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Inconsistency of US policy toward Russia in the 21st century and the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022
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Incorporation of doxorubicin into plant-derived nanovesicles: process monitoring and activity assessment
PublicationExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are an experimental class of drug carriers. Alternative sources of EVs are currently being explored to overcome limitations related to their manufacturing from mesenchymal stem cells. In this work, Citrus limon-derived EVs were tested as carriers for the widely used chemotherapeutic drug – doxorubicin (DOX). Capillary electrophoresis (CE) and nanoplasmonic sensing (NPS) were developed for the quality...
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India’s Post-Independence Strategic Culture: A Case Study of India’s Cooperation With the United States and Russia in Military Modernization
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Inequality, poverty, and child benefits: evidence from a natural experiment
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Inequality, poverty, and child benefits: evidence from a natural experiment
PublicationIn this article, we empirically address the link between policy, and inequality and child poverty. Our analysis fills a gap in policy assessment research by examining the effect of introducing a cash universal child benefit (the program Family 500+ in 2016 in Poland) on income inequality and poverty, specifically child poverty. The analysis utilizes micro-level household data from the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) and Statistics...
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Influence of Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Parameters on the Surface Properties of Modern Plain Bearing Materials
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Influence of critical micelle concentration of choline-based long chain fatty acid soaps on their antibacterial activity against Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Influence of Optimization Algorithms and Computational Complexity on Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction Machine Learning Models for Concrete Mix Design
PublicationThe proper design of concrete mixtures is a critical task in concrete technology, where optimal strength, eco-friendliness, and production efficiency are increasingly demanded. While traditional analytical methods, such as the Three Equations Method, offer foundational approaches to mix design, they often fall short in handling the complexity of modern concrete technology. Machine learning-based models have demonstrated notable...
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Innovative 3D Measuring Technique for Identifying Geometrical Imperfections and Wear in Small Marine Stern Tube Liners
PublicationIncreasingly stringent requirements for the durability and reliability of ship components and new standards for environmental protection have resulted in the use of increasingly sophisticated technologies in the shipbuilding industry. The components of a ship’s propulsion system have been meticulously analysed and improved over several decades. The durability and reliability of the sliding bearings for a ship’s propeller shaft...
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Insight into charge carrier dynamics and interface design of {0 0 1} TiO2 coupled with TiOF2 for photocatalytic degradation of contaminants of emerging concern
PublicationHerein, the role of titanium oxyfluoride (TiOF2) on the charge carriers generation and electron transport in the {0 0 1} TiO2/TiOF2 heterojunction photocatalysts was examined. Time-resolved microwave conductivity (TRMC), fluorescence lifetime spectroscopy, and DFT calculations were applied to investigate the charge carriers dynamics. These binary photocatalysts in a broad TiOF2 content were further studied in photocatalytic generation of...
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Integrated Water Resources Management for Implementing Sustainable Energy Development—Challenges and Perspectives in Poland
PublicationClimate change causes a problem for the energy system in Poland, which is based on the availability of water resources throughout the year. In situations of water scarcity resulting from increased demand or due to water deficits caused by the phenomenon of drought, it is necessary to develop efficient management methods that take into account the needs of all stakeholders and obtaining approval for new investments. The principles...
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence Technology in Algerian Education: A Blessing in Disguise
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Intelligence artificielle au service de l’enseignement architectural : Un Impératif pour l'Avenir
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International timber trade, merchants, and the business organisation of the sector: The role of Danzig and the southern ports of the Baltic Sea (1823–1913)
PublicationThe aim of this work is to study the quantitative and qualitative changes that occurred in the timber trade and in its business organisation, between the early 1820s and the outbreak of the First World War, on the southern bank of the Baltic, paying special attention to Danzig. In particular, we will analyse the role of the merchants and the other social and economic actors involved, at different levels and with different functions,...
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Interpreting colour symbolism in finance- Insights of financial expert
PublicationThe main objective of this study is to identify the perception of colour meanings with 'finance' among a group of financial experts. As the research method a diagnostic survey conducted using the Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI). The analysed colours included the 11 basic colour terms in English (black, white, red, green, yellow, blue, brown, orange, pink, purple, grey) plus two others (silver and golden). After cleaning...
