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  • Representation of Afrodescendant Women in Digital Advertising. Case: Natalia Barreda as a Digital Storyteller

    Egusquiza-Bellido, Andrea; Castro-Bernardini, Maria José (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    This research approaches the characteristics of digital advertising storytelling in campaign development that representing Afro-descendant women and give space to share their social discourse. To do so, it starts from the historical analysis of the representations of Afro-descendant women and details their main stereotypes in the media. A qualitative approach was used in which 15 interviews were conducted with Afro women in Lima. The main result was that storytelling is representative when there is evidence of reliable activism, identity strengthening and intersectionality in the narrative. These characteristics construct a digital advertising storytelling that represents Afro-descendant women without stereotypes or racist prejudices.
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  • Impact of Virtuality and the Use of TIC by University Teachers in Times of the Covid 19 Pandemic

    Soto Carrión, Carolina; Jimenez Mendoza, Wilber; Jimenez Soto, Isabel Milagros (International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics, 2023-01-01)
    The Covid19 pandemic has abruptly changed the way of teaching university teachers. Objective: to establish the impact of the change from face-to-face to virtuality in the teaching-learning process of university professors at the Technological University of the Andes, Abancay. Method: In the study, 151 teachers from the different careers and Faculties of the university participated, under a random shot. The intervening instrument has been a structured survey of 10 questions and a five-level scale and other closed ones sent by institutional emails, Results: The teachers of the Technological University of the Andes have not had any virtual means at the beginning of the pandemic and it was The change from face-to- face to virtuality had a great impact, with teachers who react quickly to the use of technologies (TIC) and some have been adapting with difficulty in subsequent months. Discussion: The university had difficulties at the beginning about the conditions and facilities for access to technological tools, connectivity, implementation, but there was a difficult but quick reaction from the teachers. Conclusions: University teachers after the start of the Covid19 pandemic, have adapted with many restrictions to the virtual modality, for having been a sudden, unexpected change Teachers have adopted virtual strategies with the use of Tic tools, accepting in a 41 % the Moodle system for the development of learning sessions at the University.
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  • Student satisfaction in clinical area subjects during the COVID-19 pandemic in a medical school

    Diaz-Lazo, Anibal; Alvarez-Risco, Aldo; Córdova Rosales, Carlo; Cori Rosales, Sandra; Ruiz-Aquino, Mely; Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Shyla; Davies, Neal M.; Mejia, Christian R.; Yáñez, Jaime A. (Frontiers Media SA, 2023-01-01)
    Introduction: Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 had an impact on health and education, among other subjects. It caused changes in teaching medicine. The objective of the study was to determine student satisfaction in the subjects of the clinical area in a medical school during the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: The current study has an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 119 students. Inclusion criteria included being a student enrolled in the 2021–2022 semester, between the VI and XII semesters in a medical school. Results: It was found that the median age was 21 years; 68 (57.1%) were men. Overall student satisfaction was 67.1%. High student satisfaction was found in the dimension development of professional skills (84.9%), achievement of student expectations (69.7%), and virtual assistance (67.2%) at a medium level of student satisfaction. Flexibility in learning (64.7%), the use of infrastructure and facilities (61.7%), and the use of educational resources (61.3%) were reported. Discussion: The students were generally satisfied with the dynamic communication of the teachers, especially concerning promoting student participation (79%).
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  • Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder risk post-COVID-19 in 12 countries in Latin America: a cross-sectional survey

    Mejia, Christian R.; Serna-Alarcón, Víctor; Vilela-Estrada, Martín A.; Armada, Jose; Ubillus, Milward; Beraún-Barrantes, Jose; Álvarez-Risco, Aldo; Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Shyla; Davies, Neal M.; Yáñez, Jaime A. (Frontiers Media SA, 2023-01-01)
    Introduction: Latin America was the region most affected by COVID-19 in the second quarter of 2020, and consequently, the impact on mental health requires evaluation. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by bereavement due to COVID-19 in 12 countries in Latin America. Methods: The current study was an analytical cross-sectional study. Validated tests were applied for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21), questions about the respondent’s condition or their environment, and demographic questions, as well as the length of the mourning period of suffering. Results: The outcomes demonstrated that the PTSD risk increased for women (p < 0.001), when a friend or acquaintance had COVID-19 (p = 0.002), when a close relative died from COVID-19 (p = 0.010), having severe depression (p <0.001), severe anxiety (p <0.001), severe stress (p <0.001), residing in Chile (p <0.001), Paraguay (p <0.001), Bolivia (p <0.001), Costa Rica (p <0.001) or El Salvador (p = 0.005). On the other hand, there was less risk of PTSD at an older age (p <0.001) or if respondents had a sentimental partner (p = 0.025). In the case of severe PTSD, there was a greater gender risk for women (p <0.001), a close relative dying from COVID-19 (p = 0.017), having severe depression (p <0.001), severe anxiety (p <0.001), severe stress (p <0.001), residing in Chile (p <0.001), Paraguay (p <0.001), Bolivia (p <0.001) and Costa Rica (p = 0.002). It was also observed that there was less risk of severe PTSD at an older age demographic (p <0.001). Discussion: It can be concluded that the percentages of PTSD are high in its clinical presentation as severe, especially among Latin American women.
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  • Higher education student's attitude towards using gamification and its relation with achievement

