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LINEAR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SLOSHING PHENOMENON FOR THE PURPOSE OF ON-BOARD SHIP'S STABILITY ASSESSMENT
PublicationThe paper presents results of experimental research and numerical simulations of the sloshing phenomenon. The research was focused on computation of the heeling moment affecting stability of a vessel. The proposed linearisation enables application of the results to the assessment of the ship's stability. The dependence of the heeling moment upon localisation of a tank in the ship's hull is analysed. The heeling moment obtained...
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Beyond quid pro quo: good soldiers and characteristics of their helping behaviours
PublicationPurpose – Good soldiers are people who engage in citizenship behaviours “to do good” instead of “to look good”. The purpose of this article is to explore the motivations behind and the specific characteristics of behaviours of the good soldiers in the context of work using social exchange theory (SET) as a theoretical framework. Design/methodology/approach – 47 dyadic interviews with 94 individuals from three organisations...
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Investigating the Impact of Weather Conditions and Time of Day on Traffic Flow Characteristics
PublicationAdverse weather such as rain, snow, and fog may significantly reduce visibility or change adhesion properties and, as a consequence, affect drivers’ sense of safety, driving comfort, and their reaction to a changing driving environment (i.e., lower speed and increased headways). The changed behavior of individual drivers affects both traffic flow characteristics, that is, average speed and headways, and parameters related to highway...
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Disinfection characteristics of an advanced rotational hydrodynamic cavitation reactor in pilot scale
PublicationHydrodynamic cavitation is a promising technique for water disinfection. In the present paper, the disinfection characteristics of an advanced hydrodynamic cavitation reactor (ARHCR) in pilot scale were studied. The effects of various flow rates (1.4–2.6 m3/h) and rotational speeds (2600–4200 rpm) on the removal of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were revealed and analyzed. The variation regularities of the log reduction and reaction...
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Mesh dependence study for numerical assessment of hydrodynamic characteristics of windsurfing fin
PublicationThe presented research aims to assess the drag coefficient and lift coefficient versus angle of attack curves for windsurfing fin. Special attention in the research was being paid to the evaluation of the stall angle value. The angle of incidence for which the stall occurs was searched, and the sensitivity of the solution for the mesh resolution was studied. The mesh resolution sensitivity analysis was done by systematically decreasing...
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Generalized Formulation of Response Features for Reliable Optimization of Antenna Input Characteristics
PublicationElectromagnetic (EM)-driven parameter adjustment has become imperative in the design of modern antennas. It is necessary because the initial designs rendered through topology evolution, parameter sweeping, or theoretical models, are often of poor quality and need to be improved to satisfy stringent performance requirements. Given multiple objectives, constraints, and a typically large number of geometry parameters, the design closure...
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An Attempt to Create Speech Synthesis Model That Retains Lombard Effect Characteristics
PublicationThe speech with the Lombard effect has been extensively studied in the context of speech recognition or speech enhancement. However, few studies have investigated the Lombard effect in the context of speech synthesis. The aim of this paper is to create a mathematical model that allows for retaining the Lombard effect. These models could be used as a basis of a formant speech synthesizer. The proposed models are based on dividing...
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Curing characteristics of ground tire rubber modified by commercial additives
Open Research DataThe presented results show the influence of commercially available bitumen and transoctenamer rubber (TOR) on the curing behavior of GTR treated by a peroxide. Samples were prepared using a two-roll mill– all in the same manner. After 24 hours of aging at ambient conditions, they were submitted to the curing analysis via Rheometer Monsanto 100S. The...
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Characteristics of selected Nodularia spumigena isolates from CCNP Collection
Open Research DataEN: This dataset includes information about Nodularia spumigena strains (Cyanobacteria) deposited in the Culture Collection of Northern Poland (CCNP), at the Division of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Oceanography, University of Gdańsk, Poland. Presented data concern Nodularia spumigena strains, their (1) isolation and culture conditions, (2) taxonomic...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of annealed Ce0.9M0.1O2 powders prepared using the reverse microemulsion method
Open Research DataThe dataset includes XRD patterns of Ce0.9M0.1O2 (where M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) nanopowders prepared using the reverse microemulsion method. The powders were precipitated from organic-based solution of nitrates using TMAOH. The sediment was cetrifuged and rinsed with alcohol several times. Powders were dried and calcinated at 500 degrees for 2 h, followed...
