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Innovativeness assessment of the SME sector in the Pomeranian region
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Technology audit tool for strategic innovation in SME
PublicationWymagania stawiane przez współczesny rynek wraz z jego wyzwaniami i zagrożeniami potrzebują ciągłej aktywności małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w obszarze doskonalenia ustawicznego oraz innowacji po to, by przetrwać we współczesnym konkurencyjnym świecie. Referat prezentuje praktyczne podejścia poprawiające równowagę głównych czynników rynkowych, tj. jakości, ceny i elestyczności jako głównych wskaźników konkurencyjności. Audyt...
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Knowledge Safety – Insights from the SME Sector
PublicationPurpose: This paper aims to explore the topic of knowledge safety, defined as the state of knowledge being safe from loss, leakage, attrition, oblivion, waste or theft. The paper first presents a theoretical background and review of previous studies on knowledge loss and ways of overcoming it, and then illustrates the topic of knowledge safety with ten case studies from the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector. Methodology:...
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Assessment of risks connected with economic activity in the SME sector
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The Impact of Conflicts in Foreign Business Relationships on SME Performance
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Revolutionizing SME Management: The Digital Transformation of Financial Operations
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The dynamic Polish suburban landscape created by SME sector
PublicationWspółcześnie zaobserwować można dynamiczne przeobrażenia przestrzeni wokół miast polegające na przemieszczaniu się ludności i podmiotów gospodarczych z miasta centralnego do strefy podmiejskiej. Wydaje się, że charakterystycznym elementem krajobrazu polskich obszarów podmiejskich jest duża ilość działających w nich przedsiębiorstw sektora MSP.
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Instruments for the support of the SME innovation-oriented activities (French and Polish experiences)
PublicationArtykuł jest próbą porównania instrumentów wsparcia innowacyjności małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w Polsce i we Francji. Szczegółowo przedstawiono w nim zaproponowane w obu krajach systemy wsparcia, w podziale na instrumenty państwowe i regionalne.
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Innovation and Knowledge Management in the SME Sector and the Role of Normative Management Systems
PublicationThe article presents deliberations related to importance and specificity of innovation activities in small and medium-sized enterprises. Basing on results of the research the characteristics of the SMEs concerning process related and organizational innovation has been determined. Interrelations between innovation activities and knowledge management within the framework of normative management systems have been emphasized.
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Workbook for cooperative development of personnell and organisation for innovation in SME in the Baltic Sea Region
PublicationThis study highlights the potential for cooperative development of personnel and organisational innovations in SMEs and gives an example implemented by the University of Lund together with the Municipality of Astorp and local companies. This innovation field is of particular importance for all companies in the region, since it does apply to any professional sector, be it a service oriented company or a manufacturing business. This...
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Determinants of SME location in a suburban area: Evidence from the Gdańsk–Gdynia–Sopot metropolitan area.
PublicationGiven the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the European economy, it is essential to have adequate information about the various factors that determine their choice of location. However, the size of a company is often an aspect not covered in theoretical studies and empirical research on industrial locations and urban planning. This article examines the place of residence...
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Fianl report on carrying out tasks within the project Best Agers Lighthouses - strategic age management for SME in the Baltic Sea Region.
PublicationThe report presents the origin of the project, as well as its characteristics and aims. Project partners are workpackages are described and main project results are listed. the report is concluded with the part dedicated to dissemination measures carried out within the project
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Results of research on the SME sector in the context of applying tax reliefs
Open Research DataThis dataset presents the quantitative results of the survey conducted in the period June 2019 - April 2020. In total, 274 completed survey questionnaires were obtained.
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Structure of the SME sector by economy sectors in Poland and the EU-28
Open Research DataEurostat data show that almost 75% of SMEs in Poland are trade and services, and every seventh enterprise conducts activities related to construction, and every eight - in industry. Comparing the industry structure of Polish companies with the structure of enterprises operating in EU countries, it should be noted that we are characterized by a greater...
