scholarly journals Estimation of the Excess COVID-19 Cases in Seoul, South Korea by the Students Arriving from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukhyun Ryu ◽  
Sheikh Taslim Ali ◽  
Jun-Sik Lim ◽  
Byung Chul Chun
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
International Student ◽  
Compartmental Model ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Strict Compliance ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: In March 2020, overall, 37,000 international students from China, a country at risk of the 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has arrived in Seoul, South Korea. Individuals from the country at risk of COVID-19 infection have been included in the Korean home-quarantine program, but the efficacy of the program is uncertain. Methods: To estimate the possible number of infected individuals within the large influx of international students from China, we used a deterministic compartmental model for epidemic and performed a simulation-based search of different rates of compliance with home-quarantine. Results: Under the home-quarantine program, the number of the infected individuals would reach 40–72 from 12 March–24 March with the arrival of 0.2% of pre-infectious individuals. Furthermore, the number of isolated individuals would peak at 40–64 from 13 March–27 March in Seoul, South Korea. Our findings indicated when incoming international students showed strict compliance with quarantine, epidemics by the international student from China were less likely to occur in Seoul, South Korea. Conclusions: To mitigate possible epidemics, additional efforts to improve the compliance of home-quarantine of the individuals from countries with the virus risk are warranted along with other containment policies.

scholarly journals Estimate number of individuals infected with the 2019-novel coronavirus in South Korea due to the influx of international students from countries with virus risk: a simulation study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukhyun Ryu ◽  
Sheikh Taslim Ali ◽  
Jun-sik Lim ◽  
Byung Chul Chun
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Compartmental Model ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Strict Compliance ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Estimate Number

AbstractBackgroundIn March 2020, overall, 37,000 international students from the country at risk of the 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection will arrive in Seoul, South Korea. Individuals from the country at risk of COVID-19 infection have been included in a home-quarantine program, but the efficacy of the program is uncertain.MethodsTo estimate the possible number of infected individuals within the large influx of international students, we used a deterministic compartmental model for epidemic and perform a simulation-based search of different rates of compliance with home-quarantine.ResultsUnder the home-quarantine program, the total number of the infected individuals would reach 24–53 from March 17–March 20, 50–86 from March 18– March 16, and 234– 343 from March 4– March 23 with the arrival of 0.1%, 0.2%, and 1% of pre-infectious individuals, in Seoul, South Korea, respectively. Our findings indicated when incoming international students showed strict compliance with quarantine, epidemics were less likely to occur in Seoul, South Korea.ConclusionTo mitigate possible epidemics, additional efforts to improve the compliance of home-quarantine are warranted along with other containment policies.

International Students At-Risk

2020 ◽  
pp. 238-251
Author(s):  
John Cuzzocrea
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
At Risk ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
International Student Recruitment ◽  
General School ◽  
Mental Well Being

International student recruitment has grown in schools across Canada and has extended into the elementary and secondary school panels. These students have specific needs and challenges, which put them at greater risk in comparison to the general school population. International students, especially at first, may struggle with risk factors such as culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, and depression. It is important to understand these challenges to ensure the mental well-being of these students.

Product Awareness of International Muslim Students in South Korea about the Importance of Halal Food

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Narariya Handani
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Field Study ◽  
International Student ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Muslim Students ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Halal Food

The objective of this study was to obtain the views of muslim international student about importance of halal food. This study was conducted in South Korean cities having muslim international students. The research design used was qualitative conducted with interview and field study with participant sample of international students in South Korea. The results showed the key themes explanation of halal food, importance of halal food, halal food price. More specifically, the results presented that among all students answer that they must eat halal food. They have to eat halal food as in rules in their religious tenet. Besides that, this was is considered not just because of the rule, but also purposing their healthy, where they highly perceive that halal food also mean hygienic food. From the discussion, it can be concluded that even the halal price is expensive, and it is not a big deal for muslim. They will buy it even it’s expensive. The results practically useful for local and international marketers to assess their marketing to muslim consumer in non-muslim countries as it will be good opportunity for marketers to gain some profit by sell halal food and increasing the product price.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Preventive Practice of International Students in South Korea against COVID-19 during the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2259
Author(s):  
Gun Ja Jang ◽  
Ginam Jang ◽  
Sangjin Ko
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads worldwide, quarantine guidelines are being constantly updating to prevent the transmission of this virus. Regardless of which country international students live in, they might receive limited crucial quarantine guidelines from that country’s government. The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing the preventive practice of international students in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected from international students in three universities from July 10 to July 31 in 2020. A total of 261 international students participated in the survey, using an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed by independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. Preventive practice during the COVID-19 pandemic was affected by duration of stay in Korea (β = −0.21, p < 0.001), attitudes (β = 0.22, p = 0.001), and trust in Korea’s quarantine system (β = 0.33, p < 0.001). This study showed that attitudes and trust in the quarantine system could affect personal preventive practice during the outbreak of a highly contagious disease such as COVID-19.

