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Measuring pulse rate with a webcam — A non-contact method for evaluating cardiac activity
PublikacjaIn this paper the simple and robust method of measuring the pulse rate is presented. Elaborated algorithm allows for efficient pulse rate registration directly from face image captured from webcam. The desired signal was obtained by proper channel selection and principal component analysis. A developed non-contact method of heart rate monitoring is shown in the paper. The proposed technique may have a great value in monitoring...
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New Services for iTVP Content Providers to Manage Live and On-Demand Content Streaming
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Micromechanical analysis of friction anisotropy in rough elastic contacts
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Effect of wear on EHD film thickness in sliding contacts
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Application of Game Theory to Conflict Management in a Construction Contract
PublikacjaInterest has recently grown in the application of game theory (GT) to solve a number of diverse problems in the field of construction. The use of GT by a general contractor (GC) of construction works to indicate the best strategy leading to winning court proceedings in a situation of conflict with investor (IN), has not been investigated until now. Thus the aim of this paper is to indicate the optimal strategy from the GC viewpoint...
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The Stimulating Effect of Rosmarinic Acid and Extracts from Rosemary and Lemon Balm on Collagen Type I Biosynthesis in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type I Skin Fibroblasts
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Morphology of damage inflicted on brittle polymer in lubricated contact under cyclic static load
PublikacjaIn this article morphology of damage inflicted on the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plate in static point lubricated contact with a ball made of five different materials under cyclic normal load has been presented. It is argued that the counterface material and lubricating film play an important role in the damage process and the extent of damage inflicted in the PMMA plate.
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The effect of boiling in a thermosyphon on surface tension and contact angle of silica and graphene oxide nanofluids
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Intercellular transfer of transferrin receptor by a contact‐, Rab8‐dependent mechanism involving tunneling nanotubes
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Implementation and Validation of Multisinusoidal, Fast Impedance Measurements in Atomic Force Microscope Contact Mode
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SESSILE DROPLET CONTACT ANGLE OF WATER-Al2O3, WATER-TiO2 AND WATER-Cu NANOFLUIDS
PublikacjaThe goal of the present work was the experimental determination of the contact angle of droplets of three nanofluids on various substrates. Of particular interest was effect of nanoparticle concentration on droplet contact angle.
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Implementation and Validation of Multisinusoidal, Fast Impedance Measurements in Atomic Force Microscope Contact Mode.
PublikacjaThis study presents a novel approach to impedance measurements. The methodology discussed is limited to contact in the sample-probe system under ambient conditions without the presence of electrolyte. Comparison with results of direct and alternating current measurements for well-defined metallic surfaces are made. In spite of idealization related to the type of contact examined, the proposed technique provides an improvement of...
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Algorithm for Automatic Wear Estimation of Railway Contact Strips Based on 3D Scanning Results
PublikacjaElectric rail vehicles use current collection system which consists of overhead contact line and a current collector (pantograph) mounted on the roof of a vehicle. A pantograph is equipped with contact strips, which slide along the contact wire, ensuring steady electric contact. Contact strips are made of carbon layer, fixed to an aluminum carrier. The carbon layer wears down due to friction. Using overly worn contact strips increases...
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Photoelectrochemical properties of BIMEVOX (ME=Cu, Zn, Mn) electrodes in contact with aqueous electrolyte
PublikacjaLayered oxide Bi4O2O11 and mixed oxides of bismuth, vanadium and a third metal (ME = Cu, Zn, Mn) were synthesized and characterized using XRD, Raman and SEM. The energy band gap (Eg) of samples determined using UV–VIS reflectance spectra equals to 2.46, 2.34, 2.27 and 2.18 eV for Bi4V2O11, BICUVOX (Bi2V1 − xCuxO5.5 − 3x/2), BIZNVOX (Bi2V1 − xZnxO5.5 − 3x/2) and BIMNVOX (Bi2V1 − xMnxO5.5 − x/2) (x = 0.1), respectively. Open circuit...
