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Serbia - Geographical Aspects of Development after 1990
Čoček, Ladislav ; Fňukal, Miloš (referee) ; Tomeš, Jiří (advisor)
The main aim of this work is to determine if typical processes of regional development during transition and transformation period, as they have been observed in other post-communist countries, are taking place in Serbia and, on the other hand, what processes are specific for the country. Three hypotheses are set: (1) economic convergence during times of industrial decline, (2) reproduction and deepening of north-south zonality and (3) concentration of economy being the dominant regional process during the periods of growth. The primary method employed in the work is examination of basic indicators of regional variability applied on GDP per capita and simple aggregate of employment and average wages. The findings are proved using principal component analysis and cluster analysis. Conclusion resulting from the empirical part are following: regional convergence was confirmed only during the first years of 1990's and during transformation was replaced by strong divergence typical for other post-communist countries. The north-south zonality appears to be strong, but the dominant determinant of regional development proved to be position in the settlement system hierarchy. The dominant regional processes of the transformation period are therefore equivalent to those observed elsewhere. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Population Development of Kazakhstan: Geographic, Economic and Geopolitical aspects
Rodionov, Viktor ; Pavlík, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Tomeš, Jiří (referee)
Geopolitical role and population development of the Republic of Kazakhstan: recent developments and prospects V. Rodionov Abstract Present research is an attempt to define the influence of the demographic factor on geopolitical development of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is of a specific interest herein due to its strategically important geographical location and presence of natural resources. Taking into account these factors, Kazakhstan has certain claims on leadership in the region. At the moment, Kazakhstani geopolitical leadership is based on economic achievements of the country and its political stability. At the same time demographic factor is quite sensitive from the strategic point of view. Kazakhstani population is relatively inconsiderable in number for its region. Moreover, some negative tendencies of distribution of population and its structural changes are causing concern. The government is aware of the gravity of these problems and is making certain efforts to change the situation. Nevertheless, it is very important to acknowledge the demographic factor as strategically important.
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Ethnic minorities and conflicts in the postcommunist Europe: change of geographical pattern
Vojtěch, Vladimír ; Tomeš, Jiří (advisor) ; Dostál, Petr (referee)
This thesis assesses and explains changes of ethnic composition, that occured in post-communist countries of Europe and the Caucasus during 1990s. Implications are also thought. Quantitative as well as qualitative aspects of ethno-demographic changes are emphasized. Appraisal of demeanour of majority and of minorities and relations between them, which were influenced by expansion of nationalism and separatism, is objective. Points of departure are censuses 1989/1992 and 1999/2004 and estimates of international organizations alternatively. Assessing is carried out on the state and regional levels. For the purposes of the statistical analysis are used not only specially constructed indicators, but also visual and comprehensible methods of regression and correlation. Current ethnic composition of post-communist Europe is result of three ethnic processes - ethnic homogenization, polarization and even heterogenization. Homogenization concerned to the states with lower initial degree of ethnic homogeneity. Ethnic polarization - i. e. formation of two or more ethnically distinctive entities in one state - was also plentiful outcome. These processes were more powerful in war-stricken areas due to forcible migrations and ethnic cleansing. Natural increase, governmental ethnic policies and social atmosphere play...
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Armed Conflict in India - geographical aspects and factors
Drbohlav, Jan ; Tomeš, Jiří (advisor) ; Havlíček, Tomáš (referee)
Armed conflicts in India - geographical aspects and factors This thesis is focused on the geographical aspects and factors of armed conflicts in India. The main aim is to describe a typology of these particular conflicts in India after the country gained independence in 1947. It also deals with the characteristics of their cause and spread. The author also stresses the historical influence and cultural heritage of the longstanding British colonial supremacy in India. Other aspects are also studied, such as the great cultural heterogeneity of the Indian population, in terms of religion, ethnic, linguistic and social-economic differences among Indian regions. The first chapter deals with historical conflicts related to specific conditions of the forming of the new state on an unstable Indian subcontinent. These conflicts are also related to the consolidation of Indian territory after gaining independence, to the administrative development of India and international relations with the surrounding states. The second and more extensive part focuses on current armed conflicts, that are divided in four basic cathegories - separationist movement in the federate state of Jammu and Kashmir; separationist and religious movement in North-east India; terrorism supported by maoist ideology in tropical rain...
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Geographical Aspects of Football: Migration of Professional Football Players
Kolanda, Ondřej ; Tomeš, Jiří (advisor) ; Bičík, Ivan (referee)
Geographical Aspects of Football: Migration of Professional Football Players Ondfej Kolanda The aim of the thesis is to provide an integrated view on the international football migration, in particular within the European region. The first part therein summarizes some of the key writings on the subject matter. Furthermore, it provides and overview on the general and even some more particular theories concerning football migration and tries to sort out factors affecting migration in to basic categories. The second part aims to introduce the history of football migration patterns from the time of difusion from England to continental Europe till recent decades. The history introduction represents a fundamentalpart for further understanding of present migration flows. The main topic of pivotal exploratory chapter deals with the migration flows and their progress. At the centre thereof have been included series of analysis concerning migration flows, their changes in space and time during last two decades, anomalies and some important economical-geographic questions arising among the expert communities and from time to time even within the public's discussions. The whole analysis is based on a Transfermarkt portal database registering over 80,000 transfers since beginning of nineties. The particular...
