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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RELATIONSHIP OF LIFESTYLE AND BODY COMPOSITION WITH QUALITY OF LIFE IN TRADITIONAL FOOD MARKET SELLERS IN CUENCA, 2026. MIXED STUDY
Cobos Bermeo, N. A. (Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Co-Director), Barreto Andrade, J. A. (Researcher) & Tacuri Pelaez, E. L. (Researcher)
1/03/26 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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Impact of the implementation of physical activity snacks and food recommendations on the administrative staff of the University of Cuenca. Phase 2
Barreto Andrade, J. A. (Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Cobos Bermeo, N. A. (Researcher), CAMAS VACA , T. N. (Research Assistant), Aldas Arcos, H. G. (Co-Director) & PINDUISACA MINCHALA, E. L. (Research Technician)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Food sustainability, memory and identity for intercultural health in Andean communities
Achig Balarezo, D. R. (Director), Lucio Bravo, M. A. (Researcher), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), PAREDES MARCHAN , A. C. (Research Assistant), Salgado Castillo, C. M. (Research Associate), LOPEZ SIGUENZA, D. V. (Research Associate), ACOSTA ALTAMIRANO, M. F. (Research Associate), BUSTAMANTE FAJARDO, L. M. (Research Associate), MORA VERDUGO, M. A. (Research Associate) & Jimenez Brito, D. A. (Co-Director)
1/03/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Human interaction Computer based on the senses: Case study, measurement of affective response as a tool for nutritionists
Cedillo Orellana, I. P. (Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Campoverde Vizhñay, J. L. (Researcher), Cardenas Delgado, P. E. (Researcher), Zavala Sanchez, F. M. (Researcher), Calle Vasquez, L. E. (Research Assistant) & Rodríguez Zúñiga, A. P. (Research Assistant)
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Postural musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in the administrative staff of the University of Cuenca, 2023-2024. Phase 1: Prevalence and diagnosis.
Barreto Andrade, J. A. (Director), Aldas Arcos, H. G. (Co-Director), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher), Cobos Bermeo, N. A. (Researcher), Encalada Torres, L. E. (Researcher), Calle Brito, P. A. (Research Technician), Saquicela Ulloa, S. M. (Research Technician), Calle-Estrella, A. S. (Research Assistant), Luna Lucero, K. A. (Research Assistant) & Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Researcher)
1/03/23 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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AI-Based Framework for Nutritional Label Processing and Consumer Guidance
León, J. L. (First Author), Quinde, H., Abril-Ulloa, V. & Espinoza-Mejía, M. (Last Author), 2026, Communications in Computer and Information Science. Botto-Tobar, M., Lema Moreta, L., Zambrano Vizuete, M., Montes León, S., Torres-Carrion, P. & Durakovic, B. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 3-17 15 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2949 CCIS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Funcionalidad y fuerza de prensión manual asociado al estado nutricional y actividad física en adultos mayores ambulatorios ecuatorianos
Encalada Torres, L. E. (First Author), Cobos Cobos, D. F., Abril Ulloa, S. V. & Sempértegui León, S. R. (Last Author), 3 Apr 2026, In: Retos. 77, p. 12-24 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutritional status associated with physical activity in active older adults in southern Ecuador
Encalada Torres, L. E. (First Author), Buri Encalada, I., Abril Ulloa, S. V., Rodas Guamán, C. & Quito Parra, M. (Last Author), 17 Mar 2026, In: Frontiers in Aging. 7, p. 1-15 15 p., 1723742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sensorimotor integration, nutrition and gut microbiota in Ecuadorian autistic children – “Proyecto Wiñay": a research protocol for a comparative cross-sectional study
Yago, X. (First Author), Astudillo Skliarova, I. E., Abril Ulloa, S. V., Carpio Arias, T. V. & Vinueza Veloz, M. F. (Last Author), 29 Apr 2026, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 17, p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conocimiento, uso del etiquetado nutricional, consumo y preferencias por alimentos ultra procesados entre estudiantes universitarios
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (First Author), Encalada Torres, L. E., Carpio Arias, T. V., Morejón Terán, Y. A., Quinde Herrera, K. S. & Espinoza Mejía, J. M. (Last Author), 2 Sep 2025, In: Ciencia y Enfermeria. 31, p. 1-17 17 p., 14.Translated title of the contribution :KNOWLEDGE, USE OF NUTRITIONAL LABELING, CONSUMPTION AND PREFERENCES FOR ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Red Intercultural en Salud y Tecnología Kawsay-T (External organization)
Achig Balarezo, D. R. (Chair), Jimenez Brito, D. A. (Member), Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member), Lucio Bravo, M. A. (Member), Cabrera Ochoa, Y. S. (Member), Robles Bykbaev, Z. Y. (Member), MORA VERDUGO, M. A. (Member), Santander, C. J. M. (Member), Cruz Gavilanes, T. (Member), ACOSTA ALTAMIRANO, M. F. (Member) & BUSTAMANTE FAJARDO, L. M. (Member)
12 Aug 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS, DEPRESSION AND FUNCTIONALITY IN OLDER ADULTS IN THE ECUADORIAN SIERRA
Encalada Torres, L. E. (Speaker) & Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Red INFORMAS (International Network for Food and Obesity / Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Research, Monitoring and Action Support) (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2019 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Red Ecuatoriana de las Mujeres Científicas (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2017 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Red en Investigación en Salud Pública de la zona 6 y 7 del Ecuador (External organization)
Abril Ulloa, S. V. (Member)
2016 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network