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Slowly-closing valve behaviour during steam machine accelerated start-up
PublicationThe paper discusses the state of stress in a slowly-closing valve during accelerated start-up of a steam turbine. The valve is one of the first components affected by high temperature gradients and is a key element on which the power, efficiency and safety of the steam system depend. The authors calibrated the valve model based on experimental data and then performed extended Thermal-FSI analyses relative to experiment. The issue...
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Particle Shape Effect on Macroscopic Behaviour of Underground Structures: Numerical and Experimental Study
PublicationThe mechanical performance of underground flexible structures such as buried pipes or culverts made of plastics depend not only on the properties of the structure, but also the material surrounding it. Flexible drains can deflect by 30% with the joints staying tight, or even invert. Large deformations of the structure are difficult to model in the framework of Finite Element Method, but straightforward in Discrete Element Methods....
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Chromatographic behaviour of ionic liquid cations in view of quantitative structure-retention relationship
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Particle Shape Effect on Macroscopic Behaviour of Underground Structures: Numerical and Experimental Study
PublicationAbstract: The mechanical performance of underground flexible structures such as buried pipes or culverts made of plastics depend not only on the properties of the structure, but also on the material surrounding it. Flexible drains can deflect by 30% with the joints staying tight, or even invert. Large deformations of the structure are difficult to model in the framework of Finite Element Method, but straightforward in Discrete...
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Numerical Analysis of Magnetic Core Properties Influence on Residual Current Device Behaviour
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono analizę wpływu kształtu prądu w uzwojeniu pierwotnym transformatora prądowego na pracę przekładnika różnicowo-prądowego. Przeprowadzono obliczenia symulacyjne dla wymuszenia o kształcie sinusoidy i sinusoidy wyprostowanej dla częstotliwości 50 Hz. Wzięto pod uwagę dwa typy charakterystyki magnesowania transformatora: dla materiału magnetycznie miękkiego i materiału o prostokątnej pętli histerezy. Analiza...
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Mechanical behaviour of the implant used in human hernia repair under physiological loads
PublicationIn laparoscopic operations of abdominal hernias some recurrences still take place, even when applying a surgical mesh. This is usually caused by a failure of the connection between the tissue and the implant. The study deals with the influence of an implant’s orientation on forces in joints, which connect the mesh to human tissues. In the paper, the implant is modelled as a membrane structure within framework of the Finite Element...
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Ultrafine grained Mg-1Zn-1Mn-0.3Zr alloy and its corrosion behaviour
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The possibility of an use of laser treatment to improve the behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy
PublicationPrezentowana praca miała na celu stworzenie warunków ultraszybkiego chłodzenia przetopionej warstwy w obecności azotu tak, aby otrzymać twardą i gruba warstwę wierzchnią na stopie Ti-6Al-4V , najczęściej używanm stopie Ti, zawierającą struktury martenzytu i azotku tytanu.
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Comparative Study of the Mechanical Behaviour of Bitumen- and Cement-Dominated Mixtures with Reclaimed Asphalt
PublicationThe bitumen emulsion-based recycling is a commonly used maintenance treatment in the rehabilitation of low-and medium-volume roads in Europe. Nevertheless, the wide range of climatic conditions across the continent resulted in the variety of mixture concepts and the requirements being adopted for various local conditions. In this regard, the most commonly used parameter to distinguish between the main mixture concepts is bitumen...
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Cyclic behaviour modelling of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures
PublicationThe present work is concerned with the numerical modelling of the cyclic behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures. In the study, diamond structures of titanium alloy produced by the additive laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) method with different degrees of relative density were used. Realistic geometric models of the studied mesostructures were generated using computed microtomography, taking into account the imperfections of the...
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Strain-dependent behaviour of cold recycled material mixtures in cyclic compression tests
PublicationThe purpose of the study is to evaluate strain-dependent behaviour of Cold Recycled Material (CRM) mixtures using three frameworks typically applied for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): linear viscoelastic (LVE) limits; non-linearity directions; changes in rheological model parameters. To this aim, the complex modulus of three CRM mixtures with different bitumen-to-cement ratio (0.2, 0.6 and 1.8) was measured in cyclic compression mode,...
