Search results for: INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Improving signal quality of a speech codec using hybrid perceptual-parametric algorithm

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- International Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems - Year 2008

W artykule zaprezentowano hybrydową architekturę parametryczno-perceptualną kodeka mowy. Jego podstawę stanowi kodek CELP, który wspomagany jest kodekiem perceptualnym. Celem zastosowania proponowanej metody jest uzyskanie poprawy jakości kodowania sygnału mowy. Badaniom poddano dwie architektury, z których w jednej dźwięczne części sygnału rezydualnego kodeka CELP kodowane są perceptualnie. Drugi z proponowanych kodeków dokonuje...

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Influence of Genotype on Meat Quality in Laying Hens after the Egg Production Season

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M. Wegner
D. Kokoszyński
M. Kotowicz
J. Żochowska-Kujawska
A. Nędzarek
K. Włodarczyk

- Agriculture-Basel - Year 2023

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Surface quality and topographic inspection of variable compliance part after precise turning

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P. Nieslony
G. Krolczyk
S. Wojciechowski
R. Chudy
K. Zak
R. Maruda

- Applied Surface Science - Year 2018

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Impact of the Spirulina maxima extract addition to semen extender on bovine sperm quality

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A. Mizera
M. Kuczaj
A. Szul

- Italian Journal of Animal Science - Year 2019

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The Maturity Level of Quality Management and Medical Service Improvement by Wielkopolska District Hospitals

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M. Chojnacka

- Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska, Sectio H Oeconomia - Year 2023

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Towards high quality ITO coatings: the impact of nitrogen admixture in HiPIMS discharges

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V. Stranak
R. Bogdanowicz
P. Sezemsky
H. Wulff
A. Kruth
M. Smietana
J. Kratochvil
M. Cada
Z. Hubicka

- SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY - Year 2018

The paper reports controlled deposition of optically transparent and electrically conductive ITO films prepared by a combination of rf (13.56 MHz) and High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) systems without any post deposition thermal treatment/annealing. It is shown that (i) reactive admixture of N2 gas to the process and (ii) pressure in the deposition chamber enable to optimize optical properties of ITO films. Furthermore,...

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Impact of influent wastewater quality on nitrogen removal rates in multistage treatment wetlands

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M. Gajewska
K. Jóźwiakowski
A. Ghrabi
F. Masi

- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH - Year 2015

Nitrogen removal in treatment wetlands is influenced by many factors, and the presence of electron donors (biodegradable organic matter) and electron acceptors (nitrate ions) is the main limiting one; for obtaining these conditions, multistage treatment wetlands (MTWs) are required, where an extensive nitrification can be obtained in the first stages under aerobic conditions leaving then to the following anoxic/anaerobic stages...

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Assessment of the water quality of Kłodnica River catchment using self-organizing maps

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E. Olkowska
B. Kudłak
S. Tsakovsky
M. Ruman
V. Simeonov
Ż. Polkowska

- SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT - Year 2014

Risk assessment of industrial areas heavily polluted due to anthropogenic actions is of increasing concern worldwide. So is the case of Polish Silesia region where mostly heavy industry like smelters, mining, chemical industries as well as heat and electricity production facilities are being located. Such situation raises numerous questions about environmental state of local water bodies with special attention paid to the Kłodnica...

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Application of auto calibration and linearization algorithms to improve sound quality of computer devices

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J. Kotus

- Year 2015

An application of auto calibration and linearization algorithms designed for correcting acoustic characteristics of selected computer devices was presented in the paper. The functionality of the algorithms were presented for two kind of computer devices: ultrabook class computer and portable device of All-In-One type. The algorithms were adjusted for the given type of the device on the basis of series of measurements conducted...

The Changes of Groundwater Quality on the ''Czarny Dwór'' Intake in the Light of Polish-Swedish Investigations.

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- Year 2003

W wyniku badań przeprowadzonych w latach 2002-2003 na ujęciu ''Czarny Dwór''stwierdzono zmiany składu chemicznego i pogorszenie jakości płytko występu-jących wód gruntowych oraz wód powierzchniowych. Objawiło się to przedewszystkim podwyższoną twardością wody oraz wysokimi i zmiennymi koncentrac-jami siarczanów i azotu amonowego. Stwierdzono, że zmiany te są spowodowanegłównie przez ogródki działkowe zlokalizowane w najbliższym...

Audio Content and Crowdsourcing: A Subjective Quality Evaluation of Radio Programs Streamed Online

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P. Falkowski-Gilski

- Year 2023

Radio broadcasting has been present in our lives for over 100 years. The transmission of speech and music signals accompanies us from an early age. Broadcasts provide the latest information from home and abroad. They also shape musical tastes and allow many artists to share their creativity. Modern distribution involves transmission over a number of terrestrial systems. The most popular are analog FM (Frequency Modulation) and...

