Covid-19
Special Issue 2: Covid-19
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This issue is for publication on related topics:
Coronaviruses in General.
Covid-19 impact on the global economy.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on international trade.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on the economy of High Income Countries.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on the economy of Lower Middle Income Countries.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on the performance of religious rites.
Effective management in dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on political stability.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on sector, schools, universities.
Covid-19 epidemic impact on: Medical research, Administration, Economics, Education, Politics, Social, Companies, Industry, Trade.
1:- Combat COVID19 Diagnosis with Combined Test, Outcome: Make Up RT-PCR Shortage and RDB False Negative Coverage
Mohamman Saif Uddin, and Mohammad Mehadi Hasan M. M
Abstract: COVID-19 diagnosis is now a burning issue in the world. WHO certified only reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique which is used for diagnosis of COVID-19 but another side rapid dot blot (RDB) test is not recognized by WHO due to false positive and false negative issue. RDB test is so much easier and less time consuming than RT-PCR. Around the world huge people affected with COVID-19 daily but only use of RT-PCR in diagnosis is not cover all the existing cases due to some limitation of this test. Real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays were used for detection of SARS-CoV-2 from respiratory secretions collected by nasal and oropharyngeal swabs. Due to lack of technology, technical support for a large portion of people are to be undiagnosed, especially in developing country. If we programed a combined test RT-PCR with RDB, we can enhance test efficiency and efficacy. RDB test will make up RT-PCR shortage, by initial screening test of large population, and remain population confirmed by RT-PCR that make up the false negative of initial RDB test. The real result is come out if we work with.
Key Words: COVID-19 diagnosis, RT-PCR, RDB test.
2:- Reflections on the Roles of Information Professionals as Players in Curtailing the Widespread of COVID-19 Among African Countries
Tor, Shiekuma Felix
Abstract: COVID-19 has unarguably become a stern threat to the human race all around the entire globe. Regardless of the measures taken by governments so far to overthrow the virus, world reports are hitherto conveying escalating havoc of the pandemic in claiming scores of lives. And Africa is not exempted from this global ordeal in that the virus has started dropping the population of the continent through deaths. The purpose of the paper is to show how information professionals can be a part of the front liners in combating the extensive spread of CONVID-19, by leveraging trending technologies, to enlighten and disseminate pertinent health information to the African populace as to curtail the widespread spread of the virus across Africa.
Keywords: COVID-19, Curtail, Information Professionals, African Countries, Roles
3:- Effective and Efficient Smart Healthcare System Aimd Covid-19 Pandemic
Oyeniran, Oluwashina A, Oyeniran, Stella T, Oyeniyi, Joshua O, Ojo, Adeolu O, and
Ogundele, RitaA
Abstract: Nigeria is repeatedly referred to as the Giant of Africa, due to its large population and economy, with approximately 182 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Good health is one of the fundamental human rights everybody is entitled to and the onus of this rests on the healthcare sector to provide good health services through the three tiers of the government (federal, state and local government) to the citizens. However, healthcare delivery in Nigeria has experienced progressive deterioration due to weakened political will on the part of successive governments to effectively solve a number of problems that have accumulated in the sector over many years. This paper strategizes a robust plan to ensure the wellbeing of the citizens of Nigeria against COVID-19 and all other illnesses by proposing a framework that presents a three module mechanism for the development of an effective and efficient smart healthcare system amid COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Nigeria. This study recommends that the Government (at all the three tiers) as well as private healthcare providers should look into this proposed framework with the platforms provided during the lockdown session.
Keywords: Healthcare, COVID-19, Pandemic, Nigeria
4:- The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Economy: The Case of the Czech Republic
Richard Andoh
Abstract: The outbreak of the Covid-19 poses a threat to the global economy. Globally 4,904,413 people have been infected with the novel virus, with substantial plagues in the USA, Russia, and Brazil, and 323,412 deaths in the world. This has great economic ramifications on the global economy, especially the most plagued countries. The impact of Covid-19 will create a huge economic burden on state governments. For example, the IMF has stated the world economy would shrink by 3%. Following the outbreak of the pandemic many countries around the have put restrictive measures on the movement of people, trade, and businesses. The magnitude of the lockdown will greatly affect trade and business around the world. Unemployment is a huge peril as people will be laid off from their jobs. Companies- small and large businesses would be affected. The pandemic will also lower the GDP of many countries. This paper, therefore, examines the impact of the novel virus on the economy of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is one of the countries that have been hit by the pandemic. Currently, the total confirmed cases stand at 8,743. Out of this 5,922 have recovered and 306 confirmed dead. Several measures (soft measures) such as random medical checks at major borders, self -quarantine of residents returning from abroad, contact tracing, and (hard measures ) such borders closure, army deployed at borders have been taken by the government to fight the contagion. Others include the provision of welfare services, social and economic support measures, etc. To ameliorate the economy the Czech Republic has received a package of €1.2 billion from the European parliament. The Czech government has also given stimulus packages to businesses to cope with. Accordingly, this paper argues that despite the measures available it will be difficult for the Czech economy to bounce back as already there has been an economic downturn from 2018-2019. State governments can suppress the pandemic, however, allowing the economy to bounce back requires a strategic decision of the central bank and finance ministries.
