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Year 2024
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Heterologous Production, Purification and Characterization of Two Cold-Active β- D-Galactosidases with Transglycosylation Activity from the Psychrotolerant Arctic Bacterium Arthrobacter sp. S3* Isolated from Spitsbergen Island Soil
PublicationCold-adapted microorganisms possess cold-active enzymes with potential applications in different industries and research areas. In this study, two genes encoding β-D-galactosidases belonging to Glycoside Hydrolase families 2 and 42 from the psychrotolerant Arctic bacterium Arthrobacter sp. S3* were cloned, expressed in Escherichia coli and Komagataella phaffii, purified and characterized. The GH2 β-D-galactosidase is a tetramer...
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Optical method supported by machine learning for dynamics of C‐reactive protein concentrations changes detection in biological matrix samples
PublicationIn this article we present the novel spectroscopy method supported with machine learning for real-time detection of infectious agents in wastewater. In the case of infectious diseases, wastewater monitoring can be used to detect the presence of inflammation biomarkers, such as the proposed C-reactive protein, for monitoring inflammatory conditions and mass screening during epidemics for early detection in communities of concern,...
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Targeting Candida albicans O-acetyl-L-homoserine sulfhydrylase (Met15p) in antifungal treatment
PublicationFungal infections are a serious threat to public health as they are becoming increasingly frequent. A major problem stems also from a rising fungal resistance to currently available antifungal therapies, therefore novel molecular targets are highly desirable. Exploration of enzymes participating in the biosynthesis pathways of essential amino acids such as L-methionine (L-Met) may provide new insights into pharmaceutical development....
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Targeting yeast topoisomerase II by imidazo and triazoloacridinone derivatives resulting in their antifungal activity
PublicationFungal pathogens are considered as serious factors for deadly diseases and are a case of medical concern. Invasive fungal infections also complicate the clinical course of COVID-19, leading to a significant increase in mortality. Furthermore, fungal strains' multidrug resistance has increased the demand for antifungals with a different mechanism of action. The present study aimed to identify antifungal compounds targeting yeast...
Year 2023
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Influence of Phosphorus Speciation on Its Chemical Removal from Reject Water from Dewatering of Municipal Sewage Sludge
PublicationThe aim of the presented research was the assessment of phosphorus speciation impact on the precipitation of phosphorus in reject water using Ca(OH)2. To achieve this, phosphorus speciation (organic and inorganic phosphorus in suspension and in dissolved form) in reject water that is produced during sludge dewatering, after methane digestion in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), was determined. This study covered the materials...
Year 2022
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Determination of Changes in Viscosity of Hydrogel Depending on Shear Rates
PublicationThe datasets entitled Determination of changes in viscosity of hydrogel depending on shear rate contain the results of viscosity measurements using a Brookfield viscometer, with different kinds of spindles and shear rates. The data allowed the used hydrogel preparations to be characterised and their functional parameters, as substances modifying the rheology of thickeners and determining the effect of shear rate on the viscosity...
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Removal of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics from wastewater by adsorption on cross-linked β-cyclodextrin
PublicationWe present a method using the material in the form of cross-linked β-cyclodextrin (CD) showing high efficiency in the simultaneous removal of hazardous pollutants from sewage, such as diclofenac (DIC), ibuprofen (IBU), ketoprofen (KETO), naproxen (NAPR), salicylic acid (SALI) and tramadol (TRAM). The material is stable and particularly easy to regenerate. The sorbent probably remembers the shape of the contaminants, which increases...
Year 2021
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Antifungal Activity of Capridine β as a Consequence of Its Biotransformation into Metabolite Affecting Yeast Topoisomerase II Activity
PublicationIn the last few years,increasing importance is attached to problems caused by fungal pathogens. Current methods of preventing fungal infections remain unsatisfactory. There are several antifungal compounds whichare highly effective in some cases, however, they have limitations in usage: Nephrotoxicity and other adverse effects. In addition, the frequent use of available fungistatic drugs promotes drug resistance....
