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@article{seraya_ecological_2025,

title = {Ecological Status of the Small Rivers of the East Kazakhstan Region},

author = {Natalya Seraya and Gulzhan Daumova and Olga Petrova and Ricardo García-Mira and Arina Polyakova},

doi = {10.3390/su17146525},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-07-01},

urldate = {2025-07-01},

journal = {Sustainability},

volume = {17},

pages = {6525},

abstract = {The article presents a long-term assessment of the surface water quality of six small rivers in the East Kazakhstan region (Breksa, Tikhaya, Ulba, Glubochanka, Krasnoyarka, and Oba) based on hydrochemical monitoring data from the Kazhydromet State Enterprise for the period 2017–2024. A unified water quality classification system was applied, along with statistical methods, including multiple linear regression. The Glubochanka and Krasnoyarka rivers were identified as the most polluted (reaching classes 4–5), with multiple exceedances of Zn (up to 2.96 mg/dm³), Cd (up to 0.8 mg/dm³), and Cu (up to 0.051 mg/dm³). The most stable and highest water quality was recorded in the Oba River, where from 2021 to 2024, water consistently corresponded to Class 2. Regression models of water quality class as a function of time and annual precipitation were constructed to assess the influence of climatic factors. Statistical analysis revealed no consistent linear correlation between average annual precipitation and water quality (correlation coefficients ranging from −0.49 to +0.37), indicating a complex interplay between climatic and anthropogenic factors. Significant relationships were found for the Breksa (R² = 0.903), Glubochanka (R² = 0.602), and Tikhaya (R² = 0.555) rivers, suggesting an influence of temporal and climatic factors on water quality. In contrast, the Oba (R² = 0.130), Ulba (R² = 0.100), and Krasnoyarka (R² = 0.018) rivers exhibited low coefficients, indicating the predominance of other, likely local, sources of pollution. It was found that summer periods are characterized by the highest pollution due to low water flow, while episodes of acid runoff occur in spring. A decrease in pH below 7.0 was first recorded in 2023–2024 in the Ulba and Tikhaya rivers. Forecasts to 2030 suggest relative stability in water quality under current climatic conditions; however, by 2050, the risk of water quality deterioration is expected to rise due to increased precipitation and extreme weather events. This study presents, for the first time, a systematic long-term analysis of small rivers in the East Kazakhstan region, offering deeper insight into the dynamics of surface water quality and providing a scientific foundation for developing adaptive strategies for the protection and sustainable use of water resources under climate change and anthropogenic pressure. The results emphasize the importance of prioritizing rivers with high variability in water quality for regular monitoring and the development of adaptive conservation measures. The research holds strong applied significance for shaping a sustainable water use strategy in the region.},

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@article{schellart_role_2025,

title = {The role of open data in regulating combined sewer overflows},

author = {Alma Schellart and Liz Sharp and Jean-Luc Bertrand-Krajewski and Jörg Rieckermann and Jose Anta and Frank Blumensaat and Francois Clemens-Meyer and Ulrich Dittmer and Isabel Douterelo and Günter Gruber and Henriette Jensen and Marius Møller Rokstad and James Shucksmith and Simon Tait and Franz Tscheikner-Gratl and Boud Verbeiren and Luca Vezzaro},

url = {https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2025.105},

doi = {10.2166/wst.2025.105},

issn = {0273-1223},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-07-01},

urldate = {2026-03-23},

journal = {Water Science and Technology},

volume = {92},

number = {3},

pages = {409–425},

abstract = {The aim of this work is to investigate how open data can play a beneficial role in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). The investigation consists of a review and critical discussion of historic CSO design, alongside more recent developments of regulations and emerging experiences of monitoring CSOs and different levels of data openness. The study focuses on practice in 10 European countries/regions. The novelty of this work comes from its review of historical development of design guidelines and regulations, shifts in the aims of these regulations, practicalities around implementation and testing of compliance, alongside the openness and availability of data. The main conclusions are that increasingly complex regulation goes hand in hand with limited compliance checking and opaque decision-making, whereas opening up relatively simplistic performance data has generated public and political discussion about urban drainage systems and the potential costs of improvements in water quality of the impacted surface water bodies. Making CSO data open does, however, need to be done with due care. Collaboration with trusted citizen groups, ensuring the data are correct, easy to access, and understand, as well as avoiding a blame culture are all of key importance.},

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@article{noauthor_exploring_nodate,

title = {Exploring Indirect Links between Green Space Use and Health in the Urban Context: Is There More to It than Meets the Eye? textbar Ecosystem Health and Sustainability},

author = {María José Andrade-Suárez and Uxía López-Mejuto and Manuel García-Docampo and Francisco Alberto Varela-García},

url = {https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/ehs.0367},

doi = {10.34133/ehs.0367},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-06-17},

urldate = {2025-06-17},

journal = {Ecosystem Health and Sustainability},

volume = {11},

abstract = {Urban green spaces are increasingly recognized for their potential role in promoting public health although empirical evidence regarding their direct impact remains inconclusive. Beyond mere proximity, the aesthetic quality and subjective valuation of green areas may substantially influence how they contribute to health outcomes. Addressing a gap in the existing literature, this study establishes an explanatory model of the relationship between green spaces and health based on survey data from the city of Pontevedra (Spain). The model integrates sociodemographic variables, healthy behaviors, and aesthetic evaluations while using a health index that combines subjective perceptions of well-being with objective indicators such as medication use and medical consultations. Results show that the direct relationship between green space use and health is modest; however, green spaces are associated with increased physical activity, particularly sports practice, which in turn relates positively to health outcomes. The findings also reveal evidence of reverse causality as individuals in better health are more likely to engage in sports activities. Notably, aesthetic perceptions—especially favorable evaluations of sustainable garden designs—significantly affect the frequency and intensity of green space use. These results highlight the importance of not only expanding green spaces in urban environments but also enhancing their perceived quality to foster healthier behaviors and contribute indirectly to public health.},

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@article{gonzalez-cao_enhancing_2025,

title = {Enhancing Flood Risk Management: A Review on Numerical Modelling of Past Flood Events},

author = {José González-Cao and Helena Barreiro-Fonta and Diego Fernández-Nóvoa and Orlando García-Feal},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/12/6/133},

doi = {10.3390/hydrology12060133},

issn = {2306-5338},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-06-01},

urldate = {2026-03-18},

journal = {Hydrology},

volume = {12},

number = {6},

pages = {133},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Recent scientific literature has consistently highlighted a significant increase in both the frequency and intensity of flood events, primarily attributed to the effects of climate change. Projections suggest that this trend will likely intensify in the coming decades. In this context, enhancing our understanding of flooding dynamics becomes not only necessary but urgent. A critical component of this advancement lies in the numerical analysis of historical flood events, which provides valuable insights into flood behaviour across extended temporal and spatial scales. This approach enables two key outcomes: a significant improvement in conventional methods for estimating return periods and a reduction in the uncertainties associated with historical flood events by simulating multiple plausible scenarios to identify the most likely one. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the scientific literature focused on the numerical simulation and reconstruction of past flood events. Two main conclusions emerge from this review: First, the temporal scope of the studies is notably wide, covering events ranging from glacial periods to those occurring in the mid-20th century. Second, there exists a pronounced spatial imbalance in the geographical distribution of these studies, with certain regions significantly underrepresented. This review provides a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working in flood risk assessment and hydrological modelling. By consolidating existing knowledge, it supports the development and refinement of decision-support tools aimed at improving mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of flooding on both populations and infrastructure.},

keywords = {Climate change, historical floods, numerical modelling, return period},

pubstate = {published},

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@article{becerra-mosquera_assessment_2025,

title = {Assessment of the Residual Life of the Repaired Arousa Bridge},

author = {José Antonio Becerra-Mosquera and Diego Carro-López and Manuel F. Herrador-Barrios and Javier Eiras-López},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/10/6/141},

