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Despite known associations between fitness and recurrent cardiovascular events, changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscle strength with long-term cardiac rehabilitation (CR) have not been extensively examined in men, and data in women is absent in the literature. The purpose of this thesis was to estimate changes in CRF and muscle strength associated with long-term CR program enrollment in men and women, and to examine the influence of baseline fitness and age on these fitness trajectories in men. Our methods and interpretations of the findings are discussed in the thesis, but in brief, using mixed model analyses we observed important fitness benefits over long-term CR enrollment in men and women and influences of baseline fitness and age on the trajectories in men. Our data provide new evidence of improved fitness trajectories in men and women after long-term CR enrollment and highlight the importance of long-term exercise-based CR after the completion of short-term programs. Larger prospective cohort studies are warranted to confirm the observations, and to identify potential mechanisms underlying these findings. / Dissertation / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Sex ratio is very important for the evolution of dioecious plants. It can influence the reproductive success of plants. Sex ratio bias is common among reproductive individuals. Studying the reproductive traits can help to understand possible mechanisms that could influence the generation and maintenance of sex ratio bias. However, few studies have reported the relationship between reproductive traits and sex ratio bias. We investigated 29 full-sib families of the dwarf willow Salix herbacea L. S.herbacea exhibits an overall female sex ratio bias but also strong variation in sex ratio among families. We used variance component analysis to investigate from which morphological level the variation of reproductive traits (cumulative catkin number over four growth periods, annual catkin number in the fourth growth period, flower number, ovule number) came from. And we used mixed models to test the influence of family, sex and the sex by family interaction on reproductive traits. Besides that, we also tested the correlation between sex ratio and reproductive traits. Our results suggest that genetic factors can influence the degree of sexual dimorphism of S. herbacea in the different families Flowers from families with higher sex ratios had more ovules, sex ratio and the ovule number co-varied across families.

Le contexte économique actuel montre que la représentation et l'analyse des données dans l'espace 3D croît de plus en plus dans les Systèmes d'Information Géographique (SIG). Le nombre d'applications SIG est en constante augmentation dans de nombreux secteurs d'activités comme par exemple la Défense, l'Aménagement du Territoire ou  la Sécurité Civile. Cependant, nous voyons l'émergence d'une forte demande pour l'analyse 3D dans les SIG. Ces développements nécessitent une standardisation des structures de données et d'échanges. Cette démarche est réalisée par l'Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) et l'organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). Une norme récente (ISO 19107:2003) décrit les objets complexes à prendre en compte et les traitements qu’il est possible de leur appliquer. Elle cherche à mettre en place l’interopérabilité des échanges et des analyses de données géométriques et topologiques dans les SIG. Actuellement aucune implémentation informatique complète de cette norme n’a été encore réalisée, compte tenu de son niveau d'abstraction. Une version simplifiée a toutefois été développée pour des objets uniquement 2D (ISO 19137:2007). Ce travail de thèse propose la modélisation et l’analyse d'objets complexes dans un espace tridimensionnel, et les traitements associés pour réaliser une première bibliothèque de fonctionnalités conforme à la norme ISO 19107. De plus, cette norme est actuellement portée en révision au sein du consortium OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium, www.opengeospatial.org) avec une nécessité de correction et d’évolution. Les travaux menés jusqu'à présent ont permis d’apporter une contribution pertinente avec l'ajout de nouvelles primitives géométriques, l'harmonisation de primitives par l'usage de courbes et surfaces paramétriques rationnelles. Les travaux sur cette norme ont permis également l’élaboration d'une application au sein de la société GEOMATYS, rendant possible la modélisation et l'analyse 3D d'un trafic aérien reposant sur des données SIG. / In the current economic context, the representation and the analysis of 3D data is growing more and more in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The number of GIS applications is constantly increasing in many industries, such as Defense, Regional Development and Civil Security. However, we can point out the emergence of an important request for 3D analysis in GIS. These developments require a standardization of data and exchange structures. This is carried out by Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). A recent standard (ISO 19107:2003) describes the complex objects to be taken into consideration and the associated treatments that can be used. It aims to develop interoperable exchange and analysis of geometric and topological data in GIS. Currently, no complete implementation on a computer of this standard has been done yet, regarding the level of abstraction sought. However, a simplified version was exclusively developed for 2D objects (ISO 19137:2007). This thesis proposes the modeling and the analysis of complex objects in three dimensional space, with their associated treatments. The objective is to create a first library whose the features are conform to ISO19107. Moreover, this standard is currently under review within the OGC Consortium (Open Geospatial Consortium) with a need for correction and evolution. The work done until now have enabled us to make a meaningful contribution with the addition of new geometrical primitives, the harmonization of primitives through the use of rational parametric curves and surfaces. The works on this standard also allowed the development of an application within the GEOMATYS company, making possible the 3D modeling and analysis for traffic simulation based on GIS data.

