Forensic Treatment Services in the Czech Republic: Current State and Future Challenges

For more than twenty years, the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences celebrates the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture with a traditional scholarly conference.”. Since 2014, it has been held in the young scholars’ format. In 2019, participants from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Togliatti, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg, and Rostov-on-Don, as well as Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania continued this tradition. A wide range of problems related to the history of the Slavic peoples from the Middle Ages to the present time in the national, regional and international context were discussed again. Participants talked about the typology of Slavic languages and dialects, linguo-geography, socio- and ethnolinguistics, analyzed formation, development, current state, and prospects of Slavic literatures, etc.

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Evaluation of the Current Approach to Education of Security Issues at Selected Universities Preparing Future Pedagogues

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su131910684 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (19) ◽

pp. 10684

Author(s):

Stepan Kavan

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Current Approach ◽

Ministry Of Education ◽

Primary Method ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Security Issues ◽

Minimum Standards ◽

Current State ◽

New Knowledge

This paper deals with education in security issues. The aim of this work is to examine and evaluate the current approach to education of future educators in the field of security issues at selected universities in the Czech Republic. The primary method of research was a survey through questionnaires, where information was collected at selected universities. The evaluation is performed using SWOT analysis. The fragmentation and inconsistency of the approach of individual universities is evident from the results of the survey. New knowledge, which is based on the research, is the identification of the current state of training of future teachers in the field of security. The result of the survey is used by an expert group of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic as input information for the development of minimum standards for pedagogical universities.

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ASPHER V4 Working Group supports the road map for professionalising the public health workforce

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.426 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

A Petrakova ◽

R Otok ◽

V Prikazsky ◽

M Dlouhy ◽

Z Prazanova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Czech Republic ◽

Health Workforce ◽

Rapid Assessment ◽

Public Health Workforce ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

The Public ◽

Road Map ◽

Current State ◽

Public Health Profession

Abstract Background The ASPHER V4 Working Group (WG) was established in 2016 and officially launched during the 9th European Public Health Conference in Vienna. One of the key objectives of the WG is to strengthen public health capacity development in V4 countries. The WG supports the implementation of the recently reviewed European Action Plan for Strengthening Public Health Capacities (EAP). The EAP’s review highlighted the need to focus further action on four enabling Essential Public Health Functions (EPHOs) including human resources for public health. This is why the WG is heavily involved in the recent development of a new Road map for professionalising the public health workforce, one of the products of the recently established Coalition of Partners (CoP) that was convened by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in close cooperation with ASPHER and Maastricht University. Objectives Supporting the WHO CoP with a focus on development and further implementation of a new Road map for professionalising public health workforce in V4 countries. Using a new rapid assessment tool to evaluate the state of the public health profession in the Czech Republic. Sharing the report on the current state of public health professions in the Czech Republic with the WG and using it as a comparison of the current state in all V4 countries. Results Key strengths and weaknesses of the first rapid assessment of the current state of the public health profession in the Czech Republic are presented. Key actions are proposed for the WG: a) Preparation of a grant proposal to the International V4 Fund and b) Continuing active involvement in CoP activities. Conclusions The rapid assessment tool for evaluating the state of the public health profession was successfully implemented in the Czech Republic with the close cooperation of academia, researchers, policy makers and practitioners. The summary confirms that further work on the professionalization of the public health workforce is needed. Key messages ASPHER V4 WG is strongly involved in the development of a new road map for professionalising the public health workforce, coordinated by the WHO CoP, ASPHER and Maastricht University. Summary of the first rapid assessment of the current state of the public health profession in the Czech Republic confirms the importance of further action in this area of work.

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Proposed Methodology for the Calculation of Overview Distances at Level Crossings and the Inclusion Thereof in National Standards

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12145684 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (14) ◽

pp. 5684

Author(s):

Vladimír Ľupták ◽

Maria Stopkova ◽

Martin Jurkovič

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Rational Solution ◽

Geographical Location ◽

National Standards ◽

Technical Solution ◽

Comprehensive Overview ◽

Level Crossings ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Current State ◽

State Of Affairs

The aim of this article is to find a rational solution for increasing the safety of level crossings in the Czech Republic on the basis of a set of representative level crossings. The Czech Republic was deliberately chosen because of its geographical location, the number of level crossings on the network, and because, according to statistics from the Rail Safety Inspection Office, the country ranks as one of the highest for the number of accidents at level crossings. The rational solution being sought is one that achieves a balance between legislative, technical, and awareness-raising measures. In the practical part, great emphasis is placed on the assessment of the current state of Czech legislation. The identified discrepancies are resolved by adjusting calculations for overview distances and proposing changes to incorrect provisions. The main contribution of this paper is the comprehensive overview that it provides of level crossings and their safety. This overview includes a description of the current state of affairs, i.e., the number of level crossings, their location, classification, construction and type of equipment used, as well as an analysis of accidents and their frequency. The latter is in relation to the proposed construction and technical solution and subsequent assessment of the rationalisation possibilities and investments required to reconstruct or remove existing level crossings, thereby affecting the accident rate.

