
Iris-Panagiota EfthymiouUniversity of Greenwich London and University of East London
Iris-Panagiota Efthymiou
Doctor of Public Health
Lecturer University of Greenwich & University East London, Board Member of HAPSc, As. Researcher LabHEM-Univ. Piraeus.
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Introduction
Iris Efthymiou is an accomplished author, lecturer, and speaker, renowned for her visionary approach. Her diverse expertise spans topics such as the environment, politics, AI, well-being, and healthcare, reflecting her belief in the power of interdisciplinary thinking to achieve a well-rounded perspective. She serves as a Board Member of HAPSc and is an Academic Board Member at LabHEM, University of Piraeus.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining greater acknowledgement as a potent tool in the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations. This article delves into the role played by AI in humanitarian aid activities across a range of SDGs, such as reducing poverty, eradicating hunger, improving healthcare, inc...
The advent of deepfake technology has introduced significant challenges and opportunities in markets and economies globally. This paper examines the multifaceted impact of deepfakes on financial markets, corporate reputations, consumer behaviour, and economic stability. By synthesizing recent case studies and academic research, we explore how deepf...
In the healthcare industry, the collaboration of different professionals is essential, and effective communication, empathy, and teamwork are crucial. This study explores the significant impact of soft skills on improving doctor-nurse interactions and their effect on patient care and clinical outcomes. It showcases how clear communication, empathy,...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming several sectors. Particularly in healthcare, where its ability to improve health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly evident. This article delves into the many ways AI can contribute to enhancements in health and wellbeing. By thoroughly examining recent advancements and applications, we explo...
AI is not just technology—it’s rewriting the rules of work and society, raising hard questions we can’t ignore. What’s Left for Us? doesn’t shy away from the complexity of it all. This isn’t about AI as a silver bullet or a new gadget for the workplace. It’s about the transformation unfolding before us, reshaping industries, displacing jobs, and al...
This presentation explored the intricate connections between climate change and global health, emphasizing the urgent need for integrated solutions. It examined how rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems are exacerbating public health challenges, from the spread of infectious diseases to food insecurity and mental heal...
Gross domestic product is the most commonly used measure of development, both in academia as well as wider society discourse. It describes the material production of a society within the course of a calendar year. While useful in informing policy and business decisions it is markedly limited by its one-dimensional nature. Well-being on the other ha...
"AI at Heart: Revolutionizing Cardiology for Preventive Care and Disease Management" is a cutting-edge conference presentation exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on cardiology. This presentation delves into how AI technologies are enhancing early diagnosis, improving patient monitoring, and personalizing treatment plans....
The increasing use of AI in national security emphasizes the need to regulate its ethical and responsible use through international rules and regulations. This article examines the importance of AI to national security, with a particular focus on how it impacts cybersecurity, intelligence gathering, and defense strategies. Even
though AI has been c...
The AI revolution is here. Will you be part of it or watch from the sidelines?
AI is everywhere, from Siri on our phones and the GPS in our cars to the healthcare industry, manufacturing, and everywhere we turn. While the benefits of its innovations are indisputable, as with everything, AI comes with consequences that can be dire to society if not...
"Behavioral Interventions for Prevention in Cardiology" is an insightful conference presentation focusing on the role of lifestyle and behavioural changes in preventing cardiovascular diseases. This session will explore evidence-based strategies for promoting heart-healthy behaviours, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, and discuss their...
The accelerating pace of climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global sustainability, necessitating innovative approaches to mitigation and adaptation. In this context, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents a transformative opportunity to address the complex and interconnected issues of climate change. Thi...
The rapid advancement of technology has had a profound impact on the labour market, making digital skills and competencies essential for the workforce. Developing digital skills and competencies is important for the growth and success of businesses in the digital age. This chapter explores the importance of digital skills and competencies for the w...
Lately, the pharmaceutical industry has been implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in research in multiple ways for the purpose of drug discovery. AI has great benefits to offer by performing tasks that a human may not be capable of. However, it also raises many ethical issues that need to be resolved. After describing the general picture, this...
To be ethical leaders in a digital age demands—leaders who inspire trust, navigate complexity with a moral compass and leave a positive legacy in the ever-changing tapestry of technological progress.
1. Understand the importance of ethical leadership in the context of digital transformation.
2. Explore key principles and considerations for practis...
In an era marked by remarkable technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force in the realm of International Relations. AI's adaptability, which includes automating the processes of foreign policy-making and improving predictive analytics, is swiftly reshaping the ways in which countries participate in inter...
This article highlights the pressing issue of youth gambling addiction, with up to 20% of young individuals engaging in gambling activities, particularly online. With 6-9% of US youth facing gambling problems. This study explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance harm reduction by providing personalized support, early intervention, and e...
Chapter 1
Team-Based Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes
Iris-Panagiota Efthymiou, Symeon Sidiropoulos
This chapter delves into the topic of team-based learning (TBL) and its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. The chapter begins by discussing the need for innovative pedagogical approac...
This chapter delves into the topic of team-based learning (TBL) and its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. The chapter begins by discussing the need for innovative pedagogical approaches that encourage students to become active participants in the learning process. It then goes on to outline the principles and p...
The chapter provides an overview of blended learning, an instructional method that integrates traditional classroom instruction with eLearning experiences. Blended learning offers a flexible and dynamic learning experience that allows learners to benefit from the interaction and guidance of in-person instruction while also having access to self-pac...
This chapter explores effective teaching methods for behavioural economics, an interdisciplinary field that integrates insights from psychology, sociology, neuroscience, and economics. effective teaching can be defined as the set of knowledge, strategies, processes, and behaviors employed by a teacher that lead to positive learning outcomes for the...
The chapter on new and future trends in research explores the latest developments in research on innovation capabilities and entrepreneurial opportunities in the context of smart working. The chapter highlights emerging research trends, including the use of AI and machine learning for smart working, the impact of smart working on employee well-bein...
To address the social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by communities worldwide, non-profit organizations play a critical role, but face issues such as limited funding, lack of resources, and inadequate capacity. To empower these organizations, strategic planning, capacity building, and sustainable strategies are necessary components....
This article delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping the landscape of charitable organizations. As technological advancements continue to accelerate, charities are presented with novel opportunities to enhance their operations, outreach, and impact. The paper explores how AI- driven solutions can stream...
The rise of online courses in higher education has necessitated the development of effective assessment strategies to ensure quality learning outcomes. This chapter explores the importance of effective assessment strategies in online courses and provides insights into designing such strategies. Highlights the importance of assessment strategies in...
The rise of online courses in higher education has necessitated the development of effective assessment strategies to ensure quality learning outcomes. This chapter explores the importance of effective assessment strategies in online courses and provides insights into designing such strategies. It highlights the importance of assessment strategies...
OBJECTIVES: Lack or reduced physical activity is an important modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The present study analyze the cost-effectiveness of investment in behavioural interventions to foster and enable more people in Greece to be more active. METHODS: We used two (2) simulation models for the economic evaluation of...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. The non-governmental organization (NGO) sector is also exploring the use of AI to revolutionize their work. This paper explores the role of AI in revolutionizing NGO work, including its potential benefits and challenges. The paper...
Pharmaceutical companies are major donors to medical-related civil society organizations worldwide, which has raised concerns about their influence on public health policy. The support provided includes financial donations, in-kind contributions and collaborations in research and awareness initiatives. However, there is a lack of transparency when...
Artificial intelligence (AI) enables ‘smart' solutions and brings multiple benefits, including the more efficient provision of energy and water, combined with better waste management and reductions in pollution, noise, and traffic congestion. Achieving the goal of universal AI implementation in smart cities is not a simple task. There are substanti...
Applied research in Big Data has gained popularity and is already transforming corporations, public sector, health care and subsequently everyday life. Big Data are being analysed for a variety of reasons, e.g., predict Brexit negotiating outcomes, optimise operations in agriculture, map and analyse human mobility trends under non-pharmaceutical in...
This paper aims to provide a roadmap on the major ethical dilemmas behind the application of AI, hopefully initiating a fruitful discussion on this crucial matter that is at the forefront of scientific and global attention. To achieve this the main ethical dilemmas are identified by the most recent literature review, and then are briefly analysed t...
The EU National Recovery and Resilience Plan "Greece 2.0" includes, among other priorities, a framework to promote and reform the health system, with a focus on digitalization of health and the use of information technology applications. Greece 2.0 may offer a chance to address the current scarcity of high-quality, reliable data sources, which is l...
Rapid urbanization has created great stress internationally on the sustainability of cities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most powerful inventions in our lives, and its impact on urban settlements and activities is accelerating, ultimately influencing daily life. Cities are the primary drivers and hubs of most socioeconomic ac...
Blended learning combines the best of two training environments—traditional face-to-face classroom training and high-tech eLearning
By covering all the bases, you can engage all types of learners
For health professional education, practice learning is a key component and the balance of in-person delivery and delivery in a digital environment can va...
Cardiovascular diseases could be characterized as a modern-day epidemic; they rank first on the list of diseases that lead to fatality percentages in both developed and developing countries. On an international level, the medical research community carries out vigorous action concerning those diseases as well as concerning the ways of limiting thei...
Progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is important in a variety of fields in our life. This paper represents the AI to equipment in Army Forces, like drones, robots, low-level vision, natural language processing, and knowledge-based expert systems on the battlefield. Also, it regards some positives and negative effects of AI. Finally, it examine...
You’ve made it to the interview – then what?
Everyone who is currently working in an establishment passed through the interview phase except maybe, the owner.
If this is your first interview, you're probably scared of failing. If not, you're probably worried that you won't make it; And whether this is your first interview or not, you have just one...
The medical and hospitality businesses are thriving. As more and more people take on more responsibilities at home and at work, the pressure from the day-to-day grind has created what was once believed to be an industry driven by the ultra-rich or people of leisure. Now things have changed. The efficacy of medical spas and proliferation of hotels t...
The medical wellness spa business is booming. That phenomenal growth has a rippling effect on the world of marketing.
As the industry changes, so too should the way the business is marketed.
The Marketing and e-Marketing of a Medical Wellness Spa walks students, teachers, business leaders, and corporations through the changing landscape of the medi...
The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) as a platform for improved health care provides an unparalleled opportunity to enhance patient and clinical team performance, minimize costs, and reduce negative health effects on the community. It provides a broad description of the legal and legislative context of the AI tools intended for the implementati...
The term ‘21stcentury learner emerged at the turn of the millennium and evoked a certain type of learner, one who holds a suite of ‘new 21st century skills that are strongly connected to digital technology, digital communication, and notions of flexible approaches to knowledge. These shifts in notions of the 21st-century learner have also led to ch...
The socioeconomic and behavioral risk factors, as well as advances in technology and medicine, have led to an unprecedented increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, which have become the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. In this chapter, the authors aim to unveil the relation between socioeconomic and behavioral risk factors and chr...
The effect of AI on how people are viewed and handled in society is important and profound. However, a vicious cycle is maintained with AI's algorithms design and implementation. Among others, predictive models, machine learning and AI algorithms train and test themselves using datasets, as a result, they “learn” mainly based on the data input in a...
The latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI)-a general-purpose technology impacting many industries-have been based on advancements in machine learning, which is recast as a quality-adjusted decline in forecasting ratio. The influence of Policy on AI and big data has impacted two key magnitudes which are known as diffusion and consequenc...
Although the possibility of intelligent machines producing investor statements or management reports may sound impartially benign, their effect will not be limited to administrative activities. Artificial intelligence is encroaching on territories previously thought to be unique to humans: judging and operating on human feelings and personality tra...
Cardiovascular diseases could be characterized as a modern-day epidemic; they rank first on the list of diseases that lead to fatality percentages in both developed and developing countries. Greece holds one of the highest positions on the list of the most affected countries. On an international level, the medical research community carries out a v...
Learning the value of a dollar is a life lesson every child needs. Children’ are like human sponges. Their minds can retain so much information. What they do with that information is where parents and teachers come into play.If you’ve ever wondered when the right time to teach your children about money is. The answer is today. Teach your child to b...
If you want to harness peace, joy, love, optimism in your life, keep reading…
Gratitude is the scientifically proven practice of recognizing and directing your focus to the good in your life. In trying times, practicing gratitude naturally leads to breaking through obstacles, lessening stress, and emotional strain, helping you cope with anxiety, de...
We used to say that the only constant is change. Well, in the digital era, there’s a second constant which is the increasing speed of change. As AI advances rapidly and as climate change progresses dangerously, we must think hard to adjust every aspect of our lives, starting with the most basic resource: Food. Producing food has shaped our planet,...
The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) as a platform for improved health care provides unparalleled opportunity to enhance patient and clinical team performance, minimize costs, and reduce the health effects of the community. It provides a broad description of the legal and legislative context of the AI tools intended for the implementation of he...
Artificial Intelligence is being applied in many areas of science, technology, and everyday life. At the same time, a debate around its applications, safety and privacy is raging. In this paper, we explore AI and specifically AI and its recent applications in politics, under the current Internet-run world, and major points to be addressed in the fu...
“Mistakenly, we think of peace as the opposite of war. When we were schoolkids, we had to match the items in column A with their antonyms in column B. Tall – short, big – small, peace – war, and so on. But is peace truly the opposite of war? If a country is not at war, is it definitely at peace? In the case of Mexico, it really isn’t so.
In recent...
If we focus on the effects of climate change on our health and on our own lives, then citizens and politicians may realize how urgent action is needed to address them.
Most people think that AI is coming down the track at high speed and it will arrive in the near future. They are wrong! AI is here, now, and unless we make some rules pretty soon we will lose the game. Of course, it depends on what game is being played and whose side you are on!
A Parent’s Work Is Never Done…Most aspiring parents ask themselves questions like ‘Am I ready to become a parent?’ or ‘Am I able to be a parent?’ That’s only logical considering that babies do not come into this world along with a how-to guide and that parenting is a far-from-easy, life-changing decision. As parents, we have endless lists, a wildly...
