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1 miejsce w etapie krajowym projektowego konkursu międzynarodowego (formuła Student + Nauczyciel) Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest 2025 opieka merytoryczna nad projektem pt."PIECE BY PIECE. Kawałek po kawałku - zgodnie z naturą" współautorstwa Aleksandry Boszke i Nataszy Stężyckiej w
Publicationnaszych ekspertów kompleksowym podejściem do zrównoważonego rozwoju. Doceniono w szczególności wrażliwość na lokalną historię i tradycję, umiejętne wykorzystanie regionalnych materiałów oraz troskę o cały ekosystem – ludzi, zwierzęta i rośliny. Uzasadniając swój wybór, Jury przyznało: „Na pochwałę zasługuje praktyczne wykorzystanie wniosków z analizy tekstury i struktury tradycyjnych dla regionu materiałów – znajdziemy je we współczesnych...
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1,3-Propanediol-Based Supported Deep Eutectic Liquid Membranes as an Efficient Material for Carbon Dioxide Separation
PublicationIn this study, new polypropylene-based supported liquid membranes (SLMs) with a liquid phase composed of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) containing choline chloride, acetylcholine chloride, or tetrabutylammonium chloride and 1,3-propanediol were introduced. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to verify DES formation, and the thermal stability was assessed using thermogravimetric analysis. The physicochemical properties,...
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1-ϕ Seven-Level Switched-Capacitor Boost Multilevel Inverter Topology with Optimized Number of Components
PublicationIncreasing the voltage of energy sources, such as photovoltaic (PV), fuel cells, and battery storage units, requires a voltage-boosting technique. This paper introduces an efficient switched-capacitor multilevel inverter (SC-MLI) capable of generating a boosted seven-level output voltage. The key advantages of this topology include the inherent self-balancing of capacitor voltages without the need for auxiliary balancing technique....
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2-D LTCC Van Atta Arrays with Frequency-Domain Encoding for Millimeter Wave Chipless RFID
PublicationThe millimeter wave two-dimensional Van Atta arrays, designed for data encoding in chipless RFID systems, are presented in this paper. The arrays, fabricated using LTCC technology, are optimized for the 24 GHz band. Frequency-domain data encoding is achieved using microstrip resonators integrated with the lines of the array feed network, which selectively attenuates signal transmission at frequencies determined by their lengths....
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3D DEM modelling of acoustic emission in concrete: Insights into elastic waves initiated by microcracks
PublicationIn this paper, 3-point bending concrete beams were investigated through a combination of experimental and numerical analyses. Initially, laboratory tests were conducted to observe the formation and propagation of cracks using acoustic emission (AE) and digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. The experimental results obtained were then compared with a numerical study. The widely used discrete element method (DEM), implemented...
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3D-Printed Boron-Nitrogen Doped Carbon Electrodes for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment via MPECVD
PublicationThis study proposes a novel and sustainable method for fabricating 3D-printed carbon-based electrodes for electrochemical wastewater treatment. We prepared B,N-doped carbon electrodes with hierarchical porosity and a significantly enhanced surface area-to-volume ratio (up to 180%) compared to non-optimized analogues using a synergistic combination of 3D printing, phase inversion, and microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition....
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4-Substituted Pyridine-3-Sulfonamides as Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Modified by Click Tailing: Synthesis, Activity, and Docking Studies
PublicationIn the search for new selective inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase (hCA), particularly the cancer-associated isoforms hCA IX and hCA XII, a series of 4-substituted pyridine-3-sulfonamides was synthesized using the “click” CuAAC reaction, proven by X-ray crystallography, and evaluated for their inhibitory activity against hCA I, hCA II, hCA IX, and hCA XII. Additional molecular docking studies and cytostatic activity assays...
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A 3-D-Printing-Oriented Coaxial-Line Filter With Wide Out-of-Band Rejection
PublicationIn this letter, a novel design for a 3-D-printed, self-supported coaxial-line X-band filter is presented. The filter is intended for Earth observation (EO) data downlink systems, where it must effectively reject signals in a wide frequency range. The filter design incorporates a 15th-order low-pass filter structure with a smooth profile, integrated with a short bandpass section with four λ/4 short-circuited stubs. The optimization...
