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Visual Object Tracking System Employing Fixed and PTZ Cameras
PublicationThe paper presents a video monitoring system utilizing fixed and PTZ cameras for tracking of moving objects. First type of camera provides image for background modelling, being employed for foreground objects localization. Estimated objects locations are then utilised for steering of PTZ cameras when observing targeted objects with high close-ups. Objects are classified into several classes, then basic event detection is being...
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Gesture-based computer control system applied to the interactive whiteboard
PublicationIn the paper the gesture-based computer control system coupled with the dedicated touchless interactive whiteboard is presented. The system engineered enables a user to control any top-most computer application by using one or both hands gestures. First, a review of gesture recognition applications with a focus on methods and algorithms applied is given. Hardware and software solution of the system consisting of a PC, camera, multimedia...
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Gesture-based computer control system applied to the interactive whiteboard
PublicationIn the paper the gesture-based computer control system coupled with the dedicated touchless interactive whiteboard is presented. The system engineered enables a user to control any top-most computer application by using one or both hands gestures. First, a review of gesture recognition applications with a focus on methods and algorithms applied is given. Hardware and software solution of the system consisting of a PC, camera, multimedia...
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An Analysis of Uncertainty and Robustness of Waterjet Machine Positioning Vision System
PublicationThe paper presents a new Automatic Waterjet Positioning Vision System (AWPVS) and investigates components of workpiece positioning accuracy. The main purpose of AWPVS is to precisely identify the position and rotation of a workpiece placed on a waterjet machine table. Two webcams form a basis for the system, and constitute its characteristics. The proposed algorithm comprises various image processing techniques to assure a required...
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Efficient signal processing in spectroscopic optical coherence tomography
PublicationSpectroscopic optical coherence tomography (SOCT) is an extension of a standard OCT technique, which allows to obtain depth-resolved, spectroscopic information on the examined sample. It can be used as a source of additional contrast in OCT images e.g. by encoding certain features of the light spectrum into the hue of the image pixels. However, SOCT require computation of time-frequency distributions of each OCT A-scan, what is...
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Matrix-based robust joint fingerprinting and decryption method for multicast distribution of multimedia
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of unauthorized redistribution of multimedia content by malicious users (pirates). The solution proposed here is a new joint fingerprinting and decryption method which meets the requirements for both imperceptibility and robustness of fingerprints and scalability in terms of design and distribution of fingerprinted multimedia content. The proposed method uses a simple block cipher based on matrix...
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Progress on Roman and Weakly Connected Roman Graphs
PublicationA graph G for which γR(G)=2γ(G) is the Roman graph, and if γwcR(G)=2γwc(G), then G is the weakly connected Roman graph. In this paper, we show that the decision problem of whether a bipartite graph is Roman is a co-NP-hard problem. Next, we prove similar results for weakly connected Roman graphs. We also study Roman trees improving the result of M.A. Henning’s A characterization of Roman trees, Discuss. Math. Graph Theory 22 (2002)....
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Carboxylated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber/Epoxy/XNBR-grafted Halloysite Nanotubes Nanocomposites
PublicationThe effect of various amounts of carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR) functionalized halloysite nanotubes (XHNTs) on the cure characteristics, mechanical and swelling behavior of XNBR/epoxy compounds was experimentally and theoretically investigated. The morphology of the prepared XNBR/epoxy/XHNTs nanocomposites was imaged using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effects of various XNBR-grafted nanotubes on the damping...
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The use of machine learning for face regions detection in thermograms
PublicationThe aim of this study is to analyse the methods of detecting characteristic points of the face in thermographic images. As part of the implementation an extensive analysis of scientific publications covering similar issues both for the analysis of images made in visible light and thermographic images was carried out. On the basis of this analysis, 3 models were selected and then they were implemented and tested on the basis of...
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Low-coherence photonic method of electrochemical processes monitoring
PublicationWe present an advanced multimodality characterization platform for simultaneous optical and electrochemical measurements of ferrocyanides. Specifcally, we combined a fber-optic Fabry– Perot interferometer with a three-electrode electrochemical setup to demonstrate a proof-ofprinciple of this hybrid characterization approach, and obtained feasibility data in its monitoring of electrochemical reactions in a boron-doped diamond flm...
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High frequency oscillations are associated with cognitive processing in human recognition memory
PublicationHigh frequency oscillations are associated with normal brain function, but also increasingly recognized as potential biomarkers of the epileptogenic brain. Their role in human cognition has been predominantly studied in classical gamma frequencies (30-100 Hz), which reflect neuronal network coordination involved in attention, learning and memory. Invasive brain recordings in animals and humans demonstrate that physiological oscillations...
