• Predicting the downfall of non-profit organizations using machine learning 

      Vázquez Rodríguez, Rubén A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Machine learning can be applied to finances of non-profit organizations taken from IRS Tax Forms 990ez to determine if an organization will be dissolved. This is useful to determine if a cause is viable. Data stored ...
    • Predicting the Housing Market with Machine Learning 

      Díaz Martínez, José E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      The aim of this project is to build a machine learning model for predicting housing market prices using a dataset that includes information about MSSubClass, MSZoning, LotArea, LotConfig, BldgType, OverallCond, YearBuilt, ...
    • Prediction of Crime 

      Serrano Malavé, Gustavo L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Crime has always been a controversial topic amongst society. The prediction of criminal events could help law enforcement units to be more alert in the areas, reducing or preventing the events from ever happening. Even ...
    • Preliminary Wind Turbine Assessment Using Urban Scaling Factors in Puerto Rico 

      Soto Cora, Marcos A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - It is well known that wind energy applications are most effective in wide open areas. As shown in the literature, rather than completely discard the location of wind turbines in urban areas, the reduction in ...
    • Preparation and Delivery of Material for Special Topics in Information Assurance Courses at an Undergraduate and Graduate level 

      Bennett, Steven D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      I produced coursework for the undergraduate course Penetration Testing and the graduate course Reverse Engineering. The Spring 2017 trimester was the first time that either of the courses had been given. This presented a ...
    • Preparation of New Drug Application (NDA)/Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Major and Moderate Post-Approval Changes for Parental Drug Products Site Transfer 

      Robles Vázquez, Wilberto (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)
      Actually, the Food and Drug Administration is the United States Federal Agency responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products ...
    • Preparing for the Future of Public Transportation with a Real-Time Application 

      Rodríguez Rodríguez, Josué (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      The use of public transportation offers a lot of benefits to a city and to its citizens in terms of: economy, health, accessibility and manage of emergency, but some cities don’t inform their citizens or tourists of ...
    • Prescription Timeliness Prediction Using Machine Learning 

      De La Cruz Marrero, Ian (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      Adherence is a very important aspect for each patient enrolled in a Prescription Drug Plan, a large gap between claim fills is an indicator that they might be disrupting their therapy. This could be due to unavailability, ...
    • Presentación del libro Tiempos Binarios: la Guerra Fría desde Puerto Rico y el Caribe 

      Rodríguez Beruff, Jorge (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      "Agradezco de un modo muy particular la invitación que me han hecho los editores Silvia Álvarez Curbelo y Manuel Rodríguez Vázquez a presentar su libro Tiempos Binarios: La Guerra Fría desde Puerto Rico y el Caribe. Me ...
    • Preventive Maintenance Work Order Optimization 

      Sánchez, Rosemarie Alcocer (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      In the bio-pharmaceutical industry, maintenance is required to ensure equipment functions properly. Maintenance can be defined as activities performed on an equipment to ensure it functions with-in specification and ...
    • Printed board assemblies test coverage calculation: new calculation method 

      Rivera Galarza, José Ángel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      There are three ways that major industries use to calculate Printed Board Assemblies Manufacturing Test Coverage. The problem with these methods is that they combine parameters that are either relative to inspection ...
    • Privacy in the Cyber Universe 

      Torres Rosa, Edshel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      We live in a world where the internet is almost an essential part of our day to day. We are at a point where we cannot divorce humans from technology, or technology from humans, it is part of us. What is most valuable ...
    • PRM Operations Cores Cell Takt Time Kaizen 

      Moreau Sepúlveda, Armando (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      This article refers to, how UTAS handles the optimization of a CORE a cell in the manufacturing process. Companies have waste that can be reduce with an optimization of the manufacturing process. Steps to accomplish ...
    • Probability Analysis with Web Scraping and Linear Regression 

      García Matos, Javier A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      Since the dawn of sports, probability and trends have played an important role in predicting the outcome of an event. It gives the public a general idea of how the match will occur, providing a powerful tool in analytics. ...
    • Proceso de Mejora de Solicitud de Ventanas para Muestreo de Gases y Agua en Cuartos Asépticos en Edificios de Manufactura 

      Ramos Rosado, Rafael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      En este análisis se encontró la causa raíz de la problemática que se tiene en cuartos asépticos de manufactura, el obtener ventanas para la toma de muestras de agua y gases con facilidad. Con la utilización de la metodología ...
    • Proceso Efectivo de Liderar un Plan Estratégico Previamente Establecido 

      Bonilla Rodríguez, Ruth M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      ¿Qué sucede cuando se nombra un ejecutivo a dirigir un Plan Estratégico Previamente Establecido? ¿Qué metodología se puede crear para lograr que se complete en un 90% o más el plan? Esto es un reto de investigación y para ...
    • Process Characterization of Thermal Bond Process 

      Carrillo Velez, Dayana M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Process Characterization is a required step in the commercialization of a new product. The intent of this process characterization is to ensure that the Midjoint Thermal Bond manufacturing process delivers a consistent ...
    • Process control laboratory - bar code system 

      Rodríguez, María de Lourdes (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1996-06)
      This paper presents the basic concepts of a bar code system using a PC-based architecture. This system was developed and implemented in the Industrial Engineering Process Control Laboratory. The main objective of this ...
    • Process Errors Determination and Correction for Commercial Loans in the Bank Industry 

      Berríos Pérez, Maceira (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The purpose of this project was to reduce or eliminate errors on Loan Boarding Packages received in the Loan Boarding Unit in order to increase the boarding volume. During the period of September 2015 through October ...
    • Process Improvement and Cost Reduction Opportunities by a Change in the Packaging Material of Human Thrombin Component Coming in Vials 

      Quiñones Díaz, Mariely (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Human Thrombin is a bleeding control agent that is formulated, filled into a glass vial, and lyophilized to maintain stability. In order to be shipped, the vials are packaged in a container made from cardboard material. ...