scholarly journals Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis Using TOPSIS and WSA Method for Quality of Life: The Case of Slovakia Regions

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 2440
Author(s):  
Jana Coronicova Hurajova ◽  
Zuzana Hajduova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Domestic Literature ◽  
Current Topic ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
The Given ◽  
A Current

Quality of life can be expressed as a highly subjective measure of happiness, which is an important part of many financial and non-financial decisions. The issue of quality of life, namely its quantification, is a current topic, evidenced by a number of literary sources in both foreign and domestic literature. The paper deals with this issue in the conditions of the Slovak Republic and studies the quality of life for each region of Slovakia with respect to the given indicators. In this paper, we deal with the use of the methods of multi-criteria analysis in evaluating the quality of life in Slovakia. The aim of this paper is to highlight that it is important to monitor the level of quality of life at the regional level and that one of the indicators influencing the quality of life in the region may be its location in relation to neighboring countries.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Regional Differences: Case of Self-Governing Regions of Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Oláh ◽  
Zuzana Hajduová ◽  
Roman Lacko ◽  
Pavol Andrejovský
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Current Topic ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Further Development ◽  
A Current

Quality of life is one of the most important areas of human well-being explored worldwide. The issue of quality of life, namely its quantification, is a current topic evidenced by a number of literary sources in the literature. We solved this issue in the conditions of the Slovak Republic and within this problem, we analyzed the development of the quality of life parameters for each self-governing region of Slovakia. We calculated a Quality of Life Index for the regions of Slovakia using selected indicators. We compared the quality of life in the regions of Slovakia and selected parameters suitable for calculating the overall index together with the methodology of the index’s creation. We found that there are statistically significant differences between regions, in terms of economic, social and environmental factors. The assessment of the quality of life in the regions of Slovakia, as well as the assessment of the quality of life also on the level of Slovakia, even internationally, is an important aspect affecting the further development of society and the existence of humanity itself.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF SMES IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarína Kráľová ◽  
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Jana Sochuľáková ◽  
Dagmar Petrušová ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Innovative Potential ◽  
The Eu ◽  
New Jobs

Innovation is currently an important source of economic growth. They are an integral part of modern economies. They contribute not only to the growth of the country’s competitiveness but also the creation of new jobs, the improvement of the quality of life, or the protection of the environment and sustainable development. Therefore, the aim of the paper is through selected indicators, e.g. the share of expenditures on development and research in GDP, expenditures on research and development per capita in the regions, the share of enterprises with innovation activity, the structure of expenditures on innovations, etc. to evaluate the current innovation activity of SMEs in individual regions of the Slovak Republic. Based on the results of the analysis, will also outline further possibilities for increasing and especially support from the state of this innovative potential of SMEs at the national but especially regional level. And because the Slovak Republic has long been one of the below-average countries in the field of innovation within the EU, possible barriers to the development of innovative activities of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Slovak Republic will also be identified.

scholarly journals Quality Of Life In Patients With Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker In The Slovak Republic

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. A496 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Gerlichova ◽  
E. Simkova ◽  
D. Mastiliakova ◽  
I. Matisakova ◽  
J. Bielik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Cardiac Pacemaker ◽  
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker

Voice Disorders in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and the Role of CPAP

2018 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Roy ◽  
Ray M. Merrill ◽  
Jenny Pierce ◽  
Krishna M. Sundar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Voice Disorders ◽  
Acid Reflux ◽  
Voice Disorder ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
A Current

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by frequent interruptions in breathing related to upper airway collapse during sleep and may adversely affect phonatory function. This study aimed to: (1) establish the prevalence, risks, and quality of life burden of voice disorders in OSA and (2) explore the relation between voice disorders and positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Study Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Analyses were based on 94 individuals with OSA (53 men, 41 women; mean age = 54.7 ± 12.8 years) who completed a telephone interview. Results: Twenty-eight percent of participants reported having a current voice disorder. Of those with a current voice disorder, 83% had experienced symptoms for at least a year, and 58% had symptoms for at least 4 years. The prevalence of a current voice disorder was greater in women than men (44% vs 15%, P = .0020) but did not vary significantly across different age groups, body mass index (BMI), apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) severity, or medical history. After adjusting for sex, consistent use of PAP therapy (with humidification) was associated with (1) lower occurrence of voice disorders in women (Mantel-Haenszel [MH] χ2 P = .0195), (2) reduced snoring severity accompanied by fewer voice disorders in men (MH χ2 P = .0101), and (3) fewer reports of acid reflux as a possible trigger for voice problems (MH χ2 P = .0226). Patients with OSA who also had a current voice disorder experienced lower overall quality of life compared to those without. Conclusions: Chronic, longstanding voice disorders are common in women with OSA and produce significant adverse effects on quality of life. Nightly PAP use (with humidification) was associated with fewer voice symptoms and reduced severity of snoring and acid reflux as possible contributors. Further research is necessary to better understand the origin of these voice disorders in OSA and their potential response to treatment.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE DITINJAU DARI SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING PADA MAHASISWA KEPENDETAAN DI SEKOLAH TINGGI THEOLOGIA INJILI INDONESIA MEDAN-SUMATERA UTARA