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Investigating the Effects of Ground-Transmitted Vibrations from Vehicles on Buildings and Their Occupants, with an Idea for Applying Machine Learning
PublicationVibrations observed as a result of moving vehicles can potentially affect both buildings and the people inside them. The impacts of these vibrations are complex, affected by a number of parameters, like amplitude, frequency, and duration, as well as by the properties of the soil beneath. These factors together lead to various effects, from slight disruptions to significant structural damage. Occupants inside affected buildings...
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Investigating the problems of historical buildings in relation to earthquakes and researching some of their retrofitting methods
PublicationHistorical buildings are valuable cultural heritage sites that showcase diverse architectural typologies worldwide. However, these structures are highly susceptible to natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, which present unpredictable risks beyond human control. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the seismic behaviour of historical buildings and examine methods for their strengthening and preservation....
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Investigating the suitability of the matched fiber Bragg grating approach for guided wave based structural health monitoring
PublicationFiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors are thought to be ideal sensors for structural health monitoring (SHM). Amplitude based techniques such as matched filters and the edge-filtering have been proposed to fulfill the high sampling rates necessary for guided waves (GW) sensing. The current research for the first time shows the inherent robustness the matched filter technique provides to the sensing system. The matched system is realized...
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Investigation of bioprintable modified agar-based hydrogels with antimicrobial properties
PublicationDue to the numerous dangers arising from excessive use of antibiotics in treatments, researchers have been searching for natural alternatives to conventional antibiotics. Despite the popularity of plant extracts, essential oils, and their derivatives in herbal medicine, their applications in novel therapies are rather limited. This paper tries to open a new possibility for infection treatments by assessing the suitability of antimicrobial...
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Investigation of structural, thermal, and electrical properties of sodium-doped oxynitride glass-ceramics
PublicationThis study aimed to investigate the influence of Na2O addition on the structural, thermal, and electrical characteristics of oxynitride glass-ceramics within the Na–K–Mg–Ca–Al–Si–O–N system. Oxynitride glass-ceramic samples were prepared via spark plasma sintering (SPS) with sodium oxide doping levels ranging from 0 wt% to 12 wt%. FESEM analysis revealed changes in sample morphology with increasing sodium content, indicating the...
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Investigation of the thrust generated by active isolated hydrofoils via wave-induced ship motion
PublicationWave Augmented Hydrofoil Technology (WAHT) aims to convert hydrofoil movement, induced by ship motion, into thrust force, and ship's resistance reduction in waves. Despite the growing interest in WAHT, a significant research gap remains in understanding the complex interactions between hydrofoil design parameters and wave-induced thrust generation. A hydrofoil attached to a ship serves dual roles; reducing the ship resistance in...
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Investigation on Swelling of Agar-Based Antibacterial Hydrogels for Hard-To-Heal Wound Dressings
PublicationDespite a wide range of available wound treatments, hard-to-heal wounds still pose a challenge. Hydrogels are often used as dressings for these wounds, because they sustain moisture in the wound environment, supporting the natural healing process. However, it is still not fully understood how physicochemical properties of hydrogel matrix affect the drug release process. Thus, detailed swelling kinetics examination coupled with...
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Investigations on Thermal Transitions in PDPP4T/PCPDTBT/AuNPs Composite Films Using Variable Temperature Ellipsometry
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Is DAO Governance Fostering Democracy? Reviewing Decision-Making in Decentraland
PublicationThis study analyzes voting dynamics and proposal outcomes within Decentraland, a prominent Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), by examining its voting behaviors and decision outcomes. We offer insights into how a DAO is employed to facilitate decision-making and discern the nature of the issues about which decisions are made. DAOs promise horizontal and democratic decision-making. However, our research reveals...
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ISO test track influence on the EU tyre label noise value
PublicationIn 2009, the European Union (EU) introduced a directive governing the labelling of tyres, which underwent revision in 2020. This labelling system encompasses three key parameters related to tyre performance: wet grip (safety), rolling resistance (energy consumption), and external rolling noise (environmental impact). These label values serve as crucial information for customers seeking to purchase replacement tyres for their vehicles....
