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An improvement of body surface area formulas using the 3D scanning technique
PublikacjaObjectives: Body surface area (BSA) is one of the major parameters used in several medical fields. However, there are concerns raised about its usefulness, mostly due to the ambiguity of its estimation. Material and Methods: Authors have conducted a voluntary study to investigate BSA distribution and estimation in a group of 179 adult people of various sex, age, and physique. Here, there is provided an extended analysis of the...
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Biotechnological Potential of LSD1, EDS1, and PAD4 in the Improvement of Crops and Industrial Plants
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Accuracy improvement of short signal frequency estimation with the use of digital filtration
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono metodę estymacji częstotliwości krótkiej obserwacji zaszumionego sygnału sinusoidalnego. Podstawowy pomiar uzyskuje się za pomocą DFT. Jednak taki pomiar dla krótkich obserwacji cechuje bardzo mała dokładność. W omawianej metodzie pomiar ten jest poprawiany z użyciem specjalnie dobranego filtru cyfrowego. Jakość przedstawianej metody porównano z kilkoma innymi metodami również bazującymi na DFT.
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Improvement of cooperation among SMEs and other stakeholders as means of fostering innovation
PublikacjaW artykule autorzy przedstawiają czynniki sprzyjające współpracy wśrod MSP i innych podmiotów rynkowych. Podejmują się również próby przedstawienia, w jaki sposób powyższe podmioty współpracują. Ponadto dokonują analizy wpływu współpracy na innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw.
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Improvement of Fingerprinting Method based on Hill Cipher by using Frequency Domain
PublikacjaThe main goal of this paper is to present the advantages of a digital fingerprinting in a frequency domain over a pixel domain, in case of VoD services (Video on Demand). The paper presents basic issues of a multimedia data protection by digital fingerprinting. It also describes threats to embedded fingerprints from both collusion attacks and from a transmission itself. Possible solution was presented on the example of the DCT...
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Using Alpha-beta filtration for robustness improvement of a quadrocopter positioning system
PublikacjaQuadrocopter is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform. The position of the robot is determined based on readings from an accelerometer and a gyroscope, but the measurement signals contain broadband noise. This article describes a solution for filtering out the noise based on an Alpha – beta filter. It also presents the methodology of designing and implementing such a filter for noise cancellation in measurement signals from...
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Improvement of electrochemical action of zinc-rich paints by addition of nanoparticulate zinc
PublikacjaThe influence of nanosized particles on electrochemical action of standard zinc-rich paints by means of SEM as well as potential and impedance measurements has been investigated. The motivation for doing this was to obtain additional electrical connection between the spherical microparticles themselves and zinc particles and steel substrate. Overall zinc content was at the level of 92% by weight. Samples with different concentration...
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Improvement of ships seakeeping performance by application of the full-scale cfd simulations
PublikacjaThe ship’s fuel economy is increasingly important. The paper presents the effect of redesigning a case study ship for increasing seakeeping performance. Selected wave parameters reflect very difficult operational conditions existing on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The analyzed variants of a case study ship represent the latest developments of modern hull forms. The concepts similar to V-shaped bulbous bow, X-bow, X-aft, B-bow...
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Logistics aspects in the group of health care accreditation standards associated with patient nutrition
PublikacjaMedical services are currently one of the more popular branches of the service sector, both in Poland and worldwide. Along with direct impact on human health and life, they have influence on the necessity of constant search for forms of their improvement. Actions taken for improvement of health services quality are implemented with diversity, both as an obligatory action imposed in all medical services units, as well as, actions...
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Airstrip Ground Improvement Works by Blasting Charge Technique and Dredged-Ash Material Mixture
PublikacjaSoil improvement by blasting charge technique is known in geotechnics as one of the efficient and inexpensive method. It can be used in preparing of underground to found road construction and buildings as well. The technique proves usefulness especially when dynamic load is applied. It is because of non-stiff or rather resilient type soil after improvement. In noncohesive or organic soil, blasting charge...
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Micro‑ and nano‑ bentonite to improve the strength of clayey sand as a nano soil‑improvement technique
PublikacjaNano-additives results in the formation of nano-cementation (NC). This process is recently used to improve the durability of various building materials. NC used to improve the strength of untreated soil materials, also known as nano soil-improvement (NSI). In few years, the role of nano-additives in various types of soils were developed. In this research, the role of micro- and nano- size of bentonite as soil stabilizer was evaluated...
