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Engineering Proceedings, Volume 124, 2026

ASEC 2025 - 126 articles

The 6th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences

Online | 9–11 December 2025

Volume Editors:

Nunzio Cennamo, Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Aversa, Italy

Stefano Toldo, Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA

Cover Story: The 6th International Electronic Conference on Applied Science was held online on 9–11 December 2025. The conference was organized by the MDPI journal Applied Sciences. After the success of the first five editions, this year’s edition will focus on eight thematic areas of applied nature sciences: Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering; Nanosciences, Chemistry and Materials Science; Computing and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Energy, Environmental and Earth Science; Food Science and Technology; and Applied Physical Science. This volume not only archives the state of the art across multiple applied science fields but also stands as a testament to the efficacy and reach of modern virtual scholarly collaboration, paving the way for future innovation and dialogue.
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Articles (126)

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
262 Views
8 Pages

Influence of the Room and Cooling Channel Temperatures in Injection Molding: 3D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis

  • Hugo Miguel Silva,
  • Filipe G. A. Silva,
  • Jhonny de Sá Rodrigues,
  • Justino Cruz and
  • Augusto Rego

24 September 2026

This study develops analytical models to predict transient temperature distributions in injection molds. Three-dimensional transient thermal simulations were performed using the Finite Element Method (FEM) in ANSYS Workbench 2025 R1. Numerical result...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
215 Views
9 Pages

Analytical Models for the Prediction of Temperatures in Injection Molds: 2D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis

  • Hugo Miguel Silva,
  • Justino Cruz,
  • Filipe Silva,
  • Jhonny de Sá Rodrigues and
  • Augusto Rego

24 September 2026

This study investigates the influence of geometric scaling on transient heat transfer in injection molds using a two-dimensional finite element model. Transient thermal simulations were performed in ANSYS Mechanical APDL 2025 r1to evaluate the temper...

  • Conference Report
  • Open Access
364 Views
108 Pages

18 September 2026

This collection presents the accepted abstracts for the session on Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Energy, Environmental and Earth Science; Food Science and Technology; Applied Physical Sc...

  • Conference Report
  • Open Access
329 Views
120 Pages

18 September 2026

This collection presents the accepted abstracts for the session on Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering; Nanosciences, Chemistry and Materials Science; Computing and Artificial Intelligence as part of the 6th International Electronic Conference on...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
572 Views
10 Pages

Next-Day Forest Fire Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning and Multimodal Satellite Data

  • Prajwal Mohapatra,
  • Swayam Subhankar Sahoo,
  • Adyasha Das and
  • Rururaj Pradhan

Predicting forest fire occurrence is essential for proactive disaster preparedness and environmental protection. We introduce a machine learning-based system that forecasts next-day fire probability at high spatial resolution using satellite-derived,...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
324 Views
14 Pages

Altitude Control in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Through Deflection of Elevator

  • Muhammad Hashier Muneeb Farrukh,
  • Syed Irtiza Ali Shah,
  • Ibtesam Hayat,
  • Hafiz Usama Tanveer,
  • Rai Faisal Aslam and
  • Hasham Tanveer

This paper investigates altitude control of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) through the elevator. Elevators are flight control surfaces, which control lateral altitude by changing the pitch balance. The angle deflection along with the thrust from p...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
310 Views
8 Pages

Prediction of Unsaturated Hydraulic Conductivity in Bio-Treated Stabilized Lateritic Soil

  • Roland K. Etim,
  • Paul Yohana,
  • Adrian O. Eberemu,
  • Thomas S. Ijimdiya and
  • Kolawole J. Osinubi

The measurement and/or evaluation of unsaturated hydraulic conductivity (USHC) is time-consuming and, at the same time, requires the deployment of specialized equipment. Due to this problem, several studies have used analytical methods to evaluate an...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,182 Views
19 Pages

Advancing Colorectal Polyp Detection in Colonoscopy Through Region-Guided Deep Learning

  • Fairooz Nahiyan,
  • Simoon Nahar,
  • Taslim Alam,
  • Md. Khaliluzzaman and
  • Mohammad Mahadi Hassan

In terms of the detection of colorectal polyps during a colonoscopy, the accuracy of the diagnosis is key to effective prevention and treatment, and can be hindered by manual identification. Colorectal polyps are abnormal tissue growths in the colon...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
780 Views
11 Pages

