Time and Space in the Pandemic: Compression, Distanciation and the Digital Divide | Author : Arhita Biswas and Roopleena Porel | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The paper discusses the stretching of social relations across temporal and spatial borders, as well as the compression of
time and space in the Covid-19 pandemic. It uses the theoretical arguments of David Harvey, Anthony Giddens and
Doreen Massey in understanding concepts of time, space, and the power dynamics fueling social relations. The pandemic
and the new norms of social isolation have only led to the development of remote work, and using telecommuter services
to continue work as usual. This paper explores these new modes of services which allow individuals to work, study, visit
museums, theater, and distant locations from home. However, the global trend of online work is deeply rooted in
exclusionary practices, as large groups of people are left behind in this practice. The paper looks at these exclusions, and
also aims to focus on the aspect of digital divide in India, and the inclusivity of online classes. |
| Impact Analysis of Covid-19 Post Pandemic on Travel and Tourism Sector in India: An Overview | Author : Dasari Kavitha, A. Jaishree and K. Jayalaxmi | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Tourism is the main source of revenue for many countries in the world, and India is no exception to it. India is popular in
South Asia and among the countries in the world for its beautiful locations. India known for its rich tourism resources,
attracts millions of tourists to arrive annually. Tourism and Travel sector in India has been a significant contributor to the
country’s GDP. The sector even generates huge employment opportunities. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 pandemic, the
Global Economy is pushed into a recession. One of the sectors in India, which was hit hardly by COVID-19 is Tourism and
Travel sector. Lockdown, the initiative taken by the Central Government to prevent Covid-19 has adversely affected the
business of Tourism and Travel. In this context, we are making an attempt to study the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on
the Tourism and Travel sector in India. Primary and secondary data are the main sources of collection of data. For
primary sources the data is collected from respondents of twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad with the help of
structured questionnaire. This study explains customer’s perception on Tourism and Travel industry based on age,
gender, educational qualification and occupation. The secondary data is collected from both published and unpublished
sources. |
| Lipid Profile in Psoriasis | Author : CB Jha, M Pradhan, P Chapagain, M Thakur, M Mahato | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder associated with multiple comorbidities and
significant effect in quality of life. Multiple comorbidities including disorders of lipid and lipoprotein, oxidative stress as well
as metabolic syndrome has been found to be associated with psoriasis. There are several researches on lipid profile and
psoriasis but the result is not consistent.
Objective: To determine the lipid profile in patients with psoriasis and to compare it with healthy controls and to determine
relation between lipid abnormalities and duration of disease & severity of psoriasis (graded by Psoriasis Area Severity Index,
PASI).
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 71 cases and 71 control from 1st Oct 2019 to 31st Sep
2020 in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Koshi Hospital, biratnagar, Nepal to compare the lipid profile among
patients with psoriasis and healthy controls.
Result: Serum Total Cholesterol and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol was significantly higher in patient with psoriasis as
compared to control (165.65± 36.18 vs 147.90±32.84, p<0.001). A significant correlation was observed between severity of
disease measured by PASI and TC (r=0.274, p=0.021) and LDL-Cholesterol (r=0.248, p=0.037).
Conclusion: Patients with psoriasis have significantly high lipid abnormalities in terms of increased total cholesterol and LDL
cholesterol. Dyslipidemias found in them paralleled with disease severity and durations. Early screening and treatment of
hyperlipidemia in patients with psoriasis is advised to prevent atherosclerosis and its complications in them. |
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