Development of a New Formulation for Onychomycosis Treatment Using Furvina® as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Zenia Perez-Rodriguez Zenaida Rodriguez-Negrin Reinaldo Molina-Ruiz Ricardo Medina-Marrero Evys Ancede-Gallardo onychomycosis topical formulation Candida albicans antifungal activity UV-Vis spectrophotometric determination pharmaceutical analysis 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04233-2_17 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on BioGeoSciences Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on BioGeoSciences Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on BioGeoSciences, 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Good health and well-being Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Valorization of Sargassum for sustainable agriculture: Trends and challenges in the Caribbean Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Ulises Javier Jáuregui-Haza Laura Isabel Soldevilla-Hernández pelagic Sargassum bioeconomy compost biofertilizers biostimulants heavy metals arsenic speciation cadmium alginate phenolic compounds nutrient composition morphotypes Caribbean sustainable agriculture risk assessment regulatory compliance maritime transport 2026 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-026-03854-4 Journal of Applied Phycology Journal of Applied Phycology urn:issn:0921-8971 urn:issn:1573-5176 Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Q2 Life below water Responsible consumption and production Zero hunger Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Microorganism-based bioplasticizer for cementitious materials Y. Rodriguez-Rodriguez F. Martirena A. Callico Y. Diaz G. Bracho A. Hereira J.O. Guerra de Leon L. Sorelli Y. Alvarado-Capó bioplasticizers microbial fermentation concrete admixtures cementitious materials concrete viscosity self-compacting concrete plain concrete chemical admixtures 2016 info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-100214-8.00008-7 Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco Efficient Construction Materials Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco Efficient Construction Materials Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco Efficient Construction Materials, 2016 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Responsible consumption and production Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Microorganism-based bioplasticizer for cementitious materials Y. Rodriguez-Rodriguez F. Martirena A. Callico R. Gonzalez Y. Diaz G. Bracho A. Alujas J.O. Guerra de Leon Y. Alvarado-Capó bioplasticizers cement additives superplasticizer lactic acid bacteria phototrophic bacteria mixed culture cement paste rheology mortar mechanical properties setting time water absorption lactic acid 2014 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.02.063 Construction and Building Materials Construction and Building Materials urn:issn:0950-0618 urn:issn:1879-0526 Construction and Building Materials, 2014 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Q1 Responsible consumption and production Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Assessment of a sargassum-based liquid biofertilizer for enhanced banana cultivation in small-scale family farms Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Ulises Javier Jáuregui-Haza Laura Isabel Soldevilla-Hernández Miguel Ángel Guevara Gustavo Gandini Sargassum liquid biofertilizer banana cultivation anaerobic fermentation heavy metal removal arsenic waste valorization organic farming Caribbean coast Dominican Republic Agricultura sostenible Algas marinas Plátano Algas marinas como fertilizante Biofertilizantes The substantial influxes of pelagic Sargassum spp. along Caribbean coasts pose environmental challenges for the region's countries, but also offer opportunities for sustainable valorization. This research develops and evaluates a Sargassum-Based Liquid Biofertilizer (SBLB) produced via anaerobic fermentation, uniquely reducing heavy metal content (e.g., arsenic from 61.6 to 4.08 mg/kg) while retaining beneficial nutrients and microorganisms. This biofertilizer was applied to banana cultivation in Dominican small-scale family farms, SBLB enhanced leaf emission (p < 0.05 in two of three farms) compared to a traditional biofertilizer (BLB) and maintained Black Sigatoka disease below intervention thresholds, matching BLB performance. Chemical and microbiological analyses confirmed SBLB’s safety and efficacy, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. This approach mitigates Sargassum waste and supports organic farming, offering a replicable model for coastal agricultural systems. Elsevier 2025 spa info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2025.101252 Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering urn:issn:2666-0164 Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2025 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-nd https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2025.101252 Q1 doaj Responsible consumption and production Zero hunger Life on land Clean