Journal Boliviano de Ciencias Vol. 19 Nº. 54

In a continuous effort to address engineering challenges, the Bolivian Journal of Sciences is pleased to present Volume 19, Issue 54, which focuses primarily on case studies while also exploring technologies associated with Industry 4.0 used in technology startups in Latin America and the role of technology in supporting Braille reading learning. The selected articles provide insights into maintenance management in an instrumentation services company and the inspection management of equipment used in dairy production. Additionally, they examine the incorporation of aggregates from processed construction and demolition waste into concrete, sourced from the EMAVERDE transformation pilot plant in La Paz, Bolivia, in an effort to propose a formula capable of predicting the behavior of such concrete. This issue also presents a stochastic modeling of storms applied to the Misicuni dam, compared to conventional methods, as an alternative for predicting the behavior of the associated water flows. Furthermore, it includes the design of an electronic device to support Braille character reading instruction, aimed at assisting educators in the teaching process through the use of an Android mobile application. Through these studies, we invite the scientific community to explore technological frontiers, driven by the shared motivation to continue advancing toward a future where innovation and engineering converge to enhance quality of life and foster local and global progress. Pablo Arce Maldonado, PhD Editor-in-Chief of the Bolivian Journal of Sciences