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The possibilities of using of the engine multidimensional charakteristics in fuel consumption prediction
PublicationDokument przedstawia możliwości prognozowania zużycia paliwa z wykorzystaniem wielowymiarowej charakterystyki zużycia silnika. Zdefiniowane zostały charakterystyki wielowymiarowe silnika.
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Selected aspects of application UAVS to recognize characteristic quantities of fire.
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Iron filled singlewalled carbon nanotubes – synthesis and characteristic properties
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Characteristic and specificity of protease activity of thermophilic bacteria Meiothermus ruber
PublicationThe primary purpose of research was to establish the possibility of using thermophilic bacteria Meiothermus ruber as a source of proteolytic enzymes. The main reason of searching new proteases is their commercial value especially in production of detergents, food, pharmaceuticals, leather, diagnostics or waste management. The development of this type processes will be possible by utilization of enzymes which have unique characteristics...
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Biochemical characteristic of biofilm of uropathogenic Escherichia coli Dr+ strains.
PublicationUrinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli are very common health problem in the developed countries. The virulence of the uropathogenic E. coli Dr+ IH11128 is determined by Dr fimbriae, which are homopolymeric structures composed of DraE subunits with the DraD protein capping the fiber. In this study, we have analyzed the structural and biochemical properties of biofilms developed by E. coli strains expressing Dr fimbriae...
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Chracteristics of anaerobic ammonium oxidation initated by anaerobic granular sludge
PublicationTwo different mixed sludge, anaerobic granular sludge(R1) and anaerobic granular sludge with mature anaerobic ammonium oxidation (ANAMMOX) sludge (R2 )were used as the inocula in two up-flow reactors to enrich anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AnAOB),respectively.The total nitrogen removal rate of R1 reached 74% in 99 days, while R2 remained above 70% in only 48 days.The content of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) in...
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Jumping Wave Characteristic during Low Plasticity Burnishing Process
PublicationDuring the low plasticity burnishing process of soft materials such as carbon steel with a hardness of up to 40 HRC (Rockwell grade) a raised structure of the material known as the Jumping Wave forms in front of the tool roll. This phenomenon significantly disturbs the burnishing process, but is very poorly described in the literature. This article presents studies of this phenomenon on the example of burnished 1.0562 steel. The...
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The Influence of Selected Plant Essential Oils on Morphological and Physiological Characteristics in Pseudomonas Orientalis
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Differentiation of Nutritional Risk among Polish Seniors Based on Selected Lifestyle Characteristics
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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of patients with true resistant hypertension in central and Eastern Europe
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Characteristics of calcium carbonate microparticles fabricated by the emulsion-emulsion technique in a large scale
PublicationReaktor zbudowany z dwóch współosiowych kolumn z mieszaniem w kolumnie wewnętrznej zastosowano do strącania cząstek węglanu wapnia metodą mieszania dwóch emulsji woda w oleju zawierających chlorek wapnia oraz węglan sodu jako reagenty. Zbadano wpływ częstości obrotów mieszadła, stężenia reagentów oraz czasu starzenia na wielkość cząstek stałych.
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Effect of nanosilica on characteristics of carbonizates of phenol-formaldehyde resin – Fe(acac)3
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Altered circadian genes expression in breast cancer tissue according to the clinical characteristics
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Structural Investigations and Determination of Current and Voltage Characteristics in Htsc 2G SF12050 Tapes
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Effects of loading pattern and lubricant pressure influence on bearing alloy fatigue characteristics
PublicationOpisano wyniki testów zmęczeniowych przeprowadzonych dla stopu łożyskowego AlSn (11,3 Cu 1,2) osadzonego na taśmie stalowej. Doświadczalnie określono wartości obciążeń niszczących dla różnych warunków obciążenia: dla obciążeń zginających wahadłowych, dla obciążeń zginających wahadłowych przy równoczesnym działaniu słabego lub zmiennego ciśnienia w komorze olejowej.
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Morphology and corrosion characteristics of laser surface remelted Al-Sialloy at cryogenic conditions
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję obróbki laserowej stopu Al-Si w warunkach kriogenicznych. Określono jej wpływ na lokalny skład chemiczny oraz mikrostrukturę i właściwości korozyjne wymienionego stopu. Stwierdzono znaczącą poprawę właściwości korozyjnych w 0,01 M H2SO4.
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Corrosion characteristics of the AL-Si alloy after laser treatment at cryogenic conditions
PublicationOmówiono wpływ laserowego powierzchniowego przetapiania stopu Al-Si w warunkach kriogenicznych na jego mikrostrukturę i właściwości użytkowe. W wyniku badań korozyjnych stwierdzono zwiększenie odporności na korozję stopu Al-Siw 0,01 M roztworze H2SO4.
