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Bioaerosols
Hladíková, Dita ; Hovorka, Jan (referee) ; Hůnová, Iva (advisor)
Bioaerosols and aerobiology are similar terms associated with the study of chemical, physical and biological fields. Bioaerosols in the air is a part of the aerosol containing particles of biological origin, such as viruses, bacteria, fungal spores, house dust mites and pollen. These particles can affect health of living organisms in terms of allergies, toxicity, carcinogenicity or infection and ultimately affect the planet's climate system because of acting as condensation nuclei for the formation of precipitation. The most studied biological effects of the above-mentioned on human health are reported respiratory symptoms and pulmonary diseases. This is due to almost continuous human exposure to these particles, both in the domestic environment, which includes mainly house dust mites, animal allergens, molds and bacteria, and outdoors, where a person is exposed to pollen and outdoor molds. In the case of interference with the climate system of the Earth there is a direct or indirect influence. Indirect effects include the creation of clouds and precipitation, which has the effect on the hydrological cycle of the planet. Scattering and absorption of solar radiation is considered a direct effect on climate change. Foreign literature was a crucial source of information on this topic.
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Representation of an enterpreneur in business relations
Deák, Marko ; Horáček, Vít (referee) ; Plíva, Stanislav (advisor)
The purpose of submitted thesis is to analyze current regulation of one of the key institutes of law - institute of representation. The institute is common for different branches of law. The core of representation is mutual for all branches, although several differences appear. Regulation of this institute can be found in substantial as well in procedural law. The thesis focuses at representation of an entrepreneur (also referred to as a businessman) in particular. Duplication of regulation in Civil and Commercial Code results in fact, that appropriate provision of both Codes must be applied for proper interpretation. Institute of representation enables that under certain circumstances a legal person (proxy or authorized representative) can act for other legal person and in the name of other person (principal, mandator or donor of the power). Legal consequences - rights and duties - shall arise directly to the principal. Representation has long history, but contrary to other legal institutes, inspiration can not be found in Roman law, because Roman law did not recognize representation in modern understanding. The institute is very important especially in the world of entrepreneurs, since consequences of representation are crucial for legal status of entrepreneur himself, because the rights and...
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Selected aspects of the legal relationship between a doctor, parents and a minor patient - criminal aspects
Smrčková, Zuzana ; Sovová, Olga (advisor) ; Císařová, Dagmar (referee)
The selected aspects of the legal relationship of doctor, parents and minor patient - the criminal aspects. (Abstract) This paper discusses various legal aspects of the relationship, which may arise between a minor patient, his parents and his doctor (or other appropriate health professional). The most important general rule holds good also in the Czech healthcare law. The general rule says that any interference with bodily integrity, and therefore each therapeutic medical intervention, can take place only with the consent of the patient. To be eligible to make such an agreement is a crucial legal capacity according to the arrangements of the Czech Civil Code. If someone is not eligible in this way about himself decide to grant consent to an intervention, it must be done by his legal guardian. In the case of minors it is usually intended by both parents. The most important regulation of the legal issues that arise in the care of the patient is found in Act No. 20/1966 Coll. Health Care. However from the perspective of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine this regulation appears to be somewhat outdated and patients and physicians (as well as other medical staff) find the law like overly complex, unintelligible and therefore unsuitable for their use. Unfortunately this law should help and serve...
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Establishing Mutual Links among Brain Structures
Klimeš, Petr ; Hlinka,, Jaroslav (referee) ; Krajča,, Vladimír (referee) ; Halámek, Josef (advisor)
The Human brain consists of mutually connected neuronal populations that build anatomically and functionally separated structures. To understand human brain activity and connectivity, it is crucial to describe how these structures are connected and how information is spread. Commonly used methods often work with data from scalp EEG, with a limited number of contacts, and are incapable of observing dynamic changes during cognitive processes or different behavioural states. In addition, connectivity studies almost never analyse pathological parts of the brain, which can have a crucial impact on pathology research and treatment. The aim of this work is connectivity analysis and its evolution in time during cognitive tasks using data from intracranial EEG. Physiological processes in cognitive stimulation and the local connectivity of pathology in the epileptic brain during wake and sleep were analysed. The results provide new insight into human brain physiology research. This was achieved by an innovative approach which combines connectivity methods with EEG spectral power calculation. The second part of this work focuses on seizure onset zone (SOZ) connectivity in the epileptic brain. The results describe the functional isolation of the SOZ from the surrounding tissue, which may contribute to clinical research and epilepsy treatment.
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The Selected Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in Australia
Mikešová, Klára ; Balaš, Vladimír (advisor) ; Šturma, Pavel (referee)
in English The purpose of this master's thesis is to introduce a reader into some legal aspects of foreign investment in Australia. And especially those which can be crucial for a foreign investor when contemplating about investing in Australia. The thesis is divided into 6 chapters. The first chapter introduces the topic of foreign investment and the thesis itself. The second chapter familiarizes with the key terms in international investment law, namely, investor (both a natural and legal person) and investment (in economic and legal sense). The third chapter describes the legal framework governing foreign investment in Australia. It provides an overview of domestic and also international legislation. The fourth chapter then deals with admission and establishment of investment in Australia. It covers how this issue is regulated in investment treaties and in domestic legislation, where the most important piece of legislation is Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Further, this chapter describes the concept of foreign person and the national interest test. The concept of the national interest test is important as all foreign investments which are notifiable actions are assessed by the Treasurer against the national interest test, which, however, is not defined in legislation. The fifth chapter...
