Quality Of Life In Society Research Articles

Factors Influencing the Personal Recovery in Outpatients With Schizophrenia

Objectives: This study aims to quantitatively investigate factors influencing personal recovery in patients with schizophrenia.Methods: This study included 168 outpatients treated for schizophrenia. Patients’ sociodemographic factors (sex, age, education, and marital status), clinical factors (duration of illness, number of hospitalizations, and dose of drug), symptoms, behavior and symptoms, physical and mental health, family attitude, social support, attitude toward drug therapy, insight, self-esteem, hopelessness, and self-stigma were analyzed. The analysis included these 17 factors as explanatory variables for personal recovery to perform regression analysis.Results: Backward elimination was used to select variables, and multiple regression analysis was performed. The five factors (symptoms, self-esteem, insight, physical, and mental health, and social support) accounted for 75.8% of the variance in patients’ perceived willingness for personal recovery.Conclusion: Personal recovery in schizophrenic patients is very important because it means subjective satisfaction and quality of life in society. In this study, social support was the most important variable in predicting personal recovery. These results imply that not only symptoms but also various factors including social support should be emphasized when establishing a recovery strategy for schizophrenic patients.

EQUAL STATUS BEFORE THE LAW BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOCIETY, NATION AND STATE

The utilization of the Nagari Customary Court is actually important because it is needed by the customary law community. In fact, it is the customary law community that knows and understands the historical aspects and the ins and outs of the lineage, environment and local culture. Therefore, this research seeks to find an optimal model of utilization of the Nagari Customary Court. How is equal status before the law by indigenous peoples in order to improve the quality of life in society, nation and state. This research is a socio-legal research that uses a qualitative approach. The data used in the research are primary and secondary data. The data collection method is through literature study and interviews. Therefore, the articles of Pancasila that regulate equal rights and justice also apply to indigenous peoples, and must also be perceived through philosophical, juridical and sociological perspectives. Indigenous Peoples according to Jawahir Thontowi is a group of citizens who have genealogical ancestors in common, live in a place, have a common goal of living within the framework of values and norms, still enforce a binding Adat system, led by the head of Adat, coordinate the administration of power and the existence of dispute resolution institutions in the community.

Participación de las mujeres en las pymes en América del Sur

The crises directly affect the problem of cash flow, as a result of the confinement experienced, the consumption of different products and services showed a tendency to decrease significantly, which had its impact on the financial issue, where the emergency measures were drastic to avoid massive infections, which on the other hand accelerated a great decline in small and medium-sized businesses, which has triggered an increase in unemployment and even their definitive closure. Under this context, in Ecuador, as well as in Mexico, Colombia and Peru, where business ventures have energized the local economy, it is important to determine strategies that help effectively confront crises, especially in the case of women entrepreneurs, so that they can achieve achieve economic stability with a view to its growth and leadership that in turn allows it to generate sources of employment, as well as repower its products and services, which is currently essential for a good quality of life in society, thus empowering women. The methodology applied is with a Mixed, non-experimental, descriptive-transversal and deductive approach. In this sense, it is a matter of research to provide the segment under study with adequate administrative, financial and control strategies; how to handle it and how they should be carried out in the face of the current situation, thus promoting empowerment in unprotected sectors and highlighting, above all, interculturality and diversity in the countries.

Impact, Implications, Challenges of Accelerating Maternal Mortality Rates in Indonesia

