The Impact of Health Policies and Sociodemographic Factors on Doubling Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico

Background. The doubling time is the best indicator of the course of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the present investigation was to determine the impact of policies and several sociodemographic factors on the COVID-19 doubling time in Mexico. Methods. A retrospective longitudinal study was carried out across March–August, 2020. Policies issued by each of the 32 Mexican states during each week of this period were classified according to the University of Oxford Coronavirus Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT), and the doubling time of COVID-19 cases was calculated. Additionally, variables such as population size and density, poverty and mobility were included. A panel data model was applied to measure the effect of these variables on doubling time. Results. States with larger population sizes issued a larger number of policies. Delay in the issuance of policies was associated with accelerated propagation. The policy index (coefficient 0.60, p < 0.01) and the income per capita (coefficient 3.36, p < 0.01) had a positive effect on doubling time; by contrast, the population density (coefficient −0.012, p < 0.05), the mobility in parks (coefficient −1.10, p < 0.01) and the residential mobility (coefficient −4.14, p < 0.01) had a negative effect. Conclusions. Health policies had an effect on slowing the pandemic’s propagation, but population density and mobility played a fundamental role. Therefore, it is necessary to implement policies that consider these variables.

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The impact of publications in core public choice journals: an analysis of institution rankings

Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice ◽

10.1332/251569121x16207216460454 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Franklin G. Mixon ◽

Kamal P. Upadhyaya

Keyword(s):

Public Choice ◽

University Of Illinois ◽

Oxford University ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

University Of Cambridge ◽

Emory University ◽

University Of Göttingen ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Published Research

This study examines the impact of research published in the two core public choice journals – Public Choice and the Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice – during the five-year period from 2010 through 2014. Scholars representing almost 400 universities contributed impactful research to these journals over this period, allowing us to rank institutions on the basis of citations to this published research. Our work indicates that public choice scholarship emanating from non-US colleges and universities has surged, with the University of Göttingen, University of Linz, Heidelburg University, University of Oxford, University of Konstanz, Aarhus University, University of Groningen, Paderborn University, University of Minho and University of Cambridge occupying ten of the top 15 positions in our worldwide ranking. Even so, US-based institutions still maintain a lofty presence, with Georgetown University, Emory University, the University of Illinois and George Mason University each holding positions among the top five institutions worldwide.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Physical Education: Mobility-Restrictive Measures on the Remote Learning Setup

International Journal of Asian Social Science ◽

10.18488/journal.1.2021.1110.474.489 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 474-489

Author(s):

Rowena Nery Monte ◽

Aivi Reyes Buan

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

The Philippines ◽

New Normal ◽

First Semester ◽

Negative Effect ◽

And Performance ◽

Restrictive Measures ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Remote Learning

The remote learning setup engendered numerous disadvantages to both learner and educator. Mental health, accessibility affected by one’s socioeconomic classification, availability of technological apparatuses, and lack of social integration are some of the reported disadvantages caused by remote learning. The effects are far more notable in subjects that demand physical activities given that several prerequisites must be accessible to the learner for him/her to successfully participate. To specifically assess the impact of this new normal in physical education, a specific course offering in University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Human Kinetics 12: Walking for Fitness, is examined through a quantitative study involving students who were enrolled. Surveys and other statistical tools are utilized to yield accurate data about the impact of mobility-restrictive measures to the perception and performance of the students. The findings of this study revealed what they feel about the quarantines and lockdowns have a negative effect to their perception and performance in HK12: Walking for Fitness. Besides the fact that the policies are meant to restrict mobility and that HK12: Walking for Fitness requires mobility, it must also be considered that the First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021 is the first semester of the university to observe remote learning. Even though the study did not capture such behavior, it must be noted that the drastic shift to online classes made it difficult to students to cope with the new normal in education.

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Monetary Stabilization Policy in the Coronacrisis

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/202112901015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 129 ◽

pp. 01015

Author(s):

Tatiana Kotcofana ◽

Anastasiya Titova ◽

Armen Altunyan

Keyword(s):

Monetary Policy ◽

Policy Instruments ◽

Value Added ◽

Stabilization Policy ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

Global Recession ◽

National Economies ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Research background: In 2020, all the world's economies faced a new, special phenomenon – the coronacrisis caused by the pandemic, and with the fall of most economic indicators. In the current conditions, it is extremely important to build a competent monetary policy in order to soften the "blows" caused by the global recession for national economies. Purpose of the article: The main purpose of the presented article is the analysis of measures to stimulate the economy using monetary policy instruments in the conditions of the coronacrisis. Methods: To conduct the study, we used official statistics data, on the basis of which an econometric model was built, which allowed us to determine the forecast values for inflation, taking into account the impact of monetary and non-monetary factors. Findings & Value added: The econometric analysis show the high importance of non-monetary factors of inflation. This makes it difficult to assess the monetary policy, since Central banks are able to influence non-monetary factors only indirectly. The paper notes the influence of the refinancing rate on loans to the real sector of the economy, since the stabilization monetary policy should be primarily aimed at maintaining economic growth. The correlation field of the relationship between the index of rigidity of restrictions developed by the University of Oxford and loans to small and medium-sized businesses is constructed. It is noted that with the reduction of administrative restrictions, the volume of loans granted to small and medium-sized businesses increases.

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Nationwide Assessment of Urban Surface Water Environment Status in China

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20198101003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 81 ◽

pp. 01003

Author(s):

Hongjie Gao ◽

Peng Yuan ◽

Ruixia Liu ◽

Lu Han ◽

Yonghui Song

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Population Density ◽

National Level ◽

Water Environment ◽

National Standard ◽

Impact Factors ◽

Urban Water ◽

Class Iii ◽

Negative Effect ◽

The Impact

In this study, the assessment of nationwide urban water environment status was conducted based upon a method of integrating both 70% of objective water quality and 30% of standard compliance percent compared with national standard limit of GB3838-2002 for Class III. The impact factors on urban water environment status were discussed. The results showed that the status of urban water environment could be graded into 5 types in China. The population density, water resources, urbanized areas and so on were key impact factors on water environment. The study found that population density and urban built-up area had significantly negative effect on urban water environment status, and there was positive relationship between per capita water resources and urban water environment status. The results would provide the guidance for effective governance and management of urban water environment at national level.

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Teaching Latin and Greek in Primary Classrooms: the Classics in Communities Project

Journal of Classics Teaching ◽

10.1017/s2058631016000131 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (33) ◽

pp. 50-53

Author(s):

Arlene Holmes-Henderson

Keyword(s):

Language Learning ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Curriculum Policy ◽

Modern Language ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

Primary Curriculum ◽

Set Up ◽

Classical Language ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

The Classics in Communities project (http://classicsincommunities.org/) is a partnership between members of the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge and the Iris Project. It was set up in response to the primary curriculum reforms which were implemented in England from September 2014. In the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Languages curriculum policy, for the first time, Classical Greek and Latin can be chosen for study by pupils aged 6-11 in place of a modern language. The project particularly targets schools where Classical languages have not previously featured on the curriculum. It has twin aims: to equip teachers in primary schools with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach these languages; and to conduct parallel research to determine the impact of Classical language learning on children's cognitive development.

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The Impact of Acanthaster on Corals and Coral Reefs in the Eastern Pacific

Environmental Conservation ◽

10.1017/s037689290000494x ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 295-304 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Peter W. Glynn

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Field Work ◽

Coral Community ◽

Eastern Pacific ◽

Live Coral ◽

Sea Star ◽

Coral Communities ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Population Sizes ◽

The Impact

The movement of surface currents and the availability of coral prey are probably not responsible for the discontinuities in the distribution of Acanthaster (the Crown-of-thorns Starfish or Sea-star) in American waters. Temperature and salinity conditions are critical in development, and it is possible that these parameters are effective locally, for example in the Gulf of Panamá. There is a strong possibility that continuing field work will show that Acanthaster has a significantly more widespread distribution in the eastern Pacific than is currently known.Adult Acanthaster and several species of coral prey exhibited an unusually high tolerance to varying conditions of temperature and salinity. The possibility of step-wise colonization to new areas, mediated by resistant adult populations that can become established during favourable seasons, should be considered in any plans to alter the existing freshwater canal in Panamá. For introductions can be environmentally dangerous.The highest population densities of Acanthaster so far observed in the eastern Pacific, 1 individual/40 m2 to approximately 1 individual/100 m2, are comparable to population sizes in the Indo-Pacific region that are not considered to have a serious impact on coral communities. Coral destruction by Acanthaster can be significant in certain limited areas, but is usually less than that caused by other corallivores.An analysis of coral community structure in relation to Acanthaster density failed to show a significant correlation with (a) number of species, (b) number of live coral colonies, (c) species diversity (H'), or (d) species evenness (J').Prey preference data indicate that Acanthaster selectively destroys rare corals. Replacement of rare, predated corals by fast-growing species (Pocillopora spp.) has been observed in the field, showing that Acanthaster could have a negative effect on species diversity.

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Negative Social Interaction and Psychological Well-Being on Female Basketball Athletes

ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation ◽

10.15294/active.v10i2.47331 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 61-65

Author(s):

Zulfa Nur Umniyah ◽

Berliana Berliana ◽

Boyke Mulyana ◽

Geraldi Novian

Keyword(s):

Social Interaction ◽

Social Interactions ◽

Social Exchange ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Negative Social Interactions ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

Exercise can maintain a person's level of psychological well-being or also known as Psychological well-being (PWB), but on the other hand, it can also have a negative effect. Negative Social Interaction is one of the factors that have a negative effect on individuals from their environment during exercise. In terms of gender, women and sports are interrelated even though women have long been underestimated in sports, especially in sports that are considered masculine sports. This study examines the negative social interactions experienced by athletes in basketball. In basketball, negative social interactions can occur due to the assumption that basketball is a masculine sport, besides, that women are considered weaker than men. So this study aims to analyze the impact of Negative Social Interaction obtained by female basketball athletes on the Psychological well-being (PWB) of athletes. The instruments used were Negative Social Exchange (NSE) and Psychological Well-being Scale questionnaires as well as short interviews given to 24 female basketball athletes at the University of Indonesia Education. The results showed that NSI had a significant relationship with the PWB of female basketball athletes. The coach is one individual who plays a very important role in the condition of the athlete's PWB. Not only can it have a negative impact, but NSI can also be turned into a motivation that can encourage athletes to fight harder in the future. The author provides suggestions for coaches who handle female basketball athletes to be more careful when interacting with athletes and for basketball connoisseurs to better organize themselves in expression when enjoying this sport.

