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A Three-Step Approach to Estimation of Reduction Potentials of Natural Mixtures of Antioxidants Based on DPPH Test; Illustration for Catechins and Cocoa
PublicationThe aim of this study is to propose a methodology to assess electrochemical properties of complex mixtures of antioxidants, such as plant extracts, based on the results of simple and popular DPPH test. The first, most difficult step, involves determinations of standard reduction potentials (E0) for the series of purified compounds (here catechins). The next step is the calculation of stoichiometric values (n10) based on the results...
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Challenges associated with development of AUV - unmanned autonomous underwater vehicles to be operated using the AI-based control systems
PublicationThe last decade has been devoted towards further development of the UUV unmanned underwater vehicles which may be of two types. There are the USV unmanned surface vehicles and UUV unmanned underwater vehicles. There is a growing interest to work out and implement the fully advanced AUV autonomous underwater vehicles. The main drivers towards development of such the vehicles are the technologies of autonomous systems, sensors and...
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SmallAngle Neutron Scattering Study of the Structure of Mixed Micellar Solutions Based on Nonionic and Two Cationic Surfactants
PublicationThe aggregation in mixed water systems based on nonionic surfactant, i.e., heptaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether (C14E7), and cationic surfactants, i.e., cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), and cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) has been investigated using the smallangle neutron scattering method. The preliminary results of the study of the behavior of C14E7 aqueous solutions (for a concentration of 0.17%) when adding...
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Machine Learning Algorithm-Based Tool and Digital Framework for Substituting Daylight Simulations In Early- Stage Architectural Design Evaluation
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to examine the new method of obtaining the simulation-based results using backpropagation of errors artificial neural networks. The primary motivation to conduct the research was to determine an alternative, more efficient and less timeconsuming method which would serve to achieve the results of daylight simulations. Three daylight metrics: Daylight Factor, Daylight Autonomy and Daylight Glare Probability have...
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On the Correlation of Lignocellulosic Filler Composition with the Performance Properties of Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Based Biocomposites
PublicationIn this work, three types of agricultural waste: olive stones (OS), date seed (DS) and wheat bran (WB) were applied as potential lignocellulosic fillers in poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) based biocomposites. Differences in composites’ performance were related to the higher content of proteins, noted for WB comparing to other fillers applied, which enhanced plasticization of PCL matrix. The mechanical properties of biocomposites were...
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A Ship Domain-Based Method of Determining Action Distances for Evasive Manoeuvres in Stand-On Situations
PublicationA ship encounter can be considered safe if neither of ships’ domains (defined areas around ships) is intruded by other ships. Published research on this includes optimising collision avoidancemanoeuvres fulfilling domain-based safety conditions.However, until recently there was no method, using ship’s domain to determine exact moment when a particular collision avoidance manoeuvre can still be successfully performed. The authors...
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Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Polyethylene-Based Composites Filled with Micrometric Aluminum Powder
PublicationInvestigations related to polymer/metal composites are often limited to the analysis of the electrical and thermal conductivity of the materials. The presented study aims to analyze the impact of aluminum (Al) filler content (from 1 to 20 wt%) on the rarely investigated properties of composites based on the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix. The crystalline structure, rheological (melt flow index and oscillatory rheometry),...
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Reduced-Cost Microwave Design Closure by Multi-Resolution EM Simulations and Knowledge-Based Model Management
PublicationParameter adjustment through numerical optimization has become a commonplace of contemporary microwave engineering. Although circuit theory methods are ubiquitous in the development of microwave components, the initial designs obtained with such tools have to be further tuned to improve the system performance. This is particularly pertinent to miniaturized structures, where the cross-coupling effects cannot be adequately accounted...
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FDTD-Compatible Green's function based on scalar discrete Green's function and multidimensional Z-transform
PublicationIn this contribution, a new formulation of the discrete Green's function (DGF) is presented for the finitedifference time-domain (FDTD) grid. Recently, dyadic DGF has been derived from the impulse response of the discretized scalar wave equation (i.e., scalar DGF) with the use of the multidimensional Z-transform. Its software implementation is straightforward because only elementary functions are involved and a single function...