doi = {10.3390/infrastructures10060141},

issn = {2412-3811},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-06-01},

urldate = {2025-06-01},

journal = {Infrastructures},

volume = {10},

number = {6},

pages = {141},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {This study focuses on the evolution of the Arousa Island Bridge, a critical infrastructure connecting, in northwestern Spain, the Arousa island to the Galician coast. Since its commissioning in 1985, the bridge has experienced damage due to corrosion, culminating in a major repair intervention in 2011 using hybrid galvanic cathodic protection. This repair was essential in addressing identified pathologies and ensuring the safety of the structure. In 2021, additional repairs needed to be completed, and a thorough study and testing campaign was conducted in 2023 which included the extraction of zinc anode samples from the bridge. The present work evaluates the effectiveness of the repair measures implemented since the intervention, with particular attention to corrosion risk and the durability of the cathodic protection system installed to mitigate corrosion risks in the reinforced concrete exposed to a harsh marine environment. A key aspect of this study is the correlation established between the indirect measurements utilized to evaluate zinc consumption within the cathodic protection system and the direct assessment obtained from the extraction of the anodes, which provides a tangible measure of this consumption. The calculated service life was updated with the measurement, and the integrity of the system was assessed.},

keywords = {cathodic protection, chloride attack, corrosion, re-alkalinization, residual life assessment},

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@article{alvarez_correlation_2025,

title = {Correlation and modal analysis techniques for the study of the VIV response of a twin-box deck based on 3D LES simulations},

author = {Antonio J. Álvarez-Naveira and Félix Nieto-Mouronte},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11012-024-01774-6},

doi = {10.1007/s11012-024-01774-6},

issn = {1572-9648},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-06-01},

urldate = {2026-04-20},

journal = {Meccanica},

volume = {60},

number = {6},

pages = {1851–1883},

abstract = {Twin-box decks are prone to vortex-induced vibration (VIV) at moderate wind speeds, and previous studies have shown a complex interplay between the flow and the two parallel box girders. OpenFOAM is used to model the aerodynamic and aeroelastic responses of the twin-box deck of the Stonecutters Bridge by means of 3D LES simulations. Two cases are thoroughly analysed under smooth incoming flow: (i) static deck and ii) heave peak amplitude response at VIV excitation. The computational data provided by the CFD simulations have been exploited aiming at better understanding the complex aerodynamic and aeroelastic phenomena taking place. First, spanwise correlation analyses are applied to understand the level of organisation of the forcing flow actions, and identify the regions of the deck affected by different flow structures. Second, three different mode decomposition techniques (POD, SPOD and DMD) are applied to the time-dependent pressure distributions, revealing the pivotal role played by the leeward box in the twin-box deck response under wind action. The modal analyses are of utmost interest in the development of Reduced Order Models (ROM) for the VIV response of twin-box long-span bridges.},

keywords = {3D LES, Correlations, DMD, POD, SPOD, VIV},

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@article{pimiento_machine_2025,

title = {Machine learning predictive modelling for sediment risk indices within an urbanized river channel},

author = {María A. Pimiento-Avella and Jose Anta-Álvarez and Andres Torres},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772416625001202},

doi = {10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100708},

issn = {2772-4166},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-05-01},

urldate = {2025-05-01},

journal = {Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances},

volume = {18},

pages = {100708},

abstract = {Despite the growing application of machine learning (ML) in water quality assessment and pollution source identification, its potential for predicting environmental risk indices in urban stormwater sediments remains largely unexplored. Conventional models struggle to capture complex interactions among hydrological variables, sediments and pollution parameters. This study uses ML techniques to enhance sediment quality assessment to address this gap. The case study focuses on sediments from the Molinos River in Bogotá, Colombia, characterized by particle size distribution (PSD), heavy metal (HM) concentrations, and environmental risk indices. Cohen's Kappa coefficient was used to evaluate the relationship between the enrichment factor (EF) of Ni and Pb, PSD, and hydrological variables as rainfall data. A support vector machine model using an ANOVA kernel, validated through multiple calibration and validation datasets, demonstrated the feasibility of predicting sediment-related risks in urban drainage systems. The best model successfully predicted Pb EF levels for 7 of 8 samples, achieving a Cohen's Kappa coefficient of 0.71 (p = 0.037), indicating substantial agreement. These findings highlight the potential of ML models to predict sediment EF using rainfall data, providing a practical tool for environmental risk assessment. By enabling predictions of contamination levels, this methodology enhances decision-making and promotes more sustainable urban water management strategies.},

keywords = {Enrichment factor, Rainfall, Risk index, Sediment pollution, SVM},

pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{perez-valcarcel_deployable_2025,

title = {Deployable temporary housing for emergencies},

author = {Juan Pérez-Valcárcel and Manuel Muñoz-Vidal and Isaac López-César and Santiago Muñiz Gómez and Félix Suárez-Riestra and Manuel Freire-Tellado and Jorge Aragón Fitera and Emilio Mosquera Rey},

doi = {10.1080/13602365.2025.2485103},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-05-01},

urldate = {2025-05-01},

journal = {The Journal of Architecture},

volume = {29},

pages = {1157–1184},

abstract = {The objective of this research is the development of temporary buildings that can be available for emergency situations and implemented quickly and efficiently in the affected area. The methodology adopted consists of the design of a system of collapsible modules that can be easily stored, taking up as minimal space as possible. When needed, they can be transported in compact blocks and installed wherever they are 

required, with minimal site preparation and means. The designed 

modules are reusable, which can be folded and stored away when 

they are no longer needed. The basic idea is a container in which the facades fold up towards the roof, the side walls fold up in the form of a gusset, and the interior partitions fold down towards the floor, in the space left to contain them. It is a novel solution that considerably improves on previous proposals. This module has been built at the Architecture School of A Coruña (ETSAC), which has served as a prototype to analyse its viability in practice. Finally, a critical review of the results and the possible improvements detected is made. 

El objetivo de esta investigación es el desarrollo de edificaciones temporales disponibles para situaciones de emergencia e que pueden ser implementadas de forma rápida y eficiente en la zona afectada. La metodología adoptada consiste en el diseño de un sistema de módulos plegables de fácil almacenamiento, ocupando 

el mínimo espacio posible. Cuando sean necesarios, pueden transportarse en bloques compactos e instalarse donde se requieran, con mínima preparación y recursos. Los módulos diseñados son reutilizables y se pueden plegar y guardar cuando ya no se necesitan. La idea básica es un contenedor 

en el que las fachadas se pliegan hacia la cubierta, los muros laterales se pliegan en forma de fuelle y los tabiques interiores se pliegan hacia el suelo, en el espacio disponible para su contención. Se trata de una solución novedosa que mejora considerablemente las propuestas anteriores. Este módulo se ha 

construido en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de A Coruña (ETSAC), y ha servido como prototipo para analizar su viabilidad en la práctica. Finalmente, se realiza una revisión crítica de los resultados y las posibles mejoras detectadas.},