This article discusses the impacts, implications and challenges of accelerating maternal mortality rates in Indonesia. Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Indonesia is still a serious public health problem. MMR in Indonesia shows a downward trend throughout the 1991-2015 period. However, in 2012 the infant mortality rate increased again and then fell in 2018. Even though it shows a decline, the MMR in Indonesia is still relatively high and still above the MDGS target of 102 per 100,000 live births. MMR in Indonesia in 2021 compared to 2020. The impact of a high MMR is a decline in the productive and competitive workforce, a decline in social welfare and poverty, a decline in life expectancy and quality of life in society, a decline in fertility rates and population growth, which can affect the demographic structure and demographic bonus. and declining reproductive and nutritional health status of women and children. Meanwhile, the implications arising from a high MMR are implications in terms of health, social, economic and development status. The challenges faced by Indonesia in reducing MMR are the low health budget allocation, the lack of health facilities and personnel, low access to PONED (Basic Emergency Neonatal Obstetric Services) and PONEK (Comprehensive Emergency Neonatal Obstetric Services) facilities, high disparities in socio-economic levels, and low awareness and healthy living behavior in the community. The conclusion of this short article about the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is that the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is still high and has not yet reached the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target set by the UN, namely 70 per 100,000 live births in 2030. This article recommends Reducing MMR requires comprehensive and collaborative efforts from all parties, including central and regional governments, health institutions, civil society organizations, academics, media and society.

Driving as a Service: Promoting a Sustainable Transition to Automated Driving

Automated vehicles (AVs) promise to make a revolution in the mobility paradigm and to bring benefits for traffic management and environmental quality, improving, in general, the quality of life in society [...]

Penerapan Teknologi IoT Pada Tanaman Hidroponik Untuk Monitoring Pertumbuhan Tanaman di Desa Puccadi

Technological development is needed for a better development system. Technology can provide basic changes for society, especially in the context of improving the quality of life in society. In general, the hydroponic method is carried out using water as a medium, where the water conditions that need to be considered are the supply of water, oxygen, nutrients, pH, and light intensity. UV light replaces sunlight which can help plants need the photosynthesis process which produces food substances such as carbohydrates so that plants grow faster. From the situation analysis, it is known that most of the people in Puccadi Village. Cultivating plants using a hydroponic system on a household scale by utilizing yards or yards has quite a large potential. Based on this background, IoT-based hydroponic training and assistance were carried out for the people of Puccadi Village, Luyo District. This service activity is implemented in the form of training and mentoring with the aim of participants being able to directly practice applying IoT to hydroponic plants for monitoring plants. The conclusion of the IoT-based hydroponic training activities in Puccadi Village, Luyo District, is that the implementation of IoT-based hydroponic training and mentoring went well and was able to provide knowledge related to the application of IoT technology to the Puccadi village community, Luyo District.

Public Health Implications for Effective Community Interventions Based on Hospital Patient Data Analysis Using Deep Learning Technology in Indonesia

Public health is an important aspect of community activities, making research on health necessary because it is a crucial field in maintaining and improving the quality of life in society as a whole. Research on public health allows for a deeper understanding of the health problems faced by a population, including disease prevalence, risk factors, and other determinants of health. This work aims to explore the potential of hospital patient data analysis as a valuable tool for understanding community implications and deriving insights for effective community health interventions. The study recognises the significance of harnessing the vast amount of data generated within hospital settings to inform population-level health strategies. The methodology employed in this study involves the collection and analysis of deidentified patient data from a representative sample of a hospital in Indonesia. Various data analysis techniques, such as statistical modelling, data mining, and machine learning algorithms, are utilised to identify patterns, trends, and associations within the data. A program written in Python is used to analyse patient data in a hospital for five years, from 2018 to 2022. These findings are then interpreted within the context of public health implications, considering factors such as disease prevalence, socioeconomic determinants, and healthcare utilisation patterns. The results of the data analysis provide valuable insights into the public health implications of hospital patient data. The research also covers predictions for the patient data to the hospital based on disease, age, and geographical residence. The research prediction shows that, in the year 2023, the number of patients will not be considerably affected by the infection, but in March to April 2024 the number will increase significantly up to 10,000 patients due to the trend in the previous year at the end of 2022. These recommendations encompass targeted prevention strategies, improved healthcare delivery models, and community engagement initiatives. The research emphasises the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, policymakers, and community stakeholders in implementing and evaluating these interventions.