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Non-Dioxin-Like PCBs – the Key Air Pollutant Associated with Lung Cancer in 15 Cities in Silesia

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M. Ćwieląg-Drabek
M. Parascandola
A. Piekut
A. Spychała
G. Dziubanek
I. Hajok
E. Marchwińska-Wyrwał

- POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - Year 2020

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The use of gas chromatography combined with chemical and sensory analysis to evaluate nuisance odours in the air and water environment

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J. Hayes
R. Barczak
I. “Mel”
R. Stuetz
R. Barczak

- ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL - Year 2023

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Are BBQs Significantly Polluting Air in Poland? A Simple Comparison of Barbecues vs. Domestic Stoves and Boilers Emissions

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A. Badyda
P. Krawczyk
J. Bihałowicz
K. Bralewska
W. Rogula-Kozłowska
G. Majewski
P. Oberbek
A. Marciniak
M. Rogulski

- ENERGIES - Year 2020

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AN IMPACT OF THE EFFICIENT FUNCTIONING OF THE VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THERMAL COMFORT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF IN THE OPERATING ROOM

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T. Jankowski
M. Młynarczyk

- Journal of Ecological Engineering (Inżynieria Ekologiczna) - Year 2016

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Ice Regime of the Kozłowa Góra Reservoir (Southern Poland) as an Indicator of Changes of the Thermal Conditions of Ambient Air

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M. Solarski
M. Rzętała

- Water - Year 2020

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Agri-food waste biosorbents for volatile organic compounds removal from air and industrial gases – A review

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- SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT - Year 2024

Approximately 1.3 billion metric tons of agricultural and food waste is produced annually, highlighting the need for appropriate processing and management strategies. This paper provides an exhaustive overview of the utilization of agri-food waste as a biosorbents for the elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from gaseous streams. The review paper underscores the critical role of waste management in the context of a...

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Evaluation of the significance of the effect of the active cross-sectional area of the inlet air channel on the specific enthalpy of the exhaust gas of a diesel engine using statistics F of the Fisher-Snedecor distribution

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P. Puzdrowska

- Combustion Engines - Year 2020

This paper presents the application of Fisher-Snedecor distribution F statistics to assess the significance of the influence of changes in the active cross-sectional area of the inlet air channel (Adol) flow in a diesel engine on the observed diagnostic parameter determined on the basis of measurements of the quick changing exhaust gas temperature in the outlet channel, which is the specific enthalpy of the exhaust gas stream within...

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Mechanical Properties, Microstructure and Surface Quality of Polypropylene Green Composites as a Function of Sunflower Husk Waste Filler Particle Size and Content

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M. Barczewski
J. Andrzejewski
R. Majchrowski
K. Dobrzycki
K. Formela

- Journal of Renewable Materials - Year 2021

Agricultural waste is a still untapped source of materials that can, in case of proper utilization, significantly improve the sustainability of polymers and their composites. In this work, polymer composites based on isotactic polypropylene were produced incorporating ground sunflower husk in the amount of 10 wt% and 20 wt%. The work’s main objective is to evaluate how preliminary fractioning of this agricultural waste filler affects...

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Quality control of cheese samples for the presence of natamycin preservative – A natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) based extraction coupled with HPLC

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H. Haq
N. Altunay
M. Tuzen
G. Boczkaj

- JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS - Year 2024

A new protocol for the determination of natamycin – an antifungal agent used as a food preservative - in cheese samples – is described. This new method is based on a natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) green extraction procedure. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used for detection and quantification. NADESs with different molar ratios were evaluated for efficient and selective extraction. NADES made of thymol...

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The role of air masses on iron concentrations in wet atmospheric deposition over the urbanized coastal zone of the Gulf of Gdańsk

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L. Falkowska
A. Lewandowska
G. Sikorowicz
M. Bełdowska
J. Madeja

- OCEANOLOGICAL AND HYDROBIOLOGICAL STUDIES - Year 2008

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Long-term exposure to urban air pollution and the relationship with life expectancy in cohort of 3.5 million people in Silesia

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G. Dziubanek
A. Spychała
E. Marchwińska-Wyrwał
M. Rusin
I. Hajok
M. Ćwieląg-Drabek
A. Piekut

- Science of The Total Environment - Year 2017

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Air temperature and location of isobaric surfaces in relation to atmospheric circulation, based on radiosonde data from Legionowo, Poland

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G. Urban
M. Kowalewski

- Geographia Polonica - Year 2019

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Analysis of the Resistance Change of Chemosensitive Layers to the Presence of Ammonia Vapors under Variable Conditions of Air Temperature and Humidity

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H. Zajączkowska
A. Brochocka
A. Nowak
M. Wojtkiewicz

- Polymers - Year 2023

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Relationship between Visibility, Air Pollution Index and Annual Mortality Rate in Association with the Occurrence of Rainfall—A Probabilistic Approach

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G. Majewski
B. Szeląg
A. Białek
M. Stachura
B. Wodecka
E. Anioł
T. Wdowiak
A. Brandyk
W. Rogula-Kozłowska
G. Łagód

