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Introduction: Herbal medicine has been growing in popularity over the last few years. One of the most often used herbal remedy is Withania somnifera, more widely known as Ashwagandha Now known for its anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-anxiety properties it ranks as a cure-all. However, there is a rising amount of alarming reports regarding its safety. It has been observed that its effects are not always beneficial, and for some patients the risks of taking it may be greater than the promoted benefits. Aim of study: The aim of this paper is to evaluate possible risks connected to Withania Somnifera consumption based on available research articles and case reports. Materials and methods: This article is based on the literature found in the PubMed Database from the period of 2004-2024 with the use of keywords such as “Ashwagandha”; “Withania Somnifera”, “herbal medicine”;”complementary medicine”;“liver injury”; “thyrotoxicosis”; “adrenal insufficiency”;”autoimmune diseases”. Results: The outcomes of all the reviewed studies in this paper indicate that Withania Somnifera might cause a wide range of side effects. They include herb induced liver injury, endocrine complications such as thyrotoxicosis and adrenal insufficiency, acute graft rejection in a kidney transplant recipient and possible contribution to the onset of new autoimmune disease in patient with the history of autoimmune disorders. Conclusion: Further long-term research is needed on the Ashwaghanda’s benefits but particularly on its safety and potential side effects. The common education on the risks of taking herbal supplements should be carried out among health professionals and the rest of the society. Ashwagandha should not be used by patients with liver, endocrine and autoimmune disorders as well as transplant recipients.

Introduction and Purpose: Iron deficiency alongside anaemia is one of the most significant global health concerns with potentially long-lasting implications on child development and health outcomes. The period of infancy represents a crucial phase of central nervous system maturation, rendering infants particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of iron deficiency. It is therefore crucial to pay close attention to this issue. The aim of this review is to elucidate the neurological implications of iron deficiency in infancy and emphasize the necessity of implementing preventive strategies to safeguard child development. State of Knowledge: Iron deficiency in infancy can result in impairments of brain development. Extensive research highlights the influence of this micronutrient on various physiological processes, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters, neuronal metabolism, myelination, synaptogenesis and gene expression. Furthermore, iron deficiency during infancy is associated with adverse developmental outcomes, including cognitive, motor, and socioemotional deficits. Long-term follow-up studies have elucidated the enduring neurological consequences of iron deficiency in infancy, with effects extending into childhood and beyond. Summary: Given that the changes that occur during the infantile period are often irreversible and have long-lasting implications for future development, it is of the utmost importance to prioritize prevention strategies.

Introduction: Matcha, a finely powdered form of green tea, has recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional profile, matcha has not received significant attention in the academic community compared to traditional green tea. Purpose of work: The primary objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of matcha's biological properties and its potential health benefits. Methods and materials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database and Google Scholar, the following keywords were searched: "matcha", “catechin", "EGCG", “cognitive function”, “green tea” State of knowledge: Existing studies have demonstrated that matcha exhibits anticancer properties, enhances cognitive function, improves cardio-metabolic health, and modulates the gut microbiome. Moreover, matcha is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Summary: This review summarizes the latest research findings on matcha green tea and its potential health benefits. While animal studies have shown promising results, our knowledge of matcha's effects on human health remains limited. Further randomized controlled trials are necessary to fully elucidate its potential health-promoting effects. Therefore, we advocate for continued research into matcha's properties and its integration into dietary practices to promote overall health and well-being.

