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Sustainable development of Polish healthcare determined by the Covid-19 pandemic

Krawczyk-Sołtys Agnieszka, Wojtal Agnieszka

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 191

305--319

EN

Purpose: The acceleration of the digitization of the healthcare sector, forced by the pandemic, and the extensive use of e-services prevented is collapsed. But it was also created a space for innovative medical and medical-related solutions, development of staff competences, greater focus on the patient and his environment. The aim of the article is to determine the state and directions of sustainable development of Polish health care in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: According to the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development makes it possible to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The 2030 Agenda aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote prosperity for all people of all ages”. The coronavirus pandemic has challenged global healthcare systems to cope with an unprecedented crisis while pursuing sustainable development as defined above. Findings: The pandemic has led healthcare leaders to act with agility, build resilience and adopt smarter ways of working to help future-proof care. It has also pushed them to rethink how care is delivered. Originality/value: An identification the main directions of sustainable development of Polish healthcare in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The use of neural networks to forecast the number of road accidents in Poland

Gorzelańczyk Piotr

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 118

45--54

EN

Every year, a large number of traffic accidents occur on Polish roads. However, the pandemic of recent years has reduced the number of these accidents, although the number is still very high. For this reason, all measures should be taken to reduce this number. This article aims to forecast the number of road accidents in Poland. Thus, using Statistica software, the annual data on the number of road accidents in Poland were analyzed. Based on actual past data, a forecast was made for the future, for the period 2022-2040. Forecasting the number of accidents in Poland was conducted using selected neural network models. The results show that a reduction in the number of traffic accidents is likely. The choice of the number of random samples (learning, testing and validation) affects the results obtained.

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Analysis of possible modification of transport aircraft to medevac in the Czech Republic

Kozuba Jarosław, Piła Jan, Martinec František

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 118

109--121

EN

With a growing number of coronavirus patients worldwide, military and civilian transport aircraft are increasingly being used for civilian medical evacuation duties (MEDEVAC) on time-critical flights. This article deals with the possibility of converting an aircraft fleet in the Czech Republic to MEDEVAC. The indication for the analysis of the possibility of transforming transport aircraft was the past and current pandemic situation in the Czech Republic. The main research question is how to implement the modification of a selected airline of the Czech Republic to MEDEVAC. An analysis of the technical data of selected aircraft from Airbus and Boeing was used to investigate this problem. Further, an analysis of the medical equipment required for the MEDEVAC aircraft category was also performed using equipment manufactured in the Czech Republic. The results obtained by the analysis and spatial arrangement of the aircraft deck for the transport of patients with medical equipment confirmed the possibility of such a transformation within the Czech Republic. We consider it important to elaborate on a project that would solve, in detail, all the steps of the conversion of a transport aircraft to MEDEVAC.

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Airport as a factor shaping the socio-economic situation in the municipality in a changing reality

Piotrowska-Trybull Marzena, Kozuba Jarosław, Sirko Stanisław

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 121

167--188

EN

Airports, as a component of air transport, combine air transport with other modes of transport to strengthen the transportation accessibility of a place in space, attract investors, and stimulate the development of the area. Taking into account that these issues are less exposed in relation to their immediate surroundings, research was undertaken to determine how representatives of the authorities and residents of communes (taking into account the nature of the communes and the size and location of the airport) perceive airports, located within their communes, in the context of their impact on the socio-economic situation in the communes. This was achieved by analysing the communes' strategic documents and data on the operation of communes and airports from 2016 to 2021. These data were obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority, the Central Statistical Office, the International Air Transport Association, and the International Airports Council. In an effort to better understand the relationship between the airport and the commune in which it is located, poll research was carried out using survey and interview techniques. The research focused on 10 airports spread across Poland. A total of 1,200 surveys were conducted among residents of communes, and 10 interviews were conducted with representatives of local governments and the port. To analyse the collected data and present the results, Statistica v.13.3 and R/RStudio software were used.

