INTRODUÇÃO: O Grupo de Qualidade Vida da OMS desenvolveu um instrumento avaliação Vida, o WHOQOL-100 que está traduzido para 20 idiomas (WHOQOL GROUP, 1998). A aplicação do na versão em português é objetivo trabalho. MÉTODOS: Foram aplicados 250 pacientes provenientes quatro grandes áreas médicas (psiquiatria, clínica, cirurgia e ginecologia) hospital clínicas Porto Alegre, RS, 50 voluntários-controles Instrumento Avaliação (WHOQOL-100), Inventário Beck a depressão (BDI) Escala Desesperança...

Nowadays, the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in conjunction with Photogrammetry and LiDAR technologies, has revolutionized collection geospatial data. These technologies enable acquisition very high-resolution images dense point clouds. They also allow generation aerial mapping products simulations data for territories that are difficult to access using traditional surveying methods. The paper deals use kinematic remote sensing technique study surface extreme topography as is a...

The relationships between territorial governance and the pursuit of sustainable development are evidenced to be critical. Exploratory tools, like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enable us comprehend patterns, dynamics, parameters land-use changes over years. results from such studies could used in design a strategy. Contextually, study has been conducted based on that occurred land uses Canary Archipelago years 1990, 2000, 2012, 2018 using CORINE (Coordination Environment) data. Even...

Nowadays, the world is facing many important problems, including terrorism, drinkingwater supply and environmental pollution, which have strong impacts on sustainable development. In this paper, cointegration between drinking water, economic growth, energy consumption, pollution was explored in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Iraq, Arab Republic of Egypt, Cameroon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Syrian Republic, Pakistan period 2000–2020 by using panel Fourier bootstrapping auto...

The sustainable development of Madeira Island necessitates the implementation more precise and targeted planning strategies to address its regional challenges. Given urgency this issue within context sustainability, approaches must be grounded in reinforced by a comprehensive array thematic studies fully grasp complexities involved. This research leverages Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyze land use occupancy patterns their evolution municipality Machico on Island. study provides...

Objective: This study aims to integrate LiDAR technology with GIS environments improve the accuracy and efficiency of urban forest inventory analysis, specifically focusing on Klaipėda, Lithuania. The goal is create detailed models tree canopies structures, contributing better resource management. Theoretical Framework: research grounded in theories remote sensing, technology, geographic information systems (GIS). Key frameworks that inform this include spatial data analysis techniques,...

Climate-induced hydrological risks and deteriorating infrastructure present major challenges for small river basins in border regions, particularly non-EU countries with limited institutional capacity funding. These issues are especially acute post-socialist contexts, where outdated hydrotechnical systems no longer meet current environmental safety standards. This study investigates the vulnerabilities of Uzh River basin Uzhhorod, Ukraine—a city strong ecological ties to neighboring EU...

This study contributes to the knowledge of decision-makers on how tourism, small and medium-sized enterprises, return migration, cooperation strategies can contribute growth sustainable development in rural areas. More specifically, it uses Portuguese case answer following question: expectations perceptions emigrants provide directions for tourism common planning order development? The results obtained a developed Portugal, through application questionnaire survey 5157 emigrants, confirm...

This study aims to examine the flood propensity of main watercourse São Vicente drainage basin and, if relevant, propose two methodologies alleviate impacts, i.e., detention sizing and riverbed roughness coefficient adjustment. Geomorphological data were obtained from watershed characterization process used through SIG ArcGIS software for assessment then calculation expected peak flow rate a return period 100 years Gumbel Distribution. Subsequently, capacity river mouth was verified using...

The main objective of this study was to analyze the flood propensity watercourse Ribeira Brava drainage basin and, if necessary, suggest two methodologies mitigate impacts, i.e., detention sizing and riverbed roughness coefficient adjustment. For assessment, geomorphological data obtained from watershed characterization process used through SIG ArcGIS software then for calculation expected peak flow rate a return period 100 years using Gumbel Distribution. Finally, capacity river mouth...

