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Browsing by Author "Valencia Arias, Alejandro"

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    Análisis cualitativo sobre los factores que motivan la adopción de techos verdes
    (Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Editorial Lasallista, 2019) Valencia Grajales, Andrea María; Ruiz Herrera, Luis Germán; Valencia Arias, Alejandro; Valencia Grajales, José Fernando
    The existence of densely populated areas, but without adequate planning of their green areas, is a common problem in the Colombian territory. This problem is addressed in the present investigation, seeking to examine the factors that encourage the adoption of green roofs in new horizontal property projects. Materials and Methods: To investigate the above, this study proposes an analytical methodology with documentary means derived from research results worldwide and in-depth interviews with private and public entities and citizens about the viability of the adoption of green roofs. Results: Among the results obtained, it was found that factors such as temperature, energy and quality of life influence the adoption of green roofs. Conclusion: The motivations and expectations of government entities, construction companies and users intervene directly with the use and usefulness of technology, in such a way that a better quality of life is generated in the inhabitants.
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    Exploración de factores que motivan a los estudiantes universitarios a crear empresas en Medellín, Colombia
    (Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Editorial Lasallista, 2020) Maussa Pérez, Fausto Orlando; Urrego Marín, María Lucelly; Torres Velásquez, Jairo Adolfo; Díez Echavarría, Luisa Fernanda; Bermúdez Hernández, Jonathan; Valencia Arias, Alejandro
    Entrepreneurship is a crucial issue in higher education since it promotes the generation of employment and the growth of the economy. Objective: Explore the factors that motivate university students to create companies, based on the factors identified in the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Entrepreneurial Intention Model (EIM). Materials and Methods: A tool for gathering primary information was applied to focus groups in three HEI in Medellín (Colombia), with students belonging to various programs and academic levels. This technique consisted in gathering information through a semi-structured group interview, which revolves around a theme proposed by the research team, through a space of opinion in which questions were raised around seven factors, namely: entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial behavior, past positive experiences in starting a business, subjective norm, tolerance to risk, convenience, and perceived viability of the business. Results: It was found that the entrepreneurship units of the universities are a fundamental motor for students’ entrepreneurship, since they provide support not only in economic and administrative aspects, but even in aspects of motivational type. Conclusion:The space is open for the discussion that flaws in the entrepreneurial processes of the students may not be related to failures in the educational system, but to two key events: the little interest that existed for the issues of entrepreneurship during their stay in educational institutions and later, a motivation to undertake entrepreneurial activities associated with unemployment situations.
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    Factores psicosociales y familiares que influyen en la deserción en estudiantes universitarios en el contexto de los países en desarrollo
    (Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Editorial Lasallista, 2020) Chalela Naffah, Salim; Valencia Arias, Alejandro; Ruiz Rojas, Gustavo Alberto; Cadavid Orrego, Marcela
    Introduction: University dropout is a problem of great interest to different agents of the education system, since its presence in societies is an indicator of inefficiency, which generates considerable costs for states, universities, students and their families. Objective: Examine the factors that influence students’ decision to drop out of university in the city of Medellin (Colombia) for the year 2018. Methods and instruments: A quantitative study was carried out, based on a cross-cutting exploratory-descriptive field design, in which 3026 students participated through the application of a self-administered questionnaire. Results: In addition to economic factors, which are traditionally evaluated in this type of literature, social, family and affective conditions become key incidents when dealing with school dropout as a structural phenomenon. Conclusions: The articulation between directors, administrators, teachers and students is consolidated as a key element in academic retention processes, as a strategy to combat the phenomenon of university dropout.
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    Motivaciones de los estudiantes universitarios para continuar con su formación académica en programas de posgrado
    (Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, 2017) Chalela Naffah, Salim; Valencia Arias, Alejandro; Arango Botero, Diana
    Introduction. Education has been consolidated as a strategy to promote the development of knowledge and community vocational training; and the advanced academic degrees as the way to rise the intellectual capital in the society. Objective. Through an exploratory analysis, we try to identify the main undergraduate students motivations to enroll in a graduate program. Methodology. We applied a self-application questionnaire to 728 undergraduate students in the last semesters of their vocational training, at Medellin-Colombia. We explored seven dimensions related to the motivations to study a graduate program. Results. The undergraduate students’ motivations to enroll in a graduate program are influenced by academic high level offered and traditional education (non-virtual) methodology of the advanced academic degrees. Conclusions. The Higher Education Institutions have to consider the social context in which they are inmerse, besides their foundational principles, to response effectively to the needed from people to enroll in graduate programs.
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    Percepciones estudiantiles acerca del uso de nuevas tecnologías en instituciones de Educación Superior en Medellín
    (Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Editorial Lasallista, 2016) Chalela Naffah, Salim; Valencia Arias, Alejandro; Bermúdez Hernández, Jonathan; Ortega Rojas, Carlos Mario
    Online education has grown exponentially in recent years worldwide, and Colombia has not been an exception. Objective.Describe the perceptions of students about the factors that affect the acceptance of online learning tools in Medellín. Materials and methods. A quantitative design by the use of self-managed questionnaires for 1032 students was used. Results. New information and communications technologies, faster transactions and exchanges and many other conditions have affected massification and flexibility strategies in some higher education institutions. Conclusions. The conclusion was that, even though online platforms help students feel more efficient in their learning processes, there are still many challenges to be faced concerning the implementation of new technologies as strategies to mediate in the teaching-learning process