The EOnlineTech Scientific Journal was launched in September 2018, affiliated with Florida Global University through FGU Publishing. It is a peer-reviewed and indexed scientific journal focused on disseminating knowledge in the field of digital technologies. Published electronically and with open access, it is released regularly and is dedicated to the dissemination and outreach of original intellectual output generated in the academic and scientific fields. Its approach is multidisciplinary, with a special emphasis on information and communication technologies, computing, data processing, information systems, artificial intelligence, automation, algorithms, and emerging digital technologies, as well as the integration of ICTs in organizational, educational, and business contexts. It also promotes the critical analysis of their ethical, social, pedagogical, and organizational impacts on contemporary society.
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El número que el lector tiene en sus manos reúne tres investigaciones que, desde perspectivas metodológicas distintas, convergen en una misma inquietud: ¿cómo se integra la tecnología digital en la educación sin perder de vista al ser humano que aprende?
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Multimedia tools and literacy: a neurodidactic analysis of learning in early childhood education
This study analyzes the incidence of multimedia tools, under a neurodidactic approach, on the development of literacy skills in early childhood education. In a vulnerable educational context in Santo Domingo, a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was implemented with a sample of 49 five-year-old students. The intervention, structured in 30 sessions over twelve weeks, integrated interactive audiovisual resources, gamification apps, touch interfaces, and educational robotics (Bee-Bot). Results reveal statistically significant progress (p ≈ 0.00003), highlighting an increase in the high performance level for simple word formation (from 0% to 48.98%) and spontaneous writing (from 4.08% to 48.9%). Likewise, absolute technological acceptance was recorded (100% preference) along with a positive family assessment regarding the intrinsic motivation achieved. It is concluded that pedagogical mediation with multimedia tools acts as a powerful cognitive catalyst that optimizes phoneme-grapheme association and strengthens learning persistence, narrowing educational gaps through interactive digital environments.
Copyright © 2026 Linzy Tejeda De la Rosa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Evaluation of Digital Competencies in Mathematics Teachers: An Analysis Based on the TPACK Model
The integration of digital technologies in education demands a teaching profile capable of articulating disciplinary, pedagogical, and technological knowledge. This study evaluated the digital competencies of mathematics teachers in secondary education using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model, under a quantitative, descriptive, and non-experimental cross-sectional design. A 21-item questionnaire was administered to a non-probabilistic sample of 71 in-service mathematics teachers in the Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo (α = 0.89). Results revealed a moderate level of digital teaching competence, with an asymmetric hierarchy across the model's dimensions: Content Knowledge (CK) obtained the highest score (M = 3.08), while Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) recorded the lowest performance (M = 2.65). Weaknesses were also identified in digital assessment and low pedagogical use of artificial intelligence. It is concluded that teachers demonstrate greater confidence in their disciplinary domain than in the pedagogical integration of digital tools, suggesting the need for situated professional development processes aimed at the articulated strengthening of the pedagogical, disciplinary, and technological dimensions of the TPACK model.
Copyright © 2026 Ingrid Rodríguez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Raising awareness about the use of artificial intelligence in educational practice
This paper aimed to discuss the necessary ethical awareness for the use of artificial intelligence in educational practice. A research protocol was implemented, forming a documentary study supported by a qualitative approach, using operational techniques to manipulate documentary research sources. Among the results, it was determined that artificial intelligence is a tool that can tend to replicate human behaviors with a technological basis, and that ethically it presents several challenges, especially important in education, where the role of actors in educational communities, such as teachers and students, is crucial. It was concluded that the incorporation and ethical awareness of artificial intelligence in education requires a framework of human governance, since it is not enough for the technology to be effective and efficient; it must also be explainable, transparent, and equitable.
Copyright © 2026 Ángel Carmelo Prince Torres https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
FORMATO DE EVALUACIÓN PARA ARTÍCULO, PRODUCTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN, REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA, REFLEXIÓN, CORTOS O ENSAYO
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Staff recruitment, an area traditionally dominated by intuition, human experience, and often slow and bureaucratic processes, is undergoing a radical transformation driven by artificial intelligence. Chatbots in Staff Recruitment, the work under analysis, presents a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to understanding this revolution, its promises, and its pitfalls.
