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Born Twice: The Role of Social Media in Identity Redefinition after Sudden Disability
PublicationFrom being attacked by a shark to being stricken by illness, people who acquire disabilities later in life have unique lived experiences. There is, however, a commonality that binds them: the loss of a former identity and a rebirth into another life. They may also struggle with self-acceptance as they shun societal stigmas and perceived deviance from cultural norms. Through a netnographic study, we examine how identities are redefined...
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Bridging Research and Practice: The Impact of Scientific Research on Tourism and Handicrafts
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Building a brand as a success factor for the employee and the enterprise - case study
PublicationThe article presents the factors that determines the profile of the manager ina corporation especially in the means of building an image and identity of a manager. The article provides a description of comprehensive characteristics that can be used by managers in corporation in management practice. The publication begins with an indication of image and identity aspects that are the part of public...
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Building a marketing office in a joint venture company - the beginnings, challenges and prospects
PublicationThe article presents the foundation of the tools to build a marketing office especially in a joint venture company. The article provides a description of comprehensive competencies that can be used in marketing practice. The publication begins with an indication of marketing in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation of the characteristics of marketing and management practices....
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Building a marketing strategy for a production and service company from the oil and gas industry - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of agile leadership based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive agile leadership competencies that can be used in project practice. The publication begins with an indication of leadership in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation of the characteristics of leadership and agile management...
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Building an image and identity as factors determining the profile of a manager in a corporation - case study
PublicationThe article presents the factors that determines the profile of the manager ina corporation especially in the means of building an image and identity of a manager. The article provides a description of comprehensive characteristics that can be used by managers in corporation in management practice. The publication begins with an indication of image and identity aspects that are the part of public...
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Building the identity of leaders using modern marketing tools - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of building the identity of leaders using modern marketing tools based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive marketing tools that can be used in practice by managers whilst building their image as leaders. The publication begins with an indication of marketing tools in the light of current literature on the...
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Building the Image of women in science with the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Scholarship Program - case studies
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Calculations of Cross-Sections for Positron Scattering on Benzene
PublicationIn this work, we present a theoretical study on positron scattering by benzene molecules over a broad energy range (1–1000 eV). The aim of this work is to provide missing data from partial cross-sections for specific processes. In particular, calculations of cross-sections for direct ionization and electronic excitation were carried out for benzene molecules in the gas phase. An estimate for the cross-section for positronium formation...
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CeO2/La2O3/MWCNTs as an efficient nano-electrocatalyst for use in the anode of alcohol fuel cells
PublicationOne of the most important challenges in commercializing Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (DAFCs) is the significant expense of advanced catalysts used in their anodes and cathodes and the CO poisoning of these catalysts with alcohol oxidation by-products. Alcohols oxidation reaction occurred in the anode of DAFCs. Within this study, a tripartite catalyst, comprising cerium oxide (CeO2) and lanthanum oxide (La2O3) integrated with multi-walled...
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Cervical spine injuries during car collisions with three types of roadside barriers
PublicationTraditional methods for assessing vehicle passenger safety in crash tests involving roadside barriers rely on safety indices derived from vehicle kinematic responses. However, this approach may not accurately capture the complex biomechanical stresses exerted on the human body during a collision, raising concerns about the validity and reliability of these indices in accurately evaluating passenger safety. This study investigates...
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Challenges and Current Trends in Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance in EU Water Law Context
PublicationThe increasing consumption of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, and their improper disposal have resulted in both pharmaceuticals and their metabolites being released into the environment, where they pose a risk to both ecosystems and human health. One of the most serious threats to public health associated with the presence of antibiotics in the environment is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In order to combat AMR, the legal...
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Changes in Enterprise Markets in Poland and Ukraine during the COVID-19 Pandemic
PublicationThis chapter also evaluates the effectiveness of government assistance provided in 2020 and 2021 to business owners and employees. Our study was conducted to determine how many companies failed, what industries these companies operated in, and where business growth occurred.
