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Among the 1 000 best universities in the world
Gdańsk University of Technology is one fo the 8 Polish universities classified in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking. Each year, ARWU ranks over 2 000 universities and publishes a list of top 1 000 best ones. Gdańsk University of Technology was classified in the 801-900 range in 2021.
The highest standards in Europe for conducting research
In 2017, the European Commission granted Gdańsk Tech the right to use the prestigious HR Excellence in Research logo. Gdańsk University of Technology was thus recognized as an institution that creates some of the best working and development conditions for researchers in Europe.
One of the best universities in Poland
Gdańsk University of Technology is the second-best research university in Poland in the ‘Initiative of Excellence - Research University’ competition of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It is here where inventions used in Poland and around the world are created - communication with the use of eyes, an ecological medicine for osteoporosis, biodegradable materials and many more.
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Fatigue Damage Evolution in SS316L Produced by Powder Bed Fusion in Different Orientations with Reused Powder Feedstock
PublicationBackground Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion Melting (LPBF-M) is considered economically viable and environmentally sustainable because of the possibility of reusing the residual powder feedstock leftover in the build chamber after a part build is completed. There is however limited information on the fatigue damage development of LPBF-M samples made from reused feedstock. Objective In this paper, the stainless steel 316 L (SS316L)...
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Feminist Lens on Gender Roles in Entrepreneurial Intention and Implementation
PublicationBased on Social Feminist Theory, Post-Structural Feminism and Gender-Role Orientation (GRO) (masculinity, femininity and androgyny), the aim of this research is to study the entrepreneurial process through the lenses of both biological sex and socially constructed gender, in order to disentangle their effects and to shed new light on the process. Secondly, we aim to push forward the research on the early-stage entrepreneurial process...
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FeS-based nanocomposites: A promising approach for sustainable environmental remediation – Focus on adsorption and photocatalysis – A review
PublicationPopulation expansion, industrialization, urban development, and climate changes increased the water crisis in terms of drinking water availability. Among the various nanomaterials for nanoremediation towards water treatment, FeS-based nanocomposites have emerged as promising candidates in the adsorptive and photocatalytic removal of contaminants. This paper, therefore, evaluates the potential of FeS-based nanocomposites for environmental...
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Finite Element Analysis of Occupant Risk in Vehicular Impacts into Cluster Mailboxes
PublicationThe deployment of cluster mailboxes (CMs) in the U.S. has raised safety concerns for passengers in potential vehicular crashes involving CMs. This study investigated the crashworthiness of two types of CMs through nonlinear finite element simulations. Two configurations of CM arrangements were considered: a single- and a dual-unit setup. These CM designs were tested on flat-road conditions with and without a curb. A 2010 Toyota...
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First truly deep eutectic solvent (DES) based stationary phase for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
PublicationDeep eutectic solvents (DESs) have gained significant attention due to their environmentally friendly properties and versatile applications in various fields, including analytical chemistry. This study investigates the use of a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of l-proline protonated with hydrochloric acid and xylitol as a surface modifier for silica-based stationary phases in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)....
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Flexibility in PAM recognition expands DNA targeting in xCas9
PublicationxCas9 is an evolved variant of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing system, engineered to improve specificity and reduce undesired off-target effects. How xCas9 expands the DNA targeting capability of Cas9 by recognising a series of alternative protospacer adjacent motif (PAM) sequences while ignoring others is unknown. Here, we elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying xCas9’s expanded PAM recognition and provide critical insights...
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Flexible MXene/Laser-Induced Porous Graphene AsymmetricSupercapacitors: Enhanced Energy Density of Lateral and Sandwich Architectures Under Different Electrolytes
PublicationDeployment of two-dimensional layered materials beyond graphene, i.e., MXene (Ti3C2Tx, T=-OH, F, O) are rigorously explored for generation-II electrochemical energy storage systems. We report strategic development of asymmetric supercapacitors (ASCs) comprising MXene as negative and laser-induced porous graphene (LIPG) as positive electrode (i.e., MXene//LIPG) to improve electrochemical energy storage in lateral (coplanar) and...
