Abstract The influence of occupant behaviour in buildings is widely discussed as one of the causes for the gap between energy use estimated via computer simulation and during building operation. Knowing the main drivers for adjustments in building systems is essential to guide the development of mathematical models for such behaviours. The aim of this study is to evaluate the main motivating agents for adjusting windows, luminaires, and air-conditioning in offices. Two offices were monitored using sensors that collected data from the internal environment and user interaction with such systems. Rainfall and external and internal air temperatures were considered influential for the interaction with window systems. The increase in internal and external temperatures had even more influence on interactions with air-conditioners. The main conclusions were: there is influence of the layout of the offices in the sharing and control of windows and efficiency of passive strategies, such as the use of natural and cross ventilation; and there is an influence of the increase in internal temperature compared to external temperature in the predictability of opening windows and turning air-conditioning devices on. operation behaviours luminaires airconditioning conditioning airconditioners. airconditioners conditioners. conditioners air-conditioners strategies ventilation

Resumo Ainfluência do comportamento dos usuários em edificações é amplamente discutida como uma das causas para discrepâncias entre consumos energéticos esperados, durante a fase de projeto, e consumos durante a operação. Conhecer os principais motivadores para ajustes nos sistemas de edificações é imprescindível para aprimorar a modelagem desses comportamentos. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar os principais agentes motivadores para o ajuste das janelas, luminárias e aparelhos de ar-condicionado em escritórios. Dois escritórios foram monitorados por meio de sensores que coletaram dados de qualidade do ambiente interno e comportamento de usuário. Foram consideradas influentes para a interação com sistemas de janelas a pluviometria e as temperaturas do ar externo e interno. O aumento das temperaturas interna e externa apresentou ainda mais influência na interaçãocom aparelhos de ar-condicionado. Duas foram as principais conclusões: há influência do layout dos escritórios no compartilhamento e controle das janelas e eficiência de estratégias passivas, como o uso de ventilação natural e cruzada; e há influência do aumento da temperatura interna em comparação à externa na previsibilidade de abertura de janelas e acionamento de aparelhos de ar-condicionado. esperados projeto operação comportamentos arcondicionado condicionado usuário arcondicionado. condicionado. conclusões passivas cruzada

The concept of digital transformation (DT) has revolutionized different facets of society including institutions of learning, where it has continued to influence teaching, learning and research. Over time and with the continued technological advancements in biological science disciplines, it has become clear that the increased convergence between these disciplines and digital systems application will become more apparent. For example, the advent and application of next-generation sequencing (NGS), machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated biological processes have afforded unique huge data sets with high societal impact. As such, digitalization of the bioeconomy remains necessary. The digitalization of the biosciences has birthed emerging concepts like "digital biology", "engineered biology" and "bio-revolution" and involve computer-centered biosciences. These are built around the integration of scientific data, modeling at several levels, as well as networked science. Nonetheless, it is still plagued by information derivation policies and technicality issues. Although, digital biology has seen a major boost in recent years with the emergence of new and updated digital biology databases and platforms for advanced computational modelling, and connection and visualization of bio-data at a molecular level, more efforts are needed from governmental stakeholders (policy makers), industry and academia to enhance the impact of computational automation and digital transformation in bioscience activities. Hence, a steady upscale in digitalization of the biosciences would ensure bioprocess development, increase teaching, research efficiency and productivity, birth more innovative future applications for various industries, and thereby impact several aspects of life. This article presents how selected biological science disciplines have been digitally transformed through data analytics and how the concept could be further explored in advancing teaching, learning and research.

Abstract The university is acknowledged as an institution of great complexity, one that constantly navigates challenges in its interactions with the external community while adhering to an ethical code that defines its institutional identity and guides its research efforts. Moreover, it undertakes digital transformation processes to effectively meet its objectives. With this recognition, this article reports on the experience of designing and developing a Platform for the management of ethical and safety evaluations in scientific research, aimed at facilitating the work of ethical-scientific committees in the university environment. The methodological approach was carried out using tools typical of case study designs, working with documents and defining the following as dimensions of analysis: the development conditions of the platform, its characteristics, its future and challenges. The results indicate that in organizations that prioritize digital transformation as a process that adds value to strategy, a positive impact on knowledge management is observed, as is the case with this Platform. The significance of working with key actors, system users who execute interactions on the platform, appreciating their role in feedback processes and the improvement of the computer resource, is highlighted. Furthermore, it is noted that when there is a strategic vision of digital transformation as a process, favoring progressive development, identifying gaps and improvements in systems, enriching synergies are generated with other sectors of the institution, resulting in a profound and widespread impact throughout the university.

