Publications - prof. Pavol Prokop
Articles
2020
- Prokop, P., Zvaríková, M., Ježová, Z., Fedor, P. (2020): Functional significance of flower orientation and green marks on tepals in the snowdrop Galanthus nivalis (Linnaeus, 1753). Plant Signaling & Behavior, 15(11): doi: 10.1080/15592324.2020.1807153
- Weissová, M., Prokop, P. (2020): Alternative conceptions of obesity and perception of obese people amongst children. Journal of Biological Education, 54(5): 463-475
- Fančovičová, J., Szikhart, M., Prokop, P. (2020): Learning about mushrooms is influenced by survival processing. The American Biology Teacher, 82(8) 529–534
- Fančovičová, J., Prokop, P., Szikhart, M., & Pazda, A. (2020). Snake coloration does not influence children’s detection time. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 25(5): 489-497
- Kowal, M., Sorokowski, P., Sorokowska, A., Dobrowolska, M., Pisanski, K., Oleszkiewicz, A., ... Prokop, P., ... & Anjum, A. (2020). Reasons for Facebook usage: Data from 46 countries. Frontiers in Psychology, 11: 711.
- Pecina, P., Vidlička, Ľ., & Prokop, P. (2020). Testing adaptive significance of host manipulation with a parasitoid wasp. Ethology, 126(7), 735-740.
- Prokop, P., Dylewski, Ł., Woźna, J. T., & Tryjanowski, P. (2020). Cues of woman’s fertility predict prices for sex with prostitutes. Current Psychology, 39(3), 919-926.
- Prokop, P., & Pazda, A. (2020). Individual differences in preference for risky behaviors during courtship. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 61, 560–564
- Walter, K. V., Conroy-Beam, D., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Sorokowski, P., ...Prokop, P... & Amjad, N. (2020). Sex differences in mate preferences across 45 countries: A large-scale replication. Psychological Science, 31(4), 408-423.
- Zvaríková, M., Masarovič, R., Prokop, P., Fedor, P. (2020). An updated checklist of thrips from Slovakia with emphasis on economic species. Plant Protection Science, 56(4): 292–304
- Prokop, P., Zvaríková, M., Zvarík, M., & Fedor, P. (2020). Cues of pregnancy decrease female physical attractiveness for males. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-00608-4
- Prokop, P., & Švancárová, J. (2020). Wearing high heels as female mating strategy. Personality and Individual Differences, 152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.109558
2019
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2019). Examining secondary school students’ misconceptions about the human body: Correlations between the methods of drawing and open-ended questions. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 18(4), 549–557. https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/19.18.549
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2019). The perception of toxic and non-toxic plants by children and adolescents with regard to gender: implications for teaching botany. Journal of Biological Education, 53(4), 463–473. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2018.1501405
- Conroy-Beam, D., Roney, J. R., Lukaszewski, A. W., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., … Zupančič, M. (2019). Assortative mating and the evolution of desirability covariation. Evolution and Human Behavior, 40(5), 479–491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2019.06.003
- Prokop, P. (2019). Male preferences for nuptial gifts and gift weight loss amongst the nursery web spider, Pisaura mirabilis. Journal of Ethology, 37(3), 363–370. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-019-00612-7
- Prokop, P., Jersáková, J., Fančovičová, J., & Pipíška, M. (2019). Flower closure enhances pollen viability in Crocus discolor G. Reuss. Flora: Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, 250, 68–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2018.11.019
- Conroy-Beam, D., Buss, D. M., Asao, K., Sorokowska, A., Sorokowski, P., Aavik, T., … Zupančič, M. (2019). Contrasting Computational Models of Mate Preference Integration Across 45 Countries. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 16885. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52748-8
- Marcinkowska, U. M., Rantala, M. J., Lee, A. J., Kozlov, M. V., Aavik, T., Cai, H., … Dixson, B. J. W. (2019). Women’s preferences for men’s facial masculinity are strongest under favorable ecological conditions. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 3387. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-39350-8
- Bonin, P., Thiebaut, G., Prokop, P., & Méot, A. (2019). “In your head, zombie”: zombies, predation and memory. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 31(7), 635–650. https://doi.org/10.1080/20445911.2019.1664557
