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5G Technologies in Intelligent Transport Systems - Architectures, Virtualization and Network Slicing
PublicationIn the paper, 5G communication technologies implemented for Intelligent Transport Systems are discussed. Firstly, the essence of the 5G system concept is presented, and the problem of network functions virtualization (NFV) is analyzed. Moreover, the principle of virtualization is explained. Secondly, the analysis of network slicing is performed, from the point of view of transport systems implementation in the...
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Kobiety i mezczyźni w zespole - wartość czy wyzwanie
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy zarządzania zespołami zróżnicowanymi pod względem płci. Zaprezentowano wyniki badań przeprowadzonych wśród słuchaczy podyplomowych studiów Zarządzania Zasobami Ludzkimi. Celem badań była weryfikacja sposobu postrzegania zespołów zróżnicowanych pod względem płci przez osoby związane z zarządzaniem kapitałem ludzkim. Dodatkowo oceniono poziom wykorzystywania wartości takich zespołów w firmach reprezentowanych przez...
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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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Pomiar kapitału marek własnych detalistów
PublicationCelem artykułu jest przybliżenie istoty pojęcia kapitału marek własnych, zaprezentowanie potencjalnych implikacji praktycznych i przedstawienie kierunków dalszych badań w tym zakresie.
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ZAPEWNIENIE SYNCHORNIZACJI CZASU PRZY CZĘŚCIOWYM WSPARCIU SIECI
PublicationCelem badań zaprezentowanych w artykule było sprawdzenie czy możliwe jest zapewnienie dużej dokładności synchronizacji czasu przy częściowym wsparciu sieci w oparciu o model HRM-1 składający się z 12 szeregowo podłączonych urządzeń sieciowych wraz z wygenerowanym ruchem sieciowym. Badania wykazały, że dla obecnie stosowanych technologii mobilnych takich jak LTE TDD możliwe jest zapewnienie odpowiedniej jakości synchronizacji czasu....
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Creating Polish space language dictionary - lessons learned
PublicationPolish space industry suffers from lack of space vocabulary. Since joining European Space Agency in 2012, the sector has expanded rapidly now employing over 1000 specialists focusing mainly on space sustainability, space debris detection and tracking, robotics and propulsion systems. The Polish Space Agency together with The Polish Committee for Standardization have committed to creating the first lexicon of space language, along...
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Skłonność do rywalizacji a intencje przedsiębiorcze – o różnicach międzypłciowych
PublicationAccording to the person-environment fit model people are more inclined to choose particular careers paths over other depending on their individual characteristics. They are also more likely to be satisfied with a career path that matches their characteristics and less likely to experience negative consequences including strain. In previous research several characteristics of entrepreneurs which differentiate them from non-entrepreneurs...
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COMBINATION OF ARCHITECTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL ASPECTS IN URBAN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
PublicationIncreasing a city’s resilience against climate change is one of the major concerns of today. Sustainable stormwater management, using Green Infrastructure units (GI) integrated with an urban area, has proved to be effective in flooding control and to offer extra benefits encompassing groundwater recharge, stormwater treatment, mitigation of air pollution, and an urban micro-climate. Moreover, GI brings cultural benefits for the...
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Non-Visual Aspects of the Space Performing the Soundscape of the City
PublicationThe relationship between art and architecture remains a challenging issue today, first and foremost in the domain of architecture, and particularly in art and design schools. To address this issue, the Winter School International Research and Education (WIRE) programme was run in the Gazi University Department of Architecture between 2013 and 2014, with the main theme being “Art and Architecture”, and the sub-themes determined...
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Hydrophobic (deep) eutectic solvents (HDESs) as extractants for removal of pollutants from water and wastewater – A review
PublicationDeep eutectic solvents (DESs) are a new generation of solvents that attracted increasing attention in diverse applications. In last years, growing number of studies on hydrophobic (deep) eutectic solvents (HDESs) as an alternative extractants for various chemicals from aqueous environments have been reported. This article provides an overview on the usage of HDESs in liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) of different pollutants from water...
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Advanced nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks for catalytic bio-diesel production from microalgal lipids – A review
PublicationIncreasing energy demands require exploring renewable, eco-friendly (green), and cost-effective energy resources. Among various sources of biodiesel, microalgal lipids are an excellent resource, owing to their high abundance in microalgal biomass. Transesterification catalyzed by advanced materials, especially nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), is a revolutionary process for overcoming the energy crisis. This review...
