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Anion receptors based on symmetrically tetrasubstituted calix[4]arenes
Klimentová, Jana ; Lukeš, Ivan (advisor) ; Budka, Jan (referee) ; Trávníček, Zdeněk (referee)
The submitted Ph.D. thesis concerns anion receptors based on symmetrically tetrasubstituted cone calixf4]arenes. These receptors are easily synthesized and display sufficient water solubility to function as receptors for tetrahedral oxoanions. The thesis starts with a brief survey of literature on calix[4larene anion receptors and sensors. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with a stereochemical investigation of calixf4]arenes from the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) with emphasis on the influence of inter- and/or intramolecular interactions on the geometry and rigidity of the calix[4]arene scaffold. In order to describe the geometry of the calixf4]arene moiety, it was necessary to introduce new stereochemical parameters cr, B and 5. The utility of these parameters in evaluating the geometry of the calixf4]arene base frame was confirmed. The stereochemical investigation formed the basis for design of new potential anion receptors based on symmetric al ly tetrasub stituted c o n e calixl4 ] arene s. The experimental part of this work started with synthesis of symmetrically tetrasubstituted calixf4]arene derivatives containing 1-propoxy groups at the lower rim and synthesis of calixf4]arene derivatives with carboxymethoxy groups at the lower rim and enhanced water solubility. Identity and...
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Alevis in the Federal Republic of Germany today
Pinerová, Klára ; Kropáček, Luboš (advisor) ; Malečková, Jitka (referee)
Title: Alevis in the Federal Republic of Germany Today Author: Klára Pinerová Department: Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Arts, Institute of Near Eastern and African Studies Supervisor: prof. PhDr. Luboš Kropáček, CSc. Alevis supported Atatürk's policy of secularization after World War I. The first President of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, selected elements of Alevi culture with which to construct a new Turkish national identity. Although it appeared that the Alevi identity would dissolve and transform into a single Turkish one, in connection with changed religious policy in the 1980s, the Alevi religious movement instead began to internally mobilize and renew their cultural and religious identity. This was true not only for the Alevi movement in Turkey but also in Germany. Alevis managed to organize and create interconnected networks of organizations across Germany, Turkey and throughout Europe during the last twenty years demonstrate a confident public presence. Alevis in Germany emphasize that they are part of German society, not strangers. They established numerous clubs and organizations representative of the Alevi movement in the struggle for recognition of their rights as a religious group in Germany and in Turkey. They have integrated Alevi religious instruction...
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Temporality of perception in Edmund Husserl
Zídek, Radovan ; Čapek, Jakub (referee) ; Kouba, Pavel (advisor)
The topic of my thesis is temporality of perception in Edmund Husserl. Its aim is to explain accurately and clearly Husserl's conception of temporality of perception. In terms of Husserl's phenomenology by temporality of perception is meant temporal constitution of perception and the perceived. Interpretation is based on set of lectures Ding und Raum (1907) and Vorlesungen zur Phanomenologie des inneren Zeitbewusstseins (1905). Fundamental thematic field can be marked out as follows: springing of the now in absolute flow of consciousness, its retention in time-consciuosness (temporal field as a continuum of past, present and future), within this continuum constituted immanent unities endowed with temporal duration, consciousness of identity constituted in spontaneity of consciousness as the fundamental basis for intentional relation toward an objectivity defined as identity in manifold of appearances. Within the interpretation of Husserl's conception of temporality of perception opens up a possibility of radicalization of motive of springing of the now of absolute flow of consciousness, that carries in itself time continuum, leading to the radical immanence of constitution in the springing of the now.
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The emergency response organization of NPP Temelín operator
KOŠŤÁL, Jaroslav
This work deals with Organization of Emergency Response in NPP. According assignment this work summarizes its legal preconditions and consequently gives description of its practical realization. The necessary terminology is gathered and the basic overview of OER functioning is given. An attention is paid to staffing, structure and number of workplaces, the used documentation and also to the system of its readiness and functionality verification. The intent is to define the essential aspects of nuclear safety and to describe system of emergency planning and response in condition of real nuclear facility. In the second part of work a comparison of Stress Tests of EDU and ETE NPPs in the reason to evaluate how the goals of Emergency Response are met. The comparison of Stress Tests results is done in shape of tables. My interpretation of the established facts is: 1.The probability of earthquake exceeding the design resistant of structures, technological systems and structures is practically insignificant. The results are for both locations virtually identical. The project robustness of ETE NPP to earthquakes is slightly higher than EDU. 2.The flooding robustness of both our NPP sites is high. Both NPPs are due to its location very resistant to rain water flooding. To ensure a high level of resistance to rain water flooding requires regular maintenance of drainage systems. 3.EDU and ETE NPPs are resistant to earthquakes and in this way they are resistant to the extreme weather condition especially to the gusty wind too. 4.Secured power internal consumption supply systems on EDU and ETE NPPs are projected according to analogical basics and are enough robust to failure from common cause. To secure safe down-cooling of reactor unit the only one independent power supply system is sufficient. In project of ETE NPP there is in comparison with EDU NPP the next system of common independent power consumption supply. It is primarily intended to prevent damages in technology of secondary circle. Two DGs strongly improve the resistance of unit to SBO accident. 5.Heat removal from separate technological systems is on both power stations realized by using of analogical cooling system. Constructional differences in projects of our power stations are given by different time of their project works. There is a possibility that cooling systems of EDU NPP will be improved. 6.System of severe accident management is organized in the similar way at both facilities. The staff of Accident Board and Technical Support Centre is analogical. Recently the staff of TSC was reinforced to improve its ability to cope the multiply accident on several units. The documentation for solving of abnormal states, accidents and severe accidents has got the same basic structure. Procedures and guidelines are continually improved. Attention is paid to verification and validation of these procedures. 7.On the basis of performed Stress Tests there is a high possibility of gradual realization of partial administrative, personal and technological improvements that will be done in reason to improve Nuclear Safety and Organization of Emergency Response. The specific measures are summarized in the National Action Plan. An absolute elimination of an accident is impossible, but the probability of an accident with fuel degradation must be as low as it is reasonably possible to achieve. The NPP must be able to diminish the impacts of such event to the generally acceptable low. The ability to manage such events is the major goal of Emergency Response that should be taken as a sophisticated interdisciplinary system.
