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Gravity-related research (2020/21)
e-Learning CoursesThe goal of the subject is to extend of the knowledge gained in the framework of general mechanics (statics, kinematics, dynamics). Students will be familiarized with the description of the kinematics and dynamics of motion in typical gravity-related research conditions (microgravity in parabolic flights, drop towers, sounding rockets) as well as gravity-related research platforms, its opportunities and limitations. Additionally,...
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Gravity-related research (Engineering and Management of Space Systems) 21/22
e-Learning CoursesThe goal of the subject is to extend of the knowledge gained in the framework of general mechanics (statics, kinematics, dynamics). Students will be familiarized with the description of the kinematics and dynamics of motion in typical gravity-related research conditions (microgravity in parabolic flights, drop towers, sounding rockets) as well as gravity-related research platforms, its opportunities and limitations. Additionally,...
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Immunizing the Hillcast Method against the Known-Plaintext Attack using Periodic Key Exchange
PublicationThis paper considers a Joint Fingerprinting and Decryption method, called Hillcast, for the copyright protection and traitor tracing in case of Video on Demand services. Because the method is based on the Hill cipher, it is vulnerable to a known-plaintext attack. The goal of this paper is to present an efficient periodic key exchange mechanism to make this method secure without compromising its scalability, imperceptibility or...
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Managing Virtual Teams: The Three Dimensions Scope
PublicationDue to globalisation and economic reasons the number of people working as a team in a virtual environment is increasing. Although virtual team can outperform teams working in a traditional environment still many managers face difficulties in achieving this goal. This article describes the idea of a system that would support knowledge management in virtual teams focusing on three dimensions of virtual work: location, organisation,...
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Current trends in the field of steganalysis and guidelines for constructions of new steganalysis schemes
PublicationThe paper concerns blind steganalysis techniques in the passive steganalysis scenario designed to detect the steganographic cover modification schemes. The goal is to investigate the state-of-art in the field of steganalysis, and, above all, to recognize current trends existing in this field and determine guidelines for constructions of new steganalysis schemes. The intended effects are to examine the possibilities for the development...
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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION (COLED)
PublicationCollaborative Learning Environment for Engineering Education is a European project implemented under the Erasmus + program, The main goal of 5 partners from 4 different European countries – Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal and Romania is to develop an innovative collaborative training approach, encompassing curricula related to the introduction of enterprise automation. Project activities are carried out in the period from Dctober 2018...
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Thermal energy storage using stearic acid as PCM material
PublicationThis work presents an experimental study of thermal energy storage by use of PCM. The aim of the study was to establish the influence of different inlet temperature of heat transfer fluid (HTF) and different Reynolds number of HTF on intensity of charging process. The PCM used in this study was stearic acid and water was used as HTF. A copper helical coil mounted in cylindrical container served as a heat transfer surface.
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Overproduction of CaMet15p native and His-tag versions.
Open Research DataEnzyme of fungal L-methionine biosynthetic pathway: O-acetylhomoserine sulfhydrylase (Met15p) could be exploited as molecular target for antifungal chemotherapy. The goal of the study was to obtain conditions optimal for protein production with the use of prokaryotic cells. The constructed expression plasmids, designed in three different versions: encoding...
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Overproduction of CaStr2p native and His-tag versions.
Open Research DataEnzyme of fungal L-methionine biosynthetic pathway: cystathionine-γ-synthase (CaStr2p) could be exploited as molecular target for antifungal chemotherapy. The goal of the study was to obtain conditions optimal for protein production with the use of prokaryotic cells. The constructed expression plasmids, designed in three different versions: encoding...
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Overproduction of homoserine O-acetyltransferase (CaMet2p) native and His-tag versions.
Open Research DataEnzyme of fungal L-methionine biosynthetic pathway: homoserine O-acetyltransferase (Met2p) could be exploited as molecular target for antifungal chemotherapy. The goal of the study was to obtain conditions optimal for protein production with the use of prokaryotic cells. The constructed expression plasmids, designed in three different versions: encoding...
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Carbon dioxide sequestration by industrial wastes through mineral carbonation: Current status and perspectives
PublicationMineral carbonation using natural minerals or industrial wastes is a safe and promising strategy for CO2 sequestration. Application of industrial wastes for this purpose has significant ecological and environmental value, which is one of the key green technologies in the global carbon mitigation. This review summarizes the current research status of CO2 mineralization by industrial wastes. This work surveys the mechanisms and capacities...
