Latin American Universities Release Diverse Research and Training Initiatives

Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE) published a master's thesis that uses machine‑learning models to predict potato, maize and pea yields in the Ecuadorian highlands, finding linear regression best for potato and pea while random‑forest excelled for maize.

Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión (UNDAC) presented a study on human‑relations and parental participation at the early‑education school “Niño Manuelito” in Oxapampa, Peru, reporting a statistically significant association between the two variables (Chi‑square = 9.976, p = 0.041).

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana reported results of a four‑week high‑intensity interval training and nutrition education program for airport firefighters in Cuenca, Ecuador, showing significant reductions in body and visceral fat and improvements in flexibility, agility, hand‑grip strength and eating habits.

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham (UNAHUR) announced an internal call for advanced students and researchers to apply for Vanderbilt University’s 2027 summer research program and AI summer school in Nashville, USA, offering an $8,000 travel stipend.

Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) launched an online diploma in “Ecosystems of Learning with AI for Knowledge Management,” a five‑month program costing $20,000 per module, aimed at educators and professionals seeking critical, ethical AI integration.

Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN) released a compilation of articles on innovation in legal education, focusing on gender‑perspective integration and anti‑discrimination law reforms, stemming from the 2020 Jornadas de Ciencias Jurídicas.