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Review of Research and Development on the Technical Diagnostics in the Field of Electric Traction
PublicationPrzedstawiono funkcje i oprzyrządowanie stanowiska diagnostycznego do badania lokomotyw elektrycznych serii EU07. Zaproponowano nową metodę kontroli charakterystyki statycznej odbieraka prądu. Przedstawiono kompleksowy system diagnostyki sieci jezdnej DST.
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Research and education at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology.
PublicationPrzedstawiono aktualną działalność naukowo-badawczą Wydziału Mechanicznego Politechniki Gdańskiej w 60-lecie jego istnienia - realizowaną w 11 Katedrach w ramach działalności statutowej, badań własnych, projektów badawczych KBN i umów z przemysłem. Omówiono proces dydaktyczny na studiach inżynierskich, magisterskich i doktoranckich. Scharakteryzowano prowadzone specjalności i podano zamierzenia w zakresie umiędzynarodowienia studiów...
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Results of the “DPDT-Auger” Research Project on Screw Displacement Piles
PublicationThe main objective of the “DPDT-Auger” research project was to test the prototype DPDT auger for forming screw displacement piles in the ground (patented in Poland in 2020). An additional aim was to develop design methods and rules for the making of such piles. The augers and piles were first tested on a model scale, and then more extensively in the real scale on experimental field plots. The results found the overall functionality...
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Artificial intelligence in architectural education - green campus development research
PublicationThe rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced new possibilities and challenges in design education. This article explores the need for changes and adaptations in the teaching process of design as AI-related technologies, based on image generation, transform the creative process and offer novel opportunities. In a research-by-design studio in an architectural faculty in Poland, students who utilised...
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Social Media in the Fashion Industry. Fundamentals, Strategy and Research Methods
PublicationThis book introduces social network fundamentals in the fashion domain. It addresses the creation of social media marketing plans, highlighting strategic approaches that allow fashion brands to differentiate themselves in the ephemeral and challenging fashion context. Through a variety of academic and professional sources and by sharing the results of their own research, the authors present research methodologies, including netnography,...
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Towards more inclusive qualitative research: the practice of interviewing neurominorities
PublicationManagement scholars increasingly focus their efforts on the development of neurodivergent human capital and the promotion of inclusive employment and decent work. However, it may be argued that existing research still suffers from the lack of a comprehensive appreciation of what neurominorities may find difficult in the research process or how they interpret what the researchers are doing. In the light of only fragmented advice...
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Biological and mechanical research of titanium implants covered with bactericidal coating
PublicationThe paper concerns the biological and mechanical properties of titanium implants with an antibacterial coating. The Ti13Zr13Nb alloy samples were coated with hydroxyapatite (HAp) coatings using the electrophoretic deposition technique (EPD). Subsequently, the surface of the samples was modified with silver, copper, and nickel nanoparticles by the immersion method. Different titanium sample types (i.e. HAp-only and nanometals-enriched...
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Oxylipin profiling for clinical research: Current status and future perspectives
PublicationOxylipins are potent lipid mediators with increasing interest in clinical research. They are usually measured in systemic circulation and can provide a wealth of information regarding key biological processes such as inflammation, vascular tone, or blood coagulation. Although procedures still require harmonization to generate comparable oxylipin datasets, performing comprehensive profiling of circulating oxylipins in large studies...
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Experimental research of the effect of face milling strategy on the flatness deviations
PublicationIn this paper the dependencies between face milling strategy of EN AW6082-T6 aluminum alloy samples, with difference thicknesses (6, 8, and 12 mm) and two cold rolling directions, and flatness deviations were presented. Three strategies of milling included different proportions of material removed from both sides of the plates. This approach allowed to control the proportions of residual surface stresses on both sides of the specimens,...
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Security of Cryptocurrencies: A View on the State-of-the-Art Research and Current Developments
Publication[Context] The goal of security is to protect digital assets, devices, and services from being disrupted, exploited or stolen by unauthorized users. It is also about having reliable information available at the right time. [Motivation] Since the inception in 2009 of the first cryptocurrency, few studies have been undertaken to analyze and review the state-of-the-art research and current developments with respect to the security...
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RESEARCH ON HYDRODYNAMIC PEEK JOURNAL BEARINGS LUBRICATED WITH WATER AND OIL
PublicationThe main purpose of the research was to determine the possibilities and experimentally test the benefits of replacing conventional oil lubrication with ecological water lubrication. Tests were carried out on a test rig for hydrodynamic radial bearings under conditions representative of the expected applications for the bearing in water turbines. Bearings made from the polymer material PEEK (polyether ether ketone) were tested under static...
