Grigor Mihaylov

The fifth edition of the International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2026) was held in a hybrid format at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Bandırma, Türkiye, from 24 to 27 June 2026

This article proposes a methodology for rapid measurement of corrosion growth in drill rods. Oil and gas production in real field conditions is associated with frequent interruptions, measurements, failures, and, above all, high risk. Usually, methods used to determine corrosion growth are time-consuming and expensive. In field conditions, it is useful to immediately determine the rod condition. This will ensure accident-free operation over an extended period and will provide security to personnel and facilities. In addition, increasing security will improve technical, economic, and social positive effects. Therefore, this is done to achieve sustainable development criteria. Applying on-site measurement methods avoids continuous tracking of temperature, pressure, and other factors related to corrosion rate. The proposed methodology supports high-efficiency oil and natural gas production and environmental protection, in accordance with sustainable development criteria. It provides a good basis for future development not only for the workers to implement new methods of work tracking but also for the company to achieve increased efficiency in mining. Future work includes validating the methodology with real measurements and building a rod wear model.

Understanding how tacit knowledge embedded in visual materials is accessed and utilized during evaluation tasks remains a key challenge in human–computer interaction and visual expertise research. Although eye-tracking studies have identified systematic differences between experts and novices, findings remain inconsistent, particularly in art-related visual evaluation contexts. This study examines whether tacit aspects of visual evaluation can be inferred from gaze behavior by comparing individuals with and without formal art education. Visual evaluation was assessed using a structured, prompt-based task in which participants inspected artistic images and responded to items targeting specific visual elements. Eye movements were recorded using a screen-based eye-tracking system. Areas of Interest (AOIs) corresponding to correct-answer regions were defined a priori based on expert judgment and item prompts. Both AOI-level metrics (e.g., fixation count, mean, and total visit and gaze durations) and image-level metrics (e.g., fixation count, saccade count, and pupil size) were analyzed using appropriate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests. The results showed that participants with an art-education background produced more fixations within AOIs, exhibited longer mean and total AOI visit and gaze durations, and demonstrated lower saccade counts than participants without art education. These patterns indicate more systematic and goal-directed gaze behavior during visual evaluation, suggesting that formal art education may shape tacit visual evaluation strategies. The findings also highlight the potential of eye tracking as a methodological tool for studying expertise-related differences in visual evaluation processes.

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The fourth edition of the International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2025) was held in hybrid mode in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 18 to 20 June 2025

The reliability of power supply systems is of utmost importance for telecommunications. In our daily lives, we are used to having constant access to the power grid with negligible risks. Standards and practices established over the years guarantee minimal problems for the household consumer and accidents in their electrical appliances. Often, the biggest inconvenience of a power failure for the average person is having to set the clock on the stove or use the flashlight on their phone. However, we rarely realize how fragile the balance on which all this is based is, but telecom companies are fully aware of this fact. Regardless of whether the problem comes from natural phenomena, accidental or intentional damage, or defects in the equipment, the equipment used in telecommunications technologies is extremely sensitive, and it is necessary to take protective measures.

The paper describes the architecture and implementation of an experimental framework based on a software platform for enhancing practical and theoretical learning capacities among students in different fields of specialisation by using mixed reality. This platform allows students’ effective interaction with a set of experimental models in two ways: by using interactive augmented reality based mobile applications or by using complete immersion. A case study on using this platform within a target group of students from University of Bacău, Romania is provided and some implications of this teaching approach are analysed. The results have empirically proved that using a learning environment based on mixed reality in teaching improves participatory culture, technical knowledge, and learning satisfaction degree of students. This study also emphasises the need for improvements in the integration of this framework to ensure that the technology's use is not limited to specific courses or user groups.

The third edition of the International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2024) was held in hybrid mode in Kavala, Greece, from 19 to 21 June 2024

This study examines the effects of the plain packaging policy implemented in Türkiye, analyzing how different demographic groups perceive health warnings on cigarette packaging. Employing advanced eye-tracking technology, the research identifies distinct visual attention patterns between smokers and non-smokers when exposed to ‘Anxiety’ and ‘Disturbing’ visual cues. Detailed metrics, including fixation counts, durations, and saccade amplitudes, are used to measure and analyze the responses of these groups to the health warnings. The findings reveal that non-smokers significantly focus more on textual warnings, suggesting that text-based elements are more impactful for this group. Conversely, smokers tend to either avoid or become desensitized to disturbing imagery. Additionally, the study finds that female participants exhibit higher saccade amplitudes compared to males, indicating a more thorough examination of the packaging. This gender-specific difference is especially pronounced in their responses to ‘Disturbing’ images, where females show greater engagement, pointing to an increased sensitivity to such stimuli. These insights not only advance our understanding of effective health communication but also underscore the importance of designing public health interventions that cater to the unique responses of different demographic groups. This research significantly enriches the field of tobacco control, providing evidence-based strategies to enhance the effectiveness of visual warnings, thereby supporting targeted smoking cessation efforts.