Evaluating Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave Against Common Criteria Cryptographic Requirements

  • Evangelos Nannos,
  • Stylianos Katsoulis,
  • Fotios Zantalis,
  • Ioannis Chrysovalantis Panagou,
  • Konstantinos Boukouras and
  • Grigorios Koulouras

The explosive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought an array of resource-constrained devices to domains such as smart homes, industrial automation, and healthcare, raising substantial cybersecurity challenges. Lightweight wireless protoc...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
855 Views
16 Pages

As electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are increasingly common, the front-end rectifier stage of the charging infrastructure tends to degrade grid power quality by introducing high input current harmonics, poor power factor, and voltage distortio...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
906 Views
16 Pages

An In-Depth Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Soil Fertility Prediction

  • Harmesh Behera,
  • Bibhukalyan Nayak,
  • Ritesh Kumar Gouda,
  • Neelamadhab Padhy,
  • Rasmita Panigrahi and
  • Pradeep Kumar Mahapatro

One of the major determinants of crop productivity and sustainable agricultural practices is soil fertility. Proper soil assessment helps farmers make informed decisions about nutrients and fertilizers. This study utilizes 16 machine learning classif...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,349 Views
11 Pages

Humanoid robots operating in proximity to humans require the ability to perceive and interpret emotional cues conveyed through touch to achieve safe, natural, and socially intelligent interaction. Conventional tactile sensing systems primarily focus...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,024 Views
15 Pages

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in the social sciences and humanities has intensified concerns regarding transparency, interpretability, and epistemic accountability, thereby contributing to the growing prominence of explainable ar...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4 Citations
985 Views
13 Pages

The use of 3D printing in robotics enables lightweight, customized, and geometrically complex structures, but the resulting structural compliance challenges accurate dynamic prediction. Traditional rigid multibody models often neglect structural defo...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
363 Views
16 Pages

Prescribed Performance-Adaptive Sliding-Mode Control for a Morphing Quadcopter UAV

  • Ibrahim Abdullahi Shehu,
  • Zaharuddeen Haruna,
  • Muhammed Bashir Mu’azu,
  • Norhaliza Bint Abdulwahab,
  • Sani Salisu and
  • Umar Musa

Foldable quadcopters represent a new frontier in aerial robotics technology. The ability of a foldable quadcopter to reconfigure its geometry in flight and adapt to various flight scenarios enhances agility, maneuverability, aerodynamic efficiency, a...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
937 Views
10 Pages

Hyaluronic Acid for Wound Healing: Experience in Deep-Burn Rat Model

  • Daria Cherkashina,
  • Olena Revenko,
  • Serhii Balak and
  • Oleksandr Petrenko

23 April 2026

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a major extracellular matrix component, is used therapeutically to aid healing and deliver drugs to injury sites. Burns create serious clinical and aesthetic problems needing fast skin repair to prevent complications. This study...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
737 Views
14 Pages

Comparative Evaluation of Flavonoids and Water-Soluble Vitamins in Solar- and Open-Air-Dried Plantago major L. Leaves for Functional Food Applications

  • Komil Usmanov,
  • Shakhnoza Sultanova,
  • Noilakhon Yakubova,
  • Jaloliddin Eshbobaev,
  • Sarvar Rejabov and
  • Jasur Safarov

20 April 2026

This study presents a comparative evaluation of solar cabinet drying and traditional open-air sun drying with respect to their influence on the retention of water-soluble vitamins and flavonoids in Plantago major L. leaves, aiming to identify an effe...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,021 Views
14 Pages

Efficient and Explainable Glaucoma Detection Using an Attention-Enhanced Custom CNN on Retinal Fundus Images

  • Vijaya Kumar Velpula,
  • Jonnala Naga Surekha,
  • Nekkanti Gowthami,
  • S. Anuradha,
  • Muvva Venkateswara Rao,
  • J. Rajendra Prasad and
  • Jyothisri Vadlamudi

21 April 2026

Glaucoma is an increasing ocular disease and one of the major causes of irreversible blindness globally. Thus, it is of utmost importance to diagnose glaucoma accurately and in a timely manner for appropriate clinical intervention. Retinal fundus ima...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,013 Views
13 Pages

