Materials Science
This study evaluates the reuse of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from plastic bottles for filament production in 3D printing via thermoplastic pultrusion, using a PET Machine based on the…
Materials Science
This study presented RegoCrete-BGX, a fiber reinforced, multi-aggregate concrete developed using lunar regolith, basaltic rock, and waste glass designed for future space applications. The co…
Software Design
Random number generation underpins cryptography, simulation, distributed systems, and machine learning, yet the relative impact of generator architecture versus programming language implemen…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Currently, plastic pollution is one of the major environmental challenges faced due to the mass presence of synthetic polymers and their degradation into microplastics and nanoplastics, whic…
Embedded Systems
In the United States, 1,346 active shooter incidents were reported since 2013, resulting in 442 deaths and 953 injured (Everytown 2024). Active shooter is defined as an individual actively e…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This study investigates the development of a durable and efficient model for wind turbine transmission systems, with a focus on overcoming the challenges associated with the maintenance and…
Translational Medical Science
Cancers arise from mutations in genes regulating cell growth, with the p53 tumor suppressor gene being mutated in over 50% of cases. The p53 protein activates genes that block cell prolifera…
Systems Software
Alzheimer's disease presents a real challenge for caregivers, often leading to high stress and mental strain, as shown by Kim et al., 2021, Vu et al., 2022, and Hosseini, 2022. Informal care…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Translation initiation in human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) is governed by a delicate balance among canonical, cap-dependent and alternative pathways. This study dissects the roles of eIF4G…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
By the year 2050, it is estimated that cumulative plastic production will reach 34 billion tons (Bt), and at pace with the current consumption rate, around 12 Bt of per week (PW) will find t…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, affected 43% of the global population in 2021 and are rapidly escalating. Projections indicate that by the year 2050…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The objective of the research was to design an automated mechanical clothesline system equipped with a rain sensor. This development provided an efficient solution for people who dry their c…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
With 50 million people suffering globally, Alzheimer’s Disease stands as one of the most devastating neurodegenerative disorders, yet no cure or preventative therapy exists (Yang et al., 202…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Sargassum is a macroalgae that accumulates on beaches throughout the Caribbean. It is a problem for local economies and tourism. As it dries, it emits hydrogen sulfide, which causes a strong…
Materials Science
The urgent need for sustainable alternatives to plastics has highlighted the challenges of developing biomaterial with similar mechanical properties, particularly focusing on biodegradabilit…
Microbiology
Antibiotics have been the main solution to combat bacterial infections, however their inappropriate use has caused health problems, like dysbacteriosis as well as the development of resistan…
Translational Medical Science
Studies have shown that, compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, Puerto Rican children have disparities that result in higher prevalence of chronic diseases and rates of…
Mathematics
Federated Learning (FL) has emerged as an innovative and critical machine learning (ML) framework for addressing data privacy and security concerns in training ML models. Unlike traditional…
Embedded Systems
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (2024) defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in the killing of people in a confined and populated area, generally using firearms. Th…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
A common feature in stress- related disorders is maladaptive feeding, such as undereating or overeating (Wei et al., 2019). The mechanisms of how stress influences feeding behavior remains e…
Environmental Engineering
The objective of this research was to mitigate environmental pollution from plastic bottles and aluminum cans using an autonomous robot: Gatherer of Aluminum Cans and Polyethylene Terephthal…
Biomedical Engineering
Falls cause serious injury and even death, according to the World Health Organization (2021). According to CHUBB (2020) most falls in the home occur when climbing on a chair or ladder. This…
Mathematics
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an arrhythmia that can lead to serious health complications. Chaos theory, particularly recurrence matrices, can help distinguish between normal (SR), pre-arrhy…
Plant Sciences
Crop damage caused by environmental stress and diseases pose a significant challenge to global food security and agricultural sustainability. Conventional chemical treatments can have harmfu…
Embedded Systems
In 2023, U.S. fire departments responded to 1.39 million fires, resulting in 3,670 civilian deaths, 13,350 injuries, and $23 billion in damages (Hall, 2024). This investigation developed a g…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Since it is not found in a pure state, it was obtained through electrolysis. Electrolysis was performed with the catalyst Potas…
Mathematics
This research looks to define a basis and the behavior of the Tau-divisor topology. This can be viewed as a permutation of the usual divisor topology by implementing the Tau-factorization th…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This project explores the design, construction, and optimization of a 3D-printed impulse turbine using compressed air for electricity generation, to reduce intermittency in renewable energy…
Translational Medical Science
Due to the lack of minimally invasive and selective treatments for melanoma, the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) based on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) loaded with Protoporphyri…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Chronic neuroinflammation and macrophage migration to the blood-brain barrier BBB are key features of neurological diseases, with adhesion driving pro-inflammatory responses. However, prolon…