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IFE Living Lab Publications

Our publications share evidence-based research, case studies, and innovative practices at the intersection of education, technology, and learning sciences. Explore how our work is shaping the future of education through rigorous studies, collaborative projects, and impactful findings designed to inspire educators, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

Discover the latest insights from the IFE Living Lab:

2026

  1. Ruiz, J., Cossio, E., López, E., et al. (2025). PMAP: A multimodal tool for visual analysis of physiological biomarkers and audio for student mental health. Programming and Computer Software, 51, 794–805. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0361768825700
  2. Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A., Glasserman-Morales, L. D., George Reyes, C. E., & Rocha Estrada, F. J. (2026). WebVR technology as an enabler for learning: Evaluation of a virtual campus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Emerald.  [p. to appear.]

  3. Romo-Guerra, J. R., López-Cruz, D. M., Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A.* (2026). Collaborative Work in VR and PC Games: A Case Study in Higher Education. In 2026 Institute for the Future of Education Conference (IFE Conference)  [p. to appear.]

  4. García-Rodríguez, M.; Ruiz-Ramírez, J.A.; Morán-Mirabal, L.F.; Vázquez-Villegas, O. P.* (2026) Evaluating the Impact of the Sync Magic® Platform on Satisfaction, Engagement, and Learning Outcomes among First-Year STEM Students. In 2025 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning.  [p. to appear.]

  5. Ruiz-Ramírez, J.A., López-Botello C. K., Morán-Mirabal L. F., Tamayo-Preval D. (2026) Multimodal Learning Analytics in Practice: Lessons from the 1st IFE Experiential Classroom Call.  Learning Analytics: Shaping the Future of Education with Data Science   [p. to appear.]
  6. Romo-Guerra, J. R., López-Cruz, D. M., Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A.* (2026). Entre la activación biológica y la percepción del aprendizaje: respuestas fisiológicas en entornos educativos inmersivos. In 2026 IEEE Engineering Education World Conference (EDUNINE). [p. to appear.]

  7. Díaz-Infante, J. P., Meléndez-Arcaute, V., López-Cruz, D. M., Quiñónez-Félix, H. V., Corona-González, C. E., Naal-Ruiz, N. E., Ruiz-Ramirez, J. A.*, (2026). Electrophysiological and Emotional Analysis of Anticipatory Thinking in Immersive Design Education. In 2026 IEEE Engineering Education World Conference (EDUNINE) [p. to appear.]

  8. Ponce-Naranjo, D., Calderón-Gurubel, J.E., Martínez-Giorgetti, J.E., López-Andrade, A.D., Ruiz-Ramirez, J.A* and Ramírez Moreno, M.A. (2026). Stress Monitoring System in a Mobile Application for Medical Science Students: Integration of IoT, Machine Learning, and Empatica E4. In 2026 IEEE Engineering Education World Conference (EDUNINE) [p. to appear.]

  9. Sotelo Molina, D. A., Sotelo Molina, C. G., Pulido Sánchez, A. L., Torres Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A. (2026). Biometric recognition systems for evaluating learning quality in engineering courses: Comparing physical and digital twin laboratories. In Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information and Education Technology (ICIET 2026).  [p. to appear.]
  10. Cruz Martínez, I., Mallén Lomas, J. E., Carmona Vega, A. C., Torres Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz Ramírez, J. A. (2026). When every voice matters: Multimodal insights into communication equality in entrepreneurial education. In BALAS 2026 Conference.  [p. to appear.]

2025

  1. Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., Morán-Mirabal, L. F., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A. (2025). Multimodal data integration for assessing learner alertness. In 2025 World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC) (pp. 1–8). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WEEF-GEDC66748.2025.11256229
  2. Pérez-Gómez, L. J., Ceballos-Cancino, H. G., Morán-Mirabal, L. F., Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A. (2025). Assessing concentration levels in interactive digital tests through portable EEG technology. In 2025 World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC) (pp. 1–10). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WEEF-GEDC66748.2025.11256410

  3. Carlos-Arroyo, M., & Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A. (2025). #CIENCIAENTREMUJERES El poder del encuentro desde el pretexto del trabajo. Praxis & Saber, 16(47), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.19053/uptc.22160159.v16.n47.2025.18587

  4. Morán-Mirabal, L. F., Güemes-Frese, L. E., Favarony-Avila, M., Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., & Ruiz-Ramirez, J. A. (2025). NPFC-Test: A multimodal dataset from an interactive digital assessment using wearables and self-reports. Data, 10(7), 103. https://doi.org/10.3390/data10070103

