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Ciencia, compromiso y transformación: Orlando Fals Borda
(2026-05-08) Aponte Rivera, Adriana; Cendales González, Lola; Fals Borda, Orlando; García-Pacanchique, Harold; Gutiérrez Quijano, Julián David; Gómez Obando, Santiago; Herrera Farfán, Nicolás Armando; Torres Carrillo, Alfonso; Torres Millán, Fernando
"This publication is part of an institutional initiative aimed at reviewing, systematizing, and problematizing the thought of Orlando Fals Borda within the framework of the centenary of his birth. Addressing his contributions to the social sciences in Colombia, to critical thought, and to Participatory Action Research (PAR) involves revisiting an emancipatory paradigm that questions the claims of neutrality in scientific knowledge and proposes a situated relationship between knowledge production and social transformation. From this standpoint, the work is linked to an academic tradition committed to the critical analysis of structural inequalities and the power relations inherent in capitalism. The book brings together a set of contributions that analyze different moments, dimensions, and projections of Fals Borda’s work, with the aim of contributing to its understanding within the field of Latin American social sciences. First, the book includes introductory remarks by Adriana Aponte Rivera, Dean of Student and Teaching Development at Universidad INCCA de Colombia, who situates the University’s socially oriented educational trajectory and explains how it is politically, academically, and historically connected to the ideas of Fals Borda. In doing so, she provides an institutional justification that highlights the need to publish this collective work. In addition, the first chapter includes the contribution of Professor Alfonso Torres Carrillo, focused on the analysis of Participatory Research (PR) methodologies. His work examines the way these methodologies have been historically shaped through social struggles, organizational practices, and community dynamics, allowing Participatory Research to be understood as a praxis in constant construction. This approach provides relevant elements for understanding social research as a situated and collective process connected to political and community-based projects. The third contribution corresponds to the work of Nicolás Herrera Farfan, who addresses the ethical-political dimension of Participatory Action Research. His analysis deepens the understanding of PAR as a proposal that inseparably articulates knowledge of social reality with its transformation, moving beyond descriptive or merely interpretative approaches. From this perspective, PAR is presented as a research practice that explicitly assumes its normative character and its commitment to social action. Subsequently, readers will find the text by Julián Gutiérrez Quijano entitled Epistemic Intersections: Encounters and Disagreements Between the Epistemic-Political Proposal of Orlando Fals Borda and Complexity. This contribution establishes a dialogue between the work of Fals Borda and complex thought, exploring convergences and tensions that have received little attention in existing literature. The analysis broadens the interpretative field of the Fals Bordian proposal and opens new possibilities for thinking about critical social sciences from contemporary epistemic frameworks. Likewise, the book incorporates the work of Harold García-Pacanchique, who proposes a comparative exercise between Orlando Fals Borda and the Brazilian anthropologist and popular educator Carlos Rodrigues Brandão. Through the analysis of their contributions to science and popular culture, the author examines the pedagogical and political implications of their proposals for the development of critical pedagogies and Participatory Research from a militant perspective. This dialogue makes it possible to understand both trajectories as projects aimed at the construction of non-capitalist societal alternatives. The sixth chapter corresponds to the analysis carried out by Santiago Gómez Obando, centered on the category of “the popular” in Fals Borda’s work. Through a systematic review of his writings, the author identifies the constitutive elements of this category and its relevance both for the theoretical development of the social sciences and for the collective action of social movements. This contribution strengthens the epistemic foundation of “the popular” as both an analytical and political category. Finally, the book presents an interview conducted by Lola Cendales, Alfonso Torres, and Fernando Torres with Orlando Fals Borda, published for the first time in book format by a Colombian publishing house. The interview constitutes a document of high academic value, as it offers a profound reflection on Participatory Research in the voice of the founder of this tradition, allowing the work to close with a significant contribution to the comprehensive understanding of his thought. In addition, with the intention of concluding this contribution by the INCCA University of Colombia, the complete text by Orlando Fals Borda entitled How to Investigate Reality in Order to Transform It is published in full. This is one of the author’s most systematic writings on Participatory Action Research. Its inclusion responds to the intention of positioning Fals Borda’s own voice as the articulating axis of the work, as well as recovering his proposals for the construction of a social science oriented from and for the popular sectors, referred to by the author as “proper” or “popular” science. Taken together, the texts that make up this publication express the commitment of the INCCA University of Colombia to the promotion of critical thought and to the development of alternative approaches in the social sciences. The publication pays tribute to the work of Orlando Fals Borda and, at the same time, seeks to contribute to the consolidation of a research tradition oriented toward the construction of situated, critical knowledge committed to social transformation. It is hoped that this collective book will contribute to contemporary reflection on Participatory Research and the social sciences as spaces for the production of knowledge aimed at the dignification of life, as well as to the recognition of Orlando Fals Borda’s contributions to Latin American social thought."
