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Dry bearing sliding layer transverse flexibility effects on real sliding distance for reciprocating microoscillatory movement of flatcontact surface.
PublikacjaW referacie omówiono wpływ właściwości mechanicznych i kształtu warstwy ślizgowej z bezsmarowego materiału łożyskowego. Wcześniej omówione i publikowane wyniki badań doświadczalnych i analizy numerycznej wyjaśniły i potwierdziły, dlaczego rzeczywista droga tarcia jest znacznie mniejsza od nominalnej w warunkach mikrooscylacji. Wyniki przeprowadzonej analizy numerycznej pozwoliły możliwie najlepiej ukształtować powierzchnię ślizgania...
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Acute Effects of Continuous and Intermittent Blood Flow Restriction on Movement Velocity During Bench Press Exercise Against Different Loads
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Effects of Acute Caffeine Intake on Power Output and Movement Velocity During a Multiple-Set Bench Press Exercise Among Mild Caffeine Users
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Dual-task exercise as a therapy for executive motor function in Parkinson’s disease
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Stochastic approach to movements of a multihull on waves
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono metodę wyznaczania różniczkowych równań ruchu.Układ równań różniczkowych został przedstwaiony dla ruchów antysymetrycznych jednoski wielokadłubowej (poprzeczne ruchy liniowe, poprzeczne ruchy kątowe, poziome ruchy kątowe). Dla tych ruchów zbudowano stochastyczne równania różniczkowe.
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Identity verification based on mouse movements
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono ideę systemu zabezpieczeń biometrycznych opartego na sposobie poruszania myszą. Pomiary odczytywane z myszy są przykładem cech behawioralnych, które w przeciwieństwie do fizjologicznych są bardzo niestabilne. Opisano zbiór cech, które można wydobyć z danych pochodzących z myszy. Przeprowadzono eksperymenty dla danych zebranych od trzynastu użytkowników. Zaprezentowano wyniki uwierzytelniania za pomocą metody...
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Multimedia interface using head movements tracking
PublikacjaThe presented solution supports innovative ways of manipulating computer multimedia content, such as: static images, videos and music clips and others that can be browsed subsequently. The system requires a standard web camera that captures images of the user face. The core of the system is formed by a head movement analyzing algorithm that finds a user face and tracks head movements in real time. Head movements are tracked with...
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Ways of performing judo throws, and their efficiency, assessed in the open weight category in All-Japan Judo Championships
PublikacjaThere is no indication that earlier individual attempts in this area have been carried out in Japan. Judo masters including Kano, Koizumi, Kudo, Mifune, Tomiki and others have tried to introduce additional criteria to the classification. The need for so many modifications is a result of the many sport and referee rule changes, as well as to ensure the safety of competitors and to increase the attractiveness of judo contests. Purpose...
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Entropy analysis of surface EMG for classification of face movements
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Research into the Movements of Surface Water Masses in the Basins Adjacent to the Port
PublikacjaThis paper presents the results of the practical and simulation research into determining the routes of movement of small objects moving together with surface water masses in basins adjacent to the port. The results of this research were referenced against the modelling of routes of small objects in port channel basins. The results of practical research concerning the movement of small objects in basins adjacent to the port were...
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Unsymmetrical movements of a multi-hull vessel treated as a linear object
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiona została analiza dynamiki wybranych morskich obiektów pływających reprezentujących wielokadłubowe jednostki pływające. Badany obiekt został przedstawiony jako liniowy układ dynamiczny o sześciu stopniach swobody. Powyższa analiza dotyczy równań różniczkowych opisujących ruchy niesymetryczne statku na fali. Układ stochastycznych równań różniczkowych dla sprzężonych ruchów niesymetrycznych został przedstawiony...
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3D MONITORING � IDENTIFICATION OF MEASUREMENT PROBLEMS AT LARGER MOVEMENTS OF THE TRACKED POINTS
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A review of emotion recognition methods based on keystroke dynamics and mouse movements
PublikacjaThe paper describes the approach based on using standard input devices, such as keyboard and mouse, as sources of data for the recognition of users’ emotional states. A number of systems applying this idea have been presented focusing on three categories of research problems, i.e. collecting and labeling training data, extracting features and training classifiers of emotions. Moreover the advantages and examples of combining standard...
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The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Rise of Urban Social Movements in Poland
PublikacjaThe chapter examines the relationship between the use of Information and Communications Technology (ITC) and the emergence of social movements focused on urban agenda in Poland. The aim is to investigate how and to what extent a growing body of smaller activist groups use opportunities provided by the ITC to achieve their political objectives. The research results indicate that Web-based media have helped to raise the profile...
