bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Value of Combined Cytomorphological Parameters in Improving Diagnostic Accuracy of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma on Cytology - The Five Dependable Features
Authors: Kumari Neha , Kalonia Tushar , Malik Akanksha , Kumar Arvind , Rao Shalinee
Published: January 2022

Background:

Fine-needle aspiration cytology remains the preliminary test for diagnosing papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Numerous features are established to arrive at the diagnosis. However, few cases pose a challenge to correctly diagnose PTC. Our study aims to elicit the combination of features to aid in the diagnosis of such cases.

Materials and Methods:

Cytology smears of histologically proven cases of PTC and benign diagnoses were included as case (n = 36) and control group (n = 38), respectively. Features including papillae with cores, 3-D caps, nuclear grooves (NG), intranuclear cytoplasmic inclusions (INCI), giant cells, macrophages, cellular swirls, psammoma bodies, pale chromatin, nuclear overlapping, nuclear enlargement, and metaplastic cells were assessed. Statistic tests including Independent t test/Mann–Whitney Test and Chi-Square test/Fisher's Exact test were used. Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to assess the cut-off point of many cytological features to predict PTC. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of cytological features was calculated to predict PTC.

Results:

Presence of five or more cytological features (papillae with cores, cellular swirls, NG, INCI, and psammoma bodies) together could diagnose PTC (PPV) in 78.95% of the cases, with a NPV of 83.33%. Diagnostic accuracy of these five features combined was 81.08%. Papillae with cores and nuclear grooving were the most sensitive cytological features, whereas INCI followed by cellular swirls and NG were the most specific features.

Conclusion:

Relying on a combination of the most sensitive and specific features rather than any one cytological feature can help reduce the misdiagnoses in PTC.
Efficacy and Safety of Dulaglutide in Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Endocrinology Clinics of Islamabad, Pakistan
Authors: Kamin Matiullah , Khan Sajjad Ali , Raja Umar Yousaf , Ishtiaq Osama , Malik Asmara , Rehman Tejhmal , Wahab Muhammad Umar
Published: January 2022

Objective:

Our objective was to ascertain the efficacy and safety of once weekly Dulaglutide among patients with Type 2 diabetes of Pakistani origin.

Methods:

This prospective cohort study was conducted at the Endocrinology Clinics of Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad and Umar Diabetes and Foot Care Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan during the period from July 2020 to December 2020. Dulaglutide at the dose of 1.5 mg once weekly was initiated in patients with BMI >28 and suboptimal glucose control in the background of Type 2 Diabetes who were also taking one or more of oral anti-diabetic and/or insulin therapy.

Results:

Mean age of patient cohort (n = 148) was 49.51 years (SD +/- 12.15) with 53.5% (n = 85) having type 2 diabetes for a duration of over 10 years. Mean weight was 93.2 kg at baseline with end of study mean weight being 90.7 kg. Mean HbA1c at baseline was 9.2%, which improved to 8.05% at the end of study. The main side-effects were nausea in 32%, vomiting in 8%, and diarrhea in 7% with 19% discontinuation rate due to cost and side-effects.

Conclusion:

Dulaglutide as a therapy demonstrated favorable HbA1c and weight reduction in obese type 2 diabetes patients of Pakistani origin.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting with pulmonary involvement
Authors: Bhargav K. M. , Ramya M. Shri , Mohan Alladi , Rukmangadha N. , Kalawat T. C. , Sairam N. , Kumar C. Sunil
Published: January 2022

A 25-year-old woman presented with a history of episodes of fever with night sweats, multiple joint pains and breathlessness for 5 months. Eight months before the present episode, she had developed a generalised rash and transient swellings in the groin on both sides. Physical examination revealed pallor, pedal oedema and a hyperpigmented rash over the chest, back and thighs. Pulse was 126 beats per minute and respirations 38/min; while breathing ambient air, the oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry was 83%. On auscultation of the chest, breath sounds were diminished bilaterally and crepitations were heard in both the lung bases. Neurological examination revealed weakness of proximal muscles of both upper and lower limbs on both sides with a power of grade 3/5. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated total leucocyte count with neutrophilic leucocytosis; band forms and metamyelocytes were seen in the peripheral blood smear. Oxygen inhalation and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics were initiated. Echocardiogram showed severe tricuspid regurgitation with moderate pulmonary arterial hypertension. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest revealed patchy consolidation in both the lungs, bilateral pleural effusions and pericardial effusion. Bone marrow biopsy showed normocellular normoblastic marrow with erythroid hyperplasia. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-CT showed metabolically active lymphadenopathy both above and below the diaphragm and bilateral patchy lung infiltrates. Biopsy of the inguinal lymph node along with immunohistochemistry staining confirmed the diagnosis as T-cell lymphoma.
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Authors: Bhargav K. M. , Krishna Mohan V. Sai Krishna , Mounika N. , Haneesha M. , Seelabanu P. , Mohan Alladi
Published: January 2022

