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  • THE PHASE SHIFTERS INFLUENCE ON THE POWER SYSTEM STABILITY

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    - Year 2016

    The paper presents the effect of phase shifters as FACTS devices on the possibility of improving the angle stability. Presented results obtained by the dynamic simulation performed on the mathematical model of the three machine system cooperating with the 400 kV network. The generative blocks models include turbine models with their controllers and models of synchronous generators with their excitation systems and voltage regulation....

  • Strength analysis of the support structure of the offshore wind turbine

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    - Year 2015

    The global power demand from renewable sources is growing. One of a very favorable solution which meets severe environmental protection requirements are the offshore wind turbines. The offshore wind energy sector has experienced very fast development over last decade. Offshore wind farms, in comparison with onshore applications, can provide increased efficiency with reduced noise, visual, transportation and installation con-flicts....

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  • Technological solutions for boosting hydrogen role in decarbonization strategies and net-zero goals of world shipping: Challenges and perspectives

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    • A. T. Hoang
    • A. Pandey
    • F. J. Martinez De Osés
    • W. Chen
    • Z. Said
    • K. H. Ng
    • Ü. Ağbulut
    • W. Tarełko
    • A. I. Ölçer
    • X. P. Nguyen

    - RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS - Year 2023

    Facing the problems concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international ocean shipping has meant that the latest regulations of the International Maritime Organization, issued on 1st January 2023, have come into force, with the aim of reducing GHG emissions from maritime activities. Hydrogen has been suggested as an alternative fuel to achieve decarbonization ambitions in the near future. Although hydrogen has been investigated...

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  • Enhancing the bioconversion rate and end products of black soldier fly (BSF) treatment – A comprehensive review

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    • S. A. Siddiqui
    • Ö. Süfer
    • G. Çalışkan Koç
    • H. Lutuf
    • T. Rahayu
    • R. Castro Munoz
    • I. Fernando

    - ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY - Year 2024

    Food security remains a pressing concern in the face of an increasing world population and environmental challenges. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity continue to impact agricultural productivity, traditional livestock farming faces limitations in meeting the growing global demand for meat and dairy products. In this context, black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have emerged as a promising alternative for sustainable...

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  • A new index for statistical analyses and prediction of travelling ionospheric disturbances

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    • C. Borries
    • A. A. Ferreira
    • G. Nykiel
    • R. A. Borges

    - JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC AND SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS - Year 2023

    Travelling Ionospheric Disturbances (TIDs) are signatures of atmospheric gravity waves (AGWs) observed in changes in the electron density. The analysis of TIDs is relevant for studying coupling processes in the thermosphere–ionosphere system. A new TID index is introduced, which is based on an easy extension of the commonly used approach for TID detection. This TID activity index, which can be applied for individual Global Navigation...

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  • Improved-Efficacy Optimization of Compact Microwave Passives by Means of Frequency-Related Regularization

    Electromagnetic (EM)-driven optimization is an important part of microwave design, especially for miniaturized components where the cross-coupling effects in tightly arranged layouts make traditional (e.g., equivalent network) representations grossly inaccurate. Efficient parameter tuning requires reasonably good initial designs, which are difficult to be rendered for newly developed structures or when re-design for different operating...

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  • Supervised-learning-based development of multi-bit RCS-reduced coding metasurfaces

    Coding metasurfaces have been introduced as efficient tools allowing meticulous control over the electromagnetic (EM) scattering. One of their relevant application areas is radar cross section (RCS) reduction, which principally relies on the diffusion of impinging EM waves. Despite its significance, careful control of the scattering properties poses a serious challenge at the level of practical realization. This article is concerned...

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  • Atmospheric opacity estimation based on IWV derived from GNSS observations for VLBI applications

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    - GPS SOLUTIONS - Year 2018

    Thermal emission of atmospheric water vapor has a great influence on the calibration of radio astronomical observations at millimeter wavelengths. The phenomenon of an atmospheric water vapor emits noise signal and attenuates astronomical emission. At 22 GHz, integrated water vapor (IWV) obtained from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) is strictly related to atmospheric opacity (τ0), which is a crucial parameter for data...

