Metropolitan University of Technology

Machine learning and Weibull-based reliability analysis of impact-resistant geopolymer concrete with construction demolition waste and natural fibers

This study presents a novel impact-resistant geopolymer concrete (GPC) incorporating construction and demolition waste powder, brick waste powder, slag, recycled concrete aggregates (RCA), and natural fibers (banana, jute, and pineapple) to simultaneously enhance its mechanical p...

What explains the implementation gap in foresight-designed policies? Evidence from a regional development strategy in Chile

Abstract Foresight and strategic planning have been widely recommended in public policy design to reduce uncertainty and improve governance. However, the gap between a foresight-designed public policy and its effective implementation remains a critical challenge for long-term gov...

Structural rejuvenation and mechanical resilience of CuZr metallic glasses under ion irradiation using molecular dynamics simulations

Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to investigate the structural and mechanical response of CuZr metallic glasses (MGs) under ion irradiation. Amorphous models of Cu 64 Zr 36 , Cu 50 Zr 50 , and Cu 46 Zr 54 were prepared and subjected to primary knock-on atoms (PKAs) w...

Two-Dimensional MXene-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Multifaceted-Properties, Applications, and Perspectives

Abstract MXenes, an emerging class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbonitrides, nitrides, and carbides, are gaining significant attention due to their unique layered structures and versatile surface chemistries. These characteristics provide them with exceptional prope...

Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Established Women-Led SMEs: A Multiple-Case Study of Competencies, Barriers, and Business Process Applications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly acknowledged as a strategic asset for enhancing innovation and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Nevertheless, limited research has focused on the experiences of women entrepreneurs regarding AI adoption...

Phenotype algebra and the dominance map

In this article, we analyze the algebraic aspects of the phenotype of a specific gene with $n$ different alleles. We study the genetic realization algebra that models the probabilities of an offspring's phenotype given the phenotypes of its parents; we call this algebraic structu...

Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential of New World Mistletoes of the Genus Tristerix: A Review

Mistletoes of the genus Tristerix, native to South America, represent a unique group of mostly hemiparasitic plants with potential medicinal applications. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on their biological and phytochemical properties, focusing on three main species e...

Valorization of slag and banana leaf ash in five natural fiber-reinforced sustainable cementitious composites: early age mechanical and microstructural insights

Portland cement is highly energy-consuming, and its CO 2 emissions raise environmental concerns in the construction sector. This has prompted the desire for sustainable additional cementitious materials, such as slag and banana leaf ash (BLA). Nevertheless, the current literature...