An Enhanced Lightweight IoT-Based Pipeline Leak Detection Model

  • Abida Ayuba,
  • Farouk Lawan Gambo,
  • Aminu Musa,
  • Hauwa Aliyu Yakubu,
  • Bilal Ibrahim Maijamaa and
  • Abdullahi Ishaq

16 April 2026

Monitoring oil pipelines is crucial for effective infrastructure management and maintenance, as it helps prevent threats such as vandalism and leaks that can lead to catastrophic events. Pipeline leaks pose significant environmental and economic risk...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,309 Views
10 Pages

15 April 2026

In this study, cobalt oxide (Co3O4) ceramics were synthesized using the sol–gel method and calcined at 300 °C and 600 °C to investigate the influence of thermal treatment on their structural, thermal and optical properties. X-ray diffra...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,458 Views
8 Pages

Influence of Geometric Scaling on the Stiffness and Stress Behavior of a Robotic Gripper

  • Hugo Miguel Silva,
  • Jhonny Rodrigues,
  • Justino Cruz,
  • Filipe Silva and
  • Augusto Rego

Robotic grippers play a key role in industrial automation and precision manipulation, where structural stiffness critically influences performance, load capacity, and accuracy. This study investigates how variations in geometric dimensions affect the...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
695 Views
7 Pages

Blending traditional vegetable oils is a cost-effective and practical approach to designing products with targeted levels and ratios of polyunsaturated fatty acids. A blend of 52% sunflower oil and 48% rapeseed oil exhibited a favourable fatty acid p...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
885 Views
10 Pages

10 April 2026

The accurate and timely identification of urban building footprints is critical for sustainable urban planning and disaster management. Traditional remote sensing methods for this task often face limitations in scalability, accuracy, and adaptability...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
859 Views
10 Pages

High-Gain Artificial Magnetic Conductor-Integrated Antenna for 5G Communication Systems

  • Ganesh Miriyala,
  • Vijaya Kumar Velpula,
  • Sivaramakrishna Yechuri and
  • Sista Venkata Surya Prasad

17 March 2026

This article presents a meta-surface-based antenna configuration aimed at enhancing the gain performance for millimeter-wave wireless communication systems. The proposed structure consists of a rectangular meta-surface with circular cut-outs placed b...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,115 Views
19 Pages

Quantum-Fuzzy Adaptive Control Architecture for Nonlinear Dynamic Systems in Industrial Automation

  • Noilakhon Yakubova,
  • Isomiddin Siddiqov,
  • Komil Usmanov,
  • Zafar Turakulov and
  • Yoldoshkhon Akramkhodjayev

Maintaining optimal control of heating boiler systems using intelligent control strategies remains a significant challenge due to strong nonlinearities, time delays, and unpredictable variations in fuel quality and thermal load. Conventional fuzzy lo...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,320 Views
15 Pages

Collaborative robots are increasingly deployed in human-shared industrial workspaces, where perception is a key enabler for safe interaction, flexible manipulation, and human-aware task execution. In the context of Industry 5.0, computer vision for c...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,088 Views
8 Pages

A Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Automated Signature Verification

  • Haris Veraros,
  • Fotios Zantalis,
  • Stylianos Katsoulis,
  • Elias N. Zois and
  • Grigorios Koulouras

The growing interconnectivity of digital systems has led to the massive collection and centralization of sensitive data, raising serious concerns about confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations. Biometric authentication systems, such as...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,116 Views
7 Pages

Predictive Modeling of Malaria Risk Using the Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey Data

  • JohnPaul C. Ugwu,
  • Thecla O. Ayoka,
  • Charles O. Nnadi and
  • Wilfred O. Obonga

Malaria continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, yet there has not been much research utilizing machine-learning techniques to forecast malaria risk. This study developed a machine-learning model that predicts malaria risk...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,049 Views
8 Pages

Proton Beam Irradiation Affects the Way Breast Cancer Cells Take Up Nanoparticles in Relation to the Stiffness of Their Microenvironment

  • Elizaveta Kontareva,
  • Philipp Malakhov,
  • Yulia Merkher,
  • Sergey Leonov and
  • Margarita Pustovalova

