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Charakterystyka faz rozdmuchu preform z poli(tereftalanu etylenu) w procesie rozdmuchiwania z jednoczesnym ich rozciąganiem
PublicationScharakteryzowano proces wytwarzania pojemników PET w procesie rozdmuchiwania z jednoczesnym rozciąganiem półfabrykatów w postaci preform. Największy nacisk położono na szczegółowe omówienie poszczególnych etapów procesu rozdmuchiwania oraz etapów pracy maszyny rozdmuchowej. Omówiono też wybrane zagadnienia przepływu powietrza podczas procesu rozdmuchiwania butelek. Poruszono również problem przemian fazowych tworzywa PET występujących...
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Wpływ merów jonowych na przebieg krystalizacji jonomeru polietylenotereftalanowego
PublicationWprowadzenie nawet niewielkiej ilości merów jonowych do łańcucha głównego poli(tereftalanu etylenu), PET, wywiera znaczny wpływ na właściwości fizyko-chemiczne tego polimeru, a w konsekwencji na zdolność do krystalizacji uzyskanego w wyniku chemicznej modyfikacji jonomeru poliestrowego. Zbadano przebieg izotermicznej krystalizacji ze stopu jonomeru poliestrowego metodą różnicowej kalorymetrii skaningowej (DSC). Wykazano różnice...
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Ocena zużycia energii i emisji szkodliwych związków chemicznych do środowiska w procesie wytwarzania pojemników przeznaczonych do przechowywania spożywczych napojów gazowanych i niegazowanych
PublicationW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono ocenę zużycia energii i emisji szkodliwych substancji związków chemicznych do środowiska w procesie wytwarzania pojemników przeznaczonych do przechowywania spożywczych napojów gazowanych i niegazowanych. W ocenie brano pod uwagę puszki aluminiowe, butelki szklane i butelki PET. Z przeprowadzonej analizy wynika, że najmniejszym zużyciem energii w procesie wytwarzania cechują się butelki PET, natomiast...
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Ocena zużycia energii i emisji do środowiska szkodliwych związków chemicznych w procesie wytwarzania opakowań do spożywczych napojów gazowanych i niegazowanych
PublicationW niniejszym artykule przedstawiono ocenę zużycia energii i emisji szkodliwych substancji związków chemicznych do środowiska w procesie wytwarzania pojemników przeznaczonych do przechowywania spożywczych napojów gazowanych i niegazowanych. W ocenie brano pod uwagę puszki aluminiowe, butelki szklane i butelki PET. Z przeprowadzonej analizy wynika, że najmniejszym zużyciem energii w procesie wytwarzania cechują się butelki PET, natomiast...
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Przebieg i produkty procesu pirolizy wybranych tworzyw sztucznych w reaktorze cisnieniowym
PublicationW badaniach przeprowadzono pirolizę, która miała na celu otrzymanie palnego gazu oraz oleju, wykorzystywanych jako paliwa energetyczne, z odpadowych materiałów pochodzenia polimerowego. Tworzywa sztuczne wytwarzane w największej ilości na świecie to polietylen (PE), polipropylen (PP), politereftalan etylenu (PET), Poli(chlorek winylu) (PVC). Mając to na uwadze do doświadczeń wybrano trzy polimery - PET, PE, PP, które poddawano...
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Parametric imaging in dynamic glucose metabolism studies in brain
PublicationArtykuł analizuje badania dynamiczne 18FDG-PET, które służą do estymacji metabolizmu glukozy w mózgu. Zbadano w nim wpływ zakłóceń na wyznaczanie interesującego nas parametru LCMRGlc.
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Intelligent Autonomous Robot Supporting Small Pets in Domestic Environment
PublicationIn this contribution, we present preliminary results of the student project aimed at the development of an intelligent autonomous robot supporting small pets in a domestic environment. The main task of this robot is to protect a freely moving small pets against accidental stepping on them by home residents. For this purpose, we have developed the mobile robot which follows a pet and makes an alarm signal when a human is approaching....
