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Purpose: This study addresses the challenge of integrating entrepreneurial competences development into the traditionally structured engineering curriculum, recognizing its potential contribution to job creation. Specifically, this study proposes a course design that intersects project management and entrepreneurial disciplines, adopting a challenge-based learning approach. Design/methodology/approach: Considering a list of common features that entrepreneurs and engineers—in the role of project managers—should excel at, and building upon the principles of experiential learning, this study proposes and describes a course design that is expected to help engineering students develop entrepreneurial competences. Through a series of assessment instruments and descriptive statistics, the study evaluates its implementation in a pilot test applied in a Project Management course at a Spanish university. Findings: The results demonstrate a significant improvement in students' entrepreneurial competences after completing the course. Noteworthy variations in receptiveness to skill development among different personality profiles are observed. Gender differences are minimal, with the exception of women exhibiting heightened self-perception in the autonomy dimension. Originality/value: This study explores the common features shared by two often-disconnected disciplines, namely engineering and entrepreneurship. It suggests that integrating both perspectives through a challenge-based course design can enhance entrepreneurial competences among engineering students without compromising the specific knowledge gained from engineering programs. Engaging students in such pedagogical experiences not only fosters entrepreneurial competences but also contributes to their professional and personal growth., Peer Reviewed, Preprint

In the realm of academic engagement, this study directs its focus toward a policy instrument that has received surprisingly scant attention within the literature, despite its substantial investment: European Union-funded research projects. These projects are designed to foster collaboration and establish a framework that supports and fortifies the creation and dissemination of exceptional knowledge and cutting-edge technologies. These endeavors are anticipated to fuel economic growth, spur social development, and address global challenges. Within this study, we delve into the impact of team experience and diversity on the research performance of consortia — groups of organizations — that have been successfully awarded funding within the FP7 and H2020 funding schemes. In order to dissect the influence of learning, our analysis is confined to consortia that have collaborated on multiple occasions. Drawing from data sourced from Community Research and Development Information Service, our findings unveil that beyond the monetary allocation, an array of team attributes and environmental factors play a role in augmenting team performance., Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC agreement with Springer Nature., Peer Reviewed, Postprint (published version)

Hoy en día la joyería se encuentra en un segundo plano, opacada por la bisutería, entre los más jóvenes. A causa de la anticuada oferta que presentan las marcas líderes en el sector y su precio elevado, se está perdiendo. Con el fin de remediar la situación nace Niss. Una empresa dedicada al diseño, producción y venta de joyas. Con el objetivo principal de convertirse en una marca de referencia, la empresa tiene un amplio catálogo, el cual se actualiza continuamente, con joyas cuya estética fusiona la joyería tradicional con las nuevas tendencias de la generación Z. Dicho catálogo, además ofrece personalizaciones de las joyas y servicios de diseño desde cero. Dada la capacidad adquisitiva del público objetivo es importante que las joyas sean económicas, sin perder de vista la calidad, por lo que en busca de un proceso de fabricación económico se encontró el corte por láser. Este tiene diversas restricciones de diseño por lo que se complementa con la microfusión. En cuanto a lo referente al plan económico, se ha diseñado una estrategia de incorporación al mercado compuesta por dos fases. Durante la primera etapa la inversión es mínima y la producción está subcontratada. Esta fase podría considerarse un periodo de prueba. Una vez superado, con un volumen de ventas creciente y el inicio de una buena reputación, se realizará una segunda inversión mucho más significativa, con la que se montará un taller propio. A modo de conclusión se puede confirmar que la aceptación positiva que se prevé por parte del público está basada en un sólido estudio de mercado y que se han analizado y aplicado diferentes factores que podrían ser determinantes para la popularidad de la marca. Además, el plan estratégico de dos fases garantiza una inversión segura con la que crecer a la misma velocidad que las ventas., Nowadays, jewellery is found in a background, overshadowed by costume jewellery, among young people. Due to the old-fashioned offer of the leading brands in the sector and their high prices, it is being lost. In order to remedy the situation, Niss was born. A company dedicated to the design, production and sale of jewellery. With the main objective of becoming a reference brand, the company has an extensive catalogue, which is continuously updated, with jewellery whose aesthetics merge traditional jewellery with the new trends of generation Z. This catalogue also offers jewellery customisation and design services from scratch. According to the purchasing power of the target audience, it is important for the jewellery to be affordable, without losing sight of quality, so in search of a cost-effective manufacturing process, laser cutting was found. This has various design restrictions and is therefore complemented by microfusion. And concerning the economic plan, a two-stage market entry strategy has been organised. During the first phase, the investment is minimal and production is outsourced. This phase could be considered a trial period. Once this has been overcome, with a growing sales volume and the beginning of a good reputation, a second, much more significant, investment will be made, with which an own workshop will be set up. In conclusion, it can be confirmed that the expected positive public acceptance is based on solid market research and that different factors have been analysed and applied which could be decisive for the popularity of the brand. Furthermore, the two-phase strategic plan guarantees a secure investment with which to grow at the same speed as sales.