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Possibilities of the performance improvement of the aero- and marine propulsion units equipped with combustion piston engines
PublikacjaWithin the paper there have been presented the authors' opinions concerning possibilities and needs of the performance optimization of the aero- and marine units powered by piston engines both of ''classic'' and contemporary construction. There have been also discussed the reserves contained within combustion piston engines which enable its performance improvement (the power and specific fuel consumption) as well as the fulfillment...
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Analysis of Lombard speech using parameterization and the objective quality indicators in noise conditions
PublikacjaThe aim of the work is to analyze Lombard speech effect in recordings and then modify the speech signal in order to obtain an increase in the improvement of objective speech quality indicators after mixing the useful signal with noise or with an interfering signal. The modifications made to the signal are based on the characteristics of the Lombard speech, and in particular on the effect of increasing the fundamental frequency...
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Developing the Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure as a Tool for Urban Air Quality Management
PublikacjaUrban structure is an important factor that shapes the process of urban ventilation and pollution dispersion. With proper planning of the urban spatial layout, city breathability can be effectively regulated, contributing to urban air quality improvement. This paper investigates the development and current management of urban systems of green and open spaces in four Polish cities: Gda ´nsk, Warsaw, Pozna ´n and Wrocław, with a...
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Fixed Pattern Noise Reduction and Linearity Improvement in Time-Mode CMOS Image Sensors
PublikacjaIn the paper, a digital clock stopping technique for gain and offset correction in time-mode analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) has been proposed. The technique is dedicated to imagers with massively parallel image acquisition working in the time mode where compensation of dark signal non-uniformity (DSNU) as well as photo-response non-uniformity (PRNU) is critical. Fixed pattern noise (FPN) reduction has been experimentally validated...
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Linux scheduler improvement for time demanding network applications, running on Communication Platform Systems
PublikacjaCommunication Platform Systems as ex. ATCA standard blades located in standardized chassis provides high level communication services between system peripherals. Each ATCA blade brings dedicated functionality to the system but can as well exist as separated host responsible for servicing set of task. According to platform philosophy these parts of system can be quite independent against another solutions provided by competitors....
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Numerical Analysis of the Unsteady Propeller Performance in the Ship Wake Modified by Different Wake Improvement Devices
PublikacjaThe paper presents summary of numerical analysis of the unsteady propeller forces and induced pressure pulses generated by the selected real propeller of 7000 tons product tanker, operating in five different wakefields including four inflenced by the different wake improvement devices. The results of the analysis are partly compared with experimental data and univocal conclusions about the optimum wake improvement device are presented.
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Recurrent potential pulse technique for improvement of glucose sensing ability of 3D polypyrrole
PublikacjaIn this work, a new approach for using a 3D polypyrrole (PPy) conducting polymer as a sensing material for glucose detection is proposed. Polypyrrole is electrochemically polymerized on a platinum screen-printed electrode in an aqueous solution of lithium perchlorate and pyrrole. PPy exhibits a high electroactive surface area and high electrochemical stability, which results in it having excellent electrocatalytic properties. The...
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Improvement of S355G10+N steel weldability in water environment by Temper Bead Welding
PublikacjaThe normalized S355G10 + N steel was chosen for testing, it is used in a variety of applications including the building of offshore structures, which may require repairs in water environment. The main aim of the work was to check susceptibility to cold cracking for fillet welds – Controlled Thermal Severity (CTS) tests and butt welds – Tekken tests and in the next step evaluation of effectiveness of Temper Bead Welding (TBW) application...
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Performance improvement of NN based RTLS by customization of NN structure - heuristic approach
PublikacjaThe purpose of this research is to improve performance of the Hybrid Scene Analysis – Neural Network indoor localization algorithm applied in Real-time Locating System, RTLS. A properly customized structure of Neural Network and training algorithms for specific operating environment will enhance the system’s performance in terms of localization accuracy and precision. Due to nonlinearity and model complexity, a heuristic analysis...
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A Low-Profile 3-D Printable Metastructure for Performance Improvement of Aperture Antennas
PublikacjaIn order to increase the radiation performance of aperture-type antennas, this paper demonstrates a low-profile, planar, single-layer, three-dimensional (3-D) printable metastructure. The proposed hybridized metastructure is highly transparent as it is made out of novel hybrid meta-atoms having transmission coefficient magnitudes greater than -0.72 dB and fully complies with the near-field phase transformation principle. The hybridized...
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Isolation Improvement in MIMO Antenna with a Simple Hybrid Technique of Orthogonal and Inverse Currents
PublikacjaThis paper presents a compact high-isolation multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna developed using a hybrid approach. The proposed technique combines induced orthogonal currents and self-inverse currents to enhance the antenna's performance. Orthogonal currents are generated by strategically etching open slots on the antenna patches, while self-inverse currents are introduced by integration of annular vias. By carefully...
