Post-pandemic Era Research Articles

English Learning Strategies and Proficiency Level: Grade 11 Students’ Perspective in the Post-Pandemic Era

Abstract — This mixed method research study sought to assess the English learning strategies vis-à-vis proficiency level of Grade 11 students of a public high school for S.Y. 2023-2024. This research made use of a survey questionnaire and interview guide in a form of open-ended questions in gathering the necessary data. There were 21 respondents who participated in the 1st part of the data gathering and 10 were selected to participate in the interview session for the 2nd part. Statistical tools for data analysis included weighted mean, percentage distribution, and frequency count. Results revealed that most respondents were on their appropriate age to be admitted in the grade level in accordance to the K-12 program and majority were females. In terms of English learning strategies, it was found out that respondents had an acceptable result to both cognitive and metacognitive and when taken as a whole garnering a weighted mean verbally interpreted as agree. Meanwhile, students’ level of English proficiency in terms of Synonyms, Antonyms, Single-Word Analogy, Double-Word Analogy, Identifying Errors, Correct Usage, and Reading Comprehension and when taken as a whole obtained a mean score verbally interpreted as did not meet expectation. The findings highlighted the dynamic and evolving nature of language acquisition, where strategies employed by learners play a crucial role in shaping their journey towards linguistic mastery. Thus, it is recommended that teachers must look on the other factors regardless of being internal or external that may influence students’ capacity in learning English.

FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND THE INFORMAL SECTOR DURING AND POST-COVID 19 ERAS: STATUS, CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

COVID 19 is one of the major disasters that significantly disrupted the socio-economic statuses of various businesses and nations at large. The purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which COVID 19 affected financial inclusion in Zimbabwe. The quantitative research methodology and the purposive sampling technique were employed. Data was collected using in-depth and focus discussion group interviews from 35 participants. Data was analysed using thematic data analysis approach. Barred people in rural areas from accessing financial services which directly and indirectly increased the magnitude of poverty among people running informal businesses. Financial inclusion, is a key driver to poverty reduction; hence the negative impact of on financial inclusion significantly propels poverty in societies. Digitalizing financial services is one of the strategies which can be utilized to promote financial inclusion in the post- era. Financial institutions should use technology in financial services, so that those in rural areas do not incur transport and logistical costs for accessing financial services. Digital finance and other various financial innovations should be used to achieve financial inclusion in rural areas. Policies that encourage the delivery of formal financial services in rural areas should be developed. Governments should consider granting subsidy to providers of financial services so that they can offer basic financial services at low cost to the excluded population. Thus, governments ought to commit themselves to the delivery of accessible, affordable, appropriate and cost-effective financial services to unserved or underserved households. The study provides managers of financial institutions with various techniques of providing financial services to the informal sector in the post- eras in rural areas. It also provides managers with information pertaining to the risks in providing financial services in post-pandemic era in rural areas. Managers of internet service providers has a role in making sure that the rural folk have access to the facility so that digital banking systems become realizable.

Financial Technology in Recovery: Behavioral Usage of Payment Systems by Indonesian MSMEs in the Post-Pandemic Era

Financial Technology in Recovery: Behavioral Usage of Payment Systems by Indonesian MSMEs in the Post-Pandemic Era

Using simulated bronchoscopy to improve training on intensive care units in a north London NHS trust

Flexible bronchoscopy is a vital tool that is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic indications on the intensive care unit. During the COVID pandemic, training opportunities to perform such a skill were decreased and novel methods of teaching, including using bronchoscopy simulators, were explored out of necessity. The aim of this quality improvement project was to investigate how training on an intensive care unit prepared trainees for carrying out bronchoscopy, and whether a simulated bronchoscopy session with a high-fidelity simulator could be a useful adjunct to gain experience. Our pilot, although limited in patient numbers, suggested that current teaching methods might not be adequate for building trainee confidence and that a session with a bronchoscopy simulator could serve as a remedy to this with a significant increase in self-reported confidence. Moving forwards in a post-pandemic era, this serves as a lesson learnt from COVID and would benefit from further development in this area.

Comparative analysis of learning motivation, strategies, and effectiveness between medical interns and PGY during the pandemic.

In the post-pandemic era, medical education faces significant shifts in learning modes. This study, employing cross-sectional research from 2021 to 2022, surveyed 214 participants, including 104 medical interns and 110 Post-Graduate Year trainees in Taiwan. Findings revealed notable differences between the groups in age and current internship hospital. Medical interns spent significantly more time in daily self-directed learning, with a higher proportion exceeding 3 hours post-work. Although weekly self-directed learning hours did not show statistical significance, more medical students studied over 7 hours weekly. In terms of learning attitudes and motivations, medical interns outscored Post-Graduate Year trainees, indicating a substantial contrast. The study suggests strategic integration of online and traditional education, tailored to course characteristics. Future research should further explore the effectiveness of online learning, aiming to optimize digital learning while preserving traditional education values.

Distribution and Disparities of Industry Payments to Neuroradiologists.

Physician-industry relationships can be useful for driving innovation and technologic progress, though little is known about the scale or impact of industry involvement in neuroradiology. The purpose of this study was to assess the trends and distributions of industry payments to neuroradiologists. Neuroradiologists were identified using a previously-validated method based on Work Relative Value Units and Neiman Imaging Types of Service classification. Data on payments from industry were obtained from the Open Payments database from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, from 2016 to 2021. Payments were grouped into 7 categories, including consulting fees, education, gifts, medical supplies, research, royalties/ownership, and speaker fees. Descriptive statistics were calculated. A total of 3019 neuroradiologists were identified in this study. Between 2016 and 2021, 48% (1440/3019) received at least 1 payment from industry, amounting to a total number of 21,967 payments. Each year, among those receiving payments from industry, each unique neuroradiologist received between a mean of 5.49-7.42 payments and a median of 2 payments, indicating a strong rightward skew to the distribution of payments. Gifts were the most frequent payment type made (60%, 13,285/21,967) but accounted for only 4.1% ($689,859/$17,010,546) of payment value. The greatest aggregate payment value came from speaker fees, which made up 36% ($6,127,484/$17,010,546) of the total payment value. The top 5% highest paid neuroradiologists received 42% (9133/21,967) of payments, which accounted for 84% ($14,284,120/$17,010,546) of the total dollar value. Since the start of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of neuroradiologists receiving industry payments decreased from a mean of 671 neuroradiologists per year prepandemic (2016-2019) to 411 in the postpandemic (2020-2021) era (P = .030). The total number of payments to neuroradiologists decreased from 4177 per year prepandemic versus 2631 per year postpandemic (P = .011). Industry payments to neuroradiologists are highly concentrated among top earners, particularly among the top 5% of payment recipients. The number of payments decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the dollar value of payments was offset by coincidental increases in royalty payments. Further investigation is needed in subsequent years to determine if the postpandemic changes in industry payment trends continue.

Blended Learning as Part of Instructional Design: The Effectiveness in Teaching and Learning by Students

The instructional design model can assist educational institutions in implementing blended learning and in helping educators and learners adjust to the blended learning environment. This paper uses a meta-synthesis of previous studies. It aims to explore the influence of instructional design in blended learning and the direction of further research development. A total of 10 articles were selected through in-depth screening through a Web of Science search. The data selection uses blended learning and instructional design as two keywords, and the paper was published around 2020 to 2024. The findings of this study show that instructional design in blended learning can effectively improve the positive influence of teachers and students in participation, interaction, and assessment. This study also clarifies the direction of future research. These insights play a role in summarizing the instructional design of blended learning in the "post-pandemic era" and provide directions for stakeholders to continue to focus on future development.

Research on the Factors Influencing the Epidemic Resilience of Urban Communities in China in the Post-Epidemic Era

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are gradually realizing that urban community resilience is pivotal for effectively managing public health emergencies. This study employed grounded theory to establish a theoretical framework for epidemic resilience of urban communities (ERUC) in the post-pandemic era. Subsequently, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL)-interpretive structural modeling (ISM) method is utilized to discern the significance and hierarchical interrelations among influencing factors. The findings delineate that 14 determinants shaping ERUC are organized into five distinct tiers. Notably, nine determinants emerge as principal: vulnerable group; educational attainment; risk perception; medical insurance coverage; communal norms; community emergency response; community services; resident participation; and government efficacy. Among these, the vulnerable group and government efficiency are identified as foundational factors, while medical insurance coverage, resident participation, and community infrastructure are identified as direct influences.

