Impact of Institute Closures and Learning Practices on Education in COVID-19 Pandemic: Omnichannel in Education

Community mitigation is crucial and is part of the preparedness plan of public health planning. Education institutions' closures are a non-pharmaceutical intervention often suggested for mitigating pandemics. Education institute closures could play a major role in the delay of community transmission. An audit is led by past examinations that distinguish the viability of school terminations and social removal techniques during a pandemic. The closure was first executed across China and Hong Kong. Data from the SARS pandemic conclude school closure was not an effective method, but trends of influenza show it may be the right precautionary measure. This article not only debates the need for this precautionary measure but also tells the various available platforms, resources, and solutions to continue the learning and growing process for everyone, regardless of their age group. It also highlights the psychological and mental side effects of the closure and social distancing, concluding with its adverse effects on the economy and welfare of the country. © 2022 IEEE.

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Construction and Transport Construction Economy: An Integrated Framework

The research develops an integrated framework for minimizing the damaging impact of COVID-19 on the economy in construction in the context of Indian real estate sector. Beginning with the extant literature review, the study analyses the challenges that housing, commercial, and industrial segments of the real estate sector is facing in the country. The insights from the literature are then used to underpin a theoretical schema that posits resource capabilities and managerial competencies crucial for sustaining construction economy in the real estate sector. With theoretical underpinnings in place, authors come up with an integrated model that explicates the role of strategic frameworks as a mediating factor between an organization and its performance. The model also investigates the role of environmental turbulence as a moderating factor impacting the relationship between different variables of the model. The study develops propositions related to the outcomes of environment turbulence and its influence on the firm performance in both short-term and long-term scenarios. The future research plan and implications of the study has been discussed towards the end of the study. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Consumer Acatalepsy Towards Buying Behaviour for Need-Based Goods for Sustainability During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Purpose: The study aimed to examine the consumer acatalepsy towards buying behavior for need-based goods (NBGS) for sustainability during COVID-19 and behavioral intentions for NBGS using the framework of value – attitude – behavior in India. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using the extant literature review, the study developed a conceptual model describing consumers’ buying behavior and behavioral int entions related to NBGS. The research employed the hypo-deductive research design approach for carrying out the study. Findings: The study found that attitude, economic depression, subjective norms, perceived consumer effectiveness, availability of control, and buying intention were positively related to the buying behavior of consumers in the NBGS category. Research Limitations/Implications: The research offered new insights into academia and practice using instrumental values, terminal values, and consumer buying behavior. It is unique for providing a fresh perspective on the NBGS and consumer behavior in COVID-19 times. Practical Implications: As the study deep dived into the behavioral aspects of the consumers, it will help shape the attitude of market professionals to analyze the instrumental and terminal values thoroughly. The findings of the research will prove instrumental in more effective and efficient decision-making processes for need-based goods in the consumer market. Social Implications: At individual and social levels, values represent the guiding force that shapes human behavior. This study will help to extend the overall understanding related to consumer behavior in the domain of NBGS using the basis of value and its impact on the behavioral patterns of consumers. Originality/Value: In the context of NBGS, this research paper dealt explicitly with the behavioral factors related to instrumental and terminal values. The study is also unique in that it evaluates the various parameters related to consumers’ buying behavior in the NBGS category during COVID-19. Evaluating these factors makes the research unique and one of its kind in consumer behavior. © 2022, Associated Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.. All rights reserved.