    Celis, Magna Guerrero; Fajardo, Soraya Yrigoyen; Sambuceti, Giovanna Vassallo; Barros, Rossana (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    The aim of this study was to determine the possible relation between higher education students' attitude towards the use of gamification with their academic performance. 'Gamification is using game-based mechanics, aesthetics and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning, and solve problems' [1, p. 10]. 280 first year university students taking a basic mathematics course participated in the study. Gamification activities were part of the course. Students were asked to answer a survey that measured their attitude towards the gamification activities and a survey that assessed their motivation. Students were also assessed on mathematical achievement. Correlations between the measures were carried out to find out if there is a relationship between their attitude toward these activities, their motivation and their performance. Results show that there was a significant relation between attitude towards gamification activities and student's motivation (r=.92, p<.01), but two correlations between attitude and motivation with their mathematical achievement were found non-significant (r=.04,p=.65;r=.02, p=.76). These results highlight the importance of using new activities like gamification to keep students motivated, but this has no relation with their performance. A future experimental study is needed to assess the impact of these activities on students learning.
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  • Generator of User Interfaces for Mobile Applications from the Recognition of Patterns in Wireframes

    Namuche, Valerie; Silva, Alexia; Barrientos, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics, 2023-01-01)
    The importance of mobile development has significantly grown as technology becomes more accessible, leading to increased interconnectivity in society. To keep pace with evolving trends, businesses and companies allocate development departments to create mobile applications that meet current and ever-changing needs. However, developers often encounter numerous challenges during the software development cycle. One common issue is the conversion of wireframes, which are designed to meet functional requirements and engage customers, into functional GUI code. This manual conversion process can be cumbersome, slow, and error-prone, consuming valuable time that could be spent on developing other functionalities. This paper aims to address this problem by introducing a website that offers an automated alternative to the wireframe-to-graphic user interface transformation process. Leveraging pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, the website streamlines and accelerates the conversion, eliminating the need for manual coding. Furthermore, the paper presents the results of a questionnaire administered to a group of software developers specializing in mobile development. The developers were shown a demo of the website, and their feedback and responses are analyzed and discussed.
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  • Competency Model for Product Owners and Product Managers

    Barnett Urtecho, Sebastian J.; Muñoz Gonzales, Joaquin; Barrientos Padilla, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, 2023-01-01)
    The objective of this article is to develop a competency model for Product Owners and Product Managers that enables them to perform successfully in their roles. The article goes through several stages, with the first being the study and analysis phase. In this stage, the problems, related work for the mentioned roles, and the literature used for the model design process will be analyzed. Subsequently, the competency model for Product Owners and Product Managers will be designed to establish the competencies that these roles should possess. This will also help companies in hiring qualified individuals for product development. Finally, the model will be validated through the evaluation of experts in the field, using virtual interviews and a Likert scale-based survey. These techniques will allow for the collection of quantitative data to support the validity of the model. © 2023 CISCI 2023 - Vigesima Segunda Conferencia Iberoamericana en Sistemas, Cibernetica e Informatica, Vigesimo Simposium Iberoamericano en Educacion, Cibernetica e Informatica, SIECI 2023
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  • Software for Generating Reports of Automated Tests Using RPA in Web Applications