Different patterns of national innovation under COVID-19: The moderating role of culture

In the post-pandemic era, there has been a renewed examination of the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy, aiming to discern potential patterns within this intricate phenomenon. This study categorizes the spread of COVID-19 into five distinct phases, as delineated by Huang et al. (2023), utilizing data from 115 nations within the Global Innovation Index. We analyzed the impact of the spread rate of COVID-19 on national innovation and the moderating role of collectivist culture during the period between 2020 and 2022. The results showed that collectivist culture positively moderated the correlation between the spread rate of COVID-19 and knowledge as well as technological output in the Entry and Takeoff phases. In the Proliferation phase, individualistic culture positively moderated the correlation between the spread rate of COVID-19 and national innovation, and in-group collectivist culture positively moderated the correlation between the spread rate of COVID-19 and the input and output of national innovation.

The role of catholic faith on health - post-pandemic: theological reflection

Health is one of the main elements in human life. Everyone always gives ample space for their health. However, sometimes people forget this when their life goals are not well understood or are limited to certain achievements. This scientific work examines the reinterpretation of the Catholic faith as a search for human nature and how the Catholic faith and health are actually an inseparable unity because humans are complete creatures. Apart from that, this scientific work also reflects the ideal human attitude in facing crises, especially health crises in the new post-pandemic era, namely "Being human also means being a healthy human being" because humans who are able to find faith can understand it. the importance of health in their lives. For those who understand the integral relationship between the Catholic faith and health, this provides confirmation of the true dignity of human beings, including their relationship to "the Divine."

Creativity Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults in the Post-pandemic Era: A Review of the Role of the School and University System

Abstract This literature review, focusing on creativity in the time of the pandemic and post-pandemic, aims to explore the role of creativity in young people’s well-being through the education and university system. The article starts from a redefinition of creativity in the light of a dynamic and interactionist view between person, environment and task as proposed by contemporary studies. A major focus is on the role that creativity has played in well-being in the pandemic and post-pandemic period, especially for vulnerable populations such as adolescents and emerging adults. The article also focuses on the developmental tasks of adolescence and emerging adulthood, which make them particularly appropriate times for developing and promoting creativity. Finally, the review analyzes the contribution and support that schools offer young people during the pandemic. What resources and obstacles still stand in the way of the education system fostering creativity in adolescents and young adults today? The review aims to draw attention to the debated topic of creativity in education systems. Schools and universities can continue to support young people in the post-pandemic era by helping them to play an active role in society using their creative potential.

Digital technology adoption and school leadership in the post-pandemic era: Insights from high school leaders

Integrating digital technologies into the educational landscape seems to be a defining factor for learning and leading in the pandemic and post-pandemic era. Hence, this study examines the impact of digital technology adoption on school leadership and management in the post-pan­demic era, focusing on high school leaders' experiences in Oyo State, Nigeria. The theoretical framework is anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which elucidates factors influencing technology adoption through perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitude toward usage. The study used a descriptive research design and sampled 227 high school leaders across three senatorial districts, collecting data via a validated questionnaire. The reliability index of the instruments is as follows: school leaders' digital technology adoption (? =0.85), digital media tools' usage (? =0.95), and professional development opportunities (? =0.84). Results indicate a positive influence of digital technology on school leadership and management, enhancing communication, virtual administration, performance monitoring, and breaking spatial-temporal barriers. WhatsApp, Email, Google Forms, and Zoom were identified as the most frequently used digital media tools, while professional development in digital technologies was provided to a moderate extent for 58.2% of high leaders. The findings demonstrate the need for more extensive professional development programs by indicating a considerable investment in school leaders' digital competency development, but not all-encompassing. Recommendations include enhancing the quality and frequency of training, promoting diverse digital tools, tailoring professional development to specific needs, and implementing regular assessment and feedback systems to improve digital technology integration in schools.

The lasting legacy of COVID-19 on individual shopping decisions: tracing the evolution of online shopping habits and its stability

ABSTRACT Societies are witnessing a significant increase in online shopping frequency, which has become a viable alternative to in-store shopping, a common aspect of people’s daily trips. Throughout pandemics, consumer behavior changes as a result of factors such as fear of disease, lockdowns, and physical store closures. This research aims to analyze the impact of variables accounting for health concerns and attitudes towards shopping in the increase of e-shopping during the COVID-19 and in the stability of such patterns in the post-pandemic era. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in Tehran, employing two Binary Logit models to identify significant factors. Results indicated that positive attitudes and benefits and convenience significantly increased online shopping frequency. Additionally, factors such as loyalty, shopping enjoyment, and prior online shopping experience before COVID-19 bolstered the stability of online shopping rates. Also, health concerns, emerged as significant influencers on both the growth and stability of online shopping.

