Researchers developed a simple passive way to tune wave energy devices, using submerged cones attached to a floating platform. This approach improved the device's ability to capture wave energy in both regular and irregular waves, with efficiency rates of up to 52% and 21.5%, respectively.
Researchers in Ecuador create biodegradable paper from brewer's spent grain, achieving mechanical properties similar to commercial papers. The process has economic viability at $3.28 per square meter, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and closing material loops.
A new computational modeling framework uses Type-3 Fuzzy Logic and neural networks to simulate tumor-immune dynamics under uncertainty and chaos. The model generates 'bands of uncertainty' and provides interpretable results, enabling physicians to understand the 'why' behind predictions.
Germinated flours offer nutritional benefits by increasing resistant starch, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. However, incorporating them into bread recipes can alter the dough's texture, volume, and structure, impacting consumer experience.
A study at ESPOL found that Design Thinking fosters essential skills in a world of constant change, allowing students to build their own knowledge through experiential learning. The course has been shown to increase student motivation to apply DT in other contexts, with over 85% of students reporting this after the course.
A cross-sectional study in Ecuador found high exposure to breast milk substitute (BMS) marketing, with over 91% of mothers and healthcare professionals affected. The study highlights the need for stricter regulations and education strategies to protect maternal and infant health.
A new method combining Random Forest and Compound Maximum a Posteriori algorithms reduces invalid transitions and improves LULC classification, correcting 99.92 km2 of errors. The study outperforms traditional methods, especially in detecting changes in mountainous regions.
Researchers have discovered two Antarctic actinomycete strains with strong antifungal properties against the fungus causing banana wilt. The strains, Streptomyces polyrhachis and Streptomyces fildesensis, showed effective inhibition of Fusarium oxysporum growth, making them potential biocontrol agents for sustainable disease management.
A new study uses PCA and Mahalanobis distance to detect early bolt loosening in wind turbines, achieving accuracy of over 95%. This technology improves operational safety and efficiency by providing early warnings based on objective data.
The study reveals a positive trend in scientific production on sustainability topics, with the US leading research. Academic clusters focus on education for sustainable development, engineering education, and environmental projects. Higher education is strongly committed to sustainability, aligning programs with SDGs.
Researchers found that reverse osmosis removed 99% of contaminants, including arsenic and cyanide, meeting environmental standards. This innovative method provides a scalable solution for the mining industry to improve sustainability.
Five pioneering firms in agriculture, manufacturing, and pharma retail have demonstrated businesses can catalyze social and environmental change. They address complex issues using scientific methods, partner with NGOs, and prioritize purpose alignment.
The study explores gendered social innovation in tourism, revealing transformative trajectories of female entrepreneurs in Ecuador and Mexico. Relational empowerment is found to arise from interactions with family members, community leaders, and colleagues, while structural limitations such as sexism and limited access to resources res...
Researchers evaluated the impact of hydroelectric project construction on regressive erosion and land use/land cover changes in Ecuador's Coca River. The study found an acceleration of regressive erosion post-CCSHP implementation, affecting fluvial dynamics and environmental protection.
Household wealth is strongly associated with food security, with higher relative wealth households experiencing less probability of falling into food insecurity. Assets help preserve human capital by reducing costly coping strategies like dietary modification and spending reductions. Eradicating poverty and inequality is key to reducin...
Researchers developed a new method to enhance thermal image super-resolution by employing synthetic imagery, significantly improving detail and utility of thermal imaging across various applications. The approach utilizes high-resolution images from the visible spectrum to guide the super-resolution of low-resolution thermal images.
Researchers discovered that Acanthophora spicifera extracts inhibit Vibrio coralliilyticus growth and improve survival rates in Ostrea edulis larvae. The study highlights the potential of natural compounds from seaweeds as an alternative to antibiotics for aquaculture disease control.
This study examines tourism planning practices in Ecuador using social practice theory, revealing traditional and emerging approaches. The findings highlight the importance of considering the knowledge, experience, and context of consultants in shaping tourism planning processes.
Researchers discovered controlled storage affects rice's physicochemical properties, including gelatinization degree and water absorption capacity. The study suggests optimal temperatures can enhance cooked rice quality, offering farmers a practical strategy to minimize pest contamination risks.