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Enterprises of the SME sector in selected years in Poland - entities registered in the REGON system
Open Research DataThe free market economy in Poland, initiated at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, contributed to a significant increase in the number of private enterprises. During the years of the Polish People's Republic, the number of companies was small, but at the beginning of the 1990s it began to grow rapidly. The following data contains information about number...
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Economics SMEs
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Knowledge Pills for KIBS SMEs
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Projektowanie urbanistyczne sem. I Smęgorzyno
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Internationalization of SME's: context, models and implementation
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Profile of the growing sme's in pomerania region
PublicationRozdział opisuje profil firmy wzrostowej na Pomorzu. Opis został poprzedzony analizą teorii wzrostowych małych przedsiębiorstw. Materiał badawczy ujęty w rozdziale pochodzi z badań przeprowadzonych w ramach Pomorskiego Obserwatorium Gospodarczego.
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MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED BLOOD SMEAR ANALYSIS
PublicationIn this paper the authors propose a decision support system for automatic blood smear analysis based on microscopic images. The images are pre-processed in order to remove irrelevant elements and to enhance the most important ones - the healthy blood cells (erythrocytes) and the pathologic (echinocytes). The separated blood cells are analyzed in terms of their most important features by the eigenfaces method. The features are the...
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Layer contraction of smectic liquid crystals and the compensation model
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Best Agers Lighthouses Best AgersLighthouses– Strategic Age Management for SME in the Baltic Sea Region
ProjectsProject realized in Faculty of Management and Economics according to #107 agreement from 2013-04-22
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Preparation, properties and potential applications of a photocurable varnish with pleasant limonene smell
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Aleksandra Smejda-Krzewicka dr inż.
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Intentional model of SMES growth
PublicationRozdział opisuje rolę intencji w funkcjonowaniu firmy. Autorzy opracowali intencyjny model wzrostu, który został opisany w oparciu o przeprowadzone badania w ramach Pomorskiego Obserwatorium Gospodarczego.
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Innovative activity of SMEs In Poland
PublicationInnovative activity of enterprises is determined by many factors. On one hand, these are external factors creating a sort of innovative climate in the economy, on the other hand - there are many internal factors stimulating or reducing the intensity of innovative activities. What influences the innovativeness of enterprises is the effectiveness of the system supporting innovations, which was stated by for example Pyciński and Żołnierski...
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Employees 55+ - valuable resource in SMEs
PublicationThe article relates to the problem of exploiting the potential of workers aged 55 years or more to build the competitiveness of the SME sector. The aim of the study was an attempt to formulate an answer to the question whether entrepreneurs and managers are able to identify the potential of older workers and whether they use this potential to build the competitiveness of their enterprises. The article is based on the results of...
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Knowledge management in SMEs – selected issues.
PublicationThe success of a small or medium-size enterprise might be dependent on the way in which this company manages its knowledge. With limited access to other resources like land, capital or labor force, the access to knowledge and its effective application might become a source of competitive advantage for an SME. It is confirmed that organizations, which successfully implement the concept of knowledge management might achieve better...
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Knowledge management in SMEs - theoretical considerations.
PublicationThe purpose of this chapter is to present an analysis of knowledge management concept with regard to small and medium-sized enterprises. It is aimed to propose an overview for SMEs to apply this above-mentioned concept. This overview can be used by managers and owners of SMEs to introduce knowledge management into their organizational structures.
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Risk of cadmium, lead and zinc exposure from consumption of vegetables produced in areas with mining and smelting past
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Spider Webs and Lichens as Bioindicators of Heavy Metals: A Comparison Study in the Vicinity of a Copper Smelter (Poland)
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E-learning course "International comparative studies on SMEs"
PublicationProjekt Leonardo da Vinci "International comparative studies and course development on SMEs" został zainspirowany poprzednim projektem LdV "A European Diploma in SME Management". Bazując na poprzednich doświadczeniach projektowych zaproponowano opracowanie struktur dla opisania narodowych systemów małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw (ang. SME Small Media Enterprises) przy wykorzystaniu dostępnych krajowych danych. Udowodniono, że...