Resumen La universidad como institución es reconocida como una organización de gran complejidad, que constantemente navega desafíos en su interacción con la comunidad externa, al mismo tiempo que se adhiere a un código ético que define su identidad institucional y guía su labor investigativa, y que emprende procesos de transformación digital para cumplir efectivamente con sus objetivos. Con ese reconocimiento, este artículo da cuenta de la experiencia de diseño y desarrollo de una Plataforma para la gestión de la evaluación ética y de seguridad en investigación científica, destinada a facilitar el trabajo de los Comités ético-científicos en el ámbito universitario. El abordaje metodológico se realizó desde herramientas propias de los diseños de estudios de caso, trabajando con material documental y definiendo las siguientes como dimensiones de análisis: las condiciones de desarrollo de la plataforma, las características de ella, sus proyecciones y desafíos. Los resultados indican que en las organizaciones que priorizan la transformación digital como un proceso que aporta valor a la estrategia, se observa un impacto positivo en la gestión del conocimiento, tal como ocurre con esta Plataforma. Destaca la relevancia del trabajo con los actores claves, usuarios del sistema, quienes ejecutan las interacciones en la plataforma, valorando su rol en los procesos de retroalimentación y mejora del recurso informático. Además, se destaca que cuando hay una mirada estratégica de la transformación digital como proceso, favoreciendo un desarrollo progresivo, identificando brechas y mejoras en los sistemas, se generan sinergias enriquecedoras con otros sectores de la institución, generando un impacto profundo y amplio en toda la universidad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: A quality education for university students of medical sciences is part of the policy established by the Cuban State for Higher Education. Correspondingly, a research project is being developed aimed at raising the quality in the training process of the students of the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey; For this reason, the objective of this text is to present the results of the process of characterization of the assumed problematic situation, taking into account the linguistic and technological dimensions, based on the application of research instruments during the initial diagnosis stage to professionals and students who make up the sample. Method: The research is classified as R&D, of a causal explanatory observational nature, which produces systems of actions to raise the quality of the training of future professionals at the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey and is developed between January 2023 and December 2024. The non-probabilistic sampling by quota is made up of students from different faculties, teachers, professionals and non-teaching workers. Results: Insufficiencies were found in the development of computer skills to complement their studies through the search for information in virtual learning environments, to which are added the difficulties that the students in the sample present in expressing themselves and understanding texts, using the use of English for professional purposes. Discussion: The results were compared with those of con scholars who, at a national and global level, have investigated the topic of achieving quality in training processes at the university, and with this the usefulness of the study was corroborated.

RESUMEN Introducción: Una educación de calidad para los estudiantes universitarios de las ciencias médicas es parte de la política establecida por el Estado cubano para el nivel superior. En correspondencia se desarrolla un proyecto de investigación dirigido a la elevación de la calidad en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey; por ello el presente texto tiene como objetivo exponer los resultados del proceso de caracterización de la situación problémica asumida, atendiendo a las dimensiones lingüística y tecnológica, a partir de la aplicación de los instrumentos de investigación durante la etapa del diagnóstico inicial a profesionales y estudiantes que conforman la muestra. Método: La investigación clasifica como I+D, de carácter observacional explicativo causal, que produce sistemas de acciones para elevar la calidad de la formación del futuro profesional de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey y se desarrolla entre enero de 2023 y diciembre de 2024. El muestreo no probabilístico por cuota está constituido por estudiantes de las diferentes facultades, docentes, profesionales y trabajadores no docentes. Resultados: Se constataron insuficiencias en el desarrollo de las habilidades informáticas para complementar sus estudios mediante la búsqueda de información en los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje, a lo que se suman las dificultades que presentan los alumnos dela muestra para expresarse y comprender textos, valiéndose del empleo del inglés con fines profesionales. Discusión: Se confrontaron los resultados con los de otros estudiosos que, a nivel nacional y mundial, han investigado sobre la temática acerca del logro de la calidad en los procesos de formación en la universidad y con ello se corroboró la utilidad del estudio.