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Novel thermostable ssDNA-binding proteins from Thermus thermophilus and T. aquaticus-expression and purification
PublicationSklonowano w system ekspresyjny pET-30LIC Escherichia coli gen kodujący białka SSB-podobne Thermus thermophilus i T. aquaticus. Oczyszczono do homogenności białka SSB-podobne, a uzyskane preparaty umożliwiają wykonanie badań strukturalnych w/w białek.
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Recykling poliuretanów oraz poli(tereftalanu etylenu)
PublicationPoliuretany (PUR) oraz poli(tereftalan etylenu) (PET) stanowią zaraz obok poliolefin główne źródło odpadów z tworzyw sztucznych. Poliuretany są produkowane w formie elastomerów, elastycznych i sztywnych pianek oraz klejów i powłok. Szeroki wachlarz zastosowań poliuretanów, wynikający zarówno z ich unikalnych właściwości, jak i z możliwych form użytkowych, skutkuje rosnącym z roku na rok zapotrzebowaniem na te materiały. Poli(tereftalan...
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Synthesis, Chemical Characterization and Multiscale Biological Evaluation of a dimericcRGD Peptide for Targeted Imaging of αVβ3 Integrin Activity
PublicationCyclic peptides containing the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence have been shown to specifically bind the angiogenesis biomarker α V β3 integrin. We report the synthesis, chemical characterization, and biological evaluation of two novel dimeric cyclic RGD-based molecular probes for the targeted imaging of α V β3 activity (a radiolabeled version, 64Cu-NOTA-PEG4-cRGD2, for PET imaging, and a fluorescent version, FITC-PEG4-cRGD2, for in...
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Toxoplasma gondii Recombinant Antigens in the Serodiagnosis of Toxoplasmosis in Domestic and Farm Animals
PublicationToxoplasmosis is caused by an intracellular protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii, and is a parasitic disease that occurs in all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasitic diseases of animals and results in reproductive losses. Toxoplasmosis in humans is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat or consuming dairy products containing the parasite. Diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is currently...
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Multiparameter sensitivity analysis of a GFRP composite footbridge of a sandwich structure and U-shaped cross-section
PublicationThe paper deals with multiparameter sensitivity analysis of a composite footbridge. A shell‐like structure is 14.5 m long shows U‐shaped cross‐section and inner service dimensions 1.3 × 2.5 m. Glass fiber reinforced polymer GFRP laminate constitutes faces of a sandwich structure while PET foam received from recycled bottle builts a core. The structure was divided into 285 independent areas where the thickness of laminates and stiffness...
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UV-induced electron transfer between triethylamine and 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine. A puzzle concerning the photochemical debromination of labeled DNA
Publication5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU) photosensitizes DNA to strand break formation. However, this type of photodamage is completely quenched by the presence of triethylamine (TEA) which originates from RP-HPLC purification commonly employed by oligonucleotide providers. While the presence of TEA in oligonucleotide samples does not interfere with PCR or other molecular biology applications, the mechanism of photochemical reaction proceeding...
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Method of Skeletal System Modelling
PublicationAn original method of skeletal system modelling is presented in detail. Using DICOM images obtained from CT and PET tests, shell models of nine bones were created (humerus, radius, ulna, scapula, clavicle, femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis). Two methods of bone behaviour are also proposed, the first method treating the bone as a solid structure and the second method treating the bone as a complex porous structure. The behaviour of model...
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Structure and the space vector modulation for a medium-voltage power-electronic-transformer based on two seven-level cascade H-bridge inverters
PublicationThis study presents the structure and the space vector pulse-width modulation (SVPWM) for power electronic transformer (PET) based on two seven-level cascade H-bridge (CHB) inverters. The DC links of CHB inverters are coupled with nine dual-active bridge (DAB) converters with medium-frequency transformers. The DC-link voltages are equalised with two methods – through the control of DAB voltages...
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BADANIA KOMPOZYTOWEGO MOSTU DLA PIESZYCH
PublicationThe paper presents in situ load testing of the innovative footbridge of FOBRIDGE grant mounted at Gdansk University of Technology. The span of composite sandwich structure (GFRP skins, PET core) and the scope of static and dynamic tests are presented. The selected, representative results of in situ measurements and data obtained from the SHM monitoring system are discussed. Besides the standard testing procedures on the full scale...