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A 50THz Ultra-Wideband Nano-Photonics Perfect Absorber Biosensor for Label-Free Detection of Circulating Cancer Exosomes: Advancing Early Cancer Diagnostics
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of early-stage cancer diagnosis using microwave imaging (MWI) techniques. Specifically, we focus on detecting circulating exosomes which were recently shown promising as potential biomarkers for cancer detection. Our study introduces an innovative nano-photonic perfect absorbers (NPA) operating in the terahertz (THz) range, offering a promising alternative for the existing MWI-based techniques regarding...
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A Bimodal Deep Model to Capture Emotions from Music Tracks
PublicationThis work aims to develop a deep model for automatically labeling music tracks in terms of induced emotions. The machine learning architecture consists of two components: one dedicated to lyric processing based on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and another devoted to music processing. These two components are combined at the decision-making level. To achieve this, a range of neural networks are explored for the task of emotion...
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A Bi-Stage Framework for Automatic Development of Pixel-Based Planar Antenna Structures
PublicationDevelopment of modern antennas is a cognitive process that intertwines experience-driven determination of topology and tuning of its parameters to fulfill the performance specifications. Alternatively, the task can be formulated as an optimization problem so as to reduce reliance of geometry selection on engineering insight. In this work, a bi-stage framework for automatic generation of antennas is considered. The method determines...
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A Compact Tri-Band Omnidirectional Antenna Design for CubeSat Applications
PublicationThis paper presents a compact tri-band omnidirectional antenna designed for CubeSat applications, operating at UHF (0.755 GHz), L-band (1.25 GHz), and S-band (2.28–3.74 GHz). The antenna features a defected ground structure (DGS) and metallic vias, which enhance impedance matching and enable stable multi-band resonance while maintaining a small footprint of 0.26λ × 0.26λ × 0.013λ within a 1U CubeSat. Unlike conventional CubeSat...
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A comparative analysis of numerically simulated and experimentally measured static responses of a floating dock
PublicationTwo numerical methods, dynamic and static analyses, are proposed to calculate the static responses of a floating dock under different ballast water distributions. Model-scale experimental tests were conducted to compare with these numerical methods. The dynamic analysis includes a 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) model, a hydrostatic force model and a hydrodynamic force model to simulate the dock's freely floating processes. The dock's...
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A Comprehensive Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Antioxidant Properties of Hispidin and Isohispidin
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A Comprehensive System for Protection of Photovoltaic Installations in Normal and Emergency Conditions
PublicationThe rapid growth of the photovoltaic industry necessitates the development of innovative solutions to ensure the safe operation of these systems. One of the most critical challenges in photovoltaic installations is ensuring protection against electric shock under both operational and emergency conditions, as well as minimizing the risk of fire spread in case of an installation fire. Existing safety measures do not provide a sufficient...
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A CONCEPT OF A MICRO-POLYGENERATION SYSTEM FOR ZERO-ENERGY BUILDINGA CONCEPT OF A MICRO-POLYGENERATION SYSTEM FOR ZERO-ENERGY BUILDING
PublicationThis paper presents a concept of a zero-energy system for powering a single-family house based on a PV system, an electrolyser, a hydrogen gas storage, a fuel cell and a heat pump. Estimated is the demand for electricity and thermal energy consumed in a house inhabited by 3 people and a usable area of 80 m2. The investment costs of the installation were estimated based on the commercially available offer.
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A facile synthesis by spark plasma sintering of mobile lithium ions into oxynitride glass-ceramic matrix: Insight and perspective
PublicationThe quest for efficient energy storage solutions has led to the development of solid-state Li-on batteries (SSBs), which utilize solid-state electrolyte (SSE) materials instead of organic liquid electrolytes. This study investigates the effect of increasing Li content in a Ca11Al14Si16O49N10 glass-ceramic material on its structural, thermal, physical, and electrical properties. Spark Plasma Sintered (SPS) glass-ceramic samples...
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A Feasibility Study of Debonding Detection in Multi-Layered Marine Thin-Wall Structures Using a Non-Destructive Vibration-Based Approach
PublicationThis study analyses different debonding defect scenarios on a multi-layered material composed of carbon fibre- reinforced polymer as a composite coating applied to structural steel, with the aim of applying it to marine structures. The study utilises vibration-based experimental non-destructive diagnostics and numerical simulations to thoroughly examine the debonding extent at four different lengths: 0%, 25%, 75%, and 100% of the...
