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A new factor LapD is required for the regulation of LpxC amounts and lipopolysaccharide trafficking
PublicationLipopolysaccharide (LPS) constitutes the major component of the outer membrane and is essential for bacteria, such as Escherichia coli. Recent work has revealed the essential roles of LapB and LapC proteins in regulating LPS amounts; although, if any additional partners are involved is unknown. Examination of proteins co-purifying with LapB identified LapD as a new partner. The purification of LapD reveals that it forms a complex...
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Interferometric Sensor of Wavelength Detuning Using a Liquid Crystalline Polymer Waveplate
PublicationOperation of a polarization interferometer for measurement of the wavelength changes of a tunable semiconductor laser was investigated. A lambda/8 waveplate made from liquid crystalline polymer is placed in one of interferometers’ arms in order to generate two output signals in quadrature. Wavelength was measured with resolution of 2 pm in the wavelength range 628–635 nm. Drift of the interferometer, measured in the period of 500...
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Investigation of solid polymer electrolyte gas sensor with different electrochemical techniques
PublicationIn this work solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) amperometric sulphur dioxide sensor is investigated. Nafion was used as a membrane electrode and 1M sulphuric acid as an internal electrolyte. Sensor response to sulphur dioxide was measured. Besides traditional constant voltage amperometry also different electrochemical techniques were used. Results obtained by these methods are compared.
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Development of beltless respiration and heartbeat sensor based on flexible piezoelectric film
PublicationThe main goal of this work is to report initial development on a respiration and heartbeat measurement sensor that can be used in continuous monitoring conditions at a minimal impact on the patient. General description of the sensor, consisting of a PVDF film and the bonding layer, is given. Open-circuit voltage generated by the sensor is estimated by analytical and numerical calculations. Analog and digital interface used to extract...
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Examining Ownership Equity as a Psychological Factor on Tourism Business Failure Forecasting
PublicationThis paper examines ownership equity as a predictor of future business failure within the tourism and hospitality sectors. The main goals of this study were to examine which ratios are the most important for a tourism business failure forecasting model and how significant is the “total percentage of equity ownership by company directors” ratio compared with other ratios associated with the probability of bankruptcy. A stepwise...
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Płynność sektora bankowego w Polsce a makrootoczenie jako jej determinanta
PublicationDziałalność bankowa jest narażona na ryzyko. Jest to zarówno ryzyko kredytowe, stopy procentowej, walutowe, operacyjne i wiele innych, często w konsekwencji negatywnie wpływających na płynność banku. Oznacza to, że negatywnym skutkiem może być nie tylko generowanie ujemnego wyniku finansowego, czy obniżenie poziomu kapitału własnego. Gorszą konsekwencją jest utrata płynności, prowadząca nawet do upadłości banku. Celem publikacji...
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Wartości wskaźników płynności finansowej ponadprzeciętnie rentownych przedsiębiorstw sektora MSP
PublicationNiniejszy artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu płynności finansowej w małych i średnich przedsiębiorstwach. Zawarte w nim wyniki badań dowodzą, że MSP należące do różnych działów gospodarki w odmienny sposób kształtują wartości wskaźników z obszaru płynności finansowej. Artykuł zawiera ponadto propozycje przedziałów wartości rekomendowanych dla MSP, prowadzących działalność gospodarczą w 27 różnych działach gospodarki narodowej....
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Nitrogen mass balance and mathematical model of a Structured- Bed Reactor (SBRRIA)
PublicationAn up-flow structured-bed reactor subjected to recirculation and intermittent aeration (SBRRIA) was operated under varying influent conditions. The influent COD/N ratio was adjusted by maintaining a stable organic loading rate (average of 1.07 kgCOD m-3 d-1) and changing the nitrogen loading rate from 0.1 to 0.4 kg N m-3. Therefore, three different COD/N ratios were tested: 9.7±1 (Scenario 1); 7.6±1 (Scenario 2) and 2.9±1 (Scenario...
