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The relationships among functional traits of tardigrades (Tardigrada), their diet, and environmental conditions
TŮMOVÁ, Michala
In this thesis, I explore several ways how to use functional traits to study the tardigrade role in the soil food web. The goal of the thesis was to show that it is possible to study tardigrade ecology even without species identification. Trophic classification of tardigrades, as well as morphometric traits of each individual, were used as functional traits. First, I confirmed the existence of different trophic groups, testing the whole spectrum of potential diet in three tardigrade species from different trophic groups. I showed that tardigrades differed not only in the scope of ingested items but also in survival and fecundity under different types of diet. Secondly, I compared trophic group composition with species composition in natural tardigrade communities. The results showed that species, as well as trophic group composition, responded to the same environmental drivers. Trophic group composition enabled easier interpretation of the tardigrade role in the soil food web, while species composition illustrated also species-specific preferences that were not connected to their feeding habits such as preferences for different levels of soil moisture. Finally, I have used morphometric traits measured in each individual separately which allowed me for evaluation of inter-specific as well as intra-specific variation. As a result, buccal tube length was selected as a predictor of tardigrade feeding preferences among nematode, rotifer, and tardigrade prey. In summary, the thesis documented that functional traits provide a tool for the prediction of tardigrade feeding behaviour and detection of changes in the role of tardigrades along environmental gradients without the need of species identification.
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Utilization of dog in health - social field
Tůmová, Michala ; Arnoldová, Anna (advisor) ; Leontovyčová, Jana (referee)
Graduate thesis ,,Utilization of dog in health-social field" discuss animal therapy, such as zoo therapy, guide dogs, service dogs for people with handicaps. I specialize mostly on questions of guide and service dogs training, ethology, difference, dog welfare and guide and service dog acquisition process. I have presented the history of guide and service dog training, the process of the training itself as well as its positive and negative aspects. I have also presented the issue of visual or hearing hearing impairment, as well as the issue of handicapped people in general. Finally I present issue of animal comfort and needs, which could be to some extent damaged by the burden of heavy training and by improper handling and care.
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Advertising within weekly publications in times of the economic crisis 2007-2011
Tůmová, Michala ; Vlasák, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Zápotocký, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis Advertising within weekly publications in times of the economic crisis 2007-2011 uses quantitative content method to figure out frequency of advertisement placed by economic subjects in weekly magazines Respekt, Reflex and Týden. Time range was set from June 2007 to June 2011. The goal of this thesis is to ascertain behavior of these economic subjects before the crisis, in it's early period until the half of it. Theoretical part brings the explanation of the cause of the financial crisis, explains relations between advertisement and media, describes the evolution of chosen periodicals and introduces readers to used research method. Empirical part presents and illustrates obtained data which leads to conclusions. The appraisal of the study helped to make clear conclusions that proves the impact of financial crisis on economical subjects.
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The role of audio in specific types of communication
Tůmová, Michala ; Štoll, Martin (advisor) ; Soukup, Martin (referee)
This diploma thesis The Role of Sound in Audiovision focuses on the topic of perception of viewers of the audio component in audiovisual outputs. The aim of the work is to find out to what extent viewers perceive all sound components of these works and whether they consider sound important. The theoretical part of the work provides insight into the psychology of sound in terms of affecting the perception of viewers, the types of sounds used in the media and their use. The research part presents the obtained data and their evaluation to find answers to questions focused on sound perception.
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Advertising within weekly publications in times of the economic crisis 2007-2011
Tůmová, Michala ; Vlasák, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Zápotocký, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis Advertising within weekly publications in times of the economic crisis 2007-2011 uses quantitative content method to figure out frequency of advertisement placed by economic subjects in weekly magazines Respekt, Reflex and Týden. Time range was set from June 2007 to June 2011. The goal of this thesis is to ascertain behavior of these economic subjects before the crisis, in it's early period until the half of it. Theoretical part brings the explanation of the cause of the financial crisis, explains relations between advertisement and media, describes the evolution of chosen periodicals and introduces readers to used research method. Empirical part presents and illustrates obtained data which leads to conclusions. The appraisal of the study helped to make clear conclusions that proves the impact of financial crisis on economical subjects.
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Utilization of dog in health - social field
Tůmová, Michala ; Arnoldová, Anna (advisor) ; Leontovyčová, Jana (referee)
Graduate thesis ,,Utilization of dog in health-social field" discuss animal therapy, such as zoo therapy, guide dogs, service dogs for people with handicaps. I specialize mostly on questions of guide and service dogs training, ethology, difference, dog welfare and guide and service dog acquisition process. I have presented the history of guide and service dog training, the process of the training itself as well as its positive and negative aspects. I have also presented the issue of visual or hearing hearing impairment, as well as the issue of handicapped people in general. Finally I present issue of animal comfort and needs, which could be to some extent damaged by the burden of heavy training and by improper handling and care.
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