scholarly journals A New Transmission Route for the Propagation of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

Biology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Antoine Danchin ◽  
Tuen Wai Ng ◽  
Gabriel Turinici
Keyword(s):  
Compartmental Model ◽  
Transmission Route ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Public Records ◽  
Specific Strategy ◽  
Virus Tropism ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Existing Data

Background: Starting late 2019, a novel coronavirus spread from the capital of the Hubei province in China to the rest of the country, then to most of the world. To anticipate future trends in the development of the pandemic, we explore here, based on public records of infected persons, how variation in the virus tropism could end up in different patterns, warranting a specific strategy to handle the epidemic. Methods: We use a compartmental model to describe the evolution of an individual through several possible states: susceptible, infected, alternative infection, detected, and removed. We fit the parameters of the model to the existing data, taking into account significant quarantine changes where necessary. Results: The model indicates that Wuhan quarantine measures were effective, but that alternative virus forms and a second propagation route are compatible with available data. For the Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shenzhen regions, the secondary route does not seem to be active. Conclusions: Hypotheses of an alternative infection tropism (the gut tropism) and a secondary propagation route are discussed using a model fitted by the available data. Corresponding prevention measures that take into account both routes should be implemented to the benefit of epidemic control.

scholarly journals A Statistical Comparison of Novel Coronavirus Cases between the Philippines and South Korea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kianna Denise C. Villapando ◽  
Maria Angelica D. Bare ◽  
Francee Mae. F. Castro ◽  
Angelo Luis S. Doctora ◽  
William Davin D. Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Statistical Comparison ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

scholarly journals Regular Taekwondo Training Affects Mood State and Sociality but Not Cognitive Function among International Students in South Korea

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 820
Author(s):  
Ju-Yong Bae ◽  
Hee-Tae Roh
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peer Relationship ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

We aimed to investigate the effect of Taekwondo training on physical fitness, mood, sociality, and cognitive function among international students in South Korea. We randomly assigned 24 international students to a control group (CG, n = 12) and experimental group (EG, n = 12). The EG performed Taekwondo training for 16 weeks, while the CG did not train. Each participant underwent a physical fitness test and sociability questionnaire before and after the intervention. We also examined changes in mood state and cognitive function, using the Korean version of the Profile of Mood State-Brief (K-POMS-B), and the Stroop Color and Word test, respectively. Regarding the physical fitness variables, sit-and-reach records in the EG significantly increased after intervention (p < 0.05). In the sub-variable of K-POMS-B, Vigor-Activity scores significantly increased (p < 0.05) after intervention, while the Fatigue-Inertia scores significantly decreased in the EG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, in the EG, peer relationship scores, a sub-variable of sociability, significantly decreased after intervention (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that Taekwondo training can not only improve flexibility among physical fitness factors, but can also be effective in improving the mood state and sociality of international students.

Virtual Education in Pediatric Surgery during the COVID-19 Era: Facing and Overcoming Current Challenges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ophelia Aubert ◽  
Richard Wagner ◽  
Rodrigo Gerardo ◽  
Gaia Tamaro ◽  
Augusto Zani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Virtual Education ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Learning Modalities ◽  
Surgical Services ◽  
Surgical Residents ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Continued Learning ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Access To Knowledge

AbstractThe novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted our way of living in an unprecedented manner. Medical professionals at all levels have been forced to adapt to the novel virus. The delivery of surgical services and the subsequent learning opportunities for surgical residents have especially been disrupted and the pediatric surgical community has not been exempted by this. This article highlights the challenges imposed by the pandemic and outlines the various learning modalities that can be implemented to ensure continued learning opportunities throughout the pandemic and beyond. Furthermore, it aims to show how the utilization and expansion of technologies maintain and further increase the communication, as well as the exchange of and access to knowledge among peers. Virtual education-, application-, and simulation-based learning and social media, as well as telemedicine and online conferences, will play a considerable role in the future of surgical specialties and surgical education.

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