Journal edited by the Faculty of Engineering in Geology, Mines, Petroleum and Environmental (FIGEMPA) of the Central University of Ecuador in Quito (Ecuador), is intended for the dissemination of results of research and technical studies carried out by professors, professionals and undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University and national and international experts in areas related to Engineering Sciences, Exact and Natural Sciences, Energy, Geology, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Technology, Earth Sciences, Research, Security and the Sustainable and Sustainable Use of Non-Renewable Natural Resources. It is an interdisciplinary space for discussion in theoretical aspects as well as application in the indicated areas. Its publication is biannual.

FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo.

ISSN printed: 1390-7042

ISSN electronics: 2602-8484

DOI: 10.29166/revfig

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URL: https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/RevFIG

Authors should not pay any charge for the submission of articles or for their processing or publication (Article Processing Charge - Non-APC does not apply).

FIGEMPA: Investigación y Desarrollo is an Open Access journal that follows a not-for-profit publishing model, thus preserving the scholarly and open nature of scientific communication. This approach is known as Diamond Open Access.

EUROPUB

2021-08-20

Nuestra revista ha sido revisada y aceptada en la base de datos EuroPub

DOI - CROSSREF

2019-10-17

The articles published in the journal FIGEMPA: Research and Development have their respective DOI.

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2024): Universidad Sostenible

**Traducción al inglés:**

The sustainable university is a vision that seeks to transcend the traditional barriers of higher education. It is an institution committed to managing its resources efficiently and sustainably, without relying heavily on external sources. It explores practices and policies that promote economic, energy, and social self-sufficiency, as well as the crucial role it plays in the sustainable development of the nation. The sustainable university not only focuses on efficiency and sustainability in resource management but also places a strong emphasis on research and engagement with society. The research component is fundamental to the growth and advancement of the university, as it drives the generation of new knowledge and innovation, fosters interdisciplinary research, and promotes the involvement of faculty and students in research projects that address social and environmental challenges. Seeking to establish a close connection with society, which implies not only sharing knowledge and resources with the community but also listening to and understanding the needs and demands of society. The sustainable university seeks to promote technology and knowledge transfer, social responsibility through programs and projects that address social problems and promote sustainable development in collaboration with companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, to identify sustainable solutions and improve the quality of life for people.

Published: 2024-01-31

Multiresistant bacteria in irrigation waters of the Chibunga River, Chimborazo, Ecuador

Morella Lucia Guillén-Ferraro, María del Carmen Cordovéz-Martínez, Ana Carolina González-Romero, Gerardo Emilio Medina-Ramírez, Llibrán Mur-Caicedo, Karen Gabriela Marcillo-Valencia

16-25

Explosive detonation speed, vibration and noise in small underground mining, Zaruma – Ecuador

Cristian Andrés Zúñiga-Arrobo, Cynthia Analí Rojas-Villacís, Cecilia Dayana Rosero-Padilla, Luis Guillermo Fernández-Suárez, Juan Pablo Idrovo-Palomeque

26-42

Scarcity of mineral resources: consequences for exploitation, sustainability and technological development

María José Castillo-Pérez, Catherine Huerta-Velásquez, Fernanda Rivas-Lorca, Eduardo Rojas-Uzcátegui, Alexander Lescot-Soto, Claudio Argandoña-Reyes, Katherine Araya-Carvajal

112-123

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