scholarly journals Pandemic Among the Amish: A Look at the Effects of COVID-19 on Amish Communities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the First Four Months

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-61
Author(s):  
Joseph Harasta
Keyword(s):  
Urban Centers ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Information Effects ◽  
Lancaster County ◽  
The World ◽  
Food Shortages ◽  
Government Mandates ◽  
At Home

March 2020 will be remembered as one of the most unusual months in living memory. When COVID-19 spread across the country, its reach and impact affected every region and every person in some way. The "new normal" forced much of the world to face a new reality of stay-at-home orders, food shortages, and rising death rates. Initially, the pandemic hit congested urban centers hardest, but the effects of the coronavirus were also felt among the rural Amish communities of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This study offers a preliminary look at how the pandemic affected these communities, focusing on the following themes: sources of news and information; effects of government mandates; and impact of the virus on the day-to-day lives of the Amish during the first four months of the pandemic, from late March 2020 through late July 2020. Findings suggest that the Amish experienced a mix of fear and hope, skepticism and optimism, but also a resolve in their faith, which they felt assured would carry them through the uncertainties of the coming months.

scholarly journals The Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy of Government: Rethinking the Plight of Homelessness in Nigeria

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110450
Author(s):  
Cletus O. Obasi ◽  
Christopher M. Anierobi
Keyword(s):  
Homeless People ◽  
World Health ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
The World ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
At Home

The Government Stay-at-Home policy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly aggravated the plight of the homeless, especially in Nigeria that has about 108 million homeless people who require special attention. Observations show that most of them situate randomly across urban centers in Nigeria and have no access to pronounced shelter, healthcare facilities, hygiene materials, and defined source of income. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging many countries, most governments adopted the Stay-at-Home policy among some other policy measures that were recommended by the World Health Organization toward containing the spread of the virus. Given the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home policy of Nigerian Government, this study looked into the plight of the homeless-poor with a view to evolve an inclusive pro-poor housing strategy for the country. Findings show that the homeless poor have negative perceptions of the Stay-at-Home policy, which they see as being rather inimical to their survival. The study highlights lack of space and shelter as major reasons for their aversion to social distancing. Their reasons have serious implications for compliance to the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home policy as well as the spread curve of the virus. The study therefore recommends a review of the COVID-19 Regulation toward incorporating “Pro-Poor Housing Provisions” measures strictly for the homeless poor in the country. Strong collaboration between government and established institutions, such as Government-Church/Mosque strategy, is also recommended.

scholarly journals Children Virtual Concert in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Putu Sandra Devindriati Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
The World ◽  
At Home ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Purpose: This article aims to see a children virtual concert held by La Prima Course and Bandung Philharmonic. Both of them held an online concert in June 2020, when the world was entering new normal era due to Covid-19 pandemic. Research methods: The method used in writing this article is descriptive-qualitative by observing watching two virtual concert and long-distance interviews through social media. Results and discussion: Children virtual concert have a positive impact for children as activities at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Other impacts were also felt by the organizers so that the organizers were enthusiastic to routinely hold virtual performances. Implication: Covid-19 pandemic makes virtual performance a cost-effective and attractive choice for organizers, children, and parents who concern about art.

scholarly journals Analisa SWOT Strategi Digitalisasi pada Era New Normal untuk Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Sumatera, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-83
Author(s):  
Ranila Suciati ◽  
Kery Utami ◽  
Belardo Prasetya Mega Jaya
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
New Normal ◽  
The World ◽  
World Demand ◽  
Swot Matrix ◽  
Cartesian Diagram ◽  
At Home

The spread of COVID-19 has almost never been predicted by any part of the world. This affects most business fields in terms of global supply, world demand, and the confidence of economic actors. The spread of COVID-19 has caused several business activities which become the driving force of the economy stopped due to government policies. The stay at home policy disrupts the performance of the business field, most of which conduct physical buying and selling transactions. And it has directly impact to a negative economic growth both globally and in every region of Indonesia, including Sumatra including 10 provinces within. For this reason, a SWOT analysis is needed to determine the best strategies that can drive economic growth. This analysis based on logics to enhance Strength and Opportunities, nevertheless at the same time could minimize weakness and overcoming Threats. The results of the position of the Cartesian diagram in this study were to diversify products / technologies both e-commerce and fintech and to carry out the results of the SWOT matrix strategy. After analyzing the SWOT matrix, the results in this study were to choose the S-T strategy, namely using strength to overcome threats.

scholarly journals Tehnik Peningkatan Imunitas Jiwa dan Penerapan Protokol Kesehatan dalam Persiapan Kegiatan Pembelajaran Saat New Normal Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 886-891
Author(s):  
Bagus Dwi Cahyono ◽  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Evy Aristawati
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Green Zone ◽  
Activity Therapy ◽  
Group Activity Therapy ◽  
And Training ◽  
At Home