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  • Social convergence in Nordic countries at regional level

    Research background: Geographical proximity, common historical roots and collaboration within the Nordic Council cause the Nordic countries to be often wrongly treated as monoliths. However, in reality, Nordic regions differ in terms of broadly defined social and economic development. Issues concerning the standard of living are one of the priorities of the Helsinki Treaty signed by Nordic countries. Purpose of the article: The...

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  • Topological-numerical analysis of a two-dimensional discrete neuron model

    We conduct computer-assisted analysis of a two-dimensional model of a neuron introduced by Chialvo in 1995 [Chaos, Solitons Fractals 5, 461–479]. We apply the method of rigorous analysis of global dynamics based on a set-oriented topological approach, introduced by Arai et al. in 2009 [SIAM J. Appl. Dyn. Syst. 8, 757–789] and improved and expanded afterward. Additionally, we introduce a new algorithm to analyze the return times...

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  • Quantum-classical calculations of the nanomechanical properties of metals

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    - Year 2009

    Tradycyjnie symulacje komputerowe układów w skali atomowej prowadzone są przy użyciu klasycznej metody dynamiki molekularnej (MD) bądź kwantowych metod ab initio. Główną wadą ujęcia klasycznego jest jego empiryczna natura, a co za tym idzie - niewielka przenośność, jego prostota natomiast pozwala na przeprowadzanie symulacji układów zawierających miliony atomów. W wyniku zastosowania metod kwantowych otrzymuje się bardziej wiarygodne...

  • Music Genre Recognition in the Rough Set-Based Environment

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    - Year 2015

    The aim of this paper is to investigate music genre recognition in the rough set-based environment. Experiments involve a parameterized music data-base containing 1100 music excerpts. The database is divided into 11 classes cor-responding to music genres. Tests are conducted using the Rough Set Exploration System (RSES), a toolset for analyzing data with the use of methods based on the rough set theory. Classification effectiveness...

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  • Stability of softly switched multiregional dynamic output controllers with a static antiwindup filter: A discrete-time case

    This paper addresses the problem of model-based global stability analysis of discrete-time Takagi–Sugeno multiregional dynamic output controllers with static antiwindup filters. The presented analyses are reduced to the problem of a feasibility study of the Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs), derived based on Lyapunov stability theory. Two sets of LMIs are considered candidate derived from the classical common quadratic Lyapunov...

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  • RESHAPING THE GDANSK HARBOR –THE CONTINUOUS PROCESS

    Gdańsk is the harbour city with a history of more than 1000 years. For many centuries the harbour structures were evolving within the central part of the historic city centre, and – in result – a specific urban structures associated with these functions were created. But the evolution of the maritime technology as well as new needs regarding servicing the ships and cargo-handling activities effected in creation of the more modern...

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  • Nauka w świecie cyfrowym okiem młodego inżyniera - nawigacja mobilna w miastach

    Dynamiczny rozwój technologii ICT i miniaturyzacja komponentów elektronicznych doprowadziły do sytuacji, w której znaczna część światowego społeczeństwa korzysta z urządzeń mobilnych. Dzięki powszechnemu dostępowi do smartfonów każdy użytkownik może w prosty sposób sprawdzić swoje położenie, niezależnie od tego, gdzie w danej chwili się znajduje. Ponadto sami operatorzy sieci komórkowych oraz dostawcy szeregu serwisów korzystają...

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  • Asian Powers in Eu Policy

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    - Year 2012

    EU policy towards Japan, China, India and South Korea has evolved. This allows the separation of its three stages: before the EU, early EU and mature EU. The global ambitions of the EU, as expressed, inter alia, for the CFSP, is determined to strengthen cooperation with Asian powers, as well as strategic partnerships. The powerful attributes of the strongest Asian states are varied. On the one hand the many similarities and common...

  • Metrisability of managing of stream-systemic processes

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    To achieve the planned goal, in order to properly describe the manufacturing system management, six process stream functions were introduced. Non-dimensional flows of these functions in time can be empirically defined during the manufacturing process. They are interpreted as non-dimensional expenses. Maximum values for these functions in properly-managed processes equal one. Also, a global management function was introduced, being...

