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The crankshaft run-up process is a critical transient phase in internal combustion engine operation, during which the engine transitions from rest or low rotational speed to a stable operating condition. This process is governed by the interaction between combustion-generated torque, mechanical resistance, and the inertia of the rotating system. Accurate modelling of this phase is important for improving engine design, reducing experimental effort, and better understanding transient engine dynamics. This paper pre...

This paper addresses the safety of railway crossings as critical elements of transport infrastructure where rail and road traffic interact. The current design approach is primarily based on normative assessment of individual parameters, such as road geometry and sight conditions, typically evaluated in isolation. However, this approach does not sufficiently capture the interactions between parameters, which significantly influence the overall level of safety. The aim of the paper is to identify inappropriate combi...

In recent years, the growing demand for renewable energy sources has placed high demands on the accuracy and reliability of the input data in the design of solar parks. The aim of the study is to present an integrated methodology combining the use of close-range digital photogrammetry to create a digital model and analysis of solar radiation according to the energy potential of the terrain. The main emphasis is on the application of a double-overflight method with an unmanned aerial system at different flight alti...

The paper examines the application of different monitoring methods for slope processes in determining the location and geometry of the slip surface in landslides. An integrated approach is presented, combining field engineering geological reconnaissance, geodetic monitoring of surface displacements, engineering geological and hydrogeological investigations, inclinometer measurements, and penetration tests. The capabilities and limitations of the individual methods in identifying active shear zones and the depth of...

Current applications of thermal analysis in ductile iron production are largely limited to routine monitoring, while its potential for quantitative prediction and resource-efficient process control remains underutilized. This study addresses this gap by establishing direct relationships between melt composition, thermal parameters, and resulting material performance. Sixteen industrial melts of ferritic ductile iron were produced with systematically varied charge compositions and metallurgical treatments. Cooling ...

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence as a tool for transforming ESG reporting and innovative development of the banking sector. It is substantiated that, in the context of increasing regulatory requirements, the growing importance of sustainable green financing, and the rising expectations of investors and customers, ESG reporting is gradually becoming a strategic tool for the sustainable development of banking activities. It is proven that the use of AI improves the quality, accuracy, transpar...

Environmental sustainability serves as a critical foundation for socioeconomic advancement. From a holistic viewpoint, regional sustainability relies on the interplay between environmental, social, and economic systems. While overpopulation is widely viewed as a primary threat to these systems, the challenges faced by regions experiencing population decline also serve attention. This paper examines the environmental and demographic traits of Latvia, analyzing the socioeconomic and ecological consequences of popula...

The article presents the probability of degradation processes using remote sensing data on the example of the Kryvyi Rih Ukrainian test polygon, a territory with high anthropogenic impact. The probable changes in the state of the natural environment caused by degradation processes are analyzed across 17 amalgamated territorial communities within the Ukrainian test polygon. The territorial communities were ranked according to the values of the land degradation index used in the EWALD project based on the standard d...

The research focuses on the main aspects of assessing the hydrobiological and ecological state of small reservoirs in the context of current climate change and its impact on food resources. In the context of anthropogenic load, the impact of military actions on the ecosystems of southern Ukraine, the topic is highly relevant and timely. Given the complex impact of these processes on the food resources of aquatic ecosystems, fish productivity and hydroecological state, the topic also has increased practical signifi...

This study investigates macroplastic pollution in the Ishem River, cited as one of the most polluted fluvial systems in Europe. The Ishem mouth is inside the marine protected areas (MPAs) Patok-Fushekuqe-Ishem and an important bird area (IBA). Also located near the Ishem Mouth is Cape Rodon, a nature reserve within the protected landscape/seascape area. Conducted within the framework of a joint scientific research agreement between Albania and Austria, this research aims to quantify macroplastic transport and eval...