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As of 1 November 2025, the multidisciplinary journal for sciences in transport Komunikácie – Vedecké listy Žilinskej univerzity v Žiline / Communications – Scientific Letters of the University of Žilina has a new Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ing. Gabriel GAŠPAR, Ph.D.
The Rector of the University of Žilina, Prof. Ing. Ján Čelko, CSc., officially appointed him to this position and presented him with the decree of appointment. I would like to wish the new editorial leadership much enthusiasm, perseverance, inspiring authors, and discerning reviewers.
At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to the University’s management for the trust placed in the previous editorial team under my leadership. I believe that we have achieved our goals and advanced the journal to a higher level, strengthening its position as a publication of which UNIZA can be proud.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and cooperation, and I look forward to continuing our joint efforts as a member of the journal’s editorial board.
Sincerely,
Prof. Ing. Branislav Hadzima, Ph.D.
Former Editor-in-Chief
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Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina - Latest articles
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Gender Differences in Visual Attention and Stated Preferences during Evaluation of Battery Electric Vehicles: An Exploratory Eye-Tracking StudyOperation and Economics in Transport
Viktória Cvacho, Radovan Madleňák, Alessandro Pagano, Edward Kozłowski
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):A113-A125 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.050 
In this exploratory study were examined the gender differences in visual attention and stated preferences during the evaluation of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using eye-tracking. Thirty-two participants (18 men, 14 women) viewed static images of the ten top-selling BEVs in Slovakia while eye movements were recorded across four predefined Areas of Interest (AOIs). Vehicle design attracted the greatest absolute dwell time in both groups. No gender difference reached conventional statistical significance (all p > 0.05), yet medium effect sizes were obtained for brand (d = 0.69), acceleration (d = 0.67), vehicle equipment (d = 0.60) and trunk capacity...
Numerical Assessment of Electromagnetic Exposure from Motorcycle Helmet Communication SystemsElectrical Engineering in Transport
Zuzana Pšenáková, Milan Smetana, Grazia Lo Sciuto, Denisa Dvončová
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):C84-C94 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.056 
In this study was numerically assessed electromagnetic exposure from a 2.4 GHz wireless communication system integrated into a motorcycle helmet. Using CST Studio Suite and an anatomically realistic human head model, the localized SAR were evaluated averaged over 10 g of tissue for five helmet shell materials at transmitter powers from 1 mW to 1 W. At 100 mW, polyimide produced the highest SAR (approximately 1.47 W/kg), whereas the carbon fibre produced the lowest (approximately 0.94 W/kg). All investigated configurations remained below the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) localized exposure limit of 2 W/kg...
Evaluation and Experimental Validation of Power Converter Topologies for a Bidirectional Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage SystemElectrical Engineering in Transport
Michal Praženica, Patrik Resutík, Slavomír Kaščák, Michal Prídala, Martin Kuchař
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):C67-C83 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.055 
In this research is described the topology assessment, design, simulation, and experimental verification of bidirectional grid connected BESS. Several converter topologies were assessed based on the efficiency, power quality, bidirectional capability, electromagnetic compatibility, and ease of implementation. A bridgeless totem-pole PFC converter, together with bidirectional CLLLC resonant DC/DC converter, was chosen and implemented in 2 kW lab prototype. Experimental tests in both grid-to-battery and battery-to-grid modes yielded maximum power of 2.28 kW, a power factor of 1.0, total current harmonics of 1.43%, and maximum efficiency of around 96%....
Synchronizing Public Transport Schedules with Genetic Algorithms: Choosing the Heuristic ParametersOperation and Economics in Transport
Vitalii Naumov, Assyl Tazhmuratova, Ihor Taran, Yuliia Melnikova, Daniel Kapica
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):A126-A136 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.051 
Synchronized timetables are crucial for public transportation, yet optimizing them remains complex. While Genetic Algorithms (GAs) address this challenge effectively, their success depends on parameter tuning. In this study was examined how the GA parameters affect schedule synchronization, using a stochastic simulation model to evaluate the fitness of alternative solutions. It is found that the larger population sizes improve solution quality, and higher crossover probabilities enhance overall performance. Conversely, increasing mutation rates or the number of attempted mutations reduces the algorithm’s ability to converge on optimal timetables....
