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Comparison of percentage excess weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
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Improving methods to calculate the loss of ecosystem services provided by urban trees using LiDAR and aerial orthophotos
PublicationIn this paper we propose a methodology for combining remotely sensed data with field measurements to assess selected tree parameters (diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree species) required by the i-Tree Eco model to estimate ecosystem services (ES) provided by urban trees. We determined values of ES provided by trees in 2017 in Racibórz (a city in South Poland) and estimated the loss of ES from January 1, 2017 to March 5, 2017,...
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The effect of convective heating and microwave heating on antioxidant enzymes in pooled mature human milk
PublicationThe effects of convective and microwave heating at constant temperature (62.5, 66 and 70 °C) on the activity of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, SOD; catalase, CAT; glutathione peroxidase, GPx) in pooled mature human milk were compared. Activities of the enzymes were determined using spectrophotometric kits. Activity of GPx decreased significantly in the first stage of heating when milk samples were warmed to pasteurisation...
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Fitting the mobile device characteristics to the user's hearing preferences
PublicationA method for fitting the mobile computer audio characteristics to the user's hearing preferences is proposed. The process consists of two stages: calibration and dynamics processing. During the calibration phase the user performs a loudness scaling test giving their response regarding the perceived loudness. The dynamics processing made on above basis sets the loudness to the most comfortable level. The processing accounts both...
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Computer simulations of hearing aid acoustical system performance
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A study on signal processing methods applied to hearing aids
PublicationThis paper presents a short survey on current technology available in hearing aids with a focus on digital signal processing techniques used. First, factors influencing the hearing aid effectiveness are introduced. Then, examples of the present DSP methods and strategies are provided. Also, a description of current limitations of hearing aids and future trends of development are shown. Finally, the notion of computational auditory...
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Virtual hearing aid - the computer application for education purposes.
PublicationZrealizowano aplikację komputerową demonstrującą zasady działania aparatów słuchowych. Osoba z dobrym słuchem ma możliwość zapoznania się z problemem niedosłuchu i działaniem aparatu. Aplikacja wyposażona jest w intuicyjny interfejs, który przedstawia elementy aparatu słuchowego na schemacie blokowym z opcjami dotyczącymi źródła dźwięku, typu szumu oraz ustawień aparatu. Aplikacja wzbogacona jest o materiały dydaktyczne, opisujące...
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Application of hybrid signals processors to speech and hearing aids
PublicationDzięki postępowi w technice Cyfrowych Procesorów Sygnałowych (ang. DSP) stało się możliwe budowanie miniaturowych protez słuchu i mowy. Mimo niewielkich wymiarów procesory te są w stanie wykonywać złożone algorytmy. Ich dodatkową zaletą jest łatwość zmiany oprogramowania, a co za tym idzie łatwość zmiany dziedziny zastosowań. W pracy skupiono się na zagadnieniach związanych z projektowanie i implementacją algorytmów mających zastosowanie...
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Multimedia services applied to noise and hearing monitoring and measuring
PublicationThe goal of this chapter is to show a research study related to processing of data acquired by the multimedia services engineered at the multimedia systems department (MSD) of the Gdansk University of Technology. This concerns a survey on noise threat employing the multimedia noise monitoring system (MNMS) and hearing tests performed by the "I can hear. . . " system. The obtained results of the noise measurements revealed that...
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Investigation of Noise Threats and Their Impact on Hearing in Selected Schools
PublicationNoise measurements conducted in selected schools in Gdansk area are presented in this paper. The main aim of this research was to determine noise threats at schools. Some objective measurements of the acoustic climate were performed employing a noise monitoring station engineered at the Multimedia System Department, Gdansk University of Technology. Simultaneously, subjective noise annoyance examinations were carried out among pupils...
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Audiovisual speech recognition for training hearing impaired patients
PublicationPraca przedstawia system rozpoznawania izolowanych głosek mowy wykorzystujący dane wizualne i akustyczne. Modele Active Shape Models zostały wykorzystane do wyznaczania parametrów wizualnych na podstawie analizy kształtu i ruchu ust w nagraniach wideo. Parametry akustyczne bazują na współczynnikach melcepstralnych. Sieć neuronowa została użyta do rozpoznawania wymawianych głosek na podstawie wektora cech zawierającego oba typy...
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Code Obfuscation. Where is it Heading?
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Bearing capacity for random subsoil.