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Measured and predicted freeze-thaw days frequencies in climate change conditions in central Poland
PublicationThe rate of progression of geomorphological phenomena is greatly influenced by freeze-thaw processes. In the face of air temperature increasing over the past few decades, a question of the future impact of these processes arises, notably in the temperate and cold climate zones. Using the mean, maximum and minimum daily air temperature data in the period 1951–2018 obtained from three weather stations located in the vicinity of Jeziorsko...
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Assessment of Trajectories of Non-bankrupt and Bankrupt Enterprises
PublicationThe aim of this study is to show how long-term trajectories of enterprises can be used to increase the forecasting horizon of bankruptcy prediction models. The author used seven popular forecasting models (two from Europe, two from Asia, two from North America and one from Latin America). These models (five multivariate discriminant analysis models and two logit models) were used to develop 17-year trajectories separately for non-bankrupt...
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Nanoparticles and nanofiltration for wastewater treatment: From polluted to fresh water
PublicationWater pollution poses significant threats to both ecosystems and human health. Mitigating this issue requires effective treatment of domestic wastewater to convert waste into bio-fertilizers and gas. Neglecting liquid waste treatment carries severe consequences for health and the environment. This review focuses on intelligent technologies for water and wastewater treatment, targeting waterborne diseases. It covers pollution prevention...
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Simulation of the number of storm overflows considering changes in precipitation dynamics and the urbanisation of the catchment area: a probabilistic approach
PublicationThis paper presents a probabilistic methodology that allows the study of the interactions between changes in rainfall dynamics and impervious areas in urban catchment on a long- and short-term basis. The proposed probabilistic model predict future storm overflows while taking into account the dynamics of changes in impervious areas and rainfall. In this model, a logistic regression method was used to simulate overflow resulting...
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Dotacje unijne jako źródło finansowania innowacji w małych i średnich przedsiębiorstwach
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy wskazania możliwości pozyskania źródeł finansowania innowacji małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw. Przykładem tego mają być dostępne obecnie lub w przyszłości granty i fundusze unijne. W artykule przedstawiono owe dotacje i ogólne ich zasady z uwzględnieniem programu z jakiego pochodzą i dla jakiego podmiotu mają być dedykowane. Ponadto zaprezentowano propozycje na co mogą być przeznaczone środki z poszczególnych...
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NUMERYCZNY MODEL OBLICZENIOWY OBIEGU TURBINY KLASY 300 MW
PublicationNiniejszy artykuł stanowi opis modelu obiegu cieplnego turbiny o mocy 360MW, utworzonego w preprocesorze numerycznego programu obliczeniowego onazwie DIAGAR. Zadaniem opisywanego modelu jest odtwarzanie zjawisk fizycznych zachodzących w poszczególnych urządzeniach składowych obiegu, zarówno podczas poprawnej (sprawnej) pracy bloku energetycznego, jak i w przypadku pojawienia się niesprawności. Utworzony...
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Narzędzia treningu twórczości jako pomoc w kształceniu projektantów
PublicationKreatywność rozwijać. Na tym założeniu opiera się międzynarodowy program edukacyjny Odyssey of the Mind (Odyseja Umysłu). W programie zespoły młodych osób pracują metodą projektową, wykorzystując różnorodne techniki treningu twórczości, nad rozwiązaniem abstrakcyjnego problemu rozbieżnego. Część absolwentów programu wybiera kierunki kreatywne jako naturalną kontynuację procesu edukacji. Elementy treningu twórczości można wykorzystać...
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New trends in development of micro heat exchangers for ORC's
PublicationIn the paper, new trends in development of micro heat exchangers for CHP are presented. Main attention is concentrated on the question, how channels size and thermal development lenght affect the heat transfer. New types of micro heat exchangers developed at the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery PAS and the methoda of their design are presented. The new experimental testing methods of the micro-channel heat exchangers, new algorithms...
