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Dose-dependent influence of commercial garlic (Allium sativum) on rats fed cholesterol-containing diet
PublikacjaCelem badań było określenie, czy handlowy preparat czosnku może być użyty jako wartościowy składnik diety zapobiegającej wystąpieniu arteriosklerozy. Jako miarę takiego działania przyjęto ograniczenie wzrostu poziomu lipidów, obniżenie poziomu wybranych białek oraz zachowanie poziomu antyoksydantów w surowicy krwi.Wiadomo, że badany produkt ma dużą zawartość włókien błonnika, mikroelementów i polifenoli. Ogólna zawartość przeciwutleniaczy...
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Characterization of GM3 Gangliosides in Human Milk throughout Lactation: Insights from the Analysis with the Use of Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Quadrupole Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
PublikacjaGangliosides are complex lipids found in human milk that play important structural and biological functions. In this study, we utilized reversed-phase liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry to evaluate the molecular distribution of GM3 in human milk samples collected at distinct lactation stages, ranging from colostrum to advanced lactation samples. Throughout lactation, GM3 d40:1 emerged as...
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Health-Promoting Effects of Ethylene-Treated Kiwifruit ‘Hayward’ from Conventional and Organic Crops in Rats Fed an Atherogenic Diet
PublikacjaKiwifruit is a subtropical fruit that is very popular among consumers. Kiwifruit ‘Hayward’ (Actinidia deliciosa C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson) is an important source of bioactive compounds and possesses high antioxidant capacity, but its value can be changed during ripening. The aim of this study was to compare the levels of total polyphenols (TP), ascorbic acid (AA), and total antioxidant capacities (TACs) of ethylene-treated and...
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First report of seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep in Pomerania, northern Poland
PublikacjaIntroduction and objective. Toxoplasmosis is parasitic disease which has economic relevance for both veterinary and human medicine. In sheep, toxoplasmosis is a major cause of abortion and can thus cause reproductive problems. The current study aimed to determine the occurrence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies in sheep from 13 districts of northern Poland and thereby obtain actual data about T. gondii seroprevalence in...
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Nondestructive Optical Sensing of Flavonols and Chlorophyll in White Head Cabbage ( Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata subvar. alba ) Grown under Different Nitrogen Regimens
PublikacjaA multiparametric optical sensor was used to nondestructively estimate phytochemical compounds in white cabbage leaves directly in the field. An experimental site of 1980 white cabbages (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata subvar. alba), under different nitrogen (N) treatments, was mapped by measuring leaf transmittance and chlorophyll fluorescence screening in one leaf/cabbage head. The provided indices of flavonols (FLAV) and...
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The effect of exogenous application of methyl jasmonate on the lipid and carbohydrate content and composition of winter triticale (Triticosecale Wittm.) grain and the severity of fungal infections in triticale plants and grain
PublikacjaKernels of winter triticale (Triticosecale Wittm. cv. Dinaro) were analyzed. In the autumn of 2015, the effect of methyl jasmonate (MJ) on the germination of triticale kernels and the development of triticale seedlings was analyzed in a laboratory before kernels were sown in experimental plots. Kernels harvested from plots in August 2016 were analyzed to determine their lipid and carbohydrate content and composition and the severity...
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Chemistry of human breast milk – a comprehensive review of the composition and role of milk metabolites in child development
PublikacjaEarly nutrition has an enormous influence on a child's physiological function, immune system maturation and cognitive development. Human breast milk (HBM) is recognized as the gold standard for human infant nutrition. Accordingly to WHO report breastfeeding is consider as an unequalled way of providing ideal food to the infant, which is required for his healthy growth and development. HBM contains various macronutrients (carbohydrates,...
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Rapid and Green Separation of Mono- and Diesters of Monochloropropanediols by Ultrahigh Performance Supercritical Fluid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Using Neat Carbon Dioxide as a Mobile Phase
PublikacjaThis study demonstrates the effect of column selectivity and density of supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) on the separation of monochloropropanediol (MCPD) esters, known as food toxicants, using SC-CO2 without addition of cosolvent in ultrahigh performance supercritical fluid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UHPSFC-MS). This study shows that over 20 2-monochloropropanediol (2-MCPD) and 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) mono-...
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Solubilization of keratins and functional properties of their isolates and hydrolysates
PublikacjaThe keratinous wastes of the textile industry and poultry slaughterhouses may be used as sources of soluble keratins or hydrolysates. This review presents methods for processing raw keratin-based materials into bioproducts with functional and bioactive properties suitable for biomedical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural applications. Soluble keratin can be obtained by thermal treatment in some organic solvents, reduction, or oxidation...
