scholarly journals Analysis of medical-ecological and socio-demographic factors of development of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-123
Author(s):  
Olga Arkhipova ◽  
Elena Chernogubova ◽  
Tamara Tarasova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Sea Of Azov ◽  
The Sea Of Azov ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Territorial Water ◽  
The Impact

Coastal zones are integral natural and socio-economic territorial-water system, combined by a complex structure of interactions. Coastal geosystems are unique, rich in natural resources, which determines their attractiveness for industrial and residential, recreational, transport and other activities, but also makes them environmentally vulnerable. Sustainable development of the coastal zone is determined by the economic, social, and environmental components. The research area of interest is the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov (Rostov Region). The subject of the study is the state of medical and environmental safety of the territories. The purpose of the study is the analysis of medical-ecological and socio-demographic factors as the basis for sustainable development of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov. A systematic approach has been implemented to assess the sustainable development of the coastal zone and to develop methods for analyzing and integrating heterogeneous data. Changes in the coastal zone were evaluated based on a comparative analysis of multizone satellite imagery with ground-based studies, data from thematic maps. For the analysis of medical and environmental safety, an author’s technique was used, combining traditional methods and geoinformation technologies based on ArcGis Desktop*. The environmental quality indicator was considered in terms of the impact on human health. Assessment of demographic security was carried out based on the coefficient of demographic well-being / prosperity of the territory. The incidence rate of malignant neoplasms was considered as a highly informative and socially significant indicator of the health status of the population. For analysis, we used the SSC RAS database for 2006-2016. A comprehensive analysis of the development factors of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov showed significant problems in the studied region. The most attractive areas of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov from the point of view of infrastructure development are at the same time subject to changes due to dangerous natural phenomena. Analysis of demographic indicators confirmed the presence of adverse demographic processes.

scholarly journals Assessment of sustainable development of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov (Russian sector) based on an integral approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Olga Arkhipova ◽  
Elena Chernogubova ◽  
Tamara Tarasova ◽  
Karine Arkhipova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
Sea Of Azov ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
The Sea Of Azov ◽  
Azov Sea ◽  
Rostov Region ◽  
Russian Sector

Identification of patterns of formation of regional environmental and socio-economic problems in the system “society–nature” and on this basis—to ensure public safety and minimize the economic damage social infrastructure are the main objectives of the study. The object of research is the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov (Russian sector) The subject of the research is a comprehensive analysis of the factors of sustainable development of the coastal zones of the Azov Sea region (Russian sector) based on an integral approach. The paper considers methods for constructing a comprehensive risk analysis model for the coastal zones of the Azov Sea region (Russian sector), which should consider various influencing factors of coastal risks at the same time. The analysis of the main indicators of medical, social, and demographic processes in the selected reference areas of the Rostov region and the Krasnodar Territory of the coastal zone of the Azov Sea is carried out. A comparative assessment of the economic stability of the municipal districts of the Rostov region and the Krasnodar Territory has been carried out. The work used the software ArcGIS Pro (methods of multi-criteria spatial statistics), the DECERNS MCDA DE module (including a set of tools for multi-criteria analysis of decision-making). The study also used the ArcGIS multicriteria statistics similarity method, which relies on statistical tools to analyze the distribution of data and identify patterns (trends). The novelty of the proposed research is the application of the theory of complex risk analysis to analyze the sustainable development of the coastal zone and the choice of indicators that are key for this territory. The theoretical novelty of the research lies in the use of an interdisciplinary approach and a set of complementary methods from various sciences.

scholarly journals Assessment of sustainable development of the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov (Russian sector) based on an integral approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Olga Arkhipova ◽  
Elena Chernogubova ◽  
Tamara Tarasova ◽  
Karine Arkhipova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
Sea Of Azov ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
The Sea Of Azov ◽  
Azov Sea ◽  
Rostov Region ◽  
Russian Sector

Identification of patterns of formation of regional environmental and socio-economic problems in the system “society–nature” and on this basis—to ensure public safety and minimize the economic damage social infrastructure are the main objectives of the study. The object of research is the coastal zone of the Sea of Azov (Russian sector) The subject of the research is a comprehensive analysis of the factors of sustainable development of the coastal zones of the Azov Sea region (Russian sector) based on an integral approach. The paper considers methods for constructing a comprehensive risk analysis model for the coastal zones of the Azov Sea region (Russian sector), which should consider various influencing factors of coastal risks at the same time. The analysis of the main indicators of medical, social, and demographic processes in the selected reference areas of the Rostov region and the Krasnodar Territory of the coastal zone of the Azov Sea is carried out. A comparative assessment of the economic stability of the municipal districts of the Rostov region and the Krasnodar Territory has been carried out. The work used the software ArcGIS Pro (methods of multi-criteria spatial statistics), the DECERNS MCDA DE module (including a set of tools for multi-criteria analysis of decision-making). The study also used the ArcGIS multicriteria statistics similarity method, which relies on statistical tools to analyze the distribution of data and identify patterns (trends). The novelty of the proposed research is the application of the theory of complex risk analysis to analyze the sustainable development of the coastal zone and the choice of indicators that are key for this territory. The theoretical novelty of the research lies in the use of an interdisciplinary approach and a set of complementary methods from various sciences.