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APPLICATION OF VORTEX FLOW MODEL IN PROPELLER-STATOR SYSTEM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
PublicationThe paper covers basics of the vortex model used for propeller-stator systems. The outline of the design algorithm is given and the results of its application are shown. The designed propeller-stator system was the subject of model tests run at the CTO model basin and cavitation tunnel. Stator’s influence on the delivered power required by the propeller and its revolution rate has been examined by conducting self-propulsion...
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HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE IN THERMOCATALYTIC REACTOR BASED ON THE INTERMETALLIC PHASE OF NI3AL
PublicationThe main aim of the following paper is mathematical modelling for momentum, heat and mass transfer, which is accompanied by chemical surface reactions of the flow of the mixture helium and methanol. The thermocatalytic devices used for decomposition of hydrocarbons incorporate vertical microchannels coupling at the ends and heated to 500 oC at the walls. The results of the experiment were compared with CFD calculations to calibrate...
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Estimation of the amplitude of the signal for the active optical gesture sensor with sparse detectors
PublicationIn this paper we deal with the problem of precise gesture recognition for the active optical proximity sensor with sparse 8 photodiodes. We particularly focus on developing the method of estimating the real, usually not observable, maximum signal value representing maximum intensity of light reflected from an obstacle present in the front of the sensor. Different configurations of the fingers were used as an obstacle. The Monte Carlo...
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Hardware-Software Implementation of Basic Principles Simulator of Nuclear Reactor Processes
PublicationThe paper presents implementation process of basic principle simulators of a nuclear reactor processes. Simulators are based on point-models of processes: kinetics of neutrons, heat generation and exchange, poisoning and burning-up nuclear fuel. Reference simulator was developed in MATLAB/Simulink without taking into account real-time operation. Second simulator was built using the toolbox xPC with hard real-time requirements....
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Road surface roughness estimation employing integrated position and acceleration sensor
PublicationAssessment of a surface quality being an essential task for the authorities supervising the roads provides the subject of the paper. Information about riding quality of a pavement, important for drivers, both in terms of their comfort and safety is collected during experiments employing mobile sensors. The paper describes the use of a miniature position and acceleration sensor for evaluation of the roughness of the road surface....
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Application of electrochemical sensors and sensor matrixes for measurement of odorous chemical compounds
PublicationIn this paper describes the principle of operation of the electrochemical sensors and the sensor matrixes comprised of electrochemical sensors intended for measurement of odorous compounds. Critical comparison of these sensors’ advantages and disadvantages has been made. The fields of economy contributing to release of odours and the potential sources of their emission have been identified. Commercially available electrochemical...
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An Implementation of a Compact Smart Resistive Sensor Based on a Microcontroller with an Internal ADC
PublicationIn the paper a new implementation of a compact smart resistive sensor based on a microcontroller with internal ADCs is proposed and analysed. The solution is based only on a (already existing in the system) microcontroller and a simple sensor interface circuit working as a voltage divider consisting of a reference resistor and the resistive sensor connected in parallel with an interference suppression capacitor. The measurement...
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Recovery of Anammox Biomass at Short Hydraulic Retention Time in a MBR Reactor
PublicationThe anammox system has been consider as an economical option for treating high concentration of nitrogen and poor in biodegradable orgaednic carbon wastewaters. This process is attractive option compared with conventional nitrogen removal because it provides a significant saving in aeration and organic addition for denitrification. The anammox technology has been applied mostly for concentrated nitrogenous wastewater containing...
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Distortional buckling of thin-walled columns of closed quadratic cross-section
PublicationThe elastic stability of axially compressed column related to the cross-section distortion is investigated. Two kinds of closed quadratic cross-sections are taken into consideration with internal walls and without it. The governing differential equation is derived with aid of the principle of stationary total potential energy. The critical loads for the simply supported columns are found in an analytical form and compared with...
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High meniscal slope angle as a risk factor for meniscal allograft extrusion
PublicationA meniscal graft extrusion is still an unresolved problem that affects most patients after a meniscal transplantation. Despite the advances in surgical techniques, together with the improved methods for a meniscal allograft sizing, success is only observed in up to 75% of patients after they experience a meniscal allograft transplantation. Because a meniscal extrusion is associated with a cartilage deterioration and the progression...
