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Biomedical engineering of polysaccharide-based tissue adhesives: Recent advances and future direction
PublicationTissue adhesives have been widely used for preventing wound leaks, sever bleeding, as well as for enhancing drug delivery and biosensing. However, only a few among suggested platforms cover the circumstances required for high-adhesion strength and biocompatibility, without toxicity. Antibacterial properties, controllable degradation, encapsulation capacity, detectability by image-guided procedures and affordable price are also...
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Mitochondrial DNA copy number and trimethylamine levels in the blood: New insights on cardiovascular disease biomarkers
PublicationAmong cardiovascular disease (CVD) biomarkers, the mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) is a promising candidate. A growing attention has been also dedicated to trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), an oxidative derivative of the gut metabolite trimethylamine (TMA). With the aim to identify biomarkers predictive of CVD, we investigated TMA, TMAO, and mtDNAcn in a population of 389 coronary artery disease...
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Evolutionary Planning of Safe Ship Tracks in Restricted Visibility
PublicationThe paper presents the continuation of the author's research on ship track planning by means of Evolutionary Algorithms (EA). The presented method uses EA to search for an optimal set of safe tracks for all ships involved in an encounter. Until now the method assumed good visibility – compliance with standard rules of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS, 1972). However, in restricted...
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FRP-based reinforcement coatings of steel with application prospects in ships and offshore structures: a review
PublicationLatest research on novel FRP-based anti-corrosion structural coatings (for enhancing structural capacity and strengthening the coating layer) is discussed with application prospects for ships and offshore structures. In the marine environment, structures constantly face corrosion and fatigue cracks. Combining this with high operational and wave loads, it might cause a structural collapse. Recently, polymer composites have been...
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Technical diagnostics and monitoring of traction current collectors
PublicationNew evaluation methods of the technical condition of rolling stock current collectors are proposed in this paper. The method of automatic measurement of the pantograph static force characteristic, realized when the vehicle runs through the test section of the track with especially prepared overhead line height distribution, has been practically implemented by the Polish Railways. The method of testing the slipper spring suspension...
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Local hidden–variable models for entangled quantum states
PublicationWhile entanglement and violation of Bell inequalities were initially thought to be equivalent quantum phenomena, we now have different examples of entangled states whose correlations can be described by local hidden-variable models and, therefore, do not violate any of the Bell inequalities. We provide an up-to-date overview of the existing literature regarding local hidden-variable models for entangled quantum states, in both...
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Impact of digital technologies on reliability of risk forecasting models - case study of enterprises in three global financial market regions
PublicationThis chapter focuses on the evaluation of impact of ICT on reliability of financial risk forecasting models. Presented study shows how the development of ICT can improve the effectiveness of such models. Determining a firm’s financial risk is one of the most interesting topics for investors and decision-makers. The multifaceted goal of the presented research is to separately estimate five traditional statistical and five soft computing...
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Strength analysis of container ship subjected to torsional loading
PublicationThe objective of this work is to investigate the torsional response of a container ship, with particular consideration of the warping effect. Two different models are investigated. In the first case, the full length model of a ship is analyzed and a distributed load is applied with the use of a novel approach. The model is supported in the torsional centre of the cross-section, which is derived analytically. In the second case,...
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Comparison of High Performance Liquid Chromatography Methods with Different Detectors for Determination of Steroid Hormones in Aqueous Matrices
PublicationThis paper presents the development and comparison of procedures for the qualitative and quantitative determination of five estrogenic compounds (17-a-ethynylestradiol, estrone, estradiol, estriol, and progesterone) in drinking water and wastewater samples. Five extraction columns and two disks were tested for their efficiency. The C18 columns were superior on the basis of cost for solid phase extraction of drinking water or sewage....
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Searching the growth factors.
PublicationW części literaturowej przedstawiono dotychczasową wiedzę na temat dotych-czasowych czynników wzrostu małych przedsiębiorstw, tworząc model badawczy. W części literaturowej opisano wyniki badań przeprowadzonych na próbie 28 właścicieli małych firm w regionie Gdańskim w latach 1996 i 2003.
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Optymalizacja warunków pracy grubowarstwowych bolometrów LSFO
PublicationOpisano sposób produkcji bolometrów wykorzystujących ceramiczne, przewodzące warstwy typu perowskitu z niestechiometrycznych tlenków lantanowo-strontowo żelazowych (LSFO) wykonanych technologią LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics). Zaprezentowano wyniki pomiarów parametrów tych bolometrów oraz pozwalające na wybór optymalnych warunków pracy.
