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Impact of Tensile and Compressive Stress on Classical and Acoustic Barkhausen Effects in Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel
PublikacjaIn this paper, we present the results of the investigation of impact of tensile and compressive stress on the classical Barkhausen effect, magnetoacoustic emission (MAE) signal properties, and B(H) hysteresis loops for grain-oriented (GO) electrical steel. Samples have been glued to a nonmagnetic steel bar and stressed within elastic range (±800 μdef) by means of four-point bending method. The samples were cut out in two directions...
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Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Brewers’ Spent Grain Composites—The Impact of Filler Treatment on the Mechanical Performance
PublikacjaWaste lignocellulose materials, such as brewers’ spent grain, can be considered very promising sources of fillers for the manufacturing of natural fiber composites. Nevertheless, due to the chemical structure differences between polymer matrices and brewers’ spent grain, filler treatment should be included. The presented work aimed to investigate the impact of fillers’ reactive extrusion on the chemical structure and the poly(ε-caprolactone)/brewers’...
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Acidity trace pollutants of urban rain and roof runoff from selected roof coverings
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono dane dotyczące chemizmu opadów atmosferycznych i wód spływnych pobranych na terenie dużej aglomeracji miejskiej. Oznaczane były: pH, aniony - chlorki, azotany i siarczany oraz metale ciężkie - cynk, ołów, miedź, kadm. Próbki były pobierane na terenie Trójmiasta i w Dąbrówce Tczewskiej koło Gdańska z budynków pokrytych nowymi i starymi pokryciami. Badania prowadzono od kwietnia do czerwca 2006.
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The sensors-based artificial intelligence Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS) for managing the railway transport fleet
PublikacjaRailways deliver a safe and sustainable form of transport and are typically pointed as one the safest form of transportation. Nevertheless, train accidents still happen, and when they happen, the consequences concern serious fatalities and injuries. Since every case is unique, the most frequent causes of train accidents are mechanical derailments, failures, as well as human errors and ignorance. In order to mitigate the risks posed...
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Linking habitat composition, local population densities and traffic characteristics to spatial patterns of ungulate‐train collisions
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Quantitative and Qualitative Composition of Bacterial Communities of Malting Barley Grain and Malt during Long-Term Storage
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Significance of cement-stabilised soil grain size distribution in determining the relationship between strength and resilient modulus
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Assessment with mechanical Barkhausen effect of residual stress in grain oriented polycrystalline 3% Si-Fe sheet
PublikacjaW tym artykule zostały opisane badania naprężeń resztkowych w blachach wykonanych z 3% si-fe o zorientowanym ziarnie za pomocą mechanicznego efektu barkhausena (mebn). badano blachy o 3 różnych orientacjach ziaren względem głównej osi próbki: 0, 45, 90 stopni. badania mebn przeprowadzano wzbudzając drgania skrętne oraz drgania gięte. zmierzone maksima obwiedni napięcia skutecznego mebn znajdują się dla badanych próbek w regionie...
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Polygons vs. clumps of discs: A numerical study of the influence of grain shape on the mechanical behaviour of granular materials
PublikacjaWe performed a series of numerical vertical compression tests on assemblies 01 20 granular material using a Discrete Element code and studied the results with regard to the grain shape. The samples consist of 5000 grains made from either 3 overlapping discs (clumps - grains with concavities) or six-edged polygons (convex grains). These two grain type have similar external envelope, which is a fund ion of a geometrical parameter...
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Performance properties of rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate/brewers’ spent grain foamed composites as function of isocyanate index
PublikacjaIn the presented work, rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate (PUR-PIR) foams filled with brewers’ spent grain (BSG) were prepared. The influence of the isocyanate index (II) on its performance was investigated. Foams obtained with higher isocyanate index required a higher amount of hydrofluorocarbon physical blowing agent to provide the same apparent density of material. An increase of isocyanate index resulted in a slight decrease...
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Assessment with mechanical Barkhausen effect of residual stress in grain oriented polycrystalline 3% Si-Fe sheet
PublikacjaZbadano za pomocą mechanicznego efektu Barkhausena poziom napręzeń wewnętrznych w plikrystalicznej płycie z 3% Si-Fe o zorientowanym ziarnie.