Directions of Accounting Environmental Factors for Forecasting Formation of Agroecosystems

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
L.Z. Khalishkhova ◽  
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A. Kh. Temrokova ◽  
I.R. Guchapsheva ◽  
K.A. Bogаtyreva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Logical Analysis ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Impact

Ensuring the sustainable development of agroecosystems requires research into the justification of the impact of environmental factors on the formation of territorial agroecosystems and identifies ways to take them into account in order to justify management decisions and ensure environmental safety. The main goal of the research within the article is to identify the most significant environmental factors in predicting the formation of agroecosystems. Provisions are devoted to the study of the laws governing the functioning of agroecosystems in order to increase their stability. The methods of comparative analysis, generalization, abstraction, logical analysis are applied. A number of provisions are formulated regarding ways to account for the influence of factors on the formation of key elements of agroecosystems.

THE IMPACT OF WIND CONDITIONS ON THE LEVELS OF TOTAL IRON CONTENT IN THE SEA OF AZOV

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Fedorov ◽  
Yuri Fedorov ◽  
Irina Dotsenko ◽  
Irina Dotsenko ◽  
Leonid Dmitrik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bottom Sediments ◽  
Iron Content ◽  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Total Iron ◽  
Sea Of Azov ◽  
Open Area ◽  
The Sea Of Azov ◽  
Dissolved Iron ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Taganrog Bay

The distribution and behavior of certain of trace elements in sea water is greatly affected by both physical, chemical and hydrometeorological conditions that are showed in the scientific works of prof. Yu.A. Fedorov with coauthors (1999-2015). Due to the shallow waters last factor is one of the dominant, during the different wind situation changes significantly the dynamics of water masses and interaction in the system “water – suspended matter – bottom sediments”.Therefore, the study of the behavior of the total iron in the water of the sea at different wind situation is relevant. The content of dissolved iron forms migration in The Sea of Azov water (open area) varies from 0.017 to 0.21 mg /dm3 (mean 0.053 mg /dm3) and in Taganrog Bay from 0.035 to 0.58 mg /dm3 (mean 0.11 mg /dm3) and it is not depending on weather conditions.The reduction in the overall iron concentration in the direction of the Taganrog Bay → The Sea of Azov (open area) is observed on average more than twice. The dissolved iron content exceeding TLV levels and their frequency of occurrence in the estuary, respectively, were higher compared with The Sea of Azov (open area).There is an increase in the overall iron concentration in the water of the Azov Sea on average 1.5 times during the storm conditions, due to the destruction of the structure of the upper layer and resuspension of bottom sediments, intensifying the transition of iron compounds in the solution.

scholarly journals The impact of socio-demographic factors on the survival of cancer patients in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Idika E. Okorie ◽  
Ricardo Moyo ◽  
Saralees Nadarajah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Hazard Rate ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Female Cancer Patients ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWe provide a survival analysis of cancer patients in Zimbabwe. Our results show that young cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to old cancer patients. Male cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to female cancer patients. Race and marital status are significant risk factors for cancer patients in Zimbabwe.

Is the choice of less-polluting modes of transport for non-work purposes affected by socio-demographic factors? Evidence from India

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taru Saigal ◽  
Arun Kr. Vaish ◽  
N.V. Muralidhar Rao
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mode Of Transport ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City

PurposeUsing survey data of a developing country city, this study aims to examine the impact of different socio-demographic factors on the choice of less-polluting modes of transport for purposes other than work.Design/methodology/approachStratified random sampling technique is employed and data on socio-demographic characteristics and mode of transport used is collected. Descriptive statistics complemented with a logit model of choice probabilities is implemented on the data obtained.FindingsMajority of the population in the city uses motorized means of transportation irrespective of the socio-demographic changes existing among them. Women, the individuals belonging to the youngest age group, the least economically well-off group of people, the least educated and the non-working are the individuals more likely to use more of less-polluting modes and less of more-polluting modes for non-work purposes as compared to their counterparts.Research limitations/implicationsThe study also calls for the development of an efficient and secured system of public transportation and non-motorized transportation in the city in such a way so as to neither hamper the goal of sustainability nor the goal of empowerment.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first time a comprehensive analysis of the influence of socio-demographic factors on choice of type of mode of transport is carried out in this region of the developing world. This analysis will facilitate the policy makers in catering to the transportation needs of different segments of the society.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic and psychosocial predictors of rheumatoid arthritis health outcome

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Pamela Naidoo ◽  
Graham C Lindegger ◽  
Girish M Mody
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Health Outcome ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Tender Joint ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact

Objectives. To investigate the psychosocial aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to determine the predictors of RA health outcome in a low socio-economic group of clinic-based adult RA patients.Design. This was a cross-sectional study. Clinic-based adult RA patients were subjected to a series of self- administered questionnaires to assess their experience of the disease. Coping, social support, causal attribution, cognitive illness representation, pain and functional status were assessed. Joint status, which indicated the degree of severity of joint inflammation for each RA patient, was assessed by a rheumatologist.Subjects. The sample consisted of 186 RA patients with a mean age of 49.51 years and a mean duration of RA of 10.80 years.Outcome measures. Health status measures defined by pain and functional status, and joint status.Results. Psychological factors, especially coping, were more significant predictors of self-report of pain and functional status than socio-demographic factors. Both socio-demographic factors and psychological factors (especially coping) were found to be significant predictors of swollen and tender joint status.Conclusion and recommendations. As a psychological factor, coping emerged as a consistent predictor of both self-report of pain and functional status, and swollen and tender joint status. It is recommended that to enhance the quality of life of RA patients and improve their health status, the impact of psychosocial factors such as the way in which patients cope with their disease status, must be considered. Further, it is recommended that health professionals collaborate not only in attempting to refine the theoretical conceptualisation of RA, but also in devising holistic and multidisciplinary care for individuals afflicted with the disease.

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