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Methodology of experimental research on efficiency of hydro-mechanical automatic gearbox
PublicationThe article shortly describes the design and principle of operation of the hydromechanical gearbox and presents the methodology and design of test stands used for testing hydromechanical proto-type gearbox developed at Technical University of Gdansk. The article presents an approach according to which, in order to obtain reliable measurement data, it is necessary to separate the tests of the hydraulic and mechanical parts of the...
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The Application of Vibration Recording and Analysis in Tribological Research on Sliding Friction
PublicationThe paper reports on a tribological research on the macroscopic manifestation and characteristics of sliding friction. The aim of the task was to measure friction in lubricated sliding contacts and test the interactions between the environment (the test rig) and the experimental friction contact. Friction-induced vibrations were observed and studied as a manifestation of the process. The typical set of velocity and force/torque...
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MSRL 2.0. as a new method for research education on urban issues
PublicationThe MSRL 2.0. research is focused on the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) as a multidimensional urban phenomenon with Gdansk acting as a hub for the research teams. The idea of the MSRL 2.0. is to promote the collaboration of professionals and graduate and PhD students by bringing together the mentor(s) with a local research team sharing experiences and proposing strategic recommendations to strengthen sustainable urban development initiatives...
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Experimental research on marine oil-lubricated stern tube bearing
PublicationBearings of propeller shafts are very crucial elements of the propulsion system of each of the ships. The safety of shipping depends on their durability and reliability. The new legal restrictions mean that today we are looking for environmentally friendly solutions. That is why water-lubricated bearings are becoming more and more popular. So, will oil-lubricated shaft bearings belong to the past? The bearing with a white metal...
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Structural analysis as a supporting method for the research of the medieval brick architecture
PublicationChronology of brick historical buildings might be established much more precisely than the chronology of stone ones due to the architectural and metrical analysis of bricks, mortars and brickworks. Comparison of historical sources allows to reconstruct the previous stages of constructing monuments. Causations between transformations and developments of monuments are usually interpreted as the results of artistic or ideological...
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Lighting Design for the 21st Century Applied research in lighting practice
PublicationFor those who are unfamiliar with research, it’s important to know there are two categories. Fundamental (or basic) research and applied research. Basic research often discusses scientific ideas/theories, whereas, applied research explores testing these ideas in practice to develop technology or techniques. It’s applied research which most interests lighting practitioners. Great lighting design that creates a pleasant and beneficial...
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Research into the Movements of Surface Water Masses in the Basins Adjacent to the Port
PublicationThis paper presents the results of the practical and simulation research into determining the routes of movement of small objects moving together with surface water masses in basins adjacent to the port. The results of this research were referenced against the modelling of routes of small objects in port channel basins. The results of practical research concerning the movement of small objects in basins adjacent to the port were...
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Hybrid geothermal-fossil power cycle analysis in a Polish setting with a focus on off-design performance and CO2 emissions reductions
PublicationGrowing demand for electricity due to economic development contributes to increased greenhouse gas production, especially CO2. However, emissions can be limited by enhancing the efficiency of primary energy conversion, such as integrating geothermal energy into coal-fired power plants. Therefore, this paper proposes replacing conventional feed-water heaters with geothermal preheaters to create a hybridized system. This study was...
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Performance Evaluation of a Multidomain IMS/NGN Network Including Service and Transport Stratum
PublicationThe Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture was proposed for delivering various multimedia services with guaranteed quality. For this reason, the elements of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) concept (an important part of 4G/5G/6G mobile networks) are used in its service stratum. This paper presents comprehensive research on how the parameters of an IMS/NGN network and traffic sources influence mean Call Set-up Delay (E(CSD))...
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Commercially produced and modified starches
PublicationThis book presents some fascinating phenomena associated with the remarkable features of high performance polymers and also provides an update on applications of modern polymers. It offers new research on structure–property relationships, synthesis and purification, and potential applications of high performance polymers. The collection of topics in this book reflects the diversity of recent advances in modern polymers with a broad...
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Studying the Effect of Working Conditions on WEDM Machining Performance of Super Alloy Inconel 617
PublicationWire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) has been for many years a precise and efficient non-conventional manufacturing solution in various industrial applications, mostly involving the use of hard-to machine materials like, among other, the Inconel super alloys. The focus of the present study is on exploring the effect of selected control parameters, including pulse duration, pulse-off time and the dielectric flow pressure on...
