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The seasonality effect on alcohol consumption
Holmanová, Magdalena ; Urbanová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Kuchař, Jakub (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on studying the effect of seasonality on alcohol use. In the theoretical part, the concept of alcohol use is first defined, including its characteristics, specifics, and long-term effects on the human organism. The risks associated with alcohol use are also described. The second chapter is dedicated to seasonality, the history and importance of its research in the context of alcohol use. Attention is also given to the methodology specific to studying seasonality. Finally, the seasonal patterns to which alcohol consumption is subject are presented. In the empirical part, a research proposal is introduced, aiming to determine whether the seasonal pattern of alcohol consumption is also present in the Czech population. The research focuses on the variability of the frequency and quantity of this use, as well as the variability of the frequency of binge drinking throughout the year. Key words: Seasonality, alcohol, alcohol use, Czech Republic
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Media archeology of glass plates
Žáková, Aneta ; Hanáková, Veronika (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on glass plates as a photographic medium that was mainly used from the 1840s to 1880s. The goal of this thesis is to define the period discourse and the influence of this media on socio-economic situation through the research method of media archaeology, and therefore to create a complex profile of glass plates as a semi-forgotten medium. At the same time, this thesis answers the question whether this type of medium can be considered obsolete. The methodological part introduces the applied method of media archaeology through its directions, principles and reasons for its use in the context of this bachelor thesis. The research part uses the previously described method to study the artifact of glass plates. It focuses on its characteristic features, as well as historical development, reflection of the medium in society, financial aspects and finally also set questions. This is done by using specialized literature (Scheufler, 1993; Mišková et al., 2016), period documents (The Photographic News for Amateur Photographers..., 1860) and works of media archaeologists (Hodgson, 2006, 2024; Benjamin, 2004, 1996). These sources are further accompanied by information from the institutions Museum Fotoatelier Seidel and Observatoř Kleť. The obtained information indicates that glass...
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Plasmid constuction for expression of reductase sdr12 from Haemonchus contortus
Jakubcová, Štěpánka ; Matoušková, Petra (advisor) ; Zemanová, Lucie (referee)
Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biochemical Sciences Candidate: Bc. Štěpánka Jakubcová Supervisor: doc. Ing. Petra Matoušková, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Plasmid construction for expression of sdr12 reductase from Haemonchus contortus The barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a parasitic nematode causing a severe disease known as haemonchosis, affecting livestock, especially sheep and goats. Anthelmintic resistance represents a significant problem in the agricultural sector, with notable economic impacts associated with decreased animal productivity. Short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDRs) are essential enzymes involved in the biotransformation of xenobiotics and may relate to anthelmintic resistance. The theoretical section describes the barber's pole worm, haemonchosis, treatment resistance, and the biotransformation of xenobiotics focusing on SDR enzymes. The experimental section involves the preparation of a vector (plasmid) carrying the protein-coding region of the sdr12 gene to express and isolate the recombinant protein. The results were achieved by using molecular biology methods such as PCR, ligation of the insert to vector, transformation of competent cells, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA sequencing, agarose gel electrophoresis,...
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Coordination of assistance to socially excluded localities
Starý, Matěj ; Sládek, Jan (advisor) ; Mudd, Dana (referee)
Excluded localities present a problem in the coexistence of people in society, where one group is segregated from the rest of society because of its low social, economic or cultural status. In the case of an excluded location, this segregation manifests itself in the physical separation of this group from the others and often results in a reproduction of status. The solution to this problem lies in the cooperation between the non-profit sector and the state, which are crucial in the inclusion of excluded localities. This paper describes the cooperation between these two actors as well as the situation of excluded localities and the effectiveness of addressing the issue with a focus on housing exclusion in the context of the city of Prague based on research and interviews with NGO workers in Prague. Key words: excluded locality; non-profit organization; housing need; exclusion from housing; segregation; Prague
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The most common joint and muscle injuries of the lower limbs and regeneration in floorball
Antalová, Markéta ; Běhanová, Michaela (advisor) ; Dragounová, Zuzana (referee)
Titule: The most common joint and muscle injuries of the lower limbs and regeneration in floorball Objectives: The aim of this bachelor thesis is to find out what are the most common joint and muscle injuries in floorball, under what conditions they arise. Summarize all available regenerative methods and means that are used in the sport and to briefly characterize them. Another aim of the thesis is to determine whether appropriately chosen and regular regeneration reduces the risk of injury. Methods: The bachelor thesis deals with the topic of the most common joint injuries, muscle injuries, regenerative means and whether their regular and appropriate use can prevent injuries. This topic will be focused on the category of women and men in the highest floorball competitions in the Czech Republic. The thesis is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. In the theoretical part of the work is described floorball in terms of load and impact on athletes, the most common joint injuries of the lower limbs, the most common muscle injuries of the lower limbs, a summary of all available regenerative methods and means that can be used in sport. The practical part includes a quantitative research method, which is mediated by a questionnaire survey completed by players from selected extra-league and...