A 39 -year-old male, with primary hyperthyroidism for the last-3 years, for which he was not receiving any treatment, presented with complaints of sudden onset weakness in all four limbs for one day. Weakness was more in the lower limbs; and was not associated with sweating or related to a carbohydrate-rich diet. Family history, drug- history was unremarkable. On physical examination, he was anxious; exophthalmos was evident. Resting pulse rate was 112/min; rest of the general physical examination was normal. Systemic examination revealed complete absence of movement in lower limbs power 0/5 [Medical research Council (MRC) grading], but he was able to move his upper limbs against gravity 3/5 (MRC grading). Deep tendon reflexes were absent. Rest of the neurological and other systems examination were unremarkable. Laboratory testing showed hypokalemia (serum potassium 2.6 mEq/L); thyroid profile revealed TSH 0.01 mIU/L, T3 2.0ng/ml, free T4 3.3 ng/mL. A possible diagnosis of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis was considered; he was treated with intravenous correction of potassium and was started on carbimazole and propranolol. On the next 48 hours, power in all the limbs became normal and deep tendon reflexes were normally elicitable. He was asymptomatic by the third day and was discharged in a stable condition with advice to follow-up in Medicine out-patient department. Thyrotoxic paralysis is a benign condition if it is diagnosed early and treated promptly. Though it is a rare condition, it requires special mention because of its life-threatening complications. The diagnosis at initial presentation is often delayed because of the subtleness of clinical features of thyrotoxicosis.
The impact of women violence on depression among female medical students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al Sadah Zhra M. , Aldulijan Fajar A. , Aljamea Dana A. , Saleh Maan A.
Published: January 2022

Aims:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of domestic violence on depression among females’ students of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Settings and Design:

A cross-sectional study conducted from 2019 to 2020.

Methods and Material:

An electronic questionnaire containing biographical data, 2
nd
edition of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and The NorVold Abuse Questionnaire (NorAQ) was sent to the participants.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 with a statistical significance set at P < 0.05. Tests of significance measured using independent t test and Chi-square test.

Results:

The study included 214 female medical students and 11 interns aged 18 to 26 with a mean of 20.66 ± 1.725 years. Most women (92.4%) were single, and the highest responders (30.2%) were second-year students. Based on The NorVold Abuse Questionnaire (NorAQ), the prevalence of violence was 56.9%. The most common form of violence was emotional abuse (50.2%) and the highest combined types of abuse were emotional and physical abuse (14.7%). Based on BDI scale, the prevalence of depression amongst our sample was 32.9%; it was mild in 14.2%, moderate in 15.6% and severe in 3.1%. None of the types of abuse were significantly associated with depression. However, severe depression was highest amongst students/interns with history of emotional or sexual violence.

Conclusion:

More than half of the participants were subjected to domestic abuse throughout their lives. Emotional abuse was the commonest type followed by physical, sexual, and healthcare abuses, respectively. However, the present study demonstrated no significant association between abuse and depression.
3D printed obturators - An innovative journey
Authors: Kapoor Aditya , Gupta Ruchi , Sikri Arpit , Nagaraj Abhishek , Sikri Jyotsana
Published: January 2022

The children suffering from cleft palate undergo physical and psychological trauma of a basic life function of feeding until the surgeon deems it suitable for corrective surgery. It is highly discouraging for the parents to face the ordeal being suffered by the child. Over the years, several modalities have been developed in the form of techniques and products to improve the feeding experience of the child. However, all of these products come with a certain set of problems including the difficulty of fabrication, cost, availability, etc. This article covers the journey of the D-cleft from the clinical trials of various designs and prototypes and improvement of the disadvantages of these finally leading to a device, which is easy to use, flexible, biocompatible, affordable, and customisable.
Neural tube defects
Authors: Ravi Kumar S. , Divasha  , Hassan Sameeullah B. , Pasi Rachna , Mittra Sangh , Kumar Raj
Published: January 2022

Neural Tube Defects are the most typical congenital malformations, with almost 300,000 cases annually worldwide. The incidence varies amongst geographical ranges from 0.2 to up to 11 per 1000 live births. In India, incidence is reportedly higher in north than south and can be attributable to diet and genetic variances. Etiology is multifactorial. Severe forms of whitethorn are allied with syndromes. Primary neurulation and secondary neurulation are the most crucial steps in the formation and closure of the neural tube; any interruption can lead to mild to severe NTDs depending on the level of insult during embryogenesis. Various molecular and cellular events take place simultaneously for neural tube bending and closure of the neural tube. Neurological deficit in the newborn is contingent on the level of defect and severity of the structures affected. Survival of the newborn also depends on the severity of the lesion. Folic acid supplementation in all prospective mothers, preferably 4 weeks before conception and at least 12 weeks after conception, can prevent NTDs in folic responsive groups. But there is a significant number of other causes leading to neural tube defects apart from folic acid. Hydrocephalus is the commonest abnormality allied with NTDs in syndromic cases.

Conclusion:

NTDs are a frequent cause of stillbirths, infant mortality, and palsies in children. There are various reasons for NTDs, but the process of neurulation points towards some factors of NTC, which can be taken care of to lessen the burden of NTDs.
Military TBI—What civilian primary care providers should know
Authors: Lindberg Megan A. , Sloley Stephanie S. , Ivins Brian J. , Marion Donald W. , Moy Martin Elisabeth M.
Published: January 2022