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Detection of apple in orange juice using ultra-fast gas chromatography
PublikacjaThe determination of authenticity is an increasingly important issue for food quality and safety. The use of an electronic nose based on ultra-fast gas chromatography technique ensures rapid analysis of the volatile compounds from food products. Due to the fact that this technique enables chemical profiling of agricultural products, it can be an effective tool for authentication when combined with chemometrics. In this article...
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Ireneusz Dariusz Ochmian prof. dr hab. inż.
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Detection and removal of priority substances and emerging pollutants from stormwater: case study of the Kołobrzeska collector, Gdańsk, Poland
PublikacjaProgressive urban development affects environmental balance and disrupts the hydrologic cycle, in which rainfall plays a significant role. Since rainwater is considered a valuable resource of the environment, many technical solutions are implemented that enable effective rainwater management. On the other hand, stormwater runoff from urban areas contains numerous (also toxic) substances, and therefore should be properly treated....
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Application of Multinomial Logistic Regression to Model the Impact of Rainfall Genesis on the Performance of Storm Overflows: Case Study
PublikacjaIn this study, a mathematical model was proposed to analyze the performance of storm overfows. The model included the infuence of rainfall genesis on the duration of storm overfow, its volume, and the maximum instantaneous fow. The multinomial logistic regression model, which has not been used so far to model objects located in a stormwater system, was proposed to simulate the duration of storm overfow. The Iman–Conover method,...
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The quality of sewage sludge stabilized for a long time in reed basins
PublikacjaThe aim of the work was to determine changes of long-term sewage sludge quality stabilized in reed basins from 7-15 years. The following parameters were evaluated: dry matter and organic matter concentration, nitrogen, phosphorus, and selected heavy metal (Cd, Ni, Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn) fractions. The material for the investigations was collected from 4 reed basin systems (utilisated sewage sludge) located in conventional WWTPs in Denmark...
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The innovative exploitation of Brassica vegetables in the health quality food production chain
PublikacjaIn this overview the multidirectional opportunities of innovative exploitation of chemical and biological properties of vegetables from Brassiceae family are discussed. The specific chemical composition of brassicas, as regard both nutrients and non-nutrients, renders them particularly suitable for the health food production chain, literally from field to fork. the ability of these plants to accumulate heavy metals may be utilised...
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The innovative Exploitation of Brassica Vegetables in the Health Quality Food Production Chain
PublikacjaIn this overview the multidirectional opportunities of innovative exploitation of chemical and biological properties of vegetables from Brassiceae family are discussed. The specific chemical composition of brassicas, as regard both nutrients and non-nutrients, renders them particularly suitable for the health food production chain, literally from field to fork. the ability of these plants to accumulate heavy metals may be utilised...
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Mobile wireless measurement system for potatoes storage management
PublikacjaThe paper discusses the idea and the design of a remote control system for a storage management of agricultural products which temperature may rise in a result of biological processes during the storage. Exemplary potatoes storehouse is discussed as an application of the automation system. Because of existing buildings and infrastructure in the farm, wireless data transfer system has been proposed for both sensors to data acquisition...
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Ionic liquids in extraction techniques: Determination of pesticides in food and environmental samples
PublikacjaThe intensive use of pesticides in agricultural practices has promoted the appearance of environmentaland public health problems. Due to that, scientists face challenges with developing simple, fast, sensitive,selective, and low-cost methods dedicated to determining pesticide residues in food and environmentalsamples. Following thefifth principle of Green Analytical Chemistry, chemists are searching for greeneralternatives for...
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The concept of sewage-sludge management system for an individual household
PublikacjaThe individual farms at the rural areas often face problems with domestic sewage collection and treatment. In many cases building of sewerage systems and central wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) brings too high costs, due to high distances from one farm to another and terrain configuration. Treatment wetlands for individual farms can solve this problem. In the article, an overview of individual treatment wetlands in Europe and...
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Urban hydrology 2023/24 (winter)
Kursy OnlineThe course provides support for teaching the subject of Urban hydrology during the 3rd semester of MSc Studies in Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering). The course covers hydrological issues related to urban catchments. Wsparcie dla nauczania przedmiotu Urban hydrology na kierunku Environmental Engineering (WILiŚ). Przedmiot realizowany na III semestrze studiów II stopnia. Obejmuje zagadnienia...
