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Qualitative characteristics and comparison of volatile fraction of vodkas made from different botanical materials by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and the electronic nose based on the technology of ultra-fast gas chromatography
PublicationBACKGROUND Vodka is a spirit-based beverage made from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin. At present, increasingly more vodka brands have labels that specify the botanical origin of the product. Until now, the techniques for distinguishing between vodkas of different botanical origin have been costly, time-consuming and insufficient for making a distinction between vodka produced from similar raw materials. Therefore, it is...
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Cognitum Ontorion: Knowledge Representation and Reasoning System
PublicationAt any point of human activity, knowledge and expertise are a key factors in understanding and solving any given problem. In present days, computer systems have the ability to support their users in an efficient and reliable way in gathering and processing knowledge. In this chapter we show how to use Cognitum Ontorion system in this areas. In first section, we identify emerging issues focused on how to represent and inference...
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Geo-engineering computer simulation seems attractive but is it the real world?
PublicationCorrect formulation of the differential equation system for equilibriom conditions of subsoil, especially in terms of controlled numerical calculation, is discussed. The problem of solution stability is also considered. The solution of problems, which are ill-posed, have no practical value in the majority of cases and is this way the engineering prognosis can lead to real disaster. The object of this paper is quite relevant if...
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Number of selected entities (companies) of the national economy in 2008 - 2017
Open Research DataCurrently, most enterprises in Poland are run as sole proprietorships. In addition, natural persons running a business may run an enterprise as part of civil partnerships, which are a relatively simple form of business operation by more than one person (at least two partners). In addition, there is a growing interest in establishing commercial law companies,...
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Nitrogen-Incorporated Boron-Doped Nanocrystalline Diamond Nanowires for Microplasma Illumination
PublicationThe origin of nitrogen-incorporated boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond (NB-NCD) nanowires as a function of substrate temperature (Ts) in H2/CH4/B2H6/N2 reactant gases is systematically addressed. Because of Ts, there is a drastic modification in the dimensional structure and microstructure and hence in the several properties of the NB-NCD films. The NB-NCD films grown at low Ts (400 °C) contain faceted diamond grains. The morphology...
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Enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction on highly stable titania-supported PdO and Eu2O3 nanocomposites in a strong alkaline solution
PublicationIn this work, PdO/TiO2 and Eu2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites (NCs), were synthesized using a new facile, template-free and one-step solvothermal approach, and characterized by several instrumentation techniques. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies revealed the presence of oxidised form of the Pd and Eu nanoparticles within the nanocomposite materials (PdO and Eu2O3). The two catalysts exhibited remarkable activity for the HER...
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Wpływ zastosowania nakładek wzmacniających środnik na nośność i sztywność doczołowego węzła śrubowego.
PublicationCiągłe dążenie do upraszczania elementów konstrukcyjnych oraz znajdowania mniej czasochłonnych rozwiązań wykonawczo – montażowych wraz z nieuchronnym wzrostem kosztów robocizny determinują m.in. eliminację z procesów technologicznych tych etapów, które nie podlegają automatyzacji. Taką czynnością jest przede wszystkim spawanie dodatkowych wzmocnień i usztywnień węzłów w postaci żeber. Efektem wieloletnich badań jest metoda przedstawiona...
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The XRD diffraction pattern of interdiffusion test in the CLO-NiO-YSZ system (30wt.%YSZ)
Open Research DataThe dataset includes the XRD pure diffraction pattern of the interdiffusion system consisting of CLO (Ce0.8La0.2O2), NiO and 8YSZ (8mol.% Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2). The mixture contains equal amounts of CLO and NiO as well as 30wt.% 8YSZ. Samples were sintered at 1400 oC. The reaction between CLO and YSZ is visible.
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The XRD diffraction pattern of interdiffusion test in the CLO-NiO-YSZ system (10wt.%YSZ)
Open Research DataThe dataset includes the XRD pure diffraction pattern of the interdiffusion system consisting of CLO (Ce0.8La0.2O2), NiO and 8YSZ (8mol.% Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2). The mixture contains equal amounts of CLO and NiO as well as 10wt.% 8YSZ. Samples were sintered at 1400 oC. The reaction between CLO and YSZ is visible.
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The XRD diffraction pattern of interdiffusion test in the CLO-NiO-YSZ system (20wt.%YSZ)
Open Research DataThe dataset includes the XRD pure diffraction pattern of the interdiffusion system consisting of CLO (Ce0.8La0.2O2), NiO and 8YSZ (8mol.% Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2). The mixture contains equal amounts of CLO and NiO as well as 20wt.% 8YSZ. Samples were sintered at 1400 oC. The reaction between CLO and YSZ is visible.
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Tin Oxide Encapsulated into Pyrolyzed Chitosan as a Negative Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries
PublicationTin oxide is one of the most promising electrode materials as a negative electrode for lithium-ion batteries due to its higher theoretical specific capacity than graphite. However, it suffers lack of stability due to volume changes and low electrical conductivity while cycling. To overcome these issues, a new composite consisting of SnO2 and carbonaceous matrix was fabricated. Naturally abundant and renewable chitosan was chosen...
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Possibility of joint settlement with the spouse / partner in individual EU countries (2017)
Open Research DataThe method of avoiding tax progression known in Poland, consisting in settling income together with the spouse (and in certain cases also the child), the system of this specific relief is also present in other European Union countries such as: Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Germany, Portugal, UK...
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Lower rim substituted tert-butylcalix[4]arenes (II). Complexing ability of5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl-25,26,27,28-tetrakis-O-(piperidinylcarbonyl)me- thylenecalix[4]arene. The crystal structures of the ligand and its sodium complex
PublicationSyntezowano kompleksy wymienionego w tytule liganda z chlorkiem sodu i azotanami itru(III), lantanu(III), samaru(III) i gadolinu(III) w reakcji liganda i odpowiedniej soli, które charakteryzowano za pomocą widm IR, UV-vis,1H NMR, FAB-MS, a także za pomocą analizy elementarnej. W reakcji wymiany z kompleksu z sodem otrzymywano kompleksy z lantanowcami. Określono strukturę krystaliczną wolnego liganda i jego kompleksu z sodem za...
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A novel in vitro assay for assessing efficacy and toxicity of antifungals using human leukaemic cells infected with Candida albicans
PublicationAims: This study describes a novel in vitro assay that simultaneously determines antifungal efficiency and host cell toxicity using suspensions of human leukaemic cells (HL-60) infected with Candida albicans. Methods and Results: The effect of Candida infection on host cell viability was evaluated by the microscopy of trypan blue-stained cells and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. The in vitro ‘drug potency assay’ utilized...
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Catalytic Activity of Nickel and Ruthenium–Nickel Catalysts Supported on SiO2, ZrO2, Al2O3, and MgAl2O4 in a Dry Reforming Process
PublicationDry reforming of methane (DRM) is an eco-friendly method of syngas production due to the utilization of two main greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide. An industrial application of methane dry reforming requires the use of a catalyst with high activity, stability over a long time, and the ability to catalyze a reaction, leading to the needed a hydrogen/carbon monoxide ratio. Thus, the aim of the study was to investigate the...
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Optical Sensor Based Gestures Inference Using Recurrent Neural Network in Mobile Conditions
PublicationIn this paper the implementation of recurrent neural network models for hand gesture recognition on edge devices was performed. The models were trained with 27 hand gestures recorded with the use of a linear optical sensor consisting of 8 photodiodes and 4 LEDs. Different models, trained off-line, were tested in terms of different network topologies (different number of neurons and layers) and different effective sampling frequency...
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Artur Piekarczuk dr hab. inż. prof. ITB
PeopleMy professional activity includes issues related to the examination and evaluation of construction products and the preparation of academic, technical and expert opinions on building construction structures as well as scientific articles in the field of buildings. My interests were focused on the use of modern methods of numerical analysis in research and expert works. I am currently the Manager of the Durability Testing Laboratory...
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GIS three-dimensional Modelling with geo-informatics techniques
PublicationThe integration issue of virtual models and geo-referenced database have a very broad spectrum of potential applications. Before the integration issue was on the cusp, it was quite problematic to combine three-dimensional models with the geo-referenced database. An integrated database contains a variety of data including such as object orientated data model and raster data. Within this paper, authors present an integration process...
