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Utulization of biomass for heating purposes in pomeranian region
PublikacjaW publikacji przedstawiono analizę potencjału użycia odnawialnych źródeł energii do produkcji ciepła w regionie pomorskim. Każde miasto regionu zostało oszacowane pod względem potencjału użycia odnawialnych źródeł energii. Dwa obszary miejskie cechują się tym, że mają potencjał pokrycia swojego zapotrzebowania na ciepło tylko ze słomy, czyli możemy rozpatrywać produkcję ciepła z kotłów opalanych słomą jako 100% potencjalne zapotrzebowanie...
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Innovativeness assessment of the SME sector in the Pomeranian region
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Biomass potential for heating and electricity purposes in pomeranian region
PublikacjaW referacie dokonano analizy odnawialnych źródeł energii (RES), użytecznych w obszarze Pomorza z punktu widzenia produkcji ciepła. Każdy Urząd Gminy dokonuje szacowań z uwzględnieniem swojego potencjału RES. W dwóch przypadkach istnieje potencjał w postaci słomy, który może w 100% pokryć zapotrzebowanie na ciepło (ciepło produkowane w kotłach opalanych słomą). Jeden z przypadków omówiono w szczegółach.
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Elements of six sigma methodoloygy in polish smes. the pomeranian region context
PublikacjaIn this article, it has been suggested that the effectiveness of the design and implementation of the process approach in the SMEs sector affects the effectiveness and efficiency of the application of elements of the Six Sigma ™ concept. The selected results of the research have been presented to answer the question to what extent small and medium-sized manufacturing, service and production - service companies in Pomeranian region...
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Integrated development plans of the functional urban areas in Pomeranian region in Poland
PublikacjaThe European Commission put a growing emphasis on the territorial and integrated app roach to policy support addressed in the frame of regional policy. In a special way this process refers to cities along with their functional environment. In Poland the National Spatial Development Concept 2030 has introduced the concept of functional areas, among others – Functional Urban Areas (FUAs). There is...
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Characterization of small and medium enterprises (SMES) of Pomeranian Region in six sigma methodology application
PublikacjaThe paper presents the rarely researched and important issue for SMEs competitiveness - knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma methodology. The results of research conducted by Authors allow to answer the question - to what degree SMEs of Pomeranian region are aware of importance and prepared for systemic control and improvement of their processes?W opracowaniu poruszono istotne, z punktu widzenia podnoszenia konkurencyjności...
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Impact of Euro 2012 on the Pomeranian Region and Its Small and Medium Enterprises in Terms of Competitiveness
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THEORETICAL POTENTIAL OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM TEXTILES WASTES IN POMERANIAN REGION BY MEANS OF DARK FERMENTATION
PublikacjaModel has been developed for calculating theoretical mass of hydrogen produced from textile wastes by mean of dark fermentation. As vegetable fibres wastes were chosen two mostly used — cotton and linen (flax). As the synthethic carbohydrate rich fiber was chosen viscose. In the background there were introduced: problems of dark fermentation, characteristics of textile material structure. Additionally pathways of the process...
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Calibration of precipitation estimation algorithm with particular emphasis on the Pomeranian region using high performance computing
PublikacjaFast and accurate precipitation estimation is an important element of remote atmosphere monitoring, as it allows, for example, to correct short-term weather forecasts and the prediction of several types of meteorological threats. The paper presents methodology for calibrating precipitation estimation algorithm based on MSG SEVIRI sensor data, and Optimal Cloud Analysis product available via EumetCast transmission. Calibration is...
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CSR in Polish SMEs: From Perception to Love: Examples of Socially Engaged Firms from Pomeranian Region
PublikacjaNotwithstanding the worldwide increasing awareness of the importance of social issues in nowadays business management, Polish small and medium enterprises seem to remain in the group of followers, certainly not leaders of corporate social responsibility (CSR) movement, and this despite an important dissemination efforts by numerous institutions. The aim of this paper is to present the bumpy road to the implementation, still incomplete,...
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CSR in Polish SMEs- from perception to infatuation. Examples of socially engaged firms from Pomeranian Region
PublikacjaDespite the increasing worldwide awareness of the importance of social issues in con-temporary business management, Polish small and medium-sized enterprises seem to re-main in the group of followers, certainly not leaders, of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) movement, and this despite important dissemination efforts by numerous institu-tions. The aim of this paper is to present the bumpy road to the (still incomplete)...
