Life cycle assessment (LCA) and energy assessment of the production and use of windows in residential buildings.

There is an observable scarcity of comprehensive research results comparing the environmental damage associated with both the production of windows and their subsequent operation. The environmental impact of the operation of windows depends on their thermal insulation parameters, and thus the amount of heat that must be generated to heat the building. The type of heating system and, above all, the type of fuel used to generate heat are also not without significance.

Assessing the impact of water use in conventional and organic carrot production in Poland.

As global water resources are decreasing and the demand for it is constantly increasing, the problem of proper water management is becoming more pressing. Poland is one of the largest producers of vegetables in Europe, including carrots, with significant exports. However its freshwater resources are relatively small.

Automated Microclimate Regulation in Agricultural Facilities Using the Air Curtain System.

Creating and maintaining the microclimate in livestock buildings is associated with numerous engineering and technical challenges. Together with adequate feeding, the microclimate determines the health, reproductive ability, and production potential of the animals (obtaining a maximum amount of high-quality products). One of the deciding steps in improving the parameters of microclimate, i.

Environmental impact of the cultivation of energy willow in Poland.

The purpose of the work is to analyze the structure of the environmental impact of energy willow cultivation (Salix spp.) on plantations of various sizes, divided per materials and processes. The research covered 15 willow plantations, ranging from 0.

The Effect of Noninvasive Bariatric Surgery on the Levels of Certain Adipokines and Atherosclerosis Risk Factors in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Besides glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, visceral obesity is one of the most important atherogenic pathological factors in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim of this study is to examine whether weight loss following BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB-system) therapy affects adipokine concentration and atherosclerosis risk factor profile in patients with MetS. The study group comprised 30 patients (17 female, BMI = 38.

[Chosen anthropometric parameters and concentrations of leptin and adiponectin in extreme obese patients treated with implantation of a gastric balloon].

Unlabelled: Fatty tissue derived adipocytokines regulate appetite, but in abnormal concentration impair systemic metabolic homeostasis and make the patients prone to inflammatory related disorders. The aim of study was to examine whether weight loss in patients after implementation of a gastric balloon is reflected in changes in chosen anthropometrical parameters and in the concentration of leptin and adiponectin in serum.

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 18 extreme obese patients (BMI>39.