@article {educsci16050713,
	title = {Gamification in Radiocommunications: A Board Game Approach to Boost Engagement and Learning},
	journal = {Education Sciences},
	volume = {16},
	number = {5},
	year = {2026},
	abstract = {Courses in electromagnetism and related technical subjects are often dominated by lecture-heavy instruction and complex mathematical concepts, which can make it difficult for students to stay engaged. This is particularly problematic in today{\textquoteright}s hyper-digitalized society, where constant screen exposure and shortened attention spans challenge traditional learning methods. While computer-based tools and hands-on laboratories offer some pedagogical improvements, they often fall short in terms of interactivity, dynamism, adaptiveness, and student engagement. In an effort to enrich the learning experience and boost student motivation, we have created a gamified learning activity for the undergraduate course {\textquotedblleft}Radiocommunications{\textquotedblright}{\textemdash}commonly referred to as Antennas and Propagation in other institutions{\textemdash} implemented in the form of a question-based board game. The activity, carried out over three academic years, is fully aligned with the course syllabus and encourages active learning, healthy competition, and collaborative problem-solving. Custom-made materials{\textemdash}including a game board, 270 question cards, wildcards, and incentive-based rewards{\textemdash}were developed specifically for this purpose. The qualitative results from a student survey, together with statistical evidence from hypothesis testing, suggest that the activity enhances conceptual understanding, helps students connect ideas across related subjects, and contributes to a more motivating and enjoyable learning experience.},
	issn = {2227-7102},
	doi = {10.3390/educsci16050713},
	url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/16/5/713},
	author = {Domenech, Ana S. and Alex-Amor, Antonio}
}
@conference {moran2016generalized,
	title = {Generalized Scattering Matrix of the discontinuity between an equilateral triangular waveguide and a rectangular, circular or elliptical waveguide},
	booktitle = {Microwave Conference (APMC), 2016 Asia-Pacific},
	year = {2016},
	pages = {1{\textendash}4},
	publisher = {IEEE},
	organization = {IEEE},
	author = {Mor{\'a}n-L{\'o}pez, Ana and J C{\'o}rcoles and Ruiz-Cruz, Jorge A and Montejo-Garai, Jos{\'e} R and Rebollar, Jes{\'u}s M}
}
@article {11_IEEETMTT_Ruiz-CruzFahmiMansour_GeneralizedMulti-PortWgSwicthesShortCktLoads,
	title = {Generalized Multi-Port Waveguide Switches Based on Multiple Short-Circuit Loads in Power Divider Junctions},
	journal = {IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques},
	volume = {59},
	number = {12},
	year = {2011},
	month = {December},
	pages = {3347 - 3355},
	abstract = {This paper presents a new concept for multiport waveguide switches based on short-circuit loads integrated in power-divider ridge-waveguide junctions. The switching is achieved by means of actuating short and open circuit loads in the waveguide path of a ridge waveguide, eliminating the need of bulky rotors, which are typically used in conventional waveguide switches. A complete class of single-pole N -throw switches (N up to 4) is presented based on this concept. Furthermore, the concept is employed to demonstrate highly compact C-, R-, and T-type waveguide switches by integrating different power-divider junctions in a seamless manner. The T-type case involves three states that provide the maximum flexibility for realizing advanced switch matrices for signal routing. A T-type waveguide switch is built and measured for validating the concept. To our knowledge, this paper marks the first time R- and T-type waveguide switches are demonstrated without the need to use a bulky rotary junction},
	keywords = {multi-port ridge waveguide divider, rectangular waveguide switch, redundancy switch matrix, short-circuit loaded ridge waveguide, SPNT, three-state switch},
	issn = {0018-9480},
	doi = {10.1109/TMTT.2011.2170089},
	url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=6069588},
	author = {J A Ruiz-Cruz and Fahmi, M M and Mansour, R R}
}
