Safwan Qadri¹, Shixiang Chen^1,*, Syed Usman Qadri²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 635-648, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021689

Abstract Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on social and economic conditions as well as mental and physical health. Pakistan is considered in high ranks on Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI). The people of Pakistan have already faced numerous obstacles in terms of food and housing prospects. Job security, inflated prices of food items, and financial distress are the foremost vital challenges of Pakistan’s people during the Pandemic. This study examines the people’s perception of social, economic, and psychological impact and explores the causes and trends of spreading the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. A primary survey method was conducted… More >

Abdul Ghaffar¹, Saad Alanazi², Madallah Alruwaili², Mian Usman Sattar³, Waqas Ali⁴, Memoona Humayun², Shahan Yamin Siddiqui^5,6, Fahad Ahmad⁷, Muhammad Adnan Khan^8,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.28, No.2, pp. 429-445, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.014685

Abstract Corona Virus (COVID-19) is a contagious disease. Unless an effective vaccine is available, various techniques such as lockdown, social distancing, or business Standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be implemented. Lockdown is an effective technique for controlling the spread of the virus, but it severely affects the economy of developing countries. No single technique for controlling a pandemic situation has ever returned a promising result; therefore, using a combination of techniques would be best for controlling COVID-19. The South asian association of regional corporation (SAARC), region contains populous and developing countries that have a unique social-cultural lifestyle that entails a higher… More >