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Smart Decisional DNA Technology to Enhance Industry 4.0 Environment in Conjunction with Conventional Manufacturing
PublicationKnowledge-based support has become an indispensable part not only to the traditional manufacturing set-ups but also to the new fast-emerging Industry 4.0 scenario. In this regard, successful research has been performed and extensively reported to develop Decisional DNA based knowledge representation models of engineering object and engineering process called Virtual engineering object (VEO), Virtual engineering process (VEP) and...
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Electrical characterization of diamond/boron doped diamond nanostructures for use in harsh environment applications
PublicationThe polycrystalline boron doped diamond (BDD) shows stable electrical properties and high tolerance for harsh environments (e.g. high temperature or aggressive chemical compounds) comparing to other materials used in semiconductor devices. In this study authors have designed electronic devices fabricated from non-intentionally (NiD) films and highly boron doped diamond structures. Presented semiconductor devices consist of highly...
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Nonlocal elasticity analysis of moderately thick porous functionally graded plates in a hygro-thermal environment
PublicationThis work performs a novel quasi three-dimensional (3D) bending analysis for a moderately thick functionally graded material (FGM) made of nanoceramics and metal powders, in presence of porosities due to some incorrect manufacturing processes. Such porosities can appear within the plate in two forms, namely, even and uneven distributions. The modeled system assumes a polymer matrix where both shear and transverse factors coexist....
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Optimization of Data Assignment for Parallel Processing in a Hybrid Heterogeneous Environment Using Integer Linear Programming
PublicationIn the paper we investigate a practical approach to application of integer linear programming for optimization of data assignment to compute units in a multi-level heterogeneous environment with various compute devices, including CPUs, GPUs and Intel Xeon Phis. The model considers an application that processes a large number of data chunks in parallel on various compute units and takes into account computations, communication including...
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Influence of the type of photocatalyst on photocatalytic oxidation of triclosan in the aquatic environment
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THE METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING CONDITIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTIONS IN HERITAGE-RICH ENVIRONMENT
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Carbon Monoxide Fate in the Environment as an Inspiration For Biorefinery Industry: A Review
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The influence of air humidity on human heat stress in a hot environment
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Research Toward The Optical Equipment For An Autonomous Robot For TviV Environment
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Model of distributed learning objects repository for a heterogenic internet environment
PublicationW artykule wprowadzono pojęcie komponentu edukacyjnego jako rozszerzenie obiektu edukacyjnego o elementy zachowania (metody). Zaproponowane podejście jest zgodne z paradygmatem obiektowym. W oparciu o komponent edukacyjny zaprojektowano model budowy repozytorium materiałów edukacyjnych. Model ten jest oparty o usługi sieciowe i rejestry UDDI. Komponent edukacyjny oraz model repozytorium mogą znaleźć zastosowanie w konstrukcji zbiorów...
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An analysis of the current situation for Polish ferry operators in a transitional environment
PublicationArtykuł rozpoczyna analiza sytuacji polskiej żeglugi promowej na tle procesów zachadzących w otoczeniu. W dalszej części została przedstawiona analiza SWOT, która wskazała główne problemy, którym muszą stawić czoła polscy armatorzy promowi. W pracy zaproponowano strategie marketingowe i dokano oceny ich roli w dalszym rozwoju badanych przedsiębiorstw promowych.
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Managerial Perception of Regional Small Business Environment in Southern Poland
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Characterization of the natural chemical and osmotic environment of early wheat embryogenesis
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Real-Time Multimedia Stream data Processing in a Supercomputer Environment
PublicationRozdział opisuje doświadczenia uzyskane przez autorów podczas pracy w projekcie MAYDAY EURO 2012. Przedstawiono główny cel projektu - stworzenie systemu umożliwiającego rozwijanie i równolegle wykonywanie usług multimedialnych w środowisku klastra obliczeniowego dużej mocy. opisano tematykę przetwarzania dużej liczby strumieni multimedialnych na komputerach dużej mocy. Następnie zaprezentowano możliwości platformy KASKADA: tworzenie...
