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Year 2025
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Evaluating optimal inerter location for tuned mass damper inerter systems in multi-storey buildings considering SSI effects
PublicationThis study evaluates the effectiveness of the tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) in mitigating seismic responses of a 10-storey shear building under soil-structure interaction (SSI) and fixed base conditions. The key novelty of this work lies in employing a multi-objective fitness-dependent optimizer (MOFDO) algorithm to optimize the TMDI parameters and systematically determine the optimal inerter location across different storeys...
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Evaluating oxide nanoparticle exsolution on A-site deficient PrBaCo2O6-δ electrodes
PublicationNanoparticle exsolution is a powerful technique for functionalizing redox oxides in energy applications, particularly at high temperatures. It shows promise for solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers. However, exsolution of other chemistries like metal oxides is not well studied, and the mechanism is poorly understood. This work explores oxide exsolution in PrBa1−xCo2O6−δ (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15) double perovskites, practiced...
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Evaluation of Damage and Nonlinearity of Cold Recycled Materials Mixtures Using a New Strain Sweep Testing Procedure
PublicationThis article describes a new strain sweep testing method to identify the effects of damage and reversible nonlinearity. Indirect tensile stiffness modulus tests were performed at increasing strain (up to 322 με) to evaluate the stiffness behavior with increasing damage; parallel tests at small strain (43 με) were performed to evaluate the linear behavior. Tests were carried out on two cement-bitumen–treated material (CBTM) mixtures...
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Evaluation of machine learning applications in building life cycle processes for energy efficiency: A systematic review
PublicationIn recent years, machine learning has been increasingly applied to achieve energy efficiency in buildings. This study analyzes the utilization of machine learning across the building life cycle by reviewing literature on building energy efficiency. In this context, a systematic literature search was conducted using the Web of Science (WOS) search engine, and 868 publications were found. The publications were analyzed according...
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Evaluation of overstrength-based interaction checks for columns in steel moment frames
PublicationCurrent design guidelines in the United States require a check for only column axial force under overstrength seismic loads for capacity-designed steel moment frames. A study is presented to examine the implications of this guidance, which disregards the column interaction check (including both axial force and moment) under overstrength seismic loads. A set of thirteen steel moment frames are designed using multiple rules that...
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Evaluation of Selected Modulation Techniques in Underwater Multipath Channel
PublicationThere is a growing interest in the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Underwater Sensor Networks (USNs) for scientific, military, and industrial applications, leading to the development of wireless underwater communications. However, the channel for Underwater Acoustic (UWA) communications is challenging compared to the radio wave propagation in the air. Especially in shallow waters, where the channel has strong multipath...
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Evaluation of the Variability of Vibration Measurement Results in Rolling Bearing Quality Control
PublicationThe final result of rolling bearing quality control is influenced by many factors that are not always taken into account. If non-conforming products leave the factory, then the reliability of equipment containing rolling bearings is significantly weakened. The paper presents an analysis of the reasons for the variability of vibration measurement results in rolling bearing quality control. The paper describes the organisation of...
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Evaluation of Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activity of Carbathioamidopyrazoles and Their Potential Application in Cosmetic Products and Melanoma Treatment
PublicationHyperpigmentation can be prevented by regulating melanin synthesis through tyrosinase inhibition. As such, tyrosinase inhibitors like arbutin, kojic acid, and hydroquinone are commonly used for skin lightening. Recent studies suggest that certain pyrazole derivatives with tyrosinase activity may also have anticancer potential by influencing melanocyte transformation and tumor progression, positioning them as promising candidates...
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Examination of the effects of short-term oxidative stress on glucocorticoid conversion in marine mussels
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Examining the burden of mental disorders in Jordan: an ecological study over three decades
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Excited states of mono- and biruthenium(II) complexes adsorbed on nanocrystalline titanium dioxide studied by electroabsorption spectroscopy
PublicationComprehensive characterization of the lowest energy electronic excited states for mono- and binuclear Ru(II) complexes containing bipyridine ligands has been performed by electroabsorption (EA) spectroscopy. The EA spectra of Ru complexes sensitizing a TiO2 semiconductor were compared with the spectra of these complexes in the form of solid neat films, both of which parametrized within the Liptay theory. The extracted values of...
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Exclusion of older persons from randomized controlled trials in type 2 diabetes: A cross‐sectional study
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Exergy analysis and thermodynamic optimization of a bioenergy with carbon capture and storage gas power plant using Monte Carlo simulation of sewage sludge composition
PublicationAn exergy analysis is performed on the negative CO2 emission gas power plant (nCO2PP), which integrates the fuel preparation, power generation and carbon capture process sections. The cycle is modeled in Aspen Plus coupled with REFPROP, combining deterministic and Monte Carlo stochastic approaches, the latter being a novelty in this work. In all cases studied, the simulations maintain the complex thermodynamic relationships. Exergy...