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City scan as a tool to assess resilience challenges and vulnerabilities at the community level
PublicationThe majority of the world’s population lives in cities and cities are the key to achieving resilience. Local governments own only part of the land and can only partially decide about measures that should be taken ‘on the ground’. Local governments are therefore highly dependent on individuals, communities, and businesses to adapt and transform and take action in their own backyards or neighbourhoods. Since, for many people, climate...
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Nutrient recovery from deammonification effluent in a pilot study using two-step reject water treatment technology
PublicationThe aim of this study was to assess the possibility of phosphorus and nitrogen recovery from the liquid fraction of digestates (reject water) pilot study using a two-step technology, where the precipitation of biogenic compounds in the form of magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) will be preceded by a deammonification process. The tests confirmed the possibility of nutrient recovery from deammonification effluent. A removal...
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Quest for the Molecular Basis of Improved Selective Toxicity of All-Trans Isomers of Aromatic Heptaene Macrolide Antifungal Antibiotics
PublicationThree aromatic heptaene macrolide antifungal antibiotics, Candicidin D, Partricin A (Gedamycin) and Partricin B (Vacidin) were subjected to controlled cis-trans to all trans photochemical isomerization. The obtained all-trans isomers demonstrated substantially improved in vitro selective toxicity in the Candida albicans cells: human erythrocytes model. This effect was mainly due to the diminished hemotoxicity. The molecular modeling...
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Structural Adaptive, Self-Separating Material for Removing Ibuprofen from Waters and Sewage
Publication-cyclodextrin nanosponge (CDM) was used for the adsorption of ibuprofen (IBU) from water and sewage. The obtained material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Barrett– Joyner–Halenda (BJH), Harkins and Jura t-Plot, zeta potential, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and elementary analysis (EA)....
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The Effect of Conjugation with Octaarginine, a Cell-Penetrating Peptide on Antifungal Activity of Imidazoacridinone Derivative
PublicationAcridine cell-penetrating peptide conjugates are an extremely important family of compounds in antitumor chemotherapy. These conjugates are not so widely analysed in antimicrobial therapy, although bioactive peptides could be used as nanocarriers to smuggle antimicrobial compounds. An octaarginine conjugate of an imidazoacridinone derivative (Compound 1-R8) synthetized by us exhibited high antifungal activity against reference...
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Wpływ kofermentacji substratów rolniczych na produkcję biogazu oraz skład odcieków z odwadniania pofermentu
PublicationCelem pracy było określenie wpływu fermentacji odpadów wykorzystywanych w biogazowniach rolniczych na wielkość produkcji biogazu oraz stężenie azotu w odciekach z odwadniania masy pofermentacyjnej. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na frakcje azotu organicznego. W badaniach wykorzystano dwa rodzaje substratów: gnojowicę bydlęcą oraz kiszonkę kukurydzy. Wykazano, że substraty te przyczyniły się do wzrostu produkcji biogazu i zawartości...
Year 2020
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Cyclodextrin polymers as efficient adsorbents for removing toxic non-biodegradable pimavanserin from pharmaceutical wastewaters
PublicationPresence of even small amount of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the environment carries risks tohuman and animal health, presenting an important issue. The paper presents issues related to the newdrug - pimavanserin (PMV). Biological treatment efficiency of pimavanserin (PMV) was evaluated usinglab-scale Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR). It has been shown to have a negative effect on aquatic or-ganisms by classifying it as...
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Project-Based Learning as a Method for Interdisciplinary Adaptation to Climate Change—Reda Valley Case Study
PublicationThe challenges of the global labour market require university authorities to extend traditional forms of education into more innovative and effective solutions. Project-based learning (PjBL) is one of highly effective methods for acquiring knowledge and teaching “soft” skills to future employees. This article describes an experimental use of PjBL at a university with a long history of teaching based on traditional methods—the Gdansk...