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Occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in environment and the statistical analysis of this phenomenon
PublicationIntroduction: In this study the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance patterns among fecal indicators (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp.) was analyzed in water and wastewater samples. The trends in antimicrobial resistance were analyzed using basic statistical methods. Methods: Samples were obtained from two local watercourses (Oliwski Stream and Reda River) as well as from the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) Gdansk - Wschod....
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Mobile navigation system for visually impaired users in the urban environment
PublicationThis paper describes the prototype version of a mobile application supporting independent movement of theblind. Its objective is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people, providing them with navigationalassistance in urban areas. The authors present the most important modules of the application. The module forprecise positioning using DGPS data from the ASG-EUPOS network as well as enhancements of positioning...
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Evaluation of Temporal Leachability of Strontium from Building Materials to Environment
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Polish Version of the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS-Poland)
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Building the Learning Environment for Sustainable Development: a Co-creation approach
PublicationEducation for sustainable development supports the improvement of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors related to global challenges such as climate change, global warming and environmental degradation, among others. It is increasingly taking place through projects based on information and communication technologies. The effectiveness of the actions taken depends not only on the quality of the project activities or the...
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A picocellular UMTS/TDD overlay on GSM system for indoor environment
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono nakładkę CDMA na system GSM. Nakładka użytkuje system UMTS w trybie TDD i jest przeznaczona do funkcjonowania wewnątrz budynków w obszarze makrokomórki systemu GSM. Wyniki badań przedstawione w pracy ukazują znaczny wzrost efektywności wykorzystania tego samego pasma przez oba systemy i uzyskanie znacznej pojemności dla nakładki bez degradacji pracy systemu GSM
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Model of management of knowledge bases in the information technology evaluation environment
PublicationThe paper presents the model of management of knowledge bases in multi-agent system for evaluation of information technologies (IT_MAS). Such system is being developed in Gdansk Uni-versity of Technology by Information Technology Management Team. Multi-agent system is supposed to support manager level specialists during decision processes when there is identified need to buy or change any information technology. The main goal of...
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Distributed processing environment using JINI and Screen saver technology
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia opis zrealizowanego systemu do obliczeń rozproszonych z wykorzystaniem technologii JINI i screen saver. Przedstawiono również przykładowe wyniki zastosowania systemu do obliczeń rozproszonych stosowanych w syntezie obrazów parametrycznych.
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Polish constructed wetlands performance and transfer of results into Alpine environment.
PublicationPrzyjmuje się, że oczyszczalnia hydrofitowa opisana może być równaniem kinetyki reakcji pierwszego rzędu. Uzyskano z danych doświadczalnych, że współczynnik kinetyki reakcji k jest uzależniony od temperatury oczyszczalnych ścieków w gruncie porośniętym trzciną. Można więc wyznaczyć przebieg funkcji k(T), gdzie k jest współczynnikiem kinetyki reakcji, a T-temperaturą ścieków. Można więc niskie wartości k uzyskane w warunkach...
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Inference Mechanisms for Knowledge Management System in E-health Environment
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano badania i ich wyniki osiągnięte w trakcie prac na systemem zarządzania wiedzą dla systemu typu e-health PIPS (ang. Personalised Information Platform for Life and Health Services)Opisano warstwę semantyczną systemu zarządzania wiedzą, a w szczególności skoncentrowano się na silniku wnioskującym.Poddano dyskusji następujące zagadnienia: analizę dostępnych narzędzi wnioskujący i ich zgodności ze standardem...
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Microplastics removal from aqueous environment by metal organic frameworks
PublicationThis paper provides an overview of recent research performed on the applications of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for microplastics (MPs) removal from aqueous environments. MPs pollution has become a major environmental concern due to its negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems and human health. Therefore, developing effective and sustainable methods for removing them from aqueous environments is crucial. In recent years, MOFs...
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The Multiplatform Environment for Simulation and Features Estimation of Mixed-Signal Devices
PublicationThe use of simulation laboratories is gaining popularity in thedomains of engineering programs. However, the experience in teaching showsthat the simulation itself is not very effective in didactic processes. Teachingprocesses in thefield of specialist subjects, designed for students of technicaluniversities, should be based on direct operations performed by the student onreal devices. At the same time, at the later stages of didactic...
