University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Comparative Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity, and Quality Traits of Raspberry Cultivars

Although raspberries are widely valued for their health-promoting properties, comprehensive comparative studies integrating pomological quality traits, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant capacities across cultivars with distinct fruit colors remain sparse. Sixteen raspberry cult...

Odonates (Odonata) as indicators of the natural potential of sand mine ponds (Central Europe): environmental drivers and implications for biodiversity conservation

Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) are well-recognized indicators of freshwater ecosystems; therefore, they were used to describe the natural potential of man-made habitats, i.e. sand ponds, in terms of species, ecological patterns of the occurrence of both larval and adult a...

The role of cold stratification duration in the germination of carnivorous plants under changing environmental conditions

Climate change, distinct from short-term temperature fluctuations, encompasses long-term shifts in environmental conditions and poses a major threat to biodiversity—particularly for habitat-specialist species such as Drosera intermedia and Drosera rotundifolia . These carnivorous...

Invasive alien plants in riparian ecosystems: a study from two lowland rivers in Eastern Poland

Abstract Riparian ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots but are also highly vulnerable to biological invasions due to strong hydrological connectivity, recurrent disturbance and exposure to nutrient inputs. This study examined patterns of invasive alien plant species (IAS) occurre...

Childhood Diet, Gut Microbiota and Early Cardiovascular Risk: A Narrative Review

Childhood dietary patterns play a key role in shaping early cardiometabolic risk through effects on adiposity, lipid metabolism, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and gut microbiota composition. Evidence indicates that atherosclerotic processes begin in early life and are strong...

The Effects of the Rearing System, Genotype at the RYR1 Locus and Sex of Fattening Pigs on Selected Biochemical Blood Parameters and Concentrations of Cortisol and β-Endorphin

There has been a growing interest in alternative rearing systems, including free-range rearing. This is particularly important in the case of indigenous pig breeds, which are prized for the high quality of their meat and traditional products, and whose importance in the productio...

Comparative RP-HPTLC Lipophilicity Analysis of Bioactive 1,3,4-Thiadiazole–Resorcinol Conjugates

The behavior of bioactive 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of anticancer potency and cholinesterases (ChEs) inhibitors was examined by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) in a reversed phase (RP) system. The chromatographic systems consisted of C-18 or C-8-bonded silica as the s...

Foodborne Pathogens in the European Union and Poland: Surveillance Trends, Contamination Sources, and Implications for Food Safety Management

Foodborne pathogens remain a major public health concern in the European Union (EU) despite continued improvements in hygiene, regulation, and surveillance. This narrative review with descriptive surveillance analysis examines major bacterial foodborne hazards in the EU and Polan...

Strengthened Anti-Inflammatory Potential of a Purified Antimicrobial Peptide Extract in Leukocyte–Biomaterial Interactions

Excessive inflammation following implant insertion may impair early healing and predispose to postoperative complications. Since neutrophils constitute the predominant leukocyte population during the initial inflammatory phase, and monocytes subsequently orchestrate tissue resolu...

The influence of the components of potato starch / psyllium husk flour films on microorganisms in the context of its potential use

Abstract Films were prepared by solution casting from potato thermoplastic starch plasticised with glycerol and containing 0, 2, 6, or 10 g of Plantago ovata husk flour (PF) per batch. The control film without PF was designated TPS, while the modified films were designated TPS/PF...

Phthalazine as a medically versatile polyheterocyclic core with underexplored anticancer potential

Phthalazine derivatives are nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds that have gained considerable attention in medicinal chemistry due to their pharmacological potential. This review briefly outlines the biological properties and clinical application of five- and six-membered...

Introducing saliva as an analytical sample in higher education through an interdisciplinary blended-learning programme

Saliva is an emerging analytical sample increasingly supported by scientific evidence as a viable alternative or complement to serum or plasma in both human and veterinary medicine. Despite its demonstrated potential, its inclusion in higher education curricula within human and a...

Anatomy, histology, and histochemistry of the harderian and lacrimal glands in the great spotted woodpecker (dendrocopos major)

Abstract The Harderian and lacrimal glands are the main orbital glands of the avian lacrimal apparatus and contribute to the tear film, nictitating membrane function, and local protection of the ocular surface. Although the ocular adnexa have been well described in domestic birds...

Quantifying the Spatio-Ecological Context of Urban Nature-Based Solutions Across European Cities

Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are increasingly implemented to address urban environmental challenges, yet the surrounding spatial context in which they are embedded may influence the conditions supporting their ecological functioning. This study applied an integrated remote sensin...

Effect of Cell-Free Supernatant from Lacticaseibacillus paracasei on the Nutritional, Oxidative, and Microbiological Quality of Sous-vide Cooked Red Deer Meat

Game meat, including red deer ( Cervus elaphus ), is valued for its high protein content and favorable lipid composition but remains highly susceptible to oxidative deterioration, which limits its technological stability during processing and storage. Natural clean-label strategi...

Enhancing Engine Efficiency: The Impact of Different Brand Oils and Friction Modifiers on Fuel Consumption

Reducing fuel consumption to lower CO₂ emissions remains a crucial goal for the automotive industry. One effective approach to achieving this objective is reducing friction-related energy losses within the engine through the use of low-viscosity engine oils and friction-modifying...

Authenticity and Emotional Well-Being in Culinary Heritage Tourism: Evidence from a Brewery Heritage Experience Among Generation Z in Lublin, Poland

Background/Objectives: Brewery heritage tourism combines authentic industrial heritage, cultural interpretation, and sensory experiences, yet its immediate effects on visitors’ emotional well-being remain insufficiently understood. The aim of this study was to determine whether p...

Do Nectar Guides in Flowers of Two Myosotis L. Species (Boraginaceae) Serve as Osmophores?

Osmophores, which constitute scent-releasing glands in flowers, have so far been insufficiently characterised. This study is the first to present the structure of scent glands exhibiting features consistent with those of osmophores in two Myosotis species (Boraginaceae). Petal ti...

Air Quality Assessment and Potential Inhalation Exposure Across Equestrian Facilities: A Case Study

Air quality in equestrian facilities is an important factor affecting equine respiratory health. This study evaluated particulate matter (PM), gaseous pollutants, and microclimatic parameters in a stable, an indoor riding arena, and an outdoor riding arena, and estimated the pote...

Ajuga reptans L. from Romanian flora as a promising candidate for novel food applications

The increasing demand for natural ingredients with both functional and sensory properties has stimulated the exploration of underutilised plant species as potential sources for novel food applications. Ajuga reptans L. (Lamiaceae) remains relatively underexplored despite its phyt...