Science and Interculturality

Preface

Ilenia Arllery García Peralta — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

La Revista Ciencia e Interculturalidad de la Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense (URACCAN), divulga artículos inéditos de investigación, artículos de revisión bibliográfica y ensayos investigativos que contribuyen a promover las diversas temáticas relacionadas a la ciudadanía intercultural de género. Está dirigida a investigadores, profesores, estudiantes y profesionales vinculados a áreas sensibles como: Educación y Salud Intercultural, Territorialidad, Recursos Naturales y Medio Ambiente, Género e Interculturalidad, Derechos Humanos, en especial los vinculantes a los tratados y convenios internacionales de los pueblos indígenas y afrodescendientes.

Para fines de organización Académica, la cobertura temática de la revista Ciencia e Interculturalidad volumen 35, contempla las siguientes secciones: Educación (4); Género e Interculturalidad (2); Humanidades (3); Agropecuaria (4).

Los resultados de estas investigaciones aportan significativamente a la praxis innovadora de la comunidad universitaria en el ámbito de Abya Yala o América Latina y el Caribe; constituyen un medio educativo y de comunicación para compartir con la comunidad de profesores, investigadores y estudiantes del mundo académico, en una expresión crítica y autónoma que, apuntala hacia la emancipación en un ambiente del derecho de ciudadanías interculturales de género.

Writing literary texts in kiwcha in bilingual higher education

Angel Patricio Valverde Gavilanes, Pedro Pablo Pilco Alulema — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The main objective of this research is to determine a didactic strategy when writing literary texts in the Kichwa language in the “Fray Bartolomé de las Casas” Educational Center of the Salasaka parish, in the Province of Tungurahua, Ecuador. This research allows the students of the bilingual education program to be motivated when writing this type of literature, which is currently transmitted orally. The resulting products generated have served as material for the literature subject in the area of Ancestral Language and Culture. On the other hand, this work has encouraged research into the Kichwa grammar among Kichwa-speaking teachers, given that this study makes the written and the literary composition possible in their ancestral language, as well as in other areas that do not have a written form, and thus, tend to disappear. For all the above-mentioned facts, a descriptive and inductive research method has been used along with a survey and questionnaire technique. The analysis of the data obtained has revealed the lack of Kichwa literary production in Bilingual Education projects and has promoted the development by the high school students of texts written in Kichwa based on the stories collected from the verbal interviews with the elderly of the town and their relatives.

Evaluation of Educational Learning Models Applied in English Levels at BICU

Ray A. Wilson Pollack, David A. Suárez Gosden, Juan Asdrúbal Flores-Pacheco — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The main objective of this research was to evaluate the learning models applied in the English levels of Bluefields Indian & Caribbean University (BICU), specifically in its Bluefields and Bilwi campuses. A qualitative and descriptive approach was used, with a non-probabilistic convenience sample composed of students, teachers, and English department coordinators. Data collection techniques included semi- structured interviews, student surveys, and non-participant classroom observations. Information was processed using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel, with a pilot test applied to ensure the validity and reliability of the instruments. Findings reveal the sociocultural diversity of the student population, predominantly composed of young Miskitu students who, despite belonging to an ethnic group with its own native language, report Spanish as their mother tongue, which affects their process of learning English as a second language. Various teaching methodologies were identified, with the communicative approach being the most highly rated by students. However, weaknesses were found in the integration of the four language skills and in the students' motivation. It is concluded that strengthening methodological strategies, incorporating educational technologies, promoting autonomous learning, and training teachers in intercultural approaches and formative assessment are essential. The research offers concrete proposals aimed at improving the quality of English language teaching and learning in multilingual and intercultural contexts.