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Isolated High Step-Up Current-Fed DC-DC Converter With Low Input Current Ripple and Wide Full-Soft-Switching Capability
PublicationThis paper presents a current-fed isolated, high step-up dc-dc converter that has low voltage stress on the power switches. The suggested configuration achieves isolation between the input and output using a High-Frequency (HF) transformer. The leakage inductance of the transformer is harnessed to achieve Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) during power switch turn-on and Zero Current Switching (ZCS) for power diodes across a broad range...
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Isolation Improvement in MIMO Antenna with a Simple Hybrid Technique of Orthogonal and Inverse Currents
PublicationThis paper presents a compact high-isolation multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna developed using a hybrid approach. The proposed technique combines induced orthogonal currents and self-inverse currents to enhance the antenna's performance. Orthogonal currents are generated by strategically etching open slots on the antenna patches, while self-inverse currents are introduced by integration of annular vias. By carefully...
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Jakiego systemu planowania (nie tylko przestrzeni) potrzebujemy?
PublicationRozwój widzimy zazwyczaj w pozytywnym kontekście. W miastach, miasteczkach i wsiach rozwój dla wielu z nas oznacza powstawanie nowych budynków – domów mieszkalnych, szkół, biur – i budowli – mostów, ulic, portów, wyciągów narciarskich czy farm wiatrowych. Oznacza także zagospodarowanie terenu, które nie wymaga budowania, ale przystosowuje go do potrzeb ludzi jak na przykład pola uprawne, łąki czy parki. Jednak „rozwój” ma także...
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Joint foreign ownership and global value chains effects on productivity: a comparison of firms from Poland and Germany
PublicationPurpose The study aims to examine the joint effects of foreign ownership (FO) and involvement in global value chains (GVCs) on the productivity performance of firms from a catching-up country (Poland) and a leader economy (Germany). Design/methodology/approach The authors use micro-level data on firms combined with several sector-level GVC participation measures. The authors investigate whether the link between productivity and...
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KLUCZOWA ROLA KWALIFIKOWANEGO PRACOWNIKA OCHRONY W BUDOWANIU BEZPIECZEŃSTWA PUBLICZNEGO
PublicationWspółczesne wyzwania w zakresie ochrony osób i mienia sprawiają, że grupy interwencyjne odgrywają coraz ważniejszą rolę w systemie bezpieczeństwa. Ich zadania, wymagające zarówno wiedzy teoretycznej, jak i doskonałej sprawności fizycznej oraz umiejętności reagowania w sytuacjach kryzysowych, czynią ten zawód nie tylko odpowiedzialnym, ale i niezbędnym w dzisiejszym świecie. Grupy interwencyjne stanowią mobilne...
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Konstrukcja separatorów dla docierarek tarczowych
PublicationNa etapie przygotowania technologicznego operacji docierania maszynowego powierzchni płaskich, płasko-równoległych i walcowych zewnętrznych koniecznym jest opracowanie i wykonanie indywidualnych separatorów przedmiotowych, które są jednocześnie elementami układów wykonawczych docierarek tarczowych. W artykule przedstawiono wytyczne do projektowania tego typu oprzyrządowania, podano stosowane materiały na separatory oraz przykłady...
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La (co)construction des représentations de l’altérité des harragas sur les médias socionumériques algériens
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La construction sémantique de la covid-19 en technodiscours : Cas des pure players d’information algériens
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Laccase-based biocatalytic systems application in sustainable degradation of pharmaceutically active contaminants
PublicationThe outflow of pharmaceutically active chemicals (PhACs) exerts a negative impact on biological systems even at extremely low concentrations. For instance, enormous threats to human and aquatic species have resulted from the widespread use of antibiotics in ecosystems, which stimulate the emergence and formation of antibiotic-resistant bacterial species and associated genes. Additionally, it is challenging to eliminate these...
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Large Language Model-Based Tuning Assistant for Variable Speed PMSM Drive with Cascade Control Structure
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Laser melting synthesis of Mg and Si3N4-doped soda-lime glass: structure and thermal analysis
PublicationThree series of soda-lime glasses doped with varying contents of Mg, Si3N4, or a combination of both were synthesizedusing laser melting in less than 3 min. The addition of these dopants resulted in notable changes in the structural and ther-mal properties of the glass. Both IR and Raman spectra indicated that the silicate network primarily consisted of Q3 units,with significant amounts of Q2 and Q4 units present in most samples....
