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Denudation - a convenient method of isolation and enrichment of analytes
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono: podstawy teoretyczne techniki denudacyjnej; rozwiązania konstrukcyjne podstawowych typów urządzeń denudacyjnych; obszar praktycznego wykorzystania technik denudacyjnych.
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Continuous frequency method of measurement of electrode impedance.
PublicationPrzedstawione zostały matematyczne podstawy nowej metody pomiaru impedancji elektrodowej. Metoda wykorzystuje sygnał pobudzenia którego częstotliwość zmienia się liniowo w czasie. Amplituda sinusoidalnego niestacjonarnego pobudzenia jest stała. Zapis i analiza sygnału pobudzenia i odpowiedzi pozwalana wyznaczenie ciągłego widma impedancyjnego. Jednoczesna analiza czasowo częstotliwościowa wykonano została przy użyciu transformacji...
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A method of nonlinearities of transformer no-load characteristic modelling
PublicationA way in which changes of the no-load characteristic are taken into account in the mathematical model of the transformer is presented. Changes of saturation within core of transformer are presented as a combined non-linear flux curve. Analysis of magnetization of the transformer core and simulation of no-load state for distribution transformer of 30 kVA power rating and 15.75/0.4 kV/kV (especially supplying VLV) transformation...
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A method for evaluating durability of porous slide bearings
PublicationThe article presents the structures of porous bearings bushes and greasy lubricants, and the similarity criterion resulting from this structures. A phisical model is proposed which describes the operation of the porous slide bearing bush taking into account, via analogy, the phenomena taking place in the grease lubricant nodes instead of those observed in the bush structures.Included are the result of experimental tests of three...
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Surface vaviness of components machined by burnishing method
PublicationPowierzchnię po obróbce wykończeniowej definiuje się zazwyczaj za pomocą parametrów chropowatości. Rosnące wymagania jakościowe w stosunku do wytwarzanych części maszyn powodują rozszerzanie się zakresu parametrów opisujących powierzchnię. W artykule przedstawiono ocenę jakościową powierzchni nagniatanych za pomocą parametrów falistości.
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A parametric method for preliminary determination of underwater vehiclesdeadweight
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Improved method for real-time speech stretching
Publicationn algorithm for real-time speech stretching is presented. It was designed to modify input signal dependently on its content and on its relation with the historical input data. The proposed algorithm is a combination of speech signal analysis algorithms, i.e. voice, vowels/consonants, stuttering detection and SOLA (Synchronous-Overlap-and-Add) based speech stretching algorithm. This approach enables stretching input speech signal...
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Hyperbolic Asynchronous Method of a Radio Navigation Technique
PublicationHumans have always wanted to determine position in an unknown environment. At the beginning methods were simple. They were based on the observation of characteristic points, in the case of shipping additional observations of the coastline. Then came navigation based on astronomical methods (astronavigation). At the beginning of the XX-century a new way of determining the current location was developed. It has used radiowave signals....
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Newton’s Method for the McKendrick-von Foerster Equation
PublicationIn the paper we study an age-structured model which describes the dynamics of one population with growth, reproduction and mortality rates. We apply Newton’smethod to the McKendrick-von Foerster equation in the semigroup setting. We prove its first- and second-order convergence.
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Propagation in the Open Cylindrical Guide of Arbitrary Cross Section With the Use of Field Matching Method
PublicationA simple solution to propagation problem in open waveguides and dielectric fibers of arbitrary convex cross section is presented. The idea of the analysis is based on the direct field matching technique involving the usage of the field projection at the boundary on a fixed set of orthogonal basis functions. A complex root tracing algorithm is utilized to find the propagation coefficients of the investigated guides. Different convex...
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INFLUENCE OF TEST CONDITIONS ON TYRE/ROAD NOISE MEASURED BY THE DRUM METHOD
PublicationTyre/road noise is one of the most important environmental problems related to road traffic. Nowadays a few standard procedures of tyre/road noise measurements are in use. Unfortunately, measurement conditions specified within relevant standards are very different. For example, procedure described in ISO 11819-2 used for pavement investigations requires tyre load of 3200 N and capped inflation pressure of 200 kPa. At the same time...
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Innovative method of localization airplanes in VCS (VCS-MLAT) distributed system
PublicationThe article presents the concept and the structure of the localization module. The prototype module is the part of the VCS (VCS-MLAT) localization distributed system. The device receives the audio signal transmitted in airplanes band (118 MHz – 136 MHz). Received data with the timestamps are send to the main server. The data from multiple devices estimates the localization of the airplane. The main aim of the project is the analysis...
