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Implementation of the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Model for the Assessment of a Retrofitted Historical Masonry Building
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Application of Navigated Ultrasound for Assessment of the Anterior Pelvic Plane in Patients With Degenerative Hip Diseases
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Assessment of the impact of land use in an agricultural catchment area on water quality of lowland rivers
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Multiaxial fatigue life assessment in notched components based on the effective strain energy density
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The invasive and new non-invasive methods of mammalian oocyte and embryo quality assessment: a review
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Spatial analysis of Critical Infrastructure risk assessment results using a Web-based GIS
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje Sieciowy System Informacji Przestrzennej dla Szacowania i Wizualizacji Infrastruktur Krytycznych i ich Zagrożeń, stworzony dla Urzędu Miejskiego w Gdańsku przez Politechnikę Gdańską. System ten jest przeznaczony do przetwarzania przestrzennego i mapowania wyników różnych analiz Infrastruktur Krytycznych, zaś CARVER2 pełni w nim rolę głównego ''sensora''.
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Assessment of damage due to earthquake-induced pounding between the main building and the stairway tower
PublicationRaporty po trzęsieniach ziemi pokazują, iż występujące podczas wstrząsów sejsmicznych zderzenia pomiędzy sąsiednimi konstrukcjami budowlanymi, lub ich częściami, mogą prowadzić do znacznych uszkodzeń lub nawet całkowitego zniszczenia konstrukcji. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest oszacowanie zakresu i intensywności zniszczeń na skutek zderzeń pomiędzy budynkiem głównym szpitala Olive View a wolnostojącą klatką schodową podczas trzęsienia...
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Analytical aspects of model compounds toxicity assessment using MTT and Microtox bioanalytica assays
PublicationMore and more increased intensity of anthropopressure processes can be observed, among other things, in the release of great quantities of synthetic substances into the environment, including the Endocrine Disrupting Compounds. The effects of the above-mentioned human impact on the environment not only can be noticed in the homeostasis disturbance in ecosystems, but they are also visible with respect to human. The high incidence...
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Influence of Selected Factors on the Survival Assessment and Detection of Giardia intestinalis DNA in Axenic Culture
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Indigenous Perceptions of Factors Influencing Behavioral Intentions Towards Climate Change Mitigation: An Assessment
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Characterization and capacitive performance assessment of potato peels derived salt-induced porous carbons
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An assessment of wastewater pollution, treatment efficiency and management in a semi-arid urban area of Pakistan
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Economic Aspects of Algae Biomass Harvesting for Industrial Purposes. The Life-Cycle Assessment of the Product
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Health Risk Assessment of Exposure to Nitrates in Drinking Water Depending on the Source of Its Origin
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Risk Assessment Based on SORA for First Responders and Disaster Management
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Deep learning model for automated assessment of lexical stress of non-native english speakers
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Flow Cytometric Assessment of Endothelial and Platelet Microparticles in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Dabigatran
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Automatic strength assessment of the virtually modelled concrete interfaces based on shadow-light images
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Retrospective assessment of Lung-RADS® performance in the Silesian Lung Cancer Screening Pilot Study
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Multidisciplinary approach to the assessment of historic structures based on the case of a masonry bridge in Galicia (Spain)
PublicationThe paper presents a general method to evaluate a masonry structure with a complex geometry and unknown material properties. This multidisciplinary approach integrates close range digital photogrammetry,ground probing radar (GPR) and finite elements analysis (FEM) to analyse a masonry bridge. The resulting information from photogrammetry and radar is applied to define a 3D model, which is then used to simulate the behaviour of...
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Concept of implementation of open water model tests for assessment of safety of ships in damaged conditions
PublicationPraca zawiera opis koncepcji zastosowania badań modelowych na wodach otwartych w odniesieniu do oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym. Badania modelowe w omawianym zakresie mogą stanowić alternatywną metodę oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym lub mogę służyć do weryfikacji oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym, przeprowadzonej za pomocą metody zawartej w zharmonizowanej wersji konwencji SOLAS...
