A proposed strategic vision for the university's role in a changing world

In this study, the writer presents a set of the most important changes in the world from his view point, and the resulting problems or challenges. These changes are represented in the renewal of knowledge structures as a result of the rapid growth of knowledge, progress in technology and information systems, and the shift in the philosophy of science from science to science; To science for quality of life, and the shift from armed conflict in settling disputes, to peaceful negotiation and dialogue, and a broadening the view of the human environment from the local to the global. The writer deals with each of these changes by clarifying what is meant by it, and commenting on each change with his vision of the role that the university should play to confront it and solve the resulting problems. The writer concludes his study with a call to dialogue with those who agree with his vision or disagree with it.

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iGrasp Robotic Prosthetic Hand

Bolgoda Plains ◽

10.31705/bprm.2021.12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 01 (01) ◽

pp. 42-45

Author(s):

Kithmi Widanage ◽

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Shehara Perera ◽

Nimantha Dasanayake ◽

P.K.P. Viduranga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mechanical Engineering ◽

Human Hand ◽

Prosthetic Hand ◽

The World ◽

The University

We are living in an era in which technology is shaping the world at an incredible speed. In this wake, the Bionics laboratory of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Moratuwa is doing inspiring research to improve the quality of life of differently-abled people. The latest product of this effort emerged as the iGrasp Hand, a robotic prosthetic hand that can mimic the grasping patterns of a human hand.

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Development of the University of Toronto Skull Base Inventory (UT-SBI) Quality-of-Life Questionnaire

Skull Base ◽

10.1055/s-2009-1242321 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (03) ◽

Author(s):

John de Almeida ◽

Allan Vescan ◽

Jolie Ringash ◽

Patrick Gullane ◽

Fred Gentili ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Skull Base ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽

University Of Toronto ◽

The University

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Correction of functional constipation in patients with limited mobility after stroke

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2019-1-6(381)-53-55 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (6) ◽

pp. 53-55

Author(s):

M. S. Turchina ◽

M. V. Bukreeva ◽

L. Yu. Korolyova ◽

Zh. E. Annenkova ◽

L. G. Polyakov

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Chronic Constipation ◽

Functional Constipation ◽

Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Limited Mobility ◽

Complete Restoration ◽

The World

Currently, the problem of early rehabilitation of stroke patients is important, since in terms of the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases and disability after suffering a stroke, Russia is one of the first places in the world. The complex of medical rehabilitation of such patients should provide for the early and most complete restoration of all body functions, patient education for lost skills, re-socialization of the patient and improvement of the quality of life. One of the factors contributing to a significant reduction in the quality of life after a stroke is the development of chronic constipation. The article reflects the modern methods of correction of chronic constipation in patients with limited mobility.

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A Futures Study on the Quality Of Life from the Point Of View of Iranian Youth

Social and Management Research Journal ◽

10.24191/smrj.v14i2.5598 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Sina Saeedy ◽

Mojtaba Amiri ◽

Mohammad Mahdi Zolfagharzadeh ◽

Mohammad Rahim Eyvazi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Point Of View ◽

Human Society ◽

Futures Studies ◽

The Social ◽

The University

Quality of life and satisfaction with life as tightly interconnected concepts have become of much importance in the urbanism era. No doubt, it is one of the most important goals of every human society to enhance a citizen’s quality of life and to increase their satisfaction with life. However, there are many signs which demonstrate the low level of life satisfaction of Iranian citizens especially among the youth. Thus, considering the temporal concept of life satisfaction, this research aims to make a futures study in this field. Therefore, using a mixed model and employing research methods from futures studies, life satisfaction among the students of the University of Tehran were measured and their views on this subject investigated. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analysed together in order to test the hypotheses and to address the research questions on the youth discontentment with quality of life. Findings showed that the level of life satisfaction among students is relatively low and their image of the future is not positive and not optimistic. These views were elicited and discussed in the social, economic, political, environmental and technological perspectives. Keywords: futures studies, quality of life, satisfaction with life, youth

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Effect of Fluoride Mouthwash in Iranian Schools: Treatment or Exacerbation of the Disease

Journal of Clinical and Medical Research ◽

10.37191/mapsci-2582-4333-1(1)-005 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Karimi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Care ◽

Oral Health ◽

Significant Role ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Easy Access ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Insufficient Attention ◽

The World

Dental and oral health is an important part that plays a significant role in the quality of life of people in our society, especially children, but due to insufficient attention, tooth decay in the world is increasing every year. Promoting oral hygiene requires the people's easy access to primary oral health care and the use of these services should be classified.

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India as a Hub of Innovations for the Millions (I4M)

10.1093/oso/9780199476084.003.0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Vijay Mahajan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Young People ◽

New Products ◽

High Growth ◽

Institutional Arrangements ◽

Base Of The Pyramid ◽

Large Economy ◽

The World

This chapter deals with Indian ‘innovations for the millions’ (I4M)—new products, processes, and institutional arrangements—that sustainably improve the quality of life of those at the base of the pyramid. Taking ten examples which originated from the private, public, NGO and cooperative sectors, the chapter suggests that these innovations are a response of the ‘elite of calling’ to the Indian paradox – high growth in a large economy, co-existing with a very large number at the base of the pyramid. The chapter argues that a more supportive ecosystem needs to be built to foster I4M, including reforms in regulation and taxation, and attracting bright young people. If that happens Indian I4M can serve billions at the base of the pyramid around the world.

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The Power of Everyday Aesthetics in World-Making

10.1093/oso/9780199672103.003.0007 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yuriko Saito

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Daily Life ◽

Personal Life ◽

Moral Virtues ◽

Everyday Aesthetics ◽

The World ◽

The Aesthetic

This chapter argues for the importance of cultivating aesthetic literacy and vigilance, as well as practicing aesthetic expressions of moral virtues. In light of the considerable power of the aesthetic to affect, sometimes determine, people’s choices, decisions, and actions in daily life, everyday aesthetics discourse has a social responsibility to guide its power toward enriching personal life, facilitating respectful and satisfying interpersonal relationships, creating a civil and humane society, and ensuring the sustainable future. As an aesthetics discourse, its distinct domain unencumbered by these life concerns needs to be protected. At the same time, denying or ignoring the connection with them decontextualizes and marginalizes aesthetics. Aesthetics is an indispensable instrument for assessing and improving the quality of life and the state of the world, and it behooves everyday aesthetics discourse to reclaim its rightful place and to actively engage with the world-making project.

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown Measures on Quality of Life among Italian General Population

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10020289 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 289 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria Stella Epifanio ◽

Federica Andrei ◽

Giacomo Mancini ◽

Francesca Agostini ◽

Marco Andrea Piombo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Online Survey ◽

Physical Space ◽

Sampling Strategy ◽

World Health ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

The World ◽

The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the world in the year 2020 has put a strain on our ability to cope with events and revolutionized our daily habits. On 9 March, Italy was forced to lockdown to prevent the spread of the infection, with measures including the mandatory closure of schools and nonessential activities, travel restrictions, and the obligation to spend entire weeks in the same physical space. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on quality of life (QoL) in a large Italian sample, in order to investigate possible differences in QoL levels related to both demographic and pandemic-specific variables. A total of 2251 Italian adults (1665 women, mainly young and middle adults) were recruited via a snowball sampling strategy. Participants were requested to answer to an online survey, which included demographic and COVID-related information items, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). The results showed statistically significant differences in QoL depending on a number of variables, including sex, area of residence in Italy, and being diagnosed with a medical/psychiatric condition. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess QoL during COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, therefore the present findings can offer guidelines regarding which social groups are more vulnerable of a decline in QoL and would benefit of psychological interventions.

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COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections

Applied Research in Quality of Life ◽

10.1007/s11482-020-09898-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel T. L. Shek

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Digital Divide ◽

Well Being ◽

Sudden Onset ◽

Economic Disadvantage ◽

Conflict Prevention ◽

Collective Rights ◽

The World ◽

Life Issues

AbstractCOVID-19 has severely affected the world since December 2020. Because of its sudden onset and highly contagious nature, the world has responded in a “crisis management” manner. With effective vaccines almost available, it is appropriate at this time to have some reflections about COVID-19 in relation to the quality of life issues. In this paper, we highlight twelve issues for reflection, which can help us better prepared for future pandemics. These include: digital divide, health inequality, gender inequality, economic disadvantage, family well-being, impact on holistic well-being, economic development versus saving lives, consumption versus environmental protection, individual rights versus collective rights, international collaboration versus conflict, prevention of negative well-being, and promotion of positive well-being.

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