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Głowice optoelektroniczne bezzałogowych środków latających
PublicationBezzałogowe środki latające nie wymagają długiego i kosztownego szkolenia załóg. Koszty ich wdrożenia są wielokrotnie niższe od załogowych środków latających. Bezzałogowe środki latające są następcami załogowych pojazdów latających rozpoznawczych i obserwacyjnych. Jednym z podstawowych elementów wyposażania bezzałogowego środka latającego jest głowica optoelektroniczna. Głowice wyposażone są w systemy rejestracji i śledzenia wskazanych...
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Fusion-based Representation Learning Model for Multimode User-generated Social Network Content
PublicationAs mobile networks and APPs are developed, user-generated content (UGC), which includes multi-source heterogeneous data like user reviews, tags, scores, images, and videos, has become an essential basis for improving the quality of personalized services. Due to the multi-source heterogeneous nature of the data, big data fusion offers both promise and drawbacks. With the rise of mobile networks and applications, UGC, which includes...
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Detection of Alzheimer's disease using Otsu thresholding with tunicate swarm algorithm and deep belief network
PublicationIntroduction: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a degenerative brain disorder characterized by cognitive and memory dysfunctions. The early detection of AD is necessary to reduce the mortality rate through slowing down its progression. The prevention and detection of AD is the emerging research topic for many researchers. The structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI) is an extensively used imaging technique in detection of AD, because...
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Impedance evaluation of coatings from biobased material
PublicationThe authors propose a modification of sodium caseinate edible coating for foodstuff protection. The aim was to improve the film’s barrier properties. It was achieved by the addition of propolis, which is a natural, environmentally friendly product known from its intrinsic sealing action. In the next step, propolis-admixed sodium caseinate films were exposed to elevated temperature for 10 min. This approach was meant to improve...
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Controllable Synthesis of 3D Hollow-Carbon-Spheres/Graphene-Flake Hybrid Nanostructures from Polymer Nanocomposite by Self-Assembly and Feasibility for Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Revealing the Influence of the Shape, Size, and Aspect Ratio of ZnO Nanoparticles on Antibacterial and Mechanical Performance of Cellulose Fibers Based Paper
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Experimental investigation of the flow pattern and wall pressure distribution in a silo with double-cone insert
PublicationArtykuł opisuje przeprowadzone badania przepływów silosowych i naporu materiałów sypkich podczas napełniania i opróżniania silosu o średnicy 2.5 m wyposażonego we wkładkę "podwójny stożek". Badania przeprowadzane były w Instytucie Badawczym Tel-Tek w Norwegii. Materiałem użytym był suchy piasek. Napór na ścianę mierzony był bezpośrednio za pomocą 10 czujników wbudowanych w ścianę. Badania eksperymentalne pokazały duży wpływ wkładki...
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Application of Electrical Capacitance Tomography for bulk solids flow analysis in silos
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki aplikacji metody ECT w analizie przepływów materiałów sypkich, zarówno bezkohezyjnych, jak również kohezyjnych. Omówiono podstawy techniczne metody ECT, przeprowadzono dyskusje parametrów zmiennych (zagęszczenie początkowe, szorstkość ścian).
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Differential scanning calorimetry as a tool to assess the oxidation state of cold-pressed oils during shelf-life
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Applicability of edible Candelilla wax composite blended with Bryophyllumpinnatum extract to prolong shelf life of fruits/vegetables
PublicationCandelilla wax (CW) is a natural lipid source that can be used to make biodegradable and edible coatings and films for fruits. However, CW alone does not provide sufficient antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to prevent microbial spoilage and oxidative deterioration of fresh products. This study aims at evaluating the applicability of CW blended with Bryophyllum pinnatum extract (BPE), a plant with medicinal and phytochemical...
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Algorytmy wykrywania krawędzi w obrazie
PublicationWykrywanie krawędzi jest pierwszym etapem w cyfrowym przetwarzaniu obrazów. Operacja ta polega na usunięciu informacji takich jak kolor czy też jasność, a pozostawieniu jedynie krawędzi. Efektem tej operacji jest znaczna redukcja ilości danych do dalszej analizy. Pozwala to na zastosowanie w następnych etapach bardziej złożonych algorytmów rozpoznawania obiektów na podstawie kształtu. W artykule zaprezentowano zastosowanie algorytmów...
