Publications by authors named "M Stepien"

There is an interplay between plasma cells, endometritis, and infertility, particularly in the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure. This narrative literature review explains the pathophysiology of endometritis, detailing the involvement of various immune cells, cytokines, and chemokines in the regulation of inflammatory responses within the uterine endometrium. Here, we discuss the physiological role of plasma cells in immunity and their detection as markers of chronic endometritis, a disease associated with reproductive disorders.

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The exploration of empathy's significance in judicial decision-making has garnered attention in scholarly discourse, yet there is a noticeable gap in studies delving into judges' perceptions of empathy's role, advantages, and impediments. This neglect reflects an "anti-empathetic" discourse that overlooks the insights of those central to justice delivery. Consequently, there is an urgent need for empirical inquiries into judges' perspectives on empathy, its definition, and its integration into their work.

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The development of new π-conjugated motifs opens pathways to previously unexplored classes of organic semiconductors and functional dyes. In this study, five- and seven-membered carbocycles were fused at the ortho and bay regions of electron-deficient perylenes, starting from a common dialdehyde precursor. Structural analysis of the resulting perylene tetraesters, dianhydrides, and diimides (PDIs) revealed three distinct ring-fusion patterns and defined stereochemistry.

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  • - Pentacosacyclene (PC) and its derivative pentacosacyclene tetraimide (PCTI) were synthesized from tridecacyclene, with PC being electron-rich and PCTI being electron-deficient.
  • - Both compounds exhibit non-planar saddle shapes, with PC capable of forming a unique supramolecular crystal phase in combination with carbon (C) atoms.
  • - PCTI undergoes multiple single-electron reductions in solution, while PC shows various reversible redox reactions; their varying electronic properties can be explained through molecular orbital theories related to the structure of their cyclic rings.
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Background: The war invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 led to mass migration. By January 3, 2023, nearly a million people sought refuge in Poland. The Polish Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens provided comprehensive support, ensuring legal residence, free medical insurance, social benefits, and access to education and employment.

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