scholarly journals Assessing the value orientation impact on the city dwellers’ perception of the ecological situation

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 665-675
Author(s):  
Roman Sidorchuk ◽  
Anastasia Lukina ◽  
Sergey Mkhitaryan ◽  
Irina Skorobogatykh ◽  
Olga Rykalina
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Ecological Situation ◽  
Administrative District ◽  
Demographic Indicators ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
High Level ◽  
The City ◽  
Age And Sex

The perception of the ecological situation in the Moscow metropolis was studied using an online survey of the city dwellers. Quota sampling, proportional to the age and sex composition for each municipal administrative district, was used to ensure representativeness. The influence of the high-level values (basic, HLV) according to Schwartz and socio-demographic factors on the respondents’ perception of the ecological situation in the metropolis was studied during the research. The results obtained showed no statistically significant differences in the perception of factors that negatively affect the ecological situation in Moscow, depending on the value orientations. At the same time, the perception of changes in the ecological situation in the city differs in different clusters based on socio-demographic indicators. The change in the ecological situation is most acutely recorded in clusters, where young people occupy a significant share. Notably, in the cluster where women prevail, the change in the situation is seen as a deterioration.

A PROMISING ASSORTMENT OF TREES AND SHRUBS FOR LANDSCAPING IN VOLGOGRAD CITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
E.N. Tyukhtina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Ecological Situation ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
High Level ◽  
The City ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

The article deals with one of the most relevant topics of the modern city and ecology - the problem of landscaping in Volgograd. The city is characterized by an industrial urbanism, with a high concentration of population, saturation of production facilities and vehicles, which contributes to a high level of negative impact on the environment. The pace of greening of the city lags behind the pace of construction of the residential sector, and the existing green spaces do not meet the sanitary and hygienic, aesthetic requirements. The prospects of this problem are determined, the existing green spaces are considered, data on the climatic conditions of the city and the ecological situation are given. Improvement in the field of landscaping is associated with the scientifically sound placement of green spaces, taking into account all the factors that affect the growth and development of plants in the urban environment. Unfortunately, due to the uneven distribution of the assortment of trees and shrubs, the species composition of the central streets and squares of the city is extremely poor. The study focuses on the role of the botanical garden in urban landscaping and aims to create recommendations for the sorting of tree and shrub plants for urban landscaping. As a result of the analysis of the assortment of ornamental plants of the open ground of the botanical garden, the article proposed species and varieties of woody and shrubby plants that have passed the introduction tests for more than 5-10 years. Recommendations for sorting are aimed at improving the ecological situation of the city and greening the recreation areas of citizens. The proposed list of tree and shrub species cannot fully solve the problem of greening the city, but it will help to significantly enrich the composition of tree and shrub plants.

scholarly journals Potential transfer of motorcycle mode to BRT Trans Semarang for students to campus in Semarang city

2022 ◽  
Vol 955 (1) ◽  
pp. 012026
Author(s):  
K Oktari ◽  
B Haryadi ◽  
B Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Travel Time ◽  
Average Distance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Final Destination ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Trip Frequency ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
High Level ◽  
The City

Abstract The movement of students requires means of a comfortable preferred mode of transportation with a high level of satisfaction. The aim of this research is to identify the characteristics of student trips in the city of Semarang, and to find out the factors for the transfer of motorcycleuse to the Trans Semarang BRT, and to determine steps to improve the choice of transportation modes for the Trans Semarang BRT. The study population was students of Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Negeri Semarang and Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo. The sample was taken using a quota sampling technique, and the data was collected using a questionnaire. The results showed that the average trip frequency was one time per day, the average distance traveled was 5-6 km. Travel time is 20-29 minutes for motorcycleusers and 30-39 minutes for BRT Trans Semarang users. On the reason for choosing the mode there is a difference where students choose the motorcycle mode due to speed and practical factor, while students choose the BRT Trans Semarang mode because it is cheap. The dominant factor affecting the transfer of motorcycle to the Trans Semarang BRT towards the campus of students in the city of Semarang is that if on the way from the bus stop to the final destination there is no need to change transportation, there is a Passenger Information System at each stop, and a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes. Increasing the travel time is a step to improve the choice of transportation mode for the Trans Semarang BRT.

scholarly journals Preschool education from the perspective of the axiological approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-230
Author(s):  
Nina S. Ezhkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Education ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Material ◽  
The World ◽  
High Level ◽  
Emotional Value ◽  
The City

The issue and purpose. The research material tackles an issue due to the need to disclose the content and technologies of design and organization of value-oriented education of preschoolers, the development of children's preparedness to show an emotional-value attitude to the world around them. Research methods. To obtain data on the levels of acquisition by the children of senior preschool age of value-oriented educational material, the author used the modified methods “Value orientations” by M. Rokeach, “Dva doma” (Two Houses) by B.S. and N.V. Volkovs, as well as the author's methods "Ob"yasni, chto eto takoye?" (Explain what this is), "Chto dlya tebya vazhneye?" (What is more important to you?). The study involved 110 children of senior preschool age (6-7 years old) of municipal budgetary preschool educational institutions of the city of Tula (Tula region, Russian Federation). Results. The passive (average) level was predominant – 51% of children. 14% of children had an indifferent (low) level, and 35% of children had a sufficient (high) level. In connection with the results obtained, the article offers guidelines for introducing preschoolers to the values in the process of using various types of art. Conclusion. The emotional-figurative nature of introducing preschoolers to values is the leading conceptual position in the context of the axiological approach. This is the peculiarity of the comprehension of value-oriented content by preschool children.

Household food waste and pathways to responsible consumer behaviour: evidence from Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amlan Haque ◽  
Gamithri Gayana Karunasena ◽  
David Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Free Food ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
High Level

PurposeThis paper aims to stimulate the pursuit of waste-free food consumption and develop guidelines to avoid irresponsible consumer behaviours. In doing so, the paper answers the questions: How much food is thrown away by Australian households? What are the causes of food wasted? And, how motivated are Australian household members to reduce food waste?Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was completed by a demographically representative sample of 5,272 households in Australia to address these questions. Using the state-wise data set and a structural equation modelling technique, this paper analyses behavioural and socio-demographic factors that influence household food waste in Australia.FindingsThe study identified that inedible food waste was the most common waste that people threw away (69%). The second-largest contribution towards waste came from meal leftovers (44%). The study identified household members not finishing their meal and cooking too much food as the leading causes of food waste from meal leftovers. Furthermore, household food members were unable to identify whether the food was safe to eat, uncertain whether they would eat prepared food that was saved for later consumption and remained confused about when to discard food. Finally, 42% indicated a high level of motivation to reduce food waste, while 34% indicated a moderated level.Originality/valueThis study's findings contribute to the practical challenges associated with the measurement of food waste in households. Further, the study provides insights to policymakers and practitioners to develop customised interventions to reduce household food waste.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF MEDICAL AND ECOLOGICAL WELFARE OF THE TERRITORY OF IZHEVSK

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-382
Author(s):  
S.A. Gagarin ◽  
I.L. Malkova ◽  
A.V. Semakina
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Ecological Situation ◽  
Main Indicator ◽  
High Level ◽  
The City ◽  
Statistical Indicators

The article presents the results of zoning of the territory of Izhevsk by the level of medical and ecological well-being using the statistical method of weighted points. The level of morbidity of the child population (per 1000 children up to 15 years old) in the context of 170 pediatric sites was used as the main indicator of the ecological comfort of the urban environment. Among the factors that determine the territorial heterogeneity of medical and statistical indicators, a complex index of air pollution, noise pollution from motor vehicles, and area of gardening were considered. As a result, micro-districts of the city were divided into three groups according to the level of medical and ecological comfort: disadvantaged (20 %), satisfactory (62 %) and comfortable (18 %). The most tense situation is typical for the residential districts Center, Bummash and Nagorny with a consistently high level of morbidity among children. Micro-districts with the most comfortable medical and ecological situation are concentrated in Pervomaisky district.

scholarly journals Indirect consequences of COVID-19 on people’s lives. Findings from an on-line survey in France, Italy and Spain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Arpino ◽  
Marta Pasqualini ◽  
Valeria Bordone ◽  
Aïda Solé-Auró
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Low Educated ◽  
High Level

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited individuals’ possibility to meet and socialize with others due to the state of emergency restrictions to movements, events and relations imposed in different countries. Most shops and restaurants have been closed and some economic activities have been seriously damaged. This significant disruption may have contributed to a deterioration of people’s mental health on top of other negative consequences of the pandemic. To better understand the indirect consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on people’s lives we have designed the intergen-COVID online survey (https://sites.google.com/unifi.it/intergen-covid), carried out in France, Italy and Spain between the 14th to the 24th of April 2020. Quota sampling on the population 18-plus and post-stratification weights were used to achieve the alignment between the sample (N = 9,056) and the total population on important socio-demographic characteristics.We collected information on four key domains of individuals’ lives: intergenerational (and other type of) relationships (physical and non-physical; means of communication; frequency, etc.); living arrangements; mental health; events experienced during the lockdown (e.g., income loss, death of relative/friend due to COVID-19, worsened partner relationships, time spent with family); intentions for the future 3 years (e.g., fertility, living parental home, marriage, cohabitation, divorce/separation, retirement). In this paper we provide the main results from this survey, focusing on the first three domains abovementioned. The fourth domain consists of questions applicable to different sub-groups of the population and will be analyzed in separate papers. We show that, despite the general reduction of physical contacts, with low educated people reporting a lower reduction in all kinds of physical contacts, non-physical contacts have significantly increased, especially among women. About 50% of respondents felt sad or depressed more often than usual during the lockdown, but mental health deterioration was found to be heterogeneous and vary with respondents’ age, gender and country. Job and income loss, and worsening of relationships quality were other negative consequences often experienced during the lockdown, especially by younger individuals. Finally, although maintaining physical distance, during the lockdown people have experienced a high level of social connection, emotional support and practical help.

scholarly journals Burnout Determinants among Nurses Working in Palliative Care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3358
Author(s):  
José Vítor Gonçalves ◽  
Luísa Castro ◽  
Guilhermina Rêgo ◽  
Rui Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Network ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Level

Nurses working in palliative care are at risk of burnout. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used to determine burnout levels of nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. We evaluated the contribution of personal, work, and COVID-19 variables in three burnout subclasses: personal, work, and patient-related. A cross-sectional, exploratory, and quantitative design was employed and participants were sampled using convenience and snowball technique. An online survey was conducted and 153 nurses participated in our study. Socio-demographic characterization was conducted, levels of burnout and determinants were explored through multiple linear regression models for its three dimensions. High levels of personal, working, and patient burnout were present in 71 (46%), 68 (44%), and 33 nurses (22%), respectively. Most of them agreed that COVID-19 had an impact on their activities. Significant personal and work related burnout factors found were specialization in palliative care, self-perceived health status, unit type, weekly hours of work, and allocation to COVID-19 units. Gender was found to be a significant factor in patient-related burnout. There is a high level of burnout among nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. Measures for identification and mitigation of burnout are necessary to protect health care professionals.

scholarly journals Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4185
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Zatońska ◽  
Piotr Psikus ◽  
Alicja Basiak-Rasała ◽  
Zuzanna Stępnicka ◽  
Maria Wołyniec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Frequent Consumption ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
High Level

(1) Background: Alcohol is a leading risk factor of premature morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the patterns of alcohol consumption in the PURE Poland cohort study baseline. (2) Methods: A Polish cohort was enrolled in the baseline study in 2007–2010. The study group consisted of 2021 adult participants of urban and rural areas from the Lower Silesia voivodeship in Poland (747 men and 1274 women). (3) Results: In the overall study population, 67.3% were current drinkers, 10.3% were former drinkers, and 22.4% were abstainers. Current use of alcohol products was more prevalent in men (77.2%), people living in urban areas (73.0%), and people with a higher level of education (78.0%). The percentage of current drinkers decreased with increasing age (from 73.4% in 30- to 44-year-olds to 48.8% in participants aged 64 and more). The majority of participants (89.2%) declared a low level of alcohol intake. The chance of high level of intake of alcohol was four times higher in men than in women (OR 4.17; CI 1.64–10.6). The majority of participants (54.6%) declared most frequent consumption of low-alcohol drinks (beer, wine) and 21% declared most frequent consumption of spirits. Current drinkers had almost 1.5-fold higher odds of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than never drinkers (OR 1.49, CI 1.03–2.17; OR 1.66, CI 1.27–2.18, respectively). Former drinkers had higher odds for hypertension and CVD than never drinkers (1.73, CI 1.05–2.85; OR 1.76, CI 1.22–2.53, respectively). (4) Conclusions: In our cohort study, we observed several socio-demographic factors differentiating the patterns of alcohol consumption. The preventive programs should focus predominantly on men, people aged <45 years, and those with a higher level of education.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Azuay Province, Ecuador: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Julio Jaramillo-Monge ◽  
Michael Obimpeh ◽  
Bernardo Vega ◽  
David Acurio ◽  
Annelies Boven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Effective Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Vaccination Acceptance ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Level

We investigated the COVID-19 vaccination acceptance level in Azuay province, Ecuador through an online survey from 12th to 26th February (before the start of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ecuador). Overall, 1219 respondents participated in the survey. The mean age was 32 ± 13 years; 693 participants (57%) were female. In total, 1109 (91%) of the participants indicated they were willing to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, if the vaccine is at least 95% effective; 835 (68.5%) if it is 90% effective and 493 (40.5%) if it is 70% effective; 676 (55.5%) participants indicated they feared side effects and 237 (19.4%) thought the vaccine was not effective. Older age, having had a postgraduate education, a history of a negative COVID-19 test, a high level of worry of contracting COVID-19, believing that COVID-19 infection can be prevented with a vaccine and understanding there is currently an effective vaccine against COVID-19 were associated with higher vaccination acceptance. A vaccination education campaign will be needed to increase the knowledge of Ecuadorians about the COVID-19 vaccine and to increase their trust in the vaccine. People with a lower education level and living in rural areas may need to be targeted during such a campaign.

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