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Experimental, Analytical, and Numerical Analyses of Slurry Erosion Resistance of Austenitic 1.4301 Stainless Steel
PublicationThe degradation of 1.4301 (AISI 304, X5CrNi18-10) stainless steel with two different impact angles (30 deg and 90 deg) has been investigated using a slurry pot tester. Spherical solid particles were used in the experiment. The impact angle significantly influenced the erosion resistance of 1.4301 steel. Tests conducted at an impact angle of 30 deg showed a higher erosion rate of approximately 91%. The test results showed that with...
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Experimental and numerical investigations of progressive collapse of ageing structures exposed to corrosion and locked cracks
PublicationThis study provides an overview of the key findings from a research project funded by the Polish National Science Center that examined the progressive collapse of ageing structures subjected to corrosion degradation and locked cracks through numerical and experimental means. The study aimed to determine how age degradation affects the strength of metal structural elements, such as steel plates and stiffened panels, as part of ships...
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Experimental and numerical study of free convective heat transfer in air performed simultaneously from the upper and lower surfaces of a horizontal plate heated on both sides
PublicationThis paper presents an experimental study, supported by numerical analysis, on convective heat transfer in air from a newly designed, horizontal, double-sided heated Type II plate. Unlike the single-sided heated Type I plate, where the heating surface faces either upwards or downwards, the Type II plate heats both surfaces simultaneously. The tested plate was constructed from three glued laminates, each 0.6 mm thick, resulting...
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Experimental and Theoretical Study on Electron Interactions with Acetic Acid Molecules
PublicationThe absolute total cross section for electron collisions with acetic acid has been measured using an electrostatic electron spectrometerand linear transmission method for collision energies ranging from 0.4 to 300eV. Elastic electron scattering from acetic acid within a low-energy range has also been studied theoretically using the Schwinger multichannel and R-matrix methods, in the static-exchange and static-exchange plus polarization...
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Experimental evidence of the excited-state mixing in the blue emitter for organic light-emitting diodes
PublicationHigh hopes have been placed on organic emitters, which are supposed to solve the problem of low stability of blue OLEDs. A peculiar phenomenon of thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF), which brought such emitters to the range of the top-studied materials for organic optoelectronics within the last decade, remains poorly understood. Here, we report the results of comprehensive photophysical studies of one of the most successful...
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Experimental research and numerical modelling of mode I fracture initiation in notched polycarbonate specimens
PublicationIn this paper the results of experimental data from fracture test and numerical calculations under critical loading (at the moment of crack initiation) were presented. The polycarbonate specimens were subjected to tension. The flat notched elements (V-type edge notches with different root radii: 0.1, 0.5, 2 and 10 mm) were made in two thicknesses: 5 and 15 mm. The ARAMIS 3D 4 M vision system for non-contact displacement measurements,...
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Experimental study of magnetorheological fluids under large periodic deformations
PublicationMagnetorheological (MR) fluids are smart materials whose properties can be controlled by a magnetic field. They are used in a variety of applications with tailored operating parameters, facilitating broad and relatively straightforward implementation and control of the functional properties of these systems. The aim of the study was to determine the variation in shear stress of MR fluids under varying...
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Experimental study of the effect of seawater and temperature on the corrosion resistance of cement composites with the addition of copper post-flotation waste
PublicationThe presented results of the study concern the determination of corrosion resistance of cement composites with the copper post-flotation waste (PFW) as a cement substitute in the amounts of 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 10%, exposed to seawater, depending on the temperature (10°C and 20°C). To better evaluate and understand the compressive strength, the hydration products of the cement composites were analyzed after exposure to seawater...
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Experimental study of the effect of seawater and temperature on the corrosion resistance of cement composites with the addition of copper post-flotation waste
PublicationThe presented results of the study concern the determination of corrosion resistance of cement composites with the copper post-flotation waste (PFW) as a cement substitute in the amounts of 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 10%, exposed to seawater, depending on the temperature (10°C and 20°C). To better evaluate and understand the compressive strength, the hydration products of the cement composites were analyzed after exposure to seawater...
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Expert system against machine learning approaches as a virtual sensor for ventricular arrhythmia risk level estimation
PublicationRecent advancements in machine learning have opened new avenues for preventing fatal ventricular arrhythmia by accurately measuring and analyzing QT intervals. This paper presents virtual sensor based on an expert system designed to prevent the risk of fatal ventricular arrhythmias associated with QT-prolonging treatments. The expert system categorizes patients into three risk levels based on their electrocardiogram-derived QT...