PublicationW pracy zaproponowano modyfikację metody charakterystyk bazującej na stochastycznej metodzie różnic skończonych. Podejście takie pozwoliło na uwzględnienie przestrzennej zmienności podłoża gruntowego przy ocenie nośności granicznej ławy fundamentowej posadowionej na losowym podłożu. Przeprowadzono analizę wpływu dyskretyzacji ośrodka gruntowego na rozwiązanie oraz rozpatrzono jego zbieżności.
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Modeling of behavior of organic pollutants in aquatic and related ecosystems
PublicationW pracy omówiono możliwości wykorzystania różnych modeli do opisu zjawisk migracji oraz przemian w środowisku wodnym ksenobiotyków z grupy trwałych zanieczyszczeń organicznych (TZO). Przedstawiono charakterystykę zarówno modeli otwartych, jak i zamkniętych w warunkach ustalonych, jak i w warunkach nierównowagowych.
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Nutrient loss from three small-size watersheds in the southern Baltic Sea in relation to agricultural practices and policy
PublicationAgriculture is the major contributor of waterborne nutrient fluxes into the Baltic Sea, one of the world’s most eutrophication-sensitive areas. Poland, as a large, densely populated state ohf the Baltic Region, with dominating agricultural land use, largely contributes to riverborne loads of N and P. The aim of our study was to examine the input of nutrients from three small first-order agricultural watersheds (Bladzikowski Stream,...
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Ab initio electronic structure of HCN− and HNC− dipole-bound anions and a description of electron loss upon tautomerization
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Enhancement of Countermovement Jump Performance Using a Heavy Load with Velocity-Loss Repetition Control in Female Volleyball Players
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The loss of essential oil components induced by the Purge Time in the Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) procedure of Cupressus sempervirens
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Can local infiltration analgesia supplemented with tranexamic acid reduce blood loss during total knee arthroplasty?
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Susceptibility of the LLC Resonance Generator for Induction Heating on Changes in Load Parameters Caused by Heating the Charge
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The value of less Light – Sustainable architectural lighting design
PublicationSince its beginning, the art of external illumination has substantially influ-enced the creation and the perception of architecture and the night-time urban environment. In her lecture, the author examines and defines the significant interdisciplinary conditions related to architectural lighting design that have evolved over the years, starting from the first simple exterior lighting projects to the more modern, complex concepts...
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MANAGING LEARNING PROCESS WITH E-LEARNING TOOL
PublicationThis article presents one possibility to employ Moodle, the free e-Leaning platform, to organize learning understood as a process. Behavioral approach and application to massive courses are assumed. A case study is presented, where the introduction of Moodle resulted in better student performance in homework
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Semantic Interoperability Problem of OSS Forges
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Methods of Improving Speech Intelligibility for Listeners with Hearing Resolution Deficit
PublicationMethods developed for real-time time scale modification (TSM) of speech signal are presented. They are based onthe non-uniform, speech rate depended SOLA algorithm (Synchronous Overlap and Add). Influence of theproposed method on the intelligibility of speech was investigated for two separate groups of listeners, i.e. hearingimpaired children and elderly listeners. It was shown that for the speech with average rate equal to or...
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Automatic assessment of the hearing aid dynamics based on fuzzy logic
PublicationPrzedstawiono podstawy koncepcyjne systemu dopasowania protez słuchu opartego na logice rozmytej. Przeprowadzono dyskusje na temat metody skalowania głośności. Następnie podano szczegóły procesu aproksymacji funkcji przynależności odzwierciedlające słuchowe wrażenia głośności. Załączono wnioski.
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New technology for hearing stimulation employing the SPS-S method
PublicationIstotnym założeniem metody SPS-S jest możliwość stosowania treningu słuchowego w warunkach życia codziennego, a więc także poza gabinetami placówek terapeutycznych. Mobilne urządzenie - stymulator słuchu jest oparte na najnowszej technologii mikroelektronicznej, Oferuje on możliwość wykorzystywania wielu programów terapii, które przebiegają z zastosowaniem algorytmów cyfrowego przetwarzania dźwięku. Algorytmy te można podzielić...
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Determining the noise impact on hearing using psychoacoustical noise dosimeter
PublicationThis research study presents the designed noise dosimeter based on psychoacoustical properties of the human hearing system and, at the same time. evaluation of time and frequency characteristics of noise. The designed noise dosimeter enables assessing temporary threshold shift (TTS) in critical hands in real time. In this way it is possible monitoring the hearing threshold shift continuously for people who stay in the harmful noise...