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Surface Science - 2021/2022
e-Learning CoursesThe goal of the subject is the presentation of basic problems resulting from he existence of interfacebetween material objects and its surroundings. Discussion of the consequences arising from the existenceof surface energy. Analysis of possible applications of surface phenomena in technology. Understanding ofproblems and benefits resulting from decreasing dimensions of objects with the special emphasis on thesemiconductor band...
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Symbolic multibody models for digital-twin applications
PublicationSymbolic generation of multibody systems equations of motion appeared in the 1980s. In addition to their computational advantage over their numerical counterparts, symbolic models can be very easily and straightforwardly interfaced with a wide range of software environments and hardware devices. These two features place this approach in a pole position to participate and intervene in the design of digital twins for systems such...
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Effect of power frequency on the stress state of disc actuator
PublicationThis paper presents the concept of determining the optimum frequency of coil supply in inductive-dynamic drive. As a criterion to obtain the sought frequency, the smallest value of reduced stress in the disc was assumed while maintaining the desired dynamics. The disc stress is determined on the basis of solution of vibrating thin plate equation. Magnetic pressure acting on the disc is obtained from a hybrid circumferentially-field...
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Extinction Event Concepts for the Evolutionary Algorithms
PublicationThe main goal of this present paper is to propose a structure for a tool helping to determine how algorithm would react in a real live application, by checking it's adaptive capabilities in an extreme situation. Also a different idea of an additional genetic operator is being presented. As Genetic Algorithms are directly inspired by evolution, extinction events, which are elementary in our planet's development history, became...
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Test loadings of arch bridges
PublicationIn Poland an appreciable developement of bridge building can be seen in recent years. Arch structures are more and more common, because of the original geometrical and aesthetical form, aside with explicit structural system. Paper concerns the applied computational conceptions and researches on an example of two arch bridges. The goal of the studies is to check the correctness of the real construction work and design assumptions,...
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Application of atmospheric pressure microwave plasma source for hydrogen production from ethanol
PublicationIn contrast to conventional technologies of hydrogen production like water electrolysis or coal gasification we propose a method based on the atmospheric pressure microwave plasma. In this paper we present results of the experimental investigations of the hydrogen production from ethanol in the atmospheric pressure plasma generated in waveguidesupplied cylindrical type nozzleless microwave (915 MHz and 2.45 GHz) plasma source (MPS)....
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THE CONCEPT AND THE STATE OF RESEARCH ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FAMILY BUSINESSES
PublicationPurpose: This study's primary goal is to present the theoretical concept of family enterprises. Specifically, the results of earlier studies and the issues facing this field of research now will be described. The article also examines the underlying impacts that family control has on business management in order to fill the research gap left by earlier studies on the performance differences between family and non-family enterprises....
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Cerebral oedema - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018863161]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRAIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Cerebral oedema - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018868141]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRAIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Cerebral oedema - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018865231]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRAIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Extending Continuous Integration with Post-mortem Debug Automation of Unhandled Exceptions Occurred in Kernel or User Mode Applications
PublicationThe paper proposes extension of the Continuous Integration practices with debug automation of unhandled exceptions. Goal of this improvement is to reduce the amount of redundant work when inspecting hundreds of failed tests from possibly the same reason, and to decrease time necessary to provide a fix to the codebase. The suitable CI infrastructure is proposed and an automatic method how to eliminate duplicated bugs is discussed....
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Optimal Multivariable Control for Modified Z-source Based IPT
PublicationThis paper describes Z-source based inductive power transfer topologies control approaches. The goal of this work is a multi-variable control approach which involves a constant voltage/constant current control along with an optimal frequency control to obtain maximum efficiency. This control is applied to the wireless power transfer system based on a modified Z-source topology. The description of the control method along with simulation...
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The use and development of e-learning systems in educational projects
PublicationThe article introduces the problem of usage and development of e-learning systems among Polish universities. Easily accessible internet and IT development led to changes in education. Through the use of IT tools, e-learning has become an increasingly popular form of education. Presently, majority of Polish universities use an e-learning system of their own choosing designed to support the didactic processes. The goal of the article...
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Constant-Factor Approximation Algorithm for Binary Search in Trees with Monotonic Query Times
PublicationWe consider a generalization of binary search in linear orders to the domain of weighted trees. The goal is to design an adaptive search strategy whose aim is to locate an unknown target vertex of a given tree. Each query to a vertex v incurs a non-negative cost ω(v) (that can be interpreted as the duration of the query) and returns a feedback that either v is the target or the edge incident to v is given that is on the path towards...
