Period Of Self-isolation Research Articles

Stylistic Techniques in Demotivational Posters During COVID-19 Pandemic and Self-Isolation Period

This study examines the visual stylistic devices used in the iconic component of demotivators during the pandemic and self-isolation period. It is argued that the significant impact potential of the iconic component of demotivators stimulates their creators to produce more expressive visual components. Achieving this goal is possible through the implementation of stylistic techniques not only in the verbal text but also in the accompanying imagery. It is noted that the most frequently used visual stylistic device in the analyzed material is metaphor. The impactful effect in the examined demotivators was also achieved through the presence of visual hyperbole, comparisons, allusions, contamination, gradation, pun, allegory, parallelism, and antithesis in the iconic part. It was found that stylistic techniques exclusively in the iconic part are present in 47% of the analyzed polycodal texts (in 13% of cases, the verbal component was completely absent, in 34% of cases, the presented verbal text served as an explanation of the meaning reflected in the illustration). 53% of the examined polycodal texts demonstrated the presence of stylistic techniques in both the iconic and verbal parts. Furthermore, the duplication of stylistic techniques in the verbal text and the image is characteristic only for 33% of the analyzed demotivators.

Cochleovestibular manifestations in coronavirus infection

One of the main causes of the of the inner ear pathology is a viral infection including SARS-CoV-2 virus. On the other hand the psycho-emotional state of patients also affects patients with hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness, and an increase in depression and anxiety was revealed during the period of self-isolation. Goal of our study was to analyze cochleovestibular pathology in patients with COVID-19. The study involved 84 patients and the leading complaint was hearing loss - in 70 patients, tinnitus - in 54 patients, dizziness - in 50 patients. In addition, an increased anxiety background was found in patients, as well as signs of depression. Thus, the 2020 pandemic period was a high risk period for patients with inner ear pathology, which may be associated not only with the actual pathological effect of the virus on the auditory and vestibular system, but also with changes in the psycho-emotional status of patients.

ДИДАКТИЧЕСКОЕ СОПРОВОЖДЕНИЕ ДИСЦИПЛИНЫ «МЕДИКО-БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСНОВЫ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ», ИЗУЧАЕМОЙ ДИСТАНЦИОННО

Today it is difficult to imagine the activities of educational organizations of various levels without the use of distance learning technologies. But, despite the active use of this form of education, the expediency, effectiveness and success of its application by the participants in the process is assessed ambiguously. The array of information devoted to this topic testifies to the value and relevance for the teaching staff of the concepts, principles and methods used in the distance learning format. When completing the electronic educational and methodological complex of the discipline (UMKD), it is necessary to rely on the requirements of regulatory documents and the federal state educational standard. In addition, the didactic support of the discipline should be based on the dominant goals and objectives of its study. Distance learning technologies (DOT) have become quite firmly established in the activities of universities. The beginning of the active widespread use of this form of education in higher education institutions is associated with a difficult period of self-isolation due to COVID-19, but the largest, progressive, technically and technologically equipped universities mastered and implemented this format much earlier. A brief analysis of the publications carried out during the preparation of this work suggests that the problems and issues related to the distance learning format have not lost their urgency, value and urgency. Pedagogical tools, methods and technologies must necessarily be focused on the planned eventual learning outcome. The search for a balance of volume and content caused a certain difficulty in creating the UMCD. The lecture course on MBOB is quite extensive, filled and diverse, but it was not rational to place it in full on the Moodle platform. In addition, there were discussions among colleagues on the subject of the thesaurus proposed for use, the level of rational adaptation of the theoretical part of the content of the UMKD, an acceptable number of tasks for self-completion, taking into account the number of credits in the studied disciplines.