    Arévalo, Fernando R.; Alvarado, Manuel A.; Barrientos, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, 2023-01-01)
    Many companies have adopted the Agile methodology for software project implementation, which involves an iterative and incremental approach. This introduces changes to the software testing lifecycle, as the developed functionalities need to be validated in each iteration. Thus, to avoid manual testing and human error, test automation emerges as a technique for executing functional tests. However, automating tests and analyzing their results in Agile environments can be a complex process due to constantly changing requirements. Therefore, this study focuses on the development of software for generating reports of automated tests, presenting key performance indicators that measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process. Additionally, RPA technology was used for the automation and execution of functional tests in web applications. Finally, the satisfaction level of the developed software was validated with a group of users, resulting in a 46.72% improvement in user perception regarding the ease of performing tasks with the proposed solution compared to the current context in their workplaces. © 2023 CISCI 2023 - Vigesima Segunda Conferencia Iberoamericana en Sistemas, Cibernetica e Informatica, Vigesimo Simposium Iberoamericano en Educacion, Cibernetica e Informatica, SIECI 2023
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  • Development of an Online Multiplayer RTS Video Game for Windows PC

    Gonzales, André G.; Gavilano, Guillermo G.; Barrientos, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, 2023-01-01)
    In recent years, the video game industry has experienced significant growth, as a large portion of the global population has turned to gaming as a pastime during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not all genres of video games have been part of this surge in popularity. This is the case for real-time strategy (RTS) games, whose popularity has been declining over time, despite the cognitive benefits they offer, such as improved information processing and visual cognitive enhancement. Therefore, the development of a multiplayer real-time strategy game for Windows PC called “Cosmic Crusade” is proposed. This game is designed to provide a quick understanding of its mechanics and gameplay. This article outlines the development procedures for the Cosmic Crusade video game and includes validation efforts aimed at confirming and ensuring user satisfaction with the game. © 2023 CISCI 2023 - Vigesima Segunda Conferencia Iberoamericana en Sistemas, Cibernetica e Informatica, Vigesimo Simposium Iberoamericano en Educacion, Cibernetica e Informatica, SIECI 2023 - Memorias.
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  • A Model for Tracking Indicators and Achieving Goals Under an Agile Approach Using Scrum and OKRs

    Gutierrez Navarrete, Giovanni Raul; Martinez Sanchez, Jason Alexander; Barrientos Padilla, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, 2023-01-01)
    Organizations across different industries are gradually transforming their operational approaches toward an agile mindset. This shift is driven by the need and demand in a constantly changing and competitive environment. One of the most well-known and adopted agility frameworks is Scrum, which advocates for activities with incremental value delivery. While Scrum offers a way to streamline team work, it doesn't necessarily guarantee success or ensure that teams are working on what truly matters. This work presents a model that combines Scrum with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), allowing organizations to define relevant, challenging, and meaningful objectives while also specifying how progress toward these objectives will be measured through Key Results. OKRs contribute to focus and alignment so that teams implementing and working under the Scrum framework can make improvements to products, services, or operations and generate more value. Through validation using expert judgment and a Top Two Box analysis, it was determined that professionals perceive a high level of interest and potential in this proposal. © 2023 CISCI 2023 - Vigesima Segunda Conferencia Iberoamericana en Sistemas, Cibernetica e Informatica, Vigesimo Simposium Iberoamericano en Educacion, Cibernetica e Informatica, SIECI 2023
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  • Product Management Model for Entrepreneurship

    Mascaro Sifuentes, Jose; Garcia Muñoz, Alvaro; Barrientos Padilla, Alfredo (International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, 2023-01-01)
    After the COVID pandemic in 2019, the number of startups and entrepreneurship ventures grew exponentially. This article aims to develop a Product Management Model for Entrepreneurship, which allows users to have a better view of the company's financial status. The goal is to facilitate decision-making and optimal resource management. This research consists of several stages. In the first stage, an analysis of the environment and the current situation of the problem was conducted, along with a review of related research papers. Additionally, an analysis of the most important Product Management models currently in use was performed to understand the most relevant aspects and implement an innovative model. Following the study process, the foundational elements of the model were designed, including the metrics involved, as well as the relationships and connections between them, the projection time, and the financial values for simulating the model in a real-world scenario. Finally, the model will be validated by experts in the field through virtual interviews and a Likert scale-based survey. The quantitative data collected will support the validity of the model. © 2023 CISCI 2023 - Vigesima Segunda Conferencia Iberoamericana en Sistemas, Cibernetica e Informatica, Vigesimo Simposium Iberoamericano en Educacion, Cibernetica e Informatica, SIECI 2023 - Memorias.
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  • Implementation of a system for documentary procedures in public institutions applying Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Ramirez, Christian Flores; Reyes Guzman, Judyth; Cornejo, Richard Copaja (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    The research has shown that, in Peru, public institutions have a deficient service in document management, as a result, it generates loss of time, accumulation and low security of documents, which affects citizens. Therefore, this paper proposes to implement RPA technology through a web system, which has been developed, as objective of automating the workflow and avoiding performing repetitive tasks. This technological solution will generate great improvements for public institutions such as the reduction of the attention time for a procedure in order to prevent the dissatisfaction of citizens. The proposed solution is verified through evaluations based on the indicators presented. Finally, a considerable improvement was shown in the procedures, improving the experience of citizens and workers by reducing the attention time from 516 minutes to 490 minutes on average, which implies a saving of approximately 26 minutes, but it should be noted that the attention time for a procedure may vary depending on the type of procedure.
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  • Maturity model for data leakage security protocols in telecommunications companies applying the NIST framework