- Díaz-Morales, J. F., Jankowski, K. S., Prokop, P., Castellana, I., Linke, M., Randler, C., & Rahafar, A. (2019). Sleep timing is linked to sociosexuality: Evidence from German, Polish, Slovak, and Spanish females. Time and Society, 28(3), 1272–1287. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961463X18757390
2018
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., & Kučerová, A. (2018). Aposematic colouration does not explain fear of snakes in humans. Journal of Ethology, 36(1), 35–41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-017-0533-9
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2018). Effects of hands-on activities on conservation, disgust and knowledge of woodlice. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(3), 721–729. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/80817
- Fedor, P., Sigmund, J., Zvaríková, M., Masarovič, R., Štefánik, M., Krumpál, M., … Prokop, P. (2018). The most northern record of the alien composite thrips Microcephalothrips abdominalis in Europe – short communication. Plant Protection Science, 54(1), 43–47. https://doi.org/10.17221/42/2017-PPS
- Prokop, P. (2018). Natural selection influences the reactions of children to potentially dangerous animals. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(4), 1397–1406. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/83677
- Marcinkowska, U. M., Jasienska, G., & Prokop, P. (2018). A Comparison of Masculinity Facial Preference Among Naturally Cycling, Pregnant, Lactating, and Post-Menopausal Women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47(5), 1367–1374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-1093-3
- Musila, S., Prokop, P., & Gichuki, N. (2018). Knowledge and Perceptions of, and Attitudes to, Bats by People Living around Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Malindi-Kenya. Anthrozoos, 31(2), 247–262. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2018.1434065
- Harsányiová, M., & Prokop, P. (2018). Living condition, weight loss and cognitive decline among people with dementia. Nursing Open, 5(3), 275–284. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.137
- Bryant, G. A., Fessler, D. M., Fusaroli, R., Clint, E., Amir, D., Chávez, B., Denton, K. K., Diaz, C., Duran, L. T., Fančovičová, J., Fux, M., Ginting, E. F., Hasan, Y., Hu, A. N., Kamble, S. V., Kameda, T., Kuroda, K., Li, N. P., Luberti, F. R., Peyravi, R., Prokop, P., Quintelier, K. J. P., Shin, H. J., Stieger, S., Sugiyma, L. S., van den Hende, E. A., Viciana-Asensio, H., Yildizhan, S. E., Yong, J. C., Yuditha, T., Zhou, Y. (2018). The Perception of Spontaneous and Volitional Laughter Across 21 Societies. Psychological Science, 29(9), 1515–1525. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797618778235
- Hosťovecký, M., & Prokop, P. (2018). The relationship between internet addiction and personality traits in Slovak secondary schools students. Journal of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Informatics, 14(1), 83–101. https://doi.org/10.2478/jamsi-2018-0006
- Maxwell, M. R., & Prokop, P. (2018). Fitness effects of nuptial gifts in the spider Pisaura mirabilis : examination under an alternative feeding regime . Journal of Arachnology, 46(3), 404–412. https://doi.org/10.1636/joa-s-17-043.1
- Prokop, P. & Randler, Ch. (2018). Chapter 23 - Biological Predispositions and Individual Differences in Human Attitudes Toward Animals. Ethnozoology, 447-466
2017
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2017). The effect of hands-on activities on children’s knowledge and disgust for animals. Journal of Biological Education, 51(3), 305–314. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2016.1217910
- Prokop, P., Onyishi, I. E., Okafor, C. O., & Pham, M. N. (2017). Preliminary Evidence For Existence of Oral Sex in a Rural Igbo Community in Southeast Nigeria. Human Ethology Bulletin, 32(3), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.22330/heb/323/129-140
- Randler, C., Desch, I. H., Otte im Kampe, V., Wüst-Ackermann, P., Wilde, M., & Prokop, P. (2017). Anxiety, disgust and negative emotions influence food intake in humans. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 7, 11–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2016.11.005
- Kubiatko, M., Balatova, K., Fancovicova, J., & Prokop, P. (2017). Pupils’ attitudes toward chemistry in two types of Czech schools. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 13(6), 2539–2552. https://doi.org/10.12973/EURASIA.2017.01239A
- Šorgo, A., Lamanauskas, V., Sašic, S. Š., Ersozlu, Z. N., Tomažič, I., Kubiatko, M., Prokop, P., Ersozlu, A., Fančovičová, J., Bílek, M., Usak, M. (2017): Cross‑national study on relations between motivation for science courses, pedagogy courses and general self‑efficacy. In Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education, 13(10): 6497–6508.
