scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of Users’ Preference for Different Planting Combinations along Rural Greenways

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 2120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Fumagalli ◽  
Matteo Maccarini ◽  
Roberto Rovelli ◽  
Rita Berto ◽  
Giulio Senes
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Planting Design ◽  
Simple Matter

The literature highlights the importance of vegetation to enhance the ecological and visual qualities of streets and paths; however, when studies specifically focus on rural greenways they do not consider users’ assessments of the planting design. This exploratory study aims to contribute to this issue. It is hypothesized that planting combinations characterized by greater variety and aesthetic flow may be more preferred and restorative. To this end, four virtual scenarios simulating bikers moving along a greenway at 25 km/h were created to find out the following: first, what kind of planting combination is the most preferred, and second, which planting combination is perceived as the most restorative by bicycle riders. To assess the experience, subjects were administered a questionnaire made up of: (i) the Perceived Restorativeness Scale-11 with additional items to assess compatibility, familiarity, and preference; (ii) a list of physical and aesthetic attributes; and (iii) information on bicycle use. The results show that participants’ preferences were affected by the perception of the scenario’s restorative value, which was not given exclusively by the degree of naturalness, but by the opportunity the greenway offered to engage in social/physical activities. This study shows that preference and restorativeness are not a “simple” matter of quantity of vegetation, but of quality instead, i.e., planting variety. Designers have to consider that the restorative value of greenways is related to the opportunities they offer to engage in physical/social activities.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnership Programs for Empowering Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Murdiono ◽  
Adelia Shabrina Prameka
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Corporate Social

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) has grown rapidly over the past twenty years. Besides being based on social activities (charity), companies also develop CSR activities in the form of partnerships. The implementation of interdependence between the company and the community is realized in the form of a partnership between companies and CSR-targeted SMEs. This study aimed to determine the field of cooperation, patterns of cooperation and partnership mechanisms between companies and SMEs through CSR activities in East Java. The results illustrated that most corporations partner with SMEs in the field of production. The results can be used to create a model for the empowerment of SMEs through CSR activities by considering environmental, culture and economic conditions that affect the empowerment of SMEs. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnerships, empowerment of SMEs

scholarly journals The Rebooting in Sports and Physical Activities After COVID-19 Italian Lockdown: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Guicciardi ◽  
Riccardo Pazzona
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Life Orientation ◽  
Design Variables

The lockdown imposed in Italy to reduce the spread of COVID-19 posited unusual challenges to people practicing sports and physical activities. The rebooting of activities highlighted the need to cope with new behaviors and routines, such as wearing a face mask while exercising. We conducted a web-based survey in Italy at the start of physical activities’ rebooting, to investigate how people reacted to the new norms. Participants completed the questionnaires assessing insomnia, regulatory self-efficacy, optimism, mood states, and mental toughness. Age, gender, and environment were assumed as design variables. Results showed that in outdoor activities, the younger females as compared to the older manifest less regulatory self-efficacy, while the younger males manifest more regulatory self-efficacy than the older. In indoor activities, a reversed pattern of regulatory-self-efficacy was observed. Regarding life orientation, younger participants showed less optimism and positive expectation for the future and seem to be more exposed to the unexpected effects of the restrictions: they showed more sleep disturbances, confusion, depression, anger, and fatigue and less vigor and mental toughness than older participants. An understanding of the psychological implications of the rebooting phase can support the enactment of more appropriate behaviors to practice sports and physical activities when living at the time of the coronavirus.

scholarly journals Monitoramento da Administração de Medicamentos Injetáveis em Unidade de Pronto Atendimento UPA

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Camila Mioko Ono Lopes ◽  
Talma Reis Leal Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
First Aid ◽  
The State ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Dose Administration ◽  
Pharmaceutical Intervention ◽  
Northwestern Region ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Time

