Browsing Undergraduate Research Program for Honor and Outstanding Students by Issue Date
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Study of Electromagnetic Fields and Effects on the Human Body
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)Exposure of radio frequencies electromagnetic fields (EMF) in recent decades, demands has increased. Bringing new variables into the effects of EMF with human bodies. Our objective is to present an approach into the ... -
Influence of Upper Limb Improvement in Post-Stroke Gait
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)Hemiplegic gait is a common consequence of a stroke affecting about 80% of the patients. The usual treatment tends to focus on analyzing just the affected lower body, neglecting the upper limb. This research is intended ... -
Vulnerability of Schools in Puerto Rico to Tsunami Events Case Studies: Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)This research extends the vulnerability analysis of schools to the municipalities of Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja. The analysis is performed based on their evacuation time to reach a safe zone in a tsunami-like event. ... -
Fabricating An Ionic Conductive-okra Based Hydrogel For Chronic Wound Healing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)It has been reported that nearly 6.5 million people in the United States suffer from at least one chronic wound in their lifetime. One of the community’s are affected by it are people with diabetes mellitus. Hydrogel ... -
Brownian dynamics simulation method for the study of anisotropic active Brownian particles
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)Colloidal or Brownian particles are tiny particles 1 µm to 10 nm) immersed in a Newtonian viscous fluid and subjected to Brownian motion This motion is due to thermal fluctuations of the fluid molecules that induce irregular ... -
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials found in Nature for the production of Bone Tissue Scaffold
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)During this investigation, the mechanical properties of three biomaterials found in nature (carrots, bamboo, and grapes) were evaluated to determine if they could serve as prototypes for a biocompatible, biodegradable, and ... -
Nonlinear Pharmacokinetic Models Based on Statistical Regression Methods Using Secondary Data
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)This research is about creating nonlinear pharmacokinetic models to better understand the behaviors that take place. From there, see patterns, relations between behaviors, and statistical techniques and, as an end goal, ... -
Exploring Solutions to Fast Fashion: Development of Sustainable Fabrics Made from Bacterial Cellulose Grown in a Novel Seaweed-Based Medium
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)This research project explores innovative solutions to address two environmental concerns: the detrimental impact of fast fashion on the environment and the widespread macroalgae bloom. The proposed approach involves the ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Mycelium Based Composite Materials
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)This investigations focuses on characterizing innovative mycelium based composite material The goal is to create sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials that combat waste accumulation By comparing Pleurotus ... -
An Exploratory Study on the Development of Algae-Based Biodegradable Polymer Composite Structures Via Selective Laser Sintering
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)In response to climate change and agricultural runoff affecting the Amazon River, significant accumulations of brown macroalgae, Sargassum, have been observed along the South Coast of North America and the Caribbean since ... -
Heart Disease Detection Using Machine Learning Models
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)Heart disease, that is, the set of various health complications that negatively affect the heart, is currently one of the main causes of worldwide deaths in human beings. For instance, in the United States (US), it has the ... -
Analysis of charge and discharge of a Solar Lithium Battery
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)The purpose of this research is to observe the behavior of lithium batteries when they are being discharged and recharged to compare the data obtained in the experiments with the data provided by the manufacturer. With the ... -
Improving Operational Efficiency and Downtime Reduction: Applying Lean Six Sigma in Material Recovery Facilities
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)In response to challenges within the solid waste industry, this research focused on enhancing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operations using Lean Six Sigma. Employing the DMAIC framework, the study tackled recurring ... -
Relationship Between the Electrical Response of a Skeletal Muscle Versus the Applied Force and the Angle of Flexion
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)Studying the relationship between muscle force and some electrical parameters of muscle measured on the surface could serve as an indirect indicator of force that would be useful for various applications In this work, is ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of 3D Printed Solid Oral Dosage Forms
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)The pharmaceutical industry has been positively impacted by the 3D printing technique. Nevertheless, it has been poorly investigated. This study, was focused on fabricating solid oral dosage forms manufactured with corn ... -
Air-Based Plasma and its Impact on Bacillus subtilis: Implications for Healthcare Sterilization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)This study addresses the limitations of current sterilization methods in the healthcare industry, which expose operators to carcinogens and reproductive hazards, the environment to pollution, and compromise the integrity ... -
Surge Tank Behavior in the Presence of a Traveling Pressure Wave
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)This study analyzes the impact of surge tank diameter and pipe friction on pressure oscillations in the penstock. The results indicate that a specific diameter was identified where pressure suppression is optimized. ... -
Algae-Based Carbonated Cementitious Materials and Their Applications in the Concrete Industries
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)This study explores how adding sargassum to concrete affects its compression strength. The research aims to evaluate the potential of sargassum as a sustainable material in concrete production. 84 mortar samples were ... -
Sodium Alginate-Infused Hydrogels: A Treatment Approach for Managing Chronic Wounds in the Skin
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2024-08-22)Climate change has increased the growth and dispersal of Sargassum algae across the Atlantic Ocean, posing significant environmental challenges, especially in the Caribbean. However, from Sargassum, sodium alginate, a ... -
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Classification for Hemiplegic Patients
(2024-08-22)This study explores a machine learning-based neural network system using MATLAB to classify hemiplegia, a condition causing paralysis on one side of the body. Using data from the specialized treatment center “El laboratorio ...