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@article{sanudo_iberswmm_2025,

title = {IberSWMM+: A high-performance computing solver for 2D-1D pluvial flood modelling in urban environments},

author = {Esteban Sañudo-Costoya and Orlando García-Feal and L. Hagen and Luis Cea-Gómez and Jerónimo Puertas-Agudo and Carlos I. Montalvo-Montenegro and Reginald Alvarado-Vicencio and Julian Hofmann},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169424019991},

doi = {10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.132603},

issn = {0022-1694},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Journal of Hydrology},

volume = {651},

pages = {132603},

abstract = {Urban drainage modelling is essential for effective city planning and flood management. The increasing complexity of urban environments and the growing availability of high-resolution data have led to the need to develop more sophisticated and freely accessible urban drainage models. This paper presents the parallel implementation of Iber-SWMM, a freely distributed integrated 2D/1D urban drainage model for modelling surface and sewer flows and their interactions. Iber-SWMM constitutes an advance in the field by incorporating a fully distributed hydrological approach, advanced roof modelling tools, and GIS interoperability, offering a comprehensive solution for urban hydrodynamics. Originally designed for research in small urban drainage models due to CPU limitations, Iber-SWMM has now been enhanced with High Performance Computing (HPC) techniques. This allows for the simulation of high-resolution urban models with fine meshes comprising millions of elements, essential for accurate representation of complex urban geometries. We validated the model through laboratory-scale tests and two city-scale scenarios, providing detailed input data and demonstrating the applicability of the model in real-world situations. Our results show that the GPU-accelerated version achieves simulation speeds up to 200 times faster than the sequential version for large models. For instance, in a city-scale scenario with approximately 6 million cells, 3000 nodes, and 3000 links, simulation time was reduced from 72 h to just 20 min. To ensure result consistency and assess convergence, we conducted simulations using low, medium, and high-resolution computational meshes for each case study. Our findings indicate that both parallel and sequential versions produce consistent results, with convergence typically achieved at medium to high resolutions. Notably, we observed that for very large models, the computation of the drainage network in SWMM can become a bottleneck, suggesting an area for future optimization. By enabling the simulation of high-resolution urban models with millions of elements up to 200 times faster than sequential versions, this study bridges the gap between academic research and practical urban planning, empowering stakeholders to conduct more detailed, city-wide simulations, and ultimately contributing to faster urban flood risk management.},

keywords = {Dual drainage modelling, High performance computing, Iber - SWMM, Urban drainage, Urban flooding, Urban hydrology},

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@article{fernandez-novoa_neural_2025,

title = {Neural network approach for modeling future natural river flows: Assessing climate change impacts on the Tagus River},

author = {Diego Fernández-Nóvoa and Pedro M. M. Soares and Orlando García-Feal and Xurxo Costoya and Ricardo M. Trigo and Moncho Gómez-Gesteira},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214581825000151},

doi = {10.1016/j.ejrh.2025.102191},

issn = {2214-5818},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2026-03-18},

journal = {Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies},

volume = {58},

pages = {102191},

abstract = {Study region 

Tagus River basin (Iberian Peninsula). 

Study focus 

An innovative methodology is developed to analyze the impact of climate change on the hydrological cycle. Initially, natural river flow is reconstructed to address the challenge posed by river regulation, which complicates accurate hydrological modeling and can obscure the true impact of climate change. The Iber+ hydrodynamic model is applied to account for downstream reservoir contributions, which allows reversing their influence. Then, neural networks of varying configurations, with specific requirements such as data bucketing, are trained to replicate river flow utilizing recorded precipitation and temperature datasets, subjected to validation procedures. A multi-model ensemble is constructed to address uncertainties inherent in modeling future hydrological climate scenarios. This ensemble, supplied with climate model data, derives historical and projected river flows, allowing analysis of their temporal evolution. 

New hydrological insights for the region 

The findings affirm the efficacy of the proposed methodology and reveal, for the considered high-risk SSP5–8.5 scenario, the intensification of the Tagus hydrological cycle. Within the inherent uncertainty of climate models, average ensemble outputs indicate a reduction of about −20 % in available water at the end of the century, especially critical during summer, with an almost 600 % rise in dry months. Average ensemble results also indicate an increase in flooding events, with extreme floods that currently have five-year frequency, projected to double by the century’s end.},

keywords = {Climate change, Extreme events, Future scenarios, Hydrological procedure, Neural network ensemble, Tagus river flow},

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@article{joshi_dataset_2025,

title = {Dataset on the impacts of sand and leaf litter on the hydrological performance of green roofs as surrogate for infiltration-based blue-green infrastructure (BGI)},

author = {Prabhat Joshi and Juan Naves-García-Rendueles and Jose Anta-Álvarez and Max Maurer and João P. Leitão},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340925000691},

doi = {10.1016/j.dib.2025.111337},

issn = {2352-3409},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Data in Brief},

volume = {59},

pages = {111337},

abstract = {This dataset contains raw and processed data from controlled experiments conducted in a rainfall simulator to quantify the impacts of incremental sand and leaf litter accumulation on the hydrological performance of blue-green infrastructure (BGI). The tests were conducted in a controlled indoor environment using two BGI boxes (approximately 3.84 m² each), representing a typical infiltration-based BGI setup with vegetation, a 6-cm deep substrate, and storage layers. Soil moisture sensors and tipping buckets were installed to measure underdrain flow. In one box, sand was incrementally added (2–18 kg.m−²); in the other, leaf litter accumulation ranged from 0.3 to 1.725 kg (total). Each scenario received rainfall (16.66 mm.h−1 for Box 1; 18.66 mm.h−1 for Box 2) for 30 minutes, with intervals larger than four hours between tests. The dataset can be used to understand the impact of shock events that introduce high pollutant loads to the BGI surface and subsurface, affecting their hydrological performance. It can also be used to study the maintenance needs of BGI to sustain their hydrological functionality.},

keywords = {Clogging, Detention, Infiltration, Maintenance, Rainfall generator, Retention, Surface sealing},

pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{lopez-alonso_biomonitoring_2025,

title = {Biomonitoring toxic and essential element accumulation in trout in the as pontes mine pit lake (NW Spain)},

author = {Marta López-Alonso and Marta Miranda and Inmaculada Orjales and Víctor Pereira and Belén Larrán and Ruth Rodríguez-Bermúdez and Cathaysa Veiras and Álvaro Robles and David Bravo and Ricardo Juncosa-Rivera and Carlos Herrero-Latorre},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653525001547},

doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144212},

issn = {0045-6535},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Chemosphere},

volume = {374},

pages = {144212},

abstract = {This study investigated the accumulation of toxic and essential elements in trout from a pit lake situated in the surroundings of the abandoned As Pontes de García Rodríguez lignite mine (NW Spain). The element concentrations were compared with those measured in fish from upstream of the River Eume and from a local fish farm. Liver and muscle samples from fish captured in the lake (n = 16), river (n = 14) and fish farm (n = 10) captured in March–April 2022 were acid digested and analyzed by ICP-MS. The mining activity in As Pontes was found to have significantly impacted the aquatic ecosystem. Concentrations of Cd, Ni, Co, and Cu in the livers of the lake fish were significantly higher than in the livers of the other groups of fish, probably due to run-off from the spoil heap reaching the lake. Similarly, higher concentrations of Al, Pb, and Hg were observed in the river trout, associated with coal combustion at a near thermal power plant. Despite these variations, toxic and essential elements in both the pit lake and river remained low, within water quality standards, and do not pose an immediate threat to aquatic life. Concentrations of the metals in the muscle of wild fish, although higher than in farmed fish, were within EU limits. The study findings highlight the value of fish as indicators of environmental exposure and emphasize the ongoing need to monitor the pit lake to assess the long-term impacts of mining activities on aquatic health. Examination of liver tissue proved to be particularly useful in the assessments, providing a precise reflection of metal exposure and serving as a valuable means of evaluating environmental contamination and ecosystem health.},