Year 2019
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A NEW MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN GEODESY
PublicationFaculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (WILiS) at Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) offers studies in the fields of Geodesy and Cartography. The bachelor program (7 semesters) was started ten years ago in 2009. It provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge in the fields of surveying, geodesy and more generally geomatics and cartography. It is strongly related to expertise knowledge of civil building (geodetic...
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Transdermal transport of collagen and hyaluronic acid using water in oil microemulsion
PublicationCollagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) are biopolymers that affect the appearance and condition of the skin. Delivery of these compounds into the skin is highly challenging since have a number of disadvantageous properties, such as high molecular weight and hydrophilicity. Here, we evaluated the transdermal penetration of low and high molecular weight collagen and HA from microemulsions. A number of microemulsion formulations, differing...
Year 2018
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Charakterystyka czynników modyfikujących skład wód powierzchniowych na obszarach peryglacjalnych o znikomej działalności antropogenicznej ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem degradacji wieloletniej zmarzliny i recesji lodowców
PublicationDegradacja wieloletniej zmarzliny oraz recesja lodowców są czynnikami modyfikującymi skład chemiczny wód powierzchniowych na wybranych obszarach peryglacjalnych o znikomym wpływie antropopresji na środowisko. Do badań zostały wybrane dwa obszary: (1) Dolina Jezior (Mongolia) oraz (2) zachodnie wybrzeże Zatoki Admiralicji (Wyspa Króla Jerzego). Badania próbek wód obejmowały analizy chemiczne związków organicznych i nieorganicznych...
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Degradation kinetics and mechanism of pentoxifylline by ultraviolet activated peroxydisulfate
PublicationDegradation of pentoxifylline (PTX) by sodium peroxydisulfate (SPDS) assisted by UV irradiation has been investigated in deionized water. The treatment was more favorable over direct photolysis or peroxydisulfate oxidation alone. The effects of various parameters, including different dosage of oxidant agent, PTX concentration, initial solution pH levels, and the presence of inorganic ions like chloride, nitrate and carbonate have...
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Impact of a newly-formed periglacial environment and other factors on fresh water chemistry at the western shore of Admiralty Bay in the summer of 2016 (King George Island, Maritime Antarctica)
PublicationThis study provides a comprehensive analysis of the inorganic chemistry of flowing water at the western shore of Admiralty Bay. In the water samples, ions, and major and trace metals (and B)were detected and quantified. Additionally, the parameters of pH, specific electrolytic conductivity (SEC25) and total organic carbon (TOC) were determined. Moreover, multivariate data set was created and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was...
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Water chemistry of tundra lakes in the periglacial zone of the Bellsund Fiord (Svalbard) in the summer of 2013
PublicationClimate changes observed in the Arctic (e.g. permafrost degradation, glacier retreat) may have significant influence on sensitive polar wetlands. The main objectives of this paper are defining chemical features of water within six small arctic lakes located in Bellsund (Svalbard) in the area of continuous permafrost occurrence. The unique environmental conditions of the study area offer an opportunity to observe phenomena influencing...
Year 2017
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Advanced oxidation treatment of Pentoxifylline in aqueous solution
PublicationThe degradation of pentoxifylline (PTX) using H2O2, UV, H2O2/UV, Fenton and photo- Fenton processes has been examined in aqueous solution. The influence of various amount of oxidation agent on H2O2, H2O2/UV, Fenton and photo-Fenton reactions were investigated. Initial PTX concentration in Fenton and photo-Fenton was considerated. The addition of inorganic ions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42- and CO32-) on the degradation efficiency of PTX were...
Year 2016
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING GEODESY
PublicationApart from education process based on the curricular activities, the whole set of co-curricular activities (CCAs) can help students to develope both expert knowledge and social skills. These activities are separated from academic course, sometimes placed outside of school or after regular school hours. Co-curricular activities such as students' scientific circles, workshops, conferences or festivals of science, publication, honor...
