Yoga and Wellness—Key Insights from the Study on General Yoga Programme

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
Rabindra Acharya ◽  
Gopal P. Mahapatra ◽  
Kadamibini Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Recent Past ◽  
Facilitative Role ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Simplified Form

Human beings have always strived towards excellence and progress since time immemorial. Industrialisation, automation and technological disruptions have led to increased comfort and quality of living of human beings and enhanced output, productivity and efficiency. Consequently, of late, health and wellness are receiving increased attention globally. Stress and stress-related diseases and workplace-related ailments have significantly increased over the last few decades and gained attention from society and industrial organisations. In the recent past, in the coronavirus pandemic context, wellness has been focused upon in many countries, communities and organisations worldwide. Yoga has been part of the Indian ethos for centuries. In this article, the authors discuss the General Yoga Programme (GYP), its broad coverage, and the impact it has had on the participants in terms of their wellness. With the help of a survey of the participants and linking it to relevant literature and research in the field, the authors highlight how GYP is a useful tool for enhancing various wellness dimensions. They recommend that GYP in its simplified form can be extended to the workplace; and also, HR professionals can play a facilitative role in the process.

scholarly journals Perceptions of hospital admission in patients with cystic fibrosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merel Visse ◽  
Tineke Abma ◽  
Hetty Van den Oever ◽  
Yvonne Prins ◽  
Vincent Gulmans
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Intravenous Injections ◽  
Societal Context ◽  
Normative Expectations ◽  
The Impact

Aims and objectives: This paper is a report of a study of experiences of people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) with their hospital admission. It evaluates how they perceive their treatment and care and the impact on their social life (school or work). Background: In The Netherlands, people with CF are hospitalized in seven CF centers. In general, hospitalization may raise several challenges concerning the patient’s psychosocial well-being, before, during and after the admission. The admission of people with CF is complicated, because of segregated treatment and care that aims to prevent hospital-based cross-infection. Design: This article reports on a qualitative study. Methods: Data were collected during 2009 and 2010. Nineteen people with CF admitted for more than 5 days in one of the seven Dutch CF-centres participated. Results and conclusions: The findings are organized into five contexts with subthemes: Before admission & Arrival (1); Treatment & Care (2); Room & Stay (3); Discharge (4); Social & Societal context (5). The findings show that patients express a need for enhancing the quality of some treatments, like intravenous injections and patients express normative expectations of professionals that directly relate to their psychosocial well-being, e.g. they want to be ‘seen’ and treated as human beings and not solely as patients. They desire segregation policies to be consistent, whilst simultaneously they prefer flexible segregation guidelines. In general, respondents are satisfied with hospital facilities. The study reports on challenges concerning continuation of school and work during the admission. The paper is relevant to every hospital where people are being nursed in isolation.

scholarly journals Stigma and Quality of Life among People Diagnosed with Mental Disorders

10.17816/cp83 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adela Magdalena Ciobanu ◽  
Larisa Maria Catrinescu ◽  
Daniel Mihăiță Ivașcu ◽  
Carmen Petrina Niculae ◽  
Andreea Silvana Szalontay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION: The anti-psychiatric movements that emerged in the early 1960s led to the appearance of stigma in psychiatry. The misunderstanding of the concept of mental disorder, the negative way in which associated hospitalization was perceived, the inclination to treat patients through psychological therapies, and the criticism of pharmacological treatment led to the discrediting of psychiatry. AIM: The current paper aims to review the available literature regarding the impact of stigma on the quality of life of people diagnosed with mental disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A narrative review of relevant literature published between 1999 and 2021 was conducted. The authors analysed studies found on PubMed and the Web of Science electronic databases. The search terms combined two overlapping areas with keywords such as "stigma" and "mental disorders". A descriptive analysis was employed to synthesize the obtained data. RESULTS: Stigma continues to be an important challenge to the management of health conditions in people with mental disorders. A lack of comprehension may give the impression that all psychiatric patients are aggressive and are unable to function adequately. Such stigmatizing beliefs and habits have proven to be very difficult to change. CONCLUSIONS: Due to the stigmatization and repulsive attitudes in society, patients are reluctant to be linked to any form of mental disorder or to be seen as having any contact with mental health professionals. This undermines the beneficial effects of treatment, resulting in a poor quality of life and diminished socio-occupational functioning.

scholarly journals Winners and Losers in Post COVID-19 Business World, the New Norm for Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-325
Author(s):  
Karthigayan Gunasegaran ◽  
Che Zalina Zulkifli ◽  
Sivaganesh Loganathan ◽  
Mohd Fauzi Sedon
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business World ◽  
After Effects ◽  
Scenario Modeling ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze winners and losers in the post-covid-19 business world, the new norm for Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a literature research model, which is to collect various kinds of data and literature then take the essence of the data and literature then describe and analyze it. Findings: COVID-19 pandemic manifested at the time when mankind was least prepared to face it. This virus has permanently altered the fabric of the globalized world. The global damages inflicted by this pandemic go beyond loss of lives in multitudes, but also quality of living. While government around the world are battling to contain the virus for the safety of its people, there is a pressing need to start thinking about a world that will be living with the after effects of COVID-19.The global economy is going to shrink drastically and Malaysia will not be spared. The damage will be irreversible should all measures to contain the virus fail. Taking into account various scenario modeling from credible sources, a list of winners and losers in post COVID-19 business world has been derived. The reality of this pandemic demands the business world to embark on an accelerated shift towards being innovative, digital, pro-active and pre-emptive. Research limitations/implications: This research uses secondary data. Practical implications: Business entities can use the result of research as consideration so that the business can still exist. Originality/value: This research explores the phenomena of covid 19 in Malaysia and the impact on business. Paper type: Research paper.

scholarly journals Role of Microfinance and Microcredit in Transforming the Rural India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 4266-4268
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Water Education ◽  
The People ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
Money Transfer ◽  
The Impact

Growth of a nation does not refer to the development of infrastructure, innovations and technology. In fact it is truly associated with the development of all citizens in terms of their standard of living. A country travels in development path if all the people are caught up in the process of growth and enjoy quality of living by accessing to basic facilities of life such as food, clothing, housing, health, clean water, education, employment and good natural and social environment. It all happens when economy is sound and have consistent growth rate. In our country the economic growth rate is directly depends on the development of rural areas as it is the backbone to the economy. Providing financial support to rural people is a Hercules task as they do not maintain any formal and necessary documents, failing which banks or any other financial institutions do not grant even a single penny. In this connection, Microfinance and Microcredit institutions helps the people in rural areas with a variety of services with minimal documentation. It includes loan, savings, credit, money transfer, insurance, pension and other financial innovations etc. In this research an attempt is made to ascertain new approaches to measure the impact of microfinance and microcredit in the development of rural areas.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF NOISE POLLUTION PHENOMENON IN THE CITIES OF BRAZZAVILLE AND POINTE-NOIRE IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-196
Author(s):  
Ngomah Le Temps ◽  
Ndeko Gertrude ◽  
Ngomah Madgil ◽  
Ngomah Le Temps Ondongo ◽  
Diallo Akessi Dzenabou Soraya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The World ◽  
Pointe Noire ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Congo Brazzaville ◽  
The Impact

The noise constitutes for the human beings with notched joints the world one of the nuisances most strongly felt. Apart from its importance for quality of life, the noise has also repercussions proven on health. Many countries strive to set up laws going with a view to fight against these nuisances which constitute an obstacle, an obstruction with quietude, the peace and the freedom of the populations. Congo Brazzaville is one of the countries of the world affected considerably by this phenomenon. Thus, this document treats primarily the causes and the consequences of the noises with Congo Brazzaville. This article Works out also some strategies which could contribute right now to fight against this phenomenon.

scholarly journals The Role of Universities in the Competitiveness of Cities and Urban Agglomerations

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
A. A. Popov ◽  
P. P. Glukhov
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Research Work ◽  
University Rankings ◽  
World University Rankings ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
International University ◽  
Education Academic ◽  
The Impact

The article examines the problem of assessing the competitiveness of universities from the perspective of regional and urban development. The paper raises the question of taking into account the criteria aimed at examining the benefits of universities for the territory of presence in the modern methodology of assessing the effectiveness of universities. The article considers the advisability of integrating the results of international university rankings in the development of indices which assess the impact of universities on urban development. It includes a review of the methodologies of compiling international city rankings (Global Cities Index, Cities of opportunity, Mercer Quality of Living, The Global City Competitiveness Index, QS Best Student Cities) in order to identify the content and significance of the criteria aimed at assessment of the effectiveness of universities. The paper gives a critical assessment of international university rankings (Qs World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, Academic Ranking of World Universities). It also proposes criteria to evaluate universities from the perspective of the benefits they bring to the cities in which they are present. The article was prepared as part of the research work of the state task of the RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation.

Social cryptocurrencies as model for enhancing sustainable development

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Mora ◽  
Mario R. Morales-Morales ◽  
Francisco A. Pujol-López ◽  
Rafael Mollá-Sirvent
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Growing inequality and socioeconomic and environmental degradation concerns forces us to think about how innovative technologies can contribute to reduce this problem. This study aims to analyze the potential of social cryptocurrencies to enhance the community development and cooperation between small businesses of the near environment. The evolution of these technology-based schemes could be key factors for generating innovative social enterprises, improving the quality of life in the community; in this way generate a conceptual model to sustainable development, while being more transparent, efficient and scalable as they are supported by technological applications. Design/methodology/approach Based on an in-depth study of the relevant literature, a conceptual model was designed. The concept of social cryptocurrency is proposed as a new approach to virtual currencies for social purposes and sustainable development. Findings The key findings point out that actors such as innovation and social entrepreneurship will come together in a new generation of social currencies, extending cryptocurrency technology to social business domains. Research limitations/implications The impact of this will result in a better quality of life for society and the achievement of several sustainable development goals. However, a limitation would be that its scope depends on certain characteristics of the local environment. Furthermore, the proposed model will require validation in later phases through social experiments. Originality/value The main contribution of this paper is in structuring a formal model that, based on empirical experiences and the use of the technology that underlies cryptocurrencies, proposes a set of constituent elements and characterizes them to contribute to achievement of sustainable development.

The Impact of Growing Environment on the Organ Development of White Mice

2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 176-179
Author(s):  
Xian Chao Kong ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Min Xu ◽  
Jian Li
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Red Pine ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Organ Development ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Particle Board ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ordinary Particle

This essay has applied 6 kinds of different materials, studied the impact of white mice’s growth and their organ development in the feeding boxes which are made of 6 kinds of different materials, such as red-pine plain board, red-pine painted board, veneer particle board, ordinary particle board, formaldehyde painted particle board, and plastic. Discover the indoor microenvironment to be fit for the growth of white mice through dissection, determination and comparative analysis of organ weights. The result indicates that white mice are living in the feeding box made of red-pine plain board whose cardiac index is the highest, the index is in the middle for the one living in the veneer particle board and plastic feeding box, the index is lower for the one living in the red-pine box with painted alkyd varnish and ordinary particle board, and the lowest one is living in the particle board box brushed with formaldehyde; The measured value of white mice’s lungs is highest in the red-pine box. It takes second place in the veneer particle board box, others are in the middle, and the lowest one is in the box brushed with formaldehyde; white mice’s liver index is highest in the red-pine box with painted alkyd varnish, it takes second place in red-pine box without painting, and it is the lowest in the ordinary particle board box and particle board box brushed with formaldehyde; white mice’s thymus index is the highest in the plastic box, it is relatively higher in red-pine box and the red-pine box painted with alkyd varnish, and it is the lowest in the particle board box brushed with formaldehyde; white mice’s kidney index (two kidneys) is the highest in the red-pine box with painted alkyd varnish, and it is the lowest in the particle board box brushed with formaldehyde. This shows that wooden environment has the positive effect on feeding white mice. Rooms in homes are the major place for Man’s living and working. Human beings could spend 2/3 of the whole life in the indoor environment. Along with the social progress, economic development, enhanced living standard, and constantly pursuing the quality of life, people are more and more concerned with the structure of living and working space. Rooms are not merely a shelter from the storm, and the more important is to provide a better working and learning environment as well as a comfortable rest place. Therefore, the quality of the indoor environment is influencing Man’s work and study directly. It concerns Man’s survival and health. Research of the relationships between indoor environment and Man’s survival and health, especially studying the impacts of indoor environment on health of growth and breeding, is increasingly becoming a topic not to be ignored [1].

scholarly journals The Instrumental and Ideological Politicisation of Senior Positions in Poland’s Civil Service and its Selected Consequences

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanisław Mazur ◽  
Michał Możdżeń ◽  
Marek Oramus
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Civil Service Reform ◽  
Administration System ◽  
Political Ideas ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Radical Reconstruction

AbstractThe article focuses on the problem of the civil service’s dependence on its political superiors in Poland in 1996–2017. It aims to analyse the motivations of politicians responsible for civil service reforms and to assess the impact of these reforms on the effectiveness of the corps’ functioning. The authors conceptualise the problem of politicisation of the civil service by referring to the theory of politicisation adding an extra dimension of political ideas and institutions as an important factor of change in Poland’s public administration system. The article describes the stages of civil service reform in Poland over the last twenty years, taking into account the political context, the most important postulated changes and the associated controversies with reference to the concepts outlined in the theoretical part. The study also comprises a relevant literature review based on a number of sources, including the reports published by the Head of the Civil Service in Poland, international databases (including Quality of Government) and specialist reports with a particular emphasis on research devoted to Central Europe. The findings paint a multi-layered and nuanced picture of the evolution of the Polish civil service and its strong associations with the issue of the so-called “unfinished transformation”. In addition the article confirms that both the instrumentalisation of institutions by the “camp” of political opportunists and their formal, radical reconstruction by the “ideological contrarians” resulting in the centralisation of power around the ruling parties have had a negative effect on the quality of civil service functioning in Poland.

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