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Power electronic systems as a crucial part of Smart Grid infrastructure - a survey
PublicationThis article gives a tutorial overview of the most important issues related to the use of power electronic systems in power engineering, with respect to the urgent need for modernization of existing grids in the direction of intelligent networks. The main problems and conditions bound up with the construction of Smart Grids and the location, as well as functioning in them of the most important power electronic systems are presented...
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Polityka i porządek prawny w polskiej energetyce na tle polityki Unii Europejskiej
PublicationW artykule przeanalizowano rozwój wspólnotowego rynku energii elektrycznej, polityk ę energetyczną Polski i UE, sytuację i działania Polski na wspólnotowym rynku energii elektrycznej, a następnie przeanalizowano nowe regulacje prawne dla współpracy rozproszonych źródeł energii elektrycznej i sieci inteligentnych z systemem krajowym, dla zwrotu energii odzyskiwanej z systemów elektromechanicznych do zasilającej...
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Experimental Extraction of Secure Correlations from a Noisy Private State
PublicationWe report experimental generation of a noisy entangled four-photon state that exhibits a separation between the secure key contents and distillable entanglement, a hallmark feature of the recently established quantum theory of private states. The privacy analysis, based on the full tomographic reconstruction of the prepared state, is utilized in a proof-of-principle key generation. The inferiority of distillation-based strategies...
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The impact of mass-media campaigns on physical activity: a review of reviews through a policy lens
PublicationBackground This review of reviews aimed to: (1) summarize the evidence from published reviews on the effectiveness of mass-media campaigns to promote physical activity (PA) or PA-related determinants (intermediate psychological and proximal outcomes) and (2) to identify policy-relevant recommendations related to successful PA campaigns. Methods An extensive literature search was performed on 1 March 2021. Reviews that evaluated...
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Settlement Networks in Polish Spatial Development Regional Plans
PublicationIn 1999, ten years after the great political changes in Poland, 16 self-governed regions (in Polish: voivodeship) were created. According to Polish law, voivodeship spatial development plans, or regional plans in short, determine basic elements of the settlement network. No detailed regulations indicate the specific elements of the settlement network or what features of these elements should be determined. For this reason, centres...
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Greencoin: prototype of a mobile application facilitating and evidencing pro-environmental behavior of citizens
PublicationAmong many global challenges, climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times. While it is one of the most devastating problems humanity has ever faced, one question naturally arises: can individuals make a difference? We believe that everyone can contribute and make a difference to the community and lives of others. However, there is still a lack of effective strategies to promote and facilitate pro-environmental...
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A conceptual framework for digital tax administration - A systematic review
PublicationTax administrations worldwide have become highly digitised with a diverse and sophisticated array of e-services to enhance the taxpayer experience. Nevertheless, given the high rates of failure of e-government services, it is critical to understand the factors that are essential to the success of a digital tax system. Drawing on a systematic review of ninety-six publications across the digital taxation, taxation, and information...
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Development of the Polish energy sector through transformation and harmonization with the European energy and climate policy
PublicationThe paper presents the dilemmas of energy sector development vs European energy policy due to the way of energy transition. The identification of barriers and opportunities for the development of the power industry is presented. The possibilities of using modern energy technologies for the processes of energy transformation are described. The path useful to achieving climate and energy goals is determined. The new method of electricity...
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Integrating environmental issues with the practice of urban planning
PublicationEnvironmental protection of urban areas has become a common concern among academics, policy makers and urban planners. Therefore, environmental issues are often underlined and incorporated into many strategies for urban development. In the article a discussion about the development of the concept of sustainable development in the context of urban planning and international policies is presented, followed by a review of planning...
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Multiple access in ad-hoc wireless LANs with noncooperative stations
PublicationA class of contention-type MAC protocols (e.g., CSMA/CA) relies on random deferment of packet transmission, and subsumes a deferment selection strategy and a scheduling policy that determines the winner of each contention cycle. This paper examines contention-type protocols in a noncooperative an ad-hoc wireless LAN setting, where a number of stations self-optimise their strategies to obtain a more-than-fair bandwidth share. Two...