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  • REVITALIZATION PROJECT OF SLUM TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY HAY-AL TANAK,BEIRUT,LEBANON

    Slums are global phenomena that exist as a solution for those who couldn’t afford a house. This phenomenon is growing accompanying the rapid urbanization and the growth of the urban population, three-quarter of the world population anticipated to live in an urban environment by 2050 (Avis, 2016, p. 57). This paper reviews slum's evaluation of the revitalization project for one of the poorest slums in Beirut called Hay-Al Tanak....

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  • Airborne and mobile laser scanning in measurements of sea cliffs on the southern Baltic

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    Measurements of sea cliffs performed using periodic surveying based on laser scanning is currently one of the fastest and most accurate solutions. Supported with the technology of satellite measurements using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning and photographic measurements with the use of aerial vehicle, they enable an effective monitoring of the sea cliffs affected by the erosion. In case of the coast of southern...

  • A Set of Experience-Based Smart Synergy Security Mechanism in Internet of Vehicles

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    - CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS - Year 2019

    In this article, we introduce a novel security mechanism, the Smart Synergy Security (3S). The mechanism uses the Set of Experience Knowledge Structure (SOEKS) and the synergy of security methods in different domains to provide the global optimal security strategy. The proposed strategy is taking into account the characteristics of information security (i.e. confidentiality, integrity, availability, controllability, and reviewability)...

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  • SPATIAL APPROACH TO HETEROGENEITY OF INFLATION EXPECTATIONS IN THE EURO AREA

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    - Year 2018

    In this article, we examine the spatial heterogeneities in inflation expectations of the euro area consumers. We expect to find them heterogeneous in our research period of 2001-2016. Contrary to standard examination of heterogeneity, a spatial correlation analysis is applied by referring to global and local correlation measures. It is performed with the economic distance-based weights (the difference in HICP rates). Application...

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  • Next generation ITS implementation aspects in 5G wireless communication network

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    - Year 2017

    In the paper the study of Intelligent Transportation systems implementation in the 5G wireless communication network is presented. Firstly, small-cell concept in Ultra Dense Heterogeneous network was analyzed. Secondly, the 5G network requirements were presented which are important from the point of view of transportation systems development. Next, the study on the 5G network architectures proposals dedicated to the ITS systems...

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  • EGNOS-based GNSS receiver for precise positioning in restricted areas

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    Positioning accuracy is very important in many areas, whereas the typical GPS receiver accuracy is often not sufficient. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), Europe’s first venture into satellite navigation, improves the open public service offered by the Global Positioning System (GPS). As a satellite navigation augmentation system, EGNOS improves the accuracy of GPS by providing a positioning accuracy...

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  • Teams tools. Leading high-performance teams with different types of intelligence

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    - Year 2018

    The subject of this paper is the analysis of necessary tools for global teams, image of the team leader, styles of leadership in global teams. The analysis is based on selected examples from high-performance teams with visible results. The purpose of the work is to answer for the following questions: What are the characteristics of the leading global teams? Which style of leadership use the global teams? Is a female leader different...

  • Polityka Rozwoju/Development Policy 2022/23

    e-Learning Courses
    • G. Rembarz

    Course address the challenges of achieving the 11th goal of the Global Sustainable Development Policy (17 Sustainable Development Goals)_ Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Lectures are held in a remote formula in the layout of classes blocked according to an individual plan. Starting point TUE the 28th Feb 2023  8.30 am join here! https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTY2ZWNkMmItMWY1Yi00Y2NjLWEwMTQtNjY5ZjExYmExYjk4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286760356-0022-486f-b793-a2d470bba5a5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2247795e6d-82a8-484f-89a6-1d30ab1df5c5%22%7d teacher:...

  • Polityka Rozwoju/Development Policy 2023/24

    e-Learning Courses
    • G. Rembarz

    The course addresses the challenges of achieving Goal 11 of the Global Sustainable Development Policy (17 Sustainable Development Goals) to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. teacher: dr Gabriela Rembarz grem@pg.edu.pl Lectures are held remotely (TEAMS) in the arrangement of classes blocked according to an individual schedule. Starting point: Wed February 28, 2024, 8:30 a.m. Join under...