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Challenges in determination of pesticides from various chemical groups in fruits and vegetables applying QuEChERS method
PublicationPesticides are a large group of compounds with different physical and chemical properties, which place some of them among the most toxic, environmentally stable, and mobile substances. Nevertheless, their number, use, and application are continuously expanding. A consequence of their use is the possible presence of residues in treated food products. To protect consumers from exposure to unacceptable levels of pesticides Maximum...
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Lead In drinking water: Adsorption method and role of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for its remediation: A review
PublicationDue to various characteristics properties lead(II) metal is utilized in many applications like lead ion batteries, water pipes, ammunition and paints. For this reason, concentration of lead(II) ions in water is increasing days by days which is alarming for water pollution. Water pollution is a major problem worldwide which affects biosphere badly, and causes continuous reduction of accessible sources of fresh water and ground water, available...
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Improving the CPX method by specifying reference tyres and including corrections for rubber hardnes and temperature
PublicationRecently completed work in the EU project ROSANNE and in working group ISO/TC43/SC1/WG33 has allowed substantial improvements to measurements made by the Close-Proximity (CPX) method, intended for measurement of noise properties of road surfaces.The paper summarizes the experimental work and describes the conclusions and implementation in ISO/FDIS 11819-2 (CPX method) and in the supporting ISO (draft) Technical Specifications 11819-3...
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A measurement method for capacitive sensors based on a versatile direct sensor-to-microcontroller interface circuit
PublicationIn the paper, there is presented a new time-domain measurement method for determining the capacitance values of capacitive sensors, dedicated, among others, to capacitive relative humidity sensors. The method is based on a versatile direct sensor-to-microcontroller interface for microcontrollers with internal analog comparators (ACs) and with precision voltage reference sources, e.g. digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The reference...
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Validation and modification of HPLC method for monitoring acetaminophen plasma concentrations in patients with chronic pancreatitis
PublicationBackground. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. The infl ammation may occur suddenly and resolve in a few days with the treatment in case of acute pancreatitis (AP). Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a persistent inflammation of the pancreas that results in irreversible morphological changes and impairment of both exocrine and endocrine functions. Abdominal...
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Combined method of multibeam sonar signal processing and image analysis for seafloor classification
PublicationThe combined approach to seafloor characterisation was investigated. It relies on calculation of several descriptors (parameters) related to seabed type using three types of multibeam sonar data obtained during seafloor sensing: 1) the grey-level sonar images (echograms) of seabed, 2) the 3D model of the seabed surface which consists of bathymetric data, 3) the set of time domain bottom echo envelopes received in the consecutive...
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Solution of the dike-break problem using finite volume method and splitting technique
PublicationIn the paper the finite volume method (FVM) is presented for the solution of two-dimensional shallow water equations. These equations are frequently used to simulate the dam-break and dike-break induced flows. The applied numerical algorithm of FVM is based on the wave-propagation algorithm which ensures a stable solution and simultaneously minimizes the numerical errors. The dimensional decomposition according to the coordinate...
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Method of Monitoring of the Grinding Process with Lapping Kinematics Using Audible Sound Analysis
PublicationUtilising microphones as audible sound sensors for monitoring a single-side grinding process with lapping kinematics is presented in the paper. The audible sound generated during grinding depended on the cutting properties of electroplated tools with D107 diamond grains and different thicknesses of the nickel bond. The tool wear affected the obtained technological effects such as material removal rate and the surface roughness...
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Synthesis, crystal structure and cytotoxic activity of ruthenium(II) piano-stool complex with N,N-chelating ligand
PublicationA mononuclear compound of the general formula [(η6-p-cymene)RuIICl(2,2′-PyBIm)]PF6 has been synthesized from a bidentate N,N-donor ligand, viz. 2,-(2′-pyridyl)benzimidazole (2,2′-PyBIm) and the corresponding chloro-complex [(η6-p-cymene)Ru(μ-Cl)Cl]2 (precursor). The isolated coordination compound was characterized by IR, UV–vis and 1H, 13C NMR spectroscopies. The single crystal X-ray analysis of the complex reveals that the asymmetric...
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New Method for Increasing Precision of Position Estimation of a Moving Person in Hybrid Inertial Navigation System
PublicationIn this article a new method for increasing precision of position estimation of inertial navigation in hybrid localization system with reduced number of reference nodes for radio distance measurements is presented. Measuring tests were carried out to verify precision of position estimation of moving person in indoor environment.