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Testbed analysis of video and VoIP transsmission performance in IEEE 802.11 b/g/n networks
PublicationThe aim of the work is to analyze capabilities and limitations of different implementations of IEEE 802.11 technologies (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), utilized for both video streaming and VoIP calls directed to mobile devices. Our preliminary research showed that results obtained with currently popular simulation tools can be drastically different than these possible in real-world environment, so, in order to correctly evaluate performance...
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The Impact of Isocyanate Index and Filler Functionalities on the Performance of Flexible Foamed Polyurethane/Ground Tire Rubber Composites
PublicationThe structure and performance of polyurethane (PU) foams are strongly driven by the stoichiometry of the polyaddition reaction, quantitatively described by the isocyanate index. It determines the balance between isocyanate and hydroxyl groups in the reacting system and is affected by the introduction of additional functionalities originated, e.g., from applied fillers. Nevertheless, this issue is hardly taken into account in research...
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SELECTION OF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS IN A WHEELED TRACTOR
PublicationIn a classical approach to damage diagnosis, the technical condition of an analyzed machine is identified based on the measured symptoms, such as performance, thermal state or vibration parameters. In wheeled tractor the fundamental importance has monitoring and diagnostics during exploitation concerning technical inspection and fault element localizations. The main functions of a diagnostic system are: monitoring tractor components...
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Machine learning-based seismic response and performance assessment of reinforced concrete buildings
PublicationComplexity and unpredictability nature of earthquakes makes them unique external loads that there is no unique formula used for the prediction of seismic responses. Hence, this research aims to implement the most well-known Machine Learning (ML) methods in Python software to propose a prediction model for seismic response and performance assessment of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames (RC MRFs). To prepare 92,400 data...
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Measuring the effectiveness of digital communication - social media performance: an example of the role played by AI-assisted tools at a university
PublicationThe aim of the article is to show the role played by AI-powered tools in measuring the effectiveness of digital communication in social media using a university case study. Therefore, a research problem was formulated to identify the metrics (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness – non-financial outcomes – of digital social media communication at the university using AI tools. The literature review on the role of AI in digital...
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Knowledge-Based Management as the Key Success Factor for Research and Development Organizations
PublicationA key to achieving success in project organizations lies in exemplary management of processes within those organizations, while the ongoing projects are mainly characterized by their uniqueness. The situation is no different in commercial research and development organizations (R&D) where accuracy and repeatability of elementary processes guarantees efficient and productive realization of all enterprises. R&D organizations are...
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From hobbies, straightforward analysis to serious research – the road to phd degree
PublicationThe illustration of the main articles goal is an example of author's academic career course, the aim of which is to obtain a doctoral degree in the field of geodesy and cartography. Today, the most important thing for the young scientist is the devotion to research in certain field of science, which is interested for the large community of scientists. From a psychological point of view, a unity of interest and experiments must...
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Research of the Theban limestone: The case of Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari
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Experimental research on helical coil biomass boiler with oil as a heating fluid
PublicationThis paper presents an experimental research of helical coil biomass boiler with thermal oil heating agent. Heat exchanger consists of two coaxial helical coils swept by the flue gases. The burner is a single vertical retort connected to the fuel tank (wooden pellets). The boiler is a part of micro-power plant in which the heat from the boiler is exchanged with low-boiling HFE7100 to produce steam for a custom steam turbine. The...
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Water-Lubricated Sintered Bronze Journal Bearings—Theoretical and Experimental Research
PublicationWater lubricated bearings are used from many years in shipbuilding, hydro power and other industries because of their advantages such as: extensive serviceable life, low coefficient of friction, longevity of shaft sleeve, good abrasion resistance, low maintenance required, unit simplicity, no danger of pollution and low price. Various types of water lubricated sliding bearings have been tested at the Technical University of Gdansk...
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STABILITY OF THE INNER SLOPE OF THE POLISH DREDGDIKES RESEARCH DIKE AT STATIONARY FLOW
PublicationFor long duration of the flood the water table can appear on the slope with a problem of out-wash in the case of sand type dike. If the dike corps is covered with less permeable layer some additional push-off forces and shearing can rise in the cover. In both cases the micro stability of the inner slope should be considered at normative high water for homogeneous sand type dike or sand type dike with less permeable covers. The...
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Model research and numerical calculations of the buoy for capturing of the sea-waves energy
Publicationw pracy przedstawiono konstrukcję i zasadę działania modelu 1:5 boi do pozyskiwania energii fal morskich oraz wyniki badań eksperymentalnych prowadzonych w dużym basenie w Centrum techniki Okrętowej w Gdańsku.Ponadto przedstawiono numeryczny model obliczeniowy i wybrane wyniki symulacji zachowania się boi na fali regularnej.
