The Outline of Communal ‘Ars Moriendi’ in Egalitarian Transhumanism

This paper outlines the proposal for an egalitarian, transhumanist, and communal version of ars moriendi that should be coherent and meet the consequentialist criteria of the principle of minimizing anti-values and maximizing values, especially the ethical values of freedom and happiness. Transhuman-ist augmented dying (AD) refers to the extended body-mind, free from harmful religious and political ideologies. At present, a feasible art of dying can be systematically supported by anesthetics and psy-chedelics (entheogens), computer games, virtual reality, and good death machines. Its egalitarian form requires a deeply democratic society, and its progress may need a transition to a type 1 society on the Kardashev scale

Reorganization of the Sugar Beet Supply Process as an Opportunity for a more Sustainable Transport: Based on a Model for the Polish Sugar Sector

This paper presents the impact of reorganization efforts on the ability to enhance the sustainability of the sugar beet supply process, as illustrated by the example of the Polish sugar sector. As a result of the solutions deployed, the farmers spend less on beet transport and may therefore allocate the freed-up resources to other activities. The professionalization of transport also contributed to reducing the farmers’ expenditure on logistical activities involved in sugar beet farming and delivery. These are benefits that directly affect the economic viability of sugar beet farming. As regards the environmental and social impact of transport, it was concluded that making consistent efforts to restrict the transport operations handled directly by the growers contributed to reducing (i) carbon exhaust emissions and (ii) nuisance caused by agricultural vehicles on public roads. In the period under review, the reorganization of beet supply to sugar refineries resulted in decreasing the CO2 emission ratio from 6.38 kg/t to 4.07 kg/t (by 36%)

Infectious complications of shunt systems in children from the region of upper silesia treated in the years 2000-2010

Zygmunt Agata, Szefczyk-Polowczyk Lucyna, Mandera Marek. Infectious complications of shunt systems in children from the region of upper silesia treated in the years 2000-2010. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2015;5(5):205-212. ISSN 2391-8306. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17590http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/2015%3B5%285%29%3A205-212https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/works/559813http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17590Formerly 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, PolandOpen 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 commercialuse, 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. INFECTIOUS COMPLICATIONS OF SHUNT SYSTEMS IN CHILDREN FROM THE REGION OF UPPER SILESIA TREATED IN THE YEARS 2000-2010 Agata Zygmunt1, Lucyna Szefczyk-Polowczyk2, Marek Mandera3 1Studium Doktoranckie, Wydział Lekarski, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach2Studium Doktoranckie, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Medycyny Labolatoryjnej, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach3Klinika Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej Szpitala Klinicznego Nr 6 Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego Górnośląskiego Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka w Katowicach Pierwszy autor: Agata ZygmuntAdres do korespondencji: Katowice 40-477 ul. Gościnna 5d/24Tel kontaktowy: 668 068 676Adres e-mail: [email protected] AbstractIntroduction. Infections of shunt systems are still a major problem in pediatric neurosurgery. They are the cause of 19% of all revision within 10 years of implantation of the shunt. Aim. The aim of the study was infectious complications in patients of the Pediatric Neurosurgery operated on for hydrocephalus in 2000-2010 in Katowice. Material and methods. In order to implement the above assumptions medical records were reviewed of patients hospitalized in the Pediatric Neurosurgery in Katowice in the years 2000 - 2010. Results. First shunt implantation were performed in children under the 3 months of age. Infectious complications occurred in 5.2% of patients operated on for hydrocephalus in 10 years. Conclusion. Shunt system infections occurred most often in children up to the age of 6 months. The most common infectious agent in the test was staphylococcus epidermidis. Key words: infection, shunt system, the etiological agent, shunt implantation, infectious complications

ADSORPTION AND CO-ADSORPTION OF PEO-PPO-PEO BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND SURFACTANTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ZETA POTENTIAL OF MAGNESITE AND DOLOMITE

Abstract. The influence of adsorption and co-adsorption of PEO-PPO-PEO triblock copolymers (Pluronics) as well as surfactants on the zeta potential of magnesite and dolomite aqueous suspension are addressed here. Four Pluronics of various molecular weight were used in these studies. They have been mixed with cationic (CTAB) or anionic (SDS) surfactants. The adsorption isotherms of copolymers and copolymer-surfactant mixture onto magnesite and dolomite have been determined. The adsorbed amount of Pluronics increases with the increasing concentration and reaches plateau. An increase in the adsorbed amounts of both cationic and anionic surfactants onto the mineral surfaces (magnesite and dolomite) has been observed in the presence of Pluronic copolymers. A positive nature of zeta potential was observed in the presence of cationic surfactant, except magnesite without or with a low CTAB concentration. However, an attendant copolymer causes a decrease of zeta potential due to the deformation of an electrical double layer, comparing the presence of an individual cationic surfactant. The adsorbed non-ionic Pluronic layer partially screens the surface charge of mineral particles, and thus, reduces the zeta potential. On the other hand, the adsorption of anionic surfactant and copolymer caused a decrease in the negative value of the zeta potential of both investigated minerals due to increased SDS adsorption. The viscosity measurements were also performed to determine the thickness of adsorbed layer