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Zarządzanie międzynarodowe
PublicationMonografia poświęcona problematyce zarządzania międzynarodowego z perspektywy korporacji transnarodowych. Ksiązka składa się z 4 części: w pierwszej omówione jest otoczenie międzynarodowe przedsiębiorstw, w drugiej proces umiędzynarodowienia firm, trzeciej zarządzanie w korporacjach transnarodowych, czwartej strategie i struktury zarządzania międzynarodowego.
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Morphology of damage inflicted on brittle polymer in lubricated contact under cyclic static load
PublicationIn this article morphology of damage inflicted on the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plate in static point lubricated contact with a ball made of five different materials under cyclic normal load has been presented. It is argued that the counterface material and lubricating film play an important role in the damage process and the extent of damage inflicted in the PMMA plate.
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Wykorzystanie liczników AMI w procesie optymalizacji pracy sieci niskiego napięcia
PublicationPrezentowany jest opis projektu dotyczącego m.in. optymalizacji pracy sieci niskiego napięcia przy wykorzystaniu danych z liczników AMI. Prace były prowadzone w ramach europejskiego grantu UPGRID, realizowanego przez konsorcjum firm z siedmiu państw europejskich, w tym również z Polski.
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Rozpoznawanie oraz lokalizacja w obrazie przewodów linii wysokiego napięcia
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono opracowany algorytm rozpoznawania oraz lokalizacji przewodów linii wysokiego napięcia na podstawie obrazu horyzontalnego. Procedura detekcji przewodu została podzielona na trzy etapy. Pierwszy etap zawiera algorytm wykrywania krawędzi wykazujący największą czułość na krawędzie poziome, a jednocześnie brak czułości na krawędzie pionowe. Efektem jest znaczna redukcja liczby wykrytych krawędzi w porównaniu do...
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Effects of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 and Ag electrodes on bismuth-oxide-based low-temperature solid electrolyte oxygen generators
PublicationIn this study, La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 (LSM) was used as the ceramic electrode in a (Bi1.50Y0.50)0.98Zr0.04O3+δ (BYO)-based solid electrolyte oxygen generator (SEOG) and its performance was compared with that of a previously studied high-fire Ag electrode. Among La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3, LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3, Cu1.4Mn1.6O4, and LSM materials, only LSM materials did not trigger any chemical reaction or interdiffusion with BYO at temperatures up to...
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Residual Current Devices: Selection, Operation, and Testing
PublicationIn this book, the idea for residual current protection has been presented. The evolution in construction types of residual current devices, which has taken place over decades, is discussed. Types and functional properties of the contemporary residual current devices are described. The main parameters of these devices, from the point of view of their selection and application, are indicated. Special constructions of the protective...
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Wyzwania geodezji stawiane studentom i absolwentom.Geodesy challenges for students and graduates.
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano proces kształcenia studentów na wydziałach budowlanych Politechniki Gdańskiej na tle potrzeb rynku pracy widzianych z perspektywy instytucji państwowych i firm realizujących zagadnienia geodezyjne. Zwrócono szczególną uwagę na sytuacje występujacą w rejonie Trójmiasta, która nie jest odosobniona.
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Przemoc w stosunkach ukraińsko-rosyjskich w opinii polskiej prasy codziennej
PublicationThe five most widely read Polish newspapers informing about the creation Maidan in Kiev and protests against decisions of the Ukrainian authorities revealed the existence of internal political violence. The external violence is associated with the inclusion of Russia into the conflict. Since the turn of 2013/2014 in Ukrainian-Russian relations were recorded examples of economic violence.
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Zjawisko upadłości przedsiębiorstw w Polsce w okresie transformacji gospodarczej
PublicationW artykule tym autor przedstawił ocenę zróżnicowania zjawiska upadłości przedsiębiorstw w Polsce według regionów. Autor podjął próbę opracowania map zagrożenia firm upadłością w Polsce dla lat: 1993, 2000 i 2001 oraz porównał natężenie upadłości w Polsce z natężeniem w krajach Zachodnich.
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Outline of marine piston engines' technology development.
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono najistotniejsze wydarzenia mające wpływ na produkcję i rozwój silników o zapłonie samoczynnym. Zasygnalizowano najistotniejsze osiągnięcia w rozwoju tych silników i podano nazwy firm, w których one zostały zastosowane. Podano także najważniejsze fakty związane z produkcją silników w Polsce.