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@article{andrade_suarez_sustainability_2025,

title = {Sustainability, Spatial Justice and Social Cohesion in City Planning: What Does a Case Study on Urban Renaturalisation Teach Us?},

author = {María José Andrade-Suárez and Uxía López-Mejuto and Manuel García-Docampo and Francisco Alberto Varela-García},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/4/94},

doi = {10.3390/urbansci9040094},

issn = {2413-8851},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Urban Science},

volume = {9},

number = {4},

pages = {94},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Rapid urbanisation generates important challenges in terms of sustainability and spatial justice, but also presents opportunities to transform cities into more equitable and resilient spaces. This study addresses these issues and aims to analyse the perceptions and evaluations of the resident population of Pontevedra about urban spaces in the framework of a renaturalisation project, integrating socio-demographic and spatial justice factors. Quantitative methods such as factor analysis, cluster analysis and multiple regression were used to identify patterns of satisfaction and the use of urban spaces. This study reveals significant differences in the valuation of urban spaces according to socio-demographic variables, especially in relation to sustainability and social cohesion. The findings thus provide empirical evidence to guide more inclusive urban policies and emphasise the need to incorporate citizen participation in urban design to promote territorial equity.},

keywords = {renaturalisation process, residents’ satisfaction, spatial justice, sustainable cities, urban planning},

pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{van_der_werf_flooded_2025,

title = {Flooded with potential: urban drainage science as seen by early-career researchers},

author = {J. A. Werf and V. Pons and Kelsey Smyth and B. Shi and P. Lechevallier and E. M. H. Abdalla and E. Andrusenko and I. Broekhuizen and G. B. Cavadini and A. F. Cortés Moreno and E. Cristiano and R. D'Ambrosio and A. M. Droste and M. Evangelisti and G. Fernandes and A. Garzón and E. Girot and L. Guericke and W. Liao and P. Mazzoglio and A. Mittal and A. Müller and Juan Naves-García-Rendueles and M. Oberascher and E. Okwori and J. I. Perez-Alvarino and S. Pritsis and Manuel Regueiro-Picallo and B. Roghani and V. J. Taguchi and O. Wani and H. Wei and T. Yıldızlı and H. Z. Yerima},

url = {https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2025.045},

doi = {10.2166/wst.2025.045},

issn = {0273-1223},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Water Science and Technology},

volume = {91},

number = {7},

pages = {861–875},

abstract = {This opinion paper reflects on the current challenges facing urban drainage systems (UDS) research, along with solutions for fostering sustainable development. Over the course of a year-long project involving 92 participants aged 24–38, including PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career academics, we identified critical challenges and opportunities for the sustainable development of UDS. Our exploration highlights four key challenges: limited public visibility leading to resource constraints, insufficient collaboration across subfields, issues with data scarcity and data sharing, and geographical specificities. We emphasise the importance of raising public and political awareness regarding UDS's vital role in climate adaptation and urban resilience, advocating for blue-green infrastructure and open data practices. Additionally, we address systemic academic barriers that hinder innovative research. We call for a shift away from metrics that prioritise quantity over quality. We recommend establishing stable career pathways that empower early-career researchers. This paper aims to catalyse a broader community dialogue about the future of UDS research, uniting voices from various career stages. By presenting actionable recommendations, we aim to inspire fundamental changes in research conduct, evaluation, and sustainability, ensuring the field of UDS is prepared to meet pressing urban water management challenges worldwide.},

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@article{varela_estudio_2025b,

title = {Estudio experimental del efecto tamaño en la resistencia a cortante de elementos de hormigón},

author = {Fernando Varela-Puga and Manuel F. Herrador-Barrios and Fernando Martínez-Abella and Manuel Paredes-González and Javier Eiras-López },

url = {https://www.hormigonyacero.com/index.php/ache/article/view/2651},

doi = {10.33586/hya.2020.2651},

issn = {0439-5689},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-04-01},

urldate = {2025-04-01},

journal = {Hormigón y Acero},

volume = {76},

number = {305},

pages = {47–52},

abstract = {Resumen 

 El comportamiento de elementos de hormigón a cortante es y ha sido en la última época un tema de constante debate en el área de la ingeniería estructural. Existe gran distancia entre la realidad del fenómeno y la interpretación de las normativas, que suelen proporcionar expresiones semi-empíricas con ajustes basados en análisis estadísticos.Dentro de este paradigma, asociado principalmente a elementos de hormigón armado, la reducción de la tensión tangencial media resistida a medida que aumenta su dimensión representativa, fenómeno conocido como efecto tamaño, se alza como uno de los aspectos a los que es necesario aportar más información empírica. Sin embargo, la experimentación en este campo es reducida debido a la dificultad de este tipo de ensayos en escalas representativas. Es en este punto donde se han centrado los esfuerzos de esta investigación, intentando identificar y cuantificar los mecanismos resistentes que aparecen en un elemento sometido a grandes solicitaciones tangenciales.Para ello, se ha realizado una campaña experimental sobre vigas de gran canto: 1.00 m (serie S), 1.50 m (serie M) y 2.00 m (serie L) de canto con longitud suficiente no incurrir en un efecto arco y, así mismo, poder realizar un ensayo a cortante sobre cada vano. Durante los ensayos se ha monitorizado y medido de manera directa (extensometría clásica) e indirecta (videocorrelación) los posibles mecanismos resistentes analizados en la bibliografía relativa: cabeza de compresión, armadura, armadura longitudinal y transmisión de tensiones en la fisura principal.El presente documento expone los resultados de la campaña experimental descrita. Además se realiza un estudio de la situación existente a día de hoy de la relación entre la realidad de la capacidad resistente a cortante de elementos de grandes dimensiones y las interpretaciones realizadas por las normativas vigentes.},

keywords = {efecto tamaño, ensayos, esfuerzo cortante, normativa},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{otero-chans_experimental_2025,

title = {Experimental and numerical analysis of a full-scale timber-concrete-composite beam from simply supported to frame-connected},

author = {Dolores Otero-Chans and Félix Suárez-Riestra and Emilio Martín-Gutiérrez and Javier Estévez-Cimadevila},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141029625000148},

doi = {10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119624},

issn = {0141-0296},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-03-01},

urldate = {2026-03-18},

journal = {Engineering Structures},

volume = {327},

pages = {119624},

abstract = {Numerous TCC (timber-concrete composite) systems have been proposed and studied in recent years. Most of the studies have focused on the behaviour of the timber-concrete shear connection and the flexural behaviour of floor elements. This paper presents the results of an experimental and numerical study comparing the behaviour of a simply supported (SS) beam and a beam connected in continuity to mixed TCC supports, named as frame-connected beam (FC). The objective of this study is to assess the potential benefits of using a semi-rigid beam-to-support connection in the overall design of the structure. Full-scale tests were carried out with 370 mm height and 600 mm width beams and 5.9 m span. The failure load of the SS beam was found to be equivalent to an uniformly distributed load of 97.8 kN/m. The maximum loads applied to the FC beam were 28 % higher, yet did not achieve failure because the loading device's limit was reached. The deflection of the simply supported beam was less than 1/335 of the span for a load of 36 kN/m, reducing to 1/776 in the frame-connected specimen. A three-dimensional finite element model has been validated and calibrated from the test results. This model has been used to evaluate the moment redistribution in the frame-connected beam which, in the case studied, allows the maximum stresses in the timber members to be reduced by up to 49 %.},

keywords = {Continuous beam-to-column connection, Continuous shear connection, Full-scale testing, Structural design, Timber-concrete composite frame},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{alvarez_vortex_2025,

title = {Vortex induced vibration analysis of a twin-box bridge deck by means of 3D LES simulations},

author = {Antonio J. Álvarez-Naveira and Félix Nieto-Mouronte},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016761052500011X},

doi = {10.1016/j.jweia.2025.106015},

issn = {0167-6105},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-03-01},

urldate = {2025-03-01},

journal = {Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics},

volume = {258},

pages = {106015},

abstract = {Twin-box decks are prone to suffer vortex-induced vibrations (VIV). Although this phenomenon has been widely studied experimentally, there are still gaps in our understanding about the complex interplay between the incoming flow, the windward and leeward boxes, and the potential oscillation of the deck. This work exploits the ability of 3D LES simulations to simulate complex aeroelastic phenomena to delve into the linkage between aerodynamic forcing and heave oscillation through detailed analysis of comprehensive datasets. Several reduced velocities are studied in the VIV-prone range of the bare deck of the Stonecutters Bridge, analysing the spectra of the time-histories of force coefficients, for the overall deck and individual boxes, and heave oscillations. Similarly, the contribution of the local lift coefficient has been studied along with the work done by the deck and the individual boxes at different reduced velocities. It has been found that the leeward box is the one governing the overall VIV response of the deck. The spanwise-averaged time-averaged work distribution around the deck permits the identification of those regions contributing to the heave oscillation build-up, enabling the design of aerodynamic countermeasures for mitigation of VIV tailored for the specific deck geometry and dynamical properties of the deck.},

