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  • 1
    In: Molecules, MDPI AG, Vol. 27, No. 3 ( 2022-01-27), p. 856-
    Abstract: Starch is a natural polysaccharide for which the technological quality depends on the genetic basis of the plant and the environmental conditions of the cultivation. Growing plants under cover without soil has many advantages for controlling the above-mentioned conditions. The present research focuses on determining the effect of under cover hydroponic potato cultivation on the physicochemical properties of accumulated potato starch (PS). The plants were grown in the hydroponic system, with (greenhouse, GH) and without recirculation nutrient solution (foil tunnel, FT). The reference sample was PS isolated from plants grown in a tunnel in containers filled with mineral soil (SO). The influence of the cultivation method on the elemental composition of the starch molecules was noted. The cultivation method also influenced the protein and amylose content of the PS. Considering the chromatic parameters, PS-GH and PS-FT were brighter and whiter, with a tinge of blue, than PS-SO. PS-SO was also characterized by the largest average diameters of granules, while PS-GH had the lowest crystallinity. PS-SO showed a better resistance to the combined action of elevated temperature and shear force. There was a slight variation in the gelatinization temperature values. Additionally, significant differences for enthalpy and the retrogradation ratio were observed. The cultivation method did not influence the glass transition and melting.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1420-3049
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Abstract: Depleted uranium (DU) and tungsten heavy alloys (WHA) are commonly used as kinetic energy projectiles penetrators due to their excellent properties such as remarkably high density and strength which significantly affect their armor penetration capabilities. This article presents the results of laboratory and field tests of the new WHA sinter which summarize the results of a development project intended to increase the strength of the above-mentioned sinters used in the production of kinetic ammunition. The alloy with the composition W91–6Ni–3Co was used for the tests. The obtained alloy was subjected to cold swaging deformation with reduction of 25%. The parameters of individual technological processes were determined based on previous research. These studies concerned the impact of the degree of cold swaging deformation on the mechanical properties of the 91W–6Ni–3Co alloy. The above-mentioned work presents the results of UTS test, Charpy impact strength measurement, hardness and microhardness measurement, and the results of WHA microscopic observations in two states: after heat treatment and the final state after cold swaging deformation with reduction of: 25%. The next purpose of the research was to check the strength and functioning of the new WHA rods used in 120 mm sub-caliber projectiles. This examination was crucial for the completion of this research project, and its results enabled a synthesis of laboratory results and experimental tests.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0935-1175 , 1432-0959
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    detail.hit.zdb_id: 1007878-2
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    In: Journal of the Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society, Vol. 7, No. Supplement_1 ( 2023-10-05)
    Abstract: Disclosure: A. Skoczylas: None. W. Mularczyk: None. M. Zyla: None. E.C. Lubocka: None. A. Kluza: None. A. Partyka: None. A. Golebiowska: None. I. Linkert: None. J. Raniszewska: None. M. Skoczylas: None. P. Piwkowski: None. P. Wozniak: None. D. Jedrzejuk: None. Introduction An autonomous nodule with autonomous function on scintigraphy, usually (but not always) leading to hyperthyroidism are representing by around 5-10% of solitary thyroid nodules. Progressive development is observed from a compensated autonomous nodule (in which TSH is not yet completely suppressed, but accompanied by symptoms suggesting an excess of thyroid hormones - most often of cardiac origin) to overt hyperthyroidism in about 60% in 5 years. The method of choice used in the treatment of a solitary nodule with associated hyperthyroidism is radioactive iodine therapy (I-131). Due to the low TSH concentration, the iodine uptake of the remaining thyroid parenchyma is inhibited, which results in the low risk of an after-treatment hypothyroidism. Objective In patients with autonomous nodules without low TSH level but clinical symptoms, will radioactive iodine therapy be equally effective and the risk of hypothyroidism minimalized if suppression of TSH secretion has been achieved pharmacologically before treatment? Methods There were 20 patients (female, mean age of 61,1) with ultrasound-confirmed goiter and autonomous nodule with partial suppression of surrounding thyroid tissue on scintigraphy (mean iodine uptake 14.1%) and mean TSH concentration was 0.48 (0.1-0.83), who had related to the circulatory and nervous system symptoms. These patients were treated with radioiodine the mean activity 364 MBq (242-600MBq). Radioactive iodine therapy was preceded by a 4-week treatment period with 100 µg/d thyroxine and 20 µg triiodothyroxine for suppression of thyrotropin secretion and subsequent reduction of iodine uptake by the thyroid tissue outside the autonomous area and with 5mg/d bisoprolol to minimize thyrotoxicosis. As a result, suppression of thyrotropin secretion mean TSH 0.049 concentration on the day of treatment was achieved, accompanied with iodine uptake inhibition in the part of the thyroid gland outside the autonomous nodule. Radioactive