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Sztuczne sieci neuronowe modelem wczesnego ostrzegania
PublicationW rozdziale tym autor przedstawił wyniki swoich badań nad wykorzystaniem sztucznych sieci neuronowych do prognozowania zagrożenia upadłością polskich firm produkcyjnych.Głównym celem było porównanie skuteczności przewidywania zagrożeń upadłością polskich przedsiębiorstw przy pomocy modelu sztucznych sieci neuronowych i tradycyjnego modelu analizy dyskryminacyjnej.
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Testowanie koncepcji nowych produktów w niemieckich przedsiębiorstwach sprzętu gospodarstwa domowego
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badania, odnośnie stosowania testowania koncepcji nowych produktów, przez niemieckich producentów sprzetu gospodarstwa domowego. Stwierdzono, że większość badanych firm stosuje testowanie koncepcji oraz, że występuje pozytywny związek pomiędzy stosowaniem tej metody a wynikami osiąganymi przy wdrażaniu nowych produktów.
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Sieci małych przedsiębiorstw a utrzymanie konkurencyjności
PublicationRozdział prezentuje nowatorskie ujęcie problematyki sektora małych przedsiębiorstw. Analizuje ich konkurencyjność z punktu widzenia sieci w jakie mała firma lub/i przedsiębiorca funkcjonuje. Rozdział nawiązuje do współczesnych teorii ekonomicznych i socjologicznych równocześnie analizując przypadki konkretnych firm zbadanych w ramach studium jakościowego.
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Structural change of carbon supported Pt nanocatalyst subjected to a step-like potential cycling in PEM FC
PublicationIn this paper we present detailed X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations of the changes in the local geometric and electronic structure of Pt nanoparticles used as a cathode catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), working under controlled potential cycling conditions.
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Projekt i wdrożenie komputerowego systemu bazodanowego w poradni dietetycznej
PublicationDziałalność firm nie jest możliwa, bez szybkiego dostępu do dużej liczby danych. Niezbędne stają się komputerowe bazy danych, które wspomagają zarządzanie w przedsiębiorstwach. W artykule zaprojektowano i wdrożono relacyjną bazę danych w poradni dietetycznej. Bazę danych zaimplementowano w środowisku Microsoft Access.
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Wykorzystanie infrastruktury systemu ami w monitorowaniu i sterowaniu sieciami niskiego napięcia
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono wybrane zagadnienia z prac prowadzonych w ramach europejskiego grantu UPGRID realizowanego przez konsorcjum firm z siedmiu państw europejskich, w tym również z Polski, który dotyczy między innymi optymalizacji pracy sieci niskiego napięcia przy wykorzystaniu danych z liczników AMI.
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Strong ellipticity within the Toupin–Mindlin first strain gradient elasticity theory
PublicationWe discuss the strong ellipticity (SE) condition within the Toupin–Mindlin first strain gradient elasticity theory. SE condition is closely related to certain material instabilities and describes mathematical properties of corresponding boundary-value problems. For isotropic solids, SE condition transforms into two inequalities in terms of five gradient-elastic moduli.
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Graphene Reinforced Phenolic Foams
PublicationPhenolic foams (PF) belong to the polymeric materials, which are very attractive from the point of many possible applications such as insulation or fire protection materials. This chapter attempts to explain the influence of graphene and graphene derivatives on the phenolic foams. This work briefly presents different graphene nanoparticles introduced to the phenolic foams matrix, in terms of impact on the thermal, mechanical, and...
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Preparation and characterization of rigid polyurethane -polyglycerol nanocomposite foams
PublicationThis work reports on the preparation of polyurethane–polyisocyanurate (PUR–PIR) foams containing different polyglycerols and layered silicate nanoclays. The rigid polyurethane foams were obtained in a laboratory scale, in a single step method, from a two-component system with a NCO to OH groups ratio equal to two. The reaction mixture consisted of the proper amounts of a commercial oligoetherpolyol, polyglycerol, catalysts, water,...
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Nanoparticles and nanofiltration for wastewater treatment: From polluted to fresh water
PublicationWater pollution poses significant threats to both ecosystems and human health. Mitigating this issue requires effective treatment of domestic wastewater to convert waste into bio-fertilizers and gas. Neglecting liquid waste treatment carries severe consequences for health and the environment. This review focuses on intelligent technologies for water and wastewater treatment, targeting waterborne diseases. It covers pollution prevention...
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Removal of indicator bacteria from treated wastewater using physical and chemical methods. Pilot plant study.