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Międzynarodowa konferencja IATUL Seminar 2019 „Organizacyjne i prawne aspekty Otwartej Nauki” / International IATUL Seminar 2019 "Organizing the Open Science Framework – Strategies and Legal Aspects”
PublicationIATUL Seminar 2019 was held in Gdańsk/Sopot, Poland (December 10-11th, 2019). The theme of the Seminar was „Organizing the Open Science Framework – Strategies and Legal Aspects”. The event was co-organized by Gdańsk University of Technology Library and International Association of University Libraries (IATUL). IATUL Seminar 2019 event attracted delegates, including directors and senior managers of university and research libraries...
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Smart Blue Cities
PublicationThis paper presents the concept of Smart Cities from the perspective of those located by water, considering if there are more major differences in the way the concept is implemented in coastal cities, as opposed to those located anywhere else. It proves possible to point to such differences, in relation to the three key areas of mobility, the environment and living. Further consideration is given to specific legal and cross-cultural...
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Supporting the development of clusters in Poland - dillemas faced by public policy
PublicationClusters have proved to be an important source of competitiveness for the economic development of regions within the European Union. In recent years many countries in the EU and throughout the world have launched policies aimed at supporting the development of clusters. There are many examples of good practices in the field of cluster policy, but there is no single model that can be applied in all countries and regions. This paper...
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A note on the applications of artificial intelligence in the hospitality industry: preliminary results of a survey
PublicationIntelligent technologies are widely implemented in different areas of modern society but specific approaches should be applied in services. Basic relationships refer to supporting customers and people responsible for services offering for these customers. The aim of the paper is to analyze and evaluate the state-of-the art of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the hospitality industry. Our findings show that the major...
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Bilateral power supply of the traction network as a first stage of Smart Grid technology implementation in electric traction
PublicationSince 2001, trolleybus system in Gdynia has been involved in many activities related to the reduction of power consumption, both in terms of implementation and research and development. In PKT, in cooperation with SESTO company, started applications of Smart Grid technologies in supply network: the bilateral supply. The paper presents results of this this novel investment.
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The Rule-Based Model of Negentropy for Increasing the Energy Efficiency of the City’s Digital Transformation Processes into a Smart City
PublicationThe aim of the article is to build a rule-based model (RMFDN) for increasing the energy efficiency of Smart Cities’ digital transformation processes. The problem that arises during the implementation of digital transformation processes concerns the measures that should be assigned to estimate the duration of the digital transformation. Previous studies of digital transformation have been based on the analysis of design processes...
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Metody zwiększania dostępności i efektywności informatycznej infrastruktury w inteligentnym mieście
PublicationW pracy omówiono metody zwiększania dostępności i efektywności informatycznej infrastruktury w inteligentnym mieście. Sformułowano dwa kryteria do oceny rozmieszczenia kluczowych zasobów w systemie smart city. Zobrazowano proces wyznaczania rozwiązań kompromisowych spośród rozwiązań Pareto-optymalnych. Omówiono metaheurystyki inteligencji zbiorowej, w tym roju cząstek, kolonii mrówek, roju pszczół oraz ewolucji różnicowej, za pomocą...
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Logistics aspects in the group of health care accreditation standards associated with patient nutrition
PublicationMedical services are currently one of the more popular branches of the service sector, both in Poland and worldwide. Along with direct impact on human health and life, they have influence on the necessity of constant search for forms of their improvement. Actions taken for improvement of health services quality are implemented with diversity, both as an obligatory action imposed in all medical services units, as well as, actions...
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Application of Semantic Knowledge Management System in Selected Areas of Polish Public Administration
PublicationThis paper describes an application of semantic technologies and knowledge management systems in chosen areas of Polish public administration. Short analyses of crisis management and EU policy coordination processes are presented. An architecture of a knowledge management system with interfaces using controlled natural language is proposed. A lot of examples are shown that prove a usefulness of semantic knowledge management and...