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Urban hydrology 2022/23 (summer)
Kursy OnlineThe course provides support for teaching the subject of Urban hydrology during the 3rd semester of MSc Studies in Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering). The course covers hydrological issues related to urban catchments. Wsparcie dla nauczania przedmiotu Urban hydrology na kierunku Environmental Engineering (WILiŚ). Przedmiot realizowany na III semestrze studiów II stopnia. Obejmuje zagadnienia...
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Urban hydrology 2023/24 (summer)
Kursy OnlineThe course provides support for teaching the subject of Urban hydrology during the 3rd semester of MSc Studies in Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering). The course covers hydrological issues related to urban catchments. Wsparcie dla nauczania przedmiotu Urban hydrology na kierunku Environmental Engineering (WILiŚ). Przedmiot realizowany na III semestrze studiów II stopnia. Obejmuje zagadnienia...
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Effect of nanosilver (nAg) on disinfection, growth, and chemical composition of young barley leaves under in vitro conditions
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Differential Scanning Calorimetry for Determining the Thermodynamic Properties of Selected Honeys
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Buzz-based recognition of the honeybee colony circadian rhythm
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Linking occurrence and changes in local abundance of farmland bird species to landscape composition and land-use changes
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Forest clear-cuts as additional habitat for breeding farmland birds in crisis
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Cassava, a 21st Century Staple Crop: How can Nigeria Harness Its Enormous Trade Potentials?
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Habitat characteristics associated with occupancy of declining waders in Polish wet grasslands
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Effects of management on invertebrates and birds in extensively used grassland of Poland
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Influence of Cd(II), Cr(VI) and Fe(III) on early steps of deetiolation process in wheat: fluorescence spectral changes of protochlorophyllide and newly formed chlorophyllide
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Buzz-based recognition of the honeybee colony circadian rhythm
PublikacjaHoneybees are one of the highly valued pollinators. Their work as individuals is appreciated for crops pollination and honey production. It is believed that work of an entire bee colony is intense and almost continuous. The goal of the work presented in this paper is identification of bees circadian rhythm with a use of sound-based analysis. In our research as a source of information on bee colony we use their buzz that have been...
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Detection of anomalies in bee colony using transitioning state and contrastive autoencoders
PublikacjaHoneybees plays vital role for the environmental sustainability and overall agricultural economy. Assisting bee colonies within their proper functioning brings the attention of researchers around the world. Electronics systems and machine learning algorithms are being developed for classifying specific undesirable bee behaviors in order to alert about upcoming substantial losses. However, classifiers could be impaired when used...
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Stereo vision with Equal Baseline Multiple Camera Set (EBMCS) for obtaining depth maps of plants
PublikacjaThis paper presents a method of improving the estimation of distances between an autonomous harvesting robot and plants with ripe fruits by using the vision system based on five cameras. The system is called Equal Baseline Multiple Camera Set (EBMCS). EBMCS has some features of a camera matrix and a camera array. EBMCS is regarded as a set of stereo cameras for estimating distances by obtaining disparity maps and depth maps. This...
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NICE Innowacyjne i nowoczesne rozwiązania zrównoważonego korzystania z wód opadowych w mieście oparte na procesach naturalnych.
ProjektyProjekt realizowany w Katedra Technologii w Inżynierii Środowiska zgodnie z porozumieniem 101003765 z dnia 2021-05-10
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NICE Innowacyjne i nowoczesne rozwiązania zrównoważonego korzystania z wód opadowych w mieście oparte na procesach naturalnych.
ProjektyProjekt realizowany w Katedra Technologii w Inżynierii Środowiska zgodnie z porozumieniem 101003765 z dnia 2021-05-10
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Effect of the North Atlantic Thermohaline Circulation on changes in climatic conditions and river flow in Poland
Publikacja: The purpose of this study is to find connections between the North Atlantic Thermohaline Circulation (NA THC), climate elements, such as cloud cover, precipitation, air temperature, sunshine duration, and relative humidity, and flow of rivers in Poland. The intensity of NA THC was characterized by the DG3L index, which was established to assess changes in the amount of heat transported by NA THC along with the transport of water...
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High-Resolution Discharge Forecasting for Snowmelt and Rainfall Mixed Events
PublikacjaDischarge events induced by mixture of snowmelt and rainfall are strongly nonlinear due to consequences of rain-on-snow phenomena and snowmelt dependence on energy balance. However, they received relatively little attention, especially in high-resolution discharge forecasting. In this study, we use Random Forests models for 24 h discharge forecasting in 1 h resolution in a 105.9 km 2 urbanized catchment in NE Poland: Biala River....
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Sawsan S. Sayed Prof. Dr.