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The Impact of Information and Communications Technology on the Rise of Urban Social Movements in Poland
PublikacjaThe chapter examines the relationship between the use of Information and Communications Technology (ITC) and the emergence of social movements focused on urban agenda in Poland. The aim is to investigate how and to what extent a growing body of smaller activist groups use opportunities provided by the ITC to achieve their political objectives. The research results indicate that Web-based media have helped to raise the profile of...
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3D Monitoring - Identification of measurement problems at larger movements of the tracked points
PublikacjaAuthors identified the problems associated with the determination of the controlled points coordinates by use of automated Total Station placed behind transparent barrier. Important thing in the mentioned analysis was a large change of controlled points position and not stable Total Station’s stand (because of stand’s thermal drift). This two elements, combined with measurement made through glass plate determine the need for impact...
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IMPLANT USED IN HERNIA REPAIR UNDER PHYSIOLOGICAL MOVEMENTS OF HUMAN ABDOMEN
PublikacjaThe study deals with the mechanical behaviour of implant used in repair of abdominal hernia. The influence of orientation of the orthotropic implants in different areas of abdominal wall is studied.
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The role of urban movements in the process of local spatial planning and the development of participation mechanism
PublikacjaIn civil societies, urban movements are one of the tools in the process of spatial governance. In Poland, urban activism is beginning to develop together with a budding participation in public life. Therefore, there is a need to assess the scope and effects of the urban movements’ actions. The aim of the study was to determine and evaluate their impact on the spatial development in three Polish cities - Poznań, Gdańsk and Gdynia, especially...
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Investigation of active channels in multi-channel surface arm EMG recordings for 24 different movements
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Particle swarm optimization algorithms for autonomous robots with deterministic leaders using space filling movements
PublikacjaIn this work the swarm behavior principles of Craig W. Reynolds are combined with deterministic traits. This is done by using leaders with motions based on space filling curves like Peano and Hilbert. Our goal is to evaluate how the swarm of agents works with this approach, supposing the entire swarm will better explore the entire space. Therefore, we examine different combinations of Peano and Hilbert with the already known swarm...
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Influence of Fluid Compressibility and Movements of the Swash Plate Axis of Rotation on the Volumetric Efficiency of Axial Piston Pumps
PublikacjaThis paper describes the design of a swash plate axial piston pump and the theoretical models describing the bulk modulus of aerated and non-aerated fluids. The dead space volume is defined and the influence of this volume and the fluid compressibility on the volumetric efficiency of the pump is considered. A displacement of the swash plate rotation axis is proposed to reduce the dead space volume for small swash plate swing angles....
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Human Computer Interface for Tracking Eye Movements Improves Assessment and Diagnosis of Patients With Acquired Brain Injuries
PublikacjaOne of the first clinical signs differentiating the minimally conscious state from the vegetative state is the presence of smooth pursuit eye movements occurring in direct response to moving salient stimuli. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tools for acute phase assessment of the level of consciousness, together with a neurological examination. These classic measures are limited to qualitative...
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Social change: from the Solidarity y tmovement too urban movements -– a Design Thinking approach in co-producing city of Gdansk
PublikacjaThis paper presents a model of bottom-up revitalization of Gdansk's urban quarter using Design Thinking approach as users needs oriented method co-producing of space. This project is introduced as a possible canva to elaborate the model of intervention for other spaces in need of similar intervention.
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An Island of Connectedness: Intra-Insular and Inter-Regional Communications of Rab Island (North-East Adriatic, Kvarner Gulf), Croatia
PublikacjaDrawing from archaeological data on Prehistoric and Roman settlement patterns, and respective sepulchral features, just as on later historic and cartographic sources, in this contribution it will be shown how movement along with mobility influenced on and were an integral part of settlement dynamics on the island of Rab (NE Adriatic, Croatia). The employed approach sees the practice of movement as dependent on specific social...
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Adaption of Open Science Paradigm at Gdańsk University of Technology
PublikacjaOpen Access plays growing role in sharing results of today's research. The movement is very strong and many Universities, including Gdańsk University of Technology, are adapting this approach. This paper presents general information about Open Access movement and the approach adapted by the Gdańsk University of Technology. The components of Open Science platform as well as the procedures are described.
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Module of priorities for public transport vehicles in the TRISTAR system
PublikacjaOne of the most important elements of the intelligent traffic control systems is the ability to control movement in such a way as to privilege the selected users movement, in particular public transport vehicles. Implemented at the Tri-City the TRISTAR system will also have a module for prioritizing public transport vehicles. The article presents a characteristics of the priority action system: the way of communication with the...
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Comparison of active proximity radars for the wearable devices
PublikacjaTwo methods of object position and movement estimation in relation to the user of smart glasses were investigated. An active infrared and ultrasonic methods of the obstacle detection were presented and compared. Application of these methods depend on active transducers type (physical medium used), geometry and surface properties of detected objects and their movement direction and speed. In the article properties of both detectors...
