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Regulation of Cellular Redox Homeostasis by (–)-Epicatechin and Cocoa Extracts—A Pilot Study
PublikacjaCocoa polyphenols play an important role in protection against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor. The main aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of different cocoa extracts and main cocoa bioactive compound (–)-epicatechin on cell growth and support of antioxidant cellular barrier in colon adenocarcinoma cell line model (HT29). Results show that the tested cocoa bioactivity...
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REGULATION OF CELLULAR REDOX HOMEOSTASIS BY (-)-EPICATECHIN AND COCOA EXTRACTS – PILOT STUDY
PublikacjaCocoa polyphenols play an important role in protection against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor. The main aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of different cocoa extracts and main cocoa bioactive compound (–)-epicatechin on cell growth and support of antioxidant cellular barrier in colon adenocarcinoma cell line model (HT29). Results show that the tested cocoa bioactivity...
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Ice Phenomena in River Mouths
PublikacjaRiver outlets located in tideless areas are analyzed in this paper. First, ice processes in the St Clair River mouth are presented. The river mouth, called St. Clair Flats is a typical river delta located on the shore of Lake St. Clair. Based on this example ice jam formation in river delta has been analyzed followed by a presentation of the main mechanism of ice jam formation. The Vistula River mouth is a man-made, artificial...
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OCENA WŁAŚCIWOŚCI ROZLEGŁYCH SYSTEMÓW UZIEMIEŃ PRACUJĄCYCH W UKŁADACH OCHRONY ODGROMOWEJ
PublikacjaW wyniku połączenia wszystkich elementów uziemionych w obiekcie budowlanym do szyny ekwipotencjalnej powstaje często bardzo rozległy system uziemień. Ocena tak rozległego systemu za pomocą metod wykorzystujących przebiegi wolnozmienne prowadzi do zbyt optymistycznych wniosków odnośnie do ich właściwości podczas odprowadzania prądów wyładowań atmosferycznych. Pomiary z zastosowaniem metody wykorzystującej przebiegi impulsowe pomiaru...
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ASPEKTY BEZPIECZEŃSTWA W OCENIE WYNIKÓW POMIARÓW UZIEMIEŃ ODGROMOWYCH
PublikacjaOcena rozległego systemu za pomocą metod wykorzystujących przebiegi wolnozmienne prowadzi do zbyt optymistycznych wniosków odnośnie ich właściwości podczas odprowadzania prądów wyładowań atmosferycznych. Bardziej bezpieczne wnioski powstają w wyniku pomiarów z zastosowaniem metody wykorzystującej przebiegi impulsowe, ponieważ wtedy jest uwzględniana tylko ta część nawet bardzo rozległego systemu uziemień, która bierze udział w...
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Residual current devices in electric vehicles charging installations
PublikacjaThe main requirements of national regulations and international standards regarding protection against electric shock in electric vehicle charging installations are presented. The principles of using residual current devices (RCDs) in such installations are discussed. It is pointed out that RCDs are mandatory equipment for safe charging of electric vehicles. It is noted that the standards require the use of RCDs having an appropriate...
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Fluctuation-Enhanced Sensing (FES): A Promising Sensing Technique
PublikacjaFluctuation-enhanced sensing (FES) is a very powerful odor and gas sensing technique and as such it can play a fundamental role in the control of environments and, therefore, in the protection of health. For this reason, we conduct a comprehensive survey on the state-of-the-art of the FES technique, highlighting potentials and limits. Particular attention is paid to the dedicated instrumentation necessary for the application of...
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Multimedia Communications, Services and Security MCSS. 10th International Conference, MCSS 2020, Preface
PublikacjaMultimedia surrounds us everywhere. It is estimated that only a part of the recorded resources are processed and analyzed. These resources offer enormous opportunities to improve the quality of life of citizens. As a result, of the introduction of a new type of algorithms to improve security by maintaining a high level of privacy protection. Among the many articles, there are examples of solutions for improving the operation of...
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Security and Anonymity in Agent Systems
PublikacjaMany agent systems have been developed and suggested for commercial application. However, in spite of the significant potential offered by the agent paradigm, the lack of such important properties as security, anonymity and untracebility especially in open dynamical environment, such as the Internet, has blocked the active implementation of agent technologies. Protecting agent systems poses a more demanding challenge comparing...
