Work Organisation and Innovation - Case Study: Volkswagen Poznań, Poland

[Excerpt] Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o. o. (VWP) 1 was established in 1993. 2 It is part of the Volkswagen AG Corporation and is owned entirely by Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (VW Utility Cars). VWP is a manufacturer of passenger cars. Currently, the company manufactures two types of utility cars: the Caddy, which constitutes the basis of production, and the T5 Transporter. The main target group for the products manufactured by the Poznań-based branch of Volkswagen are business clients, who use the utility cars for the transport of lighter goods. About 94% of manufactured vehicles are exported as part of the intra-Community supply of goods, as well as to third countries

Preeclampsia: síndrome metabólico del embarazo

Introducción: La preeclampsia aún es de etiología incierta, pero con distintas alteraciones metabólicas que se presentan en la mujer embarazada, tiene como común denominador el daño endotelial multiorgánico. La tarea del obstetra es identificar embarazos de alto riesgo causantes de la alta morbilidad y mortalidad materna y neonatal. Objetivo: Plantear una nueva denominación de la preeclampsia de acuerdo con la fisiopatología y los criterios del síndrome metabólico. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles anidados en una cohorte retrospectiva en el Hospital Materno Perinatal “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz” en el periodo de enero 2011 a diciembre 2012. Se formaron dos grupos de pacientes uno con síndrome de preeclampsia y otro con embarazo normal, a los cuales se les aplicaron los criterios de síndrome metabólico. Resultados: De la cohorte de 640 pacientes se incluyeron a 90 pacientes que correspondieron al 14.06%, el grupo I se conformó por 30 pacientes que fue considerado como casos, y grupo II por 60 pacientes considerado como controles. Los resultados de las variables antropométricas al comparar cintura, peso, talla mostraron diferencias estadísticas (OR= 8, p= 0.001), mostrando mayor obesidad en la población estudiada. En relación con los valores de triglicéridos, TA, y glucosa, se observaron diferencias estadísticas entre los grupos (OR de 1.8 y p=0.03, OR= 9 y p= 0.001, OR= 10 y p= 0.001 respectivamente). Conclusiones: El síndrome de preeclampsia cuenta con factores de riesgo como obesidad, dislipidemia aterogénica, hipertensión arterial, resistencia a la insulina con intolerancia a la glucosa o diabetes, estado proinflamatorio y protrombóticos. Por lo tanto, la preeclampsia puede ser considerada como un síndrome metabólico del embarazo y ser el factor desencadenante del desorden hipertensivo y sus complicaciones

Dziewiętnastowieczne ratowanie ciągłości. Poezja Adama Asnyka w refleksji Piotra Chmielowskiego

The article attempts to reveal a reconstruction of Piotr Chmielowski’s critical thought regarding the poetical works written by Adam Asnyk (pen-name E...ly). The starting point for the discussion is a set of variations for different editions of Zarys literatury polskiej as well as other works of the critic elucidating the specificity, importance and the character of the poetry of E…ly. The article attempts to show why it was just the figure of the poet that was necessary and constituted a model figure for revealing the attempts of saving continuance of not only Polish poetry but also national culture and heritage. In his critical reflection, Chmielowski tries to find continuity between the Romantic paradigm and the post-January insurgency paradigm that was to define the obligations and the status of poetry, as well as to identify, uphold important question for Chmielowski himself as to why it was necessary to find among the generation of post-insurgency Poles a figure that would resemble Ignacy Kraszewski, a man-institution, and thus provide an exemplary model, necessary and much needed model figure in upholding and maintaining national consciousness and in preserving continuity. It is the culture and literature of the latter half of the nineteenth century that Chmielowski investigates in search of poetry and the poet as an icon of the nineteenth centuryness and modernity in the post-January insurgency non-poetical times. Asnyk can be seen, in Chmielowski’s terms, as an icon of the modern poet, a keystone figure who straddled the line between what can be consolidated and what was left to be saved in order to preserve the paradigm of Romantic poeticalness and the necessity for adjusting to new cultural circumstances and contemporary expectations on the part of receivers

La confidencialitat en el procediment de mediació

La confidencialitat, com a principi essencial del procediment de mediació, té una incidència parti- cular en l'entorn electrònic. Aquest treball indaga en el seu significat, el seu àmbit subjectiu i objectiu, així com en els seus límits, tenint present la normativa autonòmica existent i la Directiva 2008/52, relativa a certs aspectes de la mediació en assumptes civils i mercantils i altres docu- ments concordants

Accepting Blockchain Tech to Increase Bitcoin Acceptance

Cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin leading the charge, are the beginning of something new because this ideology is attempting to change the way people store and use money - led by an influx of technological innovation and success. If executed accordingly, blockchain has the chance to completely change our world for the better. With Bitcoin being driven by advanced blockchain technology, this digital currency has the ability to decentralize one of the most important aspects of life - money. This in turn would allow for people to take direct control of their money without the need for being completely dependent on bank systems and government entities. Society is beginning to realize the full potential of blockchain technology and crypto as a whole, but lack of security may be the reason why sustained growth and mass adoption is happening at a slower rate than expected. Bitcoin and blockchain technology have life changing potential, but there are security issues holding back mass adoption and disallowing institutional money from flowing into the market. There is not a quick fix available, but starting at the root of the problem, which is in the areas surrounding education and awareness, would certainly create a solid foundation and help bridge the gap between this innovative technology and the end-user. Additionally, regulation and insurance against possible theft need to be fully established to give users the peace of mind to accept the technology. Lastly, advancements on the technical side of securing the blockchain also need to be properly executed for all of this to come together. Finding the proper balance between the technological innovation, user accessibility, and security is vital for the success of bitcoin and blockchain technology as a whole