The Role of Animal-Aided Design in Sustainable Architecture

Environmentally insensitive practices such as the unconscious use of natural resources, industrialization and unplanned urbanization cause the rapid destruction of natural habitats and even the extinction of some species. Today, as the importance of sustainable architecture has increased, architectural approaches that are compatible with nature have been adopted and thus the protection of natural life has been tried to be supported. As a definition, sustainability is a form of practice that aims to harmonize the built environment with natural life. In this context, the impact on animals whose habitats we are destroying is a significant topic within sustainability discussions. Studies show that the role and importance of human-animal based sustainable architectural habitats for enhancing animal welfare have not been extensively investigated. This study aims to discuss the importance of animal-aided designs within the sustainability approach. In addition, it is to carry out studies to improve the quality of life in society by strengthening the human-animal bond. In line with this purpose, animal-aided designs at urban, infrastructure, and building scales were analyzed within sustainability approaches, and their contribution to the sustainability approach was evaluated. As a result, it is emphasized that the sustainable animal-aided design approach provides innovative solutions for structures to be designed for animals and it also contributes to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, but in order for these designs to be successful, it is underlined that living spaces suitable for the needs of animals should be created and the negative effects of environmental impacts on animals should be considered. It is also emphasized that in addition to the principles of sustainability, factors that pay regard to the lives of animals contribute to the understanding of sustainability. It is expected that the discussion of the relationship between sustainability and animal-aided design, which is put forward through this study, will create an important discussion ground for future research and application examples.

ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN DAN HARAPAN MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN GORONTALO TERHADAP LAYANAN BUS BERBASIS IOT

This study aims to analyze people's needs and expectations for IoT-based bus services in Gorontalo District. The research approach involves literature studies, online surveys, direct interviews, and descriptive and qualitative data analysis. The research results show that 43% of Gorontalo Regency residents are interested in switching to using IoT-based bus services, with the majority interested in traveling in the context of work. The development of IoT-based smart buses is expected to improve the quality of transportation, reduce congestion, and accidents, and improve the overall quality of life for society. However, it is recommended that there be collaboration between the government, community, and the private sector to successfully implement this service, especially in Gorontalo Regency.

Morphometric analysis of tree species from the central region of Imperatriz-MA municipality

Urban forestry is essential in urban environments and if poorly planned, ends up affecting its efficiency and the society quality of life, generating conflicts with urban infrastructure. Morphometry allows the growth dynamics of the tree component to be known, predicting the space needed for its development and stability, silvicultural actions and appropriate management in urban environments. In this sense, the objective was to analyze the most common tree species in the central region of the Imperatriz-MA municipality, in terms of their composition and morphometric parameters. Thus, through a census in 228 blocks, all individuals had their dendrometric parameters measured and 2,321 trees, distributed in 69 species and 26 families were counted. Of the total number of individuals, 66% were exotic species and 34% native, with M. tomentosa being the most representative. As for the morphometric parameters, the average total height of the most representative species was 6.2 m, the height of the first bifurcation was 1.2 m, the crown height was 2.1 m, and the average DBH was 0.25 m. The average diameter and the average crown area obtained were 5.37 m and 26.83 m², respectively. As a result, it can be concluded that the Imperatriz forestry can be considered young with recent plantings and also with inadequately managed plants in the adult stage. Azadirachta indica should be progressively replaced by regional native species, with the young tree component managed to provide maximum canopy area and tall forked trunks that occupy less space on the pavement, regardless of their size.