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The current epidemiological analysis and measures taken by the republic of Poland to combat deadly infectious corona virus disease

Iqbal Ayesha

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 170

133--144

EN

Purpose: This article aims to provide an overview of the current situation of COVID-19 in the Republic of Poland, including the measures taken by the government to combat and prevent the virus epidemic. Methodology: The authors conducted a review of available literature and data sources related to the COVID-19 situation in Poland. Information was gathered from official government websites, academic journals, news articles, and other relevant sources. Findings: Poland is actively taking steps to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including enhancing testing facilities, increasing the budget for infectious hospitalization, initiating a national immunization program, and implementing strict regulatory measures against SARS-CoV-2. However, despite these efforts, the country is currently facing a surge in cases due to the emergence of the Omicron variant. Practical implications: The information presented in this article can be useful for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public in understanding the current COVID-19 situation in Poland and the measures being taken to combat the virus. This knowledge can help inform decisions related to public health policies and individual behaviors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Originality: While there are many articles available on the COVID-19 pandemic, this article specifically focuses on the situation in the Republic of Poland, providing a detailed overview of the measures being taken by the government and the available facilities to the public. This article also highlights the impact of the Omicron variant on Poland, which is a current and rapidly evolving situation.

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Covid-19: pandemic management in different parts of India

Wilinski Antoni, Sharma Ravindra, Arti M.K.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 169

707--723

EN

Purpose: Managing a pandemic in individual countries is a concern not only of governments but also of WHO and the entire international community. The pandemic knows no bounds. In this context, India is a special country - with a huge population and a very large diversity of cultural, geographic, economic, poverty levels, and pandemic management methods. In this work, we try to assess the sum of the impact of these factors on the state of the epidemic by creating a ranking of Indian states from the least to the most endangered. Design/methodology/approach: As a method of creating such a ranking, we take into account two very, in our opinion, objective variables - the number of deaths and the number of vaccinations per million inhabitants of the region. In order not to make the usually controversial ascribing of weights to these factors, we relate them to the selected reference region - here to the capital city - Delhi. We apply a logical principle - the more vaccinations, the better and the more deaths - the worse. Findings: The results are rather surprising. Many small regions are safe regions, such as Andaman, Tripura or Sikkim, many large or wealthy states are at the end of this ranking, such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. What was found in the course of the work? This will refer to analysis, discussion, or results. Originality/value: The method enables an indirect assessment of the quality of pandemic management in a given region of the country. It can be used for any country or even a group of countries or a continent. According to this criterion, the best state/region is intuitively the safest for residents. A small number of deaths and a large number of vaccinations may positively indicate the state of public health and good management of the fight against the pandemic by local and/or central authorities.

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Compliance as a reliable management instrument of a company in uncertain times

Barcik Agnieszka

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 169

105--123

EN

Purpose: Determining and discussing selected aspects of the functioning of Compliance management systems in Polish enterprises in perspective of challenges resulting from the current crises. Design/methodology/approach: The research method used in the paper is the author's observation and interviews with companies with whom she cooperates in the implementation and operation of the compliance management system. The analysis of the results of research conducted on the basis of a standardized survey based on a questionnaire containing closed and open questions carried out in exemplary enterprises was involved as well. Findings: Research results confirmed the dynamic development of Compliance management in Polish enterprises, which is accompanied by a preventive approach with a key role played by the management in building culture and awareness of compliance in the enterprise. Research implications: Future research directions should focus on further, expanded research exploration in the area, taking into account international perspective. Practical implications: The results of the research discussed in the paper have a number of practical implications mainly for the management staff in terms of implementation of compliance management and development of its areas. Social implications: Building awareness of compliance management system and the advantages of implementing it. Originality/value: The paper has cognitive value for the development of knowledge, science and further development of the compliance management system in enterprises in Poland.

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Analyzing Safe Epidemic Distancing in Public Transport Buses: A Simulation Study on Passenger Flow

Chema Wongelawit, Burdzik Rafał, Celiński Ireneusz, Dębicka Ewa

Transport Samochodowy

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2023

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z. 2

3--7

EN

During the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport played a crucial role in maintaining essential services while ensuring the safety of both passengers and staff. As the world gradually resumes operations, the impact of the pandemic is expected to persist for some time. Existing studies focus on virus transmission in vehicles, with limited knowledge about post-pandemic passenger flow, safety, and satisfaction. This paper presents a model of passenger movement in public transport, considering factors like boarding times, movement within stops, and the impact of crowding and delays. To reduce transmission at bus stops, we developed a simulation-based passenger flow model using PTV Vissim. The program was used to simulate passenger exchange scenarios, using data collected from real data. The goal was to create a model that minimizes the risk of infection. By understanding passenger flow and interactions with the public transport system, effective measures can be implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