Introduction: Migraine is one of the most prevalent types of headache and is a subject of many clinical trials. There are various risk factors associated with migraine occurrence, from hormonal and genetic to environmental. It is observed that some migraineurs have specific psychological features- sometimes called as migraine personality. This encouraged researchers to evaluate migraine patients in terms of psychiatric co-existing conditions. Aim of study: The main aim of the study was to examine the relationship between migraine and psychiatric comorbidities, primarily personality disorders. Materials and methods: This article is based on the literature found in PubMed and Google Scholar Database with the use of keywords such as ”migraine”, “headache factors”, “personality disorder”, “migraine personality”, “migraine education”, “borderline personality disorder”, “anxious personality disorder”, “migraine health”, “depression and migraine”, “medication over-use in migraine”, “migraine comorbidities”, “depression”, “anxiety”. Results: Investigation of available literature revealed the connection between migraine and personality disorders. Psychiatric comorbidities worsen the treatment prognosis, are a risk factor of medication overuse and chronic headaches. Conclusion: Psychiatric comorbidities are frequent among migraineurs. Clinical evaluation of these patients should be complex and contain psychological and psychiatric analysis, especially in patients resistant to standard treatment.

Introduction and purpose: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy in women, with a prevalence ranging from 10% to 13%. Oxidative stress and decreased antioxidant levels contribute to the development of various diseases, and one of them is polycystic ovary syndrome. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current knowledge about the effects of antioxidant administration in PCOS treatment. A brief description of the state of knowledge: Oxidative stress is an imbalance between increased levels of reactive oxygen species and a decreased efficiency of antioxidant mechanisms, which can potentially cause damage. The harmful effects of free radicals might be neutralized by antioxidants obtained from the diet, such as polyphenols, vitamins C, and E. These compounds improve several aspects of the PCOS pathomechanism, including hormonal imbalance, glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and ovarian functionality. Conclusions: The outcomes of all the reviewed studies in this paper indicate that antioxidants such as resveratrol, curcumin, vitamin C and E, N-acetylcysteine, and melatonin have therapeutic potential in the management of PCOS. However, currently antioxidant therapies cannot be recommended in PCOS therapy since there is a need for more prospective randomized clinical trials on a larger sample to establish a long-term effects of antioxidants supplementation in PCOS, the optimal dosage, and finally to assess which antioxidant is the most efficient in PCOS treatment.

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie specyfiki obecności studentów zagranicznych studiujących na uczelniach wyższych z uwzględnieniem kierunków pedagogicznych. Na początku artykułu omówiono zagadnienia jakimi są: internacjonalizacja uczelni wyższych, jej wyzwania oraz związane z nią możliwości. Następnie przedstawiono dane ilościowe obrazujące specyfikę obecności studentów zagranicznych na uczelniach wyższych, zarówno w kontekście światowym jak i polskim (w tym związane z obecnością zagranicznych studentów na kierunkach pedagogicznych). Na końcu zaś zawarto uwagi oraz po postulaty związane z potrzebami oraz działaniami, które mogą przyczynić się do zwiększenia stopnia internacjonalizacji uczelni wyższych w Polsce, w kontekście ogólnym oraz w odniesieniu do kierunków pedagogicznych. Omówione niżej zagadnienia związane z internacjonalizacją oraz jej stanem w Polsce, z uwzględnieniem kwestii odnoszących się do kierunków pedagogicznych, w założeniu autora, powinny pełnić rolę przyczynku do podjęcia kolejnych inicjatyw w kierunku wielowymiarowej popularyzacji tego zjawiska – zarówno w rozważaniach teoretycznych jak i działaniach praktycznych.

Over the past few years technology especially mobile technologies have advanced significantly, while the cost of using mobile devices have decreased considerably. It is believed that this rapid technological evolution can provide an excellent opportunity to improve the independence of a handicapped person. However, it can also be a source of social exclusion. Certain obstacles such as inadequate built-in accessibility options can limit the use of smart devices amongst this vulnerable group of people. Therefore, functionality and practicality of mobile phones should be taken into consideration. The aim of this review was to determine whether mobile applications are used in the process of monitoring the physical activity, rehabilitation and education of a person with intellectual and/or other disabilities. To examine this issue we reviewed various literature extracts: we used the databases from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) focused on PubMed database. According to the method of finding and selected results, we qualified for further analysis of the results, which showed up when searched for key words and expressions (mobile applications, disability, rehabilitation, intellectual disability). We found 115 scientific articles. From this sample, we selected 23 articles related to our study. A significant proportion of the studies carried out seem to confirm that the use mobile applications attempt to support the rehabilitation process of a person with a disability.