Evidence-based policy-making - epidemiology as a key science for quality of life in society

Evidence-based policy-making - epidemiology as a key science for quality of life in society

From Smart City to Smart Society: A quality-of-life ontological model for problem detection from user-generated content

Social-media platforms have become a global phenomenon of communication, where users publish content in text, images, video, audio or a combination of them to convey opinions, report facts that are happening or show current situations of interest. Smart-city applications can benefit from social media and digital participatory platforms when citizens become active social sensors of the problems that occur in their communities. Indeed, systems that analyse and interpret user-generated content can extract actionable information from the digital world to improve citizens’ quality of life. This article aims to model the knowledge required for automatic problem detection to reproduce citizens’ awareness of problems from the analysis of text-based user-generated content items. Therefore, this research focuses on two primary goals. On the one hand, we present the underpinnings of the ontological model that categorises the types of problems affecting citizens’ quality of life in society. In this regard, this study contributes significantly to developing an ontology based on the social-sensing paradigm to support the advance of smart societies. On the other hand, we describe the architecture of the text-processing module that relies on such an ontology to perform problem detection, which involves the tasks of topic categorisation and keyword recognition.

The Park and the city: analysis of the Ecological Park “Valdemar Salmeirão”, in the city of Birigui/SP

Most Brazilian cities have developed disorderly and in little harmony with the natural landscape, especially in the valley bottoms. It is understood that harmonious integration with the environment is the way to the permanence of cities and the well-being of their inhabitants, besides being a way to solve the problems that affect the urban environment. Thus, strategies have been formed in favor of quality urban expansion. The creation of linear parks in valley bottoms (aiming at the integration between people, vegetation, and waterways) is a good intervention that culminates in quality spaces and quality of life in society. However, if these spaces are not used and are not properly maintained, they will not achieve their purpose and tend to be abandoned. This article aims to highlight the relationship between river and city, analyzing the issue of interventions in valley bottoms, having as a case study the Ecological Park "Valdemar Salmeirão" in Birigui-SP, verifying its state and its current appropriation, based on bibliographic, cartographic and photographic surveys that support and illustrate the area in question.

9.L. Workshop: Mental health literacy in schools: new insights from key European studies across populations

Abstract Background Good mental health is important for better population health outcomes and improved quality of life in societies, while poor mental health and mental disorders have not only negative health effects but are also responsible for increased health care costs and burden of disease. Increased prevalence rates of mental health problems, severity of mental illnesses and associated disability and mortality rates are considered alarming, making poor mental health a threat to population health and European public health. These circumstances together have resulted in an increased attention towards mental health in European and global public health. Mental health promotion in schools, at the workplace and everyday life has become an important tool to improve psychological and psychosocial health outcomes and increase mental well-being. In this context, mental health literacy, too, has become an important public health target. Mental health literacy is linked to health literacy but in addition includes an individual's capacities and resources that enable them to actively promote their mental health and mental well-being, including improved mental health knowledge, help-seeking strategies, and less stigmatizing attitudes. In particular it is defined as understanding how to sustain and maintain positive mental health, understanding mental disorders and their different treatments options, decreasing mental health related stigma, and enhancing people's help-seeking efficacy. As a concept, mental health literacy was coined in the 1990s, but in particular recent developments in digital communication technologies, digital health, the Internet and Social Media as well as the Covid-19 pandemic have accelerated its uptake in public health research, practice and policy. Workshop objectives The aim of this workshop is to: (1) present current research projects and their findings on mental health literacy in schools from 3 different European countries (Germany, Portugal, France), (2) shed light on the critical importance of mental health literacy promotion in all settings and (3) initiate a critical discussion on concepts, methods and intervention concerning mental health literacy. The 1st presentation will introduce the WhySchool project, a mental health training program for teachers, school health professionals, and students (Portugal). The 2nd presentation will present a mental health literacy school intervention for students and teachers, the Guide (Germany). The 3rd presentation will introduce a novel tool to measure child mental health literacy (France). The 4th presentation will introduce a digital tool to promote mental health literacy of school-children. The format of this workshop will be 4 x 7 minute presentations followed by a 20 minute interactive panel discussion with the presenters. Key messages • This workshop will shed light on mental health literacy promotion based on contemporary European studies. • Mental health literacy is important for positive mental health and should be addressed as early as in schools and supported by public health policy-making.

