Abstract This study used non-destructive testing with ultrasonic and stress wave propagation to evaluate bending strength and stiffness of wood-polymer composites. Twelve composite plate products were produced with different formulations of polymer matrix (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene) and type and proportion of flour (coconut shell and wood). Mechanical and acoustic properties were influenced primarily by the type of matrix used in the composite. The greater the proportion of wood and coconut shell flour the higher the wave propagation velocity, stiffness, and strength. We found a correlation between mechanical properties (strength and stiffness) and wave velocity and stiffness coefficient. We also present linear regression equations of the stiffness and strength of the specimen as a function of wave velocity and stiffness coefficient obtained through non-destructive testing. For polypropylene and high-density polyethylene matrix composites, the stiffness coefficient provided a better estimate of stiffness, while for low-density polyethylene the wave velocity provided better results.

Abstract In the educational sector, socio-emotional skills (HSE) are skills for managing emotions and behaviors that benefit social relationships and the achievement of educational objectives, having them can favor mental health (MH) and the well-being in higher education teachers who affect the training of future professionals, for this reason it is considered essential have instruments that assess these aspects reliably. The objective was to carry out the construct validity analysis of the Inventory of Socioemotional Skills and Mental Health for Teachers "IHSM-P" of higher education. The sample was made up of 282 professors and the analysis of validity was through exploratory factor analysis. The validity of construct was carried out using the exploratory factorial analysis technique (AFE) and the verification of the pertinence of the data was through the test Kaiser Meyer Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett's sphericity. The results showed correspondence with the theoretical proposal by recognizing six factors, integrating 60% of proposed items. Reliability was optimal (Alpha of Cronbach: 0.907), and relevant for the different factors found (Cronbach's Alpha >0.70). It is concluded that the IHSM-P is an instrument that has adequate psychometric characteristics.

Resumen En el sector educativo las habilidades socioemocionales (HSE) son capacidades de gestión de emociones y conductas que benefician las relaciones sociales y el logro de objetivos educativos. Contar con ellas puede favorecer la salud mental (SM) y el bienestar en los profesores de educación superior quienes inciden en la formación de futuros profesionistas, por tal motivo se considera fundamental contar con instrumentos que evalúen estos aspectos de manera confiable. El objetivo fue realizar el análisis de validez de constructo del Inventario de Habilidades Socioemocionales y Salud Mental para Profesores “IHSM-P” de Educación Superior. La muestra se integró por 282 profesores y el análisis de validez fue mediante el análisis factorial exploratorio. La validez de constructo se efectuó mediante la técnica de análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y la verificación de la pertinencia de los datos fue mediante la prueba de Kaiser Meyer Olkin (KMO) y la esfericidad de Barlett. Los resultados mostraron correspondencia con la propuesta teórica al reconocerse seis factores, integrándose el 60% de ítems propuestos. La confiabilidad fue óptima (Alfa de Cronbach: 0.907), y pertinente para los diferentes factores encontrados (Alfa de Cronbach >0.70). Se concluye que el IHSM-P es un instrumento que cuenta con adecuadas características psicométricas.

Resumen Peronospora tabacina es considerado el principal factor limitante en la producción de tabaco mundialmente. En México, la información sobre la diversidad genética de este patógeno es escasa; por lo que, el objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar 12 microsatélites en 20 aislados recolectados en los estados de Nayarit, Chiapas y Veracruz. Se realizó la amplificación por PCR y secuenciación de estos microsatélites; así como el alineamiento y comparación de las secuencias depositadas en la base de datos del GenBank. Diecinueve aislados mostraron amplificación para los 12 microsatélites evaluados; mientras que, en uno de los aislados no se observó la amplificación de dos microsatélites, pudiéndose determinar que las cepas de P. tabacina presentes en México son genéticamente homogéneas. Se observaron regiones de dinucleótidos, la mayoría correspondientes a motivos repetidos (GT)n o variaciones (TG)n, también se visualizaron motivos (AC)n, (CA)n, (AT)n y (AG)n. Los aislados analizados en este estudio, pueden considerarse productos de líneas clonales por lo que no se observó diversidad genética en dichos aislados.