The present work reports on the isolation and characterisation of two novel antiviral ester compounds from dichloromethane leaf extracts of Spondias mombin (SM). The characterisation and structural elucidation were established from spectroscopic evidence of nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared and mass spectroscopy. The compounds identified were 6-methylheptyl pentadecanoate and 6-methylheptyl-15-(1,2,3,4,4a,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl)pentadecanoate. The novel isolated ester compounds were reported to have anti-rhino virus activity in silico against a known biological target (HsNMT1) that plays a key role in developing therapeutics against the common cold. Molecular docking analysis revealed the binding affinity across all targets within the range of -4.6 to -8.2 kcal/mol, whilst molecular dynamic simulation showed that systems attained good stability due to the maintenance of mean root-mean-square deviation values within the acceptable range of 1.5-2.5 Å. It can be concluded that the novel compounds are potential inhibitory candidates against rhinovirus protein target HsNMT1. However, in vitro and in vivo experiments are further required to validate the possible inhibitory candidates against rhinovirus disease (common cold). SIGNIFICANCE: The significance of this study contributes to the scientific rationale for using SM leaf extracts to treat viral diseases. Two novel compounds, 6-methylheptyl pentadecanoate and 6-methylheptyl-15-(1,2,3,4,4a,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl)pentadecanoate, were predicted through computer-aided techniques to possess anti-rhinovirus properties.

Organisational agility is crucial for organisations to thrive in dynamic business environments. While the Information Systems (IS) discipline recognises the need for IS to support organisational agility, current IS research has not sufficiently explained how organisations achieve agility given their sociotechnical contexts. Some scholars and practitioners propose scaling agility-building approaches from small software development teams to the enterprise level, and others argue that agility is not a predetermined outcome of linear processes, but instead emerges from intricate organisational contexts. Previous research proposed a conceptual model that identified the structural components of agility in IS. However, this structural perspective does not address the dynamic aspects of agility. To address this gap, two systematic literature reviews (SLR) were conducted to develop a conceptual framework for agility in sociotechnical contexts, which is the contribution this research makes to the IS field. The first SLR investigated frameworks that enable organisational agility. Consequently, the Cynefin framework was adopted to explain the dynamics of contextualised decision-making and agility. The second SLR identified the influence of heuristics on decision-making and dynamic capabilities. The resulting framework integrates the structural and dynamic aspects of agility in IS and explains how heuristics could potentially be managed to improve sociotechnical agility. Categories · CCS ~ Social and professional topics, Professional topics, Management of computing and information systems

Organisations need to adopt AI successfully and responsibly. AI's technical capabilities make AI powerful. However, the implementation of AI in organisations is not limited to the technical elements and requires a more holistic approach. An AI implementation within an organisation is a sociotechnical system, with the interplay between social and technical components. Considering the sociotechnical nature of AI in organisations, the following research question arises: From a sociotechnical perspective, how can an organisation increase adoption of AI as part of its quest to become more data-driven? In light of the research question, we propose to create a sociotechnical artificial intelligence adoption framework with a target audience of both academics and practitioners. This study follows a design science research approach, constituting various iterative cycles. The study is conducted at an automotive manufacturer's IT Hub based in South Africa and has the aim to gain concrete, contextual, in-depth knowledge about a specific real-world organisation. To achieve this, focus groups serve as the primary research method. As the organisation at which the study took place is seen as a global leader in industrial digital transformation, the experience can help researchers and other organisations understand how an organisation can increase the adoption of AI. Categories · Information systems ~ Information systems applications · Computing methodologies ~ Artificial intelligence

The industrial world has witnessed an increased demand for computing based skills due to the advent of robotics, artificial intelligence, and analytics. However, the learning of computer programming is challenging and requires an intensive cognitive effort to attain a high degree of skill and expertise. Given this phenomenon, this study undertook to ascertain the factors that influence proficiency in computer programming. The study adopted a quantitative approach and a survey research strategy, guided by a conceptual model. A survey questionnaire was designed as the primary source of data collection. The respondents comprised students who were enrolled for Information Systems and Technology (IT) courses at a higher education institution. The main factors that were identified as significant predictors of computer programming performance were Problem-Solving Ability and Self-Efficacy. The findings contribute to enhancing computer programming pedagogy, which could lead to enhanced student performance in assessment, and validation of the conceptual model. Categories · Social & programming topics ~ Professional topics · Computing Education ~ Computer science education/Information Technology/Information systems