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Land treatment and its relationship to the protection of the environment
Měkota, Jan ; Žákovská, Karolina (advisor) ; Drobník, Jaroslav (referee)
Land Consolidation and its Relation to Environmental Protection- Abstract Land consolidation is term used for rearrangement and readjustment of land parcels and their ownership in order to assure their rational use. In its modern form, it became part of Czech legislature when Czech National Council's Act No. 284/1991 Coll. was officially published. Current legal regulations of land consolidation are provided in Act No. 139/2002 Coll., as amended. This Act enumerates main goals land consolidation, carried out in the public interest, should achieve. Primary task of this dissertation is to review how land consolidation can contribute to the environmental protection. Soil fund upgrading as well as improvment of landscape aesthetics and its ecological stability are stated among main goals of the currently effective land consolidation legal regulations. In its initial chapter, this dissertation describes purpose of land consolidation and gives definition of its objects. Following chapter briefly deals with the history of land consolidation on Czech, Moravian and Silesian territory. Reflecting our country's history, real estate ownership evolution was very dynamical in past 160 years. Knowledge of this evolution is crucial for understanding of reason and purpose of land consolidation. Third chapter guides the...
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Phenomenon of stigmatization in communication between nurse and the patient
TROJANOVÁ, Hana
This bachelor thesis is focused on phenomena of stigmatization in communication between a patient and a nurse. A term of stigmatization represents thinking in stereotypes and a general attitude with a predetermined vision, which is usually not based on reality. These prejudices appear in the field of communication. It is about connecting negative features and treating with inappropriate naming. Acting like this can lead to social isolation. This bachelor thesis maps a problem of stigmatization and possible using of so-called "stickers" in communication between a patient and a nurse within a nursing process. The research survey was focused on the awareness of nurses about the term of stigmatization and also it was investigated what attitude nurses occupy towards patients who could be, thanks to their difference, much more compromised by this phenomena. That was the reason why the research survey included obese patients, patients with psychic disorders, also homeless clients, national minorities, patients recovering from alcohol or drug addiction and last but not least those who have any kind of physical disability. In this bachelor thesis we focus also on how these clients perceive the cooperation with nurses during the hospitalization, if they registered any differences in communication with them and other patients and we will be also interested if they have met with the use of stigmatizing terms and in what form.
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DNA extraction from plant tissues for polymerase chain reaction analysis
Trojánek, Zdeněk ; RNDr.Roman Matyášek, CSc. (referee) ; Rittich, Bohuslav (advisor)
Extraction of nucleic acids is an important step for all molecular biological studies. The process of isolation of plant DNA is complicated due to the presence of polyphenols, polysaccharides and other metabolites. They can be co-isolated with DNA and act as PCR inhibitors. The aim of this study was to compare CTAB extraction procedure, Qiagen DNA easy kit, direct homogenization, carboxyl-functionalised magnetic non-porous HEMA based microspheres and combination of the above mentioned methods for DNA isolation from different plants. The DNA was evaluated regarding concentration, purity and amplification in PCR. All methods provided DNA that could be used in downstream PCR applications. However, there were differences regarding yield, purity, labour intensiveness and cost. Combination of direct homogenization and magnetic microspheres coated by carboxyl groups was isolated DNA from various plants and plant foods in a quality suitable for convectional PCR, real time PCR and restriction analysis. This method is fast, simple and does not require work with harmful substances.
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Instruments of foreign policy of small states - Taiwan's economic and public diplomacy
Průchová, Kristýna ; Fürst, Rudolf (advisor) ; Karásek, Tomáš (referee)
Taiwan is still in partial diplomatic isolation. As a small country with a limited share in world affairs is not only limited by his specific requirements, but also to the instruments that are entitled to use. The only way to escape from this situation means expanding the number of diplomatic allies and efforts for integration into international structures. Recommended tools for small state foreign policy used to achieve its objectives, primarily by soft power. Based on the classification of Taiwan as a small state, the recommended instruments are of public and economic diplomacy. They act through creating a positive image of the country abroad and various forms of foreign assistance. Taiwan needs to gather as much support from the general public in different countries. A strong motivation for him is his effort to build its own space and fixed position for national survival and growth in China's shadow. By defining each of the central concepts, integrating Taiwan into the actual facts and the application of selected instruments for Taiwan's foreign policy terms there is built a connection between the small states issue and areas of economic and public diplomacy as soft power tools of Taiwan's foreign policy.
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Microevolutionary processes in the Czech endemic Campanula bohemica
Hanušová, Kateřina ; Suda, Jan (advisor) ; Vít, Petr (referee)
The genus Campanula L. - bellflower - is the largest group of the family Campanulaceae with a subcosmopolitan distribution and poorly resolved infrageneric classification. The evolutionary history of the genus has been shaped by a number of microevolutionary processes, including interspecific hybridization, genome duplication and geographical isolation, that resulted in the genesis of several endemic or geographically restricted species. The centre of endemism in the Czech Republic lies in subalpine altitudes of the Jeseníky and the Krkonoše (Giant) mountains, where three endemic taxa can be found: C. gelida Kovanda, C. rotundifolia L. subsp. sudetica (Hruby) Soó and C. bohemica Hruby. Despite their evolutionary and biogeographical value, there is a lack of information about their phenotypic variation, population structure, evolutionary history and processes acting in their populations. A critical assessment of these topics would require application of modern biosystematics tools. Campanula bohemica is an endangered neoendemics of higher altitudes in the Krkonoše Mts., closely related to C. scheuchzeri Vill., native to the Alps. The endemic species often grows in sympatry with related and morphologically similar C. rotundifolia. The incidence of intermediate morphotypes suggest that both species can...
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