Aktywność podmiotów portowych w pozyskiwaniu środków z programów unijnych na finansowanie inwestycji w portach rybackich

W artykule przedstawiono badania dotyczące portów rybackich w Polsce. Wyniki badań wskazują na duże dysproporcje w aktywności inwestycyjnej podmiotów portowych. Główne czynniki wpływające na różnice w inwestycjach to: możliwości finansowe, warunki pozyskiwania środków z programów unijnych, przyjęte priorytety. Badania wskazały, że w Polsce tylko porty komunalne dobrze wykorzystują fundusze UE

The Leontief model in research into the economic importance of small seaports : a case study

PURPOSE: The article defines the economic importance of the seaport of Kołobrzeg, a local port located in the western part of the Polish Baltic coast. The study has distinguished three effects, direct, indirect, and induced, which constitute a full spectrum of the seaport's impact. The effects were discussed in terms of the output, the gross wages, and the employment figure. The subject matter discussed in the article is an introduction to a more extensive study, which is to be conducted on a representative group of local seaports.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The port's significance in Kołobrzeg was determined using the Leontief model. The scope of the economic impact of the port was related to the Koszaliński subregion, a territorial unit at the NUTS 3 level. Regionalization of the national input-output table was performed using the Flegg Location Quotient (FLQ). The study was based on available statistical data, information obtained from the Main Statistical Office (GUS), and survey results.FINDINGS: The importance of the port of Kołobrzeg is determined by the multiplier value, which is lower than in previous studies due to the reference area being narrowed down, and by the use of the FLQ formula reducing the self-supplying ability of the Koszalin subregion. The induced and direct effects had the most significant impact on the economy of the subregion, with the indirect effect being of a minor significance.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The study provides the decision-makers with information on the scope of impact and the economic significance of the Kołobrzeg port. They allow for a concentration of investment funds in the areas with the most significant impact on the local economy.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: In foreign literature, the are no studies on the importance of a seaport following the format: local port – regionalization of the national table using the FLQ – reference area below the NUTS 2 level. In the case of Polish seaports, no author has comprehensively determined their economic importance.peer-reviewe

Pharmacists’ Preparedness to Patients Education at the Time of Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study with an Example of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Poland

Although pharmacy employees’ involvement in patient education has great potential, the extent to which they actually provide cognitive services seems inadequate. Given the overburdening of the healthcare system and limited access to medical services due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic outbreak, this study aimed to evaluate the preparedness of Polish pharmacy employees for patient education on the new threat. The study was conducted using the mystery shopper method. Two interviewers phoned 90 randomly chosen community pharmacies throughout Poland and presented some inquiries on the SARS-CoV-2. Pharmacists devoted more time to patients than pharmacy technicians (2:22 vs. 1:54), and the information they provided was significantly more comprehensive (p = 0.006). The majority of respondents provided an evidence-based recommendation on prevention, symptoms, and management of SARS-CoV-2; however, the scope of advice significantly varied. Community pharmacy staff often expressed their concern about the lack of time to address patients’ questions adequately. No statistically significant differences were found in recommendations provided by chain and non-chain pharmacy staff. Obtained results seem to confirm the possibility of involving pharmacists in public health activities during a pandemic. Nevertheless, providing proper working conditions and adequate just-in-time learning solutions is crucial

Znaczenie turystyki żeglarskiej w rozwoju lokalnej gospodarki na przykładzie gminy Darłowo

The paper aims at determining a role of sail tourism in local economic development, basing on the theory of an economic basis. According to the theory, external factors such as tourism, stimulate a local economic development. Tourists pour additional money to local economy, that supports the development. In the period 2004-2016, sailors were more and more interested in the marine port of Darłowo and the sail tourism has started to play an increasing role in the local economic development. Investments in marine infrastructure for sailing became profitable. Perspectives for the sail tourism development are promising. However, the tourism development requires extending marine facilities for sailing and widening a scope of additional services. A promotion of sailing, international cooperation and creating sail cluster may essentially support the sail tourism and the economic development of Darłowo’s gmina

The aromatase expression in myomas and myometriums of women in reproduction and perimenopausal age.

Uterine myomas represent one of the most common female pathologies. Uterine smooth muscle myomas or fibromas are benign tumours which respond to hormones and their etiology induces wide interest. The myomas were found to contain aromatase and, in addition, cells of the myomas were found to synthesize estrogen. This study was conducted on patients with the myomas, in either generative age or in the perimenopausal period. Expression of aromatase was detected in patients of various age, with large or small uterine myomas, using an immunohistochemical technique. In addition expression of the enzyme was examined at the periphery of every myoma