Impact Of Coronavirus Outbreak Research Articles

Impact of corona virus outbreak on travellers’ behaviour: scale development and validation

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop an instrument to measure the influence of coronavirus (COVID-19) on international travellers’ behaviour.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 500 respondents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to develop and validate a multi-item scale to measure international travel behaviour post-COVID-19. The initial pool of items was validated by using exploratory factor analysis. The first-order reflective and the assessment of hierarchical factor structure were done through structural equation modelling by using SmartPLS 3.FindingsFindings revealed a hierarchical three-level scale for measuring international traveller’s behaviour. The first level consists of six sub-dimensions of 19 items. These six sub-dimensions can be used as a formative measure of three dimensions of general impact, attitude and preference and cleanliness and safety. These three dimensions form the third level for the meta construct of traveller’s behaviour.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed scale will provide policymakers and managers with an improved understanding of the change in travellers’ behaviour due to the COVID-19 crisis or any future pandemic.Practical implicationsThe scale can be used by the tourism and hospitality industry to access the impact of COVID-19 or any other future pandemic on traveller’s behaviour.Originality/valueSince the outbreak of the novel COVID-19, almost all international travel has come to halt. A diverse measuring instrument to measure traveller’s behaviour is not available in extant literature. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first of its kind which has developed and validated a scale for measuring traveller’s behaviour during and post COVID-19.

Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Climate and Air Quality

All over the world, there is a new target of public health emergency looming the world along with an appearance and distribution of the novel coronavirus disease (2019-nCoV) also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This Virus was initially generated in bats and then transferred to a human being over an unknown animal playing the role of a mediator in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. This virus is transmitted by breathing or coming in contact with an infected person’s droplets. The Incubation period is between 2 to 14 days for COVID-19, that is the time between exposure of the virus (person becoming infected) and symptom appearance in that person, averaging 5-6 days. However, it can go up to 14 days. Throughout this period, which can be also known as a “pre-symptomatic” period, some of the infected patients or persons can be contagious. That is why; transferal from a pre-symptomatic case can happen before the onset of the symptoms.. There are a few number of case studies and reports, pre-symptomatic transferal has been documented via contact with someone who is diagnosed with virus and increased investigation of that particular clusters of total confirmed cases. The main problem is that the symptoms are just like the regular flu that are cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue and breathlessness. This virus is moderate or mild in most of the people, but in elder ones, it may proceed to pneumonia, multi-organ dysfunction and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Coronavirus has significant consequences on the Health system, mainly on cardiovascular diseases and on the environment.

STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) UTILIZED IN ONLINE ENGLISH LEARNING SITUATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This research is aimed to figure out the students' perceptions of Learning Management Systems (LMS) that they utilized in Online English Learning Situation During Covid-19 Pandemic. Nowadays, many teachers have changed their face-to-face learning to full online learning as the impact of coronavirus outbreak. This situation creates new model of learning in which Learning Managements System or LMS becomes one of platform that are used by both teachers and students to support learning. The various LMS such as Google Classroom, Edmodo, Schoology, Moodle, and etc. are gained interest and popular in education context including English Language Learning (ELL) and Teaching (ELT). Hence, the writer tries to expose the valuable insight from the students' perception towards those LMS by conducting a quantitative study within survey design and instruments. This research involved 125 respondents mainly from Jabodetabek area. After the data has been collected, the writer analyzed it by using Ms. Excel 2010. The result showed a positive sight from the students. They seemed enjoy using LMS, since it facilitates students in learning English with easy features to submit assignment, quiz, feedback, and communication forum.

Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture and Allied Sectors

Impact of Corona virus outbreak on mankind is serious. Apart from health issues and social life stand still, global economy has been affected drastically. Many sectors have been hit by this pandemic and agriculture and allied sectors are no exception. Issues such as shortage of labour, restricted access to markets have been tremendously affected this sector. Many of its frailties were exposed during the course but the resilient cultivation sector surfaced with some promising results after a good monsoon and aggressive response demonstrated by the government to support the sector. Government excluded several farming activities such as farm operations, agribusiness, dairy, poultry and fishery from lockdown limitations after the lockdown extended in May, 2020. Pandemic also presented a great opportunity to think over and evaluate the hidden potential of respective sectors. Solemn efforts are required for innovation and technical up gradation of agricultural operations to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As India struggles to uplift the distressed economy, government announced economic stimulus package worth INR 20, 00,000 crore under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign. Long term impacts of this campaign are estimated to develop agriculture and allied sectors with major emphasis on quality products and increased exports of agriculture commodities.