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Random field modelling of mechanical behaviour of corroded thin steel plate specimens
PublicationThe objective of this work is to explore the possibility of corrosion degradation modelling of thin steel plate specimens with the use of random field approach. The mechanical properties are obtained via the nonlinear Finite Element Analysis with the use of an explicit dynamic solver. The fully nonlinear material model is adopted to obtain the proper stress-strain response. Sensitivity analysis considering the main statistical...
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FE-analysis of failure behaviour of reinforced concrete columns under eccentric compression
PublicationArtykuł omawia obliczanie słupów żelbetowych poddanych ściskaniu mimośrodowemu z uwzględnieniem lokalizacji odkształceń. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu MES i sprężysto-plastycznego prawa konstytutywnego rozszerzonego o długość charakterystyczną mikrostruktury za pomocą teorii nielokalnej.
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Behawioralne modelowanie i symulacja tranzystorów IGBT w układach energoelektronicznych = Behavioural modeling and simulation of IGBT transistors in power electronics systems
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono rezultaty prac nad modelem tranzystora bipolarnego z izolowaną bramką (IGBT), przydatnym w symulacjach układów energoelektronicznych wymagających odwzorowania zarówno stanów ustalonych jak i dynamicznych przy przełączaniu. Rozważono behawioralny model IGBT o reprezentacji za pomocą równań stanu przy wykorzystaniu katalogowych charakterystyk statycznych oraz nieliniowych aproksymacji pojemności pasożytniczych....
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Children's Awareness of Healthy Behaviours - validity of Beauty & Health and Dietary Knowledge & Habits Scales
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Body Dissatisfaction, Restrictive, and Bulimic Behaviours among Young Women: A Polish–Japanese Comparison
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Health Behaviours and Literacy of Future Healthcare Professionals
PublicationOur everyday behaviours in life can positively and negatively impact our health, thus cumulatively shaping our lifestyles as more or less healthy. These behaviours are often determined by our knowledge, literacy, motivations and socioeconomic backgrounds. The authors aimed to assess health behaviours and explore variables that may affect persons studying to become future healthcare professionals in Poland. This study was conducted...
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Health Behaviours and the Literacy of Future Healthcare Professionals
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Spatiotemporal Assessment of Satellite Image Time Series for Land Cover Classification Using Deep Learning Techniques: A Case Study of Reunion Island, France
PublicationCurrent Earth observation systems generate massive amounts of satellite image time series to keep track of geographical areas over time to monitor and identify environmental and climate change. Efficiently analyzing such data remains an unresolved issue in remote sensing. In classifying land cover, utilizing SITS rather than one image might benefit differentiating across classes because of their varied temporal patterns. The aim...
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Behaviour of asphalt concrete in cyclic and static compression creep test with and without lateral confinement
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia wpływ metodyki badań na określanie parametrów betonu asfaltowego. Wykazano, że badania pełzania bez skrępowania bocznego w większym stopniu uwypuklają wpływ asfaltu na parametry badanego betonu asfaltowego natomiast w badaniach ze skrępowaniem bocznym, zarówno rola asfaltu jak i szkieletu mineralnego jest uwzględniana przy ocenie parametrów betonu asfaltowego. Ponadto wykazano, że lepszymi miarami do oceny betonu...
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Combining tight-binding and molecular dynamics methods to model the behaviour of metals in the plastic regime
PublicationOpisujemy zastosowanie metody dwuskalowej (kwantowo-klasycznej) w zastosowaniu do metali. Region energetycznie najważniejszy jest traktowany kwantowo, podczas gdy reszta układu jest traktowana klasycznie. Wprowadzamy własną implementację metody oraz przedstawiamy uzyskane wyniki dla metali.
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Current state of a dual behaviour of antimicrobial peptides-Therapeutic agents and promising delivery vectors
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Resiliency as a factor protecting youths from risky behaviour: Moderating effects of gender and sport
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Behaviour of deformed steel columns exposed to impact load during earthquakes - experimental study
PublicationIt has been observed during major earthquakes that the so called soft-storey failure of an upper floor of a structure results in large impact load acting on structural members of the lower storeys. It may further lead to progressive collapse of the whole structure substantially intensifying human and material losses. The aim of this paper is to investigate experimentally the behaviour of horizontally deformed columns (deformation...