Resumo O estudo apresenta um sistema de reconhecimento de expressões faciais, para detecção de emoções básicas de estudantes, durante a produção textual. A funcionalidade foi desenvolvida e implementada no editor de textos coletivo denominado ETC, e utiliza técnicas de visão computacional. O sistema apresenta uma janela de detecção de expressões do usuário, e uma página de relatório com dados armazenados ao longo do tempo de edição de um documento. A pesquisa foi dividida em quatro etapas, são elas: fundamentação teórica; escolha de ferramentas e bibliotecas; desenvolvimento da funcionalidade e inclusão no editor de textos; testes com especialistas e análise dos resultados. O estudo concluiu que é possível coletar informações referentes a emoções básicas, por meio de sistemas de visão computacional. O objetivo é apoiar professores no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, a partir das observações dos aspectos afetivos durante a produção textual. Contudo, existem ainda distorções por fatores externos, que dificultam a captação adequada das imagens.

Abstract The study presents a facial expression recognition system for detecting basic emotions in students during text production. The functionality was developed and implemented in the collective text editor called ETC, and uses computer vision techniques. The system presents a window for detecting user expressions and a report page with data stored over the time a document was edited. The research was divided into four stages: theoretical basis; selection of tools and libraries; development of the functionality and inclusion in the text editor; testing with experts and analysis of the results. The study concluded that it is possible to collect information regarding basic emotions through computer vision systems. The objective is to support teachers in the teaching and learning process, based on the observation of affective aspects during text production. However, there are still distortions due to external factors, which make it difficult to capture the images properly.

RESUMEN En la presente investigación se realiza una adecuación de medios tecnológicos para casos con parálisis cerebral, permitiendo ser una contribución a la inclusión educativa. De esta forma, se permite minimizar las barreras que limitan el aprendizaje antes estas dificultades. Este trabajo aborda una solución informática para un caso diagnosticado con diparesia hipotónica producto de una Parálisis Cerebral. Para ello se ha elaborado una multimedia educativa que facilita la relación del paciente con juegos interactivos adecuados a sus necesidades especiales. El objetivo fundamental es que logre alcanzar las funciones del desarrollo más esenciales según su grado de evolución. Esta solución informática es realizada con la herramienta Jclic, con una metodología de desarrollo que fusiona artefactos de la metodología RUP con una metodología adecuada para la elaboración de recursos multimedias. Además, muestra una descripción de cada juego interactivo con la función de desarrollo que pretende alcanzar. Esta investigación surge durante el desempeño del proyecto de investigación de la Universidad Metropolitana del Ecuador titulado “Soluciones informáticas y adaptaciones tecnológicas para el desarrollo de destrezas en infantes con daño neurológico” involucrando las carreras de sistemas de información y educación inicial de la propia universidad.

ABSTRACT In the present research, an adaptation of technological means is carried out for cases with cerebral palsy, allowing it to be a contribution to educational inclusion. In this way, it is possible to minimize the barriers that limit learning in the face of these difficulties. This work addresses a computer solution for a case diagnosed with hypotonic diparesis resulting from Cerebral Palsy. For this purpose, an educational multimedia has been developed that facilitates the patient's relationship with interactive games appropriate to their special needs. The fundamental objective is to achieve the most essential developmental functions according to their degree of evolution. This computer solution is carried out with the Jclic tool, with a development methodology that merges artifacts from the RUP methodology with an appropriate methodology for the development of multimedia resources. In addition, it shows a description of each interactive game with the development function it aims to achieve. This research arises during the performance of the research project of the Metropolitan University of Ecuador entitled "Computer solutions and technological adaptations for the development of skills in infants with neurological damage" involving the information systems and initial education careers of the university itself.

Resumo Este artigo busca argumentar sobre as contribuições da área de conhecimento e produção de Arte Computacional para o desenvolvimento de projetos de arquitetura residencial. O objetivo é identificar estratégias criativas de design capazes de contribuir com a especulação espacial. Dentre as contribuições possíveis, dá-se ênfase a estrutura de dueto e a qualidade contingente presente em parte da produção de Arte Computacional com foco em interatividade. Metodologicamente, a teoria foi corroborada por revisão de literatura, e apresentação de duas aplicações em estado inicial de desenvolvimento, pensadas para auxiliar nas etapas iniciais de projetos de residências. As aplicações possuem algoritmos de Inteligência artificial que participam ativamente na geração de possibilidades, e o arquiteto interage com esses sistemas via participação ativa e reativa. O resultado do dueto possui influência computacional e agenciamento humano. Dessa estrutura de trabalho, observa-se um possível aumento na criatividade do arquiteto, já que esses programas o incentivam a pensar, numa relação de parceria, como aconteceria em um dueto entre arquitetos.

