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On the FEM implementation of the large rotation shell theory for elasticanisotropic shells.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono problemy implementacji MES teorii powłok o dużych obrotach w statycznej, geometrycznie nieliniowej analizie konstrukcji warstwowych. Zwrócono uwagę na właściwą interpretacje rotacyjnych stopni swobody w algorytmie MES. Omówiono wariant dużych i skończonych obrotów. Przedstawiono wyniki obliczeń dla znanego w literaturze przykładu analizy paneli kompozytowej w zakresie dużych obrotów.
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Application of percolation theory for description of electrical properties of conducting coatings
PublicationPrzedstawiono pomiary elektryczne i elektrochemiczne powłok organicznych przewodzących prąd elektryczny i mogących pełnić rolę anody w systemie ochrony katodowej żelbetonu. Za pomocą pomiarów impedancyjnych dokonano oceny rezystancji powłoki w funkcji zawartości grafitu. Na tej podstawie oszacowano próg perkolacji powłoki epoksydowej domieszkowanej elektrografitem. Ocenę obciążalności prądowej powłok przewodzących dokonano wykonując...
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Modeling the impact of surface currents in a harbor using graph theory
PublicationEnsuring security in a harbor requires research into its infrastructure using spatial environmental data. This paper presents a methodology that defines the design of a graph for modeling the interactions between surface currents and moving objects. Combining this graph with port charts that integrate electronic navigation charts with coastal orthophotographs allows us to perform a multidimensional analysis. In addition, the complete...
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Chemical Theory of Machines, basic principles of strength with examples of calculations
PublicationThis book encompasses the essential range of information on technical aspects of mechanical design. It was written primarily for the students and staff of chemistry faculties of technical universities, yet it may also be utilized by everyone, who ether would like to try or already enjoys designing, but cannot take advantage of typical stress & machine construction handbooks. These handbooks often require familiarity with the concepts...
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Damage imaging algorithm for non-destructive inspection of CFRP/steel adhesive joints based on ultrasonic guided wave propagation
PublicationThe paper concerns assessing the quality of the adhesive connection between a steel plate and the reinforcing CFRP laminate. A three-stage algorithm for non-destructive damage imaging was developed. As the first step, an initial study involving dispersion curves of joint components was executed to determine the material parameters and the appropriate excitation frequency. During the second step, damage identification in three-layer...
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A Systematic Literature Review on Implementing Non-functional Requirements in Agile Software Development: Issues and Facilitating Practices
PublicationAgile Software Development methods have become a widespread approach used by the software industry. Non-functional requirements (NFRs) are often reported to be a problematic issue for such methods. We aimed to identify (within the context of Agile projects): (1) the issues (challenges and problems) reported as affecting the implementation of NFRs; and (2) practices that facilitate the successful implementation of NFRs. We conducted...
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Genome Sequence of the Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Formerly Lactobacillus casei) LOCK900
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Pulse wave velocity to the global longitudinal strain ratio in survivors of myocardial infarction
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Extraction and optimization of Penicillium sclerotiorum strain AK‐1 pigment for fabric dyeing
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Genome Sequence of the Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Formerly Lactobacillus casei) LOCK908
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The thermodynamic critical field and specific heat of superconducting state in phosphorene under strain
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Adaptative Potential of the Lactococcus Lactis IL594 Strain Encoded in Its 7 Plasmids
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A proposition of the computational model for the dynamic analysis of stress and strain distribution in the hip joint
PublicationCelem pracy jest sformułowanie zadania modelowania dynamiki odkształceń i rozkładu naprężeń stawu biodrowego, a w szczególności kości udowej, pod wpływem sił mięśniowych oraz zadanych sił zewnętrznych. Rozwiązanie tego zadania pozwoli wyjaśnić niektóre zjawiska np. jakie ruchy kości udowej oraz jakie materiały użyte do jej alloplastyki są przyczyną urazów i poważnych uszkodzeń. Omówiono problemy związane z zastosowaniem metody...
