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Prague in novels of Gustav Meyrink
Čapková, Zuzana ; Stejskalová, Anna (advisor) ; Hrabáková, Jaroslava (referee)
This thesis deals with the picture of the city of Prague in the novels of Gustav Meyrink. The introduction provides historical background of the German literature in the Czech lands and describes the genesis of a phenomenon called the Prague German literature including its best-known representatives. Further it outlines the life of Gustav Meyrink, including his Prague stay, and the creation of his works. The main portion of this thesis is dedicated to analysis of three novels that are located in Prague, either partially or fully. The individual chapters describe the topography of Prague used in Meyrink's novels and its historical accuracy, characters and legends connected to the city and the general image of Prague as it changes in connection to the plot and the behavior of the characters. The conclusion introduces the comparison of these novels, their common features and differences.
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Toxicity of thiosalicylanilides with invertebrate organisms
Čapková, Zuzana ; Vytlačilová, Jitka (advisor) ; Macáková, Kateřina (referee)
Thiosalicylanilides are important biologically active substances. They have been used for they anthelmintic and antifungal activity for a long time. In recent years they were tested as substances potentially effective in the therapy of tuberculosis. This Diploma-Study presents the toxicity of newly synthesized thiosalicylanilides. As these substances are hardly soluble or practically insoluble in water, dimethylsulfoxide was succesful as a co-solvent in the experiments. The Artemia franciscana biotest was used as a screening method. These experiments were evaluated after a 24hours period and the EC50 values were calculated. This method is rapid, inexpensive and convenient for pre-screening toxicity tests. The toxicity order for the tested compounds was: 4' - bromo - 3,5 - dichlorothiosalicylanilide (13e) > 3,4',5 - trichlorothiosalicylanilide (13b) > 3', 4'- dichlorothiosalicylanilide (8c) > thiosalicylanilide (8a) > 5 - chlorothiosalicylanilide (12a) > 4'- methylthiosalicylanilide (8i).
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Exterior changes during dog domestication
Wagnerová, Lucie ; Hofmanová, Barbora (advisor) ; Čapková, Zuzana (referee)
Domestication of a dog is a long-term proces which consists of series of modifications of various physiological and behavioral traits. There are several different opinions on the period when domestication started and on the original reasons of domestication. Archeological excavations of wolf skeletons were founded in Southeast Asia, America and in Europe. The oldest findings are 150000 years old. These excavations were especially found in China. Younger findings are 15000 - 33000 years old. Study of mitochondrial DNA supports the idea that the main center of domestication is the Southeast Asia. Currently there are two regions considered to be the center of domestication - Southeast Asia and Middle East.
The idea that wolf is an ancestor of a dog can be proved by the excavations found for example in Germany or in Předmostí u Přerova in Czech Republic.
During the domestication process there has been several changes at dogs - ethological changes and changes of the exterior of a dog. Behavior, vocalisation and response to human signals belong to ethological changes. Changes of exterior are especcially change of skin, length of limbs, shape and position of ears, size of skull, structure, length and colour of fur. Three types of skull can be found at current breeds - brachycephalic, mesocephalic and dolichocephalic skull. Dogs with the brachycephalic skull can suffer some health problems more often. There are three main genes which influence the structure and length of fur - RSPO2, FGF5 and KRT71. Based on these genes there were described mutations which influence different length of fur and different structure of fur. Relating absence of fur at several breed (for example Peruvian Hairless Dog) there were described mutations of gene FOX13. The coloring of fur is affected by productions of two types of melanin - eumelanin and feomelanin. Production of these pigments is controlled especially by genes MC1R, CBD103, ASIP, TYRP1. In this work we will compare all these changes (exterior and ethological) with the ancestor of dog - with a wolf.
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Social behavior of canids
Kocurová, Kamila ; Čapková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Lněničková, Jana (referee)
The interest in canids ethology was the main reason for focusing this thesis on sociality of these carnivores. First part of this thesis is focused on terms such as sociality, territoriality and various types of communication. It discusses reasons, which could lead to the creation of canid social organizations as we know it today. It shows the benefits of sociality, which include defense of territories, cooperative hunting, or the defense against other predators, and costs resulting from sociality, which is an increased competition for resources between group members. This part also discusses the types of social organizations and their variability for each species. Chapter focused on communication discusses different types of communication, vocalization, visual and olfactory communication.
Second part describes social behavior of several selected species, and the Wolf (Canis lupus) sociality is described in great detail.
This thesis is written as literary research and summarizes often differing opinions of various authors and provides a review of theories on sociality of these animals. The aim of this thesis is to create a complete summary of these theories. It can also serve as a theoretical basis for related work.
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Reintroduction of giant carnivores in Europe
Říhová, Žofie ; Hofmanová, Barbora (advisor) ; Čapková, Zuzana (referee)
The goal of bachelors thesis on the topic of Reintroduction of Large Carnivores in Europe is to describe current situation in the Czech Republic and other European countries in the matter of occurrence of such animals in comparison to their population in the past. These lands are home to large carnivores such as Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx), Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) and Brown Bear (Ursus arctos).
Furthermore, it is focused on the influence of human activity on the areas of migration of large carnivores. It contains description of the environment and the major causes of reduction in numbers, mentioning the possibilities of protection of their population and options for their return in to wilderness. The thesis includes current success rate of the reintroduction and future goals of the reintroduction programs in the Czech Republic and neighboring European countries.
Next chapter explains the problematic landscape fragmentation and highlights the importance of preservation of the landscape connectivity, mainly its penetrability. Both topics are crucial factors in conservation and sustainability of large carnivore populations. Moreover, it defines locations of the most important migratory corridors in the Czech Republic and their connection to the neighboring states. Procedure to locate these corridors leads to a description of possible biomonitoring methods of the mentioned species based on the occurrence of their footprints, excrements, territory markings and prey remains.
Lastly, the thesis describes the creation of habitat models of large carnivores together with step-by-step instructions. Habitat models serve to determine locations suitable for permanent or temporary residence of examined species, consequently making the selection of the acceptable areas for their reintroduction easier. Resulting models for Czech Republic and neighboring countries can be found in the appendix.
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Assertiveness at Work
Čapková, Zuzana ; Hiršová, Miloslava (advisor) ; Míková, Irena (referee)
This bachelor thesis discusses the fact that if and in what ways the elements of assertiveness could be used in a chosen workplace and the kind of influence it has within the working atmosphere. Also within the conflict resolutions. This thesis is divided into two parts. The first part is the theoretical part where individual components of communication and transaction analysis as described. The part also discusses the assertiveness and behavior and conflict within the workplace. The practical part of the thesis is found from data obtained from questionnaire within the chosen company and from the analyze the relationship between assertive behavior and social atmosphere. The end of the thesis is a summary of recommandation for managers of the company.
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Invertebrates in Human Habitats as a matter in Extracurriular Education
ČAPKOVÁ, Zuzana
The Bachelor thesis deals with synanthropic invertebrates. Through the research itself, their presence in selected households was being investigated. The results were compared with literature data. Based on both literature and research data, a project for extracurricular science education was made. Its topic is Expedition Tracing Invertebrates in Human Habitats.
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