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Key logistics processes in project management based on organisation of an international training session-case study
PublicationImprovement of processes, including the logistics processes forms one of the essential aspects of modern business entities functioning. Search for the solutions allowing for quicker and less costly method of realisation of particular activities in highly significant, especially in the conditions of a dynamically changing environment in which the organisations have to function. It is a natural field occuring principally both in...
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Machine Learning Applied to Aspirated and Non-Aspirated Allophone Classification—An Approach Based on Audio "Fingerprinting"
PublicationThe purpose of this study is to involve both Convolutional Neural Networks and a typical learning algorithm in the allophone classification process. A list of words including aspirated and non-aspirated allophones pronounced by native and non-native English speakers is recorded and then edited and analyzed. Allophones extracted from English speakers’ recordings are presented in the form of two-dimensional spectrogram images and...
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A dual-control strategy based on electrode material and electrolyte optimization to construct an asymmetric supercapacitor with high energy density
PublicationMetal-organic frames (MOFs) are regarded as excellent candidates for supercapacitors that have attracted much attention because of their diversity, adjustability and porosity. However, both poor structural stability in aqueous alkaline electrolytes and the low electrical conductivity of MOF materials constrain their practical implementation in supercapacitors. In this study, bimetallic CoNi-MOF were synthesized to enhance the electrical...
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Extraction pathways and purification strategies towards carminic acid as natural-based food colorant: A comprehensive review
PublicationAs a current trend of fabricating healthier products, food manufacturing companies seek for natural-based food colorant aiming to replace the synthetic ones, which apart from meeting sensorial and organoleptic aspects, they can also act as health promoters offering additional added value. Carminic acid is a natural based food colorant typically found in several insect taxa. However, there are current approaches which pursue the...
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Artificial Neural Networks as an architectural design tool- generating new detail forms based on the Roman Corinthian order capital
PublicationThe following paper presents the results of the research in the field of the machine learning, investigating the scope of application of the artificial neural networks algorithms as a tool in architectural design. The computational experiment was held using the backward propagation of errors method of training the artificial neural network, which was trained based on the geometry of the details of the Roman Corinthian order capital....
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Structure and properties comparison of poly(ether-urethane)s based on nonpetrochemical and petrochemical polyols obtained by solvent free two-step method
PublicationThe application of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) is becoming more and more extensive, and the decreasing of used petrochemical monomers and reduction of energy for the polymerization and processing processes is getting increasingly important. In this paper, we confirmed the positive influence of high bio-based monomers contents (by replacing petrochemical polyol and glycol by bio-based counterparts) on processing and properties...
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Small Antenna Design Using Surrogate-Based Optimization
PublicationIn this work, design of small antennas using efficient numerical optimization is investigated. We exploit variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) simulations and the adaptively adjusted design specifications (AADS) technique. Combination of these methods allows us to simultaneously adjust multiple geometry parameters of the antenna structure of interest in a computationally feasible manner, leading to substantial reduction of the...
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Decisional DNA Based Conceptual Framework for Smart Manufacturing
PublicationThis paper presents the conceptual framework for systematic knowledge representation, storage and reuse of manufacturing information in a production scenario. This knowledge structure is designed for three levels in a manufacturing set up viz. first at the engineering objects level, second at process and finally at factory level. Virtual engineering object (VEO) deals with knowledge at the individual object/component/machine level...
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Basic Hand Gestures Classification Based on Surface Electromyography
PublicationThis paper presents an innovative classification system for hand gestures using 2-channel surface electromyography analysis. The system developed uses the Support Vector Machine classifier, for which the kernel function and parameter optimisation are conducted additionally by the Cuckoo Search swarm algorithm. The system developed is compared with standard Support Vector Machine classifiers with various kernel functions. The average...
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Modular Experience-Based Smart Innovation Engineering System
PublicationThe current paper presents the systematic approach for supporting the product innovation process of manufactured products. The proposed system uses a collective, team-like knowledge developed by innovation related experiences of the formal decisional events. The proposed system for smart innovation engineering carries the promise to support the innovation processes in a quick and efficient way. It stores the past decisional events...
