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TEMPERATURE INFLUENCE ON TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS QUALITY
PublicationGlobal warming makes it necessary to reduce energy consumption, which in the case of motor vehicles, is connected, among other things, with reduction of resistive forces acting on a vehicle during its motion. One of the most important components of those forces is rolling resistance, which is very difficult to measure, especially in road conditions. The article deals with issues related to the influence of the thermal state of...
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Quality of Satellite Communication in Selected Mobile Android Smartphones
PublicationToday, thanks to mobile devices, satellite communication is available to anyone and everywhere. Gaining information on one’s position using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), particularly in unknown urban environments, had become an everyday activity. With the widespread of mobile devices, particularly smartphones, each person can obtain information considering his or her location anytime and everywhere. This paper is...
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QUALITY GAPS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS
PublicationThe presented research work relates to the category of quality in higher education. This article aims to present the determinants of the quality of education in the context of international standards. The background of the considerations is the Bologna Declaration and the European Higher Education Area. The results of the research carried out with the use of the nominal group method and the data analysis carried out based on the...
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Evaluation of the influence of grapevine growing conditions on wine quality
PublicationScientists are increasingly interested in the viticulture concept of terroir, which states that unique properties of wine are strictly related to the environmental conditions under which grapes are cultivated. The aim of the research was to compare the parameters characterizing wines produced in Poland, such as pH, conductivity, total organic carbon (TOC), and concentration of anions (F−, Cl−, NO2−, NO3−, PO43−, SO42−). It was...
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Digital Audio Broadcasting or Webcasting: A Network Quality Perspective
PublicationIn recent years, many alternative technologies of delivering audio content have emerged, with different advantages and disadvantages. In this paper pros and cons of digital audio broadcasting and webcasting transmission techniques in a network quality perspective are described. A case study of user expectations with respect to currently available services is analyzed, and the perceived quality of real digital broadcasted and webcasted...
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Improving Objective Speech Quality Indicators in Noise Conditions
PublicationThis work aims at modifying speech signal samples and test them with objective speech quality indicators after mixing the original signals with noise or with an interfering signal. Modifications that are applied to the signal are related to the Lombard speech characteristics, i.e., pitch shifting, utterance duration changes, vocal tract scaling, manipulation of formants. A set of words and sentences in Polish, recorded in silence,...
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Mathematical models of process quality on the example of the bakery industry
PublicationThis article presents a new approach to quantitative dimensionless assessment of the efficiency and competitiveness of production processes. New concepts of process quality and relative product quality have been introduced. Process quality was expressed in vector and scalar. The process quality vector ono was expressed by the product of reliability by the vector from the sum of three components taking into account the composition...
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Quality assessment of mobile host services in IP networks
PublicationW pracy opisano podstawowe protokoły wspierające komunikację stacji ruchomych w sieciach IP. Przedmiotem zainteresowania były w szczególności rozwiązania MIP oraz Calkular IP i HAWAII - wspierające mobilność w skali makro bądź mikro. Przeprowadzono badania symulacyjne wskazujące na przydatność powyższych protokołów w przypadku różnych konfiguracji sieci.
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Monitoring and diagnosis of quality and quantity in drinking water systems.
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia nowe podejście do inteligentnego monitorowania oraz diagnostyki Systemu Wodnego (WS) jako problem statusu, warunków operacyjnych oraz rozpoznawania zdarzeń. Oprogramowanie komputerowego systemu monitorowania i diagnostyki zawiera narzędzia dla identyfikacji modeli dyskretnych statusów oraz określenia parametrów ilości i jakości wody dla każdego statusu. Dla każdego stanu decyzje podejmowane są przy użyciu metody...
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Anthropogenic changes of groundwater quality on the "Czarny Dwór" intake.
PublicationW wyniku intensywnej i trwającej 40 lat eksploatacji oraz sposobu zagospodarowania terenu nastąpiła niekorzystna zmiana jakości wód czwartorzędowego piętra wodonośnego na ujęciu "Czarny Dwór". Pojawiły się wysokie stężenia chlorków, siarczanów, azotu amonowego oraz podwyższona twardość ogólna. Badania geofizyczne wykonane w ramach współpracy Polsko - Szwedzkiej wykluczyły istnienie obecnie intruzji wód morskich.
