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Facing Disinformation : Narratives and Manipulative Techniques Deployed in the Czech Republic
Full text linkDisinformation represents a pressing issue in the context of security and poli‑ tics in the region (not only) of Central and Eastern Europe. With the conflict in Ukraine, European virtual space was flooded with online media offering alternative explanations concerning the situation in that country. So‑called alternative media developed into trusted sources of information for part of society. Therefore, this paper analyzes in‑depth the techniques of manipulation they use; in other words, the aim of the paper is to deconstruct their power over peoples’ hearts and minds. Through the case of the Czech Republic, we demonstrate modernized manipulation of public opinion based on a selective choice of topics and stories combined with properly chosen manipulative techniques controlling emotions and relativity
The Family Friendliness That Wasn’t: Access, but Not Progress, for Women in the Czech Judiciary
Full text linkDespite the fact that three-fifths of Czech judges are women, it would be a mistake to consider the Czech judiciary “feminized”: it is characterized by vertical gender segregation and a slow “defeminization” in positions of power and influence. The key to understanding both women’s presence overall and absence at the top is the gendered division of labor, especially in the home. The same reason why many women enter the judiciary—better reconciliation of private and professional lives than in other legal professions—is the reason why women do not progress—their “second shift” at home prevents them from ascending the career ladder
Mentoring jako prostředek podpory profesního učení studentů učitelství a učitelů
Full text linkÚvodní část příspěvku je věnována fenoménu mentoringu v učitelství jako nástroje podpory profesního rozvoje učitelů a studentů učitelství. Jsou prezentována teoretická východiska a klíčové koncepty důležité pro hlubší porozumění mentoringu. Hlavním cílem studie je prezentovat výsledky kvalitativního výzkumu věnovaného kontextu, podmínkám a možným bariérám spolupráce mentora a menteeho v učitelské profesi v širším kontextu hledání prostředků k posílení profesionalizace učitelů a podpoře jejich celoživotního profesního růstu. Výsledky výzkumu identifikují klíčové aspekty mentoringu, mezi něž patří dovednost zpětné vazby ze strany mentora a otevřenost reflexi na straně menteeho, stejně jako sebejistota mentora a kultura spolupráce napříč školou. Studie rovněž poukazuje na hlavní přínosy mentoringu pro začínající učitele, studenty učitelství, pro učitele s delší praxí, pro rozvoj školy i školství obecně.The introductory part discusses the phenomenon of mentoring as an instrument of professional development of both teachers and student teachers. Theoretical foundations and key concepts necessary for the understanding of the research on mentoring are presented. The main aim of the study is the presentation of qualitative research on the context and conditions of successful mentoring and possible barriers inhibiting mentoring cooperation. These findings are explored in light of the context of the aim to increase professionalization of the teaching profession and support lifelong professional development. The study identifies key aspects of mentoring, such as mentor’s feedback skills and mentee’s reflective competence, as well self-esteem of the mentor and cooperative school culture. The paper concludes with a summary of main benefits of mentoring for beginner teachers, student teachers, experienced teacher, school improvement and schooling in general
Odešla legenda české balkanistiky Ivan Dorovský – vědec širokého záběru i básník stesku
Full text linkČlánek se zabývá vědeckým odkazem předního českého balkanisty evropského věhlasu, Ivana Dorovského, hodnotí jeho celoživotní dílo a všímá se také jeho překladatelské a básnické činnosti.The article deals with the scientific legacy of the leading Czech Balkanist of European fame, Ivan Dorovsky, evaluates his life's work and also pays attention to his translation and poetry activities
Mixed-mode : design and implementation in the Czech context. Manual for researchers and data users.