keywords = {3D LES, Contribution, Correlation, Force coefficients, Pressure coefficient distribution, Strouhal number, Twin-box, Vortex induced vibrations, Vortex shedding, Work},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{montalvo_strategies_2025,

title = {Strategies for modelling roofs on large-scale urban drainage models focusing on incomplete data scenarios},

author = {Carlos I. Montalvo-Montenegro and Esteban Sañudo-Costoya and Luis Cea-Gómez and Albert S. Chen and Jerónimo Puertas-Agudo and Barry Evans},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212095525000781},

doi = {10.1016/j.uclim.2025.102362},

issn = {2212-0955},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-03-01},

urldate = {2025-03-01},

journal = {Urban Climate},

volume = {60},

pages = {102362},

abstract = {Impermeable surfaces such as roofs play a key role in urban pluvial floods due to the rapid transfer of rainfall to drainage networks, contributing to system overloading. This study proposes and evaluates different modelling strategies within large-scale urban drainage models, exploring simplified approaches for roof geometry and roof-to-manhole connections. The results indicate that, regardless of the methodology used to estimate roof width, the differences become negligible if the discharge point is distant. Additionally, for a contributing area of roofs discharging upstream to a manhole, the method of roof-to-manhole connection does not have a significant influence, which demonstrates the potential of these strategies to streamline the modelling process without compromising the reliability of the simulations. The findings highlight the feasibility of applying these modelling strategies in situations where data completeness is not feasible, offering a balanced solution between model complexity and accuracy.},

keywords = {2D-1D dual drainage, Data completeness, Iber, Roof, SWMM},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{tsoutsanis_arbitrary-order_2025,

title = {Arbitrary-order unstructured finite-volume methods for implicit large eddy simulation of turbulent flows with adaptive dissipation/dispersion adjustment (ADDA)},

author = {Panagiotis Tsoutsanis and Xesús Nogueira-Garea},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002199912400901X},

doi = {10.1016/j.jcp.2024.113653},

issn = {0021-9991},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {Journal of Computational Physics},

volume = {523},

pages = {113653},

abstract = {Implicit Large Eddy simulation (iLES) has gained substantial popularity for modelling high-Reynolds-number turbulent flows, found across several engineering and scientific fields. iLES on a first read represents a simple, computationally efficient, and straightforward way to model turbulent flows. The numerical dissipation/dispersion errors of high-resolution high-order numerical schemes employed in this context, can mimic the effects of the unresolved flow scales, and therefore acting like a subgrid-scale model, most often successfully. The numerical dissipation and dispersion of high-resolution methods are intertwined and controlling them to obtain physically meaningful results in under-resolved grid settings of compressible flows is challenging due to the presence of discontinuities and smooth flow features simultaneously. A numerical method should have the right amount of dissipation/dispersion, such that it can avoid the unphysical “build-up” of energy in the high modes or excessive diffusion, since this will render the method unsuitable for iLES. Several elegant approaches to master this delicate balance have been presented in the literature, including polynomial de-aliasing, Riemann solver dissipation adjustment, and adaptive blending of central and upwind schemes. This work presents an adaptive dissipation/dispersion adjustment (ADDA) algorithm that determines a well-resolved and under-resolved region and adjusts the numerical dissipation/dispersion of a high-order CWENOZ scheme, followed by further adjusting the flux-dissipation term depending on the presence of discontinuities. Implemented within an arbitrary-order finite-volume framework for unstructured meshes in compressible flows, the ADDA algorithm is put to the test across a range of under-resolved iLES simulations encompassing subsonic, transonic, and supersonic regimes. The developed framework exhibits enhanced robustness and scale-resolving capabilities, all while achieving physically meaningful results in a computationally efficient manner. All the methods have been implemented and have been made available to the research community in the open-source UCNS3D CFD solver to accelerate the improvement of the methods.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{deligant_very_2025,

title = {Very high order finite volume solver for multi component two-phase flow with phase change using a posteriori Multi-dimensional Optimal Order Detection},

author = {Michael Deligant and Carlos-Jesús Romero-Casado and Xesús Nogueira-Garea and Luis Ramírez-Palacios and Mathieu Specklin and Farid Bakir and Sofiane Khelladi},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045793024003402},

doi = {10.1016/j.compfluid.2024.106509},

issn = {0045-7930},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {Computers & Fluids},

volume = {288},

pages = {106509},

abstract = {In this work we propose a very high-order compressible finite volume scheme with a posteriori stabilization for the computation of multi-component two-phase flow with phase change. It is based on finite volume approach using moving least squares (MLS) reproducing kernels for high order reconstruction of the Riemann states. Increased robustness is achieved by using the multi-dimensional optimal order detection (MOOD) method to get a high-accurate and low-dissipation scheme while maintaining boundedness and preventing numerical oscillations at interfaces and strong gradient zones. The properties of the proposed framework are demonstrated on classical test problems starting with convergence order verification on simple scalar advection test cases. More complex shock and more stringent tube tests with various water, steam and air concentration are then simulated and compared with available references in the literature. Finally, the ability of the proposed approach to compute multi-component flows with phase change is illustrated with the simulation of a liquid oxygen jet in gaseous hydrogen.},

keywords = {Homogeneous relaxation model, MOOD, Multi-dimensional Optimal Order Detection, Two-phase flow},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{valdivieso_reinforcement_2025,

title = {Reinforcement Effects and Parametric Study of the Lateral Response of Multilayered Wood-Frame Shear Walls: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation},

author = {D. Valdivieso and Diego López-García and Abbie Liel and Pablo Guindos-Bretones},

url = {https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12885},

doi = {10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12885},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {Journal of Structural Engineering},

volume = {151},

number = {2},

pages = {04024220},

publisher = {American Society of Civil Engineers},

abstract = {AbstractIn the seismic design of light-frame timber buildings (LFTBs), the use of strong shear 

walls (SSWs) is crucial for providing lateral resistance. While the contribution of 

finish layers, such as Type X gypsum wallboard (GWB), has generally been ...Practical ApplicationsThis study provides essential insights for the seismic design of light-frame timber 

buildings. It demonstrates that finish layers such as Type X gypsum wallboard, typically 

used for fire protection, can significantly improve the ...},

keywords = {Gypsum wallboard, Light-frame shear wall, Multilayered, Multilayered strong shear wall (MLSSW), Nonstructural, Reinforcement effect, Wood frame construction},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{cea_recent_2025,

title = {Recent advances and future challenges in urban pluvial flood modelling},

author = {Luis Cea-Gómez and Esteban Sañudo-Costoya and Carlos I. Montalvo-Montenegro and Juan F. Farfán-Durán and Jerónimo Puertas-Agudo and Paolo Tamagnone},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2024.2446528},

doi = {10.1080/1573062X.2024.2446528},

issn = {1573-062X},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {Urban Water Journal},

