scholarly journals The Effects of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life: A Southeast Asian Perspective

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2410
Author(s):  
Jordi Cravioto ◽  
Hideaki Ohgaki ◽  
Hang Seng Che ◽  
ChiaKwang Tan ◽  
Satoru Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Active Time ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Being There ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Economic Well Being

Despite the general agreement about the benefits that electrification brings to well-being, few studies have concentrated on the actual effects of electrification on the diverse non-economic dimensions of quality of life (QoL). In a multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional effort, a group of natural and social scientists have studied three electrification schemes (grid extension, centralised hybrid, and solar home systems) in four rural villages in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Using a novel approach with scales on several QoL measures (self-reported QoL and five QoL sub-domains; psychological, physical, social, and economic well-being; occupations; and total active time), this article presents an analysis of the effects of rural electrification on human well-being. With original data surveyed in the villages through a baseline prior to electrification and an endpoint several months after, the effects were examined through suitable statistical methods. Overall, we confirmed a positive effect of electrification in self-reported QoL levels as well as psychological, physical, and social well-being. There was, however, a certain reduction recorded in economic well-being. In the sub-domains of QoL, there were no changes after electrification in satisfaction levels concerning time use, time spent alone, housing, and personal safety, but a positive effect on satisfaction levels was observed in cooking. Finally, in terms of occupation, we observed no changes in the total hours dedicated to work and no prolonged active time on usual activities in the household. The findings provide support to the hypothesis of a positive effect on general QoL from electrification, but also suggest more precisely that, for specific QoL sub-domains, the effect might not necessarily exist, or in fact, may be negative. The article concludes by discussing differences determined by cultural aspects and technological limitations in each of the systems under study.

Strategic threats to energy security as risks of quality of people's life

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 730-744
Author(s):  
V.I. Loktionov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Economic Well Being ◽  
The Way

Subject. The article reviews the way strategic threats to energy security influence the quality of people's life. Objectives. The study unfolds the theory of analyzing strategic threats to energy security by covering the matter of quality of people's life. Methods. To analyze the way strategic threats to energy security spread across cross-sectoral commodity and production chains and influences quality of people's living, I applied the factor analysis and general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis. Results. I suggest interpreting strategic threats to energy security as risks of people's quality of life due to a reduction in the volume of energy supply. I identified mechanisms reflecting how the fuel and energy complex and its development influence the quality of people's life. The article sets out the method to assess such quality-of-life risks arising from strategic threats to energy security. Conclusions and Relevance. In the current geopolitical situation, strategic threats to energy security cause long-standing adverse consequences for the quality of people's life. If strategic threats to energy security are further construed as risk of quality of people's life, this will facilitate the preparation and performance of a more effective governmental policy on energy, which will subsequently raise the economic well-being of people.

Africanizing Science Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 120-147
Author(s):  
Irene U. Osisioma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Science Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Science Instruction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Peaceful Coexistence ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Economic Well Being

The development of Science and Technology has been positively associated with every nation's economic well-being and quality of life. Even though the importance of science in people's daily lives may not be readily noticeable, people engage in many science related activities and experiences, most of which enable them to make science-related decisions and choices every day. This implies that science education will continue to shape humanity, the environment, quality of life, sustainability of the planet, and peaceful coexistence. Effective participation in the scientifically and technologically driven world of the 21st Century implies a science education that produces scientifically literate citizens. This chapter provides justification for rethinking the way science education should be done in Africa generally, and Nigeria, in specific. Recommendations were made for the use of context-based science instruction as an effective way to Africanize science instruction.

Correlazioni positive tra spiritualità e salute: i risultati di alcune indagini / Positive correlations between spirituality and health: results from some surveys

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Paolo Morocutti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
General Medical Condition ◽  
Spirituality And Health ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Positive Effect

La dimensione religiosa dell’uomo contribuisce in modo sostanziale al mantenimento della condizione medica generale, migliorando e preservando la qualità della vita. Quanto fa bene la fede? La preghiera fa ammalare meno e guarire prima? La partecipazione ai servizi religiosi porta realmente un effetto positivo sulla salute? Gli studi esaminati in questo articolo sembrano rispondere affermativamente a queste domande, evidenziando la stretta correlazione tra religiosità/spiritualità, salute e benessere fisico e psicologico. L’impatto antropologico e sociologico di tale realtà conduce ad evidenti riflessioni storiche e filosofiche, ma anche mediche e bioetiche, generando l’esigenza di una profonda trasformazione nella formazione del personale sanitario, dove l’aspetto religioso o spirituale non è ritenuto importante, né rilevante nell’approccio medico per la cura e l’assistenza del paziente. Nonostante ciò, numerosi studi approfondiscono ed attestano l’importanza di questo aspetto sia dei singoli, sia dell’intera popolazione. ---------- Religious dimension of man contributes substantially to maintain general medical condition, improving and preserving quality of life. How good is faith? Does prayer make you sick less and get better sooner? Does participation in religious services actually have a positive effect on health? The studies examined within this article seem to answer positively to these questions, highlighting the close correlation between religiosity / spirituality, health and physical and psychological well-being. The anthropological and sociological impact of this reality leads to evident historical and philosophical as well as medical and bioethical reflections, generating the need for a deep transformation of health personnel training, where the religious or spiritual aspect are not considered as important, nor relevant for medical approach to patient’s care. Nevertheless, several studies address and highlight the importance of this aspect for both individuals and whole population.