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Experimental and comparative study on the two-phase pressure drop of air-water mixture in U-bend and straight pipe annuli
PublicationIn this paper, the experimental and theoretical analysis of pressure drop in singlephase and two phase-flow were presented for straight and U-bend smooth tube annulus and tube annulus with wire coil insert. Experiments for various boundary conditions were performed. In case of U-tube and straight tube with and without turbulator, tests were made for the water-water and air-water systems. The study covered a wide measuring range,...
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Selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering
PublicationThe paper presents the selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering specially investment risk evaluation methods. The proposed model can be used in the range programming the development and investing process in power engineering. Decision making problems in power engineering and the evaluation of investment effectiveness in particular are closely related to modelling which relatively accurately reflects...
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Heat transfer enhancement of modular thermal energy storage unit for reversible heat pump cooperation
PublicationThe following article presents experimental comparison research on a hexagonal shelland-tube latent thermal energy storage (TES). Such shape of a shell was deliberately chosen instead of a cylindrical one due to its high modularity and with intent for future applications in automobiles (EV and PHEV) air conditioning systems (HVAC). Two geometries of helical coils, acting as tubes, were studied in this article. One was a simple...
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Społeczna odpowiedzialność - analiza porównawcza na podstawie statutów trzech uczelni trójmiejskich
PublicationSzkoły wyższe odgrywają ważną rolę w kształtowaniu kierunków rozwoju społeczno - gospodarczego kraju i świata. Zmuszone są podążać za globalnymi zmianami i wymaganiami stawianymi przez regionalne i międzynarodowe społeczeństwo. Formułują więc indywidualne strategie działania mające na celu wyróżnienie się spośród konkurentów zarówno tych finansowanych z budżetu państwa oraz prywatnych podmiotów. Określenie stopnia wdrażania założeń...
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Historical crane on the redesigned original trestle bridge as a memorial of Gdansk Shipyard
PublicationThe paper includes selected aspects of the study, whose goal is to hold the historical crane 642-24 in its current location after the modification of trestle bridge static scheme. The scope of the paper includes the assessment of current technical condition of the object, a presentation of FEM analyses, a description of the assumed load cases, results of the static calculations, checking the effort of construction elements, global...
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Atresia of oesophagus with tracheo-oesophageal fistula - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018861821]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of TRACHEA tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Atresia of oesophagus with tracheo-oesophageal fistula - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018866031]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of TRACHEA tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Cerebral oedema - Female, 0 - Tissue image [413073001886461]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRAIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Cerebral oedema - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018868011]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of BRAIN tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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TRACHEA, Trachea - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018867831]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of TRACHEA tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Disease of pericardium, unspecified - Female, 0 - Tissue image [4130730018866061]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of HEART, MEDIASTINUM, AND PLEURA tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Emotion Recognition and Its Applications
PublicationThe paper proposes a set of research scenarios to be applied in four domains: software engineering, website customization, education and gaming. The goal of applying the scenarios is to assess the possibility of using emotion recognition methods in these areas. It also points out the problems of defining sets of emotions to be recognized in different applications, representing the defined emotional states, gathering the data and...
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Arch footbridge over Warta river in Wronki - design and construction
PublicationThe paper presents the concept of dynamic redesign of lively footbridge. The goal was to reduce probable dynamic excitation and change detailed structural concept. After the complex study the new design was created. In effect completely new static and dynamic properties were reached. Static and dynamic assumptions are explainde. General information, photos and drawings are presented. The final price of the project amounted to 1.25...
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A novel concept for tissue-metal detection and differentiation using an inductive proximity sensor
PublicationIn this paper a novel application of inductive proximity sensors for detection of living tissue by means of measurements of the coil impedance changes at different frequencies is described. The mathematical analyses utilizing Bessel function estimation include detected object size and its distance from a sensor. The main aim of this study is to prove the possibility of distinguishing between metal objects and living tissues. The...
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A Note on Knowledge Management Education: Towards Implementing Active Learning Methods
PublicationKnowledge Management as an area of education is still a big challenge for teachers and practitioners. Nevertheless, there are several useful teaching methods in active education, especially oriented towards courses where innovation and delivering dynamic knowledge are critical. The goal of the paper is to present and discuss criteria relevant in the selection of active educational methods supporting knowledge management courses....