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A new synthetic entry to phosphinophosphinidene complexes. Synthesis and structural characterisation of the first side-on bonded and the first terminally bonded phosphinophosphinidene zirconium complexes[mu-(1,2:2-eta-tBu2PLP){Zr(Cl)Cp2}2] and [{Zr(PPhMe2)Cp2}(eta^1^-P-P-tBu2)].
PublicationPodano nową metodę syntezy kompleksów fosfinofosfinidenowych polegającą na reakcji dichlorku cyrkonocenu z solą litową difosfanu t-Bu2P-P(SiMe3)Li. Otrzymano pierwsze kompleksy fosfanofosfinidenowe cyrkonu z ligandem związanym w sposób boczny i ligandem związanym terminalnie.
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Microseismic Monitoring of Hydraulic Fracturing - Data Interpretation Methodology With an Example from Pomerania
PublicationMicroseismic monitoring is a method for localizing fractures induced by hydraulic fracturing in search for shell gas. The data is collected from an array of geophones deployed on the surface or underground. Ground vibrations are recorded and analysed for fracture location, magnitude and breakage mechanism. For successful microseismic monitoring one need a velocity model of underlying formations. The model is further tuned with...
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Deep Features Class Activation Map for Thermal Face Detection and Tracking
PublicationRecently, capabilities of many computer vision tasks have significantly improved due to advances in Convolutional Neural Networks. In our research, we demonstrate that it can be also used for face detection from low resolution thermal images, acquired with a portable camera. The physical size of the camera used in our research allows for embedding it in a wearable device or indoor remote monitoring solution for elderly and disabled...
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THE ROLE OF INFERENCE IN MOBILE MEDICAL APPLICATION DESIGN
PublicationIn the early 21st century, artificial intelligence began to be used to process medical information. However, before this happened, predictive models used in healthcare could only consider a limited number of variables, and only in properly structured and organised medical data. Today, advanced tools based on machine learning techniques - which, using artificial neural networks, can explore extremely complex relationships - and...
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Shape-Based Pose Estimation of Robotic Surgical Instruments
PublicationWe describe a detector of robotic instrument parts in image-guided surgery. The detector consists of a huge ensemble of scale-variant and pose-dedicated, rigid appearance templates. The templates, which are equipped with pose-related keypoints and segmentation masks, allow for explicit pose estimation and segmentation of multiple end-effectors as well as fine-grained non-maximum suppression. We train the templates by grouping examples...
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LIGHT POLLUTION IN THE CONTEXT OF THREATS TO THE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS
PublicationAccess to remote sensing night-time imagery allows for modeling of light pollution Increasingly, data on the propagation of artificial light are a source of interesting information for different fields of science and affect the planning of economic development. The article presents the problem of light pollution in the context of threats to the wildlife corridors in Poland. Wildlife corridors are areas that allow safe migration...
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Some variations of perfect graphs
PublicationWe consider (ψk−γk−1)-perfect graphs, i.e., graphs G for which ψk(H) =γk−1(H) for any induced subgraph H of G, where ψk and γk−1 are the k -path vertex cover number and the distance (k−1)-domination number, respectively. We study (ψk−γk−1)-perfect paths, cycles and complete graphs for k≥2. Moreover, we provide a complete characterisation of (ψ2−γ1)-perfect graphs describing the set of its forbidden induced subgraphs and providing...
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Identification of regions of interest in video for a traffic monitoring system
PublicationA system for automatic event detection in the camera image is presented in this paper. A method of limiting a region of interest to relevant parts of the image using a set of processing procedures is proposed. Image processing includes object detection with shadow removal performed in the modified YCbCr color space instead of RGB. The proposed procedures help to reduce the complexity of image processing algorithm and result in...
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Coda wave interferometry in monitoring the fracture process of concrete beams under bending test
PublicationEarly detection of damage is necessary for the safe and reliable use of civil engineering structures made of concrete. Recently, the identification of micro-cracks in concrete has become an area of growing interest, especially using wave-based techniques. In this paper, a non-destructive testing approach for the characterization of the fracture process was presented. Experimental tests were made on concrete beams subjected to mechanical...
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Quantum-correlation breaking channels, broadcasting scenarios, and finite Markov chains
PublicationOne of the classical results concerning quantum channels is the characterization of entanglementbreakingchannels [M. Horodecki et al., Rev. Math. Phys 15, 629 (2003)]. We address the questionwhether there exists a similar characterization on the level of quantum correlations which may gobeyond entanglement. The answer is fully affirmative in the case of breaking quantum correlationsdown to the, so called, QC (Quantum-Classical)...
