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Rozdział 5. Nowoczesne metody diagnostyki zakażeń grzybiczych wywoływanych przez dermatofity = Novel diagnostic methods of funfal infections caused by dermatophytes
PublicationDermatofity są głównym czynnikiem etiologicznym grzybic powierzchownych. Do tej klasy grzybów należą przedstawiciele trzech rodzajów: Epidermophyton, Microsporum i Trichophyton. Klasyczne metody diagnostyczne polegają na bezpośredniej ocenie mikroskopowej oraz badaniu hodowlanym. Identyfikacja gatunkowa jest możliwa na podstawie cech makroskopowych kolonii: ich struktury, koloru, kształtu, oraz obserwacji mikroskopowych (kształt...
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Control theory methods in diagnostic system design
PublicationPraca dotyczy zastosowania wybranych metod teorii sterowania do syntezy al-gorytmów detekcji uszkodzeń. Algorytmy takie, stanowiące istotną gałąźwspółczesnej diagnostyki technicznej obiektów dynamicznych, w swej istocieopierają się na rozwiązaniach odpowiednich zadań odpornego wyznaczania wek-torów resztowych, czyli ważonych błędów oszacowań wyjściadanego obiektu dy-namicznego (nadzorowanego procesu). Na treść pracy...
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Pain assessment and management in children in the postoperative period: A review of the most commonly used postoperative pain assessment tools, new diagnostic methods and the latest guidelines for postoperative pain therapy in children
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Application of data driven methods in diagnostic of selected process faults of nuclear power plant steam turbine
PublicationArticle presents a comparison of process anomaly detection in nuclear power plant steam turbine using combination of data driven methods. Three types of faults are considered: water hammering, fouling and thermocouple fault. As a virtual plant a nonlinear, dynamic, mathe- matical steam turbine model is used. Two approaches for fault detection using one class and two class classiers are tested and compared.
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Rozdział 6. Epidemiologia molekularna - nowe metody typowania diagnostycznego mikroorganizmów = Molecular epidemiology new methods for diagnostic typing of microorganismus
PublicationMolekularne metody diagnostyczne oparte o analizę kwasów nukleinowych dają nowe możliwości laboratoriom w szybkim wykrywaniu i różnicowaniu mikroorganizmów patogennych. W pracy przedstawiono panujące tendencje w zastosowaniach metod typowania genetycznego znaczących klinicznie mikroorganizmów w Europie, a także omówiono niektóre techniki stosowane w laboratoriach mikrobiologicznych, z uwzględnieniem ich zdolności aplikacyjnych,...
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Modelling of spirometry - the application for diagnostic purposes
PublicationThe process of the tissue oxygen supply is the fundamental process of the human life. The lung functioning consists of three processes: the ventilation, the perfusion and the diffusion. The paper deals with one of these processes which is the ventilation process. The quality of the pulmonary ventilation has a strong influence on the patient's health condition. Numerous limitations are imposed on conditions of the lung quality measurement,...
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Usability Techniques Possible to Use in Diagnostic Tools Interface Improvement
PublicationThe development of diagnostic tools has caused a rapid increase in the amount of information generated and presented, necessitating the use of computer displays as an interface to data presentation and the use of modern diagnostic tools. The paper presents methods for testing usability that can be used in designing and improving the quality of interfaces of modern diagnostic tools that use communication through graphical user interfaces.
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MCSA with Normalized Triple Covariance as a bearings diagnostic indicator in an induction motor
PublicationStatistics of bearing failures in induction motors indicate, that they constitute more than 40% of IM damage, therefore bearing diagnosis is very important. Vibration methods for bearing diagnostics have one major disadvantage - they require the availability of the machine for sensors installation. This is the reason for seeking new methods based on motor supply current analysis. Diagnosis of induction motors, conducted remotely...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Liquid Biopsy in Endometrial Cancer
PublicationBackground: Liquid biopsy is a minimally invasive collection of a patient body fluid sample. In oncology, they offer several advantages compared to traditional tissue biopsies. However, the potential of this method in endometrial cancer (EC) remains poorly explored. We studied the utility of tumor educated platelets (TEPs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for preoperative EC diagnosis, including histology determination. Methods:...
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Induction Motor Bearings Diagnostic Using MCSA and Normalized Tripple Covariance
PublicationDiagnosis of induction motors, conducted remotely by measuring and analyzing the supply current is attractive with the lack of access to the engine. So far there is no solution, based on analysis of current, the credibility of which allow use in industry. Statistics of IM bearing failures of induction motors indicate, that they constitute more than 40% of IM damage, therefore bearing diagnosis is so important. The article provides...
