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ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences

ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Description

The „Academia” magazine was founded on the initiative of Professor Andrzej B. Legocki, a President of the Polish Academy of Sciences in 2003 – 2006. In the beginning it was published only in English as a reply to the growing demand for a current information on the Polish Academy of Sciences` activities, expressed by foreign scientists and Poles living abroad and interested in Polish science.

Since 2005 the magazine is published both in Polish and English.

The „Academia” is an exceptional - on the Polish market - scientific magazine for the general public, propagating achievements of Polish scientists here and abroad. Authors of articles in „Academia” explain their subject in a way that is accessible not only for all sorts of academics but also for students, pupils and all other readers interested in scientific topics for the general public.

ISSN
1731-7401
Publishers
Polish Academy of Sciences

Editorial Staff

Jolanta Iwańczuk (Editor-in-Chief, Earth Sciences)

Daniel Sax (Editor, English-Language Version)

Marcin Pietras (Biological & Agricultural Sciences)

Justyna Orłowska (Journalist)

Andrzej Figatowski (Graphic Designer)

Anna Bielec (Project Coordinator)


Scientific Council

Marek Konarzewski, President of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Chairman)

Dariusz Jemielniak (Deputy Chairman)

Andrzej Buko

Katarzyna Czarnecka

Patrycja Dołowy

Paweł Golik

Janusz Jurczak

Tomasz Kapitaniak

Marek Krawczyk

Krzysztof Nowak

Anna Zawadzka

Publisher:


Polish Academy of Sciences

Communication and Science Information Department

Defilad sq. 1,

00-901 Warsaw, Poland

e-mail: academia@pan.pl



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ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity

1 Contents
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity
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2 Editorial
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity
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3 Reading History From DNA
Marek Figlerowicz
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 4-7 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147624
Keywords: Middle Ages DNA genetics
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Abstract

Studying ancient human DNA can help us better understand the early histories of states and nations – says Prof. Marek Figlerowicz from the PAS Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry in Poznań.
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Authors and Affiliations

Marek Figlerowicz
1
  1. PAS Instituteof Bioorganic Chemistry
4 Forgeries in Paleontology
Grzegorz Pacyna , Tomasz Sulej , Jadwiga Ziaja
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 8-11 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147625
Keywords: fossils paleontology
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Abstract

Paleontological research faces a persistent challenge: distinguishing genuine fossils from skillful forgeries – a task crucial for maintaining the scientific rigor and historical credibility of the discipline.
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Authors and Affiliations

Grzegorz Pacyna
1
Tomasz Sulej
2
Jadwiga Ziaja
3
  1. Institute of Botany, Faculty of Biology,Jagiellonian University in Krakow
  2. Roman KozłowskiPAS Institute of Paleobiology, in Warsaw
  3. Władysław Szafer Institute of Botany,PAS in Krakow
5 Syntactic Borrowings
Mariusz Górnicz
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 12-14 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147626
Keywords: Polish language linguistics borrowings
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Abstract

Polish has been influenced by other languages in a variety of ways – bringing in not only new words but also syntactic borrowings. Syntactic calques from English, increasingly common in recent years, often lead to unnatural-sounding or unnecessarily complex sentence structures in Polish.
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Authors and Affiliations

Mariusz Górnicz
1
  1. Institute of Specialized and InterculturalCommunication, University in Warsaw
6 To Be or Not to Be (Yourself)
Magdalena Iwanowska
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 15-17 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147627
Keywords: social media Self-presentation
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Abstract

In our social-media era, the boundary between what we portray as true and what is false is growing increasingly thin. The decision of how we present ourselves on social media has a significant impact on our mental well-being.
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Authors and Affiliations

Magdalena Iwanowska
1
  1. Department of Economic and OrganizationalPsychology University of Gdansk
7 The Art of Encryption
Bartosz Naskręcki
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 18-21 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147628
Keywords: encryption cryptography Enigma
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Abstract

In our digitally driven era, safeguarding information has become paramount. Encrypting data is essential for keeping it safe and secure.
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Authors and Affiliations

Bartosz Naskręcki
1
  1. Adam Mickiewicz University in PoznańPAS Institute of Mathematics in Warsaw
8 The Plague of Authenticity
Mikołaj Sławkowski-Rode
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 22-25 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147629
Keywords: philosophy
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Abstract

On the notion of authenticity and whether it is worth pursuing.
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Authors and Affiliations

Mikołaj Sławkowski-Rode
1
  1. Faculty of Philosophy, University of Warsaw
9 Genetically Copying Poland’s Oldest Oaks
Paweł Chmielarz
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 26-29 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147630
Keywords: DNA oak trees in vitro propagation
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Abstract

Typically, a plant’s genotype can be replicated through vegetative propagation. Oak trees, however, cannot be reproduced by this method. So how can we preserve the ancient genotypes of monumental oaks, many of which are dying?
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Authors and Affiliations

Paweł Chmielarz
1
  1. PAS Institute of Dendrology, Kórnik
10 Art’s Hidden Typology
Marek Kuś , Jacek Rogala , Joanna Dreszer , Beata Bajno
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 30-34 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147631
Keywords: artificial intelligence algebraic topology
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Abstract

When we look at works of art, our brain reacts to what we see in subconscious ways. Certain aspects of our perceptions can be captured using algebraic methods.
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Authors and Affiliations

Marek Kuś
1
Jacek Rogala
2
Joanna Dreszer
3
Beata Bajno
4
  1. PAS Center for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw
  2. Center for Research on Culture, Languageand Mind, University of Warsaw
  3. Institute of Psychology Nicolaus CopernicusUniversity in Toruń
  4. Association of Polish Artists and Designers,Warsaw Section
11 Reflections in a Distorted Mirror
Dominik Tomaszewski
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 35-37 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147632
Keywords: statistics herbaria big data
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Abstract

Mathematics offers tools renowned for their objectivity, which is a cornerstone of scientific inquiry. Yet the question arises: how accurately do statistical methods really reflect the complexities of the real world?
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Authors and Affiliations

Dominik Tomaszewski
1
  1. PAS Institute of Dendrology in Kórnik
12 Information Quality on Wikipedia
Włodzimierz Lewoniewski
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 38-41 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147633
Keywords: encyclopedia big data Wikipedia
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Abstract

Wikipedia, one of the world’s most popular websites, owes its success to its authors – i.e. to all of us. But how do we know if the information it offers is reliable?
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Authors and Affiliations

Włodzimierz Lewoniewski
1
  1. Department of Information SystemsPoznań University of Economics and Business
13 On Modelling and Dedication
Aleksander Welfe
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 42-47 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147634
Keywords: econometrics economics modeling
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Abstract

We discuss econometric modeling with Prof. Aleksander Welfe from the University of Łódź and Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Vice-President of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
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Authors and Affiliations

Aleksander Welfe
1
  1. Vice-President of the Polish Academy of Sciences
14 Between Truth and Authenticity
Kamila Baraniecka-Olszewska
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 48-51 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147635
Keywords: historical reconstructions anthropology history
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Abstract

Historical reenactors are not merely mad eccentrics; they are also earnest history aficionados eager for us to learn from the past – says Kamila Baraniecka-Olszewska from the PAS Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology in Warsaw.
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Authors and Affiliations

Kamila Baraniecka-Olszewska
1
  1. PAS Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology in Warsaw
15 Pulling the Strings
Daria Dulok
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 52-55 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147636
Keywords: Kathputli theatre marionettes India
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Abstract

Exploring the vibrant world of Indian puppet theatre and its cultural impact.
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Authors and Affiliations

Daria Dulok
1
  1. Freelancer
16 Wanted: Authentic Employees
Joanna Żukowska
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 56-58
Keywords: employees employers
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Abstract

People increasingly project idealized images of themselves in today’s world – those who manage to remain authentic make for highly sought-after employees.
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Authors and Affiliations

Joanna Żukowska
1
  1. Institue of EnterpriseWarsaw School of Economics (SGH)
17 Preserved Stories
Anita Chodkowska , Teresa Urszula Szmigielska , Sylwia Fabisiak-Chojnacka
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 59-63 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147638
Keywords: archives collections memoirs diaries
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Abstract

The PAS Archives in Warsaw hold numerous diaries, journals, and memoirs, standing as testaments to the power of personal narratives in history. They offer unique insights into historical events as experienced by individuals, supplementing official documents.
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Authors and Affiliations

Anita Chodkowska
1
Teresa Urszula Szmigielska
1
Sylwia Fabisiak-Chojnacka
1
  1. PAS Archives in Warsaw
18 Vanilla and Other Wonders of Nature
Dariusz L. Szlachetko
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 64-67 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147639
Keywords: orchids Orchidaceae epiphytes
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Abstract

Orchids are masterpieces of evolutionary success and aesthetic splendor.
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Authors and Affiliations

Dariusz L. Szlachetko
1
  1. Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk
19 Authenticity as a Task
Katarzyna Kasia
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 68-69 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147640
Keywords: philosophy
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Authors and Affiliations

Katarzyna Kasia
1
  1. Department of Culture Theory, Faculty of Artistic Research and Curatorial Studies,Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
20 Raised From Ruins
Bożena Radzio
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 70-75 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147641
Keywords: Royal Castle in Warsaw museum reconstruction
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Abstract

The restored Royal Castle in Warsaw includes original decorative pieces that link it back to its illustrious past from before WWII
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Authors and Affiliations

Bożena Radzio
1
  1. Royal Castle in Warsaw
21 Revolutionizing Education: CampusAI
Aureliusz Górski
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 76-77 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147642
Keywords: artificial intelligence chatbots education
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Abstract

Modern technologies are now allowing education to seamlessly transfer into the virtual realm, creating a user-friendly environment where students can acquire new skills.
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Authors and Affiliations

Aureliusz Górski
1
  1. Founder & CEO of CampusAI in Warsaw
22 The Upcoming Museum of Natural History in Warsaw
Jarosław Stolarski
ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2023 | No 4 (80) Authenticity | 78 | DOI: 10.24425/academiaPAS.2023.147643
Keywords: natural history museum
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Authors and Affiliations

Jarosław Stolarski
1
  1. PAS Instituteof Paleobiology

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