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In Vitro Biological Characterization of Silver-Doped Anodic Oxide Coating on Titanium
PublicationDespite the high biocompatibility and clinical effectiveness of Ti-based implants, surface functionalization (with complex osteointegrative/antibacterial strategies) is still required. To enhance the dental implant surface and to provide additional osteoinductive and antibacterial properties, plasma electrolytic oxidation of a pure Ti was performed using a nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)-based Ag nanoparticles (AgNP)-loaded calcium–phosphate...
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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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On implementation of fibrous connective tissues’ damage in Abaqus software
PublicationConnective fibrous tissues, such as tendons and ligaments, in humans and animals exhibit hyperelastic behaviour. The constitution of the material of these tissues is anisotropic due to the presence of the collagen fibres, where one family of fibres is the typical case. Traumatic events and/or aging may sometimes lead to the damage of the tissue. The study of motion of affected joints or limbs is usually not permitted in vivo. This...
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Analysis of road accident causes in the voivodships in the years 2014-2021 in the aspect of socio-economic costs – towards the implementation of sustainable development
PublicationThe article addresses the topic of road safety. The objective of the research was to assess road accidents caused by voivodships. The analysis took account of the socio-economic differences in the voivodships, which deter-mine the unit costs of fatalities and injuries. A descriptive analysis is given to show the dynamics of changes in the years 2014-2021 in the voivodships and how different factors influenced change. The article...
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O obliczaniu kablobetonowych ciągłych dźwigarów mostowych
PublicationPrzedstawiono analityczną metodę obliczania kablobetonowych ciągłych dźwigarów z wykorzystaniem metody sił. Podano przykład analizy zrealizowanego kablobetonowego wiaduktu o schemacie dwuprzęsłowej belki ciągłej. Porównano wyniki obliczeń analitycznych i numerycznych (model belkowy, program Sofistik).
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Sintering Parameter Investigation for Bimetallic Stainless Steel 316L/Inconel 718 Composite Printed by Dual-Nozzle Fused Deposition Modeling
PublicationFused deposition modeling (FDM) nowadays offers promising future applications for fabricating not only thermoplastic-based polymers but also composite PLA/Metal alloy materials, this capability bridges the need for metallic components in complex manufacturing processes. The research is to explore the manufacturability of multi-metal parts by printing green bodies of PLA/multi-metal objects, carrying these objects to the debinding...
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Understanding the Dominant Physics Mechanisms on the p-i-n Perovskite Solar Cells Fabricated by Scalable Slot-Die Coating Process in Ambient Air
PublicationPerovskite solar cells (PSC) are emerging technologies that have shown continuous improvement in power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability. However, a very important aspect that has been seldom considered is the reproducibility of PCE of PSC devices. It is possible to achieve PCE from 10.21% to 17.05% using scalable slot-die-coating technique. However, a spatial distribution of performance is clearly observed for device samples...
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A comprehensive evaluation of mimosa extract as a corrosion inhibitor on AA6060 alloy in acid rain solution: part I. Electrochemical AC methods
PublicationThe inhibition effect of mimosa extract on the corrosion of AA6060 aluminum alloy in acid rain solution was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). All the studied electrochemical parameters showed good corrosion inhibitive characteristics with respect to the aluminum alloy in the tested solution. Inhibitor efficiency increased with the concentration and...
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Nowoczesne rozwiązania stosowane w kontekście ograniczenia strat energetycznych w budynkach oraz poprawy komfortu cieplnego
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano nowoczesne rozwiązania pozwalające na zmniejszenie energochłonności budynków oraz ograniczenie wpływu warunków atmosferycznych na komfort cieplny. Omówiono metodologię optymalizacji kształtu oraz rodzaju materiałów wykorzystywanych w procesie powstawania budynków użytkowych. Zaprezentowano tu metody oparte o najnowsze zdobycze techniki takie jak materiały budowlane z domieszką PCM (ang. Phase change materials)
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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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Catching-up and club convergence from cross-national perspective. A statistical study for the period 1980-2010
PublicationArtykuł o charakterze empirycznym, w którym podjęto analizę konwergencji 101 gospodarek świata pod względem poziomu PKB per capita. Analizę przeprowadzono dla lat 1980-2010. Dodatkowo, w ramach analizy empirycznej, zidentyfikowano tzw. kluby konwergencji ekonomicznej, tj. grupy krajów, które ''zbliżały się'' do siebie pod względem poziomu rozwoju gospodarczego w latach 1980-2010.
