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John Brown Collection
No full textThis collection consists of correspondence and papers of John Brown, an American abolitionist. The collection contains letters from Brown's fellow abolitionist, Franklin Benjamin Sanborn concerning the Free-Soil contest in Kansas, the National Kansas Committee, and various state committees. The letters concern finances and the amassing of arms for Brown's insurgencies on Kansas soil. Two letters concerning Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, from local resident D. E. Henderson, give a detailed account of the foray. A military order, signed by Robert E. Lee, details a guard to escort Brown and his fellow prisoners to the Charleston jail.
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„Jak feniks z popiołów”: Pamięć o roku 1945 zapisana w przestrzeni i architekturze Würzburga
No full textIn dem Beitrag wurden ausgewählte materielle Formen des Gedenkens an den Luftangriff auf Würzburg am 16. März 1945 und an die mit dem anschließenden Wiederaufbau verbundenen Bemühungen dargestellt. Modelle, Gemälde, Denkmäler, kleine architektonische und skulpturale Formen, Kirchenausstattung und -dekoration erinnern an das dramatische Ereignis, das die Stadt radikal veränderte. Dieser Text ist eine Skizze und zugleich Teil eines umfassenderen Projekts des Autors über die Formen der Erinnerungskultur in den im Zweiten Weltkrieg zerstörten Städten. Übersetzt von Renata SkowrońskaThe article presents selected forms of material commemoration of the raid on Würzburg on March 16, 1945, and the efforts related to the subsequent reconstruction. Models, paintings, monuments, small architectural and sculptural forms, as well as the furnishings and decorations of churches preserve the memory of the event that changed the city and its form. This text is a sketch and at the same time an element of broader research conducted by the author on the forms of storing memory in cities destroyed during World War II.W artykule zostały przedstawione wybrane formy materialne upamiętnienia nalotu na Würzburg w dniu 16 marca 1945 roku oraz wysiłku związanego z późniejszą odbudową. Makiety, obrazy, pomniki, drobne formy architektoniczne i rzeźbiarskie, wyposażenie i wystrój kościołów przypominają o tym dramatycznym wydarzeniu, które radykalnie zmieniło miasto. Niniejszy tekst jest szkicem oraz jednocześnie elementem szerszego realizowanego przez autora projektu nad formami przechowywania pamięci w miastach zniszczonych w czasie II wojny światowej
Modeling of wind turbine-self excited induction generator system with pitch angle and excitation capacitance control
No full textSymeon I Wielki, władca Bułgarii w przekazie Leona Diakona (Historia, VII, 7)
No full textSimeon in the account of Leo the Deacon (Historia, VII, 7) is an unambiguously negative figure. A bold barbarian who dared not only to raid Byzantine territories, but also to demand that the Romans proclaim him a ruler. Even his victory at the Battle of Anchialos (917) was not the result of his military prowess, but a tear in the Byzantine camp. It should be clearly emphasized that he was not the hero of the aforementioned passage of Leo the Deacon\u27s work, but Leo Phokas. The Bulgarian ruler was only a convenient tool in the hands of the Byzantine author for the purpose of showing a rather trivial truth that disagreement in one’s own camp and the desire for power lead to misfortunes, both for the individuals and for the nation. Symeon w przekazie Leona Diakona (Historia, VII, 7) to postać jednoznacznie negatywna. Butny barbarzyńca, który ośmielił się nie tylko najeżdżać na bizantyńskie terytorium, ale i żądać, by Romajowie proklamowali go swoim władcą. Nawet zwycięstwo w bitwie pod Anchialos (917) nie było owocem jego wojskowego kunsztu, a skutkiem rozdarcia w obozie bizantyńskim. Bułgarski władca był w rękach bizantyńskiego autora jedynie wygodnym narzędziem do realizacji celu ukazania dość banalnej prawdy, że niezgoda we własnym obozie i żądza władzy prowadzą do nieszczęść tak w wymiarze osobistym, jak i całego państwa. 