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How Important Is Research on Pollution Levels in Antarctica? Historical Approach, Difficulties and Current Trends
PublicationDespite the fact that Antarctica is a continent notably free from large negative impact of human activities, literature data can be the basis for concluding that this is not an area free from anthropogenic pollutants. Pollutants, which are identified in various elements of the environment of Antarctica, are mostly connected with long-range atmospheric transport (LRAT) and deposition in this area. The study presents: a historical...
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METHODS OF TEACHING NOISE PROTECTION AT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
PublicationNoise strongly influences both our health and behavior in everyday life and as employees or employers. The lost of hearing and other effects of noise on humans result not only in a significant decrease in the quality of life or work efficiency but have also have economic consequences. As noise can be preventable in part by the Environmental Engineers, but it is necessary to introduce them noise issues during their education process....
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Miejscowy plan zagospodarowania przestrzennego
PublicationPublikacja kierowana jest do Czytelników zainteresowanych zagadnieniami planowania przestrzennego na poziomie gminnym, ładem przestrzennym i rozwojem zrównoważonym. W monografii zaprezentowano aktualne problemy związane z dokumentem planistycznym, jakim jest miejscowy plan zagospodarowania przestrzennego. Omówiono zasady opracowania tego dokumentu w kontekście przepisów prawnych, zawartości merytorycznej i problemów edycyjnych....
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The chemistry of river–lake systems in the context of permafrost occurrence (Mongolia, Valley of the Lakes). Part I. Analysis of ion and trace metal concentrations
PublicationThis study provides a description of water chemistry in river–lake systems located in central Mongolia, at the borderline of permafrost occurrence. The analysis involved water samples collected from two river–lake systems: Baydrag River–Böön Tsagaan Lake system, and Shargalyuut/Tuyn Rivers–Orog Lake system. In the water samples, ions and trace elements were detected and quantified. Additionally, the parameters of pH, electrical...
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The chemistry of river–lake systems in the context of permafrost occurrence (Mongolia, Valley of the Lakes) Part II. Spatial trends and possible sources of organic composition
PublicationThe chemistry of river–lake systems located in Central Mongolia near the southern border of permafrost occurrence has not been well studied. The main aim of this paper is to summarize patterns in water chemistry in supply springs, rivers and lakes in relation to permafrost occurrence, as well as other natural and anthropogenic impacts. The analyses involved water samples taken from two river–lake systems: the Baydrag River–Böön...
Year 2015
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Lodowa kraina - obszar badań dla chemika analityka. Cz. 1 - Badania z zakresu chemii analitycznej prowadzone na terenie Antarktyki
PublicationPomimo, że Antarktyka jest kontynentem wolnym od przejawów antropopresji związanej z różnymi sferami działalności człowieka dane literaturowe mogą być podstawą do stwierdzenia, że nie jest to obszar wolny od zanieczyszczeń antropogenicznych. Zanieczyszczenia, które są identyfikowane w różnych elementach środowiska Antarktyki związane są głównie z ich transportem na duże odległości oraz depozycją na tym obszarze. W pracy przedstawiono:...
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Lodowa kraina - obszar badań dla chemika analityka. Cz. II. Wrażliwość ekosystemu Antarktyki na obecność zanieczyszczeń
PublicationW pracy ujęto problematykę zanieczyszczeń obszarów polarnych. Zwrócono szczególną uwagę na trwałe związki organiczne obecne na obszarze Antarktyki w różnych próbkach biotycznych i abiotycznych (szczegółowy opis współczesnych badań analitycznych prowadzonych w latach 2000 - 2013). Substancje chemiczne pochodzenia antropogenicznego mogą pojawiać się na terenach polarnych za sprawą transportu na duże odległości (LRAT). Badania poziomów...