Research on entrepreneurial ecosystems has consolidated over the past decades. This study ventures beyond traditional analyses that primarily focus on quantitative outcomes to investigate the foundational processes that can facilitate a range of socio-economic advantages. Recognizing a gap in the existing literature, which often correlates input factors with anticipated benefits yet struggles to unearth underlying mechanisms, our research offers a novel perspective through applying a network-centric service ecosystem lens grounded in a service-dominant logic. Utilizing a qualitative approach based on pragmatic abduction, 16 narrative interviews explored the experiences and perspectives of multiple entrepreneurial actors within a privately governed Spanish ecosystem. Findings present a conceptual model that bridges emphasis between structure and outcomes with those of agency and strategy., Peer Reviewed, Postprint (published version)

Universities contribute to social and economic development by engaging in knowledge exchange (KE) activities. These activities go beyond the generation and dissemination of knowledge, involving active collaboration with different stakeholders and adopting a central role in the knowledge-based society. The measurement of KE activities and their impact on society has been skewed towards research activities, with commercialization offering a limited view of their overall potential. In this study, we propose an alternative approach that provides a comprehensive understanding of KE activities conducted by universities. Specifically, we create and validate a scale that considers the perceptions of respondents regarding the KE activities developed in their university. Contrary to previous studies that consider the university as the main unit of analysis, we chose the faculty as a lower-level entity of the university. Therefore, the scale is targeted to all faculty deans as being ultimately responsible for these centers. Our work relied on a sample of public universities in Spain. After a series of refinements, a 17-item scale is presented, arranged in five dimensions: knowledge and technology commercialization, interdisciplinary research collaboration, research with and for society, outreach activities, and executive and collaborative teaching., Peer Reviewed, Postprint (author's final draft)

El Treball Final de Grau (TFG) es centra en la transformació i optimització d'un espai d'oficines convencionals en un Centre de Processament de Dades eficient. L'objectiu principal és adaptar la infraestructura existent per acomodar els requeriments tècnics i de seguretat necessaris per al funcionament d'un centre de dades modern. Per a aconseguir aquest objectiu, han participat diverses disciplines que s’han coordinat entre elles per tal que estiguin alineats amb els objectius. S’ha realitzat una anàlisi exhaustiva de les condicions inicials de l'espai, realitzant visites d’obra avaluant la distribució de les instal·lacions, els sistemes de ventilació i refrigeració, així com les infraestructures elèctriques i de cablejat existent per tal de redissenyar aquest espai i poder adaptar-lo a les noves necessitats. Seguidament, s'ha dissenyat un pla de remodelació detallat que inclou la redistribució dels espais per optimitzar l'ús de l'energia. Això ha implicat la instal·lació de sistemes de refrigeració més eficients, la millora de la gestió del cablejat juntament amb la instal·lació de nous equips informàtics i la implementació de mesures de seguretat física i digital. Entre els principals resultats que s’han obtingut, s’ha aconseguit realitzar la transformació d’una sala d’oficines a una sala d’informàtica, adaptant tots els elements necessaris per a que sigui possible la transformaciód’aquestes sales amb tots els requisits requerits. Les conclusions d'aquest TFG indiquen que la remodelació i optimització d'espais d'oficines