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Grain type and size of particulate matter from diesel vehicle exhausts analysed in transmission electron microscopy
PublikacjaThe aim of this research was to apply a simple and quick method of size and shape characterization by TEM to diesel exhaust particles from large-capacity, high-performance trucks. Particulate matter (PM) samples were collected while the engines were idling. It was found that PM from vehicle exhaust emissions can be divided into three groups: soot, irregular-shaped particles and circular particles. Irregular-shaped particles and...
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THE MELT FLOWABILITY AND TENSILE PERFORMANCE OF POLY (-CAPROLACTONE)/BREWERS’ SPENT GRAIN COMPOSITES AS A FUNCTION OF FILLER MODIFICATION
PublikacjaNowadays, it is essential to reduce the environmental impact of products and technologies. Such an approach should be highlighted in all research activities. In the case of polymer composites, it can be realized by introducing by-products or waste materials as fillers. An auspicious example of such material is the brewers’ spent grain, the major byproduct of the beer production. Its chemical composition, relatively similar to conventional...
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Effect of mean grain diameter on vortices, force chains and local volume changes in granular shear zones
PublikacjaW artykule pokazano rozwój różnych zjawisk mikrostrukturalnych na poziomie ziarna materiału granulowanego podczas parcia pasywnego piasku na sztywną ściankę przemieszczającą się poziomo. Obliczenia wykonano stosując metodę DEM. Wyniki na poziomie globalnym porównano z wynikami MES. Szczególna uwagę zwrócono na rozwój wirów i łańcuchów sił miedzy ziarnami.
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Comparison of mouse plasma and brain tissue homogenate sample pretreatment methods prior to high-performance liquid chromatography for a new 1,2,4-triazole derivative with anticonvulsant activity
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Investigation of corrosion behavior of 6060 and 6082 aluminum alloys under simulated acid rain conditions
PublikacjaInstantaneous impedance changes of 6060 and 6082 type aluminum alloys in pure water, and simulated acid rain poured into the pure water was investigated by dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). In this way, the influence of aluminum content on the corrosion behavior of 6060 and 6082 type aluminum alloys immersed in simulated acid rain was determined. The corrosion rate of the alloy decreased with increasing Al...
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Vivedenna dosovih vod u grunt = The rain - water management solutions basedon the seepage phenomena
PublikacjaWprowadzanie wód opadowych do gruntu. Rozwiązania o małej przepustowości, głównie do zastosowania w budynkach jednorodzinnych.
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Combined computational-experimental approach to predict blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeation based on “green” salting-out thin layer chromatography supported by simple molecular descriptors
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Airborne wear particle emission from train brake friction materials with different contents of steel and copper fibres
PublikacjaThis study investigated the influence of the amount of steel and copper fibres in a train brake friction material on the tribological performance, emission intensity and characteristics of airborne wear particles. The particles were generated on a pin-on-disc tribometer under controlled friction and environmental conditions. It was found that the steel fibre results in a more intensive emission of 0.3–10 μm particles compared to...
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Profile of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of organically and conventionally grown black-grain barley genotypes treated with biostimulant
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Effect of boundary, shear rate and grain crushing on shear localization in granular materials within micro-polar hypoplasticity
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono wpływ 3 efektów na zachowanie się materiałów granulowanych: warunku brzegowego, prędkości ścinania oraz miażdżenia ziaren. Obliczenia wykonano przy pomocy mikropolarnego prawa hipoplastycznego rozszerzonego o efekt prędkości ścinania i miażdżenia ziaren w oparciu o teorię mechaniki zniszczenia. Szczególna uwagę zwrócono na rozkład lokalizacji odkształceń stycznych.