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Microbiological Survey in Two Arctic Fjords: Total Bacterial Number and Biomass Comparison of Hornsund and Kongsfjorden
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Removal of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds in Sequencing Batch Reactor
PublicationIn recent years, considerable attention was paid to the presence of organic micro-pollutants such as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in the aquatic environment due to their negative impact on public health and aquatic ecosystems. Numerous papers have pointed out API presence as common constituents of effluents from Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). This is the result of various efficiencies of API removal by conventional...
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Wyniki studenckiej ankiety dotyczącej platformy Moodle na Wydziale Inżynierii Lądowej i Środowiska
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia podsumowanie ankiety przeprowadzonej wśród studentów 5. semestru kierunku transport na WILiŚ Politechniki Gdańskiej na temat użyteczności i atrakcyjności wzbogacania klasycznych zajęć przez kursy internetowe. Otrzymane wyniki potwierdziły oczekiwaną akceptację ze strony studentów wzbogacania kursów tradycyjnych kursami na platformie Moodle. Odpowiedzi na pytania otwarte pozwoliły zidentyfikować kilka obszarów,...
Year 2014
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An application of blended and collaborative learning in spatial planning course
PublicationSpatial Planning is a master course for graduate students of Environmental Engineering. The course is based on assumptions that students’ future work will be connected with spatial planning, and spatial issues will have an influence on their everyday lives. To familiarize students with environmental issues in planning, the teams of students get an assignment to design an urban space, waterfront along a stream. The whole project...
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Anthropopressure’s intensification with reference to Arctic ecosystems
PublicationThis paper concerns issue of long range atmospheric transport of pollutants to polar areas and intensification of their toxic effect on biota in the face of climate change. Arctic which was for years seen as a pristine and not affected by antropopressure region became a sink of xenobiotics. Atmospheric circulation facilitates transport of chemicals from Eurasia to Arctic. Influence of climate change on crucial balance of polar...
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Comparison of High Performance Liquid Chromatography Methods with Different Detectors for Determination of Steroid Hormones in Aqueous Matrices
PublicationThis paper presents the development and comparison of procedures for the qualitative and quantitative determination of five estrogenic compounds (17-a-ethynylestradiol, estrone, estradiol, estriol, and progesterone) in drinking water and wastewater samples. Five extraction columns and two disks were tested for their efficiency. The C18 columns were superior on the basis of cost for solid phase extraction of drinking water or sewage....
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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS
PublicationThe quality of education is one of most important factors determining the job opportunity for graduates. The authors present the possibility of carrying out the diplomas in cooperation with employers and institutions interested in employment of students who graduated Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management (major:...
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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS
PublicationThe quality of education is one of the most important factors determining the job opportunity for graduates. The authors present the possibility of carrying out the diplomas in cooperation with employers and institutions interested in employment of students who graduated Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management (major:...
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METHODS OF TEACHING SPATIAL AND URBAN PLANNING AT GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY
PublicationSpatial and town planning is a complex process caused by the interaction between natural and social systems at different temporal and spatial scales. That is the reason, why it is difficult to introduce this subject to students studying disciplines other than spatial or urban planning. The main problem is to define goals, the scope and expected educational effects. The second step is to choose the appropriate teaching and assessment...
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PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE IN TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION
PublicationThe authors present a relatively easy way to extend the quality of education in professional studies (engineering) on major “Geodesy and Cartography”. They indicate the possibility to deepen students’ knowledge by using in the educational process proprietary software enriching education. The authors use their own experiences, results of the cooperation with employers, as well as the effects of scientific research to introduce...
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PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE IN TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION
PublicationThe authors present a relatively easy way to extend the quality of education in professional studies (engineering) on major “Geodesy and Cartography”. They indicate the possibility to deepen students’ knowledge by using in the educational process proprietary software enriching education. The authors use their own experiences, results of the cooperation with employers, as well as the effects of scientific research to introduce into...
