https://athenea.autanabooks.com/index.php/revista <p>The <strong>Athenea Journal</strong> is published in collaboration with Venezuela and Ecuador, highlighting the multicultural values of our lands and showcasing Latin America’s scientific contributions to the world, where science becomes a universal language without borders. It is a space where the brightest minds from our nations come together to contribute to global knowledge, showing that in science there are neither limits nor barriers—only the shared desire to advance together. Athenea is not just a journal but a bridge connecting hearts and talents, proving that when we work together, borders fade away, and the future fills with infinite possibilities.</p> <p><strong>Athenea </strong>is a scientific journal oriented to Engineering Sciences. It is published by AutanaBooks SAS, with the institutional support of the Universidad Experimental "Antonio José de Sucre" (UNEXPO), vice-rectorate Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. Its main administrative office is located in Venezuela, and its editor is PhD Franyelit Suárez.<br>The journal Athenea focuses on Engineering Sciences and aims to publish academic and scientific material of high research level and quality, produced by scientists and researchers in Latin America and the world to disseminate the work of teaching and research.</p> Autanabooks en-US Athenea Engineering sciences journal 2737-6419 https://athenea.autanabooks.com/index.php/revista/article/view/100 <p>This article analyzes the environmental impact of submarine wastewater outfalls on coastal marine ecosystems through a computational simulation approach implemented in Python. A stationary analytical model of advection–diffusion–reaction is used to represent contaminant dispersion in the far-field region of the discharge plume. Two scenarios are compared: a base scenario representing current conditions, and a mitigation scenario involving reduced contaminant load, increased depth, and improved initial dilution. The results show significant differences in concentration levels, area exceeding an environmental threshold, and compliance distance. These findings support the use of simple and accessible numerical models as a decision-support tool for outfall design, environmental assessment, and coastal management in vulnerable areas.</p> Carlos Trujillo-Vera Armando Antonio Salinas Sanchez Iris Elena Aliaga Villafuerte Mario Otto Leonidas Paz Zegarra Copyright (c) 2025 Carlos Trujillo-Vera, Armando Antonio Salinas Sanchez, Iris Elena Aliaga Villafuerte, Mario Otto Leonidas Paz Zegarra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es 2025-09-05 2025-09-05 6 21 7 19 10.47460/athenea.v6i21.100 https://athenea.autanabooks.com/index.php/revista/article/view/98 <p>This research examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and computational simulation on university education within the framework of digital transformation in higher education. A quantitative, non-experimental, and correlational-descriptive design was employed, using a validated questionnaire administered to 180 students from various academic disciplines. The findings reveal high levels of acceptance and academic use of AI tools, particularly among engineering students and those in advanced semesters. Additionally, a positive correlation was identified between AI usage and academic performance, along with significant differences based on gender and academic level. The study concludes that AI is emerging as a key resource in developing digital competencies, enhancing students' comprehension, autonomy, and academic productivity. This research provides empirical evidence to support the integration of emerging technologies into university education strategies.</p> Yaneth Aleman Vilca Hilda Lizbeth Pinto Pomareda Liliana Rosario lvarez Salinas Miguel Angel Pacheco Quico Ferdinand Eddington Ceballos Bejarano Jimmy Angel Diaz Flores Copyright (c) 2025 Yaneth Aleman Vilca, Hilda Lizbeth Pinto Pomareda, Liliana Rosario lvarez Salinas, Miguel Angel Pacheco Quico, Ferdinand Eddington Ceballos Bejarano, Jimmy Angel Diaz Flores https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es 2025-09-08 2025-09-08 6 21 18 37 10.47460/athenea.v6i21.98