Lifelong Education in Economics, Business and Management Research: Literature Review

Abstract Background Lifelong education includes formal and nonformal forms of learning during an individual's life cycle for the conscious and continuous development of one's quality and the quality of life in society. Objectives The goal of the research is to identify the most frequent research topics related to lifelong education in economics, business, and management research using a systematic literature review. Methods/Approach The study analysed 272 lifelong education papers in Business, Management, and Economics journals using bibliometric analysis, text mining, and Provalis Wordstat content analysis, identifying frequent journals, authors, nations, and funding entities. Results Research on lifelong education, focusing on older adults, critical thinking, quality of life, poverty reduction, professional training, and human capital, is primarily published in the International Journal of Lifelong Education. Four clusters have been identified. Conclusions The number of lifelong education papers is increasing, primarily published in educational journals. The most common keywords highlight its focus on human capital, supporting economic and social development.

Corporate social responsibility as the basis of innovative development of enterprises

Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is the scientific works of domestic scientists on the problems of corporate social responsibility. The results are obtained through the use of methods: generalization and comparison to formalize the theoretical provisions on the corporate social responsibility; abstract-logical method – for theoretical generalizations and formulation of the conclusions of the study. Results. The main approaches to the concept of corporate social responsibility are analyzed and it is determined that their common goal is to create business practices that will take into account social and environmental requirements, promote sustainable development. The positive and negative aspects of corporate social responsibility are substantiated and it is determined that ensuring a balance between these arguments can lead to a successful combination of economic and social influence of enterprises, contributing to sustainable development and welfare of society. The main factors of formation of corporate social responsibility are analyzed. It is determined that the green economy and corporate social responsibility complement each other, contributing to sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life in society. The key components of the model of social responsibility during the war are analyzed and it is determined that the corporate social responsibility goes beyond the static values and takes into account the need for democratization and socialization of society in the conditions of the country's recovery after the war events. Novelty. The research substantiates that in the context of innovative development, green economy and corporate social responsibility are important components of sustainable development, complementing each other and jointly contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and effective society. The novelty of this approach is that the green economy and corporate social responsibility are not considered as separate areas of activity, but as interrelated components. Such an integrated approach contributes to the creation of integrated solutions aimed at achieving sustainable development and meeting the needs of society. Practical value. It offers guidelines for the successful introduction of socially responsible business, which are aimed at developing a general scheme for the formation of a strategic basis for the innovative development of enterprises in the context of solving current problems of social responsibility and the development of appropriate strategies and programs, taking into account current innovative solutions and approaches.

Green finance in Kazakhstan’s context: market overview

The adoption of the concept of “sustainable development” necessitated the search for ways to achieve sustainable goals, the definition of directions for the transformation of economic relations, and the emergence of a new term: “green economy”, or “green finance”. Through the transition to a “green” economy and “green” financing, the Government of Kazakhstan will be able to fulfill an important task – the development of a new financial system. Financing of green projects contributes to improving the quality of life in society; aims to preserve natural resources and the environment. The main purpose of the scientific article is to determine the sources of investment to finance the “green” economy of Kazakhstan today. The following research methods were used: general scientific research methods, and quantitative methods of statistical, causal, and comparative data analysis for analyzing the current state of green finance in Kazakhstan and identifying problems with green finance. Research results show that in the Concept for the transition of Kazakhstan to a “green” economy, the corresponding investments are estimated at approximately $3-4 billion, or about 1% of GDP per year. The most active green projects are being developed in Akmola, Atyrau, Kostanay, and Zhambyl regions. Research findings suggest that a “Green” transformation of the economy is impossible without the implementation of the principles of responsible investment (PRI). The results of the study will be helpful for entrepreneurs and business entities engaged in the green finance industry or for government agencies responsible for the development of green infrastructure in Kazakhstan.