Research evaluation within the framework of accreditation: the case of Nicaragua

Marco Vinicio Sandino Castillo, Mercedes Tinoco Espinoza — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:02:17 +0000

Talking about quality in Higher Education implies talking about research, which is the subject of evaluation in accreditation processes. Latin American universities have focused more on teaching, so research is a major challenge, which has been addressed through public policies. Research evaluation has been developed primarily through metric studies, using bibliometric indicators; however, these are considered limited in their capacity to assess quality. Accreditation agencies include research as an element of evaluation, highlighting among the indicators: regulations, resources, results, and coordination with teaching. In Nicaragua, a legal framework focused on evaluation, accreditation, and continuous improvement has been created. Research is included as part of the evaluation, which has generated significant progress in research management, although it remains an opportunity for improvement regarding quality. The purpose of this essay is to analyze research quality assessment systems in the context of Latin American accreditation agencies and compare the assessment systems with those established in Nicaragua through the processes established by the CNEA.

Challenging Mind: The Challenge-Based on Learning Revolution

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) is an educational approach that focuses on presenting students with challenges that require creative solutions. This article examines the positioning of students from several areas of knowledge, from the UNAN-MANAGUA Regional University Center (CUR-Chontales), who participated in the Latin American Innovation Rally, 2023, which uses this approach, regarding the effect that it has in the development of skills, creativity, and analysis of risks in decision-making in students. The study found that, from the student's perspective, challenge-based learning can promote the development of key competencies, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.

Regarding creativity, the challenge-based learning developed in the Rally the motivation of the generation that had the original ideas and the exploration of innovative solutions, by creatively facing pre-established problems to find effective solutions. Creativity is intrinsically linked to decision making, the study noted that challenge-based on learning provides students with the opportunity to practice making informed and reflective decisions. When facing challenging situations, students must evaluate different options and consider the implications and consequences of their decisions. For these reasons and more, the study supports the idea that challenge-based on learning can have a positive impact, if it is incorporated into the components of UNAN-MANAGUA competency-based curriculum.

Experiences of Mayangna women regarding their role within the Sakalwas community, municipality of Bonanza, North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast, since its origins, has been inhabited by diverse peoples, many of whom lived in these territories before the colonial era and possess a rich cultural heritage that both unites and distinguishes them from one another. Among these peoples are the Miskito, Mayangna, Creole, Rama, and Garifuna. In light of the above, the present Cultivation and Nurturing of Wisdom and Knowledge (CCRISAC, by its Spanish acronym) project arises from an analysis of the experiences of Mayangna women regarding their role within the Sakalwas community in the municipality of Bonanza. This project was developed through the implementation of seven methodological stages, beginning with the initial conception of the idea and culminating in the development of an intercultural action plan. As part of the discussions, it is deduced that the Mayangna people of Sakalwas have transitioned to new ways of perceiving life, influenced by the changing dynamics of their context. This is the case with the selection of life partners and their internal dynamics, which have been affected by the presence of the church in the community, transforming their ancestral traditional practices. Likewise, aspects related to communication are highlighted, with orality predominating and permeating all dimensions of human life. These practices have been modified, leading to the adoption of beliefs and the definition of community norms based on religion, which is applied to the distribution of activities by roles. Most young women believe that these roles should be changed, but there is strong resistance from the older women in the community.

Feminist dialogues and sex/dissidents: Three Guineas and the Homosexual Liberation Front

Pascual Scarpino — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The 19th century is the century of emancipatory social movements, in which feminism appears for the first time as a movement of international character, with a specific identity, showing its first points of an agenda that highlighted the oppressive situation of women. Decades later, the emergence of the first homosexual demands would make the debate and disputes more complex. In this article we reflect on the reverberations that coexist transhistorically and shape the (dis)articulations between feminisms and sex-dissident movements. We will take the case of Virginia Woolf's Three Guineas as an inescapable contribution to the subsequent history of the LGBTIQ+ movement. In a critical reading of the history of feminisms, we will ask: is it possible - and in what terms - to read the feminist genealogy of women's history as a history of movements and claims that laid the foundations, paved the way, and favoured a collective experience that would serve as a historical accumulation for the expansion of the margins of the demands of gender-dissident sex? In methodological terms, considering Tres guineas as a cultural and political critique of the masculinist order, we will inquire into the possible echoes that first-wave feminism could have for other later socio/sexual movements, particularly the Frente de Liberación Homosexual de Argentina (Homosexual Liberation Front of Argentina). We will conclude by pointing out that the notion of outsiders represents a powerful and possible narrative nexus for understanding the shared places of enunciation and dispute against patriarchy.