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SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS DURING COVID19 PANDEMIC – HOW DID LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN THE POMERANIAN REGION RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGE?
PublikacjaThe COVID-19 pandemic, apart from health threats, has shown the problem of older adults’ social isolation and loneliness in aging societies that has been progressing for several decades. Older adults’ singularisation, loosening family relations, diminishing families’ caring potential, caused that during the lockdown, many older adults – without the neighbours’ or NGOs’ support or the activities undertaken by local authorities –...
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Process of Emergence of Smart Specialisation in Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland
PublikacjaThe European Commission puts a growing emphasis on the smart specialization as a tool of regional development. This term is present in a number of strategic development documents in the European Union, including Europe 2020, published by the European Commission in 2010. It implies the need for countries and regions to specialize as well as focus the development of innovation on areas that are consistent with their endogenous potentials. Objectives...
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Growth Orientation of Women and Men Owners of Micro Firms in the Pomerianian Region
PublikacjaDespite the fact that research on women’s entrepreneurship has been conducted for many years, still many clear answers to questions about the differences between entrepreneurs of both genders are missing. One of the unresolved issues is the performance of women in entrepreneurship. The aim of the study is to investigate the growth orientation of microenterprises operating in the Pomeranian region in Poland and to compare its level...
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The Attitude of Polish Entrepreneurs to the Fact of Staging the Mega Sport Event - the Case of Pomeranian SMEs Towards Euro 2012
PublikacjaIn the course of preparations to the 2012 European Football Championship (Euro 2012) many doubts have arisen as to the actual cost-benefit balance affecting the hosting country. The event is accompanied by intense promotion of the agglomeration and the region, especially abroad. In effect, one can anticipate the competitive position of both the region and the businesses operating there to improve. The investigation whether the...
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The determinants of the Region's and its SMEs' Competitive Position in the Context of Mega Events - the Case of the Euro 2012
PublikacjaIn this paper a modified Preuss model was used to assess the factors to enhance the competitiveness of the region and the SMEs located in the region. To accomplish the above, six types of event-structure were applied: infrastructure, knowledge, networks, culture, image and emotions. They were described in detail in reference to the case of Euro 2012 in Poland in general and Pomeranian region in particular. Finally the Authors take...
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Kreowanie nowej ścieżki rozwoju dzięki poprawie modelu procesów innowacji na Pomorzu
PublikacjaCreating of New Development Path Due to Upgrading the Innovation Process- es Model in Pomeranian Region. The study presents a change in the innovation model and a change of development path towards new industries and modernization of traditional indus- tries in the Pomeranian Voivodship. The characteristics of the region and the characteristics of the regional innovation system based on statistical data, existing research, analysis...
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Implementing Integrated Territorial Investments
PublikacjaThe chapter presents the first experiences related to the implementation of the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI). In the case of the Pomeranian region in Poland, this process was associated with the creation of a broad partnership and bottom-up approach to the development strategy programming for Urban Functional Areas. In this paper, we try to assess the effectiveness of this process, by defining its strong points and bottlenecks,...
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Search for identity of Pomeranian house by means of educational activities
PublikacjaArchitecture is a universal phenomenon and is a culture-creating field closely related to other fields of art. Hence, experiencing and feeling identity are also conditioned by the proper formation of architectural objects, which are carriers specific values which co-decide about the possibility of this experience occurring in connection with a specific place and the fulfilment of a specific need in it. In the era of ubiquitous...
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Cooperation between NGOs from Tricity and public administration entities
Dane BadawczeResearch is an element of the Project “Civil Society Development for Participatory Democracy in Shida Kartli Region implemented by Instytut Badań nad Polityką Europejską (Research Institute for European Policy) in cooperation with Information and Socio-Economic Problems Research Center (Georgia), Agria Universitas Association (Hungary) and Civipolis,...
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Regionalna strategia w obszarze polityki rynku pracy w województwie pomorskim
PublikacjaCelem artykułu jest przedstawienie strategii i planów działań w obszarze rynku pracy przygotowanych przez władze samorządowe województwa pomorskiego.. Władze regionalne i lokalne województwa pomorskiego opracowały szereg dokumentów wytyczających główne kierunki polityki rynku pracy. Najważniejsze z nich to „Strategia rozwoju województwa pomorskiego do roku 2020” oraz „Regionalny Plan Działań na Rzecz Zatrudnienia dla województwa...
