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Statistical Approach to Fuzzy Cognitive Maps
Fuzzy cognitive maps are studied from statistical standpoint. An analogy between these maps and linear regression and logistic regression models is drawn. Practical examples are also provided.Peer reviewe
A randomized study of autologous conditioned plasma and steroid injections in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis
Diagnostics of plasma-biological surface interactions in low pressure and atmospheric pressure plasmas
An evaluation of the reliability of complex systems using shadowed sets and fuzzy lifetime data
Plasma-oxidative Degradation of Polyphenolics – Influence of Non-thermal Gas Discharges with Respect to Fresh Produce Processing
Non-thermal plasma treatment is a promising technology to enhance the shelf-life of fresh or minimaly processed food. An efficient inactivation of microorganisms comes along with a moderate heating of the treated surface. To elucidate the influence of highly reactive plasma-immanent species on the stability and chemical behaviour of phytochemicals, several polyphenolics were exposed to an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ). The selected flavonoids are ideal target compounds due to their antioxidant activity protecting cells against the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen, superoxide, peroxyl radicals, hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite. Reactions were carried out at various radio-frequency voltages, using Ar as a feeding gas. Degradation was followed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography
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