  • ZNACZENIE CZYNNIKA PRACY W DOCHODZIE NARODOWYM

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    W większości krajów o rozwiniętej gospodarce rynkowej, udział pracy w dochodzie narodowym stale obniża się. W literaturze światowej wskazuje się różne przyczyny występowania tego zjawiska. Jedną z przy-czyn obserwowanej tendencji są nasilające się procesy globalizacji. Mają one wpływ na poziom dochodów osiąganych z tytułu świadczenia pracy, tym samym wpływają na udział pracy w dochodzie narodowym. Poza tym wśród czynników determinujących...

  • KOMPETENCJE MIĘDZYKULTUROWE A UDZIAŁ W PROGRAMIE ERASMUS

    Kompetencje międzykulturowe, rozumiane jako postawa wobec współpracy z przedstawicielami innych kultur, to ważny element kształcenia studentów w procesie przygotowywania ich do podejmowania działań na globalnym rynku pracy. Artykuł prezentuje wyniki badań dotyczących postaw studentów wobec pracy w zespołach wielokulturowych. Skoncentrowano się głównie na porównaniu nastawienia studentów w zależności od tego, czy byli wcześniej...

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  • OCENA KLIMATU PRACY W ZESPOLE WIELOKULTUROWYM

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    Artykuł dotyczy tematyki zespołów wielokulturowych, które ze względu na specyfikę globalnego rynku odgrywają coraz ważniejszą rolę we współczesnych organizacjach. Skoncentrowano się na kształtowaniu klimatu pracy zespołowej, który pozwala wykorzystać potencjał zespołu zróżnicowanego kulturowo, podkreślając potencjalne utrudnienia i ich źródła. Zaprezentowano wyniki badań kwestionariuszowych, których celem było sprawdzenie, na ile...

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  • L'economia mondiale dopo la guerra fredda

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    - Year 2018

    Che cosa è successo negli equilibri economici mondiali a partire dal 1989 e dalla dissoluzione del vecchio ordine sovietico? Dopo aver esaminato gli Usa e i suoi competitori asiatici, Giappone e Cina, il libro si concentra sull’Europa e sulle grandi trasformazioni portate dalla riunificazione tedesca, da Maastricht e dalla nascita dell’euro. Infine analizza, nell’ambito della globalizzazione, il ruolo dei BRICS, lo sviluppo economico...

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  • Bezpieczeństwo elektroenergetyczne dla pokoleń

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    • W. Kamrat
    • M. Bartosik
    • M. Każmierkowski
    • L. Włodzmierz
    • P. Maciej
    • T. Peryt
    • T. Skoczkowski
    • S. Andrzej
    • S. Adam

    - Przegląd Elektrotechniczny - Year 2016

    W artykule przeanalizowano źródła energii pierwotnej, ich wystarczalnośći dywersyfikację w skali lokalnej i globalnej, problem dekarbonizacji polskiej elektroenergetyki na tle europejskiej polityki klimatycznej, osiągalność źródeł gazu jako efektywnego paliwa dla energetyki, polski program energetyki jądrowej, bezpieczeństwo zasilania elektrycznych systemów trakcyjnych jako strategicznej alternatywy...

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  • The modelling method of discrete-continuous systems

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    The paper introduces a method of discrete-continuous systems modelling. In the proposed method a three-dimensional system is divided into finite elements in only two directions, with the third direction remaining continuous. The thus obtained discrete-continuous model is described by a set of partial differential equations. General difference equations of discrete system are obtained using the rigid finite element method. The limit...

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  • Obraz przedsiębiorczości w Polsce w badaniach GEM

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    Wraz ze stale rosnącą popularnością badań nad przedsiębiorczością rośnie też zainteresowanie i skala wykorzystywania danych pochodzących z raportów Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. W niniejszym artykule wykorzystano te dane do nakreślenia ogólnego obrazu przedsiębiorczości w Polsce, a w końcowej części przybliżono pewne problemy wynikające z metodyki prowadzenia tych badań. Ta krytyczna analiza ma na celu przyczynienie się do bardziej...

