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EGNOS-based GNSS receiver for precise positioning in restricted areas
PublicationPositioning accuracy is very important in many areas, whereas the typical GPS receiver accuracy is often not sufficient. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), Europe’s first venture into satellite navigation, improves the open public service offered by the Global Positioning System (GPS). As a satellite navigation augmentation system, EGNOS improves the accuracy of GPS by providing a positioning accuracy...
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Wybrane rozwiązania prawne z ustawy z 2019 roku – Prawo zamówień publicznych w ocenie polskich przedsiębiorstw
PublicationPrzedmiotem analizy w niniejszym artykule jest instytucja zamówień publicznych, uregulowanych aktualnie obowiązującą ustawą – Prawo zamówień publicznych z 2019 r . Analiza ta dotyczy w szczególności nowoprzyjętych w niej zapisów prawnych – nowych w stosunku do obowiązujących poprzednio. Uzasadnieniem wprowadzenia przez ustawodawcę wielu nowych rozwiązań była chęć ułatwienia przedsiębiorcom uczestniczenia...
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Tworzenie wartości dla akcjonariuszy w świetle nadzoru korporacyjnego
PublicationDuży odsetek spółek publicznych w Polsce nie tworzy wartości dla akcjonariuszy. Zaprezento-wano wyniki badań dotyczących wpływu struktur własności na efektywność działania spółek pu-blicznych. Badania te nie były w stanie wyjaśnić w wystarczającym stopniu zjawiska destrukcji warto-ści. Starano się wykazać, że jedną z przyczyn tego zjawiska jest transfer wartości. Zalicza się go do głównych problemów nadzoru korporacyjnego. Szczególna...
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Surgical tool tracking by on-line selection of structural correlation filters
PublicationIn visual tracking of surgical instruments, correlation filtering finds the best candidate with maximal correlation peak. However, most trackers only consider capturing target appearance but not target structure. In this paper we propose surgical instrument tracking approach that integrates prior knowledge related to rotation of both shaft and tool tips. To this end, we employ rigid parts mixtures model of an instrument. The rigidly...
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AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION OF ADAPTIVE NOTCH FILTER’S FREQUEN CY TRACKING
PublicationEstimation of instantaneous frequency of narrowband com- plex sinusoids is often performed using lightweight algo- rithms called adaptive notch filters. However, to reach high performance, these algorithms require careful tuning. The paper proposes a novel self-tuning layer for a recently intr o- ducedadaptive notch filtering algorithm. Analysis shows th at, under Gaussian random-walk type assumptions, the resultin g solution converges...
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Automatic Optimization Of Adaptive Notch Filter’s Frequency Tracking
PublicationEstimation of instantaneous frequency of narrowband com- plex sinusoids is often performed using lightweight algo- rithms called adaptive notch filters. However, to reach high performance, these algorithms require careful tuning. The paper proposes a novel self-tuning layer for a recently intr o- ducedadaptive notch filtering algorithm. Analysis shows th at, under Gaussian random-walk type assumptions, the resultin g solution converges...
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Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements using Low-Pass Filters
PublicationPrototype measurements belong to key steps in the development of antenna structures. They are normally performed in expensive facilities, such as anechoic chambers (ACs). Alternatively, antenna performance can be extracted (at a low cost) in non-anechoic conditions upon appropriate post-processing. Unfortunately, existing correction algorithms are difficult to set up and prone to failure, which limits their practical usefulness....
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A Circular Waveguide Dual-Mode Filter With Improved Out-of-Band Performance for Satellite Communication Systems
PublicationThis letter presents a novel design for a 3-D-printed circular waveguide dual-mode (CWDM) filter with a modified cavity shape. The modification leads to a wide spurious-free stopband, which is highly desirable for channel separation in waveguide contiguous output multiplexers (OMUXs) in satellite communication systems. The new resonant cavity design is a result of applying shape deformation to a basic circular cavity in order to...
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Design and Optimization of a Compact Planar Radiator for UWB Applications and Beyond
PublicationA compact monopole antenna for ultra-wideband (UWB) and beyond applications has been proposed. The radiator is based on the monopole topology. The super-wideband behavior has been achieved using a combination of spline-based modifications applied to the driven element, as well as utilization of a tapered feed and a slot-modified ground plane. The electrical performance of the structure has been tuned using a numerical optimization...
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Optimally regularized local basis function approach to identification of time-varying systems
PublicationAccurate identification of stochastic systems with fast-varying parameters is a challenging task which cannot be accomplished using model-free estimation methods, such as weighted least squares, which assume only that system coefficients can be regarded as locally constant. The current state of the art solutions are based on the assumption that system parameters can be locally approximated by a linear combination of appropriately...