In June 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the VA Mission Act, which expanded veterans’ health-care access to the private sector. Since civilian primary care providers may see more veterans in their practice, it will be important to understand the unique experiences, comorbidities, and culture of this population in order to provide optimal care. Military service members (SMs) are at an increased risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI), and comorbidities, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), increasing the likelihood of prolonged symptoms. Military training and repetitive low-level blast exposure may cause symptoms similar to TBI or increase long-term negative effects in SMs. Military culture often has a strong influence in this population. Those who serve in the military identify with military values and have a strong team mentality, which places emphasis on the mission above all else, not accepting defeat, and not ever leaving a fellow SM behind. These values can impact the way a SM/veteran seeks care and/or communicates with his or her health-care provider. Taking a detailed history to understand how these factors apply, as well as screening for mental health comorbidities, are recommended. Understanding the military cultural influences can assist in promoting a stronger therapeutic alliance and encourage more open communication. Ultimately, it is the trusting and respectful relationship between the SM/veteran and the provider that will determine the most effective treatment and result in the most effective resolution of TBI and comorbid symptoms.
Prevalence of distal caries in the second mandibular molar among the general population in Mexico and its relationship with the position and angulation of the adjacent third molar
Authors: Flores-Orozco Elan Ignacio , Rogelio Diaz-Peña , Barron-Crespo Victor Melesio , Rovira-Lastra Bernat , Martinez-Gomis Jordi
Published: January 2022

Aims:

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of distal caries in the mandibular second molar (M2M) in a general population and to determine the strength of the association of several factors related to the adjacent mandibular third molar (M3M).

Subjects and Methods:

This retrospective cross-sectional study assessed digital panoramic radiographs of 753 individuals prescribed for screening and/or diagnostic purposes by different specialists. From these radiographs, 1358 M2Ms/M3Ms were included in the analysis. Age, sex, position, and inclination of the M3Ms with respect to the M2Ms and presence of distal caries in the M2Ms were assessed. Continuous variables were dichotomized using optimal cutoff values using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.

Statistical Analysis Used:

A multivariate logistic regression model was performed.

Results:

In total, 8.2% (95% confidence interval 6.7 to 9.6%) of the M2Ms had distal caries. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that >22.5 years of age (odds ratio [OR] 3.42), >4.2 mm between the M2M and M3M (OR 2.67), >31.6° inclination of the M3M (OR 2.12) and the right side (OR 1.61) were positively associated with M2M distal caries.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of M2M distal caries can range from 6.7% to 9.6% in the general population. M3Ms separated more than 4.2 mm and mesioangulated more than 31.6° with respect to their adjacent M2Ms were 2.7- and 2.1-fold more likely to develop distal caries in their adjacent M2Ms.
Simulation-based Clinical Education Versus Early Clinical Exposure for Developing Clinical Skills in Respiratory Care Students
Authors: Al Khathlan Noor , Al Adhab Fadak , Al Jasim Hawraa , Al Furaish Sarah , Al Mutairi Wejdan , Al Yami Bashayer H.
Published: January 2022

Background:

Early clinical exposure (ECE) has been shown to improve clinical skills, but several factors limit its implementation.

Objective:

To compare the use of simulation-based education (SCE) and ECE in improving respiratory care students’ clinical skills in laboratory settings.

Methodology:

This experimental prospective study was conducted among respiratory care students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Students from one batch were allocated to the ECE group, and students from another batch were allocated to the SCE group to concurrently undergo clinical training. On completion of the course, students completed the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI), and their clinical practice course grades were evaluated.

Results:

A total of 72 students from the two batches completed the CLEI and clinical performance evaluation; 32 (45%) were female. The mean age was similar across both groups. Between the groups, there was no statistical difference in the mean clinical grade (95% CI) (ECE: 167.29 [164.74–169.84], SCE: 166.88 [164.12–169.65]; P = 0.837) and the CLEI score (ECE: 128.25 ± 3.9, SCE: 123.08 ± 4.2; P = 0.381). Multivariable linear regression analyses revealed no significant difference in the clinical performance grades (β = −0.09; 95% CI: −0.78–0.59; P = 0.788).

Conclusion:

The study found no significant difference in the performance between ECE and SCE in laboratory settings, indicating that SCE is a viable alternative to ECE in RC clinical training. Studies with larger cohorts are required to corroborate this finding.
Stieltjes interlacing of the zeros of
Authors: Frendreiss William , Gao Jennifer , Lei Austin , Woodall Amy , Xue Hui , Zhu Daozhou
Published: January 2022

Let
$j_n$
be the modular function obtained by applying the nth Hecke operator on the classical j-invariant. For
$n>m\ge 2$
, we prove that between any two zeros of
$j_m$
on the unit circle of the fundamental domain, there is a zero of
$j_n$
.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with the rhizosphere of Piliostigma reticulatum and Guiera senegalensis shrubs in Senegal
Authors: Fall A.F. , Founoune-Mboup H. , Diatta S. , Diakhaté S. , Ndoye I. , Ndoye I.
Published: January 2022

Piliostima reticulatum and Guiera senegalensis shrubs constitute “islands of soil fertility” in the rhizosphere, with better availability of water and more intense biological activity in the Sudano-Sahelian agro-ecosystems. There is, however, paucity of information on diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) fungi, which have a wide ecological range of associations with a variety of vegetation. The purpose of this study was to identify the types of AMF in the rhizospheres of P. reticulatum and G. senegalensis shrubs in Senegal. Soil samples were collected from around the shrubs in Keur Matar Arame and Keur Ndary Ndiaye in 2019 after a rainy season. Arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi spores were isolated by the wet sieving method and identified based on their morphological characteristics (shape, size, colour, attached hyphae, and spore ornamentation). Four types of AMF were identified, namely Glomus aggregatum, Sclerocystis rubiformis, Gigaspora margarita and Scutellospora gregaria. In addition, the density of spores was more abundant in the soil outside the shrub canopy compare to the soil beneath the shrub.
Prevalence of plant-parasitic nematodes in rice fields in Ghana
Authors: Nyaku S.T. , Lutuf H. , Honger J.O. , Dede A. , Brentu F.C. , Benissan R. , Osabutey S. , Larbi V. , Koranteng E. , Afun C. , Okyere M. , Ablormeti F.K.
Published: January 2022

