scholarly journals Problems and prospects of creating health tourism villages as a potential for developing medical tourism in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Case study: Yazd province)

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-116
Author(s):  
S. S. Hosseini ◽  
M. Tagvayi ◽  
Z. V. Ataev ◽  
V. V. Bratkov
Keyword(s):  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Current State ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Arc Gis

Aim. The article discusses the current state of medical tourism, problems and prospects in order to assess the obstacles and limitations in creating tourist health villages in the Iranian province of Yazd.Materials and Methods. The data were obtained using the analytical and documentary method with a focus on content analysis and by interviewing and questionnaires of key experts of the region: this allowed the identifation and development indices for the development of medical tourism in the development of health villages.Results. During the first stage, data analysis was performed using the MAXQDA-11 program. In the second stage, the data obtained were studied in order to assess the state of these indices using the SOWAT model. Priorities were then set and the specific weight of obstacles and restrictions was calculated using complex criteria.Conclusions. Poor transportation provision for medical tourists due to the limited number of domestic and international flights, unavailability of treatment and followup after discharge, ineffective insurance legislation and lack of appropriate new legislation were identified as the main obstacles to the development of medical tourism. Accordingly, long-term and short-term strategies should be developed and implemented in accordance with these issues. On the other hand, taking into account the restrictions and obstacles noted, we have proposed locations suitable for building health villages at a minimum distance from Yazd. These are indicated on a map created using the Arc GIS program. During project implementation, strategic objectives were developed.

Case study on the implementation of deammonification for the process water treatment of Munich WWTPs

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (10) ◽  
pp. 1895-1902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Hilliges ◽  
Eberhard Steinle ◽  
Bernhard Böhm
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Process Water ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Sludge Disposal ◽  
Sludge Digestion ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Flow Treatment

The two-staged WWTP ‘Gut Grosslappen’ has a capacity of 2 mio. PE. It comprises a pre-denitrification in the first stage using recirculation from the nitrifying second stage. A residual post-denitrification in a downstream sand filter is required in order to achieve the effluent standards. Presently the process water from sludge digestion is treated separately by nitrification/denitrification. Due to necessary reconstruction of the biological stages, the process water treatment was included in the future overall process concept of the WWTP. A case study was conducted comparing the processes nitritation/denitrititation and deammonification with nitrification/denitrification including their effect on the operational costs of the planned main flow treatment. Besides the different operating costs the investment costs required for the process water treatment played a significant role. Six cases for the process water treatment were compared. As a result, in Munich deammonification can only be recommended for long-term future developments, due to the high investment costs, compared with the nitritation/denitritation alternative realizable in existing tanks. The savings concerning aeration, sludge disposal and chemicals were not sufficient to compensate for the additional investment costs. Due to the specific circumstances in Munich, for the time being the use of existing tanks for nitritation/denitritation proved to be most economical.

scholarly journals Health tourism in Lviv region: current state and development prospects

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Tourist Flows

Introduction. Health tourism is considered a kind of tourism which is carried out for the purpose of prevention of various diseases and the recreation and provides for guests accommodation in sanatorium-and-spa establishments. This is a special form of tourism, which includes providing medical treatment (often non-drug) or health improvement services. Problem formulation. Health tourism takes one of the leading places in the tourism industry. This is mostly caused by the increase in the population wellbeing. Analysis of recent research and publications. Studies of the development of health tourism in general and in the Lviv region in particular are presented in the works of many Ukrainian and foreign scientists. The article fulfilled the analysis of foreign and domestic sources, which allowed to identify the following ideas that are of interest for the study of health tourism in Lviv region and many other regions of Ukraine Highlighting previously unsolved parts of the overall problem. The fulfilled study allowed us to assess approaches to the analysis of the current state of health tourism in general and in the Lviv region in particular. The literature is dominated by the opinion that the resort sphere of Lviv region attracts tourists with both favorable prices and a wide range of available services. The issues of estimating the tourist flows coming into the territory of Lviv region were also considered. At the same time, insufficient attention was paid to the study of the status of medical tourism, to the substantiation of proposals aimed at optimizing the development and the improvement of functioning of spa resorts in Lviv region. Formulating the purpose of the paper. The focus of this paper will be set on an objective assessment of the current conditions of the tourism industry based on a quantitative analysis of available statistical data with cartographic and modern statistical methods. Presentation of the main research material. The main directions of formation and development of health tourism in the world are outlined. Cheap health care and leisure services are provided mainly in the resorts of Asia, Latin America and Australia, as well as in some European countries. This is due to the cost of labor, as well as global pricing mechanisms. The main stages in the development of health tourism in Lviv region are distinguished. The description of Lviv region as an arena for the development of health tourism is given. Spa resorts of Lviv region are attractive first of all by the prices, and also by the wide range of available services. The resort sphere of Lviv region has been studied. Tourist flows in the region are being characterized. Conclusions. The main means of popularizing spa resorts of Lviv region have been identified, including advertising, Internet sources, exhibitions, forums and conferences. The proposals have been worked out directed on optimization of development and improvement of functioning of spa resorts of the Lviv region.