    Leon, Solis; Joel, Brian; Jara, Di Paola; Giovanni, Renzo; Cornejo, Copaja; Nivaldo, Richard (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    Attacks on information security and data leaks in telecommunications companies in Peru cause considerable losses both financially and in terms of social reputation. For this reason, response protocols have been implemented to deal with these situations. However, the mere implementation and development of these protocols is not enough to effectively prevent or counter attacks. Therefore, a technological solution is proposed that combines a maturity assessment model for protocols and a reporting system that provides information on the current level and possible improvements that can be applied to the assessed protocols. The project aims to reduce attacks on companies in the telecommunications sector and at the same time enable them to assess the state of their protocols in terms of cybersecurity, giving them greater insight into possible situations that could result from protocol misuse. To validate the project, 4 cybersecurity experts were involved, who have used it for a given period to obtain sufficient information to offer their opinion. At the end of the period of use, a form was sent to them to evaluate the level of satisfaction with the project, using the indicators that were established. The final level of satisfaction obtained was 81.39%, which indicates that the project has been successful according to the evaluation of the security experts.
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  • Approach for Personalized Recommendations to Enhance Customer Service Process in Peruvian Restaurants using OpenAI Contextual Chatbot

    Romero, Fabiola Cieza; Pajes Leon, Sebastian; Wong, Lenis (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    In the current digital era, efficiently accessing relevant information is crucial for various applications such as restaurant recommendation systems, website searches, book recommendations, among others. This study presents an approach for personalized recommendations in improving the customer service process in restaurants using OpenAI's Contextual Chatbot. The approach consists of six phases: (1) Data preprocessing, (2) Embedding and storage, (3) Scheduled updating, (4) Document retrieval, (5) Context adaptation and request creation, and (6) Response generation. OpenAI's text embeddings are used to convert application data into vectors and store them in a vector database. These vectors are used to retrieve similar records and generate contextualized responses using the GPT-3.5 model. The chatbot's performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and user satisfaction. Two scenarios were used in the experimentation: (a) with the proposed solution and (b) without the solution. The results demonstrated an operational efficiency of 86.67% with the proposed solution and the versatility of the proposed methodology, showcasing its potential for application in a wide range of domains, including websites, books, PDFs, and other forms of documentation.
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  • Automation of the psychological care process in university students using machine learning

    Arroni, Jeremy Galindo; Tresierra, Cristhian Acasiete; Durango, Daniel Burga (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    With the increase of the university population, the individual psychological care service by psychologists in universities has been affected. Which has caused discomfort among students to access the psychological consulting service. Therefore, this project aims to implement a data analysis system to control the psychological variables that affect university students, improving attention to them through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). We present a system that allows the visualization of data related to the mental health of the students who developed a psychological test, with which the psychologist will be able to diagnose the student's mental state and determine if he or she requires personalized attention. Finally, with this research, we achieved an improvement in the speed of attention and quality of service for the student.
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  • Audit model using controls from ISO/IEC 27002 for the information security of electronic voting based on IoT and Blockchain