Agile and entrepreneurial attributes of young employees as a determinant of market success in the light of own research

PURPOSE: The aim of the article is to analyze the agile and entrepreneurial attributes of young employees as determinants of effective business management.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: In order to thoroughly investigate this phenomenon, in January 2022 a survey was carried out in accordance with the CAWI standards. The survey involved 632 respondents.FINDINGS: A close relationship has been shown between the ability to initiate new projects and the search for innovative ideas. Initiating new projects is also associated with the ability to take advantage of opportunities.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The management of the organization should educate and strengthen the organizational agility and entrepreneurship in the employees employed. Only employees with a high need for success, recognition and achievement, as well as the ability to make decisions in conditions of uncertainty, will contribute to the market success of the organization.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The article presents original scientific research. In addition, the original value is the presentation of statistical dependencies using the Pearson correlation coefficient, which is a measure of the linear relationship between variables. A close correlation has been shown between the ability to initiate new projects and the search for innovative ideas and at the same time the ability to seize opportunities. In turn, creativity in action is a derivative of initiating new projects. An employee who is able to adapt to changing conditions is at the same time able to take advantage of opportunities.peer-reviewe

Wpływ diety na występowanie chorób nowotworowych = The impact of diet on the occurrence of tumor diseases

Pudło Hanna, Respondek Malwina, Szefczyk-Polowczyk Lucyna, Wengel-Woźny Karina. Wpływ diety na występowanie chorób nowotworowych = The impact of diet on the occurrence of tumor diseases. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2015;5(9):549-558. ISSN 2391-8306. DOI10.5281/zenodo.31473http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.31473http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/2015%3B5%289%29%3A549-558https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/works/635198Formerly Journal of Health Sciences. ISSN 1429-9623 / 2300-665X. Archives 2011–2014http://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, PolandOpen 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 commercialuse, 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: 26.08.2015. Revised 05.09.2015. Accepted: 27.09.2015. Wpływ diety na występowanie chorób nowotworowychThe impact of diet on the occurrence of tumor diseases Hanna Pudło1, Malwina Respondek1, Lucyna Szefczyk-Polowczyk2, Karina Wengel-Woźny3 1Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Studium Doktoranckie Wydział Zdrowia Publicznego w Bytomiu, Polska2Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Studium Doktoranckie Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Medycyny Laboratoryjnej w Sosnowcu, Polska3Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Studium Doktoranckie Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu w Katowicach, Polska 1Medical University of Silesia, Ph.D. Department of Public Health in Bytom, Poland2Medical University of Silesia, Ph.D. Department of Pharmacy with the Divisionof Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Poland3Medical University of Silesia, Ph.D. Department of Health Sciences in Katowice, Poland3  Słowa kluczowe: dieta, nowotwory, zachorowanie.Key words: diet, cancer, disease. Streszczenie Od wielu lat w Polsce obserwuje się szybki wzrost zachorowań na nowotwory. Zachorowalność na nowotwory wzrasta na całym świecie.  Komitet Ekspertów WHO, podsumowując stan wiedzy o epidemiologii nowotworów złośliwych, stwierdził, że znaczna ich część jest wynikiem stylu życia i środowiska. Ocenia się, że ok. 20–30 % wszystkich nowotworów złośliwych to nowotwory dietozależne, w rozwoju których istotne znaczenie mają czynniki żywieniowe. Celem pracy jest analiza żywieniowych czynników występowania nowotworów oraz identyfikacja zagrożeń wynikających z diety. Znajomość czynników ryzyka występowania raka może umożliwić stworzenie zaleceń żywieniowych w terapii antynowotworowej. Liczne badania potwierdzają wpływ diety na powstawanie oraz rozwój choroby nowotworowej dlatego istotna wydaje się profilaktyka chorób nowotworowych poprzez szerzenie wiedzy na temat właściwych zachowań zdrowotnych, w tym również odpowiednich nawyków żywieniowych. Ryzyko występowania raka może być modyfikowane poprzez m. in utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała, spożywania odpowiedniej ilości warzyw i owoców, unikanie alkoholu. Należy dążyć do wprowadzania edukacji żywieniowej już u dzieci i młodzieży co może pozwolić na ograniczenie występowania nowotworów dieto zależnych. Badania dowodzą, że osoby z wysokim poziomem wiedzy na temat profilaktyki chorób nowotworowych podejmują korzystniejsze zachowania zdrowotne. AbstractFor many years Poland has seen a rapid increase in the incidence of cancer. The incidence of cancer is increasing worldwide. WHO Expert Committee, summing up the state of knowledge about the epidemiology of malignant tumors, said that much of it is the result of lifestyle and environment. It is estimated that approx. 20-30% of all malignant cancers diet related, the development of which are important nutritional factors. The aim of the study was to analyze the nutritional factors for the appearance of cancer and the identification of risks from the diet. Knowledge of the risk factors for cancer may enable the creation of the Dietary Guidelines for antitumor therapy. Numerous studies confirm the impact of diet on the formation and progression of cancer because it seems relevant to the prevention of cancer by raising awareness about relevant health behaviors, including proper eating habits. The risk of cancer can be modified by m. In maintaining a healthy body weight, eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol. The aim should be to introduce nutritional education already in children and adolescents which could eventually allow the reduction of tumors diethoxy subsidiaries. Studies have shown that people with high levels of knowledge about cancer prevention undertake more favorable health behavior