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Rheological and aging characteristics of the recycled asphalt binders with different rejuvenator incorporation methods
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The effects of graphical interface design characteristics on human–computer interaction task efficiency
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Laboratory investigations of the flow characteristics during intrapertonealperfusional chemotherapy in hyperthermia - preliminary results.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono program laboratoryjnych badań procesu perfuzji dootrzewnowej oraz wstępne wyniki pomiarów. Omówiono konstrukcję stanowiska badawczego, analizując jego podobieństwa i różnice względem rzeczywistej jamy brzusznej człowieka. Przedstawiono orientacyjne wyniki pomiarów, pozwalające pozytywnie ocenić celowość podjętych badań.
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Impact of sea wave stochastic characteristics on ship propulsion control system design.
PublicationWybrano do rozważań (symulacji komputerowej) 8 rejonów morskich w 4 porach roku. Określono w nich gęstość widmową amplitudy fali morskiej. Założono, upraszczająco, regulator typu PID. Dla wybranego typu statku wykonane badania symulacyjne odnoszą się do wybranych rejonów mórz i pór roku. Okazuje się, że dobierając zarówno współczynnik wzmocnienia regulatora jak i stałą całkowania, można minimalizować wartości wariancji, na przykład,...
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Dataset Characteristics and Their Impact on Offline Policy Learning of Contextual Multi-Armed Bandits
PublicationThe Contextual Multi-Armed Bandits (CMAB) framework is pivotal for learning to make decisions. However, due to challenges in deploying online algorithms, there is a shift towards offline policy learning, which relies on pre-existing datasets. This study examines the relationship between the quality of these datasets and the performance of offline policy learning algorithms, specifically, Neural Greedy and NeuraLCB. Our results...
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Spectroelectrochemical characteristics of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) / iron hexacyanoferrate film-modified electrodes
PublicationPraca dotyczy pomiarów spektroelektrochemicznych materiałów hybrydowych złożonych z polimeru elektroaktywnego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i Błękitu Pruskiego. Dla porównania badano również filmy polimerowe z wybranymi przeciwjonami: heksacyjanożelazowym (Fe(CN)63-/4-), chlorkowym (Cl-) i polistyrenosulfonowym (PSS-). Materiały w postaci cienkich filmów otrzymano na elektrodzie szklanej pokrytej tlenkiem indowo-cynowym. Widma...
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Characteristics, Chemical Modification Processes as well as the Application of Silica and its Modified Forms
PublicationThe variety of chemical modifications of the surface of silica and its modified forms cause thesematerials to find a consistently wider scope of application. In the publication, the characteristicsof silica, silica gel, aerogel and xerogel are presented. The obtainment, application and propertiesof these materials are discussed. Methods of chemical modifications of surface structures withthe use of different chemical compounds...
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Determination of the Major By-Products of Citrus hystrix Peel and Their Characteristics in the Context of Utilization in the Industry
PublicationKaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) is a popular citrus in Southeast Asia. Despite the growing interest in the peel of the fruit, the leaves are the most frequently used part of the fruit. The aim of the study was to determine the main by-products of the peel, such as pectins, minerals, essential oil, and bioactive compounds, and to evaluate the possibility of using them in various branches of industry. In the study of the essential oil...
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Research on the effect of low-sulphur marine fuels on the dynamic characteristics of a CI engine
PublicationThe implementation of low-sulphur, so-called modified marine fuels into operation requires prior labora- tory engine tests to assess the energy, emission and structural effects of their usage. This type of research are carried out on the test bed of a diesel engine as a small-scale physical model that reproduces the adequate design and process (parametric) features of a full-size marine engine. Their key stage is to determine the energy...
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Parametric method for determination of motion characteristics of underwater vehicles, applicable in preliminary designing.
Publicationartykuł zawiera opis metody wstępnego projektowania autonomicznych pojazdów podwodnych (auv), przydatnej szczególnie w przypadku, gdy w założeniach projektowych stawiane są wymogi dotyczące parametrów kinematyczno-dynamicznych ruchu pojazdu. koncepcja metody zasadza się na równaniach dynamiki opisujących ruch płaski pojazdu w kierunku poziomym i pionowym, wywołanych odpowiednio napędem śrubowym lub balastem wodnym. równania ruchu...
