Mid-Cretaceous spicule-rich turbidites in the Silesian Nappe of the Polish Outer Carpathians : radiolarian and foraminiferal biostratigraphy

Spicule-rich turbidites are widespread inmid-Cretaceous deep-water flysch of the Subsilesian and Silesian units in the Polish Outer Carpathians. The spicule-rich material with an admixture of numerous radiolarian and foraminiferal particles was supplied, together with siliciclastic material, from shallow environments, mostly from the northern margin of the Carpathian Basin. We present new data on theage of these deposits in the Silesian Nappe, where they are distinguished as the Mikuszowice Cherts. This unit is composed of medium-and thick-bedded siliciclastic to calcareous turbidites including bluish cherts in their middle and upper parts and of thin non-calcareoushemipelagic shales. We have studied radiolaria and foraminifera from hemipelagic sediments and spicule-rich turbidites, from two con-tinuous sections in the Barnasiówka Range (Beskid Wyspowy Mts.) that included the Mikuszowice Cherts (31 m thick) and their transition into the surrounding units. The age of the Mikuszowice Cherts was determined taking into account the following radiolarian datumevents: (1) the occurrence of Praeconocaryomma lipmanaein the entire unit, (2) the FO (first occurrence) of Hemicryptocapsa tuberosain the upper part of the unit, (3) the FO of Amphipyndax stockiclose to the upper boundary of the unit, (4) the FO of Hemicryptocapsa prepolyhedra in the lowermost part of the overlying Barnasiówka Radiolarian Shale Formation. These datum events appear successivelyin the Western Tethys successions within the Rotalipora cushmani planktonic foraminiferal Zone, which corresponds to the middle andupper Cenomanian (except for its uppermost part). The foraminiferal assemblages, in which such taxa as Rotalipora cf.cushmani, R. cf. greenhornensis, whiteinellids and Uvigerinammina praejankoi successively appear, confirm the mid-late Cenomanian age of thespicule-rich turbidites in the Silesian Nappe

Bezpieczeństwo jako obowiązek moralny Czy moralnym jest dać się okraść?

The author analyses the moral aspects of actions undertaken by an entrepreneur in order to ensure the security of their business. It is indicated that some of these actions are in fact good and right, truly purposeful and just. However, their implementation my be justified by the normal risk that any business activity bears. The central problem of the entrepreneur to find a level of security that is optimal under the given circumstances, while remaining morally balanced in the sense that the employee is not treated as a potential or actual thief who cannot be trusted. The task is very difficult, particularly for an entrepreneur who takes business ethics seriously. Observing ethical standards may not be an excuse for exposing the business to a thief or fraudster. Opening to others opportunities to be dishonest is also an act (or an omission) which must be evaluated morally as wrong

Use of tourism intensity indicators for delimitation in European Union countries

PURPOSE: This article aims to distinguish homogeneous groups of European Union countries by tourist intensity in 2000 and 2019.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: An econometric diagnostic process was used to create the EU country rankings. The empirical distribution of tourism intensity measures in the countries studied was taken as the observed regularity. The normative regularity was determined according to the shape of the distribution of the measures in the studied collective. On this basis, the remaining elements of the diagnosis process were determined, and a combined diagnosis of tourism intensity for the EU countries was formulated.FINDINGS: Analysis of the averages of the sub-diagnoses showed that in both 2000 and 2019, only two countries (Malta and Cyprus) were in group one – the best from the point of view of the phenomenon under study. In 2019, the number of countries in group two decreased and the group of countries that were at best average increased. There was also an emergence of group four, in which only Romania qualified.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The method presented in the article is useful in the process of diagnosis and discrimination of objects. It provides the possibility of unambiguous diagnosis in the case of one assessment criterion (indicator) at a given moment of time and combined diagnosis according to several assessment criteria (multiple indicators).ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This article contributes to recent European and global scientific discussions on the need for tourism research.peer-reviewe

Frequency and type of emergency medical teams intervention of in oncological patients from selected areas the Lublin region

A steady increase in the incidence of most malignancies has been observed in the structure of Polish society. The National Medical Emergency Service has undergone a number of changes over the last two decades. The fundamental purpose of this system is to provide medical assistance in life-threatening emergencies to every human being. Material and method: The database for the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) interventions from randomly selected areas of the Lublin region was analysed. The data related to all emergency intervention provided by EMTs in the years 2008-2012 and 2004 in the areas of Łęczna, Kraśnik, Lublin, Świdnik. Aim: The aim of the article was to determine the incidence of EMT (Emergency Medical Team) interventions in cancer patients in the population of selected areas of the Lublin region. Keywords: Emergency Medical Team, oncology patient, Lublin region, medical emergency servic

Possibility of Using a Geopolymer Containing Phase Change Materials as a Sprayed Insulating Coating - Preliminary Results