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Immunogenic and protective activity of recombinant chimeric Toxoplasma gondii proteins
PublikacjaToxoplasmosis, one of the most common parasitic invasions worldwide, may pose a great threat for individuals with weakened immune system. The parasite also causes considerable economic losses due to infection of livestock. To date there is no efficient immunoprophylaxis for humans and animals, which would provide long-lasting protection against T. gondii invasion. Chimeric proteins, containing several selected fragments of parasite...
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Improving sensitivity of residual current transformers to high frequency earth fault currents
PublikacjaFor protection against electric shock in low voltage systems residual current devices are commonly used. However, their proper operation can be interfered when high frequency earth fault current occurs. Serious hazard of electrocution exists then. In order to detect such a current, it is necessary to modify parameters of residual current devices, especially the operating point of their current transformer. The authors proposed...
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The innovative exploitation of Brassica vegetables in the production of quality food for health. From lab bench to field and fork.
PublikacjaThe specific chemical composition of vegetables belonging to Brassicaceace , as regard both nutrients and non-nutrients, renders them particularly suitable for the health food production chain. The ability of these plants to accumulate heavy metals may be utilised for phytoremediation of arable soils, but also as a vehicle to fortify foods in micronutriens such as selenium. The bioactive organosulfur compounds, especially glucosinolates...
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Synthesis and biological activity of ester derivatives of mycophenolic acid and acridines/acridones as potential immunosuppressive agents
PublikacjaImproved derivatives of mycophenolic acid (MPA) are necessary to reduce the frequency of adverse effects, this drug exerts in treated patients. In this study, MPA was coupled with N-(x-hydroxyalkyl)-9-acridone-4-carboxamides or N-(x-hydroxyalkyl)acridine-4-carboxamides to give respective ester conjugates upon Yamaguchi protocol. This esterification required protection of phenol group in MPA. Designed conjugates revealed higher...
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Degradation of protective coatings in steel chimneys of flue gas desulfurisation system
PublikacjaThis paper presents problems associated with corrosion of steel stacks and changes in philosophy of corrosion protection when implemented into flue gas desulphurization systems. In-situ tests were taken by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy at the stack which discharges flue gas before wet lime/limestone desulphurization. A very quick electrolyte absorption by the spherical infill vinylester coating was found using...
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Multicultural coastal cities: what are the differences in culture of urban planning management. Comparison analysis of Gdańsk and Gdynia
PublikacjaThe goal of this book chapter is the analysis of the multiculturalism of the seaside cities (Gdansk and Gdynia). We define multiculturalism by ethnic aspects, as concentration of multiple nationalities and ethnic groups over the given area and non ethnic aspects, as occurrence of multiple symbols, signs or cultures. We sense multiculturalism of the cities through the cultural and social properties of the citizens and urban architecture....
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Spatial Distribution of Eucalyptus Plantation and its Impact on the Depletion of Groundwater Resources of Tehsil Swat Ranizai, District Malakand
PublikacjaNative to the continent of Australia, eucalyptus is a tall, evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Malakand district has the largest eucalyptus plantation in the province, covering an area of 22,071.29 ha. The present study aims to evaluate its impact on the groundwater table (GWT) in three selected union councils (UCs) of the study area, i.e., Agra, Totakan, and Kot. Both primary and secondary data support the study....
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Health System Efficiency in European Countries: Network Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
PublikacjaPurpose: The article's main aim is to investigate the effectiveness of health systems in European countries based on EUROSTAT data. A comparative analysis of the health systems' effectiveness in different countries is based on their improvement (reform), using the best practices approach. Design/Methodology/Approach: The network DEA model and a slack-based model (NDEA – SBM) are used. A non-oriented model is used. The research...
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Analytical studies on the environmental state of the Svalbard archipelago - critical source of information about anthropogenic global impact
PublikacjaThe Svalbard archipelago differs from other polar regions due to its specific environmental conditions and geographic location which make the area gather pollution from long-range transport. Due to the recent development in analytical techniques it is possible to determine the concentration of pollutants at the level present there. This paper collates and discusses the information from the literature about: pollutants present in...
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The influence of meteorological conditions and anthropogenic activities on the seasonal fluctuations of BTEX in the urban air of the Hanseatic city of Gdansk, Poland
PublikacjaThe results of studies conducted in Gdansk in the period from January to December 2013 and focused on the determination of BTEX in the atmospheric air are presented. At the stage of the isolation and/or enrichment of analytes from the gaseous medium, a passive sampling technique—Radiello® diffusive passive samplers, was applied. The time-weighted average annual concentration of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and total xylenes...
