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Conception of Interactive Information and Decision Support System for Urban and Industrial Air Quality Management: Extension
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Application of passive sampling technique in monitoring research on quality of atmospheric air in the area of Tczew, Poland.
PublikacjaThis paper presents the results of atmospheric air quality research in Tczew (adjacent to the Vistula River) on the content of BTEX compounds. Analytical procedure applied during the sampling of the analytes from the air used the passive sampling technique (diffusive passive sampler, Radiello®). For determination of BTEX compounds in atmospheric air, two-stage thermal desorption technique combined with gas chromatography (TD-GC-FID)...
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Potential of bacteriocins from lab to improve microbial quality of dry-cured and fermented meat products
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Impact of Pre-Sowing Red Light Treatment of Sweet Corn Seeds on the Quality and Quantity of Yield
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PARTIAL WHEAT FLOUR REPLACEMENT WITH GLUTEN-FREE FLOURS IN BREAD - QUALITY, TEXTURE AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
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Thermal processing of pasta enriched with black locust flowers affect quality, phenolics, and antioxidant activity
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Poles’ Nutritional and Health Behaviour and Quality of Life—A Pilot Study
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Effect of additives on the quality of a proecological grease developed in accordance with the experiment plan according to the Taguchi method
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Quality of Life Surveys as a Method of Obtaining Data for Sustainable City Development—Results of Empirical Research
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FERTILIZER CONTAINING 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID AFFECTS SOUR CHERRY FRUIT QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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The Quality of Air in Polish Health Resorts with an Emphasis on Health on the Effects of Benzo(a)pyrene in 2015–2019
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NUMERICAL MODEL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE BASED ON EXPERIMENTAL DATA
PublikacjaAs a structure degrades some changes in its dynamical behavior can be observed, and inversely, observation and evaluation of these dynamical changes of the structure can provide information of structural state of the object. Testing of the real structure, besides of being costly, can cover only limited working states. It is particularly considerable in case of hardly accessible, and randomly/severely dynamically loaded offshore...
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Analytical procedures for quality control of pharmaceuticals in terms of residual solvents content: Challenges and recent developments
PublikacjaResidual solvents play an important role in the synthesis of drugs and in product formulations. In addition, they pose a serious problem, that is toxicity, as many of them exhibit toxic or environmentally hazardous properties. Therefore, constant monitoring of quality control is needed. In this study, we present an overview of regulatory and general methods described by various pharmacopoeias. Then, the most commonly used methodologies...
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The effect of an active force while slide diamond burnishing of wooden shafts upon process quality
PublikacjaThe quality of the surface of wooden elements that have been turned and burnished has got a crucial meaning in the whole production process flow, since the obtained effects affect the quality of the wooden surface after finishing (coating, painting). In the paper, selected results of the investigation of the effect of the burnishing process on the surface quality of the elements after turning are presented. Research experiments...
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High-quality Experiment Dedicated to microGravity Exploration, Heat Flow and Oscillation Measurement from Gdańsk
PublikacjaIn this paper we propose HEDGEHOG (High-quality Experiment Dedicated to microGravity Exploration, Heat flow and Oscillation measurement from Gdańsk) REXUS experiment to investigate vibrational and heat flow phenomena during the whole (ascent, microgravity phase, descent and recovery) flight of a sounding rocket. First, a proposed system of cantilever beams is discussed to study dynamic behaviour of dummy payload. Dimensioning has...
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Evaluation of Ambient Air Odour Quality in Vicinity of Municipal Landfill Using Electronic Nose Technique
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of investigation on ambient air quality evaluation with respect to concentration of odorants in a vicinity of municipal landfill. The investigation was carried out with a prototype of electronic nose and a team of panelists utilizing the Nasal Ranger field olfactometers. The prototype was equipped with a set of six semiconductor sensors by FIGARO Co. and one PID-type sensor. Performed measurements...
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Methods for quality improvement of multibeam and LiDAR point cloud data in the context of 3D surface reconstruction
PublikacjaPoint cloud dataset is the transitional data model used in several marine and land remote-sensing applications. During further steps of processing, the transformation of point cloud spatial data to more complex models containing higher order geometric structures like edges and facets may be possible, if an appropriate quality level of input data is provided. Point cloud datasets usually contain a considerable amount of undesirable...
