scholarly journals Clean Energy Access and Productive Use by Bottom of Pyramid Clients in Ethnic & Tribal Areas of Odisha: An Appraisal

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Shiv Sankar Das ◽  
Debashree Debadatta Behera ◽  
Siba Prasad Mishra ◽  
Gautam Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Wood Fuel ◽  
Bottom Of Pyramid ◽  
Tribal Areas ◽  
Positive Support

Ending poverty and ensuring sustainability are the defining challenges of the recent times. Energy has the answer to both [1]. Surged right of entry to the modern energy uses  is perilous but a positive  support to human and their economic expansion through uninterrupted delivery of energy amenities for elementary needs to support both prolific uses and generating employments. Access to modern energy Services like electricity, natural fossil and coal gases, cooking hydrocarbons and wood fuel, etc. are essential for value-added health and agrarian yield [2]. This paper discus on actionable research undertaken for improving the quality of life of countryside individuals (mainly scheduled tribe areas) in some districts of southern zones Odisha by using clean energy systems.

AB0698 REAL CLINICAL PRACTICE IN THE CONTROL OF REPORTED OUTCOMES BY THE PATIENT (PROS) DIAGNOSED WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS AND/OR ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS WHO BEGIN TREATMENT WITH SECUKINUMAB. A PROSPECTIVE MULTICENTRIC STUDY.

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1645.1-1645
Author(s):  
J. J. Lerma ◽  
A. Gracia ◽  
A. Perez ◽  
A. Rueda ◽  
C. Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Multicentric Study ◽  
Sleeping Problems

Background:Objectives:Analyse the effect of secukinumab in terms of the patient´s own variables, specifically: fatigue, sleep, pain and quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis.Methods:A multicentric longtitudinal observational prospective study was carried out at 6 months in patients who begin treatment with secukinumab. At the start and after 6 months the following data was collected on the outcome: pain through an visual analogue scale (VAS), fatigue using the FACIT-fatigue scale, sleeping problems using the insomnia severity index (ISI) and quality of life with the EuroQol-3L-5D and the PsAQoL.The sample can be described in terms of the distribution of the variables through measures of central tendency.It was analysed if the change after 6 months was statistically relevant using Student´s t-test for paired data in the case of FACIT, VAS, PsAQoL and ISI and chi-squared for the dimensions of the EQ-5D. The size of the effect of each of the measurements taken was calculated using Cohen’s D. the results are given grouped by disease and globally. The analysis was carried out using Stata v12 (College Station Tx, USA)Results:In table 1, the changes in the scales of normal distribution can be seen. Apart from general VAS, all the scales experience significant relevant changes. The PROs preferred by the patient with the best therapeutic response is the quality of sleep. The adjustment of the regression models does not produce changes in the results, apart from small adjustments to the condidence intervals (final column table 1). The subdomain in which the most significant change in the EQ-5D is produced is in that of pain and discomfort.Conclusion:After 6 months patients who begin treatment with secukinumab, present with improvements in all sizes of the effects of the treatment in the various studied scales. The improvement achieves global and generalised statistical significance after 6 months of study. The greatest effect is on sleep, quality of life and fatigue.The measurements of the outcomes reported by the patients are a clinical value added to our objective evaluations of the health and activity of the disease, and allow us, in a more integrated and comprehensive manner, to undertake a more exact and close evaluation of their state of health and wellbeing.Disclosure of Interests:JUAN JOSE LERMA: None declared, Antonio Gracia: None declared, Antonio Perez: None declared, Amalia Rueda: None declared, Clara Molina: None declared, M. Dolores Pastor: None declared, Isabel Balaguer Trull: None declared, Inmaculada Valiente: None declared, Cristina Campos Fernández: None declared, Javier Calvo: None declared, Loreto Carmona Grant/research support from: Novartis Farmaceutica, SA, Pfizer, S.L.U., Merck Sharp & Dohme España, S.A., Roche Farma, S.A, Sanofi Aventis, AbbVie Spain, S.L.U., and Laboratorios Gebro Pharma, SA (All trhough institution)

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 01029
Author(s):  
Zuzana Stofkova ◽  
Peter Seemann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
National Level ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Impact