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Museum Institutions in Monuments - Positive and Negative Aspects of Adaptation: The New Amber Museum and Museum of Science in Gdansk, Poland
PublikacjaThe issue of the creation and location of new museums is a current topic. The decision of where and how to create new museum facilities will impact successful function in the future. Museums are either located in newly designed buildings or in existing buildings. In general, existing buildings adapted for museum use are either formally under conservational protection or not. With regard to museum location in preserved monuments,...
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Metropolitan dimension of Tri-City: Development of the new harbor structures
PublikacjaThis article deals with the phenomenon of urban waterfront transformation. The special focus is on the Tri-City area in Poland. Both the transformation of port structures and redevelopment of the post-harbor areas are presented.
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Model of Risk Assessment (MORA) concept for the investment part of urban regeneration projects
PublikacjaThe main goal of this paper is presentation of the model concept (MORA) that will be used to control level of risk and manage technical risk in investment projects in the area of urban regeneration risk management.
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Towards a Smart Sustainable City Roadmap
PublikacjaThis workshop of the CAP4CITY (Erasmus+ Strengthening Governance Capacity for Smart Sustainable Cities) project is to promote and stimulate the discussion and networking in the area of Digital Government. Smart Sustainable Cities and related concepts of Digital, Intelligent and Smart Cities represent a progression of how cities around the world apply digital technology to serve their populations, pursue sustainable socio-economic...
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Complexity analysis of the Pawlak’s flowgraph extension for re-identification in multi-camera surveillance system
PublikacjaThe idea of Pawlak’s flowgraph turned out to be a useful and convenient container for a knowledge of objects’ behaviour and movements within the area observed with a multi-camera surveillance system. Utilization of the flowgraph for modelling behaviour admittedly requires certain extensions and enhancements, but it allows for combining many rules into a one data structure and for obtaining parameters describing how objects tend...
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Rozdział 5.2. Relacja przestrzenna systemu Natura 2000 do istniejącego sys-temu ochrony przyrody w województwie pomorskim i do projektowanego systemu ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowego. W: [Praca zbiorowa] Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego. Gdańsk: Marpress**2002 s. 91-93, 1 rys. Tom 8 Diagnoza stanu i koncepcja ochrony środowiska przyrodniczo-kulturowe- go w województwie pomorskim. Diagnosis of natural-cultural environment´scondition and the idea of its protection in Pomeranian Voivodship. Red. A.Kostarczyk, M. Przewoźniak.
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Practical Use of Generic IT Organization Evolution Model
PublikacjaIn the paper we analyze, basing on the practical experiences, how the Generic IT Organization Model could be used to describe evolution of real-world IT support organization in relation to IT Service Management area.
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Weryfikacja Poziomów Nienaruszalności Bezpieczeństwa z uwzględnieniem Zagadnień Ochrony Informacji
PublikacjaNiniejszy rozdział poświęcono wybranym istotnym zagadnieniom analizy bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego, w szczególności weryfikacji poziomów nienaruszalności bezpieczeństwa SIL funkcji bezpieczeństwa implementowanych w rozproszonych systemach sterowania i zabezpieczeń z uwzględnieniem zagadnień ochrony informacji. Zaproponowano metodę opartą na informacji ilościowej i jakościowej do weryfikacji SIL (IEC 61508, 61511) z uwzględnieniem...
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Improvement of Fingerprinting Method based on Hill Cipher by using Frequency Domain
PublikacjaThe main goal of this paper is to present the advantages of a digital fingerprinting in a frequency domain over a pixel domain, in case of VoD services (Video on Demand). The paper presents basic issues of a multimedia data protection by digital fingerprinting. It also describes threats to embedded fingerprints from both collusion attacks and from a transmission itself. Possible solution was presented on the example of the DCT...
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Effect of the let-through energy of overcurrent protective devices on the temperature of conductors during short-circuits
PublikacjaThe scope of the verification of low-voltage systems covers the earth fault loop impedance measurement. This measurement is usually performed with the use of low-value current meters, which force a current many times lower than the one occurring during a real short-circuit. Therefore, the international standard recommends consideration of the increase of resistance of conductors with the increase of temperature, which may occur...