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Toxicity assessment of sediments associated with the wreck of s/s Stuttgart in the Gulf of Gdańsk (Poland)
PublicationPrzeprowadzono badania w pobliżu wraku s/s Stuttgart zalegającego przy Polskim wybrzeżu (Zatoka Gdańska) i stanowiącego źródło zanieczyszczenia w formie WWA i PCB. Przeprowadzono oznaczenia śladowych zanieczyszczeń organicznych oraz badania toksykologiczne aby oszacować ryzyko ze strony wraku i jego pozostałości. W wyniku badań można stwierdzić, że tylko siły grawitacyjne i kształt dna morskiego są czynnikami wpływającymi na transport...
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Thermal Imaging Aided Assessment of a State of Equipment Under Test and its Protecting Elements
PublicationIn the paper the investigation results using thermal imaging methods are presented. The examined is a state of equipment under test and its protecting components. The estimations are done for the chosen protecting elements during surge immunity testing. The results show that the thermal imaging methods are useful for early detection of possible damage of a device being tested
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Assessment of Lipophilicity Indices Derived from Retention Behavior of Antioxidant Compounds in RP-HPLC
PublicationReverse phase high pressure liquid chromatography was employed in order to evaluate the lipophilicity of antioxidant compounds from different classes, such as phenolic acids, flavanones, flavanols, flavones, anthocyanins, stilbenes, xantonoids, and proanthocyanidins. The retention time of each compound was measured using five different HPLC columns: RP18 (LiChroCART, Purosphere RP-18e), C8 (Zorbax, Eclipse XDBC8), C16-Amide (Discovery...
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In Vivo Efficacy, Toxicity Assessment, and Elemental Analysis of Traditionally Used Polyherbal Recipe for Diarrhea
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Quality assessment criteria in the process of collective communication of passengers in selected urban transport organizations
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On a risk-based method for safety assessment of a ship in critical conditions at the preliminary design stage.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wybrane rezultaty badań na temat metody oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w warunkach krytycznych, na etapie projektu wstępnego. Podano główne założenia nowoczesnego podejścia do oceny bezpieczeństwa statków. Przedstawiono opis metody do projektowania statków dla bezpieczeństwa, w warunkach krytycznych. Opisano główne elementy modelu obliczeniowego. Podano wybrane wyniki obliczeń. Opisano propozycje dalszych badań.
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Performance assessment of OpenMP constructs and benchmarks using modern compilers and multi-core CPUs
PublicationConsidering ongoing developments of both modern CPUs, especially in the context of increasing numbers of cores, cache memory and architectures as well as compilers there is a constant need for benchmarking representative and frequently run workloads. The key metric is speed-up as the computational power of modern CPUs stems mainly from using multiple cores. In this paper, we show and discuss results from running codes such as:...
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Assessment of Sewage Molecular Markers: Linear Alkylbenzenes in Sediments of an Industrialized Region in Peninsular Malaysia
PublicationIn this study, the use of linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) was employed to pinpoint the sources of human activity that cause detrimental impacts on the coastal environment and river ecosystems. LABs were detected using GC–MS in sediment samples assembled from Kim Kim River (KKR) and the Port Dickson coast (PDC). To assess the significance of variations in the distribution and concentrations of LABs across the sampling sites, this study...
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Laboratory fatigue assessment of large geocomposite-reinforced double-layered asphalt concrete beams
PublicationGeosynthetic reinforcement of asphalt layers has been used for several decades. Evaluation of the influence of these materials on pavement fatigue life is still ongoing, especially for new types of geocomposites. This paper presents the evaluation of fatigue performance of large asphalt concrete beams reinforced with a new type of composite in which square or hexagonal polypropylene stiff monolithic paving grid with integral junctions...
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Assessment of the application of CEM III with exposed aggregate as an alternative to CEM I for road pavements
PublicationThe article presents a results of study on the impact of replacing CEM I SR3/NA by CEMIII/A LH/HSR/NAon the mechanical properties and durability of pavement concrete with exposed aggregate. Was used granite aggregate and washed sand. Water/cement () ratio in the tested concretes constituted 0.35 and 0.4 and part of the cement was replaced with a 5% addition of natural pozzolana – zeolite. Compressive strength tests were performed...