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Analytical Modelling of the Multicell Piezoelectric Motor Based on Three Resonance Actuators
PublicationThis paper presents analytical model of the multicell piezoelectric motor. The results, obtained in the field of piezoelectric motors, have pointed out that these motors have potentially high possibilities in the future of special applications. The studied multicell piezoelectric motor have a stator using three rotating mode actuators. A theoretical analysis of operating principle of the rotating mode motor has been described....
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Overview of Scalability and Reliability Problem in SDN Networks
PublicationIn the paper an overview of scalability and reliability in the SDN (Software Defined Networks) networks has been presented. Problems and limitations for guaranteeing scalability and reliability in SDN networks have been indicated. Known methods for assuring scalability and reliability in SDN networks have been described. Projects from research communities for resolving issues with scalability and reliability in SDN networks have...
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Application of wireless communication to small WECS with induction generator
PublicationWind energy conversion systems (WECS) seem to be self-evident elements of the future smart grids. Among many generator types the squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) characterizes robustness and low cost. A full-scale power converter can perform smooth grid connection over wide speed range of multiple-stage geared SCIG. Increasing number of sensors can improve the WECS control and diagnostics but increasing number of thin wires...
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The role and importance of WIMAX mobile system as a high-performance data transfer technology in wireless sensor networks for wide area monitoring applications
PublicationThe study discuses basic features and functional design of WiMAX Mobile system, based on the IEEE 802.16e (Release 1.5 Rev. 2.0) standard. The analysis has been made in terms of ability to use this system to transmit video stream related to monitoringof large agglomeration areas. What is more, the study includes comparison of technical parameters of WiMAX Mobile system with competitive systems such as: HSPA+ and UMTS-LTE, which...
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Application of TMS320c67xx signal processors for SONIC-self-optimizing narrowband interference canceler
PublicationThe paper presents a laboratory system for testing active control algorithms of acoustics noise in ducts. An applied algorithm - self-optimizing narrowband interference canceller (SONIC), allows one to remove narrowband disturbances of constant or slowly time-varying frequencies. Example experimental results of using the laboratory system for supression of sinusoidal disturbance are described. An electronic part of the system was...
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A Concept of Modeling and Optimization of Applications in Large Scale Systems
PublicationThe chapter presents the idea that includes modeling and subsequent optimization of application execution on large scale parallel and distributed systems. The model considers performance, reliability and power consumption. It should allow easy modeling of various classes of applications while reflecting key parameters of both the applications and two classes of target systems: clusters and volunteer based systems. The chapter presents...
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Application of Fast Cameras to String Vibrations Recording
PublicationA hardware and software solution for guitar string vibration measurement by fast cameras is described. Orthogonal setup for 3D image acquisition is proposed capable to capture several thousand image frames per second. Dedicated image processing algorithm was developed and described in the paper, aimed at tracking the movement of some selected points along the string. Fast and accurate tracking results provided a detailed information...
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Application of dynamic time warping and cepstrograms to text-dependent speaker verification
PublicationThis work provides a description of an automatic speaker verification (ASV) system. In particular, it documents the evolution of all individual stages of the proposed ASV system design from the phase of preprocessing to an operational decision making system. The aim of this research was to achieve the system of the best safety and ease of use in view of users. The objective estimation of this target has been accomplished by assessing...
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WSN for intelligent street lighting system
PublicationIn this article authors propose to apply WSN to intelligent street lighting system. As a result of such a combination one obtains a system designed to increase functionality of light installations for a wide range of applications and introduce a platform for new additional services, which meets current and future user needs. The system is composed of WSN nodes integrated with light sources based on high power LED diodes, which...
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Multi-Stage Video Analysis Framework
PublicationThe chapter is organized as follows. Section 2 presents the general structure of the proposed framework and a method of data exchange between system elements. Section 3 is describing the low-level analysis modules for detection and tracking of moving objects. In Section 4 we present the object classification module. Sections 5 and 6 describe specialized modules for detection and recognition of faces and license plates, respectively....
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On ''cheap smoothing'' opportunities in identification of time-varying systems
PublicationIn certain applications of nonstationary system identification the model-based decisions can be postponed, i.e. executed with a delay. This allows one to incorporate into the identification process not only the currently available information, but also a number of ''future'' data points. The resulting estimation schemes, which involve smoothing, are not causal. Despite the possible performance improvements, the existing smoothing...