scholarly journals Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus—Does Quality of Life Impairment Always Reflect Health Danger?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2505
Author(s):  
Zenon Brzoza ◽  
Katarzyna Nabrdalik ◽  
Lukasz Moos ◽  
Hanna Kwiendacz ◽  
Karina Badura-Brzoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Being There

Background and aims: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1DM) may compromise the quality of life (QoL). We decided to compare the QoL of T1DM patients to those suffering from CSU. Materials and methods: Sixty-six patients with well-controlled T1DM (male 52%) in the mean age of (SD) 36.3 (11.09) years and 51 patients with CSU (male 33%) in the mean age of (SD) 35.8 (8.53) years were enrolled in this observational study. All the participants completed a Short-Form 36 (SF-36) QoL. Results: The QoL related to social functioning was significantly worse among CSU patients. There were differences related to gender found in the group of patients with T1DM—where men tended to declare a better quality of life than women (p = 0.015)—especially in the area of energy/fatigue and pain. It appeared that due to physical and emotional problems occurring in married patients, the QoL is lower in T1DM group in comparison to the CSU one. Conclusions: The patients with CSU presented significantly worse social functioning compared to the ones with T1DM. This fact proves the QoL impairment level is not always related to the level of health danger. The differences in the QoL related to gender and marital status found among T1DM patients point to the necessity for further exploration in a larger group of patients. Due to the fact that optimal disease management should ensure patient’s good emotional well-being, there is a need for additional psychological and social care for patients from those two groups.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Psychological Flexibility, Value-Based Living and Emotional Well-Being in People Affected by Cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 115s-115s
Author(s):  
E. Smith ◽  
A. Gow ◽  
L. Forsyth ◽  
B. Bryne ◽  
L. Howells ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Supportive Cancer Care ◽  
Valued Living ◽  
Being There ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Receiving a cancer diagnosis can have detrimental effects on an individual's psychological flexibility (ability to adapt constructively to reality), emotional well-being and ability to live aligned with personal values, for example, in relationships and work. Higher levels of psychological flexibility and emotional well-being are associated with better quality of life and lower psychological cancer-related distress. In turn, value-based living is positively associated with psychological flexibility and emotional well-being. There is, however, limited research specifically exploring the relationship between value-based living and emotional well-being within individuals affected by cancer. Maggie's Centres ( www.maggiescentres.org ) offer an innovative, multidisciplinary model of holistic supportive cancer care, widely regarded as an exemplar of best practice in cancer rehabilitation and supported self-management. In 2017 Maggie's received 249,247 visits across the network of Centres in the UK, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Principles of ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) are incorporated within the program of individual support, psychoeducational courses and groups to help people maximize their quality of life. Aim: To explore the associations between psychological flexibility, value-based living and emotional well-being in individuals affected by cancer. Methods: Sixty-five people, affected by a cancer diagnosis personally or in a family member, were recruited from four UK Maggie's Centres. Participants completed standardized questionnaires measuring psychological flexibility, valued-based living and emotional well-being. Results: Moderate positive associations were found between emotional well-being and psychological flexibility (r=.4750), as well as emotional well-being and valued-living (r=.37983). Psychological flexibility was also positively associated with valued living (r=.443474). Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant model (F(5,54)=9.35, P < .001), accounting for 41.4% of the variance in emotional well-being (adjusted R2 = .414). Both psychological flexibility (b=.357, P = .002) and valued-living (b=.337, P = .004) were predictors of emotional well-being across all ages, gender and time since diagnosis. Conclusion: The study provides support for the positive associations between psychological flexibility, valued-living and emotional well-being and indicates that psychological flexibility and valued-living may be predictors of emotional well-being. This was a small observational study, so conclusions about causation or change over time cannot be made. Longitudinal intervention studies need to explore the potential impact valued-living and psychological flexibility may have on emotional well-being in those affected by cancer, and so contribute to understanding the potential importance of encouraging valued-living as a therapeutic tool within cancer care.

scholarly journals Power Transformer Diagnostics, Monitoring and Design Features

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issouf Fofana ◽  
Yazid Hadjadj
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Grid System ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Economic Well Being

The reliability of the power grid system directly contributes to the economic well-being and the quality of life of citizens in any country. [...]