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Implementation of the requirements driven quality method in a small IT company
PublicationPraca przedstawia proces i rezulaty wdrożenia metody RDQC - sterowanej wymaganiami kontroli jakości w rzeczywistej, niedużej firmie informatycznej. Pokazano specyfike firmy i wybranych projektów, omówiono podstawy metody RDQC, plan jej wdrożenia oraz najważniejsze osiągnięte rezultaty.
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Simulation Studies of Control Systems for Doubly Fed Induction Generator Supplied by the Current Source Converter
PublicationThe control system for a Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) supplied by a grid-connected Current Source Converter (CSC) is presented in this paper. Nonlinear transformation of DFIG model to the multi-scalar form is proposed. The nonlinear control strategy of active and reactive power of DFIG is realized by feedback linearization. In the proposed control scheme, the DFIG model and CSI parameters are included. Two Proportional-Integral...
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Will NILM Technology Replace Multi-Meter Telemetry Systems for Monitoring Electricity Consumption?
PublicationThe estimation of electric power utilization, its baseload, and its heating, light, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) power component, which represents a very large portion of electricity usage in commercial facilities, are important for energy consumption controls and planning. Non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) is the analytical method used to monitor the energy and disaggregate total electrical usage into appliance-related...
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AIR QUALITY INFLUENCE OF SELECTED POLLUTANTS EMITTED FROM A FIRE OF 300 MG OF MUNICIPAL WASTE ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY: AN EXAMPLE OF MODELLING WITH HYSPLIT
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Design advantages and analysis of a novel five-phase doubly-fed induction generator
PublicationPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the performance of a new five-phase doubly fed induction generator (DFIG). Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the results of a research work related to fivephase DFIG framing, including the development of an analytical model, FEM analysis as well as the results of laboratory tests of the prototype. The proposed behavioral level analytical model is based...
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Medium-Voltage Drives: Challenges and existing technology
PublicationThe article presents an overview of state-of-art solutions, advances, and design and research trends in medium-voltage (MV) drive technologies - and also discusses the challenges and requirements associated with the use of such drives. The choice and deployment of MV drives in industries are associated with numerous requirements related to the front-end converter (grid side) and inverter (machine side). The focus is on solutions...
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Enhancing Security of Advanced Metering Infrastructure by Introducing Threshold Attendance Protocol
PublicationThe industry pushes towards smart grid systems in order to resolve current limitations of the unidirectional legacy power grid infrastructure. By introducing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as an integral part of the smart grid solution, the utility company obtains an invaluable tool to optimize its network, lower the operational costs, and improve quality of service. Unfortunately, introducing two-way communication poses...
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Synchronous generator model taking into account the non-uniform saturation of the pole shoes
PublicationFor the evaluation of modern electric power systems with regard to their behavior, weight, and reliability a novel modeling and simulation tools have been developed. The paper presents circuit model of synchronous generator taking into account both the non-sinusoidal distribution of the stator and rotor winding, and non-uniform saturation of the pole shoes. This model is suitable for simulation of both salient and no-salient pole...
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Quality of Analytical Results: Classifiying Errors and Estimating Measurement Uncertainty
PublicationThe most important parameter of each analytical result is its reliability. An analytical result is not a constant value; each result has two properties, error and uncertainty. The sources of both these parameters have to be known and their values determined (estimated). All analytical results are obtained by applying an appropriate measuring procedure. The need for reliable results requires application of reliable analytical procedures,...
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Robust Monitoring of Water Quality in Drinking Water Distribution System
PublicationThe paper develops a novel open loop set bounded observer for robust estimation of water quality in DWDS based on the advanced nonlinear quality dynamics model including disinfections by-products (DBPs). The observer utilises a cooperativeness of the quality dynamics model and is computationally efficient, hence applicable to on-line quality monitoring. The simulation results illustrate its good and sustainable performance.