Full text linkThis manual is intended for implementers (research agencies, academic institutions), commissioners (public institutions, companies, NGOs, media, academic institutions) and users (all of the above, including other entities working with data) of questionnaire surveys. To meet the needs of these groups of readers, the manual presents information for a) implementing mixed-mode, b) considering it when commissioning data collection, and c) reflecting on data generation when analysing and processing the results. The individual chapters build on each other rather loosely and can therefore be read selectively according to current needs.Tento manuál je určen pro realizátory (výzkumné agentury, akademická pracoviště), zadavatele (veřejné instituce, firmy, neziskové organizace, média, akademická pracoviště) i uživatele (všichni výše zmínění včetně dalších subjektů pracujících s daty) dotazníkových šetření. Pro potřeby těchto skupin čtenářů manuál představuje informace pro a) realizaci smíšeného módu, b) jeho zvážení při zadávání sběru dat a c) reflektování vzniku dat při analýze a zpracování výsledků. Jednotlivé kapitoly na sebe navazují spíše volně a je tedy možné číst je selektivně dle aktuálních potřeb
Effects of Substituents on Photophysical and CO-Photoreleasing Properties of 2,6-Substituted meso-Carboxy BODIPY Derivatives
Full text linkCarbon monoxide (CO) is an endogenously produced signaling molecule involved in the control of a vast array of physiological processes. One of the strategies to administer therapeutic amounts of CO is the precise spatial and temporal control over its release from photoactivatable CO-releasing molecules (photoCORMs). Here we present the synthesis and photophysical and photochemical properties of a small library of meso-carboxy BODIPY derivatives bearing different substituents at positions 2 and 6. We show that the nature of substituents has a major impact on both their photophysics and the efficiency of CO photorelease. CO was found to be efficiently released from pi -extended 2,6-arylethynyl BODIPY derivatives possessing absorption spectra shifted to a more biologically desirable wavelength range. Selected photoCORMs were subjected to in vitro experiments that did not reveal any serious toxic effects, suggesting their potential for further biological research
Optimization of Cyber Defense Exercises Using Balanced Software Development Methodology
Full text linkCyber defense exercises (CDXs) represent an effective way to train cybersecurity experts. However, their development is lengthy and expensive. The reason lies in current practice where the CDX life cycle is not sufficiently mapped and formalized, and then exercises are developed ad-hoc. However, the CDX development shares many aspects with software development, especially with ERP systems. This paper presents a generic CDX development method that has been derived from existing CDX life cycles using the SPEM standard meta-model. The analysis of the method revealed bottlenecks in the CDX development process. Observations made from the analysis and discussed in the paper indicate that the organization of CDXs can be significantly optimized by applying a balanced mixed approach with agile preparation and plan-driven disciplined evaluation
Europe's migration experience and its effects on economic inequality
Full text linkThis chapter provides the historical context for the past half-century in Europe focusing specifically on the link between migration and economic development and inequality. The literature review suggests that there are several channels through which migration affects economic inequality between countries in one or the other direction. The net effects are an open empirical question and are likely to depend on the economic, demographic and institutional and policy contexts; sources, types and selectivity of migration, as well as responses of the receiving societies as well as migrants themselves. We undertake an empirical analysis and find that immigration has contributed to reducing inequality within the 25 EU countries over the 2003-2017 period. As the EU attracted relatively highly qualified immigrants throughout this period, our results are consistent with the ameliorating effect of skilled migration on within-country inequality, as predicted by theory.This chapter provides the historical context for the past half-century in Europe focusing specifically on the link between migration and economic development and inequality. The literature review suggests that there are several channels through which migration affects economic inequality between countries in one or the other direction. The net effects are an open empirical question and are likely to depend on the economic, demographic and institutional and policy contexts; sources, types and selectivity of migration, as well as responses of the receiving societies as well as migrants themselves. We undertake an empirical analysis and find that immigration has contributed to reducing inequality within the 25 EU countries over the 2003-2017 period. As the EU attracted relatively highly qualified immigrants throughout this period, our results are consistent with the ameliorating effect of skilled migration on within-country inequality, as predicted by theory
IMPACTECH_CZ - interaktivní model socioekonomických dopadů energetické transformace
No full textModel IMPACTECH_CZ je nástrojem pro posouzení očekávaných změn v poptávce po práci, hrubé přidané hodnotě, hrubém domácím produktu a emisích skleníkových plynů v souvislosti s technologickými změnami v energetice. Obsahuje podrobný modul tvorby hrubého fixního kapitálu a umožňuje začlenit explicitní předpoklady o budoucích technologických změnách pro vybrané obnovitelné zdroje energie.The IMPACTECH_CZ model is a tool for assessing expected changes in labour demand, gross value added, gross domestic product and greenhouse gas emissions associated with technological change in the energy sector. It includes a detailed gross fixed capital formation module and allows the inclusion of explicit assumptions about future technological change for selected renewable energy sources
Willingness to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 : The Role of Health Locus of Control and Conspiracy Theories
Full text linkUnderstanding the predictors of the willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may aid in the resolution of current and future pandemics. We investigate how the readiness to believe conspiracy theories and the three dimensions of health locus of control (HLOC) affect the attitude toward vaccination. A cross-sectional study was conducted based on the data from an online survey of a sample of Czech university students (n = 866) collected in January 2021, using the multivariate linear regression models and moderation analysis. The results found that 60% of Czech students wanted to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, 40% of the variance of willingness to get vaccinated was explained by the belief in the COVID-19-related conspiracy theories and the powerful others dimension of HLOC. One-sixth of the variance of the willingness to get vaccinated was explained by HLOC, cognitive reflection, and digital health literacy [eHealth Literacy Scale (EHEALS)]. HLOC and conspiracy mentality (CM) and its predictors are valid predictors of a hesitancy to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The campaigns promoting vaccination should target the groups specifically vulnerable to the conspiracy theories and lacking HLOC related to powerful others