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Influence of Social Support on the quality of life of a family with disabled child.
KOPSOVÁ, Lenka
This Bachelorś thesis discusses the influence of social support on the quality of life of families with a disabled child. The theoretical section covers the following topics: family; the definition and types of disability; the definition of family life quality; social support (types, functions and effects), and it also specifies the existing sources of help available through social services and social benefits, which are not covered by insurance. The practical section of the thesis characterises the social support from a subjektive point of view. This thesis shows how the social support is perceived and accepted by families with disabled children and also how the social support influences their quality of life from the point of view of participation in public, cultural and working life.
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Mathematical methods of modelling the morphology of spruce trees
Janoutová, Růžena ; Novotný, Jan ; Pivovarník, Marek ; Zemek, František
Radiative transfer (RT) models are simulation tools which can be used to quantify relationships between vegetation canopy properties and observed remotely sensed data. Th is study aims at creating a spruce tree growth model as a key input for use in RT models. Th e spruce tree model is built on data obtained from terrestrial laser scanning of spruce trees. Each tree model is unique. Th is uniqueness is achieved by using L-systems which are able to simulate natural randomness while complying with the given tree parameters. L-systems are established on a theory of grammar that enables rewriting a string of symbols according to specifi ed rewriting rules. In practice, our tree models are generated in Blender visualization soft ware, implementing an algorithm written in Python. Th e algorithm generates the basic parameters of the whole tree and then creates the parameters of the spruce trunk and initial branches. Th e parameters are generated randomly within a range that is calculated from measured data. Th en each branch is grown on the basis of annual increments defi ned by fi eld measurements. Tree needles are distributed with respect to the age of individual branches; therefore, the needles have diff erent colours according to their age. Cones and faces are graphical representations of the spruce model. Branches are represented by cones and needles are represented by faces around the branches. Th e faces are transparent, thus simulating light transmittance in-between the needles. The whole model is highly computationally demanding, especially with respect to computer memory.
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Breeding success of Snow Leopard, Ounce (Uncia uncia) in Zoological gardens.
FIALA, Václav
A snow leopard, specifically irbis (Uncia uncia), is considered as the most endangered species. There are many causes of decreasing population in the last twenty years. The most important are mainly loss of habitat and prey, poaching, agro farming, related conflicts with the natives, and last but not least bad legislation in some countries. Although, the protection has improved in recent years, it is still necessary to increase its efficiency, especially in legislation. Breeding in human care is also one of the most significant implements in protection. For effective breeding it is essential to understand the factors affecting its success. The main aim of my bachelor thesis is to evaluate the breeding success of irbis in the zoos all over the world (except Asia) from data obtained from the International Pedigree Book for Snow leopards (Uncia uncia). Furthermore, my next task is to describe the conditions of breeding in the Czech Republic and specify the chief factors determining the success of rearing. The following facts based on the study of the International Pedigree Book for Snow leopards (Uncia uncia) were ascertained: due to the small number of zoological gardens, there are initially large fluctuations in success of rearing. With the rising natality increases at the same time the mortality. The average success rate is 56,47 %. The percentage of deaths is still high. The breeding conditions in zoos of the Czech Republic revealed that the success of breeding is negatively affected by the high humidity and poorly prepared diet.
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Reference functions and values
Marek, Pavel
The current structural reliability assessment criteria (corresponding to the prescriptive Limit States Design concept such as Eurocode and AISC-LRFD) are expressed by comparing the specified maximum load effects and minimum specified resistance. In the qualitatively different gradually developed probabilistic reliability assessment procedures(applicable in codes) clear definitions of the „reference“ functions and values applied in the calculation of the probability of failure must be specified and adequate target probabilities must be given considering tolerable risk, economical requirements and some other measures.
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Změny v regulaci bankovnictví v EU po finanční krizi
Bažík, Martin
The theme of this thesis is to analyse changes regarding bank regulation implemented by the European Union before and after the financial crisis in 2008. The aim of this thesis is to provide a summary of changes in the bank regulation by European Union as a reaction on the financial crisis and most importantly to specify its impact on the systemic risk and on the supervision on national level. The first part focuses on causes of the financial crisis launched in the United States of America, its process and extension to countries of the European Union. The second part consists of a description of the bank regulation before crisis concentrating on the Basel I and Basel II and implementing its arrangements to the legal systems of the member states. In the third part the comparison between the bank regulation before and after the financial crisis and also the future of the European banking system and its regulation is presented. At the conclusion, the possible impact of the regulatory changes is analyzed.