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Numerical Analysis of Impact of Energy Buoy Anchoring Configurations on its Motion and Efficiency
PublikacjaThis paper presents a numerical analysis of the impact of energy buoy mooring configurations on its movement on the wave and effectiveness. The method used to analyse the buoy movement modelling in six degrees of freedom was described in a paper presented at the Conference 2011. Simulations of the buoy movement in regular wave and power calculations were conducted for several configurations of anchoring systems and position of...
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Have you heard about ALAN? Now, there is also ROLAN!
PublikacjaThis article examines the new ROLAN movement and points out why this might be the next big thing for lighting professionals.
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The Future of the University? Social Activism among Young Polish Scholars
PublikacjaThe question “Quo vadis, Academia?” is posed by scholars, research administrators, journalists and is also ofound in public opinion in Poland in different contexts. Authors of the article do not call into question the necessity of changes of contemporary universities, but they think that the source of changes should be characterized by a bottom-up approach, especially by those who have already achieved extraordinary scientific...
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Employing flowgraphs for forward route reconstruction in video surveillance system
PublikacjaPawlak’s flowgraphs were utilized as a base idea and knowledge container for prediction and decision making algorithms applied to experimental video surveillance system. The system is used for tracking people inside buildings in order to obtain information about their appearance and movement. The fields of view of the cameras did not overlap. Therefore, when an object was moving through unsupervised areas, prediction was needed...
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Cooperation of mono- and bi-articular muscles: human lower limb
PublikacjaObjectives: The aim of this study was to create and analyze a Pareto-optimal problem that would describe cooperation between mono- and bi-articulate lower limb muscles in sagittal plane. Methods: Equations describing the problem were derived and analyzed, additional constrains were introduced and experimental verification based on gait video analysis was performed. Results: Uncertainty of Pareto-optimal solution is shown for the...
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Can Grand Design Doctrines Go Well with Locally Reinvented Urbanisms? Notes from Polish Cities in Transition
PublikacjaThe text explores how New Urbanism ideas, a comprehensive global design doctrine, transgress into the context of Polish planning practice. New Urbanism is considered through the perspective of the decentralization of a discussion on a planning policy and a modernization of a State, resulting form its post-Socialist urban change. In the text, New Urbanism is understood as a neotraditionalist movement i.e. drawing from the pre-modernist...
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In vivo performance of intraperitoneal onlay mesh after ventral hernia repair
PublikacjaBackground: Ventral hernia repair needs to be improved since recurrence, postoperative pain and other complications are still reported in many patients. The behavior of implants in vivo is not sufficiently understood to design a surgical mesh mechanically compatible with the human abdominal wall. Methods: This analysis was based on radiological pictures of patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. The pictures...
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Open Access w naukach biomedycznych
PublikacjaOpen Access (OA) Movement to nazwa ruchu społecznego, którego celem jest zminimalizowanie przeszkód w upowszechnianiu wyników badań naukowych, a także bardziej efektywne wykorzystywanie nakładów na naukę. Jego historia sięga lat sześćdziesiątych XX wieku, kiedy pojawiły się pierwsze formy sieci rozległych, ale zasadniczy rozwój nastąpił w latach dziewięćdziesiątych wraz z nadejściem tzw. ery cyfrowej. Pojawiła się wówczas koncepcja...
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Behavior Based Complete Coverage Task of Unknown Area by an Autonomous Mobile Robot SCORPION with Static Obstacles in Environment
PublikacjaIn the paper the behavior based control system of an autonomous mobile robot SCORPION is presented to execute the one of the most difficult navigation task, which is the complete coverage task of unknown area with static obstacles in the environment. The main principle assumed to design control system was that the robot should cover all area only once, if it possible, to optimize the length of path and energy consumption. All commercial...
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A system for acoustic field measurement employing cartesian robot
PublikacjaA system setup for measurements of acoustic field, together with the results of 3D visualisations of acoustic energy flow are presented in the paper. Spatial sampling of the field is performed by a Cartesian robot. Automatization of the measurement process is achieved with the use of a specialized control system. The method is based on measuring the sound pressure (scalar) and particle velocity (vector) quantities. The aim of the...
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An application for a new type of pneumatic engine concept
PublikacjaHeavy trucks are often equipped with loading and unloading systems like dock levellers with swing lip or telescopic lip. Most of these devices require hydro-electrical energy supply systems (eg. the pump that presses the working substance to the actuators must be propelled by electric engine.) The space taken by pump with electric engine can be reduced on condition that a new type of pneumatic drive will be considered. It is possible...
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Excavation induced cast iron pipeline failure – a numerical study
PublikacjaNumerical study on impact of an unsecured excavation on an underground pipeline. Analysis focused on investigation of pipeline displacement generated by soil movement caused by excavation and heavy traffic. Numerical calculations and soil parameter sensitivity analysis based on Finite Element Method. Some comparisons of results with real-life failure cases.