water and sanitation Life below water Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from The Ozama River in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Yaset Rodriguez Edian F. Franco Roberto Bonnelly Ana Lídia Q. Cavalcante Camila Del Rosario Zorrilla Victor V. Calderón Albert Duarte Rafael Baraúna Rommel T. Ramos Luis E. Rodriguez de Francisco Luis O. Maroto Omar P. Perdomo antimicrobial resistance multidrug resistance environmental water contamination Stenotrophomonas maltophilia river water bacteria antibiotic resistance genes anthropogenic pollution nosocomial pathogens antibiotic use regulation Santo Domingo ABSTRACT The dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in environmental waters is an emerging concern in medical and industrial settings. In the present study, our research team analyzed superficial water samples from 3 different collection sites along the Ozama River, the most important river in the Dominican metropolitan area. Seventy-six isolates were obtained from culture media previously enriched with cefotaxime and imipenem and subsequently identified by MALDI-ToF. Our isolates spanned 12 genera of bacteria; over 30% were of clinical relevance, and 43% exhibited a phenotype classified as multi-drug resistance. The most frequent species identified as Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (n = 33), an emerging nosocomial pathogen. This study constitutes part of the initiative to understand the profiles of the perils of multi-drug resistance in metropolitan areas of the Dominican Republic: a nation with poor antibiotic use regulation. IMPORTANCE Nearly two billion people are sourcing their water from low-quality reservoirs world-wide. These reservoirs consist of contaminated waters with anthropogenic pollutants such as antibiotics, disinfectants, and other substances used to treat water in societies with scarce resources and unregulated industries. Furthermore, the exposure of these antibiotics to potable water reservoirs promotes the increase of clinically relevant bacteria with antibiotic-resistance capabilities, becoming a public health crisis. Therefore, treating patients with infectious diseases and providing prophylactic measures against infection-associated conditions (such as post-surgical recovery) has become progressively more difficult. Based on this evidence frame, it is of considerable importance to analyze the bacterial profiles of rivers that fall prey to anthropogenic contamination, as these investigations on antibiotic resistance will, of course, benefit the life of humans. 2022 en info:eu-repo/semantics/preprint preprint https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.09.19.508624 [] [] [], 2022 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nd https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2022/09/22/2022.09.19.508624.full.pdf Good health and well-being Clean water and sanitation Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Microbial Profiling and Biosafety Assessment of a Sargassum-Based Liquid Biofertilizer Using 16S rRNA Metagenomics Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Ulises Javier Jáuregui-Haza Edian F. Franco Ashley Marie Mejía Disla Máximo Elías Reynoso Ortega Gustavo Gandini Pamela Tejada-Tejada Miguel Ángel Guevara Carlos Willian Dias Dantas Rommel T. Ramos Sargassum liquid biofertilizer seaweed biomass microbial diversity biosafety assessment 16S rRNA metagenomics Staphylococcus bacilli Firmicutes Proteobacteria heavy metals integrated nutrient management tropical agriculture Sargassum seaweed is increasingly abundant in the Caribbean, creating ecological disruption but also providing biomass for agricultural inputs. This study compares the microbial diversity and safety of a Sargassum ‐based liquid biofertilizer (SBLB‐INTEC) with those of a conventional product (LB‐BANELINO) using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, rather than culture‐dependent methods. Both formulations contained key nutrients (K, Ca, and Mg) and low levels of heavy metals. They harbored dense but relatively simple bacterial communities dominated by Firmicutes, particularly Bacilli, with Proteobacteria and other phyla at lower abundances. Staphylococcus (Staphylococcaceae) was highly abundant in both products, while SBLB‐INTEC showed a somewhat more balanced community, including Delftia and other Comamonadaceae. Shannon diversity tended to be higher in SBLB‐INTEC, but differences in alpha‐ and beta‐diversity between formulations were not statistically significant. Because 16S data cannot distinguish viable from nonviable cells or resolve strain‐level pathogenicity, these results do not prove the absence of pathogens; instead, they provide a genus‐level baseline to guide targeted culture, qPCR, and functional assays. Overall, the combination of a favorable chemical profile and microbial groups commonly associated with nutrient cycling and plant‐associated functions suggests that SBLB‐INTEC could become a valuable component of integrated nutrient management in tropical agriculture, offering hope for a more sustainable future pending confirmatory plant‐response and biosafety studies. We recommend integrating these microbial data into a national biofertilizer monitoring framework, combining metagenomic surveys with targeted qPCR and resistance gene screening. 