Europeizacija civilnog društva u Poljskoj

The paper presents a preliminary diagnosis of the changes that have affected Polish civil society along the trajectory of Europeanization over the 1990s and early 2000s. First, the continuing structural transformation of the civil society organizations is described and analysed. The phenomena of uneven growth and multifaceted differentiation of the sector are emphasized. Legal and institutional arrangements aimed at the levelling of the formal position which civil society actors occupy in the public sphere of the country vis-à-vis the state and market actors are then discussed. Using the case of the involvement of Polish civil society actors in new institutionalized partnership settings related to the implementation of EU structural funds, the levelling arrangements, introduced under the banner of Europeanized modes of governance, are finally put to an empirical test to probe their effectiveness and adequacy in the post-Communist country.Ovaj rad daje preliminarni pregled promjena koje su utjecale na poljsko civilno društvo tijekom procesa europeizacije u devedesetim godinama dvadesetog stoljeća i početkom dvadeset prvog stoljeća. Prvo se opisuje i analizira trajna strukturalna transformacija organizacija civilnog društva. Naglašavaju se fenomeni neravnomjernog razvoja i raznovrsne diferencijacije tog sektora. Zatim se raspravlja o zakonskim i institucionalnim rješenjima usmjerenim prema izjednačavanju formalnog položaja koji akteri civilnog društva zauzimaju u javnoj sferi zemlje nasuprot državi i tržišnim akterima. Na slučaju uključenosti poljskih aktera civilnoga društva u nova institucionalizirana partnerstva povezana s korištenjem strukturalnih fondova Europske Unije, novi sporazumi o izjednačavanju, uvedeni u skladu s europeiziranim načinima vladavine, podvrgavaju se empirijskom testiranju kako bi se ispitala njihova učinkovitost i primjerenost u postkomunističkoj zemlji

Machine Learning Improves Risk Stratification in Myelofibrosis: An Analysis of the Spanish Registry of Myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis (MF) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) with heterogeneous clinical course. Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation remains the only curative therapy, but its morbidity and mortality require careful candidate selection. Therefore, accurate disease risk prognostication is critical for treatment decision-making. We obtained registry data from patients diagnosed with MF in 60 Spanish institutions (N = 1386). These were randomly divided into a training set (80%) and a test set (20%). A machine learning (ML) technique (random forest) was used to model overall survival (OS) and leukemia-free survival (LFS) in the training set, and the results were validated in the test set. We derived the AIPSS-MF (Artificial Intelligence Prognostic Scoring System for Myelofibrosis) model, which was based on 8 clinical variables at diagnosis and achieved high accuracy in predicting OS (training set c-index, 0.750; test set c-index, 0.744) and LFS (training set c-index, 0.697; test set c-index, 0.703). No improvement was obtained with the inclusion of MPN driver mutations in the model. We were unable to adequately assess the potential benefit of including adverse cytogenetics or high-risk mutations due to the lack of these data in many patients. AIPSS-MF was superior to the IPSS regardless of MF subtype and age range and outperformed the MYSEC-PM in patients with secondary MF. In conclusion, we have developed a prediction model based exclusively on clinical variables that provides individualized prognostic estimates in patients with primary and secondary MF. The use of AIPSS-MF in combination with predictive models that incorporate genetic information may improve disease risk stratification

Horizontal lift of symmetric connections to the bundle of volume forms V\mathcal{V}

In this paper we present the horizontal lift of a symmetric affine connection with respect to another affine connection to the bundle of volume forms $\mathcal{V}$ and give formulas for its curvature tensor, Ricci tensor and the scalar curvature. Next, we give some properties of the horizontally lifted vector fields and certain infinitesimal transformations. At the end, we consider some substructures of a $F(3, 1)$-structure on $\mathcal{V}$

Horizontal lift of symmetric connections to the bundle of volume forms V\mathcal{V}

In this paper we present the horizontal lift of a symmetric affine connection with respect to another affine connection to the bundle of volume forms $\mathcal{V}$ and give formulas for its curvature tensor, Ricci tensor and the scalar curvature. Next, we give some properties of the horizontally lifted vector fields and certain infinitesimal transformations. At the end, we consider some substructures of a $F(3, 1)$-structure on $\mathcal{V}$

