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From Public Outrage to the Burst of Public Violence: An Epidemic-Like Model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This study extends classical models of spreading epidemics to describe the phenomenon of contagious public outrage, which eventually leads to the spread of violence following a disclosure of some unpopular political decisions and/or activity. Accordingly,
Galam, Serge   +2 more
core   +4 more sources

Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lessons from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak in Hong Kong

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2003
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is now a global public health threat with many medical, ethical, social, economic, political, and legal implications.
Abu S.M. Abdullah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Labour market and social policy in Italy. Challenges and changes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Eight years after the outbreak of the financial crisis, Italy has still to cope with and overcome a plethora of economic and social challenges. On top of this, it faces an unfavourable demographic structure and severe disparities between its northern and
Ciccarone, Giuseppe   +2 more
core  

Representations of swine flu: Perspectives from a Malaysian pig farm [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
© The Author(s), 2010. This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below.Novel influenza viruses are seen, internationally, as posing considerable health challenges, but public responses to such ...
Dhanoa, A   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Viral Infection‐Inspired Autonomous Detection of Fusion‐Competent Viruses for Screening and Environmental Surveillance

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Inspired by viral entry mechanisms, the FUSION assay enables autonomous detection of respiratory viruses via membrane fusion–triggered CRISPR‐Cas13a activation. VEACON selectively fuses with fusion‐competent viruses, triggering fluorescence within confined vesicles.
Jae Chul Park   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Health Anxiety Levels of Healthcare Professionals

open access: yesJournal of Contemporary Medicine, 2020
Objective: We aimed to determine the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on health workers' health concerns and life. Methods: The study included 293 healthcare professionals reached via e-mail.
Zeynep Tuncer   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 Infections, Macau, June–July 2022

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2023
A SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 outbreak occurred in Macau from mid-June through July 2022. Out of >1,800 laboratory-confirmed cases, most were mild or asymptomatic; only 6 deaths were recorded.
Weijia Xiong   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Response and Measles Dynamics

open access: yesStats, 2023
Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available. Vaccine hesitancy and social response to vaccination continue to undermine efforts to eradicate measles. In this
Atinuke O. Adebanji   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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