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Image Processing of Mg-Al-Sn Alloy Microstructures for Determining Phase Ratios and Grain Size and Correction with Manual Measurement
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The impact of thermomechanical and chemical treatment of waste Brewers’ spent grain and soil biodegradation of sustainable Mater-Bi-Based biocomposites
PublikacjaDue to the massive plastic pollution, development of sustainable and biodegradable polymer materials is crucial to reduce environmental burdens and support climate neutrality. Application of lignocellulosic wastes as fillers for polymer composites was broadly reported, but analysis of biodegradation behavior of resulting biocomposites was rarely examined. Herein, sustainable Mater-Bi-based biocomposites filled with thermomechanically-...
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Structural, thermal and physico-mechanical properties of polyurethane/brewers’ spent grain composite foams modified with ground tire rubber
PublikacjaIn this work, brewers’ spent grain (BSG) and ground tire rubber (GTR) waste fillers were applied as low-cost reinforcement phase in rigid polyurethane foam (PUR). PUR/BSG/GTR composites were prepared by a single step method, using polyglycerol as partial substitute of commercially available petrochemical polyols. Foaming parameters, chemical structure, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal stability, physico-mechanical properties...
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Preparation and characterization of natural rubber composites highly filled with brewers' spent grain/ground tire rubber hybrid reinforcement
PublikacjaBrewers' spent grain (BSG) and ground tire rubber (GTR) were applied as low-cost hybrid reinforcement natural rubber (NR). The impact of BSG/GTR ratio (in range: 100/0, 75/25, 50/50, 25/75 and 0/100 phr) on processing and performance properties of highly filled natural rubber composites was evaluated by oscillating disc rheometer, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy,...
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Sano-Tachiya-Noolandi-Hong, Onsager and Braun models vs Monte Carlo simulation of charge photogeneration in organic solids
PublikacjaThe Sano-Tachiya-Noolandi-Hong (STNH), Onsager, and Braun models as well as Monte Carlo (MC) simulations of charge recombination/separation have been applied for the first time to reproduce the results of the electromodulated photoluminescence measurements in vacuum-evaporated films of fluorescent materials commonly used in optoelectronic devices. The values of the electron-hole pair final recombination speed in the monomer emitters:...
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Influence of the abrasive grain trajectory on the machining of thin-walled cylinder liners of internal combustion engines with variable kinematics of honing
PublikacjaGładzenie ze zmienną kinematyką posiada szereg zalet w porówna-niu do tradycyjnego gładzenia [1-19], takie jak: mniejsze zużycie na-rzędzia [12, 13], niższa temperatura obróbki [13], lepsza jakość po-wierzchni [12, 13] oraz mniejsza odchyłka walcowości [13]. W arty-kule omówiono zalety zmiennej kinematyki gładzenia. Można zało-żyć, że gładzenia ze zmienną kinematyką „VH” zostanie wdrożone wkrótce w przemyśle, np. w produkcji elementów...
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Vivedenna dosovih vod u grunt = The rain - water management solutions basedon the seepage phenomena cz.2
PublikacjaWprowadzanie wód opadowych do gruntu. Rozwiązania o dużej przepustowości, do użycia w odwadnianiu dużych powierzchni.
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A dynamic vehicle-bridge model based on the modal identification results of an existing EN57 train and bridge spans with non-ballasted tracks
PublikacjaThis paper addresses the methodology of the bridge-vehicle dynamic model definition based on the free response measurements of an existing train and existing bridge spans. In the case of the railway vehicle, the methodology uses the impulse excitations of a single car by means of the wedge method. In the case of the bridge spans, free responses are collected after the passages of trains. The global modal parameters (frequencies...
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Emission and properties of airborne wear particles from train brake friction materials based on novolac phenolic resins and butadiene rubbers
PublikacjaThe emission of airborne particulate matter from a train brake depends on the formulation of its friction material. This study investigates the emission and properties of wear particles from train brake friction materials based on straight or resorcinol-modified novolac phenolic resin and nitrile or styrene butadiene rubber used as binding ingredients. The wear particles are generated by a pin-on-disc tribomachine inside an aerodynamic...
