Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): CogniA

This edition addresses emerging and high-impact topics across various fields of knowledge. We analyze the impact of artificial intelligence in education and its potential to transform teaching practices; the role of digital platforms in internal communication within SMEs, highlighting tools such as WhatsApp Business and Microsoft Teams; and the modeling of volatility in small stock markets using ARCH-GARCH and stochastic approaches, with application to the Merval index. We also present a study on cannabidiol (CBD) and its prospects in the dermatological industry, examining its clinical efficacy, extraction techniques, regulatory challenges, and market projections, emphasizing its potential as a therapeutic alternative for skin conditions. Finally, this issue includes a study on the variables influencing executive performance in healthy older adults in Ecuador, highlighting the relationship between age, educational level, and cognitive reserve with performance in functions such as problem-solving, cognitive flexibility, and inhibition.