The opinion emphasises that the Standing Orders of the Sejm do not explicitly refer to the participation of persons under the age of 18 (children, minors) in the sittings of committees of the Sejm. Many of the factors analysed suggest that this issue should be regulated in an unambiguous manner. It can therefore be proposed that appropriate provisions on the participation of children in committee sittings, modelled, for example, on the provisions governing their participation in court or administrative proceedings, be introduced into the Standing Orders of the Sejm. Until then, the active participation of children in the work of committees of the Sejm should be excluded on the grounds of the potential risk of harm to their welfare.
Inspired by an encounter in the archive of the State Museum at Majdanek, this article offers a reading of the manuscript of the testimony submitted by a former female inmate of the camp, Helena Kurcyuszowa, and the detailed story it tells of a monument she planned, designed and began constructing in 1943 at the women’s (V) field of the camp. The argument draws on methodologies of critical memory studies, trauma and gender studies, as well as a visual culture approach to commemorative gestures in visual, material and spatial forms. The analysis revolves around the concept of the awkward object, i.e. an object that confounds and challenges the researcher, and awkwardness, i.e. a sense that the object escapes normalized historical narratives and dominant forms of commemoration and memory. A memorial designed by Kurcyuszowa in Majdanek is studied in relation to contemporary artistic, feminist approaches to memorials and monuments, and the role gender plays in the processes of access to the archive, the document, and the witness in relation to the Nazi genocide. This study is devoted to a transformative intervention in the memory culture of the present moment.
The Committee for the Codification of Family Law has taken steps to introduce extrajudicial divorce. For this reason, it becomes legitimate to answer the question whether an extrajudicial dissolution of marriage in Poland will be recognised in another Member State, especially one that does not allow extrajudicial dissolution of marriage. In view of the above, it becomes expedient, inter alia, to recall and analyse the arguments presented in the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 15.11.2022, C-646/20, and to discuss the relevant regulations of the Brussels II bis and Brussels II ter Regulations.
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Rationale and Objectives Cannabis is often consumed in polysubstance contexts, yet research comparing its isolated use to polydrug use is limited. Such comparisons are essential for understanding substance‑specific versus interactive effects on brain activity. This study investigates how cannabis‑only and polydrug use relate to alterations in resting‑state EEG functional connectivity, using the Directed Transfer Function (DTF) to assess frequency‑specific information flow in the brain. Methods Three age‑ and sex‑matched groups were studied: individuals with cannabis‑only use (n=27), polydrug use (n=29),
and non‑drug‑using controls (n=30). Resting‑state EEG was recorded under eyes‑open and eyes‑closed conditions. DTF was applied to quantify directed connectivity and frequency‑dependent propagation of neural signals across brain regions. Results Individuals with cannabis‑only use exhibited localized changes in neural propagation, particularly in frontal areas and within theta, beta, and gamma bands, while alpha‑band activity remained relatively stable. In contrast, individuals with polydrug use showed more widespread and complex alterations in connectivity, including reduced alpha activity and increased frontal and prefrontal engagement, suggesting heightened excitation and possible compensatory mechanisms. Conclusions This study is the first to characterize frequency‑specific EEG connectivity patterns associated with cannabis and polydrug use. The findings highlight the importance of studying substance use patterns and considering cannabis within a polysubstance context. A longitudinal study is needed to assess the effects of use duration, frequency, and dosage.
The objective of this paper is to examine the role of a digital game series in elevating this relatively minor mythological figure to the status of a synecdoche for the broader concept of “Slavic mythology” and in its appropriation as part of Polish cultural heritage. To this end, this study analyzes Leshy’s position in both Polish and global culture before and after the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with particular attention to how game design has shaped its popular perception. Drawing on Foster and Tolbert’s concept of the folkloresque and Hobsbawm and Ranger’s theory of invented tradition, this study analyzes how CD Projekt Red’s interpretation of the forest spirit has become the dominant global representation, superseding previous fragmented and obscure references to Leshy in popular culture while simultaneously influencing Polish cultural discourse.
