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The paper describes a new technological process enabling automatic evaluation of the quality of waste oil. The evaluation concerning the color and viscosity of the product is conducted with the use of computer vision methods, which ensures the stability and recurrence of the parameters of the product. The described system, already applied in an company dealing with collection and treatment of industrial waste, is being expanded to incorporate remote monitoring and management of technological processes in an oil refinery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowledge of the dynamic state of the system and the structure of the machine allows to describe its behavior, and also allows you to build predictive models of system behavior as a function of time of dynamic evolution. The paper presents the problems of the related dynamic machines. Particular attention was paid to the modern vibration measurement systems. Describes the possibilities of sound and vibration analyzer SVAN 912AE. The possibilities diagnostic system for monitoring and diagnostics of machines "Vibex" are presented. One of the most advanced metering system is LMS SCADAS Recorder. Competitive solution is a multi-channel system called PULSE for recording and analyzing NVH signals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents an evaluation attempt of the tire thermal skid mark developed during the extreme braking of tired wheels of an ABS-equipped vehicle. In order to increase the active safety during the extreme braking, modern cars are equipped in the braking system including the system optimizing wheel-slide (ABS). The ABS will not allow for 100 % wheel-slide which will not leave any slide marks on the road. In many cases it makes the reconstruction of road occurrences difficult to identify and it might contribute to the safety improvement in traffic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents basic information about the chosen welding methods metal construction materials in relation to the quality of welded joints. Presented popular methods of diagnostics of welded joints and are examples of inperfections be detected by their use. The basic guidelines for the selection methods of non-destructive testing of welded joints were shown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The essence of technical diagnostics, including diagnostic tests carried out on the diagnostic lines is to determine the condition of the vehicle (unit, subunit, element) in an indirect way, without disassembly, based on the measurement of generated diagnostic signals (symptoms) and their comparison with nominal (acceptable) values, which are specified for a particular brand and type of vehicle. In the paper are presented the problems of measurement values of diagnostic parameters, using integrated diagnostic lines, which are in the state of vehicle inspection stations being the major component of the safety system of road users in Poland. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fatigue life calculation of machine design components in random loading conditions are performed with the usage of loading spectra being a result of elaboration of operational loading tests. General rules connected with recording of stress (strain) change courses were defined in references. The proposed topic of the paper is connected with the following question: what minimum sampling frequency can be assumed during operational loads of machine components and what is the influence of the sampling frequency on loading spectrum character, and as a consequence on fatigue life calculation results? The answer on the questions will be presented on the example of operational load of a passenger car steering spindle recorded in specific conditions of motor traffic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the method of the diagnostic control of the ABS hydraulic valves using the piezoelectric sensors. The sensors are mounted on the hydraulic pipe and measure the force proceeded from the deformation of the pipe. The special algorithm for pressure calculation is presented. The results of the digital integration are shown. This computer algorithm allows to control the ABS valves operation without disassembling the ABS hydraulic system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Computer systems for the evaluation of damaged values of vehicles require entering correct and reliable data. Otherwise estimating the value of the damaged vehicle won't be correct. He is a collection basis of the correct result of calculations of the value of remains, so process of diagnosing the state of the vehicle for defining the part of the damaged car for repair and exchanges at respecting the technology of repair of the producer of the vehicle and the due identification of the object of examinations. Correct diagnosing the state of the vehicle and establishing the scope of his damage are giving the possibility of developing the plan of repair of the vehicle. This plan is constituting the basis of the precise calculation of repair of the vehicle and estimating the value of the vehicle damaged with using supporting computer systems. For conducting the process of diagnosing and estimating the value of the damaged vehicle apart from the knowledge of the expert his equipment described in the paper is also essential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the possibility of application of ductile iron of isothermal transformation (ADI) for responsible parts of vehicles and machines. For the selected smelting proposed a variant of the heat treatment, in order to obtain the final stage cast according to PN-EN ISO 1564. Austenitizing ADI hardening effect on the carbon content in the austenite versus temperature heating.Ductile iron of matrix ferritic tempered with isothermal transformation in at temperature tpi = 400 and 300 0C in the time interval τpi = 7.5 ÷ 240 min. The samples austenitized gradually. Research in this area will continue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the possibilities of the diagnostic prediction of the automotive systems. The construction and principle of the disc brake pads wear sensor operation is shown. The algorithm of the mileage calculation to the boundary wear of the brake pads is presented. The strategy of the brake pads wear signalization is shown. The method allows to calculate the intensity of the brake pads wear and to calculate the mileage to the necessity replacement of the pads. Proposed method allows to extend the on board diagnostics system on the mechanical parts of the brakes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many and various kinds of failures/damages to