Ciencia, tecnología e innovación: Biotecnología , seguridad alimentaria, tecnología e innovación
(2022-11-01) Arango Correa, Alejandro; Pasquel Cajas, Alexander; Eugenio Capacho, Alfonso; Gutiérrez Cárdenas, Alixdey Andrea; Rojas Cotrina, Amancio; Hernández Segovia, Amanda Margarita; Gonzalez Pedraza, Ana Francisca; Lancheros Díaz, Ana Graciela; Vargas Ramírez, Andrés Felipe; Escobar Vargas, Angie; Peláez Jaramillo, Carlos Alberto; Martínez Saavedra, Cindy Johanna; Úsuga Monroy, Cristina; Lozano Rivera, Dagoberto; Gómez Ruiz, Daisy; Contreras Meza, Danna Lizbeth; Barbosa Páez, Fabián Armando; Peña Rodríguez, Gabriel; Morales Mira, Gladis Estela; Sánchez Zapata, Gloria; Mendoza Fandiño, Gustavo; Alvernia Verjel, Héctor Camilo; Parra Capera, Jefferson; Aguilera Rocha, Jenniffer Paola; Lamus Sanguino, Jessica Katherine; Enrique Fonseca, Jorge; Bustos Aldana, Juan Gabriel; Flórez Torres, Juan Pablo; Camacho Kurmen, Judith Elena; Trejos Gómez, Laura Andrea; Ramírez Campo, Leonardo Fabio; Castellanos González, Leónides; Varela Reyes, Luis Alfredo; Quevedo Cárdenas, Luis Armando; Becerra Galindo, Luis Francisco; Corzo Pacheco, Luz Karina; Quevedo Guerrero, Madelene Daniela; Villavicencio Cabrera, Marco; Quenoran Chara, Marlon Alexis; Acevedo Betancourtth, Marta Liliana; Elías Rodríguez, Martin; Ángel Ferreira, Miguel; Rodríguez Rodríguez, Natalia; Serrano Ibarra, Nelson Geovani; Zapata Ramirez, Nicolás; Rodríguez Parra, Nixon Oscar; Restrepo Sánchez, Nora Eugenia; Muñoz Ochoa, Pedro Luis; Valera Restrepo, Roberth Eder; Arce Lozano, Rodolfo Elías; Alarcón Pabón, Rubén; Betancur Hincapié, Sergio Mauticio; Aroca Paz, Valeria; Pineda Amaya, Vivian Daniela; Lasso Cussi, Wilmer Santiago; Penagos Obando, Yasser Alfonso; Insuasty Rosero, Yerson Adrian; Ortega Santiago, Yina Paola; Alarcon Cajas, Yojan Roy
"Completely separating the concepts of Science, Technology, and Innovation is unreasonable. These concepts converge in such a synergy that they directly support one another in the construction of a globalized world that demands: the creation of knowledge as a source of social and economic development, the technification of that knowledge, and the development of innovative models and structures that frame it. Likewise, it is important to note that although these concepts have been rigorously structured over recent centuries, insofar as they relate to the evolution of humanity, there is still little awareness regarding their application. Within this framework, science is understood as the accumulation of knowledge systematically constructed throughout history in order to respond to the realities that have arisen in different eras, societies, and cultures. It constitutes the foundation and platform that continuously nurtures and drives the spirit of research and, therefore, the body of notions and knowledge condensed through the advancement of technology and innovation. For its part, the idea of technology is perceived as recent because it is a concept that has developed strongly over the last century; however, in retrospect, it has always been part of human evolution in the construction of individuals, societies, and worldviews. Thus, technology is established as the set of technical and organized knowledge generally aimed at addressing humanity’s problems or needs. This fact intrinsically links technology with science, where each feeds on the progress of the other, allowing both to grow simultaneously. It is essential to understand that the dynamics generated around science and technology, as well as their structuring and constant updating, are due to one guiding foundation: innovation. Innovation provides the inventive and transformative spirit, establishing itself as a facilitator for responding to and solving problems or needs, always grounded in creativity, improvement, and optimization. That said, science, technology, and innovation are largely responsible for the construction of the social fabric and, consequently, are inherently linked to academia. Therefore, the INCCA University of Colombia recognizes that the development of these categories is a fundamental exercise in the education of well-rounded individuals who, through their professional practice, positively impact their environment. In this regard, through academic spaces such as the Congress on Science, Technology, and Innovation, the institution seeks to support discussion and reflection on these topics through lectures and working groups. Hence, through a collection of studies, reflections, and exchanges of experiences aimed at responding to a series of questions arising in nearby contexts and environments, this highly relevant text has been condensed in order to continue developing notions related to the proposed topics and to recognize their influence on daily life. This text was drafted with clarity and a technical approach to ensure access for different audiences, presenting three sections entitled: (i) Biotechnology and Natural Resource Management; (ii) Food Security; and (iii) Technology and