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Camera-based Automatic System for Tool Measurements and Recognition
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Building the Fuzzy Control System Based on the Pilot Knowledge
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Effect of Indium on the Properties of Mg-Zn-Based Alloys
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Automatic Image and Speech Recognition Based on Neural Network
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An Agent-Based Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Data Reduction
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Ni2X2 (X=pnictide, chalcogenide, or B) based superconductors
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Agent-Based Data Reduction Using Ensemble Technique
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Bi-criteria Data Reduction for Instance-Based Classification
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Stacking-Based Integrated Machine Learning with Data Reduction
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Project Management in Enterprises: IT Implementation Based on Fuzzy Models
PublicationW pracy analizuje się problem zastosowania metod zarządzania wiedzą oraz metod sztucznej inteligencji w zarządzaniu budżetem i planem realizacji projektów informatycznych. W pierwszej części wskazuje się na problemy związane z zarządzaniem projektami wytwarzania oprogramowania w zakresie planowania i bieżącego sterowania zarówno procesem wytwórczym, jak i zespołem programistów. Po omówieniu pożądanych zmian w metodologii zarządzania,...
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Multidimensional legacy aspects of modernizing web based systems
PublicationPublikacja porusza zagadnienia technik modernizacji tzw. legacy systems mających zastosowanie w cyklach życia oprogramowania. Przedmiotem dyskusji jest także studium przypadku Endoscopy Recommender System. Ponadto rozważany jest wpłw zmian wymagań, platform, standardów oraz strategii rozwoju oprogramowania na status legacy aplikacji webowych.
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An oscillation-based built-in test scheme with AGC loop.
PublicationPrzedstawiono oscylacyjny tester wbudowany (OBIT) do testowania części analogowej elektronicznego układu mieszanego sygnałowo zmontowanego na pakiecie. W celu zwiększenia współczynnika pokrycia uszkodzeń, w testerze zastosowano pomiary w dziedzinie czasu i częstotliwości. Omówiono wybrane aspekty implementacji testera, w szczególności problem transformacji układu testowanego w oscylator. Przeprowadzono analizę stanu ustalonego...
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Preparation and properties of nanoporius alumina-based humidity sensors
PublicationPrzedstawiono preparatykę czujników wilgotności na bazie nanoporowatego tlenku glinu. Wykorzystano spektroskopię impedancyjną do określenia właściwości czujników. Porównano właściwości czujników przygotowanych z różnymi parametrami procesu technologicznego.
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An ultrasonic obstacle detector based on phase beamforming principles
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono rezultaty prac nad ultradźwiękowym wykrywaczem przeszkód dla niewidomych. Opisano metodę lokalizacji przeszkód w oparciu o algorytm beamformingu fazowego. Zaprezentowano rezultaty badań przeprowadzonych nad prototypem urządzenia.
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Decisional DNA based embedded systems: a new perspective
PublicationOmówiono nowe kierunki i perspektywy badań w zakresie systemów podporządkowanych opartych na decyzyjnym DNA.
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Knowledge based virtual organisations for the e-decisional community
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono propozycje modelowania wirtualnych organiozacji opartych na wiedzy w zastosowaniu do budowy elektronicznej spolecznosci decyzyjnej.
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Web-based GIS as a tool for supporting marine research
PublicationZbieranie danych morskich podczas badań hydroakustycznych jest złożonym zadaniem, na które składają się nie tylko pomiary, ale także analiza, weryfikacja i interpretacja informacji uzyskanych przez różne czujniki. Automatyczna integracja, wizualizacja i przetwarzanie zgromadzonych danych pozwala na bardziej precyzyjne rozpoznanie badanych zjawisk. W pracy przedstawiono dedykowany sieciowy system syntezy i rozpowszechniania danych...
