Search

This study is dedicated to the Austrian physicist Edmund Weiss (1884--1932) and his time as assistant at the Institute of Physics of the German University in Prague in 1906--1914. Particular attention is paid to his 1911 habilitation work on the elementary quantum of electricity, which he measured in experiments with ultramicroscopic silver particles. In this work, Weiss repeated the measurements of Vienna physicist Felix Ehrenhaft. Unlike he, Weiss managed to confirm -- with the help of Einstein's 1905 formula for Brownian molecular motion -- the value of elementary quantum of electricity, which had first been established by R. A. Millikan in his 'oil drop' experiments. Albert Einstein, at that time (in 1911--1912) professor of theoretical physics at the German University in Prague, praised Edmund Weiss and his work at the First Solvay Conference on Physics in Brussels in autumn 1911. Details of Weiss's habilitation work at the Institute of Physics in Prague were described in letters written by Anton Lampa, professor and director of the institute, and addressed to the doyen of Viennese physics Viktor von Lang. Full texts of six of Lampa's letters (in German) are appended to the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the conclusions of the pilot study of efficacy of particular therapeutic approach in eating disorders treatment. The multifamily therapy is a frequently used kind of work with these patients abroad. Prague centre of specialized care for eating disorders uses this model under the supervision since 2004. Except of optimisation of therapeutic programme it is important to assess its efficacy. For the first study, the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was chosen. Ten fields were evaluated in the sample consisting of 20 families for testing the hypothesis that the multifamily therapy is an efficient form of eating disorders treatment and its influence is different in group of parents and group of patients. Next goal was to evaluate the chosen methods for the continuation of the study and its connecting to international research in multifamily therapy and comparative studies of efficacy of multifamily therapy and on-line supporting parents groups. The most prominent effect of the therapy was found in symptoms of eating disorders and emotional stability, especially in decrease of depressive symptoms. The general influence of multifamily therapy on family atmosphere, on reduction of tension and anxiety in relation to the future was stated. In further key fields (quality of life, patients' self-concept), significant positive changes were found. The pilot study represents the basis for further research in multifamily therapy of eating disorders. The conclusions support the internationally recognized efficacy of this therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to provide an interpretation of approach of the Polish national society to the idea of redefined Slavonic solidarity in the early 20th century. The fundamental question was the question about motivation of the Polish national leaders, in other words - why did the Poles take part in Neoslavonic movement, despite their continual tense relations towards Russia. Preliminary answer could be found in the internal transformation of the Russian empire from the absolutist czarism into parliamentary state; undoubtedly this political platform helped to bring Russian and Polish liberal circles together. Negotiation between Polish representatives (formed predominantly from the members of the National Democratic Party) and Russian participants in the Russian State Duma gradually changed their mutual perception from the deep-rooted hostility into political partnership. Nevertheless, the Polish position had to take into consideration the internal situation of Polish society. The ambivalent nature of the Neoslavonic Polish participation is possible to document by the analysis of the speeches during the negotiation in St. Petersburg and later during the Neo-Slav Congress in Prague. The rhetoric of the Slavonic enthusiasm was combined with the policy of national interests. Polish representatives started to play a risky game and they were forced to balance between the loyalty to Russians and preservation of national trust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is thematically focused on the issue of transparent performance of self-government, especially in the context of public's position within the institute of the right to information. The aim of the article will be to evaluate the extent of provided information in selected municipalities in the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic, to compare the legislation and practice and to specify differences. The research will focus on constitutional-legal and theoretical background and analysis of the rules of procedure of local councils in Bratislava, Košice and Prague. We will supplement the research with selected criteria - publishing and making audiovisual recordings or other recordings. General methods (analysis, synthesis, logical abstraction, induction and deduction), statistical methods and comparison will be used. The article is formally structured into the standard parts, the formulation of the issue is focused on theoretic-legal aspects, direct democracy, the right to information and especially the provision of information by selected self-governments. We found some shortcomings (municipalities not complying with legal obligations), the worst is Košice, the better condition is in Bratislava and the best situation is in Prague. The most serious mistakes are the absence of a website, unpublished rules of procedure or relevant records of meetings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]