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More than just a beer – Brewers' spent grain, spent hops, and spent yeast as potential functional fillers for polymer composites
PublikacjaBeer is among the most popular beverages in the world, with the production distributed uniformly between the biggest continents, so the utilization of brewing by-products is essential on a global scale. Among their potential recipients, the plastics industry offers extensive range of potential products. Herein, the presented study investigated the application of currently underutilized solid brewing by-products (brewers' spent...
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Intensive blood pressure lowering prevents mild cognitive impairment and possible dementia and slows development of white matter lesions in brain: the SPRINT Memory and Cognition IN Decreased Hypertension (SPRINT MIND) study
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Brain-computer interaction based on EEG signal and gaze-tracking information = Analiza interackji mózg-komputer wykorzystująca sygnał EEg i informacje z systemu śledzenia punktu fiksacji wzroku
PublikacjaThe article presents an attempt to integrate EEG signal analysis with information about human visual activities, i.e. gaze fixation point. The results from gaze-tracking-based measurement were combined with the standard EEG analysis. A search for correlation between the brain activity and the region of the screen observed by the user was performed. The preliminary stage of the study consists in electrooculography (EOG) signal processing....
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Influence of the Grain Size Distribution of the Limestone Additives on the Color Properties and Phase Composition of Sintered Ceramic Materials Based on Cream-Firing Clays
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Effect of grain roughness on strength, volume changes, elastic and dissipated energies during quasi-static triaxial and biaxial compression using DEM
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wpływ szorstkości ziaren na wytrzymałość, zmiany objętościowe, sprężyste i dysypywane energie podczas jednorodnego quasi-statycznego trójosiowego i dwuosiowego ściskania. Obliczenia wykonano stosując metodę elementów dyskretnych. W obliczeniach zastosowano różne szorstkości ziaren. Zbadano różne zjawiska na poziomie ziarna w strefie ścinania.
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Curve Curvature Analysis of a Grain Trajectories in Variable Honing of Cylindrical Holes of Thin Wall Cylinder Liners as a Honing Process Optimization Strategy
PublikacjaThe main problem of honing of thin wall cylinder liners is a thermal distortion of honed holes. The higher the value of the temperature of the honed workpiece, the greater its holes deformation. The paper presents a method of reducing the temperature occurring in the honing process as a result of the application of a variable honing kinematics conditions with particular emphasis on the analysis of the effect of the value of the...
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Effect of grain roughness on strength, volume changes, elastic and dissipated energies during quasi-static homogeneous triaxial compression using DEM
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wpływ szorstkości ziaren na wytrzymałość, zmiany objętościowe, sprężyste i dysypywane energie podczas jednorodnego quasi-statycznego trójosiowego ściskania. Obliczenia wykonano stosując metodę elementów dyskretnych. W obliczeniach zastosowano różne szorstkości ziaren.
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Effect of grain crushing on shear localization in granular bodies during plane strain compression. Int. J. Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics
PublikacjaArtykuł omawia wpływ miażdżenia ziaren na lokalizacje odkształceń stycznych w materiałach granulowanych podczas ściskania dwuosiowego. Obliczenia MES wykonano przy zastosowaniu mikropolarnego prawa hipoplastycznego uwzględniającego zmianę średniej średnicy ziarna pod wpływem ciśnienia i ścinania. Obliczenia pokazały wpływ miażdżenia ziaren na szerokość lokalizacji.
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Obliczenia numeryczne w analizach hydraulicznych istniejących systemów kanalizacji deszczowej i mieszanej z wykorzystaniem programu TFD (Tube Flow Drain)
PublikacjaProgramowanie inżynierskie jako nieodłączny element prac związanych z optymalizacją istniejących układów sieci kanalizacji deszczowej. Obliczenia numeryczne stosowane w programie TFD (Tube Flow Drain) znacznie przyspieszyły proces wykonywania obliczeń hydraulicznych w zamkniętych kanałach grawitacyjnych o przekroju kołowym. Możliwość wykonania szybko i niezawodnie, sprawdzenia wpływu zmiennych (np.. Kalkulacje w autorskim programie...
