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The influence of facial attractiveness on empathy: a systematic review
(2025) Kopiś-Posiej, Natalia; Cudo, Andrzej
Data for this review were conducted according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines (Page et al., 2021). Six databases were searched: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, APA PsycINFO, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and Medline Ultimate. Case reports, editorials, opinion pieces, meta-analyses, and review articles were excluded. The search terms used were "empathy," "face," and "attractiveness." The article included criteria for adults (aged 18 years and older) and was published in English. Dane do niniejszego przeglądu zebrano zgodnie z wytycznymi PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) (Page i in., 2021). Przeszukano sześć baz danych: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, APA PsycINFO, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses oraz Medline Ultimate. Wykluczono opisy przypadków, artykuły redakcyjne, artykuły opiniotwórcze, metaanalizy i artykuły przeglądowe. Użyte hasła to „empatia”, „twarz” i „atrakcyjność”. Artykuły zawierały kryteria dla osób dorosłych (w wieku 18 lat i starszych) i zostały opublikowane w języku angielskim. Page, M. J., McKenzie, J. E., Bossuyt, P. M., Boutron, I., Hoffmann, T. C., Mulrow, C. D., ... & Moher, D. (2021). The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. BMJ, 372:n71. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n71
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Kazimierz Lubecki (1880-1939) – prekursor ochrony humanitarnej zwierząt na ziemiach polskich
(Polskie Towarzystwo Nauk Weterynaryjnych, 2025-08-01) Smykowski, Krzysztof
Celem artykułu jest przeanalizowanie działalności pisarskiej Kazimierza Lubeckiego i ukazanie na tej podstawie go jako jednego z prekursorów humanitarnej ochrony zwierząt na ziemiach polskich. Zapoznanie się z tą twórczością pozwoliło wyodrębnić szereg zagadnień szczegółowych. Poszczególne paragrafy będą dotyczyć wkładu systemów filozoficznych, religijnych i prawnych w kształtowanie właściwego odniesienia do zwierząt oraz wskazania zachowań pożądanych i piętnowania nagannych. This article analyses the writings of Kazimierz Lubecki, which reveal him as a pioneer of the humane protection of animals in Polish territories. A study of his literary work has made it possible to distinguish a number of specific issues. Individual paragraphs of the present article discuss the contribution of philosophical, religious and legal systems to shaping an appropriate attitude to animals by commending desirable behaviour and condemning reprehensible behaviour towards them.
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Błogosławiony ks. Jerzy Popiełuszko - wzorem osobowym
(2025) Świetlicka Karolina; Moździerz Patrycja
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Błogosławiony Jerzy Popiełuszko, niezłomny duchowny, kapelan i męczennik
(2025) Prządka Klaudia; Prządka Andżelika
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Study about predictors of risky loot box use
(2025) Cudo, Andrzej
This study examined the psychological factors related to risky loot box use (RLBU) among 433 Polish gamers. Results showed that RLBU was associated with frequent loot box use, real-money purchases, flow, immersion, gaming craving, and gaming disorder (GD) symptoms. RLBU was negatively associated with self-control, particularly in goal maintenance. Computer gaming was more associated with RLBU than mobile gaming, though this link weakened when psychological factors were considered. The findings suggest that immersive gaming experiences, low self-control, and monetary involvement increase RLBU risk. Prevention strategies should focus on self-control, gaming craving, and cognitive biases related to loot boxes.
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The Birth of the Cult of St Menas
(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Wipszycka, Ewa
It is not necessary to go through all the stages of initiation into the intricacies of hagiographical studies to immediately recognize, when reading the works related to the dossier of St Menas, that we are dealing with a subgenre of hagiography which contemporary scholars term “fictional hagiography”. The figure of the Saint and the events of his life were invented by anonymous authors and editors in various ways, according to their own tastes and the anticipated tastes of their audience. This article seeks to identify the narrative elements, terms, and descriptions of events that serve as markers of this specific genre. My aim is not to reconstruct the biography of the saint, but to gain a better understanding of the religiosity of those who came to Abū Mīnā, particularly their expectations. Researchers of the St Menas dossier are fortunate to have at their disposal extensive findings from archaeological excavations, which enable not only the dating of the sanctuary’s establishment and expansion but also aid in reconstructing the spaces and buildings where the cult of the Saint took place. While literary texts require ongoing critical assessment of their reliability, the extensive sanctuary, its furnishings, churches, houses, and streets relieve us from an excessive level of skepticism. Although the article’s title suggests a focus on texts, archaeology assists the historian in creating a comprehensive picture of what occurred at Abū Mīnā.
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Prolegomena to the Study of the "Miracles of St Menas"
(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Piwowarczyk, Przemysław
This article aims to outline the key developments in the early history of the Miracles of St Menas. It presents arguments supporting the primacy of the Greek text over the Coptic version. The article then examines the time and place of the original composition, locating it at Abū Mīnā in the latter half of the 6th century. The complex process of the collection's development spanned several centuries, with key stages including the formation of the 13-miracle collection after 614, its translation into Coptic before 641, the subsequent expansion of the Coptic collection, and the revision of the Greek original. Finally, the article argues that the original collection had a local character, aimed primarily at the local community.
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Menacing Menas? Saint Menas as a Military Saint and Divine Trickster in his Greek Miracle Collection (BHG 1256-1269)
(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Doroszewska, Julia; Doroszewski, Filip
This study examines the Greek miracle collection of Saint Menas (BHG 1256–1269), investigating the literary construction of the saint as both a military protector and a divine trickster. The analysis highlights the inconsistencies in Menas’s portrayal, contrasting his literary depiction as a mounted avenger with non-literary evidence that emphasizes his role as a healer. Using comparative hagiographic analysis, the paper explores the influence of late antique principles of decorum, which shaped depictions of saints to avoid direct violence. The study delves into Menas’s punitive and protective miracles, analyzing their reliance on humour, trickery, and indirect retribution rather than overt combat. These narratives are contextualized within the broader framework of military saints, including Theodore, Demetrios, and Phoibammon, whose miracles also embody justice and protection through divine intervention. This paper reveals how such portrayals reflect evolving Christian attitudes toward violence, sanctity, and the supernatural. The findings contribute to the understanding of late antique religious imagination, showcasing how narrative ingenuity addressed both theological and societal needs in Christian antiquity.