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Computer-Aided Detection of Hypertensive Retinopathy Using Depth-Wise Separable CNN
PublicationHypertensive retinopathy (HR) is a retinal disorder, linked to high blood pressure. The incidence of HR-eye illness is directly related to the severity and duration of hypertension. It is critical to identify and analyze HR at an early stage to avoid blindness. There are presently only a few computer-aided systems (CADx) designed to recognize HR. Instead, those systems concentrated on collecting features from many retinopathy-related...
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The Challenges Of The Next Generation Leader 5.0
Publicationhttp://ak.aos.sk/images/repozitar/zborniky/NTPP_clanky23/10_Balcerzyk.pdf
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Three-dimensional modeling and automatic analysis of the human nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses using the computational fluid dynamics method
PublicationPurpose The goal of this study was to develop a complete workflow allowing for conducting computational fluid dynam- ics (CFD) simulation of airflow through the upper airways based on computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) studies of individual adult patients. Methods This study is based on CT images of 16 patients. Image processing and model generation of the human nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses...
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Orbital blowout trauma occurring at the workplace – clinical, biomechanical and legal aspects
PublicationIntroduction and objective: Craniofacial injury at the workplace may lead to orbital blowout fractures. The aim of the study is the development of own numerical model of the eye orbit, assessment of the damage zones, and comparing them with clinical examinations. In addition, the current legal status of patients after injuries is presented Material and methods: In laboratory tests performed on bones collected from the upper and...
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Solar light driven degradation of textile dye contaminants for wastewater treatment – studies of novel polycationic selenide photocatalyst and process optimization by response surface methodology desirability factor
PublicationThe unplanned anthropogenic activities and raced industrial revolution detrimentally causes serious threat to terrestrial and aquatic life. A high discharge of wastewater from industries using dyes affects living organisms and the environment. This paper presents studies on polycationic selenides (PCS) synthesized by hydrothermal methods for photocatalytic degradation of dyes. The synthesized PCS were confirmed by various characterization...
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Manganese–Cobalt Based Spinel Coatings Processed by Electrophoretic Deposition Method: The Influence of Sintering on Degradation Issues of Solid Oxide Cell Oxygen Electrodes at 750 °C
PublicationThis paper seeks to examine how the Mn–Co spinel interconnect coating microstructure can influence Cr contamination in an oxygen electrode of intermediate temperature solid oxide cells, at an operating temperature of 750 °C. A Mn–Co spinel coating is processed on Crofer 22 APU substrates by electrophoretic deposition, and subsequently sintered, following both the one-step and two-step sintering, in order to obtain significantly...
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Green and Sustainable Membranes: A review
PublicationMembranes are ubiquitous tools for modern water treatment technology that critically eliminate hazardous materials such as organic, inorganic, heavy metals, and biomedical pollutants. Nowadays, nano-membranes are of particular interest for myriad applications such as water treatment, desalination, ion exchange, ion concentration control, and several kinds of biomedical applications. However, this state-of-the-art technology suffers...
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Using Convolutional Neural Networks for Corneal Arcus Detection Towards Familial Hypercholesterolemia Screening
PublicationFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a highly undiagnosed disease. Among FH patients, the onset of premature coronary artery disease is 13 times higher than in the general population. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent cardiovascular diseases and their complications, and to prolong life. One of the clinical criteria of FH is the occurrence of a corneal arcus (CA) among patients, especially those under 45 years...
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Coronas and Domination Subdivision Number of a Graph
PublicationIn this paper, for a graph G and a family of partitions P of vertex neighborhoods of G, we define the general corona G ◦P of G. Among several properties of this new operation, we focus on application general coronas to a new kind of characterization of trees with the domination subdivision number equal to 3.
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SKUTKI SPOŁECZNO-EKONOMICZNE STARZENIA SIĘ SPOŁECZEŃSTWA – WYBRANE ASPEKTY
PublicationDruga połowa XX wieku to czas dynamicznego wzrostu odsetka ludzi starszych w społeczeństwie. Historia ludzkości pokazuje, że poszczególni jej przedstawiciele starzeli się, natomiast problem ten nie dotyczył populacji jako całość. Klasyczny cykl życia przypisany był jednostce, kiedy to struktura wiekowa ludności nie podlegała większym zmianom. Celem opracowania jest zbadanie skutków zjawiska starzenia się społeczeństwa z punktu...