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A finite strain model for fiber angle plasticity of textile fabrics based on isogeometric shell finite elements
PublicationThis work presents a shear elastoplasticity model for textile fabrics within the theoretical framework of anisotropic Kirchhoff–Love shells with bending of embedded fibers proposed by Duong et al. (2023). The plasticity model aims at capturing the rotational inter-ply frictional sliding between fiber families in textile composites undergoing large deformation. Such effects are usually dominant in dry textile fabrics such as woven...
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A flying start method for sensorless induction machine-based electric drives
PublicationThis paper presents an analysis of a proposed flying start method for sensorless electric drives based on an induction machine. The method introduces two stages. In the first stage, the rotor speed is estimated using the step response of the machine, which enables coarse estimation of the speed and direction of rotation, helping to reduce the initial slip. The second stage introduces an intermediate control system to facilitate...
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A Highly Compact Low-Profile Beam Switching Transmitarray Antenna for ISM-Band Applications
PublicationThis paper presents a novel, very low-profile transmitarray antenna (TA) designed specifically for applications in the 24 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. The design innovation lies in embedding the switchable feed antenna into the beam-focusing surface and adding a reflector, which effectively halves the antenna’s size in the boresight direction. This compact antenna allows for easy beam switching through the...
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A Ku-Band Mechanically Reconfigurable Slot Array Antenna Using Gap Waveguide Technology
PublicationThis paper introduces a novel three-layer mechanically reconfigurable antenna based on gap waveguide technology. By eliminating the need for physical contact between fixed and movable components, this technology enables seamless vertical integration of a mechanically reconfigurable phase shifter with other antenna layers. The phase shifter operates with an air gap between a movable plate and the stationary body of the antenna, ensuring...
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A longitudinal analysis of the network structure of internet gaming disorder and its associations with distress
PublicationConcerns have arisen regarding the possible addictive nature of videogames, resulting in the provisional recognition of internet gaming disorder (IGD) as a behavioural addiction. However, this classification remains controversial, with arguments abounding regarding its structure and nature. Therefore, the present study examined the network structure/characteristics of nine IGD symptoms and three distress behaviours (i.e. depression,...
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A Method for Adapting Stereo Matching Algorithms to Real Environments
PublicationThis study challenges the commonly used testbeds and benchmarks for testing stereo matching algorithms. Although the algorithms listed in the rankings based on these testbeds score exceptionally high, stereo matching technology still suffers from major drawbacks; as such, it is much less popular in commercial use than other technologies for 3D scanning, such as structured-light 3D scanners. One of the main problems is that the...
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A method for estimating the work of cutting forces to improve the efficiency of face milling of large-size workpieces
PublicationThe paper presents a method of vibration reduction during flat surface milling of large-sized details. It involves searching for the best conditions for mounting the workpiece based on the experimental identification of impulsively excited dominant vibration amplitudes, corresponding natural frequencies and phase angles on the selected machined surface. The identification is repeated for a set of tightening torques for the mounting...
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A Miniaturized and High Optically Transparent Frequency Selective Surface for RF Shielding using Double-Glazed Glass Windows for Green Building Applications
PublicationThis research presents a miniaturized and high optically transparent (OT) frequency selective surface (FSS) for achieving RF shielding through glass window panels. The proposed FSS consists of a single-layered copper pattern sandwiched between two ordinary glass substrates to suppress the dual bands of sub-6 fifth generation (5G). In particular, the design effectively shields n65-downlink (2.1 GHz) and a portion of n78-band (3.5...
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A Multi-Feature Automatic Evaluation of the Aesthetics of 3D Printed Surfaces
PublicationAdditive manufacturing is one of the continuously developing areas of technology that still requires reliable monitoring and quality assessment of obtained products. Considering the relatively long time necessary for manufacturing larger products, one of the most desired solutions is video quality monitoring of the manufactured object’s surface. This makes it possible to stop the printing process if the quality is unacceptable....
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A multi-model approach to construction site safety: Fault trees, Bayesian networks, and ontology reasoning
PublicationWith the rapid expansion of the construction industry, accidents on construction sites have been increasingly common. Among these, collapses of earthwork foundation pits are particularly significant due to the sheer weight of the collapsed materials and the vast affected areas, resulting in substantial casualties and economic losses. This study aims to determine the causes of these construction safety and collapse incidents and...