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Effect of fabric anisotropy on shear localization in sand during plane strain compression
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki numerycznej wpływu anizotropii strukturalnej w materiałach granulowanych na powstawanie lokalizacji odkształceń. Obliczenia wykonano dla ściskania w płaskim stanie odkształcenia stosując metodę elementów skończonych na bazie mikropolarnego modelu hipoplastycznego.
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Price convergence in the EU-an aggregate and disaggregate approach
PublicationThis article examines the price dispersion in the European Union (EU) over 15 years (1990-2005). An extensive overview of the literature offers inconclusive results with the half-lives of price shocks from 2.8 to 282 months. Until now, most of the empirical research has been either micro or macro based. In contrast, we conducted a complex analysis utilizing both aggregate and disaggregate price data. The macro approach is based...
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Comparison of non-linear statical analysis of truss with linear and rotational side supports and 3d roof model
PublicationIn the paper geometrically non-linear analysis of example truss with linear and rotational elastic side supports is compared with geometrically non-linear analysis of part of the roof construction with purlins and truss-bracing. For different stiffness of side-supports a non linear relation between normal force in compressed chord due to out of truss plane displacement has been calculated.
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Materials for Mediator-free Electron Transfer in the Enzymatic Electrodes of Biobatteries and Biofuel Cells
PublicationWe present functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and their application in the enzymatic fuel cells construction. SWCNTs were covalently modified with different types of aromatic moieties. Free radical reaction was employed to create direct carbon-carbon bond between moiety and SWCNTs. In second approach functionalization takes place through amide bonding. Functionalized SWCNTs were characterized by spectroscopy...
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EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NON-PHYSICAL SPEED MANAGEMENT MEASURES
PublicationThe subject of the Authors' analyses is a group of non-physical speed management measures. How effective they are depends primarily on how willing drivers are to accept restrictions. Social and cultural factors play a major role. The effectiveness of these measures is not clear and requires further research. The authors conducted such research and evaluated the effects of nonphysical speed management measures on driver behaviour...
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Approach to evaluation of time to the critical degradation of ship pipelines
PublicationIn the article an approach to the problem of estimating time to the critical degradation of ship pipelines is considered. Such an assessment would consist of six stages. The fundamental idea is to include to the estimation of time to failure of pipelines such elements like: materials that the pipelines are made, destructive physical phenomena taking place in them and applied means of protection. The result of that evaluation should...
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On the deformation and frequency analyses of SARS-CoV-2 at nanoscale
PublicationThe SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has emerged as a Covid-19 pandemic, has had the most significant impact on people's health, economy, and lifestyle around the world today. In the present study, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is mechanically simulated to obtain its deformation and natural frequencies. The virus under analysis is modeled on a viscoelastic spherical structure. The theory of shell structures in mechanics is used to derive the governing...
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Adenocarcinoma of lung, mixed mucinous and non-mucinous - Unknown, 69 - Tissue image [3280730025602321]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRONCHUS AND LUNG tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Reduced-cost electromagnetic-driven optimisation of antenna structures by means of trust-region gradient-search with sparse Jacobian updates
PublicationNumerical optimisation plays more and more important role in the antenna design. Because of lack of design-ready theoretical models, electromagnetic (EM)-simulation-driven adjustment of geometry parameters is a necessary step of the design process. At the same time, traditional parameter sweeping cannot handle complex topologies and large number of design variables. On the other hand, high computational cost of the conventional...
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Non-regulated organic compounds (NROC's) in the Odra River water samples.
PublicationW ramach badań opisanych w pracy podjęto próbę identyfikacji lotnych i średniolotnych związków z grupy Non-Regulated Organic Compounds obecnych w próbkach wody rzecznej. Analizie poddano 25 próbek wód pobranych z rzeki Odry w październiku 2000, w trakcie VIII kampanii zorganizowanej w ramach International Odra Project (IOP). W badaniach wykorzystano technikę PT-TD-GC-MS.Komputerowa analiza widm masowych wykazała obecność wielu...