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Exploitation of Perennial Plant Biomass for Particleboards Designed for Insulation Applications
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Exploration of 3‐substituted benzofuran‐tethered sulfamoyl triazoles as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Design, synthesis and biological evaluation
PublicationThis study reports the design and synthesis of benzofurantethered sulfamoyl triazoles. These compounds were evaluated against two human carbonic anhydrases (hCA I and II) and three carbonic anhydrases from the bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium TB, (mtCA1–3). The findings indicated that molecules featuring triazolyl benzene-3-sulfonamide were significantly more selective for mtCA 1–3 than hCA I and II. In contrast, across the generated...
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Exploration of Behavioral Patterns and Cognitive Biases among Stock Market Investors
PublicationThis study aims to explore behavioral patterns and cognitive biases among stock market investors. By analyzing investor behavior through a stock market simulator, the research seeks to understand the impact of cognitive biases on investment decisions. The methodology encompasses a detailed analysis of transaction data to identify prevalent patterns and biases. Findings suggest that biases such as overconfidence, representativeness...
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Exploration of vitamin D hydroxy metabolites C3 epimers in patients with cardiovascular disease: an observational study
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Exploring Cu-oxide and Mn-oxide impregnated biochar nanocomposites for sustainable chromium removal from water: Reusability and kinetic studies
PublicationThe present study aims to evaluate the potential of Sesbania bispinosa biochar (SBBC) and its nanocomposites, SBBC/Mn-oxide, SBBC/Cu-oxide and SBBC/Mn-oxide/Cu-oxide for Cr removal from contaminated water. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and point of zero charge (PZC) were employed. Impact of initial Cr concentration (25–200 mg/L), pH...
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Exploring the role of carbon nitrides (melem, melon, g-C3N4) in enhancing photoelectrocatalytic properties of TiO2 nanotubes for water electrooxidation
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Exploring the role of carbon nitrides (melem, melon, g-C3N4) in enhancing photoelectrocatalytic properties of TiO2 nanotubes for water electrooxidation
PublicationCarbon nitrides (CNs), synthesised from melamine at temperatures 400 ◦C or 525 ◦C with their derivatives prepared by acidic protonation and oxidation using H2SO4 are tested as co-catalysts for oxygen evolution re- action (OER) modifying anodic Titania nanotubes (TiO2–NTs) surface. Materials exhibit crystalline structures and contain tri-s-heptazine rings with different terminal groups (–NH2, –NHOH, –NO2, –OH, =O), which are important...
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Explosive Charge Applications in Seabed Strengthening for Underwater Pipelines
PublicationThe importance and impact of subsoil quality is discussed with regard to the safety and reliability of underwater pipelines. Non-classical operational analysis is employed to define generalised dynamic systems. A model incorporating loading of the subsoil acting on a pipeline immersed in an underwater excavation is a specific case of a generalised dynamic system. This paper justifies the incorporation of the analytical method...
Year 2024
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Early results of laparoscopic single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy: case series from a single Polish bariatric center
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Eco-friendly modification of bitumen: The effects of rubber wastes and castor oil on the microstructure, processability and properties
PublicationThe bitumen industry in the European Union is facing several difficulties, including rising demand, unstable oil supply, rising prices for synthetic polymer modifiers, and a focus on lowering carbon footprint. Bitumen modification with crumb rubber (CR) is one of the most promising solution to these challenges. However, CR-modified bitumen have poor processability and low storage stability. To overcome these flaws we are introducing...
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Ecological traits predict population trends of urban birds in Europe
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Edible black ant Smith (Carebara vidua) as human food – A systematic review
PublicationMeeting food security is one of the major global challenges to ensure sufficient supply of food for current and future generations, considering increasing population growth and climate change issues. Consequently, the consumption of edible insects as an alternative food source has recently gained global attention for combating global food insecurity. The present review aims to provide information on the recent progress in consumption...
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Edible dragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) as human food – A comprehensive review
PublicationThe rapid growth of the human population leads to a big concern about the food y and demand worldwide. However, due to the reduction in global arable land area, humans need to find alternative food sources to fulfil their needs. Consequently, edible insects have been identified as a promising solution to ameliorate food security and increase global nutrition. Among more than 2,100 identified edible insect species, dragonflies and...
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Edible Lepidoptera as human foods – a comprehensive review
PublicationAs the global population continues to grow, traditional protein sources like meat and fish are becoming increasingly unsustainable due to their environmental impact. Edible insects, on the other hand, are highly nutritious, require minimal resources to produce, and emit significantly fewer greenhouse gases than traditional livestock. Lepidoptera, one of the most diverse insect orders, contains some popular edible species that have...