A superlotação das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento (UPAs) tem se tornado uma preocupação frequente para gestores e profissionais da saúde, pois gera mais custo para o sistema de saúde e auxilia na sobrecarga das equipes de trabalho. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar e analisar a administração de medicamentos injetáveis prescritos em Unidade de Pronto Atendimento da região noroeste do Paraná. Foi utilizado um estudo descritivo e exploratório no período de 01 de junho a 31 de agosto de 2013. A população em estudo constituiu-se de uma amostra aleatória de 285 pacientes. As prescrições foram avaliadas quanto à dose, via de administração e diluição, e o tempo médio de administração dos medicamentos foi monitorado. Para análise dos dados foi empregada estatística descritiva baseada na distribuição de frequências e medidas de tendência central. A via de administração foi informada em 99,3% das prescrições; entretanto, em 95,8% dos casos a dose não foi informada. As soluções diluentes utilizadas foram compatíveis com os medicamentos prescritos, embora tenha sido observada uma grande variação nos volumes das diluições, havendo necessidade de intervenção farmacêutica. Observou-se que o tempo médio de administração de medicamentos não foi responsável pelo aumento no tempo de permanência do paciente no serviço de saúde. Monitoring the Administration of Injectable Medicine in First Aid Clinics ABSTRACT: Overcrowding in first aid clinics (UPAs) is a great concern for health managers and professionals since it increases costs and overloads health teams. Current study characterizes and analyzes the administration of injectable medicines prescribed in first aid clinics in the northwestern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The descriptive and exploratory study was undertaken between 1st June and 31st August 2013 with a randomized selected population of 285 patients. Prescriptions were assessed according to dose, administration mode, dilution and the mean time for the administration of the medicine. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics based on the distribution of frequencies and trend measures. Administration mode was informed in 99.3% of prescriptions, although the dose was not given in 95.8% of cases. Dilution solutions were compatible to the medicines even though there was a great variation in dilution volumes, which required pharmaceutical intervention. Average time in the administration of medicines did not cause an increase in the patient´s permanence time at the unit.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Longitudinal Trajectories of Change in Physical, Social, and Cognitive/Sedentary Leisure Activities

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 1491-1500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Finkel ◽  
Ross Andel ◽  
Nancy L Pedersen
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Older Adulthood ◽  
Growth Curve Models ◽  
Trajectories Of Change

Abstract Objective We examined changes in participation in cognitive, social, and physical leisure activities across middle and older adulthood and tested moderation of trajectories of change in participation by gender. Method In all, 1,398 participants in the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging (SATSA) completed a 7-item leisure activity questionnaire up to 4 times over 17 years. Mean baseline age was 64.9 years (range = 36–91); 59% were women. Factor analysis identified physical, social, and cognitive/sedentary leisure activity participation factors. Age-based latent growth curve models adjusted for marital status, gender, education, depressive symptoms, and physical health were used. Results Overall, results indicated stability in social activities, increase in cognitive/sedentary activities, and decrease in physical activities, as well as accelerated decline in all three types of activities after about the age of 70 years. Social activity remained mostly stable for women and declined for men. Women reported higher levels of cognitive/sedentary leisure activity across the study. Both men and women declined in physical leisure activity. Variance in leisure activities increased with age; men demonstrated more variance in social activities and women in physical activities. Conclusions Understanding change in leisure activities with age and by gender can have important implications for interventions and for use of leisure activity data in epidemiological research.

scholarly journals Language education and intercultural style

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 186-190
Author(s):  
Valdet Hysenaj ◽  
Hasan Mujaj
Keyword(s):  
Long Range ◽  
Language Education ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Know How ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Major Flaw ◽  
Identity Issue

Language education in the state of Kosovo is not given due attention during schooling at all levels of education. A major flaw in education at the country level. Language education is a broad, very broad and highly contemplative notion. It captures a long range of sub-factors of personality formation, so it is not just a matter of language, but also of other components of various social activities. However, the state does not deal with this major identity issue because the statesmen, ministers, deputies, etc. themselves. they do not know how to write no or no, nor to discuss according to the laws of the standard Albanian language. Very big surprise! For any criticism.

scholarly journals Different ages townspeople leisure time analysis in Berezniki town of Perm region

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei Zatonskii ◽  
Anna Kopoteva
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Perm Region

In modern high-paced city environment effective rest is an essential element of satisfactory recreation and human physical and psychological health. It is also an important sector of the national economy and a person development tool. People leisure time structure extensively determines nation development level and is often considered as one of the life quality indexes. In order to study leisure time quality and quantity of Berezniki town of Perm region population we conduct a survey among people of different age and occupation. The questionnaire contained questions about total amount of respondent’s free time and preferred ways of spending it, including physical and social activities, different types of media and hobby. We discovered that total week average leisure time value is about 24 hours with standard deviation of 20 hours. Our study disclosed that most of respondent distribute their spare time between different types of leisure activities: 59.0 % of respondents prefer physical activities, 55.3 % of them like to rest at home, 30.5 % of respondents during their free time participate is social events. Nearly 56 % of respondents claim that they don’t have enough money for their spare time activities, 32 % of them are not satisfied with town outdoor physical activities infrastructure, 28 % – with social activities infrastructure. Ascertained problems solving is an important matter for social stability and economic progress.

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