Abstract The aim of the article was to examine the effectiveness of the Kaizen Box system as a tool supporting continuous improvement processes in companies in the metalworking sector. A survey was conducted among 50 employees of a manufacturing company, analyzing their opinions on the functioning of Kaizen Box and the possibilities of influencing the improvement of production processes. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using the Pearson correlation coefficient, which allowed for the identification of relationships between respondents’ answers. The results showed that there were moderately strong links between the elements of the system, such as transparency of procedures, access to feedback and a sense of empowerment among employees. At the same time, barriers limiting the effectiveness of the system were identified – including the lack of standardization and low responsiveness of the management staff. The article proposes specific implementation recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of Kaizen Box in the SME environment, such as the introduction of digital versions of the system, employee training and incentive systems. The conclusions confirm that a properly implemented suggestion system can become a key tool for strengthening the culture of innovation and employee engagement.
Abstract The increasing complexity of modern work environments highlights the importance of psychosocial factors in occupational health and safety (OHS). This study examines the impact of employee attitudes and awareness on OHS system effectiveness through a systematic review of 78 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025, identified in ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. The findings show that attitudes toward safety, risk, and organizational support, combined with procedural, risk-related, and psychosocial awareness, shape safety behaviors such as compliance and reporting. These behaviors directly influence accident rates and safety culture development. Safety leadership and psychosocial safety climate act as key moderating factors.The study proposes an integrated model linking attitudes, awareness, behavior, and OHS outcomes.
Abstract This study examines the influence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools on information processing and knowledge assimilation among young users, with particular attention to secondary school and university students. The aim was to explore how learners use AI in educational contexts, identify the perceived benefits and risks associated with its application, and assess users’ perceptions of AI’s influence on cognitive processes and independent learning. The study was conducted using an anonymous online survey, and the collected data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods. The findings indicate that generative AI has become an integral part of educational practice, supporting access to information, content creation, and personalized learning. At the same time, respondents recognized potential risks related to excessive reliance on AI-generated content, reduced critical thinking, and ethical issues associated with its use. The results provide insights into current patterns of AI use in education and highlight the importance of promoting responsible, critical, and ethical use of generative AI to support, rather than replace, independent cognitive effort.
Abstract Modern enterprises operate in conditions of increasing uncertainty and environmental volatility, necessitating effective risk management in logistics processes. The aim of this article is to examine the role of risk management in ensuring the security and continuity of logistics processes and to identify selected risk factors affecting supply, production, warehousing and transport operations. The study combines a theoretical analysis of risk management with an empirical case study of a company operating in the extraction and processing of mineral resources. The empirical analysis covers operational data from 2024 and 2025 and examines monthly changes in production-related transport activity, including the utilization of cement and silo semi-trailers. Selected indicators of transport dynamics and seasonal variation were used to assess changes in logistics performance and the impact of a production line failure on transport activity. The results demonstrate that the production disruption caused a substantial temporary decrease in transport orders, particularly in March 2025, followed by a gradual recovery of transport activity. The analysis also identified recurring seasonal fluctuations in the utilization of silo-type trailers. The findings indicate that effective risk management, supported by operational data monitoring and appropriate organizational responses, can contribute to maintaining supply continuity and improving the stability and resilience of logistics processes.
Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technology (ICT) into education is reshaping pedagogical practices and challenging conventional teaching paradigms amid the world’s rapid digitization. This study examines how sociodemographic characteristics, particularly prior teaching experience, are associated with Ukrainian university educators’ use of ICT and AI. The study provides insights into how crises impact digital adoption by looking at educators’ responses throughout three instructional phases: face-to-face education, wartime, and predicted post-war practice. Teaching experience was positively associated with both long-term adoption goals and the frequency of ICT use, although the identified relationships were weak. At the same time, additional research is needed to confirm such conclusions regarding AI. These findings highlight the significance of contextual factors, including digital infrastructure, institutional support, and professional development, in influencing educators’ use of technological innovation and are consistent with larger trends in the literature. In addition to providing insightful information on resilience, adaptability, and the changing role of digital pedagogy in times of systemic upheaval, the study offers important empirical evidence from a high-stakes educational setting.
