University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

First-principles electronic transport properties of Ti and Ti-6Al-4V for modeling ultrashort-pulse laser ablation

Predictive modeling of ultrashort-pulse laser ablation requires temperature-dependent material parameters derived from the electronic structure, namely the electronic thermal conductivity, electron-phonon coupling, and heat capacity. These parameters are well documented for eleme...

Mediterranean cruise tourism: shore excursions and corporate social responsibility

Purpose This study aims to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be represented as a cybernetic control mechanism within shore excursion systems in Mediterranean cruise tourism. It aims to explore how feedback structures may influence tour operator reputation, env...

Comparison of Different Software Approaches to Carbon Footprint Analysis: Pilot Study Using a 3D-Printed Mold Insert Example

Abstract Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a key tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of products and processes, providing a comprehensive view of their sustainability. This study evaluated the carbon footprint of a three-dimensional (3D)-printed mold insert using Ecochain...

Opening Pandora’s box: Paper mills in conference proceedings

OBJECTIVE: Paper mills are a growing threat to the integrity of science, yet their penetration in conference proceedings remains underexplored despite conferences being more important than journals in some scientific subfields. This study aims to identify papers in conference pro...

Analysis of mixed radiation fields at the MoEDAL experiment based on real-time data from a Timepix detector network

Abstract The primary objective of this work is the determination of fluences and characteristics of fast neutrons, other hadrons, and highly ionizing particles (HIPs) in the environment of the MoEDAL experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. These particles may constitute an exper...

The impact of footwear on human talar trabecular architecture

The evolution of habitual bipedalism was a defining milestone in human history, yet fossil evidence indicates substantial variation in how bipedality was practiced. Trabecular bone, which responds throughout life to joint loading and orientation, offers a powerful way to investig...

Investigating the hydrogen storage potential and optoelectronic properties of double perovskite ZMg2FeH8 (Z = Ca, Be) hydrides

Abstract Hydrogen presents a compelling solution to the growing energy scarcity and environmental problems as a clean and sustainable energy source. Among various storage methods, solid-state hydrogen storage holds promise but necessitates extensive investigation. However, to enh...

Equivalent Formulation of Thomassen's Conjecture Using Tutte Paths in Claw‐Free Graphs

ABSTRACT We continue studying Thomassen's conjecture (every 4‐connected line graph has a Hamilton cycle) in the direction of a recently shown equivalence with Jackson's conjecture (every 2‐connected claw‐free graph has a Tutte cycle), and we extend the equivalent formulation as f...

Enzyme-Detergent and Detergent-Detergent Protocols for Human Urethra Decellularization: A Histological and Ultrastructural Study

Abstract Background and Objectives Decellularization of the human urethra produces extracellular matrix (ECM) bioscaffolds with strong potential for reconstructive urology, yet no standardized protocols exist for either cell removal or scaffold characterization. Histological asse...

Minimal Surfaces via Complex Quaternions

Abstract. Minimal surfaces play a fundamental role in differential geometry, with applications spanning physics, materials science, and geometric design. In this paper, we explore a novel quaternionic representation of minimal surfaces, drawing an analogy with the well-establishe...

Family Rift: The Brothers Johannes and Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi Between the World Wars, 1918–1939

The article provides an insightful exploration of the intellectual world of Central European aristocracy in the interwar period. Using the example of two members of the Coudenhove-Kalergi family – Pan-European Union founder Richard and his older brother Johannes – it examines how...

First‐Principles Study of Ag (111) and Modified Surfaces: Electronic, Optical, and Thermoelectric Properties

ABSTRACT This research adopts modern theoretical frameworks as well as simulation methods to complete an in‐depth analysis of Ag (111) and its modified surfaces Ag/Ag (111) and Cu/Ag (111). The research examines how silver surfaces absorb and catalyze various processes after silv...

Religious Education, Psychosocial Learning, and the Formation of Prosocial Behaviour: A Conceptual Study in Christian Educational Contexts

This article examines the role of psychosocial learning in the formation of prosocial behaviour within Christian religious education and broader religiously informed educational settings. While prosocial behaviour is frequently analysed from psychological, pedagogical, or sociolo...

Differing Patterns of Skeletal Disarticulation in Single and Multiple Burials

ABSTRACT This study presents a comparative taphonomic analysis of skeletal remains from a military cemetery in Prague‐Karlín (18th–19th century), focusing on joint disarticulation as a proxy for reconstructing postdepositional environments. The primary objective was to determine...