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Incorporating Youth-Led Community Participatory Research into School Health Center Programs and Policies

Public Health Reports ◽

10.1177/003335490812300607 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 123 (6) ◽

pp. 709-716 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Samira Soleimanpour ◽

Claire Brindis ◽

Sara Geierstanger ◽

Spenta Kandawalla ◽

Tamar Kurlaender

Keyword(s):

Youth Development ◽

Development Strategy ◽

San Francisco ◽

School Health ◽

Health Policies ◽

Delivery Of Care ◽

Alameda County ◽

School Based Health Centers ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

Training adolescents as student researchers is a strategy that can improve the delivery of care at school-based health centers (SBHCs) and significantly shift school health policies impacting students. From 2003 to 2006, the University of California, San Francisco, in partnership with Youth In Focus, implemented a participatory student research project to enhance the existing evaluation of the Alameda County SBHC Coalition and its participating clinic members, and to help develop and implement school health policies. Providing opportunities and training that enabled youth to identify and research the health needs of their peers, as well as advocate for improvements in SBHCs based on their research findings, represents an exciting youth development strategy. This article describes the role the youth played, how their adult partners supported their work, and the impact that their efforts had on the SBHCs and school health programming and policies in the areas of condom accessibility and mental health services.

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The Impact of Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester’s Spanish-Speaking Secretariats

Sederi ◽

10.34136/sederi.2011.1 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 7-27

Author(s):

Hannah Leah Crummé

Keyword(s):

Golden Age ◽

Spanish Literature ◽

16Th Century ◽

British Library ◽

Spanish Golden Age ◽

English Court ◽

Spanish Speaking ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

Whilst the literature of the Spanish Golden Age is itself filled with problems of representation, I will argue in this paper that the greatest misrepresentation of all did not occur in fiction but rather in the English court. During Elizabeth’s reign Lord Burghley, working with his secretary Sir Francis Walsingham, systematically misrepresented Spanish culture, deliberately obscuring the English perception of Spanish Golden Age and casting over it a veil of fear. The Earl of Leicester, by contrast, working only to improve his own reputation as a literary patron and man of letters, inadvertently increased English access to Spanish literature as he patronized a coterie of Spanish-speaking scholars at the University of Oxford. These Spanish secretaries translated Spanish literature and created Spanish dictionaries. By analysing the propaganda created under Burghley and the dictionaries created under Leicester, I will show how the English perception of the Spanish Golden Age developed. How, one might ask, was Antonio del Corro’s arrival at the university tied to the printing of the first Spanish books in England at the university press? Why did both Leicester and Burghley eventually sponsor Spanish-English dictionaries? How did these different media and dictionaries mediate the English perception of Spain? These are some of the questions my paper will address through examination of the Atye-Cotton manuscripts (now housed at the British Library), a series of pamphlets sponsored by Lord Burghley, and several English-Spanish dictionaries created in the late 16th century.

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COVID-19 research trends in the fields of economics and business in the Scopus database in November 2020

Science Editing ◽

10.6087/kcse.231 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 64-71

Author(s):

Luqman Hakim Handoko

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

The United States ◽

Search Term ◽

Economic Sectors ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

Subject Areas ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

Purpose: This study explored the state of the literature on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two subject areas: (1) economics, econometrics, and finance, and (2) business, management, and accounting. The study focused on the most productive and influential journals, countries, institutions, documents, and clusters of keywords.Methods: Data were retrieved from Scopus on November 21, 2020. The search term was the keyword “COVID-19” in the title, abstract, and author’s keywords, and the articles were limited to two subject areas. The data were analyzed using VOSviewer and Excel.Results: In the analysis of 1,719 articles on COVID-19, the most productive journal that published these articles was <i>Gender, Work, and Organization</i> (n=49). The most productive country and institutions were the United States (n=526) and Universiteit van Pretoria (n=16) and the University of Oxford (n=16), respectively. Based on citations, the most influential authors, countries, and journals were Dmitry Ivanov (n=233), the United States (n=1,027), and <i>Finance Research Letters</i> (n=326), respectively. The most cited article was authored by Stefan Gossling (n=157) on the impact of COVID-19 on society, the economy, and tourism. The articles were from 111 countries, of which 85.6% had collaborations. The keywords of research on COVID-19 formed 14 clusters (e.g., small and medium enterprises, aviation, tourism, banking and finance, supply chain, economic growth, and the digital economy).Conclusion: The number of COVID-19 articles related to economics and business is fairly large and is continuing to grow significantly. The keyword analysis showed that COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on all economic sectors.

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