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Pupil size reflects successful encoding and recall of memory in humans
PublicationPupil responses are known to indicate brain processes involved in perception, attention and decision-making. They can provide an accessible biomarker of human memory performance and cognitive states in general. Here we investigated changes in the pupil size during encoding and recall of word lists. Consistent patterns in the pupil response were found across and within distinct phases of the free recall task. The pupil was most...
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Sunshine duration and its variability in the main ridge of the Karkonosze Mountains in relation to with atmospheric circulation
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Pupil detection supported by Haar feature based cascade classifier for two-photon vision examinations
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Pupil detection supported by Haar feature based cascade classifier for two-photon vision examinations
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to present a novel method, called Adaptive Edge Detection (AED), of extraction of precise pupil edge coordinates from eye image characterized by reflections of external illuminators and laser beams. The method is used for monitoring of pupil size and position during psychophysical tests of two-photon vision performed by dedicated optical set-up. Two-photon vision is a new phenomenon of perception of short-pulsed...
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Computer-Supported Polysensory Integration Technology for Educationally Handicapped Pupils
PublicationIn this paper, a multimedia system providing technology for hearing and visual attention stimulation is shortly presented. The system aims to support the development of educationally handicapped pupils. The system has been presented in the context of its configuration, architecture, and therapeutic exercise implementation issues. Results of pupils’ improvements after 8 weeks of training with the system are also provided. Training...
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER TUTORING IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING BASIC ASTRONOMICAL CONCEPTS AMONG OLDER PRESCHOOLERS AND YOUNGER PUPILS. A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
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A dipole-bound dianion
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Understanding the formation of metastable furan dication in collisions with ions
PublicationThis work relies on complementary theoretical and experimental studies of the processes induced by ion-furan collisions. Results of the Molecular Dynamics simulations and exploration of the energy profiles combined with coincidence mass spectrometry provide complete picture of the fragmentation of furan dication.
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Ce site dilution effects in the antiferromagnetic heavy fermion CeIn3
PublicationLa-doped intermetallic single crystals of Ce1−xLaxIn3 were synthesized via an In self-flux method throughout the entire range (x = 0–1). The prototypical heavy-fermion compound CeIn3 shows an antiferromagnetic phase transition at 10.1 K and becomes superconducting near a critical pressure where TN is completely suppressed. As the La concentration increases, Ce moments are diluted, and the lattice constant increases linearly, satisfying Vegard’s...
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Arterial stiffness in relation to subclinical atherosclerosis
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Emotions and Their Relation with Knowledge Risks in Organizations
PublicationThe aim of this chapter is to analyze and present knowledge risks from the perspective of emotions. Every year, new studies are published, where novel aspects of knowledge management field are examined and tested. One of such aspects that is worth examination and exploration is the role of emotions (both positive and negative) experienced by employees and managers that can contribute to their behaviors concerning knowledge risks...
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Thermal ablation modeling via bioheat equation
PublicationWe consider Pennes’ bioheat equation and discuss an implicit numerical scheme which has better stability properties than other approaches. Our discussion concerns Carthesian geometry problems, however it carries over to spherical geometry models and more complicated shapes.
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Ligation Mediated PCR methods, their possibilities and limitations
PublicationThe application of molecular diagnostics for bacterial strain typing or identifying bacteria at the strain level is of particular importance at present. However, among the many genotyping methods that are currently available, no single one is universally ideal. In this article, we thus review the Ligation Mediated PCR group methods as prospects from which to choose. We discuss different strategies for selecting the amplified PCR...
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Renal nerve ablation: Emerging role in therapeutics
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Injury characteristics in women in relation to their menopausal status
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Pulse pressure amplification in relation to body fatness
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Prosociality in relation to developmental tasks of emerging adulthood
PublicationProsociality, understood as the capacity to act in a way that benefits others, is an important feature for emerging adults to fulfill their personal needs and fulfill developmental tasks. This life period is a time of exploration within various areas of life, enabling individuals to try out and choose own worldview, lifestyle, work and preferred patterns of interpersonal relationships. This review aims at bringing together the...
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Early detection of imminent threats in social relation graphs
PublicationWczesne wykrywanie zagrożeń i anomalii w sieciach społecznych jest dziś prawdziwym wyzwaniem. Ludzie w realnym świecie tworzą wiele złożonych relacji społecznych, które mogą być przedstawione za pomocą grafów, w których węzły reprezentują aktorów (pojedyncze osoby lub organizacje) a krawędzie wskazują na powiązania pomiędzy nimi. Analiza nieustannie zmieniających się relacji pomiędzy aktorami może wskazać konkretne nadciągające...
