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Výzkum zločinu v Česku z pohledu geografie

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Jíchová J.

Historická geografie (Historical Geography)

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2014

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vol. 40

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issue 1

73-93

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Traditionally, many disciplines have researched crime – depending on their specialization, they have focused on different aspects of the phenomenon. This article introduces the point of view of geography, putting greater emphasis on crime’s spatial context. The main attention is devoted to the development of crime research in Czechia with the emphasis on questions, methods and territorial criteria. At the same time, the article reflects the development in crime research, especially in European countries, which has long served as a source of information and inspiration for Czech researchers.

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„Politika 4. cenové skupiny“. K problematice současných politických klišé a stereotypů

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Altman K.

Studia Etnologiczne i Antropologiczne

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2016

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vol. 16

70-84

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In the environment of the current Czechia the phrase “politics of the fourth price category” is quite frequent, mainly in the parlance of politicians and journalist. The foundation of the phrase is in the technical term “the fourth price category” which in the period of the so-called socialism indicated pubs, or public houses of the lowest category. Their “folk” environment was greatly popular in wide layers of population, but at the same time, this category has become a symbol of dubious quality. After 1989, this classification of pubs was abandoned due to radical changes in the form of their ownership. The term the fourth price category, however, survived in public awareness as the unofficial designation of a pub and, in particular (in conjunction with the policy) as a negative symbol used primarily by politicians and journalists to dishonest political opponents. This term thus seems like a clichéor settled, automated template which the Czechs have become accustomed to and some of them have included it in their spontaneous speech.

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Development of regional innovation environment in the northern part of Czechia

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Hlaváček P.

Biblioteka Regionalisty

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2017

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issue 17

43-54

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The article focuses on the analysis of the innovation environment of the regions in Czechia, focusing on the Ústí Region. Due to the geographical location of the Ústi Region and its economic development and structure, regions which went through similar economic and social development have been selected for research in this article, in particular the Karlovy Vary Region, the Liberec Region, and the Moravia-Silesia Region. The analysis has used the indicators from the field of human resources, employment in R&D, information technologies, as well as education. It is obvious under the comparison of the selected parameters that the Ústí Region lags in the development of the innovation potential behind the Liberec Region and Moravia-Silesia Region, but reports better results and development changes compared to the Karlovy Vary Region.

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Stabilita kriminality v místech: případová studie českého města

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Jíchová J., Šimon M.

Sociologický časopis. Czech Sociological Review

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2020

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vol. 56

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issue 5

619-638

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Research into the concentration of crime at places is a long-standing research area in environmental criminology. Studies demonstrate the practical potential of geo-localised data for criminological and security research. Knowledge about crime concentration at places makes it possible to focus repressive and preventive activities in localities where the most effective results can be achieved. In Czech criminology, limited use has as yet been made of geolocalised crime data or knowledge about the concentration of crime at places. Consequently, this article presents a case study of the concentration of crime at places within a Czech city. One-half of crime is concentrated at 8% of street segments in case study of Czech city. The article builds on the knowledge about the spatial stability of crime and provides a model of urban crime that is applicable to Czech cities. This model is based on data from a case study and considers crime rates and crime concentration patterns in different types of urban environment. Our findings are presented in relation to the results of international studies to propose directions for further crime research.

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Nová výstavba obecního bydlení, rozhodování a rizika segregace: případová studie Rudoltice

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Matoušek R.

Sociologický časopis. Czech Sociological Review

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2014

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vol. 50

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issue 2

211-232

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Czech municipalities were given important responsibilities for housing policies during the post-communist transformation processes after 1989, which resulted in a diversification of strategies. Rudoltice near Lanškroun in Pardubice is a specific case of a municipality that chose to prioritise extensive municipal housing construction. The municipality used government subsidies to construct a new neighbourhood called Zámeček, which, with its nearly 1000 inhabitants, caused the local population to double between 2006 and 2009. In this article, the author explores the roots of this large-scale project of municipal housing construction by specifically combining its national, regional, and local contexts. The local municipality’s decisions and its ambitions and expectations for growth and prosperity were embedded in the micro-regional context of the successful economic transformation and development it had experienced since the 1990s and were made possible by changes in national housing policies and the devolution of policy decisions to the municipalities. Using the concept of (new) socio-spatial formation this article analyses the neighbourhood of Zámeček as a case of residential segregation. It argues that, even though its population is still relatively heterogeneous compared to other segregated localities in the Czechia, the neighbourhood is being shaped by an ongoing process of segregation. The specific supply of affordable housing in Zámeček meets a demand for housing from low income households in other regions where municipalities do not provide affordable housing.

