Personal profile
Research Interests
The body of work synthesizes a cross-disciplinary exploration of how economic structures, educational practice, and local development interact to shape business resilience, family entrepreneurship, and community well-being in Ecuador and Guayaquil. Across publications, the research applies mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative interviews, quantitative analysis, and interpretative-phenomenological paradigms to illuminate how strategic decisions, human talent practices, and pedagogy influence organizational performance, service quality in healthcare, and the sustainability of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Several threads emphasize local development, tourism, and community linkage as engines of economic and social value, while educational research foregrounds early childhood, teacher training, and research skills as foundational for long-term societal advancement. The integrated narrative highlights a practical emphasis on cost-benefit, policy-relevant recommendations, and the significance of culture, values, and local context in shaping sustainable outcomes.
Key Topics:
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
- Business, Economics, SMEs, Finance & Entrepreneurship
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
- Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Arts & Creative Industries
- Social Sciences, Media, Political Communication & Disinformation
- Healthcare, Clinical Epidemiology & Public Health
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 4 Quality Education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of Administrative and Accounting Skills Through Extracurricular Training for Vulnerable Populations in Community Settings (DECACECAC)
Conde Lorenzo, E. (PI), Marmol Castillo, M. C. (Col), Lozano Castillo, A. N. (Col), Yaguana Herrera, T. G. (Col), Balas Leon, J. E. (Col), Moreno Delgado, J. P. (Col) & Fiallos Gonzalez, O. R. (Col)
12/12/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development of Research Skills in Higher Education Students Through Neuroeducation (DHIES-NEDU)
Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. (Col), Cueva Estrada, J. M. (Col), Conde Lorenzo, E. (Col) & Marmol Castillo, M. C. (PI)
11/02/21 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Analysis of the University Professor from the TPACK Model in Times of COVID-19 (TPACK-19)
Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. (PI), Cueva Estrada, J. M. (Col), Conde Lorenzo, E. (Col) & Marmol Castillo, M. C. (Col)
12/08/20 → 6/07/22
Project: Research and Development
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La Automatización: Perspectivas Desde el Clima Organizacional en Empresas de Guayaquil
Marmol, M., Yaguana Herrera, T., Delgado Figueroa, S. & Lozano Castillo, A., 2026, In: Clio. Revista de Historia, Ciencias Humanas y Pensamiento Critico.. 6, 11, p. 1436-1463 28 p.Translated title of the contribution :Automation: Perspectives From Organizational Climate in Guayaquil Companies: perspectives from the organizational climate in companies in Guayaquil Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Análisis del Desempeño Estratégico en la Sostenibilidad de los Negocios Familiares en Guayaquil.
Conde Lorenzo, E., Pincay Solis, E. S., Marmol Castillo, M. C. & Garcia Diaz, H., 29 Sep 2025, CONTRIBUCIONES A LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS: Un enfoque más allá de los negocios. Ediciones CLIO, p. 15-43 29 p.Translated title of the contribution :Analysis of Strategic Performance in the Sustainability of Family Businesses in Guayaquil. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Contribuciones a la Administración de Empresas: Un Enfoque más Allá de los Negocios (Compilación)
Marmol Castillo, M. C., 29 Sep 2025, Ediciones CLIO. 202 p.Translated title of the contribution :Contributions to Business Administration: An Approach Beyond Business (Compilation) Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Don Bosco's Pedagogy, Preventive System, in the Projects of Linking with Society
Marmol Castillo, M. C., Conde Lorenzo, E. & Yaguana Herrera, T. G., 11 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Religion. 6, 6, p. 289-301 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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El Assessment Center como Estrategia de Selección en Empresas Comerciales de la Ciudad de Guayaquil
Marmol Castillo, M. C., Grijalva Burgos, S. Z. & Conde Lorenzo, E., 29 Sep 2025, CONTRIBUCIONES A LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS: Un enfoque más allá de los negocios. Ediciones CLIO, p. 44-60 17 p.Translated title of the contribution :The Assessment Center as a Selection Strategy in Commercial Companies in the City of Guayaquil Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter