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Thermal buckling of functionally graded piezomagnetic micro- and nanobeams presenting the flexomagnetic effect
PublicationGalerkin weighted residual method (GWRM) is applied and implemented to address the axial stability and bifurcation point of a functionally graded piezomagnetic structure containing flexomagneticity in a thermal environment. The continuum specimen involves an exponential mass distributed in a heterogeneous media with a constant square cross section. The physical neutral plane is investigated to postulate functionally graded material...
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Vernacular and low-tech technologies in humanitarian architecture on the example of Senegal
PublicationHumanitarian architecture belongs to the broader trend of socially engaged architecture, whose main goal is to introduce new values to the quality of life of particular communities. Specifically, humanitarian architecture deals with aid to poverty-stricken communities. The context of economic constraints poses a particular challenge to architects and builders. It is a matter of natural necessity to look for cheap, locally available...
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Heterotrophic Anodic Denitrification in Microbial Fuel Cells
PublicationNowadays, pollution caused by energy production systems is a major environmental concern. Therefore, the development of sustainable energy sources is required. Amongst others, the microbial fuel cell (MFC) seems to be a possible solution because it can produce clean energy at the same time that waste is stabilized. Unfortunately, mainly due to industrial discharges, the wastes could contain nitrates, or nitrates precursors such...
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Wirelessly Interfacing Objects and Subjects of Healthcare System – IoT Approach
PublicationWireless sensor networks, WSN, for which development has begun by military applications, are nowadays applied to all human activities; e.g. in medicine for patience monitoring or to reduce the effects of disasters. Therefore, the WSNs area has been also one of the emerging and fast growing scientific fields. Increasing interest of WSNs is even caused by equally intense growth of interest in the Internet of Things domain, IoT, in...
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Research Platform for Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructure Systems
PublicationSustainable operation of Critical Infrastructure Systems (CISs) is of a major concern to modern societies. Monitoring, control and security of such systems plays a key role in guaranteeing continuous, reliable and above all secure access to the resources provided by these systems. Development of adequate software and hardware structures, as well as algorithms to perform such functions cannot be done apart from the operational conditions...
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Quantifying the effective mobilized RAP content during hot in-place recycling techniques
PublicationThe utilization of in-place recycling techniques is capable of consuming 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Hot in-place recycling (HIR) is one of the promising techniques to rehabilitate the pavements suffering from minor cracking issues through heat scarification, additive injecting, mechanical mixing, and compacting. However, the main concern of using 100% RAP in HIR remains as how much RAP can be activated and mobilized...
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Mitigating the Energy Consumption and the Carbon Emission in the Building Structures by Optimization of the Construction Processes
PublicationFor decades, among other industries, the construction sector has accounted for high energy consumption and emissions. As the energy crisis and climate change have become a growing concern, mitigating energy usage is a significant issue. The operational and end of life phases are all included in the building life cycle stages. Although the operation stage accounts for more energy consumption with higher carbon emissions, the...
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Operation of multistage constructed wetlands systems in temporary climate
PublicationThe investigation were carried out at two different hybrid constructed wetlands, which treated municipal sewage after mechanical treatment from small villages in Pomeranian Region. In all facilities first step of biological treatment were horizontal flow beds. The main difference concern configuration of the facilities and sewage distributions systems into vertical flow beds. The measurement period was divided into vegetation...
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Assessment of Utilizing Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste from the Packaging Sector in Architectural Design—Case Study for Experimental Building Material
PublicationThe environmental impact of plastic waste has become a significant concern worldwide, prompting innovative approaches to address sustainability challenges, particularly within architectural design. This research paper delves into assessing the environmental impact and sustainability implications of using hard-to-recycle plastic packaging waste in architectural design practices. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, challenges,...
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Koncepcja układu do monitorowania i diagnozowania układu hydraulicznegopodbijarki torowej. W: Badanie, konstrukcja, wytwarzanie i eksploatacja układów hydraulicznych. Red. merytoryczna E. Palczak. Gliwice: Centr. Mech. Górn. KONMAG 2002 s. 105-118, 13 rys. bibliogr. 5 poz. Referaty zamieszczone w niniejszej monografii były przedmiotem publicznej prezentacji podczas dwunastej ogólnopolskiej konferencji CYLINDER 2002 wdniach 23-25.09.2002 r. Szczyrk.
PublicationW artykule scharakteryzowano układ hydrauliczny podbijarki torowej realizu-jący złożone funkcje. Dążąc do zapewnienia niezawodnej pracy maszyny, obni-żenia kosztów eksploatacji i ywkrywania zużytych elementów opracowano konce-pcje układu do monitorowania i diagnozowania najważniejszych podzespołów. Domonitorowania pomp i silników hydraulicznych przewiduje się wykorzystanie metody termodynamicznej oraz pomiar prędkości ruchu...
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Przeżyjmy wspólnie Dzień Niepodległości
EventsWspólne świętowanie Dnia Niepodległości: godz. 14.15 hol przed Biblioteką, Gmach Główny - happening patriotyczny oraz godz. 18.00 - Aula Gmach Główny - koncert pieśni niepodległościowych w wykonaniu Chóru PG
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Anita Maria Dąbrowicz-Tlałka dr
PeopleAnita Dąbrowicz-Tlałka graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Gdańsk with an outstanding grade, having written her thesis in the field of geometric topology. She concurrently obtained a diploma in Postgraduate Studies in the Basics of Computer Science at the University of Gdańsk. In 2001 she received a Ph.D. degree in mathematical studies at the Poznań University of Technology after defending...
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Elektryczne i alternatywne układy napędowe pojazdów
e-Learning CoursesPrzedmiot dotyczy takich układów napędowych pojazdów które nie wykorzystują tylko techniki produkcji mocy potrzebnej do napędu ze spalanego w silniku cieplnym ciekłego paliwa kopalnego. Pierwsza grupa takich pojazdów to samochody elektryczne z bateriami elektochemicznymi. W drugiej grupie są samochody z napędem mającym dwa źródła energii (napęd hybrydowy), Trzecia grupa ma jako główne źródło napędu silnik spalinowy ale paliwo dla...
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Public Perception of Digital Contact Tracing App and Implications for Technology Acceptance and Use Models
PublicationGovernments are increasingly adopting digital contact tracing applications (DCT) as a key component of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, governments are struggling to achieve widespread adoption of DCT necessary for obtaining the expected individual and public benefits associated with its use. Consequently, studies on DCT have focused on the barriers to DCT adoption in different contexts and possible ways of overcoming...
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Natural sweeteners: Sources, extraction and current uses in foods and food industries
PublicationFood producers have leaned towards alternative natural and synthetic sweeteners in food formulations to satisfy market demands. Even so, several synthetic sweeteners (e.g., aspartame, saccharin, sucralose) are becoming less popular due to health-related concerns, lower nutritional values, and controversies around their safety. Conversely, natural sweeteners confer favourable customer perceptions due to their association to a healthier...
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Fluid–solid interaction on a thin platelet with high-velocity flow: vibration modelling and experiment
PublicationThe paper concerns the nonlinear behaviour of a thin platelet that is streamlined in an aerodynamic tunnel. The air velocity in the aerodynamic tunnel was at 858.9 km/h or 0.7 Ma (Ma—Mach number is a dimensionless quantity in fluid dynamics representing the ratio of flow velocity past a boundary to the local speed of sound). This experiment was numerically simulated using FSI (fluid–solid interaction) tools, namely the coupling...
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warsztaty "DOMEK LICHA: KASZUBSKIE SCHRONIENIE"
PublicationPo krótkiej prelekcji o uwarunkowaniach kaszubskich przedstawiony został koncept postaci – kaszubskiego Licha do indywidualnej wizualizacji/ kreacji. Następnie każdy uczestnik/ uczestniczka stworzył plastyczny obraz Licha na przygotowanej karcie pracy i naszkicuje dla niego koncepcję domku – w lesie/ na polu/ nad jeziorem na Kaszubach. Wówczas uczestnicy zostali zapoznani z przygotowanymi dla nich materiałami – naturalnymi i ‘przemysłowo-produktowymi’...
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Measurements of Dispersed Phase Velocity in Two-Phase Flows in Pipelines Using Gamma-Absorption Technique and Phase of the Cross-Spectral Density Function
PublicationThis paper concerns the application of the gamma radiation absorption method in the measurements of dispersed phase velocity in two-phase flows: liquid–gas flow in a horizontal pipe- line and liquid–solid particles in a vertical pipe. Radiometric sets containing two linear 241Am gamma radiation sources and two NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors were used in the research. Due to the stochastic nature of the signals obtained from the...
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The Challenge of Quantification: An Interdisciplinary Reading
PublicationThe present work looks at what we call “the multiverse of quantification”, where visible and invisible numbers permeate all aspects and venues of life. We review the contributions of different authors who focus on the roles of quantification in society, with the aim of capturing different and sometimes separate voices. Several scholars, including economists, jurists, philosophers, sociologists, communication and data scientists,...
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HOW TO ASSESS THE MATURITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES TO LEAN SIX SIGMA PROJECTS
PublicationThis article describes the considerations for the implementation of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology in small and medium-sized enterprises. Pilot research was conducted in Polish and French SMEs (nine Polish and nine French enterprises from the service and production sectors) referring to the context of the implementation and application of the Lean Six Sigma concept. The studies led to the identification of the motives, needs,...
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Vortex flow caused by periodic and aperiodic sound in a relaxing maxwell fluid
PublicationThis paper concerns the description of vortex flow generated by periodic and aperiodic sound in relaxing Maxwell fluid. The analysis is based on governing equation of vorticity mode, which is a result of decomposition of the hydrodynamic equations for fluid flow with relaxation and thermal conductivity into acoustical and non-acoustical parts. The equation governing vorticity mode uses only instantaneous, not averaged over sound...
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Performance improvement of NN based RTLS by customization of NN structure - heuristic approach
PublicationThe purpose of this research is to improve performance of the Hybrid Scene Analysis – Neural Network indoor localization algorithm applied in Real-time Locating System, RTLS. A properly customized structure of Neural Network and training algorithms for specific operating environment will enhance the system’s performance in terms of localization accuracy and precision. Due to nonlinearity and model complexity, a heuristic analysis...
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Methodology of Affective Intervention Design for Intelligent Systems
PublicationThis paper concerns how intelligent systems should be designed to make adequate, valuable and natural affective interventions. The article proposes a process for choosing an affective intervention model for an intelligent system. The process consists of 10 activities that allow for step-by-step design of an affective feedback loop and takes into account the following factors: expected and desired emotional states, characteristics...
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PROJEKTOWANIE STANOWISK LABORATORYJNYCH WSPIERAJĄCYCH PROCES SZKOLENIA PRAKTYCZNEGO KADR MORSKICH DZIAŁU MASZYNOWEGO W ŻEGLUDZE MIĘDZYNARODOWEJ, PRZYBRZEŻNEJ I KRAJOWEJ
PublicationWithin the article a design offer of the Department of Ship and Power Plants of the Faculty of Ocean Engineering And Ship Technology at the Gdansk University of Technology has been presented. The offer concerns designing laboratory stations which might stand for the equipment of a didactic base of maritime educational centers i.e. maritime (naval) academies and schools as well as maritime affairs' professional training centers,...
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Determination of 3,4-methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (MDPB) in blood. A case report
PublicationSynthetic drugs, known as ‘‘legal highs’’, are still very popular on black market. The determination of their composition are required in courts of law and also to understand what potential users may be subjected to. The interest of new cathinones, e.g. MDPBP, is in view of psychoactive effects that they cause and that, in many cases, they are not controlled by law. The case outlined here concerns 19 years-old man, who was found...
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Guided wave propagation for assessment of adhesive bonding between steel and concrete
PublicationAdhesive bonding is becoming more increasingly important in joining of structural elements. In civil engineering, there is a growing interest in connection by adhesive bonding in steel-concrete flexural members. This study concerns the guided wave propagation technique applied to condition assessment of an adhesive connection between a steel member and a concrete beam. Various states of degradation were considered by producing...
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Determination of probabilities defining safety of a sea-going ship during performance of a transportation task in stormy weather conditions
PublicationThe paper presents the possibility of applying the theory of semi-Markov processes to determine the limiting distribution for the process of changes of technical states being reliability states of the systems of sea-going ships significantly affecting safety of such ships, which include main engine, propeller and steering gear. The distribution concerns the probabilities of occurrence of the said states defined for a long time...
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Multimedia services applied to noise and hearing monitoring and measuring
PublicationThe goal of this chapter is to show a research study related to processing of data acquired by the multimedia services engineered at the multimedia systems department (MSD) of the Gdansk University of Technology. This concerns a survey on noise threat employing the multimedia noise monitoring system (MNMS) and hearing tests performed by the "I can hear. . . " system. The obtained results of the noise measurements revealed that...
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Modern approaches to file system integrity checking
PublicationOne of the means to detect intruder's activity is totrace all unauthorized changes in a file system.Programs which fulfill this functionality are called fileintegrity checkers. This paper concerns modernapproach to file system integrity checking. It reviewsarchitecture of popular systems that are widely used inproduction environment as well as scientific projects,which not only detect intruders but also take actions tostop their...
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Student model representation for pedagogical virtual mentors
PublicationThe paper concerns technological aspects of virtual mentors construction, especially concentrating on the student model representation. The article distinguishes several types of information that is gathered by the pedagogical agents and other educational platforms, including student knowledge model, student progress tracking, interaction process patterns and learner preferences. A set of technologies used for the student model...
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Analogue GPS repeater
PublicationThis article concerns the problem of difficulty in correct indoor Global Positioning System (GPS) signals reception due to attenuation. Radio signal repeaters are proposed as means to solve this problem. Firstly, the GPS signal characteristics are described, emphasizing their low power in the point of reception. In the second part, various applications of GPS signal repeater, where indoor GPS signals reception is required, are...
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Ontology clustering by directions algorithm to expand ontology queries
PublicationThis paper concerns formulating ontology queries. It describes existing languages in which ontologies can be queried. It focuses on languages which are intended to be easily understood by users who are willing to retrieve information from ontologies. Such a language can be, for example, a type of controlled natural language (CNL). In this paper a novel algorithm called Ontology Clustering by Directions is presented. The algorithm...
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Use of the AHP Method for Preference Determination in Yacht Design
PublicationA sailing yacht is a human-centred product, the design of which revolves primarily around the wants and desires of the future owner. In most cases, these preferences are not measurable, such as a personal aesthetic feeling, or a need for comfort, speed, safety etc. The aims of this paper are to demonstrate that these preferences can be classified and represented numerically, and to show that they are correlated with the type...
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The statistical impact of experimental result scatter of asphalt mixtures on their numerical modelling
PublicationThe paper presents selected test results of asphalt mixture conducted in low temperatures. The obtained parameters are highly diverse. It concerns ultimate breaking loads, stiffness parameters related to Young's modulus but also the fracture course. Statistical analysis upon the results makes it possible to relevantly estimate the material-defining parameter values. Such a random approach leads to the mean values of breaking and...
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Use of the AHP Method for Preference Determination in Yacht Design
PublicationA sailing yacht is a human-centred product, the design of which revolves primarily around the wants and desires of the future owner. In most cases, these preferences are not measurable, such as a personal aesthetic feeling, or a need for comfort, speed, safety etc. The aims of this paper are to demonstrate that these preferences can be classified and represented numerically, and to show that they are correlated with the type of...
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Development of novel smartphone-based methods of wine quality assessment
PublicationThe doctoral dissertation concerns the development of novel smartphone-based analytical methods of wine quality evaluation, which would be in line with the stipulations of green and equitable analytical chemistry. This solution is based on the analysis of biogenic amines and selected bioactive compounds. The dissertation is based on four articles containing the results of research which led to the development of smartphone-based...
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Short-Term Observations of Rainfall Chemistry Composition in Bellsund (SW Spitsbergen, Svalbard)
PublicationGlobal warming results in increasingly widespread wildfires, mostly in Siberia, but also in North America and Europe, which are responsible for the uncontrollable emission of pollutants, also to the High Arctic region. This study examines 11 samples of rainfall collected in August in a coastal area of southern Bellsund (Svalbard, Norway). It covers detailed analysis of major ions (i.e., Cl−, NO3−, and SO42−) and elements (i.e.,...
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Modelowanie procesów i sterowania instalacji komponowania asfaltów
PublicationAsfalty są obecnie jednymi z kluczowych produktów rafinerii nafty. Zapewnienie wymaganej jakości tych produktów ma wpływ na jej wyniki ekonomiczne. Wymagana jakość uzyskiwana jest poprzez utrzymanie laboratoryjnie wyznaczonych stosunków ilościowych pomiędzy komponentami. Zadanie to realizowane jest przez hierarchiczne układy sterowania automatycznego. Niezadowalająca jakość działania tych układów może wynikać z braków i niedokładności...
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Diagnostyka zbiorników stalowych
PublicationRozprawa doktorska dotyczy zagadnienia związanego z wieloletnim okresem eksploatacji stalowych zbiorników o osi głównej pionowej służących do magazynowania lub komponowania produktów naftowych. Scharakteryzowano typy zbiorników i zagadnienia z nimi związane w o parciu o dostępną literaturę, normy przepisy i rozporządzenia dotyczące tego tematu. Dokonano analizy przyczyn obniżających dalszą przydatność zbiorników do eksploatacji,...
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Możliwości zagospodarowania popiołów z termicznego przekształcania osadów ściekowych w kotłach fluidalnych
PublicationProblem zagospodarowywania osadów ściekowych dotyczy głównie ich wykorzystania rolniczego, w tym rekultywacji terenów zdegradowanych. Zmiana wymagań prawnych i środowiskowych spowodowała konieczność poszukiwań nowych sposobów ich unieszkodliwiania. W Polsce od kilku lat obserwuje się wzrost zainteresowania termiczną metodą przekształcania osadów ściekowych. Zastosowana technologia spalania fluidalnego sprzyja zmniejszeniu ilości...
