Poznan In Poland Research Articles

THE STRUCTURE AND GLACIAL RELIEF OF THE GORODOK UPLAND (NORTH-EASTERN BELARUS)<a href="#FN1"><sup>1</sup></a>

The article presents the results of the first comprehensive study of the structure and morphology of the glacial relief of the Gorodok Upland in the north-eastern Belarus. New data were obtained using lithological-stratigraphic, petrographic and morphometric methods. It has been established that the formation of the upland is predetermined by the uplift in the top of the Upper Devonian rocks. This uplift of the pre-Quaternary surface is overbuilt by Middle Pleistocene glacial deposits with glacial tectonics and erratic masses. The presence of an uplift led to the formation of the upland in the ice divide zone between the Chud and Ladoga Ice Streams during the last glaciation. As a result, during the maximum advance of the last ice sheet, a moraine plateau with kames began to form in the center of the upland. During the Lepel Stage (18–20 cal. ka BP, Edrovo in Russia, Gruda in Lithuania, and Poznan in Poland) the ice lobes of the Chud and Ladoga Ice Streams moved from the periphery to the moraine plateau. In total, there were six distinct oscillations of the glacial edge. As a result, chains of hummocky and ridge end-moraine landforms were formed. Later, during the Braslav Stage (16–18 cal. ka BP, Vepsa in Russia, Baltija in Lithuania and Pomeranian in Poland), hummocky end-moraine landforms were formed on the north-western and north-eastern slopes of the upland. At the same time, large runoff troughs crossing the upland from the north to the south were formed as a result of ice melting. The results of the study are important for the rational conduct of geological surveys and prospecting for mineral building materials within the ice-divide zones of the last glaciation.

Examining the policy needs for implementing nature-based solutions in cities: Findings from city-wide transdisciplinary experiences in Glasgow (UK), Genk (Belgium) and Poznań (Poland)

To advance the science and practice of implementing nature-based solutions in cities, it is important to examine the obstacles and provide means to overcome them. This paper presents a conceptual framework of policy needs for analysing the science of nature-based solutions’ implementation and connect it to the practice of their implementation that advances the literature by connecting well-researched gaps to a more innovative action-oriented policy development approach that we argue is required for embedding scaled-up nature-based solutions. We conceptualise and ground the policy needs framework of skills, knowledge and partnerships theoretically in current literature of NBS policy and planning and empirically in three European case study cities: Genk in Belgium, Glasgow in UK and Poznan in Poland. The cross-case study analysis points to the knowledge needs of systems’ thinking and solutions-oriented thinking as paramount for implementing nature-based solutions. Our analysis further points to the skills’ needs of negotiation and collaboration for administrative silo bridging and for forging multi-sectoral partnerships essential for planning, and co-managing NBS. We conclude with three ways forward to addressing the policy needs for implementation: first, cities can invest in tailored and targeted capacity building programs, second, institutional spaces need to be established that allow for collaborative learning through and for partnerships and third, cities need to chart governance innovations that promote evidence-based policy for nature-based solutions’ design and implementation.

Applying the idea of creativity – creative syntax as a tool of placemaking. Case study of the downtown area of Poznan in Poland

Applying the idea of creativity – creative syntax as a tool of placemaking. Case study of the downtown area of Poznan in Poland

MORPHOLOGICAL IDENTITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE OF HEMIBIOTROPHIC FUNGUS Colletotrichum coccodes COLONIZING PEPPER PLANTS

Colletotrichum coccodes (Wallr.) Hughes has been recognized as one of casual agents of anthracnose roots pepper in south-eastern Poland. During 2007–2012 the species was isolated from roots of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) cultivated in the field. The purpose of the study was morphological characterization and biotic activity of C. coccodes isolates. Five randomly chosen isolates from fungus population and one reference isolate obtained from Bank of Plant Pathogens and Investigation of their Biodiversity of IPP-NRI in Poznan in Poland were studied. The character of culture like growth rate, the colour of averse and reverse and the formation of morphological structures of the fungus such as acervuli, conidia, sclerotia were studied. Ultrastructural observations of morphological structures were made using light and scanning electron microscopy. Biotic activity of C. coccodes was conducted using the method of biotic series on PDA. Seven species of test fungi were used in the study: Alternaria alternata, Aureobasidium pullulans, Gibberella avenacea, G. intricans, Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium aurantiogriseum, Trichoderma harzianum. The biotic activity test showed that C. coccodes is a weak competitor, and its development in the rhizosphere of sweet pepper may be limited by numerous antagonists.