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Evaluation of excessive noise effects on hearing employing psychoacoustic dosimetry
PublicationResearch results regarding the noise impact on hearing applying the concept of the Psychoacoustic Noise Dosimetry (PND) are presented. The general characteristics of the PND algorithm are discussed. Additionally, the results of hearing examinations conducted in the laboratory conditions are shown. The main objective of the research was to determine the time needed for the Temporary Threshold Shift to reverse. The results were used...
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Hearing aid fitting method based on fuzzy logic processing
PublicationWażnym etapem dopasowania współczesnych aparatów słuchowych jest wyznaczanie charakterystyki dynamiki słuchu. Charakterystyka ta wyznaczana jest na podstawie wyników testu skalowania głośności. Niestety wyniki te wyrażone są w skali kategorii głośności, natomiast aparaty słuchowe wymagają para-metrów numerycznych. Problem ten można rozwiązać za pomocą logiki rozmytej. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono metodę przetwarzania rozmytego...
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Hearing aid fitting method based on fuzzy logic processing
PublicationWażnym etapem dopasowania współczesnych aparatów słuchowych jest wyznaczanie charakterystyki dynamiki słuchu. Charakterystyka ta wyznaczana jest na podstawie wyników testu skalowania głośności. Niestety wyniki te wyrażone są w skali kategorii głośności, natomiast aparaty słuchowe wymagają para-metrów numerycznych. Problem ten można rozwiązać za pomocą logiki rozmytej. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono metodę przetwarzania rozmytego...
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Real-time speech streching for supporting hearing impaired schoolchildren
PublicationA study of time scale modification algorithms applied to support hearing impaired schoolchildren is presented. Variety of algorithms are considered, namely: overlap-and add, two variations of synchronous overlapand- add, and the phase vocoder. Their effectiveness as well as real-time processing capabilities are examined.
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Experimental research on a hydrodynamic thrust bearing with hydrostatic lift pockets: Influence of lubrication modes on bearing performance
PublicationThe aim of the study is to investigate the performance of a thrust bearing equipped with hydrostatic lift pockets under different lubrication modes. Three types of flat land bearing lubrication modes are studied experimentally: hydrostatic lubrication (HS; forced oil injection to the pockets), hybrid lubrication (HS + HD; hydrostatic lubrication combined with the external forced bearing oil supply) and hydrodynamic lubrication...
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Geldanamycin-Induced Osteosarcoma Cell Death Is Associated with Hyperacetylation and Loss of Mitochondrial Pool of Heat Shock Protein 60 (Hsp60)
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Core loss resistance impact on sensorless speed control of an induction motor using hybrid adaptive sliding mode observer
PublicationInduction motors (IMs) experience power losses when a portion of the input power is converted to heat instead of driving the load. The combined effect of copper losses, core losses, and mechanical losses results in IM power losses. Unfortunately, the core losses in the motor, which have a considerable impact on its energy efficiency, are not taken into account by the generally employed dynamic model in the majority of the studies. Due...
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Efficacy of tranexamic acid supplemented with local infiltration analgesia in reducing blood loss in patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
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Efficacy of tranexamic acid supplemented with local infiltration analgesia in reducing blood loss in patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
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On the acoustic backscattering by Baltic herring and sprat
PublicationAccurate abundance estimate of Baltic clupeids, herring and sprat, is required for theirsustainable exploitation. The understanding the sound backscattering of individual fish isimportant for employing the acoustical techniques, which are widely used in the estimation.The previous studies demonstrated that the improvement of the understanding is critical forthe Baltic herring and sprat. It was the main...
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Backscattering properties of southern Baltic herring
PublicationReliable TS(L) relationship is required to improve acoustic algorithms of abundanceestimation of Baltic herring. The relationships, empirically obtained in different parts of theBaltic Sea, produce up to 8 dB – difference in the herring TS. In order to develop an accurateTS(L) relationship, it is important to analyze factors controlling the TS variability. Thepossible impact of the regional difference...
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Efficiency of acoustic heating in the Maxwell fluid
PublicationThe nonlinear effects of sound in a fluid describing by the Maxwell model of the viscous stress tensor is the subject of investigation. Among other, viscoelastic biological media belong to this non-newtonian type of fluids. Generation of heating of the medium caused by nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy, is discussed in details. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of the special linear combination...
