Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation

Dr. Wilson Alexander Zambrano Vélez is a Clinical Psychologist, Master's graduate in Family Guidance and Education, and a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He serves as Director of the Psychology Program and Acting Director of the Social Management and Development Program at Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE), Ecuador. He is also a full-time faculty member and postgraduate lecturer specializing in Neuroeducation, Educational Psychology, and Neuroscience. He is an accredited researcher with extensive experience in teaching, academic leadership, research, and community engagement. His scholarly work includes numerous publications in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.

• Clinical Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Neuroeducation
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Early Childhood Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Inclusive Education
• Mental Health
• Neurocognitive Assessment
• Family Guidance and Counseling

• Director of multiple university-funded research projects.
• Accredited Researcher (Investigador Agregado 2 – REG-INV-24-07836).
• Director of the Psychology Program at UPSE.
• Postgraduate lecturer in Neuroeducation and Neurolearning.
• Reviewer for regional and international scientific journals.
• Leader of community outreach and interdisciplinary educational projects.
• Supervisor of research on neurocognitive development, inclusive education, and educational innovation.
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative research using SPSS, NVivo, Atlas.ti, and MAXQDA.

1. Impact of Neuroscience-Based Interventions on Early Learning (2026) – Docentes 2.0
2. TikTok and the Development of Communication Competencies in University Students (2026) – Studies in Media and Communication (RedFame)
3. Emotional Competencies of Physical Education Teachers and Their Influence on the Motivational Classroom Climate (2026)
4. From Artificial Intelligence to Green Purchasing Behavior: The Role of Environmental Knowledge and Green Trust in Shaping Environmental Attitudes and the Purchase of Organic Products (2026) – Sustainability (MDPI)
5. Memory in Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review (2026) – Brain Sciences (MDPI)
6. Green Advertising, Social Media Content, and Eco-labels as Drivers of Environmental Attitudes and Organic Purchase Behavior (2026) – Sustainability (MDPI)
7. From Social Media Content to Value Co-Creation: The Role of Environmental Attitude, Environmental Knowledge, and Green Trust (2026) – Foods (MDPI)
8. Physical Activity, Mental Health, and Academic Stress in University Students in Health Sciences (2026) – Retos
9. Evolution of Research on Synaptic Neuroplasticity and Early Language Acquisition: A Bibliometric Analysis from a Latin American Cultural Perspective (2000–2025) (2026) – Cientific Culture
10. Experiential Learning in the Practicum for Educational Intervention on Digital Identity and Adolescent Self-Perception: A Multiple Case Study in Ecuadorian Institutions (2026) – Cientific Culture
11. Active Tourism and Outdoor Physical Activities as Educational Resources for Health Promotion and Quality of Life (2026) – Retos
12. Smart Universities: Global Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Education 4.0 (2026) – Veredas do Direito
13. Professional Vocation, Academic Adjustment, and Student Retention: Effects of Career Leveling in Physical Education and Sports Science Students (2026) – Retos
14. Interactive Digital Reading as an Innovative Strategy to Strengthen Reading Comprehension (2026) – PROPHERUS
15. Teacher Training in the Face of Neuroscientific Innovations in Early Learning (2025) – Revista Electrónica Interuniversitaria de Formación del Profesorado
16. Psychological Stress as a Predictive Factor of Chronic Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Bibliometric Study (2025) – Cientific Culture
17. Neuroscientific Interventions in Early Physical Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of Their Impact on Early Learning Development (2025) – Retos
18. Evolution of the Positive and Negative Effects on University Students Participating in Recreational Activities (2025) – Retos
19. Systematic Review of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Educational Recreation: Trends in Inclusive Learning in University Contexts (2010–2025) (2025) – Retos
20. Community Social Skills and Their Relationship with Recreation and Physical Activity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Production (2015–2025) (2025) – Retos
21. Interculturality, Social Behavior, and Sports Practice: A Bibliometric Study in Educational and Recreational Contexts (2025) – Retos
22. Prosocial Education: An Intercultural Perspective and School Coexistence in Ecuadorian Adolescents (2025) – Journal of Posthumanism
23. Academic Dropout among Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Study (2025) – Journal of Posthumanism
24. Psychopedagogy in the Application of Recreational Games for Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (2024) – Retos
25. Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Model on the Academic Performance of University Students (2024) – Revista Ciencias Pedagógicas e Innovación
26. Influence of Educational Infrastructure on the Choice of Agricultural Production Technical Programs among Secondary School Students (2024) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
27. Perception of University Students on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools for the Development of Autonomous Learning (2024) – Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
28. Motivation and the Learning Process in Early Childhood Education Level II Children (2024) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
29. Play Activities in the Development of Fine Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood Education (2024) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
30. The Social Worker as a Guide and Mediator of Educational Transformation (2024) – Revista Electrónica Interuniversitaria de Formación del Profesorado
31. Manifestation and Assimilation of Communication and Emotions During Early Childhood (2023) – Universidad y Sociedad
32. Socioeconomic Inequalities and Their Relationship with Access to Education: The Case of Ecuador (2023) – Universidad y Sociedad
33. Interactive Games in Language Development for Children Aged 3–4 Years (2023) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
34. Teacher Feedback in Learning Assessment (2023) – South Florida Journal of Development
35. Universal Design for Learning as a Psychopedagogical Strategy in Cultural and Artistic Education (2023) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
36. Neurodidactics: An Innovative Practice in Teaching and Learning in Basic General Education (2023) – Universidad y Sociedad
37. Inclusive Toy: My Hands Speak (2023) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
38. Emotional States of University Students in Learning Assessment (2023) – 593 Digital Publisher CEIT
39. Eating Habits of Children Aged 4–6 Years in Educational Institutions of Santa Elena Province, Ecuador (2023) – LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
40. The Role of the Family in the Learning Process of Children in Early Childhood Education (2022) – Sapienza
41. Micro-Curricular Planning as an Effective Tool for Improving Learning Outcomes in Early Childhood Education (2022) – Revista Tecnológica-Educativa Docentes 2.0
42. Diagnosis of Academic Stress in University Students (2022) – Revista Tecnológica-Educativa Docentes 2.0
43. Strengthening the Tutorial Support of Early Childhood Students through the Use of ICT (2022) – Serie Científica Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas
44. Disruptive Behaviors in Early Childhood Education Children (2021) – Revista Ciencias Pedagógicas e Innovación
45. Alcohol Consumption among Employees of an Electrical Services Company (2021) – Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar
46. Emotional Regulation as an Effective Tool for Improving the Pedagogical Teaching of English (2021) – South Florida Journal of Health