Perception of Intersectoral Partnerships by Individual Members (The Case of Local Action Groups)

The notion of intersectoral partnership is understood in terms of voluntary andinstitutionalized cooperation between actors representing public, private and civicsectors.The idea of partnership is related to the new approaches to regional andlocal development across the European Union. One of the main fields in whichthese approaches are implemented is the field of rural areas development, wherepartnerships take the form of Local Action Groups (LAGs).The paper discusses some aspects of partnership-based approach as imported toPoland. The strengths and weaknesses of this approach will be exemplified by thecase of LAGs established in one of the Polish regions.Discussion is based on theempirical data gathered by authors of the paper

Diet and Physical Activity as Determinants of Lifestyle Chosen by Women from Southern Poland

The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the lifestyle of Polish women (characterized by the quality of diets and levels of reported physical activity) and their characteristics such as age, place of residence, physical activity at work or school, reported health status, and BMI. The sample consisted of 882 women from Southern Poland. Diet quality and the level of physical activity were evaluated by the Nutrition Beliefs Questionnaire established by the Polish Academy of Sciences. The lifestyle category (healthy, moderate, or unhealthy) was based on “Prohealthy Diet Index-10” and participant’s self-assessed physical activity during their leisure-time. The lifestyle category was significantly associated with age, BMI, physical activity at work/school, and health. Moderate lifestyle (high or moderate levels of physical activity combined with low prohealthy diet) was the most commonly found classification in examined women. Age (>35 years old) and overweight are the main factors determining unhealthy lifestyle behavior. Healthy lifestyle is more often chosen by the women from big cities. More intensive efforts should be undertaken to increase the knowledge and awareness of the health benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The main goal should be concentrated on increasing the level of physical activity, especially in leisure time, and promoting the tenets of a well-balanced diet

Implantation and sputtering of Ge ions into SiO2 substrates with the use of Ge ions produced by repetitive laser pulses

Due to the growing demands for high-current ion beams, laser plasma as a potential source of multiple charged ions has been investigated. Selection of proper laser beam characteristics is very important for efficiency of the ion implantation technology

Influence of gender on diagnostic accuracy of rapid atrial and ventricular pacing stress echocardiography for the detection of coronary artery disease: a multicenter study (Pol-RAPSE final results).

BACKGROUND: Rapid cardiac pacing using a permanent pacemaker may be used as a nonpharmacologic stress during echocardiographic imaging for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). We presented the final results of a national multicenter study, the Polish study on Rapid Pacing Stress Echocardiography (Pol-RAPSE), aimed at the assessment of the safety and accuracy of rapid cardiac pacing for the noninvasive diagnosis of CAD in women and men. METHODS: We have analyzed 149 tests performed in 100 patients with permanent pacemakers (27% ventricular pacing [VVI], 10% atrial pacing [AAI], 63% dual chamber pacing [DDD]) referred for stress echocardiography. All patients underwent coronary angiography as a reference for assessing the accuracy of rapid cardiac pacing stress echocardiography (RAPSE). Significant CAD was defined as luminal diameter reduction more than 50% in at least 1 major epicardial coronary artery. RESULTS: Peak stress was obtained in 73 patients using physiologic stimulation of right atrium by and mode or in 76 patients by VVI mode. Significant CAD was detected by angiography in 46% of women and 57% of men (P = not significant). The feasibility of the test was 98%. Overall accuracy of the test was slightly lower in women than in men (75% vs 88%, P = .04), although there were no significant differences in sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values between the genders. In women (n = 48), the accuracy of RAPSE performed in AAI and VVI mode was 79% and 70% with no significant difference and in men was 89% and 87%, respectively (P = not significant). CONCLUSION: RAPSE is a safe and feasible modality for diagnosing CAD. The method offers slightly higher accuracy in men compared with women. Overall efficacy is satisfactory with both AAI and VVI pacing, although easier interpretation of peak AAI/DDD images results in a trend toward better accuracy