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Podczas pandemii COVID-19 transport publiczny odegrał kluczową rolę w utrzymaniu podstawowych usług, zapewniając jednocześnie bezpieczeństwo zarówno pasażerów, jak i personelu. W miarę jak świat stopniowo wznawia działalność, oczekuje się, że skutki pandemii utrzymają się przez jakiś czas. Istniejące badania koncentrują się na przenoszeniu wirusów w pojazdach, przy ograniczonej wiedzy na temat przepływu pasażerów, bezpieczeństwa i satysfakcji po pandemii. W artykule przedstawiono model poruszania się pasażerów w transporcie publicznym, biorąc pod uwagę takie czynniki, jak czas wejścia do pojazdu, ruch w obrębie przystanków oraz wpływ zatłoczenia i opóźnień. Aby ograniczyć przekazywanie zakażeń na przystankach autobusowych, opracowaliśmy model przepływu pasażerów oparty na symulacji przy użyciu PTV Vissim. W programie przeprowadzono symulację scenariuszy wymiany pasażerów, wykorzystując dane zebrane z danych rzeczywistych. Celem było stworzenie modelu, który minimalizuje ryzyko infekcji. Rozumiejąc przepływ pasażerów i interakcje z systemem transportu publicznego, można wdrożyć skuteczne środki ograniczające rozprzestrzenianie się Covid-19 i innych chorób zakaźnych.

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Działania CSR banków spółdzielczych w Polsce podczas pandemii COVID-19 a bezpieczeństwo państwa

Szczerba Weronika

Studia Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego

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2023

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R. 13, Nr 28

71--80

PL

W czasie pandemii COVID-19 banki spółdzielcze w Polsce podejmowały różne działania CSR, mające na celu przeciwdziałanie skutkom kryzysu i ochronę interesów społeczności lokalnych. Banki te przejawiały zaangażowanie w społeczności lokalne poprzez udzielanie wsparcia finansowego dla lokalnych przedsiębiorców i organizacji non-profit, które znalazły się w trudnej sytuacji. Przeznaczały one środki na wsparcie sektora medycznego, dostarczając niezbędny sprzęt medyczny, testy oraz środki ochrony osobistej dla personelu medycznego. Działania CSR banków spółdzielczych miały istotny wpływ na bezpieczeństwo państwa. Poprzez udzielanie wsparcia finansowego dla przedsiębiorców i organizacji non-profit, banki te przyczyniały się do utrzymania miejsc pracy i stabilności gospodarczej. Wsparcie dla sektora medycznego pozwoliło na efektywniejsze zarządzanie pandemią, zapewniając odpowiednie środki ochrony i sprzęt medyczny dla personelu medycznego. Działania CSR banków spółdzielczych w Polsce w czasie pandemii COVID-19 miały istotny wpływ na bezpieczeństwo państwa. Banki te aktywnie angażowały się w pomoc społecznościom lokalnym, wspierały sektor medyczny i prowadziły kampanie edukacyjne. Ich zaangażowanie przyczyniło się do utrzymania miejsc pracy, stabilności gospodarczej oraz zwiększenia świadomości społecznej, co przyczyniło się do ogólnego bezpieczeństwa państwa w trudnym okresie pandemii COVID19. W artykule przedmiotem rozważań są przedsięwzięcia filantropijne realizowane przez wybraną grupę spółdzielni, jaką są banki spółdzielcze, funkcjonujące na rynku usług finansowych w Polsce. Problem badawczym jest zrozumienie, jakie konkretnie działania CSR podejmowane przez banki spółdzielcze w Polsce miały na celu wsparcie lokalnej społeczności i gospodarki w trakcie pandemii COVID-19. Zasadniczym celem niniejszego artykułu jest wskazanie czynności z obszaru społecznej odpowiedzialności biznesu, które zostały zrealizowane przez banki spółdzielcze podczas pandemii COVID-19. Do realizacji głównego celu wykorzystano źródło pochodzące ze strony Krajowego Związku Banków Spółdzielczych oraz dokonano przeglądu literatury przedmiotu. Metoda, która została użyta w badaniu to analiza dokumentów.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperative banks in Poland undertook various CSR activities aimed at counteracting the effects of the crisis and protecting the interests of local communities. These banks showed commitment to local communities by providing financial support to local entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations that found themselves in a difficult situation. They allocated funds to support the medical sector by providing the necessary medical equipment, tests, and personal protective equipment for medical staff. CSR activities of cooperative banks had a significant impact on state security. By providing financial support to entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations, these banks contributed to maintaining jobs and economic stability. Support for the medical sector allowed for more effective management of the pandemic, providing appropriate protection measures and medical equipment for medical staff. The CSR activities of cooperative banks in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on state security. These banks were actively involved in helping local communities, supporting the medical sector, and conducting educational campaigns. Their involvement contributed to maintaining jobs, economic stability and increasing public awareness, which contributed to the overall security of the state during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article considers philanthropic projects carried out by a selected group of cooperatives, which are cooperative banks operating on the financial services market in Poland. The research problem is to understand what specific CSR activities undertaken by cooperative banks in Poland were aimed at supporting the local community and economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main purpose of this article is to indicate activities in the area of corporate social responsibility that were carried out by cooperative banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve the main objective, a source from the website of the National Association of Cooperative Banks was used and the literature on the subject was reviewed. The method that was used in the study was document analysis.

