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Computation of Refractive Indices of Corona Viruses through Reverse Calculation

  • Kuppuswamy, Srinivasan;Swain, Kaliprasanna;Nayak, Suryakanta;Palai, Gopinath
    • Current Optics and Photonics
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    • v.4 no.6
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    • pp.566-570
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    • 2020
  • The present paper computes the refractive indices of different corona viruses (H5N1, H5N2, H9N2, H4N6, FAdV and IBV) through reflectance analysis of a virus solution. The computational analysis indicates that the refractive indices of all viruses are negative at the signal of 412 nm. Further the numerical output shows that the infectious bronchitis viruses (family of novel corona viruses, COVID-19) have higher negative refractive indices as compared to other corona viruses. Finally refractive indices of the family of COVID-19 are investigated with respect to the EID (Electronic infusion Device) concentration of the viruses, showing that the refractive index which ranges from "-0.96725 to -0.999998" corresponds to '0.01 to 10000' EID virus concentration.

University students' efficacy in real-time online class as alternative methodology due to Corona virus(COVID-19) events (코로나 바이러스(COVID-19) 사태로 인한 대체 방법으로서의 실시간 온라인 수업 참여에 대한 대학생의 효능감)

  • Baek, Jongnam
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.18 no.11
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    • pp.539-545
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    • 2020
  • This study was designed to find out the efficacy of college students' lecture participation in online real-time lectures conducted at university due to the Corona virus events. Participants in this study are 701 students attending the W University in the J region and participating in real-time online lectures. The tools of this study consisted of four factors: interaction, learning improvement, adaptation, and accessibility. The results of this study are as follows: First, accessibility is the highest efficacy among college students' real-time online lectures participation and interaction is the lowest. Second, the efficacy of real-time online lecture participation of university students differed according to gender, grade, major, and access devices. This study is meaningful in that it confirmed the applicability of real-time online teaching method due to corona virus and confirmed the applicability of real-time online teaching as a method to prepare for the arrival of full-scale distance education in the post-Corona era. Lastly, it was suggested that the online class management method and support for each college major reflect the changes of the times.

Preparedness of Siddha system of medicine in practitioner perspective during a pandemic outbreak with special reference to COVID-19

  • Rajalakshmi, S.;Samraj, K.;Sathiyarajeswaran, P.;Kanagavalli, K.
    • CELLMED
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.29.1-29.6
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    • 2020
  • COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-2019) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus-2). This new viral disease was unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. As of November 16th 2020, it affects about 54.3 million populations, death troll increased to 1.32 million cases in worldwide. Whereas in India 8.85 cases are infected with COVID-19, of which 1, 30, 112 cases were died. Till now there has been no specific anti-virus drug or vaccines are available for the treatment of this disease, the supportive care and non-specific treatment to the symptoms of the patient are the only options in Biomedicine, the entire world turns its attention towards alternative medicine or Traditional medicine. Siddha medicine is one of the primordial systems of medicine practiced in the southern part of India, it dealt a lot about pandemic, and its management. This review provides an insight into Pandemic in Siddha system and its management in both ancient history and modern history, National and state level Government policies related to current pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on usage of unproven drug during infectious disease outbreak, Preparedness of Siddha system during a pandemic outbreak Challenges and Recommendations.

An Exploratory Study on Anxiety and Depression of Corona Virus 19 among Hospital Nurses (병원 간호사의 코로나 바이러스 감염증(COVID-19) 질병 이환에 대한 불안과 우울에 관한 탐색적 연구)

  • Park, Jum-mi
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.11 no.10
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    • pp.53-59
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to identify anxiety and depression level for corona virus 19 among hospital nurses to the spread of COVID-19. Data were collected from 232 nurses in 5 hospitals from August to September in 2020 using questionnaire. Characteristics relative to variables were measured, and analyzed using SPSS 26.0 program for descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and pearson's correlation. The depression level differed according to gender. The anxiety about COVID-19 infection showed a significantly positive correlation to depression (r=.26, p<.001). Based on these results, several roles and coping strategies were suggested to help nurses recover and maintain their psychological stability and mental health.

A Study on the Sustainability of Library Service in the Situation of Infectious Diseases (감염병 상황에서의 도서관 서비스 지속가능성에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Sungwon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.54 no.2
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    • pp.247-267
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    • 2020
  • Libraries are public institutions in charge of information distribution. Libraries need to secure sustainability in providing services so that they can contribute to social integration even in disaster situations. The recent spread of the Corona 19 virus has negatively affected the operation of libraries and libraries have suspended services and users' visits to prevent possible infections. This study intends to examine responses of domestic and foreign libraries to the unexpected disasters, and also presents measures to ensure sustainability and considerations in establishing these measures.

Disinfection effect of corona discharged plasma water on fish pathogens (코로나 방전 플라즈마 처리수에 의한 어류 병원체 소독 효과)

  • You, Jin Ho;Lee, Ji Hyun;Mun, Seong Hee;Kwon, Se Ryun;Park, Tae Sup;Kwon, Joon Yeong
    • Journal of fish pathology
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    • v.33 no.1
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    • pp.63-69
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    • 2020
  • Fish culture is constantly threatened by various infectious diseases which are largely transmitted by water. Plasma technology is being used to sterilize polluted water in many industries. In this study, two bacterial pathogens Aeromonas salmonicida and Streptococcus iniae, and a virus (viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus, VHSV) were subjected to plasma water that was produced by a corona discharge system. Growth of A. salmonicida was greatly inhibited from 105.61 CFU/ml in positive control to 103.51 CFU/ml in treated group by only 60 sec contact with plasma water. Similarly, S. iniae was inhibited from 105.85 CFU/ml to 103.40 CFU/ml. VHSV titer also decreased from 104.1 TCID50/ml to 101.45 TCID50/ml by the same treatment. Activation of water by the plasma was confirmed by the existence of ozone in the plasma water. These results suggest that plasma water could efficiently disinfect fish pathogens, possibly by the action of reactive oxygen species contained in the plasma water.

