Our lecturers in Moldova during the International Scientific Conference "Current Issues in Socio-Humanities"

Nasza uczelnia nieustannie pracuje nad rozwojem nowych kierunków międzynarodowej współpracy, poszerzając geograficzny zasięg kontaktów naukowych i wzmacniając partnerstwa z czołowymi instytucjami edukacyjnymi i naukowymi na całym świecie. Ważnym krokiem w tym kierunku było rozszerzenie współpracy z Moldova i Romaniawhich opens up new opportunities for joint educational and scientific projects.

13 March 2025 Janusz Sobon i Ruslana Selezneva took part in International Scientific Conference "Current Issues in the Socio-Humanities"which took place in Chisinau (Republic of Moldova).

A notable event of the conference was the signing of cooperation agreements między naszą uczelnią a Free International University of Moldova (Free International University of Moldova). The signing of the agreement has opened up new prospects for international scientific cooperation and has been an important step in strengthening relations with scientific institutions Romania i Moldova.

The conference brought together leading academics and researchers from Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Bulgaria i Ukraine, creating a unique platform for the exchange of experiences and discussion of current issues in the field of social sciences and humanities.

As part of the conference, our professors addressed the plenary session with a paper on "Digital transformation of the modern economy - the experience of Poland".. In their presentation, the authors discussed key issues related to digitisation processes in the Polish economy and proposed new approaches to solving current problems in this area. The paper was met with great interest by the participants and stimulated a substantive discussion. At the end of the conference, the organisers presented the participants with certificates in recognition of their contribution to the development of scientific dialogue and academic cooperation.

We would like to thank the organisers for the high organisational level of the event and the the opportunity to participate in such an important scientific event. We look forward to continued fruitful cooperation and participation in future conferences.

Article by Prof. Stanisław Kowalkowski soon to be published in prestigious journal

We are pleased to announce that our academic lecturer, Prof. Dr. Stanisław Kowalkowski, has written an article titled 'The importance of the project. Analysis of the performance properties of coating systems for military applicationswhich will officially appear on 1 April 2025 in the magazine Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal (19(5), s. 200-212). 

The publication analyses the physicochemical properties of two-layer camouflage coatings used in military technology. The research involved systems modified with carbon nanotubes and glass microspheres, showing high corrosion resistance, low surface roughness and good mechanical properties. The results confirm the practical applicability of the coatings in armaments and military vehicles.
A link to the article can be found below:
https://www.astrj.com/Analysis-of-the-performance-properties-of-coating-systems-for-military-applications,201155,0,2.html

Who is Professor Stanisław Kowalkowski?

Prof. Kowalkowski is an experienced specialist in the field of engineering military and security. He is a graduate of, among others, the Engineering and Communication Forces Officers' School in Wrocław, the Engineering Forces Officers' College and the National Defence Academy. Since 1997 he has been associated with the National Defence Academy. His research interests include engineering support to military operations, military movement direction, public safety and civil-military cooperation in crisis management.

III National Scientific Conference "IN DEFENCE OF HIPOCRATES" with the participation of our lecturer

We are pleased to inform you that a representative of our University, Dr Katarzyna Kowalska, took part in the Third National Scientific Conference "IN DEFENCE OF HIPOCRATES" entitled "In defence of HIPOCRATES". "Contemporary issues in medical law".held on 18 March 2025.

During the conference, Dr Katarzyna Kowalska presented a paper entitled: "End-of-life challenges: the legal framework for home hospice activities in Poland - are de lege ferenda postulates needed?"which raises important issues related to the legal aspects of the operation of home hospices in Poland and the need for possible changes to the current legislation.

The conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience in the field of medical law and to reflect on the future of the system of care for the terminally ill.