The impact of coronavirus outbreak on breastfeeding guidelines among Brazilian hospitals and maternity services: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe World Health Organization recognizes exclusive breastfeeding a safe source of nutrition available for children in most humanitarian emergencies, as in the current pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite the Brazilian national guideline protecting breastfeeding practices, there are many concerns about protecting infants from their infected mothers. This study aimed to analyze how the Brazilian hospitals and maternity services promote and support mothers suspected or diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19).MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional and multicenter study which collected data from 24 Brazilian hospitals and maternity services between March and July 2020. Representatives of the institutions completed a questionnaire based on acts to promote and support breastfeeding, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, and Brazil’s federal law recommendations.ResultsThe results showed that in delivery rooms, 98.5% of the services prohibited immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their infants and did not support mothers to initiate breastfeeding in the first hour. On the postnatal ward, 98.5% of the services allowed breastfeeding while implementing respiratory hygiene practices to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Companions for mothers were forbidden in 83.3% of the hospitals. Hospital discharge was mostly between 24 and 28 h (79.1%); discharge guidelines were not individualized. Additionally, a lack of support was noticed from the home environment’s health community network (83.3%). Hospital and home breast pumping were allowed (87.5%), but breast milk donation was not accepted (95.8%). There was a lack of guidance regarding the use of infant comforting strategies. Guidelines specific for vulnerable populations were not covered in the material evaluated.ConclusionsIn Brazil, hospitals have not followed recommendations to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 outbreak. The disagreement between international guidelines has been a major issue. The absence of recommendations on breastfeeding support during the pandemic led to difficulties in developing standards among hospitals in different regions of Brazil and other countries worldwide. The scientific community needs to discuss how to improve maternal and infant care services to protect breastfeeding in the current pandemic.

A STUDY ON CONSUMER PREFERENCE TOWARDS DIGITAL WALLETS DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

The ongoing spread of COVID-19 has become one of the biggest threats to the global economy and financial markets. To contain the impact of coronavirus outbreak, India, just like many countries across the globe, is taking several measures; including a nationwide lockdown, limiting movement of the entire population, shutting down public places and transports, urging the public to stay indoors, maintaining social distancing and developing work from home culture. During the period of lockdown, usage of digital wallets has increased. The digital wallet is a leading concept in India that has been beating credit card handling and is gradually beginning to swap the old traditional payment methods. The Digital wallets are virtual wallets; where one can easily store cash for making offline and online payments. Digital wallet app growth point outs the increasing need for efficient payment methods. These offer a much more secure and faster way for engaging transactions. The start- ups and large corporate businesses are also continuously on the lookout for customer-friendly technologies, thereby giving more value and convenience to the customers; especially during COVID-19 era, to retain old and attract new customers. This study was carried out to find out the factors, which affect consumer preference and frequency of usage towards digital wallets. Using a structured questionnaire with the help of ‘Google form’, the primary data was collected from a sample of 115 respondents. ANOVA and frequency analysis were used to find out the factors that affect the consumer preference and impact of various factors on consumer preference towards digital wallets were also analyzed.

Laboratory testing for COVID-19 in suspected human cases and the impact of corona virus pandemic on the global health system

COVID-19, coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection has become pandemic after first appearing in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It destroyed the life of millions of people throughout the different parts of Europe, America, Asia and others in the world. Various groups of scientists throughout the globe have claimed on trialing for the corona vaccine and for finding out suitable medication for the treatment of COVID-19. No vaccine or medicines are successfully reported to short out the issue for saving the valuable life of human beings, till date. The mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection and organ invasion are not understood and it creates difficulty in clinical diagnosis and treatment of corona patients. The pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection is not very much clear and it may invade multiple organ systems of respiratory, digestive and hematological in a confirmed case. The impact of corona virus outbreak on the global and Indian health systems is also reviewed herewith.

A Cruel Race between Coronavirus and Management

<p>Due to a virus named “COVID-19”, 2020 is a difficult year for the whole world. The coronavirus affects every aspect of people’s life. There is a cruel race between coronavirus and management. In the context of global coronavirus outbreak, this paper focuses on the impact of coronavirus outbreak on different management areas, including crisis management, supply chain management, physical distribution management, and human resources management. This paper analyzes the challenges and changes to management in different areas that have been forced by the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

Impact of coronavirus outbreak on Indian textile sector

Impact of coronavirus outbreak on Indian textile sector - JMRA- Print ISSN No: - 2394-2762 Online ISSN No:- 2394-2770 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.jmra.2020.017, Journal of Management Research and Analysis-J Manag Res Anal

Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on NO2 Pollution Assessed Using TROPOMI and OMI Observations.

Spaceborne NO2 column observations from two high‐resolution instruments, Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) on board Sentinel‐5 Precursor and Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) on Aura, reveal unprecedented NO2 decreases over China, South Korea, western Europe, and the United States as a result of public health measures enforced to contain the coronavirus disease outbreak (Covid‐19) in January–April 2020. The average NO2 column drop over all Chinese cities amounts to −40% relative to the same period in 2019 and reaches up to a factor of ~2 at heavily hit cities, for example, Wuhan, Jinan, while the decreases in western Europe and the United States are also significant (−20% to −38%). In contrast with this, although Iran is also strongly affected by the disease, the observations do not show evidence of lower emissions, reflecting more limited health measures.

Impact of coronavirus outbreak on psychological health.

Impact of coronavirus outbreak on psychological health.

