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Sea navigation-based Thai Canal implication: an analysis of its effect on the Vietnamese maritime industry
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Methylation of estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2) in deep paravertebral muscles and its association with idiopathic scoliosis
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RAILWAY WATER TOWERS OF WESTERN POLAND – HISTORIC NETWORKED ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCE AND ITS TYPOLOGICAL STRUCTURE
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The effect of cabbage juice and its active components on transcription factor Nrf2 in breast cell lines
PublicationObniżenie zagrożenia chorobami nowotworowymi w przypadku diety bogatej w kapustę wiąże się ze zdolnością bioaktywnych związków tego warzywa do indukowania enzymów ochronnych 2. fazy będacych pod kontrolą czynnika transkrypcyjnego Nrf2. Zbadano wpływ soków z kapusty na poziom Nrf2 w komórkach unieśmiertelnionych i nowotworowych linii odpowiednio MCF10A i MCF-7. W obu przypadkach obserwowano wzrost poziomu tego czynnika oraz jego...
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A new approach to numerical solution of fixed-point problems and its application to delay differential equations
PublicationW pracy rozpatruje się pewne aproksymacje punktu stałego ciągłego operatora A odwzorowującego przestrzeń metryczną w siebie. Wspomniany punkt stały przybliża się tzw. epsilon przybliżonym punktem stałym z przestrzeni skończenie wymiarowej. Udowodnione zostało twierdzenie dające warunki konieczne i dostateczne istnienia punktu stałego w ogólnej przestrzeni metrycznej. Warunki te wyrażone są w terminach epsilon przybliżonego punktu...
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The accumulation of metal (Co, Cr, Cu, Mn and Zn) in freshwater Ulva (Chlorophyta) and its habitat
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Does Mass Culture Mean a Crisis of Values? Dwight Macdonald's Position and the Issue of Its Topicality
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Total Selenium Level and Its Distribution between Organs in Beef Cattle in Different Selenium Status
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Improvement of machinability of Ti and its alloys using cooling-lubrication techniques: a review and future prospect
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China’s Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI) in South Asia and Its Policy Challenges to India in the Region
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Application of a magnetically separable Zr-MOF for fast extraction of palladium before its spectrophotometric detection
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Two-Stage Identification of Locally Stationary Autoregressive Processes and its Application to the Parametric Spectrum Estimation
PublicationThe problem of identification of a nonstationary autoregressive process with unknown, and possibly time-varying, rate of parameter changes, is considered and solved using the parallel estimation approach. The proposed two-stage estimation scheme, which combines the local estimation approach with the basis function one, offers both quantitative and qualitative improvements compared with the currently used single-stage methods.
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Recycled Polyurethane as a Second Phase in Thermoset Blends and Its Effect on Thermal Degradation Kinetics Studies
PublicationA new approach is introduced in the modification of thermosetting polymer by using different amount of polyurethane of waste origin. The post consumer polyurethane foam coatings are degraded using glycolysis process and the recycled product is further converted into new polyurethane. The blending of recycled polyurethane with epoxy exhibits transparency and produces nanostructures. The effective interaction between two polymers...
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Chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites with cellulose nanofibers from ginger rhizomes and its antimicrobial activities
PublicationThe inhibitory effect of 5% GNF bionanocomposites against Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium indicated good antibacterial activity of the nanocomposites due to the addition of GNF in the biopolymer matrices. The use of GNF will help to increase the economic values of agricultural waste and the characteristic properties of GNF derived bionanocomposites could be possibly used in medical...
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Computational model for simulation of lifeboat motions during its launching from ship in rough seas
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono model obliczeniowy 3 D, opisujący ruch obiektu w 6 stopniach swobody (6DoF), do symulacji ruchu jedno- lub dwuzawiesiowej łodzi ratunkowej lub ratowniczej podczas opuszczania ze statku na wzburzonej wodzie. Jest to złożony model uwzględniający warunki morskie oraz elastyczność i własności tłumiące elementów i mechanizmów żurawika, liny oraz kadłuba łodzi. Ponadto przedstawiono przykładowe wyniki obliczeń...
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INTRODUCING GREENERY INTO A BUILDING BASED ON ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN WELLBEING - REVIEW OF THEORIES AND METHODS IN ARCHITECTURE
PublicationGreenery around and within buildings is an integral part of architectural space. Although science is providing more and more knowledge about the impact of greenery on human well-being, there is still a lack of guidelines on how to apply this knowledge in architectural design. The purpose of this review article is to prepare the ground for further research on how to support architectural design in integrating greenery as a co-creative...
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Metabolic activation of adriamycin by NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase; overview of its biological and biochemical effects
PublicationOmówione zostały efekty aktywacji metabolicznej adriamycyny przez NADPH-zależną reduktazę cytochromu P450. Wykazano, że ten rodzaj aktywacji zwiększa aktywność biologiczną tego związku, a przy tym powoduje jego wiązanie się kowalencyjne z ważnymi biologicznie makromolekułami komórkowymi.
