University of Silesia in Katowice

Molecular Links Between Heat Stress and DNA Damage Response in Plants

Climate change poses a major threat to agricultural productivity and, consequently, to global food security. Among the consequences of climate change, heat stress (HS) has emerged as a critical factor limiting crop performance. This has stimulated extensive research over the past...

Serial Static Infrared Thermography for Intraoperative and Postoperative Surface-Temperature Monitoring of Free-Flap Skin Islands in Paediatric Craniofacial Reconstruction: A Technical Feasibility Study

Background/Objectives: This single-patient retrospective study evaluated the technical feasibility of serial infrared thermography (IRT) for intraoperative and postoperative surface-temperature documentation of free-flap skin islands and its descriptive concordance with clinical...

Relaxation Dynamics of Large and Anisotropic Molecules in a Weakly Polar Matrix

Abstract The dynamics of large and anisotropic molecules embedded in glass-forming liquids present complex challenges due to the interplay between molecular shape, host–guest interactions, and macroscopic viscosity. In this work, we investigate fluorophenylene isomers (ortho-F an...

Snow cover variability in the Western Beskids (Poland) during the 1951–2023 winter seasons

Abstract The impact of long-term snow cover variability on winter tourism in the mountainous areas of Poland is an increasingly important research topic, particularly in light of the anticipated effects of climate change. Available studies are often of regional scope, limited to...

How Crystallite Size and Topology Control Intrusion–Extrusion Hysteresis in Metal–Organic Frameworks

Heterogeneous lyophobic systems (HLSs) are of interest for diverse applications, including energy materials and column chromatography. Within these systems, tuneability is a key property to broaden the scope of application. In this work, we explore how the exogeneous property of...

Reassessment of Miocene putative coprolites from Poland suggests a biogenic origin and probable squamate (reptilian) producers

Additional ferruginous excrement-shaped masses interpreted as putative coprolites were recovered from Miocene deposits of the Kleszczów Graben, central Poland. Earlier studies favored an abiotic origin, but our reassessment provides evidence supporting a biogenic interpretation....

PDF evolution in alternative factorisation schemes

Abstract Beyond leading order, parton distribution functions (PDFs) require a choice of factorisation scheme to be defined unambiguously. Different choices of factorisation scheme lead to PDFs that satisfy modified DGLAP evolution equations, relative to the conventional $$\overli...

The spread of conspiracy theories and distrust in the healthcare system: a qualitative study of physicians’ experiences in Poland

Introduction This study explores how Polish physicians encounter conspiracy theories (CTs) and how these narratives shape clinical practice and institutional trust. We argue that CTs are not simply individual cognitive biases, but a deeply social phenomenon, nourished by communic...

‘Relational epistemology and living law: an analysis of circles of women in Poland.’

This article investigates the form of living law based on relational epistemology and care outside formal legal institutions. Focusing on women's circles in Poland – informal, community-based gatherings centred on practices of sharing, listening, and mutual witnessing – it asks w...

Comparative diagnostic performance of motor-evoked potential alarm thresholds for predicting postoperative neurological decline in intradural extramedullary spinal tumor surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Variability in motor evoked potential (MEP) alarm thresholds limits interpretation of intraoperative monitoring during intradural extramedullary (IDEM) tumor surgery. We aimed to compare predefined MEP thresholds for predicting postoperative neurological decline. PubMed, Embase,...

HS-SPME/GC-MS as a chemotaxonomic tool: a study on selected Lamiaceae species

Chemotaxonomy is a valuable tool for obtaining taxonomic insights to ensure a correct classification, which is crucial for the safe use of plant species. The mint family (Lamiaceae) is known for its essential oils, which have played a crucial role in culinary, medicinal, and hort...

The genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) is no longer monotypic: T. costaricaensis sp. nov. from Guanacaste, north-western Costa Rica

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Gorczyca, Jacek, Taszakowski, Artur, Wolski, Andrzej, Chérot, Frédéric (2022): The genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) is no longer monotypic: T. costaricaen...

Grey voters and populist voting. The role of religiosity and national collective narcissism

The current study aimed to explore the role of religiosity and the social psychology concept of collective narcissism in political behaviour. Individuals endorsing national collective narcissism perceive their nation as superior to others, which is accompanied by the demand that...

Therapeutic Potential of Selected Flavonoids as Natural Antidiabetic Agents

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains a major clinical challenge, with postprandial hyperglycemia (PPG) playing a key role in the development of vascular complications. Current pharmacotherapies often do not sufficiently control PPG, highlighting the need for complementary stra...

Development of the nasal capsule in Emydura subglobosa (Testudines: Pleurodira) with a comparison to other turtles

Abstract Extant turtles occupy freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats, and their nasal region provides important evidence for the evolution of respiration‐ and sensory‐related cranial morphology. However, developmental data on the turtle nasal capsule remain limited, partic...

Severity Benchmarks for the Pennsylvania Inventory of Scrupulosity: Brief Screening Measure for Pastoral Care and Counseling

The objective of the present study was to determine whether the Pennsylvania Inventory of Scrupulosity (PIOS) can effectively distinguish between individuals with clinically significant religious scrupulosity and those experiencing non-pathological religious concerns. To establis...

Snow microinvertebrates from lowlands, high mountains and the Arctic—implications for conservation efforts

Abstract The protection of cryospheric ecosystems and their biota cannot be properly defined without a detailed species inventory. Snow microinvertebrates are crucial for estimating cryophilic biodiversity, yet they are poorly described at broader spatial scales. To fill this kno...

Differential expression of TGF-β1, TGF-β2, and TGF-β3 across WHO grades in meningioma: convergent evidence from mRNA, methylation, miRNA, and protein analysis

Meningiomas show biological heterogeneity not captured by WHO grading alone. TGF-β signaling has been implicated in meningioma pathobiology, yet a systematic, grade-stratified, isoform-resolved characterization of TGF-β1, TGF-β2, and TGF-β3 across transcriptional, epigenetic, pos...

Pressure-Induced Transitions in the Friction and Wear of Self-Lubricating PEO-Graphite Coatings for Magnesium-Polymer Sliding

This study investigates the influence of nominal contact pressure on the tribological behaviour of oxide coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) on AZ31B magnesium alloy and subsequently modified with graphite. While the effects of composition are well documented...

Physical workload and task efficiency across four mannequin towing techniques in water rescue

Direct in-water rescue is a safety-critical task in which towing technique and rescue-support equipment may influence both rescuer workload and task output. This study compared physical workload, towing performance and physiological economy across four mannequin towing techniques...