2026 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1155/ijm/3219583 International Journal of Microbiology International Journal of Microbiology urn:issn:1687-918X urn:issn:1687-9198 International Journal of Microbiology, 2026, vol. 2026, n. 1, p. 3219583 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://doi.org/10.1155/ijm/3219583 Q1 doaj pubmed Zero hunger Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SARGASSUM ARRIVING ON THE BEACHES OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 2015-2022 Tejada-Tejada, Pamela Liranzo-Gómez, Rolando Aquino, Laura Boluda, Carlos José Gómez, Bolivar Gómez, Aris Mendis Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez De Francisco, Luis E Rodríguez Jáuregui-Haza, Ulises Sargassum brown algae beach litter chemical characterization marine litter Dominican Republic seaweed coastal pollution 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.13140/rg.2.2.26258.02245 Regional Conference Greater Caribbean-EU on Sargassum Regional Conference Greater Caribbean-EU on Sargassum Regional Conference Greater Caribbean-EU on Sargassum, 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Life below water Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Comparison of Two Bacterial Characterization Techniques for the Genomic Analysis of River Microbiome Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Edian Franklin Franco De Los Santos Roberto Bonnelly Victor V. Calderon Irene Ortiz Argenys Ovando Confesora Pinales Willy Lara Santo Emilio Mateo-Perez Oscar Victor Cardenas-Alegría Rommel Thiago Jucá Ramos Luis Orlando Maroto Martín MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry whole genome sequencing bacterial identification antibiotic resistance resource-constrained environments We compared the performance of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization followed by a time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry and genomic DNA extraction followed by sequencing, assembly, and alignment for phylogenetic assessment (Genomics method). We collected the samples from four contaminated rivers in the Dominican Republic and analyzed MALDI-TOF efficacy and accuracy for identifying bacteria in the samples. We evaluated the results for both methods (MALDI-TOF and Genomics) and reported a similarity percentage between each method's results. The MALDI-TOF method had a 72.41\% of coincidence with the Genomics method. This could have been sequence contamination found in the Genomics method. When it was later filtered, the result's coincidence rate went up to 90\%. 2023 en info:eu-repo/semantics/preprint preprint https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0696.v1 Preprints.org Preprints.org Preprints.org, 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.0696.v1 doaj Clean water and sanitation Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Microbiological and Biosecurity Assessment of Sargassum‐Based Liquid Biofertilizers Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Edian F. Franco De Los Santos Ashley Marie Mejía-Disla Máximo Elías Reynoso-Ortega Gustavo Gandini Pamela Tejeda-Tejeda Miguel Ángel Guevara Carlos Willian Dias Dantas Rommel T. J. Ramos Ulises Javier Jáuregui-Haza liquid biofertilizer biosecurity microbiological safety heavy metals bacterial and archaeal communities phytotoxicity lettuce ecotoxicology soil fertility coastal agriculture Dominican Republic seaweed waste valorization Sargassum seaweed has inundated Caribbean coastlines, disrupting ecosystems while presenting opportunities for sustainable products like liquid biofertilizers. This study evaluated the microbiological and biosecurity profiles of two liquid biofertilizers produced in the Dominican Republic: Sargassum-based (SBLB-INTEC) and conventional (LB-BANELINO). Both exhibited essential minerals (K, Ca, Mg) and low heavy metal concentrations, meeting agricultural safety standards. Metagenomic analysis (16S rRNA) identified diverse bacterial and archaeal communities, mainly consisting of beneficial taxa such as Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Methanobacteria, with no detectable pathogens. Ecotoxicological assays with Lactuca sativa showed phytotoxicity at high concentrations, mitigated by dilution (≤6.25%) and pH adjustment (7.0), achieving germination indexes above 80%. These results suggest that Sargassum-based biofertilizers could be a viable alternative for enhancing soil fertility and promoting sustainable crop production, particularly in coastal agricultural systems where conventional fertilizers may be limited or environmentally harmful. Moreover, this study highlights the critical role of ecotoxicological testing in ensuring biofertilizer safety and underscores Sargassum’s potential as a renewable resource for sustainable farming. 