NON-STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PEDAGOGY in Białystok

has the honour to invite you to take part in the 1st Scientific Congress: Man in the age of contemporary challenges and threats which will be held 10 – 11 May 2018 It is well known that nowadays, with the development of civilisation, there is an increasing threat to both individuals and society as a whole. For a man living in the age of terrorism, conflict and other determinants of globalisation, the need for security has become equal to physiological needs thus generating motivation for action and development. From this perspective, it is worthwhile to look at the aspects of threats and face the challenges of the contemporary world in relation to different fields of social sciences. The aim of the Congress is to evaluate the threats and challenges of the present day which determine the quality of life and safety of people, to share achievements, experiences and opinions as well as to discuss and present the scientific accomplishments of the researchers and theoreticians from universities and non-academic institutions from Poland and abroad.

We are very pleased to announce that the honorary patronage over the Congress has been taken by:

dr Marek Jasiński, prof. NWSP – Rector of Non-State University College of Pedagogy, Poland

płk Rafał Lis - Commander of the 18th Exploration Regiment in Białystok

prof. Ewa Drozda-Senkowska – Sorbonne University,

prof. Tomas Jablonsky – Catholic University in Ružomberok, SLOVAKIA

Honorary Scientific Committee

Prof. zw. dr hab. n. med. Barbara Kamer, Academy of Business and Health Sciences in Łódź Prof. Ewa Drozda-Senkowska, Sorbonne University - France Prof. Tomas Jablonsky, Catholic University in Ružomberok - Slovakia Prof. zw. dr hab. Amantius Akimjak, Catholic University in Ružomberok – Slovakia Prof. zw. dr hab. Wiesław Pływaczewski, The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Prof. zw. dr hab. Katarzyna Laskowska, University of Białystok Prof. zw. dr hab. Anna Kwiatkowska, The Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw Prof. zw. dr hab. Piotr Majer, The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Prof. zw. dr hab. Maria Mantur, University of Medical Science in Białystok Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Urszula Domżał, University College of Social Sciences in Łódź Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Zbigniew Domżał, University College of Social Sciences in Łódź Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Marian Mráz, Non-State University College in Białystok Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Józef Zubek, Non-State University College in Białystok Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Piotr Gawliczek, Non-State University College in Białystok Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Jan Jerzy Mroziak, Non-State University College in Białystok Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Małgorzata Jagodzińska, Non-State University College in Białystok Prof. dr Henryk Malewski, Mykolas Romeris University – Doc. dr Annika Lall, The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences – Estonia Doc. dr Elita Nimande, University of Latvia in Riga – Latvia ThDr. Józef Szymeczek, Dr, University of Ostrava – the Czech Republic Dr Michał Shepitko, Yaroslav the Wise National Law University – Ukraine PaedDr. Zlatica Huľová, PhD., Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica - Slovakia Dr Dorota Zbroszczyk, Kazimierz Pulaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom Dr inż. Marek Strzoda, War Studies University in Warsaw Dr Zbigniew Siemak, Non-State University College in Białystok Dr Marek Jasiński, Non-State University College in Białystok Dr Agata Jacewicz, Non-State University College in Białystok nadinsp. Daniel Kołnierowicz, Regional Police Headquarters in Białystok płk Rafał Lis, The 18th Exploration Regiment in Białystok Mgr Adam Jakoniuk, Non-State University College in Białystok

Organising Committee President: Prof. nadzw. dr hab. Małgorzata Jagodzińska Dr Grażyna Kędzierska Dr Wiesław Smolski mgr Dorota Kwiatkowska – Bagniuk mgr Izabela Kaczyńska

The topics of the Congress include:  Contemporary threats and problems in families, including institutional and non- institutional support.  Threats and challenges of modern education.  Educational systems and prevention programmes supporting the education of children and young people in the field of security sciences.  Education for Sustainable Development.  The role of a contemporary teacher - pedeutological perspectives and educational practice.  Cybercrime, cyberterrorism as new challenges of the 21st century.  Safety of the individual in public spaces, with particular regard to local communities.  Countering criminal threats.  Institutional countering of security threats.  Social conflicts as a potential source of threats to human security.  Psychology at the service of school, family and society.  Psychological approach to human security.  Environmental and civilizational health and safety threats.  Man in a world of values.  People in the changing labour market. Information for the participants: Date and venue: May 10 -11, 2018 r. - Majątek Howieny (a place of Rozalia Mancewicz, 2010) address: 18-106 Pomigacze 91, (by coach from the premises of Non-State College of Pedagogy – Białystok, Al. Jana Pawła II 91, at 10.00 am, on Thursday, May 10, 2018.)

Important dates:  March 2, 2018 – deadline for registration and abstract submission (with keywords in Polish and English).  March 20, 2018 - acceptance of the topic of the scientific article by the Congress organisers. Detailed information on the Congress's programme schedule.  April 30, 2018 – deadline for full text submission (with the abstract and information on the author).  March 30, 2018 - deadline of payment for the Congress fee. Registration All the colleagues and professionals who wish to share their experiences in the various aspects outlined above are invited to send a registration form by March 2, 2018. Publication All articles sent in will undergo a two-step blind peer-review process. All accepted texts will be published in the monograph.

In order to facilitate the publishing process, please observe the following rules:  name and surname of author (s) - font 12 pt.  name of a higher education institution and organisational unit - font 12 points.  title of the paper - font 14 pt. Bold; subtitles - font 12 points. Bold.  the volume of the paper (including illustrations and tables) should not exceed 15 typewritten A4 pages.  font -Times New Roman - size 12 points.  1,5 lines spacing.  the layout of the paper - typical for scientific works - should consist of a summary with a maximum of 15 lines, keywords, introduction, methodology of research and its discussion, summary and conclusions, as well as a list of literature.  footnotes.  tables and drawings shall be black-and-white with consecutive numbers, titles and sources.

Congress Registration Fee 350 PLN (the fee includes participation in the Congress, accommodation (10/11 May), catering (regional cuisine) and publication 150 PLN (the fee includes publication, without the participation in the Congress) Please transfer your conference fee into the following bank account: Niepaństwowa Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna w Białymstoku Account number 44806300010100020072140001 with the annotation: Kongres 2018, the first and last name of the participant Each Congress participant shall receive a certificate confirming their participation in the Congress. Please, send your registration form to one of the following: [email protected] dr Grażyna Kędzierska, [email protected] dr Wiesław Smolski, [email protected]