- Prokop, P., & Semelbauer, M. (2017). Biometrical and behavioural associations with offering nuptial gifts by males in the spider Pisaura mirabilis. Animal Behaviour, 129, 189–196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2017.05.027
- Zvaríková, M., Masarovič, R., Bohuš, M., Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2017). Another climate change induced infiltration? the northernmost record of thermophilous spore-feeding Allothrips pillichellus (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae: Idolothripinae). Biologia, 72(8), 961–964. https://doi.org/10.1515/biolog-2017-0098
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2017). Animals in dangerous postures enhance learning, but decrease willingness to protect animals. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 13(9), 6069–6077. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2017.01000a
2016
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., & Krajčovičová, A. (2016). Alternative Conceptions about Micro-organisms are Influenced by Experiences with Disease in Children. Journal of Biological Education, 50(1), 61–72. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2014.1002521
- Onyishi, I. E., Prokop, P., Okafor, C. O., & Pham, M. N. (2016). Female genital cutting restricts sociosexuality among the igbo people of Southeast Nigeria. Evolutionary Psychology, 14(2), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474704916648784
- Prokop, P., Medina-Jerez, W., Coleman, J., Fancovicová, J., Özel, M., & Fedor, P. (2016). Tolerance of frogs among high school students: Influences of disgust and culture. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 12(6), 1499–1505. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2016.1241a
- Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2016). Why do flowers close at night? Experiments with the Lesser Celandine, Ficaria verna Huds. (Ranunculaceae). In Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 18(3): 698–702.
- Zvaríková, M., Kiseľák, J., Zvarík, M., Masarovič, R., Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2016). Ecological gradients and environmental impact in the forest dwelling Haplothrips subtilissimus (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) phenotypic variability. Ecological Indicators, 66, 313–320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.01.038
- Prokop, P. (2016): Male preference for female pubic hair: An evolutionary view. In Anthropologischer Anzeiger, 73(2): 169–175.
- Prokop, P., & Maxwell, M. R. (2016). Female predatory response to conspecific males and heterospecific prey in the praying mantis Mantis religiosa: evidence for discrimination of conspecific males. Journal of Ethology, 34(2), 139–146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-016-0458-8
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2016). Mothers are less disgust sensitive than childless females. Personality and Individual Differences, 96, 65–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.02.064
- Prokop, P., Majerčíková, D., Vyoralová, Z. (2016): The use of realia versus powerpoint presentations on botany lessons. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 15(1): 18–27.
- Prokop, P., Morvayová, N., Fedor, P. (2016): With or without you: does partner satisfaction and partner‑directed violence influence the presence of a partner on women’s Facebook cover profile photographs? In Anales de Psicología, 32(2): 307–312.
- Bryant, G. A., Fessler, D. M. T., Fusaroli, R., Clint, E., Aaroe, L., Apicella, C. L., … Zhou, Y. (2016). Detecting affiliation in colaughter across 24 societies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 113(17), 4682–4687. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1524993113
- Prokop, P., & Pekárik, L. (2016). Men’s Perception of Raped Women: Test of the Sexually Transmitted Disease Hypothesis and the Cuckoldry Hypothesis. European Journal of Ecology, 2(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1515/eje-2016-0001
- Prokop, P., & Pazda, A. D. (2016). Women’s red clothing can increase mate-guarding from their male partner. Personality and Individual Differences, 98, 114–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.04.021
- Tybur, J. M., Inbar, Y., Aarøe, L., Barclay, P., Barlowe, F. K., De Barra, M., … Žezelj, I. (2016). Parasite stress and pathogen avoidance relate to distinct dimensions of political ideology across 30 nations. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 113(44), 12408–12413. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1607398113
2015
- Senay, I., Usak, M., & Prokop, P. (2015). Talking About Behaviors in the Passive Voice Increases Task Performance. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 29(2), 262–270. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3104
- Randler, C., Prokop, P., Sahu, S., & Haldar, P. (2015). Cross-cultural comparison of seven morningness and sleep-wake measures from Germany, India and Slovakia. International Journal of Psychology, 50(4), 279–287. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12098
- Prokop, P. (2015). Perception of intensity of sperm competition on the part of males. Personality and Individual Differences, 76, 99–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.12.006
- Ballouard, J. M., Mullin, S. J., Ajtic, R., Brito, J. C., ElMouden, E. H., Erdogan, M.,Feriche, M., Pleguezuelos, J. M., Prokop, P., Sánchez, A., Santos, X., Slimani, T., Sterijovski, B., Tomovic, L., Uşak, M., Zuffi, M., Bonnet, X. (2015): schoolchildren’s responses to a questionnaire in wildlife conservation education. In International Journal of Science Education, 37(3): 469–483. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2014.993000
- Prokop, P. (2015). The Putative Son’s Attractiveness Alters the Perceived Attractiveness of the Putative Father. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 44(6), 1713–1721. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0496-2
- Šorgo, A., Pipenbaher, N., Šašić, S. Š., Prokop, P., Kubiatko, M., Golob, N., … Usak, M. (2015). Cross national study on pre-service elementary and science teachers’ opinions on science teaching. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 11(4), 713–723. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2015.1379a
- Hummel, E., Özel, M., Medina‑Jerez, W., Fančovičová, J., Uşak, M., Prokop, P., Randler, C. (2015): Interest in birds and its relationship with attitudes and myths: A cross‑cultural study in countries with different levels of economic development. In Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 15(1): 285–296.
