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Longitudinally magnetized left-handed cylindrical ferrite coupled line junction for nonreciprocal devices
PublicationThis paper presents investigations of longitudinally magnetized left-handed cylindrical ferrite coupled line junction for nonreciprocal devices. The proposed junction is formed as a quasi periodic arrangement of N unit cells. Each unit cell is realized as a cascade of short cylindrical ferrite coupled lines with reactance circuit composed of series capacitors and parallel inductors. The left-handed cylindrical junction with π/4...
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Room temperature depinning of the charge-density waves in quasi-two-dimensional 1T-TaS2 devices
PublicationWe report on the depinning of nearly commensurate charge-density waves in 1T-TaS2 thin films at room temperature. A combination of the differential current–voltage measurements with the low-frequency noise spectroscopy provides unambiguous means for detecting the depinning threshold field in quasi-2D materials. The depinning process in 1T-TaS2 is not accompanied by an observable abrupt increase in electric current—in striking contrast...
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Silicon Oxycarbide-Graphite Electrodes for High-Power Energy Storage Devices
PublicationHerein we present a study on polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)/graphite composites for a potential application as an electrode in high power energy storage devices, such as Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC). The composites were processed using high power ultrasound-assisted sol-gel synthesis followed by pyrolysis. The intensive sonication enhances gelation and drying process, improving the homogenous distribution of the graphitic...
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Electrical safety in low-voltage DC microgrids with B-type residual current devices
PublicationResidual current devices (RCDs) are most popular devices used in low-voltage installations for protection against electric shock and fire. In cases of high risk of electric shock the application of RCDs is mandatory. Currently, the spread of local direct current (DC) microgrids is widely considered. This creates new challenges for protective systems, in particular those based on RCDs. The main purpose of the research is to test...
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Study on VR Application Efficiency of Selected Android OS Mobile Devices
PublicationCurrently, the number of scenarios for using VR (Virtual Reality) technology grows every year. Yet, there are still issues associated with it, related with the performance of the mobile device itself. The aim of this work is to perform an analysis of the effectiveness of virtual reality applications in case of mobile platforms. We put the main emphasis on examining the performance and efficiency of four different hardware and software...
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Construction of Filtering Respiratory Protective Devices
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Moleculars Materials in Optoelectronics and Photovoltaic Devices
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Exploitation of Electronic Devices - Selected Issues
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Photovoltaic phenomena in devices with perfluorozincphthalocyanine layer
PublicationThe course of photovoltaic phenomenon in organic photovoltaic cells utilizing thin layers of perfluorozincphthalocyanine was studied in few single and planar bilayer configurations. Mechanisms of photogeneration and recombination of free charge carriers were determined and active interfaces were localized. In case of single layer cells these interfaces were located at the front electrode/F16ZnPc junctions, whereas photogeneration...
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A concept of the predicting of technical state of devices.
PublicationPrzedstawiono możliwości i ograniczenia dotyczące prognozowaia stanu technicznego urządzeń oraz wykazano potrzebę doskonalenia metod planowania ich obsług profilaktycznych. Wskazano możliwość przekształcenia rozkładów szybkości zużywania urządzeń na rozkłady czasu ich poprawnego działania do osiągnięcia stanu granicznego.
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RTS Noise in Optoelectronic Coupled Devices
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki pomiarów szumów z zakresu małuch częstotliwości transoptorów typu CNY17. Pomiary wykonano w systemie zaprojektowanym i skonstruowanym przez Autorów. Stwierdzono występowanie szumów RTS w kilku egzemplarzach badanej próby transoptorów. Przeprowadzono analizę szumów RTS, zarówno w dziedzinie czasu, jak i w dziedzinie częstotliwości. Oszacowano wartość częstotliwości, przy której występują szumy wybuchowe, na...
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Differentiating patients with obstructive sleep apnea from healthy controls based on heart rate-blood pressure coupling quantified by entropy-based indices
PublicationWe introduce an entropy-based classification method for pairs of sequences (ECPS) for quantifying mutual dependencies in heart rate and beat-to-beat blood pressure recordings. The purpose of the method is to build a classifier for data in which each item consists of two intertwined data series taken for each subject. The method is based on ordinal patterns and uses entropy-like indices. Machine learning is used to select a subset...
