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Honor Killing as a Punishment in Eastern Cultures, and Examples among Refugees in Europe
Khairulina, Alina ; Dočkal, Jan (advisor) ; Pazlarová, Hana (referee)
This graduate work include problems connected with honor crime. The aim of this work is to describe this issue. Here I want to touch upon the reasons of honor crime, I want to show countries, where this problem is common and where it happens often. I would like to show this problem in Europe as well. Also I want to find some decisions how to protect women who have to deal with this issue. I wrote this work according to professional materials, I spoke to a professional who work in this field. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Art spaces outside institutional frames: differential spaces of art
Piškur, Bojana ; Wittlich, Petr (advisor) ; Pachmanová, Martina (referee) ; Lahoda, Vojtěch (referee)
The aim of this dissertation is to direct attention towards differential way of approaching spaces of art, on the basis of Lefebvrian space production. But the space production in question is just one aspect which cannot be isolated from the wider social environment. While differential spaces of art seem to be - in theory at least- an ideal place for discussion within recent debates on representation, culture, identity and so on, they have nevertheless been relatively isolated from these perspectives. The main reason is that it is impossible to analyze the actual production of differential spaces. lt is possible, however, to elucidate and expose the production and the product - space (they are inevitably connected) - through first-hand experiences (participation), and through secondary sources such as documentary materials, newspaper articles, interviews etc. Production of differential spaces of art can be recognized in the following spatialities: appropriated spaces, embodied spaces, spaces of the so called "third sector", and inner spaces of mind, to name the examples described in the dissertation. lt also seeks answers to questions: what is specific to the production of differential spaces of art? What is the relationship between different spatialities? Between differential spaces of art and the...
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On-line learning in real-time environments
Pacovský, Ondřej ; Spier, Emmet (advisor) ; Mrázová, Iveta (referee)
In this work, a novel reinforcement learning algorithm, Stimulus Action Reward Network (SARN), is developed. It is targeted for application in real-time domainswhere the inputs are usually continuous and adaptation must proceed on-line, without separate training periods. Another objective is to minimise the amount of problem-specific teacher(human) input needed for successful application of the algorithm. The SARN architecture combines a connectionist network and scalar reinforcement feedback by employing Hebbian principles. By adapting the network weights, connections are established between stimuli and actions that lead to positive feedback. Since the links between the input stimuli and the actions are formed quite rapidly, it is possible to use a large number of stimuli. This leads to the idea of using recurrent random network (Echo State Network) as a pre-processing layer. Prototype implementation is tested in Unreal 2004 game environment. The comparison with Q-learning shows that on the time scale of tens of seconds to minutes, SARN typically achieves better performance. When coupled with an Echo State Network, SARN requires a uniquely low amount of problem-specific information supplied by the teacher. These features make SARN useful for domains such as autonomous robot control and game AI.
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The influence of Asian culture on business- case study of Chinese culture
Uhlíková, Aneta ; Maitah, Mansoor (advisor) ; Radka, Radka (referee)
Topic of the thesis is to explain the influence of Asia culture on doing business, specifically focused on Chinese market. It analyses cultural differences and points out the importance of culture in business. In the theoretical part, the most important factors as well as all cultural influential factors are mentioned. Definition of culture itself is presented together with basic cultural elements and differeces among cultures. Further on, cultural dimensions of Geert Hofstede, one of the eminent world culture-scientist, are described, specifically focused on interaction among different cultures and organisational cultures.
Practical part then puts more emphasis on the Chinese business culture itself. Topics such as business negotiation differences are starting the practical part, followed by behaviour patterns after coming to China and meeting future business partners with Chinese roots. After explanation of all the basic differences " on the first sight", author goes more into details and explains detailed differences connected with traditions, rules and all other necessary information about how to behave in the Chinese business enviroment. Thesiś focuses on all formal collective behaviour concepts, which are very important in the Chinese culture as well as its history and philosophy, which influences both their personal and professional life every day.
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The image of a man in Czechoslovak magazines from the fifties and the seventies
Kočí, Marie ; Jirák, Jan (advisor) ; Šoltys, Otakar (referee)
This text examines the image of a man in three Czechoslovak magazines from the fifties and the seventies. It inspects ways of a construction of this image and its close connections to the social and historical context. It draws on many theories such as structuralism, poststructuralism, social semiotics, cultural studies and men's studies. The text is divided into two main parts - a theoretical and practical part. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Příprava Firmy na Expanzi na Čínský Trh
Fučikovský, Jan ; Strouhal, Jiří (advisor) ; Rott, Martin (referee)
This master thesis is written as a guideline for successful business expansion to Chinese market. It describes the regional characteristics, which are important in order to understand the Chinese culture, since without proper understanding of the culture, all of its aspects and concepts such as Guanxi, no foreign firm will be able to succeed in China. Apart of the cultural analysis it also deals with the theory of expansion, how to correctly approach it, what are the possible entry modes and financial sources. I used three case studies, which provide real life experience with this issue from different points of view. The practical part of the thesis is primarily focused on financial industry in China, specifically on investment funds and what should be the necessary steps for any investment fund, which would like to expand to Chinese market.
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Taxation of Dividends
Lodrová, Monika ; Tepperová, Jana (advisor) ; Tecl, Jan (referee)
The thesis deals with taxation of dividend income that is being paid out from or to the Czech Republic. It gives an insight into the international tax regulations and their impact on the Czech legislation. The thesis focuses on the definition of dividends and relevant tax procedures. Furthermore, it makes an assessment based on practical scenarios, on the extent of tax burden of persons, Czech tax residents that receive dividends; and the impact on Czech tax revenues in connection with dividend payout to different countries.
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ICP-OES with electrothermal vaporisation (ETV) as a possible tool for direct analysis of biologic samples
Matějková, Stanislava
Solid sampling electrothermal vaporization (ETV) inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) enable simple and rapid multielemental analysis of major, minor and trace elements without the need for pre-treatment of solid or liquid samples. By comparison with more common ICP-OES combined with a solution nebulization, the risk of contamination of analysed samples is reduced. The detection limits and the sample quantity needed for analysis via ETV-ICP-OES decrease as a result of the high-efectivity transport of the sample aerosol into the ICP torch. The connection of ETV unit to simultaneous ICP-OES allows us the fast direct and fully automatised analysis of numerous samples. The technique enable usually the combined calibration with home-made or certified solid and aqueous standards. We developed the methodology for tracking the carboran-based candidate-drugs time dependent concentration and for their pharmacokinetic evaluation. The method is based on direct boron or together boron and cobalt contents direct estimation in little amounts of fresh frozen mice tissues (5 – 10 mg of serum, brain or liver).\n
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Cross-cultural differences in an international company
Laznová, Pavla ; Michálek, Pavel (advisor) ; Marek, Marek (referee)
The theoretical part of the Thesis deals with models and patterns that can be found in every culture. It mentions different dividing of culture, perspectives of culture, from what it is being made, what can has influence on it, how it is being developed, what are the differences between cultures, why and what are the specifics of cultural interaction. The practical part consists of company characteristic, where the research had been accomplished, and of the respondent analysis. The research was made through a questionnaire survey. The data were assessed by statistical method, which confirmed or declined the hypotheses. The result was discussed in the summary.
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