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Professor Teresa Pakulska, PhD, serves as the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Previously, she was Deputy Dean of the Doctoral School (2019–2024) and Head of Doctoral Studies at the Collegium of Business Administration (2010–2024). She holds degrees from SGH, including a doctoral and post-doctoral qualification. Her research focuses on transnational corporations' strategies in the digital economy, internationalization of enterprises, and innovation-driven economic development. Her work analyzes non-equity investment modes, platformization of corporations, and sustainable energy transitions. Recent studies address barriers to healthcare digitalization, renewable energy policies in CEE countries, and the role of Polish SOEs in European markets. Academic Leadership: Over 15 years leading doctoral programs and institutional reforms. Research Output: Over 150 publications in international and Polish journals, focusing on corporate globalization and economic competitiveness. Key Themes: Digital economy impact, transnational resource acquisition, and regional economic development. Her articles highlight the intersection of technology, global business strategies, and policy, with a focus on Polish and European contexts.

• Internationalisation of Enterprises
• Competitive Strategies of Transnational Corporations
• Digital Economy
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Dr Stefan Sękowski is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, affiliated with the Department of Economic and Regional Policy. He holds a PhD in Economics and Finance (2023) and a Master's in Political Science (2009). His interdisciplinary work bridges economics, political science, and public policy. Research Interests: His work focuses on political economy , public choice theory , rent-seeking behavior , state-owned enterprises , and institutional economics . He analyzes how political and economic systems interact, particularly in post-communist transformations. Publication Trends: His research examines political rent mechanisms , democratic backsliding , and oligarchic structures in Central and Eastern Europe, emphasizing institutional frameworks and governance challenges. Scientific Awards: Nominated for Economicus Award (2018) for best economic book. Media and Public Engagement: A former journalist with over 15 years of experience, he contributes to outlets like Tygodnik Powszechny , Dziennik Gazeta Prawna , and Wiez.pl . He hosts programs on Polish Radio Lublin and appears as a political economy expert on Polsat News, RMF24.pl, and other platforms. Other Contributions: He has translated works by Ludwig von Mises, Lysander Spooner, and Daniel J. Mitchell into Polish, focusing on libertarian economic theory and institutional critique.

• Political Economy
• Public Choice Theory
• Rent-Seeking Behavior
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Tomasz Gigol serves as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Personnel Strategies at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) in Warsaw, Poland. His academic leadership focuses on human resource strategy within the university's organizational framework, contributing to business education through departmental oversight and scholarly research. Dr. Gigol's research program centers on critical organizational dynamics with emphasis on: Servant leadership's impact on turnover intention in hybrid workplaces Work engagement as a mediator between leadership styles and job outcomes Ethical leadership's influence on organizational identification Corporate social responsibility in state-owned enterprises Quiet quitting phenomena and job burnout mechanisms CSR skepticism effects on green consumer behavior Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals methodological consistency in quantitative leadership studies, particularly examining Polish organizational contexts during/post-COVID-19. His work frequently investigates state-owned enterprises and hybrid work models, identifying work engagement as a pivotal mediator between leadership approaches and employee retention metrics while exploring gender differences in workplace outcomes. No scientific awards were documented in the available institutional records. Information regarding graduate student supervision and research grant acquisitions remains unspecified in current university profiles.

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
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Dr. Elżbieta Zalesko is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Operational Management within the Institute of Management at the University of Białystok. Her academic career spans research in corporate governance, innovation, and economic policy, particularly in the context of systemic transformations and crisis management. Specializes in organizational culture and technological adaptation during crises Active in analyzing foreign direct investments and their economic impacts Her publications highlight trends in Polish economic internationalization and regional development strategies. She has participated in scientific conferences and maintains engagement through platforms like Google Scholar and ResearchGate. For direct communication, her contact email is e.zalesko@uwb.edu.pl , with consultations typically held on Mondays from 11:15-12:45. She was unavailable during extended vacations in 2023 (July, August, September).

• Operational Management
• Innovation
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Hanna Spasowska-Czarny is a Lecturer at the Department of Administrative Law and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Law and Administration, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. Her research focuses on administrative law, environmental protection, mining law, and energy policy. Research Interests: Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Mining Law, Energy Policy, Animal Rights She has published 32 scholarly works, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks for energy markets, environmental governance, and administrative jurisprudence. Her work often intersects with European Union policies and sustainable development practices. Contact: hanna.spasowska-czarny@mail.umcs.pl | Profile | ORCID: 0000-0003-4000-5837

• Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• Mining Law
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Dr. Stanisław Umiński, prof. UG, is a College Professor at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Economics, Department of International Economics and Economic Development. His research focuses on international trade dynamics, regional economic development, and the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on regional competitiveness. He has conducted extensive studies on export behavior in rural vs. urban regions, economic resilience during crises, and the role of foreign-owned entities in shaping regional trade strategies. He regularly holds consultations via online platforms and in-person meetings, with upcoming sessions scheduled for May 2025. His work bridges theoretical econometric analysis with practical policy implications, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Research Interests: Regional Trade Patterns & Gravity Models Economic Resilience in Global Crises Smart Specialisation Strategies Brexit & EU Integration Challenges FDI Localization Effects Polish-Spanish Comparative Trade Studies Dr. Umiński has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, focusing on波兰 (Polish) regional trade analysis, export determinants, and European economic integration. His research often employs panel data econometric techniques to analyze regional trade dynamics. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details are documented here. His work is primarily funded through institutional and EU research programs. Labs/Teams: Associated with the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Economics research groups focusing on regional development and international trade.