Copyright © 2026 Cristina Seijo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The world of recruitment and selection is at a historic turning point. Digitalization, accelerated by global dynamics and new expectations from candidates and employers, is no longer an option but an urgent necessity. In this context, artificial intelligence, and specifically conversational chatbots, are emerging not as a substitute for the human factor, but rather as powerful allies that are redefining every stage of the talent attraction and recruitment process.
The first issue of EOnlinetech Magazine in 2026, covering January/April, aims to continue sharing some of the articles produced by teachers and researchers from different higher education institutions. In this regard, the content that will be published in our magazine is related to the following topics: General systems theory, Von Bertalanffy, dental management, sustainable refrigerants, global warming potential, energy efficiency, regulatory framework, digital recruitment, chatbots, human talent management, candidate experience, algorithmic bias, recruitment efficiency, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, maritime higher education, Panama, merchant marine, mixed methods, and the technology gap.
Multimodal analysis of digital maturity and ai integration in Panama’s maritime higher education
The research analyzed the level of integration of digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in maritime higher education institutions in Panama City. The purpose was to determine the current technological gap to optimize the training of officers, technical, and management personnel for the merchant marine and the auxiliary logistics industry. Under a post-positivist paradigm and a concurrent nested mixed-methods design, data were collected from a sample of 150 participants using validated questionnaires, and 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders from academia and industry. Quantitative data were processed in SPSS, while qualitative data were handled through thematic analysis in NVivo. Findings revealed a consolidated basic digitalization in learning management systems (LMS), but an incipient implementation of AI, limited to basic assistance tools such as chatbots. A high readiness for technological adoption was identified, contrasted with budgetary barriers and resistance to institutional change. It is concluded that while an operational digital base exists, the sector's competitiveness requires urgent curricular reform and priority investment in faculty development to close the gap between academic competencies and the technological demands of the 21st-century maritime industry.
Copyright © 2026 Yolibeth Gutiérrez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The digitalization of recruitment in Panama has transformed human talent management, challenging traditional processes characterized by slowness and susceptibility to bias. In this context, the implementation of chatbots emerges as a technological solution for efficiency, although it raises critical questions regarding equity and organizational ethics. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of chatbot usage on recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience. Methodologically, a systematic literature review was conducted under a qualitative paradigm with a descriptive-documentary design, analyzing high-impact academic sources (2020-2025). The results demonstrate that the automation of initial screening and interview scheduling significantly reduces Time-to-Hire and operational costs. However, it was identified that the lack of human warmth and the presence of algorithmic biases represent barriers to applicant satisfaction. It is concluded that while chatbots optimize administrative efficiency, their success depends on an ethical design and a hybrid integration that preserves human judgment in the final stages of the process, thus ensuring a more equitable and transparent talent selection in the Panamanian labor market.
Copyright © 2026 Petrona Flowers Box https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Sustainable refrigerants with lower climate impact for energy efficiency
The transition toward sustainable cooling systems constitutes a strategic imperative in regions with high energy demand and climate vulnerability. In the context of Panama, a historical dependence on substances with high global warming potential (GWP) has been identified, increasing environmental risks and gaps regarding international regulatory frameworks. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the transition toward low-climate-impact refrigerants and its influence on operational safety and energy efficiency within the Panamanian market. Under a qualitative paradigm, a descriptive-documentary design was applied using a hermeneutic method to interpret regulations, international protocols, and sectoral import data. The findings reveal a decreasing trend in the consumption of high-GWP HFCs, such as R-134a, displaced by transitional blends and the emerging introduction of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs). However, the discussion highlights that the full adoption of sustainable technologies is conditioned by cost asymmetry and limited specialized technical training. It is concluded that Panama is undergoing a regulatory and technological transformation toward the decarbonization of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector; nonetheless, consolidating this progress requires a policy of fiscal incentives and an update of safety codes to facilitate the large-scale integration of natural and low-flammability refrigerants.