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Editorial: On poverty and its eradication
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Editorial: Social relevance of polar research: Part 1
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Editorial: Towards 2030: sustainable development goal 1: no poverty. A sociological perspective
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Editorial: Towards 2030: Sustainable Development Goal 11: sustainable cities and communities. A sociological perspective
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Editorial: Towards 2030: sustainable development goal 8: decent work and economic growth. A sociological perspective
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Editorial: Towards 2030: sustainable development goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. A sociological perspective
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Edu Inspiracje WZiE: Czy mikrokwalifikacje i cyfrowe odznaki zmienią oblicze edukacji?
PublicationMikrokwalifikacje nazywane również mikropoświadczeniami (micro- -credentials), mówiąc prostymi słowami, są cyfrowymi certyfikatami potwierdzającymi uzyskanie umiejętności, wiedzy lub kompetencji. To dowody ukończenia mniejszych (niż określają np. dyplomy uniwersyteckie) form edukacyjnych takich jak kursy e-learningowe, warsztaty lub szkolenia. Pozwalają też szybko pokazać to, co umiemy, i przedstawić w postaci atrakcyjnego cyfrowego...
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Edu Inspiracje WZiE: Czy testowanie pomaga w uczeniu się?
PublicationCzy zdarzyło się wam kiedyś, że przeczytaliście dobrą książkę, po czym nie potrafiliście opowiedzieć znajomemu, o czym właściwie była? Albo może braliście udział w ciekawej konferencji i z wielkim trudem próbowaliście sobie przypomnieć, czego się dowiedzieliście? Mam złą wiadomość. Padliście ofiarą zjawiska psychologicznego o nazwie iluzja kompetencji, które pojawia się, gdy np. z łatwością śledzimy argumentację nauczyciela...
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EEG-Based Analysis of ASMR Stimuli: A Pilot Study of Neuropsychological Responses through Conventional vs. Bone-Conduction Headphones
PublicationIn this study, the impact of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) experiences delivered through different types of headphones was evaluated with respect to neural responses and anxiety levels. The EEG data of a 24-year-old participant was recorded while he underwent ASMR stimulation using conventional and bone-conduction headphones. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) assessed anxiety levels before and after ASMR stimulation,...
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Efektywność Praktycznego Nauczania w Przygotowaniu Studentów do Rynku Pracy Analiza i Wnioski z Badań Empirycznych
PublicationEfektywność praktycznego nauczania w przygotowaniu studentów do rynku pracy jest tematem o rosnącym znaczeniu, zwłaszcza w obliczu dynamicznych zmian, jakie zachodzą we współczesnej gospodarce. Zatrudnienie i bezrobocie są kluczowymi wskaźnikami, które odzwierciedlają stan gospodarki, a analiza sytuacji absolwentów różnych poziomów edukacji może pomóc zrozumieć, w jaki sposób edukacja wpływa na zdolność jednostek do znalezienia...
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Efektywność symulacji numerycznych w analizie wrażliwości i niezawodności konstrukcji inżynierskich o parametrach materiałowych i obciążeniach zmiennych w czasie
PublicationW niniejszej monografii zaprezentowano kompleksowe studium symulacyjnej analizy probabilistycznej konstrukcji inżynierskich, skupiające się zarówno na ocenie wrażliwości, jak i niezawodności zmiennej w czasie. Podjęto się w pracy rozważenia i konstruktywnej analizy dwóch zasadniczych czynników wpływających na zmianę wrażliwości i niezawodności konstrukcji w czasie. W pierwszej kolejności przeanalizowano degradację parametrów wytrzymałościowych...
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Effect of Agitation and Temporary Immersion on Growth and Synthesis of Antibacterial Phenolic Compounds in Genus Drosera
PublicationSundews (Drosera sp.) are the source of biologically active secondary metabolites: phenolic acids, flavonoids, and 1,4-naphtoquinones. Because obtaining them from the natural environment is impossible (rare and endangered species), in this study modifications of traditional tissue cultures grown in solid medium (SM), such as agitated cultures (ACs) (cultures in liquid medium with rotary shaking) and temporary immersion bioreactors...
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Effect of applied standard wood machining fluid on colour and chemical composition of the machined wood surface
PublicationAppropriate monitoring of wood machining processes is a key issue to ensure the expected quality of the processed wood, expected efficiency and minimize energy consumption of production processes. A new trend is the design of environmentally friendly machining fluids. In this paper, as a preliminary study in this field, the effect of applied standard wood machining fluid on changes in the colour and chemical composition of the...