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3D point cloud as a representation of buildings: the Nanotechnology Center and the Auditorium Novum
Dane BadawczeThe product presents the point cloud in the collection of a three-dimensional database in spatial order as the representations of the Nanotechnology Center and the Auditorium Novum buildings (located on the campus of the Gdańsk University of Technology) acquired in the laser scanning technology. According to its high accuracy and precision of data acquisition...
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Numerical Solution of the Two-Dimensional Richards Equation Using Alternate Splitting Methods for Dimensional Decomposition
PublikacjaResearch on seepage flow in the vadose zone has largely been driven by engineering and environmental problems affecting many fields of geotechnics, hydrology, and agricultural science. Mathematical modeling of the subsurface flow under unsaturated conditions is an essential part of water resource management and planning. In order to determine such subsurface flow, the two-dimensional (2D) Richards equation can be used. However,...
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Qualitative characteristics and comparison of volatile fraction of vodkas made from different botanical materials by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and the electronic nose based on the technology of ultra-fast gas chromatography
PublikacjaBACKGROUND Vodka is a spirit-based beverage made from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin. At present, increasingly more vodka brands have labels that specify the botanical origin of the product. Until now, the techniques for distinguishing between vodkas of different botanical origin have been costly, time-consuming and insufficient for making a distinction between vodka produced from similar raw materials. Therefore, it is...
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Effect of sodium acetate on citric acid production from glucose by Yarrowia lipolytica
PublikacjaZbadano wpływ octanu sodu na produkcję kwasu cytrynowego z glukozy w hodowli wgłębnej przez nie utylizującego octanu mutanta (oct-) Yarrowia lipolytica A-101.1.31. Octan będący ko-substratem glukozy w pożywce zwiększał produktywność i plon kwasu cytrynowego w ciągu pierwszych 24 godzin procesu. Największy pozytywny wpływ na biosyntezę kwasu cytrynowego przez Y. lipolytica A-101.1.31 miał dodatek 2g/L octanu sodu (przy zbadanych...
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Effects of Harvesting Dates on Qualitative Characteristics of Bread Wheat Cultivars
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Response of Barley Cultivars, Hordeum vulgare L. to foliar Feeding by Nano Potassium
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BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM BAKERY WASTES -DYNAMICS, RETENTION TIME AND BIOGAS POTENTIAL
PublikacjaThis paper presents results of bakery-waste methane-fermentation. The scope of the study covers the determination of basic physicochemical parameters, process dynamics and retention time as well as biogas composition and biogas efficiency. Methane fermentation process was carried out in accordance with German Standard DIN 38414 S8 and under condition of 38°C. Conclusion: bakery wastes have big potential for biogas production.
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Innovative strategies: Combining treatments for advanced wastewater purification
PublikacjaWater scarcity is a pressing global challenge, driving the urgent need for effective wastewater treatment solutions. With untreated wastewater extensively employed, particularly in agriculture, the significance of proper treatment becomes evident, as it presents a more practical and ecologically responsible alternative. This chapter explores the diverse treatment approaches encompassing chemical, physical, and biological methods,...
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Hydrochar-nanoparticle integration for arsenic removal from wastewater: Challenges, possible solutions, and future horizon
PublikacjaArsenic (As) contamination poses a significant threat to human health, ecosystems, and agriculture, with levels ranging from 12 to 75% attributed to mine waste and stream sediments. This naturally element is abundant in Earth's crust and gets released into the environment through mining and rock processing, causing ≈363 million people to depend on As-contaminated groundwater. To combat this issue, introducing a sustainable hydrochar...
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Energy policy and the role of bioenergy in Poland
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono sytuacje energetyczną kraju. Omówiono poszczególne sektory wytwarzania energii oraz zapotrzebowania na energię i paliwa. Omówiono przekształcenia sektorów energetycznych w Polsce na przestrzeni lat 1990-2002. Na tym tle przedstawiono techniczne, ekonomiczne, społeczne i prawne aspekty rozwoju energetyki źródeł odnawialnych a w szczególności opartych o bioenergię. Przedstawiono wnioski dla Polski płynące z dotychczasowych...
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Rhodotorulic Acid and its Derivatives: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
PublikacjaSiderophores are low molecular weight compounds produced by microorganisms to scavenge iron in iron-deficient environments. Rhodotorulic acid (RA), a natural hydroxamate siderophore, plays a vital role in iron acquisition for fungi and bacteria. As the simplest natural hydroxamate siderophore, RA exhibits a high affinity for ferric ions, enabling it to form stable complexes that facilitate iron uptake and transport within microorganisms....