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The effect of aggregate characteristics on the fracture behaviour of fine-grained concrete under tensile loading
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia analizę wpływu kruszywa na zjawisko pękania drobnoziarnistego betonu podczas quasi-statycznego trzypunktowego zginania. Beton został opisany jako stochastyczny i niejednorodny materiał trzyfazowy. Dwuwymiarowe obliczenia numeryczne dla betonowych belek z nacięciem wykonano metodą elementów skończonych stosując izotropowy materiałowy model z degradacją sztywności rozszerzony o długość charakterystyczną mikrostruktury...
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Behaviour of deformed steel columns exposed to impact load during earthquakes: numerical analysis
PublicationIt has been observed during earthquakes that the so called soft-storey failure of an upper floor of a building leads to considerable vertical impact load acting on structural members of the lower storeys. The aim of this paper is to investigate numerically the behaviour of horizontally deformed columns (deformation as the result of earthquake loading) that are additionally subjected to vertical impact load. In the first stage of...
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DYNAMIC MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF GFRP COMPOSITES WITH SiO2 NANO PARTICLES REINFORCED EPOXY MATRIX
PublicationDynamic mechanic (DMA) tests were performed to compare the mechanical behaviour of glass fibre reinforced epoxy laminate composites with SiO2 nanoparticle reinforced matrix. The selection of the most promising nanoparticle concentrations was considered in terms of elastic modulus and glass transition temperature. The reference specimens (0% nanoparticles) did not contain diluent accordingly the results do not allow the exact comparison...
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Buckling and initial post-local buckling behaviour of cold-formed channel member flange
PublicationThe initial post-buckling behaviour of a cold-formed channel member flange after its local buckling is investigated. An axially compressed column or beam subjected to pure bending is considered. The member material is assumed to follow a linear stress-strain relationship. The governing non-linear differential equation of the problem is derived using the minimum total potential energy principle. An approximate solution for the equation...
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Experimental study on the behaviour of steel columns under seismic-induced axial impact load
PublicationIt has been observed during major earthquakes that the so called soft-storey failure of an upper floor of a structure results in large impact load acting on structural members of the lower storeys. It may further lead to progressive collapse of the whole structure substantially intensifying human and material losses. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to investigate experimentally the behaviour of columns under bending (observed...
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Polyester sail technical woven fabric behaviour under uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests
PublicationThe paper is focused on the identification of mechanical properties of a sail technical woven fabric (yacht sailcloth polyester) style 480 AP with MTO (Medium Tempered Optimized) finish. The non-linear elastic behaviour of the fabric applied for sails is investigated under uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests. Comparison of non-linear elastic parameters with others polyester coated fabrics is made. This paper is intended to be an...
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Studies on the behaviour of titanium activation foils during long-term exposure at the JET tokamak
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The effect of pre-hydrogen charging on corrosion behaviour of superduplex stainless steel welded joints
PublicationThe paper presents results of research undertaken to determine the influence of hydrogen on passivity and corrosion resistance of 2507 super duplex stainless steel welded joints. Butt welded joints were made with low heat input using flux corded arc welding (FCAW) method. Coupons of 5.0 x 5.0 mm were cut from the welded joints containing weld metal (WM), heat affected zone (HAZ) and parent metal (PM). Hydrogen was introduced...
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Cross-Cultural Interactions between Expatriates and Local Managers in the Light of Positive Organizational Behaviour
PublicationThe main purpose of this article is to identify the ‘individual positive deviance’ presented by expatriates and local managers in their mutual cooperation. The theoretical basis for the publication is the discussion of the Positive Organizational Behaviour (POB) essence and the application of this approach in the area of expatriation. Attitudes, behaviour, working style and personality traits of employees of different nationalities...
