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Covid-19: Best Practices And The Way Forward, Juliana Nwauwa
Covid-19: Best Practices And The Way Forward, Juliana Nwauwa
Student Scholarly Projects
COVID-19 is a global health emergency that originated in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and since then has affected more than 53,507,282 individuals and claimed the lives of more than 1,305,164 around the globe. It is a respiratory virus transmitted from person to person through airborne aerosols and droplets from infected individuals and direct contact with infected surfaces.
Numerous factors, such as socioeconomic status, population density, pre-existing health conditions, and lack of health insurance, have contributed to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 among certain demographic groups. The COVID-19 impact ranges from …
How Effective Are African Health Systems? An Analysis Of Guinea, Liberia And Sierra Leone, Kale A. Adote
How Effective Are African Health Systems? An Analysis Of Guinea, Liberia And Sierra Leone, Kale A. Adote
HON499 projects
While developed countries in the rest of the world have found themselves overwhelmed by the Covid-19 pandemic, in comparison, Africa has been minimally affected given that it has reported lower case counts since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. However, given the destructive potential of this pandemic, this raises the question: how prepared are health systems in Africa to face major outbreaks? To answer this question, this article explored the state of health systems and epidemic preparedness in African countries using Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone as case studies. Given that these three countries were epicentre countries during …
Social Determinants Of Health-Related Needs During Covid-19 Among Low-Income Households With Children, Shreela V Sharma, Ru-Jye Chuang, Melinda Rushing, Brittni Naylor, Nalini Ranjit, Mike Pomeroy, Christine Markham
Social Determinants Of Health-Related Needs During Covid-19 Among Low-Income Households With Children, Shreela V Sharma, Ru-Jye Chuang, Melinda Rushing, Brittni Naylor, Nalini Ranjit, Mike Pomeroy, Christine Markham
Journal Articles
INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the social needs of low-income households with children during the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our objective was to conduct a cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis of a rapid-response survey among low-income households with children on social needs, COVID-19-related concerns, and diet-related behaviors.
METHODS: We distributed an electronic survey in April 2020 to 16,435 families in 4 geographic areas, and 1,048 responded. The survey asked families enrolled in a coordinated school-based nutrition program about their social needs, COVID-19-related concerns, food insecurity, and diet-related behaviors during the pandemic. An open-ended question asked about their greatest concern. We …
Ethics And Economics Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In The United States, Peter Hilsenrath, Tyrone F. Borders
Ethics And Economics Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In The United States, Peter Hilsenrath, Tyrone F. Borders
Health Management and Policy Faculty Publications
The Covid-19 experience provides a natural experiment in personal and social ethics. Difficult decisions are routinely made to optimize lives and livelihoods. This commentary provides background and insight into the ethical and economic foundations underpinning dilemmas of this historic pandemic.
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Claire Y.C. Liang, Niclas Erhardt
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Claire Y.C. Liang, Niclas Erhardt
Maine Business School
Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Claire Y.C. Liang, Assistant Professor of Finance, Maine Business School, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, John N. Angelis, Niclas Erhardt
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, John N. Angelis, Niclas Erhardt
Maine Business School
Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Patti Miles, Niclas Erhardt
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Patti Miles, Niclas Erhardt
Maine Business School
Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Patti Miles, Associate Professor of Management, Maine Business School, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.
Professor Miles had incorporated the COVID-19 pandemic into assignments for her BUA 101 and BUA 601.
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Tracy B. Bigney, Niclas Erhardt
Business School_Response To Request For Syllabi/Information About Pandemic-Related Courses And Activities Email, Tracy B. Bigney, Niclas Erhardt
Maine Business School
Email thread of the response from the Maine School Business to the request for syllabi/information about pandemic-related courses and activities from the Provost Office. Content was submitted by Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, University of Maine to Niclas Erhardt, Associate Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine.
Covid-19_Umaine News_Forecast Economic Fallout In Maine From Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Covid-19_Umaine News_Forecast Economic Fallout In Maine From Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Division of Marketing & Communications
Screenshot of Maine News release regarding University of Maine faculty and students helping Maine state official estimate the economic fallout from COVID-19.
Business School_Pandemic Related Material In Bua 330 Human Resource Management Email, Tracy B. Bigney
Business School_Pandemic Related Material In Bua 330 Human Resource Management Email, Tracy B. Bigney
Maine Business School
Email from Tracy B. Bigney to the University of Maine Provost Office detailing how she had incorporated pandemic-related material into her class BUA 330 Human Resource Management.