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The Stance, Factors, and Composition of Competitiveness of SMEs in Poland
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CSR in Polish SMEs from the Women Perspective
PublicationThis paper presents the implementation of the CSR approach among Polish small and medium enterprises, taking into account gender issues. It offers also a kind of evaluation of the national context of women entrepreneurship combined with a wider and deeper analysis of the CSR solutions that may be adressed to both, women, workers and women entrepreneurs.
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Quality system documentation of smes in process management framework
PublicationThe article presents elements of original methodology of process-oriented quality management system implementation to be applied in small organizations. The primary objective of the paper is to show process based documentation structure of a quality system and simple method of processes control description. Thus, guidelines for preparation of quality system documentation in process management framework, related research results...
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Regional Barriers and Stimuli of SMEs Development in Southern Poland
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Critical behaviour of the smectic A*–C* phase transition and electroclinic effect of ferroelectric liquid crystals with terphenyl rigid core
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Practises of entrepreneurs from SMEs sector related to risk management
PublicationWyniki badań MSP dotyczące praktyk ubezpieczeniowych. Właściciele małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw wykazują się niewielką znajomością procesów zarządzania ryzykiem. Ich działania na rzecz ograniczania ryzyk w działalności gospodarczej dają podstawę do oceny poziomu świadomości ubezpieczeniowej tej grupy przedsiebiorców.
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Critical Success Factors for Knowledge Management in SMEs in the KIBS Sector
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to examine knowledge management practices and critical success factors (CSFs) for their introduction in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) sector. Methodology: The paper is based on the results of an exploratory qualitative survey involving owners and managers of small and medium-sized companies operating in the KIBS sector. In the survey, eight...
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Sestaveni Smerne Krivky Modulu Tuhosti Pro Zkoumani Nizkotrplotnich Vlastnosti (Developing of Stiffness Master Curve for Analysis of Low Temperature Properties)
PublicationV prispevku je predstaven novy postup pro sestrojeni smernych tuhostnich krivek. Nizkoteplotni vlastnosti asfaltove smesi byly stanoveny za vyuziti zkousky dotvarovani pri tribodovem ohybu. Motivem tohoto vyzkumu je skutecnost, ze metody hodnoceni nizkoteplotniho chovani asfaltovych smesi, nove zavedenych v Polsku, nejsou dostatecne. V zaveru jsou prezentovany smerne krivky tuhosti beznych asfaltovych smesi vyuzivanych v Polsku.
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Mury oporowe z gruntu zbrojonego z przekładkami z keramzytu
PublicationW czerwcu 2019 r. nastąpiło otwarcie nowo budowanego wiaduktu na ulicy Drwęckiej w Ostródzie, który zastąpił jeden z trzech przejazdów kolejowo-drogowych znajdujących się w centrum miasta. Zakończenie budowy bezkolizyjnego przejazdu nad torami kolejowymi pozwoliło na bezpieczne oraz szybkie połączenie północnej i południowej części Ostródy. Zastosowanie materacy z keramzytu w konstrukcji z gruntu zbrojonego.
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Improvement of cooperation among SMEs and other stakeholders as means of fostering innovation
PublicationW artykule autorzy przedstawiają czynniki sprzyjające współpracy wśrod MSP i innych podmiotów rynkowych. Podejmują się również próby przedstawienia, w jaki sposób powyższe podmioty współpracują. Ponadto dokonują analizy wpływu współpracy na innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw.
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CSR knowledge and perception in Polish SMEs: Evidence from the region of Pomerania.
PublicationThe concept of CSR was created in the second half of 20th century mostly with respect to large businesses, mostly multinational corporations. Alongside with the renaissance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which took place in the seventh decade of 20th centu-ry, we can observe a constant increase in the popularity of research into CSR practices among SMEs. This topic still remains under-researched, especially in transition...
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Elements of six sigma methodoloygy in polish smes. the pomeranian region context
PublicationIn this article, it has been suggested that the effectiveness of the design and implementation of the process approach in the SMEs sector affects the effectiveness and efficiency of the application of elements of the Six Sigma ™ concept. The selected results of the research have been presented to answer the question to what extent small and medium-sized manufacturing, service and production - service companies in Pomeranian region...