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Utilization of rapeseed pellet from fatty acid methyl esters production as an energy source
PublicationRapeseed pellet – crushed seed residue from oil extraction is a by-product of fatty acid methyl esters production process. As other types of biomass, it can either be burned directly in furnaces or processed to increase its energetic value. Biomass is renewable, abundant and has domestic usage; the sources of biomass can help the world reduce its dependence on petroleum products, fossil coal and natural gas. Energetically effective...
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POLAND’S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AT THE TURN OF THE 21ST CENTURY
PublicationThe following article is an attempt to assess Poland's energy independence in the years 1993-2020. The main aim of the paper is to present Poland's dependence on raw materials from foreign partners - in the field of imports of electricity, natural gas, crude oil, non-renewable energy resources, i.e., hard coal and lignite, and the country's dynamics in the amount of imports. In addition, the aim of the work is to answer research...
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Renewable Energy in the Pomerania Voivodeship—Institutional, Economic, Environmental and Physical Aspects in Light of EU Energy Transformation
PublicationIn the era of globalization and rapid economic growth, affecting most world economies, increased production and consumption are leading to higher levels of energy production and consumption. The growing demand for energy means that energy resources from conventional sources are not sufficient; moreover, its production generates high costs and contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases and waste. In view of the above, many...
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Golden artefacts, resin figurines, body adhesives and tomb sediments from the pre-Columbian burial site El Caño (Gran Coclé, Panamá): tracing organic contents using molecular archaeometry
PublicationThis research aimed to determine the origin of organic residues from funerary contexts in the El Ca~no settlement (Gran Cocl�e area, Panam�a, Central America) by means of multiple molecular probing techniques (GC-MS of organic solvent extracts and pyrolysis-GC-MS, THM-GC-MS and FTIR of solid samples). The samples include particles of precious resin figurines, fillings of golden objects, tomb sediments, plant exudates from extant...
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The Use of Direct Shear Test for Optimization of Interlayer Bonding Under a Poroelastic Layer
PublicationPoroelastic Road Surfaces (PERS) are characterised by porous structure with air void content of 20% or higher and stiffness almost 10 times lower than that of a standard asphalt course. Such properties enable noise reduction by up to 12 dB in comparison to SMA 11 mixture. However, the disadvantage of a poroelastic pavement is its low durability, which partially results from delamination from the lower layer. The paper aims to investigate...
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Creating new voices using normalizing flows
PublicationCreating realistic and natural-sounding synthetic speech remains a big challenge for voice identities unseen during training. As there is growing interest in synthesizing voices of new speakers, here we investigate the ability of normalizing flows in text-to-speech (TTS) and voice conversion (VC) modes to extrapolate from speakers observed during training to create unseen speaker identities. Firstly, we create an approach for TTS...
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Experiences and Challenges in Fatality Reduction on Polish Roads
PublicationAccording to the UN, road safety is the key to achieving sustainable development goals, yet the complexity of how road accidents happen makes this a difficult challenge leaving many countries struggling with the problem. For years, Poland has infamously been one of the EU’s top countries for road-accident fatality rates. Despite that, it has made significant progress in the last thirty years with a fatality reduction of more than...
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IMPULSE NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH FIRING HANDHELD MILITARY WEAPONS
PublicationSports, hunting and military shooting grounds are well known sources of noise that can be disruptive both for people present at those facilities, as well as for people and animals that live nearby. What is more, shooters are also subjected to very painful and dangerous impulse noise. The paper discusses the issues related to the noise immission during firing of small firearms of military type that are typical for Poland. The experiments...
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Modelowanie systemów energetycznych wytwarzania energii elektrycznej i ciepła do celów planowania rozwoju - wybrane zagadnienia
PublicationSystemy energetyczne wymagają przemian technologicznych w kierunku neutralności klimatycznej. W Polsce, w której systemie elektroenergetycznym i systemach ciepłowniczych dominują przestarzałe elektrownie i ciepłownie węglowe, dążenie do minimalizacji wpływu na środowisko wiąże się z wysokimi kosztami. Dlatego należy szukać optymalnych ścieżek roz-woju energetyki, aby osiągnąć ambitne długoterminowe cele strategiczne, przy minimalizacji...
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Implementation of Business Processes in Smart Cities Technology
PublicationThe goal of the paper is to present the results of studies concerning the development of a method of implementation of business processes in Smart Cities systems. The method has been developed during studies carried out within the building of a Smart Cities system for Gdańsk, and is based on basic development project management mechanisms (drawing from best practices, and in particular from the RUP methodology) and business-oriented...