Cultural heritage and agroecological tourism: Strategies for agricultural sustainability and preservation of local identity

Alfonso José Fernández — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores the potential of agroecological tourism as a tool to promote agricultural sustainability and the preservation of local identity in the state of Barinas, Venezuela. It is proposed that this type of tourism can contribute to the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage, promote sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen food security. The methodology used is based on a qualitative approach, using participatory action research as the main framework. The perspectives of various key actors, including farmers, artisans, cultural managers, tourists, local authorities and entrepreneurs, were analyzed through interviews, participant observation and bibliographic review. The study aims to identify strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats related to agroecological tourism in Barinas. Based on this analysis, participatory strategies were designed with the community to promote agricultural sustainability and the preservation of local identity. The results were analyzed through content analysis of the interviews and documents, the development of mental maps and the identification of emerging patterns and categories. It is expected that this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential of agroecological tourism in Barinas and to the formulation of effective strategies for its sustainable development. In conclusion, agroecological tourism in Barinas presents a significant opportunity for local development, the conservation of cultural heritage and the generation of economic benefits for communities. The implementation of participatory strategies and the active participation of the community are fundamental for the success of this type of tourism in the region.

The Catholic Church in Tabasco, 1810-1872

Ángel Alejandro Gutiérrez Portillo — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This manuscript provides a brief but thorough review of the history of the Catholic Church in Tabasco from 1810 to 1872. Our research focuses on examining the most significant events of the independence revolt, the anti-Spanish movement, and the Reform period in Tabasco. This allowed us to analyze the disruptions, situations, and disputes between the state and the Catholic Church in the state, which impacted the political, economic, social, cultural, and religious transformations in Tabasco.

Blended Learning in Venezuelan Service Companies: From the Perspective of Intelligent Organizations

Yajaira Elena Pérez, Joel Torres — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of the following essay was to analyze the theoretical elements that, from the perspective of intelligent companies, supported a B-Learning Training Program for Managerial Human Talent in the Customs and Food Services Areas; as well as, the categories that emerged from the process of constructing a theoretical body, based on the results obtained from research carried out between 2011 and 2020, in business organizations in the aforementioned sectors from the perspective of intelligent organizations; serving as a conceptual platform for the training programs for managerial human talent offered in the B-Learning modality; using as a method, the continuous comparative inherent to grounded theory; Another of the theoretical supports of the research was the theory of connectivity and Innovative Learning, together with the theory of Constructivism; In this sense, the topic was located in, Learning Strategies; The central problem being: What theoretical elements from the vision of intelligent companies support a B-Learning Training Program for Management Human Talent in companies in the customs and food services area? whose application produced the following results: Regarding Organizational Motivation, it was discovered that the inducer of the learning process in intelligent organizations emerged from the learning-to-learn paradigm. Consequently, strategic planning is assumed in the training of managerial human talent, as a professional planning model, permeable to the changes generated by virtualization of learning processes.

Climatic and health factors affecting milk production in Jersey cows in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, 2024

Edgardo Jiménez-Martínez, Carlos Martínez Blandón, Alex Suárez Castro — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dairy production in Nicaragua represents an important economic sector, with the Jersey breed valued for the quality of its milk. However, various factors such as cattle management, animal health, and climatic issues can influence its productive performance. This study was conducted at the Alejandría farm in Matagalpa from September to October 2024. The objective was to identify the main climatic and sanitary factors that affect milk production in Jersey females. A sample of 25 cows from a total population of 43 on the farm was studied. The study methodology included regular visits to the farm for direct observation of management, feeding, and health conditions, as well as daily field data recording. Climatological data were collected, and milk samples were analyzed to determine urea and mastitis concentrations. The results showed that the majority of the Jersey herd had a healthy weight, and the farm is well managed with vaccination, veterinary treatment, and deworming. Regarding animal health problems in the herd, hoof problems were identified as the main health factor affecting Jersey cattle, a result of the region's climate. Urea and mastitis tests determined adequate protein levels in the cattle's diet. Mastitis tests were negative in the cows studied. This study is expected to provide valuable information for optimizing Jersey herd management and improving dairy productivity in Matagalpa and in Nicaragua.