Innovation. The first section, Biotechnology and Natural Resource Management, is presented as the most extensive. It condenses a large number of chapters centered on biotechnology as a field of research, developing it as a vehicle capable of counteracting the various problems associated with environmental pollution and food security. In this respect, it brings together a series of studies intended to provide a different perspective on how to understand and address these scourges which, overall, directly affect the quality of life of societies. Likewise, it seeks to provide tools to support these topics from academia and, through it, strengthen the business and industrial sectors so that they may integrate into the dynamics demanded by globalization, but based on principles of social responsibility. The second section, Food Security, initially develops an awareness of food not only as a biological necessity, but also as a fundamental process for the optimal development of each individual and how this notion directly impacts the construction of societies. In this sense, the chapters developed in this section seek to generate a framework that establishes criteria, models, and pathways for the transformation and development of food industries and related sectors based on sustainable production. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of food security through permanent access to food, its quality, transformation, and safe and reliable handling. The third section, Technology and Innovation, contains a series of chapters aimed at renewing different contexts through research proposals grounded in the technification of systems and inventiveness. This demonstrates how technology facilitates the resolution of problems and needs that arise in everyday life. Likewise, the construction, development, and applicability of technology are approached under a framework of social responsibility that respects freedoms, the environment, and health. To this end, innovation has made it possible to assess the influence of technology on individuals’ lives and to rethink, through creativity, ways that enable dialogue between human beings and technologies. In summary, the book Science, Technology, and Innovation: Biotechnology, Food Security, and Technology and Innovation presents a series of studies framed within the current demands of society, aimed at the conservation and proper management of natural resources, the sustainable production, distribution, and consumption of food, and the development of technology for transforming problems while at the same time preserving the essence of the human being."
Globalización, cultura y sociedad: Enfoques para el bienestar, la paz y el desarrollo social
(2024-08-01) Aponte Rivera, Adriana; Cruz Galeano, Alisson Mariana; Vargas Palacios, Alfonso; Bustos Viviescas, Brian Johan; Murillo, Carlos Alfonso; García Yerena, Carlos Enrique; Ocampo Soto, Claudia Janeth; Bautista Rico, Cristian; Aguirre Rueda, Diana; Sacristán Ocampo, Diego Alejandro; Ruíz Aguirre, Jennifer Andrea; Ferrebus Silva, Johan; Rojas Reyes, Juan José; Hernández Roa, Karen Johana; Vallejo Trujillo, Luz Stella; Rojas, María Alexandra; Escobar Escobar, María Beatriz; Mariño Landazábal, Nelson Adolfo; Valencia Casallas, Olga Lucia; Quintero Vargas, Oscar Antonio; Escobar, Ricardo Antonio; Ortiz Sanguino, Wilson
The main objective of this study was to examine how the District Committee on Religious Freedom in Bogotá, D.C., has contributed to peacebuilding as a citizen participation body responsible for guaranteeing constitutional rights related to the heterogeneity of religious beliefs, freedom of conscience, and freedom of worship. The results highlighted the importance of the Committee in promoting religious tolerance and interreligious dialogue by supporting the right to religious freedom for the various faiths present in the district. Additionally, it was noted that these rights should not be limited by the State, either through legal discrimination or favoritism toward any religion supported by authorities or individuals, in accordance with the principle of secularism. The study underscores Social Interreligious and Multithematic Dialogue as an effective tool for overcoming the limitations of traditional interreligious dialogue and promoting peace and religious freedom. This approach allows for broader and more multidimensional participation, addressing not only religious issues but also social, cultural, and economic aspects that affect peaceful coexistence. The crucial role of religious leaders in peacebuilding is also recognized, although persistent challenges such as discrimination and lack of knowledge about religious freedom were identified. To conduct the study, a qualitative methodology was employed, combining the review of documentary and empirical sources, both primary and secondary. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with members of the District Committee, religious leaders, public officials, and representatives of civil society.