Removal of Copper (II) Ions in Aqueous Solutions by Sorption onto Alkali Activated Fly Ash

Fly ash is a particulate material produced from coal combustion power plants with major components are silica, alumina, iron oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, and carbon which are ideal for metal adsorbents. The potential use of fly ash in the wastewater treatment process is obvious because it can be obtained cheaply in large quatities and it can be used as an adsorbent. However, fly ash still shows lower adsorption capacity unless it is activated. In this study, fly ash activated by NaOH 14 M and KOH 14 M solutions. The batch experiments were carried out to study the sorption of copper ions from aqueous on alkali activated fly ash. The influence of initial concentration and contact time were examined at constant pH and dose of adsorbent. The sorption capacity of copper ions increased with the initial concentration and contact time. The sorption capacities followed the order Na1>Ka1>FA. The adsorption isotherm model exhibited that the Langmuir model is very suitable with copper ions adsorption onto fly ash and alkali activated fly ash. Kinetic study shows that adsorption of copper ions onto FA, Na1, and Ka1 follows the pseudo second-order kinetics

Oxidation of Hydrocarbons on the Surface of Tin Dioxide Chemical Sensors

The paper presents the results of our investigation on the effect of the molecular structure of organic vapors on the characteristics of resistive chemical gas sensors. The sensors were based on tin dioxide and prepared by means of thick film technology. The electrical and catalytic examinations showed that the abstraction of two hydrogen atoms from the organic molecule and formation of a water in result of reaction with a chemisorbed oxygen ion, determine the rate of oxidation reactions, and thus the sensor performance. The rate of the process depends on the order of carbon atoms and Lewis acidity of the molecule. Therefore, any modification of the surface centers of a sensor material, modifies not only the sensor sensitivity, but also its selectivity

On-the-Job Democracy: Outline of Ethical Analysis

Głównym celem rozważań jest etyczny opis demokracji w miejscu pracy i porównanie w aspekcie wartości etycznych demokratycznych i niedemokratycznych metod zarządzania. W tym celu zastosowano analizę etyczną danych empirycznych dotyczących organizacji w aspekcie dwóch wartości etycznych: wolności i szczęścia. Główna teza artykułu głosi, że demokracja w miejscu pracy etycznie przewyższa swoje autorytarne konkurentki, tzn. bardziej od nich maksymalizuje realizację wolności i szczęścia. Implikacją zarazem praktyczną, jak i społeczną wyników badań jest zachęta do tworzenia demokratycznych firm oraz demaskowania firm pseuodemokratycznych. Artykuł ma charakter badawczy.The main objective of considerations is an ethical description of on-thejob democracy and comparison in the aspect of ethical values of democratic and non-democratic methods of management. For this purpose, the author applied an ethical analysis of empirical data concerning organisations in the aspect of two ethical values: freedom and happiness. The main thesis of the article says that on-the-job democracy ethically outstrips its authoritarian competitors, i.e. it more than those maximises implementation of freedom and happiness. Both practical and social implication of research findings is encouragement to set up democratic firms and to disclose pseudo-democratic firms. The article is of the research nature