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Delviana Buulolo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theological Seminary ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Linearity Test ◽  
The Given

This study aims to find out relationship between quality of life and spiritual well-being. The hypothesis proposed in this study states that there is a positive relationship between quality of life and spiritual well-being, assuming that the higher is spiritual well-being, the higher quality of life will be and conversely the lower is the spiritual well-being, the lower will the quality of life be. The subjects of this study were 80 student on on the evangelical theological seminary of Indonesia Medan. Data were obtained from a scale to measure quality of life and spiritual well-being. The calculation was performed by testing requirements analysis (assumption test), which consisting of normality test and linearity test. Data analysis was performed by using Product Moment Correlation Analysis through SPSS 18 for Windows. The results of data analysis showed that  r = 0.405 and p = 0.000 (p < 0.05), which indicates that there is a positive relationship between quality of life and spiritual well-being. The results indicate that the contribution of the given variable, quality of life and spiritual well-being is 16.4 percent, while the remaining 83.6 percent is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. From these results, it is concluded that the hypothesis stating that there is a positive relationship between quality of life and spiritual well-being.

Quality control as a fundamental institute of medical activities (review of literary sources)

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Larisa Arkadyevna Karaseva ◽  
Tatyana Vladimirovna Bessonova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Internal Quality Control ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
High Level

The aim of the study, analyze and evaluate the quality control and safety of medical activities carried out in medical organizations. Results: the essence of the concept of quality control in the field of medical care was determined, criteria for assessing the quality of medical activities were identified, the main aspects of developing a program for internal quality control and safety of medical activities were characterized, key risks existing in medical activities were identified, directions for improving the quality and safety of professional activities of medical workers. Conclusion: modern approaches to the organization of quality control and safety of medical activities make it possible to ensure a high level of medical care provided to the population and improve the quality of life of the population as a whole.

El papel de la AEF-Brasil en la ejecución de la Estrategia Nacional

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-59
Author(s):  
Claudia M. J. Forte
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Brazilian Society ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Supplementary Health Insurance

Convinced of the importance of financial education to the solidity of the financial system and the quality of life of Brazilian society, four institutions representing the financial market instituted AEF-Brasil in 2012, geared towards elevating this cause to the level of the most pressing causes in Brazil. They are: ANBIMA (Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association),B3 (Brazil Stock Exchange and Over-the-Counter Market), CNSeg (National Confederation of Companies of General Insurance, Private Pension, Life, Supplementary Health Insurance, and Capitalization Insurance) and FEBRABAN (Brazilian Federation of Banks). Allowing financial education to reach every Brazilian means leveraging equal opportunities for autonomous and healthy financial decisions in their lives, thereby bolstering citizenship. By developing these projects, AEF-Brasil has contributed and continues to contribute to social and economic development and, especially, to the exercise of full citizenship and the practice of democracy.

scholarly journals Health-related Quality of Life in Women with Cervical Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (04) ◽  
pp. 242-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa dos Santos ◽  
Luciana Castaneda ◽  
Suzana de Aguiar ◽  
Luiz Thuler ◽  
Rosalina Koifman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Simultaneous Treatment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
A Current

Objective To analyze the factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with cervical cancer (CC) in a single center in Rio de Janeiro, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study in women with a diagnosis of CC followed-up in the gynecology outpatient clinic of the Hospital do Câncer II (HCII, in the Portuguese acronym) of the Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA, in the Portuguese acronym). The data were collected from March to August 2015. Women with palliative care, communication/cognition difficulty, undergoing simultaneous treatment for other types of cancer, or undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy were excluded. For the evaluation of the HRQoL, a specific questionnaire for women with CC was used (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Cervix Cancer [FACT-Cx]). The total score of the questionnaire ranges from 0 to 168, with higher scores indicating a better HRQoL. Results A total of 115 women were included in the present study, with a mean age of 52.64 years old (standard deviation [SD] = 12.13). The domains of emotional (16.61; SD = 4.55) and functional well-being (17.63; SD = 6.15) were those which presented the worst scores. The factors that had an association with better HRQoL in women with CC were having a current occupation, a longer time since the treatment and diagnosis, and women who had undergone hysterectomy. Conclusion Considering the domains of HRQoL of the women treated for cervical cancer, a better score was observed in the domains of physical and social/family well-being. For most domains, better scores were found between those with a current occupation, with a longer time after the diagnosis and treatment, and among those who had undergone a hysterectomy.

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