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A Multi-Receiver GNSS System Geometry Control Algorithm in Mobile Measurement of Railway Track Axis Position
PublicationAccurate diagnostics of the railway track axis are crucial for enabling higher operational speeds of rail vehicles. Consequently, assessment methods are under continuous refinement. The precision of mobile GNSS-based measurements is influenced by external factors such as terrain obstructions and satellite geometry. This study presents an innovative approach that continuously monitors a predefined multi-receiver GNSS configuration...
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A Non-PCM-Based 2 × 2 MIMO Antenna Array With Low Radar Cross-Section Using Characteristic Mode Analysis
PublicationIn this paper, we introduced a 2×2 multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna array using a non-polarization conversion metasurface (NPCM) with reduced radar cross section (RCS). To achieve a low RCS, a chess-board configuration is typically adopted. However, in conventional NPCM designs, subarrays with 180◦ phase shifts apart exhibit radiating modes at different resonance frequencies due to varied unit cell sizes and spacing....
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A Note on Bifurcation of Equilibrium Forms of a Gas Balloon Parachute
PublicationWe will be concerned with deformations of a free elastic top rim of a parachute of a gas balloon. The top rim is connected with the circular deflation port of the balloon envelope by heavy duty flexible load tapes. The inside part of the balloon is filled with compressed gas. Equilibrium forms of the parachute may be found as solutions of a certain nonlinear functional-differential equation with two physical parameters: an elasticity...
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A Physics-Guided Neural Network for Flooding Area Detection Using SAR Imagery and Local River Gauge Observations
PublicationThe flooding extent area in a river valley is related and proportional to river gauge observations. The higher the water elevation, the larger the flooding area. That relationship is used for the water elevation prediction based on satellite images. Whereas in this study, we apply it conversely. We aim to provide a method that maps water extent on the image without supervision and to evaluate its efficiency depending on the water...
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A preliminary model for determining a soil quality index including biological data implemented through a QR code application
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A preliminary study on farmed and free-ranging mouflons core microbiome
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A Probe into the Corrosion Behavior of a WE43B Magnesium Alloy in a Simulated Body Fluid using Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
PublicationWE43B is one of the newest Mg alloys with practical application in biomedical implant technology. This work attempts to scrutinize the corrosion characteristics of WE43B alloy in a simulated body fluid (SBF) at a typical body temperature. The dynamic-electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with the capacity to track changes on surfaces in a dynamic corrosive system is used in combination with other classical techniques namely, linear...
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A procedure for simulation-assisted identification of ultrasonic wave attenuation in heterogeneous materials and its application to the detection of fracture in concrete beams
PublicationIn this study, a novel procedure for identification of ultrasonic wave attenuation in heterogeneous materials based on signal energy was presented. The main objective was to develop a method for simple and robust determination of wave characteristics for further use in numerical modelling of ultrasonic wave propagation including attenuation of signals. Experimental investigations supported by numerical simulations were proposed...
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A random field-based simulational identification of possible levels of material imperfections of adhesive-bonded joints
PublicationRecently, structural adhesives have become significant in the shaping of structural elements, especially in thin-walled structures, where they replace or supplement traditional connection methods. However, adhesive-bonded joints are highly susceptible to internal structural imperfections due to their application technique and the nature of the adhesive. These material inconsistencies impact the strength parameters and the mechanical...
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A review on hydrophobic electrospun nanofibers-based materials and membranes for water treatment: Challenges, outlook, and stability
PublicationMembrane technology is well recognized as a dependable means of supplementing the availability of potable water through processes such as water purification and desalination. Electrospun nanofiber membranes have garnered significant attention because of their advantageous features, including a greater specific surface area, increased porosity, reduced thickness, and popularity. Consequently, ENMs have emerged as an up-and-coming...
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A Review: Structural Shape and Stress Control Techniques and their Applications
PublicationThis review article presents prior studies on controlling shape and stress in flexible structures. The study offers a comprehensive survey of literature concerning the adjustment and regulation of shape, stress, or both in structures and emphasizes such control’s importance. The control of systems is classified into three primary classes: nodal movement control, axial force control, and controlling the two classes concurrently....
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A study of Scrum @ S&P Global in the post-COVID-19 era: Unsuitable for remote work or just flawed implementation?
PublicationContext: Although the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, the seminal challenge for agile teams has not gone away, as “Work-From-Home (WFH) is here to stay”. Despite a wealth of literature documenting the challenges of applying agile methods in remote environments, practical guidance for overcoming these challenges remains limited. Furthermore, systematic meta-guidelines to help practitioners develop tailored, context-specific solutions...