W artykule została omówiona problematyka edukacji globalnej w Australii. Została ona scharakteryzowana z uwzględnieniem celu i miejsca w australijskim programie edukacji. Charakterystyka edukacji globalnej w Australii została przygotowana w oparciu o założenia, które są uwzględnione australijskim programie edukacji, Deklaracji Melbournskiej oraz w międzyprzedmiotowych celach edukacyjnych. Ponadto zaprezentowano wybrane działania edukacyjne realizowane w szkołach australijskich, spełniające założenia edukacji globalnej.

A well-balanced diet is undoubtedly a key factor to maintain your body's normal state of health. A deficiency or excess of any nutrient can cause negative effects on human health. Folic acid is one of the elements of the diet, which is often supplied in insufficient quantities. This vitamin and its derivatives participate in the metabolism of amino acids and nucleic acids. Therefore, it is necessary for the proper functioning of the body's cells and for maintaining homeostasis, especially of the nervous, circulatory and cardiovascular systems. The biological activity of folic acid and its derivatives essentially affects the metabolism of important amino acids, such as methionine, homocysteine, serine, glycine, pyrimidine and purine synthesis and DNA methylation. The synthetic form of folic acid (most oxidized), which can be found in fortified foods, dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals, does not show biological activity. It is transformed in a series of reactions with the participation of many enzymes to form folates, which differ in the number of glutamic acid residues and the degree of oxidation. The actively biological form is reduced folate (L-5-MTHF), which is transported together with the blood to cells where it undergoes biological processes important for our health. The MTHFR gene, coding for the enzyme protein of the same name - methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase, is located on chromosome 1 at the 1p36.3 locus. This protein is responsible for the catalysis of the enzymatic reaction, which is the reduction of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, i.e. the active form of folate. This form is necessary in the process of homocysteine degradation, in the aftermath remethylation to methionine. This protein is responsible for the catalysis of the enzymatic reaction, which is the reduction of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, i.e. the active form of folate. This form is necessary in the process of homocysteine degradation, in the aftermath remethylation to methionine. However, according to available literature, mutation of the MTHFR 677C> T gene occurs in even 53% of the population. Among carriers of the TT genotype, it can cause about 70% reduction of MTHFR reductase activity. It is especially dangerous for people who do not provide adequate amounts of folic acid along with their diet and for those who need a high amount of this vitamin, e.g. due to taking medications that reduce its absorption, i.e. metformin or oral contraceptives. Many people metabolize folic acid on insufficient levels. For medical reasons, not the mutation itself is a problem, but too low the folate levels. In recent years, there is more and more discussion about the active form of folic acid and the possibility of effective supplementation with metapholine, which is a combination of calcium with L-5-MTHFR. It is a natural and reduced form of folate, which hydrolized and then transforms into L-5-MTHFR. Metapholine, in comparison to folic acid, is not reduced to be incorporated into metabolic processes in the cell, which is catalyzed by DHFR and MTHFR enzymes. In addition, the absorption of the active form of folic acid is faster because some metabolic pathways are missed. This is particularly important for people who have a MTHFR gene mutation homozygous with 665C> T and / or 1298A> C polymorphism and a mutation of the DHFR gene with 458A> T polymorphism. Numerous clinical studies have confirmed the efficacy and safety of the active form of folic acid. In a study by Houghton et al., which was conducted among pregnant Canadian women, L-5-MTHFR was shown to be at least as effective in lowering homocysteine levels as folic acid supplementation. In addition, the active form of folic acid was more effective at storing folate in erythrocytes. In a study conducted by Lamers et al. on 135 women after a period of 24 weeks, L-5MTHR was shown to be a suitable alternative in reducing plasma homocysteine levels compared to folic acid and placebo. In addition, Bentley et al. analyzed the results of 112 pregnant women from the USA. Patients were assigned to two groups in which each took vitamin B12. In addition, in one of them women supplemented with L-5-MTHFR, and in the other - folic acid. The results showed that patients who supplemented the active form of folic acid not only had higher hemoglobin levels, but also less often had anemia. When analyzing clinical trials of patients with the MTHFR mutation, the same trend was observed. Metafoline increased plasma folate levels and decreased homocysteine levels. In one study on German women, there was a decrease in homocysteine levels and an increase in folate levels in both plasma and red blood cells in patients who supplemented the active form of folic acid. In another study involving Swiss patients with the current 677CC MTHFR or 