scholarly journals Opportunities and Challenges of Remote Work

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-160
Author(s):  
Tatyana Kicheva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Individual Point ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact

In a dynamic crisis situation such as the current one, the forecasts for the impact of COVID-19 on the world economy and the development of individual countries and cities are constantly changing. The impact of COVID-19 has turned many industries upside down in unexpected ways. More organizations switch to remote working environments for their employees due to the current world health crisis. The purpose of this article is to outline the opportunities and challenges facing Bulgarian employees working from home during the MarchApril 2020 state of mergency and beyond. We discuss the many advantages and disadvantages of remote work from an individual point of view.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Outbreaks on Malaysian Listed Property Companies in Mixed-Asset Portfolios

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Muhammad Najib Razali ◽  
Rohaya Abdul Jalil ◽  
Ahmad Faisal Shayuti
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Investors ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Real Issue ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Property Companies ◽  
High Volatility ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper assesses the impact of outbreaks from the perspective of volatility of Malaysian Listed Property Companies in mixed-asset portfolios, concentrating on periods of time between outbreaks. The real issue of this study is the health crisis that has troubled institutional investors, as it has already significantly impacted the returns on investments. Investors need to be better informed on the impact of health outbreaks on investments in order to minimize their impact. To assess the impact of the outbreaks, the GARCH method has been employed to examine the dynamic volatility of listed property companies in mixed-asset portfolios. The volatility level will give investors better information from point of view of the dynamics of volatility of the Malaysian listed property companies’ performance within mixed-asset portfolios. The findings show that listed property companies demonstrate high volatility compared to other mixed-asset portfolios during the periods of outbreaks. This indicates Malaysian listed property companies were the most volatile investment in mixed-asset portfolios. This empirical study will contribute significantly to institutional investors, especially in terms of the investment decision-making process during outbreaks.

scholarly journals The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital globalization

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 06008
Author(s):  
Maria Loredana Popescu ◽  
Svetlana Platagea Gombos ◽  
Sorin Burlacu ◽  
Amza Mair
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Research background: After more than a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, we can investigate whether it caused a shock to the global economy, pushing for deglobalization, or on the contrary, it was a challenge for digital globalization and digital transformation of economies. Through this research we join the research contributions that examine the process towards digital globalization that characterizes the world economy, its impact on businesses, consumers, and governments. We also discuss the challenges posed by the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic to globalization and perhaps the acceleration of the digital transformation of economies. Purpose of the article: The aim of this research is to highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the age of digital globalization. Methods: Documentary analysis, as the main research method, is doubled by a case study that allows us to highlight the specific characteristics of digital globalization. Findings & Value added: The findings of the research allowed us to highlight the essential aspects of digital globalization that were perhaps exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, but which contribute greatly to understanding the phenomenon of globalization. Our research also reveals four lessons learned in the COVID-19 pandemic. We also present some considerations regarding the globalization after the health crisis.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION OF PRIMARY STUDENTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING (SPORTS DAY EXAMPLE)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Bernetič Perhavec ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Graphic Display ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Family ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

The article contains the description of the bases and starting points of primary physical education and sports day in Slovenia and other European countries. It presents the motivational point of view of the students at the implementation of distance learning for a sports day. There is a graphic display of the results of an online survey that was carried out among teachers and students of Komen primary school, branch of Štanjel. Fifty students from the 1st to 6th grade and 7 teachers took part in the survey. The purpose of the article is the research about what influences the motivation of students in distance learning. From the collected data it was found out that the ICT and interdisciplinary connection have played the most important role in the implementation of the sports day. The answers of the teachers show that besides the ICT devices, the weather, the family and interdisciplinary connections are the main motivators for the children. The students were very motivated at the implementation of the distance sports day. The teachers, as well as students, have found advantages and disadvantages in the organization of a distance sports day.

scholarly journals Exploring WHO Communication during the COVID 19 Pandemic through the WHO Website Based on W3C Guidelines: Accessible for All?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5663
Author(s):  
Elena Fernández-Díaz ◽  
Patricia P. Iglesias-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Jambrino-Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Digital Version ◽  
Recommendations For Action ◽  
The World ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Health Content