Research background: The paper deals with the quality of life and the impact of the pandemic COVID-19 on people’s lives in Slovakia and in selected region. The concept of quality of life and dimensions of quality of life, which are necessary for its evaluation are mentioned, too. It also describes the current state of the issue in Slovakia and abroad on the basis of the selected indicators, where individual countries of the world are compared. Purpose of the article: There are mentioned approaches to quality of life assessment and to conduct a survey of quality of life in a selected region which deals with the development of the quality of life. The paper deals with the analysis of the current state of the problem in Slovakia and abroad. Various definitions of the term quality of life through several authors and views. Methods: Indices in a global and national level for assessment of selected aspects of objective and subjective quality of life in terms of pandemics COVID-19 are mentioned. In order to assess the impact of a pandemic related to COVID-19 on satisfaction of citizens with several aspects of their lives in selected region is analyzed on the basis of an e-survey. Findings & Value added: The result of the article is a comparison of individual indicators of the subjective quality of life in selected EU member states and the Slovak Republic. A survey of the satisfaction of the inhabitants of selected region with selected areas of quality of their lives connected with the COVID-19 pandemic is carried out in order to monitor and evaluate the quality of life at the level of local governments.

scholarly journals ENHANCING THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE THROUGH AHP MODELING OF EARLY CAREER DECISION-MAKING

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
Remigiusz Gawlik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Decision Making Model

The paper presents the results of ranking of the significance of quality of life determinants by University students that are starting professional activities. Research methodology: literature review; elaboration of an AHP decision-making model; two-stage expert selection; significance rankings by experts and a graphical and descriptive presentation of obtained results. Research sample: 14 experts out of almost 200 University students. Research outcome: a decision-making model that aims at maximizing the life satisfaction of future employees as a function of their individual assessments of significance of particular determinants of quality of life. Research implications: a more accurate adaptation to trends on the labor market and creation of new business models. Research limitation: narrowing the group of experts to University students. Value added of the research: better-motivated employees with a satisfactory level of work-life balance will contribute to an increase of societal satisfaction level.

scholarly journals User-Centered Design and Usability Testing of an Innovative Health-Related Quality of Life Module

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 958-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jordan ◽  
J. Quitoriano ◽  
C.A. Ciro ◽  
J.W. Mold ◽  
Z. J. Nagykaldi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
User Centered

SummaryObjectives: Various computerized health risk appraisals (HRAs) are available, but few of them assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a goal-directed framework. This study describes the user-centered development and usability testing of an innovative HRQoL module that extends a validated HRA tool in primary care settings.Methods: Systematic user-centered design, usability testing, and qualitative methods were used to develop the HRQoL module in primary care practices. Twenty two patients and 5 clinicians participated in two rounds of interactive technology think-out-loud sessions (TOLs) and semi-structured interviews (SSIs) to iteratively develop a four-step, computerized process that collects information on patient goals for meaningful life activities and current level of disability and presents a personalized and prioritized list of preventive recommendations linked to online resources.Results: Analysis of TOLs and SSIs generated 5 categories and 11 sub-categories related to facilitators and barriers to usability and human-technology interaction. The categories included: Understanding the Purpose, Usability, Perceived Value, Literacy, and Participant Motivation. Some categories were inter-connected. The technology was continually and iteratively improved between sessions until saturation of positive feedback was achieved in 4 categories (addressing motivation will require more research). Usability of all screen units of the module was improved substantially. Clinician feedback emphasized the importance of the module’s ability to translate the patient-centered HRQoL Report into actionable items for clinicians to facilitate shared decision-making. Complete integration of the HRQoL module into the existing HRA will require further development and testing.Conclusions: Systematic application of user-centered design and human factors principles in technology development and testing may significantly improve the usability and clinical value of health information systems. This more sophisticated approach helped us translate complex clinical concepts, goal-setting steps, and decision-support processes into an accepted and value-added technology.Citation: Nagykaldi ZJ; Jordan M; Quitoriano J; Ciro CA; Mold JW. User-centered design and usability testing of an innovative health-related quality of life module. Appl Clin Inf 2014; 5: 958–970http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2014-08-RA-0067