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Anthropogenic enrichment of the chemical composition of bottom sediments of water bodies in the neighborhood of a non-ferrous metal smelter (Silesian Upland, Southern Poland)
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Interline power flow controller - properties and control strategy in dynamic states
PublicationHigh-power electronic converter topologies, in such forms as Unified Power Flow Controllers (UPFC), Static Compensators (STATCOM) and Interline Power Flow Controllers (IPFC), have been used to enhance and optimize the use of transmission facilities, under the concept of a flexible ac transmission system (FACTS). In Europe, the anticipated proliferation of distributed-generation (DG) in the near future, driven by governmental initiatives...
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PROJEKTOWANIE URBANISTYCZNE 3: SMĘGORZYNO. PROWADZĄCE :dr inż. arch. D. Kamrowska-Załuska, dr inż. arch. A. Rubczak
e-Learning CoursesSmęgorzyno – nowa dzielnica Gdańska Zadaniem Studentów jest zaprojektowanie nowej dzielnicy Gdańska o charakterze wielofunkcyjnym z komponentem zabudowy usługowej, która sprzyja rozwojowi lokalnej przedsiębiorczości oraz, dzięki wysokiej jakości przestrzeni, jest idealnym miejscem życia mieszkańców. Projekt koncepcji dzielnicy, która jest zlokalizowana w obszarze o walorach krajobrazowych oraz w sąsiedztwie Parku Przemysłowo-Technologicznego...
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How to adapt Lean Six Sigma to improve performance of SMEs of manufacturing sector
PublicationThe main objective of the paper is to present the utilitarian effect of the adaptation of the Lean Six Sigma concept and its implementation in the small and medium-sized enterprises of the manufacturing sector. The original methodology was developed on the basis of research carried out in the Polish and French enterprises from 2009 to 2011. In the case of SMEs, the use of the concept of Lean Six Sigma is much less common, as...
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Characterization of small and medium enterprises (SMES) of Pomeranian Region in six sigma methodology application
PublicationThe paper presents the rarely researched and important issue for SMEs competitiveness - knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma methodology. The results of research conducted by Authors allow to answer the question - to what degree SMEs of Pomeranian region are aware of importance and prepared for systemic control and improvement of their processes?W opracowaniu poruszono istotne, z punktu widzenia podnoszenia konkurencyjności...
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Innovative consciousness and threats estimation connected with implementation of innovations to SMEs cooperating with shipbuilding industry
PublicationPodejmowanie działań innowacyjnych przez małe i średnie przedsiębiorstwa nie jest szeroko rozpowszechnione. Wynika to, między innymi, ze specyfiki tego sektora. MSP często dysponują ograniczonymi środkami finansowymi i nisko wykwalifikowanymi pracownikami, co stanowi w wielu przypadkach barierę we wprowadzaniu innowacji. Nie mniej istotne są inne podmioty działające w otoczeniu MSP włączające się w realizacje procesu innowacyjnego....
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An Analysis of External Finance Availability on SMEs’ Decision Making: A Case Study of the Emerging Market of Poland
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Impact of Integrated European Business Environment on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Cooperation Strategies
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Assessment of Financial Security of SMEs Operating in the Renewable Energy Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic
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The determinants of the Region's and its SMEs' Competitive Position in the Context of Mega Events - the Case of the Euro 2012
PublicationIn this paper a modified Preuss model was used to assess the factors to enhance the competitiveness of the region and the SMEs located in the region. To accomplish the above, six types of event-structure were applied: infrastructure, knowledge, networks, culture, image and emotions. They were described in detail in reference to the case of Euro 2012 in Poland in general and Pomeranian region in particular. Finally the Authors take...
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Interline power flow controller - properties and control strategy in dynamic states
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The mechanisms of technological innovation in SMEs: a Bayesian Network Analysis of EU regional policy impact on Polish firms.