677TT MTHFR mutation, it was demonstrated that using L-5-MTHFR significantly reduces homocysteine levels compared to folic acid. It is also worth mentioning that Prinz-Langenhol et al. in a study on women with the 677CC and 677TT mutations proved that the active form of folic acid has a better effect on increasing folate levels than folate. It is also worth mentioning that folic acid at high doses can mask ailments or even diseases caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, folic acid administered at high doses in patients with the MTHFR mutation is not reduced to an oxidized, inactive form and is not properly transported to plasma. Non-metabolised folic acid can be dangerous to the human body and contribute to the development of cancer. Supplementation, in particular the active form of folic acid, should be considered by patients who are carriers of the MTHFR or DHFR mutation. In addition, the use of stimulants such as alcohol or nicotine also negatively affects the absorption of this vitamin. Taking some medications weakens the absorption of folic acid - these include folic acid antagonists, anti-tuberculosis drugs, hormonal oral contraceptives, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or metformin widely used. Folic acid is necessary for the proper functioning of the human body and its deficiency may induce various disease processes in the body, which include: the formation of neural tube defects, disorders in the nervous system, megaloblastic anemia, a negative effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system and the development of atherosclerosis and cancer. More and more people have anemia, including megaloblastic anemia, which is characterized by abnormal nucleic acid synthesis. The consequence of too low folate levels is impaired red blood cell production, an increase in their volume, and premature death. Extremely dangerous is megaloblastic anemia, the so-called malignant anemia in pregnant women, as it can lead to serious complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and even intrauterine fetal death. A significant influence of folic acid on the functioning of the nervous system has been proven in many clinical studies. This vitamin is involved in the formation of important neurotransmitters such as: adrenaline, dopamine and noradrenaline, therefore its deficiency may lead to the development of neuropsychiatric disorders (dementia, epilepsy, depression and psychosis). These disorders are often caused by high levels of homocysteine, which is not properly metabolized to methionine due to folate deficiency. An excess of homocysteine, as a consequence, leads to atherosclerosis in the cerebral arteries and, as a result of insufficient blood supply, transient ischaemic attack occur, which can contribute to the development of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Nutritional observations indicate that eating fresh vegetables rich in folic acid protects against the formation of some cancers, e.g. large intestine, breast, ovary, uterus, lungs, pancreas. Deficiency of folic acid promotes the activation of protooncogenes to oncogenes, which in consequence results in a decrease in the stability of cellular DNA. A study carried out by Giovannicci et al. showed that excessive alcohol consumption and folic acid deficiency associated with it increased the risk of developing colorectal cancer by almost four times. However, what cannot be overlooked, the results of clinical trials show us that very high doses and folic acid accumulation favor the development of some cancers. It is thought that excess of folic acid may lead to hypermethylation of DNA and, consequently, to inactivation of the suppressor genes responsible for controlling cell division. Women in the pre-contraceptive period, during pregnancy and breastfeeding are included in the group of people with a special need for folic acid, in whom deficiency can cause many negative effects. The presence of folic acid is necessary in the process of cell formation and growth in the developing fetus, especially when the neural tube is forming. Moreover adequate folic acid concentration decreases risk of fetal heart and urinary tract defects, and also reduces the occurrence of thrombosis and miscarriage in pregnant women. Steeweg-de Graaff J. et al. conducted evaluation of emotional and behavioral development at the age of 3 depending on the concentration of folates and homocysteine in the mother's blood plasma at an early stage of the pregnancy. It was noted that with insufficient folate supply, associated with a lack of or its late supplementation increases the risk of emotional problems in children. In addition, defects of the nervous system may occur as a result of dysfunction of folate metabolism. In its transformation pathway MTHFR reductase takes a particular role. Its reduced activity contributes to the impairment of folic acid metabolism, and the MTHFR gene - type 677CC is considered a risk factor for the development of neural tube defects. Randomized study compared pharmacokinetic parameters of [6S]-5-MTHF and folic acid in healthy women of childbearing age with different MTHFR genotypes (677TT n = 6, 677CC n = 8). Higher peak folate concentrations in plasma with [6S]-5-MTHF supplementation was found, in comparison with folic acid and not depending in the MTHFR genotype, as well as a shorter time needed to reach maximum