Mar Cañada-Soriano

This study presents an integrated intervention strategy for the adaptive reuse of vernacular architecture in a state of ruin, focusing on the fortified village of Moya (Cuenca, Spain). The proposal is framed within a rural revitalization program aimed at educational and cultural tourism uses, with the goal of reactivating abandoned built fabric through the incorporation of new functions that generate social value and contribute to territorial development. The proposed methodology combines archival research, digital documentation, material characterization, and a constructive solution based on the insertion of a reversible, structurally autonomous timber volume within the existing stone masonry. Through material characterization, a differentiated consolidation protocol is developed to stabilize the ruins while maintaining historical legibility. The new architectural volume, built with prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) and insulated with locally sourced expanded cork, is designed to meet contemporary standards of energy efficiency, reversibility, and environmental responsibility, while remaining fully independent from the original structure. The intervention offers a replicable model for sustainable rural regeneration, balancing conservation ethics with functional adaptation. Future lines of research include the dynamic simulation of the energy performance of the inserted dwelling, with the aim of assessing its contribution to climate neutrality and net-zero emissions targets.

Infrared thermography assessment using cold stress test (CST) is often used to diagnose pathologies that affect vascularization. However, the diagnostic capacity of the CST can still be questioned because of the high intersubject variability of hand skin temperature response. The objective of this study was to assess which is the main between-subject factors that explain hand skin temperature response after CST. A total of 78 participants (44 females and 34 males) did a CST based in a hand immersion during 30 s at 6.4 °C of water temperature. Skin temperature was measured using infrared thermography before and during the 3 min after the CST. To obtain coefficients that explain the thermal response after CST, a logarithmic equation for each region of interest of the hand was calculated, and intercept and slope coefficients were obtained. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to explain each one of the logarithmic coefficients (β₀ and β₁) with the demographic data as inputs. Our results showed that the main between-subject factors that explain hand skin temperature response after CST were the body surface area, the physical activity volume, and the sex/menstrual cycle, explaining 20% of the variance of the response after CST. In conclusion, between-subject factors assessed in our study explained the 20% of the variance of the response after CST suggesting that there is still a large percentage of the variance that could be explained by pathology when the test is used to diagnose diseases that affect vascularization.

This study evaluates the significance of accurately selecting the external convection heat-transfer coefficient (CHTC) in building energy simulations. Two different CHTC correlations were compared: one derived from ISO 6946, which is independent of the wind direction, and another that accounts for the wind direction according to the Emmel model. Dynamic simulations were performed using TRNSYS 18 ^® on a residential building model considering various envelope characteristics, weather conditions, and external convection approaches across three Spanish cities (Almeria, Palma, and Soria). The results indicate that the wind-direction-sensitive CHTC correlation consistently reduces heating demand and increases cooling demand. While the differences in cooling (from 5 to 10% depending on the city) and heating demands (from 1 to 5%) between the models were, generally minor, these effects became more pronounced in climates with extreme conditions, particularly for non-insulated buildings i.e. Almeria and Palma with 5.38% and 24.32% in heating and cooling, respectively. This study highlights the importance of incorporating CHTC and thermal insulation in building design and operation. Proper consideration of these factors can enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maintain indoor comfort, thereby contributing to more sustainable building practices.

La situación catastrófica en 2024 debido a los efectos de la DANA donde hubieron miles de personas damnificadas que devastó buena parte de la provincia de Valencia. En este trabajo se ha comparado el comportamiento del mismo tipo de alumnado en una asignatura de la ETSI Industriales de la UPV. Se ha analizado la asignatura "Project Management" en la UPV, en concreto el uso de recursos digitales y patrones de acceso a la plataforma online por parte de los estudiantes en dos cursos académicos consecutivos (2023/2024 y 2024/2025). Los resultados muestran un aumento significativo en el uso de la plataforma, con picos de acceso antes de exámenes y entregas de trabajos. La herramienta "Recursos" fue la más utilizada, seguida de "Examenes" y "Tareas". El cambio a docencia online debido a la DANA en el curso 2024/2025 influyó en los patrones de acceso, con un aumento notable durante el período afectado. Los estudiantes continuaron accediendo a la plataforma después del final del curso, lo que sugiere un interés continuo en el tema. Estos hallazgos destacan la importancia de los recursos digitales en la enseñanza-aprendizaje y la adaptabilidad de los estudiantes a cambios en la modalidad educativa.