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CyberEye: New Eye-Tracking Interfaces for Assessment and Modulation of Cognitive Functions beyond the Brain
PublicationThe emergence of innovative neurotechnologies in global brain projects has accelerated research and clinical applications of BCIs beyond sensory and motor functions. Both invasive and noninvasive sensors are developed to interface with cognitive functions engaged in thinking, communication, or remembering. The detection of eye movements by a camera offers a particularly attractive external sensor for computer interfaces to monitor,...
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Comparative Assessment of Bacteriophage and Antibiotic Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms
PublicationProblems connected with biofilm-related infections and antibiotic resistance necessitate the investigation and development of novel treatment strategies. Given their unique characteristics, one of the most promising alternatives to conventional antibiotics are bacteriophages. In the in vitro and in vivo larva model study, we demonstrate that phages vB_SauM-A, vB_SauM-C, and vB_SauM-D are effective antibiofilm agents. The exposure...
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Fracture surface topography investigation and fatigue life assessment of notched austenitic steel specimens
PublicationThe objectives of this study were to investigate the fracture surface topography of X8CrNiS18-9 austenitic stainless-steel specimens for different loadings and notch radii and to supplement the knowledge about the fracture mechanisms for fatigue performance. Cases with three different values of the notch radius ρ and the stress amplitude σa were analysed. The fracture topographies were quantified by the areas over their entire...
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Seismic probabilistic assessment of steel and reinforced concrete structures including earthquake-induced pounding
PublicationRecent earthquakes demonstrate that prioritizing the retrofitting of buildings should be of the utmost importance for enhancing the seismic resilience and structural integrity of urban structures. To have a realistic results of the pounding effects in modeling process of retrofitting buildings, the present research provides seismic Probability Factors (PFs), which can be used for estimating collision effects without engaging in...
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Anisotropy and compaction gradient assessment on rammed earth specimens through sonic tomography approach
PublicationRammed earth is a traditional construction technique that has recently gained attention because of its benefits from an ecological perspective. The conservation of the existing valuable cultural heritage sites and the quality control of new constructions built with this material require the development and application of practical inspection techniques. This paper explores the application of sonic tests and sonic tomography as...
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ASSESSMENT OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS EMISSIONS FROM RECYCLED LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE STREAMS
PublicationThe recycling of plastics is currently one of the most significant industrial challenges. Due to the enormous amounts of plastic wastes generated by various industry branches, it is essential to look for the potential methods of their utilization. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that recycled plastics are not pure materials, and they still may show an unfavorable environmental impact. They may contain different contaminants...
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Assessment of codes recommendations for the evaluation of the seismic gap of buildings founded on different soil types
PublicationSeveral equations have been proposed in the literature to evaluate the seismic gap preventing earthquake-induced structural pounding, such as the ones based on the absolute sum of the peak displacements (ABS), the square root of the sum of the squares (SRSS), the double difference method (DDC), Australian code and the approach proposed by Naderpour et al. The aim of this paper is to investigate the accuracy of these equations taking...
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Integrated model for the fast assessment of flood volume: Modelling – management, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
PublicationThe specific flood volume is an important criterion for assessing the performance of sewage networks. It has been shown that its value is greatly influenced by the layout of the sewers in the catchment area, which is usually expressed by a fractal dimension. Currently, only mechanistic models (such as SWMM) enable the determination of the impact of the layout of the sewers on flooding volume, but they require additional and robust...
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Concept of cavitation erosion assessment of austenitic 1.4301 stainless steel based on roughness development
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Safety Assessment of the Regional Warmia and Mazury Road Network Using Time-Series Analysis
PublicationWarmia and Mazury still belongs to the areas with the smallest transport accessibility in Europe. Unsatisfactory state of road infrastructure is a major barrier to the development of the regional economy, impacting negatively on the life conditions of the population. Also in terms of road safety Warmia and Mazury is one of the most endangered regions in Poland. The Police statistics show that beside a high pedestrian risk observed...