concentration. In a different randomized, double-blind trial significantly higher folate levels in red blood cells were obtained in women receiving [6S]-5-MTHF. Studies confirm the hypothesis that nutritional deficiencies are of great importance in terms of fetal development. The results testify the need of folic acid supplementation, in which it is worth to consider the use of biologically active form, 12 weeks before planned pregnancy. In the second and third trimesters, the supplementation of folic acid is an important element in prevention of anemia caused by vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency, i.e. megaloblastic anemia. Moreover, it was found that folic acid at a daily dose of 400 - 800 μg reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects. In its guidelines, Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (PTGiP) recommends supplementation of 400 μg / day of folic acid in women in low risk group in the pre-contraceptive period, pregnancy and during breastfeeding and supplementation of 800 μg/ day of folic acid in women in intermediate risk group and also high risk group in II and III trimester and during breastfeeding. It is worth emphasising that in most recent guidelines, PTGiP pays attention to the problem of folic acid metabolism and emphasizes the appropriateness of supplementation with its active form, especially at high doses. In folic acid metabolism, MTHFR catalyzes the synthesis to the active form of folate (L-5-MTHFR). It is necessary in the process of homocysteine degradation following remethylation to methionine. Unfortunately, as a result of inappropriate methylation, e.g. as a result of active form of folic acid deficiency, the concentration of homocysteine in the blood serum increases, which is responsible for various pathogenic processes in the body. Insufficient supply and improper metabolism of folic acid, as well as vitamins B6, B12 deficiency may be factors favorable for development of atherosclerosis and other diseases related to the cardiovascular system (e.g. heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease). Excessively high concentration of homocysteine in the blood plasma, caused by disorders of its metabolic pathway in the body, is one of the reasons for the formation of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels. Excess of homocysteine, with a simultaneous deficiency of folate and vitamin B12, damages the endothelium of blood vessels and increases oxidation processes, which are associated with the development of inflammation, oxidation of LDL cholesterol and change in the structure of the walls of blood vessels. In addition, the risk of developing peripheral thrombosis and hypertension increases. In the meta-analysis of Linda L. et al. it was found that high concentration of homocysteine is an independent factor of developing coronary heart disease. In the majority of studies, the risk of this disease is increased by 20% to 50% with every increase of concentration of homocysteine by 5 μmol /L in the blood of the examined persons. To ensure proper functioning of blood vessels and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, one needs to provide adequate concentration of homocysteine in the body. Folates and their adequate supply with diet or supplementation play a key role in this process. Looking at the numerous clinical studies, available literature and the function of folic acid, it can be stated that it is an essential compound with multidirectional biological action, which is involved in the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids important for health. It plays an important role in tissues, such as: the fetus, hematopoietic system and gastrointestinal epithelium, in which cell divisions occur. For this reason, the presence of folic acid in the right amounts, ensures the proper functioning of our body. A deficiency of folic acid in the diet leads to a reduced concentration of folate in plasma and red blood cells. It is a condition that contributes to the formation of many serious diseases in our body and congenital neural tube defects in the fetus. As clinical studies have shown, the optimal concentration of folates in the blood reduces the risk of cardiovascular, circulatory, central nervous system diseases and certain types of cancer. To reduce the risk of diet-related diseases caused by folic acid deficiency, daily diet should be optimally balanced and contain products rich in natural folates. If diet is an insufficient source of folic acid, its supplementation should be considered, with the possible inclusion of its active form. Supplementation is recommended, in particular, for people with: megaloblastic anemia, diabetes mellitus, malabsorptions (e.g. Crohn's disease), alcoholism, malnutrition, neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's disease), cardiovascular diseases, elevated homocysteine levels and using certain medications (e.g. oral contraceptives, metformin, methotrexate). It is also worth mentioning that metapholine supplementation bypasses the multistage metabolic process before incorporating folates into the cell cycle, as opposed to the inactive form of folic acid. This is particularly important for patients with the DHFR and MTHFR mutation, which depending on the polymorphism, may occur in up to 53% of the Caucasian population. Consequently, MTHFR reductase activity is reduced by up to 70%.