- Štefaniková, S., & Prokop, P. (2015). Do we believe pictures more or spoken words? How specific information affects how students learn about animals. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 11(4), 725–733. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2015.1380a
- Prokop, P., Pazda, A. D., & Elliot, A. J. (2015). Influence of conception risk and sociosexuality on female attraction to male red. Personality and Individual Differences, 87, 166–170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2015.07.042
2014
- Trnka, A., Peterková, V., Prokop, P., & Batáry, P. (2014). Management of reedbeds: Mosaic reed cutting does not affect prey abundance and nest predation rate of reed passerine birds. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 22(3), 227–234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-013-9325-3
- Fedor, P., Peña-Méndez, E. M., Kucharczyk, H., Vaňhara, J., Havel, J., Doričová, M., & Prokop, P. (2014). Artificial neural networks in online semiautomated pest discriminability: An applied case with 2 Thrips species. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 38(1), 111–124. https://doi.org/10.3906/tar-1305-8
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2014). Seeing coloured fruits: Utilisation of the theory of adaptive memory in teaching botany. Journal of Biological Education, 48(3), 127–132. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2013.837407
- Šorgo, A., Uşak, M., Kubiatko, M., Fančovičová, J., Prokop, P., Puhek, M., Škoda, J., Bahar, M. (2014): A cross‑cultural study on freshmen’s knowledge of genetics, evolution, and the nature of science. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 13(1): 6–18.
- Prokop, P., & Kubiatko, M. (2014). Perceived vulnerability to disease predicts environmental attitudes. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 10(1), 3–11. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2014.1017a
- Pazda, A. D., Prokop, P., & Elliot, A. J. (2014). Red and Romantic Rivalry: Viewing Another Woman in Red Increases Perceptions of Sexual Receptivity, Derogation, and Intentions to Mate-Guard. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40(10), 1260–1269. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167214539709
- Prokop, P. (2014). Partner satisfaction, as opposed to condom use, predicts symptoms of depression amongst women: A failure to replicate Gallup et al. (2002). Personality and Individual Differences, 71, 51–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.07.024
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., & Fedor, P. (2014). Parasites enhance self-grooming behaviour and information retention in humans. Behavioural Processes, 107, 42–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2014.07.017
- Marcinkowska, U. M., Kozlov, M. V., Cai, H., Contreras‑Garduño, J., Dixson, B. J., Oana, G. A., Kaminski, G., Li, N. P., Lyons, M. T., Onyishi, I. E., Prasai, K., Pazhoohi, F., Prokop, P., Rosales Cardozo, S. L., Sydney, N., Yong, J. C., Rantala, M. J. (2014): Cross‑cultural variation in men’s preference for sexual dimorphism in women’s faces. In Biology Letters, 10(4): 20130850.
- Fančovičová, J., Prokop, P. 2014: The effects of 3D plastic models of animals and cadaveric dissection on student’s perceptions of the internal organs of animals. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 13(6): 767-775.
- Masarovič, R., Doričová, M., Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2014). “Testing the limits” — an interesting record of the exotic banded greenhouse thrips Hercinothrips femoralis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae: Panchaetothripinae) at high Carpathian mountain altitudes. Biologia, 69(11), 1631–1634. https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-014-0458-5
- Prokop, P., & Neupauerová, D. (2014). Flower closure in the field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis): A field test of the pollination hypothesis. Turkish Journal of Botany, 38(5), 877–882. https://doi.org/10.3906/bot-1310-57
2013
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J. (2013): Self‑protection versus disease avoidance: The perceived physical condition is associated with fear of predators in humans. In Journal of Individual Differences, 34(1): 15–23.
- Halder, P., Pietarinen, J., Havu-Nuutinen, S., Pelkonen, P., Chang, C. Y., Prokop, P., & Usak, M. (2013). Knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes as determinants of youths intentions to use bioenergy - A cross-national perspective. International Journal of Green Energy, 10(8), 797–813. https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2012.706244
- Ballouard, J. M., Ajtic, R., Balint, H., Brito, J., Crnobrnja‑Isailovic, J., Elmouden, E. L., Erdoğan, M., Feriche, M., Pleuguezuelos, J. M., Prokop, P., Sanchez, A., Santos, X., Slimani, T., Sterijovski, B., Tomovic, L., Uşak, M., Zuffi, M., Bonnet, X. (
- Prokop, P., Rantala, M. J., Usak, M., & Senay, I. (2013). Is a woman’s preference for chest hair in men influenced by parasite threat? Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42(7), 1181–1189. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-012-0007-7
- Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2013). Associations between body morphology, mating success and mate preferences among Slovak males and females. Anthropologischer Anzeiger, 70(2), 121–135. https://doi.org/10.1127/0003-5548/2013/0284
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2013). Does colour matter? The influence of animal warning coloration on human emotions and willingness to protect them. Animal Conservation, 16(4), 458–466. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12014
- Prokop, P., Fedor, P. (2013): The effects of parasites on human behaviour: An evolutionary perspective. In Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century, 5(5): 46–64.
