Argentine Universities: Problems, COVID-19, ICT & Efforts

Universidades Argentinas: Problemas, COVID-19, TIC y Esfuerzos

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46398/cuestpol.4074.49
Keywords: Argentine universities, COVID-19, ICT, health problems, public policies

Abstract

In this paper the general objective was determine the situation of Argentine universities: Problems, COVID-19, ICT & efforts. Methodology, in this research, 36 documents have been selected, carried out in the period 2016 - 2021; including: scientific articles, review articles and information from websites of recognized organizations. The keywords used in the searches were: Argentine universities, COVID-19 and ICT. Results, Argentine universities have many difficulties, like other Latin American universities. The pandemic has reduced access to economic resources. However, Argentine universities are making many efforts to fulfill their social role. Conclusions, the oldest university in Argentina is the National University of Córdoba, founded in 1613. Higher education in Argentina is primarily public, where direct entry is offered to students. The professional careers preferred by Argentine students are engineering, law and administration. There are also very internationally recognized private universities. Many universities are struggling to quickly set up their virtual platforms, before classes start. The difficult economic situation that the country is going through for several years, the health emergency and social isolation due to the pandemic, have paralyzed public and private university activity. It is important and urgent that Argentine universities strengthen the adoption of ICT and also promote innovation.

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Author Biographies

Carlos Rios-Campos, Toribio Rodríguez National University of Mendoza of Amazonas. Bagua, Perú.

University professor, Researcher Concytec - RENACYT. Doctor in University Management. Master in Administration. Systems Engineer. Member of the College of Engineers of Peru. Toribio Rodríguez National University of Mendoza of Amazonas. Bagua, Perú.


Karina Gutiérrez Valverde, Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Master of Physical Sciences. Graduated from the Doctorate program in Environmental Sciences at the Universidad Nacional de Piura. Degree in Physics. Head of the Physics and Thermodynamics Laboratory. Assistant Teacher. Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Shirley Bustamante Vilchez de Tay, Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Master in Environmental Engineering and Industrial Safety. Graduated from the Doctorate program in Environmental Sciences at the National University of Piura. Biologist. More than 08 years of professional experience in environmental monitoring and evaluation, industrial processes and public management. Independent consultant on environmental matters. Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Jannyna Reto Gómez, Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Master in University Teaching. Curriculum and Research. Assistant Professor of the Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Universidad Nacional de Frontera. Sullana, Perú.

Henrry Wilfredo Agreda Cerna, José María Arguedas National University. Perú.

Master in Educational Administration. Bachelor of Administration. Associate professor at the José María Arguedas National University. Perú.

Alberto Lachos Dávila , National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases. Lima, Perú.

Radiation Oncologist. National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases. Lima, Perú.

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Published
2022-10-19
How to Cite
Rios-Campos, C., Gutiérrez Valverde, K., Bustamante Vilchez de Tay, S., Reto Gómez, J., Agreda Cerna, H. W., & Lachos Dávila , A. (2022). Argentine Universities: Problems, COVID-19, ICT & Efforts: Universidades Argentinas: Problemas, COVID-19, TIC y Esfuerzos. Political Questions, 40(74), 880-894. https://doi.org/10.46398/cuestpol.4074.49
Issue
Vol. 40 No. 74 (2022): Cuestiones Políticas
Section
Derecho Público

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