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E-cohousing
PublikacjaCohousing, one of the attempts to create housing community, has been successfully practised for many years in many countries. Cohousing creates social bonds. It's a self-creating movement in which everything relies on the community engaged. Oriented ecological cohousing (e-cohousing) teaches responsibility for oneself, the others and the environment.
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Modeling of Ice Passage Through Reservoirs System on the Vistula River
PublikacjaNumerical model was used to assess ice passage through proposed reservoir on the lower Vistula River. Model results were compared with observation on the Vistula River, but because the dam is not constructed yet, the direct comparison was not possible. The study focused on ice movement and accumulation in the reservoir for variety of low flow condition with and without wind effect. Bridge’s piers in the upper part of the reservoir...
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Mechatronics design, modelling and controlling of the Stewart-Gough platform
PublikacjaThis paper presents a mechatronics design of a low cost Stewart-Gough platform (SGP) with rotary actuators. The designed SGP is supposed to be applied in a ball & plate control system. The synthesis of the ball & plate control system is also within the subject of the paper. A mechatronics design process of the SGP was conducted with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Unique analytical solutions of an inverse kinematics problem...
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Research and Analysis of Accuracy of Location Estimation in Inertial Navigation System
PublikacjaIn the article the research and analysis of digital signal processing and its influence on accuracy of location estimation in developed inertial navigation system was presented. The purpose of the system is to localize moving people in indoor environment. During research a measuring unit for recording selected movement parameters was made. In the article were also described author’s inertial navigation algorithms.
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UPDRS tests for diagnosis of Parkinson's disease employing virtual-touchpad
PublikacjaThis paper presents a new approach to diagnosing Parkinson's disease. The progression of the disease can be measured by the UPDRS (Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale) scale which is used to evaluate motor and behavioral symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Hitherto the evaluation of the advancement of the disease in the UPDRS scale was made by a specialist through medical observation. The authors suggest a partial automation of...
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Frequency response spectra applied to assess efficiency of the training techniques
PublikacjaThe purpose of the research is to assess the increase of the muscle strength and power. Movement of the human body when the moving one impacts a stationary or moving body is taken under consideration. The waveform produced by an impact is transformed into frequency domain. The acceleration record is transformed as a complex spectrum, by the use of a Discrete Fourier Transformation. In this paper the applications of the discrete...
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Efficiency and proportions of waste tyre pyrolysis products depending on the reactor type—A review
PublikacjaThis article discusses the current use of different pyrolytic reactors, their constructions and operating principles regarding the yields of main products of waste tyre pyrolytic recycling. Whether one makes a larger or smaller profit, or even a loss due to a surcharge being levied on waste tyre recycling, depends on the sale of the pyrolysis products (gas, char, oil), the proportions and market prices of which differ. The cheapest...
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Estimation of DC motor parameters using a simple CMOS camera
PublikacjaDifferent components of control systems for mobile robots are based on dynamic models. In low-cost solutions such a robot is wheeled and equipped with DC motors, which have to be included in the model of the robot. The model is fairly simple but determination of its parameters needs not to be easy. For instance, DC motor parameters are typically identified indirectly using suitable measurements, concerning engine voltage, current,...
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Eksperymentalna analiza wpływu ruchu posuwisto-zwrotnego i obrotowego oraz miejscowych zmian geometrii na skuteczność wypierania cieczy wiertniczych z przestrzeni pierścieniowej
PublikacjaRozprawa przedstawia analizę wpływu ruchu kolumny rur stosowanego w wiertnictwie oraz miejscowych zmian geometrii przestrzeni pierścieniowej na skuteczność procesu wypierania się cieczy. Jest to pierwsze badanie w otwartej literaturze omawiające te czynniki, w którym opisano wyniki eksperymentów na dedykowanym stanowisku badawczym. W pracy omówiony został wpływ węglowodorów na współczesną cywilizację, jak również wpływ skuteczności...
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Performance Measurements of Real Time Video Transmission from Car Patrol
PublikacjaThe HSUPA technology application to video streaming from moving vehicle to the central server is presented in the paper. A dedicated software for transmission control in case of non public IP address is employed. Quality of video streaming in urban area was measured. Several car routes were investigated in the area of the Polish Tricity. Measurements pointed out that the real time streaming quality during vehicle movement is sufficient...
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A novel concept for tissue-metal detection and differentiation using an inductive proximity sensor
PublikacjaIn this paper a novel application of inductive proximity sensors for detection of living tissue by means of measurements of the coil impedance changes at different frequencies is described. The mathematical analyses utilizing Bessel function estimation include detected object size and its distance from a sensor. The main aim of this study is to prove the possibility of distinguishing between metal objects and living tissues. The...