• International Economics
• Regional Development
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Dr. Marlena Gołębiowska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Economics, Institute of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work focuses on Central European economies, digitalization, climate policy, and regional cooperation. Her research includes publications on state-owned enterprises, global value chains, and the Three Seas Initiative. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited scientific publications like Competitiveness of Central European economies . She has organized international conferences on global and regional challenges (2020–2024) and co-authored the academic textbook Design Thinking Laboratory (2022). Her projects include EU-funded initiatives to enhance teaching methodologies in social sciences.

• International Economics
• Central European Studies
• Digital Transformation
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Aneta Kargol-Wasiluk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Białystok's Faculty of Economics and Finance. Her research focuses on fiscal governance, public finance, and institutional economics with a particular emphasis on tax systems, fiscal stability, and the evolution of economic theory. She has contributed extensively to understanding fiscal illusion, corporate governance in state-owned enterprises, and the philosophical underpinnings of economic systems. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the Austrian School of Economics with empirical analyses of contemporary fiscal crises. Key areas include the role of fiscal rules in stabilizing EU economies, the ethical dimensions of modern economics, and the impact of globalization on governance structures. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent works addressing post-truth politics, surveillance capitalism, and the axiological foundations of economic thought. Notable contributions include studies on the Eurozone's fiscal challenges, the behavioral aspects of tax policy, and institutional quality in public sector management. Her research often integrates insights from philosophy and political economy to address systemic economic issues. She is affiliated with the University of Białystok's research initiatives on regional development and cross-border cooperation.

• Public Finance
• Fiscal Governance
• Institutional Economics
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Elżbieta Maria Bukalska is a full-time university professor ( profesor uczelni ) at the Faculty of Economics , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, where she serves within the Department of Business Finance and Accounting , Institute of Economics and Finance. Research interests lie at the intersection of corporate finance , financial and management accounting , and behavioural finance . Her work explores capital-structure decisions, dividend policy, enterprise valuation, business models, and the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises. Recently she has investigated the impact of managerial traits (CEO overconfidence, narcissism) on financial policies, the resilience of Polish firms during the COVID-19 crisis, sustainability performance and governance, and the role of women on boards in Central Europe. Across 43 indexed publications she demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical corporate-finance questions using Polish and Central-European data. A strong stream of papers deals with share repurchases (signalling, operating performance, anti-takeover motives), dividend policy (state-owned vs. private firms, conflicts among shareholders), and investment-cash flow sensitivity under financial constraints. Emerging themes include ESG factors , internationalisation effects , and crisis resilience . Her Google Scholar h-index is 7, and she maintains verified profiles on Scopus, Web of Science, and ORCID (0000-0001-8097-5964). Consultations and contact: regular online consultation hours are held via Microsoft Teams (Mondays & Wednesdays 13:00–14:30). Email: elzbieta.bukalska@mail.umcs.pl ; office: Pl. M. C. Skłodowskiej 5, room 603, 20-031 Lublin. Grants, awards, and doctoral supervision: no specific grants or supervised PhD students are listed in the supplied material.

• Corporate finance
• Capital structure
• Dividend policy
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Wiktor Matysiak is a Lecturer at the Department of Commercial Law, Insurance and Industrial Property within the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Lodz. He holds a dual professional role as both an academic and a Judge of the District Court in Łódź, demonstrating significant expertise across theoretical and practical legal domains. For the 2025/2026 academic year, he teaches Economic and Commercial Law courses across multiple formats including lectures for part-time fourth-year law students, practical classes for full-time students, methodological seminars for third-year students, Master's Seminars, and specialized bankruptcy law case studies for fifth-year students. Dr. Matysiak's research focuses on four core areas: liability for obligations of commercial companies, civil liability of professionals for malpractice, the structure and functioning of commercial companies, and dispute resolution between partners through both court proceedings and arbitration. His scholarly work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in commercial disputes and corporate governance, reflecting his dual role as both academic and judge. His research interests demonstrate particular attention to practical legal challenges faced by businesses and professionals in contemporary commercial environments. His publication record from 2018-2025 reveals consistent scholarly productivity across multiple formats including journal articles, book chapters, and legal commentaries. His work appears in leading Polish legal journals such as Przegląd Prawa Handlowego (Commercial Law Review) and Wiadomości Ubezpieczeniowe (Insurance News), as well as in prestigious commentaries on the Commercial Companies Code and Consumer Rights Act. His recent work shows growing engagement with contemporary legal challenges including remote court proceedings, the marketization of personal relationships, and pandemic-related contractual issues. Dr. Matysiak maintains an active scholarly profile with an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-8552-6321) and participates in academic discourse through platforms like ScienceON. His office hours are held Mondays from 14:45-16:15 beginning October 6, 2025, with remote consultation options available by prior arrangement. His physical location is room 4.08 at Kopcińskiego 8/12 in Łódź, with contact information including telephone (42-635-63-13) and email (wmatysiak@wpia.uni.lodz.pl).