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Coplanar Waveguide-Fed Broadband Microwave Devices with (or without) a Thin Dielectric Substrate for Use in Flexible Electronic Systems
PublicationTwo examples of microwave devices, fed by a coplanar waveguide and realized on a thin substrate (or without such a substrate), are employed to investigate the influence of devices’ curvatures and the proximity of different materials on their parameters. To perform the tests, a broadband antenna and a low-pass filter are chosen. A feeding coplanar waveguide is realized on a dielectric material brick attached to an SMA connector...
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Intensification of thermal convection near electric devices using flat screens – computer modelling
PublicationIntensification of natural thermal convection near electric devices is possible by application of additional elements as screens creating convection canals close to the device. In the earlier authors paper the results of the analysis of thermal convection with the use of only one additional screen close to the electric device were presented. This paper presents computer modelling of thermal convection when two screens near the...
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Comparative Analysis of Reactive Power Compensation Devices in a Real Electric Substation
PublicationA constant worldwide growing load stress over a power system compelled the practice of a reactive power injection to ensure an efficient power network. For this purpose, multiple technologies exist in the knowledge market out of which this paper emphasizes the usage of the flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) and presents a comparative study of the static var compensator (SVC) with the static synchronous compensator...
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Promising effects of xanthine oxidase inhibition by allopurinol on autonomic heart regulation estimated by heart rate variability (HRV) analysis in rats exposed to hypoxia and hyperoxia
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P774Transcoronary transfer of Wharton's jelly mesenchymal pluripotent stem cells in patients with chronic ischaemic heart failure shows safety and unprecedented high-grade myocardial uptake
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The atherosclerotic heart disease and protecting properties of garlic: contemporary data
PublicationArtykuł jest pracą przeglądową zawierającą najnowsze dane dotyczące choroby serca w przebiegu miażdżycowym oraz ochonnych właściwości czosnku. Obecnie prowadzone badania wykazały fundamentalną rolę jaką odgrywa czosnek we wszystkich stadiach choroby. Liczne badania in-vitro potwierdzają zdolność czosnku do redukcji parametrów zachorowania na choroby serca w przebiegu miażdżycy: całkowity cholesterol, LDL, trigliceryny, utlenione...
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Heart irradiation reduces microvascular density and accumulation of HSPA1 in mice
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Disentangling respiratory sinus arrhythmia in heart rate variability records
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Acoustic evaluation of road surfaces using different Close Proximity testing devices
PublicationAccording to the valid standard, Close Proximity (CPX) method intends to evaluate the influence of road surfaces on traffic noise. Measurements may be carried out with the use of a self-powered vehicle or a special test trailer equipped with testing tyre towed by another vehicle. Two different testing devices took part in the research organized in Poland in order to determine the ranking of road surfaces in terms of acoustic parameters....
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Deep Learning Optimization for Edge Devices: Analysis of Training Quantization Parameters
PublicationThis paper focuses on convolution neural network quantization problem. The quantization has a distinct stage of data conversion from floating-point into integer-point numbers. In general, the process of quantization is associated with the reduction of the matrix dimension via limited precision of the numbers. However, the training and inference stages of deep learning neural network are limited by the space of the memory and a...
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Numerical Analysis of the Unsteady Propeller Performance in the Ship Wake Modified by Different Wake Improvement Devices
PublicationThe paper presents summary of numerical analysis of the unsteady propeller forces and induced pressure pulses generated by the selected real propeller of 7000 tons product tanker, operating in five different wakefields including four inflenced by the different wake improvement devices. The results of the analysis are partly compared with experimental data and univocal conclusions about the optimum wake improvement device are presented.
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A method of RTS noise identification in noise signals of semiconductor devices in the time domain
PublicationIn the paper a new method of Random Telegraph Signal (RTS) noise identification is presented. The method is based on a standardized histogram of instantaneous noise values and processing by Gram-Charlier series. To find a device generating RTS noise by the presented method one should count the number of significant coefficients of the Gram-Charlier series. This would allow to recognize the type of noise. There is always one (first)...
