scholarly journals Current ecological condition of rural residential territories of Ukraine: reproduction and preservation of human and natural resource potential

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Palapa ◽  
O. Nagornіuk ◽  
M. Toniuk ◽  
S. Gonchar ◽  
Yu. Shevchenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Nature Management ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Rural Settlements

In the modern socio-ecological and economic life of Ukraine, rural areas occupy a special place; they are an integral part of the agricultural sphere, because they are home to more than a third of the population of our country. These areas are characterized by an exceptional contribution to the formation of food security. Increasing the country’s export potential makes the development of rural areas one of the main priorities of Ukraine’s state policy, which aims to raise living standards of the rural population, increase the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex, improve the environment and improve the quality of life of peasants. However, prior to land reform, monitoring of agricultural land on former collective and state farms was conducted at the state level, and residential areas where the population grew for their own needs were never surveyed. And according to the population itself, no standards for the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers have ever been observed. Many years of research conducted at the Institute of Agroecology and Nature Management of NAAS found that in the residential area of rural settlements drinking water is contaminated with nitrates, vegetable products — nitrates and heavy metals, which indicates the need for monitoring in the residential area. Modern ecological assessment of rural settlements remains relevant, unrealized and requires regular research, socio-ecological monitoring and scientific substantiation of their ecologically balanced development. Intensification of agricultural production, reduction of forests and forest belts, intensive plowing of lands, intensification of water and wind erosion processes, drainage of swamps, migration and reduction of the number of experienced rural population have led to degradation of Ukraine’s agrosphere. The analysis of modern strategies of development of rural territorial communities has shown that in none of them the ecological nature protection aspect is taken into account (at best, socio-economic one, and usually — just economic development). This indicates that community leaders are not properly trained to perform their current community development functions, taking into account environmental security and policies. The still low ecological culture and consciousness of the rural population of Ukraine inhibits the civilized development of rural areas and with it the quality of life of the population in these areas.

scholarly journals Micro Finance in Manipur

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Robita S
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Self Reliance

Manipur lives in villages. The rural population contributes to about 76.12% of the total population. Enhancement in the quality of life of the economically weaker section of the society has been one of the basic objectives of development planning of the State. Rural development, by empowering the rural masses through economic self-reliance, is one of the priority areas of the Central and State Govts. To bring about development in rural areas, the govts. and banks/financial institutions have formulated various programmes and schemes. Micro Finance is one such scheme adopted for the development of rural people.

scholarly journals Pain, Physical Function, Radiographic Features, and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Agricultural Workers Living in Rural Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Nikolic ◽  
Biserka Nedeljkovic ◽  
Goran Trajkovic ◽  
Dragisa Rasic ◽  
Zlatica Mirkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Womac Pain ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Duration Of Disease

Background. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the clinical manifestations, disease severity based on radiography images, functional activity level, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis in a rural population living in Serbian enclaves in Kosovo, as well as to determine the correlation between the WOMAC and the EQ-5D questionnaire in this population. Method. The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Internal Medicine Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Pristina-Gracanica, located in Laplje Selo from February to December 2013. One hundred patients with confirmed (American College of Rheumatology criteria) knee osteoarthritis completed the EQ-5D and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaires, rated pain on a visual analogue scale (VAS), and underwent knee radiographic examinations. Result. Most patients were obese with moderate radiographic changes according to the Kellgeren–Lawrence scale and suffered from very severe pain according to the VAS scale. The duration of disease significantly correlated with the WOMAC scores, VAS score, and all of the scores on the EQ-5D, except for mobility. The age of participants showed a similar correlation with the same variables. The patients with higher Kellgren–Lawrence scores (3-4) were significantly older, with a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) and longer duration of disease than patients with lower scores (1-2). Significantly higher VAS, pain/discomfort EQ-5D, and WOMAC pain and function scores were also recorded among patients with more significant radiological changes. The correlations between WOMAC and EQ-5D were satisfactory. Conclusion. The severity of clinical manifestations and radiographic area changes may affect functional ability and the quality of life in knee OA patients living in rural areas, which requires adequate treatment and physical therapy.

scholarly journals Socio-economic development of rural areas of Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-154
Author(s):  
D. Zhenskhan ◽  
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Sh. E. Alpeissova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
The Village

