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Jorge L. Macias-Ramos
Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Geographic information systems, practical experiences in higher education María Rodríguez-Gámez; Antonio Vázquez-Pérez; Carlos Gustavo Villacreses-Viteri; Jorge L. Macias-Ramos; Víctor Alfonso Martínez-Falcones; Xavier Horacio Valencia-Zambrano; José Ricardo Núñez-Álvarez
Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Vol 15, No 5: October 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/eei.v15i5.11745

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Geographic information systems (GIS) are technological tools for capturing, storing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data. This study presents the development and educational implementation of the Sistema de Información Geográfica para el desarrollo Sostenible (SIGDS) or geographic information system for sustainable development, an open-source geoportal integrating renewable energy assessment, smart-grid monitoring, and disaster-risk management at the Technical University of Manabí, Ecuador. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining GIS implementation, spatial database development, root mean square error (RMSE)-based validation, and educational evaluation through a structured survey administered to 77 engineering students. Survey reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha (alpha=0.84). GIS validation revealed positional and thematic discrepancies of less than 5%. Results indicate that 85% of users reported improved interdisciplinary understanding, while spatial problem-solving performance increased by approximately 20% compared with conventional instruction. Survey scores revealed strong perceptions of employability enhancement (4.62/5), interdisciplinarity (4.35/5), and acceptable accessibility (3.88/5). The proposed geoportal contributes to higher education by providing a replicable framework for integrating renewable energy planning, disaster resilience, and geospatial analysis into engineering curricula. The platform also supports real-time monitoring and decision-making processes for sustainable territorial development.
Co-Authors Antonio Vázquez-Pérez Carlos Gustavo Villacreses-Viteri José Ricardo Nuñez-Alvarez María Rodríguez-Gámez Víctor Alfonso Martínez-Falcones Xavier Horacio Valencia-Zambrano