High-frequency proton therapy shows promise for breast cancer (BC) treatment. We previously showed that BC cells’ metastatic potential (MP) correlates with their nanoparticle (NP) uptake efficiency. MP is known to be associated with microenviro...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
817 Views
8 Pages

This study evaluates the application of deep learning techniques to the design of a microwave transmitter–receiver system operating in the 5G mid-band. The proposed architecture consists of four stages—signal generation, amplification, mi...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
700 Views
11 Pages

Development and Synthesis of a Novel Carbon Dioxide-Capturing Polyacrylic Sorbent

  • Shahnozakhon Shavkatjon kizi Khakimova and
  • Oytura Sitdikovna Maksumova

The release of CO2 gas into the atmosphere is one of the most prolific causes of global climate change. To solve this problem, cost-effective technologies are being sought. Polymer membranes are innovative materials that can be widely used in the pro...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,046 Views
10 Pages

Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) of Propolis from Tetragonula biroi (Philippine Kiwot Bee) Hives

  • Nicole D. Llarena,
  • John Andrei G. Allam,
  • Ella B. Angelan,
  • Christine Mae C. Cahayon,
  • Mikhaela L. Lumunsad,
  • Peniel Jean A. Gildo,
  • Joseph Rey H. Sta. Agueda and
  • John Ray C. Estrellado

Propolis is a resinous substance known for its bioactive compounds, such as phenolics and flavonoids, which exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. While it can be harvested from sources globally, it can also be derived fr...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
876 Views
8 Pages

The implementation of small-scale renewable energy systems in remote island environments poses unique engineering and logistical challenges. This case study examines the installation of a 1 kW vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) in Pulau Tioman, Malays...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
812 Views
9 Pages

Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control in Multimodular Direct Matrix Converters

  • Rodrigo Romero,
  • Edgar Maqueda,
  • Sergio Toledo,
  • Carlos Romero,
  • Sergio Núñez,
  • Raúl Gregor and
  • Marco Rivera

This work presents an alternating sequential model predictive control (ASMPC) scheme applied to multimodular matrix converters. The proposed strategy alternately evaluates two control objectives: load current tracking and input reactive power minimiz...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,081 Views
9 Pages

Phytofabrication of Silver Nanoparticles from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as a Potential Pest Control Tool for Spodoptera frugiperda 

  • Joserie Joice Reyes,
  • Jeremy Kyle Edson Austria,
  • Ma. Angelica Chua,
  • Anna Maria Parzuelo,
  • Sean Carlo Castro,
  • Jerry Go Olay,
  • Rugi Vicente Rubi and
  • Carlou Siga-an Eguico

The invasive fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) threatens Philippine crops, highlighting the need for sustainable pest management. This study therefore optimizes the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from water hyacinth (Eichhornia c...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
933 Views
8 Pages

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are fundamental to modern energy systems, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) applications, due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and low self-discharge characteristics. Accurate State-of-Charge (SoC) estim...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,017 Views
11 Pages

Urea-Modified Activated Carbons and Their Application in Methylene Blue Removal from Wastewater

  • Pedro Francisco Geraldo,
  • Isabel Pestana da Paixão Cansado,
  • Paulo Alexandre Mira Mourão and
  • José Eduardo dos Santos Felix Castanheiro

This study aims to evaluate the use of Tectona grandis sawdust (Teak) and activated carbons (ACs) prepared from Teak and modified with urea on the removal of methylene blue (MB) from the aqueous phase. Activation is performed with potassium hydroxide...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,017 Views
12 Pages

Human rhinoviruses (HRVs) are the primary cause of the common cold, a highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection characterized by nasal congestion, sneezing, and sore throat. HRV replication depends on its 3C protease (HRV-3Cpro), a key enzy...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
612 Views
7 Pages

Towards a News Authenticity Predictor (NAP AI)

  • Arif Wali,
  • Stelios Kapetanakis and
  • Giacomo Nalli

The rapid spread of misinformation on social media has emerged as a major societal issue. Over 40% of British social media news-sharers admitted they had shared inaccurate or fake news. The extensive distribution of false information causes...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
700 Views
9 Pages

AI-Powered Algerian Forest Mapping

  • Maha Bazouzi,
  • Mouncef Mohammed Kadri,
  • Mohammed Anis Zemali,
  • Meziane Iftene and
  • Mohammed El Amin Larabi

