A5075185290- Eastern European Communism and Reforms
- European and International Law Studies
- Education, Psychology, and Social Research
- Polish Historical and Cultural Studies
- Judicial and Constitutional Studies
- Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics
- Taxation and Legal Issues
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Legal Language and Interpretation
- Populism, Right-Wing Movements
- Socioeconomic Development in Asia
- Political Systems and Governance
- European Law and Migration
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gut microbiota and health
- Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
- Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics
- American Constitutional Law and Politics
- Communism, Protests, Social Movements
- Political Conflict and Governance
- Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
- Complement system in diseases
- Minority Rights and Languages
- Memory, Trauma, and Commemoration
University Hospital in Motol
2023-2024
Charles University
1970-2024
Institute of International Relations Prague
2020
Abstract Background and Aims Treatment with anti-tumour necrosis factor α antibodies [anti-TNF] changes the dysbiotic faecal bacteriome in Crohn’s disease [CD]. However, it is not known whether these are due to decreasing mucosal inflammatory activity or similar reactions might be observed gut-healthy subjects. Therefore, we explored metabolome upon anti-TNF administration [and therapeutic response] children CD contrasted those anti-TNF-treated juvenile idiopathic arthritis [JIA]. Methods...
Abstract The aim of this article is to analyse the role and importance leaders in Czech populist parties movements, as well determining significant factors which condition their institutionalisation. main focus will be placed on establishing respective parties, formal position intraparty selection processes VV, ANO, SPD ÚPD. Examples actions taken by ANO show that building foundation strong, official leader party becoming open more members prove effective when it comes discussed issues...
Objectives: We prospectively compared the postvaccination immunity to messenger ribonucleic acid BNT162b2 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine of our pediatric patients over 12 years old with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that healthy controls and looked for predictors its robustness. Methods: Anti-receptor binding domain, anti-spike S2, anti-nucleocapsid immunoglobin-G (IgG) immunoglobin-A levels were measured in 139 IBD [65 fully vaccinated (2 doses),...
Until 2012 the Czech Republic was almost unambiguously classified as a parliamentary regime. However, in 2012, previous scholarly consensus concerning classification of dissolved, and 'post-Duvergerian' scholars now regard regime semi-presidential. The article works with original Duvergerian definition into which it introduces new concept semi-presidentialism, is based on presidential powers. applies this to for period since first directly elected president, Miloš Zeman, took office....
In terms of political performance the Czech Republic 1990s was considered as a very successful post‑communist country. Today’s situation is different. The felt into deep inefficiency. This paper aims to show core and causes current crisis politics. It briefly introduces rather temporary circumstantial success politics in 1990s. Then it analyzes onset well reasons, which led deterioration at turn 21st century. recognizes three essential dimensions inefficiency: confidence when comes politics,...
Abstract We introduce a novel definition of “clerical fascism.” Building on Griffin's only available conceptualization, we define fascism,” in its ideal type, as political regime put forward or significantly shaped by movement factions within dominated clerics and theologians who advocate symbiosis Christian fascist principles. Our fascism” is derived from case‐based research into interwar wartime Slovakia. begin following the etymological trail concept historical context. then expand...
Communist parties are generally associated with proletarian internationalism. However, some communist have a double “face” – an internationalist one and nationalist one. Present-day Czech communists successfully build on this tactic. My article will answer the following research questions: What causes strong orientation of contemporary communists? type nationalism does it represent? And is outlined continuity between interwar period present-day accidental or (at least partly) caused by...
This article adds to an on-going conceptual discussion on the usefulness of ‘bystander’ term when applied Holocaust and its aftermath. catch-all concept, mostly associated with Raul Hilberg, has been subject fierce criticism, leading some apply it only adjectives (‘innocent’, ‘active’ or ‘passive’) others dismiss concept altogether. Taking Jewish–Gentile relations in Topoľčany as a case study, becomes clear that many shortcomings microcosm particular event. On basis Giovanni Sartori's...
Abstract Background Blastocystis is a single-cell gut protist, presumably an indicator of health. We aimed to assess its occurrence and subtypes in longitudinal set faecal samples from recently diagnosed paediatric patients with Crohn's disease (CD) compare it similar collections children having other chronic immunopathological diseases without pathology (type 1 diabetes, T1D, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA), as well control subjects. Methods At single tertiary centre, 626 were collected...
Besides a legal framework, the political processes of modern polities are affected by other rules, commonly referred to as constitutional conventions. However, conventions in Central European states have not received particular attention despite growing evidence their existence. This research note aims help fill this gap. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 46 country experts and delivered comprehensive information about intra-field, inter-field, cross-national variations....
Michal Kubát, Irena Buksakowska, Vojtěch Dotlačil, Petra Dytrych, Ondřej Hradský, Petr Jabandžiev, Eva Karásková, Radan Keil, Veronika Koukolská, Jan Melek, Jana Pavlíčková, Schwarz, Martin Zimen, Jiří Bronský