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Ni-WC/Al2O3 and Ni-WC/MgWO4/MgAl2O4 catalysts for resource recovery via pyrolysis combined with the dry reforming of plastics (PCDR)
PublicationPlastic waste (PW) is currently one of an environmental threat. Despite the increasing share of recycled plastics, their disposal remains high. Therefore, there is a high demand for new PW management systems. Among them, pyrolysis combined with dry reforming (PCDR) is an advantageous solution because it allows for resource recovery in the form of gas and liquid fuels, with simultaneous utilization of CO2. To date, catalysts based...
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Badania empiryczne związane z ewolucją języków - wybrane zagadnienia
PublicationAlthough language evolution is an area in science yet to be developed, its foundations lay on empirical research. The aim of this article is to present three categories of ways to get empirical data on language evolution: observing language in laboratory, monitoring animal communication and analysing pidgins and creoles. The part of the paper about language in laboratory bases on English-language articles presenting the experiments...
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Experimental Tests Of Sandwich Beams In The Design Process Of GFRP Shell Footbridge Structure
PublicationThe paper includes selected aspects of the study to elaborate architectural, material and construction design of pedestrian footbridge spans made of composite materials. The considered footbridge is a sandwich-type shell structure. The cooperation of PET foam core with outer lining surfaces is crucial for its load bearing capacity. The paper is aimed to experimental investigation of sandwich beams subjected to bending loading....
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Serodiagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii infection in farm animals (horses, swine, and sheep) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using chimeric antigens
PublicationToxoplasma gondii infects all warm-blooded animals including humans, causing serious public health problems and great economic loss in the animal husbandry. Commonly used serological tests for diagnosis of toxoplasmosis involve preparation of whole Toxoplasma lysate antigen (TLA) from tachyzoites. The production of this antigen is associated with high costs and lengthy preparation and the possibility of staff infection. There are...
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Experimental tests and numerical simulations of full scale composite sandwich segment of a foot- and cycle- bridge
PublicationIn the paper experimental tests and numerical simulations of a full cross-section segment of ultimately designed foot-and cycle-bridge are presented. The experimental tests were conducted on element with length reduced to 3 m and unchanged (target) cross-section dimensions. The external skin of structure is GFRP laminate while internal core is PET foam. Several quasi-static tests were performed using hydraulic cylinder to generate...
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Discovery of small-molecule regenerative drugs using a model of complex tissue injury in mice. Transcriptomic responses of neurodevelopmental genes during pharmacologically induced regeneration
PublicationDespite significant development in regenerative medicine, there is a deficit of effective therapies for wound healing and tissue regeneration. Research performed using animal wound models allows for a better understanding of this complex process, searching for compounds with pro-regenerative properties, and assessing their efficacy and safety. Unfortunately, the lack of adequate preclinical models proves to be an issue as no animal...
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The effect of package type on selected parameters of nutritional quality of the chilled stored red sauerkraut
PublicationThe key elements responsible for the quality of food are the technologies used toprocess raw materials and preserve obtained products. The aim of this paper wasto investigate the effect of package type (bags made from low density polyethylene[PE-LD] and the metallized polyethylene terephthalate [PET met/PE foil]) onselected quality parameters of the chilled stored red sauerkraut. Vegetables wereanalyzed before packaging and after...
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KOMPOZYTOWY MOST PIESZO - ROWEROWY
PublicationPaper presents the composite foot and cycle bridge developed in FOBRIDGE grant cofinanced by The National Centre for Research and Development and realized by consortium of Gdansk University of Technology (leader), Military University of Technology in Warsaw and ROMA Sp. z o.o. in Toruń. The purpose of the grant was to design a shell type single span foot and cycle bridge made of composite materials, with the assumption of manufacturing...