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Zarządzanie inwestycjami tramwajowymi na terenie Wrocławia w dobie nieprzewidywalności cen

Skiba Magdalena

Przegląd Budowlany

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2023

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R. 94, nr 11-12

168--170

PL

Od 2020 r. Wrocław jest w trakcie ogromnego procesu inwestycyjnego w obszarze infrastruktury tramwajowej. Ze względu na ogólnoświatowy kryzys surowcowy, wywołany szeregiem zdarzeń bezpośrednio lub pośrednio związanych z pandemią zdolności produkcyjne zakładów oraz dostępność surowców uległy drastycznemu zmniejszeniu. Część dostawców była zmuszona do czasowego lub całkowitego przerwania swojej działalności produkcyjnej. Zredukowana podaż doprowadziła również do drastycznego wzrostu cen, a w niektórych przypadkach do przerwania dostaw. W niniejszym artykule przeanalizowano wpływ zmian gospodarczo-politycznych na branżę transportową oraz inwestycyjną, a w rezultacie na transport publiczny oraz realizację inwestycji tramwajowych we Wrocławiu.

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Since 2020 Wroclaw has been undergoing a huge investment process in the area of a tram infrastructure. Due to the global raw material crisis, caused by a number of events directly or indirectly related to the pandemic, the production capacity of the plants and the availability of raw materials have been drastically reduced. Some suppliers were forced to temporarily or completely stop their production activities. The reduced supply has also led to a drastic increase in prices and, in some cases, to interruptions of supplies. This article analyzes the impact of economic and political changes on the transport and investment industry, and, as a result, on public transport and the implementation of tram investments in Wroclaw.

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Work engagement and burnout syndrome of civil servants during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Mokrá Kateřina, Poláková Gabriela, Horváthová Petra, Štverková Hana

Polish Journal of Management Studies

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2023

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Vol. 27, No. 1

221--240

EN

There have been a number of changes in organizations in the context of anti-epidemic measures, so the authors aim to examine the level of engagement of civil servants before the pandemic and now and to examine the correlation between engagement and burnout syndrome. Based on a review and analysis of the available Czech and foreign literature, a questionnaire survey was prepared, and a survey was conducted on a sample of 984 respondents (civil servants) in the Czech Republic. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and a questionnaire assessing burnout syndrome were used. The data were processed using statistical methods. In addition, parametric paired t-test and one-way ANOVA were used. This study provides insight into the current state of the issue and possible changes caused by the covid-19 pandemic. For the observed sample of respondents, it was found that burnout syndrome had no impact on the engagement of civil servants; age had no impact on the burnout syndrome of civil servants, and the level of engagement of civil servants was higher in 2022 than before the pandemic. The novelty of the study is the focus on the measurements mentioned above, as similar research has not been conducted in the Czech Republic yet. The findings from this research may be useful for practitioners and the management of public institutions if a similar situation arises in the future.