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Selected problems of the relation between pain-immunity and depression
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Relation between Structure and Magnetic Properties of Microstructured PrAlO3
PublicationPrzedstawiono porównanie właściwości magnetycznych perowskitowego związku PrAlO3 i mikrostrukturalne wersji w formie eutektycznej PrAlO3 - PrAl11O18.
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Sleep apnea: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and relation to cardiovascular risk
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Gray matter volume in relation to cardio-vascular stiffness
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Adsorption Properties of Sepiolite in Relation to Uranium and Lanthanide Ions
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The project MAYDAY EURO 2012. Overview and relation to INDECT
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A deletion in CHEK2 of 5,395 bp predisposes to breast cancer in Poland
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Alcohol craving in relation to coping with stress and satisfaction with life in the addicted
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Application of social relation graphs for early detection of transient spammers
PublicationWczesne wykrywanie społecznych zagrożeń i anomalii jest prawdziwym wyzwaniem w dzisiejszch, dynamicznych społeczeństwach. Ludzie tworzą skoplikowane relacje społeczne, które mogą być przedstawione za pomocą różnych typów grafów, których wierzchołki reprezentować mogą aktorów sieci (konkretne osoby lub organizacje) a krawędzie relacje pomiędzy nimi. Analiza tych dynamicznie zmieniających się relacji może wskazywać na niektóre nadciągające...
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An orthogonality relation for the Whittaker functions of the second kind of imaginary order
PublicationPrzeprowadzono dowód ortogonalności funkcji Whittakera drugiego rodzaju rzędu urojonego. Użyto metody analogicznej do tej, którą zaprezentowano we wcześniejszej pracy tych samych autorów [J. Math. Anal. Appl. 365 (2010) 195-197], poświęconej funkcjom Macdonalda rzędu urojonego.
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Social differentiation of the perception and human tissues donation for research purposes
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Parental experiences and needs of caring for a child with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
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Attitudes of oncology patients’ towards biospecimen donation for biobank research
PublicationBackground Since the biological material that remains after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures plays crucial role in biobank research, this study aims to explore cancer patients’ views on the donation of biospecimens for research purposes. Methods 548 oncology patients from two hospitals with oncology treatment units in Poznan, Poland,...
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Photocatalytic activity and OH radical formation on TiO2 in the relation to crystallinity
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Abductor and adductor strength relation to sprint performance in soccer players
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Social Differentiation of the Perception and Human Tissues Donation for Research Purposes.
PublicationThe willingness to donate human biological material for research purposes is shaped by socio-cultural factors; however, there is a lack of studies analysing the social perception of different human tissues, which may affect such willingness. This study aimed to distinguish different sociocultural categories of human tissues and types of potential donors based on their willingness to donate material. Quantitative research was...
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Music query and annotation processes supported by gaze fixation tracking
PublicationCelem referatu jest przegląd kluczowych zagadnień związanych z automatycznym wyszukiwaniem informacji muzycznej MIR - Music Information Retrieval. W pierwszej kolejności przedstawiono aktualne kierunki badań i rozwiązań systemowych związane z wyszukiwaniem i rekomendacją muzyki. Następnie zaprezentowano eksperymenty przeprowadzone na skonstruowanej bazie muzycznej. Pokazano również propozycję wspomagania procesu wyszukiwania i...
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Music query and annotation processes supported by gaze fixation tracking
PublicationCelem artykułu jest przegląd kluczowych zagadnień związanych z automatycznym wyszukiwaniem informacji muzycznej MIR - Music Information Retrieval. W pierwszej kolejności przedstawiono aktualne kierunki badań i rozwiązań systemowych związane z wyszukiwaniem i rekomendacją muzyki. Następnie zaprezentowano eksperymenty przeprowadzone na skonstruowanej bazie muzycznej. Pokazano również propozycję wspomagania procesu wyszukiwania i...
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The influence of different time duration of thermal processing on berries quality
PublicationOznaczano zawartość związków bioaktywnych (polifenole, flawonoidy, taniny, antocyjany i kwas askorbinowy) oraz poziom aktywności przeciwutleniającej próbek ekstraktów (wodnych, heksanowych i acetonowych) uzyskanych z różnych gatunków owoców jagodowych. Do pomiaru poziomu aktywności przeciwutleniającej wykorzystano takie testy jak ABTS, DPPH, FRAP i CUPRAC. Zbadano wpływ czasu trwania procesu obróbki termicznej na zawartość bioaktywnych...
