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Estrategias Adaptativas Y Metodologías Colaborativas Para El Diseño Circular: Un Estudio Multicaso En La Industria Textil Y De La Moda Desde La Perspectiva Del Ciclo De Vida, María Tamames Sobrino, Adriana Cagigas Gil, Daniel De Las Heras

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Smart Garments Y Videojuegos: Una Nueva Experiencia En El Diseño De Interacción, Carolina García Vázquez

Capítulos de libros

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Estrategias Para Preservar La Autoría En El Diseño Gráfico Ante La Inteligencia Artificial Generativa, Angel Serrano Valverde, Marta De Miguel Zamora

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La Transformación Estética Del Qr Como Manifestación Gráfica: Tendencias Y Oportunidades, Raquel Ávila Muñoz, Gema Bonales Daimiel

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Los códigos QR, creados en 1994 para optimizar procesos de inventariado, cumplen ya tres décadas de existencia. Lo que comenzó como una herramienta funcional ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en un elemento omnipresente en estrategias de marketing y publicidad. La estilización visual de la icónica matriz de cuadros blancos y negros amplía el alcance de los códigos QR, transformándolos en manifestaciones gráficas que combinan funcionalidad y creatividad. A través de estrategias como la incorporación de elementos visuales de marca, la integración con imágenes o la creación de diseños personalizados, los QR pueden asumir un papel destacado en la composición. La manipulación …

Cfd Analysis Of Hydrodynamic Cavitation Through An Orifice: Influence Of Different Inlet Pressures And Number Of Orifice Holes, Lemthong Chanphavong, Vongsavanh Chanthaboune, Keophousone Phonhalath

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is considered an energy-efficient process with high potential for utilization in many chemical processes. This study presents a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of cavitating flow through an orifice with a constant flow area. The Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations, coupled with turbulence and cavitation models, are employed to capture the complex flow behaviors. The effects of inlet pressures and number of orifice-holes on cavitation behavior are investigated. Result of the numerical simulation is validated with the existing experimental data from the literature. The CFD study revealed that cavitation initiates just behind the inlet edge of the orifice …

Analysis Of The Sustainability Management Of Coral Reef Ecosystem In The Marine Protected Area Of Wediombo, Gunungkidul, Nabilah L. Rohmah, Rika Harini, Sudrajat Sudrajat

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The Wediombo Coastal Area is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) with highly potential in coral reef ecosystems. According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA), coral reefs play a vital role in supporting human life by providing provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural services. However, the utilization of this area as a tourist destination and suboptimal management practices have led to the degradation of its coral reef ecosystems. Efective management strategies for the sustainability of coral reefs can have positive impacts across ecological, economic, social, technological, and institutional dimensions. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the sustainability management of coral reef ecosystem …

Kadysnet: A Novel Approach To Dyslexia Prediction In Children: Combining Handwritten Text Recognition With A Hybrid Cnn-Bilstm-Ctc Model And Personalized Learning Strategies, Shailesh Prabhakar Patil, Ravindra Sadashivrao Apare, Ravindra Honaji Borhade, Parikshit Narendra Mahalle

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This study introduces a novel approach for early dyslexia detection in children through automated handwriting analysis, integrating a hybrid CNN-BiLSTM-CTC architecture with personalized learning strategies. Our method combines a custom CNN-BiLSTM-CTC model with tailored educational interventions to support dyslexic learners. We analyzed children's handwritten text images in English, collected from specially designed tests involving word rewriting, sentence reconstruction, and paragraph composition, particularly challenging tasks for dyslexic individuals. Notably, our CNN-BiLSTM-CTC model achieved the best result with an accuracy of 97.67%, outperforming other architectures. Compared to pre-trained models like EfficientNetB7, DenseNet121, and MobileNetV2, our custom CNN-BiLSTM-CTC model demonstrated superior performance. Key …

