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Dorota Elżbieta Filar is a Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), holding position in the Department of Semantics, Pragmatics and Language Theory within the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. With habilitated doctorate status (dr hab.), she maintains active academic engagement including scheduled consultations through 2025. Her scholarly work spans linguistic worldview, cognitive linguistics, and narrative semantics, with significant contributions to understanding conceptual structures in language. Her research interests focus on cultural and cognitive linguistics, linguistic communication, and marketing communication. She investigates semantic aspects including linguistic worldview, conceptual schemas, artistic text semantics, and narrative structures as semantic categories. Her work bridges linguistic analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives on conceptual structures underlying language, particularly examining how narrative frameworks shape linguistic representation of reality. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on embodiment in language, spatial cognition, and narrative structures within semantic frameworks. Her work demonstrates evolution from broader linguistic worldview studies toward more specific investigations of somatization, spatial categorization, and cognitive equivalence. The publications show strong interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, cognitive science, and cultural studies, with particular attention to Polish language phenomena. Professor Filar has successfully led multiple research projects including the current project "Pamięć - język - państwo" (February 2024) funded by the National Program for the Development of Humanities, the completed educational project "LOGI.KOM," and participation in KBN and NPRH grants. She has supervised doctoral students including Małgorzata Słowik (completed) and Małgorzata Garnek (ongoing), while serving in various academic committees including doctoral scholarship committees and recruitment commissions. Her academic service includes membership in scientific societies (PTJ, TMJP, LTN), editorial board membership for the "Slavica" series at IS PAN, and review work for numerous linguistic journals. She has organized academic conferences including the "Światy za słowami" series and contributed to curriculum development for Polish Philology studies with specializations in Business and Official Communication and Media and Copywriting.

• Linguistic Worldview
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Narrative Semantics
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Kamil Rafał Filipek is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economic Sociology and Social Research Methods , Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin. He serves as Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Modeling and co-founded SZOP.ai, a data science initiative. His work bridges artificial intelligence , social media , and social capital theories with quantitative empirical analysis. PhD in Sociology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin MA in International Relations, UMCS MA in Sociology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin His research focuses on algorithmic bias , networked publics , and digital labor precarity . Current projects include DARIAH.PL (Digital Humanities infrastructure) and European Union studies on migrant worker rights. He co-developed methodologies for detecting AI model bias and social capital analysis in digital contexts. As a frequent speaker, he has presented at the Arctic Circle conference (2024) and co-organized panels on fake news detection using eye-tracking technology at the 2022 Internet Governance Forum . His work appears in journals like Polish Sociological Review and PLoS ONE , with over 1700 ministerial score points and h-index values across citation databases.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media
• Social Capital
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Dr. Ziemowit Janiak is a lecturer at the Foreign Language Teaching and Certification Center of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Poland. He holds a PhD in Humanities (English linguistics) from UMCS and a Master's degree in bilingual translation from the University of Westminster in London. His academic work focuses on interdisciplinary intersections of linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science. Research interests include: Cognitive grammar and theoretical linguistics Deception detection in communication Gender representation in language Translation theory and hermeneutics Recent publications explore topics like Ockham's razor in linguistic analysis, Schleiermacher-Gadamer hermeneutic frameworks for translation, and deception cues in interpersonal communication. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes including Visions and revisions: studies in theoretical and applied linguistics and Język a komunikacja 37: Niedosłowność w języku .

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Cognitive Grammar
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Dr. Andrzej Jekaterynczuk is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Cultural and Communication Studies , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology. His research focuses on ethnic identity , collective memory , migration dynamics , and intercultural relations in Central-Eastern Europe , particularly Poland-Ukraine borderlands. His recent work examines Ukrainian refugee integration , multilevel governance of Russian-Ukrainian war impacts, and language identity among Ukrainian minorities in Poland. He leads the NCN MINIATURA 7 project on Social Inclusion Strategies and contributes to NAWA humanitarian crisis research . Research Keywords : Sociology, Migration Studies, Collective Memory, Ukrainian Identity, Intercultural Relations, Eastern Europe Current Roles : Secretary of Konteksty Społeczne journal, member of MigLab (UMCS).

