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Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , “Factores determinantes del clima laboral en la empresa Retail. Cuenca-Ecuador.”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Saquipay Chapa, Christian Marcelo; Espinoza Pillaga, Héctor AlejandroOrganizational climate in retail sector companies is shaped by various factors that intervene both directly and indirectly. One of the key factors influencing job performance and productivity is employee motivation and merit-based recognition, given the high staff turnover and the lack of continuous training due to the demanding operational conditions of the retail sector. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the determining factors in the organizational climate in a retail company in Cuenca, Ecuador. The methodology employed a quantitative approach, with a descriptive scope, cross-sectional design, and non-experimental framework. A purposive sample of 30 participants from the E-commerce department was used, along with a 50-item data collection questionnaire addressing seven dimensions: Professional Development and Growth, Recognition, Organizational Commitment, Teamwork and Collaboration, Leadership and Supervision, Organizational Communication, and Working Conditions and Occupational Well-being.The results indicate that the organizational climate shows a predominance of female employees (70%) and a young workforce, 66.7% of whom are between the ages of 28 and 30. Organizational commitment with 𝑥̄ = 4.08, teamwork with 𝑥̄ = 4.01, and organizational communication with 𝑥̄ = 3.61 stand out, while professional development with 𝑥̄ = 3.43 and workplace well-being with 𝑥̄ = 3.48 show gaps in their results. It is thus concluded that the organizational climate is moderately favorable, with high levels of commitment and teamwork; however, there are gaps in professional development, well-being, leadership, and communication that require strengthening to ensure organizational sustainability.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , “Incidencia de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito del Segmento 5 en el desarrollo económico del Ecuador, periodo 2019-2024”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Contreras Muñoz, Leslie Alexandra; Ordóñez Parra, Janice LiceniaSavings and Credit Cooperatives in Segment 5 represent the smallest entities within Ecuador’s Popular and Solidarity Financial Sector. Due to their territorial proximity, these cooperatives can facilitate access to savings and loans in rural and peri-urban areas where commercial banking has a limited presence. This study aimed to analyze the incidence of financial intermediation by Segment 5 on Ecuador’s economic development during 2019-2024. A non-experimental longitudinal design with a quantitative approach was employed. The database integrated financial information from the Superintendence of Popular and Solidarity Economy (SEPS, by its acronym in Spanish), national accounts from the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE, by its acronym in Spanish), and labor market indicators from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC, by its acronym in Spanish). Using 220 panel data observations, fixed-effects models were estimated, along with a dynamic panel model using System GMM as a robustness test. The results suggest a positive relationship between collected savings and macroeconomic performance: a 1% increase in deposits is associated with an approximate 0.31–0.34% increase in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while loans have a positive effect of a smaller magnitude. The labor market shows a positive impact on employment, particularly in areas with a low banking service density. Overall, the evidence supports that Segment 5 contributes to stimulating local economies; therefore, strengthening institutional sustainability is recommended by prioritizing consolidation processes that preserve territorial coverage.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Proyecto de titulación embargado para publicación(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026-04-02) Cabrera Pesántez, Ana Belén; Durán Rojas, Dayanna Aracely; Tenecela, MelissaItem type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Evaluación de la curva de sobrevivencia espermática en un cooler en diferentes intervalos de tiempo(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Suqui Pinos, Michael Xavier; Moscoso Piedra, Andrés LeonardoSheep production in Ecuador is experiencing a sustained decline in the national flock, coupled with constraints limiting the implementation of reproductive biotechnologies. This study evaluated the sperm survival curve of ram semen diluted with Triladyl® and refrigerated at 5°C in a cooler under field conditions. Viability (Eosin–Nigrosin), membrane integrity (HOST), and progressive motility were assessed from 0 to 24 hours using ANOVA (p<0.05) and linear regression analyses. The research was conducted at Universidad Católica de Cuenca within a community outreach project aimed at reactivating sheep production through the establishment of a germplasm bank using ejaculates from fertility-proven rams collected via artificial vagina. No significant differences were detected among the evaluated parameters; however, regression analyses revealed a gradual decline beginning at 2–6 hours, followed by subsequent stabilization. It is concluded that cooler refrigeration preserves viable seminal parameters for up to 24 hours, representing an accessible alternative for reproductive programs under real production conditions in the Andean region. Keywords: Ecuador; Ejaculates; Ovine; RefrigerationItem type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Evaluación del Efecto Combinado de Menaquinona 4 y Coenzima Q10 sobre la Crioconservación de Semen Ovino(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Castro Sánchez, Dayana Patricia; Moscoso Piedra, Andrés LeonardoThis experimental study analyzed the impact of the combined use of two antioxidants, menaquinone-4 and coenzyme Q10, on the quality of ovine semen subjected to cryopreservation, comparing them with the combined effect of each molecule together with L- carnitine and their individual use. This model allowed the evaluation of possible redox effects of the combinations and their saturation in the medium due to their high molecular weight. The effects of these six combinations were assessed in eight ejaculates, analyzing sperm motility, membrane integrity, and cell viability through eosin-nigrosin staining, propidium iodide, rhodamine, and motility evaluation using the CASA system. The results demonstrated a negative effect of the molecular combinations on sperm quality, attributable to medium saturation and increased ionic load, which generated damage to the sperm membrane. It was concluded that limited use of antioxidants in semen extenders is recommended. Keywords: L-carnitine; molecular weight; combined effect; sperm membrane
