https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/907 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:53:45 GMT 2026-04-17T01:53:45Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3718 15: Primary schools abroad in the context of transnational relations: the example of the Czech diaspora Janská, Eva; Boccou Kestřánková, Marie Kraftl, Peter; Holloway, Sarah L.; Cheng, Yi’En; Kučerová, Silvie R. This chapter examines the role of mother tongue education within the transnational experiences of the Czech diaspora, and how Czech language instruction abroad intersects with the mobility of young people and the strategies of families considering a return to Czechia or long-term residence abroad. Based on qualitative research involving 18 interviews with directors and teachers of 15 Czech Heritage Language (HL) schools, the chapter identifies the various types of these schools and their significance in promoting Czech as a heritage language and cultural identity. While schools play an essential role in language and cultural education, they face challenges such as insufficient financial support, lack of tailored educational materials and limited integration with the Czech educational system. The chapter emphasises the need for enhanced collaboration between Czech institutions and HL schools abroad to more effectively support the linguistic and cultural identity of the Czech diaspora. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3718 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3490 Oskar Becker on Husserl’s Principle of Transcendental Idealism: Reconstruction and Interpretation De Santis, Daniele The paper proposes a systematic reconstruction of Oskar Becker's interpretation of Husserl's principle of transcendental idealism. Three phases will be distinguished in Becker's approach. After a first attempt at understanding the principle exclusively on the basis of Ideas I, Becker tries to combine Husserl's transcendental idealism with Heidegger's ontology of Dasein. Finally, a third phase can be identified in which the picture that results from such combination is used by Becker to sketch an interpretation of the development of Husserl's philosophy as a whole. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3490 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3446 Differential cued recall memory impairment in mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease versus Parkinson's disease Bezdíček, Ondřej; Motýl, Jiří; Nikolai, Tomáš; Fendrych Mazancová, Adéla; Hort, Jakub; Jech, Robert; Vyhnálek, Martin; Horáková, Hana Both Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are often associated with memory dysfunction, but their pathophysiological underpinnings differ. The current research aimed to differentiate specific profiles of memory impairment due to AD versus PD. We used controlled learning and cued recall paradigm based on the Memory Binding Test (MBT) in 'clinically cognitively normal' controls (CN; n = 161), in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment due to AD (AD-aMCI; n = 50) and due to PD (PD-MCI; n = 22), and in PD with normal cognition (n = 18) as based on performance in the neuropsychological battery to prevent circularity in diagnostic decision-making. We applied analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis to determine between-group differences and detection potential of the MBT. We found statistically large between-group differences with worse memory performance in paired cued recall conditions in AD-aMCI<PD-MCI; AD-aMCI<PD-NC; AD-aMCI<CN (p < .001 after Bonferroni correction), and to a lesser extent in PD-MCI<CN (p = .039). However, PD-NC did not differ from PD-MCI, and PD-NC did not differ from CN (p > .050). The detection potential of MBT paired cued recall for differentiating memory impairment in AD-aMCI from CN yielded an AUC of 90% (95% CI, 85-96) and an AUC of 91% (95% CI, 81->99) between AD-aMCI and PD-MCI. Associative memory and binding impairment are most pronounced in AD-aMCI in comparison to PD-MCI and controls. Overall, the MBT is an efficient tool for the differential diagnosis of memory impairment due to the two most common neurodegenerative diseases. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3446 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3444 Comparing self and informant perspectives on neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults in a memory clinic Krejčí, Monika; Matušková, Veronika; Saari, Toni T; Horáková, Hana; Borovská, Šárka; Laczó, Jan; Hort, Jakub; Vyhnálek, Martin BackgroundIn individuals with cognitive deficit, neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are typically assessed through informant-based reports. In contrast, affective symptoms in cognitively normal individuals are typically evaluated using self-report measures, leveraging their sufficient insight. Comparison of these assessments in previous studies indicated differences in their perspectives.ObjectiveWe aimed to analyze differences between self- and informant-reported NPS using the Mild Behavioral Impairment-Checklist (MBI-C) and their relationship with cognitive deficit.MethodsThe study included 127 participant-informant dyads from a memory clinic cohort, classified as subjective cognitive decline (SCD; N = 38) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI; N = 89) based on comprehensive neuropsychological assessment; MCI group was diagnosed according to core clinical criteria for MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. A control group consisted of 26 cognitively healthy individuals. Participants and their informants completed the MBI-C, evaluating five symptom domains.ResultsBoth self- and informant-rated MBI-C scores were higher in the SCD and MCI groups compared to controls. Informant ratings correlated more strongly with objective cognitive deficit, particularly in memory and executive function domains, whereas self-ratings showed only one association (higher apathy with worse attention). In MCI, informants reported more severe impulse dyscontrol symptoms. Correlations between self and informant ratings were weak to moderate.ConclusionsThis study highlights discrepancies between self- and informant-rated NPS assessments, with informant ratings more strongly linked to cognitive deficits in older adults without dementia. Therefore, we suggest using both assessments to capture informants' and patients' subjective experiences and facilitate early identification of neurodegenerative diseases. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14178/3444 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z