Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources:: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Cynthia López Valerio; Elizondo Soto Marieta; Elizondo Soto María Carmen

doi:10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650

Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Translated title of the contribution: Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Cynthia López Valerio
, Elizondo Soto Marieta
, Elizondo Soto María Carmen

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

Universidad Estatal a Distancia
Oficina de Asuntos Sociales y Económicos Municipalidad de Sarapiquí Sarapiquí

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Abstract

The objective of this proposal is show Action Research can impact the development of women in territories like Sarapiquí, who have limited material or technological resources. The analysis of the current situation in these contexts is proposed and methods and routes are proposed on how to incorporate innovation and knowledge to close this gap through Action Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, as well as directing them to STEM careers as an opportunity for growth. The research is qualitative, uses a questionnaire instrument with 24 specific questions to address the variables under study, which was applied to a group the entrepreneurial women. Finally, conclusions and future study are presented.

Translated title of the contribution	Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Original language	English
Title of host publication	7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024
Editors	Vladimir Villarreal
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350364538
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650 https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650
State	Published - 2024
Event	7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024 - David, Panama Duration: 25 Sep 2024 → 27 Sep 2024

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Name	7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024

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Conference	7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024
Country/Territory	Panama
City	David
Period	25/09/24 → 27/09/24

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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López Valerio, C., Soto Marieta, E., & María Carmen, E. S. (2024). Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. In V. Villarreal (Ed.), 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024 (7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650, https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650

López Valerio, Cynthia ; Soto Marieta, Elizondo ; María Carmen, Elizondo Soto. / Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024. editor / Vladimir Villarreal. IEEE Computer Society, 2024. (7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024).

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López Valerio, C, Soto Marieta, E & María Carmen, ES 2024, Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. in V Villarreal (ed.), 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024. 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024, IEEE Computer Society, 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024, David, Panama, 25/09/24. https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650, https://doi.org/10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650

Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. / López Valerio, Cynthia; Soto Marieta, Elizondo; María Carmen, Elizondo Soto.
7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024. ed. / Vladimir Villarreal. IEEE Computer Society, 2024. (7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024).

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López Valerio C, Soto Marieta E, María Carmen ES. Analysis of the impact of action research on entrepreneurship and innovation for the economic development of women with limited access to resources: Case Study Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. In Villarreal V, editor, 7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024. IEEE Computer Society. 2024. (7th International Congress on Ambient Intelligence, Software Engineering, and e-Health and Mobile Health, AmITIC 2024). doi: 10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650, 10.1109/AmITIC62658.2024.10747650