Vol. 8 No. 15 (2018): Research in Administrative Sciences

The 15th issue of the journal integrates research focused on educational, economic, and productive analysis from a regional and international perspective. The issue opens with a study on the didactics for financial training in Business Administration programs, highlighting the importance of innovative methodologies for strengthening professional competencies. Subsequently, the trade of cocoa and its productivity and competitiveness in Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico are examined, both in the global and U.S. markets, revealing dynamics of international integration. A regional analysis of Mexico's balance of payments during the period 1993–2016 is also presented, providing a structural view of the country's macroeconomic performance.

This edition also includes a review of the current theoretical state of social sustainability, broadening the conceptual discussion surrounding sustainable development. In the productive sphere, the networks and flows of knowledge transfer in aquaculture in northern Sinaloa are studied, emphasizing collaboration as a driver of sectoral innovation. Furthermore, intellectual capital is analyzed as a key factor for innovation in SMEs, highlighting the relevance of intangible assets to business competitiveness. Finally, the issue concludes with a review of information technologies in the dynamics of business knowledge, offering a reflection on their strategic role in contemporary organizations.