scholarly journals Challenges in developing a digital economy in developing countries :

2020 ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Tuul Damba-Ochir
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Current State

The digital economy is a key catalyst for the economic growth of developing nations. However, because developing nations often lack the resources needed to grow in this area, it is essential for a developing nation to focus on identifying obstacles and to strategize toward long-term improvement. We study the current state of digital economies among developing nations, and evaluate the causes of their limitations. Specifically, we use the Russian Federation’s strategy for the development of their digital economy as a case study for identifying common issues that developing nations face in this area. Хөгжиж буй орнуудын дижитал эдийн засгийн хөгжилд тулгарч буй бэрхшээл: ОХУ-ын жишээн дээр Хураангуй: Эдийн засгийн хөгжлийг хурдасгагч гол түлхүүр болох дижитал эдийн засгийн үр өгөөжийг хүртэх боломж хөгжиж буй орнуудад бий. Гэхдээ тэдэнд нөөц, бололцоо хангалтгүй. Иймээс улс орнууд асуудлаа судалж, тодорхойлж, бодлогоо боловсруулах шаардлагатай. Энэхүү хэрэгцээ, шаардлагыг үндэслэн хөгжиж буй орнуудад тулгамдаад байгаа дижитал дэд бүтцийн хөгжлийн бодит байдал, хоцрогдолтой тал, мөн дижитал эдийн засгийн таатай орчин, тогтолцоог бүрдүүлэхэд тулгарч буй бэрхшээлийг судалж үзлээ. Мөн хөгжиж буй орон болохынх нь хувьд ОХУ-ын дижитал эдийн засгийн бодлого, төлөвлөлт, өнөөгийн байдлыг судлахдаа хөгжиж буй орнуудад тохиолддог нийтлэг бэрхшээл сорилтын ерөнхий бүтцэд тулгуурлан үзэв. Түлхүүр үгc: дижитал эдийн засаг, ОХУ, хөгжиж буй орон

scholarly journals CURRENT TRENDS AND STRATEGIC ORIENTATIONS OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1(47)) ◽  
pp. 34-48
Author(s):  
О. Radchenko ◽  
V. Lagodienko
Keyword(s):  
Health Management ◽  
National Health System ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Right To Health Care ◽  
Strategic Orientations ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Current State ◽  
Dynamic Vision

This article discusses the feasibility of reforming the health management system and outlines the strategic objectives of the policy to implement international standards of citizens’ right to health care. The main purpose of the study is to determine the current state and essence of strategy as a basis for scientific strategic research, which would provide a systematic approach to the analysis of phenomena and processes occurring in socio-economic systems, on the example of the national health system, and to model dynamic vision long-term prospects of social development of the medical industry in the context of globalization.

RESEARCH INTEGRATION IN THE EURASIAN SPACE

2020 ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Roustem Sh. Davletguildeev ◽  
◽  
Elena V. Vashurina ◽  
Yana Sh. Evdokimova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Current State ◽  
World Class

Russia's integration into common research areas (spaces) within Europe and Eurasia is an effective tool for improving its research potential and achieving long-term economic growth. The methodological support for such processes, including issues of international legal regulation, is lacking. Given current geopolitics, especially vital for Russia is its cooperation in research, technology and innovation (RTI) with the countries of the former Soviet Union. The article focuses on newly adopted policies and mechanisms of the Russian RTI cooperation within CIS, EAEU and the Union State of Russia and Belarus. The authors identify modern approaches, principles, current state and trends of the RTI cooperation discussed. Among them are: forming an international RTI agenda and similar priority cooperation areas for the long term perspective; developing relevant institutional support; participating in international organizations’ activity; developing world-class joint research infrastructure; resolving human resources issues; determining volumes and sources of funding. The choice of common priority areas - energy, medicine, ICT and nanotechnology - corresponds to the strategic objectives of the participating countries and global challenges. Further strengthening of RTI cooperation in the post-Soviet area will have a synergistic effect. Taking into account the identified differences, the authors formulate recommendations on the improvement of international legal regulation of RTI cooperation in the region.

Measurements for Tourist Space Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leszek Butowski ◽  
Bogdan Włodarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Space Tourism ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Town

Purpose. Disseminating knowledge on tourist space as a subject of study (ontological aspect) and methods for researching (describing and measuring) it, including paradigms and applied research approaches (epistemological aspect). Research hypothesis: the measure of tourism (tourist space) development is the achievement, within a given area, a state of long-term sustainability, defined as the situation in which the (widely understood) benefits outweigh (widely understood) costs of tourism development incurred by all (direct and indirect) groups of stakeholders. Method. The first part of the paper provides an overview. On the basis of the existing definitions and ways of understanding or delimiting tourist space, different measures (including measures of tourist space development) were distinguished and classified. In the second part of the paper, the results of a pilot research project investigating the state of sustainability of tourist space (tourism) in the town of Jastarnia were presented (case study). The research project was carried out using an innovative research method based on a model of sustainable tourism. This was a qualitative project and the obtained results have been quantified. Findings. The current state of tourism (tourist space) in Jastarnia was found to meet the criteria of sustainability, although certain sub-groups of respondents reported lack of sustainability in the component of costs. Research and conclusion limitations. The results of the empirical research reflect the current state (2015). The research project was carried out on a determined sample (it is not representative). Practical implications. The proposed method can be used for assessing the state of tourism at any destination. The obtained results can serve as a guide in the decision making process regarding the directions of tourism development. Originality. An innovative empirical research method has been applied. Type of paper. The first part of the paper provides an overview. The second part contains results of an empirical research project.

scholarly journals ASSESSİNG THE ATTRACTİVENESS AND ABİLİTY OF THE COMPETİTİVESS OF MEDİCAL TOURİSM DESTİNATİONS İN AZERBAİJAN (ON THE EXAMPLE OF NAFTALAN)

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Rashad Ahmadov
Keyword(s):  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Leisure Services ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Alternative Service ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City

Purpose: The main goal of the article is to identify the prospects for the improvement of health tourism, which is a priority field of tourism in Azerbaijan, and the application of unique treatment opportunities in Naftalan. The main methodological basis of the article is the existing theories and new approaches in health tourism. Health is a theoretical-methodology from tourism to medical, spa-health, thermal and third age group, as an alternative service area for disabled people . In addition, the TDRC model was studied in assessing the competitiveness of the destination in terms of economic, social and physical benefits. Result: The socio-economic efects of the improvement of Naftalan treatment and health destination, the role of organisation of employment of the population, the conducting the international certification to boost the attractiveness were mentioned. The marketing strategy of the destination was analyzed, the directions of social media marketing were indicated, the arrangement of manufacture and sale of cosmetic products belonging to the Naftalan brand were investigated. At the same time, the preparation, marketing and sales opportunities of short, medium and long-term packages belonging to the Naftalan destination were analyzed. In order to increase the competitiveness of Naftalan as a health tourism destination, it is essential to gain international certificates, the city should be a member of the International SPA and the European Association of Thermal Cities. Scientific innovation: For the first time, the article evaluates the competitiveness of Naftalan, the international certification of medical services, and analyzes the main attractive advantages. At the same time, the preparation of short, medium and long-term tourism packages, the organization of leisure services are among the scientific innovations of the article.

scholarly journals Systemic evaluation model in the integral management of small an medium-sized porcine businesses

Perspectivas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-168
Author(s):  
Ghiglione Franco Alexis ◽  
◽  
Rodolfo Oscar Braun ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Semi Arid Region

This research article aproaches in a systematic way the intrinsic problems typical of the daily management of small and medium-sized pig companies in the semi-arid region of the province of La Pampa, Argentina. Through the methodological use of a case study, from the point of view of the Balanced Scorecard, a set of indicators was constructed, grouped into four perspectives, which allowed to develop an adequate diagnosis of the current situation and to establish parameters for continuous improvement in the medium and long term. deadline to achieve the proposed strategic objectives. The document aims to present a generic evaluation methodology, which can be successfully replicated in other companies related to the pig agrifood chain, taking into account the particularities of any organization that develops productive activities.

Monitoring the State of Nature in Israel

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Drori ◽  
Naama Berg ◽  
Avi Perevolotsky
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Mediterranean Ecosystem ◽  
Current State ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Intensive Land Use ◽  
Term Monitoring

This chapter presents a case study of the Israeli National Biodiversity Monitoring Program (IBM) that encompasses a diverse set of ecosystems. Israel is located at a crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe. It sits at the southeastern tip of the Mediterranean ecosystem, bordering the vast Saharo-Arabian desert belt to its south and connected via the Rift Valley to the heights of Southeast Asia and the dry tropical ecosystems of East Africa. This combination of geography and ecology provides habitats for a remarkably high number of species, but the high densities of Israel's population and its rapid development, intensive land use, and climatic change threaten this biodiversity. A key component of a strategy to conserve biodiversity is a monitoring program that can identify the current state and trends—stable, declining, or thriving—of biodiversity in a country. The case study discusses the goals and implementation of the IBM, with particular attention to the challenges of replication and repeatability in this long-term monitoring program.

scholarly journals Foreign Policy of The United States Against the Global Powers and Regional Actors: Case Study “Russian Federation” and “The Islamic Republic of Iran”

2015 ◽  
pp. 106-117
Author(s):  
M Hedayati Shahidani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Us Foreign Policy ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Scientific Significance ◽  
Research Show ◽  
Global Powers

The article examines US foreign policy strategy toward the global powers and regional actors in the post-bipolar period. The aim of the article is to demonstrate the theoretical and scientific significance of the concept of balance in the structure of international relations in the post-bipolar period, by defining behaviors of US against Russia and Iran. The results of the research show that US foreign policy toward Russia and Iran in the short term based on a soft balance, and in the long term - on the depletion of power.

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