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Design solution and selected research results of the sea-wave energy converter
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono oryginalne rozwiązanie konstrukcyjne boi do pozyskiwania energii fal morskich oraz analizy i badania modelowe turbiny wodnej poprzedzające wybór ostateczny konstrukcji modelu boi w skali 1:5 przewidzianego do badań eksperymentalnych w basenie holowniczym. Zaprezentowano także wybrane wyniki badań modelowych i symulacji komputerowych ukazujący wpływ systemu kotwiczenia i innych parametrów na jakość i efektywność...
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Research and Development at the Department of Energy and Industrial Apparatus of Gdansk University of Technology
PublicationIn the paper presented are the research and development activities at the Department of Energy and Industrial Apparatus of Gdansk University of Technology
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The relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth: a review of recent research achievements
PublicationRozdział przedstawia przedląd najnowszych badań światowych dotyczących relacji zachodzących pomiędzy przedsiębiorczością a wzrostem gospodarczym. Autorzy prezentują własną propozycję ujęcia powiązań pomiędzy przedsiębiorczością a makroekonomicznymi efektami wzrostu z uwzględnieniem różnorodnych - tak zwanych - ''powiązań pośrednich''(intermediate linkages).
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Development of particle accelerator technology in Europe: digest of infrastructural and research projects
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Extraction of information from born-digital PDF documents for reproducible research
PublicationBorn-digital PDF electronic documents might reasonably be expected to preserve useful data units of their source originals that suffice to produce executable papers for reproducible research. Unfortunately, developers of authoring tools may adopt arbitrary PDF generation strategies, producing a plethora of internal data representations. Such common information units as text paragraphs, tables, function graphs and flow diagrams,...
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Research on assessment of bolted joint state using elastic wave propagation
PublicationThe work contains results of experimental investigation of elastic wave propagation in a bolted single-lap joint. Tests were carried out for the excitation perpendicular to the connection plane. In experimental studies, PZT transducers were used for both excitation and registration of ultrasonic waves. The analyses took into account varying contact conditions between the elements of the connection depending on the value of the...
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Missing Verification of Source Data in Hypertension Research: The HYGIA PROJECT in Perspective
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A comprehensive review on environmental transformation of selenium: recent advances and research perspectives
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Blood Pressure celebrates 20 years of dedication to Nordic hypertension research
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Agomelatine's antiglycoxidative action—In vitro and in silico research and systematic literature review
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Research on a permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machine with hybrid excitation
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Competences of academic tutors – research among participants of the project “Masters of Didactics”
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Research into flows in turbine blade seals. Part II: Numerical analysis
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań numerycznych programem Fluent przepływów w uszczelnieniu nadbandażowym stopnia turbinowego. Badania wykonano przy zastosowaniu różnych typów siatek obliczeniowych, różnych rodzajów "zszywek" oraz różnych metod obliczeniowych (Mixing Plane, Sliding Mesh, Multiple ReferenceFrame).
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The use of liquid crystal thermography for heat, fluid flow and biomedical research.
PublicationW ostatniej dekadzie termografia ciekłokrystaliczna (TLC) i cyfrowa analiza kolorowych obrazów była z powodzeniem stosowana w różnych aplikacjach technicznych, przemysłowych i biomedycznych. Cienkie warstwy ciekłokrystaliczne zastosowano dla uzyskania lokalnych pól temperatury, współczynników przekazywania ciepła i określenia rodzaju procesu. Materiał ciekłokrystaliczny można również zastosować do wizualizacji pól temperatury i...
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Research on deformations of laser-welded joint of a steel sandwich structure model.
PublicationPrzedstawiono problemy związane z zachowaniem złącza laserowego pod obciążeniem zginającym. Pokazano wyniki badań laboratoryjnych dla określenia mechanizmu pracy złącza i przedyskutowano uzyskane rezultaty.
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Going into the research of dampers configuration for bodies under double load conditions.
PublicationJednym z etapów projektowania układów mechanicznych jest dobranie wartości sztywności i tłumienia elementów i dopasowanie ich do planowanego zachowania mechanizmu. Proces ten można uprościć, gdy uda się połączyć komputerowe modelowanie mechanizmów i optymalizację numeryczną. W pracy zajęto się doborem elementów tłumiących. Zaproponowano optymalne ustawienie oraz optymalne wartości współczynników dla układów stabilizujących położenie...