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Fading Characteristics for Dynamic Body-to-Body Channels in Indoor and Outdoor Environments
PublicationThis paper presents an analysis of the fading characteristics in dynamic body-to-body channels, based on measurements performed at 2.45 GHz in indoor and outdoor environments. The statistical analysis of the small- and large-scale fading shows that the Nakagami Distribution is the best model for the former and the Log-Normal one for the latter. An important influence of body shadowing...
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An Off-Body Channel Model for Body Area Networks in Indoor Environments
PublicationThis paper presents an off-body channel model for body area networks (BANs) in indoor environments. The proposed model, which is based on both simulations and measurements in a realistic environment, consists of three components: mean path loss, body shadowing, and multipath fading. Seven scenarios in a realistic indoor office environment containing typical scatterers have been measured: five were static (three standing and two...
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Generating optimal paths in dynamic environments using RiverFormation Dynamics algorithm
PublicationThe paper presents a comparison of four optimisation algorithms implemented for the purpose of finding the shortest path in static and dynamic environments with obstacles. Two classical graph algorithms –the Dijkstra complete algorithm and A* heuristic algorithm – were compared with metaheuristic River Formation Dynamics swarm algorithm and its newly introduced modified version. Moreover, another swarm algorithm has been compared...
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Using a computational model to compare objective negotiations in real and virtual environments
PublicationZaprezentowano obliczeniowy model negocjacji uwzględniający warunki początkowe, przebieg negocjacji i wyniki negocjacji. Przedstawiono komputerowy system wspomagający rejestrację przebiegu negocjacji i ich wyników oraz analizę negocjacji zgodną z proponowanym modelem.
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Relation between steel microstructure and its properties in inert and aggressive environments
PublicationBadano stale 26H2MF i 34HNM poddane różnej obróbce cieplnej. Mikrostruktury stali zmieniały sie od martenzytu i bainitu do odpuszczonego martenzytu i sorbitu. Obserwowano spadek energii zniszczenia, wydłużenia i przewżenia w próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością i równoczesnej polaryzacji katodowej do 100 mA/cm2. Degradacji towarzyszyła zmiana przełomu z ciągliwego na kruchy łupliwy i quasiłupliwy.
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System Loss Model for Body-to-Body Networks in Indoor and Outdoor Environments
PublicationA system loss model for body-to-body networks in indoor and outdoor environments is proposed in this paper, based on measurements taken at 2.45 GHz. The influence of the type of environment, antenna visibility and user mobility on model parameters has been investigated. A significant impact of mutual antennas’ placement and their visibility is shown. The proposed model fits well to empirical data, with the average root mean square...
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Efficiency of the Use of LTE System Radio Resources in Highway Transport Enironment
PublicationThe paper describes the problem of analysis of throughput-coverage characteristics of the LTE system. Simulation results of the efficiency of the use of LTE radio resources are presented. Simulation studies on the basis of original model of the LTE network simulator were carried out. In addition, the evaluation of throughput for a single connection, and available capacity were evaluated in the context of the use of the same...
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Passive sampling and/or extraction techniques in environmental analysis: a review
PublicationThe current state-of-the-art of passive sampling and/or extraction methods for long-term monitoring of pollutants in different environmental compartments is discussed in this review. Passive dosimeters that have been successfully used to monitor organic and inorganic contaminants in air, water, sediments, and soil are presented. The application of new approaches to the determination of pollutants at the sampling stage is discussed....
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Low-Cost Embedded Control System for Environmental Monitoring
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Conditional simulation of spatiotemporal random fields of environmental contamination
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia metodę warunkowego modelowania przestrzenno-czasowych pól losowych w zagadnieniach środowiska naturalnego. Metoda ta może być wykorzystana do prognozy zanieczyszczenia w wybranych punktach w danym czasie na podstawie pomiarów wykonanych w innych miejscach i/lub w innym czasie. Analizę przeprowadzono na przykładzie zanieczyszczenia gruntu metalami ciężkimi.
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Environmental degradation of the Cr-Mo steels in liquid hydrocarbons
PublicationPrzedstawiono podatność stali stopwych 26H2MF i 34HNM do naprężeniowego pękania korozyjnego. Środowiskiem do badań było paliwo ciężkie i zużyty olej mineralny.
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Trends in solventless sample preparation techniques for environmental analysis
PublicationPraca przedstawia najnowsze tendencje w metodach przygotowania próbek do analizy środowiskowej. Najpierw przedstawiono klasyfikację tzw. bezrozpuszczalnikowych technik przygotowania próbek. Następnie, szczegółowo przedstawiono trzy techniki, traktowane priorytetowo, a mianowicie: mikroekstrakcję do fazy stacjonarnej (SPME), ekstrakcję do pojedynczej kropli (SPME)i analizę fazy nadpowierzchniowej (HS), w odniesieniu do ich użyteczności...
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Environmental impact and industrial development of biorenewable resources for polyurethanes
PublicationPolyurethanes are among the most developed types of polymers. They are produced from the three primary components, i.e., polyols, low-molecular-weight glycols used as chain extenders, and diisocyanates. Until recently, all these substrates have been obtained via petrochemical processes. A decrease in petroleum-based resources and new ecological trends in chemistry, chemical technology, and materials engineering have generated increasing...
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The role of environmental optimization for storing bulls’ sperm cells
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Impact of environmental conditions on silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives
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Environmental costs for exploitation variants of Racibórz dry polder
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Dimethyl ether (DME) as potential environmental friendly fuel
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The impact of stress and selected environmental factors on cows’ reproduction
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Occurrence and Exposure to Lead and Cadmium and Their Environmental Influence on Eyesight
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Metal Foams as Novel Catalyst Support in Environmental Processes
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Environmental Fate of Traffic-Derived Platinum Group Metals
PublicationCiągle wprowadzane standardy odnośne emisji gaz spalinowych determinują rozwój przemysłu motoryzacyjnego oraz stymulują poszukwianie nowych przyjaznych środowiskowo rozwiązań dla transportu drogowego. Jednym z takich rozwiązań było wprowadzenie konwerterów gazów spalinowych w pojazdach mechanicznych które zawierały metali z grupy platynowców (PGM). Obok niezaprzeczalnych korzyści, zastosowanie PGM w konwerterach spalin nie jest...
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Environmental Implications of Oil Spills from Shipping Accidents
PublicationWzrost znaczenia ropy naftowej w XX wieku i w związku z tym, zwiększenie się światowej floty tankowców zwróciły uwagę na negatywne skutki transportu morskiego. Katastrofy z udziałem tankowców pokazały, jak dramatyczne w skutkach mogą być wycieki produktów ropopochodnych z uszkodzonych lub zatopionych jednostek. Skutki wycieku ropy na morzu zależą od wielu czynników, takich jak parametry fizyko-chemiczne paliwa, charakterystyka...
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Efficiency of environmental taxation in European countries: comparative analysis
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Protective Zone of an Industrial Plant as a Tool for Environmental Protection
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Multi-Criteria Optimization for Fleet Size with Environmental Aspects
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Passive sampling and/or extraction techniquesin environmental analysis: a review
PublicationPrzedstawiono przegląd literaturowy dotyczący pasywnych technik izolacji i wzbogacania analitów z matryc środowiskowych, takich jak powietrze, woda czy gleba. Zwrócono uwagę na rosnącą rolę technik pasywnych w monitoringu środowiskowym oraz zaprezentowano krótki rys historyczny rozwoju tych technik.
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Environmental reliability model of a bilge water purifying installation
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono probabilistyczny model, służący do wyznaczania niezawodności środowiskowej instalacji oczyszczania wód zęzowych z zanieczyszczeń olejowych. Jest to model przyczynowo - skutkowy. Struktura modelu ma formę drzewa zdarzeń i odpowiednich drzew niezdatności. Niezawodność środowiskowa instalacji zdefiniowana została jako prawdopodobieństwo, że w wyniku jej eksploatacji nie nastąpi zagrożenie dla środowiska morskiego....
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Environmental aspects of shale gas recovery in Baltic Basin
PublicationFactors limiting shale gas exploration and exploitation in Pomorskie Voivodeship are presented. In particular, ground and surface water availability and land/community impact is discussed. Production from unconventional reservoirs requires proper well completion through hydraulic fracturing, hence voluminous streams of water are needed – in total 8000 to 20000 m3 per 1000 m of borehole length. 17 major groundwater basins were characterized....
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Exposure, Health Effects, and Analysis
PublicationTobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, and 44 compoundshave been classified as human carcinogens. Toxicity can beboth mainstream smoke as well as the constituents of environmentaltobacco smoke. In the light of this evidence, work is intensifyingon assessing exposure on the basis of the results of tests performedto quantify the amounts of suitable environmental tobacco smokeconstituent biomarkers in samples of biological...
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Upward convergence patterns in chosen environmental-related SDGs
PublicationSustainable development is a challenge facing humanity. EU countries not only strive to reach their specific objectives, but they also work collaboratively towards shared goals. There is a need to balance synergies and compromises to address these objectives effectively. When discussing countries' development and people's well-being, one often focuses on socio-economic development. However, it is crucial not to overlook the environmental...
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Crack Resistance of Asphalt Concrete Subjected to Environmental Factors
PublicationThe paper presents an analysis of the influence of environmental factors on the cracking susceptibility of asphalt concrete resulting in a change in the durability of asphalt pavement. In order to assess the phenomenon, laboratory tests were carried out taking into account the destructive effects of moisture, freeze-thaw cycle and long-term ageing. The influence of both factors occurring simultaneously was also verified. Due to...
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Environmental Degradation of Engineering Materials & Materials Engineering and Technologies
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Ion Chromatography in Environmental Analysis of Selected Organic Acids
PublicationLow molecular mass carboxylic acids (LCAs) occur in many environmental compartments dueto natural processes and human activity. When volatile and nonvolatile acids are to be monitored then liquidchromatography, including ion chromatography seems a method of choice. At high pH the acids are inionized form and can be separated as carboxylats by means of anion exchange chromatography. LCAs canalso be separated at low pH by ion exclusion...
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The role of reporting social and environmental impact on Polish universities
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Dimethyl ether (DME) as potential environmental friendly fuel
PublicationIn recent years, there has been a growing interest in replacing petroleum fuels with so-called second generation environmental friendly fuels. Compared to traditional petroleum fuels dimethyl ether (DME) could be used as a clean high-efficiency compression ignition fuel with reduced particulate matter (PM), sulfur oxides (SOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) as well as combustion noise. Compared to some of the other leading...
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Birds' feathers – Suitable samples for determination of environmental pollutants
PublicationThe intensive development of industry and human population results in large amounts of different xenobiotic emitted into individual ecosystem components. As a consequence, monitoring of the level of pollution of particular elements of the environment by exotoxins has become a common interest. The determination of environmental changes by different types of biological indicators is called bioindication, which is used as one of the...
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Recent trends in determination of neurotoxins in aquatic environmental samples
PublicationAnatoxins, saxitoxins, ciguatoxins, beta-N-methylamino-l-alanine and its isomers are groups of neurotoxins which have a highly specific effect on the nervous system of animals, including humans, by interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses. In order to assess the human exposure to these neurotoxins, selective, interlaboratory-validated analytical methods are being developed to facilitate obtaining reliable results on...
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Nanosorbents as Materials for Extraction Processes of Environmental Contaminants and Others
PublicationThe aim of this work focuses on the application of nanomaterials (NMs) in different sorp- tive extraction techniques for the analysis of organic contaminants from environmental samples of distinct matrix compositions. Without any doubt, the integration of specific NMs such as carbona- ceous nanomaterials, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), silica na- noparticles, and ion-imprinted NPs with so lid-phase...
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Role of the Synergistic Interactions of Environmental Pollutants in the Development of Cancer
PublicationThere is a growing awareness that the large number of environmental pollutants we are exposed to on a daily basis are causing major health problems. Compared to traditional studies that focus on individual pollutants, there are relatively few studies on how pollutants mixtures interact. Several studies have reported a relationship between environmental pollutants and the development of cancer, even when pollutant levels are below...
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Evaluation of the Electronic Nose Used for Monitoring Environmental Pollution
PublicationAir pollution is a one of the major concern of civilized world, which has a significant impact on human health and the environment. Recent studies highlight that the exposure to polluted air can increase the incidence of diseases and deteriorate the quality of life. Hence, it is necessary to develop tools for real-time air quality monitoring. Electronic-nose systems based on sensors are an interesting and promising technology in...
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The Impact of EU Funds on the Development of Business Environment Institutions – Research Results in Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland
PublicationThe paper presents the main findings of the research conducted to assess the impact of EU funds on development of business environment infrastructure in Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland, and – indirectly – on the growth of the innovation capacity of Pomeranian entrepreneurs. The research shows that support of ROP PV 2007-2013 contributed to the creation of multifunctional business infrastructure throughout the Pomorskie Voivodship,...
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Wavelet-based denoising method for real phonocardiography signal recorded by mobile devices in noisy environment
PublicationThe main obstacle in development of intelligent autodiagnosis medical systems based on the analysis of phonocardiography (PCG) signals is noise. The noise can be caused by digestive and respiration sounds, movements or even signals from the surrounding environment and it is characterized by wide frequency and intensity spectrum. This spectrum overlaps the heart tones spectrum, which makes the problem of PCG signal filtrating complex....
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Parallelization of Selected Algorithms on Multi-core CPUs, a Cluster and in a Hybrid CPU+Xeon Phi Environment
PublicationIn the paper we present parallel implementations as well as execution times and speed-ups of three different algorithms run in various environments such as on a workstation with multi-core CPUs and a cluster. The parallel codes, implementing the master-slave model in C+MPI, differ in computation to communication ratios. The considered problems include: a genetic algorithm with various ratios of master processing time to communication...
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Durability evaluation of Ni‐Cr‐Mo super alloys in a simulated scrubbed flue gas environment
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Simple screening technique for determination of adsorbed and absorbed mercury in particulate matter in atmospheric and aquatic environment
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Creating a more conscious built environment for day- and night-time setting through interdisciplinary collaboration
PublicationThe last decades have seen an increase in the speed, scale and scope of urbanisation, fundamentally shifting the character of the built environment and engendering a radical search for new and resilient design practices. Although we, as society, live in the age of technology, inventions and almost unlimited access to information, we rarely use these opportunities to our advantage to improve the quality of life. It seems that multidisciplinary...
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Human–environment interactions in medieval Poland: a perspective from the analysis of faunal stable isotope ratios
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Competition adsorption of malachite green and rhodamine B on polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics in aqueous environment
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Impact of Integrated European Business Environment on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Cooperation Strategies
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Limitations of Integrative Passive Samplers as a Tool for the Quantification of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – A Critical Review with the Latest Innovations
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