ABSTRAK Kondisi pandemic Covid-19 merubah dunia, hal yang tidak lazim menjadi lazim. Semua kegiatan dilakukan dari rumah, hal ini memicu seseorang mengalami stress dan menurunkan imun dalam tubuh. Kondisi pandemic memaksa remaja melakukan semua kegiatan di rumah.  Remaja rentan mengalami stress, hal ini bisa menurunkan daya tahan tubuhnya dan lebih rentan sakit. Jika remaja sering mengalami sakit, maka akan mempengaruhi proses pertumbuhan dan perkembangannya. Orang tua memiliki peranan penting dalam menjaga kondisi anaknya. Pandemic Covid-19 mengharuskan pembelajaran dilakukan secara online, tapi di Madin Al Muhajirin pembelajaran dilakukan dengan tatap muka karena sudah masuk zona hijau. Pemberian pengetahuan dan latihan tehnik peningkatan imunitas jiwa serta penerapan protocol kesehatan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran saat new normal era adalah hal yang harus segera dilakukan agar santri memiliki pengetahuan serta terampil menerapkan terapi aktivitas kelompok serta penerapan protocol kesehatan baik dilakukan di rumah maupun di lingkungan madrasah diniyah. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah penyuluhan pada 27 santri. Hasil evaluasi sebagian besar santri (80%) memahami dan mengerti tentang dan mampu mempraktekkan cara cuci tangan, menggunakan masker dan melepas masker, serta melakukan kegiatan terapi aktivitas kelompok. Kata Kunci : imunitas jiwa, protokol kesehatan, pembelajaran new normal  ABSTRACT The conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic have changed the world; things that are not uncommon are becoming commonplace. All activities are carried out from home; this triggers a person to experience stress and lowers immunity in the body. Pandemic conditions force teenagers to do all activities at home. Teenagers are prone to anxiety; this can reduce their immune system and are more prone to illness. If adolescents often experience illness, it will affect the process of growth and development. Parents have an essential role in maintaining the condition of their children. The Covid-19 pandemic requires learning to be done online, but at Madin Al Muhajirin, learning is done face-to-face because it has entered the green zone. Giving knowledge and training in mental immunity enhancement techniques and implementing health protocols in learning activities during the new normal era must be done immediately so that students can implement group activity therapy and implement health protocols both at home and in Madrasah Diniyah circles. The method used in this service was counseling 27 students. The results of the evaluation most of the students (80%) understand and understand about and can practice how to wash hands, use masks and remove masks, and carry out group therapy activities. Keywords: mental immunity, health protocol, new normal learning

At Home in the World:At Home in the World.

1997 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 449-450
Author(s):  
Robert Desjarlais
Keyword(s):  
The World ◽  
At Home

Trading Barriers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret E. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Immigration Policy ◽  
International Competition ◽  
International Economy ◽  
Trade Barriers ◽  
Foreign Competition ◽  
Capital Movements ◽  
Social Concerns ◽  
Business Support ◽  
The World ◽  
At Home

Why have countries increasingly restricted immigration even when they have opened their markets to foreign competition through trade or allowed their firms to move jobs overseas? This book argues that the increased ability of firms to produce anywhere in the world combined with growing international competition due to lowered trade barriers has led to greater limits on immigration. The book explains that businesses relying on low-skill labor have been the major proponents of greater openness to immigrants. Immigration helps lower costs, making these businesses more competitive at home and abroad. However, increased international competition, due to lower trade barriers and greater economic development in the developing world, has led many businesses in wealthy countries to close or move overseas. Productivity increases have allowed those firms that have chosen to remain behind to do more with fewer workers. Together, these changes in the international economy have sapped the crucial business support necessary for more open immigration policies at home, empowered anti-immigrant groups, and spurred greater controls on migration. Debunking the commonly held belief that domestic social concerns are the deciding factor in determining immigration policy, this book demonstrates the important and influential role played by international trade and capital movements.

Personal Versus Political Affairs in Churchill's This is a Chair

Human Affairs ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Worpel
Keyword(s):  
The World ◽  
At Home

Personal Versus Political Affairs in Churchill'sThere are plenty of issues in the world to petition and fight for, yet each individual also has "battles" at home to contend with. Which is of more importance? We often separate the two indefinitely. In studying Caryl Churchill's work

Interfaith Families

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Halima Krausen
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
New Normal ◽  
World Today ◽  
The World ◽  
Interfaith Marriages ◽  
Plural Society

In our plural society, interfaith marriages and multicultural families have become a new normal and are either considered problematic for the religious communities or welcomed as a contribution to a secular and more peaceful world. In the course of my work with European Muslims, I could accompany such families through a few generations. In this article, I am going to outline some typical challenges and crises in such relationships and their effects on young people growing up in mixed families, adding my observations of how they can be dealt with. Ultimately, there is a chance that, through dialogue, it provides a meaningful learning environment that prepares young people for the diverse reality of the world today.

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