2nd FORTHEM Annual Conference - Connecting Worlds of Science and Society"

Session

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

30 Jan 2025, 13:00

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44. Quality of life in the European cities: insights from the Eurobarometer 2023 survey

Dr Olegs Krasnopjorovs (University of Latvia; Bank of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 13:00

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

7. Resilience, epistemic rights and information security: War coverage in the era of AI

Katarzyna Molek-Kozakowska (University of Opole)

30/01/2025, 13:12

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

49. Attitude and evaluation of collaboration experience of newly enrolled entrepreneurship students

Kristīne Bērziņa-Cunska (University of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 13:24

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

29. Urban Preparedness for Emerging Risks in the Baltic Sea Region

Ieva Birka (University of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 13:36

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

48. Ensuring Safety in Translational Research for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Responsibilities of Preclinical Researchers

Signe Mežinska (University of Latvia, Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine)

30/01/2025, 13:48

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

23. Evaluation of Work-Related Psychosocial Factors Determinants among ‎Healthcare Workers

Marwan Babiker (University of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 14:00

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

101. Informal Care Givers Physical load and Their interest in Physical Ergonomics Training

Marika Briede (University of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 14:12

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

82. Kairos project: Student chronotype (mis)match with school time organization: its effects on health, learning, time use and satisfaction

Daniel Gabaldón Estevan (University of Valencia)

30/01/2025, 14:24

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

50. Innovative Approaches to Addressing Cognitive Impairments: The Synergy of Education, Culture, and Digital Technologies

Halyna Mykhailenko (Department of International Relations, Poltava State Agrarian University)

30/01/2025, 14:36

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

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...

62. Demographic Aging and its Implications on the Quality of Life and Health Services in Romania

Dr Violeta Francu (University Lucian Blaga Sibiu, Romania)

30/01/2025, 14:48

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

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...

123. THEORETICAL ASPECTS ABOUT ERGONOMICS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTIVITY FOR BANKING SECTOR EMPLOYEES

Prof. Henrijs Kalkis (University of Latvia)

30/01/2025, 15:00

Improving life quality and resilience amid demographic shifts

Oral presentation

Introduction. Banking sector employees face significant ergonomic and psychosocial risks that affect both productivity and well-being.

Aim. This study analyzes theoretical aspects of ergonomic and psychosocial risks and their relationship with employee productivity in the banking sector.

Methods. A literature review was conducted using the Elsevier Scopus database. Fifteen articles were...