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3D Machine Vision System for Inspection of Contact Strips in Railway Vehicle Current Collectors
PublikacjaConstruction and technical condition of current collectors is crucial to reliability and safety of railway transportation. According to the Technical Specifications for Interoperability railway vehicles in the European Union should be equipped with carbon contact strips. Excessive wear or defects of contact strips degrade the capability of undisturbed power transmission, cause faster wear of contact wire, and can even result in...
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Localized impedance measurements of AA2024 and AA2024-T3 performed by means of AFM in contact mode
PublikacjaPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the results of an atomic force microscopy (AFM) based approach to local impedance spectroscopy (LIS) measurement performed on AA2024 and AA2024-T3 aluminium alloys. Design/methodology/approach: AFM-LIS measurements were performed ex-situ without the electrolyte environment, so in fact the electrical not electrochemical impedance was obtained. Findings: Relative local impedance values...
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Sessile droplet contact angle of water–Al2O3, water–TiO2 and water–Cu nanofluids
PublikacjaThis work presents measurements of the contact angle of sessile droplets for three nanofluids, i.e. water–Al2O3, water–TiO2 and water–Cu. The plates made of glass, anodized aluminium and stainless steel of different roughness served as substrates. Ultrasonic vibration was used for 30–60 min in order to stabilise the dispersion of the nanoparticles. Nanoparticles were tested at the concentration of 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1% by weight....
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THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT VEGETABLE DISPERSION PHASES ON THE ROLLING CONTACT FATIGUE OF BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICATING GREASES
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Optimized configuration interaction approach for trapped multiparticle systems interacting via contact forces
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Localized impedance measurements of AA2024 and AA2024‐T3 performed by means of AFM in contact mode
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Evaluation, Pitfalls and Recommendations for the “Water Layer Test” for Solid Contact Ion‐selective Electrodes
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Terahertz Response of a Point Contact Based on CdTe/CdMgTe Quantum Well in Magnetic Field
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A miniaturized solid-contact potentiometric multisensor platform for determination of ionic profiles in human saliva
PublikacjaThis paper describes a miniaturized multisensor platform (MP-ISES) consisting of electrodes: a reference one (RE) and ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) for monitoring Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl−, and SCN− ions and pH in human saliva. Gold electrode surface was modified by deposition of two layers: electrosynthesized PEDOT:PSS forming an intermediate layer, and ion-selective membrane. The developed ISEs were characterized by a wide linear...
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A tribological research on a reciprocating sliding contact of aluminum-ferrous composite against cast-iron.
PublikacjaOpisano badania kompozytów: silumin AlSi11-żelazo albo silumin AlSi11-stal narzędziowa N9 (otrzymanych in situ), a także samego siluminu AlSi11 w skojarzeniu z żeliwem 350, przy tarciu ślizgowym w ruchu posuwisto-zwrotnym. Stwierdzono wpływ sposobu otrzymywania materiału kompozytowego na zużycie i opory ruchu skojarzenia badawczego, w szczególności materiały te zużywały się wolniej, niż silumin AlSi11.
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Public Perception of Digital Contact Tracing App and Implications for Technology Acceptance and Use Models
PublikacjaGovernments are increasingly adopting digital contact tracing applications (DCT) as a key component of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, governments are struggling to achieve widespread adoption of DCT necessary for obtaining the expected individual and public benefits associated with its use. Consequently, studies on DCT have focused on the barriers to DCT adoption in different contexts and possible ways of overcoming...
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Continuum contact model for friction between graphene sheets that accounts for surface anisotropy and curvature
PublikacjaUnderstanding the interaction mechanics between graphene layers and co-axial carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is essential for modeling graphene and CNT-based nanoelectromechanical systems. This work proposes a new continuum contact model to study interlayer interactions between curved graphene sheets. The continuum model is calibrated and validated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. These are carried out employing the reactive...
