Publications by authors named "D Morales"
In the evolution of pervasive electronics, it is imperative to significantly reduce the energy consumption of power systems and embrace sustainable materials and fabrication processes with minimal carbon footprint. Within this context, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have garnered substantial attention in recent years because of the readily available thermal gradients in the environment, making them a promising energy-harvesting technology. Current commercial room-temperature thermoelectrics are based on scarce, expensive, and/or toxic V-VI chalcogenide materials, which limit their widespread use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlasmonic nanoparticles are widely recognized as photothermal conversion agents, i.e., nanotransducers or nanoheaters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMolossus molossus is a widely distributed neotropical bat species in the Americas, often found in urban areas. This study evaluated climate change effects on the potential geographic distribution of M. molossus, a natural host of zoonotic pathogens such as Orthohantavirus, in the Neotropical region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDesigning CITOBOT: A portable device for cervical cancer screening using human-centered design, smart prototyping, and artificial intelligence.
Comput Struct Biotechnol J
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The CITOBOT-COL project focuses on creating CITOBOT, a portable cervical cancer screening device, through a human-centered design approach and the use of AI, with four design iterations leading to CITOBOT v4.
- * The device's prototypes were tested by experts and validated through focus groups, emphasizing high-quality image capture, AI algorithms for image classification, and risk assessment to enhance cervical cancer screening in resource-limited communities.
Background: Natural disasters pose global challenges, with their frequency and severity increasing annually, impacting communities worldwide. People with disabilities are disproportionately vulnerable to experiencing adverse mental health outcomes in the aftermath of such events, yet this critical issue remains inadequately studied.
Objective: This paper examines the impact of natural disasters on people with disabilities, focusing on their displacement patterns and mental well-being, to enhance our understanding of health vulnerabilities and the specific needs in emergency response.