Publikační činnost Centra excelence pro bezpečnostní výzkum / Publications of Centre of Excellence for Safety Research (025)

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Kolekce obsahuje bibliografické záznamy publikační činnosti (článků) akademických pracovníků Centra excelence pro bezpečnostní výzkum (025) v časopisech registrovaných ve Web of Science počínaje rokem 2025.
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a) publikace, u nichž je v originálních dokumentech jako působiště autora (adresa) uvedena Vysoká škola báňská-Technická univerzita Ostrava (VŠB-TUO),
b) publikace, u nichž v originálních dokumentech není v adrese VŠB-TUO uvedena, ale autoři prokazatelně v době jejich zpracování a uveřejnění působili na VŠB-TUO.

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    Energy and environmental trade-offs in anaerobic digestion: Batch tests and LCA investigations of giant hogweed, canola straw, and manure
    (Elsevier, 2026) Nwanegbo, Emmanuel; Mollashahi, Samaneh; Ferchau, Erik; Eckart, Hartmut Krause Sven
    This study investigated the energy and environment trade-offs of anaerobic digestion (AD) using invasive giant hogweed, agricultural residue canola straw, and cow manure by combining mesophilic batch tests with a gate-togate life cycle assessment (LCA). Seven scenarios, comprising both mono-digestion and co-digestions were evaluated. Mono-digestion of Giant Hogweed achieved the highest specific biogas yield (671 LN/kg VS) and methane content (74.7%), with no detectable hydrogen sulphide (H2S), while co-digestion introduced mixdependent trade-offs between gas yield and emissions. The LCA identified the combined emissions from manure and digestate storage as the primary hotspot for Global Warming Potential (GWP), contributing 53-67% of total emissions. Crop-based mono-digestion scenarios exhibited higher GWP per tonne but lower emissions per kWh due to superior energy recovery; the same pattern held for abiotic depletion (fossil and elements). Sensitivity analysis showed that a 50% cut in storage emissions reduced GWP by 27-34% across all scenarios. Scenarios with higher net electricity output achieved lower impact intensities per kWh. The study concludes that optimizing feedstock ratios and implementing advanced storage practices is critical for maximizing both energy recovery and environmental performance of AD systems.
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    Exploring systems thinking and system dynamics in fire safety engineering: A literature review
    (Springer Nature, 2026) Santana, Julio Ariel Duenas; Van Coile, Ruben; Di Benedetto, Almerinda; Salzano, Ernesto
    The increasing complexity in the Fire Safety Engineering (FSE) field requires the adoption of risk assessment and safety management methods which address such complex behavior. In this context, complexity refers to systems of multiple interacting components where non-linear and adaptive relationships generate emergent behaviors, i.e., outcomes that cannot be anticipated solely by examining the individual parts. Systems Thinking (ST), including tools such as System Archetypes, Causal Loop Diagrams, and System Dynamics (SD) modeling, offers a holistic framework to address these challenges. This article presents a literature review on the application of ST and SD in FSE, focusing on its use in enhancing fire safety for buildings and infrastructures by identifying key trends, methodologies, challenges, and future research directions. A six-stage framework is adopted for the literature review which examines the development of ST in FSE. In total 35 studies were found as relevant for the FSE field due to their application of at least one ST tool. However, challenges such as the complexity of modeling large-scale systems, the need for high-quality data, and the integration of SD with other fire safety engineering methods remain. Overall, this review underscores the value of ST as a powerful tool for addressing the complexities of FSE, testing the effectiveness of different safety measures, and improving risk assessment in various environments, while highlighting that its potential usage has not been fully developed yet.