per a convertir-los en centres de processament de dades és una estratègia viable per a empreses que actualment disposen dels recursos necessaris per a la seva implantació, així com l’aprenentatge obtingut i aportació realitzada al projecte per aconseguir el objectius identificats a l’inici del mateix., El Trabajo Final de Grado (TFG) se centra en la transformación y optimización de un espacio de oficinas convencionales en un Centro de Procesamiento de Datos eficiente. El objetivo principal es adaptar la infraestructura existente para acomodar los requerimientos técnicos y de seguridad necesarios para el funcionamiento de un centro de datos moderno. Para conseguir este objetivo, han participado varias disciplinas que se han coordinado entre ellas para que estén alineados con los objetivos. Se ha realizado un análisis exhaustivo de las condiciones iniciales del espacio, realizando visitas de obra evaluando la distribución de las instalaciones, los sistemas de ventilación y refrigeración, así como las infraestructuras eléctricas y de cableado existente para rediseñar este espacio y poder adaptarlo a las nuevas necesidades. Seguidamente, se ha diseñado un plan de remodelación detallado que incluye la redistribución de los espacios para optimizar el uso de la energía. Esto ha implicado la instalación de sistemas de refrigeración más eficientes, la mejora de la gestión del cableado junto con la instalación de nuevos equipos informáticos y la implementación de medidas de seguridad física y digital. Entre los principales resultados que se han obtenido, se ha conseguido realizar la transformación de una sala de oficinas a una sala de informática, adaptando todos los elementos necesarios para que sea posible la transformación de estas salas con todos los requisitos requeridos. Las conclusiones de este TFG indican que la remodelación y optimización de espacios de oficinas para convertirlos en centros de procesamiento de datos es una estrategia viable para empresas que actualmente disponen de los recursos necesarios para su implantación, así como el aprendizaje obtenido y aportación realizada al proyecto para conseguir el objetivos identificados al inicio del mismo., The Final Degree Project (TFG) focuses on the transformation and optimization of a conventional office space in an efficient data center. The main objective is to adapt the existing infrastructure to accommodate the technical and security requirements necessary for the operation of a modern data center. To achieve this goal, several disciplines have participated and coordinated with each other to be aligned with the objectives. An exhaustive analysis of the initial conditions of the space has been carried out, carrying out work visits evaluating the distribution of the facilities, the ventilation and cooling systems, as well as the existing electrical and wiring infrastructures in order to redesign this space and adapt it to new needs. Next, a detailed remodeling plan has been designed that includes the redistribution of spaces to optimize the use of energy. This has involved the installation of more efficient cooling systems, the improvement of the wiring management together with the installation of new computer equipment and the implementation of physical and digital security measures. Among the main results that have been obtained, it has been possible to transform an office room into a computer room, adapting all the necessary elements to make it possible to transform these rooms with all the required requirements. The conclusions of this TFG indicate that the remodeling and optimization of office spaces to convert them into data processing centers is a viable strategy for companies that currently have the necessary resources for their implementation. As well as the learning obtained and contribution made to the project to achieve the objectives identified at the beginning of it.