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How transnational migrants integrate: the case of Moldovans living in Czechia and Italy

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Janská E., Hasman J., Čermák Z.

Sociologický časopis. Czech Sociological Review

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2021

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vol. 57

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issue 3

267-292

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This article examines whether the social, cultural, or economic dimensions of integration into a receiving society have the effect of intensifying or weakening transnational ties to a migrant's country of origin. The article is based on an analysis of unique data gathered in a questionnaire survey conducted among 409 Moldovan migrants living in Italy and Czechia and resident there for more than one year. Transnational and integration indices were constructed in order to investigate the relationships between selected characteristics of the respondents. The analysis reveals that greater socio-cultural integration is accompanied by weaker transnational practices, where key roles are played by the length of stay and age upon arrival. This is found to apply to Moldovans in both countries, although a slightly more positive relationship is observed between Italian Moldovans' economic integration and transnationalism, suggesting that economic resources facilitate the maintenance and development of cross-border networks.

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Regional investment aid in Poland and Czechia

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Wróblewska D.

Review of European and Comparative Law

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2022

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vol. 50

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issue 3

201-218

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The European Commission aims to ensure the transparency of aid granted by individual member states, and the simplest and most transparent instrument of support, next to grants, are tax relief. In both Czechia and Poland, investment incentives for new investments include regional aid in the form of tax relief in income tax – this includes income tax exemptions in Poland, and income tax relief in Czechia, as well as property tax exemptions in both countries. The purpose of this article is to compare the scope and conditions for receiving regional investment aid by entrepreneurs in these countries.

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New Urban Diversity at and after the Economic Downturn: Recent Trajectories of Ethnic Segregation in Central European Cities

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Šimon M., Křížková I., Klsák A.

Central and Eastern European Migration Review

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2021

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vol. 10

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issue 2

23-47

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Immigration is one of the most contentious fields of contemporary European urban policy. While the development of urban segregation is well documented in traditional immigration countries with population register data, there is a lack of detailed research on population dynamics in many countries and cities across Europe. This article examines ethnic residential segregation in Czechia in the period after the economic crisis of 2008. Special attention is paid to the trajectories of individual cities and their position in the urban hierarchy. Longitudinal population register data are used and segregation indicators of unevenness and exposure are computed for the largest cities using a detailed spatial grid. The results show a broad picture of decreasing segregation despite the continuously growing number of immigrants in the country. While the economic crisis temporarily halted immigration, the spatial patterns of immigrant dissimilarity did not change and more-established immigration gateway cities experienced an increase in spatial isolation. In the conclusion, the article calls for further discussion on ethnic residential segregation in post-socialist cities.

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Bohemia’s Antipodes: Post-Communist Czech Migration to New Zealand

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Opara O.

Central and Eastern European Migration Review

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2018

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vol. 7

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issue 2

5-34

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In the post-communist era, the European migration space changed significantly. It has become characterised predominantly by temporary labour migration and new forms of circular, return and onward migration which are collectively theorised as ‘liquid’. The 2004/2007 eastward expansion of the EU resulted in the re-emergence of large-scale East-West intra-EU migration; however, Czechia continues to have one of the lowest levels of emigration among EU member-states in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This article analyses Czech migration to New Zealand, which constitutes a considerable portion of overall Czech emigration. It is hypothesised that this flow can be understood as an example of ‘liquid’ migration beyond the EU to a distant settler society. Data from Immigration New Zealand and Stats NZ are examined to identify the trends, patterns and sociodemographic profile of Czech-to-New Zealand migration; other secondary sources provide a preliminary sketch of the motivations behind (and lived experiences of) Czech migrants in New Zealand. The study finds that this migration is increasing – mostly for temporary work, holidaying or visiting friends and relatives – and one of the largest, youngest and most recently arrived migrant groups from the CEE EU-10 countries. It is concluded that Czechia’s comparatively high standard of living may be an explanatory factor behind the relatively large flow of its people to New Zealand and that further qualitative investigation is needed to elucidate the motivations and diverse experiences of individual Czech migrants. The article ultimately contributes to comparative migration studies by exploring a potentially unique case of liquid migration to a traditional settler society.