Research On Data Organization Methods And Key Technologies For Product-Oriented Smart Steel Bar Processing Systems, Peijun Zhang, Lianxia Ma, Chunlei Zhang, Xinwu Zan

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This paper addresses the issues in the data organization logic of existing intelligent steel bar processing systems, which are centered on construction projects. It investigates product-oriented data organization methods and the key technologies of logical correspondence between steel bar product identification codes and physical entities. The paper analyzes the product-oriented data organization logic and presents the corresponding data organization architecture. It also examines the feature extraction of steel bar product information classification and coding, as well as the dynamic completeness of the coding rule system. The paper provides a construction method for steel bar product identification codes and designs partial …

Macro-Ergonomic And Organizational Behavior Mapping For Organic Waste Management Using Hofstede Culture In Semarang, Indonesia : Pca & Sem Analysis Using Smart Pls, Ratih Setyaningrum, Sahana Pramukti, Ravindran Balasubramani

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Waste management has a very close and complex relationship with community behavior and culture . This relationship is two-way: community culture influences how waste is managed, and conversely, waste management practices can shape or change culture. This study to assess the organizational behavior related to organic waste management. Employing a quantitative methodology, data were gathered using the Hofstede Values Survey Module 13 (VSM 13) - closed questionnaire, with 109 Semarang city Community participants responding via a Google Form. The collected data were analyzed utilizing Hofstede's prescribed formula. The next stage is PCA (Principal Component Analysis) and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) …

Experimental And Finite Element Analysis On Seismic Performance Of Composite Shear Walls With Embedded Cold-Formed C-Shape Steel Section, Mohamed F. Abd El-Wahed, Sameh Moustafa Gaawan, Mohamed M. Yehia

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

The composite shear wall with embedded cold formed steel-braces (ECFSB) is a revolutionary pattern of composite wall. It involves of a cold formed steel (CFS) braced frame that is fully immersed within reinforced concrete. The purpose of this configuration is to develop the lateral resilience of the shear wall. The CF steel columns, which are embedded the walls, boost the wall's capability to augment bending forces. Additionally, the steel braces, which are enclosed within the web, enhance the wall's efficiency to resist shear forces. This study investigates the cyclic shear behaviour of compact embedded cold formed steel (ECFS) walls by …

Synthesis And Characterization Of A High Entropy Alloy By Powder Metallurgy Technique, Aya Fawzy, Mohamed Bhlol, Osama Dawood, Ayman Elsayed

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

Synthesis of CuCoFeNiW alloy has been realized by powder metallurgy. Mechanical alloying was used to prepare a high-entropy alloy consisting of Cu, Co, Fe, Ni with and without 10 wt.% W particles. The mixed samples were compacted by a uniaxial press under pressures ranging from 340 to 840 MPa. Green samples were sintered in a vacuum sintering furnace from 1150 and 1300 C. The results have shown that the proposed synthesis route could be used to obtain the alloy with proper transformation and metallurgical properties. Hot forging has effectively increased the hardness of the alloy at all preparation conditions.

Molecular Docking And Adme Calculations Of Structurally Similar Compounds To Anastrozole, Habiba Abd-Rabbo, Somaia Abdel-Rahim, Maha Bakr, Manar Mohammed, Ola Nosseir

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

Aromatase inhibitors prevent the conversion of androgens into estrogens, leading to decreased levels of circulating estrogens. Thus, they are significantly used for the treatment of breast cancer, particularly, in postmenopausal women. Anastrozole, an approved aromatase inhibitor, has gained interest due to its remarkable activity and pharmacokinetics. In this work, small molecules of structural similarity to anastrozole were identified, their ADME-related properties were calculated, and their binding modes to the human aromatase enzyme were evaluated. The calculated properties of the compounds with the highest similarity scores were comparable to those of anastrozole. Six compounds were also predicted to exhibit higher binding …

