BACKGROUND Population’s mental health surveillance is essential for knowing the distribution of mental well-being and mental disorders in the society.This allows for the establishment,evaluation,and revision of preve...BACKGROUND Population’s mental health surveillance is essential for knowing the distribution of mental well-being and mental disorders in the society.This allows for the establishment,evaluation,and revision of preventive measures and curative services.The results of such monitoring should serve as a database for evidencebased mental health policy.Mental disorders are among the top ten causes of burden globally and crisis situations such as the pandemic increase the risk of mental health problems,as they cause constant fear of contagion and the implementation of restrictive measures.The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic on the general population of the Slovak Republic has not yet been studied.The hypothesis was that more than one fifth of the population(women to a greater extent)will have symptoms of anxiety and depression.AIM To assess the mental health of the general Slovak population aged 15 years and older in the summer of 2021 by determining the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms.METHODS An anonymous cross-sectional survey was implemented in a sample of 1501 respondents in the summer of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.The inclusion criteria were age of 15 years and older and ability to complete the survey questionnaire online or in a face-to-face interview.The survey assessed anxiety symptoms by the seven-item general anxiety disorder and depressive symptoms by the nine-item patient health questionnaire instruments.Recognized cut-off scores of 10 or greater were used for both.RESULTS Anxiety symptoms were present in 19.32%and depression in 24.65%of the sample.Symptoms of both disorders were more common in females:15.00%of males and 24.00%of females experienced anxiety symptoms,and 19.00%of males and 30.00%of females experienced symptoms of depression.Symptoms of both disorders were the most common in the youngest age group(15-25 years old):One fifth of males(20.29%)and one third of females(35.32%)had symptoms of anxiety,and 26.09%males and 43.79%females had symptoms of d展开更多
The article is concentrated on the Slovak commercial insurance, commercial insurance market, non-life insurance, and international risks on the Slovak Republic. Since 1 May 2004, the Slovak insurance market has been p...The article is concentrated on the Slovak commercial insurance, commercial insurance market, non-life insurance, and international risks on the Slovak Republic. Since 1 May 2004, the Slovak insurance market has been part of the uniform European Union insurance market, which includes over 5,000 insurance companies. After Slovakia’s admission to the European Union, several legislative changes have been adopted in the area of commercial insurance industry, which also influenced non-life insurance and the insurance of international risks as part of non-life risks. The most recent act in the area of commercial insurance mentioned in the paper is the Act of the National Council SR No. 39/2015 Coll. on Insurance, in which there are legislative changes in life and also non-life insurance. Basic terms are defined and commented on in the first two chapters （Lowry, Rawlings, ＆ Merkin, 2015）. The nature of international risks as part of non-life risks is described in the second chapter. International risks are classified in the third chapter; international risks are subdivided in the paper into commercial or trade risks, political and economic risks, and special types of risks.展开更多
This study deals with the analysis of relationship between 67 environmental indicators in geological environment and breast cancer mortality in Slovakia. Primary data comprises a database of 67 environmental indicator...This study deals with the analysis of relationship between 67 environmental indicators in geological environment and breast cancer mortality in Slovakia. Primary data comprises a database of 67 environmental indicators for groundwater and soils as a mean value for every Slovak municipality and the data on relative mortality from breast cancer for Slovak municipalities (about 2900) collected for the period of 22 years. The training neural network was used as a mathematical model for data analysis. The top 200 networks have identified 12 environmental indicators (8 for soils: pHKCl, carbonates, Ca, Mg, Na, Co, Sr and 4 for groundwater: Ba, SiO2, Zn, Fe) with high rate of influence. As the most influential environmental indicator was identified pHKCl in soil that should be within the range of acids, definitely under the neutral point. Most of environmental indicators were unambiguously identified as negative (Mg, Ca, Sr, carbonates, Ba, SiO2, Zn and Fe). These indicators should be at the lowest level of their concentration in related geological component. Three environmental indicators, Ce, Na and Co had parabolic function where certain essential concentration levels of these elements are presumed with protective effect on human health. For all influential indicators limit values with respect to the lowest mortality were proposed. The verification of achieved results was performed through regressive model of breast cancer mortality for 12 calculated influential environmental indicators for all municipalities in the Slovak Republic. The revealed difference between real mortality levels and the model values was found for 6 environmental indicators (pHKCl, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn). Each executed limit has decreased breast cancer mortality for about 0.79 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.展开更多
Currently, businesses or companies apply various tools of financial engineering on improvement of their performance. One of such tools refers to acquisitions through which companies can profit from synergic effects, r...Currently, businesses or companies apply various tools of financial engineering on improvement of their performance. One of such tools refers to acquisitions through which companies can profit from synergic effects, reduce operating cost and tax expenses, and improve their market position. This paper is aimed at examining the effect of cross-border acquisitions made by Slovak companies in order to improve their performance. Authors applied the method of simultaneous equation model to examine this relation. The result confirmed the hypothesis that cross-border acquisitions positively influence a company performance.展开更多
This paper deals with the development of wage distribution by gender in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the years of 2005-2012. Special attention is given to changes in the behavior of wage distribution in relation ...This paper deals with the development of wage distribution by gender in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the years of 2005-2012. Special attention is given to changes in the behavior of wage distribution in relation to the onset of the global economic recession. The different behavior of the wage distribution of Czech and Slovak employees during the period is the subject of research. The article discusses the differences in the wage level between men and women in the Czech and Slovak Republics. There are the total wage distributions of men and women together, both in the Czech Republic and in the Slovak Republic on one hand, and wage distributions according to the gender separately for men and women on the other hand. Special attention was paid to the development of Gini coefficient of the concentration in both countries according to the gender in the period under review, too.展开更多