Geopolymers have been known for decades and classified as inorganic polymers, characterized by high resistance to high temperatures. They can be successfully used for the thermal insulation of buildings, especially in the foamed form. The addition of phase change materials (PCMs) in such materials may also increase the heat capacity of the materials, therefore, using them for building cladding can increase the thermal comfort of the building and prevent it from overheating. This study tests the addition of PCMs to geopolymers by spraying and presents the results. Additionally, the study includes preliminary experience concerning the technology of applying these materials, along with selected test results that assess the properties of the produced coatings. The results indicate that the addition of PCMs in the amount of 15% can increase the heat capacity of geopolymer materials by about 150-180%, and the foamed geopolymer coatings produced have a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.07-0.09 W/mK

Wybrane determinanty jakości życia pacjentów ze zmianami zwyrodnieniowymi kręgosłupa

Introduction. Degenerative spinal disease is considered one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Poland and worldwide. Sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, and spinal overload contribute to this state of affairs. The chronic nature of the disease, along with pain and functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system, impact the quality of life. Aim. To determine the level of life quality and factors influencing the quality of life in patients with degenerative spinal changes. Material and Methods. The study involved 107 individuals aged between 55 and 65 years. Standardized research tools were utilized, including the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Activities of Daily Living scale (ADL), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQoL-BREF) questionnaire. Results. The level of illness acceptance in the study population was 26.52 points (SD=6.61). All respondents experienced pain symptoms, with an average pain intensity of 7.02 (SD=1.13). The average self-assessed quality of life among the participants was 3.5 points (SD=0.76), while the average self-assessed health rating was 2.54 points (SD=0.7). Spinal disability affected all patients in the lumbar region, whereas no disability was reported in the cervical region by 27.10% of the respondents. Conclusions. Patients with degenerative spinal changes have a relatively good quality of life and a moderate level of illness acceptance. Age, marital status, occupational activity, body mass, pain intensity, and degree of disability all influence the quality of life. (JNNN 2023;12(1):44–52)Wstęp. Choroba zwyrodnieniowa kręgosłupa uważana jest za jedną z najbardziej rozpowszechnionych chorób przewlekłych występujących w Polsce i świecie. Wpływ na taki stan rzeczy mają uwarunkowania cywilizacyjne siedzący tryb życia, mała ilość ruchu przeciążenia kręgosłupa. Przewlekły charakter choroby, dolegliwości bólowe i ograniczenia funkcjonalne narządu ruchu rzutują na jakość życia. Cel. Określenie poziomu życia i czynników wpływających na jakość życia u chorych ze zmianami zwyrodnieniowymi kręgosłupa. Materiał i metody. W badaniu uczestniczyło 107 osób w wieku 55 do 65 lat. W badaniach wykorzystano standaryzowane narzędzia badawcze: skale akceptacji choroby (AIS), kwestionariusz Oswestry (ODI), szyjny indeks niepełnosprawności (NDI), skalę podstawowych czynności życia codziennego (ADL) oraz ogólny kwestionariusz do oceny jakości życia WHOQoL-BREF. Wyniki. Poziom akceptacji choroby dla badanej populacji wynosił 26,52 pkt (SD=6,61). Dolegliwości bólowe odczuwali wszyscy respondenci. Średnie nasilenie bólu wynosiło 7,02 (SD=1,13). Średnia ocena jakości życia dokonana przez ankietowanych wynosi 3,5 punktu (SD=0,76). Średnia ocena własnego zdrowia dokonana przez ankietowanych wynosi 2,54 punktu (SD=0,7). Wszystkich pacjentów dotyka niepełnosprawność kręgosłupa lędźwiowego w porównaniu z szyjnym gdzie brak niepełnosprawności deklarowało 27,10%. Wnioski. Pacjenci ze zmianami zwyrodnieniowymi kręgosłupa mają dość dobrą jakość życia i w średnim stopniu akceptacją chorobę. Na jakość życia mają wpływ, wiek, stan cywilny, aktywność zawodowa, masa ciała, natężenie bólu oraz stopień niepełnosprawności. (PNN 2023;12(1):44–52

Non symptomatic atrial septal defect venosus type IVC – SV coexistent with non-obstructed foramen ovale in 78 years old patient – a case report

Topyła Weronika Sandra, Krasuska Beata, Bal Wioletta Anna, Bąk Tomasz Krzysztof, Staciwa Agnieszka Zofia. Non symptomatic atrial septal defect venosus type IVC – SV coexistent with non-obstructed foramen ovale in 78 years old patient – a case report. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(12):40-44. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1095604 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/5098 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 1223 (26.01.2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7 © The Authors 2017; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 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/4.0/) 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/4.0/) 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: 10.11.2017. Revised: 15.11.2017. Accepted: 09.12.2017. Non symptomatic atrial septal defect venosus type IVC – SV coexistent with non-obstructed foramen ovale in 78 years old patient – a case report Weronika Sandra Topyła http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3997-9952 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3997-9952 Medical University of Lublin Poland Beata Krasuska http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8010-1642 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8010-1642 Medical University of Lublin Poland Wioletta Anna Bal http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-5322 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-5322 Medical University of Lublin Poland Tomasz Krzysztof Bąk http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6062-0848 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6062-0848 Medical University of Lublin Poland Agnieszka Zofia Staciwa http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4784-4772 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4784-4772 Medical University of Lublin Poland ABSTRACT Atrial septal defect may be seen under few forms. The most common is ASD secundarum – about 70% of defects. Coexistent non-obstructed foramen ovale with atrial septal defect venosus type IVC – SV is very rare. Untreated atrial septal defect can be associated with numerous complications and with significantly shortened life expectancy. Patients with the increased left-to-right shunting may occasionally present congestive heart failure with pulmonary hypertension in their fourth to sixth decades of life. Late problems in untreated patients also include the risk of paradoxical embolus as well as atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. The presented medical case is an example of a very rare clinical disease in which a complex heart defect within the atrial septum is asymptomatic, does not give any complications and does not require treatment