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Badania emisji lotnych związków organicznych z asfaltów drogowych z wykorzystaniem techniki dynamicznej analizy fazy nadpowierzchniowej i chromatografii gazowej sprzężonej ze spektrometrią mas (DHS - GC - MS)
PublicationAsfalty drogowe pochodzenia naftowego są wytwarzane z pozostałości z destylacji próżniowej ropy naftowej. Ze względu na częciowy kraking termiczny mający miejsce na etapie destylacji próżniowej oraz jej utleniania (oksydacji) prowadzącego do powstania finalnegoproduktu, w gotowej masie bitumicznej występują lotne związki organiczne. Podczas dalszego wykorzystania asfaltu, na etapie jego ekspedycji oraz budowy dróg, z gorącej masy...
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Ekonomiczne aspekty zastosowania techniki Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych przy regulacji osi toru
PublicationOd 2009 roku interdyscyplinarny zespół naukowy Politechniki Gdańskiej i Akademii Marynarki Wojennej (a obecnie Akademii Morskiej w Gdyni) rozwija technikę Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych toru kolejowego. Technika ta polega na objeździe trasy ciągnikiem szynowym z przyczepą (wagonem-platformą) lub wózkami, z zainstalowanymi na tych pojazdach odbiornikami sygnałów satelitarnych. Umożliwia ona precyzyjne określenie współrzędnych...
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VIII Gdański Międzynarodowy Festiwal Chóralny
EventsRektor i Politechnika Otwarta zapraszają na VIII Gdański Międzynarodowy Festiwal Chóralny: 9.03.2019 r. (sobota), godz. 11.00 – przesłuchania; 10.03.2019 r. (niedziela), godz. 16.00 – koncert galowy.
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How pesticides affect neonates? - Exposure, health implications and determination of metabolites
PublicationThis review covers key information related to the effects of pesticides on fetal and child health. All humans are exposed to environmental toxicants, however child's health, due to their high vulnerability, should be of special concern. They are continuously exposed to environmental xenobiotics including a wide variety of pesticides, and other pollutants. These compounds can enter the child's body through various routes, both during...
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IgG Avidity Test as a Tool for Discrimination between Recent and Distant Toxoplasma gondii Infection—Current Status of Studies
PublicationToxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite, is the causative agent of one of the most prevalent zoonoses worldwide. T. gondii infection is extremely important from a medical point of view, especially for pregnant women, newborns with congenital infections, and immunocompromised individuals. Thus, an accurate and proper diagnosis of this infection is essential. Among the available diagnostic tests, serology...
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Freeze-Up Ice Jam Formation in the River Bend, a Case Study on the Inner Mongolia Reach of Yellow River
PublicationConcern has been expressed regarding the impacts of climate change on river ice and ice jam formation in cold regions. Ice jams are easily initiated in bends and narrow channels and cause disasters. In this study, observations and remote sensing monitoring are used to study the freeze-up ice jam formation of bends. Sediment transport and freezing process of the river interact, influencing bed changes profile and sedimentary budget....
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Examining Government-Citizen Interactions on Twitter using Visual and Sentiment Analysis
PublicationThe goal of this paper is to propose a methodology comprising a range of visualization techniques to analyze the interactions between government and citizens on the issues of public concern taking place on Twitter, mainly through the official government or ministry accounts. The methodology addresses: 1) the level of government activity in different countries and sectors; 2) the topics that are addressed through such activities;...
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Introduction to MIP synthesis, characteristics and analytical application
PublicationOne of the trends in analytical chemistry is associated with designing and developing new types of sample preparation techniques, which might significantly increase the efficiency and selectivity of the analytes isolation or/and preconcentration process. One of the most widely employed solutions are selective sorption materials, defined as molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), as well as the sorbents with the molecular fingerprint....
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A Method of Fast and Simultaneous Calibration of Many Mobile FMCW Radars Operating in a Network Anti-Drone System
PublicationA market for small drones is developing very fast. They are used for leisure activities and exploited in commercial applications. However, there is a growing concern for accidental or even criminal misuses of these platforms. Dangerous incidents with drones are appearing more often, and have caused many institutions to start thinking about anti-drone solutions. There are many cases when building stationary systems seems to be aimless...
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Asymmetrical-Slot Antenna with Enhanced Gain for Dual-Band Applications
PublicationDual-band operation is an important feature of antennas to be applied in modern communication systems. Although high gain of radiators is rarely of concern in urban areas with densely located broadcasting stations, it becomes crucial for systems operating in more remote environments. In this work, a dual-band antenna with enhanced bandwidth is proposed. The structure consists of a driven element in the form of an asymmetrical radiator/slot...