different components/parts of a gas turbine may occur in the course of engine operation. Turbine blades are the items that most often suffer damages. At the same time, they are the items, the health of which proves decisive to reliability and operational life of both the turbine and the whole engine. The main reasons for damages/failures to gas turbine blades are: overheating, creeping, and thermal fatigue, all of them due to either unfavourable service conditions or manufacturing defects, e.g. application of heat-resisting coatings either of insufficient strength or spread over the blade's material in an incorrect way. Response of the coatings and blade's material to mechanical stress and thermal load depends mainly on the working temperature. Appropriate selection of the material and protective coating for the blade of assumed lifetime should take account of mechanical and thermal properties for the blade operation in the maximum-temperature zone. The paper has been intended to describe types and purposes of protective coatings spread over gas-turbine blades in turbojet engines. Discussed are operation-attributable factors and how they affect health of the coatings throughout the operational use of engines. Analysed are forms of damages/failures to blade coatings, usually found while diagnosing gas turbines health. In conclusion, strongly emphasised is the necessity for modifications in protective coatings to improve gas-turbine blades resistance to operation-attributable factors and hence, to prolong lifetimes thereof. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes the application of the usability test for the analysis of information architecture qualitative criteria with particular emphasis on elements of searching system. The object of study is the system used to find information in a popular Polish portal Merlin.pl. In terms of the quality requirements of the focus is on end users, customers of online stores, which is consistent with the UCD approach. The publication includes a definition of information architecture and a description of each criterion. This paper describes the characteristics, implementation process and the application of the usability test for the analysis of information architecture qualitative criteria. The publication contains the results of a study by usability test on a group of selected experts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Operational risk belongs to the group of relevant risks in financial institutions. It is necessary to establish a reserve capital to cover potential financial consequences that may result from the potential events that can negatively affect the operations in the organization. The complexity of the operational risk management system needs to allocate significant financial resources for its effective implementation and administration. This paper includes the cost estimation of implementation and periodical management of operational risk management support system in financial institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In view of the rapidly changing business environment and business conditions arising from the global economic crisis, the changing attitudes of customers, companies have been forced to modify the way of functioning on the market. The ability to achieve marketing objectives in the new environment is closely related to the intensity and quality of innovation processes. The paper presents innovation as a tool for creating marketing facts such as the shape of a marketing offer, the value of market barriers and the shape of the curve describing the life cycle and the cycle of market offerings. Also shown on selected models, the importance of innovation in the process of creating a marketing strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper some concepts of definition and measurement of human and social capitals are presented and on the examples of some organisations the impact of these factors on the their development and the realization of their tasks is shown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Implementation of an ERP system is a big challenge for the company. Successful completion of such a project depends on many factors, one of which is integrating of the organizational knowledge into the ERP functionality. This paper presents the results of a case study of the ERP system implementation from the organizational knowledge management perspective. It presents interdependence between the project management stages and knowledge lifecycle phases as well as main outcomes of knowledge management at each of the project's stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the use of text mining tools to study the various possibilities of extracting knowledge from the Polish-language articles published in "Studies and Research" Polish Association for Knowledge Management. Discussed the concept of text mining and brought closer to the database used in the study. An analysis of the clustering of first and second degree, thus showing results of grouping articles by identifying their contents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents aspects of research on the importance of discount cards in the development of consumer loyalty. The theoretical part is shown benefits to maintain close links with customers through loyalty programs. However, in the empirical evaluation are presented and the frequency of use by users of loyalty programs conducted by the company. Research concerning a consumer loyalty is an important aspect not only for today's trade, but also for manufacturing and service companies. The widest scope for action are trading companies. There are many ways to clarify the relationship with the client brand, currently the most common are the cards for regular customers. The aim of the study was to assess the circumstances of the establishment, ownership and use of the cards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social networks allow you to interact with other users with similar interests or from the same social circle. Social media enable the exchange of information in a quick and informal cross-section of the virtual community. This characteristic of social network services is a prerequisite for their popularity, especially for younger people with so-called generation Y. The Y generation distinguishing feature is proficiency in the use of information and communication technology (ICT). Social networks are characterized by high marketing potential. Non-formal nature of marketing communications, its volume and dynamics particularly suited to creating a brand image in the eyes of a young client. Users of social networking sites can interact not only with other persons (friends), but also