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A Review of Traffic Analysis Attacks and Countermeasures in Mobile Agents' Networks
PublicationFor traditional, message-based communication, traffic analysis has been already studied for over three decades and during that time various attacks have been recognised. As far as mobile agents’ networks are concerned only a few, specific-scope studies have been conducted. This leaves a gap that needs to be addressed as nowadays, in the era of Big Data, the Internet of Things, Smart Infrastructures and growing concerns for privacy,...
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Smart Grid in Practise - Implementation of the Billaterall Supply in Gdynia Trolleybus Network
PublicationSince 2001, trolleybus system in Gdynia has been involved in many activities related to the reduction of power consumption, both in terms of implementation and research and development. In 2011 was introduced the first supercapacitor storage energy system. In PKT started applications of Smart Grid technologies in supply network: the bilateral supply. The paper presents results of these this novel investitions.
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When Does Automation in Government Thrive or Flounder?
PublicationGovernment organizations worldwide are harvesting the transformative potential of digital technologies to automate interactions with citizens, businesses, and each other. Automation can bring benefits, such as an increase the efficiency of government operations, quality of government decisions, and convenience of government-citizen interactions. It can also produce adverse outcomes, such as compromising social value for economic...
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Decisional-DNA Based Smart Production Performance Analysis Model
Publicationn order to allocate resources effectively according to the production plan and to reduce disturbances, a framework for smart production performance analysis is proposed in this article. Decisional DNA based knowledge models of engineering objects, processes and factory are developed within the proposed framework. These models are the virtual representation of manufacturing resources, and with help of Internet of Things, are capable...
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ICT-enabled circular economy: conceptualising the links
PublicationThis chapter sets conceptual backgrounds regarding the potentially emerging causal links between digital technologies and circular economy ideas implementation. We argue that digital technologies may constitute an effective element enabling the transformation from linear to circular and environmentally friendly economic activities. This work draws the general picture at the macro and micro level. The macro perspective shows how...
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Sustainable Investing. Socio-Economic Impacts of Exchange-Traded Funds
PublicationSustainable Investing: Socio-Economic Impacts of Exchange-Traded Funds examines the social and economic effects of sustainable investing ETFs and their impacts on the global financial system. The book presents the key issues with regard to sustainable investing, discussing exchange-traded funds mechanisms and categories in comparison to competing investment funds. The book outlines the theoretical determinants of ETF markets development...
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Smart Knowledge Engineering for Cognitive Systems: A Brief Overview
PublicationCognition in computer sciences refers to the ability of a system to learn at scale, reason with purpose, and naturally interact with humans and other smart systems, such as humans do. To enhance intelligence, as well as to introduce cognitive functions into machines, recent studies have brought humans into the loop, turning the system into a human–AI hybrid. To effectively integrate and manipulate hybrid knowledge, suitable technologies...
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Membrane technologies assisting plant-based and agro-food by-products processing: A comprehensive review
PublicationBackground Nowadays, membrane-based technologies (e.g. microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, membrane distillation, and pervaporation) have demonstrated to meet the requirements to be involved in different food and bioproduct processes. Scope and approach Several applications have been developed, including either separation, recovery or concentration of bioactive molecules from agro-food products and by-products,...
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Harnessing digital technologies for poverty reduction. Evidence for low-income and lower-middle income countries
PublicationThis paper contributes to understanding the relationship between ICT deployment and poverty alleviation in developing countries. It assess the digital technologies contribution to poverty reduction, through different channels of impact, like education, labor market, income and ICTtrade related activities. Using the sample of 40 developing countries between 1990 and 2019, it relies on macro data extracted from the World Bank Development...
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Ewa Klugmann-Radziemska prof. dr hab.
PeopleEwa Klugmann-Radziemska graduated from the University of Gdansk with a degree in physics, and since 1996 has been associated with the Gdansk University of Technology, when she began PhD studies. Currently, he is a professor at the Faculty of Chemistry at the Gdansk University of Technology, since 2006 head of the Department of Chemical Apparatus and Machinery. In the years 2008–2016 she was the Vice-Dean for cooperation and development,...
