University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

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Functional Ultrastructure of Hymenopteran Stingers: Devastating Spear or Delicate Syringe
ČERNÝ, Jan
In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a micro-serrated edge on the honey bee Apis mellifera stinger tip serves as a tool for more intensive crushing of cell membranes in the victim's tissues. This could have mechanical consequences as well as initiate metabolic pathways linked to cell membrane breakdown (e.g., production of biogenic amines). Accordingly, we found that hymenopteran species that use their stingers as an offensive or defensive weapon to do as much damage to the victim's body as possible had this cuticular microstructure. In parasitic hymenopterans, on the other hand, this structure was missing, as stingers are solely used to delicately transport venom to the victim's body in order to do little mechanical harm. We also demonstrated that the stinger lancets of the honey bee A. mellifera are living organs with sensilla innervated by sensory neurons and containing other essential tissues, rather than mere cuticular structures.
Importance of environmental elements (water environment and greenery) in urbanized areas of the Czech Republic
HAVRÁNKOVÁ, Lucie
The aim of the dissertation is to provide an analytical comparison of the effectiveness of using of the environmental potential of watercourses and greenery in urbanized areas/cities of the Czech Republic (ČR). The work is divided into a part of physical-geographical and sociological assessment and research. The physical-geographical analysis will provide the results of watercourse use in the city using the Urban River Sustainability Index (URSI) and watercourse availability analysis. In the area of eva-luation of cities in terms of greenery, the results are obtained through the calculation of the Indicator of the General Quality of Greenery in Cities (IOKZM) based on the Coefficient of Ecological Stability (KES) and the evaluation of the share of greenery in cities. Sociological research provides the user's opinion on the positive environmental contribution of the watercourse in specific urbanized areas, based on the results of quantitative and qualitative research. This section is statistically evaluated using logistic regression (LR) and multivariate correspondence analysis (CA). The overall results of the work create an overal image of the importance of environmental elements (water environment and greenery) in urbanized areas of the Czech Republic. They draw attention to the current state of Czech cities and suggest possible improving solutions not only for their changing climatic situation.
The influence of the Second Vatican Council on the Church's attitude to the world. Illustration on the theology of church history in the Czech lands during communism.
OTÝPKOVÁ, Petra
The dissertation deals with impact of Second Vatican Council in attitude of the Catholic Church to World and it is illustrated in life of the Church in Czech countries in the course of communistic period, because of marginal differances between Church and World. Read the sings of times and aggiornamento are key concepts of Second Vatican Council. Main source are documents of Council and works dedicated to Second Vatican Council, what give us the most comprehensive information. Situation of the Church in the Czech countries from the point of view of systém of government, what effort to eliminate the Church, and response of the Church to it, what impacted reception of Second Vatican Council, and it is illustrated in thematic works and contemporary witness of communist regime. Generaly impact of Second Vatican Council find to reflection directed to situation of the Church and society and the ways, what Church choices for spreading of Gospel. In the Czech countries the Second Vatican Council encourage catholics to be active and take responsibility for civic society.
Development of theological discourse at Dorothea Sölle
BALI, Kateřina
The presented work deals with the theological reflection of the ideas of Protestant, feminist theologian Dorothee Sölle, related to her work Mysticism and Resistance. The aim of this work is to reflect on the concepts of mysticism and resistance, while viewing mysticism and resistance in direct relation to Sölle's position within feminist liberation theology, i.e. attempting to place ideas about mysticism and resistance in the framework of her early theological thinking. With regard to Sölle's position within feminist theology, the work also deals with the question of how mysticism and resistance take on the future form of feminist liberation theology. The focus of this work, through the hermeneutic method, is mainly the reflection of the relationship between action and contemplation, standing at the core of mysticism and resistance. Against the background of Zimmerling's criticism of mysticism and resistance, primarily from the politicization of mysticism, the work tries to reflect on the relationship between mysticism and resistance, which is a relationship of radical correlation. Zimmerling's criticism seems justified in view of the focus on relationships within creation and the related transformation of man, instead of the relationship with God. In a certain respect, mysticism as resistance takes on the form of political mysticism, more precisely the mysticism of liberation. The reflection of mysticism as resistance raises questions about the "need" of the "contemplative dimension", which as a result can appear secondary. The work tries to find answers in Sölle's text, and that answer can be the reflection of aimless prayer, which is the "heart" of mysticism as resistance. Although Sölle emphasizes one aspect of the mystical relationship in particular - the transformation of man and the world, her goal is the unity of action and contemplation in in the form of the unity of mysticism and resistance. In her perspective, the relationship with God is not an isolated experience of an individual, but a reflection and at the same time a pattern of relationships within creation. Just as it does not separate action from contemplation, it does not separate the relationship between God and man and man and creation. As a result, Sölle's desire to find unity can be found in the background of this approach. It is precisely in the idea of mysticism as resistance, in the mysticism of open eyes, that the dialogical relationship of action and contemplation emerges, which is a mutual relationship. Action and contemplation are two sides of the same coin, i.e. one cannot exist without the other, and their harmony is a prerequisite (and consequence) of mysticism and resistance.