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Laser-assisted rapid prototyping of silica optical fibers functionalized with nanodiamonds and multiple active rare earth dopants
PublicationWe present a rapid prototyping method for functionalized silica optical fibers, leveraging laser-assisted preform manufacturing combined with powder-in-tube and sol-gel dip-coating techniques. Laser vitrification enables precise thermal control through an ultra-thin heat blade characterized by localized heating and steep temperature gradients, facilitating high-quality glass formation and the integration of heat-sensitive dopants....
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Le héros sadien : cruel comme un vampire ?
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Leadership guide as the tool for managers to improve the company’s efficiency - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of agile leadership based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive agile leadership competencies that can be used in project practice. The publication begins with an indication of leadership in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation of the characteristics of leadership and agile management...
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Learning from mistakes within organizations: An adaptive network-oriented model for a double bias perspective for safety and security through cyberspace
PublicationAlthough making mistakes is a crucial part of learning, it is still often being avoided in companies as it is considered as a shameful incident. This goes hand in hand with a mindset of a boss who dominantly believes that mistakes usually have negative consequences and therefore avoids them by only accepting simple tasks. Thus, there is no mechanism to learn from mistakes. Employees working for and being influenced by such a boss...
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L’intégration de nouvelles technologies dans l’apprentissage des langues étrangères à l’école primaire : l’audiovisuel comme exemple
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Literary Texts as a Source of Personality Formation: A Case Study of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Literature and the Electronic Media of India: An Overview of the Significance of Radio and Television
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Machine learning tools match physician accuracy in multilingual text annotation
PublicationIn the medical field, text annotation involves categorizing clinical and biomedical texts with specific medical categories, enhancing the organization and interpretation of large volumes of unstructured data. This process is crucial for developing tools such as speech recognition systems, which help medical professionals reduce their paperwork. It addresses a significant cause of burnout reported by up to 60% of medical staff....
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Magnetic deep eutectic solvents for vortex-assisted liquid phase microextraction method for selective and green extraction of patulin from fruits and fruit juices
PublicationIn this study, a vortex assisted magnetic deep eutectic solvent based liquid phase microextraction (VA-MDES-LPME) technique was developed for the extraction of patulin prior to its determination by ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry (UV–Vis). For this purpose, the use of a magnetic deep eutectic solvent (MDES) consisting of trihexyltetradecylphosphonium chloride, MnCl2, and octanoic acid (molar ratio 1:2:2) was tested to perform...
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Making leadership more agile in theory and practice. Working towards building a leadership agility model
PublicationThe article presents leadership taking into account agile practices that were taken from project management. The article provides a description of comprehensive leadership competencies that can be used in project practice. The publication begins with an indication of leadership in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation of the characteristics of leadership and agile management...
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Marketing as an element of building the image and identity of the foundation - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of building an image and identity as an element of marketing with application in the foundation as an entity. The research has been conducted and based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive image and identity of a foundation as a brand that can be used in practice. The publication begins with an indication...
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Marketing communication in enterprises from the high-tech sector - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of marketing communication in high-tech companies based on the available literature of the subject. The article describes comprehensive communication that can be used by high-tech sector. The publication begins with an indication of marketing communication in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation of the characteristics of...
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Marketing office management with leadership competences application in a manufacturing and service company
PublicationThe article presents a description of comprehensive leadership competencies in a company, with the emphasis on managing the marketing department. The publication commences with the indication of the leadership in the light of this literature, explaining what leadership competencies are, how they are identified and what competencies we distinguish. It also explains the purpose of applying leadership...
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Matrix elements for spin-orbit couplings in KRb
PublicationIn response to the need to investigate and create a reliable dataset of spin-orbit coupling matrix elements, we have extended our recent work in which we presented results for the potential energy curves and permanent and transition dipole moments in KRb. This paper presents 190 allowed spin-orbit couplings between 30 singlet and triplet +, , and electronic states of the KRb molecule. These results are crucial for accurately interpreting...