Application of Timber and Wood-based Materials in Architectural Design using Multi-objective Optimisation Tools

Digital fabrication leads architects and structural engineers to modify the design optimisation methodology. The designers, as never before, are facing new technologies developed in the search for new materials based, among others, on wood components and the improvement of manufacturing methods at the same time. In this process, the material and manufacturing technology adjustment to desired aesthetic outcomes is possible not only by the material used but also by the self-organisation of the structure's optimisation. New fabrication techniques linked with topology optimising software change traditional load-bearing systems designing using timber and wood-based materials. Multi-objective optimisation research indicates that timber might be a comprehensive material based on various applications from low-tech to cutting-edge contemporary fabrication technologies. The article presents new tools and methods for the optimisation of structural elements. A case study based on interdisciplinary architectural and structural optimisation suggests the possible effective research-based design. Comparing contemporary buildings with wood load-bearing structures explains timber usage's diversity and characteristics in modern design

How to Get Engagement Right in Mental Health Research:Lessons from the Higher Education Sector

This resource pack outlines the benefits of engagement with students and other key stakeholders in the Higher Education sector. It also discusses the challenges, how these might be navigated, and resources and practices that would support engagement. This is based on what we have learned as a network, and will complement and signpost to existing resources. There are lots of different ways to involve non-research stakeholders, and we have provided case examples to showcase all the different things we have done during SMaRteN as well as provide guidance for the sector. This guidance is also aimed at students and other key stakeholders who are interested in getting involved in research

An attempt of an anlyse of the image of Poland and Poles in the textbook "Polski bez tajemnic"

Celem niniejszej pracy jest analiza wizerunku Polski i Polaków w dwutomowym podręczniku do nauki języka polskiego dla studentów niemieckojęzycznych pt. „Polski bez tajemnic” autorstwa Ewy Lipińskiej oraz Ewy Skorupskiej. W ramach niniejszej pracy starano się udzielić odpowiedzi na pytanie odnośnie tego czy zawarty w podręczniku materiał przekazywany jest w sposób obiektywny czy też stereotypowy. W analizie istotną rolę odgrywało to czy zostały użyte autentyczne teksty, materiały czy też dane statystyczne jak również to czy posłużono się powszechnymi i utartymi stereotypami dotyczącymi Polski i Polaków. Podstawę analizy tworzą teoretyczne przemyślenia dotyczące stereotypu oraz tzw. „Landeskunde” w procesie nauki języka obcego. Główny nacisk położony jest na ostatnią część pracy, gdzie podjęto próbę analizy ww. podręcznika uwzględniając przyjęte kryteria.The purpose of this thesis was to analyse the image of Poland and Poles in the textbook “Polski bez tajemnic”. Within the confines of the present thesis we tried to give an answer to the question whether the material included in the textbook is conveyed in an objective or rather stereotypical way. In the analysis itself crucial was the question if there were used the authentic texts, materials and the statistical data, as well as if one exploited the common and set stereotypes concerning Poland and Poles. The very basis of the analysis constitute the theoretical considerations about the stereotype itself and so- called 'Landeskunde' in the process of learning the foreign language. The main emphasis is placed on the last part of the thesis, where we attempted to analyse the aforementioned textbook taking into consideration the accepted criteria.In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird ein Versuch unternommen, das Bild von Polen in dem ausgewählten Lehrwerk „Polski bez tajemnic“ zu analysieren. Es wurden eben diese Lehrbücher gewählt, weil sie für die Studenten aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum bestimmt sind. Es wird in dieser Arbeit untersucht, ob der Lehrstoff in den Lehrwerken auf eine objektive oder stereotypische Weise vermittelt wird. Dabei konzentriert man sich darauf, ob realistische Texte und statistische Daten verwendet werden sowie ob man sich der gängigen Stereotype über Polen bedient. Zu Beginn der vorliegenden Arbeit werden die theoretischen Grundlagen von Stereotyp und Landeskunde im Fremdsprachenunterricht besprochen. Der Schwerpunkt der Arbeit wird auf den letzten empirischen Teil der Arbeit gelegt, bei dem die ausgesuchten Lehrbücher unter ausgewählten Aspekten der Analyse unterzogen werden. Bei der Verfassung der Arbeit wird die theoretische Fachliteratur im Bereich von Stereotyp und damit verbundenem Landeskunde im Fremdsprachenunterricht verwendet. Die Analyse wird aufgrund von eigenen Interpretationsversuchen sowie in Anlehnung an die ausgewählten Kriterien durchgeführt

The significance of IL-1β +3953C>T, IL-6 -174G>C and -596G>A, TNF-α -308G>A gene polymorphisms and 86 bp variable number tandem repeat polymorphism of IL-1RN in bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants born before 32 weeks of gestation

Introduction : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects primarily preterm infants. Genetic factors are also taken into consideration in the pathogenesis of BPD. Genetic predispositions to higher production of inflammation mediators seem to be crucial. Material and methods: The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible relationship between polymorphisms: interleukin-1β +3953 C>T, interleukin-6 -174 G>C and -596 G>A, tumour necrosis factor -308 G>A and interleukin-1RN VNTR 86bp and the occurrence of BPD in a population of 100 preterm infants born from singleton pregnancy, before 32+0 weeks of gestation, exposed to antenatal steroids therapy, and without congenital abnormalities.  Results : In the study population BPD was diagnosed in 36 (36%) newborns. Among the studied polymorphisms we found the higher prevalence for BPD developing of the following genotypes: 1/2 (OR 1.842 [0.673-5.025] and 2/2 IL-1RN (OR 1.75 [0.418-6.908] 86bpVNTR; GC (2.222 [0.658-8.706]) and CC IL-6 -174G>C (1.6 [0.315-8.314]) and GA (2.753 [0.828-10.64]) and AA (1.5 [0.275-8.067] IL-6 -596G>A), GA 1.509 (0.515-4.301) TNF-α -308G>A. However, these finding were not statistically significant.  Conclusions : Genetic factors are undeniably involved in the pathogenesis of BPD. In the times of individualised therapy finding genes responsible for BPD might allow the development of new treatment strategies. A new way of specific therapy could ensure the reduction of complications connected with BPD and treatment costs