Executive Summary: Melanogenesis disorders, hyper-pigmentation, age spots, as well as some forms of skin cancer are associated with the overproduction of melanin in the basal layers of the skin. The production of melanin is catalyzed in the first steps of the biochemical pathway by the enzyme tyrosinase (EC.1.14.18.1), […]
Executive Summary: Climate teleconnections show remote, large-scale relationships between distant points on Earth. They are known to produce anomalies and variability in the precipitation of a region. Their study is related to the ability to anticipate flood and drought events, which have impacts on agricultural activities and risk management.
Spatial Representation of the climatic teleconnections in the precipitation of Ecuador Read More »
Executive Summary: Background and justification. The consumption of alcohol and other drugs continues to constitute one of the main public health problems due to its consequences for the consumer and their environment, including health problems, domestic violence and loss of productivity in Ecuador. However, prevention programs and/or public action policies
Automatic processing techniques applied to the analysis and prediction of drug use Read More »
Year 2020 IES USFQ Republican Cocoa Organization Amount Awarded $10,000.00 Problem: Determine the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in cocoa production in the community of Vinces, in order to reduce the associated environmental impact. Solution Application of methodologies that allow measuring, documenting and making transparent the actions of