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Fluoride-induced stress shapes partial denitrification granules to sustain microbial metabolism
PublicationThe presence of fluoride ions (F-) in nitrogen-rich wastewater from photovoltaic and semiconductor industries introduces a significant challenge to biological treatment processes, particularly for the innovative partial denitrification (PD) process, which supplies nitrite for anaerobic ammonium oxidation (Anammox). This study provides the first comprehensive and systematic investigation of the effects of F- stress on the granule-based...
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Fluvial ecology disasters: the impact of the Gliwice Canal on the ecological crisis in the Oder River basin, Poland (2022)
PublicationIn August 2022, the Oder River experienced an ecological disaster, resulting in the extinction of hundreds of aquatic organ- isms. Mass fsh deaths also occurred during that time in the Gliwice Canal, located in southern Poland, which connects to the upper section of the Oder River. The aim of the article was to assess the impact of the waters from the Gliwice Canal on the water quality changes in the Oder River, as expressed by...
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Follow-up assessment of the microvascular function in patients with long COVID
PublicationLong COVID is a complex pathophysiological condition. However, accumulating data suggests that COVID-19 is a systemic microvascular endothelial dysfunction with different clinical manifestations. In this study, a microvascular function was assessed in long COVID patients (n = 33) and healthy controls (n = 30) using flow-mediated skin fluorescence technique (FMSF), based on measurements of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide fluorescence...
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Forward-Based DC-DC Converter With Eliminated Leakage Inductance Problem
PublicationThe novel forward-based converter for low-power solar applications is presented in this work. The proposed converter provides an efficient performance in a wide range of the input voltage with low component count. The proposed dc-dc topologies are advanced forward dc-dc converters with an additional clamped output capacitor. The idea of such a type of converter is to transfer magnetizing energy of transformer to the output side,...
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Framework for reliable and automatic multi-frequency correction of non-anechoic antenna measurements
PublicationCorrection of antenna far-field measurements performed in uncontrolled environments is a challenging problem. Non-anechoic sites, while cheap compared to professional laboratories, suffer from poor propagation properties due to multipath interferences and noise from external sources of electromagnetic radiation. Direct measurements in such conditions are ineffective for drawing meaningful conclusions on antenna performance. The...
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Frequency Reconfigurable PIN Diode-Based Reuleaux-Triangle-Shaped Monopole Antenna for UWB/Ku Band Applications
PublicationThis paper presents a frequency reconfigurable monopole antenna developed for UWB/Ku band applications. The design employs a microstrip-fed Reuleaux-triangle-shaped patch with a defected ground structure. The antenna exhibits a wide operating bandwidth achieved due to rectangular slits integrated into the Reuleaux-triangle patch. Meanwhile, adding rectangular slots in the ground plane improves the return loss level. Frequency reconfigurability...
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From Coefficients to 3D Planes: A VR Mathematics Module for Teaching Systems of Linear Equations with 3D Interaction
PublicationTraditional approaches to teaching systems of linear equations frequently fail to connect abstract algebraic principles with students’ spatial reasoning, resulting in recurring errors in solution determination. To ad dress this, we developed a virtual reality (VR) application for Meta Quest headsets that enables immersive interaction with 3D graphical representations of systems of linear equations. The application allows users...
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Genetic Determinants and Biofilm Properties Useful in Estimation of UTI Pathogenicity of the Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Free-Living Birds
PublicationBackground/Objectives: According to the One Health concept, wild birds can be indicators of ecosystem pollution and disease incidence. Escherichia coli strains are widespread worldwide, but there are still few reports on the association of human infections with a potential reservoir of highly pathogenic human strains in wild birds. Fecal E. coli with uropathogenic potential (UPEC) can be transmitted between birds and humans and...