• Sociology of Nations and Ethnic Groups
• Identity Transformations in Central-Eastern Europe
• Collective Memory
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Paweł Madejski is an Adjunct Professor with a habilitation degree at the Department of Ancient and Medieval History within the Faculty of History and Archeology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. Born in 1976, he earned his MA in History from UMCS (2000) and a PhD in Early Roman Empire ideology and religion (2005). His habilitation in 2019 focused on revenge in Republican Rome. He has been employed at UMCS since 2005 and specializes in Roman and Greek religion, imperial ideology, ancient numismatics, and epigraphy. Holds a background in Classical Philology from John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (2011-2014). Currently researching revenge mechanisms in ancient societies and the history of emotions in antiquity. Co-developing the Polish antiquity bibliography database www.eridanos.umcs.lublin.pl with colleagues. Active in public history initiatives, including epigraphic studies of 1944-1945 Lublin prison graffiti. His academic output spans 20+ publications, with key works on Roman political violence, symbolic material analysis, and regional history. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects with historian Katarzyna Madejska (his wife) and others. Keywords: Roman historiography, death rituals, Janowiec research, epigraphy, numismatics, Parthian conflicts, archival law. Scientific memberships include Polish Historical Society, Polish Philological Society, and Volunteer Fire Department in Zwolen. Supervises the Epigrapher Student Scientific Society "Exploratio" (since 1999) and served as editorial secretary for "Res Historica" (2015-2016). No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

• Roman and Greek Religion
• Ideology in the Roman Empire
• Ancient Numismatics
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Dr hab. Stanisław Lachowski is a Professor at the Department of Sociology of Economy and Social Research Methods, Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on contemporary families, youth attitudes toward health, economic activity of youth, rural family sociology, health education, and educational migration. Key Research Areas: Sociology of Health Youth Studies Rural Sociology Economic Sociology Child Labor and Occupational Hazards Health Promotion Educational Sociology Research Grants: Head of KBN grant "Children's Work Burden in Agricultural Families" (1996-1998) Head of KBN grant "Parental Attitudes Toward Involving Children in Farm Work" (2001-2002) Head of MNiSW grant "Changes in Child Labor Burden in Rural Families" (2008-2010) Lead executor of NCN grant "Psychosocial Determinants of Economic Activity Among Polish Adolescents" (2015-2018) Government SPR-1 program projects on rural child labor (1999) and agricultural safety (1998-1999) Contact: Room 106, Institute of Sociology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland. ORCID ID

• Sociology of Health
• Youth Studies
• Rural Sociology
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Paweł Lesiński is an Assistant Professor (adiunkt) at the Faculty of Law and Administration of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), affiliated with the Department of Political-Legal Doctrines and Roman Law. He holds a PhD in Law from UMCS (defended with distinction in 2020) and is a practicing attorney (radca prawny) registered with the Lublin Bar Association. He collaborates with Wyższa Szkoła Przedsiębiorczości i Administracji w Lublinie, teaching courses including Civil Law, Commercial Law, and EU Legal Protection Systems. His research examines German legal/political thought, constitutional foundations of welfare states, human rights evolution, and property rights theory. Key focus areas include German liberalism (especially Robert von Mohl), subsidiarity in governance, and social dimensions of constitutional law. Publications analyze historical contexts like the 1848 Revolutions and Weimar Republic alongside contemporary German/Polish constitutional systems. Lesiński received significant recognition including a DAAD Scholarship (2018), PRELUDIUM 15 Grant from Poland's National Science Centre (2019), multiple Rector's awards for publications, the Homo Didacticus teaching prize (2023), and scholarships from UMCS and Lublin's municipal program. He serves as disciplinary ombudsman for UMCS students, supervisor of the Scientific Circle of Political and Legal Doctrines, and editorial board member of Glosa: Prawo Gospodarcze w Orzeczeniach i Komentarzach . He is active in the DAAD Fellows Association (secretary), Polish Legal History Society, and IVR Philosophy of Law section.

• German Law
• Political Philosophy
• Constitutional Law
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Dr. Alicja Lisiecka is a Lecturer at the Department of Cultural Pedagogy , Institute of Pedagogy , within the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University . She coordinates the Erasmus+ program for psychology and specializes in Aesthetic Education , Art Pedagogy , and Popular Culture Pedagogy . Education : Graduated from postgraduate programs in Art History and Media Marketing. Research Interests : Focus on historical and contemporary intersections of art, education, and cultural values, including topics like disgust in art, AI's impact on creativity, and socio-cultural animation. Projects : Leads Erasmus+ initiatives like Promoting Inclusive Campuses and START–DS , and co-led the award-winning OIR project. Publications span monographs and interdisciplinary journals, emphasizing aesthetic theory and practical applications. Collaborations include institutions across Italy, Spain, and Poland.