Abstract This article seeks to argue about the contributions of the area of knowledge and production of Computational Art to the development of residential architecture projects. The goal is to identify creative design strategies capable of contributing to spatial speculation. Among the possible contributions, emphasis is placed on the duet structure and the contingent quality present in part of the Computational Art production, with a focus on interactivity. Methodologically, the theory was corroborated by a literature review, and presentation of two applications in the initial stage of development, designed to assist in the initial stages of residential projects. The applications have Artificial Intelligence algorithms that actively participate in generating possibilities, and the architect interacts with these systems via active and reactive participation. The result of the duet has computational influence and human agency. From this work structure, a possible increase in the architect's creativity can be observed, as these programs encourage him to think, in a partnership relationship, as would happen in a duet between architects.

Abstract: Computer vision, for decades, has been involved in solving problems in everyday life, under the implementation of different computational methods, that have evolved over time. Feature extraction, along with other computer techniques, is considered a way to develop computer vision systems; currently, plays an important role, considered a complex task, allowing to obtain essential descriptors of the segmented images, differentiating particular characteristics between different classes, even when they share similarity with each other, guaranteeing the delivery of information not redundant to classification algorithms. Likewise, in this work, a computer vision system has been developed for the recognition of foliar damage caused by diseases and pests in tomato plants. The methodology implemented is based on four modules: preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification; in the first module, the image is preprocessed of a color space RGB to L*a*b*; in the second module, the area interest was segmented, under the implementation of the algorithm principal component analysis PCA; in the third module, features are extracted from the area of interest, obtaining texture descriptors with the Haralick algorithm, and chromatic features through Contrast descriptors, Hu moments, Gabor characteristics, Fourier descriptors, and discrete cosine transform DCT; in the fourth module, the performance of the classification algorithms were tested, with the characteristics obtained from the previous stage, considering: SVM, Backpropagation, Logistic Regression, KNN, and Random Forests.

RESUMO Introdução: os esportes eletrônicos são uma lista nova incluída nos esportes, em que os atletas e os sistemas informáticos estão estreitamente relacionados. Objetivo: a investigação propõe demonstrar a importância dos conteúdos históricos e elementos conceituais que facilitam a incursão científica de futuras investigações sobre os esportes eletrônicos em Cuba; dada a informação insuficiente referente aos esportes eletrônicos na esfera histórica desta modalidade. Materiais e métodos: utiliza-se a abordagem qualitativa, de nível descritivo e com método bibliográfico, os métodos de meta-síntese; se trata de uma coleção de informações de artigos científicos referentes aos esportes eletrônicos e ao método de análise histórica lógica. Resultados: o artigo é o resultado da busca dos elementos históricos, sobre o surgimento e desenvolvimento dos esportes eletrônicos em Cuba, suas figuras e principais resultados em eventos nacionais e internacionais; assim como características e conceitos de uso necessários neste campo esportivo. Conclusões: se apresenta uma pesquisa historiográfica da disciplina esportiva e, ao mesmo tempo, a bandeja dos principais representantes do país nos últimos anos, assim como características e definições introdutórias ao mundo dos esportes eletrônicos.

RESUMEN Introducción: los deportes electrónicos son una rama novedosa incluida en los deportes, en los que los atletas y los sistemas informáticos están estrechamente relacionados. Objetivo: demostrar la importancia de los contenidos históricos y elementos conceptuales que facilitan la incursión científica de futuras investigaciones a los deportes electrónicos en Cuba; dado a la insuficiente información referente a los deportes electrónicos en la esfera histórica de esta modalidad. Materiales y métodos: se utilizaron el enfoque cualitativo, de nivel descriptivo y con método bibliográfico, los métodos meta-síntesis; se hizo una recolección de información de artículos científicos referentes a los deportes electrónicos y el método de análisis histórico-lógico. Resultados: el artículo es el resultado de la búsqueda de los elementos históricos, sobre el surgimiento y desarrollo de los deportes electrónicos en Cuba, sus figuras y principales resultados en eventos nacionales e internacionales, así como características y conceptos de uso necesario en este campo deportivo. Conclusiones: se aporta una reseña historiográfica de la disciplina deportiva, y a la vez, la trayectoria de los principales representantes del país en los últimos años, así como características y definiciones introductorias al mundo de los deportes electrónicos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Electronic sports constitute a novel branch of sports, in which athletes and computer systems are closely linked. Aim: To demonstrate the relevance of historical contents and conceptual elements that favor the scientific study of electronic sports in Cuba, due to the lack of sufficient information about the scientific history of electronic sports. Materials and methods: The descriptive qualitative approach was used along with the bibliographic method, and meta-synthesis. Information was collected from scientific papers referring to electronic sports and the historic-logical analysis method. Results: This report derives from the search for historical elements about the emergence and progression of electronic sports in Cuba, their players, and main results in national and international meetings, as well as characteristics and necessary concepts in this sports area. Conclusions: This study offers a bibliographic review of this sport discipline, and includes a timeline of the main players in the country in recent years, their introductory characteristics, and definitions in the world of electronic sports.