volume = {22},

number = {2},

pages = {149–173},

publisher = {Taylor & Francis},

abstract = {Urban pluvial floods are characterised by a number of features such as the high spatial and temporal resolution needed to capture their dynamics, the complexity of dual drainage systems and the lack of sewer data availability, which make them very different from other types of floods, like coastal or fluvial floods, and which increase the difficulty of modelling them. As a consequence, most flood management plans do not include a rigorous evaluation of urban pluvial flood risk. In this paper, we give a comprehensive view of the current state of urban pluvial flood modelling, not restricted to a mere description of the mathematical approaches, but also including the most relevant features that should be considered in their modelling, the validation studies that have been performed to date and our vision on the modelling challenges that should be addressed in the near future.},

note = {_eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2024.2446528},

keywords = {flood modelling, pluvial floods, Urban drainage, Urban floods},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{lopez_link_2025,

title = {The link frame model (LFM), a tool for the seismic analysis of timber frame buildings considering system effects},

author = {Nicol López and Sebastián Berwart and Pablo Guindos-Bretones},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-025-02201-7},

doi = {10.1007/s00107-025-02201-7},

issn = {1436-736X},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {European Journal of Wood and Wood Products},

volume = {83},

number = {2},

pages = {52},

abstract = {This article proposes a model that makes possible the seismic analysis of timber frame multistory buildings in general-purpose software. The model is entitled link frame model (LFM) and shows the following advantages in comparison to previous models: (1) it can model shearwalls only with frame elements and links with errors close to 0% with respect to analytical code models such as e.g. the special design provisions for wind and seismic (SDPWS); (2) for seismic analysis, both the static analysis method and the modal spectral analysis method can be used, in addition to the gravitational analysis; (3) the computation of the natural period shows deviations close to 0% in comparison with eigenvalues and eigenvectors; (4) it can be implemented in general purpose structural analysis software such as e.g. ETABS or SAP2000; and (5) building system effects, i.e. interaction of shearwalls with other assemblies, can optionally be captured if assigning the proper diaphragm out-of-plane flexural stiffness. Given the great impact of this last aspect in practical design, and the lack of its research, this paper does not only present the model and validation itself, but also analyzes the consequences of considering system effects in a representative case study building. The analysis demonstrates that the average shearwall tension (uplift) of regular buildings can decrease by 80% if considering system effects, which could make timber buildings much more cost competitive in seismic countries.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{aroso_upgrade_2025,

title = {Upgrade of a conventional railway line regarding energy efficiency},

author = {Alberto Aroso and Miguel D. Rodríguez-Bugarín},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1680/jtran.24.00141},

doi = {10.1680/jtran.24.00141},

issn = {0965-092X},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2025-02-01},

journal = {Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Transport},

volume = {178},

number = {8},

pages = {517–529},

abstract = {Most of the research addressing energy efficiency improvements on existing conventional railway lines is essentially from the point of view of train operation and does not analyse the possibilities that small actions on the railway infrastructure can bring. This fact is particularly significant for freight trains, whose movement is severely conditioned by uphill gradients, crossing points and speed restrictions. This article considers a conventional railway line, assessing the results, from the point of view of energy efficiency gains, of local upgrades of the existing railway infrastructure. The results obtained show that surgical interventions on existing railway infrastructure would improve the energy efficiency of freight trains, which is part of ‘decarbonisation’ policies and the fight against climate change. This kind of analysis can constitute a new contribution to decision-making processes, which will contribute to the achievement of the objectives assumed by the European Union.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{ramirez_very_2025,

title = {A very fast high-order flux reconstruction for Finite Volume schemes for Computational Aeroacoustics},

author = {Luis Ramírez-Palacios and Javier Fernández-Fidalgo and José París-López and Michael Deligant and Sofiane Khelladi and Xesús Nogueira-Garea},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-024-02039-2},

doi = {10.1007/s00366-024-02039-2},

issn = {1435-5663},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-01},

urldate = {2026-04-28},

journal = {Engineering with Computers},

volume = {41},

number = {1},

pages = {667–680},

abstract = {Given the small wavelengths and wide range of frequencies of the acoustic waves involved in Aeroacoustics problems, the use of very accurate, low-dissipative numerical schemes is the only valid option to accurately capture these phenomena. However, as the order of the scheme increases, the computational time also increases. In this work, we propose a new high-order flux reconstruction in the framework of finite volume (FV) schemes for linear problems. In particular, it is applied to solve the Linearized Euler Equations, which are widely used in the field of Computational Aeroacoustics. This new reconstruction is very efficient and well suited in the context of very high-order FV schemes, where the computation of high-order flux integrals are needed at cell edges/faces. Different benchmark test cases are carried out to analyze the accuracy and the efficiency of the proposed flux reconstruction. The proposed methodology preserves the accuracy while the computational time relatively reduces drastically as the order increases.},

keywords = {Computational aeroacoustics, Finite volume, High-order methods, Mean preserving moving least squares},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{bello_non-contact_2025,

title = {Non-contact strain measurement of loading-unloading splitting test on concrete},

author = {Ismail Bello and George Wardeh and Belén González-Fonteboa and Fernando Martínez-Abella},

url = {https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJMRI.2025.146257},

doi = {10.1504/IJMRI.2025.146257},

issn = {2056-9459},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation},

volume = {10},

number = {3-5},

pages = {458–472},

publisher = {Inderscience Publishers},

abstract = {The exact modelling of reinforced concrete structures necessitates a thorough control of post-cracking behaviour and the evolution of plastic deformations of concrete during loading-unloading cycles. Conducting a direct tensile test is more complex than the other tests, like the splitting test. This study investigates using the splitting test with digital image correlation (DIC) technique to analyse concrete deformation. By filming and processing images of splitting cylindrical specimens using GOM Correlate software, full stress-strain curves up to failure are obtained. Strain gauges are also employed for comparison. Results are validated against an analytical model, showing good agreement between stress-strain curves from both methods. The study concludes that DIC offers several advantages over conventional methods, including enhanced post-peak data acquisition and the ability to monitor cracks individually, regardless of their location on the surface. This approach improves the understanding of post-cracking behaviour and the evolution of plastic deformation in concrete structures.},

keywords = {analytical modelling, concrete, DIC, digital image correlation, splitting test, stress-strain analysis},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{zafra-mejia_understanding_2025,

title = {Understanding sediment wash-off in road drainage systems under intense rainfall and high sediment masses: Insights from a large-scale modeling facility},

author = {Carlos Alfonso Zafra-Mejía and David Santiago Hernández-Medina and Joaquín Suárez-López and Juan Naves-García-Rendueles and Jose Anta-Álvarez},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969724083530},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178195},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

volume = {959},

pages = {178195},

abstract = {The main objective of this paper is to analyze, through a unique large-scale modeling facility, the RDS wash-off under various scenarios of intense rainfall and high RDS masses. A 1:1 scale physical modeling facility was used to allow precise measurement of the RDS wash-off phenomenon under two different rainfall intensities (30/50 mm/h) and three initial RDS masses (100/150/200 g/m2). The accumulated and discharged masses of RDS in the different components of the modeling facility (roadway/RW, gully pot/GP and manhole/MH) were collected at the end of the wash-off simulations. The results suggested the following sequence of intervention in the components of the drainage system to control pollution associated with fine RDS (< 63 μm): MH (59.2 %) > GP (31.2 %) > RW (9.6 %). The wash-off simulations suggested the following maximum (30/68 g/m2), minimum (16/38 g/m2) and minimum (2.15/2.61 g/m2) limits on the mass of RDS remaining on the RW, removed by the GP and discharged into the MH, respectively. These mass limits were relevant to understand the RDS behavior and to suggest improvement strategies for the RW cleaning systems (coarse/fine fractions washed-off: 80.3/81.7 %), GPs (coarse/fine fractions removed: 75.3/49.6 %) and MHs (coarse/fine fractions discharged: 5/32.1 %). Finally, the results suggested that the size fractions <63 μm and between 500 and 1000 μm were representative of the wash-off for the finest and coarsest fractions of the RDS, respectively.},

