Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Cellular automata can really solve the parity problem

Abstract Determining properties of an arbitrary binary sequence is a challenging task if only local processing is allowed. Among these properties, the determination of the parity of 1s by distributed consensus has been a recurring endeavour in the context of automata networks. In...

Social engagement and mine closure: lessons from mining transition in Itabira

Purpose This research aims to investigate the main components of an engagement and participation process in the context of mine closure and how they contribute to a sustainable territorial transition in the post-mining period in Itabira, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach Based...

Direct-Write Laser-InducedGraphene Microstrip PatchAntennas on Medium-Density Fiberboard

Abstract Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has been used in flexible and wearable antennas fabricated on polymeric substrates and paper; however, these materials are not ideal for seamless integration into rigid indoor structures. Antennas integrated into such structures would represe...

Comprehensive Legal Protection for Surf Breaks and Surf Ecosystems: A Synthesis of International Lessons Learned

Surf breaks and surf ecosystems are important coastal resources that can be harmed or destroyed by conflicting coastal uses and development patterns. These resources should be recognized and prioritized for protection because they are relatively rare, are highly diverse in their...

Adapting the MasSpec Pen for noninvasive detection of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) is a common and deadly form of head and neck cancer which disproportionately afflicts low- and middle-income communities. Since the majority of OCSCC lesions are visible within the oral cavity, visual exam-guided biopsy remains the stan...