Ciencia, tecnología e innovación: Cultura física y deporte Avances académicos, científicos y tecnológicos de formación e investigación en el deporte
(2023-03-01) Villamizar Navarro, Amalia; Acevedo Mindiola, Mndrés Alonso; Melo Reyes, Angela Maria; Cañón Becerra, Brian Alejandro; Bustos Viviescas, Brian Johan; García Yerena, Carlos Enrique; Cuan Cerquera, Cindy Yirley; Marín González, Gabián Humberto; Romero Umaña, Henry Samuel; Ortega Palacios, Ingrid Geraldine; Rojas Padilla, Isabel Cristina; Gaviria Chavarro, Javier; García Galvis, John Alexander; Quintero Gómez, Juan Camilo; García Bosa, Lizeth Katherine; Duran Luna, Luis Alfredo; Dávila Mora, María Camila; Martínez Patiño, María José; Moya Ortega, Marvyn; Delgado Molina, Mónica Carolina; Mariño Landazábal, Nelson Adolfo; Portilla Chalapud, Paula Andrea; Lozano Zapata, Rafael Enrique
"Throughout history, human beings have recognized the body as a territory of life that requires preparation and care in order to carry out everyday activities. Although, at first, people used their bodies as tools for survival through activities such as hunting and protection, today the care and training of the body have become fundamental factors for the holistic development of individuals. From this emerged the consolidation of disciplines such as physical culture and sports, which promote self-care and physical and mental health. Under this premise, human beings understood the importance of physical activity in the development of society, considering it not only as a space to promote physical and intellectual performance, but also as a vehicle for well-being and the construction of healthy habits. Thus, modern physical culture emerged as a discipline responsible for developing and establishing all the knowledge and values related to the activities that human beings can perform with their bodies. For this reason, it is impossible to separate physical culture from sports, since both categories are connected to physical activity: the former establishes the framework of knowledge for developing bodily activities, while the latter represents the materialization of such activity. In this sense, the optimal development of different sports depends directly on their formulation, study, and application within an established framework of knowledge. Accordingly, physical culture and sports have become one of the pillars of well-being and the development of the social fabric, since it has been proven that they contribute not only to the appearance of the body, but also to its vitality and preservation, and consequently to mental health. This results in the improvement and relief of healthcare systems, as well as a direct contribution to productivity and, therefore, to the economy. Likewise, these disciplines have been enhanced through technology as they develop in a globalized world that advances at a dizzying pace, converging with developments derived from new lifestyles. Thus, through studies on dietary regimens, technologies based on the development of physical activity, and their integration into education, physical culture and sports have become an essential component of human life. That said, since physical culture and sports are disciplines that contribute directly to the construction of society, they are supported by academia. For this reason, for the INCCA University of Colombia, it is essential to promote this field of education through the Physical Culture and Sports program, training professionals who positively impact their context and the environments in which they apply their knowledge. Similarly, the institution understands that the educational process is also oriented toward reflection and the exchange of experiences, which is why it promotes spaces such as the Second Congress on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Through different working groups, this congress enabled discussions on physical culture and sports as relevant topics of interest to the broader community. Based on this idea and the need to address a series of experiences and topics that have prompted reflection through the development of the disciplines of physical culture and sports, a compilation of relevant studies emerged with the aim of responding to situations and questions that arise in everyday life regarding body care and training. As a result, this document was created to address these issues and open a path for continued discussion. Furthermore, it is a text designed to reach different audiences through a work organized into four sections entitled: (i) Sports Training; (ii) Nutrition Applied to Sports; (iii) Technology Applied to Sports; and (iv) Sports Administration, Legislation, and Law. The first section, Sports Training, although not very extensive, builds in its introduction a historical framework associated with the topic and opens