keywords = {Physical modeling facility, Rainfall intensity, Road-deposited sediment, Sediment size fractions, Urban drainage systems, Wash-off},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{dominguez-gortaire_alzheimers_2025,

title = {Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring Pathophysiological Hypotheses and the Role of Machine Learning in Drug Discovery},

author = {Jose Dominguez-Gortaire and Alejandra Ruiz and Ana Belén Porto-Pazos and Santiago Rodríguez-Yáñez and Francisco Cedrón},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/3/1004},

doi = {10.3390/ijms26031004},

issn = {1422-0067},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},

volume = {26},

number = {3},

pages = {1004},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative dementia, with its complex pathophysiology challenging current treatments. Recent advancements have shifted the focus from the traditionally dominant amyloid hypothesis toward a multifactorial understanding of the disease. Emerging evidence suggests that while amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation is central to AD, it may not be the primary driver but rather part of a broader pathogenic process. Novel hypotheses have been proposed, including the role of tau protein abnormalities, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic neuroinflammation. Additionally, the gut–brain axis and epigenetic modifications have gained attention as potential contributors to AD progression. The limitations of existing therapies underscore the need for innovative strategies. This study explores the integration of machine learning (ML) in drug discovery to accelerate the identification of novel targets and drug candidates. ML offers the ability to navigate AD’s complexity, enabling rapid analysis of extensive datasets and optimizing clinical trial design. The synergy between these themes presents a promising future for more effective AD treatments.},

keywords = {AI applications, machine learning, mitochondrial dysfunctions, molecular docking, neuroinflammation, pathophysiology, therapeutic target, virtual screening},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{martins_environmental_2025,

title = {Environmental Psychology Alignments to SDG in Brazil: Towards Healthy Societies?},

author = {Mário Henrique da Mata Martins and Claudia Marcia Lyra Pato and Marlise Aparecida Bassani and Ingrid Luiza Neto and Maíra Longhinotti Felippe and Fernanda Fernandes Gurgel and Rute Grossi Milani and Eduarda Lehmann Bannach and Alessandra Bianchi and Christiana Cabicieri Profice and Hartmut Günther and Ricardo García-Mira},

url = {https://www.scielo.br/j/paideia/a/nhHHFQMwYqnx7psyYrprXQf/?format=html&lang=en},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3533},

issn = {0103-863X, 1982-4327},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)},

volume = {35},

pages = {e3533},

publisher = {Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Filosofia Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia},

abstract = {Considering that Brazilian research in Environmental Psychology is largely concentrated within the 50º Working Group of the National Association for Research and Post-Graduate Studies in Psychology (GT-50), the current study analysed materials and practices produced by its members which were aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to understand their contribution towards healthy societies in Brazil. The authors organized the practices and materials into five thematic sections, analyzed them through a healthy society framework and discussed current and potential contributions towards the framework components: people, places, products, planet. The main findings indicate progress in equity, community spaces, eco-behaviours, and nature-based solutions. Gaps include targeting commercial determinants of environment and health, macro-scaling urban governance barriers, explicit ties to global targets, and scaling individual-level outcomes to systemic policy changes. Methodological limitations are presented towards the choice to focus on GT-50 and theoretical critiques on SDG principles and practices are produced. Keywords:environmental psychology; social determinants of health; sustainable development},

keywords = {environmental psychology, social determinants of health, sustainable development},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{fernandez_rodriguez_structural_2025,

title = {Structural Optimization and Comparison Study of Different Configurations of Offshore Wind Turbine Jacket Substructures},

author = {Noelia Fernández-Rodríguez and Iván Couceiro-Aguiar and Xesús Nogueira-Garea and Ignasi Colominas-Ezponda},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/we.70014},

doi = {10.1002/we.70014},

issn = {1099-1824},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Wind Energy},

volume = {28},

number = {5},

pages = {e70014},

abstract = {In this work, the design of a three-legged jacket is presented, taking into account the susceptibility to the directionality of the loads in comparison with a four-legged jacket. For this purpose, two jackets with different orientations with respect to the incoming environmental loads were modelled: the G30, which has two legs facing the main incoming environmental actions, and the G90 jacket, which only has one. In addition, mathematical optimization is proposed to minimize the weight of the structure using a combination of size and shape optimization techniques. The solution to the proposed optimization problem is based on the application of sequential linear programming, which is then solved using the simplex method. In this study, a first-order sensitivity analysis was reformulated to extend its applicability to a three-legged configuration. This sensitivity analysis provides the derivatives of the coordinates of the structure nodes with respect to the design variables required for the shape optimization. The proposed formulation allows optimized designs with a weight reduction of around 40% relative to the UpWind jacket. In the G30 jacket, there was an increase in fatigue damage from the cyclic loads. The G90 jacket and optimal four-legged jacket present design limitations conditioned by the effects of compression stresses and buckling. The differences between the G30 and G90 models highlight the sensitivity of the structural response to the directionality of the loads, which can constitute a limiting factor in the cost reduction of three-legged jackets. An interesting result of this research is that the added shape design variables for the jacket footprint allowed a significant improvement of the optimized designs.},

note = {_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/we.70014},

keywords = {jacket structures, offshore structure design, offshore wind energy, structural optimization},

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}

@article{pasandin_preliminary_2025,

title = {Preliminary Characterization of Lignin-Modified Binder for Half-Warm-Mix Asphalt},

author = {Ana M. Rodríguez-Pasandín and Pablo Orosa Iglesias and Ignacio Pérez-Pérez and Ana M. Rodríguez-Alloza},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/17/8/1019},

doi = {10.3390/polym17081019},

issn = {2073-4360},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Polymers},

volume = {17},

number = {8},

pages = {1019},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {There is a growing trend to promote circular economy practices and reduce petroleum-derived product consumption in the paving sector. In this context, a liquid lignin-rich industrial waste was incorporated at 0% (control), 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% into a bitumen emulsion to manufacture a lignin-based biobinder for half-warm-mix asphalt (HWMA). The mix of the bitumen emulsion and the industrial waste was made using an Ultra-turrax device, with the final mixing temperature monitored using a thermographic camera. Microstructure analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The bitumen was extracted and characterized using needle penetration tests at several temperatures. Additionally, the ring-and-ball softening point, penetration index, and ductility were assessed. Incorporating up to 5% of lignin-rich industrial waste led to a lignin-based biobinder that could be used for a more sustainable and bitumen-efficient HWMA production.},

keywords = {biobinder, half-warm-mix asphalt, lignin, microstructure, Rheology},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{perrini_can_2025,

title = {Can Dominant Runoff Generation Mechanisms Be Disentangled Through Hypothesis Testing? Insights From Integrated Hydrological-Hydrodynamic Modeling},

author = {Pasquale Perrini and Vito Iacobellis and Andrea Gioia and Luis Cea-Gómez and Hubert H. G. Savenije and Fabrizio Fenicia},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1029/2024WR039394},

doi = {10.1029/2024WR039394},

issn = {1944-7973},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Water Resources Research},

volume = {61},

number = {4},

pages = {e2024WR039394},

abstract = {Identifying flood-inducing processes remains a challenge in catchment hydrology due to the complex runoff dynamics, particularly in semi-arid regions where surface and subsurface mechanisms alternatively drive streamflow across seasons. Tracer data can help identify hydrograph sources, but they are often unavailable or lack sufficient temporal resolution. To aid process identification at the event-scale, we developed an integrated hydrological-hydrodynamic framework and compared multiple model hypotheses informed by hydrological signatures. We systematically tested these hypotheses through falsification, meta-evaluation, spatial validation, and posterior diagnostics, using the semi-arid Salsola nested catchment in southern Italy as case study. While all model structures performed well on common calibration metrics, differences emerged in spatial transferability tests and alternative diagnostic assessments. Some models, despite strong performance, exhibited inconsistent representations of internal runoff mechanisms, indicating that they achieved good results for the wrong reasons. Furthermore, the choice of routing schemes significantly influenced high-peak estimations and overall model performance, particularly when Horton-type overland flow was considered. This underscores the need to treat routing methods as a key component in event-scale modeling. Our findings reveal that during consecutive storm events in the study catchment, surface processes dominate the initial stages, whereas subsurface processes become more influential in later events, providing valuable insights that may be applicable to similar semi-arid regions. Overall, we emphasize the importance of hypothesis testing in runoff process identification, which can compensate for the absence of hydrochemical data for hydrograph separation. Additionally, our results highlight the value of a landscape-based modeling approach for distinguishing alternative runoff generation processes.},