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Studies on the Presence and Spatial Distribution of Anthropogenic Pollution in the Glacial Basin of Scott Glacier in the Face of Climate Change (Fiord Bellsund, Spitsbergen)
PublicationThe study area covered the NW part of the Wedel Jarlsberg Land (SW part of the Svalbard Archipelago). The primary study object was the catchment of the Scott Glacier in the vicinity of the Research Station of of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin – Calypsobyen. The Scott River catchment (of glacial hydrological regime) has an area of approximately 10 km2, 40% of which is occupied by the valley Scott Glacier in the phase...
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Tereny polarne - interesującym obszarem do badań. - Część 1 Analityka próbek pochodzących od organizmów żywych
PublicationŚrodowisko Arktyki stanowi unikalny w skali globalnej ekosystem, charakteryzujący się niezwykłą wrażliwością na zmiany związane z postępującą antropopresją. Ze względu na warunki środowiskowe oraz położenie geograficzne, obszar Archipelagu Svalbard uznawany jest za rezerwuar zanieczyszczeń pochodzenia antropogenicznego. W pracy zestawiono i omówiono informacje dotyczące zanieczyszczeń zdeponowanych w próbkach pochodzących od organizmów...
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Tereny polarne - interesującym obszarem do badań Cz. II - Analityka próbek abiotycznych w Arktyce
PublicationW pracy ujęto problematykę zanieczyszczeń obszarów polarnych. Zwrócono szczególną uwagę na trwałe związki organiczne obecne w rejonie Arktyki w elementach przyrody nieożywionej. TZO pochodzenia antropogenicznego mogą pojawiać się na terenach polarnych za sprawą transportu na duże odległości z obszarów Euroazji i Ameryki Północnej. Badania poziomów zanieczyszczeń obecnych w próbkach abiotycznych na obszarze Arktyki stanowią fundament...
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The research of the contamination levels present in samples of precipitation and surface waters collected from the catchment area Fuglebekken (Hornsund, Svalbard Archipelago)
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The Research of the Contamination Levels present in Samples of Precipitation and Surface Waters Collected from the Catchment Area Fuglebekken (Hornsund, Svalbard Archipelago)
PublicationPersistent organic pollutants (POPs) are contaminants that may appear in polar regions. In present work surface water was collected from the main stream water in the Fuglebekken basin. The precipitationsamples was collected from the near area by Polish Polar Station in Hornsund. The present investigationreveals the results of the analysis of these samples for their total phenols, formaldehyde, TOC, PAHs and PCBs content. The...
Year 2012
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Analityka hormonów płciowych - problemy i wyzwania
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono informacje o przebiegu poszczególnych etapów procedur analitycznych oznaczania związków endokrynnych z grupy hormonów płciowych w próbkach środowiskowych wraz z opisem trudności, które mogą się pojawić przy optymalizacji warunków oznaczania.
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Distillery Wastes as External Carbon Sources for Denitrification in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań nad zastosowaniem półproduktów oraz produktów odpadowych z gorzelni i destylarni, jako potencjalne źródło zewnętrznego węgla organicznego w celu poprawy denitryfikacji w systemach z biologicznym usuwaniem związków biogennych. W celu porównania efektywności trzech badanych substancji (oleje fuzlowe, odcieki i syrop) wykonano testy na szybkość redukcji azotanów (z ang. NUR) oraz szybkość zużycia...
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The synthesis and biological activity of lipophilic derivatives of bicine conjugated with n3-(4-methoxyfumaroyl)-l-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid(fmdp) - an inhibitor of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase
PublicationOtrzymano serię pochodnych bicyny połączonych z inhibitorem syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu (fmdp)oraz zbadano ich właściwości lipofilowe i aktywność przeciwgrzybową. otrzymane związki charakteryzowały się wyższą llipofilowością niż fmdp. wszystkie otrzymane związki wykazywały także wyższą aktywność przeciwgrzybową niż fmdp.