Aquest treball se centra en la integració dels processos d'Enginyeria de Sistemes, com són la gestió de requisits i interfícies, amb la metodologia BIM en un context de projecte ferroviari, amb l'objectiu de millorar l'eficiència i l'efectivitat en aquest tipus de projectes. La integració de l'Enginyeria de Sistemes amb BIM és essencial per superar les barreres d'interoperabilitat i optimitzar la gestió de projectes complexos. L'objectiu principal és demostrar la viabilitat d'una interoperabilitat tant en el pla teòric com pràctic entre la gestió de requisits i d'interfícies i BIM. Per a això, es du a terme una anàlisi exhaustiva de les connexions entre les disciplines i les eines emprades en ambdues, IBM DOORS Next Generation per a la gestió i Autodesk Revit per al modelat BIM. La metodologia inclou un enfocament teòric, amb explicacions, context, esquemes i diagrames per establir fluxos de treball, i una fase pràctica, en la qual es detallen els usos de les eines, el seu funcionament i diverses adaptacions del seu ús per aconseguir la integració interdisciplinària. Encara que l'estratègia presentada no és exhaustiva i se centra en els primers passos, demostra la viabilitat d'una integració efectiva entre l'Enginyeria de Sistemes i BIM i una gestió de requisits i interfícies en el model. Aquest TFE ofereix una contribució valuosa al camp de la gestió de projectes, proporcionant una base sòlida per a futures investigacions i desenvolupaments més detallats., Este trabajo se centra en la integración de los procesos de Ingeniería de Sistemas, como son la gestión de requisitos e interfaces, con la metodología BIM en un contexto de proyecto ferroviario, con el objetivo de mejorar la eficiencia y efectividad en este tipo de proyectos. La integración de la Ingeniería de Sistemas con BIM es esencial para superar las barreras de interoperabilidad y optimizar la gestión de proyectos complejos. El objetivo principal es demostrar la viabilidad de una interoperabilidad tanto en el plano teórico como práctico entre la gestión de requisitos y de interfaces y BIM. Para ello, se realiza un análisis exhaustivo de las conexiones entre las disciplinas y las herramientas empleadas en ambas, IBM DOORS Next Generation para gestión y Autodesk Revit para modelado BIM. La metodología incluye un enfoque teórico, con explicaciones, contexto, esquemas y diagramas para establecer flujos de trabajo, y una fase práctica, en la que se detallan los usos de las herramientas, su funcionamiento y varias adaptaciones de su uso para lograr la integración interdisciplinaria. Aunque la estrategia presentada no es exhaustiva y se centra en los primeros pasos, demuestra la viabilidad de una integración efectiva entre la Ingeniería de Sistemas y BIM y una gestión de requisitos e interfaces en el modelo. Este TFE ofrece una contribución valiosa al campo de la gestión de proyectos, proporcionando una base sólida para futuras investigaciones y desarrollos más detallados., This project focuses on the integration of Systems Engineering processes, such as requirements and interfaces management, within the BIM Methodology inside a railway project context, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of such projects. The integration of Systems Engineering and BIM is essential to overcome interoperability barriers and optimize the management of complex projects. The primary goal is to prove the feasibility of both theoretical and practical interoperability between requirements and interface management and BIM. To this end, an exhaustive analysis of the connections between the disciplines and the tools used in both, IBM DOORS Next Generation for management and Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling, is carried out. The method includes a theoretical approach, with explanations, context, schemes, and diagrams to set up workflows, and a practical phase, detailing the uses of the tools, their functioning, and various adaptations of their use to achieve interdisciplinary integration. Although the presented strategy is not exhaustive and focuses on the first steps, this project proves the feasibility of an effective integration between Systems Engineering and BIM and the management of requirements and interfaces in the model. This final project provides a valuable contribution to the field of project management, offering a solid foundation for future research and more detailed developments.