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Value of Personalized Dementia-Specific Quality of Life Scales: An Explorative Study in 3 European Countries
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How Good Is My Project? Experiences from Projecting Software Quality Using a Reference Set
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Impact of a CPRMeter feedback device on chest compression quality performer by nurses: A randomized crossover study
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Effect of Attractants and Micronutrient Biofortification on the Yield and Quality of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) Seeds
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Example applications of control charts as a quality tool for statistical process control in a small manufacturing company
PublikacjaPraca zawiera przykład wdrożenia kart kontrolnych w małym zakładzie produkcyjnym zajmującym się wytwarzaniem komponentów z blach. Pokazano jak z zastosowaniem dostępnego pakietu biurowego, można stworzyć statystyczną kontrolę procesu(SPC)w małej firmie. Artykuł zawiera wyniki z przykładowych analizowanych procesów.
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Quality Evaluation of Voice Transmission Using BPL Communication System in MV Mine Cable Network
PublikacjaThis article presents results of a quality evaluation study, considering voice transmission in a 6 kV medium voltage cable network using the BPL (Broadband over Power Line) communication system. The tests are carried out under real mining conditions for the selected power cable without voltage, earthed at both sides. Such a method of monitoring work conditions is of great importance, especially during a disaster. Power cables are...
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A New Approach to Assess Quality of Motion in Functional Task of Upper Limb in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Publikacja(1) Background: This study presents a new method for the motion quantitative analysis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients (DMD) performing functional tasks in clinical conditions. (2) Methods: An experimental study was designed to define how different levels of external mass (light and heavy) influence the performance of the upper limbs of a tested DMD and reference subject (RS) during horizontal movements (level of the waist)...
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A framework of open government data (OGD) e-service quality dimensions with future research agenda
PublikacjaPurpose This research paper aims to present a framework of open government data (OGD) relating to e-service quality dimensions. In addition, it provides a research agenda for the e-service delivery of OGD. Design/methodology/approach A literature review pertaining to e-service quality with special reference to e-government was delivered to deduce the key dimensions of e-service quality for OGD. Findings Five e-service quality dimensions...
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Evaluation of quality of electric power distribution network elements in order to maintain functional and technical safety
PublikacjaPraca dotyczy wieloatrybutowego systemu oceny elementów sieci elektroenergetycznej do celów zapewnienia jej bezpieczeństwa funkcjonalnego i technicznego. Rozważana sieć składa się z dużej liczby elementów, ocenianych jakościowo i ilościowo. Zaproponowana metoda składa się z dwóch etapów: (i)wstępnego wyboru niewielkiej liczby elementów niebezpiecznych w oparciu o małą liczbę informacji (ii) wykonaniu uszeregowania wybranych elementów...
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ACTIVATED BIOCHAR AS AN ADSORBENT OF ORGANIC POLLUTANTS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PublikacjaThe use of biomass, especially waste biomass, as an alternative energy source is a very important issue today. Pyrolysis is a process of thermal degradation of raw material and one of its products is biochar. This product is mainly distinguished by its high carbon content, and by improving its quality through activation, it can be more widely used. Activated biocarbon has a strongly developed surface and porous structure, and as...
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Preconcentration and Analytical Methods for Determination of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether and Other Fuel Oxygenates and Their Degradation Products in Environment: A Review
PublikacjaFuel oxygenates (FOs) are mainly ethers or alcohols which are added to gasoline either to boost the octane number or to make the fuel burning process more "cleaner" with increasing the oxygen content, or to obtain a combination of both effects. FOs are water soluble with high mobility in the environment which presence even at very low concentrations lower the quality of water making it unsafe or unpleasant due to their objectionable...
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Sea, River, Lake Ice Properties and Their Applications in Practices
PublikacjaThis Special Issue aims to highlight research articles focusing on the geographical scale of glacier and lake ice variations, as well as the engineering scale of ice properties and their practical applications via laboratory tests and numerical modeling. Additionally, it includes research on ecosystems under lake ice. The main goal is successfully achieved through the joint efforts of authors, anonymous reviewers, and editorial...
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DETERMINANTS OF INLAND NAVIGATION ON THE VISTULA FROM WARSAW TO GDAŃSK
PublikacjaWaterborne transport is the cheapest, the safest and the least harmful to the natural environment. Restoring regular waterway cargo transport will require revitalisation of the existing trans-shipment and logistics infrastructure for commercial inland ports and building new. Transport policy makers must remember that waterborne transport is the most ecological type of transport. It produces only 10% of the gases emitted to the...
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COMPARISON OF THE CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE GRANULAR MATERIALS FOR DUAL-MEDIA FILTRATION OF GROUNDWATER: PILOT PLANT TESTING
PublikacjaNowadays, occurrence of abnormal mineral or organic natural (geogenic) compounds concentrations, in ground and infiltration water, but also quite often in surface waters, is now a common problem encountered in Poland, Europe and many other countries throughout the world. The most concern is usually paid on the removal of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) as well as anthropogenic compounds (in particular referring to the organic compounds...
