An application of virtual reality for training and ranking operators of mobile robot

In the paper it is shown how candidates for mobile robot operators might be trained and ranked with the help of the specific game running on a computer in virtual reality. It is also shown how playing the game improves their skills and discloses their personal features

The effect of cisplatin on human larynx carcinoma cell motility.

Head and neck tumors are one of the major public health problem all over the world. Cellular response of larynx carcinoma to cisplatin (CDDP) chemotherapy occurs both in cell-interdependent and cell-autonomous pathways. In the first pathway, cytotoxic signal transduction is mediated via gap-junctional intercellular communication (GIJC). CDDP also influence tumor cell migration.The aim of this study was the analysis of the effect of CDDP (0.5 microg/ml and 1.5 microg/ml) on the gap-junction intercellular communication and motility, respectively, in two new cell cultures (RK33 and RK45) derived from human larynx carcinoma. The migration of RK45 cell line was slightly inhibited and RK33 not affected after the incubation with CDDP. Tumor cells incubation with CDDP resulted in farther LY migration through neighboring cells beyond monolayer wound than in control cultures.In conclusion, there is a relationship between intercellular communication via gap junctions and motility of laryngeal tumor cells after CDDP application

Experimental data driven robot for pattern classification

In this paper the problem whether or not a human being can plan a tour for a mobile robot with a camera so that all changes in the room are detected within a time limit is investigated. A tour simulator and a game based on it are developed. The plan of the winner of the game is used for a driving real robot. It is shown that this plan is two times shorter (as Java bytecode for Lego RCX) than the average one

Doręczenia bezpośrednie pism w postępowaniu przed sądami administracyjnymi

The article addresses the problem of direct deliveries of pleadings, which professional attorneys of the parties and participants of the proceedings are obliged to perform in administrative court proceedings. The premise for conducting the research was the doubts appearing in the legal doctrine and practice as to the individual aspects of the analysed  regulation. The aim of the research was to present this institution and to answer the question of whether it constitutes a guarantee of efficient proceedings before an administrative court. The analysis was carried out using three methods: dogmatic-legal, comparative-legal and historical. The research shows, firstly, that the institution of direct delivery has undergone a significant evolution. As a result of amendments, delivery became obligatory, and the catalogue of entities obliged to make such service was expanded. The next stage in the evolution of this institution will be electronic delivery between attorneys. Secondly, the research shows that the analysed institution is imprecise with regard to many issues. The legislator has not clearly indicated the exceptions to direct service. Similarly, there may be reservations regarding the imprecise determination of the consequences of a breach of the obligations arising from direct service. Thirdly, by burdening attorneys with the necessity of direct delivery, the legislator overlooked the financial aspect of fulfilling this obligation. In multi-party cases, the cost of service may constitute a barrier to access to court protection. As it stands now, a situation may arise in which a pleading filed by an attorney will not receive a course of action – but not due to his/her objective defaults, but rather due to the court’s unfavourable interpretation of Article 66 of the Act on Administrative Court Proceedings. As a result of the legislator’s lack of precision, the right to a fair trial may therefore be violated.Artykuł porusza problem doręczeń bezpośrednich pism procesowych, do których w postępowaniu sądowoadministracyjnym obowiązani są profesjonalni pełnomocnicy stron i uczestników postępowania na ich prawach. Przesłanką przeprowadzenia badań były pojawiające się w doktrynie i praktyce obrotu prawnego wątpliwości co do poszczególnych aspektów analizowanej regulacji. Celem badań była prezentacja instytucji doręczeń bezpośrednich oraz odpowiedź na pytanie, czy stanowi ona gwarancję sprawnego postępowania przed sądem administracyjnym, przy uwzględnieniu prawa do rzetelnego procesu sądowego. Powyższą analizę przeprowadzono przy wykorzystaniu trzech metod: dogmatycznoprawnej, prawnoporównawczej oraz historycznej. Badania wskazują, po pierwsze, że instytucja doręczeń bezpośrednich przeszła w okresie obowiązywania Prawa o postępowaniu przed sądami administracyjnymi znaczącą ewolucję. W wyniku kolejnych nowelizacji doręczenia w tym trybie stały się obligatoryjne, a katalog podmiotów obowiązanych do ich realizowania uległ rozszerzeniu na innych niż adwokaci czy radcowie prawni profesjonalnych pełnomocników. Kolejnym etapem ewolucji tej instytucji będzie wprowadzenie doręczeń elektronicznych między pełnomocnikami. Po drugie, z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, że analizowana instytucja w odniesieniu do wielu kwestii jest nieprecyzyjna. Przykładowo, ustawodawca nie wskazał w sposób jednoznaczny katalogu wyjątków od doręczenia bezpośredniego. Podobnie zastrzeżenia może budzić nieprecyzyjne określenie konsekwencji naruszenia obowiązków wynikających z doręczeń bezpośrednich w zakresie np. nieprawidłowego sformułowania oświadczenia o nadaniu pisma bezpośrednio do pełnomocnika innej strony albo złożenia do sądu i do rąk pełnomocnika pisma innej treści. Po trzecie, obciążając pełnomocników koniecznością doręczeń bezpośrednich, ustawodawca pominął aspekt finansowy wywiązywania się z tego obowiązku. W przypadku spraw wielopodmiotowych koszt doręczeń może stanowić barierę w dostępie do ochrony sądowej. Poczynione ustalenia należy uznać za istotne w kontekście ewentualnych nowelizacji p.p.s.a. W aktualnym kształcie może dojść bowiem do takiej sytuacji, w której pismo złożone przez pełnomocnika nie otrzyma biegu nie ze względu na jego obiektywne uchybienia, ale w związku z przyjęciem przez sąd niekorzystnej wykładni art. 66 p.p.s.a. Wskutek braku precyzji ustawodawcy może zatem dojść do naruszenia prawa do rzetelnego procesu sądowego