Madeira, like many mountainous volcanic islands, is susceptible to flash floods. Throughout its history, about 40 large events resulted in more than 1200 victims and countless damages. Recently, urban areas expanded greatly, leading a higher exposure of the population In order analyse ways reduce vulnerability decrease hazard urbanised, flood prone watershed Machico River, construction detention basins ( DB ) simulated. A hydrological hydraulic model was performed determine if they would be...

The development of the stormwater management strategies, e.g., low-impact (LID), water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), and sustainable drainage solutions (SUDS), was initiated in mid-1980s as a set engineering approaches technologies to reduce harmful effects stormwater. Over time, all them evolved holistic, multidisciplinary and, today, they are increasingly viewed implemented under umbrella term “Nature-based Solutions” (NbS). technical elements measures these NbS represent various...

The European Green Deal defined by the Commission on December 2019 presents an ambitious set of measures for Union and its citizens to accomplish challenge climate change, making Europe until 2050 first neutral continent, where there are no net emissions greenhouse gases. Passive House (PH) concept has same goal, targeting reduction carbon footprint while promoting a construction design that gives primacy optimum energy balance, assuring comfort quality with minimum impact final building...

The article solves an urgent problem, which is to develop a new approach finding solutions improve technological methods combat negative water leakage in underround spaces. We propose the use of dynamic programming select optimal technology secure such In accordance with algorithm proposed this paper, problem was broken into number stages. At each stage, solution sought (organisation transport, delivery materials destination, selection materials, etc.). Thus, we applied decomposition that...

This article investigates the challenges of maintaining Machico Cable-Stayed Bridge in a marine environment, focusing on its implications for urban mobility. The primary problem addressed is impact harsh conditions structural integrity bridge, which poses significant ongoing maintenance and safety. research highlights unique aspects such as effects saltwater exposure materials interplay between infrastructure transit dynamics. By emphasizing these critical issues, this study aims to provide...

As the main island of Madeira Archipelago, is faced with a clear demand for more precise and specific planning policies, in order to respond regional requests. Bearing mind urgency this issue linked concept sustainability, strategies must be based on strengthened by several studies, most varied themes, as way incisively understanding problem at hand. Based tools such GIS (geographic information systems), study allows analysis variations patterns land use occupancy municipality Ribeira Brava,...

The main objective is to identify hydraulic and hydrologic features of drainage basins Ribeira dos Socorridos, do Vigário located in Madeira Island, (Câmara de Lobos).So, the research analyzed, theoretically, sediment transport above-mentioned cases, consequently, possible measures for torrential correction were studied. Thereby, hydrographic, geological, hydrological this Archipelago analyzed first phase. Thus, a geographic framing was made - using digital terrain models deep...

O presente estudo focalizou-se na análise ambiental do impacto da ação antrópica sobre a bacia hidrográfica de Monapo. Assim, o objetivo geral correspondeu à das atividades antrópicas realizadas Monapo que influenciam fraca retenção água nos rios fazem parte mesma, os objetivos específicos foram identificar as são praticadas ao longo e verificar praticada meio ambiente. Para responder tipo Monapo, usou-se técnica entrevista em forma questionário aos praticantes tais atividades. A consulta...

Objective: This study examines the potential of establishing an energy cooperative federation in Brazil. Initially, challenges faced by cooperatives are identified, such as cultural resistance, lack understanding about distributed generation, and financial difficulties. Theoretical Framework: Accelerating global transition is necessary due to effects climate change, which presents a challenge for governments they must balance conflicting agendas. Energy have promote renewable energies...

This case study examines the impact of Machico City Airport expansion on sus-tainable tourism. It aims to identify key effects environment, local economy, and community, provides recommendations for mitigating negative impacts while promoting sustainable development. The emphasizes adopting tourism practices protect Machico's biodiversity natural resources, drawing from ECOS MACHICO project. highlights importance environmental education tourists, residents, tour operators. Community...

The ongoing railway reforms in Ukraine are crucial for the country’s integration into European Union’s transportation network. A major challenge lies difference track gauge widths: predominantly uses a 1520 mm gauge, while countries utilize 1435 gauge. This 85 presents significant logistical and operational barriers, hindering smooth cross-border trade travel. study examines current state of Ukraine’s system, highlighting urgent need infrastructure modernization to meet standards. Methods...