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Electron scattering from hexafluoroacetone molecules: cross section measurements and calculations
PublicationZmierzono absolutne całkowite przekroje czynne na zderzenie elektronów z drobinami hexafluoroacetonu (HFA). Pomiary przeprowadzono dla energii zderzenia od 1 do 400 eV. Zależność energetyczna przekroju czynnego wykazała obecność struktur związanych z procesami o charakterze rezonansowym. Wykonano obliczenia sprężystego i jonizacyjnego przekroju czynnego dla drobin HFA i acetonu. Suma obliczonych przekrojów wykazuje dużą zgodność...
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Simple colorimetric copper(II) sensor – spectral characterization and possible applications
PublicationNew o-hydroxyazocompound L bearing pyrrole residue was obtained in the simple synthetic protocol. The structure of L was confirmed and analyzed by X-ray diffraction. It was found that new chemosensor can be successfully used as copper(II) selective spectrophotometric regent in solution and can be also applied for the preparation of sensing materials generating selective color signal upon interaction with copper(II). Selective colorimetric...
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Elimination of Impulsive Disturbances From Stereo Audio Recordings Using Vector Autoregressive Modeling and Variable-order Kalman Filtering
PublicationThis paper presents a new approach to elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings. The proposed solution is based on vector autoregressive modeling of audio signals. Online tracking of signal model parameters is performed using the exponential ly weighted least squares algo- rithm. Detection of noise pulses an d model-based interpolation of the irrevocably distorted sampl es is realized using an adaptive, variable-order...
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A New Three-Dimensional Space Vector Modulation for Multilevel Four-Leg Converters Based on the Shape Functions of Tetrahedral Element
PublicationThe paper proposes a new three-dimensional space vector pulse-width modulation (3D-SVPWM) algorithm for multilevel four-leg converters. The proposed PWM duty cycle calculation is based on the shape functions of the threedimensional tetrahedral finite elements. The algorithm ensures synthesis of accurate and undistorted output voltages even under significant imbalance or ripple in the DC-link voltages. At the same time, the algorithm...
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Space Vector Pulsewidth Modulation Strategy for Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter With DC-Link Voltage Balancing Ability
PublicationSpace vector pulsewidth modulation (SVPWM) algorithms for cascaded H-bridge multilevel (CHB ML) inverter usually provide the possibility of using several combinations of active voltage vectors to generate the same output voltage vector. For preselected H-bridges, some of them may generate output voltages opposite to the assumed direction. This results in the change of the dc-link voltages of these H-bridges in the opposite direction...
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The influences of the information and communication technology on the structural changes of Japanese energy sectors from 1985 through 2005: a statistical analysis
PublicationThe purpose of this study is to analyse the influences of information and communication technology (ICT) on the structural changes of Japanese energy sectors from 1985-2005. In this study, ICT is represented by two explanatory variables, namely: 1) computers, main parts and accessories; 2) telecommunications equipment. We employ a statistical tool in investigating the influences quantitatively, namely constrained multivariate regression...
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INVESTIGATIONS OF QUASI-STATIC VORTEX-STRUCTURES IN 3D SAND SPECIMENS BASED ON DEM AND HELMHOLTZ-HODGE VECTOR FIELD DECOMPOSITION.
PublicationArtykuł omawia wyniki numeryczne dotyczące struktur wirowych w materiałach granulowanych w warunkach 3D. Obliczenia wykonano dla ściskania dwuosiowego. W symulacjach wykorzystano metodę elementów dyskretnych i dekompozycję pola wektorowego wg Helmholtza-Hodge’a Struktury wirowe okazały się znakomitym prekursorem lokalizacji odkształceń stycznych w materiałach granulowanych podczas obciążenia.
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Large‐Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Over the European Sector During the Geomagnetic Storm on March 23–24, 2023: Energy Deposition in the Source Regions and the Propagation Characteristics
PublicationMultiple Large-Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances (LSTIDs) are observed in the European sector in both day-time and night-time during the magnetic storm on March 23–24, 2023. The Total Electron Content (TEC) observation from a network of GNSS receivers shows the propagation of LSTIDs with amplitudes between around 0.5 and 1 TECU originating from auroral and polar cusp regions down to southern Europe (35°N) with velocities...