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most cultivated crops worldwide whose production in sub-Saharan Africa is extensively affected by root nematodes. The objective of this study was to identify and establish the distribution of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), in rice growing fields within different regions of Ghana. Soil and root samples were taken from rice fields, namely fourteen from Volta Region, eleven from the Soil and Irrigation Research Centre (SIREC), Kpong (Eastern Region); and five from Dawhenya (Greater Accra Region). The soil samples were taken from 0-30 cm depths, together with root samples. A total of twenty-four nematode genera were identified in soil and root samples from the three regions. These included: Aphelenchus spp., Belonolaimus spp., Ditylenchus spp., Dolichodorus spp., Helicotylenchus spp., Hemicriconemoides spp. Hemicycliophora spp. Heterodera spp., Hirschmaniella spp., Hoplolaimus spp., Longidorus spp., Meloidogyne spp., Paralongidorous spp., Paratylenchus spp., Pratylenchus spp., Radopholus spp., Rhabditida spp., Rotylenchulus spp., Scutellonema spp., Trichodorus spp., Tylenchornchus spp., Tylenchulus spp., Tylenchus spp. and Xiphinema spp. In the Volta Region, Tylenchus spp. was the most abundant (29.01%) in the soil; while Meloidogyne spp. was most the abundant (36.86%) in the roots. In Dawhenya regions, Meloidogyne spp. was the most abundant (26.96%) in the soil; while Tylenchus spp. was the most abundant (25.94%) in the roots. In the Eastern Region, Meloidogyne spp. was the most abundant (41.7%) in the soil; while Pratylenchus spp. was the most abundant (36.1%) in the roots. These nematodes threaten rice production in Ghana, if not managed well in farmer’s fields.
Kobieta przedsiębiorcza – moja praprababka Katarzyna Gummert w świetle aktu notarialnego z 1893 r.
Authors: Kwaśniewski Michał
Published: January 2022

Zachowany w archiwum rodzinnym akt notarialny z 1893 r., stał się podstawą do szczegółowego opisu życia praprababci autora. Jednakże nie poprzestaje on tylko wyłącznie na informacji o losach swojej operatywnej przodkini, ale prezentuje także dzieje rodziny chłopskiej oraz ich genealogię.

An entrepreneurial woman – Katarzyna Gummert in the light of a notarial act from the year 1893

A notarial act from the year 1893 kept in the family archive was the starting point for a detailed description of the life of the author’s great-great-grandmother. However, the author not only provides information on the life of his resourceful ancestor, but also presents the history of the peasant family and its genealogy.
Dział dóbr między Noskowskimi linii łęczyńskiej z roku 1653 oraz uzupełnienia do ich genealogii
Authors: Jop Robert
Published: January 2022

Artykuł jest uzupełnieniem rozważań na temat genealogii Noskowskich h. Łada, właścicieli Łęcznej, opublikowanych w 2013 r. Podstawą do nich jest dział dóbr pomiędzy synami podkomorzego lubelskiego Adama Noskowskiego, dokonany w 1653 r., po śmierci jego żony Katarzyny z Firlejów. Poczynione ustalenia wnoszą nowe fakty do naszej wiedzy na temat rodziny wywodzącej się z Mazowsza i osiadłej w województwie lubelskim w XVI w.

The Noskowski of the Łada Coat of Arms. Complements to the Genealogy of the Family of the Łęczna Lineage

The noble Noskowski family bearing the Łada coat of arms, who settled in the Lublin province (voivodship) in the 16th century, were the owners of Łęczna from that mid-century until the 1670s. The present paper presents the biographical profiles of three generations of its members. They are the persons whose basic genealogical data have already been presented in literature on the subject (e.g. Adam Noskowski and his sons Jan Karol and Adam Kazimierz), as well as new ones, whose personal dossiers have been collected based on extended search (Andrzej Noskowski, starost of Maków and Różan and Anna Noskowska née Tarło). The presented information complements the existing findings on the family but it also contributes new items, which clear the doubts about for example the second marriage of Anna née Tarło, or about the descent of Adam Noskowski, whom historians long regarded as a descendant of Adam Kazimierz Noskowski. Moreover, the study emphasizes the fact of the history of the family in 1653–1656, when most of its members, especially men, died out, thereby ending the Noskowski family line. The article also contains an appendix containing the publication of the division of estates carried out in 1653 between Jan Karol Noskowski and Adam Kazimierz Noskowski, sons of Adam Noskowski, the Lublin chamberlain.
Rejestr popisowy chorągwi pospolitego ruszenia powiatu kaliskiego pułkownika Jakuba Rozdrażewskiego w 1651 roku
Authors: Staręgowski Bartosz
Published: January 2022

Niniejsza edycja źródłowa prezentuje rejestr popisowy jednej chorągwi pospolitego ruszenia powiatu kaliskiego, która została zorganizowana i wysłana pod Beresteczko, z zamiarem wzięcia udziału w bitwie przeciwko siłom kozacko-tatarskim. Była to jedna z trzech grup, które zostały utworzone w powiecie kaliskim przez kasztelana kaliskiego Jakuba Rozdrażewskiego. Chorągiew liczyła 109 pospolitaków, którymi dowodził w zastępstwie kasztelana kaliskiego porucznik Władysław Gądkowski.