- ENERGIES - Year 2021

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LABORATORY STUDY ON INFLUENCE OF AIR DUCT THROTTLING ON EXHAUST GAS COMPOSITION IN MARINE FOUR-STROKE DIESEL ENGINE

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J. Kowalski

- Journal of KONES - Year 2015

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Modelling and experimental investigation of the phenomenon of brekdown of the liquid layer formed by an impinging two-phase air-water jet

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J. Mikielewicz
S. Gumkowski
D. Mikielewicz

- Year 2007

W pracy przedstawiono analizę teoretyczną i badania eksperymentalne badania zjawiska rozrywania warstwy cieczy powstałej z uderzającej strugi

Universal mobile monitoring system for gaseous air pollution = Uniwersalny system mobilnego monitoringu gazowych zanieczyszczeń powietrza

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- Year 2010

W pracy przedstawiono koncepcję systemu do mobilnego monitoringu substancji chemicznych w powietrzu. Proponowany system może być zastosowany do pomiaru zanieczyszczeń powietrza emitowanych przez komunikację. Stacja monitoringowa jest stosunkowo małych rozmiarów i może być zamontowana na pojazdach prywatnych lub publicznych. Zmierzone stężenia są zbierane i przenoszone poprzez sieć GSM do centralnej bazy danych. Przedstawiono także...

Modeling and experimental investigation of the hydraulic jump in liquid film formed by an impinging two-phase air-water jet

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S. Gumkowski

- HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING - Year 2008

Przedstawiono model analityczny układu hydraulicznego powstałego na skutek uderzenia strugi dwufazowej wody i powietrza. Obliczenia porównano z badaniami eksperymentalnymi przeprowadzonymi na własnym stanowisku badawczym. Uzyskano zadowalającą zgodność.

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Co-free triple perovskite La1.5Ba1.5Cu3O7±δ as a promising air electrode material for solid oxide fuel cells

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K. Li
A. Niemczyk
K. Świerczek
A. Stępień
Y. Naumovich
J. Dąbrowa
M. Zajusz
K. Zheng
B. Dabrowski

- Journal of Power Sources - Year 2022

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Authors’ response (March 5, 2019) to the letter to the Editor concerning the paper “Impact of air pollution on depression and suicide”

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A. Gładka
J. Rymaszewska
T. Zatoński

- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - Year 2019

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Air-drying temperature changes the content of the phenolic acids and flavonols in white mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaves

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M. Przeor
E. Flaczyk
M. Beszterda
K. Szymandera-Buszka
J. Piechocka
D. Kmiecik
O. Szczepaniak
J. Kobus-Cisowska
M. Jarzębski
U. Tylewicz

- CIENCIA RURAL - Year 2019

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Diagnostics of UV Nanosecond Laser Generated Plasma Plume Dynamics in Ambient Air Using Time-Resolved Imaging

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M. Tański
K. Garasz
M. Kocik
R. Barbucha
J. Mizeraczyk

- Przegląd Elektrotechniczny - Year 2012

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Challenges of Green Chemistry in monitoring and air protection. Wyzwania Zielonej Chemii w monitoringu i ochronie powietrza.

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- Year 2004

W pracy przedstawiono podstawowe założenia Zielonej Chemii do syntezy i przerobu związków chemicznych. W szczególnośi opisano nowe podejście w opracowywaniu metod analitycznych pozwalających na ocenę stanu zanieczyszczenia środowiska - w tym i powietrza. Podkreślono rolę analityki procesowej jako narzędzia kontroli procesu chemicznego, pozwalającego na szybkie wykrycie zagrożenia zanieczyszczenia powietrza.

Modelling of high temperature air/steam gasification of biomassand solid wastes in view of hydrogen-rich gas production

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J. Stąsiek
A. Stąsiek
W. Błasiak

- Year 2005

Przedstawiono zaawansowane technologie produkcji gazu bogatego w wodór z biomasy i odpadów komunalnych. Przeprowadzono badania eksperymentalne na stanowisku pomiarowym wykonanym w skali półprzemysłowej. Otrzymano obiecujące rezultaty podczas zgazowania palet drewnianych gazem o różnej zawartości pary wodnej.

Sense of Purpose in Life and Escape from Self as the Predictors of Quality of Life in Clinical Samples

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M. Błażek
M. Kaźmierczak
T. Besta

- Journal of Religion and Health - Year 2015

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Characterization of Rapana thomasiana as an indication of environmental quality of the Black Sea coast og Bulgaria

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J. Namieśnik
P. Szefer
S. Moncheva
K. Ham
S. Kang
P. Arancibia-Avila
F. Toledo
S. Gorinstein

- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY - Year 2012

W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań próbek mięczaków morskich (brzuchonogów) na zawartość takich składników jak wielopierścieniowe węglowodory aromatyczne, polichlorowane bifenyle, mikroelementy tych składników oraz aktywność biologiczną. Oceniono różnice w zawartości tych składników w próbkach uzyskanych z tych mięczaków morskich zebranych na obszarach niezanieczyszczonych i obszarach charakteryzujących się dużą intensywnością...