Repozytorium Instytucjonalne Akademii Bialskiej im. Jana Pawła II
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Wielowymiarowy aspekt gospodarki elektronicznej z uwzględnieniem kwestii bezpieczeństwa
No full textCelem artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie, w jakim kierunku zmierza e-gospodarka, z uwzględnieniem kwestii bezpieczeństwa, oraz potwierdzenie bądź sfalsyfikowanie postawionej hipotezy badawczej. Autorka odniosła się do zastosowania takich metod badawczych jak: uogólnienie, analiza, synteza i wnioskowanie. Niniejszy artykuł nie wyczerpuje pełnego problemu, ale jedynie wskazuje kierunki analizy.The aim of the article is to answer the question in what direction the e-economy is heading, taking into account security issues, and to confirm or falsify the research hypothesis. The author referred to the use of such research methods in the article as: generalization, analysis, synthesis, and inference. This article does not constitute a full exhaustion of the problem but only indicates the directions of analysis
Mechaniczne mielenie przypraw w młynkach z polimerowymi żarnami a przedostawanie się mikroplastiku do żywności
No full textNowadays, researchers are alarming that our everyday food products may be
contaminated with plastics during the processing and packaging process. Plastic polymers and
harmful chemical additives, such as plasticizers, dyes or modifiers, may enter our body along
with food in the form of microplastic particles and cause harm to human health. Risk assessment
of microplastics in food products is still at an early stage due to the heterogeneity of research and
methodology.
Material and methods. The present study analyzed the abrasion of plastic particles from several
different Himalayan salt and black pepper grinders with burrs made of polymers using FT-IR and
SEM techniques.
Results. The study confirms the effect of the polymers used on the amount of microplastic released
as well as the rate of wear of the grinder burrs from the ground spice.
Conclusions. However, determining the impact of using such devices on human health requires
further research.W obecnych czasach badacze alarmują, że nasze codzienne produkty spożywcze
mogą być zanieczyszczone tworzywami sztucznymi, towarzyszącymi procesowi przetwarzania
i pakowania. Plastikowe polimery i szkodliwe dodatki chemiczne, takie jak: plastyfikatory, barwniki
lub modyfikatory, mogą przedostawać się wraz z żywnością do naszego organizmu w postaci cząstek
mikroplastiku i powodować szkody dla zdrowia ludzkiego. Ocena ryzyka obecności mikroplastiku
w produktach spożywczych jest wciąż na wczesnym etapie ze względu na niejednolitość badań
i metodologii.
Materiał i metody. W niniejszym badaniach analizowano ścieranie cząstek plastiku z kilku różnych
młynków do soli himalajskiej i pieprzu czarnego z żarnami wykonanymi z polimerów przy użyciu
technik FT-IR i SEM.
Wyniki. Przeprowadzone badania potwierdzają wpływ wykorzystanych polimerów na ilość
uwalnianego mikroplastiku, jak i tempo zużycia żarna młynków od mielonej przyprawy.
Wnioski. Określenie wpływu wykorzystania tego typu urządzeń na zdrowie człowieka wymaga
jednak prowadzenia dalszych badań
Pentalogy of Cantrell: a case report
No full textCantrell’s pentalogy is a rare developmental disorder occurring between the 14th and 18th day of embryonic life. Diagnosis is possible in the first trimester, when the rupturing of the continuity of the anterior chest cavity and abdominal walls is usually found. Ectopic heart and umbilical hernia is also characteristic. In this article, a case of a thirty-three-year-old patient in second pregnancy was described, who was diagnosed with developmental disorders during a routine visit to a gynecologist. Woman was referred to the Laboratory of Prenatal Research, where the fetus was diagnosed with: umbilical cord hernia, diaphragmatic hernia with diaphragmatic defect, sternal defect, ectopic heart and pericardial defect, the swelling of the entire fetus – NT 5 mm – and the reverse flow in the DV were visualized. The woman and the child’s father, after having been presented with the prognosis, decided to terminate the pregnancy. Due to the heterogeneous picture of disorders occurring in pentalogy of Cantrell and the small number of cases described in the literature, each case should be approached with caution and in an individual manner. Abnormalities in the structure of the heart additionally compounded by coexisting disorders are crucial for the prognosis and they determine the method and order of treatment
Patients from nursing and residential care facilities in the practice of Emergency Medical Teams: a two-year study
No full textBackground. The aim of the study was to analyze Emergency Medical Services Team’s (EMSTs)
interventions to patients residing in nursing care (NCF) and residential care facilities (RCF),
taking into account the patient’s gender, age, reasons for the call, time of intervention.