Projekt brandenburskiego poselstwa na Krym z 1659 roku
No full textThe aim of this article is to provide a critical edition of “Kurtzer Entwurff, welcher Gestaldt Seine Churf. D. zu Brandenburg Unser Gnädigster Herre, die vorgenommene Gesandtschafft an den großen Vezir nacher Buda oder Offen und an den Tatarischen Chan nacher Krym, mit leichter Mühe, sicher und ohne große Unkosten abfertigen können”, a memorandum by Adam Stylis concerning the preparation of a mission to the Crimean Khanate. The document is preserved in the Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preußischer Kulturbesitz in Berlin-Dahlem, in the collection “Gesandtschafft von Tartarischen Han an S. Ch.D. zu Brandenburg im Feldlager beÿ Bestofft in Jütlandt Anno 1659”. The plan for the mission was drawn up in connection with the legation sent by Khan Mehmed IV Giray to the Elector of Brandenburg, Frederick William, and to King Frederick III of Denmark. The purpose of the Brandenburg mission to the Crimea was to secure the release of the inhabitants of Ducal Prussia who had been taken captive during the Tatar raid on that territory in October 1656. The publication of the text is preceded by a discussion of the circumstances of the source’s origin, namely the course of the legation of the Crimean envoy Meydan Ghazi Mirza and the results he achieved. Information concerning the author of the memorandum is also provided. The text has been edited in accordance with German editorial guidelines for early modern sources.Celem artykułu jest krytyczne wydanie „Kurtzer Entwurff, welcher Gestaldt Seine Churf. D. zu Brandenburg Unser Gnädigster Herre, die vorgenommene Gesandtschafft an den großen Vezir nacher Buda oder Offen und an den Tatarischen Chan nacher Krym, mit leichter Mühe, sicher und ohne große Unkosten abfertigen können”, memoriału Adama Styli dotyczącego przygotowania poselstwa na Krym. Dokument jest przechowywany w Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preussischer Kulrurbesitz Berlin-Dahlem, w zbiorze dokumentów: „Gesandtschafft von Tartarischen Han an S. Ch.D. zu Brandenburg im Feldlager beÿ Bestofft in Jütlandt Anno 1659”. Plan poselstwa powstał w związku z legacją wysłaną przez chana Mewhmeda IV Gereje do elektora brandenburskiego Fryderyka Wilhelma i króla duńskiego Fryderyka III. Celem brandenburskiej misji na Krymie miało być uwolnienie mieszkańców Prus Książęcych wziętych do niewoli podczas najazdu ordy na ten kraj w październiku 1656 roku. Publikację tekstu poprzedza omówienie okoliczności powstania źródła, czyli przebiegu poselstwa wysłannika chańskiego Meydan Ghazi Mirzy oraz osiągniętych przez niego rezultatów. Przytoczone zostały również informacje dotyczące autora memoriału. Tekst został opracowany zgodnie z niemieckimi instrukcjami wydawniczymi źródeł nowożytnych
Correspondence, D. E. Henderson to Mr. Strother, October 22, 1859
No full textA letter from D. E. Henderson to Mr. Strother recounting the events of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. 3 pages
Correspondence, D. E. Henderson to Mr. Strother, October 19, 1859
No full textA letter from D. E. Henderson to Mr. Strother recounting the events of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. 9 pages
Design of power control circuit for grid-connected PV system-based neural network
No full textThis research explores the application of neural networks in managing grid- photovoltaic (PV) systems. this paper aims to improve the performance and reliability of PV systems using artificial intelligence capabilities, specifically neural networks. The main emphasis of this system is to control active and reactive power and to track the maximum power point (MPPT). This study introduces an intelligent control technique for fuel cell distributed generation (DG) grid connection inverters. The algorithm allows for the management of both active and reactive power for the unit. The algorithm provides local reactive power compensation, making it economically viable. The controller modeling and performance validation are conducted using MATLAB/Simulink and Sim power system blocks, demonstrating its capacity for enhancing power factor. This makes fuel cell technology a clean, highly controllable, and economically viable option for DG systems. The system maximizes the energy extraction of PV panels and maintains them at their ideal PowerPoint across various environmental conditions. It also raises the voltage from 260 volts to 350 volts. Simulations and practical evaluations validate the proposed control system. The obtained results indicate that the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the grid current under operating conditions was less than 1.86%. This demonstrates significant improvements in the efficiency and reliability of PV systems. The neural network controller shows remarkable flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to fluctuations in load and radiation, which contributes to developing a more sustainable and stable energy network
Normoglycemia may encompass two subpopulations with respect to vascular risk in non-obese Caucasian women
No full textBlood was collected from 206 non-obese normoglycemic Caucasian women who were not on cholesterol modifying therapy. A series of 23 biochemical markers were assayed for each participant, and the means of each laboratory test were compared across the 2 groups.
We found that the groups with higher fasting plasma glucose (FPG) had a greater proportion of subjects with high risk levels for total and LDL cholesterol. We also found a significant statistical relationship between WBC and low density lipoprotein (LDL) for younger women with higher FPG but not for any other group.
Levels of FPG between 90 to 99 mg/dL is associated with an increase in LDL cholesterol and mild inflammation in non-obese Caucasian women, suggesting that FPG in the upper normal range might be associated with a small risk for atherosclerosis. This is particularly relevant
for younger women with higher FPG levels.Journal ArticleFinal article publishe
Prediction of Vancomycin Dose for Recommended Trough Concentrations in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
No full textVancomycin is a key antibiotic used in the treatment of multiple conditions including infections associated with cystic fibrosis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The present study sought to develop a model based on empirical evidence of optimal vancomycin dose as judged by clinical observations that could accelerate the achievement of desired trough level in children with cystic fibrosis. Transformations of dose and trough were used to arrive at regression models with excellent fit for dose based on weight or age for a target trough. Results of this study indicate that the 2 proposed regression models are robust to changes in age or weight, suggesting that the daily dose on a per-kilogram basis is determined primarily by the desired trough level. The results show that to obtain a vancomycin trough level of 20 μg/mL, a dose of 80 mg/kg/day is needed. This analysis should improve the efficiency of vancomycin usage by reducing the number of titration steps, resulting in improved patient outcome and experience.Journal ArticleFinal article publishe
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