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Euro 2012 in Gdańsk, Poland. Is it worth using public funds?
PublikacjaThe aim of this study is to estimate the willingness - to - pay (WTP) among the community of the Pomeranian region, Poland in connection with intangible benefits and costs st emming from hosting the Euro 2012 in Gdansk. A survey conducted among 407 respondents was the source of information. The results of the study show that the average value of WTP benefit for the whole sample was 45,72 PLN2012 and WTP cost...
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CSR knowledge and perception in Polish SMEs: Evidence from the region of Pomerania.
PublikacjaThe concept of CSR was created in the second half of 20th century mostly with respect to large businesses, mostly multinational corporations. Alongside with the renaissance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which took place in the seventh decade of 20th centu-ry, we can observe a constant increase in the popularity of research into CSR practices among SMEs. This topic still remains under-researched, especially in transition...
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ESTIMATION OF THE WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY FOR PRESERVING THE FOOTBALL ARENA IN GDANSK
PublikacjaThe European Football Championship (Euro 2012) organized in Poland became the pretext for a number of infrastructural changes. A high level of expenditure makes the Polish event the most expensive among events of this magnitude. The fact that these changes were 100% financed by public funds raises the question of whether these funds were used in a substantiated way. Therefore, the aim of this study is...
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The influence of high temperature wood drying conditions using air-steam mixture on its properties
PublikacjaThe results of properties change of beech wood after drying process are presented. The wood taken to experiments was from northern part of Pomeranian region in Poland. Before the main high temperature drying process using air-steam mixture, wood was initially dried in an open air conditions. The high temperature drying process was conducted at temperature 120oC, humidity 48%, flow rate of drying medium 2.5m/s and atmospheric pressure....
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The selected effects of high temperature air-steam mixture wood drying
PublikacjaThe results of properties change of beech wood after drying process are presented. The wood taken to experiments was from northern part of Pomeranian region in Poland. Before the main high temperature drying process using air-steam mixture, wood was initially dried in an open air conditions. The high temperature drying process was conducted at temperature 120oC, humidity 48%, flow rate of drying medium 2.5m/s and atmospheric pressure....
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The origins of the brick architecture in Pomerania
PublikacjaTraditionally, brick is one of the most popular building materials on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea. Although the origins of brick architecture have been the subject of numerous research studies, their results were focused on the Kingdom of Denmark, merchant-towns and the State of the Teutonic Order. Most scholars claimed that Pomeranian architecture had not been as developed as that in the neighbouring countries. Moreover,...
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Nuclear power plant as a source of electrical energy and heat
PublikacjaIn this paper certain issues concerning usage of nuclear power plants as sources of not only electric power but also thermal energy will be discussed. For such a solution appeals most of all the need to limit harmful emissions of gases (including CO2) and ashes, which come from the process of burning fossil fuels, as well as the raising demand for network heat and chill. Additionally combined heat and power production brings measurable...
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The Effect of Full-Cell Impregnation of Pine Wood (Pinus sylvestris L.) on Changes in Electrical Resistance and on the Accuracy of Moisture Content Measurement Using Resistance Meters
PublikacjaThe impact of the full-cell impregnation of pine wood was investigated with respect to changes in electrical resistance and the accuracy of moisture content measurement. This study compared the resistance of impregnated and untreated pine timber harvested from the northern part of Poland (Pomeranian region). The wood was impregnated by the vacuum-pressure method. The preservative (TANALITH E 3475) and coloring (TANATONE 3950) agents...
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The dying medium temperature impact on the final moisture content of pine wood at constant drying time
PublikacjaThe results of final moisture content of pine wood (Pinus sylvestris L.) after drying process are presented. The wood in the experiments was taken from the northern part of Pomeranian region in Poland. The drying process was performed in the experimental chamber equipped with the micro-jet heat exchanger. The air at temperatures of 40°C, 60°C, 80°C, 100°C and 120°C with relative humidity about 60% and atmospheric pressure was the...
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Training Services in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Evidence from Poland
PublikacjaIn the knowledge-based economy knowledge and skills are becoming more and more significant for the success of companies. This applies also to firms from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector. As large companies in many cases posses special divisions devoted to trainings, they normally have no problems with updating the knowledge and skills of their employees. The situation is different with regard to SMEs, which often...
