scholarly journals GERMAN ECONOMY IN THE PERIOD OF CORONAVIRUS: CONSEQUENCES AND NEW CHALLENGES

2021 ◽  
pp. 88-103
Author(s):  
Inna Chuvychkina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
German Economy ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Relationship

The pandemic has had a negative impact on the socio-economic situation of many German citizens. Measures taken by government bodies to contain the spread of coronavirus infection significantly limit economic activity. The coronavirus crisis sets new challenges for the German federal government in terms of maintaining employment, stabilizing social security and strengthening the manufacturing sector. The paper examines the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for the German economy and the prospects for its development. Pays special attention to the relationship between the rates of economic recovery and the quality of human capital.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Quality of Life among Romanian Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4065
Author(s):  
Germina-Alina Cosma ◽  
Alina Chiracu ◽  
Amalia Raluca Stepan ◽  
Marian Alexandru Cosma ◽  
Marian Costin Nanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Personality Item ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to analyze athletes’ quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 249 athletes between 15 and 35 of age, M = 21.22, SD = 5.12. The sample was composed of eight Olympic Games medalists, three European medalists, 67 international medalists, and 63 national medalists. The instruments used were: (1) COVID-19 Anxiety Scale, (2) Athlete Quality of Life Scale, (3) Impact of Pandemic on Athletes Questionnaire, and (4) International Personality Item Pool (IPIP Anxiety, Depression, and Vulnerability Scales). The results indicate significant differences in COVID-19 anxiety depending on the sport practiced, F (9239) = 3.81, p < 0.01, showing that there were significant differences between sports. The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic mediates the relationship between trait anxiety and the athletes’ quality of life. The percentage of mediation was 33.9%, and the indirect effect was −0.11, CI 95% (−0.18, −0.03), Z = −2.82, p < 0.01. Trait anxiety has an increasing effect on the intensity of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 0.23, CI 95% (.10, 0.35), Z = 3.56, p < 0.01, and the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has a decreasing effect on quality of life, −0.47, CI 95% (−0.67, −0.27), Z = −4.62, p < 0.01. Gender and age did not moderate the relationship between the negative impact of COVID-19 and athletes’ quality of life. The results of the study highlighted the impact that social isolation and quarantine have on athletes’ affective well-being.

scholarly journals Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults Through Education in Mindful Gratitude Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Sungsim Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Won Buddhism ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This presentation describes a supportive mindfulness practice for caregivers of older adults based on the principles of Won Buddhism (an integrative, a modernized Buddhism). As the aging population grows, there is a significant increase in recognition of the negative impact of caregiver stress on older adults’ quality of life. The ability for caregivers to deal compassionately with stress is essential, as caring for older adults can awaken feelings about one’s own vulnerability and mortality. The ‘Mindful Gratitude Practice’ offers a way to cope with stress, cultivate self-care, and improve the care of others. Relevant research will be summarized, which shows mindfulness and gratitude practice respectively benefit positive influence in both physical and emotional well-being. Mindful Gratitude Practice as a spiritual approach that fosters caregivers' emotional stability, reduces their stress and improves the relationship between older adults and their caregivers. In this presentation, three processes of Mindful Gratitude Practice will be described: 1. Understanding a mindfulness practice by establishing intention, attention, and attitude, 2. Learning the principles of a gratitude practice and implementation, and 3. Incorporating mindfulness into a gratitude practice. Research results have demonstrated that through this learning process, caregivers have acquired the concept of interconnectedness, experience grateful moments, and a deep feeling of appreciation in their caregiving relationships. The presenter will guide participants in a short experience of Mindfulness Gratitude Practice. Further readings and resources will be provided for those who are interested.

scholarly journals Intervención pública en el paisaje urbano en Madrid. Un informe = Public intervention in the urban landscape in Madrid. A report

2019 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Antonio Díaz Sotelo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public Intervention ◽  
The Public ◽  
Historic Center ◽  
Commercial Landscape ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

ResumenEl objeto de este texto es la exposición y análisis de los procedimientos de intervención pública en el paisaje urbano de la ciudad de Madrid. El objetivo último de ese análisis es identificar el modelo público para el paisaje urbano en Madrid.  Este texto se centra en la exposición analítica de documentos oficiales antes que en sus conclusiones definitivas, por lo que le corresponde la denominación de Informe.  Este informe se organiza en dos partes: una exposición teórica que enmarca el posterior análisis de instrumentos administrativos de intervención en el paisaje.  Se concibe como parte de la investigación de Tesis Doctoral titulada “Transformación Reciente del Paisaje Comercial en el Centro Histórico”, acotada en un marco temporal de apenas diez años, marcado por la crisis y la desregulación económica, y en un marco territorial limitado al centro histórico de Madrid. Esa investigación se enmarca en una reflexión general sobre la relación entre actividad económica y paisaje urbano. El interés de este informe para la investigación es sobre la utilidad de ese modelo público para el paisaje urbano en Madrid como parámetro para valorar la rentabilidad de los esfuerzos públicos y privados en la mejora de la calidad del paisaje urbano.AbstractThe purpose of this text is the exhibition and analysis of public intervention procedures in the urban landscape of the city of Madrid. The ultimate goal of this analysis is to identify the public model for the urban landscape in Madrid. This text focuses on the analytical exposition of official documents rather than on their final conclusions, for which reason the denomination of Report corresponds. This report is organized in two parts: a theoretical exposition that frames the subsequent analysis of administrative instruments of intervention in the landscape. It is conceived as part of the Doctoral Thesis research titled "Recent Transformation of the Commercial Landscape in the Historic Center", bounded within a period of just ten years, marked by the crisis and economic deregulation, and in a territorial framework limited to the historic center of Madrid. This research is part of a general reflexion on the relationship between economic activity and urban landscape. The interest of this report for the investigation is about the utility of that public model for the urban landscape in Madrid as a parameter to assess the profitability of public and private efforts in improving the quality of the urban landscape.

Quality of working life and engagement in hostels

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiia Annika Wahlberg ◽  
Nelson Ramalho ◽  
Ana Brochado
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Hostels’ competitiveness relies heavily on unique and genuine service and, thus, counts on employees actively creating a social, welcoming environment and, at the same time, caring about – and being loyal to – their hostel. This paper aims to investigate whether retaining employees who care about their hostel and refrain from destructive behaviours implies that these workers need to have a better quality of working life, as well as whether work engagement mediates this relationship. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted with 98 employees from 40 hostels in Lisbon. An analysis of the survey data was performed to test the research hypotheses. The model was estimated by means of partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The results reveal that quality of working life has a strong negative impact on employees’ exit behaviours and a positive effect on their loyalty. In addition, work engagement was found to mediate fully the relationship between quality of working life and both employee voice and neglect, as well as partially mediating exit intentions. Originality/value This study extended prior research in two ways. First, most theoretical and empirical studies in the hospitality and tourism industry have focused on hotels, so this research targeted a new context (i.e. hostels). Second, this study offers a clear indication of the relationship between employees’ quality of working life, work engagement and behaviours, thus offering valuable insights for management and hostel staff.

scholarly journals Auswirkungen der Pflege eines Partners auf Partnerschaft und Sexualität

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-116
Author(s):  
Ralph-Michael Karrasch ◽  
Monika Reichert
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Sexual Problems ◽  
The Relationship

This study shows that caregiving for a spouse with a chronic disease or disability can be a difficult task in many ways and can have a negative impact (e.g. lack of intimacity, sexual problems) on the quality of the relationship between the couple. With regard to sexual problems, for example, insufficient ways to handle sexual dysfunction of the (male) partner, the avoidance of talking about sexuality, a misleading perception of each other’s sexual needs and jealousy can be experienced as especially burdensome. As a consequence, very often caregivers and care receivers report a lower marital satisfaction compared to the time before the caregiving situation set in. In order to reduce the negative impact caregiving may have on the partnership, changes in everyday life and in the relationship have to be accepted and, adequate coping strategies have to be used or learned, respectively (e.g. improvement of verbal communication skills). Zusammenfassung: Diese Studie zeigt, dass die Pflege eines Partners mit chronischer Erkrankung oder Einschränkung in vielerlei Hinsicht eine schwierige Aufgabe darstellt und negative Auswirkungen – wie einen Mangel an Zärtlichkeit oder sexuelle Probleme – auf die Partnerschaftsqualität haben kann. In Hinblick auf sexuelle Probleme können unzureichende Wege mit sexueller Dysfunktion des (männlichen) Partners umzugehen, das Vermeiden von Gesprächen über Sexualität, eine irreführende Wahrnehmung der gegenseitigen sexuellen Bedürfnisse und Eifersucht als besonders belastend erlebt werden. Als Folge berichten Pflegende und Gepflegte über eine geringere Zufriedenheit mit der Partnerschaft als in der Zeit, bevor die Pflegesituation auftrat. Um die möglichen negativen Auswirkungen einer Pflegesituation auf die Partnerschaft zu verringern, müssen Veränderungen im alltäglichen Leben und in der Partnerschaft besser angenommen und adäquate Bewältigungsstrategien wie z.B. eine Verbesserung der verbalen Kommunikation genutzt bzw. erlernt werden.

scholarly journals HYBRID MODELING PREY PREDATOR-GENETIC ALGORITHM OF MOLD GROWTH DURING CACAO BEANS STORAGE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 256-264
Author(s):  
Diomande Siaho ◽  
◽  
Pandry Ghislain ◽  
Kadjo Tanon Lambert ◽  
Kakou Kouassi Ernest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Good Accuracy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Predator Model ◽  
The Relationship

The production and quality of cocoa beans remain key issues for the economy of Cote dIvoire. The fairly humid Ivorian climate promotes increased mold production, leading therefore to a considerable negative impact on beans quality. In this work, a prey predator model was proposed to simulate the molds growth on cocoa beans. Our model (MPM), based on that of Leslie Gower, was identified using a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA). The developed model allows to stimulate the relationship between parameters (i.e. sugar content (Su) and molds (M) with a good accuracy (R=0.9963 and 0.8382 respectively for molds growth and sugar content).

scholarly journals The pandemic crisis: The mechanisms of development and solutions for economic policy

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-216
Author(s):  
A.A. Shirov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Policy ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Excess Mortality ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Mechanisms Of Development

The new coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges for experts in economic analysis and substantiation of economic policy. The difference between a pandemic crisis and the mechanisms of a traditional business cycle crisis requires a description of the key mechanisms of its development. The relatively more favorable macroeconomic results of the Russian economy in 2020 were determined both by its structural features and by the parameters of economic policy. At the same time, the crisis led to significant social losses, which resulted in an increase in excess mortality and a decrease in real incomes of the population, and unemployment rising. The crisis has shown the impossibility of targeted support for all the affected segments of the population. In this regard, a rapid recovery of economic activity on the basis of state support can be the most effective way to restore the level and quality of life of the population.

scholarly journals Quality of life of patients after total and subtotal thyroidectomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-39
Author(s):  
Anna Król ◽  
Aneta Grochowska ◽  
Iwona Bodys-Cupak ◽  
Monika Łabuzek ◽  
Małgorzata Kołpa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Subtotal Thyroidectomy ◽  
The Social ◽  
Complications Of Thyroidectomy ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Thyroid diseases, especially those that require surgical treatment, are an extremely strong emotional stimulus for the patient. They evoke not only anxiety disorders, but also in the case of complications (especially those long-lasting) can even generate depressive disorders, or significantly affect the patient’s self-esteem, and thus its functioning at the social level. Aim of the study: The objective of the study was to examine the quality of life of patients who underwent surgical treatment of total and subtotal thyroidectomy. Material and methods: The study was conducted in a group of 102 patients undergoing surgery at the General Surgery Ward of the Hospital. St. Łukasz in Tarnów in the period from December 2018 to April 2019, as well as residents of Małopolska, who had performed thyroidectomy. In research have been used ThyPROpl, VAS Scale, and self-prepared questionnaires. Results and conclusions: The most common complications of thyroidectomy were tingling and numbness around the mouth and limbs (42.2%). Patients who had symptoms of tetany had a reduced perception of quality of life and health, as well as the quality of life in all its areas. The respondents had a degraded, reduced quality of life in terms of the negative impact of the disease on life (62.01) and fatigue (56.23). The greater the intensity of pain, the lower the quality of life of patients after thyroidectomy. Conclusions. There is the relationship between the quality of life and the number of complications, as well as the severity of pain. This dependence is directly proportional.

scholarly journals The competitiveness of the national economy in the process of being reborn

Moldoscopie ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Margareta Bradu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
National Economy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
New Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
The Republic

The economic and health shocks of 2020 have had a negative impact on the quality of life and livelihoods of millions of households, disrupted business activities, and an indescribable global economic recession. In this article, the author investigates the influencing factors on the rebirth of the competitiveness of the national economy, which suffered from the pandemic, not only in our country but also in the world. Now all countries are facing new conditions and are looking for ways to revive both social and economic. Therefore, economic competitiveness may be the process that would lead to post-pandemic economic recovery. All that remains is for each country to select those strong factors that would lead to the rebirth of the competitiveness of the national economy. The Republic of Moldova, in order to start the process of rebirth of economic competitiveness, must invest in the renewal of the education system, the health system and new methods of motivation must be developed in order to maintain and attract the talents gone abroad, back to the country

Quality of life and survival in patients receiving chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19649-19649
Author(s):  
D. M. St-Pierre ◽  
H. Kreisman ◽  
G. Kasymjanova ◽  
J. S. Agulnik ◽  
T. Swanson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Post Evaluation ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Nsclc Patients ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

19649 Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important endpoint measure in clinical cancer trials. We evaluated prospectively the effects of two cycles of chemotherapy (CT) on QoL and the relationship between QoL and survival in advanced NSCLC patients (pts). Methods: The short-form of the SF36 was completed prior to and after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. An ITT analysis was used; a score of 0 was assigned to those who died and the last observation was carried forward for those with missing data. Results: Fifty-nine pts consented to participate and pre-chemo evaluation was available for 58 pts. Of these 58, only 40 pts completed the study (4 died, 14 did not complete the post evaluation). There were 26M: 32F with a median age of 61±11 years. Fifty pts (86%) were stage 3B (pl. eff)/4 and 50pts (86%) were PS 0–1. Overall QoL decreased significantly from 100±19 to 91±36 after two cycles of chemotherapy (p=0.03). This decline was attributed to a significant decrease in the physical health subscale (p=0.001), with 36% of pts reporting a clinically significant decline of =2. No change in the mental health subscale was observed. The symptoms that had the most profound negative impact on the physical health subscale were: ‘easily get sick’ (54%), ‘increased pain’ (30%) and ‘decreased activities’ (27%). SD+PR occurred in 36 (62%) pts, whereas 22 (38%) pts had PD after two cycles of chemotherapy. No correlation was found between response to chemo and change in QoL. The median survival (15±6.8mo), of pts whose QoL score remained stable or improved (n=36) was significantly better than those (n=22) whose QoL decreased (9±3.2 mo) (p=0.01). Conclusions: QoL decreased following chemotherapy due to a decrease in the physical health subscale. Further studies are required to determine if training can improve physical health and thus QoL and survival. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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