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Changes in the Expression Profile of Growth-Associated Protein 43 in Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis
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Chemical composition and techno-functional properties of high-purity water-soluble keratein and its enzymatic hydrolysates
PublicationThis study compared the effectiveness of urea-containing and urea-free L-cysteine solutions in extracting high-quality feather keratin and evaluated commercial proteases for producing keratin-derived bioactive peptides. The urea-assisted extraction was crucial for achieving high structural integrity and yield of soluble keratin. The keratin isolate exhibited oil-holding capacity of 9.37 g/g, foaming capacity of up to 127 %, and...
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Chemical insight into pros and cons of coffees from different regions
PublicationThe main aim of this work was to study the chemical composition of eighteen ground coffees from different countries and continents with regard to the content of hazardous substances as radioactive elements (40K, 226Ra, 228Ra, 234U, 238U and 137Cs), metals, including heavy metals, aluminum and some microelements (V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) as well as substances that have a positive effect on human health and well-being (polyphenols,...
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Chemical Origins of Optically Addressable Spin States in Eu2(P2S6) and Eu2(P2Se6)
PublicationLanthanide materials with a 4f7 electron configuration (8S7/2) offer an exciting system for realizing multiple addressable spin states for qubit design. While the 8S7/2 ground state of 4f7 free ions displays an isotropic character, breaking degeneracy of this ground state and excited states can be achieved through local symmetry of the lanthanide and the choice of ligands. This makes Eu2+ attractive as it mirrors Gd3+ in exhibiting...
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Chitosan-coated coconut shell composite: A solution for treatment of Cr(III)-contaminated tannery wastewater
PublicationTannery industry generates a large amount of Cr(III)-contaminated wastewater daily. Unless properly treated, not only this effluent contaminates the water body, but also damages the environment and threatens public health. This batch study investigates the feasibility of chitosan-coated coconut shells as a low-cost material for removing Cr(III) from tannery wastewater. Both chitosan and coconut shell (CS) waste are abundantly available...
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Circular economy dynamics and country clusters: evidence for European countries
PublicationThis study examines trends in circular economy (CE) adoption across 27 European nations from 2012 to 2021. Two key objectives are explored: the evolution of cross-country disparities in CE practices and the identification of clusters with similar CE adoption patterns. Our analysis reveals a gradual convergence in CE adoption, which did not always lead to positive outcomes. Some countries improved recycling rates but saw increased...
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Circular economy in Poland: Good practices and recommendations – case study
PublicationThis review paper explores circular economy (CE) initiatives and Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices in Poland, focusing on practical implementation and regulatory frameworks. The concept of CE is explored in depth, focusing on its potential to mitigate climate change and resource depletion by extending product lifecycles and reducing waste generation. Transitioning to a CE model offers numerous environmental and economic...
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Cluster Glass Behavior and Magnetocaloric Effect in the Hexagonal Polymorph of Disordered Ce2PdGe3
PublicationIn this work, the hexagonal variant of the Ce2PdGe3 system is studied, which crystallizes in the AlB2-type structure (space group P6/mmm, hP3) and exhibits cluster spin-glass type behavior. The physical properties are studied by magnetization, heat capacity and electric resistivity, which showed that AlB2-type Ce2PdGe3 (h-Ce2PdGe3) can be classified as a cluster glass material with the freezing temperature Tf = 3.44 K in contrast...
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c-Myc inhibition and p21 modulation contribute to unsymmetrical bisacridines-induced apoptosis and senescence in pancreatic cancer cells
PublicationBackground Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most aggressive cancers and is the seventh leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. PC is characterized by rapid progression and resistance to conventional treatments. Mutations in KRAS, CDKN2A, TP53, SMAD4/DPC4, and MYC are major genetic alterations associated with poor treatment outcomes in patients with PC. Therefore, optimizing PC therapy is a tremendous challenge. Unsymmetrical...
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Communication of luxury brands: an analysis of Ralph Lauren, Loro Piana and Louis Vuitton - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of communication that focuses on the luxury brands such as Ralph Lauren, Loro Piana and Louis Vuitton, based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive communication that can be used in the luxury brands. The publication begins with an indication of the communication concept in the light of current literature...