PublicationEven after highly efficient biological processes the effluents from wastewater treatment plants may contain significant number of fecal bacteria, from 104 to 106 CFU/100 mL. Since no standards are set on the bacteriological quality of treated wastewater in Poland the elimination of bacterial contaminants is not a priority in wastewater treatment policy. Thus microbiological hazards become particularly significant in the situation...
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Mitigation effect of face shield to reduce SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission risk: Preliminary simulations based on computed tomography
PublicationWe aimed to develop a model to quantitatively assess the potential effectiveness of face shield (visor) in reducing airborne transmission risk of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 during the current COVID-19 pandemic using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The studies with and without face shield in both an infected and healthy person have been considered in indoor environment simulation. In addition to the influence...
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Dynamics of algae growth and nutrients in experimental enclosures culturing bighead carp and common carp: Phosphorus dynamics
PublicationThis is the third paper of the series about “Dynamics of algae growth and nutrients in experimental enclosures culturing bighead carp and common carp”. In this paper, phosphorus dynamics were investigated under the condition of culturing bighead carp and common carp with added fish food (nitrogen dynamics is discussed in the second paper because their behaviors are so different from each other). Nearly fifty days’ observation results...
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Badanie sieci świadomości sytuacyjnej dla infrastruktury elektroenergetycznej
PublicationWspółczesne systemy elektroenergetyczne są narażone na nowe rodzaje zagrożeń. Są one spowodowane lukami w zabezpieczeniach oraz słabościami architektonicznymi związanymi z szerszym zastosowaniem technologii teleinformatycznych (ICT) w tych systemach. Połączenie sieci elektroenergetycznych z Internetem naraża je na nowego rodzaju niebezpieczeństwa, takie jak ataki APT (ang. Advanced Persistent Threats) lub rozproszona odmowa usługi...
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Mitigation effect of face shield to reduce SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission risk: Preliminary simulations based on computed tomography
PublicationWe aimed to develop a model to quantitatively assess the potential effectiveness of face shield (visor) in reducing airborne transmission risk of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 during the current COVID-19 pandemic using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The studies with and without face shield in both an infected and healthy person have been considered in indoor environment simulation. In addition to the influence...
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Granulometric characterization of Arctic driftwood sawdust from frame sawing process
PublicationArctic driftwood can be used as an alternative source of wood as construction timber and furniture material, especially in Iceland and Greenland. The use of Arctic driftwood can help in the fight against climate change, by developing land reforestation processes and reducing the volume harvested wood from forests and sustainability of harvesting processes. In this paper the results of an analysis of the effect of long-term residence...
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Determination of Odour Interactions in Gaseous Mixtures Using Electronic Nose Methods with Artificial Neural Networks
PublicationThis paper presents application of an electronic nose prototype comprised of eight sensors, five TGS-type sensors, two electrochemical sensors and one PID-type sensor, to identify odour interaction phenomenon in two-, three-, four- and five-component odorous mixtures. Typical chemical compounds, such as toluene, acetone, triethylamine, α-pinene and n-butanol, present near municipal landfills and sewage treatment plants were subjected...
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CSR in Family Business- Ethnocentric Meaning Socially Responsible?
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to provide framework and key issues relevant for research on social responsibility of family business. From providing two theoretical approaches towards social responsibility such as social capital concept commenting on the familiness as a family firm resource and capability; and the stakeholder theory we move to the state of the art of family business. Then, we discuss heterogeneity among family firms...
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Experimental tests of lintel hybrid beams
PublicationThe results of experimental tests of lintel hybrid beams made of air concrete and prestressed concrete were presented in paper. Blocks of air concrete was a protective element for the construction one. The length of hybrid beams was 3.0 m, while total height 27 cm. It was assumed that hybrid beams will work in the simply-supported scheme (with a 10 cm support) loaded uniformly over the entire length. The object of the tests were...
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Oriented Gaussian beams for high-accuracy computation with accuracy control of X-ray propagation through a multi-lens system
PublicationA highly accurate method for calculating X-ray propagation is developed. Within this approach, the propagating wave is represented as a superposition of oriented Gaussian beams. The direction of wave propagation in each Gaussian beam agrees with the local direction of propagation of the X-ray wavefront. When calculating the propagation of X-ray waves through lenses, the thin lens approximation is applied. In this approximation,...