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Photojournalism in Central Europe

Nordicom Review ◽

10.1515/nor-2017-0411 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (s2) ◽

pp. 7-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Filip Láb ◽

Sandra Štefaniková

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

News Production ◽

Traditional Concept ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Central European ◽

Current State ◽

News Organizations ◽

Working Practices ◽

New Challenges

Abstract The adoption of digital technologies, along with current economic realities, has affected the entire process of visual news production. It has also influenced the traditional concept of photojournalism. As a result, news photographers face multiple new challenges. Although visual news material is becoming ever more important, news organizations have cut back on employment, leaving those few who remain employed with additional workload and responsibilities. Based on interviews with photojournalists and photo editors, this article examines the current state of photojournalism and editorial processes in three Central European countries – the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Findings indicate that photojournalists and photo editors face ongoing developments in the photographic medium that significantly affect their working practices and routines. At the same time, they must deal with increasing workload, new responsibilities, competition and the challenges of maintaining quality in the digital age.

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The importance of proper evidence and identification of metallurgical materials for effective management of the company

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201824401006 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 244 ◽

pp. 01006

Author(s):

Vladimíra Schindlerová ◽

Ivana Šajdlerová

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Production Process ◽

Manufacturing Process ◽

Cost Reduction ◽

Production Systems ◽

Effective Management ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Record Keeping ◽

Efficient Management ◽

Current State

An important characteristic for efficient management of production systems is the ability of a product, component or material to be tracked. That is, to be assigned with a unique symbol, number, or other code (identifier) that can be traced back both within the production process and to the customer (e. g. when complaining about a defective part). Traceability leads to a cost reduction in eliminating the risks associated with the difficult identification of the material or parts, their handling in pre-production, the manufacturing process, or the storage and sale of finished products to customers. In case of problems, it makes it easier to implement the necessary measures and reduces the time to remedy the situation either within the company or even outside. Individual companies within the Czech Republic usually solve the identification and traceability independently. The paper deals with the results of the analysis of the current state of record keeping and identification of metallurgical materials in selected companies, and presents a proposal for improvement of the current situation in a specific company, especially in the field of work with remaining material.

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Current state and future directions of bioeconomy in the Czech Republic

New Biotechnology ◽

10.1016/j.nbt.2020.09.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 61 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Miroslav Hájek ◽

Michaela Holecová ◽

Helena Smolová ◽

Ladislav Jeřábek ◽

Ivo Frébort

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Future Directions ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Current State

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Debt Management in the Czech Republic (formation in the 1990s and the current state)

Prague Economic Papers ◽

10.18267/j.pep.251 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 33-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ivan Matalík ◽

Michal Slavík

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Debt Management ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Current State

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Iodine content development in raw cow’s milk in three regions of the Czech Republic between the years 2008 and 2018

Acta Veterinaria Brno ◽

10.2754/avb201988030265 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 88 (3) ◽

pp. 265-270

Author(s):

Roman Konečný ◽

Zuzana Křížová ◽

Jan Hladký ◽

Jitka Kautská ◽

Lucie Hasoňová ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Iodine Content ◽

Iodine Concentration ◽

Cow’S Milk ◽

Human Consumption ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Cow's Milk ◽

Current State ◽

Content Development ◽

Raw Cow’S Milk

The study examines an analysis and evaluation of iodine content in raw cow’s milk in three regions of the Czech Republic between the years 2008 and 2018. Bulk milk samples were collected at dairy farms situated in South Bohemia, Central Bohemia, and the Vysočina Region. Iodine in milk was determined on the basis of alkaline ashing, using the spectrophotometric method according to Sandell-Kolthoff. The highest mean iodine content was measured in 2009 (485.5 ± 408.2 μg/l) and the lowest in 2016 (169.2 ± 71.7 μg/l). Since 2010 there has been a gradual decline of iodine concentration, from 479.5 ± 304.9 μg/l in 2010 to 231.2 ± 63.5 μg/l in 2018. A similar decreasing tendency was recorded in all the monitored regions. The percentage of samples containing iodine above 500 μg/l was on the decrease (37% in 2009; 0% in 2016–2018) and less than 80 μg/l (8% in 2009; 0% in 2017–2018). The current state corresponds to the requirements for iodine content in milk for human consumption. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous iodine content checks in milk and the related adjustments of iodine supplementation to the feeding rations of dairy cows.

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