scholarly journals Summary of Self-Management Program for Patients with CKD: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Hendrik Prayitno Luawo ◽  
Yulia Indah Permata ◽  
Ulfa Nur Rohmah ◽  
Waluyo Waluyo ◽  
Saskiyanti Ari Andini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: Self-management is an important step in preventing and impeding the progression of chronic kidney disease. The effective support and encouragement of self-management in patients with chronic kidney disease is therefore required. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a self-management program improving the quality of life on patients with CKD.Method: The literature review used the keywords ‘chronic kidney disease’, ‘self-management program’ and ‘quality of life’. From the article search using “AND” as well, only 8 studies met the inclusion criteria. Across the 8 studies, 592 participants and a mean 147 per trial were included within the middle age group.Discussion: The types intervention were a heterogenous. CKD self-management program, renal education and exercise intervention, the EASE program, the KDE program, and a CKD Educational Program recommended to improve quality of life.Consclusion: The education and exercise intervention had a positive effect on the physical and mental health and well-being of the patients with CKD. Therefore early education about renal disease improves quality of life and treatment outcomes in patients with CKD who are on dialysis.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of early-life circumstances, abilities and achievements on well-being at age 50 years: evidence from the 1958 British birth cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e031416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Dodgeon ◽  
Praveetha Patalay ◽  
George B Ploubidis ◽  
Richard D Wiggins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vocational Qualifications ◽  
Positive Effect

ObjectivesWe aim to examine the relative contributions of pathways from middle childhood/adolescence to mid-life well-being, health and cognition, in the context of family socio-economic status (SES) at birth, educational achievement and early-adulthood SES. Our approach is largely exploratory, suspecting that the strongest mediators between childhood circumstances and mid-life physical and emotional well-being may be cognitive performance during school years, material and behavioural difficulties, and educational achievement. We also explore whether the effects of childhood circumstances on mid-life physical and emotional well-being differ between men and women.Setting/participantsData were from the National Child Development Study, a fully-representative British birth cohort sample of 17 415 people born in 1 week in 1958.Primary/secondary outcome measuresOur four primary mid-life outcome measures are: cognitive performance, physical and emotional well-being and quality of life. Our intermediate adult outcomes are early-adulthood social class and educational/vocational qualifications.ResultsUsing structural equation modelling, we explore numerous pathways through childhood and early adulthood which are significantly linked to our outcomes. We specifically examine the mediating effects of the following: cognitive ability at ages 7, 11 and 16 years; childhood psychological issues; family material difficulties at age 7 years: housing, unemployment, finance; educational/vocational qualifications and social class position at age 42 years.We find that social class at birth has a strong indirect effect on the age 50 outcomes via its influence on cognitive performance in childhood and adolescence, educational attainment and mid-life social class position, together with small direct effects on qualifications and social class position at age 42 years. Teenage cognitive performance has a strong positive effect on later physical health for women, while educational/vocational qualifications have a stronger positive effect on emotional well-being for men.ConclusionOur findings provide an understanding of the legacy of early life on multiple aspects of mid-life health, well-being, cognition and quality of life, showing stronger mediated links for men from childhood social class position to early adult social class position. The observed effect of qualifications supports those arguing that education is positively associated with subsequent cognitive functioning.

Through convergence and governance: embedding empowerment in community development interventions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubham Kumar ◽  
Deepak Kumar ◽  
Keya Sengupta ◽  
Tapas Kumar Giri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Institutional Voids ◽  
Development Interventions ◽  
Being There ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract To achieve social justice, equality, and quality of life under the concerted efforts deliberated for community development, countries engage in a range of interventions focusing on participation, capacity building, and sustainability. In this study, we examine two specific characteristics of livelihood interventions, development and empowerment; their relationship; and impact on community well-being. The findings suggest that while outcomes related to development and empowerment processes have a positive but meagre impact on community well-being, there is lack of continuum between them and the relationship is conditioned by convergence and governance. Further, insights from interviews also suggest that though there are institutional voids, challenging changing context, and variations in the way mobilization and participation are employed, those that will integrate good governance and strong convergence can deliver better outcomes.

scholarly journals Economic Well-Being of Selected Administrative Staff of an Urban Public University: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
Nor Hafizah Mohamed Harith ◽  
Hazizan Md. Noon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public University ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Economic Well Being

The trend of urbanization in Malaysia is increasing and presently sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Malaysia’s population are living in the urban regions. Therefore, the concern over the quality of life of the urban residents becomes more crucial in the Malaysian government’s policy. It can be predicted that the urban population will face greater obstacles in availing the opportunities and coping with the challenges of living in the cities. In this regards, the economic well-being of the urban population is the central aspect affecting their subjective well-being (SWB). Hence, this research aims to explore how the economic well-being affects the subjective well-being (SWB) among the selected respondents who live in the major cities in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Adopting the Allard's dimensions of welfare, this study explores the subjective meaning of life satisfaction among the administrative personnel of an urban public university, namely Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Sixteen key informants from four different categories of administrative staff of the University’s main campus in Shah Alam, Selangor were engaged in the researchers’ in-depth interviews. The main findings of this research have shown that the responses were centred on the coping ability adopted by the UiTM administrative staff to survive life in the urban areas.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Economic Well-Being; Subjective Well-Being ; UiTM Administrative Staff;Malaysian Quality of Life (MQLI)

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