scholarly journals Religion and Socioeconomic Wellbeing—Empirical Study of the Impact of Religion on Socioeconomic Rights in the Pluralistic and Democratic Context of Tamil Nadu, India

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 454
Author(s):  
Francis-Vincent Anthony ◽  
Carl Sterkens
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Socioeconomic Rights ◽  
World Economic ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
The Impact

There is no gainsaying that in a globalized world, economic and technological development greatly determine human wellbeing. In the Indian context, the dialectics between socialist and capitalist economy, while giving way to the latter since 1991, has progressively led to the enlargement of the middle class, yet widened the gap between the rich and the poor. Such a situation points to the importance of socioeconomic rights for guaranteeing human flourishing. The question that we pose is whether religions can play a significant role in favoring these human rights, given their own specific vision of human life and of its socioeconomic facets, such as work, wealth, leisure, health, and education. In other words, can personal and contextual religious attitudes and religious socialization contribute to socioeconomic wellbeing? The empirical research undertaken in the pluralistic and democratic context of Tamil Nadu, India, seeks to verify among 1215 Christian, Muslim, and Hindu students, the impact of religion on their attitude towards socioeconomic rights. The emerging results reveal that some aspects of religious attitudes and socialization have a significant impact on students’ agreement with socioeconomic rights, particularly in the case of Christians and Muslims. We conclude with a discussion on the salient findings and their implications.

scholarly journals Future trends of COVID-19 disease outbreak in different states in India: a periodic regression analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharath Prasad Cholanayakanahalli Thyagaraju ◽  
Srikantha Gowda ◽  
Sharanagouda Patil ◽  
Chandrashekar Srikantiah ◽  
Kuralayanapalya Puttahonnappa Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Economic Wealth ◽  
The Future ◽  
Periodic Regression ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 19) is the deadliest pandemic, and by August 2, >18.2 million population worldwide were infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus causing burden on human life and economic loss. Disease outbreak analysis has become a priority for the Indian government to initiate necessary healthcare measures in lowering the impact of this deadly pandemic viral disease. In this study, time series data for COVID-19 disease was extracted from the website www.covid19india.org, analysed by using periodic regression model, the expected number of cases till 02 October 2020 was predicted and to develop a stochastic models using periodic regression in the top 15 highly infected states in India. The analysis reported increasing pattern at initial days of prediction and showed a decreasing trend for the number of reporting cases, which may reduce in future days for states like West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Assam and Odisha. However, for the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, showed a rapid phase of increase in disease outbreak that is likely to infect more population and indicates the pandemic nature of this disease over a period. Presently, Delhi shows a drastic reduction in the number of cases, that may increase in the future, which can be controlled if appropriate preventive measures are followed strictly and effectively. Our model highlights that continuous and constant efforts are needed for the prevention of new infections of the disease in all states that helps to effectively mitigate the disease and to allocate scarce resources effectively in the future that could improve the economic wealth in India.

scholarly journals Environmental management and emergency preparedness plan for Tsunami disaster along Indian coast

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Chandramohan ◽  
AP Anu ◽  
V Vaigaiarasi ◽  
K Dharmalingam
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Andaman Sea ◽  
Emergency Plan ◽  
Preparedness Plan ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
2004 Tsunami ◽  
The Impact

The 26 December 2004 Tsunami generated by the submarine earthquake in Andaman Sea with the magnitude of 9.2 Richter scale triggered the worst destruction, widespread inundation and extensive damage in terms of life and property along the Tamil Nadu coast and Andaman Nicobar Group of Islands. The shoreline features like dunes, vegetation and steepness of beaches played vital role in attenuating the impact of Tsunami from destruction. While the low-level Marina beach experienced minimum inundation, the coast between Adyar and Cooum was inundated heavily. As the present generation of India was not aware of Tsunami, the emergency plan and preparedness were zero and so the loss of human life was huge. In this article, the authors describe the Tsunami occurred in India on 26 December 2004 and its impacts on morphology. The appropriate Emergency Preparedness plan and the Disaster Management Plan in case of reoccurrence of such natural disaster are discussed.