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Connectivity Improvement in Wireless Sensor Networks Using ESPAR Antennas with Dielectric Overlays
PublikacjaThis article presents an electrically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) switched beam antenna with a dielectric overlay to miniaturize the antenna and modify the radiation pattern in the vertical plane. The antenna is intended for a gateway in a wireless sensor network (WSN) and is located on the ceiling of a room. Because the ESPAR antenna consists of an array of vertical monopoles, there is a deep minimum in the radiation...
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Improvement of charge separation in TiO 2 by its modification with different tungsten compounds
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The improvement of cognitive deficits after whole-body cryotherapy – A randomised controlled trial
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Medical Digital Library Services as an Improvement of the Teleconsultation System in the Regional Health Network
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Lipidation of Temporin-1CEb Derivatives as a Tool for Activity Improvement, Pros and Cons of the Approach
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An introduction to lessons learned and best practices sharing as a chance for improvement in automative corporation
PublikacjaOmówiono szereg metodologii związanych z poprawą jakości funckjonowania organizacji i zarządzania w przemyśle samochodowym
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Should we seek further improvement of fluid film bearings - what for and how?
PublikacjaFluid film bearings have been extensively used in the industry because of their unbeatable durability and extremely low friction coefficient. Large bearings supporting shafts of huge and important rotating machines constitute a special group of fluid film bearings since the reliability of crucial systems, like for example electro-energetic system, rely on their trouble-free operation. Large thrust bearings, apart from enormous...
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Preparation and Characterization of Indomethacin Supramolecular Systems with β-Cyclodextrin in Order to Estimate Photostability Improvement
PublikacjaCyclodextrins have found wide application in contemporary chemistry, pharmacy andmedicine. Because of their unique properties, cyclodextrins are constantly used in research on solubility or stability improvement, as well as other physicochemical properties of medicinal substances. Indomethacin (IND) is a photolabile molecule that also attracts the interest of researchers due to its therapeutic potential and the need to...
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Improvement of glass break acoustic signal detection via application of wavelet packet decomposition
PublikacjaThe main subject of the authors' research are non-contact methods of glass break detection based on analysis of the acoustic signal generated during the event. This problem has essential meaning for modern cost- effective alarm systems, particularly those installed into big buildings. The main difficulties of the matter are: transient character of the signal, great number of similar sounds (false signals, mainly accidental glass...
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Systemowe ujęcie wpływu destabilizatorów na poszukiwanie równowagi adaptacyjnej w procesie doskonalenia jakości w podmiotach leczniczych
PublikacjaW niniejszym opracowaniu zaprezentowano metodyczne aspekty poszukiwania równowagi adaptacyjnej w doskonaleniu jakości w podmiotach leczniczych. Tego typu sytuacja wynikać może miedzy innymi z pojawienia się szeregu destabilizatorów zakłócających realizację działań doskonalących. Istotne staje się także zidentyfikowanie szans i unikanie zagrożeń wynikających z tego typu destabilizacji, a w dalszej konsekwencji podjęcie działań adaptatywnych...
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Improving the Quality of Magnetic Signature Reproduction by Increasing Flexibility of Multi-Dipole Model Structure and Enriching Measurement Information
PublikacjaThe paper presents the construction of a multi-dipole model that allows reproducing magneticsignatures of ferromagnetic objects. The virtual object used in the paper is an ellipsoid, which is the sourceof synthetic data. To make the situation more realistic, noise is added to the synthetic data. Two significantimprovements compared to previous work are presented. Three-axial magnetometers are introduced insteadof uniaxial magnetometers....
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Micro- and nano-Illite to improve strength of untreated-soil as a nano soil-improvement (NSI) technique
PublikacjaSoil stabilization is a technique of improving the geotechnical properties of soils for various engineering applications. However, conventional stabilizers such as cement and lime have some limitations, such as high cost, environmental impact, and durability issues. Therefore, there is a need for alternative and innovative stabilizers that can overcome these challenges. This study introduces nano-Illite, a type of clay mineral,...
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Low-Cost Method for Effective Conductivity Improvement of Additively Manufactured All-Metal Waveguide Components
Publikacja— In this paper, a low-cost method of 3D printed allmetal waveguide effective conductivity improvement is proposed and studied. The approach is a combination of internal surface polishing to reduce the roughness followed by coating a highconductivity layer through electroplating. Both methods allow to reduce total power losses within the waveguide which are impacted by the conductivity of the metal. A set of mm-wave test vehicles...