Big data driven multi-tier architecture for electric mobility as a service in smart cities

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1023-1047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bokolo Anthony Jnr ◽  
Sobah Abbas Petersen ◽  
Dirk Ahlers ◽  
John Krogstie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Heterogeneous Data ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electric Cars

Purpose Electric mobility as a service (eMaaS) is suggested as a possible solution to ease transportation and lessen environmental issues by providing a collaborative transport sharing infrastructure that is based on electric vehicles (EVs) such as electric cars, electric bicycles and so on. Accordingly, this study aims to propose a multi-tier architecture to support the collection, processing, analytics and usage of mobility data in providing eMaaS within smart cities. The architecture uses application programming interfaces to enable interoperability between different infrastructures required for eMaaS and allow multiple partners to exchange and share data for making decision regarding electric mobility services. Design/methodology/approach Design science methodology based on a case study by interview was used to collect data from an infrastructure company in Norway to verify the applicability of the proposed multi-tier architecture. Findings Findings suggest that the architecture offers an approach for collecting, aggregating, processing and provisioning of data originating from sources to improve electric mobility in smart cities. More importantly, findings from this study provide guidance for municipalities and policymakers in improving electric mobility services. Moreover, the author’s findings provide a practical data-driven mobility use case that can be used by transport companies in deploying eMaaS in smart cities. Research limitations/implications Data was collected from a single company in Norway, hence, it is required to further verify the architecture with data collected from other companies. Practical implications eMaaS operates on heterogeneous data, which are generated from EVs and used by citizens and stakeholders such as city administration, municipality transport providers, charging station providers and so on. Therefore, the proposed architecture enables the sharing and usage of generated data as openly available data to be used in creating value-added services to improve citizen’s quality of life and viability of businesses. Social implications This study proposes the deployment of electric mobility to address increased usage of vehicles, which contributes to pollution of the environment that has a serious effect on citizen’s quality of life. Originality/value This study proposes a multi-tier architecture that stores, processes, analyze and provides data and related services to improve electric mobility within smart cities. The multi-tier architecture aims to support and increase eMaaS operation of EVs toward improving transportation services for city transport operators and citizens for sustainable transport and mobility system.

Abstract TP382: Improving Door To Needle Time Using A Lean Transformation Rapid Improvement Process

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregg MacDonald ◽  
Patricia Mienel ◽  
Cheryl Grennes ◽  
Lesta Beller ◽  
Julia Liebscher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Rapid Improvement ◽  
Average Improvement ◽  
Improvement Process ◽  
Lean Transformation ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Movement Assessment

Problem statement and background: Early initiation of thrombolysis is the key factor to improving quality of life in ischemic stroke patients. The facility has an internal goal of 100 percent. DTN < 60 minutes was not being met. The purpose of this project was to streamline the DTN time using the Lean Rapid Improvement Process (RI). Methods: In January 2013, a Lean Transformation RI team was created and involved a collaboration of key frontline stakeholders. The team observed the current procedure, created an event map that detailed each step, and non-value added steps. The current process was analyzed to identify barriers to flow, and excessive lead times. The inter-disciplinary team clearly defined all stakeholder roles and streamlined process was created. Results: The average DTN time in 2012 was 76 minutes with 40 percent less than 60 minutes (n=71). After the RI event, average minutes decreased from 68 minutes (n=39) in 2013 to 48 minutes (n=60) in 2014 and 39 minutes (n=49) through June 2015. Overall, the percentage increased from 54 percent in 2013, to 84 percent in 2014 and 94 percent in 2015. The greatest change in performance improvement was seen after the initiation of the RI process in 2015. This resulted in an average improvement of 36 minutes and 54% from 2012 to 2015. The fastest DTN time was 19 minutes. Conclusion: The inter-disciplinary team collaborated to streamline the DTN process resulting in a significant reduction in time to tPA administration. The new process rapidly expedited the stroke alert procedure by facilitating timely movement, assessment and treatment of stroke victims. The streamlined procedure will be continued with the goal of ensuring that our performance continues to exceed the Target Stroke Phase II initiative of DTN < 45 minutes. The outcome of this improvement is optimizing the quality of life, patient satisfaction and enhanced team engagement.