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Gold(III) complexes with chloride and cyanopyridines: Facilitated hydrolysis of nitrile ligand to amide and antibacterial activity
PublicationA range of novel simple gold(III) compounds has been synthesized in their monocrystalline form, including two previously unknown chloro-complexes of Au3+ with 2-cyanopyridine or 3-cyanopyridine, respectively. Our investigations have revealed the intricate nature of the reaction between 2-cyanopyridine and tetrachloroauric acid, yielding at least three distinct products. The main product, obtained in high yield, is a salt featuring...
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Gromologist: A GROMACS-oriented utility library for structure and topology manipulation
PublicationDespite the increasing automation of workflows for the preparation of systems for molecular dynamics simulations, the custom editing of molecular topologies to accommodate non-standard modifications remains a daunting task even for experienced users. To alleviate this issue, we created Gromologist, a utility library that provides the simulation community with a toolbox of primitive operations, as well as useful repetitive procedures...
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Guided ultrasonic wave technique for corrosion monitoring and thickness variability analysis
PublicationCorrosion degradation poses a significant challenge to the structural integrity of industrial components, especially in critical sectors such as oil and gas, marine, and energy. This paper presents a novel approach to assessing corrosion damage using guided ultrasonic waves (GUWs), focusing on the statistical characterization of thickness variability in corroded plates. A combined algorithm is developed to estimate key statistical...
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Harnessing low-cost LiDAR scanners for deformation assessment of 3D-printed concrete-plastic columns with cross-sections based on fractals after critical compressive loading
PublicationThis article aims to explore the potential of using low-cost devices (iPhone and iPad) equipped with LiDAR scanners in the context of measuring the volume of concrete-plastic specimens with complex shapes. The goal was to assess whether these tools can support or even replace traditional metrology methods. For the purpose of the research program concrete-plastic columns with very complex cross-sections (based on different fractals)...
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High Internal Phase Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilised by Cost-Effective Rhamnolipid/Alginate Biocomplexes
PublicationA novel, cost-effective, partially purified biosurfactant in the form of a rhamnolipid biocomplex (RLBC) was investigated for its emulsifying properties. The RLBC was obtained through the cultivation of Pseudomonas sp. SP-17 on glycerol, followed by acidic precipitation, without the use of organic solvents for isolation or purification. Composed of rhamnolipids (RLs) and the exopolysaccharide alginate, RLBC exhibited emulsifying...
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High performance ozone nanobubbles based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for degradation of organic pollutants under high pollutant loading
PublicationAdvanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) have proven to be an effective solution for chemical wastewater treatment, particularly for degradation of organic pollutants, especially dyes. Ozonation is recognized as one of the most prevalent AOPs. Nevertheless, some cases show a lowered efficiency of O3 utilization which is attributed to its inadequate distribution in the treated water causing low residence time, low mass transfer coefficient...
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High sensitivity voltammetric sensor of 4-nitrotoluene based on nanoflake-rich boron-doped carbon nanowall electrode for water safety
PublicationThis study demonstrates a highly efficient electrochemical sensing platform for 4-nitrotoluene (4-NT) detection based on nanoflake-rich boron-doped carbon nanowall (NF-BCNW) electrodes. The electrodes, fabricated using a one-step deposition process, exhibit remarkable properties, including fast charge transfer and a developed surface area. The research shows the high efficiency of 4-NT detection in laboratory-grade aqueous samples,...
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Higher‐Order Gravity Waves and Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances From the Polar Vortex Jet on 11–15 January 2016: Modeling With HIAMCM‐SAMI3 and Comparison With Observations in the Thermosphere and Ionosphere
PublicationIn Vadas et al. (2024, https://doi.org/10.1029/2024ja032521), we modeled the atmospheric gravity waves (GWs) during 11–14 January 2016 using the HIAMCM, and found that the polar vortex jet generates medium to large-scale, higher-order GWs in the thermosphere. In this paper, we model the traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs) generated by these GWs using the HIAMCM-SAMI3 and compare with ionospheric observations from ground-based...