Repair And Regeneration Of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation To Injured Muscles Using Barium Chloride In A Rat Model, Esraa A. Aboelfadl, Hesham Haffez, Soheir S. Koraa, Ahmed E. Abdel Moneim, Ola H. El-Habit, Rasha S. Elbeltagy

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

The biological consequences of low dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) are strongly debated. While most studies confirm its detrimental effects, several studies suggest beneficial (hormetic) effects of LDIR as an anti-inflammatory agent on musculoskeletal injuries. The present study aimed to investigate the bio-stimulatory effects of LDIR (direct and indirect) in healing the musculoskeletal injuries induced by barium chloride (BaCl2). Thirty adult male Albino rats were used in this study and were divided into five groups as follows: control, BaCl2, g-rays (direct), g-rays (indirect), BaCl2 and g (direct), and BaCl2 and g (indirect) group. Muscle injury was induced using 50 ml of …

Adme Predicted Molecular Intervention Aiming At Assessment Of An Alternative Means Of Phyto-Based Pest Control Of Cotton Leaf Roller, Haritalodes Derogata Using Diluted Ethanolic Extract Of Nux Vomica, Arnob Chakrovorty, Avidipta Hazra, Banani Bhattacharjee, Debarsi Das, Anisur Rahman Khuda-Bukhsh, Asmita Samadder

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

The leaf roller moth, Haritalodes (=Sylepta) derogata (Fabricius, 1775) (Lepidoptera) is a common pest of many economically important plant species including cotton (Gossypium spp.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). This study was designed to investigate mainly the insecticidal/pesticidal efficacy of diluted ethanolic extract from seeds of native deciduous Indian tree, Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. (Nux Vom 2X - prepared by diluting raw extract or mother tincture 100 times in 91% ethanol by following homeopathic procedure) known to contain the main toxic ingredient, Strychnine and to elucidate the toxicity related cellular and physio-chemical effects inflicted by it on larva of H. derogata. Present …

To Explore Potential Targets And Their Natural Inhibitors To Combat Diabetes, Rishita Dey, Sisir Nandi, Asmita Samadder

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people around the globe. Prolonged hyperglycemia, abnormal metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, oxidative damage, and a high incidence of microvascular diseases are the common hallmarks of diabetes and its complications. This condition has been shown to hasten the onset of several other disorders, including peripheral neuropathy, nephropathy, and cardiomyopathy, pulmonary arterial disease, and coronary artery disease, thereby necessitating exploration of different avenues of medicinal regimen to address / delineate the complications. The subject matter for this review has been gathered from a range of research publications, review papers, and book …

Thermal Performance Of A Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle Utilizing A Heat Pipe As A Heat Exchanger, Wael I. A. Aly, Islam S. Hassan, Mo’Men I. Radwan

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

The present study experimentally investigates the performance of a vapor compression refrigeration cycle (VCRC) integrated with a heat pipe functioning as a heat exchanger. The heat pipe was developed to enhance heat transfer between the suction and liquid lines of the VCRC. The integration of the heat pipe heat exchanger (HPHE) aims to decrease the compressor duty cycle, which consequently enhances system longevity and reduces energy consumption. The effects of different working fluids and filling ratios in the HPHE on the system performance were examined. Specifically, the impact of these parameters on the refrigeration effect (RE), and overall coefficient of …

Field-Validated Load Modelling And Prediction-Driven Bess Sizing For Oil Drilling Microgrids, Omar H. Abdalla, Alaa A. Afifi, Amr Kassem, Ismail M. Mosaed

Trends in advanced sciences and technology

Diesel-based microgrids serving oil drilling operations are subject to sharp and unpredictable load fluctuations that lead to generator underloading, elevating specific fuel consumption (SFC), and reducing system reliability. Conventional battery energy storage system (BESS) sizing methods typically depend on long-term field measurements and static load assumptions, which fail to capture the real transient nature of drilling processes. This paper develops a framework for BESS sizing that directly integrates a measurement-based machine learning (ML) load prediction model. The adopted model, built using the exponential Gaussian process regression (GPR) technique, has been trained and validated on six months of high-resolution field measurements …