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Multi-Fidelity Local Surrogate Model for Computationally Efficient Microwave Component Design Optimization
PublicationIn order to minimize the number of evaluations of high-fidelity (“fine”) model in the optimization process, to increase the optimization speed, and to improve optimal solution accuracy, a robust and computational-efficient multi-fidelity local surrogate-model optimization method is proposed. Based on the principle of response surface approximation, the proposed method exploits the multi-fidelity coarse models and polynomial interpolation...
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The impact of natural fibers’ characteristics on mechanical properties of the cement composites
PublicationThe paper reviews the properties of cement composites reinforced with short fibres. The effect of natural fibres was investigated: cotton, sisal, jute, ramie, bamboo, and synthetic fibres: polymer and polypropylene. It was noticed that the fibres change the consistency of the mixture up to 15%. In the composite flexural strength tests, a change in strength by +/− 8% was observed, depending on the type of fibres used. The research...
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Rapid and Green Separation of Mono- and Diesters of Monochloropropanediols by Ultrahigh Performance Supercritical Fluid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Using Neat Carbon Dioxide as a Mobile Phase
PublicationThis study demonstrates the effect of column selectivity and density of supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) on the separation of monochloropropanediol (MCPD) esters, known as food toxicants, using SC-CO2 without addition of cosolvent in ultrahigh performance supercritical fluid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UHPSFC-MS). This study shows that over 20 2-monochloropropanediol (2-MCPD) and 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) mono-...
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Measurement of activity coefficients at infinite dilution of organic solutes in the ionic liquid 1-hexyl-1,4-diaza[2.2.2]bicyclooctanium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide using gas–liquid chromatography
PublicationBased on gas–liquid chromatography (GLC) retention data, activity coefficients at infinite dilution of 39 different solutes in the ionic liquid 1-hexyl-1,4-diaza[2.2.2]bicyclooctanium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([HDABCO][NTf2]) have been determined. Measurements covered a broad range of types of organic solutes including alkanes, alcohols, ketones, benzene derivatives and McReynold’s compounds. Activity coefficients were...
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Biosilica from sea water diatoms algae—electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study
PublicationHere, we report on an electrochemical impedance study of silica of organic origin as an active electrode material. The electrode material obtained from carbonized marine biomass containing nanoporous diatoms has been characterised by means of XRD, IR, SEM and EIS. Dif- ferent kinds of crystallographic phases of silica as a result of thermal treatment have been found. The electrode is electrochemically stable during subsequent cyclic...
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Application of ferric chloride for arsenic removal in the integrated process: coagulation/microfiltration
PublicationThe study presents results of using iron coagulation integrated with microfiltration to remove arsenic from water. Tested samples of natural groundwater contained approximately 32 μg/L of arsenic, 0.13 mg/L of iron and 0.085 mg/L of manganese. As a coagulant the aqueous solution of ferric chloride was dosed in portions from 1.0 to 10.5 mg/L. In the research microfiltration membranes with 400 kDa MWCO were used. Tests indicated...
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Płeć a motywacje przedsiębiorcze oraz podejmowane przez mikroprzedsiębiorców decyzje zarządcze
PublicationWiększość doniesień literaturowych z badań nad wpływem płci na funkcjonowanie przedsiębiorstw wskazuje na gorsze wyniki kobiet w tym obszarze, zarówno pod względem liczby kobiet w biznesie, jak i osiągnięć firm prowadzonych przez kobiety. Badania te jednak często nie uwzględniają różnic w wielkości początkowej firm, nie biorą także pod uwagę celów i planów ich właścicieli. W wielu wypadkach te ostatnie nie są znane, bowiem analiza...
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Wpływ zasobów ludzkich na konkurencyjność i rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w procesie globalizacji.
PublicationRozdział ten poświęcono roli zasobów ludzkich, czyli menedżerów i pracowników, w kształtowaniu konkurencyjności i wzrostu małych i średnich firm, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem przedsiębiorstw umiędzynarodowionych. Przedstawiono nowe funkcje menedżerów globalnych, zasady ich doboru oraz style przywództwa w firmach zorientowanych na wyniki, rozwój i przyszłość.
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Pomnik poety na Białorusi
PublicationInternetowy katalog aukcji charytatywnej http://www.wyspa.art.pl/library/File/katalog_maly1.pdf, która miała miejsce w Instytucie Sztuki Wyspa, we wrześniu 2011 roku. Katalog zawiera tekst krytyczny w języku polskim, noty biograficzne autorów, oraz 58 kolorowych reprodukcji prac. Wydawcą katalogu jest Instytut Sztuki Wyspa.