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W organizacjach nastąpiło wiele zmian w kontekście przeciwdziałania epidemii, dlatego autorzy postawili sobie za cel zbadanie poziomu zaangażowania urzędników służby cywilnej przed pandemią i obecnie oraz zbadanie korelacji między zaangażowaniem a syndromem wypalenia zawodowego. Na podstawie przeglądu i analizy dostępnej literatury czeskiej i zagranicznej przygotowano ankietę kwestionariuszową i przeprowadzono badanie wśród 984 respondentów (urzędników służby cywilnej) w Czechach. Wykorzystano Utrechcką Skalę Zaangażowania w Pracę oraz kwestionariusz oceniający syndrom wypalenia zawodowego. Dane zostały przetworzone przy użyciu metod statystycznych. Ponadto zastosowano parametryczny sparowany t-test i jednokierunkową ANOVA. Niniejsze badanie zapewnia wgląd w aktualny stan zagadnienia i możliwe zmiany spowodowane pandemią COVID-19. W przypadku obserwowanej grupy respondentów stwierdzono, że syndrom wypalenia zawodowego nie miał wpływu na zaangażowanie urzędników służby cywilnej; wiek nie miał wpływu na syndrom wypalenia zawodowego urzędników służby cywilnej, a poziom zaangażowania urzędników służby cywilnej był wyższy w 2022 r. niż przed pandemią. Nowatorstwo badania polega na skupieniu się na wyżej wymienionych pomiarach, ponieważ podobne badania nie zostały jeszcze przeprowadzone w Czechach. Wyniki tego badania mogą być przydatne dla praktyków i kierownictwa instytucji publicznych, jeśli podobna sytuacja wystąpi w przyszłości.

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Wpływ nauki zdalnej na narząd wzroku studentów. Cz. 3, Użytkowanie soczewek kontaktowych w czasie pandemii

Ciecierska Agata, Seredyka-Burduk Małgorzata

Optyka

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2023

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Nr 1

60--62

PL

Odległe skutki wpływu edukacji zdalnej na narząd wzroku nie są do końca poznane, jednakże wraz z upływem czasu znaleźć można coraz więcej informacji na ten temat. Wiele badań dowodzi, że nauczanie on-line wpływa negatywnie zarówno na narządu wzroku, jak i ogólny stan zdrowia uczniów i studentów. Pandemia COVID-19 zmieniła także funkcjonowanie środowiska kontaktologicznego. Wielu specjalistów zrezygnowało z aplikacji soczewek nowym pacjentom, zaś wielu użytkowników soczewek kontaktowych w czasie pandemii zdecydowało się na ich zamianę na korekcję okularową.

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The power of sale promotions: Analyzing the impact of sales promotion offerings on consumer buying behaviour in the pandemic

Huseynzade Sadi

Management

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2023

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Vol. 27, no. 2

100--120

EN

The present research aimed to explore the impact of sales promotions on consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzed consumer reactions to various promotion types such as bonuses, coupons, buy one get one free, vouchers, free samples, and price discounts. The aim was to investigate if these promotions positively influence consumer purchasing behavior and if the pandemic has induced over purchasing behavior due to panic. During the research, 541 randomly selected respondents from Azerbaijan and Poland were involved and the results showed that sales promotions have a positive effect on the consumer buying behavior and lead to an increase in purchases beyond the consumers’ actual needs. This is particularly true during times of economic uncertainty when consumers are searching for discounted products to save money and minimize household spending.

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Czy to już koniec fast fashion?

Kołata Damian

Logistyka

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2023

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nr 1

64--70

PL

Szeroko pojęta branża fashion & shoes podlega coraz większym przeobrażeniom. Niebagatelny wpływ miała na to oczywiście pandemia, okres zamknięcia sklepów stacjonarnych i zmiana trybu życia wielu z nas, który polegał chociażby na pracy z domu w ubraniach, którym daleko - do standardu smart casual. Według danych Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego w kwietniu 2020 roku aż 61,3 % sprzedaży w grupie tekstyliów, odzieży i obuwia dokonywane było przez internet. Póżniej oczywiście udział ten stopniowo malał, po czterech miesącach do poziomu 15,7% (sierpień 2020), niemniej jednak dwa lata temu w listopadzie, gdzie sklepy w galeriach były zamknięte, ponownie wzrósł, osiagając wartość 35, 4%.