2025 en info:eu-repo/semantics/preprint preprint https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202504.2450.v1 Preprints.org Preprints.org Preprints.org, 2025 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/ffaf78dd8d9fba29628347b1f841f51f/download_pub Zero hunger Responsible consumption and production Clean water and sanitation Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Analysis and Projections of Emissions from Electricity Generation in the Dominican Republic Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Juan Luis González Frank Montero-Diaz Iván Jiménez-Durán Miguel Aybar-Mejía Iván Relova-Delgado greenhouse gas emissions electricity generation Dominican Republic emission projections avoided emissions renewable energy integration wind energy photovoltaics biomass production sugarcane bagasse emission intensity Nationally Determined Contributions 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/other other https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4622118 Ssrn Ssrn urn:issn:1556-5068 Ssrn, 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4622118 Climate action Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Evaluación de la acidez en vinagres comercializados en la República Dominicana Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Scarlet Dotel Penélope Pozo Carlos José Boluda vinegar acidity food quality physicochemical properties food labeling potentiometric titration Santo Domingo 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.22206/cac.2019.v2i2.pp43-52 Ciencia, Ambiente y Clima Ciencia, Ambiente y Clima urn:issn:2636-2317 urn:issn:2636-2333 Ciencia, Ambiente y Clima, 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-sa https://revistas.intec.edu.do/index.php/cienacli/article/download/1577/2175 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal NATURAL GAS AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR ENERGETIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A REVIEW Yaset Rodríguez Rodríguez Harold Liz Liriano Zahira Sanchez Genao Clarissa González Chacin Carlos José Boluda Ulises Jauregui-Haza natural gas renewable energy electricity generation energy transition carbon footprint reduction Sustainable Development Goals energy security natural gas production 2022 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.22206/cac.2022.v5i1.pp39-52 Ciencia Ambiente y Clima Ciencia Ambiente y Clima urn:issn:2636-2317 urn:issn:2636-2333 Ciencia Ambiente y Clima, 2022 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-sa https://revistas.intec.edu.do/index.php/cienacli/article/download/2462/2998 Affordable and clean energy Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal SARS-COV-2 IN WASTEWATER AND SURFACE WATER: HOW TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM? Yaset Rodríguez Rodríguez Luis Enrique Rodríguez de Francisco Elena Regla Rosa Domínguez Ulises Jauregui-Haza Carlos José Boluda SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surface water fecal-oral transmission virus detection wastewater treatment disinfection chemical oxidants ultraviolet radiation photocatalysis photo-Fenton ozonation membrane filtration public health monitoring COVID-19 pandemic Infecciones por coronavirus COVID-19 Aguas residuales Monitoreo ambiental Introducción: hoy la humanidad sufre uno de los peores episodios debido a la pandemia causada por el SARS-CoV-2. Su alta infectividad, rápida propagación y persistencia en ciertas superficies dificultan el combate de este virus. Su presencia en aguas residuales y posible transmisión fecal-oral podría ser una nueva amenaza para la salud pública. Objetivo: alertar a la comunidad científica internacional y a los gobiernos sobre la presencia de SARS-CoV-2 en las aguas residuales y sobre qué hacer para evitar su propagación por este medio. Métodos: se realizó una revisión de artículos referenciados en SCOPUS y Web of Science desde el año 2019 relacionados con la presencia del virus en aguas residuales y superficiales. Resultados y discusión: es necesario establecer sistemas de monitoreo, utilizar métodos analíticos sensibles y rápidos para la detección del virus en las aguas residuales y superficiales. Asimismo, implantar protocolos de inactivación del virus en las unidades de salud y en las plantas de tratamiento de aguas. Se recomiendan procesos con oxidantes químicos, radiación ultravioleta, fotocatálisis, foto-Fenton, ozono o filtración por membrana. Además, se debe alertar a la población sobre la importancia del lavado y de la desinfección de productos agrícolas, así como del cuidado en su manejo por parte de los trabajadores agrícolas. 