АНАЛИЗ ПЛАНОВЫХ И АВАРИЙНЫХ ОТКЛЮЧЕНИЙ В СЕЛЬСКИХ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ СЕТЯХ 0,4 КВ

Interruptions in the power supply of rural consumers are associated with emergency and planned outages. Using the example of one of the central regions of Russia, an analysis of statistical data on accidents and planned outages in rural power grids of 0.4 kilovolts for the period 2018-2023 was carried out. (Research Purpose) The research purpose is analyzing statistical data on emergency and planned outages in rural power grids of 0.4 kilovolts and identifying the relationships of these types of outages. (Materials and methods) Used literature sources, collected statistical data on the number of emergency and planned outages. Their analysis was performed by descriptive and diagnostic methods. (Results and discussion) It was shown during the descriptive analysis that there is an increase in outages of all kinds with a peak in 2023. It was determined during the diagnostic analysis that this is due not only to physical and moral wear and tear of the equipment, but also to changes in the accounting procedure for emergency shutdowns adopted in 2021. We have identified a significant impact on the number of outages of the self-isolation period due to COVID-19, as in 2020 the number of planned repairs decreased by 38 percent compared to 2019. It was found that due to a decrease in the number of scheduled repairs, there was an increase in emergency shutdowns in 2022 - by 1.5 times, in 2023 - by 5.7 times. (Conclusions) A correlation analysis was carried out by the number, duration of emergency and planned outages and the total power turned off by types of outages. It was stated that the correlation for all the studied indicators for the period 2021-2023 has become higher compared to the period 2018-2021, as the system for recording outages after the changes in 2021 turned out to be more objective. It was noted that the number of planned and emergency outages has a linear correlation of at least 0.83 for the entire study period.

Digital behavior of Russians: The impact of wealth level and the COVID-19 pandemic

One of the key trends in the modern socio-economic development of society and the state is digitalization. The degree of influence of COVID-19 on the digital behavior of the population and their use of the Internet still remains controversial and interesting to study. In this regard, the purpose of the study: to establish the relationship between the level of well-being of citizens of the Russian Federation and digital behavior and its change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: the study is based on the method of constructing stratification scales: by the level of income of the population, by the level of property, by the use of digital technologies. Results: Comparison of the results of constructing the Income and Assets scales with the results of Digital Behavior allowed us to conclude that there is a relationship between the well-being of citizens and their ability to use digital resources, and a comparative analysis of 2019 and 2020 data allowed us to establish, firstly, the impact of the pandemic on the well-being of citizens and the degree of their stratification, and, secondly, the impact of coronavirus on the digital behavior of Russians and their use of the Internet. Conclusions: based on the results of the study, it was possible to establish that by the time the COVID-19 pandemic and the self-isolation period began in 2020, Russians were already actively using various digital resources. The data showed that coronavirus was more of an indicator than a factor, which clearly demonstrated the dependence of Russians’ digital behavior on their level of well-being. This happened due to the fact that during the coronavirus period, the stratification of society by income and assets changed somewhat, which increased the gap between different groups of the population and reduced the access of certain categories of citizens to digital resources, while others were pushed to their more active use due to the existing socially significant assets and income.

Deficit fear as a modulator of disbelief in the framework of self-perception among students at the stage of self-isolation

The article examines how deficit fear affects the formation of the actual self-perception of “believer” among students during the period of self-isolation (Covid-19 pandemic). The deficit fear in the causal picture was determined as the reason influencing the dynamics of the actual self-perception of the “Unbeliever-believer”. To analyze statistical relationships, the author’s method was used, based on a general comparison of all quantile data partitions for each studied parameter. This dependence is represented as an asymmetric oscillation when the correlation is very weak and not even significant. It demonstrates one of the two main types of errors in the interpretation of the results of correlation analysis, which are ignored in the psychological community. A detailed psychological interpretation of the revealed connection shows how dangerous it is, especially when using the results in practice, to remain within the framework of linear representations when considering complex psychological phenomena and processes. In addition, three graphs of the dependencies of the indicator of the actual self–perception “Unbeliever – believer” on three indicators of fear (constructive, deficit and destructive) are clearly analyzed, when all the connections within the correlation analysis are extremely weak, but with a nonlinear approach, one of the three dependencies is strong as the simplest nonlinear.

Lifestyle Features, Mental Health and COVID-19

Of high concern is the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of physical activity of the population. A reasonably organized lifestyle with the use of a work and rest regime, in compliance with the diet and diet, with the implementation of hygiene standards, hardening procedures and various forms of physical activity, is the basis of a healthy lifestyle. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the population lost the opportunity to lead an active lifestyle, limited the daily motor activity of people. Almost a third of patients believe that exercise plays an important role during a pandemic. Exercise does not affect the improvement of the psycho-emotional state, this was noted equally, both women and men. During the period of isolation, more than half of the respondents took up the Internet most of the time, this was mainly noted by men, while for women the Internet did not take up most of the time. Before the start of the pandemic, most of the patients did not smoke or drink alcohol, among them there were more women than men. The pattern of patients smoking during the pandemic remained the same as before the spread of coronavirus infection. Only a small proportion of men and women began to smoke slightly more. The number of patients who drink less alcohol during the spread of coronavirus infection is more than those who used the same as before the pandemic. It should be noted that almost a third of respondents began to drink alcohol more often, especially men. The World Health Organization recommends that people remain physically active even during the period of self-isolation. It is important to pay special attention to the preservation of the mental health of the population, in particular, measures to organize preventive measures, psychological support, the provision of psychotherapeutic and psychiatric care in conditions of long-term stress.