Empowerment: A New Generative Theme of Christian Mission in a Globalized World

Exchange ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mery Kolimon
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Global Capitalism ◽  
Christian Mission ◽  
Mission Strategy ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Dominant Theme ◽  
The World ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
The Impact

AbstractFacing the contemporary challenge of global capitalism, churches around the world need to consider the way they perform their mission. Three decades ago liberation movements and theologies played an important role in dealing with the negative impact of modernity that created a huge gap between the rich and the poor. It became what Schreiter calls one of ‘the global theological flows.’ However, we are now confronting a different kind of global reality. The very fact that all parts of the world are more and more connected because of the impact of globalization, and that in such a process of globalization the issue of power appears as a dominant theme challenges churches around the world to consider the issue of power in their mission strategy. Theologically we can find a source for constructing empowerment as a new generative theme of Christian mission in Jesus’ ministry.

scholarly journals DIGITALIZATION AND VIRTUALIZATION OF THE LIFEWORLD: ASSESSMENTS AND POSITIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
O.V. Kataeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Semantic Analysis ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Scientific Technical ◽  
Digital Objects ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact

The development of digital technologies, the emergence of digital objects, their increasing influence on society, culture and people determine changes in various spheres of social and human life. The concepts of digitalization and virtualization are used to describe these processes. The article is aimed at consideration of the impact of modern technologies on the culture and lifeworld of a person. For this, an analysis of the concepts of digitalization, virtualization and virtualization of the lifeworld is carried out, as well as approaches and assessments of these processes presented in the philosophical literature are proposed. The article uses the works of Russian (Ivanov D. V., Kasavina N. A., Mironov V. V., Leshkevich T. G., Sokuler Z. A., Frolov A. V.) and Western researchers (A. Kirby, Yuk Hui, O. Ollinaho, E. Schmidt, J. Cohen). The methodological basis is the principle of sociocultural determination, which determines the impact of the modern digital era on the lifeworld of a person, as well as the semantic analysis of the concepts. The main findings are as follows. First, digitalization and virtualization are two interconnected processes, while virtualization is driven by digitalization. Secondly, the concept of digitalization means the modern stage of scientific, technical and technological development, the concept of virtualization is endowing all spheres of human life with the features of virtual reality, the concept of virtualization of the lifeworld is the addition and change of the lifeworld of a person with the world of virtual reality. Thirdly, digital objects and technologies determine the emergence of new research areas — digital ontology and digimodernism. Fourthly, digitalization and virtualization of the lifeworld receive both positive (expanding the possibilities for personal development, saving resources, etc.) and negative assessments (replacing the real world with a virtual one, lack of integrity of consciousness, Internet addiction). Opposite assessments problematize the study of these processes from the standpoint of both ontology and the theory of knowledge, and axiology, ethics, philosophy of science and technology.

scholarly journals Problems and Risks of the Modern World and the Ways of Their Solution

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.38) ◽  
pp. 1137
Author(s):  
Oleg Borisovich Ivanov
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Reliable Assessment ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
World Economic ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
The Impact

The article deals with global problems and threats that greatly impact society in our time. The political and economic situation in the modern world is characterized by extreme tension and instability. Crisis phenomena cover all spheres of human life. In this situation, a reliable assessment of global risks is extremely important. Experts of the World Economic Forum conduct systematic work on the analysis and synthesis of the most dangerous risks for the world community. The theme of the current forum, “Creating a common future in a split world”, points to the main world problem – disunity in today’s global society. The main global risks of 2018 and the following period, according to experts, are the problems of climate and the environment; threats of a new technological wave and an increasing stratification of the level of incomes of the population. The destabilizing factor in the world was also the crisis of globalization. Prime Minister of India N.Modi called the crisis of globalization one of the main problems of mankind, along with climate change and terrorism. He stressed that protectionism becomes a global threat hampering world development.The paper examines the impact of risk groups and certain global threats on society, analyzes views on the problem of various expert centers, and formulates conclusions.  

scholarly journals THE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBILITIES OF INCREASING THE COMPETETIVE ADVANTAGE OF NATIONAL ECONOMY: A CASE OF LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY / ŠALIES ŪKIO KONKURENCINIO PRANAŠUMO DIDINIMO PROBLEMOS IR GALIMYBĖS: DARBO PRODUKTYVUMO ATVEJIS

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Mačiulytė-Šniukienė ◽  
Narimantas Kazimieras Paliulis
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Intangible Capital ◽  
World Economic Forum ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
National Competitiveness ◽  
World Economic ◽  
Global Competitiveness Index ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Productivity And Competitiveness