The 1651 Signature Register of Colonel Jakub Rozdrażewski’s Mass Levy Company from the Kalisz Poviat

In 1651, one of the greatest expeditions by the levy in mass was organized. The objective of the mass levy troops was to reach the town of Beresteczko (Berestechko), where one of the heaviest battles would take place during the Bohdan Khmelnytsky uprising begun in 1648. The voivodships (provinces) of Poznan and Kalisz also took part in the expedition. Supervision over its organization in the Kalisz voivodship was the responsibility of the Kalisz castellan Jakub Rozdrażewski, who substituted for the Kalisz voivode (governor) Andrzej Karol Grudziński. When assembling the nobility in the Kalisz poviat (district), the castellan decided to divide them into several groups. Command of one of them was taken by Władysław Gądkowski. The castellan himself also joined the assembled force. During the stopover near Lublin, the muster of Gądkowski’s group was held in the field near the town. The signature register listed 109 mass levy members.
Zachowane regesty z ksiąg metrykalnych parafii narolskiej z XVII-XVIII wieku
Authors: Gmiterek Henryk
Published: January 2022

Rozwój badań nad zachowanymi księgami metrykalnymi (urodzeń, zawieranych małżeństw i zgonów) ma pierwszorzędne znaczenie nie tylko dla uszczegółowienia ustaleń genealogicznych poszczególnych rodów czy rodzin, ale przede wszystkim dla pogłębienia wiedzy o lokalnych społecznościach i zachodzących w ich obrębie procesów społecznych. Uprzystępnienie w różnych formach badaczom tej kategorii masowych źródeł historycznych może się w dłuższej perspektywie przyczynić do wyraźnego poszerzenia naszej wiedzy o różnorodnych zjawiskach demograficznych i stosunkach społecznych w obrębie żyjących przed wiekami pokoleń. Słowa kluczowe: Narol, parafia Narol, szlachta województwa bełskiego, genealogia

The Extant Entries from the Narol Parish Records of the 17th – 18th Century

The parish in Narol was established by Florian Łaszcz Nieledewski in 1595, in a village existing from the mid-16th century, near which he founded the town of Florianów (now Narol) in 1592. Visitations by bishops of Chełm, in whose dioceses Narol was located, confirm that the parish records (births, marriages) were kept from the very beginnings of the parish but in the autumn of 1648 they were destroyed during the Cossack-Tatar invasion (most probably burnt). The new records were kept from 1650. In the early 20th century they were seen in the Narol church by Karol Notz, famous in Galicia (Eastern Europe) for making inventories of historic relics. In 1914, the parish books were burnt during the fire of the town and the church. Their only known traces, discussed in the present publication, are excerpts/copies made in the mid-19th century by Ludwik Zieliński, which mostly refer to the noble families connected with Narol. The overwhelming majority of the 546 extracts are birth entries, only 29 being records of marriages.
Coordinate Transformation Using the Author’s Software in GIS Class System – Case Study
Authors: Sokoła-Szewioła Violetta , Poniewiera Marian , Mierzejowska Aleksandra
Published: January 2022

In order to implement the provisions of the INSPIRE Directive, it is necessary for the Member States of the European Union to take appropriate measures to enable combining in a uniform manner spatial data deriving from different sources and sharing use of them by many users and many applications. Spatial data regarding underground hard coal mining in Poland should also be available in the national spatial reference system. Mining enterprises run a cartographic resource in the different rectangular flat coordinate systems. The standard transformation procedure does not provide the required accuracy because these are areas affected by mining activity, and the stability of points is limited, hence, studies were undertaken. The result is the development of software that can be used in Geographic Information Systems to transform spatial data from a system used in mine to the national system. The article described shortly a chosen coordinates systems used in Polish underground mines, elaborated procedure for selection of the degree and the type of a transformation polynomial in the transformation task. It presents its practical application of procedure for the area of one of hard coal mines using the author’s software elaborated in the results of above-mentioned research.
Iconographic and Cartographic Biography of the Esterka Mound in Łobzów
Authors: Banasik Piotr
Published: January 2022

The paper refers to one of the mounds in Kraków – the Esterka Mound. This mound was probably the element of a garden established at the palace in the former village of Łobzów (nowadays a part of the city quarter Kraków-Krowodrza). The available so far information on the mound is scattered all over numerous publications, and sometimes contains errors. This also refers to iconographic materials. In this paper the remaining iconographic and cartographic materials referring to this object were collected and put together in a systematic way. The paper also contains bibliographic documentation of the existing graphic materials showing the mound (panoramas, terrain sketches, maps, photographs). The information available in this article can be used in the plans of revitalizing the Esterka Mound and former royal mansion in Łobzów.