Abstract Peronospora tabacina is considered the main limiting factor in tobacco production worldwide. In Mexico, information on the genetic diversity of this pathogen is scarce; therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate 12 microsatellites in 20 isolates collected in the states of Nayarit, Chiapas, and Veracruz. PCR amplification and sequencing of these microsatellites were performed; as well as the alignment and comparison of the sequences deposited in the GenBank database. A total of 19 isolates showed amplification for the 12 microsatellites evaluated, while in one of the isolates, the amplification of two microsatellites was not observed, it being possible to determine that P. tabacina isolates present in Nayarit, Chiapas, and Veracruz are genetically homogeneous. Regions of dinucleotides were observed, most corresponding to (GT)n repeat motifs or (TG)n variations, as well as (AC)n, (CA)n, (AT)n and (AG)n motifs. The isolates analyzed in this study can be considered products of clonal lines, therefore no genetic diversity was found in these isolates.

Abstract Six new species of the genus Cyrea Gordon and Canepari are described for South America. The new species are Cyrea faillei n. sp. from Argentina, Cyrea constantini n. sp. from Ecuador, Cyrea perlai n. sp. from Peru, Cyrea arcayae n. sp. from Venezuela, Cyrea torresi n. sp. and Cyrea dieguezi n. sp., both from Brazil. Cyrea lucille Canepari and Gordon is registered for the first time for Paraguay. Cyrea alma Canepari and Gordon is synonymized with Brachiacantha darlene Gordon and Canepari.

Resumen Se describen seis nuevas especies del género Cyrea Gordon y Canepari para América del Sur. Las nuevas especies son Cyrea faillei n. sp. de Argentina, Cyrea constantini n. sp. de Ecuador, Cyrea perlai n. sp. de Perú, Cyrea arcayae n. sp. de Venezuela, Cyrea torresi n. sp. y Cyrea dieguezi n. sp., ambas de Brasil. Se registra por primera vez a Cyrea lucille Canepari y Gordon para Paraguay. Cyrea alma Canepari y Gordon, es puesta en sinonimia con Brachiacantha darlene Gordon y Canepari, de Ecuador y Perú.

Abstract The oceanic species Apolinus lividigaster (Mulsant, 1853) is registered for the first time for Chile and Isla Rapa Nui, based on specimens collected by the personal of Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile, in the locality of Hanga Roa.

Resumen Se registra por primera vez en Chile e Isla Rapa Nui, a la especie oceánica Apolinus lividigaster (Mulsant, 1853), con base en especímenes recolectados por personal del Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) de Chile, en la localidad de Hanga Roa.

Abstract The degree of substitution of bovine meat for equine meat in different points of sale of the different boroughs of Mexico City was evaluated, and the benefits or similarities with bovine meat as a strong alternative of nutrients were identified. One hundred sixty-one samples of bovine meat were collected, which were subjected to near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR’s - Food Scan) to determine nutritional composition (moisture content, protein, fat and collagen), meat color (Hunter Lab L*, a* and b*) and polymorphism of repeated sequences to characterize the bovine or equine origin by polymerase chain reaction in agarose gels (PCR). The variables of nutritional composition and meat color were analyzed in a completely randomized design. It was found that nine of the samples were positive for equine meat and 152 samples were positive for bovine meat; resulting in that 5.59 % of bovine meat was replaced by equine meat in the commercialization centers in Mexico City. Likewise, the moisture, protein, fat and collagen content fluctuated between the samples from 73.1 to 75.1 %, from 22.0 to 23.5 %, from 2.0 to 2.3 %, and from 1.3 to 1.4 mg g-1, respectively; observing a slight increase (P<0.05) in the concentration of moisture and protein in bovine meat compared to equine meat. The L* (luminosity) of meat between animal species was different (P<0.05); while in the indicators of meat color a* (from red to green) and b* (from yellow to blue), it fluctuated from 29.80 to 37.50 and 15.00 to 16.20 (P>0.05). It is concluded that the percentage of substitution of bovine meat for equine meat (5.59 %) is considered low and constitutes consumer fraud. However, equine meat has the potential to be a viable alternative for human consumption, as the nutritional composition was similar to bovine meat.