MANIFESTATION OF THE PROBLEM OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE PERIOD OF SELF-ISOLATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The article is devoted to the study of the manifestations of the problem of gender discrimination, which worsened during the period of self-isolation during the pandemic. The growing interest in the problems of gender studies indicates that society is already concerned not only with the problems of legal equality of the sexes, but also with the problem of discrimination against women hidden from the public eye, including in the family sphere. The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent self-isolation have exacerbated both the problems of domestic violence in families in many countries and problems in the field of labor relations. This article is based on extensive empirical research by the World Health Organization, UNAIDS and the Analytical Center of the National Agency for Financial Research on the problems of discrimination against women in the labor and family spheres.

Hell for consumer addiction?: thematic analysis of COVID-19 narratives in a gambling support forum

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in public health measures which unintentionally made unfortunate individual-, community- and system-level impacts. People experiencing gambling harm have distinctive vulnerabilities that are exacerbated during this period of uncertainty, physical distancing, self-isolation and changes to treatment services. This paper aims to investigate narratives of gambling harm to understand unmet needs in a COVID-19 context.Design/methodology/approachA leading international gambling support forum was mined for all posts associated with COVID-19 during 2020 and thematically analyzed.FindingsA series of themes and subthemes that gamblers responded to the pandemic with a series of adaptive and maladaptive behaviors in line with the integrative theoretical framework of maladaptive consumption. Additionally, people experiencing gambling harm are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the standard public health notices do not meet their unique needs.Originality/valueThis research builds upon knowledge of the antecedents and consequences of maladaptive consumption behavior. Further, the findings show that the lack of preventative measures, such as targeted and timely information to combat adverse outcomes, and reflexive support services has made this time more challenging.

Training of teaching staff in the context of the transformation of the value of family and childhood

Рroblem and purpose. In the context of the growing role of education in ensuring sustainable development and of changing socio-psychological and pedagogical characteristics of modern family and childhood, due to many reasons and factors, the actual problem is the adaptation of the system of training teachers, focused on recognizing the value of family and childhood. The purpose of the study is to study changes in the training of teaching staff in the context of the transformation of the value of family and childhood. Research methods. The study involved 502 people, including: 246 people – students – future teachers (State Humanitarian and Technological University); 106 people - practicing specialists of educational institutions and 150 people – representatives of the parent community (secondary school No. 16, secondary school No. 18, OrekhovoZuyevo, Moscow Region, Russian Federation). Research results. Differences in the perception of the value of childhood and family by future teachers and practitioners were revealed: future teachers are less aware of childhood as a special stage of development in comparison with practicing specialists (36% and 42%, respectively); perceive childhood as a special world, full of pleasant and unpleasant surprises (56,7% and 36,4%); less focused on understanding childhood as a social group in need of additional protection and assistance (24% and 54,6%). It was revealed that future teachers, in comparison with practicing specialists, have changed their attitude towards the student's family to a greater extent: future teachers began to better understand the problems of the family (70% – future teachers and 45,6% – practicing teachers). The growing number of parents (+10,3%), recognizing the value of childhood, its uniqueness, the need for protection and assistance, creates conditions for successful interaction between the family and the educational organization, the use of active forms of educational, educational, cultural and leisure activities. Difficulties encountered by teachers in building relationships with the families of students (48,1% of the surveyed future teachers and 20,7% of practicing teachers experienced significant difficulties and were not ready to interact with students during the period of selfisolation), reinforce the need to revise the content and training technologies teaching staff. Strengthening the practice-oriented component in the training of teaching staff (the use of gaming technologies, case situations, internships, etc.) makes it possible to ensure the subject position of the student-future teacher, the formation of a conscious acceptance of the value of family and childhood, their uniqueness and originality. Conclusion. The formulated results of the study expand the understanding of the essence of the ongoing transformation of the family and childhood, and also serve as the basis for designing the content and technologies for training teachers in the framework of vocational education, professional retraining and advanced training programs. Keywords: social and cultural changes, family transformation, family value, childhood value, teacher's mission, teacher training