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Systematics of intelligent transport systems services
PublicationRecent years have seen a more intensified deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Polish cities. Work is also underway on the implementation of ITS on the national roads within the National Traffic Management System (KSZR). The research project RID-4D (part of Road Innovations), is designed to fill the gap, which is the lack of systematics of ITS services in Poland. The paper presents a proposal of ITS services systematics,...
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The data exchange between smart glasses and healthcare information systems using the HL7 FHIR standard
PublicationIn this study we evaluated system architecture for the use of smart glasses as a viewer of information, as a source of medical data (vital sign measurements: temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate), and as a filter of healthcare information. All activities were based on patient/device identification procedures using graphical markers or features based on visual appearance. The architecture and particular use cases were implemented...
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Delivery of Ancillary Services in Distribution Power Systems
PublicationOne of the technical and organizational challenges the power system faces in deregulated market conditions is to organize an ancillary services market. The growing share of distributed generation of variable (intermittent) energy sources and a change in the market position of consumers, causes the demand for distributed delivery of ancillary services. For this purpose, it is sought to use the ability of the regulatory measures:...
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INFORMATION SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS, FROM DATA THROUGH KNOWLEDGE TO WISDOM
PublicationThe paper investigates both the causes and effects of the rapid increase in the data volume(BigData)andtheirimpactonhumancognition.TheroleoftheInternetindistributing and exchanging of such data, and their impact on the growth of the Information Society are emphasized. As a result, Wisdom Science – a new kind of research – emerges which has the potential to facilitate more advanced solutions in the digital world. In consequence,...
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Financial Consequences of the Introduction of the Fit For 55 on the Example of Poland
PublicationIn Europe and in Poland, there is a growing conviction that climate action is a necessity. When creating long-term strategies or making current decisions, companies are increasingly taking into account issues related to sustainable development and reducing CO2 emissions. Following the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, countries around the world pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 so that the average temperature...
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Digitalization of Building Site Management in the Construction Industry
PublicationWith Industry 4.0, a digital transformation has started in the construction industry. However, 4.0 technologies have difficulties in the integration of digital systems due to the diversity and complexity of the processes in the construction industry. Multidisciplinary work in architectural projects and the need for high productivity require digital renovation planning in the construction industry. The application of the technologies...
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Sub-regional service centres in reality and regional planning in Poland = Podregionalne osrodki obsługi w sferze realnej i planowaniu regionalnym w Polsce
PublicationSub-regional centres are defined as towns where the services of the sub-regional level are concentrated. In Poland these are such services that can be located in several towns in a voivodeship (region), but not in every capital of a poviat (county). The transformation of civilization has influenced changes in Christaller’s model of settlement network, but re-gularities are still valid. Models derived from Christaller's Central...
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The Application of a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Indication of Directions of the Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Energy Policy
PublicationThis paper presents the application of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) for evaluating what technologies using renewable energy sources (RES) for electricity production have the chance to develop in Poland under the current socio-economic conditions. First, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used to determine the weights of the optimization criteria. Five main criteria and 30 sub-criteria were identified. Next,...
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Tackling microplastics pollution in global environment through integration of applied technology, policy instruments, and legislation
PublicationMicroplastic pollution is a serious environmental problem that affects both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics (MPs), persist in the environment and pose serious threats to various species from micro-organisms to humans. However, terrestrial environment has received less attention than the aquatic environment, despite being a major source of MPs that eventually...
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Assessment of E-government inclusion policies toward seniors: A framework and case study
PublicationDigital exclusion of seniors covers both social and technical drivers that affect the magnitude of this phenomenon. It arises from the fear of technology, reduced manual and mental abilities, socio-economic status, and also the mismatch between the technological environment and the needs of the elderly. The consideration of the needs of seniors are mainly implemented through social policies while the provision of government services...
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Design of a Distributed System using Mobile Devices and Workflow Management for Measurement and Control of a Smart Home and Health
PublicationThe paper presents design of a distributed system for measurements and control of a smart home including temper- atures, light, fire danger, health problems of inhabitants such as increased body temperature, a person falling etc. This is done by integration of mobile devices and standards, distributed service based middleware BeesyCluster and a workflow management system. Mobile devices are used to measure the parameters and are...