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The present condition of the Vistula river catchment area and its impact on the Baltic Sea coastal zone
PublicationPraca przeglądowa - opisuje stan zlewiska rzeki Wisły i morza Bałtyckiego, pod względem geograficznym, środowiskowym i socjo-ekonomicznym.
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Cavitation erosion behavior of 18/8 stainless steel after its laser alloying of manganese
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania kawitacyjne stali austenitycznej 18/8 po laserowym stopowaniu jej powierzchni różną zawartością manganu. Oceniano podatnoś stopowanej powierzchni do odkształceniowego umacniania pod wpływem obciążeń kawitacyjnych oraz głębokość umocnienia.
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Cavitation erosion behavior of 18/8 stainless steel after its laser alloying of manganese
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań własności kawitacyjnych stali nierdzewnej gatunku 18/8 po jej laserowym stopowaniu różną zawartością manganu. Stwierdzono, że przy zawartości Mn w ilości 7,13% występuje największy wzrost twardości po stopowaniu a głębokość umacniania na skutek działania obciążeń kawitacyjnych jest najmniejsza.
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Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) Fiber Extraction and Characterization for Its Use in Polymer Composites
PublicationThis work describes an extraction method for giant reed fibers from stems and leaves based on chemical soaking and crushing through a rolling mill. Obtained fibers, together with the shredded plant (stems + leaves), are characterized in terms of chemical composition, thermal stability, morphology, and crystallinity. Mechanical properties of fibers have also been assessed (single fiber tensile tests). The results show that the proposed...
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Computational Complexity and Its Influence on Predictive Capabilities of Machine Learning Models for Concrete Mix Design
PublicationThe design of concrete mixtures is crucial in concrete technology, aiming to produce concrete that meets specific quality and performance criteria. Modern standards require not only strength but also eco-friendliness and production efficiency. Based on the Three Equation Method, conventional mix design methods involve analytical and laboratory procedures but are insufficient for contemporary concrete technology, leading to overengineering...
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A numerical model to simulate the motion of a lifesaving module during its launching from the ship’s stern ramp
PublicationThe article presents a numerical model of object motion in six degrees of freedom (DoF) which is intended to be used to simulate 3D motion of a lifesaving module during its launching from a ship using a stern ramp in rough sea. The model, of relatively high complexity, takes into account both the motion of the ship on water in changing sea conditions, and the relative motion of the ramp with respect to the ship. The motion of the...
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Revitalized Mill Island in Bydgoszcz - the identity of the place created by the Brda River and its tributary named Młynowka
PublicationMill Island in Bydgoszcz, Poland is an example of downtown public space where a meander of the Młynówka creates the identity of the area.Before 2005, the only outstanding local feature was the fact that its south and west ends resembled the Venetian canals. The way the other parts of Mill Island were managed was inappropriate for a downtown.A comprehensive revitalization programme is returning Mill Island public space to residents,...
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Persistences: analysis of the image of Gdańsk and its cultural identity through survey processes and digital architectural representation
PublicationThe aim of the research was to analyse the historical legacy/heritage of the city of Gdańsk in order to characterise the narrative tools which can be used to promote the cultural identity of the urban landscape. The main focus was on the city's defence system - a cultural route that is spatially limited to a relatively small area, but temporally spanning almost a millennium. The fortifications demarcate a spatial boundary, limiting...
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A LUMPED-CIRCUIT MODEL OF CIRCULAR PISTON TRANSDUCER FOR MODELING ITS PERFORMANCE IN DUAL FREQUENCY OPERATING MODES
PublicationThe paper presents novel network equivalent circuit of piezoceramic circular disc transducer that takes into account thickness and ra dial mode of vibrations. The starting point of the analysis is 4-port description of circular disc element representing the solution of wave equation set in radial and thickness directions. Th e approximate solution for harmonic case is represented in the form of 4x4 matrix, which is syn thesized...
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Risk of Cost Overruns in Implementation of Building Investment in Urban Conditions in the Aspect of Historical Background of its Location
PublicationThe article is a continuation of the authors' analyzes on the risk of delays in implementation of building investment in urban conditions in the aspect of historical background of its location. In case of construction investment located in the historic part of the city, the possible accumulation of many unfavourable factors, which in course of its implementation, may constitute a serious source of cost overruns and disruptions,...
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Membrane Sterols Modulate the Binding Mode of Amphotericin B without Affecting Its Affinity for a Lipid Bilayer
PublicationMembrane-active antibiotics are known to selectively target certain pathogens based on cell membrane properties, such as fluidity, lipid ordering, and phase behavior. These are in turn modulated by the composition of a lipid bilayer and in particular by the presence and type of membrane sterols. Amphotericin B (AmB), the golden standard of antifungal treatment, exhibits higher activity toward ergosterol-rich fungal membranes, which...