Publication of a book on property taxation by Dr Adam Rzetecki

Dr Adam Rzetecki has published a book titled 'The World's Most Beautiful. "Taxation of real estate transactions with the tax on civil law transactions. Practical commentary with jurisprudence. Examples of clauses" (2025), which is a practical commentary to the Act of 9 September 2000 on tax on civil law transactions (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2024, item 295). The item discusses in detail the events related to civil law transactions concerning real estate and property rights relating to real estate that persons acting in legal transactions may encounter.

The commentary thoroughly analyses situations occurring in practice, based on case law, positions of tax authorities and views of the doctrine. Of particular value is the analysis of the changes effective from 1 January 2024, including the introduction of an additional tax rate in the case of the purchase of more than one flat and the abolition of the PCC tax on the purchase of the first flat on the secondary market, which responds to the problems of the real estate market.

The publication is aimed at real estate professionals as well as legal practitioners such as notaries, tax advisors, lawyers and solicitors.

Dr Rafal Guzowski with an article on social protest and public investment - what themes does our lecturer's work raise?

What are the causes of social protests in the context of public investment? How can they be prevented and tensions effectively managed? A recent article answers these questions “Social Protests and Public Investment: Causes, Development and Conflict Management“, which has just been published, is authored by Dr Rafał Guzowski, lecturer at our University and programme director of the Institute of Internal Security and Criminology.

The article discusses in detail mechanisms for escalation of social conflicts - public administration and analyses the key communication failures that lead to the radicalisation of residents. The author points out that the most common reasons for public protests are a lack of transparency in investment planning, ignoring residents' concerns and insufficient public consultation.

The publication also contains discussion of several significant protests that have taken place in Poland since 2020 - inter alia. opposition to the construction of the S16 expressway in Mazury, the renovation of tenement houses in Kraków and the modernisation of the Wrocław-Wałbrzych railway line. The examples presented and discussed in depth show, how local communities effectively organise themselves to defend their interests and How the media influence conflict dynamics.

Importantly, the article not only analyses the problems, but also provides practical guidance for officials and investors on effective crisis management. The author emphasises that open dialogue, reliable information and taking into account the voice of local communities can significantly reduce the risk of escalating tensions.

The publication is a valuable resource for both public administration and anyone interested in the topic of public participation and conflict around public investment.

This article appeared in the March issue of Public Tenders.

Scientific publication by Dr Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka on the development of pharmaceutical companies

Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka, PhD, published an article entitled 'Innovation as an Attribute of the Sustainable Development of Pharmaceutical Companies' in the journal Sustainability (2025, 17, 2417). The article addresses the topic of innovation as a key element in the sustainability of pharmaceutical companies. In particular, research confirms that investing in innovation contributes to better sustainability performance by enhancing environmental safety, responding to societal expectations and maximising the economic efficiency of operations.

The article also discusses how product innovation is the foundation in achieving competitiveness in the market, and its implementation allows companies to respond effectively to changing market demands. Research indicates that companies that invest more heavily in innovation achieve higher results in terms of sustainability, which influences adaptation to global trends and their further development.

Magazine Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050) is indexed in databases such as Scopus, SCIE & SSCI, Geobase, GeoRef, Inspec, RePEc, CAPlus/SCIFinder, with an Impact Factor of 3.3 and a Citescore of 6.8. The article has a MEN score of 100 points.

The full article is available at the link: Innovation as an Attribute of the Sustainable Development of Pharmaceutical Companies .

Dr Joanna Pyłat with the prestigious title of membership of the Royal Historical Society - one of the world's most important scientific societies

We have written about the fact that lecturers at our University are constantly winning prestigious awards and developing internationally on a number of occasions. This time, we are happy to announce another success Dr Joanna Pyłat, who has been awarded the prestigious title of fellow, or full member, at the Royal Historical Society. This one of the most important scientific societies in the world, which has brought together the most renowned historians for more than 150 years.

Organisation of recognised historians

The Royal Historical Society is an organisation that was founded in 1868 and is currently one of the most important scientific societies in the world. It creates a platform for collaboration between scholars specialising in different areas of historical knowledge. The RHS also acts as an important partner for public discussion on the place of history in school and academic curricula, among other things. It works closely with universities, archives and museums.