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Highly Compact Dual-Band Frequency Selective Surface for Path-loss and Coverage Improvement in Millimeter-wave Advanced Wireless Applications
PublicationIn this work, a compact dual-band frequency selective surface (FSS) for path-loss and coverage improvement in advanced wireless communication is showcased. The proposed FSS is a single-layer design with stable and high performance at both 24 GHz and 38 GHz operating frequencies, respectively. The design is highly compact with two wide-band reflection coefficient responses having 49.5% (14.5 – 26.4 GHz) and 66.57% (35.8 – 39.8 GHz)...
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Holistic view to decarbonising cruise ships with a combination of energy saving technologies and hydrogen as fuel
PublicationCruise ship decarbonisation was studied on a Mediterranean cruise profile. The analysis focused on ship energy flows, fuel consumption, carbon emissions, ship CII and EEDI. A combination of technologies for reducing ship fuel consumption was simulated before introducing hydrogen fueled machinery for the ship. The studied technologies included ultrasound antifouling, shore power, battery hybrid machinery, waste heat recovery and...
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Hospitality Human Capital process model in crisis management: Managing human capital and revealing employees’ hidden capabilities
PublicationAs the hospitality industry is highly human-dependent, proper Human Capital management is crucial for responding to these challenges and becoming resilient in the long-term perspective. This study aims to verify the Value-Driven Process Model of Hospitality Human Capital management in the context of Crisis Management in restaurant SMEs, which is an underresearched part of the industry. The authors adjust the model by Young et al....
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House dust - unwanted problem for the occupant of the facility, but a promising source of scientific information about the quality of indoor environment
PublicationHouse dust is a naturally occurring component of indoor environments made of various types of individuals on which contaminants present in the environment can settle over time. While dust sample collection can be done using available household appliances (brushing, sweeping surfaces, vacuum cleaners, air-conditioner filters and ventilation systems), further sample preparation and determination of chosen analytes can be problematic...
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How can the double bias of mistakes block organizational intelligence? Gender and position analysis
PublicationPurpose – This study aims to examine whether double bias of mistakes (DBM) jeopardizes organizational learning and intelligence.Moreover, it verifies how female and male knowledge workers affected by the DBM impact organizational intelligence building. Design/methodology/approach – The structural equation modeling method was used to analyze a large sample of 1,111 Polish knowledge workers (mixed sectors). Findings – This study...
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How IT Professionals Perceive Artificial Intelligence Myths
PublicationArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been recently attracting a lot of attention despite its long history. A good part of its presence in media and non-technical conversations is linked to existing myths and fears about its effects on humans and society. Literature has already analyzed how this type of information influences the general public and non-technical professionals but not how IT professionals react to AI myths. This article...
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Hydroelastic properties of the sailing fin – influence of the stiffness distribution on the hydrodynamic forces
PublicationThis thesis addresses the problem of determining the hydromechanical forces generated by flexible hydrofoils considering their deformation. The research was done on the example of the composite windsurfing fin for the RS:X monotype class. Despite the assumption of their identity, the everyday practice showed that the variations in the hydrodynamic and mechanical properties occur, affecting their performance. This thesis focuses...
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Hydrogel membranes in organ-on-a-chip devices: A review
PublicationOrgan-on-a-chip (OoC) devices represent advanced in vitro models enabling to mimic the human tissue architecture function and physiology, providing a promising alternative to the traditional animal testing methods. These devices combine the microfluidics with soft materials, specifically hydrogel membranes (HMs) for mimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) and biological barriers, such as the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Hydrogels...
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Impact of clinical factors on accuracy of ovarian cancer detection via platelet RNA profiling
PublicationOvarian cancer (OC) presents a diagnostic challenge, often resulting in poor patient outcomes. Platelet RNA sequencing, which reflects host response to disease, shows promise for earlier OC detection. This study examines the impact of sex, age, platelet count, and the training on cancer types other than OC on classification accuracy achieved in the previous platelet-alone training data set. A total of 339 samples from healthy donors...