Material and methods. The study included a 2-year retrospective analysis of the EMSTs’
interventions in Lublin Province (northern part), Poland, for the period January 1st, 2021 –
December 31st, 2022. The data comes from the departure documentation of teams intervening
in the State Emergency Medical Services system: the departure order card and the emergency
medical response card.
Results. There were 177 EMSTs’ interventions selected, representing 1.27% of the total
medical interventions. Age had a statistically significant impact on the reason for calling the
EMST (p<0.001). The highest mean age was for neurological disorders (77±18 years), while the
lowest was for consciousness disorders (44±18 years). No association was shown between the
location of the patient’s residence (NCF vs. RCF).
Conclusions. In the group under study, interventions due to circulatory and respiratory
disorders dominated. The demand for medical procedures that exceeded the capacity
of care facilities was high (69% of cases transport to the ED, 44% of interventions with
pharmacotherapy)
Bariatric surgery: a modern method reducing the risk of cancer development
No full textRecently, we have encountered a fascinating article written by Davey et al. [1] that investigated the potential colorectal cancer prevention effects of bariatric surgery. We consider this topic to be extremely important to both individuals with obesity and doctors, because more frequent qualifications for bariatric
surgery will not only contribute to weight loss but also reduce the risk of cancer development
Pharmacological support treatment of non-suicidal self-injuries among children and adolescents: a narrative review
No full textNon-suicidal self-injuries (NSSI) constitute a significant problem among children and
adolescents, especially during the global burden of mental disorders worldwide. Moreover, such
behaviors are perceived as a risk factor for the suicidal behaviors occurrence in the future. Thus,
it would appear necessary to search for effective forms of their treatment. A pharmacological
approach may play a supportive role. This study is a narrative review summarizing scientific
reports on possible pharmacological support treatment of NSSI among children and
adolescents. Internet scientific bases were searched for literature, including original research,
review articles and case reports. There are many possible pharmacological interventions that
may reduce the incidence of self-harm behaviors. Antihistamines and neuroleptics can be
used successfully in the acute phase. In turn, second-generation antipsychotics and potentially
naltrexone seem to be the most effective in long-term treatment. Although psychotherapy is
the basic form of NSSI treatment, a psychopharmacological approach may play an essential
role in reducing the incidence of self-harm behaviors. Nevertheless, the use of psychotropic
medications is prohibited in most cases and may be limited due to their side effects. Moreover,
there is a need to validate their efficiency in next studies to gather strong evidences concerning
their widespread use
Investigation of GST and drug resistance protein expressions in relation to chemotherapy in breast cancer
No full textBackground. During cancer therapy, resistance to chemotherapeutic agents is common and often linked to multidrug resistance mechanisms. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) and ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters, including multidrug resistance (MDR) proteins, multidrug resistance-associated proteins (MRPs), and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), are implicated in drug resistance.
Material and methods. Protein expressions were determined in the tumor and surrounding
tumor free breast tissues of 145 breast cancer patients by immunohistochemistry technique.
Among 145 patients, 50 received preoperative (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy, and 95 received
postoperative (adjuvant) chemotherapy.
Results. In 50 neoadjuvant breast cancer patients, GSTA1, GSTK1, GSTM1, GSTO1, GSTP1, GSTS1, GSTT1, GSTZ1, MDR1, MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP7, and BCRP expressions were higher in tumor epithelium compared to normal epithelium (p<0.05). In 95 adjuvant breast cancer patients, GSTA1, GSTK1, GSTM1, GSTP1, GSTT1, GSTZ1, MDR1, MRP1, MRP2, and MRP3 expressions were higher in tumor epithelium than in normal epithelium (p<0.05). GSTP1, GSTT1, and MRP3 expressions were significantly higher in neoadjuvant compared to adjuvant-treated breast cancer patients’ tumor tissues (p<0.05).