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A method of two-terminal excess noise measurement with a reduction of measurement system and contact noise
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono metodę i system do pomiaru szumów nadmiarowych dwójników elektrycznych ze znaczną redukcją wpływu szumów własnych systemu pomiarowego i szumów kontaków. Proponowana metoda może byc zastosowana do pomiaru szumów elementów z wyprowadzonymi końcówkami, bądź też struktur, gdy jako wzorcowy szum odniesienia może zostać zastosowany szum struktury rezystywnej wytworzonej bezpośrednio na strukturze w otoczeniu elementu testowanego.
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PAID-PL—The Polish Version of the Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale: Perfect Reliability and a One-Factor Structure
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Some variants of perfect graphs related to the matching number, the vertex cover and the weakly connected domination number
PublikacjaGiven two types of graph theoretical parameters ρ and σ, we say that a graph G is (σ, ρ)- perfect if σ(H) = ρ(H) for every non-trivial connected induced subgraph H of G. In this work we characterize (γw, τ )-perfect graphs, (γw, α′)-perfect graphs, and (α′, τ )-perfect graphs, where γw(G), τ (G) and α′(G) denote the weakly connected domination number, the vertex cover number and the matching number of G, respectively. Moreover,...
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On quasi-compact Markov nets
PublikacjaAnalizuje się strukturę ergodyczną netów Markowa. W szczególności podano charakteryzację ściśle ergodycznych minimalnych (L-R) netów markowskich na zwartej przestrzeni fazowej. Uzyskano warunki równoważne quasi-zwartości (L-R) netów Markowa, rozszerzając tzw. ergodyczne twierdzenie Lotz'a.
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Compact satellite hydraulic unit
PublikacjaThe article describes the design and operation of a prototype hydraulic unit. It is based on an inversed kinematics, satellite pump in which the body rotates around the shaft. The pump is placed inside the electric motor. Thanks to that the compact and low mass construction was achieved. Thanks to new commutation unit with enlarged channels, lower pressure losses were obtained. The article presents the construction and results...
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Wisdom in the context of globalization and civilization
PublikacjaThe book seeks to answer the question - what is wisdom and how should it be used in everyday life? A model of wisdom is presented in which wisdom describes three attributes: knowledge, qualifications (skills) and inspirations leading to consciously controlled processes of correct assessment of the situation and the correct choice of solution options in the context of the art of living. For each attribute, we can specify a set of...
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Partition of friction heat between sliding semispaces due to adhesion-deformational heat generation
PublikacjaAnalytical expressions of heat-partition coefficient and contact temperatures for two sliding semispaces with account for adhesion-deformational heat generation and contact heat exchange have been obtained. The rate of deformational heat generation is assumed to decay exponentially with increase of distance from the interface. It has been shown that heat-generation configuration and the intensity of contact heat exchange have impact...
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Influence of magnetic field on wear in high frequency reciprocatingsliding contacts
PublikacjaResults of experimental studies concerning the influence of permanent magnetic field on wear of dry sliding contact operating at short stroke and high frequency are presented. It was found that horizontal magnetic field with different orientations relative to the sliding direction is affecting performance of the contact. The increase in frequency of sliding reduces accumulated mass loss and lowers the surface roughness of the wear...
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EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF DLC/STEEL SLIDING CONTACTS’ OPERATIONAL ENVELOPE
PublikacjaIn an industrial project concerning sliding bearings, a sliding pair was selected of high alloy steel vs. industrial grade DLC coated high alloy steel as a basis for an innovative design of high performance sliding bearings lubricated with a synthetic oil for use in geared transmission units. The development process required credible data on the ultimate resistance of the sliding pair to very high contact stress. An experimental...
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Criteria for evaluation and selection of the best offer for the Contract Engineer service
PublikacjaThe purpose of the legal regulations regarding public procurement in EU countries is to ensure effective funds' spending. When assessing and selecting the best offer, the contracting entities have at their disposal many different criteria, including non-price criteria. Their proper selection and application is necessary to ensure the high quality of the ordered product, delivery or service. Making an order for intellectual services,...