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A solvent selection guide based on chemometrics and multicriteria decision analysis
PublicationThe selection of suitable solvents is a crucially important subject in a wide range of chemical processes. This study presents a solvent selection guide where 151 solvents were assessed, including a significant number of recently reported bio-based solvents. The assessment procedure involves grouping of solvents according to their physicochemical parameters and ranking within clusters according to their toxicological and hazard...
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Insulin-like growth factor type 2 is better than insulin-like growth factor type 1 a survival marker in patients after acute decompensation of heart failure
PublicationIntroduction:A decreased IGF-1 has been found in heart failure (HF). There are no reports assessing IGF-2 in HF, although in vitro study has shown, that IGF-2 stimulates cardiomyocyte proliferation more than IGF-1. The study aim was to compare the IGF-1 and IGF-2 concentration depending on HF exacerbation and annual survival.Material and methods:Among 75 patients hospitalized...
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Local Government as an Actor in Collaborative Governance – Partner or Leader?
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Time for a paradigm shift in shared decision-making in trauma and emergency surgery? Results from an international survey
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QEEG-based neural correlates of decision making in a well-trained eight-year-old chess player
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Verification of Satellite Railway Track Position Measurements Making Use of Standard Co-Ordinate Determination Techniques
PublicationThe article presents the results of satellite railway track position measurements performed by a multidisciplinary research team, the members of which represented Gdansk University of Technology and Gdynia Maritime University. Measuring methods are described which were used for reconstructing the railway track axis position and diagnosing railway track geometry deformations. As well as that, the description of the novel method...
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Taking advantage of the shared explicit cache system based critical sections in the shared memory parallel architectures
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje nową metodę implementacji sekcji krytycznych w równoległych architekturach z pamięcią współdzieloną, takich jak systemy zintegrowane wielowątkowe wieloprocesorowe. Metoda stanowi modyfikację i rozbudowanie metody zwanej Folding, dostępnej w procesorach sieciowych oraz jest w założeniach podobna do techniki zwanej cache-based locking. W porównaniu do dostępnych metod, nowa metoda usuwa problemy skalowalności i...
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A decision-making system supporting selection of commanded outputs for a ship's propulsion system with a controllable pitch propeller
PublicationThe ship's operators have to make decisions regarding the values of commanded outputs (commanded engine speed and pitch ratio) which ensure maximum vessel speed and minimum fuel consumption. Obviously, the presented decision problems are opposed. Therefore, there is a need for a compromise solution that enables more flexible vessel voyage planning. This paper deals with development of a computer-aided system supporting selection...
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Physicochemical profile of Os (III) complexes with pyrazine derivatives: From solution behavior to DNA binding studies and biological assay
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Structure and function of the Ts2631 endolysin of Thermus scotoductus phage vB_Tsc2631 with unique N-terminal extension used for peptidoglycan binding
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Tailoring the Physico-Chemical Properties of Poly(xylitol-dicarboxylate-co-butylene dicarboxylate) Polyesters by Adjusting the Cross-Linking Time
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Prediction of metal deformation due to line heating; an alternative method of mechanical bending, based on artificial neural network approach
PublicationLine heating is one of the alternative methods of forming metals and this kind of forming uses the heating torch as a source of heat input. During the process, many parameters are considered like the size of the substrate, thickness, cooling method, source power intensity, the travel speed of the power source, the sequence of heating, and so on. It is important to analyze the factors affecting the...
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Prenatal stress leads to changes in IGF-1 binding proteins network in the hippocampus and frontal cortex of adult male rat
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Effect of multiaxial bending-torsion loading on fracture surface parameters in high-strength steels processed by conventional and additive manufacturing
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Effect of non-zero mean stress bending-torsion fatigue on fracture surface parameters of 34CrNiMo6 steel notched bars
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Binding modes of a new epoxysuccinyl–peptide inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Where and how do cysteine proteases express their selectivity?