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  • Wyznaczanie parametrów lepkosprężystego modelu Burgersa mieszanek mineralno-asfaltowych na podstawie badania pod obciążeniem dynamicznym

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    Metoda wyznaczania parametrów reologicznych lepkosprężystego modelu Burgersa dla mieszanek mineralno-asfaltowych bazująca na podstawie wyników badania pełzania pod obciążeniem statycznym bywa często kłopotliwa. Autorzy artykułu przedstawiają, stosowaną przez nich, metodę wyznaczania tych parametrów na podstawie wyników badania próbek pod obciążeniem dynamicznym przy wykorzystaniu programu komputerowego VEROAD. Metoda bazująca na...

  • Theoretical Organic Rankine Cycle efficiency depending on different thermodynamic work variables.

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    - Year 2010

    One of promising technologies of utilizing low- temperature waste heat is through ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) system implementation. A primary objective in designing in-stallations based on such systems is to maximize the installation's work efficiency. On the other hand, ecological factors are commonly considered a natural barrier in introducing new, often very expensive technologies. Ecological effect of a potential modernization...

  • Innovative strategies: Combining treatments for advanced wastewater purification

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    • R. A. de Jesus
    • N. Łukasik
    • A. Kumar
    • L. F. R. Ferreira

    - Year 2024

    Water scarcity is a pressing global challenge, driving the urgent need for effective wastewater treatment solutions. With untreated wastewater extensively employed, particularly in agriculture, the significance of proper treatment becomes evident, as it presents a more practical and ecologically responsible alternative. This chapter explores the diverse treatment approaches encompassing chemical, physical, and biological methods,...

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  • Resolving Conflicts in Object Tracking in Video Stream Employing Key Point Matching

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    - Year 2012

    A novel approach to resolving ambiguous situations in object tracking in video streams is presented. The proposed method combines standard tracking technique employing Kalman filters with global feature matching method. Object detection is performed using a background subtraction algorithm, then Kalman filters are used for object tracking. At the same time, SURF key points are detected only in image sections identified as moving...

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  • Reliable Document-Centric Processing in Loosely Coupled Email-Based Systems

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    - Year 2015

    Email is a simple way to exchange digital documents of any kind. The Mobile INteractive Document architecture (MIND) enables self-coordination and self-steering of document agent systems based on commonly available email services. In this paper, a mechanism for providing integrity and reliability of such an email based agent system is proposed to cope with message soft or hard bounces, user interrupts, and other unexpected events....

  • State of the art in sample preparation for human breast milk metabolomics—merits and limitations

    Human breast milk (HBM) contains metabolites that are diverse in chemical structure and concentration. These metabolites range from high-abundance to low-abundance compounds and from polar to nonpolar. This complex nature of HBM makes HBM samples difficult to analyze, especially in global metabolomic studies for the determination and characterization of complete sets of metabolites. In this review, the state of the art in sample...

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  • Shape Optimisation of Kaplan Turbine Blades Using Genetic Algorithms

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    - Year 2017

    This monograph is a comprehensive guide to a method of blade profile optimisation for Kaplan-type turbines. This method is based on modelling the interaction between rotor and stator blades. Additionally, the shape of the draft tube is investigated. The influence of the periodic boundary condition vs. full geometry is also discussed. Evolutionary algorithms (EA) are used as an optimisation method together with artificial neural...

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  • Anti-theft lab security system based on RFID

    The aim of the project is to design and create an electronic system, which can be used to protect laboratory equipment against theft. The main task of the system is to warn a person responsible for the facilities about any attempts made to steal equipment from a laboratory. In a case of an alarm situation, the system emits a sound signal. The concept of the anti-theft security system based on RFID was developed on the basis of...

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  • Comparison of Renewable Energy Sources in ‘New’ EU Member States in the Context of National Energy Transformations

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    - ENERGIES - Year 2021

    The European Union strives to create sustainable, low-carbon economies; therefore, energy policies of all member states should move towards renewable energy sources (RES). That concerns also the so-called new EU member states. These countries, on the one hand, are characterized by significant historical similarities in terms of post-communist legacy and adopted development strategies linked with the EU membership, and on the other...