The Impact Of The Intellectual Methodologies Of The Four Sunni Legal Schools On Islamic Jurisprudence And Its Legal Theory: A Critical Analytical Study In The Contemporary Context, Dr. Abdulkerim Mustafa

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The Impact Of Hip Fracture Multimodal Pain Management On Mobilization And Length Of Stay For Hospitalized Older Adults, Donna Mangruen

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Over 95% of hip fractures are related to falling, which equates to approximately 300,000 hip fractures annually in the United States. Poorly managed pain and immobility are risk factors predisposing patients to prolonged hospitalization, permanent disability, and mortality. At an academic medical center, low adherence to the use of a multimodal pain management order set contributes to the sequelae of unfavorable outcomes. Through stakeholder education, this quality improvement project sought to improve adherence to an MPM order set to promote effective pain management, early mobilization, and decreased length of stay. On a surgical unit, surgeons (n=6; 100%) and nurses (n=46; …

Increasing The Uptake Of Arteriovenous Fistulas In Hemodialysis Patients Through A Patient Navigator Pathway, Aderonke Badejogbin

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

International research has shown that central venous catheters (CVCs) perform worse than arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) in critical outcomes. The National Kidney Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKDOQI) guidelines discourage using CVCs for chronic hemodialysis (HD) and recommend that fewer than 10% of patients undergoing HD for over 90 days use CVCs. AVFs are considered superior to other vascular access methods, offering better longevity, lower infection risk, and reduced mortality and morbidity in most patients. However, a large Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dialysis clinic reported that over 50% of patients were dialyzed via CVCs since January 2022. A literature review conducted from …

Implementation Of A Nurse-Led Service To Improve Venous Ulcer Healing Time And Access, Amaka Akinade

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Venous leg ulcerations (VLUs) commonly affect older adults, rural residents, and those with multiple health conditions, leading to high healthcare costs and significant physical and social challenges. The gap between demand for VLU management and available advanced practice providers (APPs) extends healing time and delays access to specialized care, increasing the risk of complications and patient dissatisfaction. This quality improvement project was designed to understand the effect of implementing a nurse-led service using the TIME tool and the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Association (WOCN) guidelines in VLUs healing time and time to access care over twelve weeks as compared to …

How Sweet It Is : Implementation Of A Web-Based Application To Assist With Adherence To Diabetes Treatment And Improve Glycemic Control, Jennifer Rohrborn

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

This was a new program implementation that used evidence-based guidelines to implement the use of mHealth technology via text messages to improve patient adherence to treatment plans and ultimately improve glycemic control. Patients were selected from within an established Internal Medicine practice based on a diagnosis of diabetes and HbA1c greater than 7.5%. Participation in the study was voluntary. Using the self-care of diabetes inventory, self-care was also measured. Baseline HbA1c, BMI, and SCODI scores were collected. Patient education was provided following the American Diabetes Association’s recommendation for patient education. The patients downloaded and utilized the application one drop, and …

Evaluation Of A Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program, Angela V. Murphy

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Hypertension is a global health problem that impacts millions of people each year and contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other conditions. Reducing and maintaining control of hypertension leads to better health outcomes. Patient self-measured blood pressure monitoring, along with co-interventions from the healthcare team, is an evidence-based strategy used to reduce and control hypertension. Through advanced technology, remote blood pressure monitoring programs that allow patients to transmit measurements through the internet to physicians’ offices for review and management of hypertension are more readily available. The synthesis of evidence in this document includes the effectiveness of remote …

Integrating A Prediabetes Risk Screening Test In Primary Care: Impact On Referrals To Diabetes Prevention Programs, Jackie Warner

