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    El nivel de estrés percibido en comerciantes de la plaza de san francisco de la ciudad de cuenca – Ecuador, año 2022
    (2022) Bustamante Verdugo, Maria Isabel
    The purpose of this research was to describe the levels of perceived stress in merchants of the Plaza San Francisco in the city of Cuenca. It was developed through a non-experimental quantitative approach of transversal cut, with descriptive scope. The sample taken was of 51 merchants of the San Francisco Plaza. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) with its corresponding informed consent was used as a data collection instrument. It was evidenced that the sample presents, mainly, moderate levels of perceived stress, ranging from 11 to 16 (41.2%). On the other hand, coping skills ranged from 13 to 18 points (49.0%), corresponding to low capacities to respond to stressors. It is concluded that the levels of Perceived Stress were moderate, and it is also evident that the highest percentage of traders do not possess coping skills useful for managing difficult and stressful situations. In relation to general distress, it was possible to demonstrate their high perception of stress in difficult situations, as well as their low control over them.
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    Hábitos alimenticios y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de segundo y octavo ciclo de la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo académico marzo-agosto 2024
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-02-15) Azanza La Rosa, Celso Israel; Bustamante Verdugo, Maria Isabel; López Orellana, Cindy Tatiana
    Currently, the importance of studying the relationship between dietary habits and academic performance has been well-documented. However, in Ecuador, a significant research gap exists on this topic. This study aimed to examine the relationship between eating behaviors and dietary habits and academic performance among students in the second and eighth semester at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Cuenca. The research was quantitative, correlational in scope, and employed a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 102 students enrolled in the second and eighth semester at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Cuenca. To measure the first variable, the Survey of Eating Behaviors and Dietary Habits in Higher Education (ECHAES) was administered. For the second variable, participants’ grade point averages were requested from the Faculty of Architecture's Secretariat. The findings revealed that students generally exhibit adequate dietary habits. Additionally, students in the eighth academic semester demonstrated higher academic performance compared to those in the second semester. However, no significant correlation was identified between academic performance and dietary habits. Notably, the "Dietary Guidelines" dimension, characterized by the consumption of legumes, vegetables, proper hydration, and adherence to recommended meals, showed a low positive correlation with academic performance. These findings contribute to the ongoing debate on the interaction between these variables, highlighting the need for further research in this area.