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    • Virtual Queue Implementation to Reduce Waiting Time at Theme Park Attraction Rides to Increase Revenue 

      Castro Lozada, Mirnalyn (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Several times individuals visit with their family amusement parks and they spent 45 minutes to 3 hours of waiting per attraction. Since the amusement parks implemented seasonal attractions such as the Halloween ...
    • Vision System Selection Requirements & Implementation In Industrial Automation 

      Rodríguez, Miguel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - The vision systems are part of a new revolution in automation. With the capability of being implemented practically to any application, the benefit of using this kind of systems are multiple but the ones which ...
    • Visual Basic as a Tool for the Automation of Engine Health Monitoring Systems in the Aerospace Industry 

      Velázquez Morales, Jesús Adrián (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      The aerospace industry presents many challenges when it comes to provide quality and reliability to its users. Many lives depend on the appropriate maintenance and on-time delivery of products and services on a daily ...
    • Vulnerability Assesment of Puerto Rico’s Health Department Web Application 

      Marrero Cabrera, Alondra (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      As technology progresses in the cyber environment, so do new threats; now, with the Covid-19, pandemic biosafety and biosecurity concerns are even more rigorously scrutinized. The cyber and biological ...
    • Walmart’s Successful Business Strategies Leading to Competitive Edge in the Retail Industry 

      Vélez Berríos, Lymari (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Walmart Stores, Inc. is a multinational organization that has successfully managed to overcome market fluctuations and volatility throughout the years. Its business strategies and approach have granted continuous success ...
    • Warehouse Inventory and Material Process Flow Improvement in a Compounding Pharmacy 

      Valle Rodríguez, Gretza (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Pharmaceutical inventory management aims to improve the control over critical raw materials and its traceability, when used in the compounding of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and reduce waste of expired materials. ...
    • Waste Elimination on a Printing Process 

      González Soto, Khalil (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      This project was focused on eliminating the MUDA or waste found (non-value added) in the Offset machines printing process. The DMAIC methodology was used. DMAIC is an acronym for a series of steps used to measure defects ...
    • Waste Handling Optimization: Operation Cost and Environmental Impact Minimization 

      Marrero Torres, Christopher S. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      The company Eli Lilly established environmental goals to reduce waste and manage resources more effectively. From this, the pharmaceutical site in PR underwent a waste generation evaluation of its current operations, to ...
    • Wastewater Disinfectant Technologies a Comparative Review of the Benefits and Disadvantages of the Implementation of Peracetic Acid versus Chlorine 

      Ramos Torrens, Roberto C. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Disinfection in wastewater treatment plants is an essential part of the daily process. It can be said that the majority of municipal wastewater treatment plants utilize chlorine in gas or liquid as their primary method ...
    • Water Efficiency Improvement Using DMADV Methodology 

      Cruz Moreta, Gilbert (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      Water utility optimization using manufacturing methodology to investigate ways we can generate more revenue and a more efficient service. Considering different types of manufacturing process which could have a ...
    • A Wavelet-Based Approach for Pitch Classifiers 

      Ovalles Torres, José R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      A pitch is a human classification method which allows ordering sounds in discrete harmonics frequencies. Although many of the practical pitch detection methods uses the autocorrelation and cepstrum techniques to ...
    • Web Attacks Analytics 

      Sanchez Pardella, Luis O. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Cyber-attacks are on the rise. Information systems are constantly being attacked, generating economic loss. Computer networks and web technologies are the preferred places for hackers to commit cybercrimes. Most computers ...
    • A Web Solution to Waiting Line Problem 

      Torres Carrera, José (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract – In this article I present an approach to solve the problem of wasting time waiting in a line for product or service. A solution is presented composed of a platform API and a mobile application. The solution ...
    • WECI Inventory Reduction and Just-In-Time Implementation 

      Centeno Castro, Gabriel L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      The organization studied showed substantially high levels of inventory, thus a reduction was in need. Given the little information available to implement this in a service environment, a new approach was needed. A mix ...
    • Wet Granulation End-Point Determination of a Drug Formulation 

      Merced Vega, Yaritza (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Wet granulation is commonly used in oral solid dosage industry. The end-point is required to design a process that consistently meet products Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and the Critical Processing Parameters ...
    • What Kinds of Various Wireless Attacks can Occur in Mobile and Wireless-Driven Devices? 

      Sanabria Andrade, Manuel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - Networks have been recently redefined by new devices in the market. These networks, comprised of a group of electronic devices, can be connected either using cables or using wireless technologies. Also, they ...
    • Wind Blade Composite Design, Manufacturing and Experimental Testing 

      Hernández Gelpi, Miguel J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      The design and manufacture of composite material sandwich type blade is presented. Stainless steel rods and ribs, are the internal structure, core is foam, between ribs. The skin is a laminate of fiber glass and a ...
    • Work Sampling Mobile Application 

      Martínez Lebrón, David (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Work Sampling is a technique used to investigate the proportions of total times devoted to the various activities that constitute a job or work situation. This statistical analysis or technique constitutes a very ...
    • Workflow Management in the Batch Record Review Process 

      Velázquez Vázquez, Michelle (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      The review of Batch Records creates a story of the materials, manufacturing, and packaging involved in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The Master Batch Record details who, when, where, and how each process stage is ...
    • Working from Home and Data Protection 

      Pérez, Omar A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Thanks to the pandemic the new order is working from home. When you work from the office the security of the data is responsibility of you as employee and the corporation to provide a safe network. Maybe you see it but ...