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Economics
Gang Xie, Lei Zhang
Summary: This study examines the impact of school closure on household labor supply in rural China during the early 2000s. The results show that school closure significantly increases the annual income of mothers with primary school-aged children, which is mainly due to an increase in wage income. Additionally, mothers also engage in temporary rural-urban migration to care for their children.
CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Keivan Ranjbar, Hamidreza Hosseinpour, Reza Shahriarirad, Haleh Ghaem, Khoubyar Jafari, Tayebeh Rahimi, Alireza Mirahmadizadeh, Parisa Hosseinpour
Summary: This study used an online questionnaire to investigate the impacts of lockdown and school closure on children's major lifestyle aspects, especially their leisure and sleep patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed significant changes in children's lifestyle due to lockdown, with increased screen time and altered sleep patterns. The study suggests that strategies should be implemented to mitigate the negative effects of the quarantine period on children's psychological and mental health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lea Tan Combette, Etienne Camenen, Jean-Yves Rotge, Liane Schmidt
Summary: The study investigated how school closure during the COVID-19 pandemic affected school engagement among French students. The findings showed that during the lockdown period, students with self-determined motivation tended to spend more time studying. This highlights the importance of self-determined motivation when students lack social and intellectual interactions with classmates and teachers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tina Hascher, Susan Beltman, Caroline Mansfield
Summary: A qualitative study in Switzerland found that despite general negative evaluations of distance teaching during sudden school closures, teachers still experienced medium to high levels of professional well-being. Factors such as high work-load, social distancing, and feelings of lack of competence were identified as key contributors to deteriorating teacher well-being, while resources, collegial support, and leadership support played important roles in maintaining teacher well-being. Positive experiences with new forms of distance teaching and feelings of professional mastery also contributed to teacher well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Michael Teik Chung Lim, Mahesh Babu Ramamurthy, Ramkumar Aishworiya, Dimple D. Rajgor, Anh Phuong Tran, Prerana Hiriyur, Shangari Kunaseelan, Majid Jabri, Daniel Yam Thiam Goh
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, school closure in Singapore led to an increase in sleep duration among school-going children, attributed to later bedtime and wake-up times. Students attending private schools had longer sleep duration compared to those in public schools.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Melissa A. Rolfes, H. Keipp Talbot, Huong Q. McLean, Melissa S. Stockwell, Katherine D. Ellingson, Karen Lutrick, Natalie M. Bowman, Emily E. Bendall, Ayla Bullock, James D. Chappell, Jessica E. Deyoe, Julie Gilbert, Natasha B. Halasa, Kimberly E. Hart, Sheroi Johnson, Ahra Kim, Adam S. Lauring, Jessica T. Lin, Christopher J. Lindsell, Son H. McLaren, Jennifer K. Meece, Alexandra M. Mellis, Miriana Moreno Zivanovich, Constance E. Ogokeh, Michelle Rodriguez, Ellen Sano, Raul A. Silverio A. Francisco, Jonathan E. Schmitz, Celibell Y. Vargas, Amy Yang, Yuwei Zhu, Edward A. Belongia, Carrie Reed, Carlos G. Grijalva
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a decrease in global influenza virus infections. However, there was an increased risk of influenza virus infection during the 2021-2022 influenza season due to loss of natural immunity and antigenic changes in circulating viruses.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shu Cui, Chao Zhang, Shijiang Wang, Xingong Zhang, Lei Wang, Ling Zhang, Qiuyu Yuan, Cui Huang, Fangshuo Cheng, Kai Zhang, Xiaoqin Zhou
Summary: The study found that most students showed high or moderate enthusiasm for online classes, but performed poorly in terms of learning and completing homework. Parents and students had average satisfaction scores of 7.35 and 7.25, respectively. Parents' positive evaluations for online learning decreased during the second stage of the study, along with a decrease in completion rates for courses and homework.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gedamu Ayalew Wolelaw, Worku Awoke Yalew, Abebaw Gedef Azene, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie
Summary: This study aimed to determine the level of rabies prevention practices and associated factors among household heads in Bure Zuria district, North-west Ethiopia. The study found that the level of good prevention practices of rabies was low in the district, indicating a need for increased awareness creation trainings and multi-sectoral collaborations to prevent rabies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stuart Ross, George Breckenridge, Mengdie Zhuang, Ed Manley
Summary: A novel, privacy-preserving framework was proposed to measure household visitation patterns using passively collected mobility data in England. The study revealed significant spatial and temporal variations in household visitation, impacted by national and regional lockdown policies, and the vaccination programme. This indicates complex social processes unfolding differently over space and time, likely influenced by policy adherence, vaccine rollout, and regional interventions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cell Biology
David M. Morens, Jaekeun Park, Jeffery K. Taubenberger
Summary: Despite our current understanding and resources, we cannot predict future pandemics caused by influenza A viruses. Concerns about an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic have been raised since 1997, but there are also other possible routes to pandemic influenza.
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Waleed R. Zalloum, Eman Elayeh, Basel Al Haj Ali, Needa Zalloum
Summary: This study investigates the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Jordanian adults towards influenza vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study finds that most Jordanian adults are unwilling to be vaccinated against influenza during the pandemic and perceive it as not a threat. Social media is the primary source of information about influenza vaccine, and the role of pharmacists and physicians is neglected. There is a need to reinforce the education and campaign efforts by healthcare professionals and media to increase awareness and promote the importance of influenza vaccine uptake.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Moustafa Abdelaal Hegazi, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Mohamed Hesham Sayed, Nadeem Alam Zubairi, Turki Saad Alahmadi, Mohamed Saad El-Baz, Ali Fahd Atwah, Mohammad Ahmed Altuwiriqi, Fajr Adel Saeedi, Nada Mansour Abdulhaq, Saleh Huwidi Almurashi
Summary: This study examines the satisfaction of Saudi Arabian students and their parents with the virtual learning environment (VLE). The results show that participants had an unsatisfactory experience with the VLE. However, the VLE is still accepted as an alternative to traditional classrooms in order to keep up with learning and ensure the safety of children, although improvements are needed.
Article
Business, Finance
Shuo Wang, Chengyou Li, Zeru Wang, Guanglin Sun
Summary: This research examines the impact of digital skills on household financial asset allocation using data from China Family Panel Studies from 2014 to 2020. The findings indicate that digital skills contribute to better allocation of risky assets by enhancing information acquisition and shaping risk attitudes. Additionally, the effect of digital skills varies based on urban and rural distinctions and wealth disparities. This study sheds light on the dynamic role of digital skills in shaping household financial behaviors and offers insights for reducing wealth inequality.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Business
Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Mahmud Akhter Shareef, Muhammad Shakaib Akram, F. Tegwen Malik, Vinod Kumar, Mihalis Giannakis
Summary: This study investigates the changed human psychology towards tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic through an extensive empirical study among tourists. It develops an attitude-behavioral model and reveals that the negative effect of attitude on behavioral intention is controlled by the emotional aspect of attitude.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paolo Montuori, Mariagiovanna Gioia, Michele Sorrentino, Fabiana Di Duca, Francesca Pennino, Giuseppe Messineo, Maria Luisa Maccauro, Simonetta Riello, Ugo Trama, Maria Triassi, Antonio Nardone
Summary: This study used a KAP survey questionnaire to propose quantitative research on indoor household pollution. The results showed that most of the interviewed individuals had positive attitudes towards house cleaning and paid attention to cleaning products. Regression analysis indicated that individuals with higher knowledge, such as younger and more educated subjects, had significantly higher positive attitudes, but their behaviors towards household indoor chemical pollution were not aligned. Therefore, behavioral and attitudinal interventions are necessary for this target population.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hiroaki Tooyama, Takehisa Matsumoto, Kiyonori Hayashi, Kenji Kurashina, Hiroshi Kurita, Mitsuo Uchida, Eriko Kasuga, Takayuki Honda
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mitsuo Uchida, Minoru Kaneko, Yoshihiko Hidaka, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Takayuki Honda, Shouhei Takeuchi, Masaya Saito, Shigeyuki Kawa
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2017)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mitsuo Uchida, Minoru Kaneko, Yoshihiko Hidaka, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Takayuki Honda, Shouhei Takeuchi, Masaya Saito, Shigeyuki Kawa
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mitsuo Uchida, Hiroshi Morita
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mitsuo Uchida
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2018)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Akira Endo, Mitsuo Uchida, Adam J. Kucharski, Sebastian Funk
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Dermatology
Akiko Sekiguchi, Yuta Inoue, Sahori Yamazaki, Akihiko Uchiyama, Osamu Ishikawa, Shiko Kuribayashi, Toshio Uraoka, Kenichiro Hara, Kouichi Yamaguchi, Toshitaka Maeno, Mitsuo Uchida, Hiroshi Koyama, Sei-Ichiro Motegi
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mitsuo Uchida
Summary: The Go To Travel campaign in Japan was implemented in July 2020 to revitalize economic activity affected by COVID-19 by encouraging travel throughout the country. A study in Gunma Prefecture evaluated the number of COVID-19 cases among residents of tourist resort areas, showing an increase in cases during the campaign period, indicating the need for additional preventive measures, especially for tourists.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takenori Yamauchi, Shouhei Takeuchi, Mitsuo Uchida, Masaya Saito, Akatsuki Kokaze
Summary: This study estimated the effective reproduction number (R-t) and examined its relationship with the rate of increase/decrease in the number of people in Tokyo. The findings suggest that the contribution of the number of people to R-t was inconsistent, indicating the importance of the content of countermeasures in controlling the infection.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dadan Mulyana Kosasih, Sony Adam, Mitsuo Uchida, Chiho Yamazaki, Hiroshi Koyama, Kei Hamazaki
Summary: The implementation of universal health coverage in Indonesia has led to increased utilization of public health facilities, especially among those with chronic illnesses. However, there are still individuals who are not covered by health insurance, which could pose a potential threat to future improvements in healthcare access and utilization.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mitsuo Uchida, Takenori Yamauchi
Summary: This study used school-based survey data to clarify the gap between influenza-like illness (ILI) and influenza diagnosis among schoolchildren. The results may aid in establishing epidemic control measures and securing sufficient medical resources.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ankhjargal Zanaa, Sekar Ayu Paramita, Oyunchimeg Erdenee, Bilegtsaikhan Tsolmon, Anuzaya Purevdagva, Chiho Yamazaki, Mitsuo Uchida, Kei Hamazaki
Summary: Mongolia has a higher incidence of childhood tuberculosis compared to the global average. This study analyzed data from 2010 to 2020 and found that tuberculosis is more common in school-age children and is most prevalent in the central region. The study predicts an increase in childhood tuberculosis in the central region and a decrease in other regions in the coming years.
TOHOKU JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Akira Endo, Mitsuo Uchida, Naoki Hayashi, Yang Liu, Katherine E. Atkins, Adam J. Kucharski, Sebastian Funk
Summary: Schools play a central role in the transmission of respiratory infections, and social structures influence transmission dynamics. Vaccination and mask-wearing of students can reduce infectiousness, while hand washing may increase susceptibility.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mitsuo Uchida, Shouhei Takeuchi, Masaya-Masayoshi Saito, Hiroshi Koyama