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Communication of luxury brands based on Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and L'Officiel - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of luxury brands and the way they communicate in a fashion and design magazines based on the available literature of the subject. The article describes comprehensive communication and marketing tools that can be used in practice. The publication begins with an indication of fashion industry in the light of current literature on the subject, an explanation...
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Communication strategies on the example of luxury brands as Armani, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent - case study
PublicationThe article presents an introduction to the concept of communication that focuses on the luxury brands such as Armani, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, based on the available literature on the subject. The article describes comprehensive communication that can be used in the luxury brands. The publication begins with an indication of the communication concept in the light of current literature on the...
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Company culture matters! Knowledge-driven companies' way to innovations and sustainability
PublicationCompanies today aim to adapt to rapidly changing business environments by acquiring knowledge, developing dynamic capabilities, fostering market innovations, and ensuring sustainability. Achieving these goals requires a supportive company culture aligned with its structure and strategy. This study proves the critical role of company culture in sustainability based on a sample of 496 Polish knowledge workers, using structural equation...
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Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Intention Among Students: A Cross-Country Study
PublicationEntrepreneurial intention (EI) is a predictor of entrepreneurial behavior. In past years, it received significant attention due to the numerous advantages of entrepreneurial activities. The formation of EI within diverse international settings has been studied by researchers; however, the results of these studies are still inconclusive. Building on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study aims to shed light on how EI is...
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Comparative study of bisphenols in e-cigarette liquids: evaluating fabric phase sorptive extraction, ultrasound-assisted membrane extraction, and solid phase extraction techniques
PublicationTo address the under-researched risk of bisphenols (BPs) in e-cigarette liquids, comprehensive studies have been conducted to propose optimum sample preparation and analysis methods. To determine twelve BPs in refill liquids for e-cigarettes, three sample preparation methods based on distinct operational and working principles were employed. These included fabric phase sorptive extraction (FPSE), ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction...
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Comparing Indian and Western media reports on the “BRICS Summit 2024 and India's Participation”
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Compressive and tensile properties of polyurethane foam mimicking trabecular tissue in artificial femoral head bones
PublicationThe presented study aimed to examine the compressive and tensile behavior of the polyurethane foams mimicking trabecular tissue in the artificial human femurs and assess their potential to replicate osteoporotic type of human bone tissue. Two types of Synbone femur models: one of the normal density (model 2350) and one of the lower density (model LD2350), and three types of Sawbones femur models (model 1130-21-8, 1130-21-3, 1130-192)...
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Concept and Implementation of Innovative Scalable Wind Turbine Emulator with Doubly Fed Asynchronous Machine
PublicationThis paper presents the design of an innovative scalable wind turbine emulator. The system’s hardware and software components are described in detail including test results, demonstrating the research potential of the proposed design. The uniqueness of the proposed solution lies in its scalability, achieved despite the use of physical devices with fixed parameters. This scalability allows for the flexible shaping of the system’s...
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Coordination of planning regulations at the edge of water and land. Conflicts within planning policy for urban blue space in small and medium-sized Polish port cities and possible directions of change
PublicationLand-sea integration is crucial for effective marine spatial planning and coastal zone management. Coordination of marine and land planning should ensure ecological sustainability of the coastal area, enable cross-coast investments and promote well-being of the society. A critical element for achieving sustainable development of marine and coastal area is the integration of marine and land planning on the verge of sea waters and...
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Corrosion Resistance and Structure of Cr−O−N Coatings Formed in Vacuum Arc Plasma Fluxes With PIIID
PublicationCr−O−N-based vacuum arc coatings are very promising for the wear and corrosion protection of various steel parts. The aim of the work was to determine the effect of frequency and amplitude of the pulsed bias voltage (UB) on the elemental and phase composition, mechanical, and corrosion properties of Cr−O−N coatings. They have an amorphous structure with embedded nanosized solid solution crystallites based on CrN with a cubic structure...