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A fractographic study exploring the fracture surface topography of S355J2 steel after pseudo-random bending-torsion fatigue tests
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Identification, cloning, expression, and characterizationof a highly thermostable single-stranded-DNA-binding protein (SSB) from Deinococcus murrayi
PublicationZidentyfikowano i scharakteryzowano białko SSB-podobne, pochodzące z Deinococcus murrayi (DmuSSB). Otrzymany w reakcji PCR fragment zawierający kompletny gen ssb sklonowano w systemie ekspresyjnym Escherichia coli. Gen składa się z 826 nt, kodujących 276 reszt aminokwasowych z wyliczoną teoretycznie masą cząsteczkową monomeru równą 30,14 kDa. DmuSSB zawiera dwie domeny wiążące jednoniciowe DNA OBna monomer I funkcjonuje jako homodimer....
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Application of the Bodner-Partom constitutive equations for modelling of the technical fabric Valmex used for the hanging roof of the Forest Opera in Sopot
PublicationThe study of an inelastic properties of the technical fabric Valmex used for 20 years as the roof structure of the Forest Opera in Sopot (Poland) is presented. The uniaxial tensile laboratory tests with constant strain rate have been conducted and analysed. Parameters of the Bodner-Partom constitutive model have been identified and verified by numerical simulations. Two approaches of the parameters identification have been proposed:...
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Nieustanne dążenia do redukcji rzazu. Konferencja: Reminiscencje z 19. Międzynarodowego Seminarium Obróbki Drewna w Nanjing
PublicationW artykule scharakteryzowano wybrane referaty przedstawiane podczas 19. International Wood Machining Seminar, które odbyło się w październiku 2009 r. w Nanjing w Chinach. Szereg wygłaszanych referatów zwracało uwagę na oszczędności materiałowe, jakie są możliwe do uzyskania poprzez redukcję rzazu w operacjach rozpiłowywania surowca. Drugą grupę stanowiły prace poświęcone skrawaniu drewna po obróbce hydrotermicznej. Tradycyjnie...
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Interplay of hydrogen bonding and aromatic ring interactions in supramolecular complexes of phenazine with N,N'-bis(2-pyridyl)aryldiamines
PublicationOtrzymano pięć krystalicznych kompleksów fenazyny z N,N'-bis(2-pirydylo)arylodiaminami i N'N'-difenylo-1,4-diamino-benzenem o różnej stechiometrii. Badania struktur tych kompleksów za pomocą metod rentgenograficznych wykazały, że powiązane wiązaniami wodorowymi typu NH...N cząsteczki fenazyny i arylodiamin układają się w stosy, które stabilizowane są poprzez oddziaływaniami typu π-π płaszczyzna-krawędź pierścieni aromatycznych....
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The influence of the choice of the cross linking agent on the electrical properties of polyethyleneimine based humidity sensors. Optoelectronic and Electronic Sensors V.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań impedancyjnych polimerowych czujników wilgotności.Czujniki zostały wykonane z chemicznie modyfikowane polietylenoiminy. Przedstawiono wpływ środków sieciujących na właściwości czujników.
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Fracture surface topography measurements analysis of low-alloyed corrosion resistant steel after bending-torsion fatigue tests
PublicationIn this paper, an assessment of a topography measurement method for fracture surfaces of 10HNAP steel after bending-torsion fatigue tests was performed. Surface roughness was measured by using a non-contact Focus Variation Microscopy (FVM) technique in which the non-measured points (NMPs) and outliers (spikes) were removed by the application of general methods. The results revealed, that the optical measurement method introduced...
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Local and global response of sandwich beams made of GFRP facings and PET foam core in three point bending test
PublicationIn the paper behaviour of laminated sandwich beams (FRP face sheet – PET foam core – FRP face sheet) subjected to three point bending is studied. The paper aim is to find practical descriptions enabling effective and accurate estimation of the elastic response, damage and failure of the beams, basing on experiments and static calculations. Therefore a number of tests are described, that were done on laminated coupons and foam specimens...