Adapting D-Fmea to Increasing Product Complexity: A Study of Conventional and Mechatronic Shock AbsorbersMechanical Engineering in Transport
Łukasz Rudolf, Marek Roszak, Lenka Kuchariková
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):B149-B157 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.046 
The risk analysis is essential in product development, particularly as technical complexity increases. In this article the focus was on Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) in the automotive industry. The conventional and electronically controlled shock absorbers as examples of a transition from a mechanical-hydraulic product to a more complex mechatronic system, are compared. In the study was considered how increasing complexity affects analysis boundaries, decomposition level, function description, interactions between components and subsystems, and the link between risk analysis and product validation. Based on industrial practice,...
Operational Factors and Their Impact on Selection of Approach Systems at Regional Public International AirportsOperation and Economics in Transport
Rostislav Stryk, Lenka Kontriková, David Mičulka
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):A95-A112 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.052 
Regional public international airports undergo periodic modernization, including the modernization of air navigation and approach systems. In this paper is proposed a transferable decision-making framework based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for selecting approach systems at airports with potential mixed civil-military traffic. Its main contribution is an AHP-based procedure adapted to the operational and technical conditions of approach-system modernization. The procedure is demonstrated through a case study of Ostrava/Mosnov International Airport, assessing selected alternatives and their operational impacts on long-term airport development...
The Esg-Oriented Approaches to Developing a Sustainable Rail Freight Market: Methodology and Effectiveness AssessmentOperation and Economics in Transport
Bibizhan Aimagambetova, Olga Kisselyova, Roza Mussaliyeva, Yerzhan Karsybayev, Marzhan Chazhabayeva
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):A137-A148 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.053 
In this paper, the sustainability of Kazakhstan's rail freight market was analyzed in the context of the influence of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) variables. The data used (secondary data 2018-2024) and the expert surveys (regression, SEM (Structural Equation Modelling), DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis)) revealed that ESG factors have a significant impact on performance (R² = 0.85), competitiveness (R² = 0.82), and stability (R² = 0.84). The most powerful factors were corridor efficiency (β = 0.421) and service quality (β = 0.370) with negative effects being energy consumption (β = -0.312) and emissions (β...
Comparative Analysis of the T1 Transit Procedure and TIR System: Institutional and Cost Efficiency Perspectives from AzerbaijanOperation and Economics in Transport
Elvin Alirzayev, Nijat Karimov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):A83-A94 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.049 
The role and effectiveness of the T1 customs procedure in international transit transportation were examined in this study. It analyzes the legal framework, operational mechanism, and impact of the T1 procedure on logistics processes, while comparing its characteristics with the TIR system within the Common Transit (CT) framework. The findings demonstrate that the T1 procedure enhances customs control, reduces transit time and logistics costs, and strengthens risk management. Furthermore, the implementation of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) improves the transparency, traceability, and operational efficiency of transit operations, thereby...
Stopped Fraction and Closure Failure in Congested Macroscopic Fundamental Diagrams: A Sumo-Based Simulation StudyCivil Engineering in Transport
Tomoo Noguchi
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):D86-D96 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.054 
Congested macroscopic fundamental diagrams (MFDs) often display scatter since accumulation alone does not fully describe immobilization within stored traffic. In this paper, the stopped fraction, defined as the share of vehicles that are stopped or nearly stopped, is examined as a complementary macroscopic state variable. A compact analytical framework shows why accumulation-only closure can fail when stopped fraction varies at fixed accumulation. The mechanism is tested using the Simulation of Urban MObility (SUMO) platform on a stylized signalized grid. Adding stopped fraction reduces the root mean squared error (RMSE) from 41.32 to 18.79 overall,...