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Surface Characteristics of Plasma Treated and Titanium Nitride (TiN) Deposited Aluminum Alloy
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Characteristics of Particles Emitted from Waste Fires—A Construction Materials Case Study
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The Characteristics of New SSB Proteins from Metagenomic Libraries and Their Use in Biotech Applications
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Beta-Galactosidases of Pseudoalteromonas sp. – Characteristics and application for lactose hydrolysis and galactopyranosides synthesis
PublicationBeta-galactosidase [EC 3.2.1.23] is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of O-glycosidic linkages in galactosides. It has biotechnological applications in the dairy industry for the production of milk with a low content of lactose and galactooligosacharides for use in healthy food. The transgalactosylation activity of beta-galactosidase can be used in the synthesis of alkyl galactopyranosides. Due to the fact that conditions of...
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Modification of current-voltage characteristics of planar organic systems by nm-thick interlayer
PublicationEffect of nm-thick interlayer of copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) or perylene dye (MePTCDI) on current-voltage characteristics of planar organic systems is discussed in the work. The MePTCDI layer strongly limits injection of holes from ITO into CuPc, while CuPc limits injection of electrons from ITO into MePTCDI. In the systems with CuPc/MePTCDI heterojunction an explicit photovoltaic effect occurs.
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Characteristics of volatile organic compounds emission profiles from hot road bitumens
PublicationA procedure for the investigation and comparison of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emission profiles to the atmosphere from road bitumens with various degrees of oxidation is proposed. The procedure makes use of headspace analysis and gas chromatography with universal as well as selective detection, including gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The studies revealed that so-called vacuum residue, which is the main component...
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Impact of Microphytobenthos Photosynthesis on the Characteristics of the Echo Signal from Baltic Sandy Sediments
PublicationThe understanding the influence of biological processes on the characteristics of the signals backscattered by the sea floor is crucial in the development of the hydroacoustical benthic habitat classification techniques. The impact of the microphytobenthos photosynthesis on the acoustical backscattering properties of the Atlantic sandy sediments was previously demonstrated by Holliday et al. (2004) and Wildman and Huettel (2012). To...
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Comprehensive Thermal Characteristics of Different Cultivars of Flaxseed Oil (Linum usittatissimum L.)
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Wear and corrosion characteristics of the layers type (mn-p) formed on aluminium alloys
Publicationopisano multipleksową metodę wytwarzania warstw zawierających mangan i fosfor (mn-p) na stopach aluminium. przedstawiono wyniki badań mikrostruktury, właściwości tribologicznych i korozyjnych tych warstw. stwierdzono obecność tlenku manganu i fosforku manganu w wytworzonych warstwach oraz ich wysoką twardość, rzędu 1272 hv0,02. warstwy typu (mn-p) zmniejszają podatność stopu alsi13mg1cuni na korozję w 0,01 mh2so4.
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Heat transfer enhancement, flow visualization and friction characteristics in rib-roughened channels
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych związanych z intensyfikacją wymiany ciepła w kanałach wyposażonych w żebra, które poprawiają warunki przejmowania ciepła od ścianki do przepływającego medium. W badaniach wykorzystano system PIV oraz termografię ciekłokrystaliczną.
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Running characteristics of aerodynamic bearing with self-lifting capability at low rotational speed
PublicationAn aerodynamic journal bearing that is capable of self-generating squeeze-film pressure is presented and its dynamic characteristics investigated numerically and experimentally. A numerical method based on a time marching static model was applied to assess the orbit trajectory path of the rotor upon a perturbation. Experimental results were obtained to validate the effect of the self- generated squeeze-film pressure on the stability...
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Analysis of the possibility of determining the general characteristics using the operational data of a vehicle engine
PublicationThe paper presents an analysis of the possibility of determining the general characteristics using the operational data of an engine of refuse collection vehicle. Data acquisition was done by reading information from the CAN network using FMS standard (Fleet Management System), which is widely used in heavy duty vehicles since year 2002. The paper presents the analysis of the expected measurement uncertainties resulting from the...
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Classifying type of vehicles on the basis of data extracted from audio signal characteristics
PublicationThe aim of this study is to find and optimize a feature vector for an automatic recognition of the type of vehicles, extracted form an audio signal. First, the influence of weather-based conditions of road surface on spectral characteristic of the audio signal recorded from a passing vehicle in close proximity to the road is discussed. Next, parameterization of the recorded audio signal is performed. For that purpose, the MIRtoolbox,...