PublicationWe study the underlying mechanisms of technological innovation in SMEs in the context of ex-post evaluation of European Union’s regional policy. Our aim is to explain the observed change in firms’ innovativeness after receiving EU support for technological investment. To do so, we take an approach that is novel in innovation studies: a Bayesian Network Analysis to assess the effectiveness of EU policy instrument for technological...
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A digital repository of science resources of research institute as a source of knowledge from the area of production engineering for SMEs
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Innovations and Other Processes as Identifiers of Contemporary Trends in the Sustainable Development of SMEs: The Case of Emerging Regional Economies
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CSR in Polish SMEs- from perception to infatuation. Examples of socially engaged firms from Pomeranian Region
PublicationDespite the increasing worldwide awareness of the importance of social issues in con-temporary business management, Polish small and medium-sized enterprises seem to re-main in the group of followers, certainly not leaders, of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) movement, and this despite important dissemination efforts by numerous institu-tions. The aim of this paper is to present the bumpy road to the (still incomplete)...
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CSR in Polish SMEs: From Perception to Love: Examples of Socially Engaged Firms from Pomeranian Region
PublicationNotwithstanding the worldwide increasing awareness of the importance of social issues in nowadays business management, Polish small and medium enterprises seem to remain in the group of followers, certainly not leaders of corporate social responsibility (CSR) movement, and this despite an important dissemination efforts by numerous institutions. The aim of this paper is to present the bumpy road to the implementation, still incomplete,...
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Applying the four-capital model to the assessment of regional development in the Lubuskie region of Poland
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The Attitude of Polish Entrepreneurs to the Fact of Staging the Mega Sport Event - the Case of Pomeranian SMEs Towards Euro 2012
PublicationIn the course of preparations to the 2012 European Football Championship (Euro 2012) many doubts have arisen as to the actual cost-benefit balance affecting the hosting country. The event is accompanied by intense promotion of the agglomeration and the region, especially abroad. In effect, one can anticipate the competitive position of both the region and the businesses operating there to improve. The investigation whether the...
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Preparation and evaluation of solid-phase microextraction fibres based on functionalized latex nanoparticle coatings for trace analysis of inorganic anions
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Comparison of endotracheal intubation performed with 3 devices by paramedics wearing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear personal protective equipment
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Comparison of two infant chest compression techniques during simulated newborn cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by a single rescuer: A randomized, crossover multicenter trial
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Are firefighters able to perform intraosseous access and start fluid resuscitation in an anaphylactic patient?
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Recent advances on spinel-based protective coatings for solid oxide cell metallic interconnects produced by electrophoretic deposition
PublicationThe application of ceramic protective coatings to the metallic interconnects in solid oxide cells (SOCs) is a viable and effective method to limit interconnect degradation issues. This featured letter provides a critical overview of the main outcomes of current research on the use of the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique to produce protective coatings for SOC metallic interconnects, specifically focusing on different approaches...
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Electrophoretic co-deposition of Fe2O3 and Mn1,5Co1,5O4: Processing and oxidation performance of Fe-doped Mn-Co coatings for solid oxide cell interconnects
PublicationThe “in-situ” Fe-doping of the manganese cobalt spinel was achieved by electrophoretic co-deposition of Mn1,5Co1,5O4 and Fe2O3 powders followed by a two-step reactive sintering treatment. The effects on the coating properties of two different Fe-doping levels (5 and 10 wt.% respectively) and two different temperatures of the reducing treatment (900 and 1000 °C) are discussed. Samples with Fe-doped coatings demonstrated a lower...
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In-situ Cu-doped MnCo-spinel coatings for solid oxide cell interconnects processed by electrophoretic deposition
PublicationThe Cu doping of the Mn–Co spinel is obtained “in-situ” by electrophoretic co-deposition of CuO and Mn1.5Co1.5O4 powders and subsequent two-step reactive sintering. Cu-doped Mn1.5Co1.5O4 coatings on Crofer22APU processed by electrophoretic co-deposition method are tested in terms of long term oxidation resistance and area specific resistance tests up to 3600 h. The introduction of Cu in the spinel lead to higher level of densification...