Health crisis situations generate greater attention and dependence on reliable and truthful information from citizens, especially from those organisations that represent authority on the subject, such as the World Health Organization (WHO). In times of global pandemics such as COVID-19, the WHO message “health for all” takes on great communicative importance, especially from the point of view of the prevention of the disease and recommendations for action. Therefore, any communication must be understandable and accessible by all types of people, regardless of their technology, language, culture or disability (physical or mental), according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), taking on special relevance for public health content. This study analysed whether the WHO is accessible in its digital version for all groups of citizens according to the widely accepted standards in the field of the Internet. The conclusion reached was that not all the information is accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, which implies that there are groups that are, to some extent, left out, especially affecting the elderly. This study can contribute to the development of proposals and suggest ways in which to improve the accessibility of health content to groups especially vulnerable in this pandemic.

scholarly journals Fair Value Accounting: measurements of biological assets in praxis and perspectives of accounting professionals in the Brazilian sugarcane sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 143-162
Author(s):  
Rafael Todescato Cavalheiro ◽  
Regio Márcio Toesca Gimenes ◽  
Erlaine Binotto
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Accounting Professionals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fair Value Measurements

This study aimed to analyze the context of fair value measurements of biological assets under the accounting professionals’ perspective from the Brazilian sugarcane sector. Secondly, verifying the existence of clusters among the participants of the study and also checking whether or not there is a relationship between the accounting professional’s profile and his perception of the impacts on the measurement of biological assets. A field study was carried out utilizing a survey with qualitative and quantitative approach, involving cluster analysis, content analysis and Fisher’s exact test, considering a population sample of 32 accounting professionals from the sector. From the cluster analysis it was possible to identify the existence of three professional groups with similar characteristics of profile and perception of impacts brought by IAS nº 41. The quantitative analysis shows that the professionals that work in plants located in states with high or low concentration of sugarcane productive chain perceive the rule distinctively. The qualitative analysis suggest that there are two views, one against and the other in favor of the rule, showing that there is not a consensus when it comes to enforcing the rule in the sector. As few studies attempt to analyze the impact, advantages and disadvantages from the accountant’s point of view, this study contributes to fill out this gap. This study offers insights to the governing entities on the necessity of a greater practical detailing and problems related to the acceptance of the rule in Brazil.

scholarly journals Needs assessment and impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy professionals in 31 commonwealth countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Ashiru-Oredope ◽  
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Amy Hai Yan Chan ◽  
Omotayo Olaoye ◽  
Victoria Rutter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
World Health ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
The World ◽  
Pandemic Response ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The declaration of COVID-19 a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020 marked the beginning of a global health crisis of an unprecedented nature and scale. The approach taken by countries across the world varied widely, however, the delivery of frontline healthcare was consistently recognised as being central to the pandemic response. This study aimed to identify and explore the issues currently facing pharmacy teams across Commonwealth countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also evaluates pharmacy professionals’ understanding of key knowledge areas from the COVID-19 webinar hosted by the Commonwealth Pharmacists’ Association (CPA). Method A quantitative survey-based approach was adopted, using a 32-item questionnaire developed from the literature on pharmacy and pandemic response. The survey was hosted on Survey Monkey and pilot tested. The final survey was disseminated by CPA member organisations. A 6-item online questionnaire was sent via email to all attendees of CPA's COVID-19 webinar. Descriptive statistics on frequency distributions and percentages were used to analyse the responses. Data were analysed using Microsoft® Excel (2010). Results There were 545 responses from pharmacy professionals across 31/54 Commonwealth countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. Majority of the respondents reported being at least somewhat worried (90%) and more than 65% were very worried or extremely about the impact of COVID-19 on them personally and professionally. Nearly two-thirds of respondents stated finding it somewhat difficult or very difficult to work effectively during the pandemic. Challenges mostly faced by pharmacy professionals working remotely included; general anxiety about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives (12%), and difficulties in communicating with their co-workers (12%). Most pharmacy professionals had not previously been actively involved in a global health emergency (82%) nor obtained training on global/public health emergency preparedness (62%). Between 45 and 97% of the COVID-19 webinar attendees provided the correct answers to post-webinar questions, suggesting some improvement in knowledge. Conclusion Our study confirms pharmacy professionals’ concerns about practice during a pandemic and provides preliminary data on the challenges and learning needs of the profession. The CPA has since acted on these findings, providing ongoing opportunities to develop and refine resources for the profession as the pandemic evolves. Pharmacy professionals have also demonstrated improved knowledge on the management of COVID-19 and resources available for professionals.

scholarly journals Price Gouging During a Pandemic: The Federal Government’s Response

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Marissa Rydzewski
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
World Health ◽  
State Of Emergency ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Us ◽  
Fraudulent Activity ◽  
The Many ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Price Gouging