iodine therapy was conducted under these conditions after one day discontinuation of thyroid hormones. Seven days after I-131treatmet each patient was issued to take thiamazole 5 mg/d for 4 weeks with bisoprolol. Results Clinical symptoms disappeared completely. One year after radioactive iodine therapy the mean TSH concentration was 1.46 (0.8-2.65) in all subjects. In 4 years of observation 85% of patients remained euthyreotic with main TSH of 3,0. The mean volume reduction of the autonomous nodules was 45,6% with a reduction of 21.5% of the remaining thyroid parenchyma. Conclusion Radioactive iodine therapy preceded by pharmacological TSH suppression can be used for radical treatment of patients with autonomous nodules with partial TSH reduction to remain the majority (85%) of these patients euthyreotic for 4 years of observation and to reduce radioiodine activity used for treatment. Presentation: Saturday, June 17, 2023
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2472-1972
    Language: English
    Publisher: The Endocrine Society
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Journal of the Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society, Vol. 7, No. Supplement_1 ( 2023-10-05)
    Abstract: Disclosure: A. Skoczylas: None. A. Kluza: None. E.C. Lubocka: None. W. Mularczyk: None. M. Zyla: None. K. Fortuna: None. I. Linkert: None. J. Raniszewska: None. M. Skoczylas: None. P. Piwkowski: None. A. Golebiowska: None. A. Partyka: None. P. Wozniak: None. D. Jedrzejuk: None. The aim of this study was to estimate the levels of thryoid antibodies: aTPO, aTG and TRAb in basic conditions and after subsequent radioactive iodine (I-131) administrations in patients with huge nodular goiter and to assess whether subsequent doses of I-131 alter these levels. Methods 260 patients 199F/61M aged 41-88 years with mean TSH concentration of 1.0 and nodular goiter of mean weight 93g (35-364g) assessed on iodine scintigraphy, with contraindications to surgical treatment were enrolled to this study. These patients were qualified for I-131 cytoreduction. The activity planned for treatment was divided into fractionated doses of 0.8 GBq, which were given at 3-month intervals up to 4 times. Before each treatment, as well as 3 months after the last one, immunological and biochemical tests were performed. Elevated levels of aTPO and aTG were confirmed in 33 qualified patients. Statistics The statistical significance of differences in antibody concentrations between rounds was measured using the Skillings-Mack nonparametric test (SM-t). Dunn-Bonferroni post hoc method (DB) was used to assess the significance of pairwise differences in antibody levels between studies. Correlations between changes in antibody levels and goiter parameters were studied using the Spearman's Rank correlation - a value of p & lt;0.05 was taken as significant. Results The SM-t showed that there was a statistical difference in TRAb resulting from the I-131 administration SM-t=42.35, p & lt;0.001. DB test showed a significant increase in TRAb levels compared to baseline Me=0.30 from the second I-131 administration Me=0.35, p & lt;0.01, but exceeded the upper normal range in only 6 patients. The first treatment did not change TRAb levels Me=0.30, p & gt;0.05 significantly. The SM-t showed a statistical difference in aTG levels SM-t=38.74, p & lt;0.01. DB analysis showed that compared to the baseline Me=11.60, the level had already changed significantly from the first administration of I-131 Me=13.50, p & lt;0.01, and retreatments no longer changed the concentration of aTG significantly. Retreatments resulted in significant differences in aTPO SM-t=16.08, p & lt;0.01, but DB test did not specifically indicates between which I-131 administrations these differences were significant. In the group with baseline immune abnormalities, statistical analysis indicated the existence of differences in TRAb SM-t=1.63, p & lt;0.05 and aTPO SM-t=17.72, p & lt;0.05 levels, but no significant correlation was observed between changes in the level of tested antibodies and changes in descriptive goiter parameters. Conclusion Initial I-131 therapy did not change the TRAb concentration, but subsequent treatments led to a significant increase in TRAb concentrations compared to baseline measurements. The concentration of aTG significantly increased immediately after the first I-131 therapy but subsequent treatments no longer changed their concentration Presentation: Friday, June 16, 2023
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2472-1972
    Language: English
    Publisher: The Endocrine Society
    Publication Date: 2023
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    MDPI AG ; 2023
    In:  Sensors Vol. 23, No. 3 ( 2023-01-25), p. 1331-
    In: Sensors, MDPI AG, Vol. 23, No. 3 ( 2023-01-25), p. 1331-
    Abstract: The task of ore transportation is performed in all mines, regardless of their type (open pit/underground) or mining process. A substantial number of enterprises utilize wheeled machines to perform ore haulage, especially haul trucks and loaders. These machines’ work consists of repeating cycles, and each cycle can be divided into 4 operations: loading, driving with full box/bucket, unloading and driving with empty box/bucket. Monitoring this process is essential to create analytical tools that support foremen and other management crew in achieving effective and optimal production and planning activities. Unfortunately, information gathered regarding the process is frequently based on operators’ oral testimony. This process not only allows for abuse but is also a repetitive and tedious task that must be performed by foremen. The time and attention of foremen is valuable as they are responsible for