IKONOGRAFICZNA I KARTOGRAFICZNA BIOGRAFIA KOPCA ESTERKI W ŁOBZOWIE
Praca dotyczy jednego z kopców krakowskich – kopca Esterki w Krakowie. Kopiec ten najprawdopodobniej był elementem ogrodu założonego przy pałacu w dawnej wsi Łobzów (obecnie w dzielnicy Kraków-Krowodrza). Dotychczasowe informacje o kopcu są rozproszone w wielu publikacjach, a niekiedy zawierają błędy. Dotyczy to również materiałów ikonograficznych. W pracy zebrano i usystematyzowano dostępne materiały ikonograficzne i kartograficzne, jakie pozostały po tym obiekcie. Sporządzono dokumentację bibliograficzną istniejących materiałów graficznych pokazujących kopiec (panoramy, plany, mapy, fotografie). Informacje znajdujące się w artykule mogą zostać wykorzystane w planach rewitalizacji kopca Esterki i dawnej rezydencji królewskiej w Łobzowie.
Augmented Reality in the Presentation of City Monuments: A Case Study of “Bielsko-Biała AR Guide” Mobile Application
Authors: Szombara Stanisław , Zontek Małgorzata
Published: January 2022

Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the modern technologies used for sharing 3D geospatial data. This article presents possible ways of enriching a mobile application containing information about 50 objects located in the city of Bielsko-Biała with an AR functionality. The application was created in two programs: Android Studio and Unity. The application allows to get to know historical objects of the city, encourages to visit them by adding virtual elements observed in the background of a real-time camera image from a mobile device. The article presents the statistics of the application usage and the results of a survey conducted among a group of testers. Feedback from application testers confirms the validity of using AR technology in the application.

ROZSZERZONA RZECZYWISTOŚĆ W PREZENTACJI ZABYTKÓW MIASTA: APLIKACJA „BIELSKO-BIAŁA PRZEWODNIK AR”, STUDIUM PRZYPADKU
Rzeczywistość Rozszerzona (Augmented Reality – AR) jest jedną z nowoczesnych technologii wykorzystywanych do udostępniania danych przestrzennych 3D. W artykule przedstawiono możliwe sposoby wzbogacenia aplikacji mobilnej o funkcjonalność AR. Aplikacja zawiera informacje o 50 obiektach zlokalizowanych na terenie miasta Bielska-Białej i została stworzona w dwóch programach: Android Studio oraz Unity. Aplikacja pozwala na poznanie zabytkowych obiektów miasta oraz zachęca do ich zwiedzania poprzez dodanie wirtualnych elementów obserwowanych w czasie rzeczywistym na tle obrazu z kamery urządzenia mobilnego. W artykule przedstawiono statystyki użytkowania aplikacji oraz wyniki ankiety przeprowadzonej wśród grupy testerów. Informacje zwrotne od testerów aplikacji potwierdzają zasadność zastosowania technologii AR w aplikacji.
Staropolska praktyka archiwalna na podstawie badań inwentarzy skarbca i Archiwum Koronnego Krakowskiego (XVI-XVIII w.). Komisje inwentaryzacyjne
Authors: Grobelna-Mazurek Paulina
Published: January 2022

Zwarte w tekście rozważania wpisują się w badania nad dziejami archiwum i skarbca koronnego krakowskiego w epoce staropolskiej. Autorka skupia się na podejmowanych w XVI-XVIII w. działaniach inwentaryzacyjnych, szczególny nacisk kładąc na komisje oddelegowane do przeprowadzania rewizji skarbca i archiwum. Sposób powoływania komisarzy oraz ich liczba (zadeklarowana i rzeczywista), przedstawione na przestrzeni trzech stuleci, ukazują, w jaki sposób podejmowano inicjatywy o charakterze archiwalnym (w stosunku do najważniejszych wówczas instytucji tego typu) oraz jak i z jaką skutecznością wprowadzano je w życie.

Old Polish archival practice based on the research on the inventories of royal treasury and archive of Kraków (16th–18th centuries). Inventory commissions

The present discussion is a part of research on the history of the royal archive and treasury in Kraków in the Old Polish period. The author focuses on the inventory actions undertaken in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, drawing particular attention to the commissions delegated to conduct the audit of the treasury and the archive. The method of appointing members of the commission and their number (both on paper and in reality), presented over the period of 300 years, show how initiatives of an archival character (concerning the most important institution of this type back then) were undertaken, and how effective their application was in practice.
Występowanie chorób zakaźnych w Wielkopolsce w latach 1945-1953 w świetle dokumentów Archiwum Państwowego w Poznaniu
Authors: Błażejczyk-Majka Lucyna
Published: January 2022

Wojna niesie ze sobą bezmiar cierpień, zniszczeń i śmierci. Ci którzy przeżyli musieli zmierzyć się z następującymi po niej chorobami. W latach 40. i 50. lekarze powiatowi przekazywali do Wydziału Zdrowia Urzędu Wojewódzkiego w Poznaniu raporty dotyczące zachorowalności na choroby zakaźnie. Artykuł oparty jest na prezentacji i porównaniu raportów z roku 1946 z analogicznymi raportami z 1953 r. Na tej podstawie podjęto próbę wyjaśnienia większej liczby zachorowań na choroby zakaźne na określonych obszarach Wielkopolski w kontekście historycznym tego okresu. W odniesieniu do roku 1946 dane dotyczą 23 powiatów. Dane dla roku 1953 obejmują 26 powiatów. Ze względu na porównywalność informacji w artykule uwzględniono jedynie dane dla powiatów ziemskich. Typowymi chorobami dla tego okresu okazały się: tyfus, gruźlica i dyfteryt, ale także dużą śmiertelność przypisać można wyczerpaniu, brudowi i niedożywieniu przemieszczających się wówczas mas ludności. Z przeprowadzonych analiz wynika, że najsilniejszy związek występuje pomiędzy chorobami zakaźnymi a umiejscowieniem obozów jenieckich i obozów pracy oraz strumieniami ludności przepływającej przez punkty etapowe PUR.

