http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19776 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:15:00 GMT 2026-06-01T19:15:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19794 Tytuł: American perspective on Poland's ambitions to become the leader of Central and Eastern Europe in the face of the war in Ukraine Autorzy: Jureńczyk, Łukasz Abstrakt: The article analyzes and assesses the American perspective on the ambitions of the Polish Law and Justice authorities to become the leader of Central and Eastern Europe in the context of the war in Ukraine. The research question is whether Poland is perceived by the American authorities as the leader of Central and Eastern Europe and to what extent the war in Ukraine has an impact on this? The hypothesis assumes that Poland's decisive actions in response to the war in Ukraine had a significant positive impact on the American perception of Poland's potential leadership role in the region. Regional integration projects co-initiated by Poland in recent years also had a positive impact. Whether Poland will deepen the image of the CEE leader will depend to a large extent on the outcome of the war in Ukraine and the ability of the Polish authorities to capitalize on the role that Poland played during the war. In order to find an answer to the research question, interviews were conducted with scientists and experts from research institutes in Washington D. C.and New York. During the research, experts and scientists from research institutions in Washington D. C. and New York were interviewed. Selected documents and political statements were also examined using the method of content analysis of text sources. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19794 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19792 Tytuł: “Levy in mass of support”: the role of NGOs in providing assistance to war refugees from Ukraine (research report) Autorzy: Sternicka-Kowalska, Magdalena; Subocz, Elżbieta Abstrakt: This paper aims to present selected findings from qualitative research carried out in 2023, which consisted of five individual interviews and one focus group interview conducted with staff of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and institutions working with refugees from Ukraine in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship. These investigations were primarily concerned with the assessment of the support provided by non-governmental organizations, their strengths, as well as difficulties and limitations of the activities undertaken by NGOs to help war refugees. The results have shown that the role played by NGOs in providing assistance to refugees from Ukraine was impressive, especially considering the scale and the forms of their activities. The staff of NGOs demonstrated efficiency, flexibility and great commitment. The difficulties and limitations affecting their efforts for war refugees stemmed primarily from the absence of relevant regulations based on which they could operate; further obstacles included problematic cooperation with public administration, financial difficulties and other deficits. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19792 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19791 Tytuł: Looking Ahead: Educational cross-border projects in the Pomerania Euroregion. Comprehensive overview of the COVID-19 Special Selection Autorzy: Żakowska, Barbara Abstrakt: The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that the virus had a huge transformative impact on many sectors of life, causing a great deal of challenge and suffering. Schools were particularly affected during this period, experiencing an immediate transformation. In addition, the closure of borders between countries not only restricted transport and tourism but also affected the daily life of the populations living in the Euroregions. Cross-border mobility and cooperation, natural to these areas, has been significantly reduced. At the same time, the incalculable impact of the pandemic required a search for solutions that allowed customs, relationships and activities to be maintained and sometimes even transformed. The main purpose of this article is to analyze Polish-German educational projects realised in the Pomerania Euroregion the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyses 48 educational projects out of a total of 184 that were implemented as part of the Small Project Fund INTERREG VA COVID-19 Special Selection. In order to prepare the text, the resources were collected, analyzed and described. As a result, the interpretation of facts being the objects of research have been done. Moreover, the reading literature and searching the studies were undertaken. The analysis of the resources were conducted in a qualitative way. The article raises important insights into overcoming difficulties across borders in implementing cross-border educational projects in times of pandemic, demonstrates model activities in the field of distance education, and exposes innovative educational activities shaping new possibilities for building neighbourly relations in the borderland of two countries. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19791 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19790 Tytuł: Investment Optimal Portfolio as an Answer for Human Needs and Current Trends Autorzy: Hurnyak, Ihor; Werbowa, Oleksandra Abstrakt: This study examines the influence of digital transformation on human activity and its implications for investment decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research emphasizes the construction of an optimal investment portfolio that balances profitability and risk, with a focus on emerging trends in technology, education, and gaming. Utilizing the Efficient Frontier method, the study determines optimal portfolio weights, while the Sharpe Ratio is employed to evaluate and compare the risk-adjusted returns of these portfolios. The findings reveal that portfolios aligned with technological, educational, and gaming trends achieve a superior balance between profitability and risk. The Sharpe Ratio results further demonstrate that such portfolios yield enhanced risk-adjusted returns, highlighting the growing impact of digital trends on investment strategies. This research contributes to the academic discourse by elucidating the relationship between digital transformation and investment portfolio performance. It offers a novel perspective by linking human needs and the dynamics of modern digitalization with financial strategies, providing valuable insights for investors navigating the post-pandemic economic landscape. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19790 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z