Characteristics of aggressive behaviour in females suffering from psychogenic binge eating disorder : (analysis of the author’s own research)

Aim. The purpose of the current research is to measure the level of aggression among females diagnosed with BED and individuals displaying no eating or mental disorders, and to make a comparative study of the aforementioned variable. Methods. The main research variables were measured using a psychometric method - the Revised Psychological Inventory of Aggression Syndrome by Gaś (Polish: IPSA-II).The author of the measuring instrument developed a set of norms which met the requirements of the research conducted in a population of Polish females and males. Results. Statistical analysis of the research data revealed significant differences between the females suffering from BED and the subjects displaying no mental or eating disorders, in terms of the level of aggressive and self-aggressive tendencies. It was discovered that the study participants who constituted the control group exhibited an appropriate level of aggressive behaviour, as opposed to the subjects displaying the symptoms of BED, who reported an increased (inappropriate) degree of aggression and self-aggression, which might predispose the females to psychosomatic responses, as well as push them towards subconscious emotional eating that is aimed at coping with emotional stimuli and stress. Conclusions. Analysis of the research data revealed a high level of aggressive and self-aggressive behaviour in the sample of females suffering from psychogenic binge eating disorder. The data gathered in this study point to the fact that assessment of the level of emotional personality disturbance, which includes measuring the level of aggressive and self-aggressive tendencies, should be a crucial element of a reliable psychological diagnostic evaluation and effective therapeutic interactions in a group of patients diagnosed with BED. Insight therapy aimed at investigating psychological mechanisms underlying the subconscious process of relieving aggression by individuals suffering from BED might intensify and accelerate the treatment of the aforementioned eating disorde

Characteristics of aggressive behaviour in females suffering from psychogenic binge eating disorder (analysis of the author’s own research)

Aim. The purpose of the current research is to measure the level of aggression among females diagnosed with BED and individuals displaying no eating or mental disorders, and to make a comparative study of the aforementioned variable. Methods. The main research variables were measured using a psychometric method - the Revised Psychological Inventory of Aggression Syndrome by Gaś (Polish: IPSA-II).The author of the measuring instrument developed a set of norms which met the requirements of the research conducted in a population of Polish females and males. Results. Statistical analysis of the research data revealed significant differences between the females suffering from BED and the subjects displaying no mental or eating disorders, in terms of the level of aggressive and self-aggressive tendencies. It was discovered that the study participants who constituted the control group exhibited an appropriate level of aggressive behaviour, as opposed to the subjects displaying the symptoms of BED, who reported an increased (inappropriate) degree of aggression and self-aggression, which might predispose the females to psychosomatic responses, as well as push them towards subconscious emotional eating that is aimed at coping with emotional stimuli and stress. Conclusions. Analysis of the research data revealed a high level of aggressive and self-aggressive behaviour in the sample of females suffering from psychogenic binge eating disorder. The data gathered in this study point to the fact that assessment of the level of emotional personality disturbance, which includes measuring the level of aggressive and self-aggressive tendencies, should be a crucial element of a reliable psychological diagnostic evaluation and effective therapeutic interactions in a group of patients diagnosed with BED. Insight therapy aimed at investigating psychological mechanisms underlying the subconscious process of relieving aggression by individuals suffering from BED might intensify and accelerate the treatment of the aforementioned eating disorder

New City District Praha - Holešovice - Community center

Diplomová práce je zpracovaná na základě urbanistické studie Praha - Holešovice City Park +, vypracované v předmětu ateliér architektury III, kde je navržená nová struktura budov v návaznosti na stávající zástavbu. Součástí této studie je návrh městského parku. Diplomová práce pak zpracovává architektonickou studii konkrétní stavby, a to společenského centra. Cílem je navrhnout nové místo pro setkávání obyvatel bydlících v nově navržené zástavbě . Navrhovaný dům bude navazovat na městský park.The diploma thesis is elaborated on the basis of urban studies Prague - Holešovice City Park +, elaborated in the subject architectural design III, where a new structure of buildings is proposed in connection with the existing structure of the city. Part of this study is the design of a city park. The diploma thesis then prepares an architectural study of a specific building of a community center. The aim is to design a new meeting place for residents of housing in the newly designed development. The proposed house will be connected to the city park.226 - Katedra architekturyvýborn

Struktura doznań stresowych pacjentów w zespole bólowym odcinka lędźwiowego kręgosłupa podczas epidemii COVID-19 w Polsce