2021 es info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.22206/cysa.2021.v5i1.pp19-26 Ciencia y salud Ciencia y salud urn:issn:2613-8816 urn:issn:2613-8824 Ciencia y salud, 2021, vol. 5, n. 1, p. 19-26 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-sa https://revistas.intec.edu.do/index.php/cisa/article/download/2071/2469 doaj Clean water and sanitation Good health and well-being Responsible consumption and production Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Evaluación ecotoxicológica de aguas residuales industriales del Centro de Bioactivos Químicos (Santa Clara, Cuba) en Artemia sp. Yaset Rodríguez Centro de Bioactivos Químicos, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba Osmany Marrero Zoe Castañedo Centro de Bioactivos Químicos, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba Centro de Bioactivos Químicos, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba Edisleidy Aguila Centro de Bioactivos Químicos, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba Mirieisy Seijo Centro de Bioactivos Químicos, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba Alex Alberto Dueñas Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador ecotoxicity assessment industrial wastewater Artemia bioassay biomonitoring pharmaceutical active ingredients wastewater treatment plants detoxification LC50 larval toxicity chemical intermediates 2020 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.24850/j-tyca-2020-02-08 Tecnología y ciencias del agua Tecnología y ciencias del agua urn:issn:0187-8336 urn:issn:2007-2422 Tecnología y ciencias del agua, 2020 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-sa http://www.revistatyca.org.mx/ojs/index.php/tyca/article/download/2432/1714 Q4 doaj Clean water and sanitation Responsible consumption and production Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Lead, chromium, nickel, copper and zinc levels in Sargassum species reached the coasts of Dominican Republic during 2019: A preliminary evaluation for the use of algal biomass as fertilizer and animal feeding Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Luis Enrique Rodríguez de Francisco Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Basic and Environmental Sciences Area, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Pamela Tejada-Tejada Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Basic and Environmental Sciences Area, Dominican Republic Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Basic and Environmental Sciences Area, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Omar Paíno-Perdomo Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Basic and Environmental Sciences Area, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Carlos José Boluda Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Basic and Environmental Sciences Area, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Sargassum natans Sargassum fluitans heavy metals lead chromium nickel copper zinc cadmium algal biomass fertilizer safety feed safety bioaccumulation Las invasiones repetidas de Sargassum natans y Sargassum fluitans en las costas del Caribe durante los últimos años se han convertido en un problema de primer orden que amenaza al turismo, pesca y fauna local. Se esperan nuevas llegadas masivas de algas que podrían considerarse, en un futuro cercano, un evento normal, con su problemática asociada. Para resolver este problema resulta necesario encontrar soluciones apropiadas que aprovechen la biomasa algal. No obstante, debido a la conocida capacidad de estas algas para acumular metales pesados, las aplicaciones relacionadas con la alimentación animal y la agricultura deben ir precedidas necesariamente de un análisis químico que garantice la inocuidad de la biomasa. En esta investigación se determinaron las concentraciones de plomo (Pb), cromo (Cr), níquel (Ni), cobre (Cu), cadmio (Cd) y el zinc menos tóxico (Zn) en la biomasa de S. natans y S. fluitans que llegaron a las costas de República Dominicana durante 2019. Para ello se utilizó la técnica de espectroscopía de absorción atómica de llama (FAAS). Los resultados mostraron niveles significativos de cobre, aunque la concentración de todos los metales detectados estuvo dentro de los valores considerados normales, lo que refleja la seguridad del material algal, en lo que a estos metales se refiere, para su utilización como fertilizantes y alimentación animal. No se encontraron diferencias significativas en el contenido de estos elementos entre ambas especies. 2021 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.24850/j-tyca-2021-03-04 Tecnología y ciencias del agua Tecnología y ciencias del agua urn:issn:0187-8336 urn:issn:2007-2422 Tecnología y ciencias del agua, 2021, vol. 12, n. 3, p. 124-163 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc-sa http://revistatyca.org.mx/index.php/tyca/article/download/2619/2323 Q4 doaj Life below water Clean water and sanitation Zero hunger Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Comparison of Two Bacterial Characterization Techniques for the Genomic Analysis of River Microbiomes Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Edian Franklin Franco De Los Santos Roberto Bonnelly Victor V. Calderon Irene Ortiz Argenys Ovando Confesora Pinales Willy Lara Santo Emilio Mateo-Perez Oscar Victor Cardenas-Alegría Rommel Thiago Jucá Ramos Luis Orlando Maroto Martín MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry whole genome sequencing bacterial identification antibiotic resistance resource-constrained environments This study compares the feasibility of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry with whole genome sequencing (WGS) for identifying bacteria in river surface water samples. We collected samples from four rivers in the Dominican Republic and used both techniques to characterize bacterial profiles. MALDI-TOF demonstrated high precision, with 86.2% similarity to WGS results, except for a few discordant cases due to database limitations. MALDI-TOF provided cost-effective and rapid identification, making it a promising alternative to WGS in resource-constrained regions. In particular, good effectiveness of MALDI-TOF in identifying bacteria with a high probability of being resistant to antibiotics was observed, which allows this technology to be used in the monitoring processes of this type of microorganism for their rapid, accurate, and low-cost identification. We found this technology to be advantageous for environmental bacterial profiling, with potential applications in understanding waterborne pathogenic bacteria. Our findings underline the relevance of MALDI-TOF in microbiology and its potential to expand its capabilities in bacterial identification and protein profiling. 2023 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol3030071 Applied Microbiology Applied Microbiology urn:issn:2673-8007 Applied Microbiology, 2023, vol. 3, n. 3, p. 1037-1045 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8007/3/3/71/pdf?version=1693903418 doaj Clean water and sanitation Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Short-Term Trace Element Distribution Following Application of Sargassum-Based Liquid Biofertilizer in a Soil–Plant–Tomato Fruit System Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Ulises Javier Jáuregui-Haza Máximo Elías Reynoso Ortega Pamela Tejada-Tejada Gustavo Gandini Luis Enrique Rodríguez de Francisco Sargassum liquid biofertilizer anaerobic fermentation trace elements heavy metals arsenic cadmium lead tomato soil macronutrients metal accumulation in plants 2026 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15060901 Plants Plants urn:issn:2223-7747 Plants, 2026 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/15/6/901/pdf Q1 doaj pubmed Zero hunger Responsible consumption and production Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Beta-Lactam Susceptibility Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from the Ozama River in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Edian Franklin Franco De Los Santos Roberto Bonnelly Ana Lidia Queiroz Cavalcante Victor V. Calderon Rafael Azevedo Baraúna Rommel Thiago Jucá Ramos Luis Enrique Rodríguez De Francisco Luis Orlando Maroto Martín Omar Paino Perdomo beta-lactam resistance antimicrobial resistance multidrug resistance antibiotic-resistant bacteria surface water contamination wastewater discharge cefotaxime imipenem MALDI-TOF identification metagenomic sequencing urban rivers Santo Domingo The spread and contamination of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in ambient waters is an emerging concern in urban, rural, medical, and industrial settings. A large amount of domestic, hospital, and industrial wastewater discharged directly into the rivers through the different channels can turn them into extensive reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In the present study, surface water samples from three collection sites were analyzed, according to different levels of anthropogenic impacts, along the Ozama River, one of the most important rivers in the Dominican metropolitan area, a source of water and food for human consumption. Seventy-six bacterial isolates were selected based on resistance to beta-lactams, using culture media previously enriched with cefotaxime and imipenem. Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) subsequently identified them. The isolates covered 12 genera of bacteria; more than 30% were clinically relevant, and 43% had phenotypes classified as multidrug resistance. A total of 10 (44%) presented resistance. However, only seven presented resistance to 3 or more of the 14 groups of antibiotics, considered to be a multiresistant phenotype, which was sequenced using the high-throughput sequencing technique or New Generation (NGS). This study is part of the initiative to understand the profiles of the dangers of multidrug resistance in the metropolitan and rural areas of the Dominican Republic and its possible implications for human health. 2023 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065109 Sustainability Switzerland Sustainability Switzerland urn:issn:2071-1050 Sustainability Switzerland, 2023, vol. 15, n. 6, p. 5109 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/6/5109/pdf?version=1678785968 Q1 Good health and well-being Clean water and sanitation Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Addressing the Massive Influx of Sargassum in the Dominican Republic: Transforming an Environmental Challenge into a Sustainable Development Opportunity Yaset Rodríguez-Rodríguez Ulises Javier Jauregui Haza Alberto Núñez-Sellés Alvin Rodríguez Carlos Sanlley Christelle Christelle Yacou Edwin Sánchez Gustavo Gandini Isabelle Polaert Iván Jiménez Luis E. Rodríguez de Francisco Nicolás