The problems in implementation of a number of programs adopted for the development of rural settlements in Kazakhstan are shown, including: low level of production and engineering infrastructure in rural areas of the republic; decline in the quality of education due to the lack of competition among social workers in rural areas. Proposals on early solution of the current situation have been developed. The need for stage-by-stage financing of the assigned tasks and strict control over their implementation, provision of financial mechanisms is indicated, in order to increase the remuneration of specialists in the field of agro-industrial production, it is necessary to develop specific effective measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness of agricultural sector. The authors state that budget expenditures for the development of low-potential RS are ineffective. Prospects for the development of rural areas to a certain extent depend on the activation of regional public bodies and local self-government in expanding the methods of managing socioeconomic processes, developing interaction with the population and business structures, which will make it possible to successfully implement the set objectives, significantly increase the level of employment and incomes of the rural population, improve living conditions and on this basis increase the number of regions with stable rural population; will help improve the quality of life of the village residents. In the course of the study, methods of comparing economic indicators in dynamics, systematization, and generalization of scientific data were used.

scholarly journals Poverty as the main factor in the decline in the quality of life and its impact on the environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 07052
Author(s):  
Svetlana Kuznetsova ◽  
Margarita Voytyuk ◽  
Tatiana Marinchenko ◽  
Vyacheslav Voytyuk ◽  
Sofia Sypok
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Main Factor

In recent years, the number of unemployed persons, low-income families, refugees and families in difficult life situations has increased, which has led to a decrease in the standard of living. The paper is devoted to the problem of poverty in the aspect of the analysis of rural areas and the quality of life of the rural population. The population of rural areas is more vulnerable and often lacks the factors necessary to improve the quality of life. Social problems in rural areas and factors of decreasing the quality of life and their consequences are shown. The analysis has showed that the main source of income for the able-bodied rural population is labor activity, including personal subsidiary farming. The poverty rate varies across the constituent entities of the Russian Federation from 3.8% to 43.3%. In general, the poverty level increased by 38% of the total number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2019.Despite the relative progress in solving social problems in rural areas in recent years, including that thanks to the implementation of measures of state programs, the quality of life of the rural population not only remains low level, but also tend to decrease. In this regard, the study of poverty as the main factor in reducing the quality of life of the rural population becomes relevant. In order to solve more effective the poverty problems, it is necessary to revise the principles of budgeting at different levels and introduce tools that have shown high efficiency in foreign countries.

Methodology for assessing the quality of life of the population of the region

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Е.А. Остапенко
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Service Sectors

В исследовании рассмотрено качество жизни сельского населения с точки зрения обеспечения его услугами, необходимыми для организации нормальной деятельности и развития человека. Актуальность исследования заключается в необходимости в современных условиях перехода к долгосрочному планированию развития муниципальных районов и повышения уровня жизни сельских поселений, основу которого составляет изучение системы предоставления услуг для сельского населения, в том числе по укрупненным группам (сферам услуг). The study examines the quality of life the rural population in terms of providing it with the services necessary for organizing normal activities and human development. The relevance of study lie in need in modern conditions for the transition to long-term planning for the development of municipal districts and improving the standard of living of rural settlements, the basis of which is the study of the system of providing services for the rural population, including by enlarged groups (service sectors).

The volume of goods and services consumed by rural population as a metric of quality of life and standard of living

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1762-1779
Author(s):  
Yuliya I. KOLOSKOVA ◽  
Denis V. PARSHUKOV ◽  
Zinaida E. SHAPOROVA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Krasnoyarsk Krai ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Per Capita

Subject. The article discusses the consumption of goods and services in rural areas of the Krasnoyarsk Krai. Objectives. We analyze the way the rural population consumes goods and services, evaluate the extent of their municipal differentiation by the standard of living and quality of life. Methods. We draw upon the normative and comparative methods of data analysis by consumption of goods by the rural population and the availability of infrastructure. Results. Social benefits were found to account for almost 40 percent of income received by the rural population. The population’s income strongly depends on social benefits in the majority of rural areas. The low income per capita determines the low purchasing power of the population. We demonstrate that most rural people consumes products they grow at their private land plots, thus reducing the share of retail turnover. Rural population practically cannot purchase goods for the long-term use. The volume of paid services per capita does keep below RUB 5,000 in the most of the rural areas. Conclusions and Relevance. The study helped evaluate the consumption in the rural areas of the Krasnoyarsk Krai and determine municipal districts where people need aid of the regional and federal authorities most of all. If institutional processes change in the rural areas, the social functions will be performed most effectively.

scholarly journals Changes in quality of life of Lithuanian elderly rural population in 2001–2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 871-880
Author(s):  
Gediminas Kuliešis ◽  
Lina Pareigienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Western World ◽  
Rural Residents