- Prokop, P., Özel, M., Uşak, M., Senay, I. (2013): Disease‑threat model explains acceptance of genetically modified products. In Psihologija, 40(3): 229–243.
- Prokop, P., & Hromada, M. (2013). Women Use Red in Order to Attract Mates. Ethology, 119(7), 605–613. https://doi.org/10.1111/eth.12102
- Fančovičová, J., Prokop, P., & Lešková, A. (2013). Perceived disgust and personal experiences are associated with acceptance of dissections in schools. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 9(3), 311–318. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2013.938a
- Štefaniková, S., Prokop, P. (2013): Introducing the concept of adaptive memory to science education: does survival threat influence our knowledge about animals? In Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, 14(3A): 1403–1414.
- Prokop, P. (2013): Rape avoidance behavior among Slovak women. In Evolutionary Psychology, 11(2): 365–382.
- Prokop, P., Jančovičová, M. (2013): Disgust sensitivity and gender differences: an initial test of the parental investment hypothesis. In Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century, 7(7): 40–48.
2012
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2012). Beautiful fruits taste good: The aesthetic influences of fruit preferences in humans. Anthropologischer Anzeiger, 69(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1127/0003-5548/2011/0120
- Halder, P., Prokop, P., Chang, C. Y., Uşak, M., Pietarinen, J. Havu‑Nuutinen, S. Pelkonen, P., Cakir, M. (2012): International survey on bioenergy knowledge, perceptions and attitudes among young citizens. In BioEnergy Research, 5(1): 247–261.
- Pavol, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2012). Tolerance of amphibians in Slovakian people: A comparison of pond owners and non-owners. Anthrozoos, 25(3), 277–288. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303712X13403555186136
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P., Kašová, M., Sobeková, K., & Kocian, L. (2012). Hatchling sex ratio and female mating status in the great reed warbler, Acrocephalus arundinaceus (Aves, Passeriformes): Further evidence for offspring sex ratio manipulation. Italian Journal of Zoology, 79(2), 212–217. https://doi.org/10.1080/11250003.2011.631945
- Trnka, A., & Prokop, P. (2012). The effectiveness of hawk mimicry in protecting cuckoos from aggressive hosts. Animal Behaviour, 83(1), 263–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2011.10.036
- Prokop, P., Rantala, M. J., & Fančovičová, J. (2012). Is plasticity in mating preferences adapted to perceived exposure to pathogens? Acta Ethologica, 15(1), 135–140. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-011-0118-5
- Randler, C., Hummel, E., & Prokop, P. (2012). Practical work at school reduces disgust and fear of unpopular animals. Society and Animals, 20(1), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853012X614369
- Prokop, P., & Maxwell, M. R. (2012). Gift carrying in the spider Pisaura mirabilis: Nuptial gift contents in nature and effects on male running speed and fighting success. Animal Behaviour, 83(6), 1395–1399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.007
- Erdoğan, M., Özel, M., BouJaoude, S., Lamanauskas, V., Uşak, M., Prokop, P. (2012): Assessment of preservice teachers’ knowledge of and attitudes regarding biotechnology: A cross‑cultural comparison. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 11(1): 78–93.
- Trnka, A., Požgayová, M., Procházka, P., Prokop, P., & Honza, M. (2012). Breeding success of a brood parasite is associated with social mating status of its host. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 66(8), 1187–1194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-012-1372-x
- Šorgo, A., Lamanauskas, V., Šašić, S. S., Kubiatko, M., Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., Bilek, M., Tomažič, T., Erdoğan, E. (2012): A cross‑national study of prospective elementary and science teacher’ creativity styles. In Journal of Baltic Science Educatio
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P., Grim, T. (2012): Uncovering dangerous cheats: How do avian hosts recognize adult brood parasites? In PLoS ONE, 7(5): e37445.
2011
- Fedor, P., Doričová, M., Hammersteinová, I., Prokop, P., Sierka, W., Kiseľák, J., Zvarík, M. (2011): Cereal pests among nest parasites – the story of barley thrips, Limothrips denticornis Haliday (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). In Entomologica Fennica, 21(4): 221–231.