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DETERMINATION OF THE HYDROXYL NUMBER OF GROUND TIRE RUBBER PARTICLES VIA MODIFIED TEST METHOD FOR ISOCYANATE GROUPS
PublicationNowadays, considering the environmental trends and law regulations associated with the circular economy, it is very important to seek for the methods of by-products and waste utilization. The example of such material, which requires the attention and recycling method is ground tire rubber generated during recycling of post-consumer car tires. It can be introduced into various polymer matrices as a filler, but to enhance its effectivity...
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The use of a one-step PCR method for the identification of Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection of pets
PublicationIntroduction: Dermatophytes are a closely related group of keratinophilic fungi. They encompass important etiological agents of superficial fungal infections. These fungi are able to invade keratinized tissues of humans and animals, causing dermatophytosis (ringworm) of hair, nails or skin. The aim: Traditional diagnostics of ringworm is based on morphological identification of cultured fungi and is time-consuming. Materials and methods:...
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Structure and thermoelectric properties of Bi–Te alloys obtained by novel method of oxide substrates reduction
PublicationA novel method of thermoelectric materials fabrication has been developed. Oxide reagents have been melted at high temperature in air, quenched, milled to powder and reduced in hydrogen to form Bi–Te alloys. Structural and thermoelectric properties of samples have been investigated depending on initial composition and temperature of reduction process. Sample 25Bi2O3–75TeO2 reduced at 340 °C for 10 h has been found to be a p-type...
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Characterization of herbal teas containing lime flowers – Tiliae flos by HPTLC method with chemometric analysis
PublicationLinden trees are a source of food products called lime flowers (Tiliae flos), traditionally used in the form of infusion for the treatment of feverish colds and coughs. Lime flowers should include flowers of Tilia cordata Mill, T.x europaea L., and T. platyphyllos Scop. or a mixture of these. The aim of current research was to establish a fast, sensitive HPTLC (high-performance thin-layer chromatography) method that would allow...
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A new method of wind farm active power curve estimation based on statistical approach
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to solve the wind farm active power estimation problem, introducing the method which is based on a statistical approach and robust fitting. The proposed algorithm uses a statistical approach and compared to existing ones- includes a wind direction as well as the influence of turbine start-up procedure on the estimation. The results show that additional estimation inputs i.e. the wind direction and the...
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A Method for the Evaluation of Urban Freight Transport Models as a Tool for Improving the Delivery of Sustainable Urban Transport Policy
PublicationThe article presents a method which helps local authorities to evaluate urban freight transport models. Given the complex requirements for input data and the inability to supply them for most cities, a proper quantitative evaluation of model functionality may be quite difficult for local authorities. Freight transport models designed to support sustainable urban freight transport objectives are a particular example. To overcome...
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Novel approach to modeling spectral-domain optical coherence tomography with Monte Carlo method
PublicationNumerical modeling Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems is needed for optical setup optimization, development of new signal processing methods and assessment of impact of different physical phenomena inside the sample on OCT signal. The Monte Carlo method has been often used for modeling Optical Coherence Tomography, as it is a well established tool for simulating light propagation in scattering media. However, in this method...
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The In-House Method of Manufacturing a Low-Cost Heat Pipe with Specified Thermophysical Properties and Geometry
PublicationVarious types of heat pipes are available to purchase off the shelf, from various manufacturers, but most of them have strictly defined geometry and technical parameters. However, when there is a need to use a heat pipe (HP) with an unusual size and shape or working conditions other than the standard ones, it becomes very costly to order them from manufacturers, especially in small quantities, and only a few producers are willing...
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Deep eutectic solvent based method for analysis of Niclosamide in pharmaceutical and wastewater samples – A green analytical chemistry approach
PublicationThe paper presents a simple, but very effective and sensitive spectrophotometric method for trace analysis of Niclosamide based on liquid–liquid microextraction using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) prior to its quantification. Here, different DES systems, such as Choline chloride (ChCl) + Urea, ChCl + Citric acid, ChCl + Ethylene glycol and ChCl + Phenol, were synthesized and evaluated at different molar ratios, selecting ChCl + Phenol...
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Wave Method for Structural Health Monitoring: Testing Using Full-Scale Shake Table Experiment Data
PublicationAn algorithm of the wave method for structural health monitoring (SHM) is tested and calibrated using shake table experiment data of a full-scale, seven-story, reinforced-concrete building slice. The method is based on monitoring changes in the velocity of waves propagating vertically through the structure, identified by least-squares (LSQ) fit of beam models. The experiment was conducted by a team from the University of California,...