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Gemba Kaizen: Influencing individuals behavior for better - an approach to social marketing
PublikacjaThe idea of providing the Gemba Kaizen philosophy to a social level can benefit not only individuals, but the society as well. The Japanese philosophy for improvement or change for better may serve companies that are looking for increasing its value by quality management. The same principles when implemented in a society may improve quality of life of its inhabitants and help solving social problems. The use of social marketing...
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Assessment of the Small Enterprise’s Maturity to Improvement Projects Based on the Lean Six Sigma Concept
PublikacjaThis paper explores the methodology to assess the maturity of small enterprise of building masonry sector to implement integrated approach of Lean Six Sigma. For this purpose survey data from senior managers were used. Quantitative method of the case organization’s needs and capabilities in the scope of Lean Six Sigma project implementation was applied. The value of maturity indicator for Lean Six Sigma projects dedicated to the...
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Improvement of ships seakeeping performance by application of the Full-scale CFD simulations – case study
PublikacjaThe ship’s fuel economy is increasingly important. The paper presents the effect of redesigning a case study ship for increasing seakeeping performance. Selected wave parameters reflects very difficult operational con-ditions existing on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The analyzed variants of a case study ship represent the latest developments of modern hull forms. The concepts similar to V-shaped bulbous bow, X-bow, X-aft,...
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Improvement of the thrust bearing calculation considering the convectional heating within the space between the pads
PublikacjaA modern thrust bearing calculation tool should consider not only the oil film between pad and rotating collar but also the space between the pads. The oil flow in the space has a significant influence on the oil film inlet temperature, the convectional cooling of pad and collar and should be included in the bearing calculation methods. The authors use a tool developed at Clausthal University of Technology in cooperation with the...
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Assessment of the Small Enterprise’s Maturity to Improvement Projects Based on the Lean Six Sigma Concept
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Polymer‐silica additive as a modifier of tribological properties of ecological grease, improvement of fatigue resistance
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Improvement of the Rhizoremediation efficiency of PAHs contaminated soil under cysteine treatment along with modeling
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Covalent mechanochemical functionalization of carbon-encapsulated iron nanoparticles towards the improvement of their colloidal stability
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Can olfactory training support improvement of cognitive functioning in patients with mild cognitive impairment?
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Self-esteem, readiness for self-improvement and life satisfaction in Indian and Polish female students
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Improvement of Thrust Bearing Calculation Considering the Convectional Heating within the Space between the Pads
PublikacjaA modern thrust bearing tool is used to estimate the behavior of tilting pad thrust bearings not only in the oil film between pad and rotating collar, but also in the space between the pads. The oil flow in the space significantly influences the oil film inlet temperature and the heating of pad and collar. For that reason, it is necessary to define an oil mixing model for the space between the pads. In the bearing tool, the solutions...
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The Substantial Improvement of Amphotericin B Selective Toxicity Upon Modification of Mycosamine with Bulky Substituents
PublikacjaAbstract: Background: It is assumed that the unfavorable selective toxicity of an antifungal drug Amphotericin B (AmB) can be improved upon chemical modification of the antibiotic molecule. Objective: The aim of this study was verification of the hypothesis that introduction of bulky substituents at the amino sugar moiety of the antibiotic may result in diminishment of mammalian vitro toxicity of thus prepared AmB derivatives. Methods:...
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Piotr Odya dr inż.
OsobyPiotr Odya urodził się w Gdańsku w 1974. W 1999 roku ukończył z wyróżnieniem studia na Wydziale Elektroniki, Telekomunikacji i Informatyki Politechniki Gdańskiej zdobywając tytuł magistra inżyniera. Praca dyplomowa dotyczyła problemów poprawy jakości dźwięku w studiach emisyjnych współczesnych rozgłośni radiowych.Jego zainteresowania dotyczą montażu wideofonicznego, systemów dźwięku wielokanałowego. W ramach studiów doktoranckich...
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Interconnection of the Customer-Side Resources Using Single Phase VAPF
PublikacjaThe paper introduces method for utilization of the customer-side generated energy using single phase voltage active power filter. Structure and control method of the power electronics converter has been described and some simulation results are shown to prove usefulness of this arrangements. Proposed application realizes the following functions: power quality improvement, uninterruptible supplying and energy costs reduction.
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Improvement of CO2 absorption and inhibition of NH3 escape during CaCO3 precipitation in the presence of selected alcohols and polyols
PublikacjaThis research aims to investigate the effect of selected organic substances containing hydroxyl groups on the reduction of NH3 escape and the improvement of CO2 capture during the precipitation of calcium carbonate by carbonation method using post-distillation liquid from the Solvay process and gas stream containing CO2 in the amount corresponding to the exhausted gases produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. Glycerol, ethylene...