- Václav, R., Ficová, M., Prokop, P., & Betáková, T. (2011). Associations Between Coinfection Prevalence of Borrelia lusitaniae, Anaplasma sp., and Rickettsia sp. in Hard Ticks Feeding on Reptile Hosts. Microbial Ecology, 61(2), 245–253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-010-9736-0
- Trnka, A., & Prokop, P. (2011). Polygynous great reed warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus suffer more cuckoo Cuculus canorus parasitism than monogamous pairs. Journal of Avian Biology, 42(2), 192–195. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-048X.2010.05193.x
- Prokop, P., Erdoğan, M., Fančovičová, J., Bahar, M., Uşak, M. (2011): Fear, disgust and perceived danger of invertebrates in schooling children from Slovakia and Turkey: implications for biology education. In Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 40: 344–352.
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2011). Plants have a chance: Outdoor educational programmes alter students’ knowledge and attitudes towards plants. Environmental Education Research, 17(4), 537–551. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2010.545874
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2011). The Effect of Owning Animals on Perceived Vulnerability to, and Avoidance of, Parasitic Diseases in Humans. Journal of Individual Differences, 32(3), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.1027/1614-0001/a000045
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P. (2011): The use and the function of snake skins in the nests of Great Reed Warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus. In Ibis, 153(3): 627–630.
- Prokop, P., & Maxwell, M. R. (2011). Sexual conflict over spermatophore attachment in a nuptially feeding cricket. Ethology, 117(6), 520–528. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2011.01898.x
- Prokop, P., Uşak, M., Erdoğan, M. (2011): Good predators in bad stories: cross‑cultural comparison of children’s attitudes toward wolves. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 10(4): 229–242.
- Prokop, P., & Fedor, P. (2011). Physical attractiveness influences reproductive success of modern men. Journal of Ethology, 29(3), 453–458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-011-0274-0
- Ficová, M., Betáková, T., Pančík, P., Václav, R., Prokop, P., Halásová, Z., & Kúdelová, M. (2011). Molecular Detection of Murine Herpesvirus 68 in Ticks Feeding on Free-living Reptiles. Microbial Ecology, 62(4), 862–867. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-011-9907-7
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2011). Children’s Ability to Recognise Toxic and Non-Toxic Fruits. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, 7(2), 115–120.
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2011). Preferences for spicy foods and disgust of ectoparasites are associated with reported health in humans. Psihologija, 44(4), 281–293. https://doi.org/10.2298/PSI1104281P
2010
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P., & Batáry, P. (2010). Infanticide or interference: Does the great reed warbler selectively destroy eggs? Ann. Zool. Fennici, 47, 272–277.
- Prokop, P., & Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2010). Effects of having pets at home on children’s attitudes toward popular and unpopular animals. Anthrozoos, 23(1), 21–35. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303710X12627079939107
- Prokop, P., Tolarovičová, A., Camerik, A. M., & Peterková, V. (2010). High school students’ attitudes towards spiders: A cross-cultural comparison. International Journal of Science Education, 32(12), 1665–1688. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690903253908
- Prokop, P., Usak, M., & Fančovičová, J. (2010). Health and the avoidance of macroparasites: A preliminary cross-cultural study. Journal of Ethology, 28(2), 345–351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-009-0195-3
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2010). Development and Initial Psychometric Assessment of the Plant Attitude Questionnaire. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 19(5), 415–421. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-010-9207-x
- Prokop, P., & Trnka, A. (2011). Why do grebes cover their nests? Laboratory and field tests of two alternative hypotheses. Journal of Ethology, 29(1), 17–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-010-0214-4
- Prokop, P., Tunnicliffe, S. D., Kubiatko, M., Hornáčková, A., Uşak, M. (2011): The role of teacher in students’ attitudes to and achievement in palaeontology. In Energy Education Science and Technology Part B: Social and Educational Studies, 3(1): 29–45.
- Fančovičová, J., Prokop, P., Uşak, M. (2010): Web‑site as an educational tool in biology education: A case of nutrition issue. In Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 10(2): 907–921.
- Hudson, P., Usak, M., Fančovičová, J., Erdoğan, M., & Prokop, P. (2010). Preservice Teachers’ Memories of Their Secondary Science Education Experiences. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 19(6), 546–552. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-010-9221-z
- Prokop, P., & Fančovičová, J. (2010). The association between disgust, danger and fear of macroparasites and human behaviour. Acta Ethologica, 13(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-010-0075-4
- Prokop, P., Obertová, Z., & Fedor, P. (2010). Paternity cues and mating opportunities: What makes fathers good? Acta Ethologica, 13(2), 101–107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-010-0079-0
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J. (2010): Perceived body condition is associated with fear of a large carnivore predator in humans. In Annales Zoologici Fennici, 47(6): 417–425.