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Induction motor bearings diagnostic indicators based on MCSA and normalized triple covariance
PublicationInduction motors are one of the most widely used electrical machines. Statistics of bearing failures of induction motors indicate, that they constitute more than 40% of induction motor damage. Therefore, bearing diagnosis is so important for trouble-free work of induction motors. The most common methods of bearing diagnosis are based on vibration signal analysis. The main disadvantage of those methods is the need for physical access...
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Third harmonic index as a diagnostic tool of high-voltage varistors
PublicationThe recommended methods for standard testing of high-voltage varistors demand application of high voltages and intensive currents that is inconvenient and needs extensive power consumption. These methods require metallization of the prepared ZnO structures that increases costs of testing. Another method of varistor quality and endurance evaluation by the third harmonic index measurement at relatively low voltage range has been...
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Current based Normalized Triple Covariance as a bearings diagnostic feature in induction motor
PublicationDiagnosis of induction motors, conducted remotely by measuring and analyzing the supply current is attractive with the lack of access to the engine. So far there is no solution, based on analysis of current, the credibility of which allow use in industry. Statistics of IM bearing failures of induction motors indicate, that they constitute more than 40% of IM damage, therefore bearing diagnosis is so important. The article provides...
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A new diagnostic IR-thermal imaging method for evaluation of cardiosurgery procedures
PublicationTwo methods for monitoring the state of the myocardium during cardiosurgical interventions based on thermal IR imaging are presented below. These methods, called static thermography and active dynamic thermography (ADT), use information about the distribution of temperature on the surface, and an external excitation source to induce thermal transient processes in a tested object. Recording the time series of thermograms allows...
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Current-based higher-order spectral covariance as a bearing diagnostic feature for induction motors
PublicationConducting the diagnosis of induction motors remotely by analyzing the supply current is an attractive prospect with the lack of access to the engine. Currently, there is no solution, based on analysis of the current, the credibility of which would allow its use in industry. The statistics of bearing failures in induction motors indicate that they constitute more than 40% of induction motor damage, therefore, bearing diagnosis...
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Modelling of Diffusing Capacity Measurement Results in Lung Microangiopathy Patients. A novel Diagnostic Suppport
PublicationLung microangiopathy is a little known negative influence of diabetes mellitus on the functioning of the lungs. The aim of this study is to design a supportive method for diagnosing lung microangiopathy. This will be based on routinely performed pulmonary measurements as well as on investigation process modelling and data processing. A model of the diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood has been described with a set...
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Psychometric assessment of the Internet Gaming Disorder diagnostic criteria: An Item Response Theory study
PublicationInternet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a tentative disorder in the latest fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). In order to advance research on IGD, the APA has suggested that further research on the nine IGD criteria to investigate its clinical and empirical feasibility is necessary. The aim of the present study was to...
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Psychometric assessment of the Internet Gaming Disorder diagnostic criteria: An Item Response Theory study
PublicationInternet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a tentative disorder in the latest fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). In order to advance research on IGD, the APA has suggested that further research on the nine IGD criteria to investigate its clinical and empirical feasibility is necessary. The aim of the present study was to develop...
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Energy shift of the Lβ2 line as an ionization diagnostic for the dense plasma in the PFRP
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Borrelia burgdorferi BmpA-BBK32 and BmpA-BBA64: New Recombinant Chimeric Proteins with Potential Diagnostic Value
PublicationCurrently, the diagnosis of Lyme disease is based mostly on two-tiered serologic testing. In the new generation of immunoenzymatic assays, antigens comprise whole-cell lysates of members of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) species complex, with the addition of selected recombinant proteins. Due to the high diversity of members of the B. burgdorferi s.l. genospecies and the low degree of conservation among the amino acid...
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Diagnostic Model of Crankshaft Seals
PublicationT he paper presents a research stand being a diagnostic model of radial lip seals used, among others, on crankshafts of piston combustion engines in order to identify the correctness of their operation. The possibility of determining the technical condition of lip seals on the basis of the proposed coefficient of correctness of operation has been described. T he basic features of seals influencing their correctness of...
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SELECTION OF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS IN A WHEELED TRACTOR
PublicationIn a classical approach to damage diagnosis, the technical condition of an analyzed machine is identified based on the measured symptoms, such as performance, thermal state or vibration parameters. In wheeled tractor the fundamental importance has monitoring and diagnostics during exploitation concerning technical inspection and fault element localizations. The main functions of a diagnostic system are: monitoring tractor components...
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Exhaust gas temperature measurements in diagnostic examination of naval gas turbine engines. Part III. Diagnostic and operating tolerances
PublicationThe third part of the article presents a method for detecting failures of the automatic engine control system with the aid of an exhaust gas temperature setter, specially designed and machined for this purpose. It also presents a procedure of identifying the operating tolerances and determining the diagnostic tolerances for the exhaust gas temperature recorded in the naval turbine engine during the start-up and acceleration processes....