• Aesthetic Education
• Art Pedagogy
• Cultural Pedagogy
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Dr hab. Teresa Parczewska is a Professor at the Department of Didactics , Institute of Pedagogy , within the Faculty of Education and Psychology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin . She serves as editor-in-chief of the journal Prima Educatione and is affiliated with the Association of Creative Teachers and the Polish Phenomenological Society. Research Focus: Child development, outdoor education, forest pedagogy Methodological Expertise: Qualitative research Recent Work: Analysis of forest kindergartens, pandemic-era educational quality, and parental engagement with nature Her publications (2018–2024) reveal consistent exploration of outdoor learning environments , child-nature interaction , and educational space quality metrics . Notable research includes comparative studies on Polish-Icelandic multicultural education and phenomenological approaches in pedagogy. Doctoral Students: Katarzyna Kowalik-Paluch (2019): Aesthetic value experiences in nature Emilia Krzyżanowska (2019): Parental experience of pediatric cardiology disease

• child and childhood
• outdoor education
• forest pedagogy
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Dr hab. Andrzej Radomski is a Professor at the Department of Information and Digital Culture, Faculty of Arts, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), where he has worked since 2004. A pioneer of digital humanities in Poland and creator of the first national conference on the Digital Turn in the Humanities (2012), he focuses on Data Science applications in cultural studies, knowledge visualization, and metaverse research. His career spans roles such as Head of the Department of Cultural Theory (2004-2017) and Deputy Director of the Institute of Cultural Studies (2007-2011). Radomski founded the journals Kultura i Historia and Medialica , the e-naukowiec publishing house, and the DARIAH.PL consortium. He co-created the Center for Digital Resources and Intelligent Systems (ECOTECH-COMPLEX) in 2021. His research integrates Python and R programming for cultural data analysis, and he designed the bachelor’s and master’s program in Digital Technologies in Cultural Animation. Recent publications highlight his work on digital storytelling, remix culture, and the intersection of empirical methods with postmodern historiography. While no specific scientific awards are documented, his leadership in academic innovation and digital resource development underscores his influence. Radomski also champions non-traditional educational models, including virtual teaching in Spatial metaverse and co-founding the citizen science platform Wiedza i Edukacja (2007-2017).

• Digital Humanities
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
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Anna Chęćka-Gotkowicz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aesthetics and Philosophy of Culture within the Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Gdańsk. A dual expert in philosophy and piano performance, she integrates theoretical analysis with artistic practice, focusing on music aesthetics , philosophy of art , and metacriticism . Her research explores the interplay between music and other arts, emphasizing the moral and cultural dimensions of musical experience. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Philosophy (2005) and Habilitation in Philosophy (2014), both from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She studied piano at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (1998, with distinction) and postgraduate studies in Paris (1999) under Bernard Ringeissen. Anna’s research interests span Musical metacriticism Interpretation ethics Music’s moral implications Aesthetic experience of infinity Interdisciplinary art connections Quignard and Cortot’s philosophical influence Her work bridges theoretical rigor with artistic insight, illustrated in her upcoming book on metaphysical listening and biographical studies of Alfred Cortot. Her scientific awards include the 2009 Gdański Towarzystwo Naukowe award for 'Dysonanse krytyki' Rector of UG award for 'Dysonanse krytyki' She actively participates in international conferences and collaborates with institutions like the University of London and Academy of Music in Gdańsk . Anna’s teaching includes Erasmus guest lectures and workshops on musical criticism, often incorporating piano demonstrations. She contributes to journals like Estetyka i Krytyka and Sztuka i Filozofia , and co-edited volumes on Peter Kivy’s philosophy of music.