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Development of proximity in cluster organizations
PublicationSustainable development in cluster organizations (COs) is most fully manifested in the synergy effect. In turn, the synergy effect is achieved thanks to the development of proximity among cluster entities. The purpose of the paper is to test two conceptual models reflecting relations between selected dimensions of proximity in cluster organizations. The author reports the findings of a quantitative study conducted in four COs....
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Robotics in architectural education
PublicationRobotics rapidly is becoming an important part of architectural design at all stages, from early conceptual work to construction. In this article is presented the present state of the art in the field related to architectural education, from computer numerical control (CNC) milling tools, through drones to multi-axis robotic arms. Professionals involved in modern design techniques often use them to create precise, complex forms...
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Multistage generalized adaptive notch filter with improved accuracy
PublicationGeneralized adaptive notch filters (GANFs) are estimators of coefficients of quasi-periodically time-varying systems. Current state of the art GANFs can deliver highly accurate estimates of system variations’ frequency, but underperform in terms of accuracy of the coefficient estimates. The paper proposes a novel multistage GANF with accuracy improved in this aspect. The processing pipeline consists of three stages. The preliminary...
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Recent trends in determination of neurotoxins in aquatic environmental samples
PublicationAnatoxins, saxitoxins, ciguatoxins, beta-N-methylamino-l-alanine and its isomers are groups of neurotoxins which have a highly specific effect on the nervous system of animals, including humans, by interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses. In order to assess the human exposure to these neurotoxins, selective, interlaboratory-validated analytical methods are being developed to facilitate obtaining reliable results on...
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Hierarchical Estimation of Human Upper Body Based on 2D Observation Utilizing Evolutionary Programming and 'Genetic Memory'
PublicationNew method of the human body pose estimation based on single camera 2D observation is presented. It employs 3D model of the human body, and genetic algorithm combined with annealed particle filter for searching the global optimum of model state, best matching the object's 2D observation. Additionally, motion cost metric is employed, considering current pose and history of the body movement, favouring the estimates with the lowest...
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Architektura medialna : kierunki rozwoju w kontekście sztuki i technologii
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowane jest zagadnienie architektury medialnej w obrębie której następuje integracja sztuki i technologii. Jest to architektura, która staje się nośnikiem zmiennych treści wizualnych w oparciu o technologie informacyjne i oświetleniowe. Zagadnienie to rozpatrywane jest w kontekście przestrzeni komercyjnych, w których architektura medialna staję się nowym sposobem ich promocji. Zarysowany zostanie kontekst rozwoju...
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LOKALIZACJA OBIEKTÓW BUDOWLANYCH W SĄSIEDZTWIE LINII 110 kV
PublicationW artykule omówiono wymagania przepisów w zakresie dopuszczalnych wartości pola elektrycznego i magnetycznego niskiej częstotliwości. Przedstawiono wyniki obliczeń rozkładu pola elektrycznego metodą ładunków stymulowanych i w programie FEMM dla przykładowej lokalizacji obiektu przemysłowego w sąsiedztwie linii 110 kV.
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Dostępność zakładów karnych i aresztów śledczych z uwzględnieniem potrzeb osób z dysfunkcją wzroku
PublicationProjektowanie zakładów karnych i aresztów śledczych do potrzeb osób z dysfunkcją wzroku powinno podlegać takim samym uwarunkowaniom, jak projektowanie obiektów zamieszkania zbiorowego. Niestety przepisy Rozporządzenia Ministra Infrastruktury w sprawie warunków technicznych jakim powinny odpowiadać budynki i ich usytuowanie wyłączają zakłady karne z konieczności ich dostosowania do potrzeb osób z niepełnosprawnością. Stoi to w...
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OKREŚLENIE STOPNIA DOSTĘPNOŚCI PRZESTRZENI PUBLICZNYCH NA KAMPUSIE POLITECHNIKI GDAŃSKIEJ W MYŚL TEORII PROJEKTOWANIA UNIWERSALNEGO Z UŻYCIEM METODOLOGII SPACE SYNTAX
PublicationW pracy podjęto próbę oceny efektywności dostępności przestrzeni publicznych na Kampusie Politechniki Gdańskiej oraz zbadania zagadnienia zgodność tych przestrzeni z założeniami projektowania uniwersalnego. Celem pracy jest zbadanie relacji między poszczególnymi obiektami dydaktycznymi, zidentyfikowanie głównych korytarzy dostępu oraz wykazanie czy przestrzeń publiczna Kampusu PG jest przestrzenią dostępną (spatial accesibillity)...
