Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Athanasios C. Thanopoulos ◽  
Christina Karamichalakou
Keyword(s):  
Official Statistics ◽  
Statistical Literacy ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Specific Strategy ◽  
Statistical Institute ◽  
Convincing Case ◽  
Institutional Foundations ◽  
Of Greece ◽  
Dual Capacity

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the National Statistical Institute of Greece, as the guarantor of the quality of official statistics in Greece, has been pursuing, since 2016, an ambitious strategy aiming to foster Statistical Literacy, focusing on strengthening ties with citizens in their dual capacity both as providers of data and ultimately as users of statistics, and thus, operate as crucial enablers of a smoothly functioning virtuous circle of official statistics. Objectives include the development of an understanding of basic methodologies and tools used in official statistics, along with the awareness of its institutional foundations and core principles. This critically contributes to the value of official statistics being spread and effectively communicated, making, at the same time, a convincing case for fact-based decision making in the daily lives of the main stakeholders. This article motivates the approach followed in developing a specific strategy on statistical literacy, outlines its philosophy and main objectives and browses through the array of initiatives and actions undertaken over the last five years. In addition, it explores the responsiveness of citizens to these initiatives and the extent to which these initiatives lead to an increased engagement of key targeted stakeholders.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Financial Security, Food Security and Quality of Daily Lives of Residents in Nigeria during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7925
Author(s):  
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan ◽  
Olanrewaju Ibigbami ◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
Brandon Brown ◽  
Nourhan M. Aly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Factors Associated

An online survey was conducted to identify factors associated with financial insecurity, food insecurity and poor quality of daily lives of adults in Nigeria during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The associations between the outcome (experience of financial loss, changes in food intake and impact of the pandemic on daily lives) and the explanatory (age, sex, education level, anxiety, depression, HIV status) variables were determined using logistic regression analysis. Of the 4439 respondents, 2487 (56.0%) were financially insecure, 907 (20.4%) decreased food intake and 4029 (90.8%) had their daily life negatively impacted. Males (AOR:0.84), people who felt depressed (AOR:0.62) and people living with HIV -PLHIV- (AOR:0.70) had significantly lower odds of financial insecurity. Older respondents (AOR:1.01) had significantly higher odds of financial insecurity. Those depressed (AOR:0.62) and PLHIV (AOR:0.55) had significantly lower odds of reporting decreased food intake. Respondents who felt anxious (AOR:0.07), depressed (AOR: 0.48) and who were PLHIV (AOR:0.68) had significantly lower odds of reporting a negative impact of the pandemic on their daily lives. We concluded the study findings may reflect a complex relationship between financial insecurity, food insecurity, poor quality of life, mental health, and socioeconomic status of adults living in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From tools to production: recent research on textile economies in Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Bela Dimova ◽  
Margarita Gleba
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Roman Period ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wool Fibre ◽  
Early Bronze Age ◽  
Textile Production ◽  
Spindle Whorls ◽  
Middle Bronze Age ◽  
Of Greece

The aim of this report is to provide a summary of the latest developments in the textile archaeology of Greece and the broader Aegean from the Neolithic through to the Roman period, focusing in particular on recent research on textile tools. Spindle-whorls and loomweights appeared in the Aegean during the Neolithic and by the Early Bronze Age weaving on the warp-weighted loom was well established across the region. Recent methodological advances allow the use of the physical characteristics of tools to estimate the quality of the yarns and textiles produced, even in the absence of extant fabrics. The shapes of spindle-whorls evolved with the introduction of wool fibre, which by the Middle Bronze Age had become the dominant textile raw material in the region. The spread of discoid loomweights from Crete to the wider Aegean has been linked to the wider Minoanization of the area during the Middle Bronze Age, as well as the mobility of weavers. Broader issues discussed in connection with textile production include urbanization, the spread of different textile cultures and the identification of specific practices (sealing) and previously unrecognized technologies (splicing), as well as the value of textiles enhanced by a variety of decorative techniques and purple dyeing.

A "space" created in psychoanalysis and Eastern thought: a discussion of holding environment, container, and wu-wei

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-122
Author(s):  
Li Hanning
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
The Other ◽  
Holding Environment ◽  
True Self ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Psychoanalytic Therapy ◽  
Wu Wei ◽  
State Of Mind

In this article Winnicott, Bion, and Zhuangzi's three metaphorical concepts of psychological space are compared to understand the meaning of their respective use of space and unity, as well as the importance of the unity of space itself. This is carried out against the background of psychoanalysis and Eastern thought. This is not only a state that analysts need to be able to achieve in psychoanalytic therapy, but is also related to the quality of the mental state of each of us in our daily lives. An open and perceptive experience is responsible for the spontaneous presentation and for mental growth, and in Eastern thought, at its core is the wu-wei thought, defined as unconflicted personal harmony, inaction, or free-flowing spontaneity. Although psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method, it is not limited to this function. It is also a preparation for patients to approach their true self or "truth". Freud (1912e) described a way of approaching "an open mind, free from any presupposition" that could be achieved through analysis, and he promoted the development of mature interpersonal relations. Buddhist or Taoist practice, on the other hand, relies on correct breathing to calm oneself. Beyond all doubt, Winnicott, Bion, and the wise men of the East all knew that connecting with emotion or acquiring knowledge must be done in a calm state of mind.

scholarly journals User Perspectives on Issues that Influence the Quality of Daily life of Ventilator-Assisted Individuals with Neuromuscular Disorders

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 547-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Brooks ◽  
Audrey King ◽  
Mark Tonack ◽  
Helen Simson ◽  
Maria Gould ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
User Perspectives

OBJECTIVES:To identify user perspectives on the issues that impact the quality of the daily lives of ventilator-assisted individuals living in the community.METHODS:Semistructured interviews were held with 26 Canadian ventilator-assisted individuals (mean age 44±14 [SD] years, range 23 to 60 years; mean ventilator experience 18±13 years, range three to 53 years) whose disability from neuromuscular conditions necessitated assistance with activities of daily living. Participants described their daily life experiences and perceptions of the factors that limited or enhanced their quality. Interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed and analyzed for emergent codes and themes.RESULTS:Ventilator users characterized important issues in terms of personal successes and limitations, as well as dependencies on others for daily living. Personal support services, income security, health care and transportation were important positive contributors to their quality of life. Dependency on others was clearly a negative contributor. The ventilator was regarded as a form of assistive technology, similar to a wheelchair. Ventilator users perceived that ventilation was associated with a stigma and negative assumptions about disability, particularly if suctioning was required.CONCLUSIONS:The majority of participants considered home mechanical ventilation to be a positive benefit for independent living, enhancing their overall health. They were clear as to the issues of importance to them, and formulated recommendations for health care providers and policy makers that could improve the quality of their daily lives. Many of the issues identified in the present report are faced by the growing community of ventilator users.

scholarly journals LOWER URINARY TRACT DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: FAMILY IMPACT

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Moreira Cavalcante Castro ◽  
Maíssa Andrade ◽  
Vanessa Xavier ◽  
Juliana Bonfim ◽  
Lilian Bastos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract ◽  
Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction ◽  
Family Impact ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Abnormal Pattern ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lower Urinary

The dysfunction of the lower urinary tract (DTUI) is an abnormal pattern of the urinary control with loss of coordinated capacity storage, stocking and elimination of urine. In order to assess the impact of lower urinary tract dysfunction in their child’s caregivers, this series was performed to evaluate 30 cases of caregivers of children with voiding disorders. Applied HAD scales and SF-36. Of these, 60% (n = 18) had anxiety symptoms and 43.3% (n = 13) depressive symptoms. Despite the scale items of quality of life was above average, the items pain, general health, vitality, emotional limitations and mental health measures were below the average. Thus, the effect of voiding dysfunction in parents of children affects the mood and quality of life in their daily lives.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Quality of Tourism Communication: The Effec-tiveness of Inquiry Strategies in Intercultural Contexts

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.34) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
A. R. Roswati ◽  
M. Noor Rohana ◽  
I. Radhiah ◽  
C. A. Nurul Ain ◽  
Z. Rosdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
Cultural Contradictions

Inquiry is one of the activities that take place during conversation throughout our daily lives. It has been said that the knowledge that is obtained by an individual start by asking questions. Furthermore, inquiry is identified as an effective communication strategy which is able to influence learning and which is also able to deliver the content of learning. This leads to an increased level of achievement by a learner. However, in reality, a strategy of inquiry does not only focus on the context of communication learning but it also plays an important role in other domains of social communication. Thus, this paper discusses the aspect of mindfulness which outlines the strategy of inquiry to increase the effectiveness of communication between a tour guide and the targeted tourists in the tourism industry during tour visits. The mindfulness aspect of this research is based on the Cross-Cultural Mindfulness Model. It is important to emphasise the mindfulness aspect of inquiry strategies, so that any cross cultural communication will not create conflicts or cultural contradictions. Furthermore, it can assist in smoothing a tour session while increasing the quality of communication in tourism. 

