title of the contribution :Generational Gap, Social Inequality and Epistemological Reflections on the Teacher Adoption of Technologies in Quito Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Epistemología y Prácticas de la Psicología (Edición)
Translated title of the contribution :Epistemology and Practices of Psychology (Edition) Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Realismo Epistemológico en la Psicología
Translated title of the contribution :Epistemological Realism in Psychology Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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La Teoría Interseccional y su Impacto en la Inserción Laboral de Personas con Discapacidad
Translated title of the contribution :The Intersectional Theory and its Impact on the Employment Insertion of People with Disabilities Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter