Internet addiction is a serious problem among young adults that requires increased attention, especially at time of distance learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim study was to assess relationships between internet and selected socio-demographic, study-related, psychological characteristics college students. measured using Addiction Test both overall in its individual subscales (Salience, Excessive Use, Neglect Work, Anticipation, Lack Control, Social...

Studying in college can be a challenging time for many students, which affect their mental health. In addition to academic pressure and stressful tasks, another aggravating factor student life is the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of study was examine prevalence anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms Czech Slovak students during COVID-19 pandemic evaluate possible socio-demographic determinants health problems. A total 3,099 respondents participated this...

Global trends indicate a systematic increase in the importance of tourism. From an economic point view, spending plays essential role spectrum tourism services indicators. Simultaneously, competitiveness economies is key indicator; thus, research this area considered beneficial. This study's objective was to assess significance structure clients' on context global OECD countries, with primary focus effect individual types competitiveness. Several analytical procedures were used processing,...

The objective of the study was to examine effects perceived stress on depression and subsequently alcohol use disorders. data were obtained by an electronic questionnaire survey during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (n = 1523 Slovak university students). Descriptive, regression, correlation analysis used in analytical processing, while analyses included students’ scores three diagnostic tools (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Patient Health Questionnaire for (PHQ 9), Alcohol Use...

In the current era of globalization, a clean environment remains crucial factor for health population. Thus, improving air quality is major focus environmental policies, as it affects all aspects nature, including humans. For these reasons, appropriate to take into account risks posed by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released atmosphere. With regard global GHG emissions, there are concerns about loss protection ozone layer and very likely that climate change can be expected, which...

Poor mental health is a growing concern among young people during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess associations Internet addiction with depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress in higher education students COVID-19 pandemic, as well examine these problems context study-related characteristics. research sample consisted 3,099 participants from Czech Republic (CZ: 1,422) Slovak (SK: 1,677). Addiction Test (IAT), Generalized Anxiety Disorder...

The primary aim of this study was to quantify the impact industry and infrastructure innovations on sustainable production consumption within circular economy (CE) in European Union (EU) countries. From perspective Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), relationships between indicators representing SDG 9 12 were examined. To achieve this, data from Eurostat for period 2010–2021 analyzed using regression cluster analysis. analyses revealed significant differences among EU countries areas...

The evolving gambling environment, marked by increased accessibility and innovative promotions, has led to rising expenditures globally. Despite this, the relationship between social media use problem in Czech Republic remains underexplored. To investigate association severity among adults using Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Is there a difference based on demographic characteristics? (1); news consumption severity? (2); connection negative motives for problematic usage? (3); link...

The paper deals with investigating thorough analysis that reveals the impact of digitalisation as development new communication platforms are changing consumer's purchasing behaviour in online environment.The main aim our research is to identify dynamics consumer preferences relation digital equipment for purchase environment.To fulfil we period February -June 2016 conducted a questionnaire survey located across whole territory Slovakia.The sample representative Slovak population by gender,...

Research background: In the developed countries, services sector, which also includes accommodation services, is a significant source of gross national product. Tourism can be perceived as an important determinant countries' economies, so attention paid to needs clients at least necessary and beneficial. Purpose article: The aim study assess quality provided perception hotel from point view accommodated clients. This objective was fulfilled by determining effect selected indicators...

Tourism spending as well innovations are characterized by great economic value, which emphasizes the need for their research from a macroeconomic perspective. The objective of was to assess significance relations between infrastructure and tourism in sample developed countries. analytical processes included indicators expressing innovations. consisted 36 countries Organization Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) (2010–2019). were primarily performed using robust panel regression cluster...

Research background: Transport represents a dynamic element in the tourism system. In recent decades, transport has been subject of research mainly from point view sustainability economic systems and environmental aspects. Purpose article: This study aimed to quantify relationships between selected indicators road development expenditure visitors European countries context their competitiveness. Methods: The were applied trajectories: density (DNST), hare infrastructure investment (SH INF),...

Tourism is considered to be the largest service sector leading a number of social and economic changes. The aim this paper deduce impacts selected indicators capacity performance tourism (such as accommodation facilities, beds, visitors in visitor’s overnight stays, average price accommodation, revenue accommodation) on socio-economic development national economy quantified by rate registered unemployment. data were obtained from database Statistical Office Slovak Republic annually period....

The aim of the presented study was to evaluate effects education and research development (R&D) on tourism spending in a sample OECD countries.The analyses were performed basis data R&D.The included 36 countries, which analysed for period 2010-2019.Robust estimation used panel models.The results revealed effect R&D leisure (R&D→LTS) visitor exports (foreign spending) (R&D→VEFS) with positive coefficients.On this basis, it can be concluded that improvements lead increased as well foreign...

Abstract To establish a “well-being economy” that prioritizes human and environmental welfare, understanding the relationship between income inequality, research development (R&D) potential, is crucial. This study delves into these relationships in European Union (EU) countries, focusing on adoption levels of circular economy (CE). Analyzing data from 27 EU member countries spanning 2010 to 2020, cluster analysis was utilized categorize nations based their CE levels. The panel regression...

The objective is to evaluate the relations between gender health inequalities and economic prosperity in Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) countries. groups included indicators specification of men, women inequalities: life expectancy, causes mortality avoidable mortality. variable determining was represented by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). analytical processing descriptive analysis, analysis differences relationships. regression presented as main output research....

Tourism represents the sector of services which is developing most considerably and dynamically.However, its development influenced by: trends in globalization, process demographic aging, economic parameters, geographical conditions a country, consumers, other aspects.The following aspects contribute to development: new destinations, markets, innovative activities service sector, also technological development.Tourism plays significant role sustainable regional development, where it helps...

The main objective of the presented study was to examine associations between use renewable energy sources in selected sectors (transport, electricity, heating, and cooling) prevalence groups diseases European Union, with an emphasis on application statistical methods considering structure data. analyses included data 27 countries Union from 2010 2019 published Eurostat database Global Burden Disease Study. Panel regression models (pooling model, fixed (within) effects random model) were...

Tourism is one of those segments where the effect implemented innovations tends to show relatively quickly. The presented study aims assess links between knowledge and technological innovation tourists' spending in a sample developed countries. To this end, research relied on annual data (2010-2019) from selected OECD countries (n = 36). Data presenting potential (Knowledge & technology Global Innovation Index) (knowledge creation, impact knowledge, diffusion) was included analyzes. Four...

Purpose The purpose of the research was to evaluate relationship between income and recycled materials used in order rate business related circular repair services under burden economic development countries European Union. Design/methodology/approach analytical processes explore data from 2010 2020. were divided into clusters according maturity (Human Development Index (HDI), real Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita). Subsequently, relationships evaluated through indicators (for 13...