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Art
• Metacriticism
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Krzysztof Szatrawski is a Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Art. He is a renowned Polish poet, writer, philosopher of culture, and music critic whose work bridges aesthetic and philosophical exploration of the human condition. He also holds leadership roles in cultural organizations, including president of the Polish Writers Association's Olsztyn Division and vice-president of the Association for Jewish Culture 'B'Jachad,' and participates actively in public debates and media as a radio/television expert. Education: Music studies at Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna in Olsztyn (now University of Warmia and Mazury) Theology at Instytut Kultury Chrześcijańskiej im. Jana Pawła II PhD (1994) from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Habilitation (2014) from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Research Interests: Szatrawski's scholarly work centers on cultural theory and history, with a focus on music culture and regional studies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, literature, and aesthetics to analyze cultural phenomena, including the ideological foundations of artistic traditions and the interplay between music and literature. Scientific Awards: Gold record for lyrics on Krzysztof Krawczyk's album Warto żyć (2011) Advising and Grants: No explicit details about advising students or research grants are provided in the text, though his extensive publication record and collaborative work with composers suggest mentorship and academic influence. Labs and Teams: The text does not mention any formal lab affiliations or research teams.

• Musicology
• Literary Studies
• Cultural Theory
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Prof. Dr. hab. Robert Bartel is a full professor at the Faculty of Sculpture, University of Arts in Poznań. He teaches Psychophysiology of Vision and Art Therapy, combining artistic practice with therapeutic theory. With 37 solo exhibitions and 56 group exhibitions internationally, his work spans painting, graphic arts, drawing, objects, and installations exploring human existence through metaphorical expression. Academic Affiliation: Faculty of Sculpture, University of Arts in Poznań Therapeutic Focus: Developed Art Therapy Studio (2001-2019) at Gniezno Psychiatric Hospital Media: Field stone, wood, brass, epoxy resin, water, and found materials His recent works examine themes of relativity, attachment theory, and temporal existence, culminating in the 2024 retrospective "Storytellers of Fleeting Time" at Konin Culture and Art Center. Scientific awards include: 2024 First Prize in POZNAŃSKI SALON ROBINSONADA 2023 Grand Prix from Wielkopolska Voivodeship 2018 National Education Commission Medal 2011 Bronze Medal of Merit

• Art Therapy
• Sculpture
• Installation Art
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Mariusz Kruk is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Artistic Education and Curatorial Studies within the University of Arts in Poznań , Poland. He has been active in the academic and artistic communities since the early 1980s, with a career spanning decades and including international experience in southern France from 1995 to 2002. Education: Graduated in 1982 from the State Higher School of Fine Arts in Poznań. Current Role: Leads the 2nd Painting Studio, focusing on artistic education. Kruk's artistic practice encompasses painting, drawing, objects, and installations , informed by interdisciplinary interests in philosophy, general history, and politics . His work bridges visual art with conceptual themes from social sciences and humanities. Though no specific publications are listed, his creative output reflects a lifelong engagement with both technical and theoretical dimensions of art. Early Career: Founded the experimental art group Koło Klipsa in 1983, which operated until 1987. After a period of personal exploration abroad, he resumed teaching at UAP in 2005.

• Art
• Painting
• Drawing
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Agnieszka C. Maćkowiak (born 1991 in Poznań) is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arts in Poznań (UAP). She holds dual MA degrees in Cultural Studies and Graphic Arts, and specializes in linocut printmaking, graphic installations, and interdisciplinary art. Her work explores themes of time perception, reality-dream boundaries, and past-future duality. Education: MA in Cultural Studies (Adam Mickiewicz University), MA in Graphic Arts (University of Arts in Poznań), Diploma in Printmaking (2017) under Prof. Andrzej Bobrowski. Her artistic practice merges traditional printmaking with sound, sculpture, and digital elements. Notable projects include KTx (2023) and Sic mundus novus (2021), reflecting her focus on philosophical and existential concepts. She is a recipient of multiple artistic awards and scholarships, including the Tadeusz Kulisiewicz Foundation Special Prize (2021) and the Minister of Culture’s scholarship. Scientific Awards: Special Prize of the Tadeusz Kulisiewicz Scholarships and Prize Foundation (2021) 2nd place in Grafiteka 2019 Minister of Culture and National Heritage scholarship Maćkowiak co-founded the defunct Drewutnia Student Gallery and maintains an active presence in Poznań and Berlin, blending art with academic research on temporality and perception.

• Printmaking
• Graphic Arts
• Visual Arts
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