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p38 but not p53 is responsible for UVA-induced MCPIP1 expression
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Electrophoretic co-deposition of Mn1.5Co1.5O4, Fe2O3 and CuO: Unravelling the effect of simultaneous addition of Cu and Fe on the microstructural, thermo-mechanical and corrosion properties of in-situ modified spinel coatings for solid oxide cell interconnects
PublicationA systematic microstructural, thermo-mechanical and electrical characterization of simultaneous Fe–Cu doped Mn–Co spinel coatings processed by electrophoretic co-deposition on Crofer 22 APU is here reported and discussed. An innovative approach for the simultaneous electrophoretic deposition of three spinel precursors is designed, conceived and optimised, with the aim of outlining time- and energy-saving spinel modification routes....
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Core-Shell Nanoparticles with Hyperbranched Poly(arylene-oxindole) Interiors
PublicationCore-shell type star polymers composed of poly(tert-butyl acrylate) (poly(t-BuA)) arms and 100% hyperbranched poly(arylene-oxindole) interiors were synthesized via the "core-first" method. Atom transfer radical polymerization of t-BuA initiated by 2-bromopropionyl terminal groups of the hyperbranched core was applied for the synthesis of the stars. The resultant star structures were characterized by gel permeation chromatography...
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Comparison of Macintosh and Intubrite laryngoscopes for orotracheal intubation by nurses during resuscitation: preliminary data of a randomized crossover simulation-based study
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Iron doped manganese cobaltite spinel coatings produced by electrophoretic co-deposition on interconnects for solid oxide cells: Microstructural and electrical characterization
PublicationWe report a systematic microstructural and electrical characterization of iron doped Mn–Co spinel coatings processed by electrophoretic co-deposition of Mn1.5Co1.5O4 and Fe2O3 powders on Crofer 22 APU and AISI 441 steel substrates. Iron addition to Mn–Co spinel coating leads to a reduction of the area specific resistance on both substrates, after 3200 h at 750 °C. The Fe doped Mn–Co coating both leads to a thinner oxide scale and...
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Multilayer coatings based on cerium oxide and manganese cobaltite spinel for Crofer22APU SOC interconnects
PublicationThe current state of the art steel interconnect coating materials are based on critical raw material - Co-oxide spinels. Replacing Co-oxide spinels with alternative, abundant materials can reduce the dependence on the critical raw materials. Cobalt-free coatings with the general formula Mn2-xCuFexO4, where x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, were electrophoretically deposited on a ferritic stainless-steel support and evaluated. Prior to deposition,...
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Manganese–Cobalt Based Spinel Coatings Processed by Electrophoretic Deposition Method: The Influence of Sintering on Degradation Issues of Solid Oxide Cell Oxygen Electrodes at 750 °C
PublicationThis paper seeks to examine how the Mn–Co spinel interconnect coating microstructure can influence Cr contamination in an oxygen electrode of intermediate temperature solid oxide cells, at an operating temperature of 750 °C. A Mn–Co spinel coating is processed on Crofer 22 APU substrates by electrophoretic deposition, and subsequently sintered, following both the one-step and two-step sintering, in order to obtain significantly...
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Comparison of blind intubation with different supraglottic airway devices by inexperienced physicians in several airway scenarios: a manikin study
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Comparison of two intravascular access techniques when using CBRN-PPE: A randomized crossover manikin trial
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Gold rules for pediatric endotracheal intubation
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Same but different — Molecular comparison of human KTI12 and PSTK
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Comparison of Miller laryngoscope and UEScope videolaryngoscope for endotracheal intubation in four pediatric airway scenarios: a randomized, crossover simulation trial
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Glass-ceramic joining of Fe22Cr porous alloy to Crofer22APU: interfacial issues and mechanical properties
PublicationThis work deals with the joining of porous Fe22Cr ferritic stainless steel to a dense Crofer22APU plate by using a silica-based, Ba-containing glass-ceramic. The chemical and interfacial stability and the mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated before and after thermal ageing at 700 ◦C for 500hrs. The sintering behaviour of the glass was assessed by using heating stage microscopy (HSM) to study the influence of a porous...
