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Monica Carolina Marmol Castillo
20182026

Research activity per year

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Recent research:
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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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