• A proposal to use selected mechatronic devices in bicycles to improve travel safety 

  Kowalski, Sławomir; Mendrygał, Mateusz; Matuszak, Zbigniew; Barta, Dalibor; Dižo, Jan; Dittrich, Aleš (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The conceptual design of the smart bike was developed to implement new technologies to the constantly developing bicycle market. The electronic systems described and presented are focused on the issue of safety when using ...
• Transport and storage of selected industrial waste 

  Kądziołka, Tomasz (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  According to Statistics Poland (GUS), the amount of waste from industrial activities in Poland in 2021 exceeded 107 million tons. Waste poses a threat to the environment and human life and health, which is why it is so ...
• The use of rapid prototyping methods and FEM analyses to improve aerodynamic characteristics of pas senger vehicles 

  Jurkowski, Sławomir; Ciuła, Józef (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The aerodynamic features of motor vehicles mainly affect two aspects: operating costs related to the drag force of the vehicle (Cx coefficient) and traction properties. The simulation tests carried out made it possible to ...
• Prototype of a system that tracks the sun's rays 

  Pietrucha, Iga; Matuła, Jan (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The article presents the design and implementation of a prototype tracking system for photovoltaic panels, whose task is to track the movement of the Sun and improve energy conversion efficiency. Traditional PV installations ...
• Evaluation of the chemical composition of car exhaust gases based on selected parameters 

  Kowalski, Sławomir; Młynarczyk, Kacper (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The aim of this work is to compare the concentration of chemical compounds found in the exhaust gases of cars supplied with different fuels, depending on the engine speed and vehicle mileage. Testing the exhaust gas ...
• Assessment of shape reproduction in computed tomography using reference spheres 

  Ryniewicz, Andrzej (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of shape reproduction in computed tomography using reference spheres. Measurements were carried out with Siemens Somatom Sensation 64 and Werth Tomo Scope Compact scanners, ...
• Aspects of risk management in engineering projects based on survey research and the AHP method 

  Kochanek, Anna; Zygmunt, Natalia (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The aim of this article is to present risk management practices used in large engineering projects and to identify key factors influencing the success of these projects. The article is based on a survey conducted among ...
• Application of the ESP32 microcontroller and FDM technology in the development of an electrotechnical harness connection tester 

  Kochanek, Anna; Motyka, Marek (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025-11)

  The article describes the design and construction of a prototype device for testing electrical harness connections. The tester combines the functionality of the ESP32 microcontroller with the flexibility of additive ...
• Municipal Solid Waste Incineration with Energy Recovery: A Critical Review of Process Performance, Emissions, Residues, and System Integration 

  Banaś, Marian; Pająk, Tadeusz; Ciuła, Józef (MDPI, 2026)

  The aim of this review is to provide a critical synthesis of peer-reviewed literature focusing exclusively on MSWI, rather than the broader field of Waste-to-Energy, based on a search in Scopus and a structured narrative ...
• Sustainable Management of Landfill Methane Emissions in Poland: The Role of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register 

  Ciuła, Józef; Sobiecka, Elżbieta; Olejnik, Tomasz; Kochanek, Anna; Woźniak, Agnieszka Dorota (MDPI, 2026)

  Waste management is a vital component of modern economies, requiring not only technological solutions, but also economic and social approaches that reflect human needs while minimizing environmental harm. Within the European ...
• Zastosowanie metod obliczeniowych i eksperymentalnych w rozwoju urządzeń mechanicznych / pod red. M. Cygnara, A. Kochanek 

  Cygnar, Mariusz; Kochanek, Anna (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025)

  Monografia prezentuje szereg zagadnień mających charakter interdyscyplinarny. Zawiera 20 rozdziałów o bardzo szerokiej tematyce, mającej praktyczne zastosowanie w inżynierii. Podstawowym celem jest przedstawienie obecnie ...
• Model integracji sztucznej inteligencji i analiz przestrzennych w procesie podejmowania decyzji lokalizacyjnych dla obiektów odnawialnych źródeł energii 