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A non-uniform real-time speech time-scale stretching method
PublicationAn algorithm for non-uniform real-time speech stretching is presented. It provides a combination of typical SOLA algorithm (Synchronous Overlap and Add ) with the vowels, consonants and silence detectors. Based on the information about the content and the estimated value of the rate of speech (ROS), the algorithm adapts the scaling factor value. The ability of real-time speech stretching and the resultant quality of voice were...
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Haemocompatibility Of Non-Functionalized And Plasmachemical Functionalized Detonation Nanodiamond Particles
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to present the innovative design of microwave plasma system for modification of detonation nanodiamond particles (DNP) using a special rotating drum placed inside the reactor. Nanodiamond particles manufactured by detonation method reveal the biological activity depending on surface functionalization. Plasmachemical modification of detonation nanodiamond particles gives the possibility of controlling...
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DEVELOPMENT OF A COUPLED NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH TO HYDRODYNAMIC NOISE ESTIMATION
PublicationThe hydroacoustic signature of ships' propellers can be estimated experimentally through measurements of cavitation-induced pressure fluctuations and the corresponding noise distributions at model scale. These measurements need to be performed in a cavitation tunnel under the propellers operating conditions and are quite sensitive and challenging to perform with sufficient accuracy. In comparison, the numerical approach can be...
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[NF] Physical Research Methods III: Scattering Theory
e-Learning Courses{mlang pl} Dyscyplina: NF Zajęcia obowiązkowe dla doktorantów II i III roku Prowadzący: Prof. Simone Taioli Liczba godzin: 15 Forma zajęć: wykład/seminarium {mlang} {mlang en} Discipline: NF Obligatory course for 2-nd and 3-rd year PhD students Academic teacher: Prof. Simone Taioli Total hours of training: 15 teaching hours Course type: lecture/seminar {mlang}
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Multi-Criteria Approach in Multifunctional Building Design Process
PublicationThe paper presents new approach in multifunctional building design process. Publication defines problems related to the design of complex multifunctional buildings. Currently, contemporary urban areas are characterized by very intensive use of space. Today, buildings are being built bigger and contain more diverse functions to meet the needs of a large number of users in one capacity. The trends show the need for recognition of...
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Optimalization of TiO2 nanotube geometry using fuzzy reasoning approach
PublicationThe geometry of TiO2 nanotube layer on titanium, obtained by electrochemical anodization, has been determined by using fuzzy reasoning approach. A proposed method showed the possibility of nanotube array architecture optimization by choosing an appropriate anodization condition. A fuzzy logic controller (FLC) was utilized using Matlab Software.
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Non-Least Square GNSS Positioning Algorithm for Densely Urbanized Areas
PublicationThe paper introduces an essentially new algorithm for calculating the GNSS position as an alternative to the least-square method. The proposed approach can be widely applied to any positioning method that uses multiple position lines for position calculation and is an example ofhow using a numerical solution can improve position accuracy without access to historical data. In essence, the method is based on the adaptation of the...
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Friction-Induced Oscillations of a Non-Asbestos Organic Pin Sliding on a Steel Disc
PublicationFriction-induced oscillations result in deterioration of performance of disc brakes and are generally undesired. We conduct experimental study of friction-induced oscillations in a non-asbestos organic material / steel pair used in disc brakes of motor vehicles. The tests are done by use of a pin-on-disc machine which has the pin sample supported on a deformable beam. The adjustable friction parameters are the disc velocity, contact...
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Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Concrete Beams Strengthened with Steel Plates Using Modal Analysis and Wavelet Transform
PublicationExternally bonded reinforcements are commonly and widely used in civil engineering objects made of concrete to increase the structure load capacity or to minimize the negative effects of long-term operation and possible defects. The quality of adhesive bonding between a strengthened structure and steel or composite elements is essential for effective reinforcement; therefore, there is a need for non-destructive diagnostics of adhesive...