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PCR test for Microsporum canis identification
PublicationMicrosporum canis, for which the natural hosts are cats and dogs, is the most prevalent zoophilic agent causing tinea capitis and tinea corporis in humans. We present here a diagnostic PCR test for M. canis, since its detection and species identification is relevant to the choice of treatment and to the understanding of a probable source of infection. An M. canis-specific PCR was evaluated using 130 clinical isolates of dermatophytes...
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Effect of package type on selected parameters of nutritional quality of chill-stored white sauerkraut
PublicationBrassica vegetables, including white cabbage, both fresh and sour (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata L.), contain a lot of valuable metabolites which are effective in chemoprevention of cancer as documented by numerous studies. This work investigates the effect of different packaging types; low density polyethylene (PE-LD) and metalized polyethylene terephthalate (PET met/PE) with polyethylene bags on selected quality parameters in...
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Three-point bending test of sandwich beams supporting the GFRP footbridge design process - validation
PublicationSome selected aspects concerning material and construction design issues for pedestrian footbridge made of GFRP composite materials are elaborated in this paper. The analysis is focused on validation tests, which are particularly important because of the advanced technology and materials that are used for this innovative bridge. The considered footbridge is a sandwich-type shell structure comprising of PET foam core and outer skins...
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Numerical modeling and experimental validation of full-scale segment to support design of novel GFRP footbridge
PublicationThe paper contains analysis of full-scaled three meters long segment of a novel composite footbridge. Both numerical modeling and experimental validation were performed. Analyzed object is a shell type sandwich channel-like structure made of composite sandwich with GFRP laminates as a skin and PET foam as a core. Several static load schemes were performed including vertical and horizontal forces. In FEM analysis multilayered laminate...
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Future opportunities for products derived from black soldier fly (BSF) treatment as animal feed and fertilizer - A systematic review
PublicationThe pursuit of novel food products with good nutritional value for both direct and indirect human consumption is crucial. Given the nutritional benefits of insects and the sustainability of this sort of farming, using them as food for farmed animals is a promising alternative. In this regard, the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is most capable of efficiently converting a wide variety of organic materials, from food waste...
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Deep Instance Segmentation of Laboratory Animals in Thermal Images
PublicationIn this paper we focus on the role of deep instance segmentation of laboratory rodents in thermal images. Thermal imaging is very suitable to observe the behaviour of laboratory animals, especially in low light conditions. It is an non-intrusive method allowing to monitor the activity of animals and potentially observe some physiological changes expressed in dynamic thermal patterns. The analysis of the recorded sequence of thermal...
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Composite GFRP U-shaped footbridge
PublicationThe paper presents proposals for the use of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites for the construction of engineering objects, known and commonly used in the shipbuilding industry. An example of a pedestrian footbridge was used in this case, which, despite the considerable thickness of the structural material, was made using infusion technology in one production cycle. The designed and produced footbridge span is durable, dynamically...
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POWŁOKOWA KOMPOZYTOWA KŁADKA DLA PIESZYCH O KONSTRUKCJI PRZEKŁADKOWEJ
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję kompozytowej kładki pieszo-rowerowej w formie kon-strukcji powłokowej przekładkowej w kształcie litery U. Przęsło kładki jest swobodnie podparte, o rozpiętości 16,00 m, a szerokość użytkowa wynosi 2,60 m. Okładki prze-kładkowego dźwigara głównego są laminatami uniepalnionymi winyloestrowo – szkla-nymi. Tkaniny, wytworzone ze szkła E, są ortogonalne, zrównoważone, zszywane. Rdzeń przekładkowego dźwigara głównego...
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Kompozytowa kładka pieszo-rowerowa o konstrukcji przekładkowej
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję kompozytowej kładki pieszo-rowerowej w formie konstrukcji powłokowej przekładkowej w kształcie litery U. Przęsło kładki jest swobodnie podparte, o rozpiętości 16,00 m, a szerokość użytkowa wynosi 2,60 m. Okładki przekładkowego dźwigara głównego są laminatami uniepalnionymi winyloestrowo – szklanymi. Tkaniny, wytworzone ze szkła E, są ortogonalne, zrównoważone, zszywane. Rdzeń przekładkowego dźwigara głównego...