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Specyfika pracy zdalnej i jej wpływ na pracownika

Penc-Pietrzak Ilona

Journal of Management Challenges

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2023

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No. 2

41--65

PL

Praca zdalna w ostatnich latach stała się popularną i pożądaną formą na polskim rynku pracy. Została ona w dużym stopniu wymuszona przez pandemię COVID-19, jednak jej specyfika spowodowała, że wielu pracowników i pracodawców chciałoby ją utrzymać chociaż częściowo tak że po pandemii. Część pracowników nadal postrzega ją jako pewnego rodzaju przywilej i ułatwienie w realizowaniu obowiązków rodzinnych. Innym kojarzy się ona z pandemią i zakazem opuszczania mieszkania bez wyraźnej potrzeby. Ocena pracy zdalnej jest zatem subiektywna, uzależniona od zawodu i kwalifikacji wykonującego ją pracownika, jego sytuacji rodzinnej i zdrowotnej, a nawet miejsca zamieszkania. Opinie pracowników na ten temat stały się przedmiotem różnorodnych badań, w tym badań własnych autorki. Pokazują one, że istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na tę formę pracy, jednak nie w pełnym wymiarze godzin. Najczęściej respondenci chcieliby pracować z domu 2-3 dni w tygodniu roboczym. Jest to zjawisko o tak dużej skali, że istnieje potrzeba szybkiego uregulowania przepisów dotyczących pracy zdalnej. Prawdopodobnie nastąpi to w najbliższym czasie, gdyż projekt przepisów wprowadzających zmiany w Kodeksie pracy trafił już do sejmu.

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Remote work has become a popular and desirable form on the Polish labor market in recent years. It was largely forced by the COVID-19 pandemic but its specificity meant that many employees and employers would like to maintain it, at least partially, also after the pandemic. Some employees still perceive it as a kind of privi lege and help in fulfilling family duties. Others associate it with the pandemic and a ban on leaving the apartment without a clear need. The assessment of remote work is therefore subjective, depending on the profession and qualifications of the employee performing it, his family and health situation and even his place of residence. The opinions of employees on this matter have become the subject of various studies, including the author's own research. These studies show that there is a high demand for this form of work but not in a full -time system . Most respondents would like to work from home 2-3 days a week. This is a phenomenon on such scale that there is a need to regulate quickly the rules on remote work. This will probably happen in the near future, as the draft provisions amending the Labor Code have already been submitted to the Sejm.

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The pandemic dimension of new education and post-pandemic trends: technology in the service of education?

Syryt Aleksandra

GIS Odyssey Journal

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2023

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Vol. 3, no. 2

117--128

EN

The COVID-19 pandemic, which swept across the globe, has left an indelible mark on various aspects of human life. Schools and educational institutions worldwide have had to adapt rapidly to the challenges posed by the pandemic. As a result, “new education” became a necessity, predominantly characterized by utilizing technology as an integral part of the learning process. This article examines the pandemic’s impact on education, focusing on its transformation. It also explores post-pandemic trends, particularly emphasizing how technology continues to reshape and serve the educational landscape.

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The Condition of Climate Change Adaptation in Polish Municipalities Before and After the Pandemic on the Basis of Cso Environmental Indicators - Management Implications

Śmietanka Tomasz

Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports

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2023

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Vol. 33, no. 3

19--32

EN

The pandemic undoubtedly had a significant impact on local development management processes in municipalities in economic, social, environmental and institutional-political dimensions. The article presents and evaluates various activities of municipal governments in the field of environmental management for climate protection and formulates recommendations for municipalities in this regard. The main purpose of this article is to assess the condition of climate change adaptation in municipalities before and after the pandemic, particularly in Polish municipalities, based on the environmental specific indicators of the Central Statistical Office. The purpose of the paper was realized on the basis of a review of the latest literature on the subject, domestic and foreign, as well as quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis. The study was carried out in thirty Polish urban-rural municipalities, , at the same time district cities (cities of the seat of county government, cities, "micro capitals" of counties), with varying own incomes. In Polish municipalities, climate change adaptation priorities have changed in very positive terms after the pandemic, in particular, this applies to municipal spending on ambient air protection (including renewable energy sources, thermal modernization, etc.), which has increased two or even three times compared to the time before the pandemic, which has not yet been recognized and studied in the conducted review of the recent literature on the subject. At the same time, the pandemic period slowed down the remaining investment and management of environmental activities, and generally did not improve waste management in municipalities.

