Nieves Berrezueta, Jennifer Anayely(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
Water contamination due to the heavy metal (As) is a major ecological and health issue. This study analyzed the production and optimization of biochar from shrimp waste as an option for As adsorption in contaminated waters. ...
Rivas Jaramillo, Emily Yuliana; Maldonado Torres, Milena Andreina(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
This research work proposes an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for organic banana production in “El Charqueñito” farm, located in La Peaña, Pasaje canton, El Oro province. Banana production is one of Ecuador's main ...
Arcentales Torres, Jean Jorge(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The objective of this degree work was to create a manual of good environmental practices for the El Algarrobo farm located in the Arenillas canton, province of El Oro, where cocoa and lemon are grown. First, a physical-chemical ...
Soto Jaramillo, Eddie Rommel; Quito Pando, Leiner Josue(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The present research aims to analyze the floristic composition, structure and carbon sequestration capacity in three representative sites of dry forests in the southwest of the province of El Oro, Ecuador: The REAr, the ...
Vega Espinoza, Elizabeth Salome; Sanchez Valladolid, Nathaly Fiorela(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
Water governance is a fundamental element for Integrated Water Resources Management, as it enables the participation and commitment of key stakeholders. In this framework, this research aimed to evaluate the reasons that ...
Narvaez Cajo, Nestor Nelson(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
Aquaculture is an activity of main economic benefit for Ecuador, occupying large hectares of the coastal zone. Its development process is accompanied by different actions/activities which entail a condition or intervention ...
Jimenez Escobar, Ronny Javier(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The present study “Analysis of economic valuation of the water resource of the “La Zapata” stream in the La Victoria parish, Santa Rosa canton”, had the objective of determining the economic valuation of the water resource ...
Rivas Fallain, José Luis; Apolo Apolo, Amada Esperanza(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The objective of this research work was to diagnose the current state of urban trees in the municipal green areas of the city of Machala, where the methodology of Alejandro Dowhal was adapted, which proposes the tree ...
Ulloa Loarte , Armando José(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
This research id based on the proposal to implement a conservation and sustainable use area in the Santa Inés farm of the UTMACH, applying the guidelines proposed by the Ministry of the Environment for private ACUS. It ...
Cevallos Cisneros, Karelys Michelle; Loaiza Maldonado, Robert Alexander(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
Water availability is fundamental for sustainable growth and community well-being. The micro-watershed has geological, hydrological, and environmental characteristics that need to be evaluated to properly manage groundwater ...
Jaramillo Guanolique, Angel Paúl(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The objective of this research was to evaluate methane production by anaerobic co-digestion of landfill leachate and urban wastewater sludge. Three anaerobic bioreactors (R1, R2, R3), with 1000 mL capacity, were designed, ...
Yaguana Eras, Ronald Alexander(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is present in agriculture as a non-essential element, which has motivated society to seek clean technologies through phytoremediation. For this reason, the aim of this research is to evaluate ...
Pesantez Salcedo, Marian Elizabeth; Terán Meneses, Cristhian Xavier(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The tourist center Las Cascadas de Manuel, with 43 ha of area, has been located in Mollepongo-Molleturo Protective Forest and Vegetation, which houses a wide variety of environmental attributes aimed at the recreational ...
Loaiza Ajila, Steeven Miguel; Japón Elizalde, Joselyn Alexandra(Machala; Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
This study evaluated the change in land use and vegetation cover and its effect on surface flow in the Casacay and Chillayacu sub-basin for 10- years. A paired watershed model was used to analyze Albedo, NDVI, and ET ...
Agila Sandoval, Ariana Lissbeth; Fajardo Jumbo, Jean Carlos(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
In the present study, an analysis was carried out to evaluate land use change in the micro-watershed of the Luis river, El Oro province, over a period of time between 2000, 2010 and 2020. Through the process of supervised ...
Masache Bravo, Jorge Orlando; Jimenez Romero, Jahir Hugo(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
Anaerobic digestion of agro-industrial waste offers an environmentally friendly renewable energy alternative. Therefore, this research focused on utilizing banana peel through its anaerobic co-digestion with pig manure for ...
Jaramillo Zambrano, Victor Alejandro(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
This research focuses on the problem of the lack of identification of environmental liabilities, specifically those generated by the mining of aggregates and stones. Proper identification of these liabilities is crucial ...
Carreño Granda, Paula Dayana; Vasquez Bravo, Mayerli Katiusca(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The Casacay Sub-Basin is the main source of water supply for the communities of Machala, Pasaje, and El Guabo. The water resource has been affected by erosion processes in the upper sub-basin generated by changes in land ...
Morocho Martinez, Kevin Xavier; Cumbicos Lalangui, Dayanna Damaris(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The objective of this research work was to identify, evaluate and relate the native vegetation of the Casacay River sub-basin with precipitation and mean flow variables. The methodology used involved modeling the watershed ...
Cacay Sanchez, Adriana Lissbeth; Illicachi Maldonado, Melany Solange(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2024)
The present research seeks the bioadsorption of arsenic with vegetable biomasses of corn stalk (Zea Mays L.) and rice husk (Oryza Sativa). Initially, the mining tailings were analyzed to confirm the presence of As metal, ...