Artykuł poświęcony jest istocie gminy, która jest wspólnotą mieszkańców danej jednostki podziału terytorialnego, co powinno przejawiać się sprawowaniem władzy na tym terytorium. A zarazem poświęcony jednemu z kluczowych przejawów władztwa gminy jako fundamentu jej samodzielności. Analiza przepisów prawa wraz z ich sądową i doktrynalną interpretacją pozwoli odpowiedzieć na pytanie, w jakim stopniu idea władztwa terytorialnego jest prawdą, a w jakim tylko pewnym mitycznym wyobrażeniem o nim.

This paper tackles staff problems of contemporary public administration. It starts with an analysis of the dependence between the efficiency of administration and the effi ciency of public servants in administration, whose efficiency depends on the level and quality of their qualifications. The analysis was carried out in three perspectives (i) with regard to the whole public administration of the State, (ii) with regard to the State and government central administration and (iii) with regard to regional public administration, on the example of the Lower Silesia region. It was assumed that the quality of the staff in administration is related to and depends on the legislation regulating the recruitment for public administration offices. The relevant provisions determine the choices made in the recruitment process and the subsequent creation of career paths. However, unstable and poor legal provisions have a negative impact on the quality of public administration personnel, which is manifested in poor performance, high employment fl uctuations and a diminishing interest among the younger generation in a career in public administration. This, in turn, may distort the natural generation exchange of administration staff in the future. As can be seen from the statistical analysis conducted in respect of the numbers of public administration employees and the fluctuation among them, as well as the demographic structure examined with regard the gender, age and length of employment, the initially assumed hypothesis of the negative consequences of the inconsistent legislative policy governing the regulations of the public administration staff. The sociological picture illustrating the attitudes among the members of the society to public administration confirms the hypothesis of the poor condition of public administration and a loss in confi dence in its activities or actions. The main reason for the current situation is that the constitutional principle of the neutrality of civil servants is realised only by orders that prohibit combining civil service with political activity, but do not limit or reduce the strong and direct influence exercised by political parties on the legal regulations within public civil service or the policies of appointing candidates to key administrative positions in (not only government) offices.

Anita Całek, Ksenia Olkusz, Aleksandra Korczak i Maciej Skowera talk over Polish and Western young adult fantastic fiction studies.