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Raman system for on-line monitoring and optimisation of hybrid polymer gelation
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono system do monitorowania ramanowskiego reakcji żelowania w procesie zol-żel syntezy organiczno-nieorganicznych polimerów hybrydowych. System pomiarowy umożliwił wykonywanie pomiarów zdalnych, bez wkonieczności wprowadzania jego elementów do wnętrza komory reakcyjnej. Konstrukcja systemu zapewniła szeroki zakres pomiarowy od 200 do 3500 cm-1, przy odpowiednio wysokiej czułości i wyeliminowniu wpływu fluorescencji....
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Dynamics of a simplified HPT model in relation to 24h TSH profiles
PublicationWe propose a simplified mathematical model of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in an endocrine system. The considered model is a modification of the model proposed by Mukhopadhyay and Bhattacharyya in [10]. Our system of delay differential equations reconstructs the HPT axis in relation to 24h profiles of human in physiological conditions. Homeostatic control of the thyroid-pituitary axis is considered by using...
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Monitoring of breast tissue thermo-ablation by means of impedance measurements
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rozważania dotyczące monitorowania jakości termoablacji zmian nowotworowych w piersi przy pomocy pomiarów impedancyjnych. Pokazano prototypowe konstrukcje sond do termoablacji jak również zaprezentowano wyniki symulacji i pierwszych eksperymentów. A usefulness of a developed probe combining power delivery to ablated breast tumour and simultaneous impedance measurements is discussed in the paper. It consists...
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Modelling Of Commercial Websites. A New Perspective On Usability And Customer Relation
PublicationFrom an economic point of view, a critical aspect of online services is their ability to retain customers. The aim of presented study was the use of a layered model VIPR (Visual - Interaction - Process - Relation ) for commercial services online. The indicator of trust and establishing lasting relationships were assessment achieved from experienced users of commercial online services (n = 207), obtained by means of Web Credibility...
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Relation-based Wikipedia Search System for Factoid Questions Answering
PublicationIn this paper we propose an alternative keyword search mechanism for Wikipedia, designed as a prototype solution towards factoid questions answering. The method considers relations between articles for finding the best matching article. Unlike the standard Wikipedia search engine and also Google engine, which search the articles content independently, requiring the entire query to be satisfied by a single article, the proposed...
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Quantum communication complexity advantage implies violation of a Bell inequality
PublicationWe obtain a general connection between a quantum advantage in communication complexity and non-locality. We show that given any protocol offering a (sufficiently large) quantum advantage in communication complexity, there exists a way of obtaining measurement statistics which violate some Bell inequality. Our main tool is port-based teleportation. If the gap between quantum and classical communication complexity can grow arbitrarily...
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Using wearable device for biomedical signal acquisition and processing
PublicationIn this paper we present the research conducted on synchronous measurements of biosignals. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the possibility of estimating vital signs based on eye tracking. Method: The eGlasses platform was used for acquisition of ECG, respiration rate, eye and pupil movement and blood pressure. Data were acquired in three 5 min. intervals during which a subject was performing certain tasks. The signals...
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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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Investigation of noise threats and their impact on hearing in selected schools - a pilot study.
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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Effects of laser pulse duration in two-photon vision threshold measurements
PublicationPulsed near-infrared (NIR) light sources can be successfully applied for both imaging and functional testing of the human eye, as published recently1. These two groups of applications have different requirements. For imaging applications, the most preferable is invisible scanning beam while efficiently visible stimulating beam is preferable for functional testing applications. The functional testing of human eye using NIR laser...
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Field investigation on seawater temperature variability in relation to horizontal optical gradient
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Metal status in human endometrium: Relation to cigarette smoking and histological lesions
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Visual Detection of People Movement Rules Violation in Crowded Indoor Scenes
PublicationThe paper presents a camera-independent framework for detecting violations of two typical people movement rules that are in force in many public transit terminals: moving in the wrong direction or across designated lanes. Low-level image processing is based on object detection with Gaussian Mixture Models and employs Kalman filters with conflict resolving extensions for the object tracking. In order to allow an effective event...
