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  • Identification of sensitive parameters to calibrate a model updating of a doubly curved masonry Catalan vault 

    Clarés Garcia, Antoni; Costa, Iriex; Sierra, Pablo Leonel; Valencia Padín, Carla; Chacón Flores, Rolando Antonio; Llorens, Miquel; Llorens, Joan; Barris Peña, Cristina (Springer, 2024)
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    The masonry vaults represent one of the most widespread structural and constructional typologies in Catalonia. Catalan vault is a type of masonry vault formed by several ceramic thin tile layers with mortar between them. ...
  • Empirical in-port tugboats emissions assessment based on operational modes 

    Borén Altés, Clara; Murcia González, Juan Carlos; Ribet Gómez, Josep Albert; Mujal Colilles, Anna; Castells Sanabra, Marcel·la (Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 2024)
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  • Harmonization of non-STCW short-learning courses 

    Gundic, Ana; Kopacz, Piotr; Sánchez Varela, Zaloa; Martínez de Osés, Francesc Xavier (2024)
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    Seafarers’ education is always a combination of formal education and short-learning courses. During their navigational experience, seafarers on board sophisticated ships participate in numerous courses required by shipping ...
  • Gender mainstreaming practices in METIs: Some case studies 

    Barahona Fuentes, Claudia; Castells Sanabra, Marcel·la (Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 2024)
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    The existing gender imbalance, discrimination and difficulties that female students face in Maritime Education and Training (MET) constitutes a widespread concern. To address this situation, Maritime Education and Training ...
  • Absenteeism in maritime education: insights, challenges, and innovative solutions 

    Castells Sanabra, Marcel·la; Mas de les Valls Ortiz, Elisabet; Barahona Fuentes, Claudia; Borén Altés, Clara; Fernández Canti, Rosa M.; Mujal Colilles, Anna (Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 2024)
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    Students’ attendance at classes is a measure that reflects students’ enthusiasm for the course and their status in the university. University-level absenteeism is influenced by various factors, ranging from academic ...
  • La protección del patrimonio marítimo español: un mar de posibilidades 

    Rodrigo de Larrucea, Jaime (2024)
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    El Reino de España ha llegado tarde en el reconocimiento y protección de su patrimonio marítimo frente a los países de nuestro entorno europeo. Solo a partir de la Ley de Navegación Marítima 2014 y especialmente el RD ...
  • Analysis of composite beams using reduced order modeling 

    Rubio Serrano, Raúl; Ferrer Ferré, Àlex; Hernández Ortega, Joaquín Alberto; Martínez García, Javier (Fundación Universidad de Oviedo, 2023)
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    Beam-like components help to provide structural integrity in a wide range of applications. Initially made of alloys or natural materials such as wood, today’s technologies like pultrusion make possible the manufacturing ...
  • Data acquisition differences between two AIS receiving antennas. 

    Mujal Colilles, Anna; Fonollosa Magrinyà, Jordi (2023)
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    Raw AIS messages are key to interpret the validity of AIS messages used in science for maritime spatial planning purposes. The Barcelona School of Nautical Studies has hosted two AIS antennas, storing raw messages ...
  • Human acceptance in the Human-Robot Interaction scenario for last-mile goods delivery 

    Puig-Pey Clavería, Ana María; Zamora i Mestre, Joan-Lluís; Amante García, Beatriz; Moreno Sanz, Joan; Garrell Zulueta, Anais; Grau Saldes, Antoni; Bolea Monte, Yolanda; Santamaria Navarro, Àngel; Sanfeliu Cortés, Alberto (2023)
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    The introduction of robotic technology in an existing scenario must be analyzed from the point of view of all the human roles involved in that scenario. In the case of dealing with urban public space, the analysis must ...
  • The reconversion of port spaces in the cities and surroundings of the ports in Panama. Statistical study of traffic and its impact, proposal for improvement 

    Martínez de Osés, Francesc Xavier; López Millán, Marilyn (University of Split. Faculty of Maritime Studies, 2023)
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    Panama is a country with a privileged geographical and climatic position, which has allowed it to develop as a center/hub of the Americas. The economy is mainly based on the service sector that includes the Panama Canal, ...
  • Empowering teachers in maritime education and training (MET) through gender-equality training: A bottom-up approach for the implementation of current legislation 

    Barahona Fuentes, Claudia; Kitada, Momoko; Castells Sanabra, Marcel·la (Batumi State Maritime Academy, 2022)
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    An increasing awareness of gender equality in the maritime sector is notable in recent years. While it is a good step forward, gender equality is often integrated into a diversity management agenda for leaders, but it is ...
  • Mooring optimization using ML techniques 

    Trubat Casal, Pau; Herrera Batista, Adrian; Molins i Borrell, Climent (American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)
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    The mooring optimization process for a FOWT is a complex study that involves a large number of simulations. All possible designs of the optimization process should be assessed and the operational and survival constrains ...

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