Sebastián Cardona-Acevedo

Sustainable innovation is consolidated as a strategic determinant of competitiveness in the textile industry, a resource-intensive sector highly exposed to environmental, regulatory, and market pressures that require the reconfiguration of its production and organizational models. However, the empirical evidence shows a marked heterogeneity, associated with differences in the operationalization of sustainable innovation and in the measurement of competitive performance. This study develops a correlational meta-analysis, under PRISMA 2020 guidelines, integrating 21 studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science that report quantitative relationships between sustainable innovation and competitiveness. Using a random-effects model complemented by analysis of sensitivity, robustness, and publication bias, a positive and significant effect is estimated (estimate = 0.5038; 95% CI [0.3665, 0.6412]; p < 0.0001), which shows its impact on the generation of sustainable competitive advantages. However, the high heterogeneity (I 2 = 97.7%) and the absence of differences between subgroups (p = 0.7588) indicate that this relationship responds to multilevel configurations, conditioned by organizational capacities, technological intensity, and institutional environment, which prevents homogeneous effects in different industrial contexts.

Este estudio analiza la relevancia regional, nacional e internacional del programa de Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Corporación Universitaria Americana en el contexto de la rápida transformación digital y de la creciente demanda de competencias tecnológicas avanzadas. Se adoptó un enfoque de métodos mixtos que combina análisis documental, revisión de datos secundarios, análisis comparativo internacional y análisis de brechas curriculares para evaluar la alineación entre el currículo actual y los requisitos derivados de las políticas públicas, del sector productivo, de las tendencias tecnológicas y de los marcos internacionales de educación en informática. Los hallazgos indican heterogeneidad en la relevancia curricular en los tres niveles de análisis. El programa demuestra fortalezas en el desarrollo de software, el pensamiento computacional, el aprendizaje basado en proyectos y la resolución de problemas interdisciplinarios. Sin embargo, persisten brechas relevantes en la integración sistemática y transversal de la inteligencia artificial, la computación en la nube, la ciberseguridad, el análisis avanzado de datos, la arquitectura de software y los sistemas inteligentes. El análisis también identifica una articulación estructural limitada entre los ecosistemas regionales de innovación y la industria, así como oportunidades para fortalecer la flexibilidad curricular y las vías de especialización en respuesta a las demandas cambiantes del mercado laboral. Estos hallazgos sugieren que el principal desafío no radica en la ausencia de tecnologías emergentes en el currículo, sino en su incorporación predominantemente incremental e insuficientemente integrada. Por consiguiente, el estudio propone un rediseño curricular basado en competencias, centrado en la integración transversal de tecnologías emergentes, la actualización continua del currículo, una mayor colaboración entre la universidad y la industria, el aprendizaje interdisciplinario y itinerarios de especialización flexibles. Este marco puede contribuir a fortalecer la empleabilidad de los egresados, la competitividad institucional y la relevancia continua de la formación en Ingeniería de Sistemas en un entorno digital en rápida evolución.

Gamification and serious games are two such strategies that have seen a surge in popularity as pedagogical approaches in higher education. These strategies incorporate game elements and playful environments, with the aim of enhancing student motivation, engagement, and participation in digital and diverse learning settings. In this context, the present research aims to estimate the overall relationship between gamification, serious games, and university learning outcomes through a correlational meta-analysis of the available empirical evidence. The study employs a quantitative approach and is structured in accordance with international reporting standards, with explicit criteria for data search, selection, extraction, and synthesis that ensure analytical consistency and methodological transparency. The findings indicate that the relationship between gamification, serious games, and university learning is not a homogeneous effect, but rather a complex phenomenon conditioned by the educational context, pedagogical design, and methodological decisions in primary studies. The analysis emphasizes the significance of estimating global associations, accompanied by stability and robustness assessments. It also demonstrates the limitations of broad classifications of results in explaining the observed variability.

Innovation in the textile industry is a key strategic factor, influenced by geographic disparities, structural challenges, and rapid technological change. However, fragmented knowledge makes it difficult to fully understand the phenomenon. This study aimed to analyse how various types of innovation appear and interact in the global textile sector. A systematic literature review was carried out following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, using Scopus and Web of Science databases. From an initial pool of 94 articles, 19 met the inclusion criteria. Findings reveal that beyond specific advancements like automation or smart textiles, structural tensions hinder the integrated adoption of technological, organisational, and sustainability innovations. The diversity of analytical approaches shows there is no single, unified path to innovation in this sector. Instead, multiple innovation trajectories coexist, influenced by local conditions and unequal institutional capacities. In addition, knowledge gaps between developed and emerging regions, as well as the lack of focus on early stages of the supply chain, highlight the need to rethink research priorities. Ultimately, innovation in the textile industry must be understood as a comprehensive process that brings together technology, organisational change, and sustainability, requiring a holistic approach to improve competitiveness and ensure long-term transformation across the sector.