Incidence rate of infectious diseases in Greater Poland in the years 1945–1953 according to the documents of the National Archive in Poznań

The war brings infinite suffering, death and destruction. Those who survive it have to deal with diseases that follow. In the 1940s and 1950s, county doctors wrote reports on infectious disease incidence for the Department of Health of the Regional Government in Poznań. The article comprises the presentation and comparison of parallel reports from the years 1946 and 1953. Based on that, it makes an attempt to explain the higher incidence rate of infectious diseases in some parts of Greater Poland based on the historical context of this period. For the year 1946, the data describe 23 counties. Data for the year 1953 include 26 counties. Due to the comparability of information, the article includes data only for rural counties. Typical diseases of the period were typhoid, tuberculosis and diphtheria, but the high mortality rate can also be explained by exhaustion, poor hygiene and malnutrition among the migrating masses of people. The analyses conducted indicate that the strongest relationship can be observed between infectious diseases and the location of prisoners’ and work camps and the migration of people going through the stage points of the National Repatriates Office.
Listy Feliksa Nowowiejskiego (1877-1946) do Adama (1875-1965) i Marii (1877-1952) Wrzosków z 1936 r. (ze spuścizny Adama Wrzoska w Polskiej Akademii Nauk Archiwum w Warszawie Oddział w Poznaniu)
Authors: Boksa Michał
Published: January 2022

Tekst zawiera przedruk korespondencji kompozytora Feliksa Nowowiejskiego z prof. Adamem Wrzoskiem i jego żoną Marią z roku 1936, przechowywanej w zbiorach Polskiej Akademii Nauk w Warszawie Oddział w Poznaniu. Tematyka listów dotyczy mało znanej „Pieśni do Matki Boskiej w Dębkach, nad morzem”. Utwór skomponowano ku czci cudownego obrazu Matki Boskiej Królowej Korony Polskiej znajdującego się w kaplicy w Dębkach (pow. pucki), który F. Nowowiejski oglądał zapewne podczas pobytu wakacyjnego w tejże miejscowości.

Letters of Feliks Nowowiejski (1877–1946) to Adam (1875–1965) and Maria (1877–1952) Wrzosek from 1936 (from the heritage of Adam Wrzosek in the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poznań branch)

The text includes a reprint of letters exchanged in 1936 between composer Feliks Nowowiejski, and professor Adam Wrzosek and his wife, Maria, included in the collection of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poznań branch. The letters discuss “The song to Our Lady of Dębki by the sea”, a little-known work of the composer. It was composed in honor of the miraculous painting of Our Lady, Queen of the Crown of Poland. The painting can be admired in the chapel in Dębki (Puck county), and Feliks Nowowiejski had probably seen it while spending his holidays in this particular resort.
Domowe archiwum – przykładowa budowa i okres przechowywania dokumentów oraz rachunków
Authors: Serdyński Michał
Published: January 2022

Autor w artykule dotyczącym domowego archiwum skupia się przede wszystkim na okresie przechowywania pewnych dokumentów i rachunków, które najczęściej pojawiają się w każdym gospodarstwie domowym. Są to m.in.: dokumenty dotyczące rocznych zeznań podatkowych czy te związane z edukacją i późniejszym zatrudnieniem. Ponadto zaproponowano przykładową i prostą budowę takiego archiwum. Artykuł powstał z inspiracji wydarzenia Zostań rodzinnym archiwistą, które zorganizowano trzy lata temu z inicjatywy archiwów państwowych, a promowane było w rozgłośni Programu I Polskiego Radia.

A family archive – how to start one and how long to keep documents and bills

In an article concerning a family archive, the author focuses primarily on how long certain documents and bills, which are most frequently used in every household, are kept. These include tax return forms or documents related to education or employment. Furthermore an example of how to build a simple archive is presented. The article was inspired by the event titled Become your family’s archivist, which was organized three years ago upon the initiative of the national archives and promoted in the Polish Radio Program 1.
Środowisko studenckie Opola i komunistyczny aparat władzy w latach 1954-1968
Authors: Bereszyński Zbigniew
Published: January 2022

Funkcjonujące od 1954 r. opolskie środowisko studenckie odgrywało bardzo ważną, lecz niejednoznaczną rolę w życiu społecznym. Należało do najważniejszych źródeł kadr dla komunistycznego aparatu władzy, ale bywało też bazą działalności o charakterze opozycyjnym. Stałym źródłem problemów dla władz komunistycznych była oprócz tego religijna aktywność dużej części studentów. W październiku 1956 r. opolscy studenci aktywnie występowali na rzecz demokratyzacji życia politycznego w Polsce. W późniejszym czasie władze komunistyczne zabiegały, aby jak największa liczba studentów była zrzeszona w szeregach Polskiej Zjednoczonej Partii oraz koncesjonowanych organizacji młodzieżowych. Odniesione w tej dziedzinie sukcesy nie zapobiegły jednak udziałowi opolskich studentów w ogólnopolskiej akcji protestacyjnej w marcu 1968 r. Władze komunistyczne odpowiedziały represjami wobec studentów. Zdławienie studenckiego protestu było jednak bardzo problematycznym zwycięstwem komunistów.