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Comparison of the ETView Single Lumen and Macintosh laryngoscopes for endotracheal intubation in an airway manikin with immobilized cervical spine by novice paramedics
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Blind intubation via iGEL laryngeal mask performed by novice physicians: A randomized, crossover, manikin trial
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A comparison of McGrath MAC® and standard direct laryngoscopy in simulated immobilized cervical spine pediatric intubation: a manikin study
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Ability of paramedics to perform intraosseous access. A randomized cadaver study comparing EZ-IO® and NIO® devices
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Comparison of the Macintosh laryngoscope and blind intubation via the iGEL for Intubation With C-spine immobilization: A Randomized, crossover, manikin trial
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Mn-Co spinel coatings on Crofer 22 APU by electrophoretic deposition: Up scaling, performance in SOFC stack at 850 °C and compositional modifications
PublicationCeramic coatings for metallic interconnects play a key role in limiting corrosion and chromium evaporation in solid oxide cells. This study presents the upscaling of the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique to process Mn-Co spinels on real-dimension Crofer 22 APU interconnects and the test in a SOFC stack. Area specific resistance of long-term test conducted for 5000 h at 850 °C demonstrated that two-steps sintering has a...
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Comparison of two cervical collars on the intracranial pressure measured indirectly based on the thickness of the optic nerve sheath. Preliminary data
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Ability of paramedics to perform endotracheal intubation during continuous chest compressions: a randomized cadaver study comparing Pentax AWS and Macintosh laryngoscopes
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Glass-ceramic sealants and steel interconnects: accelerated interfacial stability and reactivity tests at high temperature
PublicationHigh-temperature reactions between glass-ceramic sealants and Fe-Cr alloy interconnects may lead to the formation of undesirable phases, and consequently degradation of solid oxide fuel/electrolyser devices. In this work, three different glass-ceramic sealants (Na-containing, Ba-containing, Sr-containing compositions) and Fe22Cr stainless steel powders (raw and pre-oxidised) are considered in order to test their chemical reactivity...
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9 - Solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells
PublicationIn this chapter, the fundamental reactions, the geometrical designs, the material requirements, and the status of SOFCs and SOECs are presented. In the following seven chapters, the most important components of an SOC are described and the chapter ends with a summary and outlook. The described components are: (i) oxygen-ion conductors (electrolyte), (ii) anode materials for SOFCs (cathode in SOEC mode), (iii) cathode materials...
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Parallel in vitro and in silico investigations into anti-inflammatory effects of non-prenylated stilbenoids
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Comparison of the UEScope videolaryngoscope with the Macintosh laryngoscope during simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Integrated membrane bioreactors modelling: A review on new comprehensive modelling framework
PublicationIntegrated Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) models, combination of biological and physical models, have been representing powerful tools for the accomplishment of high environmental sustainability. This paper, produced by the International Water Association (IWA) Task Group on Membrane Modelling and Control, reviews the state-of-the-art, identifying gaps for future researches, and proposes a new integrated MBR modelling framework. In...
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How should we teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation? Randomized multi-center study
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Prenylated Stilbenoids Affect Inflammation by Inhibiting the NF-κB/AP-1 Signaling Pathway and Cyclooxygenases and Lipoxygenase
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Experimental review of the performances of protective coatings for interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells
PublicationFerritic stainless steel interconnects are used in solid oxide fuel cells; however, coatings are required to improve their performance. Although several types of coatings have been proposed, they have been scarcely investigated under similar conditions. This study compares the characteristics of uncoated Crofer 22 APU and eight different coatings on Crofer 22 APU for up to 3000 h at 800 ◦C. The coatings were deposited at various...
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QUICK IGA QUICK: Innovative SMEs by Gender and Age - QUICK IGA
ProjectsProject realized in Faculty of Management and Economics from 2011-12-08