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Health System Efficiency in European Countries: Network Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
PublicationPurpose: The article's main aim is to investigate the effectiveness of health systems in European countries based on EUROSTAT data. A comparative analysis of the health systems' effectiveness in different countries is based on their improvement (reform), using the best practices approach. Design/Methodology/Approach: The network DEA model and a slack-based model (NDEA – SBM) are used. A non-oriented model is used. The research...
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Analysis of EN 1993-1-6 guidelines about determining amplitudes of equivalent imperfections of steel cylindrical shells subjected to uniform external pressure
PublicationCivil engineering structures should be designed with reference to relevant standards. One of them is a Eurocode 3 standard EN 1993-1-6:2007: Design of steel structures Part 1-6: Strength and Stability of Shell Structures. According to this standard, the value of buckling load can be determined using different approaches: classical hand calculations (stress design) and geometrical and material non-linear analysis of an imperfect...
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Memetic approach for multi-objective overtime planning in software engineering projects
PublicationSoftware projects often suffer from unplanned overtime due to uncertainty and risk incurred due to changing requirement and attempt to meet up with time-to-market of the software product. This causes stress to developers and can result in poor quality. This paper presents a memetic algorithmic approach for solving the overtime-planning problem in software development projects. The problem is formulated as a three-objective optimization...
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Progress towards a unified approach to entanglement distribution
PublicationEntanglement distribution is key to the success of secure communication schemes based on quantum mechanics, and there is a strong need for an ultimate architecture able to overcome the limitations of recent proposals such as those based on entanglement percolation or quantum repeaters. In this work we provide a broad theoretical background for the development of such technologies. In particular, we investigate the question of whether...
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Modulation of dielectric properties in low-loss polypropylene-based composites at GHz frequencies: theory and experiment
PublicationPolymer composites with high dielectric constant and low loss tangent are highly regarded as substrates for modern high-speed electronics. In this work, we analyze the high-frequency dielectric properties of two types of composites based on polypropylene infused with high-dielectric-constant microparticles. Two types of fillers are used: commercial ceramics or titanium oxide ( TiO2) with different concentrations. The key observation...
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Social development – a multidimensional approach to social development analysis. Country level evidence.
PublicationThe paper constitutes an extensive analysis of level of social development in multidimensional and complex way. The study covers 144 world countries. Each country is analyzed in from the perspective of 8 non-income variables in 2011.
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An enhanced method in predicting tensile behaviour of corroded thick steel plate specimens by using random field approach
PublicationThe present work investigates the possibility of using random field techniques in modelling the mechanical behaviour of corroded thick steel plate specimens. The nonlinear Finite Element method, employing the explicit dynamic solver, is used to analyse the mechanical properties of typical specimens. A material model considering full nonlinearity is used to evaluate the stress-strain response. The influence of major governing parameters...
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The role of resilience in explaining hotel growth: A fuzzy-set QCA approach
PublicationPurpose: Due to the detrimental effects of the recent pandemic on the hotel sector, hotel resilience research and its impact on hotel recovery have received lots of academic attention. However, a sustainable perspective on hotel resilience, as an approach for investigating its impact on long-term hotel growth, has been largely overlooked in the hospitality resilience literature. Therefore, this paper aims to address the research...
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A method for the production of D-tagatose using a recombinant Pichia pastoris strain secreting beta-D-galactosidase from Arthrobacter chlorophenolicus and a recombinant L-arabinose isomerase from Arthrobacter sp. 22c
PublicationD-Tagatose is a natural monosaccharide which can be used as a low-calorie sugar substitute in food, beverages and pharmaceutical products. It is also currently being tested as an anti-diabetic and obesity control drug. D-Tagatose is a rare sugar, but it can be manufactured by the chemical or enzymatic isomerization of D-galactose obtained by a beta-D-galactosidase-catalyzed hydrolysis of milk sugar lactose and the separation of...