<p>U disertaciji je predložena metoda za pouzdano otkrivanje kvara rotora<br />trofaznog kaveznog asinhronog motora. Metoda je zasnovana na<br />identifikaciji obeležja kvara rotora iz signala terminalnih veličina<br />jednofazno napojenog trofaznog kaveznog motora u stacionarnom stanju<br />pogona. Predložena metoda eliminiše potrebu za postojanja opterećenja<br />motora, što je osnovna prednost u odnosu na rešenja iz literature. Sva<br />teorijska razmatranja su praćena odgovarajućim rezultatima računarskih<br />simulacija, da bi se potom sprovela eksperimentalna verifikacija i<br />potvrdila efikasnost predložene metode. Takođe, predstavljen je<br />postupak za kvantitativnu procenu oštećenja štapnih provodnika rotora.</p> / <p>In this Doctoral dissertation, a novel method for broken rotor bar fault detection<br />in a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor (IM) is introduced. The proposed<br />method is non-invasive and it is based on the analysis of the IM terminal<br />quantities in a single-phase steady-state operating condition. Compared to<br />conventional fault detection techniques, the developed method does not require<br />any loading on the motor, which is the main benefit of the method. The faulty<br />condition of broken rotor bars was investigated analytically, while the<br />effectiveness of the proposed method was proven by the variety of computer<br />simulations and experimental results. Based on these results, a methodology for<br />the quantification of broken rotor bars in the IM has been presented.</p>

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The diploma thesis deals with evaluation of financial situation of the concerned subject. There are used the tools of analysis of internal and external environment of the company and financial analysis. To create financial analysis are used the two basic techniques, which are the ration analysis and percentage analysis. However, this two analysis are not able to cover the whole problem area, their results are supplemented by other indicators, which are Altman’s Z-score, Kralicek Quick Test and index IN.

This graduation theses is about creation and implementing the system of employees evaluation in the company ELTODO EG, a.s. At first the analysis of working stations was done. The results of the analysis were job descriptions and role specifications. And then the competence model of the company was done. Further we had to specify the aims, areas and criteria of evaluation. We also had to choose available methods and create the evaluation form. The substance of this system is the evaluation interview. This interview serves for appreciation of the job performance and the competence of employees and for determination of their performance and developing aims. At the end of this theses the methodology of evaluation was created. This methodology contains the important information about persons and term of evaluation.

The aim of my diploma thesis is to explain the basic financial indexes in the Czech banking sector, to analyze Czech banks with the model of financial health RSW, which was modified according to the specifics of Czech enterprises, and to contribute to the conclusion, if it is possible to apply the model RSW in its modified form for testing financial health of Czech banks. The RSW model results will be compared with achieved results in the model, which I named alternative comparative model (S-model). S-model works with indexes from banks annual reports. The theoretical part will be defined by definition of bank and a brief description of Czech banking, by financial description of the specifics in bank statements and fundamental indexes. Then I will describe the way of using the model RSW in its modified form. In the practical part of my diploma thesis I will test eighteen Czech banks by RSW model and compare achieved banks ratings with the alternative comparative model. I choose the techniques of S-model based on my individually attained knowledge and read literature.

The main purpose of the thesis is to analyze the travel agency Bolsa travel, using selected methods of economic and strategic analysis to identify risks. The thesis consists of four parts. Where the first part works with theoretical work. The second part puts the theory into practice. The risk analysis and the RIPRAN method interpret the results in the third part and in the last part there is a discussion of the appropriate measures.