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Item type: Ítem , Access status: Embargo , EMBARGADO POR MOTIVOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Duy Tenezaca, Tupac Segundo; Lliguilema López, Elizabeth TatianaItem type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Trauma infantil en el trastorno límite de la personalidad.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Ayuy Cajamarca, Yvonne AlexandraChildhood trauma is a major mental health concern, since exposure to it during sensitive developmental stages has been associated with the onset of severe psychological disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), which is characterized by emotional instability, impulsivity, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. In this regard, this study aimed to analyze the relationship between childhood trauma and the development of BPD by identifying the types of trauma most associated with this disorder and describing the mechanisms that explain this relationship. To this end, a qualitative literature review with a descriptive scope was conducted through a search in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and Web of Science. An adaptation of the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram was applied to select 30 articles published between 2020 and 2026. The findings showed that emotional abuse and emotional neglect were the types of childhood trauma most strongly associated with BPD, even more so than physical and sexual abuse, while the relationship between both variables was supported by emotional, cognitive, dissociative, and biological mechanisms, such as emotional dysregulation, cognitive biases, and epigenetic alterations. In conclusion, childhood trauma, particularly in its emotional form, represents a consistent risk factor for the development of BPD. Therefore, strengthening early detection and emotional regulation in vulnerable populations is recommended.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Funcionalidad familiar su relación con la ansiedad e ira en niños y adolescentes.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Angulo Aguilar , Karen Mariza; Condo Villa, Kevin OrlandoIntroduction. Family functioning plays a significant role in the social-emotional development of children and adolescents. Scientific evidence has shown that the dimensions of communication and affectivity are associated with emotional regulation and the presence of anxiety and anger. Objective. To identify the reported relationship between family functioning—specifically the dimensions of communication and affectivity—and the development of anxiety and anger in children and adolescents. Methodology. A narrative literature review with a descriptive-relational scope was conducted. The search was performed in the Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, and ScienceDirect databases using DeCS and MeSH descriptors related to family functioning, family communication, affectivity, anxiety, and anger, combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR. Original publications in Spanish and English published between 2018 and 2026 were included. Results. The evidence analyzed showed a consistent association between family functioning and lower levels of anxiety and anger in children and adolescents. Communication and affectivity were identified as dimensions associated with better emotional regulation, while low levels of family functioning were linked to a higher prevalence of internalizing problems and difficulties with anger control. The Family Assessment Device (FAD), the Family APGAR, and the FACES scales were the most commonly used tools for assessing family functioning. Conclusions. Scientific evidence indicated that communication and affectivity are key dimensions of family functioning, associated with better emotional regulation and lower levels of anxiety and anger during childhood and adolescence.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , Efectos neuropsicológicos del uso excesivo de redes sociales en adolescentes.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2026) Ochoa Ruiz, Jason AlejandroCurrently, excessive use of social media is a global issue due to its impact on adolescdents’ neuropsychological development, as this period is characterized by brain maturation and high sensitivity to reinforcing digital stimuli. This study aimed to analyze the current scientific evidence on the neuropsychological effects associated with excessive social media use among adolescents, as well as to identify the cognitive functions most affected and the main prevention strategies reported in the literature. A narrative literature review was conducted by searching databases such as SciELO, Scopus, Dialnet, Web of Science, and Taylor & Francis. The results show that excessive social media use is primarily associated with the development of difficulties in sustained attention, working memory, and inhibitory control, as well as a decline in executive functions. Some studies reported changes in brain regions linked to cognitive control, although the evidence is not yet entirely consistent. In terms of prevention, strategies such as self-regulation, digital education, and support from family and school environments stand out for their effectiveness. In conclusion, excessive use of social media could pose a serious risk to neuropsychological functioning in adolescents. However, further longitudinal and neuroimaging studies are still needed to better understand this relationship.Item type: Ítem , Access status: Acceso Abierto , InkFall: Integración de sistemas y mecánicas en Unity para un videojuego narrativo multigénero de experiencia dinámica(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2026) Abad Aucancela , Darwin AlexanderThis study aimed to integrate the systems, mechanics, and assets of the multi-genre narrative video game InkFall through a modular technical architecture implemented in Unity, capable of coordinating the contributions of programming, 3D modeling, user interface, and audio without compromising the project's stability, performance, or maintainability. The research was applied and descriptive in nature and was conducted using an iterative methodology based on the progressive incorporation of mechanics, levels, and systems, supported by continuous validation, refinement, and optimization processes. During development, a component-, manager-, and event-based architecture was defined to reduce system coupling and facilitate the integration of new functionalities. The process included organizing the project structure, configuring the development environment, integrating graphical and audio assets, incorporating third-party assets, and implementing gameplay, user interface, and navigation systems. Functional and performance testing performed using Unity's profiling and analysis tools verified component integration and quantified the improvements achieved. As a result, the prototype increased its performance from approximately 30 to 63 frames per second, representing an improvement of nearly 110%, and reduced the number of rendering batches generated during execution by 90%. It is concluded that the implemented architecture improved the prototype's smoothness, stability, and efficiency while establishing a modular technical foundation for its maintenance, expansion, and collaborative development.