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Evaluation of the electrochemical performance of CPMD in ZICs with 3M ZnSO4 electrolyte
Open Research DataThese data contain the results of the electrochemical performance measurements of CPMD in ZICs with 3M ZnSO4 electrolyte, incl. CGD (galvanostatic charge-discharge ) curve and cycling stability of CPMD. Sample abbreviations (CPMD) are in agreement with the markings used in the linked publication.
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Overall color parameter as a parameter determining the level of oxidation of olive oil
PublicationEdible fats are an important part of a human daily diet. They have a significant effect on the proper functioning of the human body. During frying, the oil is chemically modified and the fats consumed should have the highest oxidation stability. The subject of the study were samples of olive oil bought at local markets in Gdansk. Samples were heated at 20 °C, 60 °C, 100 °C, 140 °C and 180 °C. The aim of the study was to determine...
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A literature survey of the influence of preform reheating and stretch blow moulding with hot mould process parameters on the properties of PET containers – part 2.
PublicationThe hot fill process is an inexpensive conventional filling technology for high-acidity products (pH < 4.5). It allows certain drinks (sensitive beverages such as fruit and vegetable juices, nectars, soft drinks, vitaminised water) to be stored at ambient temperature without the need for chemical preservatives. The primary feature of the bottles used in the hot fill process is their temperature stability, i.e. the ability to retain...
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A literature survey of the influence of preform reheating and stretch blow molding with hot mold process parameters on the properties of PET containers. Part I.
PublicationThe hot fill process is an inexpensive conventional filling technology for high-acidity products (pH < 4.5). It allows certain drinks (sensitive beverages such as fruit and vegetable juices, nectars, soft drinks, vitaminized water) to be stored at ambient temperature without the need for chemical preservatives. The primary feature of the bottles used in the hot fill process is their temperature stability, i.e. the ability to retain...
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Classification and fingerprinting of kiwi and pomelo fruits by multivariate analysis of chromatographic and spectroscopic data
PublicationThe fingerprinting capacity of two analytical techniques, HPLC and UV-Vis spectroscopy in the case of fruits samples (kiwi and pomelo) has been investigated. The multivariate exploratory techniques were used for sample discrimination according to the fruit species and subspecies. The combination of principal component analysis with linear discriminant analysis is opening new directions in the fingerprinting analysis. The classifications...
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Investigation on domestic fruits seed oils in personal care emulsion systems
PublicationThe use of fruit seed oils in personal care products is of significance to both their function and image. Poland is an important processor of fruit products within the EU, and thus has a large availability of seeds from domestic fruits, which are normally considered to be a waste material. Unfortunately, current literature is scarce of the suitability of these oils for topical use in the form of cosmetic emulsions. Published data...
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Salicylaldimine-based receptor as a material for iron(III) selective optical sensing
Publicationα,α-Bis(salicylimino)-m-xylene (L) was prepared using both conventional and microwave-assisted procedure. The compound exhibits ability to colorimetric recognition of iron(III) ions in aqueous environment, what is shown by significant color change from yellow to purple. In DMSO : water (9:1 v/v) solvent system receptor creates with iron(III) cations complexes of 2:1 stoichiometry (L:Fe3+) with stability constant (log K) 7.54±0.21....
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A. Computational analysis by molecular docking of thirty alkaloid compounds from medicinal plants as potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease(2020). Focused on analysis of the Medicinal plants that have potential therapeutic ability against COVID-19.
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LIDAR data from a cliff measurement conducted in the vicinity of the town of Jastrzębia Góra on the Baltic Sea coast
Open Research DataMeasurement data were obtained during research related to the use of LiDAR observations to assess the stability of a coastal cliff. The collected information comes from measurements conducted in the vicinity of the town of Jastrzębia Góra on the Baltic Sea coast. The acquired point cloud constitutes a comprehensive set of data regarding the geometry...
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Mobile virtual presence in civil engineering education and training
PublicationEducation technologies are on the cusp, emerging technologies connected with each other might reveal new added value in this field. In this paper, the author showed a framework for conducting civil engineering classes with a virtual presence on the construction site. The presented idea might be realized by use of the unnamed aerial vehicle equipped with 360 video camera. On-site activities are transmitted at a distance by GSM and...