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Impact of free water on strain rate response of concrete in compression with a fully coupled DEM/CFD approach
PublicationW tym artykule zbadano wpływ zawartości wody na dynamiczne zachowanie betonu w stanie jednokierunkowego ściskania w mezoskali. Przeprowadzono obszerne dwuwymiarowe (2D) badania dynamiczne wpływu wolnej wody na dynamiczną wytrzymałość i pękanie betonu o niskiej porowatości. Dogłębnie zbadano wpływ szybkości odkształcania, nasycenia płynem i lepkości płynu. Zachowanie betonu w pełni i częściowo nasyconego płynem symulowano przy użyciu...
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Impact of thermal and humidity conditions on structural epoxy adhesives during medium-term exposure
PublicationAn experimental program was undertaken to evaluate the performance characteristics, strengths and limitations of two commercially available two-component structural epoxy resin adhesives under varying thermal and humidity conditions, focusing on their performance in scenarios relevant to engineering applications. The following adhesives were selected for investigation, 3M Scotch DP490 and DP125 Gray. In practice, DP490, a high-rigidity...
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Implementation of Time-Averaged Restraints with UNRES Coarse-Grained Model of Polypeptide Chains
PublicationTime-averaged restraints from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements have been implemented in the UNRES coarse-grained model of polypeptide chains in order to develop a tool for data-assisted modeling of the conformational ensembles of multistate proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), many of which are essential in cell biology. A numerically stable variant...
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Implementing an Analytical Model to Elucidate the Impacts of Nanostructure Size and Topology of Morphologically Diverse Zinc Oxide on Gas Sensing
PublicationThe development of state-of-the-art gas sensors based on metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) to monitor hazardous and greenhouse gas (e.g., methane, CH4, and carbon dioxide, CO2) has been significantly advanced. Moreover, the morphological and topographical structures of MOSs have significantly influenced the gas sensors by means of surface catalytic activities. This work examines the impact of morphological and topological networked...
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Implementing fermentation technology for comprehensive valorisation of seafood processing by-products: A critical review on recovering valuable nutrients and enhancing utilisation
PublicationFermentation technology is a biorefining tool that has been used in various industrial processes to recover valuable nutrients from different side streams. One promising application of this technique is in the reclamation of nutritional components from seafood side streams. Seafood processing generates significant amounts of waste, including heads, shells, and other side streams. These side streams contain high quantities of valued...
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Improving the Quality of Tyre Char as Part of a Closed-Loop Economy
PublicationThe escalating accumulation of waste tyres necessitates the formulation of robust and economically sustainable waste management strategies. In response to this pressing concern, pyrolysis has emerged as a pivotal technology for tyre recycling, affording valuable by-products including charcoal, pyrolysis oil, and pyrolysis gas, contingent upon specific process parameters. Of particular significance is the valorisation of the solid...
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In Silico Functional Annotation and Structural Characterization of Hypothetical Proteins in Bacillus paralicheniformis and Bacillus subtilis Isolated from Honey
PublicationBacillus species are ubiquitous and survive in competitive microbial communities under adverse environmental conditions. Bacillus paralicheniformis and Bacillus subtilis obtained from honey revealed a significant proportion of proteins within their genomes as uncharacterized hypothetical proteins (HPs). A total of 1007 HP sequences were evaluated, resulting in the successful annotation of 56 HPs by assigning specific functions...
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Incorporation of doxorubicin into plant-derived nanovesicles: process monitoring and activity assessment
PublicationExtracellular vesicles (EVs) are an experimental class of drug carriers. Alternative sources of EVs are currently being explored to overcome limitations related to their manufacturing from mesenchymal stem cells. In this work, Citrus limon-derived EVs were tested as carriers for the widely used chemotherapeutic drug – doxorubicin (DOX). Capillary electrophoresis (CE) and nanoplasmonic sensing (NPS) were developed for the quality...