Crimes contra a fauna e a flora na Mata Atlântica : o caso da área de proteção ambiental de Guaratuba, Paraná

Orientadora : Prof.ª. Drª. Juliana QuadrosDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Paraná, Setor Litoral, Programa de Pós-Graduação Desenvolvimento Territorial Sustentável. Defesa : Curitiba, 26/09/2017Inclui referênciasResumo : A Área de Proteção Ambiental (APA) Estadual de Guaratuba, Estado do Paraná, Brasil, protege remanescentes de Floresta Atlântica. Foi criada por meio do Decreto n° 1.234 de 27 de março de 1992, sob gestão do Instituto Ambiental do Paraná (IAP). A exploração de recursos a partir da caça e extrativismo ilegal ameaçam o cumprimento dos objetivos de proteção da biodiversidade e uso sustentável de seus recursos bem como das unidades de proteção integral que compõe sua área. Partindo desta problemática delineou-se como objetivo geral do estudo contribuir para o conhecimento dos crimes ambientais contra a fauna e flora (espécies não madeiráveis) no período de 2007 a 2015, na região da APA de Guaratuba e seu entorno, por meio de pesquisa documental e observações diretas. A pesquisa documental analisou quali-quantitativamente boletins de ocorrência de crimes ambientais previstos na Lei Federal n° 6. 905 de 12 de fevereiro 1998, em crimes contra a fauna e crimes contra a flora, além da posse irregular de arma de fogo previstos na Lei Federal nº 11.706, de 19 de junho de 2008 registradas pela Polícia Militar Ambiental do Estado do Paraná, para o mesmo período. O estudo do perfil das ocorrências contra a fauna e flora demonstrou que a caça apresenta características de caça esportiva e comercial associada ao porte irregular de arma de fogo (espingarda). As aves canoras são as mais apanhadas e comercializadas. A atividade extrativista apresenta um perfil comercial especialmente devido a extração ilegal do palmito Euterpe edulis, espécie ameaçada de extinção devido a intensa exploração predatória. Estas pressões antrópicas demonstram a fragilidade na conservação de bens naturais comuns, por sua vez, estas práticas retratam apenas uma herança histórica cultural potencialmente agravadas por conflitos de apropriação desigual dos recursos bem como as desigualdades sociais e econômicas da população diante do modo capitalista de organização social, proveniente de um modelo hegemônico e excludente e, principalmente inadequado às bases ecológica