Electrochemical corrosion monitoring in low conductive fluid : pilot-scale study on sulfolane corrosion potential

Solvents are a group of chemical compounds that are widely used in organic synthesis. Taking into account the chemical nature, solvents are divided into protic and aprotic ones. An attractive alternative to commonly used industrial extractive liquids is an anthropogenic, organosulfur medium—sulfolane. Sulfolane is a five-membered heterocyclic sulfur–organic compound from the group of sulfones (R-SO2-R’, where R/R’ is alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl), which contains an apolar hydrocarbon backbone and a polar functional group. It is a selective solvent in the liquid–liquid and liquid–vapor extraction processes used for the removal of close-boiling alkanes from cycloalkanes or for the separation of compounds with different degrees of saturation and polarity in the extractive rectification of arenes from non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon mixtures. In standard conditions sulfolane is not an aggressive solvent for steel, but at higher temperature (170–180 °C) and oxygen availability, it may be decomposed and subsequently some corrosive (by-)products can be formed. The primary purpose of the presented pilot-case examination was to verify applicability of the industrial, multi-electrochemical technique for reliable detection of the corrosion processes in low conductive fluids

The knowledge of mothers on prevention of diarrhea in infancy

Introduction. The incidence of rotavirus diarrhea etiology is one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal diseases of children around the world. It is estimated that rotavirus infections each year (in the world) are the cause of 138 million episodes of diarrhea among children under five years of age. Rotavirus infections are still prominent and growing epidemiological problem in our country. Thus, the need for effective and multidimensional prevention is incredibly important. Aim. Understanding the level of mothers’ knowledge about the prevention of diarrhea among children during infancy. Material and methods. In the study, there was used a method of diagnostic survey questionnaire copyright, composed of 31 closed questions. The research group was 116 mothers of children under 2 years staying in USzD due to the illness of their child. Results. 93.10% of the surveyed recognized that the lack of environmental cleanness, and the lack of hygiene during preparation and serving of meals are the direct cause of the formation of diarrhea and know that the infant is most susceptible to diarrhea (62.93%). mother aged between 25-30 years have significantly higher level of knowledge about the probiotics (80.56%) than polled aged 25 years (47.83%) and more than 30 years (71.93%) (p = 0, 04). The respondents with higher education more often have a higher level of knowledge of probiotics (78.12%), compared to the respondents with high school diploma only (69.45%) or primary and professional education(37.50%) (p = 0.01) • Statistical analysis showed that affluent respondents more commonly have a high level knowledge of the vaccination against rotavirus infections (50.00%) (p = 0.0008). Conclusions. Mothers’ knowledge of prevention of diarrhea children in infancy is insufficient, moreover, most mothers are not aware of significant impact on the prevention of diarrhea proper compliance with the rules of personal hygiene to their children. The vast majority of mothers have a high level of knowledge of the impact of administration of probiotics in the diet of infants on prevention of diarrhea, however, almost 50.0% of the mothers have a low level of knowledge about the vaccination against rotavirus

Wszystko jest możliwe : rozmowa z prof. dr. hab. Adamem Dziadkiem i prof. dr. hab. Krzysztofem Kłosińskim

[...] polonistyki częściowo przekształcają się w coś nowego, odchodząc od tradycyjnej formuły filologicznej, która nas ciągnie w stronę filologii klasycznej, czyli łacińsko-greckiej, i która ma znamiona czegoś archaicznego i archeologicznego zarazem, bo dotyczy języków w gruncie rzeczy martwych. Zgodziliśmy się, że czym innym jest nauczanie języków i literatur żyjących narodów niż tych, które należą do odległej przeszłości. Stąd pojawił się przyjęty dość zgodnie we wszystkich niemalże środowiskach postulat, zgodnie z którym musi nastąpić otworzenie repertuaru kształcenia polonistycznego na elementy kulturowe, czyli musi nastąpić zwrot w stronę kulturoznawstwa i jego różnych aspektów. W konsekwencji pojawiły się rozmaite, brzmiące egzotycznie szkoły. W rezultacie czego dziś naturalne jest np. badanie geografii przez polonistę. Tym samym można mówić o nastąpieniu rzeczywistych zmian. Przebudowa, która była procesem, a nie jakimś wydarzeniem, bezpiecznej przyszłości nam jeszcze nie zapewniła [...]