SOCIAL PROTECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE SYSTEM OF STATE SECURITY

The strategy of national security of Ukraine is determined through the implementation of the State policy in the field of social protection in the context of the country’s sustainable development. It has been noted that the basis of the state’s social protection policy of an individual should be a system of social values that will be different from the one which existed in the previous periods and is available at the current period of society transformation. It has been proved that the recognition of the priority and interdependence of the vital interests of the majority of the population should be fundamentally new. The state should assume the function of ensuring the principles of social justice and high quality of life in society on the basis of harmonising and maintaining the balance of all citizens’ interests. This should make it possible to transform society into a sustainable, balanced and, at the same time, efficient system that is developing positively. It has been stated that the key role of security of an individual belongs to the state which is the main social institution designed to ensure this development in a legal manner.

СОЦІАЛЬНА ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ БІЗНЕСУ: ДОБРОВІЛЬНА ІНІЦІАТИВА ЧИ ОБОВ’ЯЗОК

The article clarifies the factors that contributed to the emergence of the concept of social responsibility of business, in particular, the growing influence of business on society, the strengthening of society's demands, the deterioration of the ecological situation, the growth of social inequality, the development of legislation and regulation. Various points of view of scientists on the interpretation of the definition of "social responsibility" from the standpoint of voluntary participation of business in this process are outlined. The reasons why many enterprises are in no hurry to implement the concept of social responsibility of business have been clarified. A comparative table of voluntary or mandatory social responsibility of business is built according to the following criteria: initiative, motivation, degree of flexibility, control, sanctions for non-compliance, and examples are also given. It was determined that voluntary social responsibility is the initiative of enterprises that go beyond legal requirements. They are aimed at improving the quality of life in society, protecting the environment and improving the well-being of employees. Mandatory social responsibility is the actions of enterprises that are prescribed by law or other regulatory acts. They are the minimum standard of business behavior and are aimed at protecting human rights, occupational safety, and environmental protection. The advantages and disadvantages of voluntary and mandatory social responsibility of business are substantiated. Arguments in favor of voluntary social responsibility of business (competitive advantage, brand reputation, employee motivation, innovation) and arguments in favor of mandatory social responsibility of business (impact on society, social justice, long-term sustainability, regulatory pressure) are identified. It has been proven that the social responsibility of business should be formed through a combination of voluntary initiatives and mandatory elements that meet legal requirements.

Health-Related Quality of Life in Those with Persistent or Transient Obesity Phenotypes during Two Decades: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study

Introduction: The current study aimed to investigate the association of three stable obesity phenotypes (persistent metabolically healthy normal weight [P MHNW], persistent metabolically healthy obese [P MHO], persistent metabolically unhealthy obese [P MUO]), and one transient (MHO to MUO) obesity phenotype throughout 18 years with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: 1,932 participants (649 men and 1,283 women) who completed the HRQoL questionnaire during 2016–2019 were recruited in the current investigation. Based on the body mass index and metabolic status, participants were classified into four obesity phenotypes, including (1) P MHNW, (2) P MHO, (3) P MUO, and (4) transient from MHO to MUO. The HRQoL was compared between groups using analysis of covariance. Participants’ age, marital status, occupation status, education level, physical activity, and smoking were adjusted. Results: After adjustment for confounder variables, a significant difference among obesity phenotypes was indicated in (physical component summary) PCS scores of both sexes and (mental component summary) MCS scores just in women (p value = <0.001). The P MUO had the lowest scores in PCS and MCS, and P MHO had the highest MCS scores compared to other obesity phenotypes in either sex. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate the negative effect of long-term concurrence of obesity and metabolic disorders on the HRQoL of adults. However, long-term obesity alone or loss of metabolic health in the short term did not affect individuals’ assessment of their physical and mental health. These findings highlight the importance of preventive interventions in people with obesity; also indicate the need for awareness-raising strategies about healthy lifestyles to improve the quality of life in society.