Este artículo analiza el comportamiento académico y los resultados de aprendizaje del alumnado de una asignatura del Grado en Arquitectura en la UPV, impartida en dos cursos consecutivos en modalidades distintas: presencial (2024–2025) y online (2023–2024). Se han utilizado datos extraídos de la plataforma institucional Poliformat y de las calificaciones parciales y finales. El estudio presenta diferencias cuantitativas notables en la interacción digital y en el rendimiento por bloques de evaluación, con un uso más intensivo del entorno virtual en modalidad online y un porcentaje de aprobados ligeramente superior en la modalidad presencial. Los resultados sugieren que el diseño metodológico debe adaptarse al formato de impartición para optimizar la planificación, el seguimiento y la eficacia del aprendizaje.

Infrared thermography is a non-destructive testing technique widely used in industrial applications. In this study, the ability to detect anomalies in stainless steel containers using infrared thermography is analyzed. The vessels evaluated consist of an external coil welded on its lateral surface whose function is to heat or cool the vessel, depending on the needs. The objective of this study is to identify problems in the weld joint between the coil and the vessel by means of infrared thermography. Low emissivities and specular reflections of metal surfaces make it difficult to detect thermal patterns associated with possible anomalies. Thus, this study demonstrates the need to shield the area near the surface of the container to be analysed by thermography to avoid specular reflections and to favor the detection of thermal patterns on the surface.

This paper presents an empirical study based on the learning environment through different data analysis tools. The study is applied to the subject of Theory of Machines and Materials Resistance of the Chemical Engineering degree at the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), with the aim of being able to understand and optimise with greater knowledge the way of learning taught, to know what is more difficult for the students and to create a more personalised learning environment. In order to achieve this, it is important to have as much information as possible about the use and usefulness of the resources provided to the students as a teacher. Knowing this data will allow us to provide more efficient resources and to change those that, through data analysis, are not being useful to students. The results of this research show how, through applications such as Learning Analytics, greater performance can be obtained in both teaching and learning.

Aim To describe the clinical outcomes for a group of complex regional pain syndrome patients using infrared thermography as an intraprocedural support tool when undertaking fluoroscopy-guided lumbar sympathetic blocks.Subjects 27 patients with lower limb complex regional pain syndrome accompanied by severe pain and persistent functional impairment.Methods A series of three fluoroscopic-guided lumbar sympathetic blocks with local anesthetic and corticoids using infrared thermography as an intraprocedural support tool were performed. Clinical variables were collected at baseline, prior to each block, and one, three, and six months after blocks in a standardized checklist assessing each of the clinical categories of complex regional pain syndrome stipulated in the Budapest criteria.Results 23.75% of the blocks required more than one chance to achieve the desired thermal pattern and therefore to be considered as successful. A decrease in pain measured on a visual analogic scale was observed at all time points compared to pre-blockade data, but only 37% of the cases were categorized as responders, representing a >= 30% decrease in VAS, with the disappearance of pain at rest. An improvement of most of the clinical variables recorded was observed, such as tingling, edema, perception of thermal asymmetry, difference in coloring and sweating. There was a significant decrease of neuropathic pain and improvement of functional limitation. Logistic regression analysis showed the main variable to explain the probability of being a responder was immobilization time (odds ratio of 0.89).Conclusion A series of fluoroscopy-guided lumbar sympathetic blocks controlled by infrared thermography in the treatment of lower limb CRPS showed a responder rate of 37%.

Small skin temperature asymmetries are claimed to indicate injuries, but the influence of measurement conditions and technical aspects of image acquisition are concerns for determining temperature asymmetries. This research determines whether distance and camera specifications affect thermal asymmetries detection. We simulated thermal asymmetries filling two glasses with water at different temperatures measured at two distances (0.7 and 1.5 m) using four different infrared cameras (T1020, E60BX, C2 and FLIR ONE). Linear regression verified the similarity between each camera and the T1020 camera (gold standard). The intraclass correlation coefficient assessed the inter-camera reproducibility. Linear regression reported increasing adjustment using mean temperature, with lower values at 1.5 m between the T1020 and FLIR ONE (0.7 m, r = 0.58; 1.5 m, r = 0.34), C2 (0.7 m, r = 0.90; 1.5 m, r = 0.62) and E60BX (0.7 m, r = 0.96; 1.5 m, r = 0.68). Higher inter-camera reproducibility was observed at 0.7 m than 1.5 m. It is preferable to take thermal images with shorter distances and to prioritise cameras with superior hardware characteristics. The portability of FLIR ONE and C2 may be an advantage in studies investigating expected differences greater than 0.05ºC and larger regions of interest.