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The prevalence of diabetes in the United States for those aged 18 or older climbed considerably from 2001 to the present. Diabetes affects 37.3 million citizens in the United States and 13% of global citizens. Of the 37.3 million individuals affected, 28.7 million have a diagnosis of diabetes, while close to nine million individuals are unaware of a diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes, characterized by elevated glucose levels not yet classified as diabetes, is a vital warning sign for the progression of type 2 diabetes. Close to 100 million individuals in the United States have prediabetes. However, early screening and detection of …

Establishing Early Postpartum Visits To Identify Hypertensive Complications In Patients With Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy And Postpartum Hypertension, Sonia M. Tavaska

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

In the postpartum period, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension are the chief causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends patients diagnosed with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension have a follow-up visit within 72 hours after discharge, and all postpartum patients have a follow-up visit within 3 weeks after discharge. Acknowledging that recommendation, the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine also endorses those patients with hypertensive disorders either before, during, or after pregnancy to be seen earlier than the scheduled six-week postpartum visit. This project focused on a change in …

Conference Report Of Wmu Maritime Affairs Conference 2025 : Transforming A Maritime Future : Digitalization And Decarbonization, World Maritime University

Conference Papers

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In Search Of A Sea-Life Balance In An Adverse Environment : Understanding Seafarers’ Life, Work And Turnover : Phase One: Interview Results, World Maritime University

Reports

This report constitutes the qualitative part (i.e Phase One) of the research project “Work & Health Balance at Sea” (WHEAB). It explores the experiences of 20 officers and engineers, primarily from the United States, across eight core areas.

The Arctic Ocean Region : Biodiversity, Governance And Protective Measures, Antonios Andreadakis, Graeme Chesters, Dimitrios Dalaklis, 90 North Foundation

Reports

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The Arctic Ocean region stands at the forefront of global environmental transformation, serving as a harbinger of climate change and a frontier for emergent geopolitical and economic interests.

• The Arctic region's economic potential, particularly in shipping and resource extraction, appears to offer shorter trade routes, reduced fuel consumption, and increased access to high-value resources. However, this analysis largely ignores the complex geo-physical, environmental and geographical limitations of the region.

• The fragility of Arctic Ocean ecosystems – characterized by slow ecological recovery, specialised biodiversity, and extreme environmental conditions – renders them especially vulnerable to anthropogenic disturbances. …

In Search Of A Sea-Life Balance In An Adverse Environment : Understanding Seafarers' Life, Work And Turnover, Bikram Singh Bhatia, Raphael Baumler, Maria Carrera-Arce

Reports

The Officers’ Union of International Seamen (OUIS) commissioned the World Maritime University (WMU) to conduct the Work & Health Balance at Sea (WHEAB) project to examine some dimensions of seafarers’ working lives.

Building on exploratory interviews, a survey was designed and administered. The current report presents findings on work patterns (onboard and home periods), working hours, work-related stress, safety management system, shore leave, mental well-being, and career intention.

The survey gathered responses from 4,372 seafarers, mainly from India (n=1,098; 25.1%), the Philippines (n=690; 15.8%), the United States (U.S.) (n=501; 11.5%), and other worldwide regions (n=2,083; 47.6%). The overrepresentation of U.S. …

Principles And Practices Of Selecting Screening Tools For Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Narrative Review, Yu-Hsuan Lai, Tyng-Guey Wang, Nai-Hsin Meng

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a potentially life-threatening condition, particularly affecting individuals with neurological diseases, head and neck cancers, and age-related issues. Its prevalence in the general population ranges from 2.3% to 16%, with much higher rates among patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and traumatic brain injury. Dysphagia is prevalent in geriatric and long-term care settings, where over 50% of elderly residents may experience swallowing difficulties. Given its high prevalence and serious consequences, early detection through dysphagia screening in at-risk populations is essential. Since the 1990s, numerous screening tools for dysphagia have been developed, with over 160 non-instrumental tools identified in review …