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Cost-Efficient Behavioral Modeling of Antennas by Means of Global Sensitivity Analysis and Dimensionality Reduction
PublicationComputational tools, particularly electromagnetic (EM) solvers, are now commonplace in antenna design. While ensuring reliability, EM simulations are time-consuming, leading to high costs associated with EM-driven procedures like parametric optimization or statistical design. Various techniques have been developed to address this issue, with surrogate modeling methods garnering particular attention due to their potential advantages....
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Cross-Section Calculations for Electron-Impact Ionization of Pyrimidine Molecule and Its Halogenated Derivatives: 2-Chloropyrimidine, 5-Chloropyrimidine, 2-Bromopyrimidine and 5-Bromopyrimidine
PublicationThe total cross-sections for the single electron-impact ionization of pyrimidine (C4H4N2), 2-chloropyrimidine (2-C4H3ClN2), 5-chloropyrimidine (5-C4H3ClN2), 2-bromopyrimidine (2-C4H3BrN2) and 5-bromopyrimidine (5-C4H3BrN2) molecules have been calculated with the binary-encounter-Bethe model from the ionization threshold up to 5 keV. The input data for the BEB calculations concerning electronic structure of the studied targets have...
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Crystal Structures of d-Lyxono-1,4-lactone and Its O-Tosyl Derivative
Publicationγ- and δ-lactones were formed by bromine oxidation of commercially available D-lyxose, as confirmed by IR analysis. The former was isolated, and its structure was confirmed by NMR spectra and X-ray analysis. In this structure, the presence of both intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds was found. Intermolecular interactions in the crystal were illustrated using the Hirshfeld surfaces. Due to steric reasons, 3,5- O-isopropylidene-D-lyxono-1,4-lactone...
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Cultivating Cultural Competence: Exploring Kramsch's Framework in Language Education
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Current advances in surface wettability in food packaging materials: Strategies, methods and future trends
PublicationSurface wettability plays a significant role in the functionality and safety of food packaging materials, influencing factors such as moisture resistance, microbial growth, and the effectiveness of active packaging technologies. The present study provides an in-depth investigation of the fundamental concepts underlying surface wettability, including contact angle theory, surface energy, measurement and characterisation, and how...
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Cytotoxicity of ZnO nanoparticles in human melanocyte cells in the presence or absence of UV radiation: A preliminary comparative study with TiO2 nanoparticles
PublicationZinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs), due to their nanometric size and photostability, are increasingly used as ingredients in sunscreens to absorb and scatter UV radiation. However, the current state of knowledge is insufficient to guarantee their safety. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the cytotoxicity of ZnONPs and TiO2NPs in the presence and absence of UV radiation...
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Day-ahead Solar Power Forecasting Using LightGBM and Self-Attention Based Encoder-Decoder Networks
PublicationThe burgeoning trend of integrating renewable energy harvesters into the grid introduces critical issues for its reliability and stability. These issues arise from the stochastic and intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Data-driven forecasting tools are indispensable in mitigating these challenges with their rugged performance. However, tools relying solely on data-driven methods often underperform when an adequate...
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D-Band High Gain Planer Slot Array Antenna using Gap Waveguide Technology
PublicationA D-band high gain slot array antenna with corporate-fed distribution network based on gap waveguide structures is proposed at 140GHz. To overcome the fabrication challenges at such high frequency, the gap waveguide technology is deployed in which good electrical contact between different parts of the waveguide structure is not required. The proposed sub-array has four radiating slots that are excited by a groove gap cavity and...
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Declarative ship arenas under favourable conditions
PublicationAccording to maritime regulations, a collision-avoidance action shall be taken at an “ample time” while strict interpretation of this term is ambiguous. Evasive manoeuvres, executed by marine navigators on a daily basis, are usually carried out well in advance, while the distance at which they decide to perform such a manoeuvre is mostly subjective and results, e.g., from the navigator's seagoing experience. A proper understanding...