- Prokop, P., Usak, M., & Fančovičová, J. (2010). Risk of parasite transmission influences perceived vulnerability to disease and perceived danger of disease-relevant animals. Behavioural Processes, 85(1), 52–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2010.06.006
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., & Fedor, P. (2010). Health is associated with antiparasite behavior and fear of disease-relevant animals in humans. Ecological Psychology, 22(3), 222–237. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407413.2010.496676
- Trnka, A., & Prokop, P. (2010). Does Social Mating System Influence Nest Defence Behaviour in Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) Males? Ethology, 116(11), 1075–1083. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2010.01821.x
- Fedor, P. J., Doričová, M., Prokop, P., & Mound, L. A. (2010). Zootaxa, Heinrich Uzel, the father of Thysanoptera studies... Zootaxa, 2645, 55–63. Retrieved from www.mapress.com/zootaxa/
2009
- Sánchez, S., Václav, R., & Prokop, P. (2009). An inter-regional approach to intraspecific variation in habitat association: Rock Buntings Emberiza cia as a case study. Ibis, 151(1), 88–98. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2008.00894.x
- Prokop, P., & Maxwell, M. R. (2009). Female feeding regime and polyandry in the nuptially feeding nursery web spider, Pisaura mirabilis. Naturwissenschaften, 96(2), 259–265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-008-0477-6
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., & Kubiatko, M. (2009). Vampires are still alive: Slovakian students’ attitudes toward bats. Anthrozoos, 22(1), 19–30. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303708X390446
- Trnka, A., Batáry, P., Prokop, P. (2009): Interactive effects of vegetation structure and breeding patterns on the survival of Great Reed Warbler’s Acrocephalus arundinaceus nests. In Ardea, 97(1): 109–116.
- The-Bat-Attitude-Questionnaire. (n.d.).
- Usak, M., Erdogan, M., Prokop, P., & Ozel, M. (2009). High school and university students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding biotechnology. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 37(2), 123–130. https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.20267
- Prokop, P., Özel, M., & Uşak, M. (2009). Cross-cultural comparison of student attitudes toward snakes. Society and Animals, 17(3), 224–240. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853009X445398
- Özel, M., Erdoğan, M., Uşak, M., Prokop, P. (2009): High school students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding biotechnology applications. In Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 9(1): 297–328.
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J., Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2009): The effect of type of instruction on expression of children’s knowledge: how do children see the endocrine and urinary system? In International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 4(1): 75
- Prokop, P., Trnka, R., & Trnka, A. (2009). First videotaped infanticide in the common pochard Aythya ferina. Biologia, 64(5), 1016–1017. https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-009-0162-z
- Snake-Attitude-Questionnaire-EnglishCheck011. (n.d.).
- Erdogan, M., Özel, M., Uşak, M., & Prokop, P. (2009). Development and validation of an instrument to measure university students’ biotechnology attitude. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 18(3), 255–264. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-009-9146-6
- Prokop, P., Uşak, M., Özel, M., Fančovičová, J. (2009): Children’s conceptions of animal breathing: A cross‑age and cross‑cultural comparison. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 8(3): 191–207.
- Prokop, P., & Rodák, R. (2009). Ability of Slovakian Pupils to Identify Birds. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, 5(2), 127–133.
- Uşak, M., Erdoğan, M., Prokop, P., Özel, M. (2009): High school and university students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding biotechnology. In Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 37(2): 123–130.
2008
- Prokop, P., Kubiatko, M., & Fančovičová, J. (2008). Slovakian pupils’ knowledge of, and attitudes toward, birds. Anthrozoos, 21(3), 221–235. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303708X332035
- Prokop, P., Prokop, M., & Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2008). Effects of keeping animals as pets on children’s concepts of vertebrates and invertebrates. International Journal of Science Education, 30(4), 431–449. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690701206686
- Fančovičová, J., & Prokop, P. (2008). Students’ Attitudes Toward Computer Use in Slovakia. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, 4(3), 255–262.
- Prokop, P., & Václav, R. (2008). Seasonal aspects of sexual cannibalism in the praying mantis (Mantis religiosa). Journal of Ethology, 26(2), 213–218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10164-007-0050-3
- Prokop, P., & Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2008). “Disgusting” Animals: Primary School Children’s Attitudes and Myths of Bats and Spiders. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, 4(2), 87–97.
- Prokop, P., Kubiatko, M. (2008): Bad wolf kills lovable rabbit: Children’s attitudes toward predator and prey. In Electronic Journal of Science Education, 12(1): 55–70.
- Bahar, M., Özel, M., Prokop, P., Uşak, M. (2008): Science student teachers’ ideas of the heart. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 7(2): 78–85.