W artykule przedstawiono podejście ukierunkowane na zintegrowanie wiedzy o procesach gospodarczych w systemach wspomagania decyzji (Decision Suport Systems). Dotyczy to dwóch głównych aspektów systemu, tj. sformalizowania procesów predefiniowanych w modelowaniu procesów (Business Process Modeling Notation) oraz wykorzystania ontologii dziedzinowej w analizie informacji finansowych. Niniejszy projekt wpisuje się w program prac badawczych nad stworzeniem podstaw teoretycznych inteligentnych systemów wspomagania decyzji opartych na wiedzy statycznej (strukturalnej) i proceduralnej. Celem opracowania jest zaproponowanie możliwości zastosowania procesowej ontologii do reprezentacji wiedzy w modelach wspomagania decyzji ukierunkowanych na analizę zadłużenia przedsiębiorstwa. Wiedza systemu opisana w ontologii zawiera podstawowe pojęcia finansowe i relacje związane z procesami podejmowania decyzji finansowych. Metodyka przyjęta w artykule oparta jest na eksperymencie przeprowadzonym na podstawie rzeczywistych danych finansowych pochodzących ze sprawozdań finansowych przedsiębiorstwa budowlanego. Wyniki badań potwierdzają użyteczność ontologii procesowej we wspieraniu procesów podejmowania decyzji ukierunkowanych na wzmocnienie stabilności finansowej przedsiębiorstw.

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie możliwości rozszerzenia „inteligencji” systemów analizy finansowej przeznaczonych dla menedżerów małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw (MŚP). Na początku przedstawiono problemy pozyskiwania informacji analitycznych, które są niezbędne przy wspomaganiu decyzji menedżerskich, zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do MŚP. Następnie omówiono istotę i zastosowanie ontologii i eyetrackingu w modelowaniu wiedzy menedżera z zakresu analizy finansowej. W ostatniej części zaprezentowano przeprowadzony eksperyment badawczy z wykorzystaniem eye-trackingu, skupiając się na ujęciu technicznym, merytorycznym i wiedzy możliwej do uzyskania dzięki badaniu. W toku procedury badawczej zastosowano metodykę eksperymentu na rzeczywistych danych finansowych, z wykorzystaniem systemu BINOCLE firmy Bilander oraz oprogramowania do eye-trackingu Tobii StudioTM firmy Tobii.

The aim of the paper is to present the possibilities of extending the „intelligence” of financial analysissystems designed for managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The paper first presentsthe question of obtaining analytical information which is essential for supporting managerial decisions,particularly with regard to SMEs. Next, the nature and use of ontologies as well as eye-tracking in modelingmanagerial knowledge in respect of financial analysis are discussed. In the last section the authorsdepict a research experiment that was conducted using eye-tracking, focusing on technical terms, contentand knowledge that can be obtained thanks to this study. In the research experimental methodology wasapplied based on actual financial data, using the Bilander’s BINOCLE and eye-tracking software TobiiStudioTM by Tobii.

The article presents an approach to evaluating the Business Intelligence (BI) systems applied to the InKoM project. The evaluation method is based on a scorecard framework, oriented towards Decision Support Systems (DSS) and DSS projects dedicated to managers of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). To design the method, known existing commercial and non-commercial BI maturity models, usability standards, and scorecard frameworks have been analyzed and adapted to the SMEs area. Notably, the scorecard framework was extended to the new evaluation criteria associated with innovative knowledge-based functions created in the InKoM project, especially such as ontologies of economic and financial knowledge, and visual navigation and exploratory interface based on topic maps. The selected elements of the scorecard framework and usage in InKoM multi-criteria evaluation are illustrated and discussed in this paper.