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Decoding the role of large heat shock proteins in the progression of neuroinflammation‐mediated neurodegenerative disorders
PublicationChronic neuroinflammation and protein aggregation are the fundamental events mainly responsible for the progression of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). Potential neurotoxic changes in the intra‐ and extracellular environment are typical hallmarks of many NDs. Treatment of ND is challenging, as the symptoms in these patients arises when a significant numbers of neurons have already been destroyed. Heat shock proteins (HSPs)...
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Deep eutectic solvent enhances antibacterial activity of a modular lytic enzyme against Acinetobacter baumannii
PublicationIn this study, we evaluated the combined effect between MLE-15, a modular lytic enzyme composed of four building blocks, and reline, a natural deep eutectic solvent. The bioinformatic analysis allowed us to determine the spatial architecture of MLE-15, whose components were bactericidal peptide cecropin A connected via a flexible linker to the cell wall binding domain (CBD) of mesophilic 201ϕ2 − 1 endolysin and catalytic domain...
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Deep eutectic solvent-enhanced crop residue adsorbents for eco-efficient volatile organosulfur compounds adsorption from gaseous fuels
PublicationThis study highlights the innovative potential of converting crop residues, typically considered waste, into valuable materials. By modifying these residues with green solvent-based deep eutectic solvents (DES), a novel adsorbent was specifically designed for the selective removal of volatile organosulfur compounds (such as thiophene, sec-butyl mercaptan, and dimethyl disulfide) from biogas streams. The selection of the most effective...
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Deep eutectic solvent-induced coacervation in micellar solution of alkyl polyglucoside surfactant: Supramolecular solvent formation and application in food analysis
PublicationThe number of deep eutectic solvents were investigated to induce coacervation and cause phase separation in the micellar solution of the alkyl polyglucoside C8–C10. Three fatty acids were selected as hydrogen bond donors namely hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, and octanoic acid, while quaternary ammonium salts and a monoterpenoid thymol were used as hydrogen bond acceptors to obtain deep eutectic solvents. The precursors of the deep...
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Defective TiO2 for CO2 photoreduction: Influence of alkaline agent and reduction temperature modulation
PublicationThis study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Black TiO2 photocatalyst (TiO2-x) through the sol-gel method combined with NaBH4 reduction at different temperatures (350 °C, 500 °C, and 650 °C). The photocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction was evaluated, revealing that TiO2-x_500°C sample exhibited the highest efficiency. This enhanced performance is mainly attributed to a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies...
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Dermoscopy of External Ear Melanocytic Lesions: Performance of Selected Dermoscopic Screening Algorithms and Proposal of a New Predictive Model for Malignancy (AuriCheck Dermoscopic Algorithm)
PublicationBackground/Objectives: External ear melanocytic lesions (EEMLs) are frequently encountered in clinical practice. EEMLs belong to dermoscopic special site locations and their dermoscopic presentation is poorly characterized. The aims of the study were to determine the dermoscopic features and patterns of EEMLs, to evaluate the performance of selected dermoscopic screening algorithms for EEML and to propose a dedicated site-specific...
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Design and Validation of A 30 GHz 8×8 Slot Antenna Array with Ridge Waveguide Pins/Holes Layers
PublicationThis paper presents an 8×8-element slot antenna array optimized for 30 GHz band applications, achieving high gain, wide impedance bandwidth, and high efficiency. The array employs a pin/hole-based design, which enables a compact structure and reduces fabrication complexity and cost, as it eliminates the need for electrical contact between its three primary layers: the metal radiating slot plate, a sub-array cavity layer, and a...
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Design blisko użytkownika - jak potrzeby kształtują lepsze produkty
PublicationJak wynika z wielu danych, sprzedaż artykułów z koszyka kosmetyczno-chemicznego rośnie zarówno wartościowo, jak i ilościowo każdego roku. Wzrostu nie zahamowała inflacja ani rosnące ceny produktów. Wynika to ze zmian społecznych i zmieniającego się stylu życia konsumentów, którzy zdążyli przywyknąć do wielu nowych rutyn pielęgnacyjnych i higienicznych. Dużą grupę tych produktów stanowią również aerozole, których znaczenie wciąż...