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The Idea of "The Chosen Nation" in Late Middle Ages
Hartmann, Zdeněk ; Nejedlý, Martin (advisor) ; Soukup, Pavel (referee)
This thesis examines the thought of Joan of Arc for categories of identity paving the way to modern nationalism. The underlying model for this undertaking is Ernst Kantorowicz's theory of the increasing depersonalization or abstractness of power. With this model as a guide, this thesis proposes a set of categories of identity on which the process of change put forward by Kantorowicz can be tracked. The thesis then classifies, against this backdrop, the individual categories as either progressive, i. e. abstract, or concrete, i. e. dependent on the older ideas of power and kingship, arguing that the concrete categories may be associated with the principles of popular mentality as described by Aron Gurevich. It turns out, however, that clear-cut criteria distinguishing concrete and abstract categories are difficult to establish and, at the end of the day, we have to settle for a simplifying and not entirely satisfactory classification. The analytical part of the thesis then examines what instances of categories of identity can be found in the minutes of the interrogation of Joan of Arc. The overwhelming majority of these categories of identity, it turns out, fall under the 'concrete' label. Such a result seems to correspond very well with the Gurevichian idea of difference, although by no means an absolute...
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Enhanced mathematical library for C++
Temel, Aleš ; Macho, Tomáš (referee) ; Petyovský, Petr (advisor)
I create a library for storing matrices and working with matrices in this bachelor’s thesis. In this case, the issues concern mainly so-called sparse matrices. C++ do not provide among the standard libraries tools for easy working with sparse matrices. The most frequent alternative is the application of two-dimensional array (2D array). 2D array may be realized as a double pointer representing the rows and the columns of the matrix. The basic problem is that behavior of 2D array is identical both to the sparse, and to the full non-zero matrix. 2D array ignores the possibility to store matrices more favorable. The library for storing matrices designed by me takes into account the storing of sparse matrices by several different ways. It offers the sparse format CSR (Compressed sparse rows), as well as alternatives to save the specially structured matrices. In the course of creating library the main emphasis first of all I put on the amount of memory that is necessary for storing matrices. Because it is a mathematical library, it contains different functions suitable for working with matrices, such as determinant calculation, inverse matrix calculation and so. When calculate these functions it is necessary to take into account used memory size as well. Intermediate results are stored also in sparse format, and removed as soon as possible after their use. I created also the second library that deals with the floating point numbers stored with greater precision than standard data types like float and double. The size of occupied memory increases according to precision of floating point number.
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Sence of family history as part of self-identity
Neubauerová, Kateřina ; Koťa, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Pelikán, Jiří (referee)
The aim ofresearch work Sence ofFamily History as Part ofSelf- identity is mapping depth and extent of informatíon that have respondents about their ancestors. At the same time I pursue how transmission rate of fami1y history acts upon family system and upon individuals. The theoretical part concems with the transmission forms of family heritage. In this research I'm writing about effect of traditional rituals on the family system as a whole but also on individuals. There are traditions of wedding, christening, funerals, the transmission of names, stories of family legends, myths and family taboos. The objectives of this research work are: mapping of transmission conditions and knowledge depth of fami1y history and looking for possible starting points for strengthening the sence of family history in the conditions of postmodem society in stories of respondents. To fulfil1 these objectives, I chose a qualitative method of data collection - a case study. The information were extracted with the help of interview method and analyzed by using open coding method.
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Šejda, Tomáš ; Poledne, Rudolf (advisor) ; Filipovský, Jan (referee) ; Češka, Richard (referee)
Based on the results of our study, we concluded that the degree of brachial artery flow endothelium-dependent dilatation is difficult to evaluate using predefined cut-off points as a single-measurement screening test to indicate endothelial dysfunction. On the contrary, the variation of endothelial function after a defined stimulus (dietary, medication) examined at a predefined interval using an identical protocol can help to assess enhanced or reduced efficacy of endothelium-dependent vasodilatation. In the next study, we demonstrated that a high-fat load applied at a single dose does not significantly affect brachial artery vasoreactivity in young, healthy volunteers after four weeks of low- and high-fat diets. In contrast with atherosclerosis, the effect of hypercholestrolemia on adhesive molecule levels has been a source of controversy. We demonstrated that 3-month therapy with fluvastatin does not decrease cICAM-1 levels despite normalization of cholesterol levels. The implication is cholesterol may not induce endothelial activation by the initial upregulation of this adhesive molecule. Endothelial dysfunction can be considered the initial, functionally relevant stage of atherosclerosis, demonstrable still before morphological changes. In patients with advanced obliterative atherosclerosis,...
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