Art in city public space – chosen aspects. Case study of Poznan in Poland.

Art in city public space – chosen aspects. Case study of Poznan in Poland.

Temporary Public Space for Malta Festival Poznan in POLAND

The aim of the project was to change the monumental scale of Liberty Square into human scale. During summer and winter, Liberty Square remains unused, where the concrete surface as well as the lack of greenery curbs the spontaneous actions of city dwellers. In the frame of Generator Malta, an initiative undertaking the tradition of street theater, the square is changed into a lively public realm. Dividing this large area (more than 4,000 m2) into smaller zones and designing places for particular activities helped to establish accessible friendly space for everyone. Different types of urban furniture, including round or rectangular tables and benches, and soft waterproof pillows, help define specific zones for children, temporary cafe and restaurant, music and theater stage, and workshop space. In effect, the Liberty Square becomes a prototype of an urban interior of community activation.

Communication and Social Problems in the Context of Downtown Area Renewal. Case Study of Poznan in Poland

In the following article the attention is paid mainly to public space attractiveness questions. The main idea in a context of aesthetic and functional issues of urban renewal is to enable all the participants to start a dialogue. It is needed so as to identify local community’s needs, preferences and aspirations. There is presented a case study of a city of Poznan in the context of a common city centre problems as well as ongoing spatial and social changes.

Participation and Partnership Within Revival Process. Case Study of a City of Poznan in Poland

In the following paper there are presented the projects implemented by the Author, together with the Division of Revitalization of the City of Poznan. The issues were undertaken within a revitalization process – especially in its soft, social aspect. Presented effects are results of a long-term cooperation with Poznan Municipality. The main attention is focused on selected activities related to the issues of renewal and activation of public spaces and those of educational value. These are important tools to start a dialogue with city residents and can have a positive impact on social attitude to revival process.

Communication and Social Problems in the Context of Downtown Area Renewal. Case Study of Poznan in Poland

In the following article the attention is paid mainly to public space attractiveness questions. The main idea in a context of aesthetic and functional issues of urban renewal is to enable all the participants to start a dialogue. It is needed so as to identify local community’s needs, preferences and aspirations. There is presented a case study of a city of Poznan in the context of a common city centre problems as well as ongoing spatial and social changes.

Participation and Partnership Within Revival Process. Case Study of a City of Poznan in Poland

In the following paper there are presented the projects implemented by the Author, together with the Division of Revitalization of the City of Poznan. The issues were undertaken within a revitalization process – especially in its soft, social aspect. Presented effects are results of a long-term cooperation with Poznan Municipality. The main attention is focused on selected activities related to the issues of renewal and activation of public spaces and those of educational value. These are important tools to start a dialogue with city residents and can have a positive impact on social attitude to revival process.

Oral Presentation and Poster Abstracts of the EUROmediCAT Conference, February 2‐4 2015, Poznan in Poland

Oral Presentation and Poster Abstracts of the EUROmediCAT Conference, February 2‐4 2015, Poznan in Poland

Innovation and creativity in a design of high quality public space. Case study of Poznan, Poland

The paper deals with the questions of a public space creation through the implementation of art and design. The idea of promotion the cultural features within a public space helps to increase the city space attractiveness. The author presents the case study of a downtown area of a city of Poznan in Poland, Wielkopolska region. As a result of an observation that there is a lack of a public space of culture and art in Poznan city centre, there is presented a proposal of an innovative and attractive functions implementation. There is also presented the research method of public space activization through art and design. The art is understood not only as temporary events but as the pieces of a small architecture and built areas of a cultural function as well. There was created an idea of a MAD city for people - which means searching for meaning, action and design in a city centre space. This idea is to be used as a tool to identify the existing and potential space for art in a city centre and to define whether it is a space of sacrum or of profanum. The tool helps to define what is the best use and purpose of a space in a context of an art implementation. It is also to create a functional system of socially and spatially attractive public spaces within a city centre. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n19p405