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Fulminant myocarditis and acute heart failure in the light of new American Heart Association 2020 guidelines. Mechanical cardiac support and endomyocardial biopsy. What should be first?
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The PARAGON Heart Failure trial – ongoing investigation of the angiotensin receptor antagonist/neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure patients with hypertension and preserved ejection fraction
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Design of a Distributed System using Mobile Devices and Workflow Management for Measurement and Control of a Smart Home and Health
PublicationThe paper presents design of a distributed system for measurements and control of a smart home including temper- atures, light, fire danger, health problems of inhabitants such as increased body temperature, a person falling etc. This is done by integration of mobile devices and standards, distributed service based middleware BeesyCluster and a workflow management system. Mobile devices are used to measure the parameters and are...
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Experimental verification of a new method of loop resistance testing in low voltage systems with residual current devices
PublicationA periodical verification of the effectiveness of protection against electric shock shall be performed in low voltage systems. The scope of this verification includes loop impedance/resistance testing. If a residual current device is installed in a tested circuit, this testing is problematic. A residual current device trips out during the test, because of the high value of measurement current. This precludes the execution of the...
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Study on AR Application Efficiency of Selected iOS and Android OS Mobile Devices
PublicationCurrently, the number of scenarios for using AR (Augmented Reality) tools grows every year. Yet, there are still some open performance issues associated with this technology, related with the efficiency of the mobile device itself, including build-in components or the operation system. The purpose of this study was to investigate available augmented reality engines for mobile platforms. First, a review of current graphics and AR...
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Blockchain based Secure Data Exchange between Cloud Networks and Smart Hand-held Devices for use in Smart Cities
PublicationIn relation to smart city planning and management, processing huge amounts of generated data and execution of non-lightweight cryptographic algorithms on resource constraint devices at disposal, is the primary focus of researchers today. To enable secure exchange of data between cloud networks and mobile devices, in particular smart hand held devices, this paper presents Blockchain based approach that disperses a public/free key...
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Revitalizing the Sacral Complex of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Gdynia: A Comprehensive Restoration Project in Alignment with Monument Conservator's Guidelines and Technical Prerequisites
PublicationReligiouscomplexes, due to their monumental character, belong to the group of facilities in which carrying out renovation works is difficult. Very often, construction works carried out as part of planned renovation work include not only modernization but also repair works, includingthose related to the reinforcement of structural elements. Renovation work in sacral buildings is particularly difficult when they...
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Basic Test Methods of Respiratory Protective Devices
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Coherent electron transport in hydrocarbon molecular devices
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Low-frequency current noise in electrochromic devices
PublicationObserwowano szumy typu 1/f w elemencie wykazującym zjawisko elektrochromizmu - zmiany swoich parametrów optycznych (przezroczystości) pod wpływem przyłożonego napięcia. Element składał się z porowatej warstwy nanocząstek WO3 oraz tlenku Ni-V. Obserwowano gęstość widmową mocy prądu szumów, która zalezała liniowo od kwadratu prądu stałego I płynącego przez element. Stwierdzono, że intensywne przełączanie elementu między trybem przezroczystym...
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Optimization of Hydrogen - Evolving Photochemical Molecular Devices
PublicationA molecular photocatalyst consisting of a RuII photocenter, a tetrapyridophenazine bridging ligand, and a PtX2 (X=Cl or I) moiety as the catalytic center functions as a stable system for light-driven hydrogen production. The catalytic activity of this photochemical molecular device (PMD) is significantly enhanced by exchanging the terminal chlorides at the Pt center for iodide ligands. Ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy...
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Comparison of active proximity radars for the wearable devices
PublicationTwo methods of object position and movement estimation in relation to the user of smart glasses were investigated. An active infrared and ultrasonic methods of the obstacle detection were presented and compared. Application of these methods depend on active transducers type (physical medium used), geometry and surface properties of detected objects and their movement direction and speed. In the article properties of both detectors...