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Transient States during Short-circuit in a Line Powered by UPS and its Impact on Earth Fault Loop Impedance Measurement and Power Quality
PublikacjaThe short-circuit in a line powered by Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) during different UPS operation modes is presented in the article. The transient state condition related to the short-circuit in a line fed from double conversion On-line UPS is discussed in detail. The results of the measurements of earth fault loop impedance (FLI) in circuits powered by UPS with the instruments of various manufacturers are presented. The...
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Non-compulsory practical education programme for modernist heritage
PublikacjaA non-compulsory programme for students of architecture that contains more specialised topics beyond the basic subjects is an important educational tool. The advantages include classes in smaller groups, the possibility of practical exercises in real field conditions and the benefits of meeting professional practitioners. This type of programme is particularly useful for teaching architectural heritage of the 20th Century, its...
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Ocena stanu chemicznego i zagrożeń wód podziemnych oraz powierzchniowych w rejonie Zalewu Wślanego
PublikacjaThe purpose of the research was to examine how factors such as land use and land management affect the quality of groundwater and surface water. These studies were possible thanks to funding from the IDUB Technetium Talent Management Grants project titled “Assessment of Anthropogenic Threat to Groundwater and Surface Water in the Region of the Vistula Lagoon”. The research area included a section of the Vistula Spit, ¯u³awy Wielkie...
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Applying ground penetrating radar to tracking of ancient architectural transformations: the case of the monastery St. Peter on the Island of Rab (Croatia)
PublikacjaThe ground-penetrating radar (GPR) method has been used for many years in archaeological research. However, thismethod is still not widely used in studies of past architecture. The biggest problem with the implementation of the GPRmethod at such sites is usually connected with extensive debris layers, plant cover and standing relics of walls and otherfeatures that restrict the available measurement area. Despite of these, properly...
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Shaping the City Responding to Climate Change – Concept of Development of the Right Bank of the Vistula River in Toruń, Poland,
PublikacjaThe problems of cities of the 21st century are caused by anthropogenic oppression of the environment, through the growth of economic activity and continuous urbanisation, and taking away ecologically important open areas and biologically active areas. Increasingly frequent and sudden rains, strong winds, turbulence and rising world water levels are some of the consequences of climate change that have a direct impact on the functioning...
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QUALITY GAPS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS
PublikacjaThe presented research work relates to the category of quality in higher education. This article aims to present the determinants of the quality of education in the context of international standards. The background of the considerations is the Bologna Declaration and the European Higher Education Area. The results of the research carried out with the use of the nominal group method and the data analysis carried out based on the...
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Termowizja jako narzędzie weryfikacji stanu elementów ochronnych SMD podczas badań udarowych
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki badań przyrostów temperatury rejestrowanych za pomocą kamery termowizyjnej ochronnych elementów SMD podczas wykonywania badań odporności na udary napięciowe wykonywane wg normy EN61000-4-5 dla różnych poziomów sprzężeń impedancyjnych
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Wind resource assessment and energy yield prediction for the small wind turbine on the Szubieniczne Hill
PublikacjaThe goal of this study is to preliminary assess the wind resources on the Szubieniczne Hill in order to predict the annual energy production for planned small wind turbine. The analyzed site is located close to the Gdańsk University of Technology campus, in complex urban environment additionally surrendered by forested hills. The assessment is based on Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations which allow to evaluate the wind energy potential...
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Observing its long-term effects on a short-term, multi-day evaluation of the effectiveness of hearing aid use
PublikacjaThe main objective of the research study was to develop a method for evaluating the effectiveness of hearing protection with hearing aids tailored to the needs and prevailing conditions in the acoustic environments where the elderly most often reside. The method was also intended to estimate the benefits of hearing aids and allow prediction of such an effect based on a short-term trial. It is noteworthy that a short-term evaluation...
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Analysis of the Suitability of Selected Data Tranmission Systems in RSMAD
PublikacjaThis paper analyses the suitability of the selected radio communication systems currently used for data transmission, or usable in the future, in Radio System for Monitoring and Acquisition of Data from Traffic Enforcement Cameras (in short RSMAD). The paper also presents the advantages and disadvantages of each systems, paying particular attention to features that directly affect the suitability of the solution in the RSMAD system....
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Framework for RIDM within functional safety management process
PublikacjaThe functional safety management in life cycle is a complex process starting with identifying hazards and defining safety-related functions (SRFs) with risk assessment oriented at determining the safety integrity level. Another element of such life cycle is a verification of required SIL for designed safety-related system which implements safety function. Due to complexity of the problem, to overcome difficulties in safety-related...