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Private military companies: a geopolitical tool or a tool of private interest
Kofroň, Jan ; Bureš, Oldřich (referee) ; Tomeš, Jiří (advisor)
9 Abstract The industry of Private military companies has been one of the most progressive sectors within the frame of the global economy in the last years. The phenomenon is quite recent, when the roots of modern military companies range on the end of the 80's. The fall of the Bi-polar competing has opened a wide range of possibilities for military companies. The demise of over-numerated armies has created a skilled work force of former soldiers. On the other hand, conflicts and instability persisted in the world periphery. Early years of the market were connected with South African firm Executive Outcomes. However EO had became famous until its dissolution, massive concern of both scholars and politicians has come when Coalition forces entered Iraq in 2003. Wide range of activities has been offered to private sector: from logistic and maintenance, to guarding and personal protective services. There are 180 000 contractor in the country today. In the rough 20 000 to 30 00 of them should be described as "real soldiers" without uniform. Extension of private activities in Iraq and its consequences has led to the "publicity" of the problem. The problem has obtained wide attention from academics as well as decision makers. The goal of the submitted thesis lies in the exploration of PMC's ability to be an...
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Armed conflicts after the cold war: critical quantitative analysis
Tomeš, Jiří ; Dostál, Petr (advisor) ; Anděl, Jiří (referee) ; Šindler, Petr (referee)
Results and conclusions The end of the Cold War w: )]::'ii .wji" ňi:'ffi.::"Ť:'TffiL?il.":T::JliÍj,:1te.:l re wor'd after the end of World :"^"-?1:q"i]'y motivated rivalry of Gá P;;;;;.';il;l"o o'many politica| and socia| sciences' confrontation period, regíonal i""iiiJ,"""'l'i1.i'" ::"l was producing during the previous 1|t.T9 ."":io"ň',.íi"#"r'Hl.:J.TJI""::'#il.,T: ^*o.á' il..ia";;.ůl"y).'l"u".. rn"." ilJf::i:'r",iJi:tff5il.t: transrorm 1r'. p"ri,it"il"i'/es and processes' the aims' rorms and armed conÍIicts' A"d ^ ílt^l'I"T"r "o"nioJ-"iřií*":.":lt,' map of the world. Many authors specialists have t'o"o,n.,. jf:l:gical motivatioň ;ffi{'.".!:ů"j H:["".'l," ::#*J'*-"jpaper also discusses *,. u.*"T'on.o studying of primary .uu'., of n"* 1unJJjl .řiříťl-. t,r,i.becausecivi' **i"ir...*.,v rrequent term and draws attention ".io i"""*""í .i.ing' ",p.",urrv neanIng of word is a relatively rare ,vp" or int.^át"-ňnJi "Í"ni.o. 1.":T-r .*d armed. conflicts are mosrly condirioned mulrilarbasic facrors, rut urro "oni"*tulri;"í;;|;"":i:,::"T::yl!!*ur, not only by rhe above_mentioned ::..l.T" sifuation, "n*....n:ry (by heritage, exPerience,'internutio*r .it*tň'-fr.i,ion' g,ouu, :ffi :[x"':r#Tiifl#.,:i.:"iii,.+.;ffi ff nřéH,"Hillrjt*"ix'ij:**: Versus (po|ítica|) ".onoň" olt|on carnot be reduced by the tradrtronal...
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Knowledge transfer on the background of National Innovation System: the case of Czech biotechnology firms
Vinař, Radim ; Perlín, Radim (advisor) ; Tomeš, Jiří (referee)
9 Abstract It has been widely acknowledged that the ability to learn, to apply outcomes of R&D and to innovate are key-factors of contemporary economic competitiveness. These aspects are of increasing importance in conditions of the Czech republic as well. Therefore, ambition of this diploma thesis is to deepen current insufficient knowledge in this field in our country. The thesis describes interactions of knowledge-intensive biotechnology companies with the innovation millieu of the Czech republic by analyzing the process of scientific knowledge transfer. It aims at identification of the ways in which knowledge is transfered in applied R&D and at rating the importance of different sources of knowledge for biotech firms. At the same time it identifies actors and institutions of czech biotechnology sector and their relations. In order to display linkages between different subjects in biotechnology, the concept of National Innovation System is used. Further, the importance of different spatial levels for knowledge transfer is analyzed and major institutional and social barriers for development of biotechnology sector are discussed. The thesis concludes by making a distinction between formal (joint research activities) and non-formal types (spare-time meetings) of knowledge transfer. Universities, research...
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