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Comparative investigation of chemical and structural properties of charred fir wood samples by Raman and FTIR spectroscopy as well as X-ray-micro-CT technology
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023)Wood surface charring is a treatment method commonly employed to enhance weather protection and aesthetic appearance of building exteriors. This study aims to investigate the differences between two wood surface charring ... -
Boca Abajo
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2023)Los psicodélicos son un notable grupo de sustancias que afectan a la imaginación y creatividad humana. Este libro contiene un relato inspirado en sus efectos. El relato es bilingüe, en español-checo, y va acompañado de ... -
A color-tunable single-benzene fluorophore-based sensor for sensitive detection of palladium in solution and living cells
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023)Single-benzene fluorophores are bright and the smallest fluorochromes known so far. In single-benzene fluorophores, the fluorescence is mediated by the push/pull effect of substituting groups. Despite a plethora of ... -
Economic growth effects of de facto and de jure trade globalization in ECOWAS
(Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně, 2023)This paper examines the dynamics of trade globalization by analysing and comparing the economic growth effect of overall trade globalization with the growth effects of de facto and de jure trade globalization in the economic ... -
Increasing Phosphorus Digestibility in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Farming Using Phytase and Citric Acid
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2023)The presence of antinutritional substances, such as phytate, in fish feed affects the digestibility and absorption of minerals and nutrients by fish, while reduced availability of phosphorus (P) in wheat-based feeds used ... -
Pre-activated biochar by fertilizers mitigates nutrient leaching and stimulates soil microbial activity
(Springer International Publishing AG, 2023)Background: Previous studies have suggested that the targeted application of biochars in agricultural soils may benefit soil health and crop production. Physico-chemical properties of soils after biochar addition have been ... -
Multi-perspective quality of life index for urban development analysis, example of the city of Brno, Czech Republic
(Elsevier Science Ltd., 2023)Urban system present dynamic systems, where many interactions take place and revealing deeper spatial relations of the urban system and the quality of life is a necessary part of decision-making process in sustainable urban ... -
Recent advancements in nanotechnology application on wood and bamboo materials: A review
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023)Wood and bamboo are the greenest renewable materials used for construction, furniture, and decor from the ancient ages. However, wood and bamboo have intrinsic faults like durability, ductility, physical and mechanical ... -
Consumers' perceptions of health and factors influencing fulfilment of the need for healthcare in eu countries
(Technická univerzita v Liberci, 2022)The paper deals with subjective perceptions of health by individuals. The research aimed at understanding socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing the fulfilment of healthcare needs and at finding out categories ... -
Dual Infection of an Open Fracture Caused by Mycobacterium setense and Clostridium celerecrescens
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)Infections caused by Mycobacterium setense or Clostridium celerecrescens are extremely rare. In this report, for the first time a dual infection with these two pathogens is described. An 18-year-old female suffered multiple ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of yield and alpha acid content in selected hop varieties
(Výzkumný ústav pivovarský a sladařský a.s., 2022)The stability of the agricultural and technological properties of hop varieties over the course of time and under changing climate is essential for both growers and brewers. This study is a typical case of monitoring 12 ... -
Solar Park: Opportunity or Threat for Vegetation and Ecosystem
(Polish Society of Ecological Engineering, 2022)Solar parks are currently considered a new source of energy generation and one of the methods for reducing the usage of fossil fuels. The studies related to the influence of solar parks on vegetation structure are not yet ... -
The Effect of Selected Factors on the Strength of Stitches of Upholstery Faux Leather
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)With their properties, upholstery covering materials significantly influence the quality of upholstered products. These materials form the surface layer of upholstered furniture; any damage to this material is immediately ... -
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 ... -
Effect of storage and preincubation on hatching egg quality and hatchability in meat type chicken
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2021)The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of hatching eggs storage and their preincubation on eggs quality, hatchability and one-day old chick weight in young meat-type ROSS 308 parent stock, 31 weeks of age. Total ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
Small industrial towns in Moravia: a comparison of the production and post-productive eras
(Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2023)The paper focuses on the changes to the industrial structure of small Moravian towns as these towns are part of the settlement structure that connects urban and rural systems. Small towns (of up to 15,000 inhabitants) are ...