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Fuctional structure of diagnostic system for wheeled tractors
PublicationAn application of computer controlled fuel injection systems in vehicle engines and growing demands concerning toxic substances emission and fuel consumption was a main reason for OBD (On Board Diagnosis) development. In spite of a great technological development, only some tractors are equipped in diagnostic systems. On board diagnosis is strongly connected with emission demands and does not concern other important vehicle functions.In...
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STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHMS OF A DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE IN A WHEELED TRACTOR
PublicationDiagnostic device monitors the tractor’s technical condition and identifies the location of damaged components during operation. The diagnostic device detects and identifies the following types of defects: functional defects (uf) which affect performance, exhaust defects (ue) which increase toxic emissions and fuel consumption, defects that jeopardize driving safety (us), defects that affect engine performance (ud). The key component...
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Diagnostic Models and Estimators for LDI in Transmission Pipelines
PublicationThis article considers and compares four analytical models of the pipeline flow process for leak detection and location tasks. The synthesis of these models is briefly outlined. Next, the methodology for generating data and diagnosing pipes is described, as well as experimental settings, assumptions and implemented scenarios. Finally, the quality of model-based diagnostic estimators has been evaluated for their bias, standard deviations...
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Lipidomics as a Diagnostic Tool for Prostate Cancer
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Analysis of nonlinear effects as a diagnostic tool
PublicationMetody analizy efektów nieliniowych nieliniowej analizy sygnałów na wyjściu testowanych obiektów umożliwiają badanie występowania defektów i uszkodzeń w materiałach i elementach elektronicznych, co jest niezbędne w predykcji niezawodności. W odniesieniu do elementów biernych bardzo skutecznym narzędziem okazuje się być wskaźnik trzeciej harmonicznej (THI - Third Harmonic Index). W artykule bardziej szczegółowo opisano pomiary parametru...
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EIS in diagnostic of cathodic protection systems
PublicationZaprezentowano wyniki badań wykonywanych techniką elektrochemicznej spektro-skopiiimpedancyjnej (EIS) na elementach instalacji ochrony katodowej podziemnego rurociągu stalowego. Przedstawiono widma impedancyjne następujących układów: elektroda odniesienia/elektrody pomocnicze; rurociąg/zakopane i przenośne elektrody odniesienia. Wykazano, że przy pomocy prezentowanej techniki można zbadać stan techniczny elektrod odniesienia, co...
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Spirometry measurement model - the diagnostic purpose support
Publicationthe paper presents a new model of respiratory mechanism based on the spirometry measurements. the spirometry test assesses the efficiency of the lung ventilation. the respiratory system functioning is based on the ventilation mechanism. thus the quality of the lung depends on the quality of lung ventilation. modelling of the respiratory system supports a diagnostic process. the model parameter estimates are obtained on the basis...
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Fault diagnosing system of wheeled tractors
PublicationA defect of complex wheeled tractor assembles most frequently negative influence on exploitation efficiency, safety and exhaust gases emission. Structure complexity of wheeled tractors requires more and more advanced diagnostic methods for identification of their serviceable possibilities as well in manufacturing step as in exploitation. In classical diagnosing methods of wheeled tractor defects states mapping by measured diagnostic...
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Assessment of image processing methods for the determination of propagation of squat-type defects in rails
PublicationWe demonstrate the idea of squat-type defect measurement in the rail and the concept of tracking of the defect development using the techniques of image acquisition and image processing as well as the methods of metric spaces. We introduce the concepts of a set diameter δ(A) and the metric ρ1, which come from the properties of plane figures, to compare and to observe the development of the defects. We characterize the feasibility...
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Review of Methods for Diagnosing the Degradation Process in Power Units Cooperating with Renewable Energy Sources Using Artificial Intelligence
PublicationThis work is based on a literature review (191). It mainly refers to two diagnostic methods based on artificial intelligence. This review presents new possibilities for using genetic algorithms (GAs) for diagnostic purposes in power plants transitioning to cooperation with renewable energy sources (RESs). The genetic method is rarely used directly in the modeling of thermal-flow analysis. However, this assignment proves that the...
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Spectral Methods for Modelling of Wave Propagation in Structures in Terms of Damage Detection—A Review
PublicationModern methods of detection and identification of structural damage direct the activities of scientific groups towards the improvement of diagnostic methods using for example the phenomenon of mechanical wave propagation. Damage detection methods that use mechanical wave propagation in structural components are extremely effective. Many different numerical approaches are used to model this phenomenon, but, due to their universal...