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Analysis of Covid restrictions’ influence on road traffic crashes and related road users’ behaviour in the Czech Republic

Bucsuházy Kateřina, Zůvala Robert, Ambros Jiří

Archives of Transport

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2023

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Vol. 66, iss. 2

109--121

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The Covid pandemic and following restrictions worldwide influence various aspects -lockdown does not only have economic consequences but is also associated with a change in population mobility. As well as the spread of a pandemic and the associated numbers of infections and deaths, policy responses and restrictions have also varied from country to country. Despite all the negative impacts of the Covid pandemic, the decrease in crash-related injuries may be seen as one of the positive impacts of lockdown politics. The change in crash characteristics during the Covid lockdown may provide new insights and help design countermeasures for road safety improvement. It is not sufficient to generalize findings across individual countries, there were different trends in crash frequency and severity during the Covid lockdown The main purpose of this study was to investigate the Covid restriction's impact on road safety in the Czech Republic. The retrospective analysis was performed using data the Police crash statistics. In addition to data from the main Covid periods (2020 and 5 months of 2021 data), crash data from 2016-2019 as the period unaffected by the Covid pandemic, were used as a control group. The study focused not only on the overall crash frequency but also on the analysis of the crash frequency according to the individual crash participants. Crash data did not indicate significant changes in risky behaviour. The mobility decrease was associated with decreased crash frequency, especially of vehicles and pedestrians. The crash numbers also reflect changes in how people spend time, respectively an increase in leisure time activities in some age groups and a change in usage of transport modes. Two-wheeled vehicle users (cyclists, motorcyclists) crash frequency was more influenced by seasonality. While the crash frequency of vehicles (personal vehicles and HGVs) and pedestrians was better correlated with mobility data, the cyclists and motorcyclists crash frequency were better correlated with temperature.

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Project cost and time key factors distressing building construction projects of Sindh Pakistan: a post-pandemic approach

Shaikh Haseeb Haleem, Zainun Noor Yasmin, Khahro Shabir Hussain

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 69, nr 4

591--602

EN

The construction industry plays a major role in the boost of the country’s economy, providing basic facilities for residential and creating thousands of job opportunities. During COVID-19, the construction sectors in Sindh Pakistan was highly suffered and leading to delays in the completion of projects. As the construction sector was globally affected, building construction projects were also affected by completing the projects on estimated time and cost. Thus, this research investigates the significant factors of time and cost that affected the Hyderabad building construction projects during COVID-19 situation. Questionnaire surveys were designed to collect data from the employees working on building projects in Sindh Pakistan. The collected data was analyzed through the Average Index method. Unsafe working environment; shortage of workers; and increasing project cost was observed as significant factors that were highly affected during COVID-19. The results and findings shall be supportive for stakeholders to take into consideration of factors in the early stage of the expected pandemic situation. This research suggested that the stakeholders shall modify or amend the contract clause regarding for pandemic situation and incorporate the identified factors in the contract that should be considered by stakeholders to save the time and cost of the projects.

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Logistics management under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic: economic, societal and technical impact

Garbarova Miriam, Vartiak Lukas, Petrat Peter

Acta Innovations

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2023

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no. 47

20--27

EN

The paper aims to analyse the current market in the carrier, express and parcel services market in the EU and Slovakia from the economic, societal, and technical view. It is divided into an introduction, an analysis of the current state in the EU and Slovakia, and a discussion and conclusions. The paper also includes related statistical data presented in the form of graphs. As a result, the development of the CEP market is possible only with a focus on improving the efficiency of delivery, motorisation, unification, expanding the network of collection points and improving the customer experience.