Els serveis de neteja viària i recollida de residus són components fonamentals en la gestió urbana, ja que s’encarreguen de mantenir en bones condicions els espais públics dels municipis i de gestionar els residus generats pels ciutadans. En aquest context, l’empresa adjudicatària dels serveis s’enfronta al repte de mantenir i millorar la qualitat en les activitats de neteja i recollida desenvolupades en els municipis. Els objectius principals d’aquest projecte són l’anàlisi dels serveis de neteja viària i recollida de residus amb relació al compliment amb els estàndards de qualitat establerts per l’Ajuntament d’Esplugues de Llobregat, posteriorment, estudiar el sistema actual de recollida de dades en els serveis i a través de la detecció d’ineficiències proposar un disseny que satisfaci les necessitats dels usuaris. En primer lloc, es realitza un estudi del municipi en el que es desenvolupa el projecte i de cadascun dels serveis de neteja viària i recollida de residus. També es presenta la forma en la qual es gestiona la qualitat dels serveis, incloent-hi la perspectiva de l’ajuntament i la de l’empresa. Un cop contextualitzat el projecte, per a analitzar la qualitat dels serveis s’han creat fitxes d’inspecció que avaluen de forma sistemàtica els aspectes requerits per l’ajuntament. A través d’un anàlisi quantitatiu s’exposen els resultats i es conclou quina és que l’àrea que presenta més marge de millora és el sistema de recollida de dades. Posteriorment, mitjançant un diagrama de flux s’estudia el funcionament d’aquest procés i per mitjà de tècniques de disseny centrat en l’usuari es determinen les necessitats i requeriments d’aquests, exposant les conclusions finals a través de l’eina Persona Canvas. Amb l’objectiu de detectar malbarataments s’han aplicat principis de la metodologia lean i per determinar les prioritats d’actuació s’ha utilitzat un AMFE i un diagrama bivariant. Cal destacar que al llarg del projecte s’han utilitzat diferents recursos gràfics per, Street cleaning and waste collection services are fundamental components of urban management, as they are responsible for maintaining public spaces in good condition and managing the waste generated by citizens. In this context, the company responsible for these services faces the challenge of maintaining and improving the quality of the cleaning and collection activities carried out in the municipalities. The main objectives of this project are to analyse the street cleaning and waste collection services in relation to compliance with the quality standards established by the Esplugues de Llobregat City Council, subsequently study the current data collection system in these services, and through the detection of inefficiencies, propose a design that satisfies the users' needs. Firstly, a study of the municipality where the project is developed and of each of the street cleaning and waste collection services is conducted. Additionally, the management of service quality is presented, including perspectives from both the city council and the company. Once the project is contextualized, inspection checklists have been created to systematically evaluate the aspects required by the city council to analyse the quality of the services. Through a quantitative analysis, the results are presented, and it is concluded that the area with the most room for improvement is the data collection system. Subsequently, the functioning of this process is studied using a flowchart, and user-centred design techniques are employed to determine their needs and requirements, presenting the final conclusions through the Persona Canvas tool. Lean methodology principles have been applied to detect waste, and an FMEA and a bivariate diagram have been used to determine the priorities for action. It is worth noting that various graphic resources have been utilized throughout the project to visually represent the project information. The project concludes with a solution proposal addressing two of t, Los servicios de limpieza viaria y recogida de residuos son esenciales para mantener los espacios públicos en buen estado y gestionar los residuos de los ciudadanos. La empresa responsable se enfrenta al reto de mantener y mejorar la calidad de estos servicios. El proyecto tiene como objetivo analizar los servicios según los estándares de calidad del Ayuntamiento de Esplugues de Llobregat, estudiar el sistema actual de recogida de datos y proponer un diseño que satisfaga las necesidades de los usuarios. En primer lugar, se realiza un estudio del municipio, de los servicios de limpieza viaria y recogida de residuos y se presenta la forma en la cual se gestiona la calidad de los servicios. Se estudia la calidad de los servicios mediante fichas de inspección y mediante un análisis de los resultados se identifica que el sistema de recogida de datos presenta un margen de mejora. A través de un diagrama de flujo se estudia este proceso y por medio de técnicas de diseño centrado en el usuario se determinan las necesidades. Para determinar derroches se aplican principios de la metodología lean y se determinan las prioridades de actuación. El proyecto concluye con una propuesta de solución que mujer respondida a dos de las áreas críticas detectadas: el diseño del sistema de recogida de datos y la forma de implantación de este a través de un plan formativo.

