Editorial Volume 17

Abstract

Dear readers,

It is an honor to present to you Volume 17 of the Research and Development Journal of the Research and Development Directorate of the Technical University of Ambato. This publication has established itself as a benchmark in the dissemination of high-quality and relevant research in various disciplines. We are proud to announce that our journal has been indexed in PROQUEST, part of Clarivate, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination.

This volume includes a series of articles addressing a variety of topics and disciplines, reflecting the diversity and richness of research carried out at our University, as well as other institutions worldwide.

The subjects covered in this volume range from public policy, technology and law, sustainability and environment, to education, mental health, medicine and patient care, English teaching, industrial design, cancer research, and economics. Each of these articles provides a unique and valuable perspective to its respective field, and we hope they will be of interest and utility to our readers.

As always, we thank our contributors, reviewers, and readers for their continued support of our mission to disseminate high-quality and relevant research.