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Evolutionary Sets Of Safe Ship Trajectories: A New Approach To Collision Avoidance
PublicationThe paper introduces a new method of solving multi-ship encounter situations for both open waters and restricted water regions. The method, called evolutionary sets of safe trajectories combines some of the assumptions of game theory with evolutionary programming and aims to find optimal set of safe trajectories of all ships involved in an encounter situation. In a two-ship encounter situation it enables the operator of an on-board...
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Accurate Post-processing of Spatially-Separated Antenna Measurements Realized in Non-Anechoic Environments
PublicationAntenna far-field performance is normally evaluated in expensive laboratories that maintain strict control over the propagation environment. Alternatively, the responses can be measured in non-anechoic conditions and then refined to extract the information on the structure field-related behavior. Here, a framework for correction of antenna measurements performed in non-anechoic test site has been proposed. The method involves automatic...
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An Integrated Approach to an Assessment of Bottlenecks for Navigation on Riverine Waterways
PublicationWater transport, both sea and inland, is the cheapest, least invasive, and safest option for non-standard loads; hence, it is important to increase the percentage share of inland waterway transport on the rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. Transporting cargo is particularly difficult on shallow waterways because rivers overloaded with sediment determine the vertical parameters on inland waterways. A ship’s safe manoeuvrability...
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Wind tunnel experiments and numerical analysis of the wind load on double-shell cylindrical, vertical tanks
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań modelowych w tunelu aerodynamicznym oraz symulacji komputerowych obciążenia wiatrem pionowych, walcowych zbiorników dwupłaszczowych z dachem pływającym. W badaniach modelowych analizowano wpływ rozstawu między płaszczami zbiornika na wartość i rozkład współczynnika ciśnienia na płaszczach oraz dachu pływającym. Wyniki symulacji komputerowych przeprowadzonych w programie Fluent porównano z wynikami...
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The influence of height-do-diameter ratio on wind load of double-shell cylindrical, vertical tank
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano skrót badań modelowych obciążenia wiatrem dwupłaszczowych zbiorników walcowych o różnych smukłościach aerodynamicznych. Przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów przeprowadzonych na dwóch modelach zbiorników z dachem pływającym i stosunku wysokości do średnicy płaszcza 0,45 i 0,25.
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Approximate analytical boundary conditions for efficient finite difference frequency domain simulations in cylindrical coordinates
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano prostą technikę analizy rezonatora otwartego. Algorytm łączy w sobie metodę różnic skończonych i rozwinięć funkcyjnych , umożliwiając implementację warunków brzegowych symulujących otwartą przestrzeń. Metoda testowana była w analizie rezonatorów o różnych wymiarach,a otrzymane wyniki dobrze zgadzały się z rezultatami innych metod.
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3D buckling analysis of a cylindrical metal bin composed of corrugated sheets strengthened by vertical stiffeners
PublicationW artykule pokazano obszerne wyniki analizy wyboczeniowej 3D przy zastosowaniu metody elementów skończonych dla silosu złożonego z blachy falistej i słupów rozmieszczonych równomiernie wokół obwodu. Obliczenia wykonano dla silosu bez i z imperfekcjami geometrycznymi i obciążeniowymi. Wyniki obliczeń porównano z Eurokodem.
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Measuring pulse rate with a webcam — A non-contact method for evaluating cardiac activity
PublicationIn this paper the simple and robust method of measuring the pulse rate is presented. Elaborated algorithm allows for efficient pulse rate registration directly from face image captured from webcam. The desired signal was obtained by proper channel selection and principal component analysis. A developed non-contact method of heart rate monitoring is shown in the paper. The proposed technique may have a great value in monitoring...
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Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) approach in simulating large penetration into soil
PublicationA study of Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) approach for predicting large soil deformation is presented. Theoretical basics of SPH method, including the equations governing, discussion of the importance of smoothing function length, contact formulation, boundary treatment and finally utilization in hydrocodes simulations are presented. An application of SPH to a real case of large penetrations (crater creating) into soil caused...