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Mapping the COVID-19 Anti‑Vaccination Communities on Facebook in Czechia

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Kaňková J., Boomgaarden H. G.

Central European Journal of Communication

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2023

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vol. 16

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issue 2(34)

186-208

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in opposition to vaccination, hindering herd immunity. As social media play a major role in the formation of anti-vaccination communities, it is critical to monitor the discourse on the platforms to effectively counter the negative sentiment and encourage people to vaccinate. This study employs computational content analysis, specifically topic modeling and time series analysis, to monitor the COVID-19 anti-vaccination communities on Facebook in Czechia. The analysis generated 18 topics with politics, governance, and international affairs being the most discussed, and only five dealt with issues directly related to COVID-19. Discussions about information and its credibility were prevalent, and members of these anti-vaccination communities relied heavily on social media content and conspiracy websites as sources of information, while neglecting scientific resources. The study highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of anti-vaccination communities on social media and the development of effective communication strategies to promote vaccination.

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Historické hranice v prostředí GIS: správní regiony v Česku 1920–2012

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Burda T., Janoušek Z., Chromý P.

Historická geografie (Historical Geography)

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2014

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vol. 40

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issue 1

41-72

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This article discusses the methodology of demarcating administrative borders in Czechia in GIS in several chronological horizons and interprets the causes for changes in these borders between 1920 and the present. The current lack of historical administrative borders in the digital form has limited a number of scientific outputs from different disciplines. The result of this work is a database of administrative borders, which covers the territory of Bohemia and a part of Moravia and enables their application in transferring spatial data from historical sources, the creation of reconstruction maps or identification of territories of extensive internal peripheries, especially in the vicinity of regional borders.

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Malé venkovské školy na trhu se základním vzděláváním: Jejich působnost a marketing na příkladu Turnovska

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Kučerová S. R., Bláha J. D., Pavlasová Z.

Sociologický časopis. Czech Sociological Review

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2015

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vol. 51

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issue 4

607-636

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The article deals with selected issues relating to the provision and accessibility of primary education in rural, non-exposed areas. These issues are examined from the viewpoint that various conditions force even public education to be guided by certain principles of the free market (e.g. competing for clients), although its actions in this respect are simultaneously rather constrained. The article sets out to analyse the primary education market in a model region Turnov (situated in Czechia) in relation to the type of catchment area. It discusses the pitfalls of public school marketisation, and it analyses the spatial distribution of schools in the model region and the schools’ jurisdictions based on the different types of catchment areas, which are defined and created in the form of cartographic visualisation. The article also examines four municipalities with small rural school as case studies selected on the basis of representing different types of catchment area. The authors discuss the findings of in-depth interviews that were conducted with headmasters, school operators, and some parents in the four municipalities in order to identify the strategies that schools can use to strengthen their position in the primary education market. The authors find that not only do schools’ marketing strategies vary little depending on their geographical location but the majority of schools in the case study have not formulated a unique and systematic vision and mission for their school. The principal features of all the schools studied are their self-identification in opposition to the culture of urban schools.

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Faktory územní alokace poslaneckých dotací v Česku v letech 2003-2009 : význam lokalizace bydlišť poslanců

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Hána D., Feřtrová M.