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Computer-aided Analysis of Induced Sheath Voltages in High Voltage Power Cable System
PublicationThis paper concerns the effect of configuration of high voltage power cables on induced voltages in their metallic sheaths. One, two or three cables per phase and phase sequence of the cables are considered. Computing of the voltages was performed for a normal operation and in case of earth fault. Various ways of the sheaths bonding are considered as well. Shock hazard and voltage stress of non-metallic outer sheath of cables are...
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NOBLE METAL MODIFIED TiO2 FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC AIR PURIFICATION
PublicationTiO2 was surface modified with silver, gold, palladium and platinum ion clusters to improve its photocatalytic activity. The effect of metal content, the kind of dopant used during preparation procedure on the photoactivity were investigated. in toluene removal which was used as a model volatile organic compound. Toluene, at the concentration of about 100 ppm, was irradiated over noble metal modified TiO2 using light-emitting diodes...
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Ocena funkcjonowania klastrów przemysłowych
PublicationAutorzy artykułu w sposób kompleksowy opisali najbardziej popularne metody stosowane w badaniach struktur sieciowych typu klaster przemysłowy. Wśród opisanych metod znalazły się metody ilościowe (Input/Output, location quotient LQ, shift-share), jakościowe (m.in. opinie ekspertów, multi-sectoral qualitative analysis MSQA, przeglądy) oraz mieszane (m.in. analiza GEM, diagram pajęczynowy, szablon narodowy, analiza sieci współpracy).
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The impact of the shape of deep drilled well screen openings on the filtration process in full saturation conditions
PublicationThe authors propose a supplementary method of modelling seepage flow around the deep drilled well screen. The study applies 3D numerical modelling (FEM) in order to provide an in-depth analysis of the seepage process. The analysis of filtration parameters (flow distribution q(x,t) and pressure distribution p) was conducted using the ZSoil.PC software system. The analysis indicates that the shape of perforation is of secondary importance...
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Discussion on “Coupled effective stress analysis of insertion problems in geotechnics with the Particle Finite Element Method” by L. Monforte, M. Arroyo, J.M. Carbonell, and A. Gens
PublicationAddressed here is the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) modelling of undrained CPTu penetration with regard to a reference analytical solution based on the Spherical Cavity Expansion Method (SCEM). Also discussed is the choice of the soil model and its parameters. The effect of cone interface friction on CPTu simulation is analyzed in a series of penetration tests using Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) and Updated Lagrangian...
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Implication of the disulfide bridge in trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 in its interaction with serine proteinases
PublicationFourteen monocyclic analogues of trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 isolated from sunflower seeds were synthesized by the solid-phase method. The purpose of this work was to establish the role of a disulfide bridge present in inhibitor's side chains of Cys3 and Cys11 in association with serine proteinases. This cyclic fragment was replaced by the disulfide bridges formed by L-pencillamine (Pen), homo-L-cysteine (Hcy), N-sulfanylethylglycine...
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Prototype of electrochemical sensor for measurements of volatile organic compounds in gases
PublicationThe paper presents a laboratory prototype of an electrochemical sensor for measurements of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in gases, utilizing ionic liquids and commercial screen printed electrodes by DropSens. The following ionic liquids have been tested as the electrolyte and redox reaction environment: 1-butyl, 3-methylimidazolium dicyanoamide ([BMIM][N(CN)2]), 1-octyl, 3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([OMIM][BF4]),...
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Communication and Load Balancing Optimization for Finite Element Electromagnetic Simulations Using Multi-GPU Workstation
PublicationThis paper considers a method for accelerating finite-element simulations of electromagnetic problems on a workstation using graphics processing units (GPUs). The focus is on finite-element formulations using higher order elements and tetrahedral meshes that lead to sparse matrices too large to be dealt with on a typical workstation using direct methods. We discuss the problem of rapid matrix generation and assembly, as well as...
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Assessment of hearing in coma patients employing auditory brainstem response, electroencephalography, and eye-gaze-tracking
PublicationThe results of the study conducted by Tagliaferri et al. in 12 European countries indicate that the ratio of registered brain injury cases in Europe amounts to 150-300 per 100 000 people, with the European mean value of 235 cases per 100 000 people. The project presented in the paper assumes development of a combined metric of patients’ state remaining in coma by intelligent fusion of GCS (subjective Glasgow Coma Scale or its derivatives)...