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Transmission Quality in MC-CDMA Radio Interface with Turbo Codes
PublicationMulti-Carrier Code Division Multiple Access techiques is a combination of two radio access techniques: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Orthogonal Frequency-called Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and has the advantages of both techniques. The paper presents the design of transmitter and receiver for MC-CDMA radio interface and the simulation results of the transmission quality in AWGN channel.
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Effect of interlayer bonding quality of asphalt layers on pavement performance
PublicationThe quality of interlayer bonding at the interfaces between the asphalt layers in flexible pavements affects the overall pavement performance. Lack or partial lack of interlayer bonding between asphalt layers can cause pavement's premature failures such as rutting, slippage of the wearing course, cracking or simply a reduction in the calculated fatigue life of the pavement structure. This paper shows the case studies of investigation...
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Electronic noses in classification and quality control of edible oils: A review
PublicationThe growing demand for wholesome and nutritious food leads to intensification of production, which in turn can have a detrimental effect on quality and well-being of consumers. For that reason, it is important to develop novel methods of food control which would be characterized by a short time of analysis, adequate sensitivity and relatively low cost. One such technique involves the use of multi-sensory devices called electronic...
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Quality assessment of ZnO-based varistors by 1/f noise
PublicationNoise has been used as a diagnostic tool of surge arrester varistor structures comprising of ZnO grains of various type and size. The physical and electrical properties of the measured samples have been described. In the experimental study, the applied measurement system and the results of noise measurements for the selected structures of varistors designed for the continuous working voltage 280 V, 440 V and 660 V have been presented....
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The Use of Sensory Analysis Techniques to Assess the Quality of Indoor Air
PublicationThe quality of indoor air is one of the significant elements that influences people's well-being and health inside buildings. Emissions of pollutants, which may cause odor nuisance, are the main reason for people's complaints regarding the quality of indoor air. As a result, it is necessary to perform tests aimed at identifying the sources of odors inside buildings. The article contains basic information on the characteristics...
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Approximate Quality Criteria for Difficult Multi-Objective Optimization Problems
PublicationThis paper introduces approximate analytic quality criteria useful in assessing the efficiency of evolutionary multi-objective optimization (EMO) procedures. We present a summary of extensive research into computing. In the performed comparative study we take into account the various approaches of the state-of-the-art, in order to objectively assess the EMO performance in highly dimensional spaces; where some executive criteria,...
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Approximate Quality Criteria for Difficult Multi-Objective Optimization Problems
PublicationThis paper introduces approximate analytic quality criteria useful in assessing the efficiency of evolutionary multi-objective optimization (EMO) procedures. We present a summary of extensive research into computing. In the performed comparative study we take into account the various approaches of the state-of-the-art, in order to objectively assess the EMO performance in highly dimensional spaces; where some executive criteria,...
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Usability and relational factors in user-perceived quality of online services
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to identify the key determinants of con-sumer-perceived usability of online service websites and their impact on e-loyalty potential, expressed by customer’s willingness to return and to recommend the website to others. In this experimental usability study fifteen video-recorded users performed specific tasks in financial, travel and health online service websites. After completing the tasks users filled...
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Influence of image transformations and quality degradations on SURF detector efficiency
PublicationA method for task-oriented examination of SURF keypoint detector accuracy is presented in the paper. It consists of generating test images, based on a given exemplar, processed by affine transformations: random rotation and scaling, and varying degree of degradations: darkening, blurring, noising, and compression. Details of applied degradation procedure are presented, followed by essentials of SURF-based images matching. A distance...
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Examining Quality of Hand Segmentation Based on Gaussian Mixture Models
PublicationResults of examination of various implementations of Gaussian mix-ture models are presented in the paper. Two of the implementations belonged to the Intel’s OpenCV 2.4.3 library and utilized Background Subtractor MOG and Background Subtractor MOG2 classes. The third implementation presented in the paper was created by the authors and extended Background Subtractor MOG2 with the possibility of operating on the scaled version of...