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Determination of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables using QuEChERS sample preparation method
PublicationThe intensive development of agriculture means that more and more toxic organic and inorganic compounds are entering the environment. Because of their widespread use, environmental stability, selective toxicity and bioaccumulative capability, pesticides belong to the most hazardous substances contaminating the environment. They are particularly dangerous in fruits and vegetables, because they are one of the reasons why people are...
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Analysis of ring cracks in ceramic rolling elements using the boundary element method
PublicationCeramic materials have been increasingly used in bearing technology for over a dozen years. This is due to the characteristic properties of ceramic materials such as: high hardness, corrosion resistance, the possibility of use in aggressive chemical environments, as well as due to the lower specific weight compared to steel materials. However, the use of ceramic materials is connected with many limitations. The main disadvantages...
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A method for the three-dimensional and synchronous resolution of functional and spatial matters in architectural design
PublicationThe article discusses the issue of applied methods of teaching architectural design at Polish universities. The authors review the common methods based on conceptual drawings solving design problems in only two dimensions. After completing the floor plans' sketching process carried out in 2D way the 3D virtual models are made - seldom cardboard mock-ups - to illustrate the final spatial form of the designed object. At the Faculty...
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SSFR Test of Synchronous Machine for Different Saturation Levels using Finite-Element Method
PublicationIn this paper the StandStill Frequency Response characteristics (SSFR) of saturated synchronous generator (SG) have been calculated using Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. In order to validate proposed approach for unsaturated conditions FEM simulation from Flux2D software has been compared with the measurements performed on the 10 kVA, 4- poles synchronous machine ELMOR GCe64a of salient rotor construction, equipped with a...
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Nanosilver-loaded PMMA bone cement doped with different bioactive glasses – evaluation of cytocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and mechanical properties
PublicationNanosilver-loaded PMMA bone cement (BC-AgNp) is a novel cement developed as a replacement for conventional cements. Despite favorable properties and antibacterial activity, BC-AgNp still lacks biodegradability and bioactivity. Hence, we investigated the doping with bioactive glasses (BGs) to create a new bioactive BC characterized by time-varying porosity and gradual release of nanosilver. The BC Cemex was used as the base material...
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Effect of Disulfide Cyclization of Ultrashort Cationic Lipopeptides on Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity
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Deltorphin analogs restricted via a urea bridge: structure and opioid activity
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Deltorphin analogs restricted via a urea bridge: structure and opioid activity
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Analysis of electrical patterns activity in artificial multi-stable neural networks
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Artificial Neural Networks for Prediction of Antibacterial Activity in Series of Imidazole Derivatives
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Evaluation of the Anti-Shigellosis Activity of Dietary Isothiocyanates in Galleria mellonella Larvae
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Counter-ion effect on antistaphylococcal activity and cytotoxicity of selected antimicrobial peptides
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Anticandidal Activity of Omiganan and Its Retro Analog Alone and in Combination with Fluconazole
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Assessment of Life Quality, Stress and Physical Activity Among Patients with Psoriasis
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The Novel Quantitative Assay for Measuring the Antibiofilm Activity of Volatile Compounds (AntiBioVol)
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Combretastatin A-4 (CA-4) and its analogues. Synthesis and biological activity
PublicationSpośród wielu związków przeciwnowotworowych otrzymanych w ostatnich dwóch dekadach, na szczególną uwagę zasługują te, które powodują reorganizację mikrotubul. Jedną z takich substancji jest opisana w artykule kombretastatyna A-4 (CA-4), związek który indukuje apoptozęproliferujących komórek śródbłonka naczyń guza nowotworowego. Hamuje on polimeryzację tubuliny, prowadząc do rozpadu mikrotubul. CA-4 wyizolowana została z kory wierzby...
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The effect of cabbage juices on the activity and expression of GST isozymes in HepG2 cells
PublicationWcześniejsze badania pokazały zdolność soków z kapusty białej do indukowania aktywności enzymów detoksykacyjnych. Prezentowane wyniki potwierdziły zdolność fitokompleksu kapusty do stymulacji aktywności enzymów z grupy GST w komórkach HepG2 - modelu ludzkiej wątroby - w szczególności izoenzymów GST-alfa i GST-mi.
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Antibacterial activity of the secondary metabolites from in vitro cultures of Drosera aliciae
PublicationRośliny owadożerne (D. aliciae) metabolity wtórne farmakologicznie czynne substancje. Na wzrost akumulacji tychże substancji w tkankach roślin owadożernych ma wpływ dodatek elicytora. Końcowego oznaczenia zawartości metabolitów w ekstraktach roślinnych dokonano techniką chromatografii cieczowej.