• Destacando a Danny Acosta Tejada, estudiante doctoral de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico 

  Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. Oficina de Comunicaciones (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 2023-10-04)

  Uniendo esfuerzos de investigación a nivel de Latinoamérica: Puerto Rico y Panamá. Danny Acosta Tejada investiga el impacto del desequilibrio de datos en la clasificación de ataques DDoS utilizando métodos tradicionales y ...

• El podcast + largo de 24 horas 

  Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. Oficina de Comunicaciones (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 2023-10-13)

  Estamos muy honrados por la oportunidad de colaborar con el joven influencer Joshua Castro en su iniciativa de desarrollar un episodio de 24 horas durante la celebración del primer aniversario de “Soy un Glitch Podcast”. ...

• Buyers Trade Mission BTM 2023 – Costa Rica 

  Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. Oficina de Comunicaciones (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 2023-09-27)

  La Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico fue invitada a participar en el componente educativo de la Feria Comercial conocida como la misión educativa del Buyers Trade Mission BTM 2023, organizado por la Promotora del ...

• An Exploratory Study on the Development of Algae-Based Biodegradable Polymer Composite Structures Via Selective Laser Sintering 

  García, Stephanie; Móvil Cabrera, Omar A. (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 ...

• Relationship Between the Electrical Response of a Skeletal Muscle Versus the Applied Force and the Angle of Flexion 

  Figueroa Medina, Yanelys (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 ...

• Improving Operational Efficiency and Downtime Reduction: Applying Lean Six Sigma in Material Recovery Facilities 

  Droz Cruz, Valeria (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 ...

• Heart Disease Detection Using Machine Learning Models 

  González Cartagena, Rafael; Ocasio Adorno, Yadriel A. (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 

  Torres Feliciano, Juan G.; Molina, Ángel (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 ...

• Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials found in Nature for the production of Bone Tissue Scaffold 

  Malavé Rodríguez, Jorge L. (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 ...

• Vulnerability of Schools in Puerto Rico to Tsunami Events Case Studies: Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja 

  Stedile Zolin, João Victor (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. ...

• Nonlinear Pharmacokinetic Models Based on Statistical Regression Methods Using Secondary Data 

  Ortiz Stewart, Ishmael (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, ...

• From Brown Tides to 3D Printers: Additive Manufacturing of Novel Algae-Based Polymer Composites 

  Figueroa, Zuánichi; Polanco, Abraham; Rodríguez, Jeziel; Toro, Sebastián; (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)

  As a direct effect of ocean warming and nutrient enrichment, tones of a brown macroalgae known as Sargassum, have been accumulating on shores throughout the Caribbean region since 2011. These unprecedented annual events ...

• Fabrication and Characterization of 3D Printed Solid Oral Dosage Forms 

  Rodríguez, Dorielis; Carrión, Harry S. (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 ...

• Brownian dynamics simulation method for the study of anisotropic active Brownian particles 

  Medina García, Aurie (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 ...

• Improvement of Predictive Model to Reduce Impurity Presence Based on Raw Material Combination Pre-Selection 

  Nieves, William Loubriel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  Biotechnology manufacture is composed of two main sections, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Drug Product (DP). The DS manufacturing most common steps are cell culture or fermentation (DSI), recovery and purification. ...

• Optimization of Bioburden Samples Processing in the Microbiology Laboratory Using Six Sigma 

  Rosa Matos, Raquel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  This article presents the use of the Lean Six Sigma tool to identify factors affecting the processing of samples that require Bioburden testing in the Microbiology Laboratory. The objective of this article was to implement ...

• Improvement and Design of a Kitchen Using DMADV Methodology 

  Carradero Torres, Néstor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  This design project will focus on remodeling a kitchen for an elderly person. The kitchen that is going to be remodeled has a peninsula or G-shaped layout design. The new design that will be introduced aims to save time ...

• Reduce Scrap for Kiefel Machine Non-PVC 

  Rivera Rivera, Natalia (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  The bag-making process is performed in different locations globally. IV Bags are used worldwide for various treatments. This project aims to reduce the scrap from the Non-PVC machine. This is the only one of ten department ...

• Manufacturing of a Continuous Line of Salbutamol Tablets Through the Methodology of DMADV 

  Santiago Rodríguez, Michael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  This project aimed to enhance the production process of salbutamol by designing and implementing a continuous production line using the DMADV methodology. The study objectives were to establish proper visualization of the ...

• Construction Services Company – Purchases Process and Warehouse System Improvements 

  Rivera Santiago, Luis E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)

  In the manufacturing industry, engineers focus on positively impacting all areas related to product output. When the output is tangible, several methodologies and assessments can be implemented to improve the production ...

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