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POWŁOKOWA KOMPOZYTOWA KŁADKA DLA PIESZYCH O KONSTRUKCJI PRZEKŁADKOWEJ
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję kompozytowej kładki pieszo-rowerowej w formie kon-strukcji powłokowej przekładkowej w kształcie litery U. Przęsło kładki jest swobodnie podparte, o rozpiętości 16,00 m, a szerokość użytkowa wynosi 2,60 m. Okładki prze-kładkowego dźwigara głównego są laminatami uniepalnionymi winyloestrowo – szkla-nymi. Tkaniny, wytworzone ze szkła E, są ortogonalne, zrównoważone, zszywane. Rdzeń przekładkowego dźwigara głównego...
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BADANIA WALIDACYJNE BELEK PRZEKŁADKOWYCH W PROCESIE PROJEKTOWANIA KŁADKI KOMPOZYTOWEJ
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano badania walidacyjne dotyczące projektu kompozytowego przęsła mostu dla pieszych, opracowywanego w ramach projektu badawczego Fobridge. Projektowana kładka ma rozpiętość 16 m oraz szerokość użytkową 2,5 m. Konstrukcja będzie wykonana z laminatu polimerowego (GRFP) oraz rdzenia piankowego z politereftalanu etylenu (PET). Proponowane rozwiązanie jest zgodne ze współczesnymi tendencjami w inżynierii mostowej...
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Dynamic tests of composite footbridge segment – experimental and numerical studies
PublicationExperimental dynamic tests and numerical simulations of a 3 meters long segment of a footbridge made of polymer composites are presented in the paper. The span-length is reduced, however dimensions of cross-section are the same as the target footbridge. The segment structure is made of sandwich panels, which consist of fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates (skins) and a PET foam (core). The first part of the paper contains...
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Abuse or contamination? Ratio determination of clenbuterol enantiomers to distinguish between doping use and meat contamination
PublicationClenbuterol has been detected in urine of several athletes during routine doping control in the past years. Athletes claimed that the clenbuterol was ingested by eating contaminated meat. Providing analytical prove for this claim is difficult. clenbuterol consists of two enantiomers, R(-) and S(+)-clenbuterol. Currently available human and veterinary preparations were found to consist of a racemic mixture of both enantiomers. When...
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HDAC Inhibitors: Innovative Strategies for Their Design and Applications
PublicationHistone deacetylases (HDACs) are a large family of epigenetic metalloenzymes that are involved in gene transcription and regulation, cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, and death, as well as angiogenesis. Particularly, disorders of the HDACs expression are linked to the development of many types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, making them interesting molecular targets for the design of new efficient drugs...
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Special techniques and future perspectives: Simultaneous macro- and micro-electrode recordings
PublicationThere are many approaches to studying the inner workings of the brain and its highly interconnected circuits. One can look at the global activity in different brain structures using non-invasive technologies like positron emission tomography (PET) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which measure physiological changes, e.g. in the glucose uptake or blood flow. These can be very effectively used to localize active patches...
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The use of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges as a favourable solution for the environment
PublicationThe purpose of this article is to show the modern engineering, in which sustainability and taking care of ecology play a significant role. The authors are focused on FRP composite materials and their applications in civil engineering. Case studies showing renovation and design of new bridges with the use of FRP are presented and discussed to clarify benefits, which this solution provides. Main advantages of FRP materials in comparison...
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Experimental study and numerical optimization of tensegrity domes – A case study
PublicationThe paper deals with the design, experimental analysis and numerical optimization of tensegrity dome models. Two structures are analyzed – a Geiger system dome (preliminary dome), with PVC-U bars and PA6/PP/PET tendons and a Fuller system dome (target dome), with wooden bars and steel cables as tendons. All used materials are experimentally tested in terms of Young's modulus and yield stress values, the compressed bars are also...