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BIOMATERIALS AND IMPLANTS IN CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGERY - REVIEW
PublicationCurrently, on prosthesis in cardiac blood vessels and heart valves are used materials of animal or synthetic origin. For animal materials include, among others pericardial sac in which is the heart. Materials such as this (natural) are characterized by a remarkable biocompatibility within the human body, but their main disadvantage is the relatively low durability. In turn, synthetic materials, which include the austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum...
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The effect of Sr and Mg substitutions on structure, mechanical properties and solubility of fluorapatite ceramics for biomedical applications
PublicationIonic substitutions play important role in the modifications of biological apatites. Recently, attention has been focused on the co-doping effects on the functional properties of apatite-based biomaterials. In this research work, the dense samples of fluorapatites, Ca10(PO4)6F2 and Ca8MgSr(PO4)6F2, were produced after sintering at 1250 °C for 6 h in air. Structural characterization carried out with XRD, IR, Raman and SEM, confirmed...
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Electrochemical studies of symmetrical supercapacitors based on BDD, Mn-BDD, Mn-BDD(AN) electrodes
Open Research DataElectrochemical performance of a Supercapacitor device in PVA-H2SO4 gelled electrolyte: Cyclic voltammograms at varying scan rates ranging from 10 to 1000 mV s−1, galvanostatic charge-discharge curves with varying current density, cyclic stability (88000 charge-discharge cycles).
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Joanna Czerska dr inż.
PeopleI am a woman whose mission and passion is the development of people and organizations. My motto is: "There is no such fantasy that human will and reason cannot transform into reality." William Shakespeare In my life I am guided by the values of respect, teamwork and a positive attitude. They define me and decide what kind of person I am. My adventure with Lean began when I was writing my diploma thesis during my studies at WZiE...
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A Data Driven Model for Predicting RNA-Protein Interactions based on Gradient Boosting Machine
PublicationRNA protein interactions (RPI) play a pivotal role in the regulation of various biological processes. Experimental validation of RPI has been time-consuming, paving the way for computational prediction methods. The major limiting factor of these methods has been the accuracy and confidence of the predictions, and our in-house experiments show that they fail to accurately predict RPI involving short RNA sequences such as TERRA RNA....
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The XRD diffraction patterns of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2 prepared using modified Pechini/EDTA method
Open Research DataThe dataset includes XRD patterns of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-s nanopowder (nanoparticles) prepared using modified Pechini method consisting of CA (citric acid), PEG (propylene glycol) and EDTA. Exact amount of metal nitrates were dissolved in water followed by addition of gelling agents and heated to 100C. Obtained gel was calcined at 600C for 4h. The powder...
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Iwona Nowakowska dr
PeopleAssistant Professor at The Maria Grzegorzewska University Institute of Psychology. Graduate of Psychology (University of Warsaw, 2019), and PhD in this field (Maria Grzegorzewska University, 2022). Conducted research in the fields of: social and clinical psychology and individual differences. Her current research activity concentrates on prosociality (volunteering, philanthropy, socially responsible behaviors) and their correlates. She...
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Reliability assessment of an OVH HV power line truss transmission tower subjected to seismic loading
PublicationThe study focuses on the reliability of a transmission tower OS24 ON150 + 10, an element of an OVH HV power line, under seismic loading. In order to describe the seismic force, the real-life recording of the horizontal component of the El Centro earthquake was adopted. The amplitude and the period of this excitation are assumed random, their variation is described by Weibull distribution. The possible space state of the phenomenon...
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User interface prototyping. Techniques, methods and tools
PublicationCurrently, for interactive applications their usability and ergonomics of the user interface (UI) are critical factors for achieving users' acceptance.
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Pesticides in the Environment
PublicationApplied all over the world, pesticides are some of the most dangerous pollutants of the environment becauseof their mobility and ability to accumulate in the environment and their consequent long-term adverseeffects on living organisms in general and human health in particular. For these reasons, it is essential tomonitor and analyze pesticide residues in the environment. This entry discusses the classification of pesticidesas...