Naše společnost (Our Society)

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2015

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vol. 13

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issue 1

3-12

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Political, financial and legislative support of one’s own constituency or home location belongs to the main interests of politicians. The paper attempts to identify a spatial pattern in pork barrel grants allocated during the endorsement of draft state budgets by the Chamber of Deputies. The factor of deputies’ home locations is analysed. Correlation analysis at district level exploits Parliamentary Gazette data on approved deputies’ amendments to the draft state budget and a list of deputies’ home municipalities from electoral database of the Czech Statistical Office. At municipal level, a local indicator of spatial autocorrelation was employed to discover several spatial clusters of high and low pork barrel support, which was compared with deputies’ home locations. Although several pork barrel grants were allocated to these locations, no general correlation was confirmed.

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Mezi hlavní zájmy politiků patří politická, finanční i legislativní podpora svých volebních obvodů či bydlišť. Článek se pokouší odhalit pravidelnosti v prostorovém vzorci poslaneckých dotací, o kterých poslanci rozhodovali během projednávání návrhu státního rozpočtu v Poslanecké sněmovně (porcování medvěda), na základě analýzy významu lokalizace poslaneckých trvalých bydlišť pro jejich alokaci. Na úrovni okresů byla provedena analýza korelace dat přijatých pozměňovacích návrhů poslanců k návrhu státního rozpočtu ze sněmovních tisků a lokalizace poslaneckých trvalých bydlišť z volební databáze Českého statistického úřadu. Na úrovni obcí byly metodou lokálního indikátoru prostorové asociace LISA odhaleny prostorové shluky vysoké a nízké podpory poslaneckými dotacemi, které byly následně na půdorysu obvodů obcí s rozšířenou působností porovnány s trvalými bydlišti poslanců. Jejich rozmístění v několika případech odpovídalo příjmu poslaneckých dotací, obecná závislost se však nepotvrdila.

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Soudobé dějiny v místních muzeích

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Jareš J.

Historie – Otázky – Problémy (History, Issues, Problems)

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2018

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vol. 10

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issue 1

122-132

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The text presents contemporary history in regional museums in the Czech Republic, based on an analysis of eleven expositions. In the introduction, it provides a basic overview of the approaches to museum reflection in the Czech Republic. In the actual analysis it examines the extent to which the museums exhibit contemporary history and what are the milestones of their exposition. Second, it focuses on the question of whether local museums present history from a nationwide or local perspective. The text puts forward normative proposals for exhibiting contemporary history in the regional context.

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Rural Idyll Without Rural Sociology? Changing Features, Functions and Research of the Czech Countryside

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Šimon M., Bernard J.

Eastern European Countryside

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2016

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vol. 22

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issue 1

53-68

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The development of the Czech countryside differs in many ways from trajectories typical for Eastern and Central European rural areas in the last 25 years. In our article, we discuss the nature of the ‘Czech exceptionalism’, with reference to three examples, namely population development, the dynamics of rural/agricultural labour markets and rural governance. Firstly, we describe the major driving forces behind rural development in Czechia over the past 25 years and how these forces are reflected in the academic discourse. Secondly, we argue that an important feature of rural regions in Czechia is their population growth combined with a rapid labour market transformation and a low social importance of agriculture. All these changes are interpreted as a shift towards multifunctionality of rural areas rather than as a general trend towards post-productivism; indeed, this is because large parts of rural areas remain economically based on industrial production. The ongoing transformations have been reflected only partially in an academic discourse. In conclusion, we argue that there is a need to re-examine the use of EEC as a concept framing the position of sociology in rural research.

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Occupational diseases in the automotive industry in Czechia – Geographic and medical context

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Jarolímek J., Urban P., Pavlínek P., Dzurova D.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2017