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Renal morphology assessed by ultrasound in relation to central haemodynamics and body fat
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Nitrogen Cycling Dynamics: Investigating Volatilization and its Interplay with N2 Fixation
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Relation between the Recipe of Yeast Dough Dishes and Their Glycaemic Indices and Loads
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Inorganic pollutants deposition in Gdańsk Region in relation to the critical load cencept
PublicationBadano depozycję kwaśnych zanieczyszczeń poprzez pomiar stężenia siarczanów, azotanów, azotu amonowego w opadach atmosferycznych zbieranych na terenie stacji monitoringowej w leśnictwie Stara Piła. Wyznaczono depozycję suchą i mokrą. Wyniki uzyskane w okresie od 1994 do 2001 roku porównano z krytycznym ładunkiem dla siarki i azotu określonym dla rejonu gdańskiego.
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Relation between steel microstructure and its properties in inert and aggressive environments
PublicationBadano stale 26H2MF i 34HNM poddane różnej obróbce cieplnej. Mikrostruktury stali zmieniały sie od martenzytu i bainitu do odpuszczonego martenzytu i sorbitu. Obserwowano spadek energii zniszczenia, wydłużenia i przewżenia w próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością i równoczesnej polaryzacji katodowej do 100 mA/cm2. Degradacji towarzyszyła zmiana przełomu z ciągliwego na kruchy łupliwy i quasiłupliwy.
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Modelling of axial magnetic field effect on electric arc in ablation capillaries
PublicationBadano wpływ osiowego pola magnetycznego na łuk elektryczny w kapilarze ablacyjnej o średnicy do 3 mm. Wyniki porównywano z kapilarą ceramiczną. Łuk zasilany był z baterii kondensatorów prądem do około 1200 A. Stosowano pole magnetyczne wolnozmienne oraz wysokoczęstotliwościowe o indukcji do 10 T. Stwierdzono nawet 3-krotny wzrost napięcia łukowego pod wpływem osiowego pola magnetycznego w kapilarze gazującej, przy braku reakcji...
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Thermal ablation modeling via the bioheat equation and its numerical treatment
PublicationThe phenomenon of thermal ablation is described by Pennes’ bioheat equation. This model is based on Newton’s law of cooling. Many approximate methods have been considered because of the importance of this issue. We propose an implicit numerical scheme which has better stability properties than other approaches.
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Direct shear stress vs strain relation for fiber reinforced composites
PublicationThe majority of fiber reinforced composites exhibit strong non-linear behavior in in-plane shear state. The effect is attributed to the micro-cracks appearing in the matrix and can be modeled on the micro and macro level. In this work the author proposes constitutive laws describing the non-linear in-plane shear response, which can be alternative for the relations commonly considered in the literature. The proposed equations are...
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The Relation Between Art and Physical Activity in the Public Space of the Contemporary City
PublicationArt has always been and still is a mirror in which human activity is reflected. One of the basic human activities is physical activity, thanks to which humans are able to satisfy their needs, improve health and also function in society. Therefore, there are different relationships between physical activity and art. Both of them are present in the public space of cities and this aspect of connection is addressed in the article. The...
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INFLUENCE OF THE DEGREE OF EJACULATE DILUTION ON THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF MOTILITY OF SPERM OF BREEDING BULLS OBTAINED BY TWO METHODS
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The interpretation of the parameters of the equation used for the extrapolation of apparent molar volumes of the non-electrolyte (solutes) to the infinite dilution
PublicationThe paper discusses how to interpret the parameters of the basic equation used for the extrapolation of the apparent molar volume of the solute to infinite dilution. The common misunderstandings and oversimplifications have been pointed out. We present the alternative ways of the data interpretation that can be used to eliminate these obvious but frequent mistakes.
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Characteristic of Morpholinium Ionic Liquids as Gas Chromatography Stationary Phases with McReynolds Constants and Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution
PublicationIn this work, four ionic liquids based on N-alkyl-N-methylmorpholinium cation ([Mor1,R] where R= 2, 4, 8, 10) and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion [TFSI] were synthesized. Using gas-liquid chromatography a number of parameters describing the sorption properties of the investigated ionic liquids were determined. The values of Kovats indices, McReynolds constants, and activity coefficients at infinite dilution were the basis...