scholarly journals Digital Effects and Inequality of People’s Quality of Life in the Globalization Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 05016
Author(s):  
Galina Litvintseva ◽  
Ilya Karelin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Spatial Effects ◽  
Component Level ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Regional Index ◽  
Digital Components

Research background: Digital transformation are going on both in global economy and within separate states. This phenomenon became known as glocalization. In that respect the analysis of digitalization influence on people’s quality of life in different regions of large-space countries like Russia seems to be actual. Purpose of the article: Basing on calculation of digital component level of people’s quality of life to estimate temporal and spatial effects affecting it, to determine inequality in digital components of quality of life in different regions of Russia. Methods: Digital component of people’s quality of life was computed basing on the authorial Russian regional index including six components. To estimate spatial and temporal effects panel data models were used. Digital inequality was found with the use of R/P 10% ratio, variation ratio and cluster analysisfor 2015–2018. Findings & Value added: The Russian regional index of digital component of quality of life was defined for 85 regions and increased by

scholarly journals Regional variety in quality of life in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Linear Ordering ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
A Value ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Subjective Aspect

Research background: Quality of life is viewed as the degree of people’s satisfaction of various needs, especially including material, spiritual, safety-related needs and life aspirations. The aspects taken into consideration are economic, spatial, environmental and cultural ones. Quality of life is therefore determined by various conditions in which a human lives and the source of which is the hierarchy of needs and a value system. At the same time, quality of life can be viewed in terms of collectivity (objective aspect) and an individual’s evaluation (subjective aspect). The former view shapes the existing living conditions and the latter results from the satisfaction from a specific person’s life, experiences and ambitions. The multidimensionality of the quality of life categories translates into difficulties in defining and measuring it, and constitutes an interesting research object. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to diagnose and evaluate the variety of the quality of life in Polish voivodeships, in objective terms by building a synthetic measure allowing for estimating inequalities in the quality of life of regional communities. It was assumed that quality of life will be characterised by indicators grouped into the following areas: material living conditions, economic activity, health, education and living environment quality. Methods: The main method used for measuring quality of life is the linear ordering based on Z. Hellwig’s taxonomic measure which allows for organising voivodeships in terms of the quality of life of communities. Additionally, the cluster analysis (Ward’s agglomerative grouping method) was used, which allowed for distinguishing voivodeships similar in terms of the analysed phenomenon. Findings & Value added: During the realisation of the research goal, special attention was paid to the complexity of the quality of life issue and its measurement in terms of economy and rather important varieties in voivodeships were emphasized. The conducted analysis allowed for distinguishing groups of regions with the highest, high, low and the lowest quality of life.

scholarly journals Enterprise Integration with Biogas for Quality of Life: A Case of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Maheshwar Prasad Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Enterprise Integration ◽  
Gas Emission

This paper aims at examining the integration of enterprise with biogas that contributes for quality of life in Nepal. The results have been estimated by using the data of FY 1992/93 to 2010/11. The number of biogas plants, cultural development, health and sanitation, reduction of greenhouse gas emission, forest conservation, and production of compost fertilizer has been comprised as variables for this study. Among others, Leslie Alvin White's model has been employed in this study. White introduced a formula, P = ET; Where, E is a measure of energy consumed per capita per year, T is the measure of efficiency in utilizing energy harnessed, and P represents the degree of cultural development in terms of product produced. The study establishes a significant role of enterprise integration with biogas for quality of life. It improves health and sanitation through providing clean energy and smokeless kitchen that directly associated with children and women's health and environment. The results shows improvement in people’s livelihood through starting agro & forest based micro enterprises by utilizing saved time due to biogas installation. Likewise, the study reveals that 415,314 tons of compost fertilizer can be produced annually that can promote agro-based enterprises. Moreover, 2.4 tons of reduction in greenhouse gas emission annually per household can be achieved by new Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology. Last but not least, 296,653 trees can be protected per year that enhance greenery and protect environment. As a whole, all these factors contribute for enterprise integration in one way or another that play a vital role for the quality of life.Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol.1(1) 2014: 68-75

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