Copyright © 2026 Doris Julia De León https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Contributions of General Systems Theory to Dental Management
Von Bertalanffy's General Systems Theory (GST) was, at the time, a contribution to scientific development and, in particular, to the social sciences in different fields. From this perspective, this study aimed to describe the theoretical contributions of GST to dentistry, analyzing its contributions to organizational management in general and its specific application in the field of dental health. To this end, a qualitative descriptive study with a documentary-bibliographic design was carried out, based on a search and selection of information in academic databases. A hermeneutic-interpretative analysis was developed, structured into three categories: Fundamentals of GTS, contributions to organizational management, and application to health/dentistry. The results indicate that STS is a benchmark in administrative sciences and the study of organizations, as it transformed the epistemological postulates on the construction of knowledge and the notion of systems, leading to the consideration of organizations as living, open organisms in constant interrelation. In the field of dentistry, they provide a theoretical framework that redefines dental management at the clinical-care level by explaining the interrelationship of the human body's systems to analyze the stomatognathic system, the recognition of all its components, and the interconnection between them; and at the organizational level, understanding dental clinics as open systems with their internal and external relationships. TGS stands as a theoretical framework of interest to contemporary dentistry. Its adoption drives a change of model from fragmented practice to comprehensive and systemic management, in order to develop a dentistry that responds to the complexity of current health challenges.
Copyright © 2026 Saraí Paredes, Angy Boscan, Richard Echeto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
FORMATO DE EVALUACIÓN PARA ARTÍCULO PRODUCTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN, REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA, DE REFLEXIÓN, CORTOS O ENSAYO
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One of the most significant references in contemporary analysis of digital transformation in higher education is the book Higher education institutions and digital transformation: Building university-enterprise collaborative relationships, written by Marcin Lis and published by Routledge in 2023. This work offers an in-depth and strategic vision of the active role that universities can play as agents of innovation, especially through collaborative partnerships with the business sector.
Copyright © 2025 José Gerardo Guarisma Jr. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Disruptive technologies and environmental sustainability in Latin American organizations
The integration of disruptive technologies (DTs) is reshaping the Latin American business landscape, acting as a pillar for growth and competitiveness. Nevertheless, their successful adoption requires overcoming structural challenges such as inequalities in access and the absence of adequate regulatory frameworks. Therefore, this article aims to explore the connection between DTs and environmental sustainability in Latin American organizations, based on a systematic literature review. The study was developed using a documentary approach, analyzing seven academic articles and reports from international organizations (ECLAC, World Bank) published between 2020 and 2025. The results indicate that technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Biotechnology/Biomimicry are essential for optimizing resources, real-time environmental monitoring, improving traceability, and fostering bio-inspired solutions. These applications not only promote operational efficiency but also strengthen ethical and environmental commitment. In conclusion, DTs are driving an organizational transformation toward more resilient and sustainable models, aligned with a greener and fairer economy. This dynamic underscores the need for multifaceted strategies that consider the particularities of each region to maximize the positive impact of innovation.
Copyright © 2025 María Teresa Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of clean energy and sustainable practices in the urban business environment of Panama
The transition towards clean energy and sustainable practices has become a strategic challenge for urban companies in Panama, where environmental pressure and the demand for corporate responsibility are rapidly increasing. Despite legislative advances and government incentives, Panamanian companies face economic, technological, and cultural barriers that hinder the adoption of renewable energy and create a gap between potential and actual sustainable practices. Therefore, the objective was to implement clean energy and sustainable practices in the urban business environment. To achieve this, a post-positivist paradigm with a mixed-methods approach was employed, using descriptive, non-experimental field research and hermeneutics. The results and evidence revealed a growing corporate awareness of the benefits of sustainability, although significant challenges persist, such as high initial investment costs, bureaucratic complexity, and lack of clear information. It is concluded that clearer public policies, tailored financial incentives, and the strengthening of technical and management capacities are needed.
Copyright © 2025 Doris Julia De León https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital strategies to enhance competitive advantages in e-commerce
The central objective of this study was the formulation of digital strategies aimed at enhancing competitive advantages in e-commerce for service sector companies in Panama, within the framework of post-COVID-19 technological adaptation. The research, quantitative in nature with a descriptive-correlational design, was based on data collected through a survey (validated questionnaire, Cronbach's Alpha=0.8) administered to a random sample of 330 service companies. The main results showed a high valuation of digital tools and established a positive and statistically significant correlation (p < 0.0001) between the effective adoption of digital marketing and e-commerce, and the perception of increased competitive advantages. The substantive content of this article lies in the structured and well-founded presentation of a set of specific strategies derived from these findings. These strategies encompass the optimization of web presence and user experience (UX), search engine positioning (SEO/SEM), inbound marketing, customer loyalty (CRM), and the advanced use of e-commerce platforms, with the aim of offering an applicable framework for strengthening the competitive position of the sector.
