Outbreaks of epidemics in human history have often led to untold and sometimes unprecedented problems that require great thinkers to solve. Researchers are positive opportunists who do their best to constantly search for ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘who’, and ‘how’ in order to bring relief to human beings. In the current epidemic, researchers in a variety of fields need to think about how to present a new lens to understand the epidemic and, more importantly, to provide immediate solutions to the challenges associated with human survival. Are a threat to .
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 global epidemic, scholars in health and allied sciences have begun research into the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, histopathology, medical diagnosis / treatment / management, and diagnosis of COVID-19. A survey of scholarly work in this field shows the great contribution of Asian researchers, especially from China, where the epidemic began. These hard-working researchers have never diminished their efforts to medically research what needs to be done to fight the virus. These remarkable researchers continued on this path even in dangerous working conditions, as a result of which some were harmed. He truly demonstrated what researchers should do at all times to find a permanent solution to reduce the pain of their fellow human beings, even in the event of an epidemic.
However, their colleagues in other countries have more to do. Medical scientists are needed to investigate the genome sequences of the novel coronavirus in different parts of the world. Interestingly, other scholars in the field of medicine are researching this phenomenon in order to raise awareness about the corona virus, suggest precautions and, more importantly, completely eradicate it. Looking for medical treatments and vaccines to deal with.
For example, when medical scientists search through the lens of Orthodox medicine, herbal practitioners are experimenting with ways to use herbal extracts in the preparation of medicines that can boost the immune system and / or fight the corona virus. Can provide a strong immune buffer. These efforts are commendable. More work needs to be done to test COVID-19 patients, trace contacts, and find more effective sources of precautionary measures against corona virus.
Researchers in the field of engineering, especially computer and mechanical engineering, are developing technologies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Digital technologies such as drones and robotics have been designed and used in some countries, in short, for manual implementation of lockdown. Similarly, mobile technologies such as COVID-19 are being developed to develop new apps for tracking patients as well as their contacts. For example, MIT researchers are developing a system based on artificial intelligence that complements manual contact tracing performed by public health officials who rely on short-distance Bluetooth signals from smartphones. does.
In South Africa, automated test kits and laboratory services, developed as a result of diligent research efforts, have been used to test and track COVID-19 victims, even in remote, difficult-to-reach areas. is going. In Ghana, the Ministry of Health recently launched the COVID-19 app to track people who have been linked to carriers of the COVID-19 virus. Developed as a result of rigorous study by some mechanical engineers as well as computer hardware and software engineers, these technologies are being deployed to help fight Code-19.
More technical tools are still needed to fight the corona virus, and dedicated researchers in the field of engineering are constantly exploring these capabilities.Agricultural researchers have a lot of research work for them. As a result of the lockdown, the record of post-harvest losses has risen in the countries. What are the effective ways to reduce post-crop losses during infectious diseases and lockdowns?
How farmers can connect with clients using online marketing strategies and platforms so that they can sponsor their products to avoid further financial losses. What can the Ministry of Food and Agriculture do to help these poor farmers deal with the lockdown crisis? What are some effective ways to process spoiled farm produce into non-spoiled products by food manufacturing companies? These are the best themes that can be researched by agronomists during this epidemic. Unfortunately, these areas have not yet been studied.
The COVID-19 epidemic has taken a heavy toll on the tourism and hospitality management sector. Many scheduled tours and tour activities have been canceled due to travel restrictions and lockdowns. It is estimated that the global tourism sector will lose more than ً 2 billion in revenue. This is the time when tourism and hospitality management researchers can consider the virtual means of marketing these tourist destinations through intensive research in smart tourism and e-tourism.
This growing sector of tourism has not received much attention, especially in developing countries. This epidemic should be the time when researchers in this field will find ways to raise public awareness about smart tourism and e-tourism.Scholars in the social sciences and humanities, such as sociologists, anthropologists and culturists, have been working to investigate the social effects of the spread of COVID-19, as well as ways to deal with social anxiety caused by infectious diseases.
Also, reviewing the economic impact of COVID-19 on business activities, the need to start e-business, e-marketing, e-banking and other electronic forms of conducting business activities are important topics to be explored. Social and cultural anthropologists should examine the cultural and social perceptions of different people in different parts of the world about the corona virus and recommend the application of culturally relevant interventions to combat the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. ۔
Similarly, psychologists and psychiatrists should suggest ways to deal with post-quarantine trauma disorders, as well as stigmatization and discrimination against COVID-19 patients and their families.Furthermore, it is time for educational technicians to come up with an effective way to provide online instruction through various forms of learning management systems, intelligent tuition systems, and social media platforms. Artists should creatively create animated cartoons and other signs in e-formats to fight against the myths and misinformation related to COVID-19 treatment and to promote all kinds of slander and discrimination against the test takers. Behavior needs to end. For COVID-19. Of course, this is the time when researchers from all walks of life should collaborate to investigate the proliferation of COVID-19 global epidemics.