Resumen Se evaluó el grado de sustitución de carne bovina por carne equina en distintos puntos de venta de las diferentes Alcaldías de la Ciudad de México, y se identificó las bondades o similitudes con la carne bovina como una fuerte alternativa de nutrientes. Se colectaron 161 muestras de carne de bovino que fueron sometidas a espectroscopia de reflectancia en el infrarrojo cercano (NIR´s - Food Scan) para determinar composición nutricional (contenido de humedad, proteína, grasa y colágeno), color de la carne (Hunter Lab L*, a* y b*) y polimorfismo de secuencias repetidas para caracterizar el origen bovino o equino por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa en geles de agarosa (PCR). Las variables de composición nutricional y color de la carne se analizaron en un diseño completamente al azar. Se encontró que nueve de las muestras dieron positivas para carne de equino y 152 muestras fueron positivas para carne de bovino; resultando que la carne de bovino fue sustituida el 5.59 % por carne equina en los centros de comercialización en la Ciudad de México. Asimismo, el contenido de humedad, proteína, grasa y colágeno fluctuó entre las muestras de 73.1 a 75.1 %, de 22.0 a 23.5 %, de 2.0 a 2.3 %, y de 1.3 a 1.4 mg g-1, respectivamente; observando un ligero incremento (P<0.05) en la concentración de humedad y proteína en la carne de bovino respecto a la carne equina. La L* (luminosidad) de la carne entre las especies animal fue diferente (P<0.05); mientras que en los indicadores del color de la carne a* (de rojo a verde) y b* (de amarillo a azul) fluctuó de 29.80 a 37.50 y 15.00 a 16.20 (P>0.05). Se concluye que el porcentaje de sustitución de la carne de bovino por carne equina (5.59 %) se considera bajo y constituye un fraude al consumidor. Sin embargo, la carne equina tiene un potencial de ser una alternativa viable para el consumo humano, ya que la composición nutricional fue similar a la carne de bovino.

Abstract In the context of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, one of the great challenges is to generate effective strategies for the control of nosocomial infections, specifically in psychiatric hospitals with populations considered at risk (older adults or individuals with comorbidities). This article describes the strategies for prevention, containment and treatment of infection transmission implemented during a COVID-19 outbreak that occurred in July 2020 in a psychiatric hospital of the State of Mexico. The population was comprised by women with prolonged hospital stay (mean = 24 years), mostly geriatric (mean = 64 years), with various psychiatric disorders and comorbidities. In total, 19 COVID-19-positive cases were diagnosed, out of which thirteen had mild symptoms and six were asymptomatic. There were no alterations in mental state, psychiatric symptoms or underlying diseases. Algorithms were developed for the management and treatment of suspected/confirmed COVID-19 cases. Finally, the generation of comprehensive strategies, quick and timely actions, as well as adequate management of human resources favoring interdisciplinary work, were deemed to have contributed to contain and mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, which constitutes a precedent in the psychiatric field with institutionalized patients.

Resumen En el contexto de la emergente pandemia de COVID-19, uno de los grandes desafíos es generar estrategias eficaces de control de infecciones nosocomiales, específicamente en hospitales psiquiátricos con población considerada de riesgo (adultos mayores o con comorbilidades). En el presente artículo se describen las estrategias de prevención, contención y tratamiento de contagio, a partir de un brote de COVID-19 ocurrido en julio de 2020 en un hospital psiquiátrico del Estado de México. La población estuvo constituida por mujeres con estancia hospitalaria prolongada (media = 24 años), en su mayoría geriátricas (media = 64 años), con trastornos psiquiátricos diversos y comorbilidades. En total se diagnosticaron 19 casos positivos de COVID-19, de los cuales 13 cursaron con sintomatología leve y seis resultaron asintomáticos. No se presentaron alteraciones en el estado mental, en la sintomatología psiquiátrica ni en las enfermedades de base. Se realizaron algoritmos para el manejo y tratamiento de los casos sospechosos o confirmados de COVID-19. Finalmente, se consideró que la generación de estrategias integrales, acciones rápidas y oportunas, así como una adecuada gestión de recursos humanos favorecedora del trabajo interdisciplinario contribuyeron a contener y mitigar el brote de COVID-19, constituyéndose en un precedente en el ámbito psiquiátrico con pacientes institucionalizadas.