Furthermore, the Royal Historical Society is actively involved in shaping research, education and teaching policy. The organisation supports researchers through grants and scholarshipsand also offers training courses and workshops, especially aimed at beginning researchers. In addition, it publishes journals, books, reference material and web content, providing information on important events for the historical community. The RHS also runs its own library and Archive in association with University College London.

Membership of the highest rank for Dr Joanna Pyłat, our lecturer

The organisation focuses more than 6,500 historians from various countries. The organisation's membership structure is hierarchical, with the highest status being fellow, or actual member. Each year, the RHS Board of Directors selects a group of a dozen or more members to be awarded this prestigious title, after nominations have been submitted in advance.

The Royal Historical Society recently announced a list of new members of the society, including 47 individuals from nine countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Malta, Poland, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. All were awarded the title of fellow (a real member), which is the highest form of membership of the RHS. According to the organisation's statutes, this prestigious status is awarded to scholars who have 'made an original contribution to historical research'. The new fellows also include Joanna Pyłat, PhD, who belongs to the teaching staff of our University.

This award is further evidence of the immense contribution to the field of humanities in the discipline of history of our lecturer. Her long-standing academic activities, her involvement in international research projects and her active role in scientific organisations as president in the World Council for Research on Polonia and Board Member Polish Scientific Society Abroad, attest to her invaluable contribution. This distinction underlines her contribution to the popularisation and development of historical research internationally, on which we warmly congratulate her.

"The erosion of liberal democracy in Poland after 2015". - new article by Prof. Dr. Andrzej Antoszewski

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Andrzej Antoszewski, a renowned political scientist working with the School of Vocational Training, has published an article entitled 'Erosion of liberal democracy in Poland after 2015' in the prestigious journal Wrocław Political Studies (33(1), 2024). His text analyses in detail the changes taking place in the Polish political system, indicating a gradual retreat from the liberal democracy model.

Who is Professor Andrzej Antoszewski?

Prof. Andrzej Antoszewski, Ph.D., is a renowned political scientist and an expert in the theory of democracy and political systems. His research focuses on the functioning of political parties, electoral behaviour and contemporary parliamentarism. He is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications, for which he has received prestigious awards, including the Award of the Polish Academy of Sciences and distinctions from the Minister of Education.

The erosion of democratic institutions and the influence of the Church on state policy

The author draws attention to the growing tendency to limit the independence of democratic institutions, including the Constitutional Court. He describes how conservative political parties, led by the Law and Justice party, are undermining the legitimacy of the liberal order, arguing that it is the result of a compromise with post-communist elites.

The growing influence of the Catholic Church on state politics and the mechanisms of the erosion of democracy, including the system of informal patronage, are also important aspects of the analysis.

Why read the article?

The text by Prof. Andrzej Antoszewski, a lecturer cooperating with the Higher School of Vocational Training, is an important voice in the debate on the future of Polish democracy. The publication provides a thorough analysis of de-democratisation processes, their causes and consequences for society and the political system. We encourage you to read it: https://wuwr.pl/wrsp/article/view/17198.

Award from Amnesty International for WSKZ lecturer

Dr Kamil Stępniak, WSKZ lecturer and constitutional lawyer, has received a prestigious award in a competition organised by Amnesty International!

Feather of Hope is an award granted by Amnesty International since 2002. Its aim is to recognise individuals working in the media in Poland and having a real impact on positive change for human rights.

Who is eligible for this award? First and foremost, bloggers, writers, journalists, film-makers, cartoonists and anyone who promotes human rights on a large scale through social media.

A unique award this year was Audience Award, awarded on the occasion of Amnesty International's 35th anniversary in Poland. In this category Dr Kamil Stępniak received the most votes from internet users lecturer from the JCS.