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Two days later, the US president declared a state of emergency in Proclamation No. 9994. One of the many problems that arise with a public health crisis is the shortage of essential medical supplies like ventilators, masks, and hand sanitizer. When these items become scarce, some businesses or entrepreneurs try to inflate their prices to make a higher profit when they know they can still sell these necessary items. These high costs on goods during disasters or emergencies can seem unfair and make it difficult for those who need them able to afford them. During these stressful times, it’s important for Americans to recognize and report price gouging when they suspect fraudulent activity when purchasing items. Where do people find the authority on anti-price gouging laws? Typically, it is each state’s responsibility, however, in times of crisis, the federal government could also do what is necessary to protect the public interests. This paper will assist people in understanding what price gouging is, how to recognize when price gouging is occurring, and how to report it. Additionally, this paper will address what responsibility the federal government has to protect Americans from price gouging schemes in times of crisis and what it is currently implementing to prevent these fraudulent actions.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON THE INDIAN STOCK MARKET

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 1085-1090
Author(s):  
Harsh Vikram Arora ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Stock Market ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The COVID19 pandemic which came unprecedentedly has brought forward a lot of confusion and unrest in the world. There are a lot of changes with regard to the global landscape in multiple ways. SARS-CoV-2 is the primary virus, which is the root contributor to the COVID19 outbreak, which started in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. It did not take much time to spread across the world. This pandemic has resulted in a universal health crisis, along with a major decline in the global economy. One of the major reasons for the fluctuation in the stock price is supply and demand. When the number of people who want to sell their stocks outnumbers those who want to purchase it, the stock price drops. Due to the result in the gap, the financial markets will suffer in the short duration, but in the long run, markets will correct themselves and would increase again. There is a sharp decline in the stock price because of the pandemic. The current scenario has resulted in a world health crisis which has contributed to global and economic crises. Almost all financial markets across the world have been affected by the recent health crisis, with stock and bond values falling gradually and severely. In the United States, the Dow Jones and S& P 500 indices have fallen by more than 20%. The Shanghai Stock Exchange and the New York Dow Jones Stock Exchange both indicate that they had a significant impact on China’s and the United States’ financial markets. The primary purpose of this paper is to determine the impact of COVID19 on stock markets. The rapid spread of the virus has left a major impact on the global financial markets. There is a link between the pandemic and the stock market, and this has been studied in this paper. Along with it, an attempt is taken to compare stock price returns in pre-COVID19 and post-COVID19 scenarios. The stock market in India faced uncertainty during the pandemic, according to the findings.

scholarly journals Fear as a mental health crisis in the context of global risks and changes

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
M.I. Rozenova ◽  
V.I. Ekimova ◽  
A.S. Ognev ◽  
E.V. Likhacheva
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
The State ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Structural Concept ◽  
Emergency Events ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents the analysis of the results of international and national research in the field of studying the impact of global crises and pandemic situations (including COVID-19) on the state of mental health of people. Traditionally, the fear that accompanies emergency events and situations is considered as a source of mental and psychological traumatology of various kinds, however, the authors consider fear in a period of global risks and changes, from the point of view of not the cause, but an indicator of a decrease in the integrity of a person's mental health. The initial theoretical model that allows us to differentiate and diagnose different qualities of fear was the "I-structural" concept of G. Amon, which allows us to describe and understand the specific phenomenology of fears in the pandemic period. The qualities of fear, manifested in its constructive, destructive and deficient form, according to the authors, reflect the resource reserve of a person's mental health and the level of his psychological stability.

scholarly journals The implementation of policies and the impact of handling Covid-19 originating from the World Health Organization's Point of View

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Pham Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Government Decision ◽  
The World ◽  
Response Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

The purpose of this article is to describe the capacity and role of WHO in dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and to discuss in-depth articles at the stages of policy implementation that specifically discuss the WHO protocol that is applied in dealing with the spread of Covid-19. The implementation of the policy to handle the spread of COVID-19 considers various aspects not only health but also the economic and social impacts resulting from government decision making. In addition, response measures are implemented through the Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling task which is part of the formation of structures, structure is one of the aspects that are considered in Edward III's implementation theory besides communication, resources and disposition because the presence of a structure helps implement policies has a significant effect. on policy implementation. The support of all elements of the government, the private sector in compliance with government and WHO instructions, especially regarding social distancing and physical distancing, will have a big impact in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

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