Mendelu Repository: Recent submissions
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Ergosterol and polyphenol contents as rapid indicators of orchardgrass silage safety
(Elsevier Science Ltd., 2023)The ergosterol (ERG) has been proposed as a potential indicator of fungal contamination, along with polyphenol content analysis to predict silage safety. Despite efforts in controlling fungal growth in silage, mycotoxin ... -
Solvent Accessibility Promotes Rotamer Errors during Protein Modeling with Major Side-Chain Prediction Programs
(American Chemical Society, 2023)Side-chain rotamer prediction is one of the most critical late stages in protein 3D structure building. Highly advanced and specialized algorithms (e.g., FASPR, RASP, SCWRL4, and SCWRL4v) optimize this process by use of ... -
Evaluation of semen parameters from Fleckvieh-Simmental bulls and the influence of age and season of collection
(Archiv für Tierzucht, 2023)The aim of this paper was to evaluate semen parameters from Czech Fleckvieh (dual-purpose breed) bulls used in artificial insemination in the Fleckvieh population. The ejaculate was collected from bulls only once a week, ... -
Activating supply chain business models' value potentials through Systems Engineering
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023)New business opportunities, driven by smart digitalization technology and initiatives such as Industry 4.0, significantly change business models and their innovation rate. The complexity of methodologies developed in recent ... -
Manure application followed by biochar application increases plant production regardless of soil dehydrogenase activity
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023)Biochar is obtained by the pyrolysis of biomass, and contains abundant carbon and minerals. Biochar supplementation of soils can greatly improve soil health and quality, but these beneficial effects typically develop slowly ... -
Impregnation of Norway spruce with low melting-point binary fatty acid as a phase-change material
(CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group, 2023)Norway spruce was impregnated with a eutectic mixture of capric acid and stearic acid. The binary fatty acid was used as a bio-based phase-change material (PCM) for further applications with wood as a latent heat-storage ... -
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 ...