with companies (brands). The company profiles (Fan Page) delivers the brand message in an attractive way for young audiences. The primary objective of this paper is the analysis and evaluation of interaction of Facebook.com young users with the brands being maintained and built through the Fan Page. To achieve the objective author carried out empirical studies among Facebook.com users' aged 18-32 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The role of the shop window on the traditional site is the same as the internet site of e-commerce. In business the first impression which plays a decisive importance. Digital photography provides high quality images that can exhibit a variety of ways: slide shows, diaporama, photomontage, spherical panorama, cylindrical panorama, panoramas, animation, morphing, warping, tweening, avatars, stereo anaglyph, stereoscopy, and others. In the case of the role of e-business website is not only limited to the aesthetic, but also must provide a substitute, offered by actual contact with the goods and the seller. The paper presents the various concepts and methods of visualization photographs and analysis of interesting use cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article applies to the problem of the diversity of preferences aggregation methods that are used in different variants of AHP method. Preference aggregation algorithms were considered: column sums, eigenvectors, least squares, minimizing errors and data envelopment analysis. In addition, the paper presents implementations of selected methods in Matlab. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study indicates the need to personalize the education process, depending on individual preferences of the recipient. The approach taken to the diversification of education would be partially automated and supported by a computer system that identifies and clusters students on the basis of behavioral patterns based on the reading of facial expressions and behaviors of respondents using the monitoring system. The paper also identifies the basics of concepts and outlines areas of future interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The knowledge management is an important research issue. Due to increasing number of corporation transform into knowledge-base organization. In such organization the efficient knowledge management required to take into consideration new resources: competence. In the paper the system for competence management is discussed. The system's aim is to develop the competence catalog which corresponded with employee's knowledge and competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to identify factors that influence the success of IT projects. Article provides a description of the project definition, risk, risk management process and identify key elements for the success or failure of IT projects. The paper highlighted the importance of the identification of factors and analyze their impact on project work, and indicated ways of preventing the action of negative factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents activity based costing and benchmarking methods. It was shown that the ABC method can provide important information for the benchmarking process. The final of this paper is a model of data integration, which aims to ensure the provision of information on economic indicators derived from activity based costing method for the benchmarking process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multi-agent Systems include autonomous and intelligent components that facilitate to find solutions to the multi-faceted problems. This paper presents the software agents theory and the proposed structure of the Multi-agent mobile System for monitoring status of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cellular automaton r-sdgCA is presented in the paper. This structurally dynamic graph cellular automaton allows modelling of systems with current number of objects and dynamic relations among them. The aim of proposed automaton is a generalization of classical cellular automata to allow an extra level of realism in the model of any natural or artificial system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The general aim of this paper is to present an experiment of building a taxonomy of selected information tools supporting COTS components selection and evaluation. The characteristics of available solutions was described in details. These characteristics provided a basis for a taxonomy construction as well. The proposal of a taxonomy model is a fundamental phase of an ontology construction of information tools supporting COTS components selection and evaluation in management information systems domain as a next step. The conclusions finish this article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Application of an appropriate project management method in conjunction with a set of telecommunication and IT tools supporting management, communication and documentation processes is essential for effective web project management. The proposed paper describes the way of managing the development of Online Information Platform within the international BalticMuseums 2.0 project, organization of the project management team and tools used for monitoring and control of project tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The general aim of this paper is an experiment of building a taxonomy model of available methods and tools for quality ontology evaluation. The analysis of selected solutions was provided as well. On base of the characteristics of presented methods the taxonomy was built. It was a basis for the author's ontology structure of methods and tools for quality ontology evaluation supporting COTS components selection and evaluation in management information systems domain. The conclusions finish this article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this article is justifying the use of quality management systems in the bakery industry. The work was based on quality testing of finished products (bread) from Kujawy& - Pomorze province. The paper presents the different quality assurance systems used at bakeries. Presented studies indicate an important role in assessing the quality of the product by the consumer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents nonstandard way of conducting research on electoral preferences of zachodniopomorskie voivodship inhabitants. The purpose of this research was to stipulate by what voters were guided in their choice of a particular candidate for mayor or village-mayor. The main emphasis is put on the method which was used in the research - the rough set theory. This method was applied to identify rules of voting behavior in the local election held in November 2010. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper a concept of an e-guide content sharing system is presented that allows museums in distant locations to jointly develop and share content for electronic guides. The system is characterized by an advanced resource access rights control mechanism, free content organisation by end-users, describing stored resources with semantic tags, and multiple grouping of resources. Although the presented concept was conceived in the context of its future implementation in oceanographic museums, it can as well be used as a model for similar systems intended for any type of institution that uses e-guides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wiki based software is being widely used in different companies, whose main activity is projects realization. In order to fully use the potential of Wiki software and encourage team members to use it on an everyday basis it is essential to develop an appropriate organization of communication and cooperation process with the use of Wiki software and its proper implementation. The aim of this paper is to list and describe the most important aspects concerning organization of communication process in a project team and implementation of Wiki software. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents concept, realisation and results of industrial implementation of production monitoring system. The system provides current data from shop floor level, which are important for production management and planning. The purpose of the project at the current stage of development is support for production processes optimizations, leading to detection and reduction of bottlenecks in production processes. The system which has been created, integrates many modern technologies, hardware and software platforms: modern industrial automation devices - PAC and PLC controllers, .NET CF, J2EE and Web Services platforms. The system has been tested in the real production environment, where i.a. 12 pushing machines for cold forging have been monitored for 20 months. Hardware and software platform developed within the project constitutes a first step for an industrial implementation of Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discussed problem of choosing a system for electronic document management on the example of an activity carried out in the BalticMuseums 2.0 Plus project. Also presented issues related to decision-making process, and the classification of content management systems. The author summarizes the specification of requirements and selection criteria, and presents two simple methods to choose the Content Management System (CMS/DMS) based on the comparison CMSmatrix. org and Hasse diagram. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In paper selected conception of INTERTECH web shop is presented. It's purpose is to present and sell products of commercial firm. The construct foundation of that web shop was that it has to be explicit and clarify as well as to fulfill all modern standards of information presentation. The structure of this web shop, software tools used during it creation and successive phases of INTERTECH web shop construction are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper describes basic issues connected to quality measurement and assessment with respect to medical services. In particular, various aspects of quality in medical services are discussed (final effect vs. process), as well as practical methods of quality observation (direct observation, medical files, opinion and attitude studies). Finally, the issue of quality standards, being the grounds for quality assessment, is treated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we summarizes the different aspects of health care public policy. A recent literature has debated a variables government choices in this provision. A market for medical care can contracting for care from private sector or government can provide health insurance for some population. Other choice is in degree of cost sharing. In a series of articles e.g. Arrow (1963) Becker (!965) Grossman (1972) started the discussion about health care markets and presented a model of demand for health. Studied aspect of the basic literature we see that in health care are free market competition and government regulation. Each approach offers different costs and benefits. Finally we turn in our analyzing to the partly distributional aspects of medical care and partly free market competition despite that, in the last decades, the health care economics had dominated the research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the problems of transformation of hospitals in the capital of the company (commercialization) in relation to the Act on medical activity. The authors made a reflection on the negative financial results independent public healthcare institution as a condition for the commercialization of the hospital. The authors pointed the kind of state aid for the transformed hospitals - cancellation of obligations and the grant purpose. In this paper, the authors have devoted attention to mode conversion of the hospital in a capital company. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the health care system is to satisfy the health needs of the population and the purpose of quality assurance system is to meet the current and anticipated needs of clients. It seems that there is a convergence between those two types of activities in health care, assuming that the patient and the client are the same person. However, both the quality of health services and the degree of fulfilling health needs in Poland raises many concerns, especially by public opinion research survey. On the other hand, the remarkably large proportion of patients is satisfied with the quality of care and positively evaluate of both hospital and individual physicians. The apparent contradiction is mainly due to differences in the understanding of health needs and quality of care. This paper examines the definitions of health needs within the meaning of various institutions and organizations. Presents the consequences of erroneous or imprecise terms for the conduct of health policy and health planning. In addition, proposed the use of methods taken from Evidence Based Medicine and Patient Oriented Medicine to determine the health needs as well as quality of care. Health needs should be more precisely defined in the plan, cannot be confined merely to provide a limited number of medicinal services. However the quality of health care should be assessed both from a formal point of view (standard practice) and patient satisfaction and professional evaluation of the