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Barriers to the Implementation of Smart Projects in Rural Areas, Small Towns, and the City in Brno Metropolitan Area
(De Gruyter Open Ltd., 2022)
The implementation of smart projects can contribute to solving the current development problems of municipalities and cities of varied sizes. Although the concept of smart development is a vague term in the literature, in ...
On the Investment Attractiveness of Ukrainian Companies
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)
The geographical location of Ukraine provides a multitude of possibilities for successful investment activity. There are rich natural resources, a fertile soil and a qualified low-cost labour force. On the other hand, ...
Social Farming in Czechia, Actors and Barriers
(De Gruyter Open Ltd., 2022)
The article deals with the state of social farming in Czechia, which is obviously in its infancy. The main barriers to development are the character of Czech agriculture, which is radically based on large-scale production ...
The Position of Netflix in the Czech Republic Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)
This article is focused on the differences in the brand equity of the streaming service Netflix before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic. Brand equity is measured by a specially modified conceptual ...
Metodika pro specializovaná mikroklimatická měření v zemědělském výzkumuMethodology for specialized microclimate measurements in agricultural research
(2022)
Metodika poskytuje praktický nástroj pro metodicky korektní realizaci mikroklimatického monitoringu v širokém spektru experimentů zemědělského výzkumu. Včetně uvedení příkladů z realizovaných aplikací inovuje a rozšiřuje ...
Výuková opora pro předmět Databázové systémy zpracovaná metodou microlearningTeaching text for the subject database systems processed by microlearning method
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)
Příspěvek prezentuje základní principy tvorby učebních textů vytvořených metodou microlearning, která je uzpůsobena současným elektronickým zařízením a osobním komunikátorům. Příklady různých typů mikroúloh, kterých jsou ...
Anaerobic Fermentation of Silage from the Above-Ground Biomass of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) and Maize (Zea mayse L.) as a New and Promising Input Raw Material for Biogas Production
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Research of new input raw materials for biogas plants is a very actual topic. There are only a very few studies dealing with the possibility of using silage prepared from the above-ground parts of the Jerusalem artichoke ...
Artificial Weathering of Contact-Charred Wood-The Effect of Modification Duration, Wood Species and Material Density
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
A relevant issue with charred exteriors is the inconsistency of the result, which makes service life predictions complicated. Contact charring enables the creation of a very evenly modified surface with accurate control ...
Assessment of landfill protection systems in Japan - a case study
(Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, 2022)
Landfilling of untreated waste is still seen as an acceptable practice in many developed countries. Sanitary landfills are facilities for the disposal of untreated mixed municipal solid waste as a major waste stream. The ...
Reactive Nitrogen Species and Male Reproduction: Physiological and Pathological Aspects
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Reactive nitrogen species (RNS), like reactive oxygen species (ROS), are useful for sustaining reproductive processes such as cell signaling, the regulation of hormonal biosynthesis, sperm capacitation, hyperactivation, ...
Cut-to-Length Harvesting Options for the Integrated Harvesting of the European Industrial Poplar Plantations
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Plantation forestry has a long history in Europe and still supports local industry, generating employment, improving environmental quality, and mitigating climate change. As part of these plantations, medium-rotation poplars ...
Identifying Suitable Restoration and Conservation Areas for Dracaena cinnabari Balf.f. in Socotra, Yemen
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
We examine the distribution of Dracaena cinnabari, the Socotran Dragon's Blood Tree, an endangered species endemic to the island of Socotra (Yemen)-and we propose an accessibility approach to its conservation, taking the ...
Elasto-plastic material model of oak at two moisture content levels
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2022)
The mechanical properties of wood show a very high dependence on the moisture content (MC). A consideration of MC in numerical simulations increases the applicability of such prediction with respect to application and ...
Multilocus Sequence Genotype Heterogeneity in Streptococcus uberis Isolated from Bovine Mastitis in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
The ubiquitous occurrence and high heterogeneity of Streptococcus uberis strains cause difficulties in the development and implementation of effective control strategies in dairy herds. In this study, S. uberis strains ...
Physical-Mechanical Properties of Peat Moss (Sphagnum) Insulation Panels with Bio-Based Adhesives
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Rising energy and raw material prices, dwindling resources, increased recycling, and the need for sustainable management have led to growth in the smart materials sector. In recent years, the importance and diversity of ...
Effect of Norway Spruce Forest Dieback on Soil Water Balance: The Examples from Upland Areas of the Czech Republic
(Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre, 2022)
This study focuses on the description of soil water balance under three different spruce monoculture conditions, nemaly living forest, disturbed forest with dead trees and after forest clear-cutting. Analysis was based on ...
Non-Indigenous Cladocera (Crustacea: Branchiopoda): From a Few Notorious Cases to a Potential Global Faunal Mixing in Aquatic Ecosystems
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Non-indigenous species may pose a threat to native ecosystems worldwide. In aquatic environments, invasives may have a negative impact on human food security and livelihoods. Several water fleas (Crustacea: Branchiopoda: ...
Effects of Wood Particles from Deadwood on the Properties and Formaldehyde Emission of Particleboards
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
The volume of deadwood increases annually because of changes in environmental, climatic, and hydrological conditions. On the other hand, during the last decade, manufacturers of wood-based boards have been facing an acute ...
A Comparative Cross-Platform Analysis to Identify Potential Biomarker Genes for Evaluation of Teratozoospermia and Azoospermia
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)
Male infertility is a global public health concern. Teratozoospermia is a qualitative anomaly of spermatozoa morphology, contributing significantly to male infertility, whereas azoospermia is the complete absence of ...
Epigenetic factors in breast cancer therapy
(Frontiers Media SA, 2022)
Epigenetic modifications are inherited differences in cellular phenotypes, such as cell gene expression alterations, that occur during somatic cell divisions (also, in rare circumstances, in germ line transmission), but ...