Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences

Small Money, Significant Impact? Village Funds, SDGs, and the Limits of Participatory Governance

The village fund (fundusz sołecki) in Poland is a participatory governance mechanism for local community engagement and addressing community needs. It is organised voluntarily by municipalities within auxiliary administrative units, which most commonly cover individual villages....

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sports in the 21st Century

Sports is an important area of modern social life [...]

Multi-GNSS clock combination for PPP with an epoch-wise clock alignment and variance component estimation

Abstract Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for positioning, navigation, and timing rely on precise orbit and satellite clock corrections provided by multiple Analysis Centers (ACs) of the International GNSS Service (IGS). To address modeling errors and da...

Impact of R/NIR irradiation of blood on selected hemostatic parameters during and after cardiopulmonary bypass in pigs

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with significant hemostatic disturbances. Red/near-infrared (R/NIR) light, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), may attenuate these effects. This study investigated the impact of R/NIR irradiation on selected hemostatic paramete...

Characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolated from Humans and Animals

Staphylococcus epidermidis is an important opportunistic pathogen and a potential reservoir of antimicrobial resistance determinants, yet comparatively little is known about isolates originating from both humans and companion animals. This study characterized 320 S. epidermidis i...

Horse Skulls From Constantinople (Istanbul, Türkiye), 4th–15th Centuries ad : A Morphometric Analysis

ABSTRACT Horse skulls recovered from the Yenikapı Metro and Marmaray excavations in Istanbul, representing the Early to Late Byzantine periods, were investigated to assess cranial size, proportions, and morphological variability. A total of 503 horse skulls were examined, and 48...

Stigmasterol–Acylglycerol Conjugates: Chemoenzymatic Synthesis as a Shorter Alternative to Chemical Routes and the Impact of Fatty Acid Chain Length on the Physicochemical Parameters of Liposomes

In this study, a two-step chemoenzymatic route was developed for the synthesis of symmetrical acylglycerol–stigmasterol conjugates bearing a stigmasterol moiety at the sn-2 position and saturated acyl chains (decanoyl, C10, or stearoyl, C18) at the sn-1,3 positions. The use of Ca...

Mitochondrial Modulation as a Therapeutic Entry Point in Neurodegeneration

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a recurrent but context-dependent feature of neurodegenerative disease, and its position in the pathogenic cascade differs fundamentally between disorders. This narrative review argues that this heterogeneity, rather than mitochondrial biology itself,...

Functionalized Biochars Derived from Tomato Plant Residues (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and Shea Nut Shells (Vitellaria paradoxa) for Phosphorus Sorption: From Model Solutions to Real Wastewater Matrices

Waste biomass can serve as a feedstock to produce functionalized biochars (BCs) for phosphate removal. However, their sorption performance depends on feedstock properties, pyrolysis conditions, and modification strategy. This study compared BCs produced from tomato plant residues...

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...

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...

Autologous Tissue Grafts for Chin Augmentation with or Without Genioplasty: A Systematic Review

Objective: This systematic review evaluated the clinical application of autologous tissue grafts for chin augmentation performed with or without genioplasty. The primary outcomes included clinical and aesthetic improvement, graft stability and integration, resorption, complicatio...

Production and Characterization of a Lipopeptide Biosurfactant from Bacillus velezensis SHB.28 Using Date Syrup for Heavy Metal Removal

Biosurfactants are environmentally friendly surface-active compounds with promising applications in environmental remediation. In this study, a biosurfactant-producing bacterium, Bacillus (B.) velezensis SHB.28, was isolated from heavy metal-contaminated soil and evaluated for it...

Testicular Echobiometry and Sperm Characterization in Oncilla ( Leopardus tigrinus ) From the Caatinga Biome

ABSTRACT Among neotropical small felids, the Leopardus tigrinus is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, but studies on reproductive morphology and physiology are scarce for conservation strategies. This study aimed to describe testicular...

Physicochemical characterization and in vitro biological evaluation of TPGS-stabilized cationic nanoliposomes for 8-bromo-6-chloroflavone delivery

Abstract Flavonoids with halogen substituents represent a promising group of bioactive compounds, but their poor aqueous solubility and limited bioavailability restrict their therapeutic application. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a SPC/cholesterol/TPGS/DOTAP-modified c...

Glycemic burden during nocturnal sleep in patients with sleep bruxism across sleep stages

OBJECTIVE: To assess nocturnal glycemic burden across sleep stages in adults with polysomnographically confirmed sleep bruxism. METHODS: 95 adults underwent polysomnography, bilateral masseter electromyography, and continuous glucose monitoring. 70 participants with BEI ≥2 events...

Agronomic and Physiological Responses of Field-Grown Gladiolus (Gladiolus × hybridus L.) to Subsurface Drip and Pressurized Pulse Injection Irrigation

Moisture deficit is a primary limiting factor in field floriculture, necessitating the adoption of highly efficient irrigation strategies. This three-year field study (2019–2021) evaluated the impact of surface drip, subsurface drip (SDI), and a prototype pulse injection irrigati...

Effects of Additive Incorporation on Fluoride Release of Orthodontic Glass Ionomer Cements and Adhesives: A Systematic Review

This systematic review evaluated the effects of functional additives on fluoride release, fluoride recharge/re-release, and selected mechanical, physical, and biological properties of orthodontic glass ionomer cements (GICs) and glass ionomer-based adhesives. The review followed...

Soil Microbiome Changes under Long-Term Rye and Maize Monocropping Systems, Crop Rotation and Bare Fallow under Different Fertilization Variants

Microbial communities are recognized as critical and essential factors in maintaining crop and soil health. However, our current understanding of soil microbial status, particularly in long-term monocropping systems, remains limited, especially concerning interactions and communi...

Label-free quantification of early virus-induced cellular responses by digital holographic tomography

Early virus-induced cellular responses are a fundamental diagnostic feature of viral infections; however, early virus-host interactions, particularly during viral entry, remain difficult to study in living cells because many commonly used markers and antibodies require fixation o...