https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/issue/feed Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training 2025-07-19T08:55:55+00:00 Jone Etxebeste admin@arrivet.org Open Journal Systems <p>ARRIVET - Applied Research Results in Vocational Education and Training is the magazine edited by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Applied Research Affinity Group (WFCP ARIAG).</p> <p>ARRIVET is an international, interdisciplinary publication dedicated to the documentation and dissemination of applied research results. Its focus is on the application of research to the solution of business and industry problems, and the use of applied research in vocational learning and teaching. It addresses any person who is interested in solving practical research problems of business and industry, with particular focus on those committed to the dialogue between production and instruction, the professional and the vocational.</p> <p>ARRIVET launched in February 2023 and publishes manuscripts from applied research practitioners around the world. It is particularly receptive to work from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities. ARRIVET produces one publication annually, in an electronic format, online, and open source. </p> <p>Published by Tknika, Basque VET Applied Research Centre, in Renteria, Spain.</p> https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/38 THE CONNECTIVITY AND AUTOMATIC DATA COMPENSATION ON MACHINE TOOLS 2025-04-29T12:21:02+00:00 Luis Kortabitarte irlkortabitarte@armeriaeskola.eus <p>Tool wear is a common problem in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathe machining. This problem can affect the quality of the parts produced, increase machine downtime and generate additional costs due to the need to replace worn tools frequently. This error must be manually compensated for in the CNC's own wear tables.</p> 2025-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/40 KOOJ LAB - NATIONAL DIGITAL DESIGN AND TESTING SYSTEM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION OF FOOTWEAR 2024-06-28T19:33:21+00:00 Jorge González Meneses j.gonzaleme@profesor.duoc.cl Luis Elizondo Orellana lui.elizondo@profesor.duoc.cl Benjamin Molina Valdebenito b.molina@profesor.duoc.cl <p>The main objective of this research is to be able to improve and streamline the generation of prototypes, a process that is currently one of the biggest obstacles in the clothing, footwear, and accessories design industry; take advantage of a resource such as 3D design and rapid prototyping technologies, avoid interpretation problems due to language or cultural references of manufacturers or suppliers, reduce costs when sending samples abroad and the carbon footprint in the process, and development time of a new product from 60 to 15 days.</p> 2025-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/45 CONTROLLING OF A DRONE USING EEG AND EMG TECHNOLOGY WITH AN OPENBCI MACHINE 2025-04-29T10:10:23+00:00 Julen Fraile jfrailesa@zubirimanteo.com <p style="font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-decoration: none;" align="justify"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background: transparent;">This article presents the development of a system combining EEG (electroencephalography) and EMG (electromyography) signals to control a drone, with a particular focus on using EEG to monitor the user's concentration. The project, conducted within TKNIKA's Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) area of specialization, leverages the OpenBCI Ultracortex Mark IV headset and Cyton board to acquire neural and muscular data, enabling the drone's operation and safety mechanisms. The primary objective is to assess concentration levels and automatically disengage the drone if the user loses focus. This integration of brain and muscle signals not only showcases a possible approach to human-drone interaction but also explores the practical implications of using EEG-based control for enhancing user safety and performance in any human controlled machine. The article discusses the key technical challenges and innovations involved in synchronizing EEG and EMG data streams to ensure reliable control and safety features for real-time machine operation.</span></span></span></span></p> 2025-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/42 A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO BIOFLOC TECHNOLOGY (BFT) FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING APPLIED RESEARCH 2024-07-17T10:22:18+00:00 Leire Oreja loreja@tknika.eus Amaia Caballero acaballero@tknika.eus Mikel Mendizabal mmendizabal@kardala.eus Aranzazu Zamora azamora@tknika.eus Mari Jose Barriola mbarriola@tknika.eus <p>The main objective of this article is to contribute to the establishment and dissemination of Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Vocational Education and Training (VET). This technology is presented as a tool to develop knowledge and practice in different techniques related to several VET fields such as Maritime-Fishing, Chemistry, Health, Security and Environment or Food Industry. For this purpose, a table has been elaborated as a guide to get started in the study of this technology. It contains the general information to characterise the main processes within a BFT system: main factors to be measured, the type of sample, main target techniques and equipment and interesting remarks as well as the field of study in VET. Thus, this article highlights the value of BFT as a technology that can enforce collaborative work among different disciplines and can help to increase environmental awareness. Moreover, by implementing BFT, environmental challenges such as food demand and sustainable production of food with high nutritional value and traceability safety.</p> 2025-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/43 STATE OF THE ART OF BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACES FROM VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PERSPECTIVE 2024-09-17T12:31:25+00:00 Ione Ituarte iituarte@tknika.eus <p>This article delivers a comprehensive overview of the functioning of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems, elucidating the principal technologies employed in brain signal acquisition and activity monitoring, alongside their varied applications. Additionally, it identifies the most suitable technologies for integration into Vocational Education and Training (VET), detailing potential applications within this context. Lastly, the article delineates the optimal interfaces for VET use, highlighting their specific characteristics and functionalities.</p> 2025-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training https://arrivet.org/index.php/arrivet/article/view/39 VET CENTRES IN THE FACE OF RIS FAILURES 2025-04-11T11:51:11+00:00 Maddalen Alkorta m.alkorta@orkestra.deusto.es Mikel Albizu mikel.albizu@orkestra.deusto.es Juan P. Gamboa juan.gamboa@orkestra.deusto.es Sofia Zhukova sofia.zhukova@orkestra.deusto.es <p>This paper aims to highlight the relevance of Vocational Education and Training centres (VETCs) in Regional Innovation Systems (RISs). To that end, a literature review is conducted. First, the role of VETCs is placed within the dynamics of regional innovation to define their function. An initial examination is then carried out to determine their aptitude for facing system failures. Findings suggest that VETCs are key actors within RISs and are in an excellent position to handle system deficiencies. For this to happen effectively, specific mechanisms must be in place, and more empirical exploration is required.</p> 2025-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Applied Research Results in Vocational Education & Training