Copyright © 2025 Augusto Abrego Rodríguez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Managerial innovation in the face of futuristic development in sustainable organizations
This research aims to analyze how managerial innovation contributes to futuristic development in sustainable organizations, integrating key concepts such as business transformation and strategic leadership. This study explores how these practices promote organizational sustainability and strengthen competitiveness in global markets. The integration of advanced technology, ethical values, and innovative strategies allows organizations to optimize resources, anticipate trends, and generate a positive impact on their communities. The methodology employed is a documentary approach, based on the critical analysis of relevant academic sources, which allowed us to identify effective practices in sustainable business contexts. The results highlight that companies that adopt innovative models and strategic leadership achieve internal cohesion, collective creativity, and alignment with economic and ethical goals. Likewise, futuristic development drives disruptive solutions that balance financial objectives with social responsibility. In the final reflections, it is concluded that the combination of managerial innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership redefines organizational dynamics, consolidating companies as transformative agents of social, economic, and environmental progress. This approach ensures the ability to adapt to global challenges and build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring long-term success and relevance.
Copyright © 2025 Jesús Alfonso Arocha Rangel https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
In a global environment characterized by increasing complexity, fluidity, and instability, higher education institutions (HEIs) face a fundamental challenge inherent in redefining their role in order to remain relevant and distinguished. This context, coupled with the changing needs of society and the labor market, demands an unwavering commitment to innovation. Given this scenario, digital transformation is no longer an option but has become a pillar of institutional strategy.
The third issue of EOnlinetech Magazine in 2025, corresponding to the months of September/December, aims to continue sharing some of the articles produced by teachers and researchers from different higher education institutions. In this regard, the content that will be published in our magazine is related to the following topics: Management innovation, futuristic development, sustainable organizations, business transformation, strategic leadership, Covid-19, e-commerce, service companies, digital strategies, digital marketing, competitive advantages, business sustainability, renewable energies, responsibility, energy transformation, urban environmental management, disruptive technologies, environmental sustainability, Latin America, innovation, sustainable development, virtual courses, higher education, integration, mathematics, ARCADE methodology, literary review, educational video games.
Educational video games based on the arcade methodology: a literary review for their integration into virtual mathematics courses in higher education
The use of educational video games as a teaching tool has gained increasing relevance in higher education, especially in the strengthening of mathematical skills in first-semester students. The incorporation of specific methodologies for the development of these resources, such as ARCADE, makes it possible to design video games that not only promote motivation, but also contribute to meaningful learning in virtual environments. The purpose of this study is to carry out a systematic review of scientific literature related to the design, application and impact of educational video games developed under the ARCADE methodology and their integration into virtual mathematics courses. The research covers the period between 2015 and 2024, with the aim of identifying the main trends, methodological approaches, theoretical contributions, and application cases reported in prestigious databases such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). The methodology was developed in two phases: the first consisted of the search, selection and analysis of indexed articles, oriented to the use of video games in the teaching of mathematics in virtual environments; The second phase comprised an analysis of co-citation networks, in order to identify influential authors, key publications, emerging lines of research, and knowledge maps that reveal the conceptual structure of the field. The results allow us to establish three predominant thematic cores: video game design with a pedagogical approach, the impact of gamification on motivation and academic performance, and the use of specific methodologies such as ARCADE in the development of interactive resources for teaching mathematics. The discussion highlights the need to deepen empirical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of these resources in real learning contexts. Finally, recommendations are made for future research aimed at improving didactic strategies mediated by video games in virtual higher education.
Copyright © 2025 Leyder Hernán López Díaz, Thomás Santamaría Álvarez, Nidia Adriana Guevara Gabino https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Esta obra escrita en el 2024, bajo la coordinación de Josefina Bárcenas López y Enrique Ruiz López Sánchez, contiene en sus 286 páginas.