note = {_eprint: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1029/2024WR039394},

keywords = {flexible model structure, hydrological-hydrodynamic modeling, hypothesis testing, landscape-based model development, runoff generation mechanisms},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{rojas_impact_2025,

title = {Impact of Using an Exchange Model (EM) to Support the Early Assessment Process of Industrialized Timber Projects},

author = {Claudia Rojas and Claudio Mourgues and Pilar de la Rosa and Harrison Mesa and Francisco Ruz and Pablo Guindos},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/11/1835},

doi = {10.3390/buildings15111835},

issn = {2075-5309},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2026-03-18},

journal = {Buildings},

volume = {15},

number = {11},

pages = {1835},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Standardized information on the processes and requirements for information exchanges is critical to ensure accurate cost estimations. However, traditional methods based on 2D information lack the standardization and information required for efficient and reliable early commercial evaluation. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the information exchange model (EM-01) proposed for the commercial evaluation of industrialized timber projects. This study adopted two illustrative cases of projects to make a comparative analysis between the traditional method that prefabrication companies use and the EM-01. The evaluation focused on effectiveness, efficiency, level of certainty, and the user’s perception. The results indicate that both methods enable project evaluation. However, the EM-01 offers better efficiency by reducing work time, reduces uncertainty by minimizing assumptions, and improves the user’s perception of the reliability of the commercial evaluation. The EM-01 provides more standardized information and specific structural design data supporting the early commercial evaluation. This study supports the idea that incorporating standardized information into the processes and requirements for information exchanges enhances the accuracy and reliability of early commercial evaluation in industrialized timber projects.},

keywords = {BIM, cost estimation, exchange model, industrialization, prefabrication, timber},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{andrade_renaturalizar_2025,

title = {¿Renaturalizar para vivir mejor? Evaluando los beneficios de las ciudades biofílicas},

author = {María José Andrade-Suárez and Uxía López-Mejuto and Manuel García-Docampo and Francisco Alberto Varela-García},

url = {https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=10287757},

issn = {0717-5051},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Revista de Urbanismo},

number = {52},

pages = {6},

publisher = {Universidad de Chile},

chapter = {Revista de Urbanismo},

abstract = {From a sociological perspective, this research aims to evaluate the benefits associated with the re-naturalization of cities in social terms; to analyze whether biophilic cities are really healthy cities, walkable cities. To this end, a survey was conducted among the population of Pontevedra (Galicia, Spain) on their routines in relation to green spaces, their state of health, and their habitual physical activity practices, such as walking and playing sports. Multivariate linear regression and ANOVA analyses are used to explore possible links between the use of public green spaces in the city, social well-being, and health status of the resident population, measured through medication use, medical consultations, and self-perceived health. At the same time, synergies between the frequency of visits or length of stay and the socio-demographic characteristics of users are investigated; assessing in parallel the level of satisfaction with specific aspects of the city. The results suggest that frequent use of green spaces is correlated with better self-perceived health and more frequent participation in walking and sporting activities. However, special attention needs to be paid to territorial, educational, economic, and demographic issues to ensure that the entire population can enjoy these spaces regardless of their social and personal situation. 

Desde una perspectiva sociológica, esta investigación pretende evaluar los beneficios asociados a la renaturalización de las ciudades en términos sociales; analizar si las ciudades biofílicas son realmente ciudades saludables, ciudades caminables. Para ello, se realizó una encuesta a la población de Pontevedra (Galicia, España) sobre sus rutinas en relación con los espacios verdes, su estado de salud y sus prácticas habituales de actividad física, como caminar y hacer deporte. Se utilizan análisis de regresión lineal multivariante y ANOVA para explorar posibles vinculaciones entre el uso de los espacios verdes públicos de la ciudad, el bienestar social y el estado de salud de la población residente, medida a través del consumo de medicamentos, las consultas médicas y salud autopercibida. Al mismo tiempo, se investigaron las sinergias entre la frecuencia de visita o la duración de la estancia y las características sociodemográficas de los usuarios; evaluando paralelamente el nivel de satisfacción con aspectos específicos de la ciudad. Los resultados sugieren que el uso frecuente de los espacios verdes está correlacionado con una mejor salud autopercibida y una participación más frecuente en actividades de paseo y deportivas. Sin embargo, es necesario prestar especial atención a las cuestiones territoriales, educativas, económicas y demográficas para garantizar que toda la población pueda disfrutar de estos espacios independientemente de su situación social y personal.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{mesa_modeling_2025,

title = {Modeling Intra-Organization Fragmentation and Integration to Enhance Performance in Industrialized Timber Construction},

author = {Harrison Mesa and Macarena Ramírez and Pablo Guindos and Manuel Carpio},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2206},

doi = {10.3390/buildings15132206},

issn = {2075-5309},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2026-03-23},

journal = {Buildings},

volume = {15},

number = {13},

pages = {2206},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Industrialized construction faces persistent fragmentation challenges that negatively impact project performance. Although there is consensus on the importance of integration, its effective adoption in industrialized construction, particularly for modular timber building companies, remains underexplored. This study examines how intra-organization fragmentation and stakeholder integration influence project performance through a combined empirical case study and theoretical simulation analysis. This study adopted a computational modeling strategy based on the Virtual Design Team (VDT) approach to simulate the organizational structure and process in a real-world industrialized timber building company. The VDT’s baseline results reveal significant rework from inadequate early integration among specialties and functional departments, increasing the project schedule. A revised scenario introduces horizontal and vertical integration by co-locating design and manufacturing team members and reducing the decision-making level. These adjustments substantially reduced rework in design phases and shortened the project duration below the original plan. The critical role of early collaborative involvement of all disciplines emphasizes that integrated organizational structures and processes are essential for ensuring reliable project outcomes in industrialized timber building companies. This research provides empirically grounded insights highlighting the strategic importance of integration in industrialized construction and establishes a validated modeling basis to guide practical interventions and future research on integration-driven improvements.},

keywords = {fragmentation, industrialized construction, integration, intra-organization},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{maldonado_experimental_2025,

title = {Experimental Performance of Timber–Concrete Slab-to-Concrete Wall Connections Under Gravitational and Lateral In-Plane Loading},

author = {Valentina Maldonado and Hernán Santa María and Pablo Guindos},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/22/4161},

doi = {10.3390/buildings15224161},

issn = {2075-5309},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2026-03-23},

journal = {Buildings},

volume = {15},

number = {22},

pages = {4161},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {In this research, the lateral and gravitational behaviors of four timber–concrete composite (TCC) slab-to-wall connections were tested to study their lateral and gravitational behaviors. Results showed that the lateral behavior of the connections was mainly controlled by the concrete slab, since the timber sections and connections remained mostly unaffected. The experimental results were contrasted with a linear finite element model built in ETABS, thus explaining why the experimental lateral strength was six times larger than that analytically obtained via ACI 318-19. As for the gravitational tests, results showed a higher shear capacity in connections with screws as the wall-to-slab connector than those with bars. In general, all the connections showed much higher strength and stiffness than those typically required by design code standards.},

keywords = {gravitational behavior, lateral behavior, timber–concrete composite floor, wall–slab connection},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}