Background. Improving urban quality of life is now increasingly at the top of the political agenda of modern cities. However, right policy treatment requires a thorough analysis and correct diagnosis.
Aim. The aim of the current study was to examine the most recent Eurobarometer (2023) survey data on the quality of life in 83 European cities to explore which quality of life...
In the world of multiple crises and wars, the questions of how information is provided, how conflicts are framed and how public deliberation is shaped with mediated technologies is of utmost importance. The stability of democratic societies depends on ethical and responsible attitudes of news providers, but also on informed and inclusive practices of remediators. This presentation is devoted...
The role of effective collaboration is increasingly vital in different areas of entrepreneurship. The bonds formed through collaboration represent a critical component of entrepreneurs’ social capital. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize the study of collaborative cognition as an important research domain. The development of advanced collaborative skills may augment entrepreneurship...
Background. Total defence approach to national security strategy entails the active involvement and preparedness of all sectors of society and individuals taking responsibility for their own level of readiness to respond to crisis and security challenges.
Aim. Understand the concerns of residents in Baltic urban centres and the role they are ready to play in crisis preparedness initiatives as...
Neurodegenerative diseases impose a significant burden on society, leading to substantial healthcare costs and profoundly impacting the quality of life for patients and their families. In a search for innovative treatments, translational research plays a significant role by bridging basic discoveries to clinical applications for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Nevertheless, this...
Introduction. Healthcare workers face significant psychosocial risks in their work environment, which can negatively affect their health.
Aim of this study: investigate the psychosocial factors among healthcare workers in family medicine centers (FMCs).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in FMCs in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and included healthcare staff working there. The data were...
The most common biomechanical risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders, were repetitive movements, working in altered, prolonged uncomfortable positions, and lifting heavy loads (da Costa BR, 2010), (Kuoppala J, 2008).Such positions are most commonly adopted by informal caregivers. Although it may sometimes be difficult to reduce the musculoskeletal (MSDK) disorder...
We address the problem of (de)synchronization of times in childhood and youth. We want to investigate the effects the student chronotype vs. the school schedule match/mismatch on health and learning, time use and wellbeing. Among European education systems, the Spanish case has different school time arrangements for the same age groups which allows to distinguish between split and compact...
Cognitive impairments are becoming an increasingly relevant issue in modern society, especially among at-risk groups such as individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and those at risk of dementia. Scientific research shows that cultural stimulation and active learning can positively influence cognitive functions, but the question of which approaches are most effective for different groups...
Demographic aging is a significant phenomenon in Europe, characterized by the increase in the proportion of elderly people in the total population. This trend has major implications for the economies, health systems and social structures of European countries.
It influences the quality of life of the elderly through increased risk of social isolation,financial barriers and increased care...