University circles in Opole versus the communist authorities in the years 1954–1968

University students’ circles in Opole, which existed from 1954, played an important, yet ambiguous role in the local social life. For communist authorities, the university was one of the most important sources for procuring staff, but it was also a base for anti-government activities. The religious activity of many students was also a constant source of problems for the communist authorities. In October 1956, students in Opole vigorously demonstrated their support for the democratization of political life in Poland. In subsequent years, the communist authorities made efforts to attract as many students as possible to the Polish United Workers’ Party and politically approved youth organizations. Success in this respect did not discourage students in Opole from participating in the national protests of March 1968. As a consequence, students were subjected to repressions. However, the suppression of student protests remained a bitter victory for communists.
Przygotowania do XI Zjazdu PZPR w świetle dokumentów KW PZPR w Poznaniu. Wybór źródeł
Authors: Komorowski Łukasz
Published: January 2022

W wyniku klęski w wyborach parlamentarnych w czerwcu 1989 r. rozpoczął się rozkład Polskiej Zjednoczonej Partii Robotniczej. Zainicjowana jesienią tego roku dyskusja na temat przyszłości partii komunistycznej w Polsce miała zatrzymać ten proces oraz przygotować jej członków do XI Zjazdu PZPR. W artykule zaprezentowano odnalezione w Archiwum Państwowym w Poznaniu dokumenty Wojewódzkiej Komisji Zjazdowej. Stanowią one interesujące źródło do badań nad dziejami PZPR i mentalnością jej członków w województwie poznańskim w schyłkowym okresie jej istnienia.

Preparations to the 11th Congress of the Polish United Workers’ Party in the light of the documents of the Povincial PUWP Committee in Poznań. Selection of resources

The defeat of the Polish United Workers’ Party in the parliamentary elections of June 1989 marked the beginning of its demise. In the autumn of 1989, a discussion was initiated concerning the future of the communist party in Poland, which was meant to prevent this process and prepare party members for the 11th PUWP congress. The article presents documents of the 262 Łukasz Komorowski Provincial Congress Committee found in the National Archive in Poznań. They are an interesting source of information on the history of PUWP and the mindset of its members in the Poznań province in the final period of the party’s existence.
Koncepcja zielonego portu w działaniach strategicznych polskich portów morskich
Authors: Żukowska Sandra , Palmowski Tadeusz , Połom Marcin
Published: January 2022

Artykuł prezentuje podejścia wybranych portów morskich do zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz prowadzenia polityki w oparciu o koncepcje zielonego portu. W aktualnych realiach rozwój portów morskich nie powinien skupiać się wyłącznie na tradycyjnej aktywności związanej z rozwojem zasobów portowych – rozwoju infrastrukturalnego czy suprastrukturalnego. Nowe formy działalności wychodzić powinny poza granice ich funkcjonowania i obejmować m.in. kwestie związane z otoczeniem społecznym i wrażliwością środowiskową. Wyniki badania obrazują priorytety działalności rozwojowej portów oraz wskazują obszary, które wymagają zwiększonej uwagi. Podjęcie działań w tych obszarach jest niezbędne w celu intensyfikacji działalności równoważącej korzyści ekonomiczne ze społecznymi i środowiskowymi. The green port concept in the strategic activities of Polish seaports The article presents selected seaports’ approaches to sustainable development and policy-making based on the green port concept. In the current reality, the development of seaports should not only focus on traditional activities related to the development of port resources – infrastructural or suprastructural development. New forms of activity should go beyond the boundaries of their operation and include, inter alia, issues related to the social environment and environmental sensitivity. The survey results illustrate the priorities of port development activities and indicate areas that require increased attention. Action in these areas is necessary to enhance activities that balance economic, social and environmental benefits.
Urban Renewal in American Cities and Responses of the White Working-Class Ethnic Groups: A Preliminary Exploration
Authors: Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann Anna D.
Published: January 2022

In the post-World War II decades, urban renewal became a part of the larger vision for the revitalization of American cities. Between 1949 and 1974, federal legislation provided a legal and economic framework for demolition of so-called blighted areas and replacing them with new modern housing, infrastructure, and facilities for services and commerce. It was a response to the perceived urban crisis: a move of city residents to the suburbs and collapse of the tax base, congestion of urban areas, and aging urban infrastructure. The areas slated for demolition or highway construction belonged often to communities of color and to older urban working-class white ethnic communities. This article examines the responses of various white ethnic groups, including American Polonia, to the local plans of urban renewal, which ranged from apathy, to acceptance and support, to internal mobilization and protest, to coalition building and political action.
Los Angeles: The Capital of the Armenian Immigrant Community in the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Machowska Monika
Published: January 2022

This article is an introduction to the subject of Armenian Americans in Los Angeles, both within the broader context of the diaspora and a narrower one, presenting an analysis of the mutual relations between the Armenian community and the city. In the twenty-first century, Los Angeles has become home to the second largest urban population of Armenians in the world after Yerevan. It consists of three main groups: descendants of the first immigrants, refugees from the Middle East, and most recently, the so-called “Soviet” Armenians and immigrants from the Republic of Armenia. The construction of the Armenian Americans Museum will begin in the near future. The mission of the institution will be to document the experience of Armenian migration and to support the maintenance of ethnic identity among the next generations of the diaspora. In Glendale, an ethnoburb of Los Angeles, Armenian Americans make up 40 percent of the population. A significant proportion of the administrative decision-makers there come from the Armenian diaspora. The city is not only the informal second capital city for the Armenian global community, but also an incubator for its cultural project; in particular, it is a center of the Armenian music industry.