Modelling and Optimization of Hydrogen Fuel Systems in Railway Vehicles Using Data Analysis and Machine LearningMechanical Engineering in Transport
Oleksandra Shepel, Ján Dižo, Miroslav Blatnický, Martin Bučko
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):B137-B148 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.045 
Hydrogen fuel cell systems offer a zero-emission alternative to diesel-powered trains, combining high energy density with the potential for renewable energy integration. A hybrid data-driven modelling and optimization approach of improving the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen fuel systems for rail applications is developed in this research. Using operational and thermodynamic data from simulated and experimental sources, a predictive model of fuel cell performance based on non-linear regression and machine learning methods was developed. Results indicate that the data-driven model predicts system efficiency with a mean absolute...
Towards the Digital Twin-Enabled v2i Monitoring of Ship Power Plants under Real Operating ConditionsMechanical Engineering in Transport
Andrii Holovan, Igor Gritsuk, Iryna Honcharuk, Olena Volska, Andrii L. Simanenkov, Artem A. Ivanov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):B158-B168 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.047 
In this paper is presented an ITS-oriented framework for monitoring and predictive assessment of ship power plants based on V2I communication and digital twin principles. The framework integrates onboard sensor data with environmental and operational information in a unified cyber-physical environment. A mathematical model and structured algorithm support state estimation, prediction, diagnostics, and decision-making under non-stationary conditions. The distributed architecture combines onboard systems, communication networks, and infrastructure-level processing. Validation using real operational data demonstrates that the framework captures variations...
Optimising Urban Traffic Flow through Green-Wave Signal Coordination: Effects on Delays, Fuel Consumption and Emissions in BakuCivil Engineering in Transport
Mirhamid Baghirov, Heybatulla Ahmedov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(4):D70-D85 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.048 
In this study it was investigated how the traffic optimisation can reduce the environmental impact of urban transport. Traffic flows were modelled on a key urban road section, and traffic-light phases were optimised and synchronised to create smoother movement and reduce intersection delays. Data on traffic volume, delay time, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions were collected before and after the implementation. The results showed a 20-25% reduction in intersection delays, accompanied by an average of 15% decrease in CO2 emissions. Fuel consumption fell by 10% for cars and 15% for trucks. Traffic-light optimisation also improved the...
Errata: Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina, 2026, 28(1), p. C1-C9, https://doi.org/10.26552/com.C.2026.012, Enhancing the Transport Safety through Disdrometer-Based Environmental SensingErratum
Matúš Nečas, Tomáš Ranuša, Dušan Maga, Gabriel Gašpar
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):1 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.032 
Errata: Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina, 2026, 28(1), p. C1-C9, https://doi.org/10.26552/com.C.2026.012, Enhancing the Transport Safety through Disdrometer-Based Environmental Sensing
Spatio-Temporal Redistribution of Traffic Flows during Sequential Blocking of Channels at a Signalized Intersection: A Probabilistic Approach (Case Study of Augustusplatz, Leipzig)Civil Engineering in Transport
Dmitry Ganzheev, Anatoliy Falendysh, Pavol Šťastniak, Olha Kletska, Kristína Kozáková, Kateryna Kravchenko
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):D58-D69 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.044 
The spatiotemporal redistribution of traffic flows under alternating blocking of channels at a signalized four-leg intersection is investigated using the case of Augustusplatz in Leipzig, Germany. Observations were conducted over three days, with flows recorded in 48 half-hour intervals per day across four directions and four categories of vehicles. For stochastic modelling, the negative binomial distribution, Taylor’s dispersion index (VMR), Shannon entropy, and an approximation based on M/G/1 queueing theory were applied. A mathematically grounded framework for the real-time network control is proposed, highlighting the necessity of adaptive...