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  • Coupling transformation of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur in a long-term operated full-scale constructed wetland

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    - SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT - Year 2021

    The coupling transformation of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur compounds has been studied in lab-scale and pilot-scale constructed wetlands (CWs), but few studies investigated full-scale CW. In this study, we used batch experiments to investigate the potentials of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur transformation in a long-term operated, full-scale horizontal subsurface flow wetland. The sediments collected from the HSFW were incubated for...

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  • Hydrothermal modification of TiO2 nanotubes in water and alkali metal electrolytes (LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3) – Direct evidence for photocatalytic activity enhancement

    The influence of hydrothermal annealing (HA) of TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-NTs) in various baths (H2O, LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3 performed for 4 h, 24 h, 64 h), on their photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic properties, was studied. The use of electrolytes was to enable the monitoring of photoactivity changes as a result of the expected impact on the population of hydroxyl groups on the surface. The assumption turned out to be correct and...

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  • Combined Single Neuron Unit Activity and Local Field Potential Oscillations in a Human Visual Recognition Memory Task

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    • M. T. Kucewicz
    • B. M. Berry
    • M. R. Bower
    • J. Cymbalnik
    • V. Svehlik
    • S. M. Stead
    • G. A. Worrell

    - IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - Year 2016

    GOAL: Activities of neuronal networks range from action potential firing of individual neurons, coordinated oscillations of local neuronal assemblies, and distributed neural populations. Here, we describe recordings using hybrid electrodes, containing both micro- and clinical macroelectrodes, to simultaneously sample both large-scale network oscillations and single neuron spiking activity in the medial temporal lobe structures...

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  • Beyond Antioxidant Activity: Redox Properties of Catechins May Affect Changes in the DNA Methylation Profile—The Example of SRXN1 Gene

    The role of catechins in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression has been widely studied; however, if and how this phenomenon relates to the redox properties of these polyphenols remains unknown. Our earlier study demonstrated that exposure of the human colon adenocarcinoma HT29 cell line to these antioxidants affects the expression of redox-related genes. In particular, treatment with (−)-epigallocatechin (EGC) downregulated...

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  • Edible dragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) as human food – A comprehensive review

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    • S. A. Siddiqui
    • K. Asante
    • N. Ngah
    • Y. Saraswati
    • Y. Wu
    • M. Lahan
    • O. Aidoo
    • I. Fernando
    • S. Povetkin
    • R. Castro Munoz

    - Journal of Insects as Food and Feed - Year 2024

    The rapid growth of the human population leads to a big concern about the food y and demand worldwide. However, due to the reduction in global arable land area, humans need to find alternative food sources to fulfil their needs. Consequently, edible insects have been identified as a promising solution to ameliorate food security and increase global nutrition. Among more than 2,100 identified edible insect species, dragonflies and...

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  • Globalized Simulation-Driven Miniaturization of Microwave Circuits by Means of Dimensionality-Reduced Constrained Surrogates

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    Small size has become a crucial prerequisite in the design of modern microwave components. Miniaturized devices are essential for a number of application areas, including wireless communications, 5G/6G technology, wearable devices, or the internet of things. Notwithstanding, size reduction generally degrades the electrical performance of microwave systems. Therefore, trade-off solutions have to be sought that represent acceptable...

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  • Generalized regression neural network and fitness dependent optimization: Application to energy harvesting of centralized TEG systems

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    - Energy Reports - Year 2022

    The thermoelectric generator (TEG) system has attracted extensive attention because of its applications in centralized solar heat utilization and recoverable heat energy. The operating efficiency of the TEG system is highly affected by operating conditions. In a series-parallel structure, due to diverse temperature differences, the TEG modules show non-linear performance. Due to the non-uniform temperature distribution (NUTD) condition,...

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  • Storm petrels as indicators of pelagic seabird exposure to chemical elements in the Antarctic marine ecosystem

    Data on trace element bioavailability in the south-polar marine ecosystem is still scarce, compared to that relating to temperate zones. Seabirds can be used as indicators of ecosystem health and sentinels of environmental pollution, constituting a link between marine and terrestrial environments. Here, we analysed the concentration of 17 elements (with special emphasis on mercury, Hg) in feathers of adults and chicks of two pelagic...

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