This article analyzes, under several dimensions, if collaboration contributes to the production of high quality scientific results. It examines the proportion of scientific quality (measured by impact and relevance) gained by ISI publications considering the presence of a particular form of collaboration. As an application case, this paper offers a micro-level analysis of the academic research groups (ARGs) of a technical university. Results indicate that there are positive and significant benefits in scientific quality, received by ARGs as product of the international and inter-sector collaboration, and in a broader sense, from the presence of the inter-institutional collaboration.

This study proposed a classification model for 125 agricultural productive units (APUs) in Tolima, Colombia, to establish whether they are related to the quality of coffee produced. The model considered two aspects related to farmer profile and farm profile. The following proposed categories resulted from the coordinate obtained in relation to the two aspects: Low-Low, High-Low, Low-High, and High-High. The variables for each aspect were prioritized using the analysis hierarchical process (AHP). The coffee’s quality, sensory profile by attribute, and specific descriptors for each category were determined employing the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) protocol. The sensory attributes were analyzed by way of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the Bonferroni test was used to compare by category, both with a significance level of α = 0.05. The model grouped the APUs by category and cup quality, with the High-High category achieving the best scores in the sensory analysis. The variables with the greatest relative weight within the AHP model constituted farmer stance regarding the use of good agricultural practices (44.5%) and farmer attitude toward excellence (40.6%) in the farmer’s profile. As part of the farm’s profile, environmental commitment level (38.0%) and international certifications (29.1%) were the greatest relative weights. Coffee in the High-High category was characterized by its notes of cinnamon, cocoa, chocolate, and dried vegetables.

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On regards to its composition, mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a fruit rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, phenols, carotenoids, tannins, organic acids, sugars and mangiferin, among other components that show nutraceutical and biological activity of interest for human health (Ribeiro & Schieber, 2010; Velderrain-Rodríguez et al., 2016). The products with added value derived from the fruit are diverse: juice, marmalade, nectar, pulp, pickles, snacks and fruit leathers (Jahurul et al., 2015; Dliveira et al., 2012). Fruit leathers are the result of processed products made of fruit pulp mixed together with food additives such as carbohydrates (glucose, sorbitol, maltodextrin, gum and pectin) and nutraceuticals compounds (inulin, calcium, vitamins). These compounds define the leather's instrinsic properties: taste, texture, flexibility, color, viscosity, among others (

PurposeThe aim of this study is to increase the understanding of collaborative relationships and assess according to the project size, the influence of the contributory factors in shaping collaboration network structure in projects developed in global supply chains (GSC).Design/methodology/approachThe paper used a case study methodology applied to eight global projects developed by an Austrian company leader in global market intra-logistics solutions and warehouse automation. The cases were studied by two approaches in network analysis. First, visual and descriptive analysis to describe structural aspects of the network. Second, stochastic network analysis to evaluate the influence of contributory factors in the structure of the collaboration network.FindingsThe results evidence that independently of the project size and project manager influence, project team roles (PTR) who have a reciprocal communication among other PTR tend to have a higher collaboration intensity (CI). Additionally, the results highlight the influence of the project manager in shaping the collaboration network in standard projects (STP) and small projects (SMP). According to the project size, the results show that the PTR that form complete triangles or cluster or who communicate frequently among each other tend to have a high CI, being more evident these tendencies in large-scale projects than STP and SMP.Originality/valueThis research provides a framework to identify the key actors and contributory factors in shaping collaborative relationships in GSC. The findings could be used to support the decision-making process and formulation strategies for effective collaborative relationship management in GSC.

Success in the teaching of Sciences based on inquiry (TSBI): a link beyond the classroom Sucesso no Ensino de Ciências Baseado na Pesquisa (ECBP).Um vínculo além da sala de aula? Resumen Una cuestión de interés para la comunidad en general consiste en conocer el grado de efectividad que se logra en aquellos programas de educación orientados a la enseñanza de las ciencias en los jóvenes. Consecuentes con esta necesidad, en este artículo se presentan los resultados del proceso de evaluación del impacto pedagógico del Programa Pequeños Científicos (PPC) en la ciudad de Ibagué (Colombia). Palabras clavesProyecto pequeños científicos, ambiente de aprendizaje, competencias ciudadanas, factores asociados al aprendizaje en el aula de clase. AbstractA matter of interest for the community in general involves knowing the grade of effectiveness which is achieved in those programs of education directed to the teaching of Sciences to young people. According to this idea, the results of evaluating the pedagogical impact on the Little Scientists Project (LSP) in Ibague in Colombia are presented in this article. Key wordsLittle scientists project, learning environment, citizen competences, factors linked to learning. ResumoUma questão de interesse para a comunidade é conhecer o grau de eficácia alcançado nos programas de educação voltados à educação científica nos jovens. Consistente com esta necessidade, neste artigo apresenta-se os resultados da avaliação do impacto pedagógico do Programa Pequenos Científicos (PCP) na cidade de Ibagué (Colômbia). Palavras-chaveProjecto pequenos cientistas, ambiente de aprendizagem, competências dos cidadãos, fatores associados à aprendizagem.basada en indagación (EBCI): Una cuestión más allá del aula de clase

The aim of this article is to present the results of the evaluation of usability for a web-based Farm Management Information System (FMIS) in terms of the following parameters: ease of use, usefulness, ease of learning, and their relation to the appropriation intention. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis, an FMIS called itagüe ® was evaluated with a group of 64 fruit producers from the Tolima region of Colombia. The obtained results show that only the perceived usefulness of the FMIS is related to the appropriation intention, whereas ease of use is related to ease of learning and usefulness. Therefore, an important factor in successfully appropriating an FMIS is its perceived usefulness, which is related to its ease of use. Adopting this approach informs FMIS developers of the importance of designing systems that end-users in an agricultural context perceive as both useful and easy to use.

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