Brehm Randal de la Cruz Iturbides Rolando Liranzo Gómez Sarra Gaspard Yeray Alvarez Yessica A. Castro Sargassum Sargassum blooms marine litter satellite monitoring nanosatellites anaerobic digestion gasification biochar activated carbon microwave pyrolysis alginate biocomposites biofertilizers sustainable development SDG 14 coastal ecosystem impacts tourism impacts Dominican Republic Guadeloupe 2025 info:eu-repo/semantics/other other https://doi.org/10.5194/oos2025-902 2025 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://doi.org/10.5194/oos2025-902 Life below water Responsible consumption and production Climate action Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal El gas natural como una fuente potencial para el desarrollo energético sostenible en la República Dominicana una revisión Sánchez Genao, Zahira González Chacin, Clarissa Boluda, Carlos José Jáuregui-Haza, Ulises Javier Rodríguez Rodríguez, Yaset Gas natural Recursos energéticos renovables Desarrollo sostenible La matriz energética de República Dominicana depende, mayoritariamente, de los mercados internacionales, con nula producción de petróleo, gas natural y carbón mineral. Este hecho podría transformarse por completo si los resultados de nuevos estudios confirman su existencia en cantidades comerciales. La vida útil promedio estimada para las centrales eléctricas de combustibles fósiles es de aproximadamente cinco décadas. Actualmente, la mitad de las plantas instaladas en el país están llegando a su fin y no existen planes estructurados para reponer su capacidad de producción en el largo plazo. Ahora es el momento perfecto para que la nación cambie su producción de energía hacia fuentes más sostenibles. Producto de las inversiones que incluyen el gasoducto oriental y la central de conversión existente a este combustible, el gas natural logró un crecimiento en 2020. Al mismo tiempo, el sector continúa realizando inversiones que se reflejan en una destacada mejora en la producción de electricidad de fuentes renovables. Junto con el gas natural, las fuentes renovables conforman el 56% de la matriz generadora y se pronosticó un dominio del 61% para el pasado año 2021, contribuyendo a una solución más económica que, además, promueva la reducción de la huella de carbono en el marco de los Objetivos para el Desarrollo Sostenible, haciendo hincapié en los objetivos séptimo y decimotercero que representan energía limpia y asequible, y acción climática, respectivamente. 2022 spa info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter cris:cris-144de341 Ciencia, ambiente y clima Ciencia, ambiente y clima urn:issn:(impreso): 2636-2317 urn:issn:(en línea): 2636-233 Ciencia, ambiente y clima, 2022 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess https://revistas.intec.edu.do/index.php/cienacli/article/view/2462 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Manual de aplicación de un biofertilizante a base de sargazo para la agricultura Rodríguez Rodríguez, Yaset Gandini, Gustavo Guevara Acosta, Miguel Ángel Soldevilla Hernández, Laura Isabel Jáuregui-Haza, Ulises Javier Picón, María Carla Frías, Laudi Rodríguez Botier, Hermis Biofertilizantes Sargazos (Mar) Agricultura sostenible Abonos y fertilizantes Fertilidad del suelo Algas marinas como fertilizante Algas marinas Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) 2026 spa info:eu-repo/semantics/book book cris:cris-2ea97c52 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), 2026 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A MICROORGANISM-BASED ADMIXTURE (MBA) IN MATERIALS CEMENTITIOUS 2018 info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter cris:cris-3d8545e0 Proceedings of the Final Conference of RILEM 253-MCI Microorganisms-Cementitious Materials Interactions Volume II Proceedings of the Final Conference of RILEM 253-MCI Microorganisms-Cementitious Materials Interactions Volume II Proceedings of the Final Conference of RILEM 253-MCI Microorganisms-Cementitious Materials Interactions Volume II, 2018 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Validación del método Ensayo al Fuego combinado con Espectrofotometría de Absorción Atómica (EF-EAA) 2014 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-87fb9b08 Anuario de la Sociedad Cubana de Geología Anuario de la Sociedad Cubana de Geología Anuario de la Sociedad Cubana de Geología, 2014 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Quantification of hevy metals in Sargassum natans and Sargassum fluitans arrived to the coasts of Dominican Republic during 2019 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject proceedings-article cris:cris-8957b116 Caribbean Science and Innovation Meeting 2019 Caribbean Science and Innovation Meeting 2019 Caribbean Science and Innovation Meeting 2019, 2019 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Development of a medicated nail lacquer for onychomycosis treatment,Desarrollo de una laca de unas medicinal para el tratamiento de la onicomicosis 2021 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-9b10d30e Afinidad Afinidad Afinidad, 2021 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Guía Técnica Regional de plásticos biobasados, bioplásticos y compostables: Identificación a través de análisis de laboratorio y certificaciones mundiales. 