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Validation Process for Computational Model of Full-Scale Segment for Design of Composite Footbridge
PublicationExperimental tests and numerical simulations of a full-scale segment of a foot and cycle bridge made of polymer composites are presented in the paper. The analysed structure is made of sandwich panels, which consist of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) multi-layered laminate faces and a PET foam (obtained from recycling) core. The dimensions of the segment cross-section are the same as for the target footbridge; however, span...
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Parametric optimization of sandwich composite footbridge with U-shaped cross-section
PublicationParametric optimization of sandwich composite footbridge was presented in the paper. Composite footbridge has 14,5 m long and has U-shaped cross-section with inner dimensions 2,6 × 1,3 m. The sandwich structure in made from GFRP laminate as a faces and PET foam as a core. The aim of analysis was to minimize the mass of the new footbridge that can lead to minimize the cost of structure. After optimization was conducted, the new...
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Consciousness Study of Subjects with Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome Employing Multimodal Interfaces
PublicationThe paper presents a novel multimodal-based methodology for consciousness study of individuals with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome. Two interfaces were employed in the experiments: eye gaze tracking system – CyberEye developed at the Multimedia Systems Department, and EEG device with electrode placement in the international 10-20 standard. It was a pilot study for checking if it is possible to determine objective methods based...
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Between therapy effect and false-positive result in animal experimentation
PublicationDespite the animal models’ complexity, researchers tend to reduce the number of animals in experiments for expenses and ethical concerns. This tendency makes the risk of false-positive results, as statistical significance, the primary criterion to validate findings, often fails if testing small samples. This study aims to highlight such risks using an example from experimental regenerative therapy and propose a machine-learning...
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Determination of phenol biodegradation pathways in three psychrotolerant yeasts, Candida subhashii A011, Candida oregonensis B021 and Schizoblastosporion starkeyi-henricii L012, isolated from Rucianka peatland
PublicationIn this study, three psychrotolerant phenol-degrading yeast strains Candida subhashii (strain A011), Candida oregonenis (strain B021) and Schizoblastosporion starkeyi-henricii (strain L012) isolated from Rucianka peatland were examined to determine which alternative metabolic pathway for phenol biodegradation is used by these microorganisms. All yeast strains were cultivated in minimal salt medium supplemented with phenol at 500,...
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In Vitro and In Vivo Imaging-Based Evaluation of Doxorubicin Anticancer Treatment in Combination with the Herbal Medicine Black Cohosh
PublicationAs a substitution for hormone replacement therapy, many breast cancer patients use black cohosh (BC) extracts in combination with doxorubicin (DOX)-based chemotherapy. In this study, we evaluated the viability and survival of BC- and DOX-treated MCF-7 cells. A preclinical model of MCF-7 xenografts was used to determine the influence of BC and DOX administration on tumor growth and metabolism. The number of apoptotic cells after...
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Specific detection of Alternaria alternata by PCR and real-time PCR
PublicationFungi of Alternaria genus are cosmopolitan organisms, which spores can be found in the air, soil, water, clothing and food. They commonly occur as saprotrophs on the plant remains, contributing to the decomposition of organic matter. Additionally, they are components of the normal human and animal skin flora. Alternaria spp. are also known human allergens, causing hay fever and allergic reactions that can lead to the development...
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Flexible dye-sensitized solar cells based on Ti/TiO2 nanotubes photoanode and Pt-free and TCO-free counter electrode system
PublicationFlexible dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are getting more attention compared to standard glass covered DSSCs due to their unique commercial applications (e.g. tents or sail surfaces) and the possibility of rolling up into a small, portable device. In this work, titania nanotubes (TiO2 NT) modified with titania nanoparticles (TiO2 NP) were photoelectrochemically characterized as an anode for flexible dye-sensitized solar cells....
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Mechanical Behavior of Plastic Strips-Reinforced Expansive Soils Stabilized with Waste Marble Dust
PublicationExpansive soil needs to undergo treatment to be used as safe foundation soil for roads and buildings. From environmental conservation and economical point of view, the usage of agricultural and industrial wastes is the best option. In this study, the effects of utilizing plastic waste and marble waste dust on the engineering properties of expansive soils were examined. Various laboratory tests were carried out on sampled expansive...