space for the discussion of themes such as strength, maximum strength, and endurance within sports and activities such as cycling and classical ballet, where somatotype and body image are studied—important axes in the understanding and interpretation of modern sports training and its influence on physical performance. The second section, Nutrition Applied to Sports, develops a fundamental topic: nutrition and physical activity. This section, which contains a single chapter, seeks to reflect on nutrition applied to sports and its impact on sports performance and the body. Additionally, it discusses the importance of considering the different characteristics of each individual and the sports discipline they practice, since it is evident that nutrition influences athletic performance by either preventing or promoting eating disorders. The third section, Technology Applied to Sports, is the most extensive. Through three chapters, it presents a series of studies aimed, first, at generating awareness about the importance of physical activity and, second, at facilitating access to it through tools that make individuals’ lifestyles more dynamic and integrated. Likewise, this section recognizes the importance of incorporating physical activity into human development by providing habits and a sense of well-being that contribute to achieving a better quality of life through technology-enhanced devices and tools. Finally, the fourth section, Sports Administration, Legislation, and Law, presents a reflection on the innovation inherent in sports based on their changing nature, as well as sports and sporting spaces that, over time, acquire a structure deserving of a regulatory framework and integration into the institutions and organizations that govern and guide different sports practices. As a result, the book Physical Culture and Sports consolidates a series of academic, scientific, and technological advances in research and education in sports with the purpose of promoting self-care through physical and mental health, enabling physical, intellectual, psychological, and psychomotor performance, while providing human beings with the preservation of their well-being and the improvement of their quality of life."
Ciencia, tecnología e innovación: Tecnologías Aplicadas
(2024-08-01) Martínez Álvarez, Alexander; Bolívar Reyes, Alexandra Valeria; Ayala Aponte, Alfredo Adolfo; Pito Álvarez, Álvaro Camilo; Rodríguez Mazuera, Ana María; Bustos Viviescas, Brian Johan; Arboleda Suaza, Carlos Andrés; Martínez Saavedra, Cindy Johanna; Chaves López, Clemencia; Cuervo Ballesteros, Damián Armando; Navia Porras, Diana Paola; Rodríguez Téllez, Gabriel Alejandro; Loaiza Correa, Humberto; Mendoza Chacón, Jaime Humberto; Aguilera Rocha, Jenniffer Paola; Delgado Ospina, Johannes; Pérez Álvarez, José Ángel; Mosquera De la Cruz, José Hernando; Giraldo Plaza, Jorge Eliecer; Fernández López, Juana; Jamioy Cabrera, Juan David; Penagos Angrino, Juan Felipe; Álvarez Ordoñez, Karol Daniela; Torres Valenzuela, Laura Sofía; Rodríguez Cabrera, Laura Valentina; Duran Luna, Luis Alfredo; Quevedo Cárdenas, Luis Armando; Soler Umbarila, Luis Fernando; Becerra Galindo, Luis Francisco; Viuda Martos, Manuel; Delgado, María De los Ángeles; Parra Rodríguez, Nixon Oscar; Lozano Zapata, Rafael Enrique; Lucas González, Raquel; Arce Lozano, Rodolfo Elías; Nope Rodríguez, Sandra Esperanza; Roxenvinge Gómez, Yerson Felipe
"One of the circular economy business strategies used in recent times is the application of reverse logistics within production processes. Through this development, companies achieve competitive advantages that allow them to recover and economically exploit products that no longer satisfy the end customer's needs, ensuring that resources in general maintain their utility and value over time. The objective of this research is to establish a sustainable alternative under the concept of circular economy as a strategy for the utilization and reuse of waste and materials involved in the production process of the Industria Licorera del Cauca (ILC) through reverse logistics. The framework consists of three stages: first, the conceptual development of certain circular economy applications within organizations in Latin America and Colombia; second, an analysis of the current state and utilization of materials and products from the production process; and third, the formulation of a sustainable alternative for the proper management and disposal of materials and waste. Concurrently, it aims to find a suitable way to reduce costs, project an image of socio-environmental responsibility, and utilize new technologies. This project contributes to increasing the competitiveness of the ILC production chain, strengthening a competitive advantage linked to sustainability, and enabling a successful adaptation to this environment."