- Prokop, P., & Maxwell, M. R. (2008). Interactions between multiple forms of nuptial feeding in the wood cricket Nemobius sylvestris (Bosc): Dual spermatophores and male forewings. Ethology, 114(12), 1173–1182. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2008.01562.x
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J. (2008): Students’ understanding of human pregnancy. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 7(1): 37–47.
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P., Batáry, P. (2008): Dummy birds in artificial nest studies: an experiment with Red‑backed Shrike Lanius collurio. In Bird Study, 55(3): 329–331.
- Özden, M., Uak, M., Prokop, P., Türkolu, A., & Bahar, M. (2008). Student teachers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward chemical hormone usage in biotechnology. African Journal of Biotechnology, 7(21), 3892–3899. Retrieved from http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB
2007
- Prokop, P., Lešková, A., Kubiatko, M., & Diran, C. (2007). Slovakian students’ knowledge of and attitudes toward biotechnology. International Journal of Science Education, 29(7), 895–907. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690600969830
- Prokop, P., Prokop, M., Tunnicliffe, S. D., Diran, C. (2007): Children’s ideas of animals’ internal structures. In Journal of Biological Education, 41(2), 62–67.
- Prokop, P., Kubiatko, M., & Fančovičová, J. (2007). Why do cocks crow? Children’s concepts about birds. Research in Science Education, 37(4), 393–405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-006-9031-8
- Prokop, P., Kubiatko, M., Fančovičová, J. (2007): Why do cocks crow? Children’s concepts about birds. In Research in Science Education, 37(4): 393–405. - The-Bird-Knowledge-Questionnaire
- Prokop, P., Tuncer, G., & Kvasničák, R. (2007). Short-term effects of field programme on students’ knowledge and attitude toward biology: A Slovak experience. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 16(3), 247–255. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-007-9044-8
- Kubiatko, M., Prokop, P. (2007): Pupils’ misconceptions about mammals. In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 6(1): 5–14.
- Prokop, P., Prokop, M., Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2007): Is biology boring? Student attitudes toward biology. In Journal of Biological Education, 42(1): 36–39.
- Žoldošová, K., Prokop, P. (2007): Primary pupils’ preconceptions about child prenatal development. In Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 3(3): 239–246.
- Václav, R., Prokop, P., & Fekiač, V. (2007). Expression of breeding coloration in European Green Lizards (Lacerta viridis): Variation with morphology and tick infestation. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 85(12), 1199–1206. https://doi.org/10.1139/Z07-102
- Prokop, P., Tuncer, G., Chudá, J. (2007): Slovakian students’ attitude toward biology. In Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 3(4): 287–295.
- Prokop, P., Prokop, M., Tunnicliffe, S. D. (2007): Is biology boring? Student attitudes toward biology. In Journal of Biological Education, 42(1): 36–39. -The Biology Attitude Questionnaire
2006
- Prokop, P. (2006): Prey type does not determine web design in two orb‑weaving spiders. In Zoological Studies, 45(1): 673–680.
- Václav, R., Prokop, P. (2006): Does the appearance of orb‑weaving spiders attract prey? In Annales Zoologici Fennici, 43(1): 65–71.
- Trnka, A., Prokop, P. (2006): Do predators cause a change in movement patterns as indicated by mist‑net trapping rates? In Ardea, 94(1): 71–76.
- Prokop, P. (2006). Insemination does not affect female mate choice in a nuptial feeding spider. Italian Journal of Zoology, 73(3), 197–201. https://doi.org/10.1080/11250000600727741
- Trnka, A., & Prokop, P. (2006). Reedbed structure and habitat preference of reed passerines during the post-breeding period. Biologia, 61(2), 225–230. https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-006-0034-8
- Prokop, P., Fančovičová, J. (2006): Students’ ideas about the human body: Do they really draw what they know? In Journal of Baltic Science Education, 5(2): 86–95.
- Žoldošová, K., Prokop, P. (2006): Analysis of motivational orientations in science education. In International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 4(4): 669–688.
- Zoldosova, K., & Prokop, P. (2006). Education in the field influences children’s ideas and interest toward science. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 15(3–4), 304–313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-006-9017-3
2005
- Prokop, P. (2005): Web inclination alters foraging success of a nocturnal predator. In Italian Journal of Zoology, 72(3): 249–252.
- Prokop, P., Grygláková, D. (2005): Factors affecting the foraging success of the wasp‑like spider, Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli): role of web design. In Biologia, 60(2): 165–169.
- Prokop, P., Václav, R. (2005): Males respond to the risk of sperm competition in the sexually cannibalistic praying mantis Mantis religiosa. In Ethology, 111(9): 836–848.
2004