  Kochanek, Anna (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2025)

  Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne należy do priorytetów państw całego świata, zarówno w sferze społecznej, gospodarczej, środowiskowej, jak i politycznej. Jednym z głównych działań mających na celu jego wzmocnienie jest rozwój ...
• Renewable Energy as a Strategic Mechanism for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Review 

  Woźniak, Agnieszka; Ciuła, Józef; Kochanek, Anna; Guzal-Dec, Danuta (MDPI, 2026)

  This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric and scientific mapping review of the literature examining renewable energy as a strategic mechanism for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on a ...
• The State and Development Directions of Polish Waste-to-Energy Plants in Improving R1-Based Energy Recovery Performance 

  Banaś, Marian; Pająk, Tadeusz; Wróbel, Wojciech; Ciuła, Józef (MDPI, 2026)

  The paper presents an analysis of the status and development trends of Polish Waste-to-Energy (WtE) installations in the context of improving the level of energy recovery measured by the R1 indicator of the Waste Framework ...
• Effectiveness of spin coating quantum dots deposition process onto mesoporous titanium dioxide for photovoltaic application 

  Kwaśnicki, Paweł; Gronba-Chyła, Anna; Generowicz, Agnieszka; Ciuła, Józef; Duriagina, Zoia; Koval, Viktor; Tepla, Tetiana; Herbut, Piotr; Mucha, Zbigniew; Mańkowska, Dorota (Politechnika Lubelska, 2026)

  The aim of this work was to present an effective method for deposition onto a conductive material covered by a thin film on a glass surface using the spin coating technique. The TiO2 layer, consisting of 99% anatase ...
• Assessment of the Possibility of Implementing a Circular Economy by Environmental Evaluating the Life Cycle of Products Derived from Bulky Municipal Waste 

  Generowicz, Agnieszka; Gronba-Chyła, Anna; Godula, Piotr; Kulczycka, Joanna; Lewandowska, Anna; Dorosz, Aneta; Ciuła, Józef; Kwaśnicki, Paweł (MDPI, 2025)

  Current wood waste recycling processes need to be improved to prioritize ma- terial recovery over energy recovery by cascading the use of wood waste and limiting as much as possible non-recyclable batches that may contain ...
• Recycling of Sewage Sludge in Poland – Environmental Aspects and Risks Related to Its Management in a Circular Economy 

  Ciuła, Józef; Wiewiórska, Iwona; Potok, Halina; Babiarz, Aneta (Politechnika Koszalińska, 2025)

  Sewage sludge generated in the process of household and industrial wastewater treatment plants should be utilized in line with the principles of sustainable development, taking into account the processes that are an ...
• Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Environment: Current State of Research, Sources of Origin, Health Risks, and Regulations—A Comprehensive Review 

  Kochanek Anna; Grąz, Katarzyna; Potok, Halina; Gronba-Chyła, Anna; Kwaśny, Justyna; Wiewiórska, Iwona; Ciuła, Józef; Basta, Emilia; Łapiński, Jacek (MDPI, 2025)

  Small-particle-produced goods, such as those used in industry, medicine, cosmetics, paints, abrasives, and plastic pellets or powders, are the main sources of microplastics. It is also possible to mention tire recycling ...
• The efficiency of vehicle fleet management using the example of a company transporting a T60 medium 

  Kochanek, Anna; Plata, Karol (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2024)

  The transport of hazardous substances is an integral part of today's society. Nearly 90% of dangerous goods are transported by road in Poland. Due to the lack of a nationwide monitoring system, based on the electronic ...
• Detection and analysis of network security threats using artificial intelligence 

  Litawa, Grzegorz; Żelasko, Mateusz; Litawa, Julia (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Nowym Sączu, 2024)

  This article describes ways of detecting and analysing major security threats in network. Our research is based on a neural network created in Python language with the use of TensorFlow. With the help of artificial intelligence, ...

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