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vol. 30

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issue 3

455-468

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Objectives The automotive industry represents the most important industrial sector in Czechia. The objective of this study has been to analyze the occurrence of occupational diseases (OD) in the automotive industry during the period from 2001 till 2014. Material and Methods Data on OD cases was retrieved from the National Registry of OD. Further, we conducted a survey in automotive companies with focus on occupational health services and positions of the companies in global production networks (GPNs). An analysis of OD distribution in the automotive industry was performed (age, gender, company size and its role in GPNs, regional distribution of studied companies, and regional unemployment rate), and was accompanied by assessment of the quality and range of occupational health services. Results Employees older than 40 years old have nearly 2.5 times higher probability of OD occurrence as compared with employees younger than 40 years old (odds ratio (OR) = 2.41, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.05–2.85). Occupational diseases occurrence probability was 3 times higher for women than for men (OR = 3.01, 95% CI: 2.55–3.55). Occupational diseases incidence rates increased with the size of the company (0 OD/10 000 employees in micro enterprises to 57 OD/10 000 employees in large enterprises). A particularly steep rise in OD incidents in the automotive industry was observed in the Plzeň Region between 2001 and 2011. An association between OD incidents and the unemployment rate was not statistically confirmed. Conclusions A statistically significant increase in OD incidents dependent on company size may be arguably attributed to a higher quality of occupational medical services in bigger companies, which ensures better detection and diagnosis of OD. In the Plzeň Region, the rapid increase in OD incidents was mainly caused by a change in the production process of automobile textiles in one factory due to the introduction of a glue containing isocyanates, which are potent allergising agents. This led to an increase in occupational allergic diseases – bronchial asthma in particular. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(3):455–468

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Survey of Consumer Behaviour in Selected International Catering Establishments in Czechia

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Kajzar P., Mura L.

Communication Today

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2023

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vol. 14

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issue 2

196-209

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Conducting research in the field of consumer purchasing behaviour gained an attention during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors of this study decided to focus their attention on selected factors influencing tourism. Since consumer purchasing behaviour is a broad topic, only selected factors that influence tourism demand are addressed. The expected research result is an insight into consumer behaviour in selected international catering establishments in Czechia. Moreover, at a time when the COVID pandemic is slowly fading, purchasing behaviour is becoming increasingly important. The aim of this contribution was to find the factors that most influence the choice of selected tourism facilities in Czechia. Among the key factors that influence the choice of international catering establishments in the Czech Republic, the majority of customers consider the atmosphere of the establishment, the opinion of friends, the right choice of music, and the location of the restaurant as the most important based on their preferences. A more detailed analysis of the survey results revealed that more than one-third of men consider the ability to pay by card to be an important factor that influences their choice of international catering establishments and the right choice of music is moderately important for most respondents in terms of their education. The exceptions to this are respondents with a university diploma who mention the factor of the right choice of music for selecting international catering establishments as the most important.

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Regional Differentiation of the Innovative Potential of Enterprises in the Czech Republic

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Hlaváček P., Mata M.

Biblioteka Regionalisty

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2022

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issue 1

1-12

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W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badania działalności innowacyjnej przedsiębiorstw w Republice Czeskiej oraz porównano różnice między regionami. Celem jest analiza postaw przedsiębiorstw, sposobu oceny ich działalności innowacyjnej oraz realizacji działań badawczo-rozwojowych, a także ustalenie, czy w wybranych aspektach występują międzyregionalne różnice w działalności innowacyjnej przedsiębiorstw. Dane zebrano za pośrednictwem ankiety przeprowadzonej wśród przedsiębiorstw w badanych regionach we współpracy z Agencją Technologiczną Republiki Czeskiej. Badanie wykazało, że więcej firm znajdowało się w pozycji zależnej, pełniąc częściowe funkcje w grupie lub jako dostawcy w łańcuchach produkcyjnych. Z drugiej strony firmy aktywnie przygotowują się do zmieniającego się otoczenia produkcyjnego i gospodarczego, niektóre mają nawet ambicję zostania pionierami innowacyjnych zmian. Nawet na szczeblu regionalnym stwierdzono pewne dysproporcje, biorąc pod uwagę różne poziomy rozwoju i konkurencyjności regionów. Wsparcie publiczne powinno, poprzez priorytety regionalnych strategii innowacyjnych, przygotować odpowiednie warunki do rozwoju nowych sektorów przemysłowych i usługowych regionu.