La indústria del mobiliari exerceix un paper crucial en el dia a dia dels usuaris, influint en els entorns físics i psicològics que ens emboliquen, generant un impacte en l'organització i benestar personal. A partir d'aquesta idea, en aquest projecte s'ha dut a terme el desenvolupament d'un moble de magatzematge d'estil industrial que pugui adaptar-se tant als usuaris actuals, com a les especificacions d'una empresa existent que pretén introduir-se en el sector sense deixar de costat la seva activitat principal, el doblegat de xapes d'acer. Per a materialitzar el projecte, s'ha analitzat les tendències actuals del mercat i identificat els usuaris objectius d'aquest. Al seu torn, s'han avaluat les capacitats de l'empresa per a la producció del possible producte, així com els requisits de marca i legislació que l'afecten. L'estudi ha permès identificar una creixent demanda en els mobles de magatzematge minimalistes i sostenibles. Inspirat en dissenyadors com Stuart Pugh i Dieter Rams, s'ha optimitzat el concepte inicial cap a una proposta funcional i d'acord amb l'estil industrial. Per al seu desenvolupament s'han utilitzat diferents metodologies de definició, com l'Anàlisi Modal de Fallades i Efectes (AMFE), estratègies d'ecodisseny per a minimitzar la petjada de carboni, o l'anàlisi de valor econòmic, ajustant-se als costos de producció sense afectar l'activitat principal de l'empresa. El resultat del projecte és un aparador adaptable d'estil industrial, viable tècnica i econòmicament i que permetria a l'empresa introduir-se en el sector del mobiliari aprofitant les capacitats existents responent a les tendències i demandes del mercat., La industria del mobiliario desempeña un papel crucial en el día a día de los usuarios, influyendo en los entornos físicos y psicológicos que nos envuelven, generando un impacto significativo en la organización y bienestar personal. La disponibilidad de productos de almacenaje que se adapten a la estética de cada hogar es un factor clave, al cual las empresas se deben adaptar. A partir de esta idea, en este proyecto se ha llevado a cabo el desarrollo de un mueble de almacenaje que pueda adaptarse tanto a los usuarios actuales, como a las especificaciones de una empresa existente que pretende introducirse en el sector sin dejar de lado su actividad principal, el doblado de chapas de acero. Para poder materializar el proyecto, se han analizado las tendencias actuales del mercado, identificando los usuarios clave a los que destinar el producto. Junto a ello, se han evaluado las capacidades de la empresa para la producción de la futura solución, así como los requisitos de marca y legislación que afectan al desarrollo de la idea. Una vez completado el estudio de especificaciones, se ha procedido a aplicar diferentes herramientas y metodologías para la conceptualización del producto, analizando su interacción frente a los usuarios que aparecen en su ciclo de vida, así como las necesidades que debe satisfacer, a partir de referencias de estudio de diseñadores como Stuart Pugh o Dieter Rams. El resultado de este proceso es la propuesta de un nuevo aparador como método de almacenaje. El trabajo concluye con la evaluación de la viabilidad de la propuesta, analizada desde diferentes perspectivas. Por un lado, se ha verificado el diseño en la interacción entre piezas y usuarios a través de herramientas como el Análisis Modal de Fallos y Efectos (AMFE). Por otro lado, se ha considerado el impacto ambiental que podría tener el producto en su implementación, teniendo en cuenta estrategias de ecodiseño para reducir su huella de carbono en todo su ciclo de vida. Finalmente, se ha an, The furniture industry plays a crucial role in the daily lives of users, influencing the physical and psychological environment that surrounds us and having a significant impact on personal organisation and well-being. The availability of storage products that adapt to the aesthetics of each home is a key factor that companies must adapt to. Based on this idea, this project has developed a storage unit that can adapt both to current users and to the specifications of an existing company that wants to enter the sector without abandoning its main activity, sheet steel bending. In order to realise the project, current market trends were analysed and the main users for whom the product is intended were identified. In addition, the company's production capabilities for the future solution were evaluated, as well as the brand and regulatory requirements that would affect the development of the idea. Once the specification study was complete, a range of product design tools and methodologies were applied, analysing the interaction of the product with users throughout its lifecycle and the needs it would have to satisfy, based on study references from designers such as Stuart Pugh and Dieter Rams. The result of this process is the proposal of a new sideboard as a storage method. The work concludes with an evaluation of the feasibility of the proposal, analysed from different perspectives. On the one hand, the design's interaction between parts and users was verified using tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). On the other hand, the potential environmental impact of the product's implementation was considered, taking into account ecodesign strategies to reduce its carbon footprint throughout its life cycle. Finally, its possible implementation in the production system was analysed, verifying its performance alongside other factors that could affect the product's market introduction, such as economic costs versus potential demand for the product.