Health care, health care systems and consequently health care management is constantly evolving. Systems theory, the twentieth-century conceptual development, led to the widespread of Cybernetics (CS) and Sociocybernetics (SCS). In the framework above, SCS main ideas and tools can be implemented toward a new, evolving and efficient management model...
Health is not characterized only by the absence of disease; nowadays, health can be perceived as a human right. Health policies all over the world aim to increase the life expectancy, the health and the quality of life of citizens, within the limits of the available resources. In this opinion paper, innovation aspects in medicine, healthcare, and h...
Ανάλυση των διατροφικών και άλλων συνηθειών τωννέων που σχετίζονται με τον κίνδυνο για την ανάπτυξηκαρδιαγγειακών νοσημάτων.Εξαγωγή συμπερασμάτων
Η έρευνα αποτελείται έντυπο ερωτηματολόγιο το οποίοσυμπληρώθηκε στο ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2017-2018. Τυχαίο δείγμα 1347 φοιτητών από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιά. 48,26% άνδρες, 51,74% γυναίκες Διανεμήθηκε και σε...
We explore the EU and Greek health policies that are being applied concerning rare diseases and specifically for the case of myasthenia; a chronic and rare non-hereditary a disease that affects 5-15 individuals per 100.000, affected individuals can be of both sexes and any age. We (1) present the health policies which are applied for dealing with m...
Nikoleta Mikeleti 1 , Iris - Panagiota Efthymiou 2,3 , Athanassios Vozikis 1,2 Symeon Sidiropoulos 2,3
1 M.Sc. in Health Economics & Management, University of Piraeus
2 Laboratory of Health Economics & Management (LabHEM), University of Piraeus,
Economics Dept.
3 PhD (Cand) University of Piraeus, Economics Dept.
Our research explores the evaluatio...
What is the connection between ice cream, jewelry, gasoline, whether regulation, renewable energy, antiaging creams, decoration, lipsticks, livestock feed, fertilizers, toothpaste, clothing dyes, the development of our cardiovascular and immune systems, and shampoos? You would expect a long answer, right? Well, think again because it is just one wo...
This book tries to give an approach of the implications of crisis, especially in health and social systems. The economic crisis, as a global phenomenon of the first decade of the twentieth century, has had a negative impact on all health and social indicators. Therefore, severe austerity measures and inadequacy of resources can lead to worse health...
The Hellenic Association of Political Scientists, believes that the traditional methods applied by international organizations, Member States and NGOs for the eradication of poverty should be continued. Methods such as the provision of food aid, medical supplies, the delivery of financial aid, and the support of structures (development and building...
Entities that must come together
It is clear to me that a lack of Urban Safety has a major impact on the health of a city’s population and I also believe that the opposite is probably true but there is very little research available.
I have tried to outline the key problems that I believe need to be addressed by all those tasked and responsible f...
You probably think that the current very trendy concept of Wellness is a modern idea, but no its just a modern word! From antiquity, human societies have sought the secrets that lead to optimal Wellbeing (our overall physical and mental health).
History shows clearly that the medical theories and practices of almost all the iconic figures of Ancien...
Health is not just the lack of disease or disability, it is a human right. The pursue of health reveals our constant struggle that derives from our human nature; that is the battle against death. Health in the terms of wellbeing, from ancient times, has been related with a sound mind, body and psyche. As such medicine lies in the heart of human eff...
Statement submitted by Hellenic Association of Political Scientists, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council*
The present statement is issued without formal editing. The Secretary-General has received the following statement, which is being circulated in accordance with paragraphs 36 and 37 of Ec...
Different cultures and civilizations have different perceptions of a history context and ideas. The Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, Demosthenes, Aristotle, etc. shaped Western thought, Western logic and built our thought systems. Nowadays we need historical pluralism and to form a cohesive whole, especially in an increasingly multi-polar world....
Prevention lies at the base of every successful health system. It is the key to a more healthy society and the reduction of healthcare expenditure. In a new era when everything is changing, the health sector can’t remain unaffected; for example, have you ever heard of personalised medicine, evidence-based medicine, synthetic biology, or genetic ari...
TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE sets out the main trends in the field of global health which will shape future healthcare systems. It reviews their development and specifies the major factors leading to their evolution by trying to answer the question “Which global trends affect our health and healthcare services and how do they change over time?”
Prevention...
The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is demanding, in terms
of financial, time, and human resources. It is an investment with certain benefits and
certain risks for enterprises. It is a strategic and administrative decision, while its
success is initially based on the selection of the appropriate tool and supplier, and
subsequen...
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