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A nanostructured carbon-reinforced polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomer
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Processing of Marine Satellite Data in WEB-BASED GIS
PublicationGIS systems are important modern word. They allow to quickly analyse and corelate various data bound to their geographical context. The paper describes Web-base GIS with ability to integrate and analyse data from many sources such as: satellite imagery, threat simulation models, marine vessels Automatic Identification System, raster and vector topographic charts. Some details of system architecture and implementation are presented...
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Description logic based generator of data-centric applications
PublicationThe knowledge stored in Ontology Management Systems (OMS) that originally has the form of expressions, can be seen as a user application specification or as knowledge provided by an expert. The generator of applications discussed in this paper is defined as a program that automatically generates an application that meets a certain specification stored in OMS. It is shown that it is possible to build a user interface for data management...
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Model-Based Testing of Embedded Systems in the Automotive Domain
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Description logic based generator of data-centric applications
PublicationThe knowledge stored in Ontology Management Systems (OMS) that originally has the form of expressions, can be seen as a user application specification or as knowledge provided by an expert. The generator of applications discussed in this paper is defined as a program that automatically generates an application that meets a certain specification stored in OMS. It is shown that it is possible to build a user interface for data management...
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Rigid polyurethane foams from a polyglycerol-based polyol
PublicationRigid polyurethane foams (rPUs) were synthesized by replacing 35 and 70 wt.% of petrochemical polyol with polyglycerol. Two types of polyglycerol with different molecular weights and hydroxyl numbers were used to obtain new ‘‘green’’ polyurethane–polyglycerol foams. The foams were prepared by a single step method for the ratio of NCO/OH groups equal to 2. rPUs synthesized with polyglycerol showed regular cellular structure, with...
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Neural-Network-Based Parameter Estimations of Induction Motors
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Buzz-based recognition of the honeybee colony circadian rhythm
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Hybrid biobateryy based on arylated carbon nanotubes and laccase
PublicationSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) were covalently modified with antracene and antraquinone and used for the construction of cathodes for biocatalytic reduction od dioxygen. The nanotubes with aromatic groups casted onto the electrode increased the working surface of the electrode and enabled efficient direct electron tarnsfer (DET) between the enzyme and the electrode. the aryl groups enter the hydrophobic pocket of the T1...
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Integration and Dependency in Software Lifecycle Based on Jazz Platform
PublicationSoftware delivery organizations are being asked to meet goals that seem mutually exclusive. Teams are asked to increase product quality, accelerate time to market, and meet increasing mandates from regulatory bodies. As software solutions and software development environments become rapidly more complex. Many business drivers compound these challlenges.
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Residue-to-two's complement converter based on core function
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono układową realizację konwertera z systemu resztowego do systemu binarnego bazującego na funkcji jądra. Zastosowanie funkcji jądra powoduje zmniejszenie wymagań sprzętowych przy realizacji konwertera. W publikacji omówiono problem dektekcji znaku oraz realizacje ukłądową konwertera w środowisku FPGA.
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Stages of project implementation based on design-thinking concept
PublicationIn this chapter there were presented basic aspects of project management focused on an improvement of the final effect. Firstly the project ter was defined including a discusion of its core attributes and determinants of its management procedure. Next design-thinking concept was introduced as an approach to use in project management for achieving maximum consumer satissfaction.
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Asynchronous distributed state estimation based on covariance intersection
PublicationW artykule rozważa się problem estymacji stanu w rozproszonym systemach wieloczujnikowym. W systemach takich stan obserwowanego obiektu jest estymowany przez pewien zbiór estymatorów lokalnych. Każdy estymator lokalny wykonuje fuzję danych pochodzących ze skojarzonego z nim czujnika lub czujników z danymi pochodzącymi z innych lokalnych estymatorów. W wyniku operacji fuzji oraz dodatkowo operacji filtracji korzystając np. z filtru...
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Ni2X2 (X = pnictide, chalcogenide, or B) based superconductors
PublicationPublikacja jest przeglądem właściwości nadprzewodników na bazie niklu, które zawierają płaszczyzny Ni2X2 (X=As, P, Bi, Si, Ge, B).