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Analytical and bioanalytical problems associated with the toxicity of elemental sulfur in the environment
PublicationWe summarize the state of knowledge on the toxicity and the bioavailability of elemental sulfur. We also present: analytical methods used to determine the elemental sulfur content of samples with complex matrices; and, problems and difficulties encountered while using biotests for samples containing elemental sulfur.
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Temper bead welding of S420G2+M steel in water environment
PublicationThe article presents the idea of the use of Temper Bead Welding (TBW) technique to improve the weldability of high strength steel at underwater wet welding conditions. Wet welding method with the use of covered electrodes is described. This work shows results of metallographic examinations and hardness measurements of samples of S420G2+M steel with weld beads performed under water. It has been shown that Temper Bead Welding technique...
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What are the Barriers to Efficient Electric Lighting within a Domestic Environment
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Potential Toxic Effects of Airport Runoff Water Samples on the Environment
PublicationDespite the positive aspects of the intensive development of aviation, airports are considered large-scale polluters. Pollution caused by runoff water (stormwater) is one of the major problems related to airport operations. The aim of this study was to characterize the potential toxic impact on aquatic life from runoff water discharges from four international airports in Europe. Samples of stormwater were collected at airports...
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Characterization of Slow and Fast Fading in Off-Body Communication at 2.45 GHz with Space Diversity Scheme in an Indoor Environment
PublicationThe characterization of slow and fast fading in wireless body area networks with space diversity scheme has been presented. The analysis, based on the measurements at 2.45 GHz in an indoor environment, has shown that for all investigated configurations of receiving wearable antennas, the correlation coefficient values of the received signals’ parameters are below the assumed value of 0.5, being close to zero for the vast majority...
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Characterization of slow and fast fading in off-body communication at 2.45 GHz with space diversity scheme in indoor environment
PublicationThe characterization of slow and fast fading in Wireless Body Area Networks with space diversity scheme has been presented. The analysis, based on the measurements at 2.45 GHz in indoor environment, has shown that for all investigated configurations of receiving wearable antennas the correlation coefficient values of received signals’ parameters are below the assumed value of 0.5, being close to zero for the vast majority of cases. It...
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Elemental composition, environment of deposition of the Lower Carboniferous Emma Fiord Formation oil shale in Arctic Canada
PublicationThe sedimentary succession of 51-m consisting of a thin coal seam (1 m) and oil shale with a marlstone and carbonate-mudstone matrix of the Lower Carboniferous (Viséan) Emma Fiord Formation located on the Grinnell Peninsula, Devon Island, Arctic Canada was examined. The techniques used include reflected light microscopy, and instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) for elemental concentration, and inductively coupled plasma...
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Investigation of the 0.4C-35Cr-45Ni-Nb Alloy after Service in High-Temperature Steam and Hydrocarbons Environment
PublicationThe paper presents the results of investigation of the 0.4C-35Cr-45Ni-Nb alloy, which operated in the cracked hydrocarbon feeds and dilution steam at 1125 C. The material originated from the pyrolytic furnace coil tubes, of which internal walls were in contact with the aforementioned medium, whereas the external walls were in contact with the flue gases. The examination included metallographic and mechanical tests on the material...
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The New Test Procedure for Group-Type Composition of Base Oils of Lubricating Oils, Especially Emitted into the Environment
PublicationMineral base oil, a product of multistep fine refining of the relevant fractions from vacuum distillation of crude oil, is a main component of so-called mineral lubricating oils containing aliphatic and alicyclic substituted aromatic hydrocarbons, i.e., derivatives of benzene and biphenyl. Mineral lubricating oil is composed mostly of mineral base oil and a low amount of enriching additives, most often products of advanced organic...