Introduction. The rapid transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has prompted government officials from many countries around the world to introduce severe epidemic restrictions to reduce the risk of developing coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, apart from the necessity to protect somatic health, it turned out in a relatively short time that the pandemic also posed a serious threat to the mental functioning of many people.Aim. The aim of the study is assessing the structure of stressful experiences of women and men in the pain syndrome of the lumbar spine during the COVID-19 epidemic in Poland.Material and Methods. The study sample consists of 102 patients hospitalized in the Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery of the Independent Public Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin. The first group is women, the second is men. The research used the KPS Questionnaire and a proprietary questionnaire. Statistical analyses were carried out using the IBM SPSS 25 program using the two-factor analysis of variance in the mixed schema included in the multivariate OML model.Results. In the group of women, 49.0% of patients feel high stress, 31.4% — moderate, and 19.6% — low. In the male population, 37.3% of the respondents exhibited high stress, 51.0% — average and 11.7% — low. Women exhibit lower emotional tension but higher external stress than men. In addition, the patients have the highest emotional tension and external stress, and the lowest — intrapsychic stress. In men, emotional tension dominates, next is external stress, and intrapsychic stress is significantly lower than them.Conclusions. The obtained data suggest that when designing interventions supporting the mental functioning of this group of patients, consideration should be given to taking into account individual differences identified in the studies. (JNNN 2021;10(3):96–104)Wstęp. Szybka transmisja koronawirusa SARS-CoV-2 skłoniła przedstawicieli rządów wielu państw na całym świecie do wprowadzenia surowych ograniczeń epidemicznych, mających na celu ograniczenie ryzyka rozwoju choroby koronawirusowej (COVID-19). Jednak poza koniecznością ochrony stanu zdrowia somatycznego, w stosunkowo krótkim czasie okazało się, iż występująca pandemia stanowi również poważne zagrożenie dla funkcjonowania psychicznego wielu osób.Cel. Celem badań jest określenie struktury doświadczeń stresowych kobiet i mężczyzn w zespole bólowym odcinka lędźwiowego kręgosłupa podczas epidemii COVID-19 w Polsce.Materiał i metody. Badaną próbę tworzy 102 pacjentów hospitalizowanych w Klinice Neurochirurgii i Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej Samodzielnego Publicznego Szpitala Klinicznego nr 4 w Lublinie. Pierwszą grupę stanowią kobiety, a drugą mężczyźni. W badaniach zastosowano Kwestionariusz KPS oraz ankietę. Analizy statystyczne przeprowadzono za pomocą programu IBM SPSS 25 z wykorzystaniem dwuczynnikowej analizy wariancji w schemacie mieszanym wchodzącej w skład wielozmiennowego modelu OML.Wyniki. W grupie kobiet 49,0% pacjentek odczuwa wysoki stres, 31,4% — umiarkowany, a 19,6% — niski. W populacji mężczyzn 37,3% badanych ujawnia wysoki stres, 51,0% — przeciętny i 11,7% — niski. Kobiety wykazują niższe napięcie emocjonalne, ale wyższy stres zewnętrzny niż mężczyźni. Ponadto pacjentki w największym stopniu mają nasilone napięcie emocjonalne i stres zewnętrzny, a w najniższym stres intrapsychiczny. U mężczyzn dominuje napięcie emocjonalne, następnie jest to stres zewnętrzny, a stres intrapsychiczny jest istotnie od nich niższy.Wnioski. Uzyskane dane sugerują, iż podczas opracowywania interwencji wspierających funkcjonowanie psychiczne tej grupy pacjentów należy rozważyć uwzględnienie zidentyfikowanych w badaniach różnic indywidualnych. (PNN 2021;10(3):96–104

Biometric tools in conservation: the caseof Juniperus phoenicea L. (Cupressaceae) from Andorra

Resumen del contenido del póster presentado en el 10e Colloque de botanique Pyrénéo-Cantabrique celebrado del 8 al 10 de julio de 2013 en el Casino de Bagnères-de-Luchon[EN]The isolated populations of Juniperus phoenicea found in mountain areas of the Pyrenees have traditionally been assigned to subsp. phoenicea. In order to verify the taxonomic status of the Andorran populations, and to better understand the distribution of subsp. turbinata, a biometric study basedon morphological characteristics has been carried out. The resulting conclusions indicate that the Andorran populations should be included within subsp. phoenicea along with the other inland Iberian populations. The high degree of morphological variation of the Andorran populations suggest the relict character of those isolated Pyrenean valley stands. The biogeographical interest of those fragmentary populations is commented on. They are plants that grow in the Iimits of the taxon's area, and should be included in the priority strategies for conservation of mountain biodiversity.[ES]Las poblaciones aisladas de Juniperus phoenicea que se encuentran en las zonas de montaña de los Pirineos han sido tradicionalmente asignadas a la subsp. phoenicea. Con el fin de verificar el estatus taxonómico de las poblaciones andorranas, y para comprender mejor la distribución de la subsp. turbinata, se ha realizado un estudio biométrico basado en las características morfológicas de diferentes poblaciones del Mediterráneo Occidental. Los resultados y conclusiones indican que las poblaciones andorranas deben incluirse dentro de la subsp. phoenicea junto con las otras poblaciones del interior ibérico. El alto grado de variación morfológica de las poblaciones andorranas sugiere el carácter relicto de las mismas en los valles del Pirenaicos, donde se encuentran aisladas. Se comenta el interés biogeográfico de estas poblaciones fragmentadas. Son plantas que crecen en los límites de área del taxon, y deberían ser incluidos en las estrategias prioritarias para la conservación de la biodiversidad de las montañas.[FR]Les populations isolées de Juniperus phoenicea des zones de montagne des Pyrénées ont traditionnellement été attribuées ala subsp. phoenicea. Afin de vérifier le statut taxonomique des populations andorranes, et de mieux comprendre la distribution de subsp. turbinata, on a effectué une biométrie basée sur les caractéristiques morphologiques des différentes populations de la Méditerranée occidentale. Les résultats obtenus indiquent que les populations andorrannes devraient étre inclues dans la subsp. phoenicea avec les autres populations continentales ibériques. Le haut degré de variation morphologique des populations de l'Andorre suggere leur caractere relictique. Elles se trouvent isolées dans differentes vallées pyrénéennes. Ces populations fragmentées ont un grand lntérét biogéographique. Les plantes, qui poussent dans les limites de distribution, devraient etre incluses dans les stratégies prioritaires pour la conservation de la biodiversité des montagnes.Peer reviewe

