Intervention and Improved Well-Being of Basic Science Researchers During the COVID 19 Era: A Case Study

Kumar, Santosh; Kodidela, Sunitha; Kumar, Asit; Gerth, Kelli; Zhi, Kaining

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.574712

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“…The results of this study revealed that over 90% of students agreed that the strategy reduced their stress and anxiety and improved the "feel-good factor" and overall well-being. This outcome is noteworthy and consistent with the findings of a recent study among basic science researchers and graduate students (Kumar et al, 2020). The study results showed an improvement in the well-being and productivity in the intervention group compared to the control group.…”

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Classroom engagement through short stories and motivational messages

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Objective: The objective of this study is to introduce short stories and motivational messages on soft skills in pharmacy didactic courses to improve classroom engagement. Methods: Surveys were then conducted on the impact of students’ understanding of soft skills and their impact on classroom engagement. Results: The survey results from the two classes (2022 and 2023) of first year students showed that they gained an understanding of soft skills appropriately. The strategy also improved their classroom engagement and well-being. A further survey from a class of 2023 third year students indicated the strategy continued to be helpful in subsequent years. The results from students’ feedback also showed that students generally appreciated the strategy, and it helped them stay positive and engaged in the classroom. Conclusion: Overall, the study concluded that this unique delivery of soft skill information helped students in classroom engagement and helped them learn various soft skill sets.

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“…Studies of similar natures support this finding. Kumar, Kodidela, Kumar, Gerth and Zhi (2020) found that the intervention strategy showed improved Wellbeing for basic science researchers, which was also consistent with their improved productivity during the COVID-19 era. Awofeso and Irabor (2020) found that Palliative measures introduced by the government to minimize the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic are largely ineffective due to poor coordination, human rights violations, and inadequate fiscal policy.…”

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Improving the Wellbeing of Ikot Ene During the COVID-19 Lockdown: The Role of Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas Advocates (JDPCA)

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The study's objective is to examine the relationship between Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas Advocates (JDPCA) activities and the Wellbeing of Ikot Ene people during COVID-19 Lockdown. Specifically, the study examines the relationship between JDPCA’s provision of palliatives, healthcare programmes, and the Wellbeing of Ikot Ene people during COVID-19 Lockdown. Two research questions and null hypotheses were raised for the study. Literature was reviewed according to the variables of the study. The survey research design was adopted in collecting data from 176 samples from a population of 725 beneficiaries of the JDPCA programme from Ikot Ene in Akpabuyo Local government Area of Cross River state. The instrument of data collection was the question. Data collected from the field was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result revealed a correlation between JDPCA’s provision of palliatives; healthcare programmes had a significant impact on the Wellbeing of the people of Ikot Ene. During COVID-19 Lockdown. Based on the study's findings, the study recommends a need for the Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas Advocates (JDPCA) to improve their coverage area and the number of beneficiaries for their future programmes.

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“…Online repositories of revised protocols or procedures developed by teams and online seminars to support the exchange of ideas would likely reduce redundant efforts and possibly increase collaboration. Other innovative strategies to support connection, productivity, and well-being should be explored, as have shown success in some academic settings [14] such as regularly scheduled virtual sessions to support and empower colleagues.…”

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