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Large Saddle Coil Design
Bělohrad, David
The saddle coil is used in MRI/MRS (magnetoresonance imagging/scanning) applications in the position of gradient coils or RF probes. Gradient coils produce a linearly growing magnetic field along one axis and a homogenous magnetic field in the remaining ones, which gives us something like a coordinate system used for evaluating the measured data. RF Saddle coils should have a constant magnetic field in its entire area and serve as both the transmitter and the receiver for experiments. Those coils are tuned to the specified frequencies and obtain spectral ranges we want to process. The major emphasis is put on the good matching of the coil to the system instead on achieving a good homogenity of the magnetic field. Also a high Q factor of the coil is preferred. The methods of the RF Saddle coil design are based on thr inductance calculation and evaluation of the incident resonant frequency. In this article a method of Saddle coil design for large objects is described, resonant frequency calculations are proposed and in the conclusion the two coils are compared.
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Calculation of fracture parameters for the cracked bodies strengthened by circular patches
Gröger, Roman
The present article yields a quantitative characterization of the influence of geometry and material properties on the values of fracture parameters. Both the cracked sheets with single and double circular patches are used for the analysis. The desired value of elastic T stress is obtained using the conservation M integral resulting from the Eshelby integral concept. For the SIF calculation, the indirect method of J integral is used and the general concept for the SIF separation in case of a mixed mode of loading is discussed here. The reduction effect is specified by the ratios of SIF and T stress. The method of stiffening the region surrounding the crack tip can be used as an alternative method of the lifetime prolongation, but cannot be used in all cases. Sometimes the usual method of the crack tip singularity cancellation is the only one to repair the structure.
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The Problem of Access to Gynaecological Care for the Underage Following the Coming Into Force of Act 372/2011
PROKOPOVÁ, Jana
Medical care attainability is defined as Medical services system´s efficiency in satisfying public´s health care need in via implemented policies and as well as via already existing medical services. One of the implemented policies is a new law nr.372/2011, digest of Medical services and conditions of its rendition, which establishes the rules of health care rendition to underage. Since 1st April 2012, to provide medical services to underage, an approval and a guidance of at least one parent has been essential. A 15 year old and older have been allowed to attend medical services with a parent signed permission letter from then on. In the mentioned law, there was a condition of both parents approval to any medical services, that could have a serious and or an adverse effect on health condition or life quality of underage. However, the law hasn´t specified these services. In the area of gynaecological services provided to underage females, there is a matter in controversy concerning for example birth-control pill prescription or optional HPV vaccination. During working on my thesis, this named law was novelized and has been valid since 14th March 2013. The novel is a regress to the law statement before the medical services law adoption. It was my intention to elicit, whether the gynaecological medical services to underage accessibility has changed after the new law adoption took effect. Two questions were asked: How was the gyanecological care to underage proceeded before the new law adoption and were the adolescents accompanied by parents? What were the affects of condition needing a parent´s permission to be provided with gynaeacological medical services and did the patients have any difficulties obtaining the permission?The exploratory investigation was led in a way of qualitative research. An individual, semi-structured interview was used as a technique to collect the data. 6 female adolescents in the age of 15 and older, registered in private gynaecological-obstetric ambulance of Med.Dr. Mejchar, Pilsen, were engaged in the research. The research took place in this ambulance, too. The interviews were noted first and then overwritten to become synoptical. It is clear that before the law adoption, the patients registered for gynaecological medical services with no problems. The choice of doctor was based on recommendation of already registered patients. The permission was orally given by patients themselves. They undertook the preventive check-up, decided to get a vaccination against HPV or to start using birth-control pills. They usually attended the ambulance alone.The patients got knowledge of needing the parent permission at the moment of entering the ambulance for their check-up. They all had to attend the ambulance twice at least. At the first visit, they got the permission form to be filled by parents and to be instructed, they were not provided by any suspense medical care. According to the research, half of the patients had difficulties in gaining the permission. Those patients came of incomplete families, where one of the parents wouldn´t agree to giving the permission or wasn´t reached. On one occasion, a patient lived with both parents, however she did not receive permission from either of them. The research results confirm the necessity of changing the litigious law. The patients had difficulties obtaining the permission which led to delay in providing medical services to them. Doctors often balanced on the edge of law, with confusion in whether to insist on the permission. Paperwork increased. The thesis can be used as a source of information to laic and to professional public community. Health care providers can use the findings based on the research to improve their services.