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Minimizing Distribution and Data Loading Overheads in Parallel Training of DNN Acoustic Models with Frequent Parameter Averaging
PublicationIn the paper we investigate the performance of parallel deep neural network training with parameter averaging for acoustic modeling in Kaldi, a popular automatic speech recognition toolkit. We describe experiments based on training a recurrent neural network with 4 layers of 800 LSTM hidden states on a 100-hour corpora of annotated Polish speech data. We propose a MPI-based modification of the training program which minimizes the...
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Load-settlement characteristics of piles working in a group
PublicationLoad-settlement characteristic (Q-s) of an axially loaded pile can be empirically determined from a static pile load test or on the basis of calculations using, e.g. transfer functions or numerical methods (FEM). The transfer functions method usually rely on empirical data, i.e. the function parameters are determined on the basis of numerous pile test results. Thus this method takes into account pile installation technology and...
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Membrane Solid Phase Microextraction - a new concept of sorbent preparation
PublicationOpracowano nowy układ sorpcyjny do izolacji i/lub wzbogacania polarnych analitów organicznych z próbek wody z zastosowaniem techniki solid phase microextraction (SPME). Układ bazuje na oddzieleniu sorbentu polarnego od próbki za pomocą membrany hydrofobowej. Próbnik membrane-SPME (M-SPME) sporządzono z zastosowaniem polietylenoglikolu (PEG)o masie cząsteczkowej 20 kDa. Polimer ten jest rozpuszczalny w wodzie i w typowych warunkach...
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Acoustic lifecycle study of the double-layer porous asphalt on E4 in Huskvarna, Sweden
PublicationIn 2010 a double-layer porous asphalt concrete (DPAC) pavement was constructed on the E4 motorway through the Swedish city Huskvarna. Earlier experience in Sweden indicated that it was feasible to obtain a high initial noise reduction but due to the widespread use of studded tires in winter, clogging and ravelling created losses of around 2 dB per year, with an expected acoustical lifetime of only 3 years. However, the improved...
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UV-induced electron transfer between triethylamine and 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine. A puzzle concerning the photochemical debromination of labeled DNA
Publication5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU) photosensitizes DNA to strand break formation. However, this type of photodamage is completely quenched by the presence of triethylamine (TEA) which originates from RP-HPLC purification commonly employed by oligonucleotide providers. While the presence of TEA in oligonucleotide samples does not interfere with PCR or other molecular biology applications, the mechanism of photochemical reaction proceeding...
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Market Structure and Market Power in Selected Sectors of The Polish Economy Based on COICOP Classification
PublicationThis paper present new and simple measures of market structure and market power. Based on the classical models of market structures, where a given structure is determined by the number of enterprises, indexes of degree of monopoly have been estimated, representing an average number of entities per branch. Additionally, market power indexes have been determined as an average revenue per an enterprise in a given branch. This approach...
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Electrostatic Zipping Actuators—Analysis of the Pull-In Effect Depending on the Geometry Parameters
PublicationContinuous work on a new generation of actuators, referred to as artificial muscles, resulted in the initiation of work on electrostatic zipping actuators, the concept of which is derived from micro electro-mechanical devices. Despite partial knowledge of their basic operating parameters, a question remains whether electrostatic zipping actuators are able to meet the expectations in the context of generated forces and control possibilities....
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Digital transformation and economic growth - DESI improvement and implementation
PublicationThe paper aims to improve the methodology of the Digital Economic and Society Index (DESI), the European Commission’s newest index to assess the development of the digital economy. In particular, we investigate whether methodological changes to the structure of DESI improve its ability to capture the digital transformation of EU economies. Using the sensitivity- based analysis, we check whether the selection of weights of individual...
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Adjusting the Stiffness of Supports during Milling of a Large-Size Workpiece Using the Salp Swarm Algorithm
PublicationThis paper concerns the problem of vibration reduction during milling. For this purpose, it is proposed that the standard supports of the workpiece be replaced with adjustable stiffness supports. This affects the modal parameters of the whole system, i.e., object and its supports, which is essential from the point of view of the relative tool–workpiece vibrations. To reduce the vibration level during milling, it is necessary to...