Nonlinear physics of the ionosphere and LOIS/LOFAR

The ionosphere is the only large-scale plasma laboratory without walls that we have direct access to. Here we can study, both in situ and from the ground, basic small- and large-scale processes and fundamental physical principles that control planet Earth's interaction with its space environment. From results obtained in systematic, repeatable experiments, where we can vary the stimulus and observe its response in a controlled, laboratory-like manner, we can draw conclusions on similar physical processes occurring naturally in the Earth's plasma environment as well as in parts of the plasma universe that are not easily accessible to direct probing.Of particular interest is electromagnetic turbulence excited in the ionosphere by beams of particles (photons, electrons) and its manifestation in terms of secondary radiation (electrostatic and electromagnetic waves), structure formation (solitons, cavitons, alfveons, hybrons, striations) and the associated exchange of energy, linear momentum and angular momentum.The primarily astrophysics-oriented, distributed radio telescope Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) currently under construction in the Netherlands, Germany and France, will operate in a frequency range (10–240 MHz), close to fundamental ionospheric plasma resonance/cut-off frequencies, with a sensitivity that is orders of magnitude higher than any radio (or radar) facility used so far. The LOFAR Outrigger in Scandinavia (LOIS) radio and radar facility, with one station in Växjö in southern Sweden and three more planned in the same area (Ronneby, Kalmar, Lund) plus one near Poznan in Poland, supplements LOFAR with optimized Earth and space observing extensions. For this purpose LOIS will operate in the same frequency range as LOFAR (but extended on the low-frequency side) and will augment the observation capability to enable direct radio imaging of plasma vorticity.

Patterns of ascospore release in relation to phoma stem canker epidemiology in England (Leptosphaeria maculans) and Poland (Leptosphaeria biglobosa)

Experiments over five growing seasons at Rothamsted (1998/99–2002/03), four seasons at Boxworth (1998/99, 1999/2000, 2001/02, 2002/03) in England (Leptosphaeria maculans) and three seasons (1998/99–2000/01) at Poznan in Poland (Leptosphaeria biglobosa) suggest that differences in the development of phoma stem canker epidemics between England and Poland relate to differences in weather patterns between the two countries. The duration of ascospore release was longer in England, where winter weather is mild and wet, than in Poland, where winters are cold and often with snow cover, but there was little difference between two sites in England (Rothamsted and Boxworth). Wetness provided by rainfall was essential for release of ascospores of both L. maculans in England and L. biglobosa in Poland. Temperature did not affect release of ascospores over the range 5–20 °C. Diurnal periodicity in release of ascospores of L. maculans in England and L. biglobosa in Poland was similar. The timing (date) of first release of ascospores of L. maculans or L. biglobosa in autumn was related to rainfall in August and September; with increasing rainfall the date was earlier. The incubation periods from first release of ascospores to first appearance of phoma leaf spots for both L. maculans in England and L. biglobosa in Poland, and from first leaf spots to first stem base canker in England, were described using a thermal time (degree-day) approximation.

Field Measurements of Long-Span Corrugated Steel Culvert Replacing Corroded Concrete Bridge

Field measurements were carried out on a steel culvert in Poznan in Poland. The steel culvert is a pipe arch with a span of 8.9 m, a height of 7.76 m, and a soil cover of 1.8 m. This road culvert and a parallel pedestrian steel culvert were used to replace a severely corroded concrete railway bridge. The steel culverts were erected and backfilled without closing busy track railway. The steel culverts were instrumented to measure steel stress and deformations during backfilling and load testing. Two locomotives with a total weight of 2360 kN were used for load testing. The measured steel stress and displacements during load testing were recorded with the locomotives placed at various locations (static) and also during braking. The steel stress and deformations from live loading were small compared with the steel stress and deformations during backfilling. The measured steel stress from live loading was less than 7 MPa, and displacements were less than 0.5 mm. The measurements also show that long-span pipe arches perform well without longitudinal thrust beams and circumferential stiffening ribs. Long-term measurements were also taken in the period after the end of construction from March 1998 until December 2000 and indicated very good performance of the structure. The structure received a prize for engineering excellence due to innovative construction and aesthetic appearance.