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Structure, morphology and mechanical behaviour of novel bio-based polyurethane composites with microcrystalline cellulose
PublicationThe aim of this work was to obtain bio-based polyurethane composites using biocomponents such as, bio-glycol, modified natural oil-based polyol, and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The prepolymer method was used to prepare the bio-based polyurethane matrix. Prepolymer synthesised from 4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and a polyol mixture containing 75% wt. commercial polyether and 25% wt. hydroxylated soybean oils (H3)...
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Modelling of Mechanical Behaviour of High-Frequency Piezoelectric Actuators Using Bouc-Wen Model
PublicationThe paper presents the application of a modified, symmetrical Bouc-Wen model to simulate a mechanical behaviour of high-frequency piezoelectric actuators (PAs). In order to identify parameters of the model, a two-step algorithm was utilized. In the first stage, the mechanical parameters were identified by taking into account their bilinear variability and using a square input voltage waveform. In the second step, the hysteresis...
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Effect of chemical composition on corrosion and wear behaviour of the composite Ni-Fe-Al2O3 coatings.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań powłoki kompozytowej otrzymanej przez osadzanie katodowe galwaniczne w roztworze zawierającym sole niklu, żelaza oraz cząstki ceramiki Al2O3 o różnej wielkości i stężeniu. Wykazano, że charakterystyka ceramiki posiada wpływ na szybkość korozji i zużycia ściernego. W szczególności, zawartość ceramiki wpływa dodatnio na odporność na zużycie ścierne, ale nieco obniża odporność na zużycie korozyjne.
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Buckling and postcritical behaviour of the elastic infinite plate strip resting on linear elastic foudation
PublicationW pracy rozważa się problem von Karmana dla swobodnie podpartego pasma płytowego spoczywającego na sprężystym podłożu i poddanego równomiernie rozłożonemu obciążeniu ściskającemu na krawędzi podparcia. Krytyczne wartości parametrów wyznaczono na podstawie problemu zlinearyzowanego. Stan pokrytyczny badano za pomocą redukcji Liapunowa-Schmidta i twierdzenia Crandalla-Rabinowitza. Wykazano, że istnieje maksymalna częstość fal w kierunku...
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Propagowanie lub pochwalanie zachowań o charakterze pedofilskim. The Promotion or Commendation of Paedophilic Behaviour.
Publication"Niniejszy artykuł dotyczy przestępstwa publicznego propagowania lub pochwalania zachowań o charakterze pedofilskim. W ramach tekstu analizowane są kolejne elementy struktury tego występku, tj. przedmiot, strona przedmiotowa, podmiot oraz strona podmiotowa. Sama idea wprowadzenia przepisu do kodeksu karnego świadczy o szczególnym znaczeniu, jakie ustawodawca przykłada do ochrony małoletnich przed nadużyciami seksualnymi. Zwieńczenie...
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Estimation of the expected effects of different surface modifications on mechanical, chemical and biological behaviour of endoprostheses
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję nowej endoprotezy o szczególnie wysokiej odporności na zużycie i pękanie. Koncepcja zakada wytwarzanie wieloetapową obróbkę powierzchniową kompozytu metalowo-ceramicznego.
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Corrosion behaviour of Cr coatings deposited from Cr(III) formate - urea electrolytes
PublicationPowłoki chromowe były otrzymane z elektrolitów Cr(III) zawierających odpowiednie ligandy, zapewniające ich dobry wygląd. Zbadano wpływ hydrazyny oraz hydrohylo aminofosfatu na właściwości korozyjne Cr otrzymanego z kąpieli mocznikowo-formaldehydowych Cr(III). Właściwości warstw testowano przy pomocy metody EIS rejestrując widma impedancyjne dla próbek o różnych czasach ekspozycji w zakwaszonym roztworze siarczanowym ( pH 2,6) stosując...
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Local buckling and initial post-buckling behaviour of channel member flange - analytical approach
PublicationThe local buckling and initial post-buckling behaviour of the cold-formed channel member flange is investigated. The governing nonlinear differential equation for axially compressed columns and beams undergoing pure bending is derived using the stationary total potential energy principle. The critical stress and initial post-buckling equilibrium path is determined by means of a perturbation approach. The results obtained allow...