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Selected aspects of the surface quality of the wooden elements after planing
PublicationThe quality of the surface of wooden elements, that have been planed, has got a crucial meaning in the whole production process flow, since the obtained effects affect the quality of wooden surface after painting. The emergence of defects in most cases causes need to qualify workpiece as a scrap part or additional work activity must be done. In the paper selected results of the investigation of the effect of the cutting tool wear...
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Surface quality of the plasma cermet coatings after grind finishing
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Integrated Quality Ensuring Technique of Plasma Wear Resistant Coatings
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Improving quality of life in automotive by professional preparation to external audits
PublicationZaproponowano podniesienie jakości procesów zarządzania w przemyśle samochodowym w oparciu o rozbudowany model profesjonalnego przygotowania i późniejszego wykorzystania wyników zewnętrznych audytów.
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Influence of sulphate reducing bacteria on water quality in water network
PublicationW pracy zbadano wody podziemne oraz wody rozprowadzane w sieci wodociągowej pod kątem obecności bakterii redukujących siarczany (BRS). Stwierdzono, że BRS były obecne zarówno w wodzie surowej, a także w wodzie uzdatnionej oraz w przewodach sieci wodociągowej.
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The quality of sewage sludge stabilized for a long time in reed basins
PublicationThe aim of the work was to determine changes of long-term sewage sludge quality stabilized in reed basins from 7-15 years. The following parameters were evaluated: dry matter and organic matter concentration, nitrogen, phosphorus, and selected heavy metal (Cd, Ni, Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn) fractions. The material for the investigations was collected from 4 reed basin systems (utilisated sewage sludge) located in conventional WWTPs in Denmark...
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Quality of Analytical Results: Classifiying Errors and Estimating Measurement Uncertainty
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Soil quality index applied to Cucurbit production (Chaco, Argentina)
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MULTILEVEL INTEGRATION OF DESIGN AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBAN SPACE ISSUE
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SIMULATING CALCIUM DIP EFFECT ON POST HARVEST QUALITY OF PEACHES
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Quality Structure of the Noctuidae Family in Selected Habitats of the Agricultural Landscape
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Quality of life, depression and anxiety in living donor kidney transplantation
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The Quality of Life and Psychological, Social and Cognitive Functioning of Patients with Acromegaly
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Test objects for MRI quality assurance based on polymer gels
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The Effect of Effective Microorganisms on the Quality of Potato Chips and French Fries
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Expert system for automatic classification and quality assessment of singing voices
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Expert system for automatic classification and quality assessment of singing voices
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Automatic singing quality recognition employing artificial neural networks
PublicationCelem artykułu jest udowodnienie możliwości automatycznej oceny jakości technicznej głosów śpiewaczych. Pokrótce zaprezentowano w nim stworzoną bazę danych głosów śpiewaczych oraz zaimplementowane parametry. Przy pomocy sztucznych sieci neuronowych zaprojektowano system decyzyjny, który oceniono w pięciostopniowej skali jakość techniczną głosu. Przy pomocy metod statystycznych udowodniono, że wyniki generowane przez ten system...
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Quality assessment of varistor ZnO structures by resonant ultrasound spectroscopy
PublicationWarystory sa wytwarzane z tlenku cynku ZnO jako cylindrycznie uformowane struktury, a ich jakość zależy od zmieniających się uwarunkowań technologicznych na etapach formowania ich kształtu oraz spiekania. W związku z tym są one testowane w końcowej fazie produkcji, a elementy wadliwe się odrzuca. Proponujemy testowanie jakości struktur ZnO we wcześniejszej fazie ich wytwarzania w celu wyeliminowania elementów wadliwych z dalszej,...
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The influence of humic substances in treated sewage on the quality of surface waters
PublicationAt present the evaluation of WWTP effectiveness is based upon organic matter and nutrients removal. Recently it was found out that sewage treatment leads to formation of resistant to biochemical degradation organic compounds, similar to humic acids. The humic acids formed during sewage treatment process play diversified functions when discharged to surface waters - for instance they can act as carriers of hydrophobic organic pollutants...