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Rozkład naprężeń mechanicznych w łyżce o szerokości 500 mm, przeznaczonej do koparki podsiębiernej
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano optymalizację kształtu łyżki koparki przedsiębiernej z wykorzystaniem analizy wytrzymałościowej. Analizę oparto na trójwymiarowym modelu konstrukcji łyżki z zastosowaniem metody elementów skończonych (MES). Opracowanie wspomnianej metody pozwoliło na modyfikację konstrukcji łyżki, która dała w efekcie obniżenie naprężeń złożonych w newralgicznych obszarach konstrukcji łyżki. Przedstawiona analiza okazała...
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Badania eksperymentalne i numeryczne zachowania się zbiorników stalowych poddanych wstrząsom górniczym i sejsmicznym
PublicationW niniejszej dysertacji opisano wyniki kompleksowych badań zachowania się zbiorników stalowych poddanych wstrząsom górniczym i umiarkowanym trzęsieniom ziemi. Badania prowadzono dla dwóch zbiorników rzeczywistych zlokalizowanych na terenie Polski. W pierwszym etapie badań przeprowadzono badania eksperymentalne na specjalnym stanowisku laboratoryjnym dla modeli doświadczalnych zbiorników. Badania prowadzono dla różnego poziomu wypełnienia...
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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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On a design of a torque sensor for the iCub humanoid robot
PublicationThe paper presents the evaluation process of a first version of the one axis torque sensor designed for the iCub humanoid robot. Newly designed strain gauges equipped sensor was found to show a significant readouts hysteresis, therefore several tests were run to define the reason of the hysteresis. Some of the design issues met while testing the new sensor are discussed including the screws connection and relative rigidity of the...
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TOWARD A FUZZY MODEL OF POLISH INTERNET MORTGAGE MARKET
PublicationThis article presents our continuing efforts to develop a model of the Internet-based mortgage market in Poland. It sums up modeling research done over the last 4 years, also showing the stages and the process of building and verifying the proposed model consisting of three submodels. The submodels are described for three market situations; that is, a stable market, financial crisis, and economic boom. The proposed model variables...
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Simple gait parameterization and 3D animation for anonymous visual monitoring based on augmented reality
PublicationThe article presents a method for video anonymization and replacing real human silhouettes with virtual 3D figures rendered on a screen. Video stream is processed to detect and to track objects, whereas anonymization stage employs animating avatars accordingly to behavior of detected persons. Location, movement speed, direction, and person height are taken into account during animation and rendering phases. This approach requires...
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Ship Resistance Prediction with Artificial Neural Networks
PublicationThe paper is dedicated to a new method of ship’s resistance prediction using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). In the initial stage selected ships parameters are prepared to be used as a training and validation sets. Next step is to verify several network structures and to determine parameters with the highest influence on the result resistance. Finally, other parameters expected to impact the resistance are proposed. The research utilizes...
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Searching for Critical Conditions During Lifeboat Launching – Simulations
PublicationThe article describes numerical simulations of the process of lifeboat launching at the ship’s side. The research is aimed at finding the values of ship motion parameters which appear to be most dangerous for people in the lowered lifeboat due to the generated accelerations. The simplified model of ship hull motion adopted at this research stage bases on a superposition of harmonic motions with given amplitudes and periods in six...
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Application of guided waves in the evaluation of steel-concrete adhesive connection
PublicationThe aim of the paper is the application of guided waves in the evaluation of a condition state of adhesive connection between steel and concrete. The study concerns a push-out specimen consisting of two steel plates glued to opposite faces of a concrete cube with the use of structural adhesive. Wave propagation in the specimen without external load is investigated both experimentally and numerically. The second stage of the investigation...
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Structure and thermoelectric properties of Cs-Bi-Te alloys fabricated by different routes of reduction of oxide reagents
PublicationCesium-bismuth-telluride polycrystalline materials were fabricated using a cost-effective method based on a reduction of oxide reagents, leading to a production of a material with good thermoelectric properties. Several samples with various initial stoichiometry were prepared by melting of oxide powders at 1050 °C, quenching, milling to powders and then reducing in pure hydrogen at 400 °C. Another concept was to obtain the CsBi4Te6...
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Lifelong Learning Idea in Architectural Education
PublicationThe recent advances in IT and technology are forcing changes in the approach to educating society. In the 20th century, life-long learning was understood as educating adults in order to improve their occupational qualifications. Life-long learning allows the needs of the present-day world to be addressed through providing the individual with education at every stage of his/her life various forms. The search for a new model...
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DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ANALYSIS OF QUICKLY CHANGING TEMPERATURE OF EXHAUST GAS FROM MARINE DIESEL ENGINE PART I SINGLE FACTOR ANALYSIS
PublicationIn this paper, attention was paid to the problem of low controllability of marine medium- and high-speed engines during operation, which significantly limits the parametric diagnosis. The measurement of quickly changing temperature of engine exhaust gas was proposed, the courses of which can be a source of diagnostic information. The F statistic of the Fisher-Snedecor distribution was chosen as a statistical tool. Laboratory tests...