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Critical Success Factors for Knowledge Management in SMEs in the KIBS Sector
PublikacjaThe purpose of this paper is to examine knowledge management practices and critical success factors (CSFs) for their introduction in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) sector. Methodology: The paper is based on the results of an exploratory qualitative survey involving owners and managers of small and medium-sized companies operating in the KIBS sector. In the survey, eight...
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Comparison of the fracture toughness of pine wood determined on the basis of orthogonal linear cutting and frame sawing
PublikacjaIn this paper, the values of the fracture toughness of Scots pine determined by cutting tests are presented. The cutting tests were carried out using the samples of Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) from Pomeranian Region, Poland. These experiments were carried out on two research stands: orthogonal linear cutting tests were conducted using the microtome instrument and the frame saw PRW-15M was used for sawing tests. The values...
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Metoda prognozowania mocy skrawania przy przecinaniu piłami polskiego drewna sosnowego z uwzględnieniem wiązkości materiału obrabianego
PublikacjaW pracy zostały przedstawione wartości właściwości materiałowych tj.: wiązkość R oraz naprężenia tnące w strefie skrawania τy, dla drewna sosnowego (Pinus sylvestris L.). Badane próbki drewna pochodziły z czterech Krain Przyrodniczo - Leśnych Polski: Bałtyckiej Krainy Przyrodniczo - Leśnej (kraina A), Karpackiej Krainy Przyrodniczo - Leśnej (kraina B), Małopolskiej Krainy Przyrodniczo - Leśnej (kraina C) oraz Wielkopolsko - Pomorskiej...
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SSE PLATFORM APPLICATION TO EXTEND OPERATIONABILITY OF WEB-GIS BASED MARINE SERVICES OF AN HRPT-METOP SATELLITE GROUND STATION
PublikacjaEarth Observation (EO) products are widely used by geospatial society. Over the last years a number of new applications of satellite imagery were proposed. This led to an increased interest in EO products, not only from researchers but also from companies and individuals. The authors constitute the essential part of the team that created the marine, web-GIS system - SafeCity GIS - for dissemination of data obtained from a 1.5 metre...
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METHOD TO EXTEND OPERATIONABILITY OF WEB-GIS BASED MARINE SERVICES USING SSE PLATFORM
PublikacjaEarth Observation (EO) products are widely used by geospatial society. Over the last years a number of new applications of satellite imagery were proposed. This led to an increased interest in EO products, not only from researchers but also from companies and individuals. The authors constitute the essential part of the team that created the marine, web-GIS system - SafeCity GIS - for dissemination of data obtained from a 1.5...
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Piotr Samól dr inż. arch.
OsobyPiotr Samól jest adiunktem w Katedrze Historii, Teorii Architektury i Konserwacji Zabytków Wydziału Architektury Politechniki Gdańskiej. Ukończył architekturę i historię. Jego badania skupiają się na zagadnieniach historii architektury oraz urbanistyki Gdańska i regionu nadbałtyckiego. Rozprawę doktorską (nauki techniczne, architektura i urbanistyka) o architekturze kościołów dominikańskich w dawnym państwie zakonu krzyżackiego...
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The Impact of urban Localizations on the Growth Possibilities for Small Firms
PublikacjaThe purpose of this study was to identify the differences in the profiles of firms and their owners in urban and non-urban locations and also to asses the impact of those differences on the possibilities of growth for firms from both types of locations. Findings: urban entrepreneurs are better educated, more experienced and more positively motivated. Their firms are more innovative, with more qualified employeesadn better access...
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Zastosowanie analiz i prognoz ruchu w programowaniu, planowaniu i projektowaniu inwestycji transportowych
PublikacjaW artykule zostanie przedstawiona charakterystyka procesu planowania i realizacji inwestycji transportowych ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem roli analiz i prognoz ruchu. Przedstawione fazy planowania, projektowania i realizacji inwestycji transportowych omówiono na przykładach wielu inwestycji prowadzonych w ostatnich latach na obszarze miasta Gdańska i województwa pomorskiego. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono roli analiz i prognoz ruchu...
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Operation of multistage constructed wetlands systems in temporary climate
PublikacjaThe investigation were carried out at two different hybrid constructed wetlands, which treated municipal sewage after mechanical treatment from small villages in Pomeranian Region. In all facilities first step of biological treatment were horizontal flow beds. The main difference concern configuration of the facilities and sewage distributions systems into vertical flow beds. The measurement period was divided into vegetation...
