Academic institutes https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/949 2026-10-05T14:38:54Z 2026-10-05T14:38:54Z Buchbauerová, Lucie Lange, C. A. Heinkele, T. Cajthaml, Tomáš Frouz, Jan https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3984 2026-10-02T01:00:27Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soil development under different tree species in relation to tree properties, a case study from post-mining sites in Eastern Germany Buchbauerová, Lucie; Lange, C. A.; Heinkele, T.; Cajthaml, Tomáš; Frouz, Jan Mining, and open cast mining in particular, causes severe environmental damage. Original soils are excavated and/or buried under layers of overburden. Afforestation of degraded post-mining land may support de novo soil formation in the post-mining overburden. In this study, we explore properties of soils developing on sandy post-mining overburden in former opencast coal mine Domsdorf in the eastern part of Germany, planted with seven tree species, pine (Pinus sylvestris), larch (Larix decidua), sessile oak (Quercus petraea), red oak (Quercus rubra), birch (Betula pendula), lime (Tilia cordata), and alder (Alnus glutinosa). In these tree species-specific plots, we studied soil C and N stocks in the organic horizon and mineral soil, determined pH and content of available nutrients, and explored the microbial community using phospholipid fatty acids and earthworm activity in thin soil sections. Soil parameters were related to tree parameters, diameter at breast height (DBH), pigments, nitrogen balance index (NBI), and C:N ratio of the foliage. Foliage C:N ratio decreased in the order of the trees listed above, while red oak showed the highest DBH and sessile oak the lowest DBH. The highest C content was observed under pine with the highest foliage C:N ratio and organic horizon accumulation, followed by birch with the highest earthworm activity. The organic horizon mass closely correlated with foliage C:N ratio. C and N accumulation in the mineral soil was the highest under birch and closely correlated with DBH. Availability of Ca2+ and other basic cations as well as pH is particularly high under red oak and larch. The presence of fungi positively correlated with foliage C::N ratio. Earthworm bioturbation positively correlated with pH and Ca2+ content. The overall results suggest that trees with various properties support various prevailing mechanisms of soil formation and accumulation of soil organic matter.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Dlouhá, Jana https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3730 2026-06-16T01:00:22Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Education for Sustainable Consumption (ESC) Dlouhá, Jana Vaughter, Philip; Park, Jonghwi; Pham, Nancy The chapter describes the case study of the Czech educational program focused on sustainable consumption and production (SCP) that was realized in cooperation of two universities with a non-governmental organization.SCP is a critical aspect of sustainable development that addresses the negative environmental and social impacts of human activities that deplete natural resources and produce waste. This can help to ensure that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It also creates a more resilient and equitable world by reducing poverty, promoting economic growth,and improving human wellbeing. The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) has been actively working to advance SCP through several initiatives; this publication is one of them. It describes SCP as realized by the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs). RCEs are a network of organisations and individuals working together to promote sustainable development through education. They work to integrate SCP principles into both formal and non-formal education systems and support the development of education initiatives that raise awareness, understanding, and effective implementation. By engaging a wide variety of stakeholders - including schools and universities, local businesses, government agencies, and community groups - RCEs demonstrate the benefits of SCP and encourage practical action. In formal education, RCEs are helping schools to integrate SCP into the curriculums for subjects such as geography, science, economics, and social studies, to raise awareness and understanding of the issue among students.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Ďurčanský, Marek https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3722 2026-06-04T01:00:22Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mezi dvěma a více loajalitami. Dilemata českých měst a jejich obyvatel v roce 1618 Ďurčanský, Marek Tato studie je zaměřena na situaci českých měst během prvního roku Českého povstání. Její součástí je rámcová analýza Druhé apologie českých stavů, která představuje klíčový dokument ospravedlňující motivy povstalců, včetně argumentů týkajících se náboženského útlaku měst. Přesto ale města zaujala vůči povstání spíše opatrný postoj a jejich představitelé byli nuceni vyrovnávat se konfliktem loajalit vůči panovnikovi a stavovským direktorům.; This study focuses on the situation of Bohemian towns during the first year of the Bohemian revolt. It includes a framework analysis of The Second Apology of the Bohemian Estates constituting the key document justifying the rebels' motives, in which the argument of religious oppression of towns was used as well. However, town communities took a rather careful stance towards the revolt and at that time, the town authorities still mostly dithered between loyalty towards the ruler or towards directors of the estates.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Brčák, Marek https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3698 2026-05-28T01:00:19Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vlasta Mádlová, Stálé vojsko vědecké: Česká akademie věd a umění 1891–1952, Praha 2024 Brčák, Marek Recenze na knihu: Vlasta Mádlová, Stálé vojsko vědecké: Česká akademie věd a umění 1891-1952, Praha 2024; Book review on: Vlasta Mádlová, Stalé vojsko vědecké: Česká akademie věd a umění 1891-1952 (Standing Army of Science: The Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts 1891-1952), Prague 2024

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