One of the dominant problems faced by world economies is the problem of an aging society, and associated with it is the ability to obtain retirement benefits. Retirement of working people is one of the most important life decisions. It is associated with both economic and social consequences, affecting both the individual and the entire household.The aim of the article is to show the impact of taking up further professional activity during the retirement age on the subjective sense of satisfaction/quality of life. The hypothesis is that people receiving retirement benefits while also being professionally active show a higher subjective assessment of the quality of life in individual dimensions.To verify the hypothesis, a survey was conducted between February and May 2021 on a research group from the eastern regions covering the ZUS branches in Białystok, Lublin, Biłgoraj and Rzeszów. The research results were obtained on a group of 403 people.
Abstract The aim of the study is to try to show the role of ecological workshops in raising ecological awareness, which has an impact on shaping real attitudes and behaviors towards the socio-natural environment among parents of preschool children. Material and methods Empirical research was conducted among 50 parents of children attending 4 kindergartens in Biała Podlaska. In the empirical research conducted in 2023, the diagnostic survey method was used using the following techniques: interview and questionnaire. Results Quantitative and qualitative analysis Conclusions The analysis of the obtained research results allowed to confirm the need to organize cyclical workshops activating parents in the field of pro-ecological influences on their own children. The significant role of ecological workshops was shown, taking into account three areas of the concept of ecological awareness adopted for research purposes. Their clear impact on shaping real attitudes and behaviors towards the socio-natural environment among parents of preschool children was noticed.
The aim of the study is to analyze the degree of use of various unmanned aerial vehicles in the activities of the fire brigade and the Police. It is also a presentation of the applicable aviation regulations in the field of air operations and a proposal to develop the use of drones in these services. The research problem was expressed in the form of the following question: How are unmanned aerial vehicle systems currently used in the fire brigade and the Police and what are the nearest development opportunities in this regard?In addition to the aviation regulations, the paper also presents the categories of flights, the required qualifications and training of pilots / operators, the analysis of the use of UAVs in the fire brigade and the Police, and proposed directions for the development of their use. Based on the above, conclusions were drawn.
The purpose of the article is to present the possibilities of developing rural tourism in Biala County. Biala County is one of the counties in the Lublin Voivodeship where tourism potential may be an important element of its development. It is an area characterised by high environmental and cultural values and a low level of environmental pollution. In order to assess the environmental and cultural potential of the district, a study was conducted using the author’s survey questionnaire. The research was carried out in the second quarter of 2023, among 108 tourists visiting Biala County during the study period or within the last 12 months. The results of the research confirmed the previously stated assumptions that the Biala County area is an important object of interest for tourists. The respondents highly rated the tourist potential of the district and pointed out the significant role of attractive elements of the natural environment. Recent years have also seen an increase in interest in tourism in the area. However, the survey results indicate that steps should be taken to make greater use of the opportunities created by the environment and cultural resources.
The purpose of the article was to analyze non-governmental organizations and present their role in the state security system. According to the adopted goal, the main research problem was formulated: How do non-governmental organizations affect the functioning and security of the state? The following hypothesis was adopted: non-governmental organizations, through their activities and activity, influence the level of state security and its smooth functioning. Obtaining an answer to the above question required the use of qualitative methods including a critical analysis of legal acts and selected items of literature on the subject. The article takes a closer look at what a non-governmental organization is and its importance in the state security system in the third sector of its security. Answering the question posed by the authors, the study presents an analysis of the activities of non-governmental organizations, and points out their role in the state security system. The study used qualitative methods, and the content analysis of documents and literature on the subject served as a source of information. In the first part of the article, the authors characterize the security system of the Polish state. Then they describe the legal forms of NGO activity. In the main part, the authors focus on the areas of NGO activity in the sphere of state security. In conclusion, they point out that internal security is one of the of the basic existential needs that are associated with the existence of a specific entity, and point out the important role played by NGOs in the functioning of the state. as well as ensuring the security of its citizens