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Antifungal Activity of Capridine β as a Consequence of Its Biotransformation into Metabolite Affecting Yeast Topoisomerase II Activity
PublicationIn the last few years,increasing importance is attached to problems caused by fungal pathogens. Current methods of preventing fungal infections remain unsatisfactory. There are several antifungal compounds whichare highly effective in some cases, however, they have limitations in usage: Nephrotoxicity and other adverse effects. In addition, the frequent use of available fungistatic drugs promotes drug resistance....
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Heterogeneous oxidation of highly boron-doped diamond electrodes and its influence on the surface distribution of electrochemical activity
PublicationThe electrochemical active surface area (EASA) of polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes is heterogeneous and can be affected by numerous factors. There is a strong need for proper consideration of BDD heterogeneity in order to improve this material's range of application in electrochemistry. Localized changes in surface termination due to the influence of oxidation agent result in increased surface resistance. The...
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Tailoring Defects in B, N-Codoped Carbon Nanowalls for Direct Electrochemical Oxidation of Glyphosate and its Metabolites
PublicationTailoring the defects in graphene and its related carbon allotropes has great potential to exploit their enhanced electrochemical properties for energy applications, environmental remediation, and sensing. Vertical graphene, also known as carbon nanowalls (CNWs), exhibits a large surface area, enhanced charge transfer capability, and high defect density, making it suitable for a wide range of emerging applications. However, precise...
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FPGA-Based Implementation of Real Time Optical Flow Algorithm and Its Applications for Digital Image Stabilization
PublicationAn efficient simplification procedure of the optical flow (OF) algorithm as well as its hardware implementation using the field programmable gate array (FPGA) technology is presented. The modified algorithm is based on block matching of subsets of successive frames, and exploits one-dimensional representation of subsets as well as the adaptive adjustments of their sizes. Also, an l1-norm-based correlation function requiring no...
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Problems of modelling toxic compounds emitted by a marine internal combustion engine for the evaluation of its structure parameters
PublicationThe paper presents the possibility of using an analytical study of the engine exhaust ignition to evaluate the technical condition of the selected components. Software tools available for the analysis of experimental data commonly use multiple regression model that allows the study of the effects and iterations between model input quantities and one output variable. The use of multi-equation models gives a lot of freedom in the...
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Assessment of the Global and Regional Land Hydrosphere and Its Impact on the Balance of the Geophysical Excitation Function of Polar Motion
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Ammonia in Fly Ashes from Flue Gas Denitrification Process and its Impact on the Properties of Cement Composites
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Multivariable optimization of ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of bee pollen prior to its element analysis by FAAS
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Effect of Time Varying Measurement Conditions on Antenna Pattern in Near Field Measurement and Its Correction Procedure
PublicationAuthors present the procedure of taking into account the changes of electrical parameters of setup due to the time drift of temperature during the procedure of near field measurement. It is proposed to make additional measurements in determined positions of probe are next used the results to introduce corrections terms in measured data. Such approach was verified practically in experimental near field measurement system.
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The decay of quantum correlations between quantum dot spin qubits and the characteristics of its magnetic-field dependence
PublicationWe address the question of the role of quantum correlations beyond entanglement in the context of quantum magnetometry. We study the evolution of the rescaled variant of the geometric quantum discord of two electron-spin qubits interacting with an environment of nuclear spins via the hyperfine interaction. We have found that quantum correlations display a strong magnetic-field sensitivity which can be utilized for decoherence-driven...
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The differential impact of a density of Polish pine wood on cutting forces with its origin region taken into consideration
PublicationIn the article the dependence of cutting forces in a function the density of wood with regard to the wood origin are presented. Samples used in experiment were with Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) originating from four provenances in Poland (Figure 1). Wood density was measured by two methods: stereometric method (global density) and radiometric method (local density). Stereometric method consists in measurements the volume...
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Quantification of methadone and its metabolites: EDDP and EMDP determined in autopsy cases using LC‐MS/MS
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Corrigendum: Contrast Tempo of Movement and Its Effect on Power Output and Bar Velocity During Resistance Exercise
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Antioxidant potential of various solvent extract from Morus alba fruits and its major polyphenols composition
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Immunohistochemical detection of galectin-1 in renal biopsy specimens of children and its possible role in proteinuric glomerulopathies
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Electrochemical screening of genoprotective and antioxidative effectiveness of Origanum vulgare L. and its functionality in the prevention of neurodegenerative disorders
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Transformation of the countryside into an open-air museum as a way to rescue its spatial layot and to improve the quality of life
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Prediction of Thymine Dimer Repair by Electron Transfer from Photoexcited 8-Aminoguanine or Its Deprotonated Anion
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Cigarette smoking and its impact on weight loss after bariatric surgery: A single center, retrospective study
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Paternal Postpartum Bonding and Its Predictors in the Early Postpartum Period: Cross-Sectional Study in a Polish Cohort
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Chemical composition of Polish propolis and its antiproliferative effect in combination with Bacopa monnieri on glioblastoma cell lines
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In Vitro Anticancer Potential of Jasione montana and Its Main Components against Human Amelanotic Melanoma Cells
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