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Osoby starsze jako potencjał gospodarki narodowej
PublicationObecnie jednym z głównych wyzwań z jakimi musi zmierzyć się Polska jest zjawisko starzenia się społeczeństwa, które spowodowane jest wydłużeniem długości życia oraz spadkiem liczby urodzeń. Zmiana struktury demograficznej niekorzystnie wpływa także na współczynnik obciążenia demograficznego, co w znaczący sposób zmienia sytuację ekonomiczną społeczeństwa. Polska mierzy się z wyzwaniem, jakim jest powolny wzrost gospodarczy, który...
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Zmiany struktury demograficznej ludności i ich wpływ na gospodarkę narodową
PublicationProblem zmian struktury demograficznej i alokacji zasobów ludności w kontekście rozwoju ekonomicznego państwa należy rozważań w ramach redystrybucji dochodów, co odbywa się w oparciu o trzy zasadnicze płaszczyzny, a mianowicie: makroekonomiczną, system emerytalny oraz prywatne transfery dochodów w przypadku sektora gospodarstw domowych. Ogromne znaczenie w ramach wyżej wymienionych powiązań ma czynnik starzenia się społeczeństwa,...
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Skutki starzenia się społeczeństwa dla rynku pracy w Polsce - wybrane aspekty
PublicationNa przełomie XX i XXI wieku zjawisko starzenia się ludności postrzegane jest jako dominujący proces demograficzny, który odzwierciedla się w zmianie struktury wieku ludności i wzroście liczby osób starszych w ogólnej populacji. Rynek pracy stoi zatem przed koniecznością wprowadzenia głębokich reform o charakterze społeczno-gospodarczym umożliwiających dostosowanie do nowego otoczenia demograficznego. Polityka państwa musi odnaleźć...
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System zabezpieczenia emerytalnego a starzenie się społeczeństwa w Polsce.
PublicationNowy porządek demograficzny w Polsce będący m.in. efektem drugiego przejścia demograficznego, nawiązuje do przemian wzorca płodności (spadek liczby urodzeń, opóźnienie momentu podjęcia decyzji odnośnie posiadania dzieci oraz przesunięcie dominanty wieku rodzenia). Proces odtwarzania pokoleń utrzymuje się tym samym na poziomie poniżej prostej zastępowalności pokoleń. Zmianom tym towarzyszy nieprzerwanie wydłużanie się ludzkiego...
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STARZEJĄCE SIĘ SPOŁECZEŃSTWO JAKO WYZWANIE DLA POLITYKI SPOŁECZNEJ I RODZINNEJ
PublicationW ostatnich latach zauważalne jest niepokojące zjawisko, jakim jest starzejące się społeczeń-stwo. Tendencje demograficzne i ich konsekwencje można zaobserwować w ludności Polski. Zmiany, jakie mają miejsce w kraju dotyczą zmniejszania się liczby młodych ludzi, przy jedno-czesnym gwałtownym wzroście ludzi starych w populacji. Zjawisko starzenia się społeczności jest efektem dwóch dominujących trendów, a mianowicie wydłużenia przeciętnego...
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Sytuacja osób w wieku 50+ na rynku pracy w Polsce
PublicationObecnie do najistotniejszych problemów rynku pracy w Polsce zaliczyć należy starzenie się zasobów pracy. Wynika to z rosnącego odsetka osób starszych w populacji, będącego konsekwencją niskiego wskaźnika urodzeń oraz wydłużenia przeciętnego trwania ludzkiego życia. Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie wpływu zmian demogra cznych na sytuację na rynku pracy pracy w Polsce, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem pokolenia 50+ oraz konsekwencji,...
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POLITYKA RYNKU PRACY WOBEC OSÓB STARSZYCH W POLSCE
PublicationRynek pracy w Polsce przechodzi obecnie wiele przemian o charakterze strukturalnym, co związane jest ze zmianami struktury demograficznej ludności, a szczegól- nie ze wzrostem liczby osób starszych w społeczeństwie. Efektem spadku liczby urodzeń i wydłużenia przeciętnego trwania ludzkiego życia jest postępujący proces starzenia się spo- łeczeństwa. Liczba ludności zmniejsza się, a dodatkowo zachodzą bardzo niekorzystne, z punktu...
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Elastyczne formy zatrudnienia a zjawisko starzenia się społeczeństwa w Polsce
PublicationZjawisko starzenia się społeczeństwa spowodowane niską dzietnością oraz wy- dłużeniem przeciętnego trwania ludzkiego życia traktowane jest obecnie jako zagrożenie dla rynku pracy. Spadek zasobów siły roboczej w nieodległej przy- szłości grozi niedoborem pracowników, co spowoduje konieczność dokonania zmian w ramach polityki rynku pracy, przede wszystkim przez dążenie do zwięk- szenia aktywności zawodowej w grupie osób starszych,...