results. Particular emphasis should lie on the health outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Health economics has been focused on the application of market mechanisms in healthcare for many years. Micro-efficiency, cost containment in the system, availability ad quality of healthcare for patients are the most often discussed issues. This paper contributes to this discussion. The author refers to theory, as well as to practices of Polish health sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quality management, including certification system according to ISO norms, is increasingly popular and successful in improving the quality of healthcare. The use of the system in long-term home care, a relatively new branch of health service in Poland, brings lot of expectations for the future yet also a lot of challenges. This paper is to describe general characteristics of the functioning quality management system according to the PN-EN ISO 9001:2009 norm in long-term home care institution and first conclusions drawn from implementation of the system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Personal audit is one of the basic issues in organization and management science. It consists of a number of constituent problems. One of them is the problem of research methodology. On the other hand, internal audit has a growing role in improving the functioning of an organization. The subject of this paper is an attempt to apply the concept of internal audit for the purposes of diagnosing health care entities' Human Resource Management. Apart from problems strictly related to the essence of personal audit methodology in health care entities, an attempt has been made to define the problem scope set by this audit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the paper is to identify key determinants of effective functioning of the public sector in the Polish health care system, based on the review of the literature and the analysis of the appropriate legal regulations. After concise presentation of the commonly acknowledged trend towards growing share of private sector in national health care systems worldwide and their continuous commercialization, a subjective diagnosis of the basic limitations health care organizations are facing in the Polish health care sector is presented. Based on the classic ownership rights paradigm: ius utendi, ius fruendi and ius disponendi it is argued that these rights are strongly limited in respect to founding bodies of the public health organizations in Poland. All these create a systemic barrier to successful restructurisation of the public health care organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quality of medical service depends on qualifications and abilities of medical staff and also conditions in which they are provided. The patient shapes his/her opinion on the quality of services on the basis of the effects of treatment and also on direct experience with medical staff. Due to changeable relations between health providers and patients in this paper it was tried to determine particular aspects concerning expectations of health service recipients. Medical staff and patients perceive differently the most important factors of good medical health care therefore it seems important to pay attention to particular issues. They refer among others to taking into account not only technical information but also values and beliefs in decisions concerning medical health care as well as engagement of a patient in decisions concerning treatment and care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Growing number of non-public for profit health care units causes emerging of new forces in the healthcare system in Poland, which coerce changes of public providers' behaviour. Growing competition - in different dimensions - makes also public health care units develop new solutions and structures. Using these solutions / structures will allow the units to respond to attempt of taking over market shares by their non-public competitors. In order to do that public health care units ought to use marketing tools, developing which requires structures able to undertake these tasks. The paper presents research conducted in 2009-2010, aiming at describing marketing structures and operations of hospitals in Poland. Research was conducted using a telephone questionnaire among 151 public and 70 non-public hospitals, having at least 50 beds. Research show that there are differences between public and non-public hospitals in the way they proceed with their marketing structures and functions. The nonpublic ones have these structures and functions are far better developed. Formalization is more advanced, there are separate marketing cells established, marketing planning and budgeting is more frequent. There are also some differences in the scope of activities undertaken by public and non-public units. Differences described above are most likely due to the way that units perceive rationale of utilizing marketing activities and the market they operate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents rules of financial tax system in Poland. Especially the regulations of the tax on goods and services in the medical establishments. The described settlements method with the buffer companies can be used by medical companies' managers for more effective financial management and better liquidity forecasting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the quality of health care is one of the most important priorities. Taking into account the specific life situation of of the elderly it is impossible to ignore the huge impact of the quality of health care on quality of life perceived by these people. Life situation of older people should be of interest to the authorities, public institutions, as well as the general public and opinion leaders. The paper presents selected concepts of quality of life models: Veenhoven's model and Brown's model. These models can be used to measure the quality of life of older people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The idea of learning organization, organizational learning and knowledge management has been exploring through literature since 1960s in a very comprehensive way. The rapid growth and development of this subject is dated since 1990. About 70% from a large number of publications applying to the concept of learning organization concern private sector. Present paper makes an attempt to literature review through theoretical and empirical research for public healthcare organizations, particularly with attention to transfer and implementation the learning organization model among healthcare units. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]