Abstract A review of the Neotropical Coccinellidae in the Prague Museum, also including to a lesser extent material from other collections, has led to the description of 14 new species from Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela, two new combinations and 16 first records for countries. The new species described are Cyrea napoensis, Dilatitibialis manaus (Brachiacanthini), Neaporia chucanti, Prodilis saopaulo, P. pastaza and P. qedi (Cephaloscymnini), Siola karpish (Chnoodini), Calloeneis veraguas (Cryptognathini), Diomus chiriqui, D. panamensis and D. sekerkai (Diomini), Toxotoma venezuelae and T. aguascalientes (Epilachnini) and Nexophallobase panamensis (Stilochotidini) nov. spp. The new combinations are Sidonis vianai (for Neorhizobius vianai González, 2013) and Neda areolata (for Neocalvia areolata Gorham, 1982) comb. nov. First country records are Azya exuta Gordon for Ecuador, Chilocorus nigrita (Fabricius) for French Guiana, Harpasus zonatus (Mulsant) for Paraguay, Chnoodes separata Mader for Paraguay, Coelaria erythrogaster Mulsant for Surinam, Sidonis vianai (González) for Brazil, Coleomegilla occulta González for Bolivia, Neda callispilota (Guerín-Méneville) for Uruguay, Epilachna bistrisignata (Mader) for Peru, Epilachna dives Erichson for Bolivia, Hyperaspis pseudodonzeli Gordon & Canepari for Ecuador and French Guiana, Menoscelis saginata Mulsant for Bolivia, Zagloba beaumonti Casey for Bolivia and Venezuela and Scymnus hamatus Gordon for Panama.

Resumen La revisión de los Coccinellidae neotropicales en el Museo de Praga, incluyendo también en menor medida material de otras colecciones, ha llevado a la descripción de 14 nuevas especies de Brasil, Ecuador, Panamá, Perú y Venezuela, dos nuevas combinaciones y 16 primeros registros para países. Las nuevas especies descritas son Cyrea napoensis, Dilatitibialis manaus (Brachiacanthi- ni), Neaporia chucanti, Prodilis saopaulo, P. pastaza y P. qedi (Cephaloscymnini), Siola karpish (Chnoo- dini), Calloeneis veraguas (Cryptognathini), Diomus chiriqui, D. panamensis y D. sekerkai (Diomini), Toxotoma venezuelae y T. aguascalientes (Epilachnini) y Nexophallus panamensis (Stilochotidini) spp. nov. Las nuevas combinaciones son Sidonis vianai (para Neorhizobius vianai González, 2013) y Neda areolata (para Neocalvia areolata Gorham, 1982) comb. nov. Los primeros registros de países son Azya exuta Gordon para Ecuador, Chilocorus nigrita (Fabricius) para la Guayana Francesa, Harpasus zona- tus (Mulsant) para Paraguay, Chnoodes separata Mader para Paraguay, Coelaria erythrogaster Mulsant para Surinam, Sidonis vianai (González) para Brasil, Coleomegilla occulta González para Bolivia, Neda callispilota (Guerín-Méneville) para Uruguay, Epilachna bistrisignata (Mader) para Perú, Epilachna di ves Erichson para Bolivia, Hyperaspis pseudodonzeli Gordon & Canepari para Ecuador y Guayana Francesa, Menoscelis saginata Mulsant para Bolivia, Zagloba beaumonti Casey para Bolivia y Venezue la y Scymnus hamatus Gordon para Panamá.

Abstract Ladybird beetle Hyperaspis matronata (Mulsant) is recorded for the first time in Venezuela based on two male specimens from Península de Macanao, Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta state. Images of genitalia are provided in order to validate the determination. The record comes from a hot and dry region with thorny scrub-type vegetation. This species expands by more than 2,500 km its distribution to the north of the continent.

Resumen Con base en dos ejemplares macho, recolectados en la Península de Macanao, Isla de Margarita, estado Nueva Esparta, se registra por primera vez para Venezuela a Hyperaspis matronata (Mulsant). Se presentan imágenes de las estructuras genitales para corroborar la determinación de la especie. El registro proviene de una zona cálida y seca con vegetación de tipo matorral espinoso. Esta especie expande en más de 2.500 km su distribución hacia el norte del continente.

