This paper integrates the empirical literature attempting to measure quality of life with different philosophical, economic and psychological approaches that shed some light on the contours of the concept. On this basis, ...

This work explores the extent to which urban integration is related to a better quality of life in the metropolitan areas of Santiago, Valparaiso and Concepcion. This challenge has not been addressed so far as a result of ...

This paper presents the results of an empirical study conducted in Spain among mining companies that hold ISO 9001 certification. The two aims of the study were: first, to think about the situation of quality management ...

The aim of this study was to analyze scientific production concerning the validation and cultural adaptation of quality of life evaluation instruments for patients with melasma and to offer a critical reflection on these ...

A modified QBR index adapted to examine the riparian quality of streams included within Yungas biome is presented. The index, named QBRy, comprehend modifications of the original index in three of the four sections in order ...