Review of Environmental Characteristics and Building Finishes Controlling the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 - Focused on overseas literature related to antiviral experiments (코로나 바이러스 확산억제를 위한 환경 및 건축마감재료 고찰 - 항바이러스 재료 관련 해외 문헌을 중심으로)

  • Park, Yonghyun;Lee, Hyunjin;Kwon, Soonjung
    • Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.37-44
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: Currently, research on environmental conditions and finishing materials for medical facilities with proven antiviral performance is poor in Korea. Through this study, we have explored environmental characteristics and finishing materials that can be used to control cross-infection when constructing medical facilities. Methods: Experiments in overseas papers related to antiviral effects of environmental conditions, spatial compartments, and interior finishes have been analyzed. Results: The higher the temperature, the higher the humidity, and the higher the illuminance of sunlight, the lower the viability of the corona-virus. The proliferation of viruses was suppressed on the surface of the copper alloy. Materials such as brushed steel are the ones that maintain the strongest viability. Among the characteristics of the surface, survival and propagation power differ depending on whether it is porous or hydrophilic. In the case of infection ward actually operated in Italy, the presence of airborne viruses in contaminated and non-contaminated spaces differed significantly. Corona-virus has been identified in reachable parts such as door handles and medical shelves in quasi-contaminated spaces, which are spaces between contaminated and non-contaminated spaces, but the corona-virus has not been identified in cases of out-of-touch walls. Implications: It is necessary to evaluate the performance by testing the construction finishing materials of infection control facilities according to domestic conditions.

A Study on Leisure Activities and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly in With COVID-19 Era (위드 코로나(With COVID-19)시대 노인의 여가활동과 삶의 만족도에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Kyung A;Son, Hee Won
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.445-459
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    • 2022
  • This study presented a plan to improve the life satisfaction and leisure status of the elderly in the With COVID-19 era, and the life satisfaction of the elderly. For this purpose, we investigated life satisfaction and leisure life for 107 senior citizens at the Gyeonggi Senior Welfare Center, and the following results were obtained. First, it can be seen that overall life satisfaction was relatively lower after Corona than before. Second, in the correlation between leisure activity and life satisfaction, there was no significant correlation between the level of leisure activity and life satisfaction before Corona, and a significant positive correlation was found between the level of leisure activity and life satisfaction after Corona. seemed If alternative measures are proposed according to these results, first, it is necessary to seek ways to improve and manage the environment for the elderly in the with Corona era in the local community. In particular, in order to reduce the adaptation gap among the elderly due to the many changes in digital technology, institutions related to the elderly are providing education on how to use smartphones and kiosks, but it needs to be expanded as a community-wide measure. Second, a systematic system for health care for the elderly in the era of With Corona must be provided. Third, the old-age income security system and support are required so that the minimum living security is guaranteed for the elderly who are experiencing economic difficulties due to the corona virus. Fourth, it is necessary to revitalize programs related to talking to the elderly and counseling for the improvement of relationships and location satisfaction due to social distance and relationship atrophy due to Corona.

A Case Study on Performance Analysis of Antimicrobial Copper Film Attaching to Window for Responding to COVID-19 and Others (코로나19 등 대응을 위한 "유리창 부착용 항바이러스 동필름" 성능분석 사례연구)

  • Kim, Seong Je
    • Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.23-40
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    • 2021
  • In the era of the global coronal 19 pandemic, there is a risk of cross-infection in hospitals at the stage where treatments and vaccines are currently being developed and marketed, so individuals should enhance their acquired immunity and generalize their living systems by the performance of copper ions in the social environment. In order to prevent the spread of infection, the need for anti-bacterial film and its efficacy were analyzed through anti-viral performance tests based on research and development cases of worldwide and immemorial time. he Korea Construction Research Institute (KCL) has received anti-bacterial performance certification and anti-viral test scores from the "National Approval Performance Certification Agency." At the time, NCCP 43326 Human Corona virus (BetaCoV/Korea/KCDC03/2020), which was approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was introduced to ensure that the activity rate of infected cells was satisfied in the anti-viral performance test. Anti-proliferation measures for the Corona 19 virus require a quality clinical trial study comparing the experimental group within the glass space where the antiviral copper film is constructed with the comparator of the same condition without copper film.

Stress Management during Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19 시대의 스트레스 관리)

  • Kim, Won-Hyoung
    • Korean journal of aerospace and environmental medicine
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.95-99
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    • 2020
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reduces airline passengers, which leads to a sharp decline in airline sales. They are concerned about the dismissal or unpaid leave of the flight pilot and crew, and the management of the passengers is also under great stress. Stress management methods for COVID-19 can be divided into general stress management such as 'Let's change me', 'Let's find the source of life', and 'Let's ask for help', and mental health management in a disaster situation.