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Qualitative Indicators Used to Select the Placement and Parameters of Energy Storage Installed in the Distribution Network
PublicationThe technology related to energy storage has developed in recent years. Continuous improvement of the solutions available on the market resulted in wider usability of energy storage. They are also increasingly used in a distribution network. This study contains a synthesised description of physical features of the energy storage used in distribution networks. Several criteria of algorithms used to determine the placement and...
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Bariery rozwoju spółek przedsiębiorczości akademickiej
PublicationW opracowaniu przedstawiono zagadnienie przedsiębiorczości akademickiej. Autorzy wyodrębnili i sklasyfikowali kluczowe bariery hamujące rozwój komercjalizacji wiedzy i technologii do świata biznesu, a także ograniczające rozwój przedsiębiorczości akademickiej. Zaprezentowano wyniki badań przeprowadzonych przez Deloitte Business Consulting SA w zakresie ograniczeń wpływających na transfer technologii
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Reinforcing and plasticizing effects of reclaimed rubber on the vulcanization and properties of natural rubber
PublicationThe production of high-added value reclaimed rubber (RR) is of great signifi-cance for the sustainability of rubber industries. To green recycle waste rub-bers and broaden the application of RR, a RR material with potentialreinforcing and plasticizing effects on nature rubber (NR) composites are pre-pared by a thermo-oxidative reclamation process. The reclamation degree ofRR is controlled by adjusting the content of soybean oil....
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DNA restriction analysis as a supportive tool in mechanistic studies carried out by 32P-postlabelling
PublicationNumerous antitumor and carcinogenic compounds are able to modify DNA by forming covalent bonds with its constituents, while some anticarcinogenic compounds are known to prevent such a modification. All these processes are of vital biological import_ance, though deeper inside into factors influencing formation of DNA adducts is difficult due to the low level of their occurrence. 32P-Postlabelling approach ensures very sensitive...
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Conference_GdanskTech Organisation of the scientific conference International Ship Stability Workshop 2022
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A Cross-Team Collaborative Evaluation of a CRM System
PublicationThis paper presents an analysis of an usability evaluation a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) performed by a team composed of external usability experts jointly with a CRM staff. The evaluation process differed from a classical scheme known from former projects, including some new elements resulting from a specific context of this study. These novel elements resulted in reshaping the role of the CRM system and considering...
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Influence of silver-core gold-shell nanoparticle parameters on the variation of surface-enhanced Raman spectra
PublicationThe detection of molecules by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is dependent on the nanomaterial used to induce the enhancement effect. This depends on a variety of parameters of the substrate such as the metal used for their creation, their shape, size and size distribution, concentration, as well as the parameters of the solution, such as packing of the nanoparticles, the complexity of the sample, the solvent, etc. It...
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A review on recent advances in the application of biosurfactants in wastewater treatment
PublicationMicroorganisms produce a variety of non-conventional surface-active molecules, known as biosurfactants. The biosurfactants find diverse applications in the oil industry, agriculture, emulsifiers, and wastewater treatment, to name a few. Since they are produced from microbes, advantages such as biodegradability, lower toxicity, and environmental compatibility can be leveraged compared to the chemical surfactants. Recently, biosurfactants...
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How to Sort Them? A Network for LEGO Bricks Classification
PublicationLEGO bricks are highly popular due to the ability to build almost any type of creation. This is possible thanks to availability of multiple shapes and colors of the bricks. For the smooth build process the bricks need to properly sorted and arranged. In our work we aim at creating an automated LEGO bricks sorter. With over 3700 different LEGO parts bricks classification has to be done with deep neural networks. The question arises...
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Stability & Dynamics of Ship and Offshore Structures I S2020/21
e-Learning CoursesLectures and exercises from the course "Stability & Dynamics of Ship and Offshore Structures I"
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Optimization of parallel implementation of UNRES package for coarse‐grained simulations to treat large proteins
PublicationWe report major algorithmic improvements of the UNRES package for physics-based coarse-grained simulations of proteins. These include (i) introduction of interaction lists to optimize computations, (ii) transforming the inertia matrix to a pentadiagonal form to reduce computing and memory requirements, (iii) removing explicit angles and dihedral angles from energy expressions and recoding the most time-consuming energy/force terms...