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Mater-Bi/Brewers’ Spent Grain Biocomposites—Novel Approach to Plant-Based Waste Filler Treatment by Highly Efficient Thermomechanical and Chemical Methods
PublikacjaThermoplastic starch (TPS) is a homogenous material prepared from native starch and water or other plasticizers subjected to mixing at a temperature exceeding starch gelatinization temperature. It shows major drawbacks like high moisture sensitivity, poor mechanical properties, and thermal stability. To overcome these drawbacks without significant cost increase, TPS could be blended with bio-based or biodegradable polymers and...
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A comprehensive evaluation of mimosa extract as a corrosion inhibitor on AA6060 alloy in acid rain solution: part I. Electrochemical AC methods
PublikacjaThe inhibition effect of mimosa extract on the corrosion of AA6060 aluminum alloy in acid rain solution was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS). All the studied electrochemical parameters showed good corrosion inhibitive characteristics with respect to the aluminum alloy in the tested solution. Inhibitor efficiency increased with the concentration and...
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Multimedia polysensory integration training system dedicated to children with educational difficulties
PublikacjaThis 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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Problems in estimation of hand grip force based on EMG signal
PublikacjaThere has recently been a significant increase in the number of publications on and applications of bioelectric signals for diagnostic purposes. While the use of ECG (electrocardiography) is not surprising, the use of signals from registration of brain activity (EEG) and muscles activity (EMG) still finds new applications in various fields. The authors focus on the use of EMG signals for estimating hand grip force. Currently,...
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The impact of prenatal stress on insulin-like growth factor-1 and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in the brains of adult male rats: The possible role of suppressors of cytokine signaling proteins
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Spillover Effect Occurrence in Tricity
PublikacjaThe key topic of this paper is a spillover effect from multinational companies to the local business environment in Tricity. The purpose of the research is to examine whether spillover effect is present in Tricity, to what extent, and, more importantly, what should be the reaction of the local authorities to the results. Based on qualitative interview-based research conducted with the multinational corporations’ employees, spillover...
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An automated, low-latency environment for studying the neural basis of behavior in freely moving rats
PublikacjaBackground Behavior consists of the interaction between an organism and its environment, and is controlled by the brain. Brain activity varies at sub-second time scales, but behavioral measures are usually coarse (often consisting of only binary trial outcomes). Results To overcome this mismatch, we developed the Rat Interactive Foraging Facility (RIFF): a programmable interactive arena for freely moving rats with multiple feeding...
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New method to monitor changes in the subarachnoid width and pial artery pulsation for physiological and clinical research
PublikacjaThere are several medical conditions associated with brain oedema such as traumatic brain injury, intoxication or tumors. Brain edema and related brain parenchyma expansion may lead to compression and subsequent injury of several brain structures. So far, the only method enabling detection and monitoring of the progress a cerebral oedema in a patient, has been monitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) with a pressure probe inserted...
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Human memory enhancement through electrical stimulation in the temporal cortex
PublikacjaDirect electrical stimulation of the human brain can elicit sensory and motor perceptions as well as recall of memories. Stimulating higher order association areas of the lateral temporal cortex in particular was reported to activate visual and auditory memory representations of past experiences (Penfield and Perot, 1963). We hypothesized that this effect could be used to modulate memory processing. Recent attempts at memory enhancement...
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Special techniques and future perspectives: Simultaneous macro- and micro-electrode recordings
PublikacjaThere are many approaches to studying the inner workings of the brain and its highly interconnected circuits. One can look at the global activity in different brain structures using non-invasive technologies like positron emission tomography (PET) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which measure physiological changes, e.g. in the glucose uptake or blood flow. These can be very effectively used to localize active patches...
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Widespread theta synchrony and high-frequency desynchronization underlies enhanced cognition
PublikacjaThe idea that synchronous neural activity underlies cognition has driven an extensive body of research in human and animal neuroscience. Yet, insufficient data on intracranial electrical connectivity has precluded a direct test of this hypothesis in a whole-brain setting. Through the lens of memory encoding and retrieval processes, we construct whole-brain connectivity maps of fast gamma (30-100 Hz) and slow theta (3-8 Hz) spectral...