• Commercial Company Obligations
• Civil Liability for Malpractice
• Commercial Company Structure and Functioning
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Dr. Małgorzata Kamola-Cieślik serves as Professor at the Institute of Political and Security Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Szczecin. She has held key roles since 2019 including membership in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Chairwoman of the Education Team for Management of Public Institutions and Public Relations, and membership in the Scientific Council of INPiB WNS US. Her editorial leadership includes serving as scientific editor of "Acta Politica Polonica" since 2018. Her research centers on political and economic transformations in the Third Polish Republic, with specialized expertise in maritime policy (particularly Western Pomerania's shipping and shipbuilding industries), energy security of Poland and the European Union, and economic policy evolution since 1989. She examines governmental responses to systemic transitions through monographs on maritime economy documents, shipbuilding transformation, and coal mining restructuring. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a sustained focus on energy security mechanisms (natural gas infrastructure, LNG terminals, coal transition) alongside maritime industry restructuring, reflecting Poland's strategic positioning within EU energy frameworks. Her work consistently bridges historical policy analysis with contemporary security challenges. Scientific recognition includes: US Rector's Award, 2nd degree, for special scientific achievements (2015) She teaches core courses including The Study of State and Law, Economic Policy, Mass Communication, and Social Communication. Her diploma seminar supervision covers political parties, economic policy, energy policy, internal security, and public relations/image management. Institutional leadership includes chairing the Education Team and contributing to Scientific Councils since 2014.

• Political Science
• Economic Policy
• Maritime Policy
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Katarzyna Szarzec is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Macroeconomics and Development Studies at Poznań University of Economics and Business. Her research examines macroeconomic policies, state-owned enterprises, economic transition in post-communist countries, and financialization phenomena. Key research areas include comparative analysis of state-owned enterprise performance in EU countries, political economy of transition, and Bayesian analysis of financialization determinants. Recent publications investigate board composition in Polish companies, state capture mechanisms, and demographic impacts on monetary policy. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Committee of Economic Sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences and member of The Poznań Society for the Advancement of Arts and Sciences. Academic leadership roles include doctoral program committees and peer review activities for economic journals. Departmental responsibilities involve coordinating research initiatives in development economics and transition studies.

• Macroeconomics
• Transition Economies
• State-Owned Enterprises
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Bartosz Totleben is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Macroeconomics and Development Studies at Poznań University of Economics and Business. His research examines political economy, institutional development in transition countries, and corporate governance structures. As a member of the University's Electoral College, he contributes to academic governance. Publications analyze state capacity, economic transition outcomes, labor market digitization, and political economy of state-owned enterprises. Recent work includes comparative studies of post-socialist institutional development, distributional impacts of political freedom, and methodological innovations using big data for economic analysis.

• Political Economy
• Institutional Economics
• Transition Economies
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Piotr Kozarzewski is a Professor at the Department of Economic and Regional Policy, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin. He holds postdoctoral degrees in political science and social sciences/economics, and was awarded the title of professor in 2025. Affiliations: UMCS, Lublin; CASE Foundation (member); former affiliations include Polish Academy of Sciences, Higher School of Business - National-Louis University. Research Focus: Post-communist economic and institutional transformations, ownership policy, state capitalism, privatization, corporate governance, and cross-border regional development. His recent publications analyze state-owned enterprises in Poland and Belarus, ownership structure dynamics, and systemic determinants of Polish-Ukrainian borderland transformations. He is fluent in Polish, Russian, and English. Consultations: Available via email, phone (509-566-430), WhatsApp/Telegram. In-person consultations by appointment on Thursdays (room 619) and via MS Teams on Wednesdays (code: cndrxst).

• Economics
• Political Science
• Sociology
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Grzegorz Kwiatkowski is a Lecturer at the Department of Economic and Regional Policy within the Faculty of Economics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on the role of the state in the economy, state-owned enterprises, property dynamics in economic systems, and technological impacts on economic structures. Current Position: Lecturer, Department of Economic and Regional Policy Research Areas: State-owned enterprises, Economic policy, Corporate finance, Public property systems Recent publications analyze global state ownership patterns, economic policy frameworks, and educational methodologies in economics. Collaborations include work with Maciej Bałtowski, Marta Gołębiowska, and interdisciplinary teams. Available for consultations via Microsoft Teams or email, with office hours listed for in-person meetings at room 618 during the 2024/2025 summer semester.

• Economics
• Finance
• Economic Systems
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