Abstract The advancement and integration of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the workplace has led to the emergence of new formulae such as teleworking, which have crossed the boundaries of space and time, modifying the working stage, the way of supervision of work and the reconciliation between family and personal life. Within this frame of reference, workers are more exposed to new risks emerging, like the technostress and burnout issues, as well as the trouble reconciling professional and family life, which result in negative effects on people, and can generate a higher level of exhaustion, dissatisfaction, and professional wear. In this context, the aim of this study is to know and analyze the main psychosocial risk factors female online university teachers are exposed. The interview on phenomenological depth, taking as reference the Seidman´s model, was used as a data collection technique. In particular, two scripts, one for each of the interviews to be done, were developed and we proceeded to validate them through consultation of 15 experts from the field of safety and health and university teaching, and through the Lawshe content validity study (1975), recommended by Cardona (2006), as a quantitative validity criterion, and the observations and suggestions made by the experts as a qualitative validity criterion. In practice, 20 phenomenological interviews were conducted with 10 women working under this labor formula, to obtain a comprehensive understanding and holistic approach to the problem from their point of view and the context in which they are immersed. The results show the existence of several psychosocial risk factors related to the position and the social environment. As regards the position-related psychosocial risk factors, the findings show the existence of quantitative mental overload, associated with intense periods of work or peaks of work, which are specific moments, linked to the dynamics of temporary teaching online and teaching in general, where work load increases substantially, doubling the amount of work to be carried out. Another psychosocial risk factor perceived negatively by participants, also refers to the qualitative mental under load, which occurs during certain academic monotonous and repetitive activities when teaching online. On the other hand, in relation to psychosocial factors associated with the social and organizational sphere, the isolation of participants working in their home is highlighted. This isolation is related both to the lack of contact with peers, to the absence of spontaneous talks and emotional support, that is, to the loss of informal interaction in the workplace, and to the need to share doubts, to work together on a common educational Project or to homogenize criteria in the same subjects taught by different teachers. On the other hand, the online female teachers reveal in their speeches different situations of personal-role conflict, in which demands are produced, focused mainly on situations of evaluation of both academic work and exams, which are incompatible with their beliefs and values. Finally, the results of the present study indicate the emotional over load due to conflicts with students, usually relating to their assessment. The above supports the need for further research in this field, aimed at developing and implementing preventive and psychosocial risk intervention programmes in the university context, which have an impact on the organizational and personal scope and which are adequate to the characteristics of women. This will help promote a healthy organization, an organization that develops healthy practices of structuring and managing work processes that would influence the development of healthy employees, whose purpose is not only to intervene on the dysfunctional aspects, but attain the welfare of its workers achieving the highest increase in the development of the organization and its employees.

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer y analizar los principales factores de riesgo psicosocial a los que están expuestas las profesoras que trabajan en universidades online. Para ello, se realizaron 20 entrevistas en profundidad fenomenológicas, tomando como referencia el modelo de Seidman, a 10 mujeres que trabajan bajo esta modalidad, para obtener una comprensión global y holística del problema a partir de sus puntos de vista y del contexto en el que se hallan inmersas. Los resultados muestran la existencia de distintos factores psicosociales de riesgo, como sobrecarga mental cuantitativa, subcarga mental cualitativa, aislamiento, conflicto de rol y sobrecarga emocional, aspectos que deberían formar parte de los programas preventivos y de intervención psicosocial adecuados a las características particulares de la mujer, lo cual contribuirá a promover una organización saludable, cuyo propósito no es solo intervenir sobre los aspectos disfuncionales, sino lograr la salud y bienestar de sus trabajadores, potenciando al máximo el desarrollo de la organización y sus empleados.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The need for nutritious food has increased due to the requirement of a demanding public. Consumers today want appetizers that, in addition to satisfying their appetite, also provide essential nutrients. The objective of this work was the physical-chemical characterization of a food bar based on seeds from sunflower, sesame, chia and linseed, and nuts such as almond, cashew, pecan nut kernel, pistachio and whole cashew nut, and free of components of animal origin usually used in commercial food bars (cow’s milk powder, ovalbumin and/or animal fats). Material and Methods: The methods for the proximate composition, the energy value, the shelf life and sensory evaluation and acceptance tests were performed according to the Association Official of Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) standard methods of analysis. All analyzes were performed by triplicate unless otherwise indicated. The results obtained were statistically analyzed with a 5% level of significance for each test. Results: Its proximal composition was analyzed (27% protein, 7.5% crude fiber and 4.4% sugars). These values position this product among nutritious bars of high protein content with very low sugar content when compared with commercial bars (20-40%). He presented 45% of lipids with 19% of saturated oils and 81% of unsaturated oils, all derived from nuts and seeds. Essential minerals were quantified as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc. The rancidity rate was relatively low until reaching the maximum value allowed (10meq/kg as total peroxides) at 9 days of storage at 40°C. Conclusions: The food bars based on seeds and nuts had a high acceptance by sensory tests of preference for adult public. According to these results, a high-protein, nutritionally complete and storage-stable food is presented.

