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Continuum Modeling and Simulation in Bone Tissue Engineering
Bone tissue engineering is currently a mature methodology from a research perspective.
Moreover, modeling and simulation of involved processes and phenomena in BTE have been proved
in a number of papers to be an excellent assessment tool in the stages of design and proof of concept
through in-vivo or in-vitro experimentation. In this paper, a review of the most relevant contributions
in modeling and simulation, in silico, in BTE applications is conducted. The most popular in silico
simulations in BTE are classified into: (i) Mechanics modeling and sca old design, (ii) transport and
flow modeling, and (iii) modeling of physical phenomena. The paper is restricted to the review of the
numerical implementation and simulation of continuum theories applied to di erent processes in
BTE, such that molecular dynamics or discrete approaches are out of the scope of the paper. Two main
conclusions are drawn at the end of the paper: First, the great potential and advantages that in silico
simulation o ers in BTE, and second, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to further validate
numerical models developed in BTE.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad del Gobierno España DPI2017-82501-
Software tools for conducting bibliometric analysis in science: An up-to-date review
Bibliometrics has become an essential tool for assessing and analyzing the output of scientists, cooperation between
universities, the effect of state-owned science funding on national research and development performance and educational
efficiency, among other applications. Therefore, professionals and scientists need a range of theoretical and practical
tools to measure experimental data. This review aims to provide an up-to-date review of the various tools available
for conducting bibliometric and scientometric analyses, including the sources of data acquisition, performance analysis
and visualization tools. The included tools were divided into three categories: general bibliometric and performance
analysis, science mapping analysis, and libraries; a description of all of them is provided. A comparative analysis of the
database sources support, pre-processing capabilities, analysis and visualization options were also provided in order to
facilitate its understanding. Although there are numerous bibliometric databases to obtain data for bibliometric and
scientometric analysis, they have been developed for a different purpose. The number of exportable records is between
500 and 50,000 and the coverage of the different science fields is unequal in each database. Concerning the analyzed
tools, Bibliometrix contains the more extensive set of techniques and suitable for practitioners through Biblioshiny.
VOSviewer has a fantastic visualization and is capable of loading and exporting information from many sources. SciMAT
is the tool with a powerful pre-processing and export capability. In views of the variability of features, the users need to
decide the desired analysis output and chose the option that better fits into their aims
Informe resumen de las visitas de evaluación al proyecto de electrificación rural en la v sección de la provincia de Pacajes (La Paz). 1998
Informe resumen de las visitas de evaluación al Proyecto de Electrificación Rural en la V sección de la Provincia de Pacajes (La Paz) en Bolivia, durante julio y agosto de 1998, realizadas por el autor en el marco de la evaluación y estudio del Programa de Electrificación Rural en el altiplano boliviano realizado con la participación de IPADE y AECID (1990 – 1998
Key aspects in 3D fatigue crack closure numerical modelling
Since long time, fatigue crack closure has been studied by means of finite element
models. Initially by bi-dimensional models and recently, due to the higher computational
capabilities, the use of three-dimensional models has been extended, providing a wider
comprehension of the problem. Starting with the methodology used for 2D cases, a specific
methodology for 3D models has been developed. Key parameters affecting the model have been
analyzed and recommendations have been established. The numerical accuracy is evaluated in
terms of crack closure and opening values. They main issues studied are the material behaviour, the
loading cycles and crack growth scheme, the contact simulation, the meshing and the element size
at the crack tip and along the thickness, the plastic wake computed and the opening and closure
definition considered. This paper summarises the main learning and recommendations from the
latest numerical modelling experience of the authors.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech
3D numerical study of the transient behaviour on plasticity induced crack closure
Daniel Camas, Fernando Antunes, Pablo Lopez-Crespo, Antonio Gonzalez-Herrera, 3D Numerical Study of the Transient Behaviour on Plasticity Induced Crack Closure, Abstract Booklet of the MSMF9, Edited by Pavel Sandera, Brno University of Technology, 2019, pp. 136.The numerical analysis of the plasticity induced crack closure requires the development of the plastic wake. Transient behaviour is observed when the crack starts to grow. The plastic wake length has an influence on the crack closure results and a great impact on the computational cost. Previous works have analysed the influence of this parameter considering bi-dimensional specimens in either plane strain or plane stress conditions. Lately, some three-dimensional models have appeared in order to analyse the crack closure phenomenon. The main scope of this study is to quantify and comprehend the minimum length required to stabilise the crack opening and closure values considering a three-dimensional model. On this purpose, a CT aluminium specimen has been modelled three-dimensionally and several calculations have been made in order to evaluate the influence of the simulated plastic wake. The numerical analysis is made in terms of crack closure and opening values.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tec
Imagining America: indigenous objects in Andalusian Renaissance noble houses
Andalusian nobility of the Renaissance had an early interest for the gathering and exhibition of American indigenous objects. The double aim of this article is to remark the scarcely known presence of these early ensembles, and furtherly it is to analyse the coetaneous 16th Century regards on the objects. Although literature commonly focused on the novelty of these pieces and their role in the European notion of otherness, this essay intends to interpret these particular collections from their vicinity with other “artificialia” and “naturalia” of the humanist cabinet, and also from their continuity of the previous conceptual categories of the noble genealogical cabinet.La nobleza andaluza del Renacimiento fue uno de los primeros grupos sociales europeos en mostrar interés por el acopio y la exhibición de objetos indígenos americanos. En este sentido, este trabajo tiene el doble objetivo de recoger la presencia poco conocida de varios conjuntos tempranos de objetos americanos y de analizar los esquemas de pensamiento volcados sobre estas curiosidades americanas. En el marco general de una historiografía que ha incidido fundamentalmente en la novedad que tales piezas supusieron en el descubrimiento europeo de la alteridad; aquí se interpretan estos conjuntos desde la contigüidad
con el resto de “artificialia” y “naturalia” del gabinete humanista, así como desde la continuidad por inserción en las categorías conceptuales de la galería genealógica del noble
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