The theme of this interdisciplinary research focuses on the quota policy applied to public higher education as a possibility for reflection on hegemonic development and other paths to development. Therefore, it is delimited ...

This work aimed to develop polymeric materials with mechanochromic properties for application as stress-sensing surfaces. Therefore, two spiropyran derivatives, named SPOH₂ and SPV, were synthesized, with particular emphasis ...

Metamaterials (MMs) are artificial structures designed to exhibit unique properties not available in nature. The aim of this study is to develop a chiral mechanical metamaterial (MM) to attenuate vibrations in a bicycle ...

This dissertation is interdisciplinary in nature and investigates the relationships and working conditions of freelance musicians, without contracts with large corporations in the music industry, who work in the municipality ...

This dissertation assesses the potential of integrating climatic data into the operation of off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems, with emphasis on balancing energy supply, system reliability, and battery-bank preservation. ...

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a widely adopted methodology aimed at maximizing the efficiency of industrial processes, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment. With ...

Energy efficiency is strategic for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing a sustainable energy transition. This study evaluates the creation of a carbon credit market focused on energy efficiency policies in ...

The modernization of electrical power systems, characterized by the increasingly intensive integration of new electrical equipment, communication elements, and bidirectional energy flow, has given rise to the concept of ...

Climate change and the indiscriminate use of water have led to the scarcity of water resources, intensifying the water crisis. These factors put at risk the efficient supply of water to the population. Consequently, the ...

Since the long residence time of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere limits the immediate effectiveness of traditional mitigation techniques, Climate Intervention (CI) approaches, specifically Stratospheric Aerosol Injection ...