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PAH diagnostic ratios for the identification of pollution emission sources
PublicationPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) diagnostic ratios have recently come into common use as a toolfor identifying and assessing pollution emission sources. Some diagnostic ratios are based on parentPAHs, others on the proportions of alkyl-substituted to non-substituted molecules. The ratios areapplicable to PAHs determined in different environmental media: air (gas þ particle phase), water,sediment, soil, as well as biomonitor...
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Development and Verification of the Diagnostic Model of the Sieving Screen
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Parameterized diagnostic module implemented in FPGA structures
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Abdominal epilepsy in patient of schizophrenia - a diagnostic dilemma
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Increase of Diagnostic Capabilities of Voltage Fluctuation Indicies
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Diagnostic PCR assay for Microsporum and Trichophyton infections
PublicationWe have previously described a highly sensitive 5-hour PCR test for the rapid diagnosis of onychomycosis which detects any dermatophyte and species-identify T. rubrum from patient specimens. We have subsequently developed and evaluated new PCR tests for detection of Trichophyton and Microsporum canis/audouinii infections.58 dermatophyte isolates (21) Microsporum spp. (4 different species), 35 Trichophyton spp (10 different species)...
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Guided wave propagation in diagnostic of steel elements
PublicationThis paper is devoted to numerical investigations of elastic wave propagation in steel elements. The aim of this study is to conduct numerical analysis and experimental investigations on the propagation of elastic waves in steel elements in the context of damage detection. In particular, this paper is devoted to detection of damage occurring in the form of notch or changed thickness. This approach utilized the fact that any discontinuities...
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Guided wave propagation in diagnostic of steel elements
PublicationThis paper is devoted to numerical investigations of elastic wave propagation in steel elements. The aim of this study is to conduct numerical analysis and experimental investigations on the propagation of elastic waves in steel elements in the context of damage detection. In particular, this paper is devoted to detection of damage occurring in the form of notch or changed thickness. This approach utilized the fact that any discontinuities...
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Abdominal epilepsy in patient of schizophrenia - a diagnostic dilemma
PublicationAbdominal epilepsy is a rare and uncomman cause of recurrent abdominal pain. It is commonly occuring in children, but rarely in adolescent and elderly. Paroxysmal episodes of abdominal pain with neurological symptoms like dizziness, lethargy, and abnormal electroencephalogram and remarkable response to anticonvulsant confirms the diagnosis. Here we present a case of schizophrenia, who has repoted with recurrent abdominal pain...
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Fluorescent spectroscopy of collagen as a diagnostic tool in medicine
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Multi gender genetic optimization of diagnostic observers.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiana jest nowa metoda rozwiązywania zadań wielokryterialnej optymalizacji. W omawianej metodzie wykorzystywana jest informacja o genetycznym rodzajniku osobnika w celu odpowiedniego rozróżnienia i agregacji wielu kryteriów. Charakterystyczne cechy mechanizmu są prezentowane na przykładzie wielokryterialnej optymalizacji detekcyjnych obserwatorów stanu.
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Diagnostic system of wheeled tractors detecting four defect's categories
PublicationIn a classical approach to damage diagnosis, the technical condition of an analyzed machine is identified based on the measured symptoms, such as performance, thermal state or vibration parameters. In wheeled tractor the fundamental importance has monitoring and diagnostics during exploitation concerning technical inspection and fault element localizations. The main functions of a diagnostic system are: monitoring tractor components...
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Analysis of diagnostic informativeness of the exhaust temperature of a naval gas turbine
PublicationThe conducted investigations aimed to carry out an analysis of the possibility that the failures identification in the automatic control system of a gas turbine engine could be worked out on the basis of measurements of the exhaust stream temperature behind the gas generator. The exhaust temperature represents a basic control parameter, enabling technical state evaluation of the engine within the operation process, which is observed...
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Application of Diagnostic Ratios of PAHs to Characterize the Pollution Emission Sources
PublicationThe paper summarizes the potential of application of parent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to identify their emission sources. Four parent PAHs diagnostic ratios are used for this purpose: anthracene/(anthracene + phenanthrene), fluoranthene/(fluoranthene + pyrene), benzo[a]pyrene/(benzo[a]pyrene + chryzene) and indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene/(indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene + benzo[g,h,i]perylene). The compounds of each ratio have the...
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An application of simulation model of fuel consumption in diagnostic system of wheeled tractors
PublicationAn application of computer controlled fuel injection systems in vehicle engines and growing demands concerning toxic substances emission and fuel consumption was a main reason for OBD (On Board Diagnosis) development. In spite of a great technological development, only some tractors are equipped in diagnostic systems. On board diagnostic is strongly connected with emission demands and does not concern other important vehicle functions. In...
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An Approximation Algorithm for Diagnostic Test Scheduling in Multicomputer Systems
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