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Gender differences in the perception of the Quality of College Life in Spanish University
PublicationThrough the current research, we intend to analyse how students differ in their levels of quality of college life (QCL) according to gender, and how this relates to overall quality of life (QoL) and loyalty [measured by Identification and word of mouth (WoM)] to their specific university. The survey included 243 students attending public university in Spain. The results obtained through the analysis of data allow affirming that...
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Critical perspectives on media architecture: is it still possible to design projects without negatively affecting urban nighttime environments and will the future remain dynamic, bright and multi-colored?
PublicationNowadays, due to advances in electrical devices, new digital media, lighting, information and communication technologies, cities are being used 24/7. The paper discusses critical aspects of Media Architecture in the context of public spaces as well as urban nighttime environments from the perspective of a practising lighting architect. The author examines recent issues of negative design approaches and presents proposals for improving...
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Move into the open space – what can we expect from moving artistic interventions to open urban spaces?
PublicationThe paper discuses the role of incorporating creative engagement into the processes of urban and social development using cultural means of action and expression and the potential of artistic interventions in public space. The block of initiatives within the People’s Smart Sculpture EU project, realized by Gdańsk City Gallery, has been named “Move Into The Open Space”. This paper will provide...
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Przesył energii elektrycznej - potrzeby,progi i bariery
PublicationW artykule przeanalizowano stan aktualny i kierunki rozwoju krajowego systemu przesy ł owego w kontek ś cie potrzeb gospodarki krajowej. Przedstawiono znaczenie sieci przesy ł owych oraz rol ę operatorów systemu przesy ł owego i systemów dystrybucyjnych w sektorze energetycznym. Oceniono mo ż liwo ś ci rozwoju przy uwzgl ę dnieniu aktualnych prognoz zapotrzebowania na energi ę , wytyczono potencjalne...
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Identification of High-Value Dataset determinants: is there a silver bullet for efficient sustainability-oriented data-driven development?
PublicationOpen Government Data (OGD) are seen as one of the trends that has the potential to benefit the economy, improve the quality, efficiency, and transparency of public administration, and change the lives of citizens, and the society as a whole facilitating efficient sustainability-oriented data-driven services. However, the quick achievement of these benefits is closely related to the “value” of the OGD, i.e., how useful, and reusable...
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Accurate Post-processing of Spatially-Separated Antenna Measurements Realized in Non-Anechoic Environments
PublicationAntenna far-field performance is normally evaluated in expensive laboratories that maintain strict control over the propagation environment. Alternatively, the responses can be measured in non-anechoic conditions and then refined to extract the information on the structure field-related behavior. Here, a framework for correction of antenna measurements performed in non-anechoic test site has been proposed. The method involves automatic...
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Maritime Communications Network Development Using Virtualised Network Slicing of 5G Network
PublicationThe paper presents the review on perspectives of maritime systems development at the context of 5G systems implementation and their main properties. Firstly, 5G systems requirements and principles are discussed, which can be important for maritime applications. Secondly, the problems of network softwarisation, virtualisation and slicing, and possible types of services for potential implementation in 5G marine applications are described....
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Application of regularized Savitzky–Golay filters to identification of time-varying systems
PublicationSavitzky–Golay (SG) filtering is a classical signal smoothing technique based on the local least squares approximation of the analyzed signal by a linear combination of known functions of time (originally — powers of time, which corresponds to polynomial approximation). It is shown that the regularized version of the SG algorithm can be successfully applied to identification of time-varying finite impulse response (FIR) systems....
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A novel microstrip dual-layer rat-race coupler with compact size and enhanced bandwidth
PublicationMicrowave hybrid couplers are crucial components of mixers, phase shifters, amplifiers and other high-frequency systems. Conventional couplers are characterized by large size which limits their usefulness in modern applications. In this work, a novel compact rat-race coupler with enhanced bandwidth has been proposed. The structure consists of six compact microstrip resonant cells. It is implemented on two separate layers which permits...
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Low cost real time UAV stereo photogrammetry modelling technique – accuracy considerations
PublicationThe paper presents accuracy considerations regarding three 3D modelling techniques. The tested new consumer type stereo camera (ZED 3D Stereolabs) has been implemented info an aerial mapping system, on board micro air vehicle MAV) and tested object has been mapped using a real-time photogrammetry with original real-time software application. The evaluated results has been compared with model gained with a state of art unmanned...