Diagnostika parazitárních onemocnění a úspěšnost vybraných terapeutických postupů u lichokopytníků a sudokopytníků
HAVRDOVÁ, Nikola
This dissertation dealt with the diagnosis and therapeutic procedures for the treatment of parasitic diseases in odd-toed and even-toed ungulates with selected anthelmintics. Between 2020 - 2023, 5.359 artiodactyls and 819 solipeds, namely cattle, sheep, goats, aurochs, mouflon, deer, bison, bison bonasus, horses, donkeys and ponies, were microscopically examined for the presence of nematodes, trematodes or cestodes in faecal samples in the Czech Republic. Molecularly, 76 cattle samples, 26 bison bonasus samples and 52 bison samples were examined for the presence of trematodes and C. daubneyi was detected. Parasitic infections were monitored in naturally infected individuals, and during the study no clinical signs suggestive of parasitemia were observed in any of the monitored individuals. The most parasitic infections were evaluated for H. contortus, O. ostertagi, M. benedeni, C. daubneyi and A. perfoliata. As part of the dissertation, a total of ten anthelmintics available in the Czech Republic were chosen, focusing on individual categories of parasitic infections in various animal species. Based on laboratory analyzes of LDA tests, the species of nematode was determined according to the developmental stage of the larvae, which helped to choose the appropriate anthelmintic during treatment. In conclusion, it can be stated that almost all anthelmintics have been shown to be effective in therapeutically treated farm animals.
A novel structurally characterized haloacid dehalogenase superfamily phosphatase from Thermococcus thioreducens with diverse substrate specificity
HAVLÍČKOVÁ, Petra
This RNDr. thesis is focused on complex studies of a haloacid dehalogenase superfamily phosphatase member with an unknown substrate specificity, isolated from a hyperthermofilic archeon Thermococcus thioreducens. The HAD phosphatase, internally named as Tt82, was isolated, expressed and purified using standard techniques and the crystal structure was solved by X-ray crystallography method. The refined crystal structure displayed characteristic HAD superfamily elements, such as the HAD canonical fold with the HAD signature motifs in the active site. Further, possible substrates for the enzyme were proposed and examined by computational docking in the active site of the HAD phosphatase. The results of the docking studies served as a basis for an experimental measurement of Tt82 enzymatic activity against selected substrates at two different temperatures. HAD phosphatase Tt82 is a promising target for the biotechnological field, mainly for its wide substrate specificity and higher temperature optima.
Functional characterization of the insulin signaling pathway in the hard tick Ixodes ricinus
KOZELKOVÁ, Tereza
In this thesis, the molecular and functional characterization of the insulin receptor signaling pathway (ISP) in hard tick Ixodes ricinus was characterized. As obligatory blood-feeding ectoparasites, ticks play a crucial role in the transmission of various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, which has a significant impact on human and animal health. The parasite is strictly bonded with its host through a unidirectional transmission of nutrition for its survival, development, and reproduction. The ISP, a highly conserved system, regulates numerous physiological and anabolic processes to nutritional availability. This study aims to investigate the functionality of key components of the ISP pathway identified in the midgut transcriptome, namely the insulin receptor (IrInR), the protein kinase B called AKT (IrAKT), and the target of rapamycin (IrTOR). To achieve this goal, the expression profiles of these components in tick tissues during feeding and after detachment were investigated using qRT-PCR. Additionally, RNAi silencing of individual components was performed, and the phenotype of the ticks was observed. To further clarify the effects of ISP, immunization of rabbits with recombinant IrInR protein and tick infestation were investigated.
Využití únikových her ve výuce zeměpisu na 2. stupni ZŠ
CACKOVÁ, Ivana
The diploma thesis deals with the potential use of Escape Games in Teaching Geography at lower secondary school. The main aim of the diploma theses is the creation of three educational activities using the method of Escape Game. The presented thesis consists of two parts, the theoretical part and the practical part based on it. The goal of theoretical part is to define Escape game as a kind of didactical game and its potential uses in teaching, especially in teaching Geography at lower secondary school. This part also gives attention to general information about the Escape Game (such as its history, its kinds etc.) The practical part contains the three created activities using the method of Escape Game and other methods (for example questing, geocaching, QR codes and the method of BYOD), its methodology, realisation and the following reflexion.
Land art techniques in art therapy
KAMARÝTOVÁ, Anna
The bachelor thesis focuses on the potential of using land art strategies in art therapy. The theoretical part covers the history of land art, analyzes its creative principles, and explores its possible therapeutic applications. Practical examples are also presented. The practical part describes the experiences of workshop participants who created and reflected on their works inspired by land art. The practical part also deals with the interpretation possibilities of such land art works.
Possible utilization of art therapy when working with body image
KŘÍHOVÁ, Johana
The theme of this thesis is to explore the possibilities of using art therapy when working with body image. The theoretical part of the thesis describes the construct of body image and the results of previous research that link body image with art therapy. In order to explore the possibilities of using art therapy in body image work, an art course was conducted with a focus on body image. The course is described in detail in the thesis.The reasons for the choice of art techniques and themes is part of the description of the course. Each participant was interviewed individually after the course. The artefacts of two participants were described in a case study form in order to present the possible transformations in body image that occurred during the course. The appropriateness of each technique and theme for body image work is discussed in the thesis.

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