Conclusions. GSTP1, GSTT1, and MRP3 may be important in inactivating the chemotherapeutic agents used in platinum-based treatment and are thus responsible for the drug resistance in breast cancer patients
Preventive medicine in clinical practice: rationale based on the diversity of implemented interventions with spa patients in Poland in 2018-2023
No full textBackground. Spa treatment is widely used in today’s medicine and it is increasingly gaining
recognition among patients. Its essence is the application of natural therapeutic stimuli,
individually selected according to the stage of the disease. Balneo-physical treatments carried
out in spas result in a reduction in ailments, as well as an improvement in the quality of life
of patients. At the same time, it should be emphasized that the treatment of patients requires
an appropriate plan, considering the duration of therapy. The aim of this study was to provide
empirical argumentation as a basis for innovative modifications of spa treatment in Poland.
Material and methods. Health problems and patient ages were grouped according to the
methodology of the Central Statistical Office.
Results. In 2018, the largest number of patients used services because of rheumatic diseases
(around 300,000), followed by cardiological (over 43,000) and neurological interventions
(over 33,000). Rheumatic interventions remained in the lead in 2023, while cardiological ones
swapped the ranking position with neurological interventions.
Conclusions. The epidemiological data obtained between 2018 and 2023, i.e. including the
post-pandemic period, provide a set of indications justifying the indispensable increase in the
importance of preventive medicine in daily clinical practice, as well as during spa treatment
Non-verbal communication of the teacher towards students in the process of education and upbringing / Komunikacja niewerbalna nauczyciela względem uczniów w procesie edukacji i wychowania
No full textInterpersonal communication is an inseparable element of human existence.
It is extremely important from the pedagogical point of view in the teacher-student
relationship. The article reviews the literature in the field of non-verbal communication
between the teacher and the student. Both verbal and non-verbal communication play an
important role, interacting with each other. Effective communication depends on the nonverbal
aspect. Non-verbal communication affects the teacher’s relationship with students,
as well as motivation for action and optimization of teaching.
Material and methods: The article is of a review nature.
Results: An attempt was made to discuss the non-verbal communication of the teacher
with the pupils on the basis of the existing literature on the subject.
Conclusions: Non-verbal communication in the teacher-student relationship is an
important component of the educational process; the teacher, through non-verbal code,
transmits an emotional charge, which is a component of both the relationship, the classroom
atmosphere and the motivation to learn.Komunikacja interpersonalna to nierozłączny element ludzkiej egzystencji.
Jest on niezwykle istotny z pedagogicznego punktu widzenia w relacji nauczyciel-wychowanek.
W artykule dokonano przeglądu literatury z zakresu komunikacji niewerbalnej
między nauczycielem a uczniem. Zarówno komunikacja werbalna jak i niewerbalna odgrywają
istotną rolę, wzajemnie na siebie oddziałując. Efektywne komunikowanie uzależnione
jest w aspekcie niewerbalnym m. in. od mimiki nauczyciela, gestów, spojrzenia, dotyku
czy przestrzeni i odgrywa znaczącą rolę w procesie edukacji i wychowania. Komunikacja
niewerbalna wpływa na relację nauczyciela z uczniami, a także na motywację do działań
i optymalizację nauczania.
Materiał i metody: Artykuł ma charakter przeglądowy.
Wyniki: Podjęto próbę omówienia komunikacji niewerbalnej nauczyciela z wychowankami
na podstawie dotychczasowej literatury przedmiotu.
Wnioski: Komunikowanie niewerbalne w relacji nauczyciel – uczeń to istotny komponent
procesu edukacji, nauczyciel po przez kod niewerbalny transmituje ładunek emocjonalny,
który jest składową zarówno relacji, atmosfery klasowej jak i motywacji do nauki