2025 info:eu-repo/semantics/book book cris:cris-9edd52cb 2025 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Microbial-based plasticizing additive for ready-mixed concrete in Cuba,Aditivo plastificante de origen microbiano para la producción de hormigón premezclado en Cuba 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-a12f03ed Anales De La Academia De Ciencias De Cuba Anales De La Academia De Ciencias De Cuba Anales De La Academia De Ciencias De Cuba, 2023 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Determination of Gold in Geological Samples Combining the Fire Assay and Ultraviolet Visible Spectrophotometry Techniques 2018 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-a683e9cd Academia Journal of Scientific Research Academia Journal of Scientific Research Academia Journal of Scientific Research, 2018 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Evaluación de la acidez en vinagres comercializados en la República Dominicana Dotel, Scarlet Boluda, Carlos José Pozo, Penélope Rodríguez Rodríguez, Yaset Vinagre Ácido acético La evaluación de la calidad es un aspecto de máxima impor-tancia para la industria alimentaria a nivel mundial. El vinagre es un producto alimenticio de consumo habitual y al igual que otros, precisa de análisis de sus propiedades fisicoquímicas para garantizar el cumplimiento de los están-dares de calidad recogidas en las normativas nacionales (NORDOM 22 y 37, 2017). En esta investigación se evaluó la acidez de ocho muestras diferentes de vinagres comercializados en la ciudad de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Para ello, se utilizó una valoración potenciométrica con una disolución de hidróxido de sodio como agente valorante. Solo una de las muestras analizadas, con acidez de 4,87 % (v/v), cumplió con el valor establecido (5-6) % por estas normas y con la información mostrada en su etiqueta. Cuatro de las siete muestras restantes presentaron valores superiores, por lo que su consumo pudiera ser perjudicial. En cambio, para dos de ellas, se obtuvieron valores de acidez de 2,23 % y 3,88 % (v/v), muy inferiores a los fijados por ambas normas. Si bien es necesario ampliar esta investigación para confirmar los resultados obtenidos, estos sugieren que los vinagres comercializados en el país pudieran incumplir con los valores de acidez indicados por las normativas vigentes. 2018 spa info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter cris:cris-ab91668f Ciencia, ambiente y clima Ciencia, ambiente y clima Ciencia, ambiente y clima, 2018 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess https://revistas.intec.edu.do/index.php/cienacli/article/view/1577/2175 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Aditivo plastificante de origen microbiano para la producción de hormigón premezclado en Cuba 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-acd704f7 Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. 2023 Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. 2023 Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. 2023, 2023 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Development of a medicated nail lacquer for onychomycosis treatment 2021 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-b877d436 Afinidad Afinidad Afinidad, 2021 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Percepción de estudiantes universitarios acerca del uso de recurso educativo de gamificación para reconocer los materiales de laboratorio de Química General: Validación de instrumento 2022 info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject conference-abstract cris:cris-c8e32b45 edutec 2022 PALMA XXV CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL edutec 2022 PALMA XXV CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL edutec 2022 PALMA XXV CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL, 2022 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Pro095 Bioplasticizer for concrete 2014 info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPart book-chapter cris:cris-cba944d1 International Rilem Conference. “Application of Superabsorbent Polymers and Other New Admixtures in Concrete Construction”, Dresden. Germany. International Rilem Conference. “Application of Superabsorbent Polymers and Other New Admixtures in Concrete Construction”, Dresden. Germany. International Rilem Conference. “Application of Superabsorbent Polymers and Other New Admixtures in Concrete Construction”, Dresden. Germany., 2014 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal ELIMINACIÓN DE IONES NI (II), CU (II) Y ZN (II) CON CENIZA DE BAGAZO DE CAÑA DE AZÚCAR 2007 info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article cris:cris-dba4d557 Avances en Energías Renovables y Medio Ambiente (AVERMA) Avances en Energías Renovables y Medio Ambiente (AVERMA) Avances en Energías Renovables y Medio Ambiente (AVERMA), 2007 Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal