Kongres Młodej Nauki

Experimental biology of photosynthetic organisms

Katarzyna — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:37:53 +0000

The panel aims to take an interdisciplinary look at photoautotrophic organisms belonging to different systematic groups. Due to their importance in ecosystem functioning and biogeochemical cycles, it is important to disseminate the results of research on them within the scientific community and to exchange experiences between researchers. Panel topics include ecology, toxicology, physiology, biochemistry, embryology and biotechnology, demonstrating their research and application potential.

Europe’s security in the face of war in Ukraine: challenges, strategies and perspectives

Katarzyna — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:36:47 +0000

The war in Ukraine is one of the greatest challenges to European security and international order in the 21st century. The conflict has not only changed the geopolitical layout of the region, but also affected NATO defense strategies, European Union policies and global international relations. The panel will analyze the key threats, challenges and possible scenarios for the situation. Discussants will discuss the geopolitical consequences of the war, including the role of international organizations, Russia’s deterrence strategy and Ukraine’s future on the international stage. Special attention will also be paid to the issues of hybrid warfare, cyber security and disinformation as tools for influencing societies and politics. Border security and the management of the refugee crisis will be an important focus of the panel. The panel will aim not only to diagnose current threats, but also to develop a strategy for the long-term security of the region.

From architecture to literature: how space becomes a story

Katarzyna — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:35:32 +0000

The topographical turn in the humanities has opened up new research perspectives, such as geopoetics. In this spirit, we invite you to reflect together on literary representations of cities, architecture as an inspiration for literature, urban space in literature/literature in urban space, the genology of urban texts, the text-image relationship in urban narratives, the (non-)fictionality of urban texts, and the categories of locus amoenus and locus horridus, particularly in Francophone literature.

Where Are We? A Discussion on Forensic Anthropology in Poland

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:07:01 +0000

This panel seeks to establish a platform to discuss the current and future directions of forensic anthropology in Poland. We invite students, scholars, and professionals to contribute their current and past research, offering insights into theoretical advancements, methodological innovations, and practical applications within this discipline. By fostering an interdisciplinary approach, we aim to explore how forensic anthropology intersects with related fields, enhancing its scope and impact. In addition to highlighting developments within Poland, this panel warmly welcomes contributions from international participants, enriching the discussion with diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Together, we hope to build a comprehensive overview of the progress made in forensic anthropology while identifying areas for further exploration. Submissions spanning theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and case studies are welcome, reflecting the diversity and depth of this dynamic field. We also welcome contributions from related disciplines that may have forensic applications (e.g. biological anthropology, dental anthropology, archaeology, etc.). We welcome submissions both in Polish and in English.

slavic Space: Cultural Dimensions and Contexts

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:01:59 +0000

This panel explores the Slavic space from a cultural studies perspective, treating it as a dynamic field of meanings, practices, and imaginaries. It considers its symbolic, social, and historical dimensions across diverse cultural contexts.

Slavic and non-Slavic inspirations in literature

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:58:46 +0000

The panel’s subject matter focuses primarily on the literary reception of broadly understood Slavic culture and Slavic (though not exclusively) inspirations in literature. For the broadest and most transnational approach to the subject, we are open to speakers from various Slavic countries.

Rethinking mental health

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:57:02 +0000

This panel explores diverse interdisciplinary perspectives on mental health, challenging biomedical models and highlighting lived experience, community approaches, and systemic factors. It invites dialogue on inclusive, person-centered, and holistic paths toward the future of mental health care.

Regulatory Frameworks for Algorithmic Decision-Making(en translation)

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:47:52 +0000

In an era where algorithms increasingly shape critical decisions across healthcare, finance, hiring, and governance, robust legal frameworks are essential to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency. I will go into the complexities of regulatory responses to automated decision-making, exploring emerging policies that govern algorithmic development and deployment. I will explain the efficacy of existing regulations, identify critical gaps, and discuss best practices for ensuring stakeholders-from developers to end users-are adequately protected.

Key issues include liability for harms caused by algorithmic biases, the scope of transparency requirements, and the continually evolving international data protection standards. I will examine how legislation, such as the EU’s AI Act, can serve as both a template and a challenge in establishing global norms. The session also explores cross-disciplinary collaborations that leverage legal expertise, data science proficiency, and stakeholder engagement for robust compliance strategies. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of legal tools and enforcement mechanisms aimed at mitigating risk while enabling innovation.

Reassessing Power: Foucault’s Legacy in Historical and Contemporary Research

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:46:04 +0000

Over the past two decades, Michel Foucault’s work has continued to inspire and challenge scholars across a wide spectrum of disciplines. His analyses of *raison d’État*, governmentality, and biopolitics remain particularly relevant for scholars of modern history, political theory, and cultural studies. Far from being confined to one academic field, Foucault’s conceptual tools offer a flexible and dynamic framework for interrogating the evolution of state power, the organization of knowledge, and the mechanisms of social control.

Michel Foucault has proved to be an invaluable hermeneutical toolkit for recent socio-political developments. The Covid pandemic and biopolitics, the persistence of neoliberalism and its effects on life. The most recent research done on Foucault as an instigator of economic theology (Stimilli 2015) or recent works on the linkage between Foucault and the Reformation (Lindholm and Di Carlo 2024), Foucault and Tacitus (Di Carlo 2024, Ferraro 2024) and Foucault and the US Supreme Court (Di Carlo 2024b) prove the importance and the significance of Foucault.

This panel invites contributions that engage with Foucault’s theoretical legacy, whether by applying his concepts to new historical contexts, reflecting on his methodological approach, or reassessing his ideas in light of contemporary geopolitical transformations. We are especially interested in papers that explore how Foucault’s reflections on state power and the art of government can inform current debates on global governance, authoritarianism, and political resistance.

In addition, the panel seeks to highlight the impact of Foucault’s thought on subjects as diverse as linguistics, law, and film studies. We welcome interdisciplinary proposals that either extend Foucault’s methodologies to new domains or critically engage with his intellectual legacy to shape future academic research.

Scholars working in history, philosophy, political science, sociology, linguistics, and related fields are encouraged to submit proposals. The panel aims to foster a rich dialogue on the contemporary significance of Foucault’s work and its ongoing potential for scholarly advancement.

Protein Biochemistry

Katarzyna — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:42:54 +0000

Panel dedicated to biochemical characterization of proteins – the basic building blocks of any living organism. Research presented as part of the panel may include topics like: mutagenesis, enzymatic activity, protein-ligand interactions, complex formation, structural characterization, medical applications, phylogenetic studies, theoretical calculations and many others.