ENTRE DATOS Y DOCENTES: INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL Y PERSONALIZACIÓN DEL APRENDIZAJE
Este artículo presenta una revisión sistematizada de la literatura basada en el modelo PRISMA, que analiza 70 estudios publicados entre 2015 y 2025, seleccionados de fuentes académicas, informes técnicos y marcos normativos internacionales. Los resultados evidencian que la IA contribuye a mejorar la motivación, autonomía y el rendimiento académico, al permitir ajustes dinámicos en los contenidos, ritmos y estrategias pedagógicas según las características individuales de los estudiantes. La mayoría de los estudios revisados presentan una relevancia alta o muy alta en relación con la personalización del aprendizaje, siendo los estudios aplicados y los contextos de educación superior los más representados. No obstante, persisten desafíos importantes como la brecha digital, los sesgos algorítmicos, la protección de datos personales y la escasa formación docente en el uso pedagógico de estas tecnologías. El análisis también identifica condiciones necesarias para una implementación sostenible, incluyendo políticas públicas claras, desarrollo profesional docente y un enfoque centrado en el estudiante. Se ofrecen recomendaciones orientadas a fortalecer la equidad, ética y efectividad en el uso de IA en los sistemas educativos, destacando su potencial transformador cuando se integra de forma crítica, inclusiva y pedagógicamente coherente.
FACTORES CRÍTICOS PARA EL DESARROLLO DE UNA PLANTA DE SEMICONDUCTORES EN PANAMÁ. ANÁLISIS FACTORIAL
El proceso de globalización ha propiciado el despliegue de grandes empresas y sus procesos productivos mediante la deslocalización mediante el offshoring hacia regiones cercanas a los lugares de venta (nearshoring), con el fin de reducir considerablemente los costos de producción. Panamá ha sido seleccionado como uno de los lugares claves para algunos procesos de diseño, empaque y comercialización de los semiconductores en virtud de su posición geográfica y las conexiones internacionales. Esto permite el abaratamiento de los costos de transporte y una mayor capacidad de respuesta de la cadena de suministro. Este estudio pretende identificar los factores que faciliten o influyen en la implementación de una planta de diseño, prueba, empaque y comercialización en Panamá. Con el fin de lograr este objetivo se realizó la identificación de una serie de indicadores que podrían incidir en este proyecto. Para la obtención de la información se realizó una revisión bibliográfica, entrevistas a expertos, y como instrumento, una encuesta aplicada a una muestra con experiencia en el área. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el análisis factorial exploratorio basado en el cálculo de correlaciones con apoyo del software SPSS y Excel. Los resultados evidenciaron 5 factores latentes: Infraestructura y recursos; Innovación y colaboración; economía y política; talento humano y ambiente internacional. Se concluye que en Panamá existe una gran oportunidad de nearshoring de semiconductores, para lo cual debería abordarse un enfoque sistémico que permite concebir estrategias de acción multifactoriales.
ÉTICA EN ODONTOLOGÍA DIGITAL: DILEMAS CONTEMPORÁNEOS Y MARCO TEÓRICO
La creciente integración de tecnologías digitales en la odontología ha dado lugar a una subdisciplina de gran complejidad y vigencia, la cual enfrenta importantes dilemas éticos. El objetivo general de esta investigación fue analizar la ética en la odontología digital, abordando sus dilemas contemporáneos y el marco teórico que la sustenta, proveniente de la ética, la inteligencia artificial y las buenas prácticas odontológicas. Desde el paradigma sociocrítico, se empleó un enfoque cualitativo con finalidad transformadora, utilizando un diseño no experimental de campo y la hermenéutica para analizar las experiencias y perspectivas de profesionales clave. Los hallazgos principales identificaron desafíos críticos como la brecha entre la percepción y la ética en la odontología digital, la opacidad de las tecnologías, la necesidad de adaptar marcos regulatorios, la gestión de la equidad y el acceso, y el mantenimiento de la confianza paciente-profesional. En conclusión, se subraya la urgencia de desarrollar programas de formación ética específicos para el manejo de herramientas digitales en esta subdisciplina de creciente importancia. Además, se recomienda elaborar protocolos, promover la transparencia tecnológica, implementar políticas de equidad y fomentar la investigación interdisciplinaria para asegurar una adopción ética y responsable de la odontología digital que priorice el bienestar del paciente y la integridad profesional.