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Effects of Micro-Arc Oxidation Process Parameters on Characteristics of Calcium-Phosphate Containing Oxide Layers on the Selective Laser Melted Ti13Zr13Nb Alloy
PublicationTitania-based films on selective laser melted Ti13Zr13Nb have been formed by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) at different process parameters (voltage, current, processing time) in order to evaluate the impact of MAO process parameters in calcium and phosphate (Ca + P) containing electrolyte on surface characteristic, early-stage bioactivity, nanomechanical properties, and adhesion between the oxide coatings and substrate. The surface...
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Sonocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol A from aquatic matrices over Pd/CeO2 nanoparticles: Kinetics study, transformation products, and toxicity
PublicationIn this work, different ratios of palladium – cerium oxide (Pd/CeO2) catalyst were synthesized and characterized, while their sonocatalytic activity was evaluated for the degradation of the xenobiotic Bisphenol A (BPA) from aqueous solutions. Sonocatalytic activity expressed as BPA decomposition exhibited a volcano-type behavior in relation to the Pd loading, and the 0.25Pd/CeO2 catalyst characterized by the maximum Pd dispersion...
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Financial Consequences of the Introduction of the Fit For 55 on the Example of Poland
PublicationIn Europe and in Poland, there is a growing conviction that climate action is a necessity. When creating long-term strategies or making current decisions, companies are increasingly taking into account issues related to sustainable development and reducing CO2 emissions. Following the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, countries around the world pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 so that the average temperature...
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Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Polyurethane Flexible Adhesive in Reduction of Structural Vibrations
PublicationThe aim of the present study is to consider the idea of using polyurethane flexible adhesive in to reduce the vibrations in structures exposed to dynamic loads and evaluate their damping properties in relation to large deformations. Firstly, two aluminium cantilever beams, simulating structural elements (without and with polyurethane layer in the form of tape), were analysed, in order to check the damping of the unconstrained polymer...
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Supervised-learning-based development of multi-bit RCS-reduced coding metasurfaces
PublicationCoding metasurfaces have been introduced as efficient tools allowing meticulous control over the electromagnetic (EM) scattering. One of their relevant application areas is radar cross section (RCS) reduction, which principally relies on the diffusion of impinging EM waves. Despite its significance, careful control of the scattering properties poses a serious challenge at the level of practical realization. This article is concerned...
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Pantographic metamaterials: an example of mathematically driven design and of its technological challenges
PublicationIn this paper, we account for the research efforts that have been started, for some among us, already since 2003, and aimed to the design of a class of exotic architectured, optimized (meta) materials. At the first stage of these efforts, as it often happens, the research was based on the results of mathematical investigations. The problem to be solved was stated as follows: determine the material (micro)structure governed by those...
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Potential for ITS/ICT Solutions in Urban Freight Management
PublicationThe article presents a study on applying ITS solutions in planning and management of urban freight transport in Gdynia. The traffic management system Tristar which is under implementation and its related systems show a potential to assist in development of freight transport measures. Recommendations for urban freight policy development supplementing Gdynia's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan were used as a basis for identification...
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Fenomenologi Husserla a tradycja filozofii transcendentalnej
PublicationCelem tekstu jest opisanie miejsca transcendentalnej fenomenologii Husserla w obrębie pokantowskiej filozofii transcendentalnej.
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Electromagnetic interference frequencies prediction model of flyback converter for snubber design
PublicationSnubber design for flyback converters usually requires experimental prototype measurements or simulation based on accurate and complex models. In this study simplified circuit modelling of a flyback converter has been described to dimension snubbers in early stage of design process. Simulation based prediction of the transistor and diode ringing frequencies has been validated by measurements in a prototype setup. In that way obtained...
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ECG-based prediction of ventricular fibrillation by means of the PCA
PublicationA Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is a death resulting from cardiac failure with no significant symptoms earlier than one hour before occurrence. It is the cause of for approximately 400000 deaths per year in United States and millions of deaths worldwide. The proposed system, including two-stage algorithm and wearable diagnostic device allows for SCD risk estimation and continuous monitoring of high risk patients. A single channel...
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Application of wireless communication to small WECS with induction generator
PublicationWind energy conversion systems (WECS) seem to be self-evident elements of the future smart grids. Among many generator types the squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) characterizes robustness and low cost. A full-scale power converter can perform smooth grid connection over wide speed range of multiple-stage geared SCIG. Increasing number of sensors can improve the WECS control and diagnostics but increasing number of thin wires...
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Expert systems in quality control of manufacturing processes
PublicationThe paper deals with quality control in conditions of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). It shows that quality of material stream items have to be analyzed on every stage of manufacturing process. Collecting and analyzing quantity of data with usage of expert systems make it possible to create a system for coordination of cell's work. The system contains error recovery algorithm and adaptive control subsystem based on fuzzy...