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Inequality, poverty, and child benefits: evidence from a natural experiment
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Inequality, poverty, and child benefits: evidence from a natural experiment
PublicationIn this article, we empirically address the link between policy, and inequality and child poverty. Our analysis fills a gap in policy assessment research by examining the effect of introducing a cash universal child benefit (the program Family 500+ in 2016 in Poland) on income inequality and poverty, specifically child poverty. The analysis utilizes micro-level household data from the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) and Statistics...
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Influence of critical micelle concentration of choline-based long chain fatty acid soaps on their antibacterial activity against Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Influence of Optimization Algorithms and Computational Complexity on Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction Machine Learning Models for Concrete Mix Design
PublicationThe proper design of concrete mixtures is a critical task in concrete technology, where optimal strength, eco-friendliness, and production efficiency are increasingly demanded. While traditional analytical methods, such as the Three Equations Method, offer foundational approaches to mix design, they often fall short in handling the complexity of modern concrete technology. Machine learning-based models have demonstrated notable...
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Innovative 3D Measuring Technique for Identifying Geometrical Imperfections and Wear in Small Marine Stern Tube Liners
PublicationIncreasingly stringent requirements for the durability and reliability of ship components and new standards for environmental protection have resulted in the use of increasingly sophisticated technologies in the shipbuilding industry. The components of a ship’s propulsion system have been meticulously analysed and improved over several decades. The durability and reliability of the sliding bearings for a ship’s propeller shaft...
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Insight into charge carrier dynamics and interface design of {0 0 1} TiO2 coupled with TiOF2 for photocatalytic degradation of contaminants of emerging concern
PublicationHerein, the role of titanium oxyfluoride (TiOF2) on the charge carriers generation and electron transport in the {0 0 1} TiO2/TiOF2 heterojunction photocatalysts was examined. Time-resolved microwave conductivity (TRMC), fluorescence lifetime spectroscopy, and DFT calculations were applied to investigate the charge carriers dynamics. These binary photocatalysts in a broad TiOF2 content were further studied in photocatalytic generation of...
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International timber trade, merchants, and the business organisation of the sector: The role of Danzig and the southern ports of the Baltic Sea (1823–1913)
PublicationThe aim of this work is to study the quantitative and qualitative changes that occurred in the timber trade and in its business organisation, between the early 1820s and the outbreak of the First World War, on the southern bank of the Baltic, paying special attention to Danzig. In particular, we will analyse the role of the merchants and the other social and economic actors involved, at different levels and with different functions,...
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Interpreting colour symbolism in finance- Insights of financial expert
PublicationThe main objective of this study is to identify the perception of colour meanings with 'finance' among a group of financial experts. As the research method a diagnostic survey conducted using the Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI). The analysed colours included the 11 basic colour terms in English (black, white, red, green, yellow, blue, brown, orange, pink, purple, grey) plus two others (silver and golden). After cleaning...
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Investigating the Effects of Ground-Transmitted Vibrations from Vehicles on Buildings and Their Occupants, with an Idea for Applying Machine Learning
PublicationVibrations observed as a result of moving vehicles can potentially affect both buildings and the people inside them. The impacts of these vibrations are complex, affected by a number of parameters, like amplitude, frequency, and duration, as well as by the properties of the soil beneath. These factors together lead to various effects, from slight disruptions to significant structural damage. Occupants inside affected buildings...
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Investigating the problems of historical buildings in relation to earthquakes and researching some of their retrofitting methods
PublicationHistorical buildings are valuable cultural heritage sites that showcase diverse architectural typologies worldwide. However, these structures are highly susceptible to natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, which present unpredictable risks beyond human control. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the seismic behaviour of historical buildings and examine methods for their strengthening and preservation....