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Influence of Technology on the Social Responsibility Dimensions of Financial Cooperatives in Ecuador

VOLUME 23, 2026

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Carrillo Punina, Alvaro Patricio, Galarza Torres, Sandra Patricia, Fernández Lorenzo, Angie, Tipán Tapia, Luis Alfredo, Carrillo Punina, Lorena Patricia, Cueva Ochoa, Betty Elizabeth, Benavides Ortiz, Germán Gustavo

Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of technological adoption on the dimensions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of Ecuadorian financial cooperatives. Based on the context of uneven digital transformation in the cooperative sector, it seeks to identify how the level of technological maturity impacts responsible practices such as governance, social inclusion, organizational ethics and environmental sustainability. Methodologically, a cross-sectional correlational quantitative approach was adopted, applied to a stratified sample of 86 cooperatives in segments 3 and 4. A validated instrument of seven CSR dimensions was used, complemented by a technological maturity index, and multiple regression analyses, correlations and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed. In addition, qualitative interviews with managers were incorporated through coding with ATLAS.ti principles. The results show a significant positive correlation between technological maturity and general CSR (R² = 0.32), especially in the dimensions of governance, ethics and social. The environmental dimension, however, showed little relationship with technology. The interviews revealed barriers such as lack of funding and digital literacy gaps. It is confirmed that digital transformation is more strategic in large cooperatives, while medium-sized cooperatives maintain an operational focus. It is concluded that technology acts as a facilitator of CSR in the cooperative ecosystem, as long as it is strategically integrated and accompanied by inclusive policies, digital training and continuous ethical assessment.

Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Technology, Savings and Credit Cooperatives, Digital Transformation, Ecuador..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty