From Crisis to Progress: Housing and Latino Youth since 2000

2021 ◽  
Vol 696 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-78
Author(s):  
Jacob S. Rugh
Keyword(s):  
Latino Youth ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
National Data ◽  
Broadband Internet ◽  
Nativity Status ◽  
The Past ◽  
Household Crowding ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Zip Code

Latino youth housing conditions have transformed dramatically over the past 20 years. Rates of household crowding have plummeted, nearly all Latino children are U.S.-born citizens, and broadband Internet access is widespread. However, Latino youth remain disadvantaged and their housing conditions remain understudied as they come of age in an era of housing crises, from foreclosures, evictions, to the novel coronavirus pandemic. This article examines Latino youth housing conditions since 2000, including crowding and mixed-nativity/status households. Multivariate analyses of national data show that eviction, foreclosure, and a representative zip code sample of COVID-19 case rates are strongly linked to the housing conditions of Latino youth. The article illustrates these links by analyzing and mapping eviction rates, foreclosure rates, and zip code coronavirus cases in the census tracts of Maricopa County, Arizona. The results underscore the urgent need for policies that invest in housing Latino youth to ensure that progress of the last 20 years is lasting.

Progress in Railway Mechanical Engineering 2019 – 2020 Survey – Locomotives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Mast
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
Look Back ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract This survey reports on motive power developments for the previous year ending in August 2020. Invitations to collaborate were sent to several locomotive builders and railroads. The survey looks at the scope of new and rebuilt motive power during the past year. During this time, several Class 1 railroads have heavily adopted the rebuilding and modernization of existing motive power. The survey also looks at how the needs of the railroads are changing in terms of motive power both due to Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) and also due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic. Finally, this survey will conclude with a look back at the high horsepower race following the retirement of the EMD SD80MAC locomotives from Class 1 ownership.

scholarly journals The Role of Dental Professionals in Pandemic Events and Disaster Responses

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangwen Li ◽  
Bei Chang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Mass Casualties ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
The Past ◽  
Emergency Responses ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Dental Professionals

Abstract The past 20 years have seen major public health emergencies and natural disasters, including the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak caused by the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in 2003; the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008; and the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) of 2019, which caused mass casualties, infections, and panic. These also resulted in complex demands for medical resources and information, and a shortage of human resources for emergency responses. To address the shortage of human resources required for these emergency responses, Chinese dental professionals made useful contributions. From this work, deficiencies in emergency response training and opportunities for the expansion of rescue capabilities were identified, and relevant recommendations made.

scholarly journals Conservation analysis and screening of Ayurvedic compounds against SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zarrin Basharat ◽  
Muhammad Jahanzaib ◽  
Noor Rahman ◽  
Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan ◽  
Azra Yasmin
Keyword(s):  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Spike Protein ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Post Translational Modification ◽  
S Protein ◽  
Conservation Analysis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Recent infections caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have led to global panic and mortality. Here, we analyzed the spike (S) protein of this virus using bioinformatics tools. We aimed to determine relative changes among different coronavirus species over the past two decades and to understand the conservation of the S-protein. Representative sequences of coronaviruses were collected from humans and other animals between 2000 and 2020. Evolutionary analyses found that the S-protein did not evolve overnight, but rather continuously over time. Post-translational modification (PTM) analysis using online tools and virtual screening of S-protein against a phytochemical database of Ayurvedic medicinal compounds (n = 2103) identified the S-protein inhibitors. Among these, top ranked were Gingerol (IUPAC name: 4'-Me ether, 3,5-di-Ac 3,5-di-Gingerdiols), 1-(5-Butyltetrahydro-2-furanyl)-2-hexacosanone and Ginsenoyne N ginseng that stimulates Caspase-3, Caspase-8, and the immune system. Gingerol is found in the fresh ginger and has reputation of being a potent antiviral. These compounds might prove useful to design drugs against COVID-19.

scholarly journals The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Binta Suleman Abdullahi ◽  
Muhammad Iliyasu Baballe ◽  
Faisal Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
The Past ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a serious global challenge that has tremendously impacted socio-economic, cultural, and educational lives over the past few months. It has lead to the worldwide recession, a stoppage in all fields of life.

scholarly journals Learning Lessons From the Past in Combating the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 468-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Özlü ◽  
Dilek Öztaş
Keyword(s):  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

COVID-19 Vaccination Efficacy and Safety Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Halim
Keyword(s):  
Active Immunization ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations ◽  
Roll Out

Since the emergency of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is caused by SARS-Cov-2 in 2019, researchers have been on the move to find solutions to mitigate the spread of the virus. Various control measures have been put in place by governments under guidelines and recommendations of key global agencies with the world health organization (WHO) leading in providing information to help fight the pandemic. Multi-agency research efforts have been geared towards developing vaccines for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 infection. This paper is geared towards providing a detailed review and analysis of developments of the current vaccines in terms of safety and efficacy. Approaches that have been taken by different researchers and their findings are the subject of this work. Based on the mechanism by which a vaccine protects an individual against COVID-19 infection, it has been found that the already rolled out vaccines are mRNA (Pfizer and Moderna) and vector (Astrazeneca) vaccine structured. There is also China's Sinovac vaccine which has been in place for the past few years. The four vaccines reviewed here are administered in two doses some days apart. Currently, no vaccine has a safety threat and the efficacies are 95% for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer), 94.1% for mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna), 70.4%forChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine / AZD1222 (AstraZeneca) vaccine and 78% for sinovac respectively. Findings of this paper show that other vaccines are awaiting clinical roll out for trials. Even though these efficacies imply that the vaccines offer significant protection against the infection, further research and evaluation should go on to achieve higher efficacies while addressing any safety concerns that may go beyond local and systemic reactions that occur on patients after vaccination. This study concludes that even with the protection of the present vaccines, individuals must continue wearing personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as masks.

FEAR OF PANDEMICS OR FEAR OF TOURISM: THE CHALLENGES FOR HUMAN MOBILITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Hussain ◽  
Francesc Fusté-Forné ◽  
David Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Human Mobility ◽  
Early Research ◽  
World Health ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

The spread of the novel coronavirus, 'SARS-Cov-2', causing the disease 'COVID-19' has resulted in almost one hundred million cases and two million deaths (World Health Organization 2020). While early research suggested that the virus was not as contagious as SARS and MERS, the rapid increase in human to human transmission showed that the virus was in fact more contagious (Chan et al. 2020; Huang et al. 2020; Wang et al. 2020). On January 23, China announced lockdown in Wuhan to limit people’s movement both within and outside Wuhan (Surveillances 2020). This was the starting point to travel and transport restrictions, which were progressively implemented worldwide, following the virus’ expansion (Hamzelou 2020). In the past few months, research has commenced as part of academics’ rapid response to analyse the impacts and anticipate the consequences of the pandemics for tourism and hospitality (see, for example, Gössling, Scott, and Hall 2020). This paper adds texture to this conversation and critically discusses pandemics’ implications for the hospitality and tourism industries concerning the transport sector.

Gearing Up for a New “Pandemic” on the Eyes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Wang ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Uk

As the novel coronavirus continues ravaging communities worldwide, children and adults are spending more time than ever before on their electronic devices. Social networking websites, streaming platforms, and video games accumulate hours of usage. Students and employees are turning to remote learning and working. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking was already on the rise. In the US, the population of employees working remotely increased from 19.6% in 2003 to 24.1% in 2015, and in Sweden, the prevalence of working from home jumped from 5.9% in 1999 to 19.7% in 2012 (Feldstead & Henseke, 2017). Research conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reported that the teleworking rate in the UK increased by at least 20% over the past decade. There are currently no official reports on the increase of remote working in 2020. However, given the current pandemic situation along with the rapid advancement of technology each day, the numbers are expected to be at an all-time high. This may introduce the world to a new set of health problems: the Digital Eye Strain syndrome.

scholarly journals Pandemic Dynamics, the three Waves of COVID-19 and the Way Ahead

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Badrinarayan Mishra ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Way

Spread of a new pandemic in waves is a natural phenomenon. It has happened in past and also unfolding in present COVID-19 scenarios. Many players determine the outcome of the diseases during these waves of activities. This article discusses the past pandemics, lessons learnt from them and the 3 waves that have been recorded to date for SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus) and drawing parallel wherever feasible along with an element on its future course.

Septic shock

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. O. Bitsadze ◽  
T. A. Sukontseva ◽  
S. V. Akinshina ◽  
Ya. Yu. Sulina ◽  
J. Kh. Khizroeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Past ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynaecology ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock ◽  
The Relationship

The problem of sepsis and septic shock has recently become more and more actual. In obstetrics and gynaecology, the number of cases of sepsis has more than doubled over the past 10 years. The review examines the clinical forms of septic conditions, risk factors, pathogenesis of sepsis and septic shock, the main pathogens of septic conditions. Special attention is paid to neonatal sepsis. The relationship between septic shock and viral infections is considered in the context of the novel coronavirus infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Hemostasis abnormalities have been demonstrated in patients with septic shock, including disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The importance of determining the level of ADAMTS-13 to refine the forecast is discussed.

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