Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz

About: Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz is a education organization based out in Bydgoszcz, Poland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Luminescence & Population. The organization has 1109 authors who have published 2923 publications receiving 19548 citations. The organization is also known as: Casimir the Great University & Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy.

Sense of coherence and strategies for coping with stress among nurses

Abstract: The nursing profession is associated with constant presence of difficult situations and stress, which arise from responsibility for the highest values – human life and health. With demographic changes in the society, the demand for nursing care increases. Looking after the health of nursing staff becomes a non-material investment in employees. One of the most important health potentials described in literature is the sense of coherence. It can significantly contribute to maintaining good health, modify one’s functioning in a stressful working environment and influence the choice of strategies for coping with stress. The aim of the study was to describe the specific relationship between the sense of coherence and strategies for coping with stress in a group of professionally active nurses. The study involved 91 nurses in central Poland, aged 22–52. The group was diversified in terms of: education, work system, marital status and place of residence. The study was conducted with the use of: Sense of Coherence Questionnaire SOC-29 and Inventory to Measure Coping Strategies with Stress - Mini-COPE. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of scientific research set out in the Helsinki Declaration. The sense of coherence value in the test group was M = 134.24 (SD = 19.55). In stressful situations nurses most often used active strategies to cope with stress: Planning M = 2.10 (SD = 0.54), Seeking Emotional Social Support M = 1.95 (SD = 0.68) and Seeking Instrumental Social Support M = 1.95 (SD = 0.69), and the least frequently: Alcohol/Drug Use M = 0.28 (SD = 0.48). The level of the sense of coherence and its components differentiated the strategies of coping with stress used in the examined group of nurses. The research confirmed that the sense of coherence serves as a health potential in a stressful working environment - a high sense of coherence translate into better mental health, correct functioning in the working environment, and using adaptive strategies of coping with stress. Nurses with a stronger sense of coherence used more adaptive strategies to deal with stress than those with average or low levels.

Modeling power fitness girls grades 6—7

Abstract: Purpose — to determine the model of strength abilities in girls grades 6—7.Material and methods. To achieve the objectives adopted the following methods: analysis of scientific literature, educational testing and treatment methods of mathematical statistics research results. In the study involved girls 6 and 7 classes 21 and 26 people respectively.Research results. Analysis shows that the most statistically significant differences in the test results of girls 6 and 7 classes observed in tests 2 «long jump from their seats, see ‘and 5’ Squat, times» (p <0,001; p <0,01 respectively). The level of motor readiness girls 6—7 grade determines the development of speed-strength abilities.Conclusions. Structural canonical discriminant function coefficients suggest that more attention is paid to speed-strength training, the more likely improve motor fitness girls 6—7 class. The canonical discriminant function can be used for estimation and forecasting the development of motor abilities in girls grades 6—7.

The Use of Machine Learning Method in Concurrent Ecodesign of Products and Technological Processes

Abstract: The article describes a new, original approach to integrated ecodesign of products and technological processes, ensuring appropriate selection of materials and connections from the point of view of recyclability. The method was implemented in an expert system. The decision tree induction method was used as the system tool. The expert system offers a practical solution which makes it possible to change a material or connection without having to consult the product designer. It is consistent with concurrent engineering (CE) design.