T he jubilee60th MSV(International Engineering Fair)has showcased cutting-edge technology and the best of the history and present of the Czech and Slovak industry.From1to5October2018,six industrial fairs were held at ...T he jubilee60th MSV(International Engineering Fair)has showcased cutting-edge technology and the best of the history and present of the Czech and Slovak industry.From1to5October2018,six industrial fairs were held at the Brno Exhibition Centre,together with a unique exhibition commemorating the100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Population’s mental health surveillance is essential for knowing the distribution of mental well-being and mental disorders in the society.This allows for the establishment,evaluation,and revision of preventive measures and curative services.The results of such monitoring should serve as a database for evidencebased mental health policy.Mental disorders are among the top ten causes of burden globally and crisis situations such as the pandemic increase the risk of mental health problems,as they cause constant fear of contagion and the implementation of restrictive measures.The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic on the general population of the Slovak Republic has not yet been studied.The hypothesis was that more than one fifth of the population(women to a greater extent)will have symptoms of anxiety and depression.AIM To assess the mental health of the general Slovak population aged 15 years and older in the summer of 2021 by determining the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms.METHODS An anonymous cross-sectional survey was implemented in a sample of 1501 respondents in the summer of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.The inclusion criteria were age of 15 years and older and ability to complete the survey questionnaire online or in a face-to-face interview.The survey assessed anxiety symptoms by the seven-item general anxiety disorder and depressive symptoms by the nine-item patient health questionnaire instruments.Recognized cut-off scores of 10 or greater were used for both.RESULTS Anxiety symptoms were present in 19.32%and depression in 24.65%of the sample.Symptoms of both disorders were more common in females:15.00%of males and 24.00%of females experienced anxiety symptoms,and 19.00%of males and 30.00%of females experienced symptoms of depression.Symptoms of both disorders were the most common in the youngest age group(15-25 years old):One fifth of males(20.29%)and one third of females(35.32%)had symptoms of anxiety,and 26.09%males and 43.79%females had symptoms of d
文摘The article is concentrated on the Slovak commercial insurance, commercial insurance market, non-life insurance, and international risks on the Slovak Republic. Since 1 May 2004, the Slovak insurance market has been part of the uniform European Union insurance market, which includes over 5,000 insurance companies. After Slovakia’s admission to the European Union, several legislative changes have been adopted in the area of commercial insurance industry, which also influenced non-life insurance and the insurance of international risks as part of non-life risks. The most recent act in the area of commercial insurance mentioned in the paper is the Act of the National Council SR No. 39/2015 Coll. on Insurance, in which there are legislative changes in life and also non-life insurance. Basic terms are defined and commented on in the first two chapters （Lowry, Rawlings, ＆ Merkin, 2015）. The nature of international risks as part of non-life risks is described in the second chapter. International risks are classified in the third chapter; international risks are subdivided in the paper into commercial or trade risks, political and economic risks, and special types of risks.
基金performed within the project LIFE10 ENV/SK/000086.
文摘This study deals with the analysis of relationship between 67 environmental indicators in geological environment and breast cancer mortality in Slovakia. Primary data comprises a database of 67 environmental indicators for groundwater and soils as a mean value for every Slovak municipality and the data on relative mortality from breast cancer for Slovak municipalities (about 2900) collected for the period of 22 years. The training neural network was used as a mathematical model for data analysis. The top 200 networks have identified 12 environmental indicators (8 for soils: pHKCl, carbonates, Ca, Mg, Na, Co, Sr and 4 for groundwater: Ba, SiO2, Zn, Fe) with high rate of influence. As the most influential environmental indicator was identified pHKCl in soil that should be within the range of acids, definitely under the neutral point. Most of environmental indicators were unambiguously identified as negative (Mg, Ca, Sr, carbonates, Ba, SiO2, Zn and Fe). These indicators should be at the lowest level of their concentration in related geological component. Three environmental indicators, Ce, Na and Co had parabolic function where certain essential concentration levels of these elements are presumed with protective effect on human health. For all influential indicators limit values with respect to the lowest mortality were proposed. The verification of achieved results was performed through regressive model of breast cancer mortality for 12 calculated influential environmental indicators for all municipalities in the Slovak Republic. The revealed difference between real mortality levels and the model values was found for 6 environmental indicators (pHKCl, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn). Each executed limit has decreased breast cancer mortality for about 0.79 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
文摘Currently, businesses or companies apply various tools of financial engineering on improvement of their performance. One of such tools refers to acquisitions through which companies can profit from synergic effects, reduce operating cost and tax expenses, and improve their market position. This paper is aimed at examining the effect of cross-border acquisitions made by Slovak companies in order to improve their performance. Authors applied the method of simultaneous equation model to examine this relation. The result confirmed the hypothesis that cross-border acquisitions positively influence a company performance.
文摘This paper deals with the development of wage distribution by gender in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the years of 2005-2012. Special attention is given to changes in the behavior of wage distribution in relation to the onset of the global economic recession. The different behavior of the wage distribution of Czech and Slovak employees during the period is the subject of research. The article discusses the differences in the wage level between men and women in the Czech and Slovak Republics. There are the total wage distributions of men and women together, both in the Czech Republic and in the Slovak Republic on one hand, and wage distributions according to the gender separately for men and women on the other hand. Special attention was paid to the development of Gini coefficient of the concentration in both countries according to the gender in the period under review, too.
文摘T he jubilee60th MSV(International Engineering Fair)has showcased cutting-edge technology and the best of the history and present of the Czech and Slovak industry.From1to5October2018,six industrial fairs were held at the Brno Exhibition Centre,together with a unique exhibition commemorating the100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia.