Key Words: COVID-19, Global Economy, Czech Republic
5:- A Conceptual Framework for Improving Safety Performance by Safety Management practices to Protect Jordanian Nurses During the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) in 2020
Abdallah Ashour, Zuraida Hassan
Abstract: Safety in the workplace is essential to the ongoing activity, sustainability and optimal functionality of organisations (Singh & Misra, 2020), particularly in developing countries like Jordan. Furthermore, safety at places of work, and through numerous organisational environments is crucial to the ongoing success and survival of organisations such as the medical institutions (Ashour & Hassan, 2019). The demands of improved safety criteria in organisations and specific working conditions for the academics, industrial practitioners and relevant stakeholders have been recognised and emphasised (Dababneh et al., 2018). A conceptual framework for safety performance is developed for this purpose based on the theory of social exchange (SET). The main objective of this study is to establish a framework for investigating the causal link between safety training and cooperation facilitation in the context of accredited Jordanian hospitals which will help prevent the breakdown of coronavirus virus (COVID-19) among nurses. Therefore, this research paper provides a framework that considers the training in safety and cooperation facilitation to be the essential aspects of safety management practices.
Keywords: COVID-19, Safety Performance, Safety Training, cooperation facilitation.
6:- COVID-19 and 5G Network: Conspiracy Theories, Global Pandemic and Advacement in Technology
Joshua Oyeniyi , Ibrahim Ogundoyin, OluwashinaOyeniran, and Lawrence Omotosho
Abstract: The novel coronavirus outbreak toward the end of the year 2019 in Wuhan China and the launch of the 5G wireless technology in the same country in early months of 2020 has generated a lot of misconconception around the world about the virus and conspiracy theories about 5G network and COVID-19 from personalities and organizations. There are number of assertions in print and media linking the 5G network to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Those assertions includes 5G wireless technology is the cause of COVID-19, 5G network spreads COVID-19 and 5G technology lowers human immunity. In this paper, we present an overview of 5G technology alongside COVID-19 and provide scientific research evidence to show there is no established link between them. COVID-19 is a biological pathogen transmitted through physical contact, while 5G is a radio wave radiation which is non-ionizing and does not spread or transmit the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus is a disease pathogen that affects respiratory system and cannot be spread by advancement in technology.
Keywords: COVID-19, 5G technology, conspiracy theories.
7:- Coronavirus Treatments: Application of Plasma from Treated Patients as a Therapy of COVID-19
Kashshaf Labeeb , Kuraish Bin Quader Chowdhury
Abstract: The novel coronavirus outbreak toward the end of the year 2019 in Wuhan China and the launch of the 5G wireless technology in the same country in early months of 2020 has generated a lot of misconconception around the world about the virus and conspiracy theories about 5G network and COVID-19 from personalities and organizations. There are number of assertions in print and media linking the 5G network to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Those assertions includes 5G wireless technology is the cause of COVID-19, 5G network spreads COVID-19 and 5G technology lowers human immunity. In this paper, we present an overview of 5G technology alongside COVID-19 and provide scientific research evidence to show there is no established link between them. COVID-19 is a biological pathogen transmitted through physical contact, while 5G is a radio wave radiation which is non-ionizing and does not spread or transmit the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus is a disease pathogen that affects respiratory system and cannot be spread by advancement in technology.
Keywords: COVID-19, 5G technology, conspiracy theories.
8:- Six Effective Ways to Stay De-stressed and Productive in the Covid-19 World
Jibin Francis ,Dr.B. Beneson Thilagar Christadoss
Abstract: Covid-19 pandemic changed the life style of people. In order to be safe from the pandemic, people were asked to be in quarantine by the governments. Quarantining is the most apt solution to this pandemic, but being in quarantine for many days is very difficultbecause it creates stress and tension in life.But there is no other choice. The only way to get rid of stress in Covid-19 is involving in different activities. So finding out a hobby is the first and the foremost task during Covid-19.Some people may already have hobbies and the rest can identity their interest based on which they can choose one activity. This paper “Six Effective Ways to Stay De-stressed and Productive in the Covid-19World” deals with different activities that a person in quarantine can choose to make life happier, fun filled and creative.
Keywords: Covid-19, De-Stress, Hobbies, Positive Attitude, Fitness.
9:- The Reality of Human Rights in Light of the Corona Pandemic
Fadi M.S Alsuhimat , Sara Ahmad Sawai
Abstract: Quarantine measures caused by the Corona epidemic have clearly affected human rights in general. This study aims to analyze the reality of human rights (economic, social, health, cultural) in the shadow of the Corona virus. This study indicates that human rights have been subjected to multiple violations in most countries of the world under the pretext of fighting Corona virus. The repercussions and dimensions of the Corona pandemic have affected all levels and levels, whether through the deterioration of the economic conditions of individuals, societies and countries, or its other effects on the social reality of societies. Future studies may include making more suggestions to preserve human rights and not to be subject to breach by countries or governments.
Keywords: Coronavirus pandemic, Human Rights, Restraining Quarantine.
10:- COVID-19: Online Learning Experience of College Students: The Case of Ghana
Eugene Adu Henaku
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools around the world. To ensure the continuity of teaching and learning, schools, colleges and universities have moved their classes and lectures online. This study focused on the online learning experiences of college students and their perception of online learning in Ghana. The descriptive phenomenological research design was employed. Ten college students were selected from four colleges of education using the snowball sampling procedure. Participants were interviewed via phone. Colaizzi’s phenomenological data analysis process was adopted for this study. Findings were presented in themes and supported by quotes from research participants. Thematic analysis revealed the following themes: 1. Nature of online learning, 2. Connectivity problem, 3. Internet bundle, 4. Challenges with Device, 5. Household production and 6. Overall perception of e-learning. The findings revealed that both social media and online learning platforms were used for teaching and learning by the Colleges of Education in Ghana. It was also found that students experience internet connectivity problems, financial difficulty due to the high cost of internet bundle, challenges with devices and disruption as a result of the need to assist in household production. College students suggest that online learning should be suspended due to the number of challenges associated.
Keywords: College Students, COVID-19, Ghana, Online learning.
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