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Deterioration of masonry structure investigated by a thermal camera with a qualitative assessment of thermal image processing
PublicationThermal imaging is contemporary remote sensing measurement technique, which provides an image of the temperature distribution in the measured object. The method is widely used, due to its mobility as well as the non-destructive character of the measurement. Infrared thermography is especially relevant in the inspection of insulation, what is more, it is a suitable device for detecting thermal bridges and structural changes, which...
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Assessment of the usefulness of bacterial cellulose produced by Gluconacetobacter xylinus E25 as a new biological implant
PublicationBionanocellulose (BNC) is a clear polymer produced by the bacterium Gluconacetobacter xylinus. In our current study, “Research on the use of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) in regenerative medicine as a function of the biological implants in cardiac and vascular surgery”, we carried out material analysis, biochemical analysis, in vitro tests and in vivo animal model testing. In stage 1 of the project, we carried out physical and...
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Removal of VOCs from air and assessment of dominant species in a peat-perlite biotrickling filter
PublicationAir pollution has become a major concern because it is inevitably connected with the rapid development of both industrial and residential areas. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from various anthropogenic sources e.g. transportation, factories or landfills as well as recycling factories. It is problematic not only because of the direct impact on humans and environment but also from economy viewpoint as it increases...
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Assessment of the Small Enterprise’s Maturity to Improvement Projects Based on the Lean Six Sigma Concept
PublicationThis paper explores the methodology to assess the maturity of small enterprise of building masonry sector to implement integrated approach of Lean Six Sigma. For this purpose survey data from senior managers were used. Quantitative method of the case organization’s needs and capabilities in the scope of Lean Six Sigma project implementation was applied. The value of maturity indicator for Lean Six Sigma projects dedicated to the...
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Psychometric assessment of the Internet Gaming Disorder diagnostic criteria: An Item Response Theory study
PublicationInternet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a tentative disorder in the latest fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). In order to advance research on IGD, the APA has suggested that further research on the nine IGD criteria to investigate its clinical and empirical feasibility is necessary. The aim of the present study was to develop...
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Development and Assessment of Regeneration Methods for Peptide-Based QCM Biosensors in VOCs Analysis Applications
PublicationCleaning a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) plays a crucial role in the regeneration of its biosensors for reuse. Imprecise removal of a receptor layer from a transducer’s surface can lead to unsteady operation during measurements. This article compares three approaches to regeneration of the piezoelectric transducers using the electrochemical, oxygen plasma and Piranha solution methods. Optimization of the cleaning method allowed...
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Mechanical and physical assessment of epoxy, mineral, solvent-based, and water-soluble coating materials
PublicationThis paper assesses the behavior of mineral, epoxy (EP), solvent, and water-soluble coatings when exposed to salt and regular water for 28 days. Also, it evaluates the pull-off adhesion strength of the same coating materials applied to concrete slabs saturated with oil and water and dried with two different processes: air-dried for 28 days and air-dried for 14 days plus 14 days in the oven at 70 °C. Properties such as carbonation,...
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Laboratory fatigue assessment of large geocomposite-reinforced double-layered asphalt concrete beams
PublicationGeosynthetic reinforcement of asphalt layers has been used for several decades. Evaluation of the influence of these materials on pavement fatigue life is still ongoing, especially for new types of geocomposites. This paper presents the evaluation of fatigue performance of large asphalt concrete beams reinforced with a new type of composite in which square or hexagonal polypropylene stiff monolithic paving grid with integral junctions...
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Difference in Perceived Speech Signal Quality Assessment Among Monolingual and Bilingual Teenage Students
PublicationThe user perceived quality is a mixture of factors, including the background of an individual. The process of auditory perception is discussed in a wide variety of fields, ranging from engineering to medicine. Many studies examine the difference between musicians and non-musicians. Since musical training develops musical hearing and other various auditory capabilities, similar enhancements should be observable in case of bilingual...