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Języki europejskie we wspólnocie homonimicznej (na przykładzie polskiego i fińskiego) [European languages in a homonymic community – as exemplified by Polish and Finnish]
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Reduced attention toward faces, intentionality and blame ascription in violent offenders and community‐based adults: Evidence from an eye‐tracking study
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The Health Outcomes Prevention and Evaluation 4 (HOPE 4) project: A successful community-based intervention to lower cardiovascular risk in people with hypertension
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Mercury in various components of the environment (Gulf of Gdańsk, southern Baltic Sea)
PublicationTotal mercury concentration was determined monthly form January 2012 to May 2013 in the water (microlayer and the surface), plankton, epilithon, epiphyton, benthos and sediment. The study was conducted in the coastal zone of the Gulf of Gdańsk. The abundance and biomass of plankton, benthos; the concentration of suspended particulate matter, particulate organic carbon and nitrogen; δ13C and δ15N in the suspended matter; sediment...
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Site environment type – The main factor of urban road dust toxicity?
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A model of occurrence of the situations endangering inland waterways passanger ships and the environment
PublicationZaproponowano czterostanowy semimarkowski model pojawiania się sytuacji zagrażających pasażerskim statkom śródlądowym. Model ten został opracowany w formie semimarkowskiego procesu dyskretnego w stanach i ciągłego w czasie, którego wartościami są rodzaje stanów, interpretowanych jako sytuacje: normalna, skomplikowana, niebezpieczna oraz awaryjna. Zobrazowano przykładową realizację procesu zmian sytuacji, jakie mogą pojawić się...
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A Prototype of Educational Agent in Distance Learning Environment - Virtual Student Assistant
PublicationW zdalnym nauczaniu pojawia się wiele systemów wspierających, z których niezwykle ciekawym przykładem są agenty edukacyjne. Wśród wielu rodzajów agentów edukacyjnych wyróżnia się osobistych asystentów, których rolą jest organizacyjna pomoc osobie zdobywającej wiedzę. Artykuł jest poświęcony zaimplementowanemu na Wydziale ETI Politechniki Gdańskiej prototypowi agenta edukacyjnego o nazwie WAS (Wirtualny Asystent Studenta). Pokazana...
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Annual variation in prey composition of domestic cats in rural and urban environment
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Integration of Geographic Information Systems for Monitoring and Dissemination of Marine Environment Data
PublicationZastosowanie Systemów Informacji Przestrzennej (GIS) do celu monitorowania i wizualizacji różnych procesów środowiska morskiego jest dziedziną badaną od końca XX wieku. W ostatnich latach rozwój szerokopasmowego dostępu do Internetu oraz dostępność klastrów obliczeniowych pozwalają na wykonywanie czasochłonnych i wymagających operacji, takich jak analizy przestrzenne, w sposób zdalny. Jakkolwiek do tej pory sieciowe Systemy Informacji...
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DRinK: A Defense Strategy of Cooperative Wireless Terminals in a Wireless Multihoming Environment
PublicationZ uwagi na brak kontroli administracyjnej nad terminalami bezprzewodowymi w środowisku dołączenia do wielu sieci lokalnych terminal egoistyczny może dążyć do maksymalizacji własnej funkcji użyteczności, związanej z długoterminową średnią wartością uzyskiwanej przepływności. Przyjmując podejście wzorca zachowań proponuje się wbudowanie w protokół terminala nieegoistycznego odpowiedniej strategii obronnej. Strategia taka, pod nazwą...
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Use of Satellite Data in Monitoring of Hydrophysical Parameters of the Baltic Sea Environment
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Degradation of Gel-Coat Layer in Glass/Polyester Laminate in Seawater Environment
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Synthesis of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles through a photomediated reaction in an aqueous environment
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New propagation model for wireless monitoring systems in the container terminal environment
PublicationW artykule został poddany analizie problem szacowania tłumienia propagacyjnego na obszarze terminala kontenerowego. Została opisana kampania pomiarowa, której rezultatem było opracowanie nowego modelu propagacyjnego dla łącza radiowego pracującego w warunkach LOS i NLOS.
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Elastic protection coasting for ship tanks to increase environment protection level
PublicationW opracowaniu przedstawiono ideę nowego rozwiązania dla podniesienia bezpieczeństwa zbiorników paliwowych statków, polegającą na wprowadzeniu do zbiornika drugiej - elastycznej bariery ochronnej opartej na warstwie wypełniacza.