He is a specialist in constitutional law, human rights and new technologies running a thriving Instagram account. His profile - @constitutionalist - is watched by more than 78,000 people.

On his social media, Dr Kamil Stępniak focuses on the dissemination of knowledge in the field of constitutional law and human rights. Analyses current political events and explains issues relating to the constitution and civic education.

- I try to show and raise awareness of the importance of the role of the Constitution in the life of every citizen - says Dr Kamil Stępniak.

The following justification appeared in his application for the award:

"Dr Kamil Stępniak proves with his work that legal knowledge can and should be accessible to everyone. His work is an important voice in defence of human rights, the rule of law and democracy."

- I always strive to put human rights and the Constitution first, regardless of who is in power, and I am glad that this has been recognised. This award is a motivation for me to continue my work and a great commitment - Dr Kamil Stępniak adds.

Congratulations!

Protecting the image of public administration employees - a new publication by Dr Rafał Guzowski

Dr Rafal Guzowski, Programme Director of the Internal Security and Criminology course at the College of Vocational Training, has published an article entitled 'The importance of internal security and criminology'. Public servant's image in social media - principles of publication, limits to civil liberties and the right to protection of image in publishing SIM - Studies and Materials of the Marszalek Józef Piłsudski Central Military Library.

The purpose of the periodical SIM is to create an interdisciplinary research platform for those interested in contemporary problems of the military, its history, national defence, as well as library science and scientific information in the context of the military. The publication is an essential resource for experts in law, public administration and security science in the broadest sense.

Social media and the image of public administration employees

In this article, Dr Guzowski analyses the growing importance of social media in shaping the image of public administration employees. In the age of digitisation and the information society, public sector employees are increasingly becoming the subject of recordings and publications on the internet - often without their consent.

The author emphasises that while social media is a key channel of communication, it also carries the risk of misinformation and hectoring. We are increasingly seeing the phenomenon of officials recording interventions and publishing them online by citizen journalists. This practice raises questions about the limits of civil liberties and image protection.

When is it legal to publish an image?

Copyright law clearly sets out the rules for the publication of an image - as a general rule, its dissemination requires the consent of the person depicted. There are, however, exceptions, particularly in the case of well-known persons or those holding public office.

The article discusses cases in which the publication of an official's image may violate his or her rights, as well as situations in which it is lawful. The author also addresses the problem of abuse and the need to protect privacy in the context of official duties.

Labour Code and publication of image by the employer

In addition to the issues related to the publication of the image by third parties, the article also addresses the obligations of employers under the Labour Code.

Dr Guzowski emphasises that any publication of a photograph or recording of an employee by the employer requires the employee's explicit consent. In the context of public administration, where the image of civil servants often appears in the media, it is extremely important to follow procedures related to the processing of personal data.

Legal remedies in the event of an image violation

If a public employee considers that his or her image has been used unlawfully, he or she can avail himself or herself of several forms of legal protection, such as:

• a request to cease dissemination - the aggrieved person has the right to request the removal of photographs and recordings from websites;
• remedying the infringement - an undertaking by the publishing entity to make an official apology or correct the content;
• financial compensation - in some cases, the person whose image has been unlawfully used may claim monetary compensation.

RODO and the protection of the image of public administration employees

One of the key issues addressed in the publication is the impact of the RODO provisions on image protection.

In the context of European law the image can be treated as personal data and in some cases even as biometric dataif it enables a person to be unequivocally identified. This means that the unauthorised processing of an image - e.g. the publication of photographs of officials without their consent - can entail serious legal consequences.

Why should you be interested in reading this publication?

Dr Rafał Guzowski's publication is an important analysis of the contemporary challenges of protecting the image of public administration employees. In the age of the digital society, where anyone can become an object of recording and media debate, it is necessary to working out the balance between civil liberties and the protection of privacy and workers' rights.

Article in Studies and Materials of the Central Military Library sheds new light on the issue and provides valuable guidance for both public administration employees and their employers.