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State-of-the-art bolometers - principles, devices, applications
PublicationW artykule omówiono zasady działania bolometrów wykorzystywanych w detekcji fal elektromagnetycznych, w zakresie od mikrofal, poprzez pormieniowanie terahercowe, do promieniowania X. Przedstawiono materiały stosowane w wytwarzaniu bolometrów, oraz reprezentatywne konstrukcje nowoczesnych bolometrów, w tym bolometrów nadprzewodzących i wykorzystujących efekty kwantowe. Zaprezentowano wybrane zastosowania tych detektorów w technice,...
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Seafloor Characterisation Using Underwater Acoustic Devices
PublicationThe problem of seafloor characterisation is important in the context of management as well as investigation and protection of the marine environment. In the first part of the paper, a review of underwater acoustic technology and methodology used in seafloor characterisation is presented. It consists of the techniques based on the use of singlebeam echosounders and seismic sources, along with those developed for the use of sidescan...
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Efficient exciplex emitting organic electroluminescent devices
PublicationW pracy badano stany wzbudzenia elektronowego, powstające z udziałem dwóch molekuł. Dzięki doborowi odpowiednich materiałów na warstwę przewodzącą dziury (pochodna trójfenyloaminy: m-MTDATA) i elektronów (pochodna oksadia-zolu:PBD) w cienkowarstwowej diodzie EL stworzono szczególnie dogodne warunki do generacji ekscypleksów (M-MTDATA-PBD) i wysokowydajnej (>1% foton/e-lektron) emisji ekscypleksowej.
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Hygienic design of pumps, homogenisers and dampening devices.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wymagania dotyczące materiałów oraz ich przygotowania, a także dla powierzchni wewnętrznych i zewnętrznych urządzeń takich jak pompy, homogenizatory i nawilżacze oraz ich elementów, zwłaszcza wielu typów uszczelnień, ze względu na ich zastosowanie do produkcji żywności w warunkach sanitarno-higienicznych i maksymalne wyeliminowanie zagożeń dla jakości podczas jej wytwarzania w różnorodnych procesach technologicznych.
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Testing sensitivity of A-type residual current devices to earth fault currents with harmonics
PublicationIn many applications, modern current-using equipment utilizes power electronic converters to control the consumed power and to adjust the motor speed. Such equipment is used both in industrial and domestic installations. A characteristic feature of the converters is producing distorted earth fault currents, which contain a wide spectrum of harmonics, including high-order harmonics. Nowadays, protection against electric shock in...
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Research on the Use of Mobile Devices and Headphones on Pedestrian Crossings—Pilot Case Study from Slovakia
PublicationThe topic of the use of mobile devices and headphones on pedestrian crossings is much less explored in comparison to the use of the mobile phone while driving. Recent years have seen many discussions on this issue, especially in foreign countries. The Slovak Republic, however, has not been giving it enough attention (and it is not mentioned in the National Road Safety Plan for the Slovak Republic from 2011 to 2020). This paper...
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Multifractal estimates of monofractality in RR-heart series in power spectrum ranges
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Echocardiographic correlates of dyspnoea during acute decompensated heart failure treatment
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Sympathetic Activation in Chronic Heart Failure: Potential Benefits of Interventional Therapies
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Effects of Peripheral Chemoreceptors Deactivation on Sympathetic Activity in Heart Transplant Recipients
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Enhanced Sympathetic and Ventilatory Responses to Central Chemoreflex Activation in Heart Failure
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Obstructive sleep apnea and heart rate asymmetry microstructure during sleep
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Effect of the let-through energy of overcurrent protective devices on the temperature of conductors during short-circuits
PublicationThe scope of the verification of low-voltage systems covers the earth fault loop impedance measurement. This measurement is usually performed with the use of low-value current meters, which force a current many times lower than the one occurring during a real short-circuit. Therefore, the international standard recommends consideration of the increase of resistance of conductors with the increase of temperature, which may occur...
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Residue-Pole Methods for Variability Analysis of S-parameters of Microwave Devices with 3D FEM and Mesh Deformation
PublicationThis paper presents a new approach for variability analysis of microwave devices with a high dimension of uncertain parameters. The proposed technique is based on modeling an approximation of system by its poles and residues using several modeling methods, including ordinary kriging, Adaptive Polynomial Chaos (APCE), and Support Vector Machine Regression (SVM). The computational cost is compared with the traditional Monte-Carlo...