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Transformation of Energy Markets: Description, Modeling of Functioning Mechanisms and Determining Development Trends
PublicationOne of the key contemporary economic and social issues today is the global energy transition. Energy transition processes are having a significant impact on the development of world economies, increasing their TFP and leading to an increase in their level of innovation through the transfer of myriad new technologies. These processes also contribute to an increase in foreign direct investment and, consequently, an increase in the...
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The added value of using the HEPA PAT for physical activity policy monitoring: a four-country comparison
PublicationBackground Public policy is increasingly recognized as an important component of physical activity promotion. This paper reports on the current status of physical activity policy development and implementation in four European countries based on the Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Policy Audit Tool (HEPA PAT) developed by WHO. It compares the findings to previous studies and discusses the general utility of this tool and its...
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KM Challenges in Small KIBS Companies: Multi-case Analysis in Two Countries
PublicationKnowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) – i.e. companies like e.g. computer services, consulting, engineering, business communication, and R&D support - are key players in the modern economies. They stimulate the innovativeness of businesses and societies. Their competitiveness is based on knowledge, which is their key production factor and also the kind of “goods” they sell. The large majority of KIBS companies have a small...
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A Workflow Application for Parallel Processing of Big Data from an Internet Portal
PublicationThe paper presents a workflow application for efficient parallel processing of data downloaded from an Internet portal. The workflow partitions input files into subdirectories which are further split for parallel processing by services installed on distinct computer nodes. This way, analysis of the first ready subdirectories can start fast and is handled by services implemented as parallel multithreaded applications using multiple...
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The Contemporary aspects of revitalization of the buildings and the port areas
PublicationPort cities are the forefront of globalization. The continued growth of international trade of goods and services has now played a major role in shaping the economic and social world. Strategies for mutual cooperation and follow-up between countries, cities and regions are increasingly complex. On the one hand it brings profits, on the other leads to destabilization and the need for transformation and constant modernization. Port...
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Health Enhancing Physical Activity Policies in Poland: Findings from the HEPA PAT Survey
PublicationInsufficient physical activity (PA) is one of major risk factors for serious diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Public policies to enhance PA across society are recognized as an effective tool against the problem. This paper presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of national-level PA policy approach in Poland. A standardized survey of Word Health Organization named the Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Policy...
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Distributed Architectures for Intensive Urban Computing: A Case Study on Smart Lighting for Sustainable Cities
PublicationNew information and communication technologies have contributed to the development of the smart city concept. On a physical level, this paradigm is characterised by deploying a substantial number of different devices that can sense their surroundings and generate a large amount of data. The most typical case is image and video acquisition sensors. Recently, these types of sensors are found in abundance in urban spaces and are responsible...
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Digital Audio Broadcasting or Webcasting: A Network Quality Perspective
PublicationIn recent years, many alternative technologies of delivering audio content have emerged, with different advantages and disadvantages. In this paper pros and cons of digital audio broadcasting and webcasting transmission techniques in a network quality perspective are described. A case study of user expectations with respect to currently available services is analyzed, and the perceived quality of real digital broadcasted and webcasted...
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The assessment of solar photovoltaic in Poland: the photovoltaics potential, perspectives and development
PublicationThe following article explains the current condition of the photovoltaics sector both in Poland and worldwide. Recently, a rapid development of solar energy has been observed in Poland and is estimated that the country now has about 700,000 photovoltaics prosumers. In October 2021, the total photovoltaics power in Poland amounted to nearly 5.7 GW. The calculated technical potential of photovoltaics in Poland is 153.484 PJ (42.634...
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Methodology for implementing power plant efficiency standards for power generation: potential emission reduction
PublicationSome methods of generating power such as power generation through coal, natural gas, oil result in inevitable emissions of greenhouse gases. While power generation is necessary due to its increasing demand, it is important for power companies to generate their power in an efcient manner to reduce its efect on the environment. One of the most efective ways of tackling inefciency issues is through the implementation of efciency standard....