Business School_Bua 325 Changes Due To Coronavirus In Work, John N. Angelis
Business School_Bua 325 Changes Due To Coronavirus In Work, John N. Angelis
Maine Business School
Material for University of Maine Course BUA 325, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine, regarding changes due to Coronavirus in work from Dumb Wealth.
Covid-19_Umaine News_Economic During Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Covid-19_Umaine News_Economic During Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Division of Marketing & Communications
Screenshot of Maine News release regarding The Times Record speaking with James Mccannon, University of Maine Cooperative Extension business and economics specialist and professor in the School of Economics, for the article "Unfortunate timing, virus waylay new Bath restaurant's plans."
2020-04-15 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth
2020-04-15 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth
HSC Messages from the Chancellor
No abstract provided.
Euthanasia Of The Coronavirus - Covid-19, Sheila P. Davis
Euthanasia Of The Coronavirus - Covid-19, Sheila P. Davis
Journal of Health Ethics
At the time of this editorial, COVID-19, aka the Novel Coronavirus, has wrecked havoc and left in its path of destruction, death, unemployment, the instability of nation’s economies, misery, uncertainty, despair, and a fear regarding what the new tomorrow will look like. And, perhaps more importantly, the question of who will be here tomorrow lingers. Now classified as a pandemic, this virus has resulted in over 1,381,014 cases worldwide with 78,269 deaths to date. Presently, Louisiana and Detroit are emerging as the next hot spots behind New York as the fastest rate of increase for COVID-19 cases in the world. …
Business School_Bua 325 Dealing With Coronavirus Layoffs Paper Assignment, John N. Angelis
Business School_Bua 325 Dealing With Coronavirus Layoffs Paper Assignment, John N. Angelis
Maine Business School
Description of assignment for University of Maine Course BUA 325 on Dealing With Coronavirus Layoffs, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine.
Business School_Bua 337 Brief Blackboard Comments, John N. Angelis
Business School_Bua 337 Brief Blackboard Comments, John N. Angelis
Maine Business School
Blackboard Announcement Update in April for University of Maine Course BUA 337, from John N. Angelis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Operations Management, University of Maine, regarding how class topics are affected by COVID-19.
Business School_Bua 330 Employment Law Paper, Tracy B. Bigney
Business School_Bua 330 Employment Law Paper, Tracy B. Bigney
Maine Business School
Employment Law Paper for University of Maine Course BUA 330 class on Mandatory Paid Sick Leave, from Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, Maine Business School.
Covid-19_Umaine News_Covid-19 Economics, University Of Maine University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Covid-19_Umaine News_Covid-19 Economics, University Of Maine University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications
Division of Marketing & Communications
Screenshot of Maine News release regarding Pankaj Agrrawal, a professor of finance at the University of Maine speaking with WABI (Channel 5) about effects of the COVID-1 9 pandemic on economics.
Business School_Bua 330 Hr Role In Pandemic Planning Class Presentation, Tracy B. Bigney
Business School_Bua 330 Hr Role In Pandemic Planning Class Presentation, Tracy B. Bigney
Maine Business School
Class presentation slides for University of Maine Course BUA 330 class on "HR's Role in Pandemic Planning", from Tracy B. Bigney, Cooperating Instructor, Maine Business School.
Business School_Undiscovered Maine Webpage, University Of Maine Business School
Business School_Undiscovered Maine Webpage, University Of Maine Business School
Maine Business School
Screenshot of webpage for the Undiscovered Maine University of Maine Business School student research project with the goal of increasing tourism and economic development within Maine via the Internet and social media.
Prenatal Perception Of Wic Breastfeeding Recommendation Affects First Month Postpartum Breastfeeding Outcomes, Qi Zhang, Lamichhane Rajan, Joanne Guthrie
Prenatal Perception Of Wic Breastfeeding Recommendation Affects First Month Postpartum Breastfeeding Outcomes, Qi Zhang, Lamichhane Rajan, Joanne Guthrie
Community & Environmental Health Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Global Technology Economic Analysis Paradigm, Iwasan D. Kejawa Ed.D
Global Technology Economic Analysis Paradigm, Iwasan D. Kejawa Ed.D
School of Computing: Faculty Publications
Abstract
Is true that it is not only the consumers that make the economy prospers? Business and government also play a role in the economy of a country and corporation. “The GLOBAL technology economy is driven perhaps by the example of a consumer-based society and capital driven citizenry," according to the article in the investor guide of 2013. The role of the government is very important in businesses, organizations and consumers alike depending on the decisions made by the government officials spending of the government. Research have indicated that dependencies of government, organizations, businesses and consumers are intertwine or intermediary. …