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This paper focuses on the democratization of education in the post-socialist space through an examination of inclusive schooling for students with special needs in Poland. It embeds the inclusive education reform and its attendant policies and practices within the political and social transitions that essentially dated from 1989 and saw Poland evolve into a democratically-referenced society. The data examine the progressive reconfiguration of special education priorities that have created wider access to general education settings for students with special needs. Historical dimensions, policy directions, legislative activity, organizational principles, external influences, achievements, and limitations are considered. The data cohere to indicate that schooling for students with special needs is increasingly inscribed within an inclusive logic in Poland.

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to review the requirements of the non-financial reporting on climate change. Design/methodology/approach: Critical literature analysis. Analysis of international literature from main databases and Polish literature, legal acts relevant to the researched topic, and standards. Findings: The evolution of the approach to non-financial reporting highlights the trend towards measurability, comparability of indicators. Originality/value: The requirements of the new ESRS standard have been presented against the background of existing solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present the results of an analysis of the environmental impact of an innovative vertical parking solution, the so-called smart parking lot. Design/methodology/approach: The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method was used for the analysis. The study was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of ISO 14040/44. Calculations were carried out using SimaPro software and the Ecoinvent database. Findings: The analysis identified significant issues in the life cycle of a smart parking lot, i.e., parameters indicating the greatest potential environmental impact of the solution, in categories such as climate change, ozone depletion, carcinogenesis, eutrophication, acidification, use of mineral and metal resources, and fossil fuels. Practical implications: The results presented can be taken into account at the stage of developing eco-innovative technical solutions. Originality/value: The problem of an insufficient number of parking spaces forces the search for optimal urban, economic and environmental solutions for the construction of parking lots. Research results presented in the article represent the first phase of a broader project on the analysis of the environmental impact of selected parking solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The amount of coffee which is consumed by society is mainly influenced by its unique, taste, delicate aroma with spicy or chocolate notes and its properties resulting from the content of caffeine and polyphenols. Scientific research indicates that moderate coffee consumption can be part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, which is linked with number of desired physiological phenomena, including mental and physical fitness. Scientific articles present a wide spectrum of positive effects of valuable compounds on the human body that are contained in the drink, for instance reduced mortality due to cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer, or reduced risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Its beneficial properties have also been noticed by manufacturers of cosmetic products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to compare the sensory quality (intensity and typicality of smell, color, taste) of fresh and dried spice plants. The research material consisted of spice plants: chives, dill, basil, parsley, which were self–prepared, as well as those purchased in internet stores and retail stores. Sensory evaluation was performed in a laboratory which met the conditions specified in PN-EN ISO 8589:2010. A 10–person evaluation team with proven, adequately high sensory sensitivity, according to the requirements of PN-ISO 8586-2:1996, was selected for the study. The evaluation was performed in the scope of intensity (aroma) and typicality of smell, intensity of green color and aroma (distinctness) of taste. The samples of fresh spice plants were characterized by the highest intensity and typicality of smell, color and taste. Drying methods had a significant effect on the intensity and typicality of aroma, intensity of green color and intensity of taste of the evaluated dries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies operating in the circular economy face the challenge of inclusion parameters related to the life cycle of products in the area of decision-making and communication with the stakeholders. At the same time, life cycle approach-based methods, including LCA, carbon footprint, and environmental footprint, are dynamically developed. The purpose of this article is to recognize the possibilities and applications, as well as barriers to the implementation of three group of methods - life cycle assessment, carbon footprint and environmental footprint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]