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This article presents the results of a survey of innovative activities of enterprises in the Czech Republic and a comparison of differences between regions. The goal is to analyse the approach of companies, examine how they evaluate their innovation activities and the implementation of R&D, and find out if there are inter-regional differences in the innovation activities of companies in chosen categories. The data were collected via a questionnaire survey of companies across regions in coordination with the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic. The research revealed that more enterprises were in a dependent position, providing partial functions within the concern, or as suppliers in their respective production chains. At the same time, companies are actively preparing for the constantly changing production and economic environment and some also have ambitions to become pioneers of innovative change. Even at regional level, some differences were found, given the different stage of development and competitiveness of the regions. Through the priorities of regional innovation strategies, public support should prepare suitable conditions for the development of new industrial and tertiary sectors in the region.

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Recenzní studie: Kateřina Tučková, Bílá Voda

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Sklenář M.

Moderní dějiny: sborník k dějinám 19. a 20. století (Modern History: Studies into 19th and 20th century history)

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2023

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vol. 31

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issue 2

139-164

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The review paper offers the contents of the book Bílá Voda by Kateřina Tučková and its critical evaluation with respect to church history and Catholic theology. This historical novel has gained a great deal of attention and has a potential to significantly influence the public’s awareness of the discussed issues (persecution of nuns, history of the monastery in Bílá Voda, “underground church”, mechanisms within the church etc.). The author devoted much time for preparation and her book has succeeded in popularizing topics that are usually familiar to a limited number of people, in spite of being studied by historians. Nevertheless, the review paper proves that Kateřina Tučková employed simple schemes and cliches and repeatedly made errors regarding the church and its doctrine.

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The experience of support of innovative start-ups in Poland, Slovenia and Czechia: lessons for Ukraine

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Kurchenko O., Paradowska M., Platje J. J., Cibulskiene D.

Economic and Environmental Studies

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2016

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vol. 16

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issue 4(40)

775-785

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The article is devoted to the problems of development small innovative enterprises – start-ups. The most successful experience of the creation and development of start-up companies in Poland, Slovenia and Czechia, including the programs of their support are investigated. It was concluded on expediency of the creation of similar mechanisms of organization and development of start-ups, taking into account Ukrainian realities.

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Artykuł jest poświęcony problemom rozwoju małych innowacyjnych firm – start-upów. Podjęto w nim próbę zbadania najbardziej udanych doświadczeń tworzenia i rozwoju nowych przedsiębiorstw w Polsce, Słowenii i Czechach, w tym programów ich wsparcia. W artykule przeanalizowano efektywność tworzenia podobnych mechanizmów organizacji i rozwoju nowych przedsiębiorstw przy uwzględnieniu realiów ukraińskich.

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Výzkum zločinu v Česku z pohledu geografie

„Politika 4. cenové skupiny“. K problematice současných politických klišé a stereotypů

Development of regional innovation environment in the northern part of Czechia

Stabilita kriminality v místech: případová studie českého města

Nová výstavba obecního bydlení, rozhodování a rizika segregace: případová studie Rudoltice

How transnational migrants integrate: the case of Moldovans living in Czechia and Italy

Regional investment aid in Poland and Czechia

New Urban Diversity at and after the Economic Downturn: Recent Trajectories of Ethnic Segregation in Central European Cities

Bohemia’s Antipodes: Post-Communist Czech Migration to New Zealand

Mapping the COVID-19 Anti‑Vaccination Communities on Facebook in Czechia

Historické hranice v prostředí GIS: správní regiony v Česku 1920–2012

Malé venkovské školy na trhu se základním vzděláváním: Jejich působnost a marketing na příkladu Turnovska

Faktory územní alokace poslaneckých dotací v Česku v letech 2003-2009 : význam lokalizace bydlišť poslanců

Soudobé dějiny v místních muzeích

Rural Idyll Without Rural Sociology? Changing Features, Functions and Research of the Czech Countryside

Occupational diseases in the automotive industry in Czechia – Geographic and medical context

Survey of Consumer Behaviour in Selected International Catering Establishments in Czechia

Regional Differentiation of the Innovative Potential of Enterprises in the Czech Republic

Recenzní studie: Kateřina Tučková, Bílá Voda

The experience of support of innovative start-ups in Poland, Slovenia and Czechia: lessons for Ukraine