The article reveals a conception of national competitiveness and identifies the impact of the World Economic Forum on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The paper discusses theoretical points and identifies factors determing changes in labour productivity. Also, the analysis of changes in labour productivity in Lithuania (2000–2009) have been performed discovering the causes of a decline in labour productivity in 2009. The article studies the impact of research and technological development (R&D) expenses, wages, direct foreign investments, tangible and intangible capital on labour productivity. The conclusion draws that an increase in investments in the research and development of the business sector is one of the ways to increase labour productivity and competitiveness in Lithuania. Santrauka Straipsnyje atskleista nacionalinio konkurencingumo samprata, nustatyta darbo produktyvumo įtaka „Pasaulio ekonomikos forumo“ skaičiuojamam Pasaulio konkurencingumo indeksui (PKI). Aptarti teoriniai darbo produktyvumo klausimai, nustatyti veiksniai, galintys nulemti darbo produktyvumo pokyčius. Taip pat atlikta Lietuvos darbo produktyvumo pokyčių 2000–2009 m. analizė, nustatytos darbo produktyvumo sumažėjimo 2009 m. priežastys. Ištirta išlaidų moksliniams tyrimams ir technologijų plėtrai (MTTP), darbo užmokesčio, tiesioginių užsienio investicijų, materialaus ir nematerialaus kapitalo įtaka darbo produktyvumui. Prieita prie išvados, kad vienas iš būdų kelti Lietuvos darbo produktyvumą, o drauge ir konkurencingumą – didinti investicijas į MTTP verslo sektorių.

Alkali Aggregate reaction in Dam Structures – a Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 220-224
Author(s):  
Mythili D ◽  
Christian Johnson S
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Industrial Growth ◽  
Alkali Aggregate Reaction ◽  
Complete Failure ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Loss Of Strength ◽  
Carbonate Reaction

Alkali – Aggregate Reaction is an unwanted reaction which occurs in concrete, mainly the area which is subjected to more moisture content. It occurs over time, between cement paste and silica. This in turn alters the expansion of the aggregate and often in an unpredictable way, which will result in loss of strength of concrete and also a complete failure. Hydro structures, mainly Dams store water, presence of moisture can cause such problem, comparatively more than the other structures. Normally, most of the dams had been constructed several years back and they still exist. The design was based on the environmental conditions prevailed at that period. But now the fast changing environmental aspects and industrial growth and technological development apart from global warming has severe impact on the life and performance of the dams. Dam Structures cannot be easily replaced, and the swelling can block spillway gates or turbine operations. The durability of dams has the impact on human life, society and the environment. To enhance the life and durability of the dams or hydro structures, several studies were made. There are two forms of Alkali Aggregate Reactions available, Alkali Silica Reaction and Alkali Carbonate Reaction and this paper reviews Alkali Aggregate reaction within concrete construction.

scholarly journals MAN IN THE EPOCH OF TECHNOLOGICAL SHIFTS

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Modern technologies are an indispensable component of the entire space of a person’s life/being, acquiring a new configuration at the beginning of the 21st century. This situation has actualized the ontological anthropological dimension of the technological shifts of the present, transforming human life and vital activity. The objective of the study is to determine the configuration of modern technology, which produces the paradox of total technological being with a danger of “loosing human physicality” and loss of human personality. This situation emphasizes the ambivalence of the relationship “man – technology”: a person actively creates and uses technological products, but at the same time the latter directly affect the formation of his personality. Technologies transform worldview discourses, affirming a new stage in the development of mankind that requires a rethinking of the basic constants of human existence/preservation. It is noted that modern technology is a new intermediary between man and nature; they change not only the natural world, but also “encroach” on human nature that holds danger of transforming a person into an element of engineering/technology. It is also emphasized that in the era of accelerated technologicalization, research discourse focuses on the possibilities of a new augmented and substituted reality. At the same time, a person physically still exists on the platform provided by the Earth, which provokes new problems between them. The impact of technology on nature and man is comprehensive. In this context, the problem of “Being a human being” (Miroslav Popovich) acquires a new sound. The article insists on urgent necessity to find support in a world that is under the control of technological innovation. In this context, the ethical imperative of Hans Jonas “one must be involved in existence” takes on a new meaning. This situation requires a rethinking of the relationship “man – technology – nature” in the coordinates “you should/should not”, which reflects both technological development and the environmental crisis of the beginning of the 21st century. It is emphasized that the ontological anthropological dimension of technological reality provides new opportunities for exploring the relationship “man – Earth”, where the latter is the matrix of human life/being.

Secular stagnation in the modern world

2018 ◽  
pp. 125-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Drobyshevsky ◽  
P. V. Trunin ◽  
A. V. Bozhechkova
Keyword(s):  
Public Debt ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Japanese Economy ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Destruction Process ◽  
Secular Stagnation ◽  
The Impact

The paper studies the factors of secular stagnation. Key factors of long-term slowdown in economic growth include the slowdown of technological development, aging population, human capital accumulation limits, high public debt, creative destruction process violation etc. The authors analyze key theoretical aspects of long-term stagnation and study the impact of these factors on Japanies economy. The authors conclude that most of the factors have significant influence on the Japanese economy for recent decades, but they cannot explain all dynamics. For Russia, on the contrary, we do not see any grounds for considering the decline in the economy since 2013 as an episode of secular stagnation.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

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