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Nonindigenous amphibian and reptile species of the Near and Middle East
Pazderková, Marie ; Šmíd, Jiří (advisor) ; Brejcha, Jindřich (referee)
This literary review summarizes information about twelve reptile and amphibian species, which are nonindigenous for the Near and Middle East. The studied area comprises the following states: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Palestine. Nonindigenous species are introduced to new localities mainly via human causation. It can be either unintentional, such as transportation of the animal along with agricultural crops or exotic plants, or intentional, such as releasing the animal into the wild by breeder. Introduction of nonindigenous species can have unfortunate consequences for the stability of the indigenous ecosystem. From a human point of view, nonindigenous species can negatively affect local agriculture. Key words: Nonindigenous species, invasive species, Near East, Middle East, ecosystem, introduction, reptile, amphibian
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Biogeography of the herpetofauna of the Aegean Islands
Sýkorová, Marta ; Šmíd, Jiří (advisor) ; Papežík, Petr (referee)
In the last thirty years, the biogeography of the herpetofauna of the Aegean Sea has been the subject of thorough research. In evolutionary biology, islands are considered to be model ecosystems. Morphological, physiological and behavioral changes in some species can be observed on them. These changes are described as so-called "island syndromes". The occurrence of these syndromes depends on the size of the island, its distance from the mainland and the age of the island as well as on population density, availability of resources and presence of predators. The specific manifestations of these syndromes in reptiles of the Aegean islands are: the occurrence of endemism, gigantism and dwarfism, color changes, more frequent tail autotomy, cannibalism and food specialization. Most of these changes are described in lizards of the Podarcis genus, especially on Podarcis erhardii, as it is the most widespread reptile in this area. The second very widespread and therefore often researched reptile is Mediodactylus kotschyi. Changes often take place on small islands, so individuals tend to be compared with members of the same species from a larger island or mainland. The number of endemic species is significantly higher on islands that are longer separated from the mainland. The existence of gigantism and...
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Development of electronic parking system
Šmíd, Josef ; Strecker, Zbyněk (referee) ; Paloušek, David (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the development of the electronic parking system, which is intended to navigate the drivers to the nearest vacancies, using the Arduino platform. The introductory part deals with an overview of the current state of knowledge. The research section provides an overview of the Arduino base plates and other modules and sensors selected for conceptual design solutions. The construction part deals with the design of the casing according to the selected components and the subsequent realization of the whole device, including the program, for testing under real conditions. The test results are finally evaluated and summarized in the final discussion.
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Modelling of Transport Systems
Šmíd, Jiří ; Martinek, David (referee) ; Peringer, Petr (advisor)
The presented work describes both transportation and traffic flow simulation. For that purpose two different libraries were made. The first one is based on an existing library, Simlib/C++. For the traffic flow simulation a brand new library was created, using cellular automaton rules. Above all, it is designed to facilitate analysis of fundamental attributes of traffic network. Vehicles varying in size are able to find their own route plans from point where they were generated. Both libraries offer users a large amount of flexibility in specifying transport and traffic network.
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Identification DNA of Plant and Animal Species in Food by Polymerase Chain Reaction
Šmíd, Jiří ; Hanák,, Petr (referee) ; Timko,, Jozef (referee) ; Kuchta, Tomáš (advisor)
We were developing detection methods for three food allergens of plant origin. We used real-time PCR for soy detection in food oriented on gene lec, that is coding lektine specific for soy. On this target sequence were oriented PCR system with primers Le2F and Le2R and TaqMan probe Le2P. Detection limit (2,75 pg), practical detection limit (0,02 %), inclusivity and exclusivity were determined. Whole system were quantified. Real-time PCR for pistachio detection were based on primers and probe for gene COR. Detection limit (3,5 pg), practical detection limit (0,002 %), inclusivity and exclusivity were determined. For almond detection we were not succeed system, that fulfil all qualitative parametres.
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Holesov Station Reconstruction
Ludvíková, Lilija ; Šmíd, Jaroslav (referee) ; Říha, Tomáš (advisor)
The master’s thesis deals with upgrading of the Holešov railway station. The goal is to design a solution suitable for the capacity for a current traffic and valid legislation. Required are two boarding edges in the length of 130 meters enabling access to persons with reduced mobility and orientation, adjustments or renovation of a station throat triggered by insertion of platforms, maximizing line speed and design of railway superstructure and substructure design including drainage.
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