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Mythical and fairy-tale creatures in Hungarian folk tales
Adamovský, Vít ; Kolmanová, Simona (advisor) ; Mészáros, Andor (referee)
The presented diploma thesis describes the dominant figures of Hungarian pagan mythology, who have organically transformed over time into protagonists of the genres of folk epics, in this case folk tales and fairy tales. The first part of the thesis is devoted to supernatural beings whose origins are to be sought in the imaginations and superstitions of the simple village folk. These were mainly concerned with rudimentary explanations of natural, meteorological and astronomical phenomena or diseases and problems, which were accompanied in the minds of the people by fear of the unknown or the unusual, and which they could not reasonably understand with their then knowledge of the processes of the world. For each of the supernatural figures, a characterization is made on the basis of the ethnographic literature and then their specific occurrence is illustrated with examples from folk tales and fairy tales. The second part deals with historical figures of the pre-Christian period of Hungarian history, around whom a rich narrative tradition has also developed. The additional part of the work consists in creating the likeness of these characters by means of an artificial intelligence-based image generator, since their depictions have not survived due to the absence of written sources and suitable...
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Worksheets for a field trip to the periodic table of elements at the Faculty of Science, Charles University
Kyzek, Tomáš ; Teplý, Pavel (advisor) ; Míka, Luděk (referee)
The thesis describes a relation of the periodic table of elements, field trips and worksheets to chemistry education. Specifically the thesis is focused on a field trip to an exposition The periodic table of elements at the Faculty of Science, Charles University. Theoretical part of the thesis analyses the history of the periodic table of elements, summary of curricular documents and textbooks for elementary schools and grammar schools, afterwards relation of an field trip to students' learning and lastly the meaning of worksheets and A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. The methodology covers gathering feedbacks, creating tasks, their goals and solution. The discussion about choosing and changings tasks compared to the original worksheet are described in the practical part of the thesis. Four versions of worksheets were created each containing 10 tasks. All versions of worksheets, a version for elementary schools with a lecturer, a version for secondary schools with a lecturer, a version for elementary schools without a lecturer, a version for secondary schools without a lecturer.
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Changes in coverage of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict in TV Nova's main news bulletin from February 2022 to February 2023
Kolačná, Martina ; Jirák, Jan (advisor) ; Křeček, Jan (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to analyze the media portrayal of the war Ukraine in the main newscast of TV Nova, namely in the evening news session Televizní noviny. The thesis will describe how the conflict evolved within the course of a year in the specified television program and how the television covered the progress of the war at the beginning and after a year of its duration. Through content analysis, the thesis primarily focuses on the news that provided people with current information about the war and the events of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. It examines the frequency of news reports on Ukraine as well as their length and placement as they were featured in TV Nova's most watched newscast during the first year of the war. Depending on this, the theoretical part of the thesis will deal with Czech television news and on what principles it works, research dealing with people's relationship to the media, etc. TV Nova will be described with an emphasis on news and their news session Televizní noviny, which is currently the most watched evening news session in the Czech Republic. The author assumes that with the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, there has been an increase in the coverage of news about Ukraine in TV Nova's news programs and that throughout the year, there will be...
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Czech SMEs'perception of voluntary ESG reporting
Vítová, Lucía ; Hejlová, Denisa (advisor) ; Koudelková, Petra (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to find out how Czech SMEs approach voluntary ESG reporting. The theoretical part of the thesis describes the theoretical basis of ESG, the significance of its individual factors and its legislative grasp at the European level. In this part of the thesis the connection between ESG and circular economy, CSR and the concept of DEI is also explained. In addition, the pitfalls of ESG, greenwashing and the role of communication in ESG are discussed. In the research part of the thesis, two research questions are first formulated and predictions of the answers to these questions are made based on previous research. Then the data collection method, the data processing method and the actual evaluation of the research are described. The research in this thesis was conducted using the qualitative method of semi-structured in-depth interviews with a total of 6 respondents. The data collected from these interviews is analyzed in the practical part using thematic analysis, open and axial coding. The research results reveal a high level of skepticism among SMEs about ESG reporting and its legitimacy. Against mandatory ESG reporting, the research reveals more openness towards voluntary ESG reporting. However, respondents do not practice such voluntary reporting and do not plan to do so in...
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Voting Behaviour of Generation Z in the Czech Republic
Svobodová, Lucie ; Shavit, Anna (advisor) ; Konrádová, Marcela (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the voting behaviour of Generation Z in the Czech Republic. It aims to explore what Generation Z's key values and concerns are and how they engage with politics. Understanding the issues that are important for Generatoion Z is crucial for politicians to be able to represent their interests more effectively. The theoretical part describes political psychology, the key factors influencing voting behaviour and models explaining voting behaviour. Next, Generation Z is defined. This is followed by the practical part, which is divided into two parts. The first part of the research is conducted through in-depth interviews among representatives of Generation Z. In the interviews, the respondents describe their priorities in life, their greatest concerns and their political participation. Respondents are most concerned about their finances, climate change and the political situation related to the threat of war. The interviews also revealed that excessive monitoring of world events has a negative impact on respondents' mental health. All respondents are interested or want to be interested in politics. They are satisfied with the president, but the current government does not represent their interests as they would imagine. The second part of the research is conducted using...
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