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Rating Prediction with Contextual Conditional Preferences
PublicationExploiting contextual information is considered a good solution to improve the quality of recommendations, aiming at suggesting more relevant items for a specific context. On the other hand, recommender systems research still strive for solving the cold-start problem, namely where not enough information about users and their ratings is available. In this paper we propose a new rating prediction algorithm to face the cold-start...
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Modeling bioaugmentation with nitrifiers in membrane bioreactors
PublicationBioaugmentation with nitrifiers was studied using two pilot-scale membrane bioreactors, with the purpose of assessing the suitability of state-of-the-art activated sludge models (ASMs) in predicting the efficiency of bioaugmentation as a function of operating conditions. It was demonstrated that the temperature difference between seeding and seeded reactors (ΔT) affects bioaugmentation efficiency. Experimental data were accurately...
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A Survey Investigating the Influence of Business Analysis Techniques on Software Quality Characteristics
PublicationBusiness analysis is recognized as one of the most important areas determining the outcome (success or failure) of a software project. In this paper we explore this subject further by investigating the potential impact of techniques applied in business analysis on essential software quality characteristics. We conducted a literature search for software quality models, analyzed the existing models and selected a subset of commonly...
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Considerations of Computational Efficiency in Volunteer and Cluster Computing
PublicationIn the paper we focus on analysis of performance and power consumption statistics for two modern environments used for computing – volunteer and cluster based systems. The former integrate computational power donated by volunteers from their own locations, often towards social oriented or targeted initiatives, be it of medical, mathematical or space nature. The latter is meant for high performance computing and is typically installed...
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Pareto Ranking Bisection Algorithm for Expedited Multi-Objective Optimization of Antenna Structures
PublicationThe purpose of this letter is introduction of a novel methodology for expedited multi-objective design of antenna structures. The key component of the presented approach is fast identification of the initial representation of the Pareto front (i.e., a set of design representing the best possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives) using a Pareto-ranking bisection algorithm. The algorithm finds a discrete set of Pareto-optimal...
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HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARINGS WITH POLYMER LINING
PublicationPolymeric linings of sliding surfaces of the hydrodynamic bearings have been used successfully for over 50 years. Despite of their long history of operation and research, they have not become wide spread in industrial applications. This fact may be surprising, considering th e conclusions that have been published concerning bearing operation and design. This paper summarizes the current...
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Quality Evaluation of Novel DTD Algorithm Based on Audio Watermarking
PublicationEcho cancellers typically employ a doubletalk detection (DTD) algorithm in order to keep the adaptive filter from diverging in the presence of near-end speech signal or other disruptive sounds in the microphone signal. A novel doubletalk detection algorithm based on techniques similar to those used for audio signal watermarking was introduced by the authors. The application of the described DTD algorithm within acoustic echo cancellation...
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Rewitalizacja historycznego zespołu pałacowo-parkowego w Lokalnym Programie Rewitalizacji Wejherowa (2008-2015). Revitalisation of the Historic Palace and Park in the Local Revitalisation Program of Wejherowo (2008-2015)
PublicationW latach 1990. po upadku komunizmu w Polsce, przestrzeń publiczna w Wejherowie - podobnie jak i w innych miastach Polski była w dużym stopniu zdegradowana. W 2008 roku władze miasta Wejherowa opracowały i zatwierdziły "lokalny program rewitalizacji na lata 2008-2015", który dotyczył głównie centrum miasta. Miał on być w dużym stopniu finansowany przez Unię Europejską..Jedną z najbardziej eksponowanych przestrzeni publicznych, które...
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Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies
PublicationNowadays, fossil fuels are the main sources energy from which electricity is obtained. But these sources will not last forever, so in due course renewable energies will have to replace them in this role. All energy sources have some impact on our environment. Fossil fuels — coal, oil, and natural gas — do substantially more harm than renewable energy sources by most measures, including air and water pollution, damage to public...
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Elderly persons professional activity - substantive issues and methodological challenges
PublicationPopulation ageing in Europe and mass withdrawal from professional activity leads to a number of adverse phenomena, such as increased public spending, reduced consumer demand and the growing problem of social exclusion. The study focuses on the problems of population ageing in Europe as well as on the feasible steps that may be taken with a view to professional activation of the elderly. The first part is concerned with the trends...
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Content-Based Approach to Automatic Recommendation of Music
PublicationThis paper presents a content-based approach to music recommendation. For this purpose, a database which contains more than 50000 music excerpts acquired from public repositories was built. Datasets contain tracks of distinct performers within several music genres. All music pieces were converted to mp3 format and then parameterized based on MPEG-7, mel-cepstral and time-related dedicated parameters. All feature vectors are stored...