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Centers of Excellence - initial conception
PublicationIn literature, the most basic definition of centers of excellence is " CoE is a team of people that promote collaboration and use best practices around a specific focus area to drive business result". More broadly, center of excellence is defined as " a premier organization providing an exceptional product or service in an assigned sphere of expertise and within a specific field of technology, business, or government, consistent...
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A review of phase change materials and heat enhancement methodologies
PublicationPhase change materials (PCMs) are an efficient alternative to store and release heat at a specific range of temperature. Here PCMs and heat enhancement methodologies for PCM storage are reviewed. A short overview of PCMs and their applications is presented in addition to the progress during the last 10 years. Heat enhancement techniques, that is, extended surfaces, multiple and composite PCMs, and encapsulation techniques, are...
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Impact of thermal loading into the structural performance of ships: A review
PublicationThe presented study reviews the recent advances done regarding the impact of thermal loading on the structural performance of ships. Firstly, the studies related to the mechanical and thermal properties of typical materials used in shipbuilding are outlined. Secondly, a brief introduction to the heat transfer analysis, Finite Element modelling and thermal stresses is provided. Finally, the review of papers dealing with the structural...
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Are deep eutectic solvents useful in chromatography? A short review
PublicationA literature update has been done concerning Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) use in chromatography applications. The literature survey was based on the period from 2010 till 2020 and manuscripts reported in the data bases Web of Science and Scopus. The use of DES as mobile phase and mobile phase additives, stationary phases and solid phase modifiers and the use of DES as reaction solvents for chromatography use, were evaluated. Emphasis...
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Interdisciplinarity in Smart Sustainable City education: exploring educational offerings and competencies worldwide
PublicationMore and more higher education institutions are offering specialized study programs for current and future managers of Smart Sustainable Cities (SSCs). In the process, they try to reconcile the interdisciplinary nature of such studies, covering at least the technical and social aspects of SSC management, with their own traditionally discipline-based organization. However, there is little guidance on how such interdisciplinarity...
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REVITALIZATION PROJECT OF SLUM TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY HAY-AL TANAK,BEIRUT,LEBANON
PublicationSlums are global phenomena that exist as a solution for those who couldn’t afford a house. This phenomenon is growing accompanying the rapid urbanization and the growth of the urban population, three-quarter of the world population anticipated to live in an urban environment by 2050 (Avis, 2016, p. 57). This paper reviews slum's evaluation of the revitalization project for one of the poorest slums in Beirut called Hay-Al Tanak....
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The behavioural model of graphene field-effect transistor
PublicationThe behavioural model of a graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) is proposed. In this approach the GFET element is treated as a “black box” with only external terminals available and without considering the physical phenomena directly. The presented circuit model was constructed to reflect steady-states characteristics taking also into account GFET capacitances. The authors’ model is defined by a relatively small number of equations...
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Research on entrepreneurship – the forms of entrepreneurship
PublicationThe aim of this article is to present suggestions for future directions of research on entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on different forms of entrepreneurship. The suggestions are preceded by a brief review of research on entrepreneurship. The article is theoretical in nature and does not present any own research, although its content is based on multiple years of experience in studying this phenomenon. The forms of entrepreneurship...
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Real-time simulation in non real-time environment
PublicationSimulation in real-time is a very useful tool because of didactical and practical benefits. Very important benefit of real-time simulation is a fact that operator’s decision can be taken into account in the same time scale as the real system would work. This enables construction of simulators, and opportunity to test control algorithms in Hardware in The Loop scheme using target industrial equipment. Professional real-time environments...
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Development of an AI-based audiogram classification method for patient referral
PublicationHearing loss is one of the most significant sensory disabilities. It can have various negative effects on a person's quality of life, ranging from impeded school and academic performance to total social isolation in severe cases. It is therefore vital that early symptoms of hearing loss are diagnosed quickly and accurately. Audiology tests are commonly performed with the use of tonal audiometry, which measures a patient's hearing...
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Healthier and Environmentally Responsible Sustainable Cities and Communities. A New Design Framework and Planning Approach for Urban Illumination
PublicationAlthough sustainability and sustainable development are both considered necessary practices in various fields today, a recent analysis showed that the Sustainable Development Goal SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities established by the United Nations does not address urban illumination and its impact. This oversight is of concern because research carried out in the last 20+ years indicates artificial light at night (ALAN)...