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Experiments and calibration of a bond-slip relation and efficiency factors for textile reinforcement in concrete
PublicationTextile reinforcement yarns consist of many filaments, which can slip relative each other. At modelling of the global structural behaviour, interfilament slip in the yarns, and slip between the yarns and the concrete can be considered by efficiency factors for the stiffness and strength of the yarns, and by applying a bond-slip relation between yarns and concrete. In this work, an effective and robust method for calibration of...
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Is mesh fixation necessary in laparoendoscopic techniques for M3 inguinal defects? An experimental study.
Publicationrepairs, in case of large direct hernias (M3) mesh fixation is recommended to reduce recurrence risk. Despite lack of highquality evidence, the recommendation was upgraded to strong by expert panel. The authors conducted a research experiment to verify the hypothesis that it is possible to preserve the mesh in the operating field in large direct hernias (M3) without the need to use fixing materials. Method The authors conducted...
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Preliminary Identification of Quantitative Factors Determining the Duration of Court Proceedings in Commercial Cases
PublicationPurpose: The aim of the article was to identify factors that are linear combinations of the variables under scrutiny that affect the duration of court proceedings. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was conducted on commercial cases, based on the Principal Components Analysis (PCA). The original variables were grouped into factors that are correlated with each other. The Kaiser Criterion (own value >1) was chosen as the...
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Intermetallic disordered magnet Gd2Pt1.1Ge2.9 and its relation to other AlB2 -type compounds
PublicationThe intermetallic germanide Gd 2 Pt 1.1 Ge 2.9 was synthesized using an arc-melting method. The crystal structure was characterized using powder x-ray diffraction, revealing a disordered ternary AlB 2 -type structure (space group P 6 / m m m , No. 191) with lattice parameters a = 4.2092 ( 1 ) Å and c = 4.0546 ( 2 ) Å . Physical properties were investigated by magnetic susceptibility and heat capacity measurements, which...
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Review on robust laser light interaction with titania – Patterning, crystallisation and ablation processes
PublicationTitanium dioxide is regarded as a very promising semiconducting material that is widely applied in many everyday-use products, devices, and processes. In general, those applications can be divided into energy or environmental categories, where a high conversion rate, and energy and power density are of particular interest. Therefore, many efforts are being put towards the elaboration of novel production routes, and improving the...
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Immune Abnormalities in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Patients: Relation to Delayed Cerebral Vasospasm
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Nonlinear and linear impedance of bismuth vanadate ceramics and its relation to structural properties
PublicationThe nonlinear and linear electrical properties, topography, and microstructure of bismuth-vanadate ceramics, were studied. The structurewas observed with the use of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and confocal microscopy methods. The obtained results showed that ceramic is porous. Two phase transitionswere determinedwith the use of DSC measurements. The linear and nonlinear ac...
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Chlorpromazine-induced hyperprolactinemia in a young female and its relation with fibrocystic breast disease
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Fibrinogen and d-dimer in contrasting relation with measures of wave reflection and arterial stiffness
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Duration of snow cover and its variability in the Polish part of the Sudetes Mts. and their foreland
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Relation ship between electron scattering grand total and ionization totalcross section.
PublicationZaproponowano funkcję wiążącą całkowity przekrój czynny i jonizacyjny przekrój czynny na rozpraszanie elektronów na prostych drobinach węglowodorowych i perfluorowanych. Posługując się znalezioną relacją wyznaczono przekroje czynne dla kilku związków fluoru i wodoru.
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The effect of high pressure and subzero temperature on gelation of washed cod and salmon meat
PublicationThe objective of the present work is to examine the infl uence of pressure up to 193 MPa at subzero temperature (without freezing of water) on myofi brillar proteins of salmon and cod meat and on the properties of gels obtained from washed mince of these fi sh. The solubility of proteins from myofi brils of cod and salmon meat suspended in 100 mM KCl solution increased aft er treating the samples with pressure above 60 MPa. The...
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Effect of gelation and storage conditions on the oxidative stability of microemulsion and nanoemulsion delivery systems
PublicationIncreased interest in the use of microemulsion and nanoemulsion delivery systems for medical, cosmetic and food purposes, promotes the development of research on their physical and chemical stability, and the safety of use. Here, we have for the first time evaluated the oxidative stability of linseed oil dispersed in the microemulsion, nanoemulsion, and their gelled systems, stored under different conditions, and compared to the...
