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Communications and data science for the success of vehicle-to-grid technologies: Current state and future trends
(MDPI, 2024-05-15)Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the electric grid, offering benefits, such as distributed energy resource (DER) integration, ... -
Comparison of the Magnetic and Structural Properties of MnFePSi Microwires and MnFePSi Bulk Alloy
(MDPI, 2024-04-18)We provide comparative studies of the structural, morphological, microstructural, and magnetic properties of MnFePSi-glass-coated microwires (MnFePSi-GCMWs) and bulk MnFePSi at different temperatures and magnetic fields. ... -
COVID-19: Uses and perceptions of music during lockdown from a gender perspective
(MDPI, 2024-05-16)Starting in the middle of March 2020, various lockdown measures and degrees of confinement were put in place in most European countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this situation meant that more people ... -
Design of Three Electric Vehicle Charging Tariff Systems to Improve Photovoltaic Self-Consumption
(MDPI, 2024-04-09)Electric vehicles (EVs) are emerging as one of the pillars for achieving climate neutrality. They represent both a threat and an opportunity for the operation of the network. Used as flexible loads, they can favor the ... -
Development of Flame-Retardant Polylactic Acid Formulations for Additive Manufacturing
(MDPI, 2024-04-10)Polymeric materials, renowned for their lightweight attributes and design adaptability, play a pivotal role in augmenting fuel efficiency and cost-effectiveness in railway vehicle development. The tailored formulation of ... -
Devices for gait and balance rehabilitation: General classification and a narrative review of end effector-based manipulators
(MDPI, 2024-05-14)Gait and balance have a direct impact on patients’ independence and quality of life. Due to a higher life expectancy, the number of patients suffering neurological disorders has increased exponentially, with gait and balance ... -
EDAR 4.0: Machine Learning and Visual Analytics for Wastewater Management
(MDPI, 2024-04-24)Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operations manage massive amounts of data that can be gathered with new Industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things and Big Data. These data are critical to allow the wastewater ... -
Energy Efficiency versus Heritage—Proposal for a Replicable Prototype to Maintain the Architectural Values of Buildings in Energy Improvement Interventions on Facades: The Case of the Expansion of San Sebastián
(MDPI, 2024-03-31)The implementation of energy efficiency improvements in facades, such as ventilated facades or External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS), is leading to a widespread modification of these structures. The lack ... -
Exercise addiction and intimate partner violence: The role of impulsivity, self-esteem, and emotional dependence
(MDPI, 2024-05-17)Given the scarcity of studies linking exercise addiction to intimate partner violence, the present study aims to analyze the relationship between these variables and examine the potential mediating roles of emotional ... -
Generalizability theory in the evaluation of psychological profile in track and field
(MDPI, 2024-05-04)Generalizability theory (GT) has been used throughout the scientific literature to ensure validity, reliability, and generalizability in different sport contexts. However, there is a small number of studies examining the ... -
Global approach to follow-up of celiac disease
(MDPI, 2024-05-08)Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder induced by the ingestion of gluten, affects approximately 1.4% of the population. Gluten damages the villi of the small intestine, producing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating ... -
Improved FEM natural frequency calculation for structural frames by local correction procedure
(MDPI, 2024-04-23)The accurate calculation of natural frequencies is important for vibration and earthquake analyses of structural frames. For this purpose, it is necessary to discretize each beam or column of the frame into one or more ... -
Indoor Air Quality Measurements in Enclosed Spaces Combining Activities with Different Intensity and Environmental Conditions
(MDPI, 2024-04-05)The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in knowledge in certain fields such as human breathing and respiratory diseases. In the current study, enclosed-space characteristics were assessed due to the great ... -
Interrupt Latency Accurate Measurement in Multiprocessing Embedded Systems by Means of a Dedicated Circuit
(MDPI, 2024-04-24)Modern multiprocessing embedded applications require, in many cases, two different environments on the same platform: one that meets real-time requirements and another one with a general purpose operating system. Although ... -
Long-Term Analysis of Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort in a Passivhaus Apartment in Spain
(MDPI, 2024-03-25)This study presents a detailed analysis of thermal comfort and energy consumption in a Passivhaus-certified apartment in Bolueta Tower, Bilbao, Spain, over a period of three years (2020–2022). Utilizing a comprehensive, ... -
Mediatised Participation: Citizen Journalism and the Decline in User-Generated Content in Online News Media
(MDPI, 2024-05-16)The second generation of web tools shook the journalist profession approximately two decades ago with the proactive incorporation of audiences into the media. Citizen journalism and user-generated content arose as an object ... -
Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management
(MDPI, 2024-05-04)This review discusses the scientific evidence that supports the nutritional value of mare milk and how its properties are essentially achieved when mares are managed under grazing conditions. Mare milk’s similarity with ... -
Optimization of Ink Composition and 3D Printing Process to Develop Soy Protein-Based Scaffolds
(MDPI, 2024-03-25)Inks based on soybean protein isolate (SPI) were developed and their formulations were optimized as a function of the ink heat treatment and the content of other biopolymers to assess the effects of protein–polysaccharides ... -
Physicochemical Characterization and In Vitro Activity of Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Mycophenolic Acid Amorphous Solid Dispersions
(MDPI, 2024-04-13)The obtention of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) of mycophenolic acid (MPA) in poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is reported in this paper. An improvement in the bioavailability of the drug is possible thanks to the favorable ... -
Poly(vinyl benzoate)-b-poly(diallyldimethyl ammonium TFSI)-b-poly(vinyl benzoate) Triblock Copolymer Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries
(MDPI, 2024-04-08)Block copolymers (BCPs) as solid electrolytes for batteries are usually designed to have an ion-solvating block for ion conduction and an ionophobic block for providing mechanical strength. Here, we show a novel solid ...