Morphology and position of the right atrioventricular valve in relation to right atrial atructures

The right atrioventricular valve (RAV) is an important anatomical structure that prevents blood backflow from the right ventricle to the right atrium. The complex anatomy of the RAV has lowered the success rate of surgical and transcatheter procedures performed within the area. The aim of this study was to describe the morphology of the RAV and determine its spatial position in relation to selected structures of the right atrium. We examined 200 randomly selected human adult hearts. All leaflets and commissures were identified and measured. The position of the RAV was defined. Notably, 3-leaflet configurations were present in 67.0% of cases, whereas 4-leaflet configurations were present in 33.0%. Septal and mural leaflets were both significantly shorter and higher in 4-leaflet than in 3-leaflet RAVs. Significant domination of the muro-septal commissure in 3-leflet valves was noted. The supero-septal commissure was the most stable point within RAV circumference. In 3-leaflet valves, the muro-septal commissure was placed within the cavo-tricuspid isthmus area in 52.2% of cases, followed by the right atrial appendage vestibule region (20.9%). In 4-leaflet RAVs, the infero-septal commissure was located predominantly in the cavo-tricuspid isthmus area and infero-mural commissure was always located within the right atrial appendage vestibule region. The RAV is a highly variable structure. The supero-septal part of the RAV is the least variable component, whereas the infero-mural is the most variable. The number of detected RAV leaflets significantly influences the relative position of individual valve components in relation to right atrial structures

Use of horse riding in chronic pain therapy

Introduction and purpose: Chronic pain is a struggle itself and also a symptom in many common conditions. Its complexity requires diverse treatment methods including some that might seem unconventional, for example, horse riding. This study gathers information about the use of equine assisted therapy in pain relief. Brief description of the state of knowledge: Hippotherapy is known as an important part of care for patients with cerebral palsy, attention deficit and autism. The rhythmical, multidimensional movements of the horse are transmitted to the rider’s pelvis and help in strengthening and stretching the muscles which result in better posture stabilization and balance. The positive effects of equine assisted therapy are not limited to only physical ones but positive social, cognitive and psychological effects can be observed as well. In order to lower the cost and time of the therapy, horse riding simulators were invented. So far, horse riding has been tested as a pain relief tool in entities like nonspecific low back pain, multiple sclerosis and arthritis. Summary: Horse riding sessions had beneficial effects on pain levels among patients with nonspecific back pain and arthritis. There is a need to conduct further research in order to properly compare the use of real horses versus horse simulators. Hippotherapy was well perceived by different patient groups so maybe it has the potential to be an important part of pain management in various conditions

Electron Beam-Treated Enzymatically Mineralized Gelatin Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering

Biological hydrogels are highly promising materials for bone tissue engineering (BTE) due to their high biocompatibility and biomimetic characteristics. However, for advanced and customized BTE, precise tools for material stabilization and tuning material properties are desired while optimal mineralisation must be ensured. Therefore, reagent-free crosslinking techniques such as high energy electron beam treatment promise effective material modifications without formation of cytotoxic by-products. In the case of the hydrogel gelatin, electron beam crosslinking further induces thermal stability enabling biomedical application at physiological temperatures. In the case of enzymatic mineralisation, induced by Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and mediated by Calcium Glycerophosphate (CaGP), it is necessary to investigate if electron beam treatment before mineralisation has an influence on the enzymatic activity and thus affects the mineralisation process. The presented study investigates electron beam-treated gelatin hydrogels with previously incorporated ALP and successive mineralisation via incubation in a medium containing CaGP. It could be shown that electron beam treatment optimally maintains enzymatic activity of ALP which allows mineralisation. Furthermore, the precise tuning of material properties such as increasing compressive modulus is possible. This study characterizes the mineralised hydrogels in terms of mineral formation and demonstrates the formation of CaP in dependence of ALP concentration and electron dose. Furthermore, investigations of uniaxial compression stability indicate increased compression moduli for mineralised electron beam-treated gelatin hydrogels. In summary, electron beam-treated mineralized gelatin hydrogels reveal good cytocompatibility for MG-63 osteoblast like cells indicating a high potential for BTE applications