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Conditions for increasing the recognition of degradation in thermal-flow diagnostics, taking into account environmental legal aspects
PublicationThe ever-increasing demand for electricity and the need for conventional sources to cooperate with renewable ones generates the need to increase the efficiency and safety of the generation sources. Therefore, it is necessary to find a way to operate existing facilities more efficiently with full detection of emerging faults. These are the requirements of Polish, European and International law, which demands that energy facilities...
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A Low-Cost System for Far-Field Non-Anechoic Measurements of Antenna Performance Figures
PublicationPrototype measurements are the key step in the development of antenna structures. Typically, their far-field characteristics are validated in expensive, dedicated facilities such as open range sites, or anechoic chambers. Despite being necessary for obtaining high-precision data (e.g., for device qualification), the use of costly infrastructure might not be fully justified when the main goal of measurements includes demonstration...
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Estetyka domu jak element warunkujący poczucie przynależności w procesie zamieszkiwania
PublicationDom jest formą schronienia, która stanowi przedmiot w złożonym procesie zamieszkiwania. Jednym z aspektów decydujących o doświadczaniu poczucia utożsamiania w tym procesie jest estetyka tego domu. Dbałość o jej spójność z oczekiwaniami przyszłych mieszkańców i wpasowanie w zastane otoczenie wydają się oczywistym zadaniem architekta. Jednak w przypadku istniejących osiedli mieszkaniowych wielorodzinnych, zwanych potocznie blokowiskami,...
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Internet photogrammetry as a tool for e-learning
PublicationAlong with Internet development, there were interactive applications which allow for remote sensing and photogrammetric analysis. An example of an application that can provide Earth images and make it possible to measure distances in these images is Google Earth. The authors, who have experience from 2001-2015 argue that it is possible and it is important to create more advanced photogrammetric network applications. In this there...
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Application of Open-Hardware-Based Solutions for Rapid Transition From Stationary to the Remote Teaching Model During Pandemic
PublicationWhile research indicates usefulness of remote laboratories in teaching of digital hardware systems, their main application is to complement stationary classes. This work presents a low-cost, scalable architecture that supports rapid transformation of teaching to a model based solely on remote access mechanisms. Background: Adaptation of online laboratory solutions from the literature to en-masse teaching of digital circuits is...
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The Digital Tissue and Cell Atlas and the Virtual Microscope
PublicationWith the cooperation of the CI TASK (Center of lnformatics Tri-Citry Academic Supercomputer and network) and the Gdańsk University of Technology, the Medical University of Gdańsk undertook the creation of the Digital Tissue and Cell Atlas and the Virtual Microscope for the needs of the Bridge of Data project. In the beginning, an extensive collection of histological and cytological slides was carefully selected and prepared by...
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Architektura przyjazna seniorom w Polsce XXI wieku. Kształtowanie przestrzeni zamieszkania, pracy i rozrywki
PublicationPolska, podobnie jak wiele innych krajów, zmaga się obecnie z procesem starzenia społeczeństwa, który w najbliższych latach będzie przybierał na sile. Dlatego bardzo istotne jest, aby już teraz rozpocząć proces przystosowywania miast do zmieniającej się struktury społecznej, tak aby w przyszłości mogły być one miejscem, w którym ludzie starsi będą mogli swobodnie i bezpiecznie mieszkać oraz funkcjonować. W realiach polskich można...
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Modelling of Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine
PublicationThe paper describes the approach to a Nuclear Power Plant steam turbine modelling which would enable on-line optimal process control (model based) and diagnosis over wide range of operating conditions caused by changing power demand. Presented model is static, multivariable and nonlinear. Such model enables analyzing the heat cogeneration aspects. Developed model is validated and verified by using archive data gained from researches...
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The Hybrid Fuzzy - SOEKS Approach to the Polish Internet Mortgage Market
PublicationThe paper presents the hybrid fuzzy- SOEKS approach to the Polish Internet mortgage market, which is treated as an example of a fast changing market. Firstly, the market and market problems are described. Then, the first approach to the market problems is presented: the complete fuzzy model which was built basing on the rules. The fuzzy model is presented on one real data case. Next, the new approach, called Set of Experience Knowledge...