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Joint optimization of anycast and unicast flows in survivable optical networks
PublikacjaZnane z literatury dotychczasowe prace związane z ochroną ruchu przed awarią elementów sieci dotyczą transmisji typu unicast (jeden-do-jednego). Niniejszy artykuł jest pierwszym prezentującym rozwiązanie jednoczesnej ochrony transmisji anycast (jeden-do-jednego-z-wielu) oraz transmisji unicast. Proponowane podejście wykorzystuje model ochrony ścieżki (ang. path protection). Zagadnienie zostało sformułowane w postaci odpowiedniego...
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Future research directions in design of reliable communication systems
PublikacjaIn this position paper on reliable networks, we discuss new trends in the design of reliable communication systems. We focus on a wide range of research directions including protection against software failures as well as failures of communication systems equipment. In particular, we outline future research trends in software failure mitigation, reliability of wireless communications, robust optimization and network design, multilevel...
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Biobójcze wykończenie tkanin
PublikacjaThe problem of nosocomial infections is nothing new. In places, where people, whose immune system is weakened, are gathered and subjected to various kinds of treatments, the risk of infection increases considerably. The use of textiles with biocidal finishing, which contains nanoAg and nanoCu, may give an additional protection against nosocominal infections. This article presents the latest information regarding various methods...
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Electrophoretic co-deposition of Fe2O3 and Mn1,5Co1,5O4: Processing and oxidation performance of Fe-doped Mn-Co coatings for solid oxide cell interconnects
PublikacjaThe “in-situ” Fe-doping of the manganese cobalt spinel was achieved by electrophoretic co-deposition of Mn1,5Co1,5O4 and Fe2O3 powders followed by a two-step reactive sintering treatment. The effects on the coating properties of two different Fe-doping levels (5 and 10 wt.% respectively) and two different temperatures of the reducing treatment (900 and 1000 °C) are discussed. Samples with Fe-doped coatings demonstrated a lower...
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Radar data fusion in the STRADAR system
PublikacjaThe main task of the Polish Border Guard is protection of the country’s border which requires utilization of multimedia surveillance systems automatically gathering, processing and sharing various data. The paper presents such a system developed for the Maritime Division of the Polish Border Guard within the STRADAR project and the problem of fusion of radar data in this system. The system, apart from providing communication means,...
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Electrochemical Evaluation of Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors via Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
PublikacjaFinding suitable measurement methods for the effective management of electrochemical problems is of paramount importance, particularly for improving efficiency in corrosion protection. The need for accurate measurement techniques specific to nonstationary conditions has long been recognized, and promising approaches have emerged. This chapter introduces dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as a novel advancement in electrochemistry...
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Quantum randomness protected against detection loophole attacks
PublikacjaDevice and semi-device-independent private quantum randomness generators are crucial for applications requiring private randomness. However, they are vulnerable to detection inefficiency attacks and this limits severely their usage for practical purposes. Here, we present a method for protecting semi-device-independent private quantum randomness generators in prepare-and-measure scenarios against detection inefficiency attacks....
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Resilience of 5G Mobile Communication Systems to Massive Disruptions
PublikacjaThis chapter discusses vital techniques to enhance the resilience of 5G systems. It starts with dependability assessment of 5G networks. Next, it describes (a) the frequency fallback technique to improve availability and survivability of 5G services, (b) segment interleaving scheme to enhance communications resilience between base stations and the remaining part of the network and (c) multi-operator protection to address the resilience...
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Computational Fluid Dynamic study on the wind characteristics of a multifunctional building system model in developed coastal cities
PublikacjaThis paper presents an approach for providing innovative technology by applying fluid mechanics to the field of architectural design. The aim is to make a building’s shape profitable and strengthen environmental protection by using the wind force to create an integrated wind absorption definition for a multifunctional building system model. Furthermore, taking control of the wind flow over an object can have an impact on not only...
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Computational Bar Size Optimization of Single Layer Dome Structures Considering Axial Stress and Shape Disturbance
PublikacjaA computational method is proposed in this paper to minimize the material usage in the construction of modern spatial frame structures by prestressing a minimal number of members. The computational optimization is conducted in two steps. Firstly, a numerical model of a single-layer dome structure is used to minimize the cross-sectional area through several iterations. Different assumed ratios (r) ranging from 0.95 to 0.75 are multiplied...