Aquest treball té com a objectiu desenvolupar un sistema d'il·luminació per a bicicletes alimentat per energies renovables, amb la finalitat de millorar la seguretat del ciclisme urbà i aconseguir un entorn viari més adequat per a conductors i vianants. El sistema es basa en l'ús de fonts d’energia renovable per fomentar la conscienciació mediambiental i oferir una alternativa respecte als llums tradicionals., Este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar un sistema de iluminación para bicicletas alimentado por energías renovables, con la finalidad de mejorar la seguridad del ciclismo urbano y conseguir un entorno vial más adecuado para conductores y peatones. El sistema se basa en el uso de fuentes de energía renovable para fomentar la concienciación medioambiental y ofrecer una alternativa respecto de las luces tradicionales., This study has the goal of developing an illumination system for bicycles powered by renewable energies with the aim of improving urban cycling safety and creating a friendlier road environment for all drivers and pedestrians. The system is based on the use of renewable sources to guarantee awareness-raising ambiental sustainability and offer a different alternative to traditional lighting methods.

This study uncovers how university libraries contribute to research processes conducted at universities. To do so, a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the literature is presented. The review shows that the line of research on university libraries and their contribution to research is a fragmented field in constant development, with a marked tendency toward the use of qualitative methods and case studies. The original value of this work lies in the creation of a thematic map and a thematic-temporal evolutionary scheme that allows us to understand the main perspectives from which the role of libraries in supporting research activities has been approached. Three time periods that reflect different terms in the conceptualisation of the library are characterised. The study concludes with recommendations, including indications for future research that should consider larger and more diverse samples, involve researchers as the object of study and consider applying quantitative or mixed methods., Peer Reviewed, Postprint (author's final draft)

Títol alternatiu emprat a la intranet docenta de l'EPSEVG: "Preparation of a business plan for a 3D printing and DIY service company", The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant global impact, changing people’s life both personally and professionally. Along with lockdowns, physical interaction was limited, so out of boredom, many people began looking for new hobbies and activities to keep themselves active. Some of them found entertainment in gaming, and others in crafting, which led them to continue these hobbies until this day. Although people found new ways to entertain themselves, after the lockdown was over, many people began to struggle with the amount of things they had accumulated, creating a cluttered and overwhelming space at home. This is where the idea of creating a company that inspires people to continue doing their hobbies was born. CraftiX is a startup dedicated to providing products and services that help people keep their leisure and workspace tidy and organized, so they feel motivated to break the routine by doing their favorite activities. The company focuses on meeting the needs of hobbyist and gamers, who are the main target group, by offering them 3D printing related products and services. The main objectives of this project are; to demonstrate the need to solve the problem of organization and storage of materials, tools, and other items, to find out the feasibility of implementing a 3D printing shop in Barcelona and, finally, to create a successful and interesting business plan. To design an attractive business model, an in-depth study of the environment, target users, and administrative and material elements necessary to implement the idea has been conducted, resulting in a sustainable and viable business plan.

Purpose: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of active teaching methodologies, namely, problem-oriented learning and the case method, to develop sustainability competencies. It also analyses the advantages and challenges for teachers when implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in eight undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the framework of a cross-departmental collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed research methodology was used: a quantitative study to assess the levels of acquisition of sustainability and research competencies and the potential correlation between them, as well as a mixed study of the advantages and challenges for the teachers participating in the cross-departmental initiative. Curriculum content linked to the SDGs was worked on. Active teaching methodologies and a competency assessment rubric were used as curriculum implementation strategies in the eight courses involved. Findings: Active teaching methodologies are suitable to implement the SDGs in university teaching and to develop both sustainability and research competencies. A synergic effect is observed between them. Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in several degrees contributes to developing a culture of sustainability at the university. Research limitations/implications: Although the collaboration between teachers from different disciplines was successful, this study did not promote interdisciplinary projects among students from different degrees. This promises to be highly valuable for future research. Practical implications: Students can become present and future leaders in achieving the SDGs. This approach can be replicated in other educational institutions. Social implications: This study bridges the gap between theoretical recommendations and the practical implementation of the SDGs in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Originality/value: Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in different degrees, Peer Reviewed, Preprint