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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Multi-Criteria Optimization for Fleet Size with Environmental Aspects
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The role of reporting social and environmental impact on Polish universities
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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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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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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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The impact of stress and selected environmental factors on cows’ reproduction
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The role of environmental optimization for storing bulls’ sperm cells
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wpływ komunikacji marketingowej na kształtowanie miast = The Impact of Marketing Communication on Shaping the Urban Environment
PublicationW artykule przestawiono wpływ komunikacji marketingowej na kształtowanie obiektów architektonicznych oraz podano przykłady realizacji o wysokich walorach estetycznych i artystycznych, które powstały w wyniku działań marketingowych.
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Performance Analysis of Multicast Video Streaming in IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Testbed Environment
PublicationThe aim of the work is to analyse capabilities and limitations of different IEEE 802.11 technologies (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), utilized for both multicast and unicast video streaming transmissions directed to mobile devices. Our preliminary research showed that results obtained with currently popular simulation tools can be drastically different than these possible in real-world environment, so, in order to correctly evaluate performance...
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On the possibility of the application of magnetoacoustic emission intensity measurements for the diagnosis of thick-walled objects in the industrial environment
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia wyniki pomiarów sygnału emisji magnetoakustycznej (EMA) wykonanych na obiektach grubościennych w środowisku przemysłowym oraz omawia możliwe sposoby jego dalszej analizy. Pomimo tego, ze bezpośredni pomiar sygnału EMA nie pozwala na określenie jego natężenia w artykule wykazano, że możliwa jest separacja użytecznego sygnału od szumów tła albo poprzez analogowe filtrowanie sprzętowe albo poprzez cyfrową analizę...
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Modeling, run-time optimization and execution of distributed workflow applications in the JEE-based BeesyCluster environment
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje kompletne rozwiązanie do modelowania naukowych i biznesowych scenariuszy. statycznego i dynamicznego wyboru usług z uwzględnieniem parametrów jakościowych oraz wykonanie scenariuszy w rzeczywistym środowisku. Scenariusz jest modelowany jako acykliczny graf skierowany, w którym węzły reprezentują zadania zaś krawędzie zależności pomiędzy zadaniami. Warstwa pośrednia BeesyCluster jest wykorzystana do umożliwienia...
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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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Competition adsorption of malachite green and rhodamine B on polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics in aqueous environment
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Effect of previous lowering of skin temperature on the time of safe exposure to a hot environment: a case study
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Entrepreneurial environment at regional level: the case of Polish path towards sustainable socio-economic development
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Role of biochar-based free radicals in immobilization and speciation of metals in the contaminated soil-plant 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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Human–environment interactions in medieval Poland: a perspective from the analysis of faunal stable isotope ratios
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Performance and Energy Aware Training of a Deep Neural Network in a Multi-GPU Environment with Power Capping
PublicationIn this paper we demonstrate that it is possible to obtain considerable improvement of performance and energy aware metrics for training of deep neural networks using a modern parallel multi-GPU system, by enforcing selected, non-default power caps on the GPUs. We measure the power and energy consumption of the whole node using a professional, certified hardware power meter. For a high performance workstation with 8 GPUs, we were...