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Influence of the reflexive locomotion according Vojta to children with Down´s syndrome.
PLACHÁ, Milena
The topic of the thesis is "Effects of reflex locomotion according to Vojta for children with Down?s syndrome" from the perspective of parents. Down?s syndrome (DS) is a congenital syndrome which is caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21. A common feature for children with DS is a mild to moderate mental retardation. A very common feature of children with DS is muscular hypotonia and the relaxation of ligaments and tendons. This is the cause of posture disorder, slow motor development accompanied by the emergence of abnormal patterns of movement. Method that may be used in physical therapy for these children is the Vojta reflex locomotion method. In this therapy, we use partial patterns of global models of reflexive forward movement - reflex creeping and reflex rolling. In the treatment of children with abnormal motor function, we activate normal patterns of movement which can be then used in volitional motor skills. Reflex also positively affects other functions, such as fine motor skills in the orofacial region, peristalsis, respiration, urinary bladder muscle and development of the mental function. If the therapy results in an improvement of motor skills, then the life quality of the child and its family is improved too and there are better conditions for the social and vocational integration of the child. The theoretical part describes the characteristics of DS and the Vojta method of reflex therapy. First specified is DS, its history, classification of different types of DS and its heredity. The following describes the possibilities of diagnosis, symptoms and health problems of children and adults with DS. Last but not least should be mentioned the possibilities of education of children with DS and forms of support to families for a child with DS. In the chapters dealing with the Vojta reflex locomotion method, there is also the briefly mentioned personality Vaclav Vojta, who developed this therapy. It further describes the diagnostic possibilities of motor disabilities of children, two basic principles in Vojta reflex locomotion ? reflex creeping and reflex rolling and their possible use within the therapy. This theoretical part is followed by a research part. The research represents a qualitative narrative interview method. This method uses the recording and subsequent transcription of the interview in which the interviewee describes his life story. When processing, the interview is firstly literally converted into a written form and subsequently analyzed. Individual interviews are presented in stages. The first stage describes the situation in the family before the childbirth. The second stage describes the situation in the family after finding out about the diagnoses of DS. The third stage describes the current situation within the family, development of the child. The fourth stage focuses on planning for the future. The fifth stage is super analysis. In interviews, I search for patterns that are common to all narrations. Parents of five preschool aged children with DS, who undergo the therapy of Vojta reflex locomotion in the Vojta centre in Ceske Budejovice, were included in this research. Interviews were held with all the mothers, two fathers did not participate in the research. From the analysis of all five narrations, it was clear that the influence of the Vojta reflex locomotion method was positive with those children involved in the research. Parents noticed an improvement in body posture, improved motor skills of the tongue and also speech in older children. They consider the contribution of the Vojta reflex locomotion methods positive, both in the areas of motor skills and in the psychosocial area. For all the children involved in the research, this therapy is still being used.
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Joys and sorrows of village through the eyes of village chroniclers on the example of the parish of Bohumilice. Contribution to the history of everyday life in years 1922 - 1948
MALÁ, Vladimíra
This thesis attempts to use a microhistorical and historical-anthropological approach, based on records from still existing chronicles of the parish of Bohumilice, to reconstruct the everyday life of people in this region in the time period of 1922 - 1948. On the background of great historic events and based on testimonies of individual participants from given region, a colourful tapestry of people's behaviour, actions and perception is being revealed. The thesis is divided into six chapters, in the first one the author specifies the geography, economy and development of administration in the given region, the second chapter follows with history of the centre of the parish, the village of Bohumilice, the local church and school. Chapters three to five deal with the state of chronicle writing in the region. At first a description of all still existing chronicles is given, later follows an outline of records in individual chronicles in the given time period, and finally the personalities of chroniclers are presented. In the sixth chapter the author attempts, based on chroniclers? testimonies, to reconstruct everyday life in the village, the behaviour, actions and primarily the perception of its inhabitants.
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