Staniszewska Anna, Korczak Anna, Juszczyk Grzegorz, Duda-Zalewska Aneta, Olejniczak Dominik, Dąbrowska-Bender Marta, Bujalska-Zadrożny Magdalena. Wiedza kursantów ośrodków szkolenia kierowców odnośnie użycia automatycznego defibrylatora zewnętrznego (AED) w trakcie akcji ratunkowej = Students knowledge of driver training center on the use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during rescue. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2015;5(5):67-75. ISSN 2391-8306. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17443 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/2015%3B5%285%29%3A67-75 https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/works/559145 http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17443 Formerly Journal of Health Sciences. ISSN 1429-9623 / 2300-665X. Archives 2011 – 2014 http://journal.rsw.edu.pl/index.php/JHS/issue/archive Deklaracja. Specyfika i zawartość merytoryczna czasopisma nie ulega zmianie. Zgodnie z informacją MNiSW z dnia 2 czerwca 2014 r., że w roku 2014 nie będzie przeprowadzana ocena czasopism naukowych; czasopismo o zmienionym tytule otrzymuje tyle samo punktów co na wykazie czasopism naukowych z dnia 31 grudnia 2014 r. The journal has had 5 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland parametric evaluation. Part B item 1089. (31.12.2014). © The Author (s) 2015; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland and Radom University in Radom, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 15.02.2015. Revised 27.04.2015. Accepted: 08.05.2015. Wiedza kursantów ośrodków szkolenia kierowców odnośnie użycia automatycznego defibrylatora zewnętrznego (AED) w trakcie akcji ratunkowej Students knowledge of driver training center on the use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during rescue Anna Staniszewska1*, Anna Korczak2, Grzegorz Juszczyk3, Aneta Duda-Zalewska3, Dominik Olejniczak3, Marta Dąbrowska-Bender3, Magdalena Bujalska-Zadrożny4 1 Katedra i Zakład Farmakologii Doświadczalnej i Klinicznej WUM 2 SPZOZ Warszawa Wawer 3 Zakład Zdrowia Publicznego WUM 4 Zakład Farmakodynamiki WUM *autor do korespondencji: dr n. med. Anna Staniszewska Katedra i Zakład Farmakologii Doświadczalnej i Klinicznej WUM Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warszawa, tel: (22) 116-61-60, e-mail: anna.staniszewska@wum.edu.pl Streszczenie Wstęp: Resuscytacja krążeniowo-oddechowa połączona z wczesną defibrylacją w ciągu 3-5 minut od utraty przytomności może dać efektywną reanimację w 49-75% przypadków, zaś każda minuta opóźnienia defibrylacji zmniejsza prawdopodobieństwo przeżycia poszkodowanego o 10-12%. Cel pracy: Praca miała na celu określenie stanu wiedzy przyszłych kierowców, jaką posiadają na temat automatycznych defibrylatorów zewnętrznych oraz ich użycia w trakcie akcji ratunkowej. Materiał i metoda: Badaniem objęto 200 osób, które wypełniły autorską ankietę na temat automatycznych defibrylatorów zewnętrznych. Badanie przeprowadzono na przełomie 2013 i 2014 roku. W badaniu wykorzystano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego, opartą na technice ankietowej z użyciem kwestionariusza ankiety stworzonej na potrzeby pracy. Do analizy j wyników posłużono się metodą statystyki opisowej. Wyniki i Wnioski: Na podstawie analizy odpowiedzi badanych na pytania ankiety stwierdzono, że wiedza kursantów na temat automatycznego defibrylatora zewnętrznego jest niedostateczna, zarówno pod względem znajomości działania AED, jak i jego lokalizacji. Wyniki przeprowadzonego badania wskazują na konieczność przygotowania i wdrożenia programu edukacyjnego na temat automatycznego defibrylatora zewnętrznego. Abstract Introduction: Resuscitation cardiopulmonary combined with early defibrillation within 3-5 minutes of unconsciousness can give effective resuscitation cardio-respiratory in 49-75% of cases and each minute of delay defibrillation reduces the probability of survival of the victim by 10-12%. Aim of the study. Evaluation of knowledge about Automated External Defibrillator among the driver training centers students. Material and methods. A group of 200 person was enrolled in order to evaluate the knowledge about Automated External Defibrillator by the special designed questionnaire. in late 2013 and 2014. The study used the method of diagnostic survey, questionnaire based on the technique of using a questionnaire survey of his own design. For the comparative analysis results are used by descriptive statistics. Results and conclusions. Results and conclusions. The knowledge about AED, among driver training centers students is inadequate. The results pointed at necessity of preparation and putting AED education program. Słowa kluczowe: wiedza, kursanci ośrodków szkolenia kierowców, automatyczny defibrylator zewnętrzny. Key words: knowledge, driver training centers students, Automated External Defibrillator.

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