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Preparation of platinum modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles with the use of laser ablation in water
PublicationWe report on the preparation method of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide modified with platinum by using nanosecond laser ablation in liquid (LAL). Titania in the form of anatase crystals has been prepared in a two-stage process. Initially, irradiation by laser beam of a titanium metal plate fixed in a glass container filled with deionized water was conducted. After that, the ablation process was continued, with the use of a platinum...
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Extended duration running and impulse loading characteristics of an acoustic bearing with enhanced geometry
PublicationThis paper presents performance during prolonged running of the acoustic bearing when PZTs are switched off and when they are switched on. The effect of active PZT on shaft’s displacements in X and Y directions is clearly demonstrated. Performance of the acoustic bearing was also assessed when an impulse force was applied to the running shaft at speed. Once again the benefits of having PZTs active are beyond doubt. The instability...
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Accuracy assessment of mobile satellite measurements in relation to the geometrical layout of rail tracks
PublicationThe paper presents the campaigns of mobile satellite measurements, carried out in 2009–2015 on the railway and tram lines. The accuracy of the measurement method has been analysed on the basis of the results obtained in both horizontal and vertical planes. The track axis deviation from the defined geometric shape has been analysed in the areas clearly defined in terms of geometry, i.e. on the straight sections and sections with...
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Internationa;isation of Firms through Networks- Empirical Evidence from Poland
PublicationThe aim of the article is to illustrate the role of netwiorks in the internatiuonalisation process of firms. It discuusses the evolution of academic reseach on firm internationalisation through networks and explains the relationship between network and the international behaviour of firmsas well as presnting the research results.
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A metastable [(MgF3)2]2− dianion composed of two superhalogen anions
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Comparison of different techniques for extracting Polychlorinated Biphenyls from bottom sediment samples using Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry
PublicationIn this work, problems that may occur during determination of trace levels of polychlorinated biphenyls in sediment samples are described. The main error sources are connected with extraction of analytes prior to final determination. During model studies, polychlorinated biphenyls have been extracted from sediment reference material (METRANAL 2) with the use of different solvents (dichloromethane, hexane, and toluene); the process...
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Evaluation of Gas Chromatography Stationary Phases Based on Morpholinium Ionic Liquids by McReynolds Constants and Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution
PublicationIn this work, four ionic liquids (ILs) based on the N-alkyl-N-methylmorpholinium cation ([Mor1,R], in which R = 2, 4, 8, or 10) and bis (trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion were synthesized. Using GLC, a number of parameters describing the sorption properties of the investigated ILs were determined. The values of Kovats indices, McReynolds constants, and activity coefficients at infinite dilution were the basis for the evaluation...
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Rating by detection: an artifact detection protocol for rating EEG quality with average event duration
PublicationQuantitative evaluation protocols are critical for the development of algorithms that remove artifacts from real EEG optimally. However, visually inspecting the real EEG to select the top-performing artifact removal pipeline is infeasible while hand-crafted EEG data allow assessing artifact removal configurations only in a simulated environment. This study proposes a novel, principled approach for quantitatively evaluating algorithmically...
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Torque Transmitted by Multi-plate Wet Clutches in Relation to Number of Friction Plates and Their Dimensions
PublicationIn the paper results of experimental tests on multi-plate wet clutch torque capacity for various diameters and numbers of friction plates are presented. Construction of an apparatus for laboratory tests of wet clutch engagement, drag torque and maximum torque is shown. Methodology of maximum torque capacity experiment and hydraulic circuit diagram, which supplies a motor and an actuator for the experiment are described. Analytically...
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STORMWATER AS AN ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE: QUALITY CHANGES WITH RAINFALL DURATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TREATMENT APPROACHES
PublicationThe pressure on the world’s water resources is rapidly increasing due to population growth and climatic changes. Valorisation of stormwater as a water resource for non-potable reuse can reduce high-quality water demands and save it for potable uses. In this context, not only roof runoff but also drained stormwater outflow, representing considerably higher pollution levels, should be considered as a potential resource. We analysed...
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Cerclage cable augmentation does not increase stability of the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures. A biomechanical study
PublicationBackground: Intertrochanteric fractures with a posteromedial intermediate fragment are unstable because of the loss of medial support. Additional fixation with a cerclage is used in subtrochanteric fractures, but not in intertrochanteric fractures. The aim of this biomechanical study is to evaluate whether cerclage fixation improves stability of intertrochanteric fractures. Hypothesis: Our hypothesis is that the cerclage fixation...