Purpose: The objective of this research is to analyze how collaboration in digital teams influences the intention to participate in virtual projects, emphasizing psychological and social determinants beyond technological adoption. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative study was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine relationships between digital collaboration, trust, perceived competence, and motivation to engage in online projects. Data were collected from users of widely adopted digital collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack, and Google Workspace. Findings: The findings suggest that promoting digital participation requires more than providing technological infrastructure. Organizations and academic communities should implement strategies to strengthen trust, recognition, and perceived self-efficacy among participants, fostering meaningful interactions rather than merely facilitating task execution. Originality/value: The article advances prior TPB-based PLS-SEM research by repositioning the Theory of Planned Behavior from a technology adoption lens to a psychologically enriched participation model, explicitly incorporating self-esteem and prior collaborative experience as antecedents shaping motivational dynamics. In doing so, it extends existing TPB–PLS-SEM studies by demonstrating how these individual-level factors condition intention formation in digital collaboration contexts rather than merely replicating established TPB relationships.

Digital transformation in the tourism sector is defined as a strategic process that integrates emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things to optimise the customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness. This reconfiguration of management and consumption of services is facilitated by data-driven models and smart ecosystems. Nevertheless, the augmentation of scientific production has resulted in the establishment of a broad yet fragmented field, characterised by limitations in its theoretical and methodological articulation. The objective of this study is to identify research trends by conducting a systematic analysis of the literature in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, thereby ensuring rigour and reproducibility. The results reveal a dynamic field with accelerated knowledge expansion, thematic diversity, and unequal distribution of production, which demands the development of integrative conceptual frameworks, interdisciplinary approaches, and critical analyses to understand its structural implications.

Tourism development planning is defined as a strategic process that aims to organise and manage the growth of tourism activities in a given territory. This is achieved by integrating economic development with the conservation of environmental, cultural and social resources. Within this framework, tourism planning is connected to sustainable management of destinations, territorial competitiveness, and coordination among public and private stakeholders. Analytical and technological tools are incorporated to support decision-making. Despite the growing academic interest in this field, the extant literature reveals conceptual and methodological dispersion stemming from the diversity of theoretical approaches, planning models, and institutional contexts from which the phenomenon is analysed. In light of the prevailing circumstances, the objective of this study is to identify and analyse the predominant conceptual approaches, planning models and applications that are extant in the scientific literature pertaining to tourism development planning. A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. This approach facilitated the organisation and rigorous examination of the extant scientific evidence, and provided a basis for reflection on tourism planning as a relational, multidimensional and contextualised process. It was concluded that such planning requires territorial governance, the participation of relevant actors, and the use of analytical tools to promote sustainable and balanced tourist destinations.

In the context of the digital transformation of tourism, immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality are redefining destination promotion by influencing tourist perceptions and decisions. However, the field exhibits conceptual fragmentation and research dispersion, which limits its structured understanding. The objective of this study is to identify research trends through a bibliometric analysis of scientific output. The methodology employed is founded upon a systematic review, adhering to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, with particular emphasis placed on the principles of rigour and systematicity. The results indicate a transition towards a more clearly defined structure, characterised by thematic specialisation and an emphasis on experience and interaction. Additionally, there is an uneven distribution of knowledge and ongoing thematic evolution, which necessitates greater conceptual integration, contextual diversity, and critical approaches.

Smart destinations represent a novel approach to contemporary tourism, integrating digital technologies, sustainability, and governance to enhance the visitor experience and the quality of life for residents. This involves the incorporation of tools such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and artificial intelligence, and is consolidating itself as a cornerstone of the sector's digital transformation. However, the field exhibits conceptual, methodological and thematic fragmentation, which limits its structured understanding and demands a systematic analysis of its trends. Within this framework, the present study aims to identify these trends through a structured analysis of scientific production, its contributions, global distribution, and thematic evolution. A systematic review under PRISMA 2020 guidelines will be used to ensure rigor and reproducibility. The results reveal a complex dynamic with sustained expansion and conceptual reconfigurations, highlighting the need for greater theoretical and methodological articulation to guide more integrative and critical future developments.