The Test-Based Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Brake Systems in Passenger CarsMechanical Engineering in Transport
Vasyl Ravlyuk, Juraj Gerlici, Alona Lovska, Yaroslav Derevianchuk
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):B127-B136 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.042 
In this article is dealt with the ways of improving the diagnostic accuracy of braking systems of passenger cars, taking into account the operational factors. A diagnostic system that monitors the pneumatic processes and transmits the data in real time has been implemented. The method proposed has provided an increase of reliability from 83.1% to 87.6%.
Optimization of Passenger Flow on the Airport ApronManagement Science and Informatics in Transport
David Mičulka, Dušan Teichmann, Marek Kvet
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):E70-E81 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.041 
In this article is addressed the optimization problem of assigning aircraft to parking stands on the apron of international regional airports. The goal was to position an aircraft on the airport apron in a way that complies with operational, capacity, and safety constraints while optimizing the value of the selected optimization criterion. In contrast to other commonly published approaches, problem considered here focuses on minimizing passenger transport between the parking stands and the terminal via airport buses. To solve this problem, a linear integer programming model is formulated and solved using the Xpress-IVE optimization software. The model’s...
Adaptive Traffic Signal Control for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency at Road Intersections near RailwayElectrical Engineering in Transport
Aleš Janota, Dávid Macko, Vojtech Šimák, Aldona Kuśmińska-Fijałkowska, Zbigniew Łukasik
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):C56-C66 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.040 
In this study is proposed and evaluated an adaptive traffic signal control system designed to synchronize the road and railway signaling, minimize collision risks, and improve traffic flow. Results show that adaptive control reduced average queue length for over 46%, cut vehicle delay for 34%, lowered stop frequency for 74%, and decreased CO2 emissions for nearly 46% compared to static control. Further analysis examined the effect of varying the distance between intersections and railway crossings, revealing significant safety and efficiency gains when the separation exceeded 80 m. The findings demonstrate that intelligent, sensor...
Innovation Management Strategies in Transport Systems: Creativity and Management PracticesManagement Science and Informatics in Transport
Tahir Taghiyev, Nataliia Hurzhyi, Taras Mukha, Mykyta Artemchuk, Olena Volska
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):E57-E69 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.037 
Digital transformation driven by AI and IoT is reshaping transport systems and challenging traditional management frameworks. In this study is evaluated the effectiveness of innovation strategies through a system of composite indices. Using the secondary data from the European Commission JRC, Eurostat and Precedence Research, the economic modelling is applied - including a multilevel CAGR decomposition with logarithmic representation - to examine growth rates and structural coefficients. The Smart Transport sector (CAGR 15.3%) grows three times faster than the traditional ITS market (5.1%) and is projected to reach €219.98 billion by 2028. Recommendations...
Circular Analysis of Gnss Positioning Error for Short-Term Rapidly Developing Ionospheric Storm Sub-ClassificationOperation and Economics in Transport
Lucija Žužić, Ivan Heđi, Jonatan Lerga, Renato Filjar
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):A73-A82 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.043 
In the development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), short-lived, fast-growing ionospheric storms (lasting up to three days) were assumed to constitute a single, uniform class of space weather events. To challenge this premise, here is presented a circular analysis of single-frequency commercial-grade Global Positioning System (GPS) horizontal positioning errors in the mid-latitude region during four observed storms (one in 2015 and three in 2017), revealing significant heterogeneity. Maximum positioning errors reached 7.495 m in March 2015, but peaked at 4.261 m, 4.387 m, and 3.948 m during storms...
Optuna-Optimized Machine Learning for Traffic Accident Severity Prediction in Jordan under Class Imbalance ConditionsOperation and Economics in Transport
Maen Qaseem Ghadi
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):A61-A72 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.039 
A machine learning framework for predicting the traffic accident severity under class imbalance conditions is predented in Amman, Jordan. The methodology began with a preprocessing pipeline consisting of IQR-based (Interquartile range) outlier removal, label encoding, feature scaling, and Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE). Sixteen model configurations were considered, comprising four ensemble learning algorithms (XGBoost, LightGBM, Random Forest, CatBoost) under oversampling, with Optuna-based Bayesian hyperparameter optimisation. The result indicated that the class balancing using SMOTE had a greater influence on the predictive...