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Poroelastic Material for Urban Roads Wearing Courses
PublicationConventional road materials used for producing wearing courses of roads are based on mineral aggregate and bituminous or Portland cement binders. The road materials must be optimized for different properties, including skid resistance, durability, rolling resistance and tire/road noise. Unfortunately, it seems that within classic technologies it is very difficult to achieve further reduction of tire/road noise. Innovative porous...
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Poroelastic Material for Urban Roads Wearing Courses
PublicationConventional road materials used for producing wearing courses of roads are based on mineral aggregate and bituminous or Portland cement binders. The road materials must be optimized for different properties, including skid resistance, durability, rolling resistance and tire/road noise. Unfortunately, it seems that within classic technologies it is very difficult to achieve further reduction of tire/road noise. Innovative porous...
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Sensors in River Information Services of the Odra River in Poland: Current State and Planned Extension
PublicationAccording to adopted in 2016 by the polish Council of Ministers assumptions for the plans for the progress of inland waterways in Poland for the years 2016-2020, with the perspective of 2030, assume that by 2030 Odra along its entire length and the Vistula from Warsaw to Gdansk, they will have become international shipping routes, which will be implemented system of River Information Services (RIS). Aspects of RIS sensor application...
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Methods of estimating the cost of traffic safety equipment’s life cycle
Publicationn the article, the authors discuss the preliminary information necessary to determine the scope and direction of further research conducted within the project called “The influence of time and operating conditions on the durability and functionality of road safety elements”. The main objective of the project is to develop the concept of a method for optimizing the life cycle costs of road safety devices. The authors draw attention...
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Uncertainty Quantification in Experimental Structural Dynamics Identification of Composite Material Structures
PublicationComposite materials are widely used in manufacture of aerospace and wind energy structural components. These load carrying structures are subjected to dynamic time-varying loading conditions. Robust structural dynamics identification procedure impose tight constraints on the quality of modal models estimates obtained from vibration experiments. Modal testing results are influenced by numerous factors introducing uncertainty to...
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Study of the Influence of Heat Convection Coefficient on Predicted Performance of a Large Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearing
PublicationPart of the heat generated by the shearing of the lubricating film during operation of a hydrodynamic bearing is transferred to the bearing components. In the case of the pad, which is usually fully submerged in the lubricating oil, heat is further transferred at the pad free walls to the oil by convection. This mechanism causes a thermal gradient in a pad and, consequently, its thermal deflection. In large hydrodynamic thrust...
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Water-Lubricated Journal Bearings Marine Applications, Design, and Operational Problems and Solutions
PublicationWater-Lubricated Journal Bearings: Marine Applications, Design, and Operational Problems and Solutions provides cutting-edge design solutions, common problems and methods for avoiding them, and material selection considerations for the use of water-lubricated journal bearings in marine environments. These bearings have many advantages, including the absence of the potential for oil contamination. They are also sensitive, and their...
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Voltage Control of a Stand-Alone Multiphase Doubly Fed Induction Generator
PublicationThis article presents a multiphase doubly fed induction generator (MDFIG) with a dedicated and unique control algorithm in a stand-alone wind energy conversion system. The algorithm has been developed and elaborated in the case of different emergency modes. Compared with the traditional double-fed induction generator, the MDFIG has increased reliability, reduced current level per phase, and low rotor harmonic currents. The control...
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[BHP] Szkolenie w dziedzinie bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy
e-Learning Courses{mlang pl} Ten kurs jest prowadzony centralnie dla wszystkich studentów i doktorantów PG. Szkolenie BHP jest obowiązkowe. Nawet jeśli na poprzednim etapie kształcenia (studia I lub II stopnia) obecny doktorant zaliczył to szkolenie, wymagane jest kolejne podejście. {mlang} {mlang en} This course is conducted on a central level for all the students and PhD students of GUT. Health and safety training is compulsory. Even...
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Power of the low alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Your Home Venue" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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Power of the low alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Slow Start" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The main aim of the study was to examine the cortical correlates of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with...
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Power of the SMR brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Start in High Level Championship" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The main aim of the study was to examine the cortical correlates of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 60mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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Power of the low alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Successful Competition" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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Power of the high alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Your Home Venue" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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Power of the SMR brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Fitness Activity" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The main aim of the study was to examine the cortical correlates of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with...
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Power of the SMR brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Slow Start" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The main aim of the study was to examine the cortical correlates of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 40mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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Power of the high alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Training Session" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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Power of the SMR brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Successful Competition" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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Power of the SMR brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Training Session" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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Power of the low alpha brainwaves in the mental imagery experiment in sport: the "Training Session" scenario.
Open Research DataThe data were collected to perform research on the neural oscillation during mental imagery in sport. The study's main aim was to examine the cortical correlations of imagery depending on instructional modality (guided vs self-produced) using various sport-related scripts. The research was based on the EEG signals recorded during the session with the...