Impact of post-COVID-19 changes in outpatient chronic patients’ healthcare-seeking behaviors on medical utilization and health outcomes

IntroductionThis study comprehensively investigates the changes in healthcare utilization among chronic patients with regular outpatient visits to hospitals after the occurrence of Covid-19. The research examines whether patients altered their originally regular medical attendance frequencies due to the pandemic and explores potential negative impacts on the health conditions of those irregular attendees post-pandemic.MethodsData for this study were sourced from a database at a medical center in Taiwan. The subjects were chronic patients with regular hospital outpatient visits before the Covid-19 outbreak. The study tracked medical utilization patterns from 2017 to 2022 for different patient characteristics and outpatient behaviors, employing statistical methods such as Repeated Measures ANOVA and Generalized Estimating Equation to analyze changes in healthcare utilization and health status during the post-pandemic period.ResultsThe results reveal that, compared to the regular group, chronic patients with irregular outpatient visits during the post-pandemic period exhibited a decrease of 5.85 annual outpatient visits, a reduction of NT$20,290.1 in annual medical expenses, and a significantly higher abnormality rate in average biochemical test results by 0.9%.ConclusionsThe findings contribute to understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare utilization and health conditions among outpatient chronic disease populations. In response to the new medical landscape in the post-pandemic era, proactive suggestions are made, including providing telemedicine outpatient services and referral-based medical care to meet the needs of the target population, ensuring a continuous and reassuring healthcare model for chronic patients, and mitigating the operational impacts of public health emergencies on hospitals.

Research on the application of AHP-FAST-FBS in the design of home entrance disinfection devices in the post-pandemic era

With the outbreak and continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, people's demand for daily disinfection products has increased rapidly, and its innovative design has received widespread attention. In this context, this study aims to propose a design methodology for home entrance disinfection devices based on AHP-FAST-FBS. Firstly, the design requirements of the home entrance disinfection device were collected and analyzed through in-depth interviews and the KJ method, and a hierarchical model of design demand indicators was constructed. Secondly, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed to quantify these design demand indicators, and core design demands for home entrance disinfection devices were identified by weight calculations. On this basis, the Functional Analysis System Technique (FAST) method was combined to rationally transform the design demands into product functional indicators, constructing a functional system model for the home entrance disinfection device through systematic decomposition and categorization. Lastly, based on the Function-Behavior-Structure (FBS) theoretical model, the mapping of each function of the product to its structure was realized, the product structure modules were determined, and the comprehensive design and output of the innovative design scheme for the home entrance disinfection device were completed. The results of this study indicate that the design methodology combining AHP-FAST-FBS can effectively improve the scientific rigor and effectiveness of the home entrance disinfection device design, thereby generating an ideal product design scheme. This study provides systematic theoretical guidance and practical reference for designers of subsequent related disinfection products and also offers a new path for improving social health and safety.

Foodservice strategies for reducing athlete illness at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In 2021, infection control guidelines, including those specific to feeding environments, were introduced by the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees to reduce virus transmission at the Tokyo 2020 Summer and Beijing 2022 Winter games. This observational cross-sectional study aimed to investigate caterers' compliance to these guidelines which included measures for personal hygiene, sanitisation, and physical distancing at these events. Expert sport dietitians attending Tokyo (n = 15) and Beijing (n = 7) games were surveyed to rate 11 COVID-19 countermeasures as fully (100%), partially or non-compliant at nine dining locations across both events. Descriptive analysis of each countermeasure based on observed compliance and location was conducted and reported as a proportion of the total responses. To better understand participant perspectives of the factors influencing compliance, open responses were systematically coded into themes and sub-themes by researchers through content analysis. Themes generated from participant comments were categorised based on their relevance to specific countermeasures and locations to identify commonalities and disparities in participant experiences, perceptions, and observations. All main dining halls at both events were observed as 100% compliant to countermeasures on more occasions compared with Tokyo's venues and satellite villages. However, Beijing's three main dining halls, showed a greater compliance compared with Tokyo's main dining hall, likely due to overcrowding in Tokyo. Comments suggested that smaller dining spaces, with overcrowding, may have contributed to reduced compliance to physical distancing measures. Food safety concerns were raised about gastrointestinal distress in Beijing due to food cross-contamination. Findings suggest that the food service environment may influence caterers' abilities to comply with foodservice safety and infection control guidelines. In the post-pandemic era, enhanced quality control and standardised risk mitigation strategies are needed to improve athletes' health at international sporting events.

The relationship between college students' learning engagement and academic self-efficacy: a moderated mediation model.

Despite the return of college students to campus in the post-pandemic era, the deep influence of COVID-19 on learning approaches persists. Existing research has explored fewer mechanisms underlying academic self-efficacy and learning engagement. In line with social cognitive theory, the psychological resilience framework, and vocational socialization theory, this research investigated academic self-efficacy, professional commitment, psychological resilience, and academic engagement among college students in the post-pandemic era. In this research, the focus was on understanding the impact of academic self-efficacy on learning engagement, taking into account gender as a moderator and psychological resilience and professional commitment as mediators. We conducted a survey with 1,032 college students in Henan Province, China, utilizing the Psychological Resilience Scale, Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, College Student Learning Engagement Questionnaire, and College Student Professional Commitment Scale. SPSS and the Process plugin were used to assess mediating and moderating effects. Academic self-efficacy significantly and positively correlates with college students' commitment to learning. The positive anticipation of learning engagement facilitated by academic self-efficacy exerts its effect through the fully parallel mediation of psychological resilience and professional commitment. Notably, the mediation effect of professional commitment was greater than that of psychological resilience. Further research found that the mediation of professional commitment was moderated by gender, with female students demonstrating stronger perceptions of professional commitment associated with elevated levels of learning engagement. Gender did not exhibit a significant moderating effect on psychological resilience. College students' academic self-efficacy, professional commitment, and psychological resilience must be addressed to enhance their learning engagement.

Exploring the Online Leadership Effect on Blended Learning in Educational Institutions: Post-COVID-19 Learning Context

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the transition of administrative and instructional work in schools to an online format. This shift has prompted school administrators to embrace online leadership as a suitable approach during and after the pandemic. Blended learning has been recommended as a sustainable and well-suited solution for educational institutions in the post-pandemic period. Aims: to investigate the impact between online leadership and the adoption of blended learning in educational settings. Sample(s): A total of 385 instructors participated in this study. The participants were surveyed using Google Forms to gather their perspectives. Methods: Structural equation modeling (SEM) and path coefficients analysis were employed to analyze the survey data and examine the attitudes of instructors toward online leadership and blended learning. Results: The findings indicated that online leadership (OL) exhibited a higher likelihood of being adopted for blended learning (BL) implementation, as revealed by the study results (59%). Instructors demonstrated increased flexibility and readiness to utilize online leadership methods for career advancement in the post-pandemic era. However, it should be noted that the adoption of online leadership measures was primarily driven by the necessity (41%) to maintain continuity in educational practices during the pandemic. Conclusions: These findings shed light on the significance of online leadership in facilitating the integration of blended learning in schools. The study highlights the adaptability of instructors and their recognition of the potential benefits associated with online leadership practices. The results emphasize the importance of online leadership as a strategic approach for educational institutions in navigating the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

A Science Mapping Analysis of Halal Tourism in Asian Leisure Destinations: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Era

A Science Mapping Analysis of Halal Tourism in Asian Leisure Destinations: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Era

Attitudes toward the adoption of accounting analytics technology in the digital transformation landscape

Purpose The main purpose of this study is to determine the accounting analytics technology (AAT) adoption among manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based on the extended technology acceptance model (TAM). Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research approach with online surveys was used to collect data from 219 accounting managers among manufacturing SMEs in Jordan. To test the suggested research model, partial least squares structural equation modeling was used. Findings The findings indicated that all direct paths were found to be significant in the hypothesized directions. Ultimately, the results also revealed that perceived usefulness has mediated the relationship between perceived ease of use and intention to use AAT, and hence all direct and indirect hypotheses were accepted. Originality/value This research has successfully extended the TAM model in the context of AAT adoption among Jordanian manufacturing SMEs by including new factors along with the original factors of the TAM model, particularly in the postpandemic era.