RESUMEN Introducción: La necesidad de alimentos nutritivos se ha incrementado por la demanda de un público exigente. Los consumidores, en la actualidad, desean aperitivos que además de satisfacer su apetito, aporten también nutrientes esenciales. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo la caracterización físico-química de una barra alimenticia elaborada a base de semillas (girasol, ajonjolí, chía y linaza) y nueces (almendra, nuez de la India, corazón de nuez de pecana, pistache y nuez de Castilla entera) libre de componentes de origen animal, como leche de vaca en polvo, ovoalbúmina y/o grasas animales utilizados en barras alimenticias comerciales. Material y Métodos: Los métodos de análisis próximo, valor energético, vida útil de la barra alimenticia y análisis sensorial y las pruebas de aceptación, se realizaron de acuerdo a métodos estándares de análisis de la Asociación de Químicos Analíticos Oficiales (AOAC por sus siglas en inglés). Todos los análisis se realizaron por triplicado a menos que se indicara de otra manera. Los resultados obtenidos fueron estadísticamente analizados con un 5% de nivel de significancia para cada prueba. Resultados: Se analizó su composición próxima (27% proteína, 7,5% fibra cruda y 4,4% de azúcares). Estos valores posicionan a este producto dentro de las barras de alto contenido proteico con contenido en azúcar muy bajo si se compara con barras comerciales (20-40%). Presentó el 45% de lípidos con el 19% de aceites saturados y 81 % de insaturados, todos estos derivados de las nueces y semillas. Se cuantificaron minerales esenciales como: calcio, magnesio, potasio, sodio, cobre, hierro, manganeso y zinc. La velocidad de rancidez fue relativamente baja hasta alcanzar el valor máximo permisible de 10meq/kg en peróxidos como valor de rancidez a los 9 días de almacenamiento a 40°C. Conclusiones: Las barras alimenticias a base de semillas y nueces tuvieron una alta aceptación en pruebas sensoriales de preferencia por público adulto. De acuerdo con estos resultados se presenta un alimento de alto contenido proteico, nutricionalmente completo y estable al almacenamiento.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Incorporation of ISO standards into university management represents a more efficient use of human and financial resources and the satisfaction of society, since services are received that meet expectations. The success of any institutional accreditation process depends on control work, so academic auditing becomes a tool for managing such components. Objective: To reflect on the role of academic auditing as a tool for evaluating quality in institutional accreditation processes. Methods: The scientific method was used, supported by document analysis of the results from research carried out by different authors about academic auditing, and quality in the processes of training and institutional accreditation. Systematization and triangulation of sources were combined to operationalize a definition for academic auditing in quality management towards institutional accreditation processes. Results: Academic auditing was proposed to be included as an effective tool in the control of processes, since it provides information for the university to improve performance. Conclusions: Institutional accreditation, as a process, starts from the development of self-assessment and external assessment; therefore, academic auditing can contribute to the evaluation of these requirements from a systemic perspective.

RESUMEN Introducción: La incorporación de las normas ISO a la gestión universitaria representa un uso más eficiente de los recursos humanos, financieros y la satisfacción de la sociedad, al recibir servicios que cumplen con sus expectativas. El éxito de todo proceso de acreditación institucional depende del trabajo de control, por lo que la auditoría académica se convierte en una herramienta para la gestión de sus componentes. Objetivo: Reflexionar acerca del papel de la auditoría académica como herramienta para la evaluación de la calidad en los procesos de acreditación institucional. Métodos: Se utilizó el método científico, sustentado en el análisis documental de los resultados de las investigaciones realizadas por diferentes autores acerca de auditoría académica, calidad en los procesos de formación y acreditación institucional. Se combinaron la sistematización y la triangulación de fuentes para definir operacionalmente la auditoría académica en la gestión de la calidad en los procesos de acreditación institucional. Resultados: Se propuso incluir las auditorías académicas como una herramienta eficaz en el control de los procesos, ya que proporciona información a la universidad para mejorar su desempeño. Conclusiones: La acreditación institucional, como proceso, se inicia a partir del desarrollo de la autoevaluación y la evaluación externa; de ahí que la auditoría académica puede contribuir a la evaluación de dichos requisitos desde una perspectiva sistémica.