  5. Morán-Mirabal, L. F., Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A., González-Grez, A. A., Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., & Ceballos, H. G. (2025). Applying the Living Lab Methodology for Evidence-Based Educational Technologies. In 2025 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) (pp. 1–9). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON62633.2025.11016413
  6. Heredia, A. S., García-Chitiva, M. del P., Camacho-Zúñiga, C., Morán-Mirabal, L. F., & Vázquez-Villegas, P. (2025). Remediation of Mathematics Knowledge in Engineering Students Through an AI-Based Self-study Educational Intervention. In 2025 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) (pp.  1–8). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON62633.2025.11016455

  7. ​​Torres-Rodríguez, S. N., Ruiz-Ramírez, J. A., Morán-Mirabal, L. F., & Castillo, R. D. (2025). Gamified Simulators and EEG: Exploring the Relationship Between Concentration and Socio-Emotional Skills Learning. In 2025 IEEE Engineering Education World Conference (EDUNINE) (pp. 1–6). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE62377.2025.10981399

  8. Coronel-Santos, M.A., Ruiz-Ramirez, J.A., Rodríguez-Macías, J.C., Glasserman-Morales, D.L. (2025) Explanatory model of the attitudinal process towards entrepreneurship: A systematic literature review approach. The International Journal of Management Education, 23(2), 101152. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101152

  9. Glasserman-Morales, L. D., Ruiz-Ramirez, J. A., Pacheco-Velazquez, E. A., & Carlos-Arroyo, M. (2025). Gamified logistics simulation for the advancement of decision making and complex thinking in learning environments. In 2025 Institute for the Future of Education Conference (IFE Conference) (pp. 1–6). IEEE.https://doi.org/10.1109/IFE63672.2025.11024667

  10. Tamayo-Preval, D., & Ruiz-Ramirez, J. A. (2025). The self-directed learning of English teachers at a Mexican teaching training college. In 2025 Institute for the Future of Education Conference (IFE Conference) (pp. 1–9). IEEE.https://doi.org/10.1109/IFE63672.2025.11024847
  11. Hernandez, D., Flores-Vazquez, M., Hernandez-Mena, C., Olivares Avalos, M., Coutinho, G. S., Reyes-Avendaño, J. A., do Rego Dias, V., & Morán-Mirabal, L. F. (2025). Digital shadow as a didactic resource for control engineering. In 2025 Institute for the Future of Education (IFE Conference) (pp. 1–7). IEEE.https://doi.org/10.1109/IFE63672.2025.110249

2024

  1. Ruiz-Ramirez, J. A., Ponce-Naranjo, D., Calderón-Gurubel, J. E., González-Díaz, K. A., López-Andrade, A. D., Rivera-Cerros, E. A., Martínez-Giorgetti, J. E., & Ramirez Moreno, M. A. (2024). Use of Multimodal Learning Analytics and Biometric Data as a Contribution to the Development of Pedagogical Activities in Entrepreneurship Area. In J. A. de C. Gonçalves, J. L. S. de M. Lima, J. P. Coelho, F. J. García-Peñalvo, & A. García-Holgado (Eds.), Proceedings of TEEM 2023 (pp. 849–859). TEEM 2023. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1814-6_83

  2. Torres-Rodríguez, S.N., Morán-Mirabal, L.F., and Ruiz-Ramírez, J.A. (2024). Analysis of collaborative work through conversational patterns. In COMPENG2024: 2024 IEEE Workshop on Complexity in Engineering, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPENG60905.2024.10741512

2023

  1. Assaf, N., & Morán-Mirabal, L. F. (2023). Instructional Usability and Learner-User eXperience Assessment in a Virtual Reality Educational Milieu: A Deductive Tech-Instructionality Model from EdTech. In 2023 Future of Educational Innovation-Workshop Series Data in Action, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEECONF56852.2023.10104873

  2. Morán-Mirabal, L.F., Alvarado-Uribe, J., & Ceballos, H.G. (2023). Using AI for Educational Research in Multimodal Learning Analytics. In M. Cebral-Loureda, E. G. Rincón-Flores, & G. Sánchez-Ante (Eds.), What AI Can Do? Strengths and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence (First edition., pp. 155-176). Chapman & Hall/CRC (Taylor & Francis Group). https://doi.org/10.1201/b23345 

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