Identifying Features of Determining Strength of Container When Transported by SeaMechanical Engineering in Transport
Alyona Lovska, Juraj Gerlici, Ján Dižo, Pavlo Rukavishnykov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):B110-B118 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.034 
The presented research is aimed at assessment of issues relating to strength of a universal container of the standard size of 1CC while it is transported on the sea by a railway ferry. Further it is considered that the container is located on a flat wagon at which, it is fixed to the upper deck of a railway ferry. Three load scenarios were considered in the research. Each of these scenarios are characterized by loaded conditions defined in the study. The structure of the investigated container was modelled in a commercial simulation software. The dynamic loads acting to the container structure for all three considered schemes, were carried out using...
Construction of Optimal Transition Curves on Railways Based on CurvatureMechanical Engineering in Transport
Ahmad Imanov, Isa Khalilov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):B119-B126 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.038 
Parametric transition curves designed to guarantee a smooth transition from tangent (straight) tracks to circular segments in the horizontal-plane projection of a railway track alignment. A rigorous theoretical framework was developed to express the functional dependence of curvature, deflection angle, and Cartesian coordinates on the curve's arc length. To validate the theoretical derivations, a detailed computational experiment was performed, fully confirming their correctness and accuracy. Furthermore, a methodology for constructing coordinate tables as a function of arc length - highly valuable for practical railway design and field layout - is...
Determination of Vibrations Transmissibility Characteristics of Air Suspension System for Vehicle Ride Comfort and Safety AssessmentMechanical Engineering in Transport
Ryszard Dindorf, Jakub Takosoglu
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):B98-B109 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.035 
The purpose of this study was to determine the vibrations transmissibility characteristics of an air suspension system (ASS) with self-damping air bellows to assess the comfort and safety of the ride. The conceptual design of a pneumatic self-damping air bellow is presented, which involves forced airflow through a damping orifice between the air bellow and an auxiliary reservoir. Two dynamic models, classical and simple, of the analyzed air bellow were used for numerical modelling solutions. Vibrations transmissibility charts as a function of the frequency ratio and at different damping ratios were determined using the accepted excitation forces. The...
Detection of Transportation Network Elements Critical to Emergency Service SystemsManagement Science and Informatics in Transport
Peter Czimmermann, Zuzana Borčinová
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):E42-E47 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.031 
A study of the vulnerability of emergency service systems leads to the problem of detecting elements (vertices and edges) of transportation networks that are critical to the functionality of these systems. In this paper, methods for identifying the most critical edges and vertices in networks with respect to emergency service systems are presented, and these methods were tested on real data. The primary results of this work are the development and testing of two algorithms that compute a measure referred to as change in transportation performance for edges and vertices in the network. A method for identifying the edges and vertices that are the most...
A Socio-Technical Approach to Digitalization of Industrial and Transport and Logistics CompaniesManagement Science and Informatics in Transport
Marat Idrissov, Aliya Izbairova, Thomas Stahlecker, Gulmira Mukhanova, Botagoz Kuanyshbayeva
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):E48-E56 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.036 
The paper is a contribution to the literature on digitalization barriers and digital readiness by offering an empirically grounded socio-technical interpretation of digital transformation constraints in a transition economy and by extending the discussion on the shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. The purpose of the research was to develop a theoretical and methodological framework for the study of digitalization of industrial, transport and logistics enterprises based on a socio-technical approach. The work systematizes the limitations of digital transformation in the context of the evolution of industrial paradigms from Industry 4.0 to...
