University of Rzeszów

Concentration-Dependent Effects of Exogenous Glycine Betaine in Alleviating Moderate Salinity Stress in Triticale (×Triticosecale Wittm.)

Crop plants are continuously exposed to adverse environmental conditions, among which soil salinity is one of the major factors limiting plant growth and productivity. One approach to mitigating the detrimental effects of salt stress is the application of osmoprotectants such as...

Energy Transition as a Local Development Priority: Implications for Municipal Investment Activity in South-Eastern Poland

The article contributes to the discussion on the determinants of local governments’ engagement in energy transition-related investment. It aims at identifying the position of the energy transition among the development priorities of local authorities and at assessing the extent t...

Microbiota-Associated Metabolites as Biomarkers and Therapeutic Opportunities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by periods of active disease and remission. Their pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves genetic predisposition, immun...

Comparison of Muscular Co-Activation Indexes in Karate Gyaku Tsuki Punch Under Impact and No-Impact Conditions

Muscle co-activation in karate athletes is considered a complex neuromuscular control mechanism that ensures a balance among maximal punch velocity, joint stability, and movement accuracy. The strategy of muscle co-activation during striking movements under different conditions l...

On radiation modification ability in As–S/Se network glass formers obeying nanoconfined geometry

Abstract Radiation modification in network glass formers such as arseno-chalcogenide alloys As–X (X = S, Se) is examined accepting possibilities of volume restrictions in their realization. Destruction of covalent chemical bonds in these alloys under above bandgap light exposure...

Food-Grade By-Products as Sustainable Sources of Phytochemicals: Green Extraction Strategies, Encapsulation Technologies, and Applications in Functional Food Development

Food-industry by-products, including fruit and vegetable pomace, peels, and seeds, are increasingly recognized as sustainable sources of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolic compounds and carotenoids, including anthocyanins and lycopene. These phytochemicals exhibit a range...

Artificial Intelligence in Photodynamic Therapy: From Molecular Design of Photosensitizers to Intelligent Delivery, Adaptive Dosimetry, and Personalized Prognostication of Results

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive therapeutic approach based on the light-induced activation of a photosensitizer in the presence of molecular oxygen, resulting in the generation of reactive oxygen species, including singlet oxygen. Despite local selectivity and...

The Impact of Test Conditions and Lay-Up Configuration on SEA in Carbon–Epoxy Tubes

This article presents the effect of test velocity and the percentage of unidirectional (UD) and woven (WF) fibers on specific energy absorption (SEA). Composite tubes with an internal diameter of 20 mm were fabricated using five prepreg layers. Progressive crushing of the specime...

Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab in Paediatric Patients With Psoriasis in the OptIMMize-1 Phase III Study.

BACKGROUND: Treatment options for paediatric patients with psoriasis are limited, and additional, more advanced therapies are needed. Risankizumab is an interleukin-23 inhibitor approved to treat moderate-to-severe psoriasis in adults. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate efficacy and safety...

Autumn edible mushrooms’ euphoria in Dzūkija, SE Lithuania: lessons to learn for an ethnobiology of situated and resilient forest practices

Dzūkija is the most heavily forested region of Lithuania, and foragers and ethnographers alike describe it as the country’s epicentre of mushroom enthusiasm. We interviewed 34 foragers there in October 2025 (20 women, 14 men; mean age 56 years) to ask why gathering fungi in this...

Identifying medium-range structure response on cation- and anion-substitution modification effects in glassy arsenoselenides

Medium-range structure responses on cation- and anion-substitution modification effects are recognized in glassy arsenoselenides deviated from As 2 Se 3 stoichiometry due to pnictogen-type Ga co-doping or transition to chalcogen-optimized Se-Te-rich alloys employing X-ray powder...

Grassland diversity of submontane valleys under influence of soil and management types

The vast majority of grassland communities in the submontane areas of the temperate climate zone are the result of centuries of human activity and develop under the influence of habitat conditions. Identifying the main factors responsible for their diversity is crucial for their...

Spectroscopic Evidence of Free Radicals Generated by Indocyanine Green Under Light Irradiation

Reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly free radicals involved in type I photodynamic mechanisms, are key mediators of photodynamic therapy. Indocyanine green (ICG), a clinically approved near-infrared dye, is increasingly being considered as a photosensitizer. It has attract...

Metacognition and Self-Disturbances in Schizophrenia: Implications for Psychological and Neurocognitive Therapy

Background/Objectives: Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder characterized by positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms, as well as disturbances of the self and metacognitive dysfunction. Increasing evidence suggests that these dimensions contribute substantially to ps...

Weight Gain During SSRI Therapy: The Potential Role of the Gut Microbiota—A Narrative Review and Mechanistic Hypothesis

Introduction: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) remain the first-line pharmacological treatment for depressive disorders. However, long-term treatment is often accompanied by weight gain, which negatively impacts medication adherence and cardiometabolic health. Emer...

Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Risk Dependencies and Long-Term Survival

Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common finding among patients with mitral valve disease, with a growing body of evidence showing survival benefits associated with surgical ablation (SA). However, a lack of data persists regarding the safety and survival after SA concomit...

Multi-Year Assessment of Agreement Between Rooftop Photovoltaic Design Estimates and Monitored Performance Data: Sustainable Energy Planning in South-Eastern Poland

Reliable rooftop photovoltaic planning requires design-stage energy predictions to be verified against actual system performance. The novelty of this study is the integration of a multi-year assessment of agreement with PV*SOL design estimates with an independent assessment of no...

Biochemical aspects of aluminum tolerance in triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack)

Aluminum (Al) toxicity severely restricts root growth and crop productivity in acidic soils. Despite the agronomic relevance of triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) in Europe, the biochemical basis of Al tolerance remains incompletely understood. Here, we combined physiological s...

The Role of Intermittent Fasting in Rheumatoid Arthritis—A Scoping Review

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive synovial inflammation, joint destruction, and metabolic abnormalities. In recent years, there has been growing interest in intermittent fasting (IF) as a potential dietary strategy...

Tisa-cel and axi-cel CAR structure influences the development of resistance to CD19-CAR-T therapy

CD19-CAR-T cells are a major therapy for relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies, yet ~50% of patients relapse after infusion. Clinical data suggest that tisa-cel treatment is associated with higher rates of CD19 mutation than axi-cel, though direct comparisons have been lacking....