managing practically everything in their current mine section (machines, operators, works, repairs, emergencies, safety, etc.). Therefore, the automatization of the described process of information gathering should be performed. In this article, we present two neural network models (one for haul trucks and one for loaders) build for detecting work cycles of the ore haulage process. Both models were built utilizing a 2-stage approach. In the first stage, the models’ structures were optimized, while the second was focused on optimizing hyperparameters for the structure with best performance. Both of the proposed models were trained using data collected from on-board monitoring systems over hundreds of the machines’ work hours and utilized the same input features: vehicle speed, fuel consumption, selected gear and engine rotational speed. Models have been subjected to comprehensive testing during which the efficiency and stability of the model responsible for haul trucks was proven. Results for loaders were not as high quality for haul trucks; however, some interesting facts were discovered that indicate possible directions for future development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1424-8220
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ; 2023
    In:  IEEE Access Vol. 11 ( 2023), p. 79384-79396
    In: IEEE Access, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Vol. 11 ( 2023), p. 79384-79396
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2169-3536
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 7
    In: Applied Sciences, MDPI AG, Vol. 11, No. 13 ( 2021-06-30), p. 6075-
    Abstract: The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is widely used in the monitoring of mining assets. A good example is the Polish underground copper ore mines of KGHM, where research work with the use of the IMU has been carried out for several years. The potential of inertial sensors was ensured by the development of advanced analytics using machine learning methods to support the maintenance management of an extensive machine park and machine manufacturer in adapting various construction elements to mining conditions. The key algorithms developed in the field of inertial data concern: identification of cycles and components of the haulage process operations, identification of dynamic overloads, technical diagnostics of rotating elements, assessment of road conditions (bumps, slopes, damages), assessment of the technical condition of the pavement, assessment of the operator’s driving style, and finally the machine location in the mining excavation. One of the key operational contexts, necessary in the development of analytics for underground mining vehicles, is the identification of the turning moment of the machine at the intersection together with the determination of the driving direction and the turn angle. In the case of a mine with a room-and-pillar system, where the excavation system has the Manhattan structure, it is possible to use many simplifications to correctly estimate the machine motion path. The identification of the spatial context and the turning maneuver is of key importance both in the development of the machine location system, but also in multi-dimensional analyzes, including the analysis of dynamic overloads or the assessment of the operator’s driving style and work safety. The article presents a comparison of several mathematical models used for the machine turn detection problem, which were trained and tested on the real-life industrial data recorded using IMU during a single working shift of the self-propelled machine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2076-3417
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 8
    In: Cardiology Journal, VM Media Group sp. z o.o
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1898-018X , 1897-5593
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: VM Media Group sp. z o.o
    Publication Date: 2013
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  • 9
    In: Sensors, MDPI AG, Vol. 22, No. 19 ( 2022-10-08), p. 7628-
    Abstract: Systems that use automatic speech recognition in industry are becoming more and more popular. They bring benefits especially in cases when the user’s hands are often busy or the environment does not allow the use of a keyboard. However, the accuracy of algorithms is still a big challenge. The article describes the attempt to use ASR in the underground mining industry as an improvement in the records of work in the heavy machinery chamber by a foreman. Particular attention was paid to the factors that in this case will have a negative impact on speech recognition: the influence of the environment, specialized mining vocabulary, and the learning curve. First, the foreman’s workflow and documentation were recognized. This allowed for the selection of functionalities that should be included in the application. A dictionary of specialized mining vocabulary and a source database were developed which, in combination with the string matching algorithms, aim to improve correct speech recognition. Text mining analysis, machine learning methods were used to create functionalities that provide assistance in registering information. Finally, the prototype of the application was tested in the mining environment and the accuracy of the results were presented.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1424-8220
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 10
    In: Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Elsevier BV, Vol. 67 ( 2021-05), p. 102521-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1746-8094
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2021
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