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Tools for Automatic Wound Healing Evaluation
PublicationFinal results of the research project devoted to development of a new objective and quantitative method of post cardiosurgery wound healing diagnostics, already preliminary discussed at the QIRT 2014 Conference, is presented. We assumed that thermal processes should be effective in subtle description of temporal changes of tissue thermal properties after surgical interventions. To prove this assumption more than 400 patients after...
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Thermal Imaging in Wound Healing Diagnostics
PublicationOpisano wyniki projektu badawczego poświęconego opracowaniu metody obiektywnej diagnostyki ran pooperacyjnych w kardiochirurgii. Sprawdzono możliwość połączenia oceny obrazów RGB z obrazami termograficznymi oraz nową w medycynie metodą aktywnej termografii dynamicznej ADT. W projekcie zastosowano chłodzenie obszaru zainteresowania wykorzystując kriostat na dwutlenku węgla. W okresie powrotu do stanu równowagi termodynamicznej rejestrowane...
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Thermal Imaging in Wound Healing Diagnostics
PublicationResults of a project searching for objective, quantitative evaluation of postoperative wound healing in cardiosurgery are presented. We propose simple thermal models of the healing processes after cardiosurgery interventions as objective descriptors allowing classification of patients for extraction and following recovery at home or for prolonged treatment in a hospital. Classification of healing as the normal process or as a process...
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Methodology of the Morphometry Study on Baltic Herring
PublicationAcoustic techniques are used in the estimation of the abundance of Baltic herring. Investigations of the relationship between the Baltic herring individual target strength TS and the total fish length L, significant in the acoustic assessment, demonstrated its de-pendence on the study area location. It motivated the detailed analysis of the relationship between herring from the southern Baltic ICES Subdivisions 24, 25, and 26,...
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Optimization of development of district heating system
PublicationZaprezentowano metody optymalizacji systemów ciepłowniczych. Przedstawiono metodę oraz algorytm optymalizacji rozwoju systemu, obejmujący wszystkie jego elementy w formie oddzielnych modułów. Sformułowane zadanie optymalizacji dla wybranego regionu miejskiego rozwiązano z wykorzystaniem programowania liniowego całkowitoliczbowego. Dokonano analizy wyników oraz wskazano na użyteczność metody oraz kierunki i możliwości jej zastosowania.
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Experimental verification of MWO bearing machine
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki weryfikacji doświadczalnej nowego stanowiska przeznaczonego do badań wytrzymałości zmęczeniowej warstwy powierzchniowej łożysk ślizgowych. Badano dwu- i trójwarstwowe cienkościenne panwie ślizgowe. Warstwa nośna wykonana była ze stopu CuPb30. W wariancie trójwarstwowym występowała powłoka ze stopu PbSnCu. Przedstawiono przykłady zaobserwowanych pęknięć zmęczeniowych. Maszyna MWO okazała się w pełni przydatna...
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Efficiency of acoustic heating in the Maxwell fluid
PublicationThe nonlinear effects of sound in a fluid describing by the Maxwell model of the viscous stress tensor is the subject of investigation. Among other, viscoelastic biological media belong to this non-newtonian type of fluids. Generation of heating of the medium caused by nonlinear transfer of acoustic energy, is discussed in details. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of the special linear combination...
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Acoustic heating produced in the boundary layer
Publication: Instantaneous acoustic heating of a viscous fluid flow in a boundary layer is the subject of investigation. The governing equation of acoustic heating is derived by means of a special linear combination of conservation equations in the differential form, which reduces all acoustic terms in the linear part of the final equation but preserves terms belonging to the thermal mode. The procedure of decomposition is valid in a weakly...
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Technology of welding hard wearing plates
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Healing properties of geraniol – a review of the literature
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E-learning versus traditional learning - Polish case
PublicationE-learning jest współczesnym fenomenem, który pozwala na dostęp do kształcenia i treści edukacyjnych, niezależnie od czasu i miejsca, dla każdego użytkownika. E-learnig tworzy ogromne możliwości dla uczelni akademickich, organizacji, instytucji komercyjnych i szkoleniowych, dostarczając na żądanie kształcenia i szkoleń w wirtualnym środowisku. Student może stworzyć własny plan kształcenia, dostosowując go do swojej pracy i sytuacji...