Students and young trade workers neuropsychiatric maladjustment assessment under COVID-19 epidemic restrictions

Introduction. Since March 2020, the introduction of a self-isolation regime and significant restrictions on personal contacts at work and school in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an expansion of the introduction of information technologies and a sharp restriction of direct interpersonal communication. The introduction of these restrictions has had a stressful effect on the body of both workers and students of various age groups, including young people. For a successful analysis of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the psychophysiological state of these categories of young workers and students, it seems appropriate to assess the state of maladaptation, self-assessment of nervous and somatic well-being.
 The study aims to assess the impact on the adaptive psychophysiological parameters of young trade workers and students of the changed working and study conditions against the background of the COVID–19 epidemic situation (self-isolation).
 Materials and methods. The object of the study was two groups of people who have a wide range of communication with colleagues and people around them, but differ in the content of their activities: students and trade workers. Scientists have conducted the study in two stages: before the pandemic (2013) and during the pandemic (December 2020) due to drastic changes in the algorithm of existence and work/study. We have examined 119 students aged 20–24 years (RGSU). There were 61 people at the first stage of the study (2013), there were 58 people at the second stage (2020, December). The second group (trade workers): 66 people aged 20–29 years. At the first stage of the study (2013), 34 people were included, at the second stage — 32 people. Experts have carried out the assessment of the psychophysiological parameters of the examined according to the questionnaire of neuropsychiatric maladjustment (ONPD). The condition for inclusion in the groups in 2020–2021 is the absence of a history of transferred COVID-19.
 Results. During the tense epidemic situation (2019-2021), against the background of the spread of COVID-19 and forced self-isolation of all population groups, the lifestyle has radically changed. Face-to-face communication has been minimized, but communication using information technology in all spheres of life (daily life, study, work) has increased dramatically. The researchers found that among the surveyed population groups (students and sales workers), the spread of signs of mental discomfort increased.
 Limitations. The study was limited to a sample of age groups: 20–24 years for students, 20–29 years for trade workers (in both periods).
 Conclusion. The calculation of the odds ratio (OR) allowed us to establish with a high degree of confidence that signs of mental discomfort, including asthenic and depressive signals, were significantly more often recorded during the period of self-isolation in both study groups: for students who are on distance learning (December 2020 compared to 2013): the coefficient of OR=5.4, (χ2=14.7; p<0.001); for sales workers: coefficient OR=15.0; (χ2=9.5; p<0.001).

Design of non-contact hand spray for smart sanitization using IoT

The most recent experience had taught us the importance of hygiene and health care. World had come across the tragic duration of lockdown due to the infectious disease named covid-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. We had faced period of self-isolation for months avoiding the social contact to reduce the rapid spread of disease. That situation had brought tremendous change in people’s life. This pandemic affected each us in various ways. There were many diseases like cholera, plaque, centuries ago showed the world similar effect like covid-19. So, there should be some preventative measures needed to be taken before there could be a chance to takeaway people lives. Our project is a small step towards the self-care, health of people and prevent the Spreading of viral infections, which we accomplished by one of the preventative methods - “Sanitization”. This is one the measure that can be implemented during pandemic periods (example - Corona Virus). This helps to reduce the transmission of virus to some extent and prevents people from being affected.

Post-COVID ethics of work as a perspective for the development of self-employment in Russia

The article discusses the process of transferring the financial and economic activities of most self-employed entrepreneurs to the digital space, which was forced by the conditions of the remote work format during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the established legislative framework during the period of self-isolation. The analysis of the current legislative framework, which is included in the article, makes it possible to identify general trends in removing barriers to engage a larger group of entrepreneurs in a new format of working, as well as immersing the main financial instruments in the Internet. On the basis of empirical data obtained in the course of quantitative (data analytics of queries in Yandex.Direct) and qualitative sociological research (content analysis of financial applications) the features of registration and registration procedures in the digital space were formed, the online platforms of the Federal Tax Service and the largest banking organizations for servicing financial and economic activities for the self-employed were analyzed, including financial instruments. A number of main aggregators and marketplaces are distinguished by industries of the activity sphere of the self-employed according to the criterion of popularity in Internet search engines. The specificity of web analytics of the dynamics and content of search queries allows us to draw conclusions about the most pressing topics, both for the self-employed and for those interested in this topic for the purpose of subsequent registration and use of financial instruments on the Internet. Based on these requests, there is a surge of interest in self-employed entrepreneurship, the criteria for registering self-employment during the pandemic and post-pandemic, an active study of the specifics of tax liabilities and financial and economic activities, typical characteristics of search behavior and priority online platforms in the Yandex.Direct system have been formed.

The Impact of Covid-19 Social Isolation on Mental Health and Physical Activity of Older Adults

Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic tends to affect older adults more severely, raising the need for social isolation in this age population. Social isolation is likely to impact older adults’ social ties and quality of life, as well as the risk for illness and health. Objective: This study is a narrative literature review to evaluate the potential effects of social isolation on the mental health and well-being of older adults. Methods: A literature search performed between January 1, 2020, and January 13, 2021, comprised an electronic search on different online databases in PubMed and ScienceDirect using the keywords COVID-19 followed by generic terms older adults or older people or aging population or elderly. Excluding duplicates, a total of 376 articles were screened, of which 21 studies were included in the final review. Results: Many older people could be mentally well-equipped to deal with social isolation, but some experience a negative impact on mental health. Stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms were reported during the self-isolation period. Physical activity also has declined among older adults amid COVID-19. Some elderly who are not moving much may lose significant muscle strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. Conclusion: If social isolation continues, policy responses such as proactively identifying and addressing COVID-19 for the elderly who are experiencing negative consequences. An effective solution such as “distance connectivity” and creating safe physical activity such as home exercise is recommended.

Comparative study on digital inclusion among socially vulnerable activists and leaderships of organized social movements in Brazil

This article analyses the challenges experienced by activists with social vulnerabilities who continued their activism online or face-to-face during the pandemic, focusing especially on Black and Indigenous women. I have also studied the types of resistance found in the period between March 2020 and July 2021. On the other hand, I will analyse leaders of organized social movements – or those in the process of formalization – to understand how these leaders organized themselves in the digital world. This qualitative and quantitative research was carried out through online questionnaires and online focus groups composed by activists with social vulnerabilities and leaders of organized social movements in different parts of Brazil. Due to a long period of turmoil, social division, self-isolation and perpetual stress have become the daily norm in our country. As we faced various political conflicts and social trials, the strength of our relationships and associations allowed us to endure. This research will also follow the digital difficulties in Brazil, finding levels of partial and total digital exclusion among the analysed groups. Despite the difficulties of navigating the digital world, activists and leaders of Brazilian social movements sought alternatives through resistance and solidarity, including sharing access to the internet via cell phones. This reflection is based on the research New Forms of Representation While Facing Digital Transformation finished in December 2021 for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation.

The Effect of Vinyasa Yoga Practice on the Well-Being of Breast-Cancer Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Vinyasa yoga practice improves body fitness and potentially positively affects practitioners' well-being and health. Due to the diverse intensity of practice and positions customized to the practitioner's needs, it can also support cancer patients. Undertaking physical activity that has a potentially positive effect on well-being and health was particularly important during the self-isolation that followed the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of three-month mild and moderate intensity vinyasa yoga practice on breast-cancer patients' stress perception, self-confidence, and sleep quality during COVID-19 induced self-isolation. Female breast-cancer patients participated in twelve-weeks of online vinyasa practice during the COVID-19 induced self-isolation period. Meetings were held once a week, where 60-min vinyasa yoga sequences were followed by 15 min of relaxation. Patients completed pre- and post-intervention surveys to evaluate changes in the following outcomes: stress perception, self-confidence, and sleep quality. Forty-one female patients enrolled in the Vinyasa course completed the pre-intervention survey, while 13 attended all the meetings and completed the post-intervention survey. The effect of the twelve-week yoga and relaxation practice significantly reduced sleep problems and stress of oncological patients. The participants also declared an improvement in their general well-being and self-acceptance. Dynamic forms of yoga combined with mindfulness techniques can be applied to patients treated for oncological diseases. It contributes to improving their well-being. However, in-depth studies are needed to analyze the complexity of this effect.

Relationship between Health Status and Daily Activities Based on Housing Type among Suburban Residents during COVID-19 Self-Isolation.

COVID-19 significantly impacted residents' health status and daily activities in suburban residential areas. This study elucidated the relationship between health scores, daily activities, and housing types. The method was a questionnaire survey of 378 residents of suburban residential estates in Teraikedai, Kongo District, Japan, during the COVID-19 self-isolation period. Since the survey cohort was New Town, the suburban residential area identified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was targeted. The questions included participant demographics, the Basic Survey on Japanese Social Life, and the SF-12v2. The Tukey-Kramer HSD test and stepwise decreasing logistic regression were used for the statistical analysis of the responses. The COVID-19 self-isolation led to lower physical and mental health scores than usual, and the health scores of residents living in detached houses were better than those of residents in apartments, both those over the age of 65 and those under the age of 65. There was also a correlation between residents' daily activities and their health scores. For those aged under 65 years, the health scores of residents living in detached houses were significantly better than those living in apartments, indicating that daily activities such as sports and recreational hobbies may contribute to health scores.

Strength training as a means of increasing motor activity of female students of higher education institutions during distance learning

The article deals with the problem of increasing the physical activity of female students of higher education institutions during distance learning. It was found that during the period of self-isolation and during the martial law, the need of student youth for physical activity increased. If during the pandemic, motor activity affected the increase of the body’s immune system, then with the nervous and emotional stress that a person feels in the face of constant danger, the need for motor activity became urgent. After all, in addition to the academic load, student youth experience fear, mental pain and depression. Analysis of the scientific literature proved that physical activity has a protective effect against the onset of depression in young people. Key biological and psychosocial mechanisms through which physical activity has an antidepressant effect have been found. Physical exercise, which is usually done in your free time, is more beneficial for mental health than activity during work. Also, experts determined that low cardiorespiratory endurance (CRF) is an indicator of lack of physical activity and is associated with a 64% higher risk of depression. Strength training for female students was developed and offered, which affects the development of certain strength qualities and the cardiovascular system; increases the weekly level of motor activity. Statistical calculations showed that the developed strength training has a positive effect on the physical fitness of female students, because during the period of its use, the studied indicators improved significantly. The emotional state of female students stabilized. A characteristic feature of the training was its use three times a week, which increased the level of motor activity to the optimal level. From this, it can be concluded that the tendency to reduce hours for the discipline “Physical Culture” in institutions of higher education is inappropriate, and even contradicts the rules of health care. It should be noted that the traditional system of physical education has undergone drastic changes. And she will not be the same as before. But such a concept as “motor activity” cannot remain on paper. Its increase should be fixed at the legislative level and supported by the state at the financial level and in the information space.

Economic Security as a Tool for Ensuring National Economic Development

The paper discusses the concept of national economic security as a tool for ensuring progressive economic growth. The concept is multifaceted and involves ensuring security in all spheres of economic activity, in the social sphere, etc. However, today economic security is increasingly jeopardized by new threats that the state is obliged to protect against. Ensuring economic security starts with some social issues, namely, ensuring a growing personal income, combating unemployment and poverty, etc. Growing personal incomes allow enterprises to increase production volumes and create conditions for innovations to be launched, i.e. bring about a multiplier effect. As of the first quarter of 2022, the poverty rate in the country was over 14 %, which means that 14 % of citizens could afford to buy only the most necessary items, not to mention any major purchases. Unfortunately, Russia is still dependent on imported machinery, equipment, IT components, etc. Domestic production is inferior to foreign counterparts, both in price and quality, and an import substitution policy has not been fully implemented yet. On the other hand, foreign companies having withdrawn from the domestic market caused price rises and reduced competition for domestic producers. Thus, the state is required to provide support for manufacturers, on the one hand, and on the other hand, to take measures in the social sphere that would reduce social tension and foster economic recovery after a long period of self-isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic and increasing sanction pressures.

Current recommendation for isolation in COVID-19 infection: a perspective review article

Introduction: There have been multiple variants of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV- 2), a strain of coronavirus, that causes COVID-19, a respiratory illness responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, since its first identified outbreak in Wuhan, China in November 2019. Since the pandemic began there have been various changes in the isolation period of the identified cases reducing from 2 to 3 weeks to the current recommendation of 5 days of isolation in symptom-free individuals in various countries. As of July 2022, only the Omicron variant has been identified as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization.
 
 Method: Articles were searched in Google scholar, PubMed, CDC guidelines, NHS guidelines (UK), Indian guidelines (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), Nepal guidelines (Ministry of Health and Population), and WHO guidelines.
 
 Result: The guidelines recommend a self-isolation period of infected individuals ranging from 5 to 14 days after testing positive for the COVID-19 disease.
 
 Conclusion: COVID-19 is here to stay and showing no signs of slowing down though overall fatality rate have been on decline owing to vaccination and increased immunity against the virus, it is ideal to shorten the duration of isolation and focus on protection against the virus all the times and not letting the guard down.