From quarantine to quality

The concept of quarantine in history: from plague to SARS.

The concept of 'quarantine' is embedded in health practices, attracting heightened interest during episodes of epidemics. The term is strictly related to plague and dates back to 1377, when the Rector of the seaport of Ragusa (then belonging to the Venetian Republic) officially issued a 30-day isolation period for ships, that became 40 days for land travellers. During the next 100 years similar...

How to Exercise During Coronavirus Quarantine?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused stress and anxiety in many people that can be reduced by regular physical activity. Regular physical exercise is essential for health. In the absence of COVID-19 symptoms, no limitation in physical activity is recommended.  However, parameters such as frequency, intensity, type, and time need to be considered to prescribe the program and obtain the best results. Con...

Quality Control of Plant Growth, Plant Protection, and Quarantine

The development and use of many efficient and economical pesticides, since the 1940s, have permitted unprecedented crop and animal protection, and improved public health. Despite the positive effects mentioned above, many problems arose, such as the destruction of other pests in addition to target pests, destruction of natural enemies, pest resistance, and the health hazards caused by pesticide...

Big Data Quality: From Content to Context

Over the last 20 years, and particularly with the advent of Big Data and analytics, the research area around Data and Information Quality (DIQ) is still a fast growing research area. There are many views and streams in DIQ research, generally aiming at improving the effectiveness of decision making in organizations. Although there are a lot of researches aimed at clarifying the role of BIG data...

Etymologia: Quarantine