ABSTRACT Ecuador's solar potential was explored, proving high for the favorable implementation of photovoltaic systems, with a greater focus on the Andes mountain range. In the Coastal region, global horizontal irradiation levels maintain the trend of being feasible for energy optimization in establishments through photovoltaic panels. A proposal was developed to improve the energy efficiency of the computer company Altura S.A. via commercial license software, PVsyst 7.2; showing positive technical and economic results, producing an energy surplus of 14.11% with a recovery period of 15.7 years, avoiding the emission of 1.33 tons of CO2 annually. In turn, various barriers were established that prevent the penetration of these systems such as political, social, etc., as well as the great and reinforced use of conventional energy sources despite the feasibility shown in this study.

RESUMEN El potencial solar de Ecuador fue explorado mostrandose elevado para la favorable puesta en marcha de sistemas fotovoltaicos, con un mayor enfoque en la cordillera de los Andes. En la región Costa, los niveles de irradiación global horizontal mantienen la tendencia de ser factibles para la optimización energética en establecimientos por medio de paneles fotovoltaicos. Fue desarrollada una propuesta para mejorar la eficiencia energética de la empresa informática Altura S.A. mediante el software de licencia comercial, PVsyst 7,2; mostrando resultados positivos en lo técnico y económico, produciendo un excedente energético del 14,11% con un periodo de recuperación de 15,7 años, evitandola emisión de 1,33 toneladas de CO2 anualmente. A su vez, se establecieron diversas barreras que impiden la penetración de estos sistemas como las políticas, sociales, etc, así como el gran y reforzado uso de fuentes convencionales de energía a pesar de la factibilidad mostrada en este estudio.

RESUMEN Los jóvenes club de computación son lo más próximo en aprendizaje de tecnologías informáticas a los adultos mayores de 65 años en Cuba. Estas instituciones han prestado por años su servicio mediante cursos cortos y asesorías para el uso de los sistemas informáticos. Una problemática que afrontan es la adecuación de los métodos de aprendizaje según las personas que atienden algunas relacionadas con afecciones visuales y de concentración otras dificultades en salud general mismas que en su vida diaria dificultan para lograr conocimientos afines a la informática y en particular del Sistema operativo Windows. De esta manera se precisa contar con un diagnóstico apoyado en instrumentos de obtención de información personalizado. Una perspectiva, es contar con técnicas y herramientas propias de la metodología de la investigación para proponer instrumentos diagnósticos que puedan ser aplicados al adulto mayor y así obtener información fiable para el aprendizaje lo cual fue asumido como objetivo en el presente escrito. La metodología aplicada se sustenta precisamente en múltiples estudios desarrollados en la metodología de la investigación en cómo construir instrumentos de investigación. Finalmente se logran probar instrumentos diagnósticos y validarlos por los especialistas, destacando su validez para mejorar los procesos de aprendizajes del adulto mayor.

ABSTRACT The Young Computer Clubs are the closest thing to learning computer technologies for adults over 65 years of age in Cuba. These institutions have been providing their services for years by means of short courses and counseling for the use of computer systems. One of the problems they face is the adaptation of learning methods according to the people they serve, some of whom have visual and concentration disorders and other general health difficulties, which in their daily life make it difficult for them to achieve knowledge related to computers and in particular to the Windows operating system. In this way, it is necessary to have a diagnosis supported by instruments to obtain personalized information. One perspective is to have the techniques and tools of research methodology to propose diagnostic instruments that can be applied to the elderly and thus obtain reliable information for learning, which was assumed as an objective in this paper. The methodology applied is based precisely on multiple studies developed in research methodology on how to construct research instruments. Finally, diagnostic instruments are tested and validated by specialists, highlighting their validity to improve the learning processes of the elderly.