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: New Opportunities for Economic Growth in the Logistics IndustryManagement Science and Informatics in Transport
Nelli Akylbekova, Bin Zhang, Congcong Liu, Yujie Liu, Yi Zhuo
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):E32-E41 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.030 
To remain competitive, authorities had to apply artificial intelligence, especially in logistics. This study’s aim was to examine how the digital transformation and artificial intelligence create new opportunities for economic growth in the logistics industry, with a particular focus on Kyrgyzstan. Implementation remains low. Policies aim to develop the sector but are insufficient for international competitiveness. The AI can address logistical challenges, optimize routes, improve management, and reduce costs. The key issues - low digitalization, shortage of specialists, and weak infrastructure - can be mitigated through sound policies. The results...
Integrating Ui Greenmetric and Walkability Standards: A Factor Analysis of Pedestrian-Friendly Sidewalk Design in a Tropical Campus EnvironmentCivil Engineering in Transport
Faisal Ashar, Fitra Rifwan, Laras Oktavia Andreas, Fithriyah Patriotika, Utari Sriwijaya Minaka, Nadra Mutiara Sari, Annisa Prita Melinda
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(3):D48-D57 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.033 
Background - The decline in walking interest on campus is an unresolved issue. Through this study, factors that influence walking intention by integrating the Walkability Index and UI GreenMetric standards are identified. Methodology -The measuring instrument for data collection in the form of a questionnaire was distributed to 110 respondents at Padang State University. The data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and PCA with Varimax Rotation. Results - As a result, 5 factors were identified with their eigenvalues for pedestrian-friendly sidewalk design, namely: comfort (6.867), technical suitability (2.200), accessibility (1.662),...
Integrating Resilience Indicators into Virtual Operations Support Team for Road Critical Infrastructure in Crisis ManagementSafety and Security Engineering in Transport
Ondřej Ryška, Patricie Gamonová
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(2):F18-F30 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.029 
Increasing disaster frequency intensifies the need for rapid, location-specific information in crisis management. A Virtual Operations Support Team (VOST) can enhance situational awareness by verifying open-source data, but these outputs are rarely transformed into resilience indicators. In this paper is presented a framework that maps verified VOST outputs and metadata to indicators for road critical infrastructure resilience and links them to the crisis decision cycle. A preliminary test on media data (1 Aug-31 Dec 2024; n = 2,045) confirmed a stable baseline and clear peaks usable for management-defined thresholds and trigger actions. The framework...
External Monitoring System for Battery Condition and State of Health of Lithium-Ion BatteriesElectrical Engineering in Transport
Milan Havelka, Matúš Nečas, Dušan Maga, Juraj Duďák
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(2):C47-C56 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.028 
Lithium-ion batteries power light electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, but end users typically lack reliable information about true battery health and instead rely on misleading indicators of remaining charge. In this paper is introduced a novel external plug-and-play diagnostic module that connects between the standard charger and a battery of a light electric vehicle. The system uses a precise discrete-time energy integration method during standard charging. It captures dynamic current fluctuations and estimates battery health from the partial charging data. Experimental validation on multiple battery packs demonstrates that the proposed...
Development and Research of Working Parts of Joint Cutting Machines with Cycloidal MotionMechanical Engineering in Transport
Yerbol Kaliyev, Turly Dyussengaliyeva, Beibitbek Zhunisbekov, Manarbek Yessengaliyev, Nurbol Kamzanov, Zhuldyz Dainova, Rustem Kozbagarov
Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2026, 28(2):B89-B98 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.027 
The development of a country's economy largely depends on the pace and efficiency of construction work, which, in turn, is determined by the extent to which innovative technologies and techniques are used. This work is devoted to justification of the basic parameters and the development of a new working body for a machine for cutting joints in road surfaces. A design with cycloidal motion is proposed, which intensifies the destruction process due to the vibrational impact of the cutters on the material being processed. The use of such a working body provides a vibrational effect, increases the cutting speed, and reduces the energy consumption of the...