Computer-based system for training and selecting mobile robot operators – evolving software tools

A part of research on application of mobots (mobile robots) for watching real environment isthe computer-based system for training and selecting candidates for mobot operators. The gameplayed by the candidates is the main part of the system. The core of the game is touring simulator.Firstly, it was assumed that speed of simulation would be a crucial factor for the game. Hence, theinitial version of the game was written in C++ for LAN. However, the experiments showed thatpromptness of the reaction of the game to the actions of the players was not so important. It turnedout that wide and easy access to the game and its remote management (e.g. via Internet) arenecessary. The current version of the game uses Java technology. Rewriting the game from C++ toJava created typical problems connected with moving an application from LAN to Internet. It wasnot a trivial problem. The paper evaluates and compares both versions of the game and describesproblems with migration from C++ to Java

Saúde ambiental nos canais urbanos de Matinhos – Paraná : estudo de caso sobre a lontra neotropical (lontra longicaudis)

Orientadora: Juliana QuadrosMonografia (graduação) - Universidade Federal do Paraná, Setor de Litoral, Curso de Graduação em Gestão ambientalInclui referênciasResumo: O município de Matinhos, estado do Paraná, se configura por apresentar uma estrutura padrão de cidades balneárias, voltada para o turismo sazonal, essa configuração provocou uma intensa ocupação da orla marítima, destinada as segundas residências. O crescimento populacional e a expansão urbana descontrolada são resultados desse processo, que alterou significativamente as características da região. Este estudo buscou compreender a situação de saúde ambiental dos canais urbanos do município de Matinhos, através de análises de alguns parâmetros bióticos e abióticos e fatores antrópicos, que interferem na qualidade ambiental e suas implicações na ocorrência da Lontra Neotropical (Lontra longicaudis), de forma a estabelecer um diálogo. O recorte espacial compreende o sistema complexo de drenagem urbana do município de Matinhos – Paraná, pertence a região sul do litoral paranaense inserido na maior área contínua de Mata Atlântica do estado

Attitudes Toward Penile Transplantation Among Urologists and Health Professionals

Introduction: Penile transplantation, in its infancy, has the potential to reestablish functional outcomes for men with penile loss and disfigurement. However, significant bioethical considerations are pertinent, and systematic discussions are necessary to safely progress implementation. Aim: To determine the attitude of health practitioners toward the penile transplant and identify the key aspects of concern pertinent to the operation and clinical care. Methods: Health care professionals from the United States responded to either email invitation, web link, or social media post on Facebook to complete a questionnaire investigating perceptions and attitudes toward penile transplantation. Main Outcome Measures: Respondents\u27 attitude toward penile transplantation, their own perceived important functions of the penis, and concerns about performing a penile transplantation. Respondents\u27 previous exposure to visceral transplants, to penile disfigurement, and information about penile transplants were used as independent factors in analysis. Results: Among 412 health care professionals who responded to the questionnaire, 95.9% were in favor of visceral organ transplant, but only 64.3% were in favor of penile transplantation. The results showed that 61.3% of respondents first learned about the penile transplant from mass media, whereas only 37.5% had been exposed through a scientific journal, formal lecture, or a professional colleague. Younger health professionals and those exposed through professional forums surrounding penile transplantation were more likely to be in favor of the procedure (P \u3c.001). The most important functions of the penis were identified by respondents as being sexual function (role in sexual activity) and gender identity (being a man) with rates of 86.4% and 85.3%, respectively (P \u3c.001). Barriers identified by respondents included the use of immunosuppression and the potential subsequent effect on healthcare resource utilization. Reading an excerpt about penile trauma in war during the questionnaire improved acceptance of penile transplantation (P =.05). Conclusion: Penile transplantation is accepted by most health professionals surveyed. Younger respondents and those informed through professional outlets are more favorable toward penile transplantation. Anticipated limitations include the risk of immunosuppression, lack of available donors, and the effect on healthcare utilization. Najari B, Flannigan R, Hobgood J, et al. Attitudes Toward Penile Transplantation Among Urologists and Health Professionals. Sex Med 2018;6:316–323