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Nonlinear dynamic analysis of the pure “buckling” mechanism during blow-out trauma of the human orbit
PublicationConsidering the interplay between orbital bones and intraorbital soft tissues, commonly accepted patterns of the blow-out type of trauma within the human orbit require more thorough investigation to assess the minimal health-threatening impact value. Two different three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) models of the human orbital region were developed to simulate the pure “buckling” mechanism of orbital wall fracture in...
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Computations of critical load value of composite shell with random geometric imperfections
PublicationThe work presents the numerical analysis of composite shell with geometric imperfections subjected to compression along its generatrix. The imperfections are described as single indentations and random fields with random parameters of shape and correlation. The fields are generated with the use of the authors made program. Using the authors’ FEM software as well as commercial package Femap with NX Nastran, the critical load values...
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Arch bridges under test loadings
PublicationThis paper illustrates experience in arch bridges test loadings of the research team of Department of Structural Mechanics and Bridge Structures from the Gdansk University of Technology. The presented calculations results constist the analysis of spatial construction schemes made using the finite elements method (FEM) and its comparison to the field studies. Arch bridges with the longest spans, visualisation of the computational...
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Energia aktywacji i mechanizm przewodzenia w polimerowych czujnikach wilgotności z polietylenoiminy
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań polimerowych czujników wilgotności z chemicznie modyfikowanej polietylenoiminy (PEI). W oparciu o zależność rezystancji filmów polimerowych od temperatury i wilgotności względnej powietrza wyznaczono wartości energii aktywacji związanej z jonowym przeniesieniem ładunku. Dokonano oceny wpływu rodzaju zastosowanego podłoża i odczynnika sieciującego na trwałość, właściwości elektryczne oraz na wartości energii...
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Position and velocity measurement using incremental encoder and microcontroller.
PublicationThere is presented measurement of position and velocity using Atmel's microcontroller ATTiny2313 with 20 MHz clock and encoder with 1024 pulses per revolution. This configuration allows measuring maximum speed 48800 rpm with 1x accuracy, 20200 rpm with 2x accuracy and 9400 rpm with 4x accuracy (quadrature). Position is measured with resolution of 0.352', 0.176' and 0.088' for 1x, 2x, 4x accuracy respectively. Algorithms of position...
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Reliability estimation of underground horizontal fuel tank limit states
PublicationFuel tanks are designed with regard to standard loads and operating conditions. The investigations of the paper show the impact of such factors as tank corrosion and other means on the variation of stress fields and deformation of the underground horizontal tank shell. The introduction of probabilistic methods allows for structural reliability assessment. While the computational time of the entire tank FEM model is high, the preliminary...
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Simulation of the switched reluctance drive system
PublicationSwitched reluctance motors (SRM), unlike other types of motors, for their application require a control system and the supply from a power electronic converter. A method of modelling and mathematical model of an SRM in a switched reluctance drive (SRD) system is presented in the paper. Modelling is based on Lagrange's energy method. Coefficients of the Lagrange's equation have been calculated using the finite element method (FEM)....
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Morphology of the sol-gel derived LTO:Cu films
Open Research DataMorphology of the lithium titanate doped by Cu thin films were investigated by SEM microscope. Films were deposited by spin-coater from sol-gel derived sol. SEM images showed a high porous structure, tipaciall for sol-gel based films. For measurements samples with a various content of Cu were selected.
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Method of Skeletal System Modelling
PublicationAn original method of skeletal system modelling is presented in detail. Using DICOM images obtained from CT and PET tests, shell models of nine bones were created (humerus, radius, ulna, scapula, clavicle, femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis). Two methods of bone behaviour are also proposed, the first method treating the bone as a solid structure and the second method treating the bone as a complex porous structure. The behaviour of model...
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Comparative Analysis of Salient and Non-Salient Pole Brushless Synchronous Generator for Application in Autonomous Electric Power System
PublicationThis paper presents a comparative study of two types of brushless synchronous generator for application in autonomous electric power systems (e.g. airplane power grid). Commercially used salient pole and a prototype non-salient pole high speed multi-pole brushless synchronous generator (BSG) have been presented. Comparative analysis of both types of the generator has been performed. Chosen simulation (using FEM and circuit models)...
