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Anti-Regime Provocations in the Early 1950s - A Comparison of the "Babice" and "Slepička" Cases
No full textThis bachelor's thesis compares two anti-regime events from the first half of the 1950s in Czechoslovakia: the Babice case and the case of František Slepička. Both cases occurred in regions that showed significant resistance to the communist regime. The author focuses on the personalities of the main actors, the context of their activities, the state of the anti-communist resistance, and the operations of the security forces. The thesis not only compares the common features of both cases but also pays attention to the differences in the activities of the two central figures. A significant part of the thesis is devoted to the study of primary sources, especially archival documents from the security forces, which helps to expand the understanding of the little-explored case of František Slepička. The aim of the thesis is to show to what extent these events were spontaneous acts of resistance and to what extent they may have been influenced by the regime's strategy of orchestrating crises in problematic regions
United States policy towards Philippine territory during the interwar period of 1918-1941
No full textThis bachelor's thesis examines U.S. policy toward the Philippines during the interwar period. It aims to analyze US policy on the issue of sovereignty over the Philippines, specifically focusing on whether US policy, between World War I and World War II, tended towards granting independence or the annexation of the Philippines as another US state. The Philippines was an important American territory that was treated inconsistently by American policy during this period. This thesis traces the causes of change and the nature of U.S. policy toward the Philippines - how it has changed with different presidential administrations and what factors have influenced it. Using a historical method based on qualitative analysis of primary and secondary sources, this thesis summarizes America's policy toward the Philippines. The first chapter examines developments prior to the interwar period itself. The second chapter discusses the abandonment of President Woodrow Wilson's policies and the Republican policies that prevailed until the mid-1930s, and the third chapter examines the changes in the 1930s that contributed to the abandonment of previous Republican policies. The last chapter discusses the influence of Filipino politicians on American attitudes toward the Philippines, as they had a considerable degree..
Využití krátkodobého skladování spermií kapra obecného a jesetera malého in vitro pro praktický chov
No full textShort-term sperm storage is an effective and affordable method to support aquaculture management and captive fish breeding programs. It allows fish milt to be stored for advanced molecular studies, quality analyses, hatchery production support, disease diagnosis, cryopreservation, etc. Using an appropriate immobilization solution, in conjunction with suitable sperm storage conditions, can successfully preserve sperm quality during short-term preservation. However, short-term sperm preservation often reduces sperm morphological characteristics and functional quality. Therefore, the primary goals of my PhD study were to: i) standardize short-term sperm storage by using suitable extenders and activation solutions; ii) extend the sperm storage period; validate the effect of various storage regulators on sperm quality enhancement through fertilization and hatching assays; and iii) investigate the effects of sperm handling methods. Health conditions, age, nutritional state, hormone dosage, and environmental parameters can all impact common carp sperm. Chapter 2 reviews and highlights recent statistics on global fish and carp aquaculture output, short-term storage of common carp sperm, and the impact of storage on spermatozoa function, considering the variables that affect sperm quality during storage. It also emphasizes the knowledge gap that must be addressed to develop techniques for short-term storage in common carp breeding programs that extend beyond laboratory testing. In Chapter 3, the study evaluated the effectiveness of carp extender dilution time after sperm collection and the ability of common carp sperm to fertilize and hatch under hatchery conditions. The results showed that common carp sperm diluted with extenders can successfully maintain sperm motility for up to seven days, whereas undiluted sperm lose their motility after three days of storage. Based on the results of the fertilization and hatching assays, seven days of stored diluted pooled sperm yielded a 68.29% fertilization rate and a 55.60% hatching success, compared to fresh sperm with 89.34 % fertilization and 78.06 % hatching rates. In Chapter 4, the effects of various activation solutions (hatchery water, Perchec solution, and Cheng solution) on aging common carp sperm were examined after being stored in carp artificial seminal plasma (carp ASP) for seven days at 4 °C without antibiotics. The results showed that both hatchery water and Perchec solution activation led to fertilization rates of 85?87% and hatching rates of 78?81% after seven days of sperm storage in carp ASP. In conclusion, it was confirmed that aged common carp sperm diluted with carp ASP can successfully fertilize eggs when activated with various solutions for use in aquaculture. Sturgeon aquaculture is growing worldwide, but techniques for artificial reproduction to provide the necessary male gametes are still being developed. Chapter 5 formulated the optimum composition of extenders based on seminal plasma composition data and by manipulating K+ and Na+ concentrations for the short-term storage of sterlet sperm. This study demonstrates that the best extenders for short-term sterlet sperm storage have higher osmolality and lower K+ concentrations compared to seminal plasma. In Chapter 6, the research study sought to assess the fertilizing potential of sterlet sperm and hatching success in sterlet while evaluating the impact of appropriate extenders during short-term storage of sperm. The study showed that sterlet sperm diluted with the suggested extenders could preserve sperm functionality for up to six days, achieving a fertilization rate of 30.67?31.66% and a hatching success rate of 27.95?30.50% compared to stored control without fertility and hatching. Thus, using appropriate extenders to maintain sperm quality during short-term preservation could provide improved fertilization results and help conserve genetic diversity, especially for endangered fish species
Tertiary and quaternary media in social work (I-Social Work)
No full textThis diploma thesis deals with the use of tertiary and quaternary media in social work. It examines the positive and negative aspects of the use of media
Care for the frontline nurses during the pandemic
No full textThe thesis brings answers how the frontline nurses handled the covid-19 pandemic. The view of the doctors, who work alongside with the nurses, has shown, by using methods of sociological research, how some of the roles of nurses changed during the pandemic, and not only in covid-19 dedicated units. The thesis also determines the workload that nurses faced during the covid-19 pandemic, and how significantly this manifested in various domains of the nursing profession and especially in the nurses´ quality of life and their health. The nurses´ attitudes to covid-19 vaccination are reviewed. The last part of the thesis studies certain aspects of the nurses´ preparedness for a future pandemic
Use of the mediation process in social work with the family in the Pilsen region
No full textThe bachelor thesis focuses on the use of mediation as an alternative method of conflict resolution within social work with families, with focus on Pilsen Region. The theoretical part defines the concept of mediation, its history, principles, stages, and the role of the mediator. Special attention is given to family mediation, which is currently a frequently used approach to resolving family conflicts. The practical part is based on qualitative research, in which data were collected through semi-structured interviews with social workers operating in Pilsen Region. The data were analyzed using the method of open coding. The research questions focused on the workers' experiences with mediation and the barriers and benefits of its use within social work with families. The research showed that mediation is perceived as an important and highly effective tool that helps reduce tension in conflict situations and supports communication and the formation of agreements between conflicting parties. The thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of the possibilities of mediation in the field of social work and may serve as a basis for its more effective application in practice
The motivation of pediatric nurse to work in palliative care.
