DSpace at VGTU: Recent submissions
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Prediction of hydraulic conductivity of fly ash built-in mineral sealing layers
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Mineral barrier protects the groundwater and soil from contamination by insulating the leakage of harmful substances from landfill. One of the most important parameters, which decides about usefulness of material to built-in ... -
Theoretical end experimental evaluation of perforations effect on sound insulation
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)To design a sound-absorbing panel, it is important to identify factors that affect the maximum sound absorption of low, middle and high frequency sounds. Perforation effect is very important for the noise-reducing and ... -
Lignin from hydrolyzed wood by-product as an eco-friendly emulsion stabilizer
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Aspen sulfur free soda lignin was obtained as a result of alkaline delignification of hydrolyzed sawdust, a by-product of wood mechanical processing. The pre-hydrolysis of aspen sawdust was performed for enhancing the yield ... -
Research on odours emitted from non-hazardous waste landfill using dynamic olfactometry
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article analyses the existing research on odour emissions from the passive odour source – municipal landfill for non azardous waste. The current research has been carried out in the Vilnius county, at the Kazokiškės ... -
Benefits from constructing a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo in terms of transport and environmental protection
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This paper presents the results of analyses that concern the benefits from the planned construction of a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo. The simulated transport model developed in the VISUM environment has been used ... -
Analysis of potential application of biogas fuel in modern compression-ignition engines
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Limited fossil fuel supplies and the necessary reduction in toxic fumes emission to the atmosphere are the main motives in conducting a search for the new, effective energy supplies. The one with potential is biogas. It ... -
The impact of landslides on local infrastructure and the environment
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Landslides are environmental processes that lead to natural disasters or technical failures, the effects of which usually threaten the life, health and property of people. In the classification of natural disasters and ... -
Developing novel photocatalytic cementitious permeable pavements for depollution of contaminants and impurities in urban cities
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Photocatalyst such as Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) has been recently introduced as a nanoparticle into cementitious permeable pavements. Combining photocatalytic compounds within concrete permeable pavements can aid with ... -
Calculation of the probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This article describes the method for calculation of probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution. The calculation is based on information on easily identifiable meteorological parameters by using neural ... -
Generative tools of AI in education
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)Since generative tools of Artificial Intelligence appeared in education, ongoing discussion arose. Still, higher education institutions argue if generative tools can be used, and if yes, what exactly can be accepted. The ... -
Driving forces of success for sustainable entrepreneurship: Ukraine’s experience
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)The paper’s objective is to study the driving forces behind sustainable entrepreneurship success, considering the Ukrainian experience of digital innovations. The essence of sustainable entrepreneurship is considered. ... -
The ecological diversity of vegetation within urban parks in the Dabrowski Basin (southern Poland)
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The aim of this work is to present the diversity of flora in terms of ecological requirements. The research was conducted in the area of two urban parks in the area of two cities in southern Poland: Bedzin and Czeladz. ... -
Quick setting composition based on steelmaking metallurgical slag
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article deals with the problem of utilizing steelmaking slag from the production of rapid hardening composition in Izhstal, CJSC (Izhevsk, Russia), determining its physical and mechanical characteristics, and applying ... -
From cyber security to cyber resilience: safeguarding against evolving risks in the digital landscape
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)This literature review examines the evolving discourse on digitalization’s risks, particularly in cyberspace, and advocates for a transition from cyber security to cyber resilience. Initially explored “digital risks”, it ... -
Modelling of piezoelectric transducers for environmental monitoring
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as being “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Physical factors (noise, vibration, electromagnetic ... -
Digitization processes in education
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)The rapid advancement of digital technologies, driven by the Industry revolutions, has triggered significant changes in education on a global scale. The digitisation of educational processes is important because of its ... -
University-industry cooperation: a case study of student innovation projects in Latvia
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)The purpose of this study is to identify the most common forms of university-industry cooperation in Latvia, as well as to evaluate the motivating, facilitating, and barrier-creating factors of such cooperation. A case ... -
Accumulation of Cd in the early stages of the development of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Exposed to Cd-based quantum dots and Cd salt
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main aims of the present study were: 1) to determine the concentration of Cd in water during the experiment after longterm exposure to rainbow trout embryos and larvae to sublethal concentrations of Cdbased quantum ... -
Digital technologies in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises of the manufacturing industry
(14th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2024”, 2024)In the literature, digitalization is often designated as a so-called megatrend. One of the key characteristics of megatrends is that they are characterized by their ability to influence the environment in a variety of ... -
Effect of applied weather data sets on the computational assessment of hygrothermal performance of historical masonry
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Several historical wall assemblies together with several weather data sets are investigated in order to study the effect of environmental load on hygrothermal performance of historical buildings. The effect of weather data ...