scholarly journals A REVIEW ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD QUALITY LEADERSHIP STYLE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1152-1159
Author(s):  
Wael Ibrahim Alsarrani ◽  
Ahmad Jusoh
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Past ◽  
Leadership Process ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose: Leadership is an interactive concept that influences our daily lives. A quality concept is an approach and philosophy that leaders use to incorporate the leadership process into the organization successfully. Both concepts have an incremental history, correlation, and discussion. However, the two concepts have not yet been theoretically and empirically integrated. This paper attempts to integrate and discuss leadership and quality to create a single quality leadership style based on the definition of quality gurus and the leadership styles which relate more towards the quality of leadership. Methodology: The study used a systematic literature review to review the past literature related to the field of leadership and quality management. This study provides the constructs from definitions proposed by experts in this field. Each leadership styles have many constructs that may or may not be related to quality. Results: The study proposed a conceptual framework which combined the definitions of quality gurus and the different leadership styles. The finding of this study has contributed to the expansion of theoretical knowledge in the field of quality leadership style. Implications: This paper indicated that the review of the literature regarding what quality gurus define as important relating to leadership. This paper provides the constructs from quality gurus definitions. Novelty: Each leadership styles have many constructs that may or may not be related to quality. Therefore, future studies need to consider what the constructs from those leadership styles are considered effective to quality.

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Perpustakaan Terhadap Generasi Digital Native

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Eko Sulistyo
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Digital Native ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Younger Generation ◽  
Improve Service Quality

<p>Improving the Quality of Library Services for Digital Native Generations. The generation of Digital Natives, the younger generation born and living in the internet era, tends to use the internet in their daily lives. They are very master of this and of course require librarians to be able to provide access based communication technology. To improve service quality in addition to facilities and communication technology, libraries must provide collections that can be accessed through the internet, so that they can be read anytime and anywhere, including E-Book, E-Paper and E-Journal. Primarily is the collection of E-Journal.</p><p> </p><p>Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Perpustakaan  Terhadap Generasi Digital  Native. Generasi <em>Digital Natives</em>, yaitu generasi muda yang lahir dan hidup pada era internet cenderung menggunakan dunia internet dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Mereka sangat menguasai akan hal ini dan tentunya menuntut pustakawan mampu menyediakan akses berbasis teknologi komunikasi tersebut. Untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan selain fasiltas dan teknologi komunikasi, perpustakaan harus menyediakn koleksi yang sudah bisa diakses melalui internet, sehingga bisa dibaca kapan saja dan dimana saja, antara lain yaitu E-Book, E-Paper dan E-Journal.Utamanya adalah koleksi E-Journal.</p>

scholarly journals ANALISIS DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PENDAPATAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH (STUDI KASUS INDUSTRI RUMAHAN KEMPLANG DI WILAYAH JAKABARING PALEMBANG)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Nur Sindi Jannati ◽  
M Rusdi ◽  
Melis Melis
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Good Service ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Market Changes

This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the income of the cracker/kemplang home industry in the Jakabaring District, Palembang City. The analytical method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, discussions with business actors and from several sources of other articles. From the research that has been carried out, it is found that the cracker/kemplang home industry continues to run its business, and the income earned by the cracker/kemplang home industry tends to be stable even in the Covid-19 pandemic situation. The factor that supports the traders to keep doing business is the awareness to continue to struggle to meet the needs of their daily lives. There are several attempts by business actors to increase an income, such as by adapting to market changes, providing good service to consumers and paying attention to the quality of goods to be sold to consumers.

scholarly journals Stigmatization in Patients With Psoriasis: A Mini Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanlin Zhang ◽  
Zihan Yang ◽  
Keyun Tang ◽  
Qiuning Sun ◽  
Hongzhong Jin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Health Quality Of Life ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Therapeutic Responses

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent immune-related skin disease that often causes disfigurement and disability. Due to the visibility of lesions in patients and inadequate understanding of dermatology knowledge in the general public, patients with psoriasis often suffer from stigma in their daily lives, which has adverse effects on their mental health, quality of life, and therapeutic responses. This review summarized the frequently used questionnaires and scales to evaluate stigmatization in patients with psoriasis, and recent advances on this topic. Feelings of Stigmatization Questionnaire, Questionnaire on Experience with Skin Complaints, and 6-item Stigmatization Scale have been commonly used. The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, disease-related variables, psychiatric disorders, quality of life, and stigmatization in patients with psoriasis has been thoroughly investigated with these questionnaires. Managing the stigmatization in patients with psoriasis needs cooperation among policymakers, dermatologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and patients. Further studies can concentrate more on these existing topics, as well as other topics, including predictors of perceived stigmatization, stigmatization from non-patient groups, influence of biologics on stigmatization, and methods of coping with stigmatization.

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