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Performance of acicular grindable thermocouples for temperature measurements at sliding contacts
PublikacjaThe present study investigates the performance of acicular grindable thermocouples based on a constantan wire / steel hollow cylinder construction. The experiments showed that the measuring junction electrical resistance, temperature–voltage characteristic, measuring junction rise time and signal noise standard deviation of the acicular thermocouples are comparable to those of conventional J-type thermocouples with bare wire diameter...
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Results from tests on bolted connection components for evaluation of friction coefficient in various contact conditions
PublikacjaThe main purpose of the work was the analysis and evaluation of the self-locking quality of a bolted joint covered with Xylan 1070 coating, with comparison to the classic bolts lubricated with Molykote compound during assembly. The second part of the work was the verification of the compliance of the bolts and nuts used in the installation with the ASME B1.1 norm.
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Assessment of respiratory responses to emotional virtual reality stimuli with non-contact respiration monitoring system
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The influence of type of dispersed phase on rolling contact fatigue of lubricating greases on mineral base oil
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Direct human contact with siloxanes (silicones): safety or risk. Part 1: characteristics of siloxanes (silicones
PublikacjaSiloxanes are commonly known as silicones. They belong to the organosiliconcompounds and are exclusively obtained by synthesis. Their chemical structuredetermines a range of physicochemical properties which were recognized as unique.Due to the susceptibility to chemical modifications, ability to create short, long orcomplex polymer particles, siloxanes found an application in many areas of human life.
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Analysis of stress and strains, forces and energy in initial contact zone abrasive grain with treating material
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A multi-label text message classification method designed for applications in call/contact centre systems
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Scuffing and rolling contact fatigue resistance of discrete laser spot hardened austempered ductile iron
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Synergisms and antagonisms between MoS2 nanotubes and representative oil additives under various contact conditions
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Hyperbolic heat conduction at a microscopic sliding contact with account of adhesion-deformational heat generation and wear
PublikacjaDifferent non-Fourier models were proposed to simulate temperatures in materials subjected to extremely fast thermal disturbances, when the speed of heat propagation should be concerned. The present study investigated temperature and heat balance at a microscopic sliding contact during a single frictional interaction based on the Cattaneo-Vernotte hyperbolic heat conduction equation. Two fundamental features of friction, namely,...
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CO2 capture through direct-contact condensation in a spray ejector condenser and T- junction separator
PublikacjaThe design principle underlying the steam condensation and CO2 purification in a gas power plant with a focus on reducing CO2 emissions encompasses the deployment of a spray ejector condenser (SEC) and separator. This innovative system facilitates direct-contact condensation of steam with non-condensable gas (CO2) by inter acting with a spray of subcooled water, seamlessly integrated with a T-junction separator mechanism aimed...
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Numerical simulations of a triaxial test in granular bodies using discrete particle simulations with contact moments
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono wyniki symulacji badania trójosiowego dla materiałów granulowanych. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu metody DEM. Pokazano wpływ momentów kontaktowych na wytrzymałość próbki. Zbadano wpływ parametrów mikroskopowych.
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Social networks as a context for small business? A new look at an enterprise in the context of a smallness and newness liability syndrome
PublikacjaIn this paper we aim to propose and outline key ingredients to a small enterprise success, emerging from the social capital of small business owner-managers and their business networks. We employ resource based view of an organization as well as an embeddedness perspective along with new approach transaction costs to outline the pillars of an advantage of a small business entity. The analysis of survey data leads us to conclusion,...
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One-tube cell lysis and DNA extraction procedure for PCR based detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in aquatic insects, molluscs and fish.
PublikacjaMycobacterium ulcerans jest bakterią wywołującą choroby skóry u ludzi i zwierząt. W trakcie prowadzonych badań opracowano prostą w wykonaniu metodę ekstrakcji DNA Mycobacterium ulcerans z próbek środowiskowych oraz klinicznych. Opracowana metoda izolacji DNA może być przydatna w badaniu źródeł infekcji oraz dróg szerzenia się Mycobacterium ulcerans.