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ARCHITECTURE OF HYDROPOWER PLANTS IN POMORZE
PublikacjaThe history of energetic use of the rivers of Pomerania (Pomorze) is traced from the late Middle Ages. Their potential due to geographical specificity of the region was still attractive in the era of electricity of the19th and the first half of the 20th century. Configuration of the terrain, geological, and natural restrictions, but mainly energetic potential of particular localization were crucial for economical success of the...
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The regional energy transformation in the context of renewable energy sources potential
PublikacjaThe topics addressed in the article concern the problem of exploiting the potential of renewable energy sources (RES) at the regional level and the problem of the course of regional energy transition processes. Throughout the world, energy transition proceeds in a specific way for each country, due to the different potential of the selected RES and political, institutional and socio-economic conditions. Energy transition processes...
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The Impact of Drying Conditions on the Surface Color Changes of Pine Wood
PublikacjaThe article presents the impact of drying process and selected parameters on the color changes on the surface of pine wood (Pinus sylvestris L.). Three predetermined process conditions (modes), mild, normal, and intensive, were investigated. The experiments were conducted using a semi-industrial scale dryer designed at the Gdańsk University of Technology with a loading capacity of 0.55 m3. The drying process was applied to pine...
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Hanna Obracht-Prondzyńska dr inż. arch.
OsobyDr inż. arch. Hanna Obracht-Prondzyńska Adiunktka na Uniwersytecie Gdańskim w Zakładzie Gospodarki Przestrzennej, nauczycielka akademicka ucząca projektowania urbanistycznego i analizy danych. Architektka i urbanistka zajmującą się projektowaniem w oparciu o dane. Tytuł doktora nauk inżynieryjno-technicznych w dyscyplinie architektura i urbanistyka obroniła z wyróżnieniem w 2020 r. na Wydziale Architektury Politechniki Gdańskiej,...
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Strategie miast powiatowych na obszarze peryferyjnym województwa pomorskiego.
PublikacjaArtykuł nawiązuje do badań problemów rozwoju obszarów peryferyjnych (czyli poza obszarami metropolitalnymi) prowadzonych przez autora od 2009 r. Postawił on hipotezę, że rozwój miast powiatowych może zaktywizować gospodarczo ich otoczenie. W 2013 r. zbadał czynniki rozwojowe wskazane w planach strategicznych miast powiatowych na obszarze peryferyjnym województwa pomorskiego, obecnie - strategie tych miast w części dotyczącej rozwoju...
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Cross-border cooperiation between nongovernmental organisations in the Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships
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Piotr Krajewski dr
OsobyPiotr Krajewski pracuje jako starszy bibliotekarz w Bibliotece Politechniki Gdańskiej. Jako pracownik Sekcji Informacji Naukowo-Technicznej skupia się przede wszystkim na zagadnieniach związanych z ruchem Open Access oraz rolą repozytoriów instytucjonalnych w jego rozwoju. Jest także autorem artykułów poruszających kwestie standaryzacji statystyk wykorzystania zasobów elektronicznych jak również problematykę „drapieżnych wydawców”....
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Determinants of Business Growth Aspirations among Polish Students: An Empirical Analysis
PublikacjaThis paper aims to discuss the concept of growth aspirations and growth intentions, as well as to identify factors that influence growth aspirations expressed by students with regard to their future businesses. On the basis of a literature review potential determinants of growth aspirations have been identified and tested empirically using data obtained from 223 students from the Pomeranian region in Poland. The authors...
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Analiza możliwości wzrostu udziału transportu zbiorowego w wojewódzkich przewozach pasażerskich na przykładzie województwa pomorskiego
PublikacjaPodział zadań przewozowych pomiędzy dostępne środki transportu jest jednym z kluczowych wyzwań przy opracowaniu Planów Transportowych w regionach. Stan aktualny i prognozy prowadzone na obszarze Unii Europejskiej wskazują, że w najbliższych latach dominującym środkiem transportu pasażerskiego będzie samochód osobowy z zarysowującą się tendencją wzrostową. Dlatego bardzo istotnym działaniem przy budowie zintegrowanego systemu transportu...
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Application of Web-GIS for Dissemination and 3D Visualization of Large-Volume LiDAR Data
PublikacjaThe increasing number of digital data sources, which allow for semi-automatic collection and storage of information regarding various aspects of life has recently granted a considerable rise in popularity to the term “Big data”. As far as geospatial data is concerned, one of the major sources of Big data are Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) scanners, which produce high resolution three-dimensional data on a local scale. The...