Environmental sustainability: a dialogue between ecological economics and bioethics

Dustin Tahisin Gómez Rodríguez — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The article aims to characterize the dialogues between Ecological Economics and Bioethics to develop a conceptual and practical framework that fosters sustainable and ethically grounded economic growth. The adopted methodology follows a qualitative approach structured into two main stages. The first involved the use of search equations in databases such as WoS, Scopus, Scielo, and Redalyc, covering a temporal horizon of 20 years. In the second stage, the PRISMA method was applied to filter and categorize 194 documents, resulting in the selection of 123 academic articles, 54 institutional reports, and 17 critical reviews. This process enabled the identification of key categories such as strong sustainability, environmental ethics, intergenerational justice, and biodiversity valuation. The interdisciplinary analysis highlighted the interaction between these approaches, demonstrating that both emphasize the necessity of respecting the planet's biophysical limits and adopting economic models that integrate ethical principles. The primary conclusion underscores that the dialogue between ecological economics and Bioethics is transformative and essential for addressing contemporary sustainability challenges. This integration promotes sustainable public policies and practices that balance human well-being with environmental preservation, ensuring intergenerational equity and ecological resilience as critical elements for an ethically responsible future.

Contribution of the Municipal University Center to the transfer of agricultural technologies in a municipality of Cuba

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Agricultural innovation is a key element for achieving food and nutritional sovereignty in rural contexts. The objective of this research was to integrate students and professors from the Agricultural Engineering program at the Camajuaní Municipal University Center into the participatory transfer of technologies for the sustainable production of grains and oilseeds. The study was conducted in 10 production units in the municipality, using a qualitative-quantitative approach and a participatory design based on agricultural extension. A diagnostic assessment was applied to identify the main technological needs of the producers, using interviews, direct observation, and strategic analysis tools. Based on the results, 10 technologies related to the management of sorghum, common bean, cowpea, and peanut were implemented, with the active participation of students, producers, and scientific institutions. The results showed increases in planted area, the number of producers involved, and agricultural production, as well as improvements in producer well-being and the adoption of sustainable practices. The dissemination of results allowed for the generalization of the technologies and strengthened the students' analytical, collaborative, and extension skills. It is concluded that the participatory extension methodology applied contributes to local agricultural development and to the fulfillment of the learning objectives of the Agricultural Extension course.

Tree structure and local knowledge about shade management in agroforestry systems with cacao

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The cultivation of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Nicaragua has a long history linked to local culture and economy, especially on the North Caribbean Coast, where it has become one of the main agroforestry crops. The research was conducted in the community of El Hormiguero, municipality of Siuna, from a quantitative, descriptive perspective. Data was collected through surveys, observation, and semi-structured interviews to evaluate the practices and technologies applied in agroforestry systems with cacao (Theobroma cacao L.). The study was carried out on 15 farms using surveys validated by the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE by its Spanish acronym) and field observation. Variables related to planting density, shade levels, tree species composition, pest and disease incidence, fertilization, and cacao reproduction methods were analyzed. The results indicate that 92% of the plantations have a density of 625 plants per manzana (approximately 1.7 acres); 46% have varied shade with fruit, timber, and legume species; and optimal shade levels (30–50%) are found in 23.1% of the farms. The incidence of Monilia (Moniliophthora roreri) and black pod rot (Phytophthora sp.) was less than 5% in over 60% of cases, associated with proper shade management and organic fertilization. It is concluded that the implementation of successful local practices, such as the use of clones and grafts, progressive shade management, and combined fertilization, contributes to improving the productivity and sustainability of cacao agroforestry systems.