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Principles and applications of Ligation Mediated PCR methods for DNA-based typing of microbial organisms
PublicationA significant number of DNA-based techniques has been introduced into the field of microorganisms’ characterization and taxonomy. These genomic fingerprinting methods were developed to detect DNA sequence polymorphisms by using general principles, such as restriction endonuclease analysis, molecular hybridization, and PCR amplification. In recent years, some alternative techniques based on ligation of oligonucleotide adapters before...
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ALIS-FLP: amplified ligation selected fragment-length polymorphism method for microbial genotyping
PublicationA DNA fingerprinting method known as ALIS-FLP (amplified ligation selected fragment-length polymorphism) has been developed for selective and specific amplification of restriction fragments from TspRI restriction endonuclease digested genomic DNA. The method is similar to AFLP, but differs in that only one specific restriction enzyme (TspRI) is used. The cohesive ends of the DNA fragments are ligated with two types of oligonucleotide....
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Identification of chemical pollution problems and causes in the Baltic See in relation to socio-economic drivers
PublicationOpisano możliwość wykorzystania nowego narzędzia do zintegrowanej oceny stanu środowiska w akwenie Morza Bałtyckiego. Takie możliwości stwarza narzędzie znane jako DPSIR czyli Drivers (sfery działalności człowieka będące źródłem potencjalnych zznieczyszczeń)-Pressures (ksenobiotyki i specyficzne czynniki szkodliwe emitowane do środowiska)-Stata (stann środowiska)- Impact (efekty niekorzystego oddziaływania na część ożywioną i nieożywioną...
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Craniofacial proportions in children with adenoid or adenotonsillar hypertrophy are related to disease duration and nasopharyngeal obstruction
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The impact of regular sperm donation on bulls’ seminal plasma hormonal profile and phantom response
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The Collection of Betterment Levies in Relation to the Division of Real Estate in the Rural Commune of Zielona Góra
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Psoriasis and Atherosclerosis—Skin, Joints, and Cardiovascular Story of Two Plaques in Relation to the Treatment with Biologics
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Reasons for shortening snow cover duration in the Western Sudetes in light of global climate change
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Comparison of sunshine duration measurements from Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder and CSD1 sensor
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Analysis of the relationship between the length of eye fixation and the parameters of advertisements visible from the road
PublicationIn Poland, many advertising signs addressed to motorists are located along the roadside. Advertisements do not serve any traffic related purpose and can distract drivers making them less reliable and as a consequence, reduce road safety. The existing regulations only apply to the carriageway. The research is conducted as part of the RID project. The objective of the RID project is to create a "Manual for positioning roadside advertising...
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Scientific Collaboration, Citation and Topic Analysis of International Conference on Agile Software Development Papers
PublicationThe International Conference on Agile Software Development (XP) was established almost sixteen years ago. Based on data from Scopus database, a total of 789 papers have been published in between years of 2002 and 2018. We employed bibliometrics analysis and topic modeling with R/RStudio to analyze these published papers from various dimensions, including the most active authors, collaboration of authorship, most cited papers, used...
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Determination of PCBs in marine sediment using pressurised liquid extraction-gas chromatography-isotope dilution mass spectrometry -method validation
PublicationOpracowano procedurę oznaczania wybranych analitów z grupy PCB w próbkach osadu dennego z wykorzystaniem techniki przyspieszonej ekstrakcji za pomocą rozpuszczalnika (PLE) w połączeniu z chromatografią gazową z detektorem spektrometrii mas. Opracowana procedura analityczna została wykorzystana do analizy próbek morskiego osadu dennego, które stanowiły przedmiot badań międzylaboratoryjnych organizowanych przez Comité Consultatif...
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Multimedia polysensory integration training system dedicated to children with educational difficulties
PublicationThis paper aims at presenting a multimedia system providing polysensory train- ing for pupils with educational difficulties. The particularly interesting aspect of the system lies in the sonic interaction with image projection in which sounds generated lead to stim- ulation of a particular part of the human brain. The system architecture, video processing methods, therapeutic exercises and guidelines for children’s interaction...
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Consideration of the safety of bungee jumping in relation to mechanical properties of the instalation based on a jump accident in Gdynia
PublicationThis paper considers a bungee jumping accident that took place in July 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. The authors conducted an investigation to determine the cause of the bungee rope failure. It was based on mechanical tests concerning the strength of the rope as well as the calculation of the force induced in the rope during the jump. Based on the theoretical and experimental results, the rope safety factor was estimated. It appeared...