University of Łódź

Structure-activity relationship of Cu(II) and Pd(II) thiosemicarbazone complexes with anticancer and antibacterial properties

Twelve thiosemicarbazones and 24 corresponding Cu(II) and Pd(II) complexes were synthesised and evaluated for their physicochemical properties and biological activities. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction and mass spectrometry confirmed ligand deprotonation and the formation of neu...

A global analysis of population differentiation at the major histocompatibility complex genes across tetrapods

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are central to pathogen recognition by the adaptive immune system of jawed vertebrates, with MHC classes I and II (henceforth referred to as MHC-I and MHC-II, respectively) primarily mediating responses to intracellular and extracellul...

Celastrol and Its Derivatives in Breast, Ovarian, and Cervical Cancer: Molecular Targets, Signalling Networks, and Nanocarrier-Based Delivery

Celastrol, a quinone methide pentacyclic triterpenoid obtained mainly from the roots of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f., forms covalent, often reversible, adducts with cysteine thiols in regulatory proteins, which underlies its multi-targeted action. This review summarises the pr...

Constraint instead of empowerment: stigma-related strategies performed in the homeless association

The article is based on findings from an ongoing long-term ethnographic study conducted with people experiencing homelessness in Łódź (Poland). It aims to analyse stigma-related strategies applied by both homeless and housed actors engaged within a self-organized homeless associa...

Federated EGA in the European and Global Human Data Ecosystem

This Federated EGA in the European and Global Human Data Ecosystem white paper sets out our vision for the future role of Federated EGA (FEGA) in supporting secure, responsible and FAIR reuse of controlled-access human data. It describes how FEGA has developed into an operational...

A 30-year Polish cohort study covering the COVID-19 pandemic period indicates shifts in the age of infants’ motor development milestones

Abstract Infants’ motor development is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The objective of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in the age of gross motor skill development between cohorts observed over a 30-year period, and if these differences...

Synthesis of colloidal silver-polyphenols nanocomplexes - physicochemical properties, DFT calculation, modeling of adsorption and antibacterial activity

Abstract The aim of the studies was the investigation of nanocomplexes based on a silver core and attached three polyphenolic compounds belonging to tannins i.e. tannic acid (AgNPs-TA), 3,6-bis- O -di- O -galloyl-1,2,4-tri- O -galloyl- β -D-glucose (AgNPs-RT) and 1,2,3,4,6-penta-...

Antioxidant responses and sodium accumulation in Juncus effusus and Schoenoplectus lacustris exposed to road salt: implications for freshwater remediation

Road salt pollution is an emerging threat to freshwater ecosystems, especially in temperate regions where sodium chloride (NaCl) is widely used for winter road maintenance. This study assessed the antioxidant response and sodium accumulation potential of two native plant species,...

Erspielte Räume. Text- und Bühnenordnungen bei Elfriede Jelinek, Wolfram Lotz, Falk Richter und Sasha Marianna Salzmann

‘Im zeitgenössischen Theater wird der Raum zum Problem’ (ER, 13) — mit diesem programmatischen Satz eröffnet Felix Lempp seine Monographie Erspielte Räume und formuliert zugleich deren zentrale Fra...

In vitro evaluation of pH, calcium ion release and interfacial characterization of calcium silicate–based and epoxy resin–based sealers

Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the physicochemical properties and interfacial behavior of four calcium silicate–based sealers (CSBS) compared to an epoxy resin–based sealer. Specimens were prepared under standardized conditions, and pH and calcium (Ca 2+ ) ion release wer...

Psammoecus hiranoi Yoshida and Hirowatari 2013

. Observed differences in the structure of the egg envelope among studied species point to greater than expected differentiation of developmental processes in viviparous Phaedusinae of East Asia.

Camouflaging and self-esteem in neurodivergent women: A cross-sectional comparison across autism, ADHD, and dual diagnosis

Background Camouflaging of neurodivergent traits is increasingly recognized as a strategy used by women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet comparative evidence across diagnostic groups remains limited. Objectives This stud...

Mapping Green Marketing Research (2000–2024): A Topic Modeling Analysis of Core Themes, Hidden Gaps, and Emerging Directions

ABSTRACT Green marketing has become an increasingly important research area in response to global sustainability challenges and shifting consumer expectations. This study analyzes the thematic development and research trends in green marketing literature using Latent Dirichlet Al...

The role of female reproductive fluid in mediating reproductive isolation between ecotypes of the three-spined stickleback

Abstract Female reproductive fluid (FRF) is increasingly recognised as a potent mediator of gametic-level cryptic female mating bias in external fertilisers, yet its role in reproductive isolation during early ecological divergence remains largely untested. We examined whether FR...

Environmental versus endogenous drivers of body condition in the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor): a comparison of coastal and inland wintering populations

Body condition reflects energy acquisition and is a key trait in studies of animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation. We examined age-, sex-, and region-related variation in the body condition of Mute Swans ( Cygnus olor ) wintering in coastal and inland regions differing in m...

Greenwashing and Trust in Sustainable Food Systems: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda

ABSTRACT The global transition toward sustainable food systems has increased the importance of environmental claims in shaping consumption patterns and sustainability outcomes. Trust is essential for enabling sustainable food system transitions; however, greenwashing undermines c...

Urban Gardening, Sustainable Development and Inhabitant Perceptions: A New Framework for Analysis

Our study aimed to understand and explain citizens perspectives on urban gardening and sustainable development. We studied three second-tier cities in Poland and conducted 1,086 surveys with citizens. The inhabitants’ perspectives on urban gardening and the social, economic, and...

Systematic Review of the Global Patterns and Determinants of International Student Mobility

ABSTRACT This systematic literature review synthesizes and analyses a corpus of 140 studies on the size and flows of international student mobility (ISM), as well as its determinants. The review confirms a consistent global increase in international students, albeit experienced d...

I Want to Live More : Self-Talk Under the Pressure of Breast Cancer

In this study, self-talk is conceptualized as a self-regulatory intrapersonal communication process that integrates emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions. Unlike prior studies that focus on the frequency or valence of self-talk, as well as the effectiveness of psychoeducati...

Closing the Objectivity Loophole in Bell Tests on a Public Quantum Computer

ABSTRACT We have constructed and run a Bell test of local realism focusing on the objectivity criterion. Objectivity means that the outcomes are macroscopically confirmed by a few observers at each party. The IBM Quantum and IonQ devices turn out to be sufficiently accurate to pa...