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Research Interests
The research portfolio focuses on the intersection of digital transformation, consumer behavior, and strategic communication within the Ecuadorian market. A significant portion of the work examines how digital marketing, e-commerce, and social media influence organizational competitiveness across diverse sectors, including hospitality, retail, finance, and gastronomy. The findings consistently highlight the shift toward digital channels, emphasizing the importance of content management, experiential marketing, and technological adoption in shaping consumer purchase decisions and brand loyalty. Furthermore, the research extends to the academic sphere, investigating the role of digital platforms in scholarly communication, the impact of social media metrics on research visibility, and the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual learning environments in higher education. Additional studies address socio-economic dynamics, such as the impact of the pandemic on trade, the employability of different generations, and the factors influencing university selection. Collectively, these studies provide a comprehensive analysis of how digital tools and strategic management can be leveraged to enhance performance, visibility, and decision-making in both commercial and academic environments.
Key Topics:
- Digital Marketing and Content Strategy
- Consumer Behavior and Purchase Decision-Making
- E-commerce and Digital Transformation
- Scholarly Communication and Bibliometrics
- Higher Education and Virtual Learning Environments
- Experiential and Neuromarketing
- Socio-economic Impact and Labor Dynamics
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
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Alternative Economic Models for Transformative Growth with Sustainability and Labor Well-being
Lopez Chila, R. D. (Col), Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. (Col), Cueva Estrada, J. M. (PI), Delgado Figueroa, S. P. (Col), Ruiz Garzon, N. A. (Student), Sandoval Aguilar, W. M. (Student), Castro Castro, F. A. (Student), Ruiz Ruiz, A. V. (Student), Casañas Hernandez, K. P. (Student), Ortega Gaibort, K. E. (Student), Reynosa Navarro, E. (External) & Narvaez Jaramillo, F. E. (Student)
1/06/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Status of the applications of the diverse marketing branches in the different economic sectors of the Ecuadorian market and their incidence on the consumer's purchase decision process (ECUMKT)
Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. (PI), Cueva Estrada, J. M. (Col), Delgado Figueroa, S. P. (Col), Mero Alava, L. F. (Student), Muñoz Colobon, G. N. (Student), Barrera Noboa, E. L. (Student), Moreira Aviles, M. Y. (Student), Zambrano Castro, A. V. (Student), Cueva Ortiz, N. M. (Student) & Plaza Quimis, M. A. (Student)
28/11/22 → …
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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Redefining the Digital Competencies of Higher Education Actors in the Context of Postglobalization (GEEK&TALENT)
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (Col), Lopez Chila, R. D. (PI), Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. (Col) & Cueva Estrada, J. M. (Col)
12/12/23 → 20/04/26
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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Habilidades blandas en la gestión editorial y comunicacional de revistas científicas
Cueva Estrada, J. M., Sumba Nacipucha, N. A., García Alcaraz, J. L. & Ravina Ripoll, R., 2027, In: Revista Latina de Comunicacion Social. 2027, 85Translated title of the contribution :Soft Skills in Editorial and Communicational Management of Scientific Journals Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Feed to Table: The Role of Food Influencers in Restaurant Choices
Sumba Nacipucha, N., Cueva Estrada, J., Cuesta Valiño, P. & Ganga Contreras, F., Mar 2026, In: Tourism and Hospitality. 7, 3, 83.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Content Marketing in Five-star Hotels: An Analysis of Strategies and their Relationship with the Digital Audience in Ecuador
Cisneros Arguello, N. E., Cueva Estrada, J. M. & Sumba Nacipucha, N. A., 13 Aug 2025, In: International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies (IJIRSS). 8, 8, p. 1759-1770 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Digital Economy and Consumer Purchase Decisions in Retail Appliance Stores in Ecuador
Valdez Morocho, N. R., Sumba-Nacipucha, N., Lis-Gutiérrez, J. P. & Cueva-Estrada, J., 2025, Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cutting-Edge Technologies: From Concepts to Applications in Smart Environment - ICAISE 2024. Farhaoui, Y., Herawan, T., Lucky Imoize, A. & Allaoui, A. E. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 591-606 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1397 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Economía Digital: Cómo El E-commerce Impulsa los Emprendimientos
Monzon Wellington, J. L., Delgado Figueroa, S. P., Cueva Estrada, J. M. & Sumba Nacipucha, N. A., 8 Jan 2025, In: ECA Sinergia. 16, 16, p. 84-93 10 p.Translated title of the contribution :Digital Economy: How E-commerce Drives Entrepreneurship Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Press/Media
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Studies in the Area of Artificial Intelligence Reported from Universidad Politecnica Salesiana (Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: An Analysis of Existing Bibliometrics)
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F., Lopez Chila, R. D., Sumba Nacipucha, N. A. & Cueva Estrada, J. M.
11/01/24
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