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Wydatki na opiekę zdrowotna a wskaźniki zdrowotne na przykładzie wybranych państw OECD
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono korelację pomiędzy wydatkami na opiekę zdrowotną na osobę w $, wydatkami na administrację opieki zdrowotnej i ubezpieczeń w $ per capita a wskaźnikami zdrowotnymi. Z analizy danych wynika że istnieje silna korelacja ujemna pomiędzy wydatkami a wskaźnikiem zgonów i wskaźnikiem śmiertelności niemowląt oraz dodatnia korelacja pomiędzy wydatkami a przewidywana długością życia, silniejsza w wielu państwach dla...
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Broadcast copies reveal the quantumness of correlations
PublicationWe study the quantumness of bipartite correlations by proposing a quantity that combines a measure of total correlations-mutual information-with the notion of broadcast copies-i.e., generally nonfactorized copies-of bipartite states. By analyzing how our quantity increases with the number of broadcast copies, we are able to classify classical, separable, and entangled states. This motivates the definition of the broadcast regularization...
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ECONOMICAL AND SAFE METHOD OF GRANULAR MATERIAL STORAGE IN SILOS IN OFFSHORE PORT TERMINALS
PublicationThe article discusses issues related with storage of granular materials in silos made of corrugated sheets and reinforced with vertical ribs. Advantages and disadvantages of these structures are named, and typical technological solutions used by largest silo producers are presented. Moreover, basic assumptions of Eurocode 3 are discussed in the context of determining the buckling load capacity of a ribbed jacket. Alternative methods...
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Acid-triggered release from sterically stabilized fusogenic liposomes via ahydrolytic DePEGylation strategy
PublicationOpracowano nowe, labilne w stosunku do kwasów, pochodne diplasmenylo-cholinysprzężone z glikolem polietylenowym (PEG) i zbadano ich wpływ na lipozomy.Opisano szybkość hydrolizy oraz szybkość uwalniania oraz kinetykę tworzenialipozomów DOPE stabilizowanych BVEP stosunków molowych BCEP/DOPE wynoszących1:99, 3:97 oraz 5:95. Zbadano widma 31P NMR, także dla układów z jonami Mn2+dla różnych wartości pH.
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Determination of equivalent circuit parameters of an induction motor using field calculation software
PublicationSimulation of the drive system comprising a power electronic converter and an induction motor requires that the equivalent circuit parameters of the motor are known. These parameters can be either measured or calculated. A method of calculation of self and mutual inductances that are parameters of a polyphase model of the motor is presented in the paper. All self-inductances and mutual inductances have been calculated using the...
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Indeksy demokracji i stan zaawansowania ich rozwoju ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem projektu Varieties of Democracy - Democracy indices and their state of development with a special focus on the Varieties of Democracy project
PublicationIndeksy demokracji już od wielu lat pomagają naukowcom w klasyfikowaniu reżimów politycznych na całym świecie. Czy jednak projekty tego typu mierzyły i mierzą jakość demokracji w sposób adekwatny? Na podstawie przeglądu literatury przedmiotu można stwierdzić znaczny rozwój metodologii w tym zakresie od końca XX wieku w odpowiedzi na wcześniejsze braki.Autor artykułu opisuje rozwój indeksów demokracji od pierwszych...
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Microstructure of cross-sections of samples after laser treatment for the article entitled "Mechanical and corrosive properties of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy subjected to laser treatment with MWCNTs coatings"
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The Leaderless Bacteriocin Enterocin K1 Is Highly Potent against Enterococcus faecium: A Study on Structure, Target Spectrum and Receptor
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Collagen type II–hyaluronan interactions – the effect of proline hydroxylation: a molecular dynamics study
PublicationHyaluronan–collagen composites have been employed in numerous biomedical applications. Understanding the interactions between hyaluronan and collagen is particularly important in the context of joint cartilage function and the treatment of joint diseases. Many factors affect the affinity of collagen for hyaluronan. One of the important factors is the ratio of 3- or 4-hydroxy proline to proline residues. This article presents...
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THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES ON TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE ENTERPRISES’ DEVELOPMENT – THE CASE OF BALKAN COUNTRIES
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Ocena pracy dźwigara zadaszenia Hali Blanika w Gdańsku
PublicationWartykule przedstawiono kompleksowe sprawdzenie nośności stalowej konstrukcji zadaszenia Hali Leszka Blanika w Gdańsku. Dokonano oceny wpływu otworów dużej średnicy w środnikach dźwigara na jego nośność. Oszacowano nośność nietypowego, zginanego styku doczołowego łączącego elementy dwuteowe klasy 4. Obliczenia wykonano na podstawie norm i analiz modeli MES.