Impact of Corona Virus Outbreak on Malaysian Trade

The novel coronavirus strain (COVID-19) has not only affected countless human lives all over the world, but it has also been predicted to have a potentially adverse impact on the global economy. In relation to this, Malaysia's economy is likely to be affected due to the rapid slowdown of China's global trade activities. The objective of this study is to identify the changes in the major exports and imports in Malaysia between December 2019 and January 2020. The findings show that only the exports of electric and electronic products, as well as liquefied natural gas, have shown positive growth during the observation period, whilst the manufacture of metal and crude petroleum decreased. Moreover, the total volume of export goods sent to China was also reduced. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Malaysian economy and trade, but it is likely to recover with recent Malaysian government incentives.

Impact of Corona Virus Outbreak Towards Teaching and Learning Activities in Indonesia

AbstractLately, the world community was shocked by the Coronavirus outbreak that originated in the city of Wuhan, China that occurred in November 2019 last year. Coronavirus is very dangerous because until now no cure or vaccine has been found. Coronavirus attacks the human respiratory tract quickly. Transmission of this virus through, airborne and air to fellow humans. Its spread is very fast and cross-continent, WHO determined the spread of this virus over the plague and endemic, most of the countries registered at the UN contracted this virus, including Indonesia. This article aims to explain the impact of the coronavirus on teaching and learning activities, which so far teaching and learning processes are held in schools or classes but with the co-19 pandemics, teaching and learning activity is moved at home by E-Learning using various technological devices, such as smartphones, computers, and notebooks. The impact caused by the coronavirus involves various aspects, such as social, cultural, and worse, economic aspects. This study is carried out through a literature study by looking at the results of surveys and studies of literature, journals, and documents of several prints and electronic media and books relating to teaching and social society, sociology and anthropology. The conclusion of this paper shows the government's step in issuing policies to the public not to do any activities outside the home, all work is carried out from home, including teaching and learning activities.Keywords: Impact, Plague, Virus corona, Teaching, and Learning Activities AbstrackAkhir-akhir ini masyarakat dunia digemparkan oleh terjadinya wabah Coronavirus yang berasal dari kota Wuhan, China yang terjadi di bulan November 2019 tahun lalu. Corona virus ini sangat berbahaya karena sampai saat ini belum ditemukan obat atau vaksin penanggulangannya. Coronavirus menyerang saluran pernapasan manusia dengan cepat. Penularan virus ini melalui, airborne dan udara kepada sesama manusia. Penyebarannya yang sangat cepat dan lintas benua, WHO menetapkan penyebaran virus ini diatas wabah dan endemic, sebahagian besar negara yang terdaftar di PBB terjangkit virus ini, termasuk juga Indonesia.Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan dampak dari virus corona terhadap kegiatan belajar mengajar, yang selama ini proses belajar mengajar diadakan di sekolah atau kelas tetapi dengan adanya pendemi covid-19, KBM dipindahkan di rumah secara E-Learning dengan mengunakan berbagai alat technologi, seperti smartphone, komputer dan notebook. Dampak yang disebabkan oleh virus corona ini menyangkut perbagai aspek, seperti aspek sosial, budaya, dan yang lebih parah adalah aspek ekonomi. Kajian ini dilakukan melalui studi pustaka dengan melihat hasil-hasil survei dan studi literatur, journal dan document beberapa media cetak maupun elektronik serta buku yang berhubungan dengan pengajaran dan sosial masyrakat, sosiologi dan antropologi. Kesimpulan dari tulisan ini menunjukkan adanya langkah pemerintah mengeluarkan kebijakan kepada masyarakat untuk tidak beraktivitas apapun diluar rumah, semua pekerjaan dilaksanakan dari rumah, termasuk kegiatan belajar dan mengajar (KBM.Keyword: Dampak, Wabah, Viruscorona, Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar

Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Changing Educational Patterns of Student and Teachers at Onaizah and Buraydah Private Colleges in Saudi Arabia - A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Covid-19 affected higher education institutions worldwide Aim: This article identifies opportunities based on the need for change in the delivery of educational instruction resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of private colleges in Saudi Arabia Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted among 151 college students from two campuses of Buraydah Private colleges from March to July 2020 A self-administered questionnaire was provided online to all the students' as a web link composed of several questions on sociodemographic information, opinion of students regarding online classes, agreement levels of students on live sessions vs recorded sessions, testing availability of functioning internet service networking technology at home (WiFi, data bundle) helping you for distance teaching, identify the maximum number of hours one can stay motivated and follow the session, examine the ability of students to concentrate at home while studying, assess different approaches in facilitating learning experiences Results: Study findings showed 57 (37 7%) were males with mean age of 26 3 and 94 (62 3%) were females with mean age of 27 5 Majority of students were single 91 (60 3%), 60 (39 7%) were married Majority of the students had functioning internet services 126 (84%) at their homes which help them for distance teaching and 16% did not had the internet service Many agreed that they were satisfied with interaction received before the launching of the online classes by the tutors, but results were not found significant among students of different departments Conclusion: The study findings showed acceptable results showing that respective private colleges of Saudi Arabia provided good online support and orientation regrading COVID 19 crisis and students practiced good time management skills with online sessions © IJCRR