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Re-thinking the city in the context of suburban landscapes. The case of Visula River delta water - landscapes and urban transformation processes in Gdańsk
PublicationThe text draws attention to the significant role of landscape formations surrounding the city and their role in marking out directions for the transformation and development of urban areas with the particular emphasis on public spaces. The article presents the need for a more conscious design strategies that are based on connectedness of urban spaces, which is built on landscape's characteristics, as an essential starting point...
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The principles of arturbain.fr for teaching sustainable urban design
PublicationThe article is an attempt to show how important it is in the contemporary education of architecture students to use an ordered repertoire of principles and concepts of a universal nature, at the same time, pointing to the new directions of solutions and answers to the problems of the 21st century. This task is implemented by the French Association L'Arturbain dans les Territoires. It is accompanied by an idea consisting in observing...
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NETWORKS, STAKEHOLDERS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSYSTEMS IN CURRENT POLISH ECONOMYGUT
PublicationThis book is dedicated to widely understood entrepreneurship and financial system in different polish ecosystems. In particular, there is described influence of supporting entrepreneurship to investment development in Walbrzych agglomerations communes with the results of questionnaires for varied groups of inhabitants, entrepreneurs and territorial self-governments. There is also presented analysis of relations within academic...
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Stock Markets’ Reactions to the Announcement of the Hosts. An Event Study in the Analysis of Large Sporting Events in the Years 1976–2032
PublicationThis study attempts to estimate the impact of the announcements of hosts of large sporting events on domestic stock markets. The research problem is to establish a connection between the uniqueness of a sporting event and investors’ beliefs through stock price behavior. Using appropriate estimation windows, 13 different sporting events classified as large, including mega and major events, were tested. The obtained results show...
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MIEJSKIE PROJEKTY OŚWIETLENIOWE W KONTEKŚCIE REWITALIZACJI
PublicationUrban Lighting in the Context of Regeneration Processes. The article presents how multi-layered urban lighting projects fi t into the programs of integrated activities to improve the living conditions of the local community, the surrounding space, and its economic relations. The role of the electric lighting in revealing the night image of the city, its promotion and public spaces transformations off ering new impressions to city...
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E-textbook technologies for academics in medical education
PublicationPublic universities in Poland receive fairly limited financial support for creating e-textbooks and lack the appropriate ICT competences among teaching staff, especially in the case of non-technical universities. The authors propose a pedagogical and technological paradigm for e-textbooks in medical education using open source software with minimal IT skills required. Technologies used to develop e-textbooks are connected with:...
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The structure of demand and its economic consequences for urban transport
PublicationThe structure of demand for urban transport services, determined by the share of passengers entitled to free and reduced fares, is an important factor influencing its economic condition. The aim of this article is to present the results of research into the structure of demand for urban transport as well as its economic consequences. The article begins by considering the nature of the determinants and consequences of the public...
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Energy Efficiency and Economic Policy: Comprehensive Theoretical, Empirical, and Policy Review
PublicationIn this paper, we analyze the role of economic policy in prompting energy efficiency. This study reviews three aspects, theoretical, empirical, and existing policies to evaluate the relationship of energy efficiency and economic policy. This study furthermore identifies the existing issues from a policy perspective in energy efficiency. Although not all public policies may be justified, it suggests that these types of financial...
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Kinematyka jako odpowiedź na współczesną potrzebę tworzenia przestrzeni = KINEMATICS AS AN ANSWER TO THE CURRENT NEED TO CREATE A RE-CONFIGURABLE SPACE
PublicationPrzestrzeń re-konfigurowalna pojawiły się w sztuce i architekturze już w pierwszej połowie XX wieku jako forma odpowiedzi na na pytania, które stawia przed nią świat. Nasze życie i potrzeby zmieniają się niesamowicie dynamicznie. Postfordowski model społeczeństwa sprzyja generowaniu zjawisk, których jeszcze rok temu nie brano pod uwagę. Stąd architektura próbuje stanowić odpowiedź na problemy jeszcze niezaistniałe. Jedną z jej...
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Pozwolić odejść, czyli... Granice interwencji
PublicationCelem tekstu jest zwrócenie uwagi na problem ostatecznej granicy interwencji konserwatorskich wobec zabytków architektury w kontekście holistycznej koncepcji ochrony dziedzictwa. Tekst adresowany jest do polskich czytelników ze względu na szczególne odniesienia do sytuacji polskiego systemu ochrony dziedzictwa. Choć architektura należy do sfery sztuk użytkowych, większość budynków nie powstawała...