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A Wideband 8×8 Slot Array Antenna Using Gap Waveguide MLW Coaxial Line Technology for mmWave Applications
PublicationThe paper presents a wideband 8×8-element slot antenna array operating in the E-band. The proposed design employs a low-loss coaxial waveguide transmission line filled with air implemented using multilayer waveguide (MLW) technology by vertically stacking thin, unconnected metal plates to meet the typical radiation pattern and bandwidth requirements of a slot antenna array. To validate the concept, the simulation and measurement...
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A Wideband Rotary Antenna Based on Gap Wavegudie Technology for mmWave Applications
PublicationThis study introduces the design of a gap waveguide-based rotary antenna capable of 360° mechanical beam-steering for wideband mmWave applications. This innovative design overcomes the typical limitations of electronically steerable antennas, such as narrow bandwidth, restricted steering range, gain reduction, and high cost and complexity. The designed rotary antenna achieves a gain of 13.8 dBi without any scan loss across the...
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Acceleration deforms exponential decays into generalized Zipf-Mandelbrot laws
PublicationAn exponentially decaying system looks as if its decay was a generalized power or double-exponential law, provided one takes into account the relativistic time dilation in a detector, the delay of the emitted signal, and the accelerations of both the source and the detector. The same mathematical formula can be found in generalizations of the Zipf-Mandelbrot law in quantitative linguistics and in the dynamics of ligand binding...
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Accuracy, repeatability and time consumption of selected digital measurement methods of roundwood stacks
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Accurate dimensional characterization of the textured inner surface of the bearing bushing by the mean of a new measurement instrument
PublicationThe measurement of dimples created on the inner bushing surface is a key step in the quality assessment of the textured bearings, because of their substantial effect on the bearing performance. The aim of this study was the complex analysis of the surface topography of textured inner bushing surface with application of the newly designed and built instrument for 360 degrees surface topography measurements. In the article the theoretical models...
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Acid-Catalyzed Interfacial Polymerization of a Benzimidazole-Linked Polymer Membrane for Efficient H2/CO2 Separation
PublicationThe development of cost-effective and energy-efficient membrane materials is of significant importance for the purification of hydrogen and the capture of carbon dioxide. Given the potential of benzimidazole-linked polymers (BILPs) for H2/CO2 separation, this study aimed to synthesize a novel BILP membrane material (BILP-x) through an acid-catalyzed interfacial polymerization strategy. The BILP-x membranes achieved an exceptional...
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Activation of small molecules by ambiphilic NHC-stabilized phosphinoborenium cation: formation of boreniums with B–O–C, B–O–B, and B–O–P structural motifs
PublicationThe reactivity of the phosphinoborenium cation supported by a 1,3,4,5-tetramethylimidazolin-2-ylidene ligand toward small molecules was explored. The phosphinoborenium cation exhibited dual Lewis acid–base properties due to the presence of the Lewis acidic boron center and the Lewis basic phosphido ligand connected by a covalent bond. The reaction of the title cation with CO2 led to the insertion of a CO2 molecule into the P–B...
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Active learning on stacked machine learning techniques for predicting compressive strength of alkali-activated ultra-high-performance concrete
PublicationConventional ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has excellent development potential. However, a significant quantity of CO2 is produced throughout the cement-making process, which is in contrary to the current worldwide trend of lowering emissions and conserving energy, thus restricting the further advancement of UHPC. Considering climate change and sustainability concerns, cementless, eco-friendly, alkali-activated UHPC (AA-UHPC)...
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Active Polylactide-poly(ethylene glycol) Films Loaded with Olive Leaf Extract for Food Packaging—Antibacterial Activity, Surface, Thermal and Mechanical Evaluation
PublicationAs the demand for sustainable and innovative solutions in food packaging continues to grow, this study endeavors to introduce a comprehensive exploration of novel active materials. Specifically, we focus on characterizing polylactide-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA/PEG) films filled with olive leaf extract (OLE; Olea europaea) obtained via solvent evaporation. Examined properties include surface structure, thermal degradation and mechanical...
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Adaptive decision making at the managerial level in a joint venture company - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of adaptive decision making in a joint venture company based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive approach to adaptive way of thinking in the company targeted at adaptive decision making. The publication begins with an indication of managerial role in a joint venture company in the light of current literature...