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Item type: Item , Chemical Composition and Free Radical Content during Saharan Dust episode in SE Poland(2025) Cieniek, Bogumił; Płoch, Dariusz; Brewka, Julia; Kluska, Katarzyna; Stefaniuk, Ireneusz; Kasprzyk, IdaliaThis study aimed to verify whether Saharan dust reached south-eastern Poland in spring 2025 and to assess its influence on the chemical composition and oxidative po-tential of particulate matter. Using an ultra-sensitive Dekati instrument, aerosols were measured across fifteen size fractions (6 nm–10 µm), enabling the detection particulate matter even in the finest particles — a feature not previously documented for Saharan dust. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to quantitatively deter-mine and identify radicals associated with different PM fractions. The analysis revealed a high content of ultrafine particulate matter (<1 µm), which may pose a potential risk to human health. The chemical composition of the particulate matter confirmed the long-range transport of Saharan dust over SE Poland at the beginning of March 2025. EPR measurements indicated a relatively large amount of pollutants that exhibited magnetic properties, which were not detected in the control samples. The use of ad-vanced measurement instrumentation enabled the detection of ultrafine fractions and the identification of free radicals associated with Saharan dust, providing new insight into its oxidative potential and chemical reactivity.Item type: Item , Binaural Field Recordings from the Golf Course in Trzciana(Sustainability, 2025-10-30) Gajdek, Agata; Sołtysik, Anna; Wójcik, Sebastian; Martyka, AnnaNoise exposure in urbanized environments poses a growing challenge to human health and well-being. Consequently, there is an urgent need to identify and preserve areas with high acoustic quality to support restorative experiences in urban environments. This study examined the soundscape of the Two Ponds Golf Course in Trzciana, Po-land, and evaluated its potential as a setting for acoustic and psychological regenera-tion. A mixed-method design was adopted, integrating a questionnaire survey of 36 players (n = 36), binaural sound recordings, and landscape analysis. The results indi-cated that 63% of respondents evaluated the sound environment positively, highlight-ing the dominance of natural sounds (birds, wind, and amphibians), complemented by golf-related and rural background sounds. Only 13% of respondents perceived the sounds as disruptive. Occasional negative acoustic events, such as aircraft overflights or lawnmower activity, occurred infrequently and had a limited influence on the over-all positive perception of the site. These findings suggest that suburban golf courses may function as “soundscape refugia,” providing restorative auditory experiences while supporting biodiversity conservation.Item type: Item , The impact of the intake level of immunomodulatory compo-nents from food and lifestyle factors on the type of symptoms, complications, and frequency of hospitalizations in patients with COVID-19(MDPI, 2026) Polak-Szczybyło, EwelinaThe COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new health challenges, and research on the impact of diet and lifestyle on the course of the disease has become crucial. The aim of this article is to analyze how the intake level of immunomodulatory components from food affects symptoms, complications, and hospitalizations in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. An online survey was conducted among 741 individuals who had con-tracted COVID-19. Respondents were asked about the frequency of consumption of foods that are the primary sources of selected immunomodulatory components (ome-ga-3, vitamins A, E, D, C, iron, selenium, zinc, beta-carotene, probiotics) prior to ill-ness, as well as lifestyle factors such as physical activity, smoking, sleep duration, and stress levels. Additionally, participants were asked about symptoms during illness, complications afterward, and hospitalization due to the virus. It was shown that com-ponents such as omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, vitamins A, E, D, and C, as well as iron, may have potential immunomodulatory effects in COVID-19 infections and re-duce the occurrence of symptoms, complications, and hospitalization risk. Paradoxi-cally, smoking was found to decrease the occurrence of some symptoms and complica-tions, while stress, lack of sleep, and low physical activity increased the severity of the disease. A well-balanced diet can significantly affect symptoms, complications, and the likelihood of hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. It has been demonstrated that different foods and their components can influence the immune system and the occurrence of specific symptoms or complications.Item type: Item , RNA-Seq data - "Thiolutin Extends Replicative Lifespan by Rewiring Yeast Transcription and Metabolism"(Springer Nature, 2025-10-16) Mołoń, MateuszTranscription is a fundamental process that underlies gene expression and protein synthesis, with RNA polymerases serving as central regulators of cellular activity. Inhibition of RNA polymerases I, II, and III provides valuable insights into the coordination of gene expression, energy metabolism, and genome maintenance, and holds considerable therapeutic potential. Thiolutin, a well-established transcriptional inhibitor in yeast, remains an essential tool for probing the dynamics of RNA synthesis and global transcriptional control. Beyond its canonical role, thiolutin reduces intracellular ATP levels underscoring its multifaceted impact on metabolism. Here, we report for the first time that thiolutin markedly enhances the reproductive capacity of mitotically active yeast cells, thereby extending their replicative lifespan. In contrast, thiolutin accelerates chronological aging, revealing a striking divergence between replicative and chronological longevity. Moreover, thiolutin-mediated inhibition of RNA polymerases alters the expression of more than 60% of annotated genes, as demonstrated by RNA-Seq analysis, and profoundly reshapes the biochemical fingerprint of the cell as detected by Raman spectroscopy.Item type: Item , Comparison of the 36-item WHODAS 2.0 assessment by face-to-face or telephone interviews: a randomised, crossover study(2025) Sozańska, Agnieszka; Sozański, Bernard; Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska, Anna; Dzięcioł-Anikiej, Zofia; Hagner-Derengowska, Magdalena; Wiśniowska-Szurlej, AgnieszkaBackground/Objectives: We compared face-to-face and telephone administration of the 36-item WHODAS 2.0 in community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years. Methods: In a randomized crossover study, 239 participants from south-eastern Poland were assigned to two groups differing in interview order. The interval between assessments averaged 14.3 ± 1.3 days. Agreement was evaluated using Cohen’s kappa, ICC and Bland–Altman analysis. Results: A total of 203 participants completed both surveys. Item-level agreement ranged from 85.71% to 98.03% (κ = 0.788–0.947). The total WHODAS score showed excellent agreement (ICC = 0.986). All domains demonstrated high agreement (ICC = 0.953–0.967). Bland–Altman analysis confirmed high consistency, with only 5.42% of results outside the 95% limits. Conclusions: Telephone administration of the 36-item WHODAS 2.0 provides results equivalent to face-to-face interviews in older adults and can be reliably used in clinical practice and screening when access to in-person assessment is limited