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Study of Cloud Water Samples Collected over Northern Poland
PublikacjaThe paper gives the results of the first studies on the chemistry of cloud water collected during 3 mo (Aug.–Oct. 2010) in the free atmosphere over the area to the south of the Tri-City (Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia) conurbation on the Gulf of Gdansk, Poland. Taken from cumulus, stratus, and stratocumulus clouds by means of an aircraft-mounted collector, the water samples were analyzed for the following contaminants: anions (chlorides,...
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Employment of passive sampling in monitoring indoor air quality in selected residences in a Tri-city area in Poland
PublikacjaTime-weighted average concentrations of selected volatile compounds were measured in chosen residences in a Tri-City area of Poland by means of passive sampling. The results were compared to those obtained by dynamic technique – sorption tubes filled with Tenax TA sorbent. Results obtained by employing the two techniques were similar. Total volatile organic compound (TVOC) parameters were also determined. An attempt was also...
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Can Evaluation Patterns Enable End Users to Evaluate the Quality of an e-learning System? An Exploratory Study.
PublikacjaThis paper presents the results of an exploratory study whose main aim is to verify if the Pattern-Based (PB) inspection technique enables end users to perform reliable evaluation of e-learning systems in real work-related settings. The study involved 13 Polish and Italian participants, who did not have an HCI background, but used e-learning platforms for didactic and/or administrative purposes. The study revealed that the participants...
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Effect of fortification with calcium from eggshells on bioavailability, quality, and rheological characteristics of traditional Polish bread spread
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A comparison of indexing methods to evaluate quality of horticultural soils. Part II. sensitivity of soil microbiological indicators
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Is Easy Access Related to Better Life? Walkability and Overlapping of Personal and Communal Identity as Predictors of Quality of Life
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<title>Data quality management system (DQMS) for BAC detector in the ZEUS experiment at the HERA accelerator</title>
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Potential of bacteriocins from lab to improve microbial quality of dry-cured and fermented meat products [pdf]
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Assessment of Ocimum basilicum Essential Oil Anti-Insect Activity and Antimicrobial Protection in Fruit and Vegetable Quality
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Weather Conditions, Orchard Age and Nitrogen Fertilization Influences Yield and Quality of ‘Łutówka’ Sour Cherry Fruit
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Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization in the Sour Cherry Orchard on Soil Enzymatic Activities, Microbial Population, and Fruit Quality
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The Effect of the Method of Plant Protection on the Quality of Remontant Strawberry Cultivars Grown in a Gutter System under Covers
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HOW TO EFFECTIVELY ANALYSE THE IMPACT OF AIR QUALITY ON SOCIETY – REVIEW OF MODERN MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES AND APPARATUS: PARTICULATES
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Predicting the Number of Days With Visibility in a Specific Range in Warsaw (Poland) Based on Meteorological and Air Quality Data
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Ocena jakości powietrza atmosferycznego na terenie Aglomeracji Trojmiejskiej = Quality of atmospheric air in the Tricity area
PublikacjaNa terenie Aglomeracji Trójmiejskiej i Tczewa monitoring jakości powietrza prowadzony jest, obok jednostek samorządowych przez fundację: Agencja Monitoringu Regionalnego Atmosfery Aglomeracji Gdańskiej - ARMAAG. Katedra Chemii Analitycznej PG współpracując z fundacją ARMAAG podjęła próbę uzupełnienia informacji na temat stanu atmosfery na terenie Trójmiasta i Tczewa o ocenę pod względem zawartości analitów z grupy BTEX. Celem...
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Headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography-olfactometry analysis of raw spirits of different organoleptic quality
PublikacjaCelem pracy było określenie, ktore związki wnoszą wkład w aromat destylatów rolniczych i wskazać te z nich które mogą powodować obniżenie ich właściwości organoleptycznych. W badaniach zastosowano ekstrakcję lotnych analitów z fazy nadpowierzchniowej techniką mikroekstrakcji do fazy nadpowierzchniowej w połączeniu z chromatografia gazową z detekcja olfaktometryczną . Znaleziono 40 zsubstancji, które mogą być markerami jakości organoleptycznej
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Multipath routing for quality of service differentiation and network capacity optimization in broadband low-earth orbit systems
PublikacjaThis paper shows the importance of employing multiple different paths for routing in Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) networks in broadband Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems. A theoretical analysis is presented and a routing concept is proposed to demonstrate three facts that make multipath routing especially important in broadband LEO networks: (1) differences in the propagation delays have a much greater impact on end-to-end...
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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
PublikacjaThe 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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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS
PublikacjaThe 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:...