Smart oxygen monitoring in hospitals: a pilot study during COVID-19 by Jan Velicka, Martin Pies, Radovan Hajovsky, Katerina Barnova, Radek Martinek

“…Abstract During 2020-2021, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in hospital safety, with oxygen-related fires and explosions occurring at twice the usual rate. …”
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae detections in children with acute respiratory infection, 2010–2023: a large sample study in China by Yuzhu Miao, Jungen Li, Linlin Huang, Ting Shi, Tingbo Jiang

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to describe the epidemiological trends of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection among children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and evaluating the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) on the epidemiology of MP infection. …”
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Psychosocial health stigma related to COVID-19 disease among COVID-19 patients in Jordan: a comparative study by Lina Jalal Daoud, Mamdouh El-hneiti, Mahmoud Ogla Al-Hussami

“…This comparative study aims to assess the psychosocial health stigma of COVID-19, and to evaluate the perceived stigma according to the sociodemographic variables during the pandemic in Jordan.Method A study in Jordan compared stigma between 112 COVID-19 patients (52 males and 60 females) and 118 healthy controls (56 males and 62 females), with participants ranging from 18 to over 60 years old in both groups.Results According to the data, 27% of COVID-19 patients had high-level stigma, with total stigma scores ranging from 46 to 111 and a mean of 80.23 (SD=12.79). …”
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Discrete epidemic models by Fred Brauer, Zhilan Feng, Carlos Castillo-Chávez

“…Mostrecently, efforts to connect theoretical work to data have explodedas attempts to deal with the threat of emergent and re-emergentdiseases including the most recent H1N1 influenza pandemic, havemarched to the forefront of our global priorities. …”
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Clinical epidemiological characterization of COVID-19 in Cumanayagua. 2021 by Narciso Águila Rodríguez, Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Sarah Hernández Malpica, Natasha Sánchez Bouza, Yoseline César Carrero, Maidelenyis Santos Santos

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> in the history of humanity, the great pandemics have represented important and terrible scourges for the human race and the development of society.…”
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Impact of nationwide COVID-19 lockdown on workload and injury patterns of major trauma cases in a regional trauma centre in Singapore by Min Li Kang, Woan Wui Lim, Daniel Jin Keat Lee, Jerry Tiong Thye Goo

“…Introduction: Singapore instituted lockdown measures from 7 February 2020 to 1 June 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: A retrospective analysis of cases from the national trauma registry was carried out comparing the lockdown period (from 7 February 2020 to 1 June 2020) to the pre-lockdown period (from 7 February 2019 to 1 June 2019). …”
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Digital technology and the expansion of outdoor experience in outdoor activities by Hajo Schuurman

“… Introduction After the outbreak of covid-pandemic, the digital age has been highlighted in society, where the divide between indoors and outdoors (and work and private life) has both intensified and blurred. …”
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Surveying the aftermath: a qualitative and semiquantitative study of post-COVID-19 sequelae in the lungs by Kurian C. Eapen, Leena Robinson Vimala, Barney Isaac, Aparna Irodi

“…Abstract Background In this period following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increasing evidence to indicate the presence of long-term sequelae in individuals who were infected with COVID-19. …”
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The Effect of Gamification in Flipped Classroom on the Critical Thinking of Female Child Trainer Students in Yazd Technical and Vocational College by Motahareh eslami, Yousef Mahdavinasab, Zohreh khoshneshin, Asiyeh Modarressi Saryazdi

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of gamification in a flipped classroom on the critical thinking of child trainer students in the female Technical and Vocational College in the city of Yazd during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. …”
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Design and evaluation of screening and self-care (mobile) application for oral and dental problems and emergencies by Sedighe Sadat Hashemikamangar, Aidin Sooratgar, Mina Khayamzadeh, Shayan Momeni, Ali Asghar Safaei, Behnaz Behniafar

“…Conclusion: The importance of using such systems is highlighted in the Covid-19 pandemic condition where certain health protocols must be followed. …”
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Modeling the Impact of Air Pollution and Meteorological Variables on COVID-19 Transmission in Western Cape, South Africa by John Kamwele Mutinda, Amos Kipkorir Langat

“…Understanding the factors that influence COVID-19 transmission is essential in assessing and mitigating the spread of the pandemic. This study focuses on modeling the impact of air pollution and meteorological parameters on the risk of COVID-19 transmission in Western Cape Province, South Africa. …”
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Modifying non-coding regions of linear DNA vaccines to explore the interplay of expression and inflammation in immunogenicity by David C. Stirling, Maria de Miguel Ferrer, Sungwon Kim, Madina Wane, Daniel Kysh, Lisa J. Caproni, John S. Tregoning

“…The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for rapidly deployable, flexible vaccine platforms; particularly RNA which is now being explored for several other pathogens. …”
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Human Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of ARDS in Rat by Zurab Kakabadze, Nicholas Kipshidze, Teona Paresishvili, Nodar Kipshidze, Zurab Vadachkoria, David Chakhunashvili

“…In recent years, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of patients with ARDS has increased significantly. …”
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Wake-up call for recovery: a paradigm shift to address the deep crisis in Israel’s public mental health services in the shadow of October 7, 2023 by Amir Krivoy, Gadi Rosenthal

“…This system, already strained by years of underfunding and the COVID-19 pandemic, was unprepared for the surge in mental health needs resulting from these traumatic events. …”
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COVID-19’s Impact on Food Security among Urban Refugee Youth in Kenya: A Postcolonial Feminist Perspective by Cherie Enns, Samuel Owuor, Abbey Lin, Kristin Swardh, William Kolong

“…We divert from the comprehensive examination of refugees in camps to focus on urban youth amid Kenya’s refugee policy changes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of South Sudanese community leaders, our study engaged 58 participants – 42 males and 16 females. …”
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Impacting Information Technology on Investment Capital Attraction and Sustainable Development: A Case Study in Vietnam by Lam Thanh Hien, Phan Thanh Tam

“… Vietnam and several countries worldwide are experiencing unprecedented impacts of climate change, the gradual depletion of natural resources, and the global Covid-19 pandemic; in addition, sustainable development has become an essential requirement and an inevitable path in the progression of human society. …”
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Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study by Pooja Agarwal Jayagobi, Chengsi Ong, Kee Thai Yeo, Caleb Chun Wei Lim, Meei Jiun Seet, Lee Koon Kwek, Chee Wai Ku, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Manisha Mathur, Mei Chien Chua

“…Introduction: Vaccination is critical in controlling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, vaccine perception and acceptance among pregnant and lactating women is unknown in Singapore. …”
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Expectant Management of a Critically Ill Pregnant Patient with COVID-19 with Good Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes by Farah Alsayyed, Victoria Hastings, Sanford Lederman

“…Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is responsible for a global pandemic that has significantly affected New York City. …”
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report by Dela Hangri Jalmas, Fauzar Fauzar, Roza Kurniati, Deka Viotra, Harnavi Harun, Vesri Yoga, Alexander Kam

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. …”
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Demographic disparities, service efficiency, safety, and user satisfaction in public bus transit system: A survey-based case study in the city of Charlotte, NC by Sanaz Sadat Hosseini, Babak Rahimi Ardabili, Mona Azarbayjani, Hamed Tabkhi

“…Public bus transit in the US faces challenges like reduced ridership, rising costs, and service quality concerns, with ridership dropping to 62% of pre-pandemic levels by mid-2022. This research examines service limitations, safety concerns, and attitudes towards technological improvements in Charlotte’s transit system, using survey data from 160 participants collected in 2022 and 2023. …”
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