This paper presents an AI-powered approach for mapping Algerian forests using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and advanced deep learning techniques. We leverage ESA WorldCover for large-scale weak supervision and mitigate label noise through a robust tr...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
797 Views
8 Pages

Heat stress (HS) is one of the most challenging environmental conditions, responsible for impaired growth and reproduction in living systems. It also leads to altering the release of different biochemicals responsible for controlling the metabolic pa...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
437 Views
8 Pages

Physicochemical Characterization of Emerging Contaminants: A Conductance-Based Determination of Diffusion Coefficients for Butylparaben and Triclosan in Aqueous Solution

  • Jesse Louise Javier,
  • Karl Steven Narte,
  • Mohammad Naif Sali,
  • Rolex Villaflor,
  • Janine Renz Villegas,
  • Rugi Vicente Rubi,
  • Allan Soriano and
  • Rich Jhon Paul Latiza

The escalating accumulation of pharmaceutical micropollutants in global water systems represents a significant challenge to current circular economy frameworks, highlighting a critical gap in the management of environmental persistence. Although adva...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
836 Views
11 Pages

Emerging Environmental Pollutants and Diabetes: A Pilot Study on PFASs in a South African Mixed-Ancestry Population

  • John Baptist Nzukizi Mudumbi,
  • Seteno Karabo Obed Ntwampe,
  • Adegbenro Peter Daso,
  • Okechukwu Jonathan Okonkwo,
  • Thomas Joel Farrar,
  • Didier Mugisho Nyambwe and
  • Tandi Edith Matsha

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are synthetic chemicals widely used in industrial applications and consumer products due to their thermal stability and resistance to degradation. These properties also contribute to their environmental per...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,556 Views
12 Pages

Intelligent Drone Patrolling with Real-Time Object Detection and GPS-Based Path Adaptation

  • Gurugubelli V. S. Narayana,
  • Shiba Prasad Swain,
  • Debabrata Pattnayak,
  • Manas Ranjan Pradhan and
  • P. Ankit Krishna

Background: The need for autonomous aerial surveillance originates from weaknesses in manual monitoring, such as late response, low scalability and rigid patrol plans. AI and GPS-driven smart aerial monitoring present an attractive solution for conti...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,205 Views
10 Pages

Solvent-Based Simulation and Techno-Economic Evaluation of CO2/H2S Separation at Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex

  • Adham Norkobilov,
  • Rakhmatullo Muradov,
  • Sanjar Ergashev,
  • Zafar Turakulov,
  • Yulduz Safarova and
  • Noilakhon Yakubova

The separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from sour natural gas is an important step in gas processing and emission control. This study applies a rate-based Aspen Plus simulation to examine solvent-based CO2/H2S removal under...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
626 Views
7 Pages

Microstructural and Spectral Characterization of ZrO2-Doped PEO/PMMA Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes

  • Amudha Subramanian,
  • Rajalakshmi Kumaraiah and
  • Mohammed Tasleem Tahira

Blended nanocomposite solid polymer electrolytes are gaining considerable attention as next-generation materials for use in flexible lithium-ion battery systems. These materials help ensure a more uniform distribution of lithium ions at the electrode...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
608 Views
7 Pages

Development of LiI-Doped PEO/PMMA-Based Solid Polymer Electrolytes Reinforced with SnO2 Nanofillers

  • Amudha Subramanian,
  • Mohammed Tasleem Tahira and
  • Rajalakshmi Kumaraiah

The current research investigates the electrochemical performance of plasticized nanocomposite solid polymer electrolytes derived from a polyethylene oxide (PEO)–polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) blended system with lithium iodide (LiI) as the dop...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,024 Views
12 Pages

Towards Predictive Models of Mechanical Properties in 3D-Printed Polymers: An Exploratory Study

  • Bruno A. G. Sousa,
  • César M. A. Vasques and
  • Adélio M. S. Cavadas

Additive manufacturing, particularly 3D printing, is increasingly shaping the production of polymer-based components, enabling complex geometries and tailored functional performance. Yet, predicting their mechanical behavior remains challenging due t...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
416 Views
10 Pages

Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) is a practical alternative to conventional concrete in civil engineering, offering advantages such as reduced density, enhanced insulation properties, and improved seismic performance. However, segregation during...

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