No full textThis bachelor thesis focuses on the issue of pediatric palliative care, which is a specific area of health care with high demands on the expertise and mental resilience of nurses. Here the pediatric nurse plays a key role not only in providing care to the child but also in supporting the family. The theoretical part describes the basic principles of paediatric and perinatal palliative care in the context of the Czech Republic and abroad, the composition of the palliative team and the importance of motivation of paediatric nurses
La conception du flyer comme jalon stratégique de la gestion de projet
No full textThis master thesis deals with the research question "To what extent does the flyer act as a strategic milestone in the project management of the Fete de la Musique at the Institut Français of Dresden ?" This research took place in the context of an internship at the French Institute in Dresden. To answer this questions, qualitative research has been conducted in the form of semistructured interviews. These interviews give a more in-depth analysis of the phases for the elaboration of a flyer, taking into account various aspects of project management. The first part deals with theory on key concepts, such as cultural project management and interculturality, and introduces the notion of cultural diplomacy. The second part is dedicated to the description of empirical study. Here, the research method and the interviewees are introduced. Lastly, the results and the discussion bring a critical reflection on the research question, highlighting some central notions of project management such as communication or risk management. The concept of interculturality within the multilingual team of the Dresden French Institute will also be discussed. The conception of the flyer represents a milestone on the management of the Fete de la musique, although some challenges can occur during the process. This master thesis will highlight the different steps, taking into account the intercultural context of the project
Research and Development of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures
No full textVývoj v oblasti aditivních technologií umožnil výrobu porézních mikro-prutových struktur z široké škály kovových slitin. Ty je možné použít jako náhradu plného materiálu a vyrábět tak díly s výraznou úsporou hmotnosti, nebo vyšším odvodem tepelné energie. Spojení mikro-prutových struktur a hořčíkových slitin navíc potenciálně umožňuje výrobu biodegradabilních implantátů, které svojí strukturou podpoří prorůstání kostní tkáně a zároveň budou mít mechanické vlastnosti blízké kostní tkáni díky hořčíkové slitině. Pro potenciální aplikaci takových dílů v různých průmyslových odvětvích je nutné zajistit vysokou kvalitu výroby. Ta je spojená s vysokou relativní hustotou materiálu, nízkou drsností povrchu a vysokou přesností. V případě mikro-prutových struktur, které jsou obtížně opracovatelné po výrobě, to klade vysoké požadavky na samotnou výrobu. V případě laserové fúze s práškovým ložem jde o vhodné zvolení procesních parametrů vedoucí k minimalizaci imperfekcí. Proto se disertační práce zaměřuje na výrobu mikro-prutových struktur s cílem maximální minimalizace imperfekcí. Geometrie mikro-prutových struktur je rozdělena na menší části s cílem pochopit vliv výrobních parametrů na vznik imperfekcí. V první fázi je výroba zaměřena na geometrii prutu, kde je použita contour strategie, která se jeví jako vhodná pro výrobu nízko-objemových dílů s kulatým průřezem. Jelikož se jedná o základní část struktury, je použita dobře zpracovatelná hliníková slitina AlSi10Mg, aby bylo možné vlivy procesních parametrů dobře objasnit. Další fáze je zaměřena na geometrii základní buňky, kde je použita hořčíková slitina WE43. V poslední fázi je zkoumán vliv contour a hatch skenovacích strategií na imperfekce a mechanické vlastnosti mikro-prutových struktur vyrobených z hořčíkové slitiny WE43. Výsledky potvrzují, že vhodným nastavením procesních parametrů je možné vyrábět mikro-prutové struktury i z obtížně zpracovatelného materiálu jakým je hořčíková slitina. Relativní hustota materiálu dosahovala vice než 99.5% a Youngův modul byl 40 GPa. Popsané vlivy procesních parametrů na vznik imperfekcí by tak mohly v budoucnu přispět k rozšíření porézních struktur do více aplikací