The aging of the population is the most striking demographic process in Lithuania and other Western world countries. Elderly rural residents, which are the consumers of the public goods and the providers of them at the same time, become increasingly important element of rural vitality. That’s the reason the scientific community pays more and more attention on various aspects of life of older people in rural areas: the quality of life, social services, sociality and others. The purpose of this article is to analyze one dimension of the life quality of older rural residents – the changes in living conditions, which were registered in 2001 and 2011 during Population and housing census in Lithuania. Indicators of quality of life were measured – the type of dwelling, accommodation of dwellings: hot water, bath and shower,.sewerage, flush toilet, the type of heating systems, the type of water supply. The result showed that although the living conditions of rural and especially of elderly rural population are rapidly increasing, they are still lower compared to the urban population's living conditions.

scholarly journals Развитие экологического туризма в сельской местности с привлечением домашних хозяйств к производству туристского продукта

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Vladimir Nikolašin ◽  
Biruta Švagždienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Main Trend ◽  
Public Investments ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Methodological Principles

New social-economic circumstances – market relations and stabilization of living level for the larger part of population demanded other attitude to the households, thus why today large attention is paid to the economic and behavioral moments in the research. According to this households are seen as one of the most important subjects in the economy on which results depends the welfare of each family and whole society. Nowadays it is more important than earlier to evaluate the living level and welfare of society in general and as a separate household, their material and social demographical groups. The relevance of the research is based on the growing importance of eco-tourism in the world and in the Russian Federation due to the development of this type of tourism and also due to the level of households economic development in rural area. Scientific innovation. The determination of the most socially and economically important features of households in the development of eco-tourism in rural areas is implemented as methods of adapting to the new conditions, as well as the development of a comprehensive theoretical and practical evidence-based recommendations for the development of the households in rural areas in the market eco-tourism services based on the analysis of economic practices, summarizing the literature, the study of foreign experience, identifying ways and sources of growth in key indicators of tourist activity of households. Practical innovation. Methods and approaches developed in this work could be recommended for use in the formation of regional and local strategic programs for the development of eco-tourism what will promote economic growth and improve the quality of life of the rural population of Russia. Scientific statements, conclusions and recommendations formulated in this work could be used by the executive authorities in the federal, regional and local levels to include complex programs in the development of practical measures in order to improve the quality of life of the rural population and ensure the conditions for a healthy lifestyle. The aim of the study is to develop methodological principles of eco-tourism development strategy in Russia, improving the economic performance of individual regions without alternative opportunities to improve the quality of life of the rural population and the level of environmental culture. Main trend is to improve the structure and efficiency of public investments in market innovations for the development of eco-tourism with the state support.

THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPORTANCE IN THE DEMOGRAPHIC POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS

2019 ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Olena DOVGAL
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
The State ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Village ◽  
Demographic Potential

Abstract Introduction. Dependence of the rural areas condition on the level of social infrastructure determines necessitates its definition as a priority direction of support from the state. Analysis of the current state of scientific research allows to substantiate the relevance of determining the social infrastructure role in shaping the demographic potential of region rural areas. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the social infrastructure role in shaping the demographic potential of rural areas in the region. Results. The implementation effectiveness of the Law of Ukraine «On the priority of social development of the village and agro-industrial complex in the national economy» is considered. The similarity of the motives between the rural population and the state is determined regarding the invariability of the way of life in the countryside. The social infrastructure development in rural areas makes the transition of the agricultural segment to market conditions cheaper. The ineffectiveness of the normative support for the Ukrainian village development is proved, which is confirmed by the lack of its proper institutional form or inadequate implementation. Measures to provide rural settlements with the necessary infrastructure are presented developed by experts of the National Institute for Strategic Studies. It is argued that improving the village's social infrastructure efficiency will inevitably affect the living standards of the rural population and will help to bring the living conditions in the countryside closer to urban standards. Conclusions. A full and highly organized social infrastructure, along with the availability of high-paying jobs, is an indispensable condition for the formation and development of demographic potential. Due to the current critical state of the social sphere of the village, and beyond it, and other aspects of rural life, it is necessary to implement measures for the development of social infrastructure with appropriate institutional support. Key words: regional policy, social infrastructure, resource potential, demographic potential, rural areas.

HOUSING CONDITIONS OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN POLAND COMPA RED WITH SELECTED COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

2018 ◽  
Vol XX (6) ◽  
pp. 230-235
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Siedlecka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
European Union ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Union Countries

The aim of the paper was to analyze the housing conditions of households living in rural areas in Poland against a background in selected European Union countries. The household as a basic subject of economic life has limited resources. One of the elements of these resources is a flat. Both its area, equipment and infrastructure are an important element affecting the quality of life. The analysis of statistical data showed that worse conditions, described using the average number of rooms per person in households, were in Poland in comparison with other European Union countries. The statistical data for 2017 collected by the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) were used in the article.

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