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Assessment of the Influence of Road Infrastructure Parameters on the Behaviour of Drivers and Pedestrians in Pedestrian Crossing Areas
PublicationPedestrians are participants and, most likely, fatalities in every third road traffic accident in Poland. Over 30% of all fatalities on Polish roads are pedestrians. Accidents with pedestrians are very often the result of various factors related to the infrastructure and behaviour of pedestrians and drivers. The objective of the work was to assess driver and pedestrian behaviour in pedestrian crossing areas. The research also served...
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Study on Dry Sliding Wear and Friction Behaviour of Al7068/Si3N4/BN Hybrid Composites
PublicationHybrid aluminium metal matrix composites have the potential to replace single reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites due to improved properties. Moreover, tribological performance is critical for these composites, as they have extensive application areas, such as the automotive, aerospace, marine and defence industries. The present work aims to establish the tribological characteristics of Al7068/Si3N4/BN hybrid metal matrix...
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Effect of austempering temperature on microstructure and cyclic deformation behaviour of multiphase low-carbon steel
PublicationThis paper examined the cyclic deformation behaviour of multiphase low-carbon steel that was subjected to austempering heat treatments at four temperatures (190 °C, 230 °C, 275 °C, and 315 °C) below the martensite start temperature (Ms = 353 °C). The tests were conducted at room temperature, under fully reversed strain-controlled conditions, with strain amplitudes in the range 0.5–1.0%. The microstructure was observed by transmission...
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Numerical investigation on behaviour of cylindrical steel tanks during mining tremors and moderate earthquakes
PublicationCylindrical steel tanks are important components of industrial facilities. Their safety becomes a crucial issue since any failure may cause catastrophic consequences. The aim of the paper is to show the results of comprehensive FEM numerical investigation focused on the response of cylindrical steel tanks under mining tremors and moderate earthquakes. The effects of different levels of liquid filling, the influence of non-uniform...
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The effect of nonlinear restraint on torsional buckling and post-buckling behaviour of a thin-walled column
PublicationW pracy rozważa się wyboczenie skrętne i zachowanie pokrytyczne osiowo ściskanego swobodnie podpartego pręta cienkosciennego o przekroju otwartym ze sprężytą nieliniową podporą w środku rozpietości. Rozwiązanie problemu wyznaczono za pomocą metody małego parametru. W przykładzie numerycznym wyznaczono siłę krytyczną i ścieżkę początkowego zachowania pokrytycznego dwuteowego pręta z podporą sprężystą o charakterystyce składającej...
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DEM Analyses of Interface Behaviour Between Cohesionless Sand and Rigid Wall of Different Roughness
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy trójwymiarowych symulacji numerycznych quasi-statycznego ścinania między niespoistym piaskiem a sztywnymi ścianami w aparacie bezpośredniego ścinania ścian. Chropowatość ścian sztywnych wahała się od gładkiej do bardzo szorstkiej. Na górną ścianę działało stałe ciśnienie normalne. Symulacje numeryczne przeprowadzono metodą elementów dyskretnych (DEM). Ziarna piasku opisywano jako kulki z momentami kontaktowymi...
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Maternal immune activation leads to age-related behavioral and immunological changes in male rat offspring - the effect of antipsychotic drugs
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Do personality traits influence the user’s behavioral intention to adopt and use Open Government Data (OGD)? An empirical investigation
PublicationThe academic interest in the Open Government Data (OGD) domain has been burgeoning over the years. Conceding that the prime focus of an OGD initiative is its further re-use for value creation and innovation by stakeholders, the present study seeks to underscore the role of HEXACO personality traits on behavioral intention (BI) to adopt and use OGD in developing countries' context. We investigate the direct, indirect, and moderating...
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An assessment of health status and health behaviours in adolescents: main points and methods of the SOPKARD-Junior programme.
PublicationThe study involved preparing and implementing a model of screening assessments for adolescents and comparison of anthropometric examinations between the population of the SOPKARD-Junior programme and representative sample of Polish children in the same years.Additionally, data concerning attendance rates for particular examinations carried out under SOPKARD-Junior programme were presented.Revier2,comment 1