    Paredes, Edson; Mendez, Marco; Dextre, Jymmy (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    In recent years, significant progress has been made in the integration of technologies in voting systems with the aim of improving the transparency of the process. This study proposes an audit model based on the ISO/IEC 27002 standard to evaluate electronic voting systems that make use of Blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), with the aim of improving security in voting processes. To validate this model, an evaluation of the security control was carried out by applying this international standard to a voting system that integrates Blockchain and IoT. In our analysis of 6 security controls applied to the reality of electronic voting, the system passed all established tests; Therefore, it can be concluded that the risk of compromising system information has been significantly mitigated. This research contributes to the advancement of the security of electronic voting systems and provides a solid foundation for future developments in this field. The combination of emerging technologies and international standards promotes trust, security and therefore mitigates any risk of compromising an electronic voting system by following the best practices of the international standard ISO/IEC 27002.
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  • Specialist-Woman Interaction System for Female Empowerment in Cases of Discrimination and Gender Violence

    Casara, Wenceslao Arrascue; Echea, Jeff Soto; Durango, Daniel Burga (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    Gender violence and discrimination against women in Peru persist as a pressing social issue, demanding prioritized attention. Despite ongoing efforts, the prevalence of gender violence remains stubbornly high. A significant challenge in addressing this problem lies in the delayed reporting by victims to authorities or support organizations. On average, victims in Peru take 8 years and 8 months to report their ordeal, influenced by factors like fear of the aggressor, lack of information about available resources, and distrust in the justice system. In response, an integrated system has been developed to facilitate communication and support for victims. Comprising a cloud web platform and a virtual assistant, this system provides a secure and anonymous space for victims to share their concerns. The virtual assistant, or chatbot, serves as an intermediary, aiding victims in expressing their concerns and delivering pertinent information. Validation tests revealed that over 90% of participating women approved the chatbot as an effective means of interaction for obtaining information and scheduling appointments with specialists. This positive reception indicates that the system effectively fulfills its purpose of offering an accessible and confidential communication channel. Moreover, collaborating specialists have acknowledged the benefits of the system, noting its facilitation of regular tasks and improvement in patient interaction. Communication through the chatbot enhances specialists' understanding of victims' needs, contributing to more effective support.
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  • Design of a Crowdlending System for Formalized SMEs Based on Smart Contracts in Metropolitan Lima

    Tornero-Cortés, Fabriccio; Cabrera-Campos, Alvaro; Burga-Durango, Daniel (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    In Metropolitan Lima, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in obtaining financing, primarily due to high interest rates and stringent requirements from traditional financial institutions. This research introduces a crowdlending system based on smart contracts backed by blockchain technology as a solution to these obstacles. A validation with end users was conducted, and the results obtained demonstrated an impressive compliance rate of 99%. This innovative approach provides a secure, transparent, and efficient environment, offering a robust solution to the financing needs of SMEs in the region.
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  • Model of a Safety Management System through Continuous Improvement (PDCA) for Artisanal Mining

    Arteaga-Romani, Luis; Huallanca-Gavilan, Valeria; Aramburu-Rojas, Vidal; Raymundo, Carlos (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    Accidents occurring in artisanal mining are a growing problem. In 2021, MINEM presented the latest record of accidents that occurred in mining, with 63 fatal accidents. The limited information is due to a deficiency in formalizing these activities, which is a highly complex variable that affects the development of their operations. For this reason, it is important to analyze the direct causes of accidents in order to establish preventive measures that enable workers to carry out their tasks safely. The research proposal aims to reduce safety rates through a new methodology comprised of a series of actions, placing greater emphasis on accidents occurring in pit exploitation through the creation of a Safety Management System (SMS) based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. To achieve this, a study of accidents that have occurred in critical areas of artisanal mining over the past 5 years is conducted, where the risk level will be classified based on Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC) in order to propose control measures.
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  • Continuous Improvement Model under the Lean Six Sigma and KPIs approach to reduce unproductive times in the loading and hauling stage in surface mining

    Vallejo, Angelica Alexia Da Silva; Acosta, Francisco Jesus Grados; Ibanez, Carlos Raymundo; Rojas, Vidal Sixto Aramburu (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-01-01)
    This article shows us how the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology, within the operational management of small and medium-sized mining companies, promotes the development of a new evaluation method aimed at reducing unproductive times in one or more operations. However, this study only seeks to implement this methodology in the stages of cleaning, hauling, and transportation. While Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are different tools, they are often combined to reduce waste, non-value-added activities, and process variability in order to achieve desired levels of operational efficiency. This work provides useful and significant information to unveil the maximum value obtained from the implementation of the LSS methodology in the development of this new method, as it not only provides a comprehensive diagnosis of the evaluated operations but also a quantitative estimation of the potential improvement levels that could be achieved if implemented correctly.
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