Morocco

What Happened during COVID-19 in African ICUs? An Observational Study of Pulmonary Co-Infections, Superinfections, and Mortality in Morocco

PLOS One This article aims to describe the prevalence of bacterial co-infections and superinfections in critically ill adults with severe COVID-19 pneumonia in Morocco, the micro-organisms involved, and the impact of these infections on survival. Journal Article

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COVID-19 National Lockdown in Morocco: Impacts on Air Quality and Public Health

General Directorate of Meteorology, Morocco & Hassan II University This working paper compares the air quality status in Casablanca and Marrakech from Morocco, before the pandemic, and during the confinement to show whether COVID-19 compelled lockdown may have saved lives by restraining air pollution rather than by preventing infection. Working Paper

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The Evolution of the Global COVID-19 Epidemic in Morocco and Understanding the Different Therapeutic Approaches of Chitosan in the Control of the Pandemic

Polymer Bulletin This article aims to show the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco, its pathophysiology, and its ability to silence the immune system. It also provides an overview of the treatments and measures to protect human beings against COVID-19 infections. Journal Article

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Factors Affecting Nursing and Health Technician Students’ Satisfaction with Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco: A Survey-Based Observational Study

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions This article aims to determine the satisfaction levels of nursing and health technician students in Morocco with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Covidly Humorous Memes: Coping Mechanisms and Power Dynamics of Humour during the Pandemic in Morocco

European Journal of Humour Research This article analyzes memes posted on Moroccan Facebook pages during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and shows that the use of humor by Moroccans is not only motivated by achieving mirth but also vehicles critical views about issues of common concern debated in the digital public sphere. Journal…

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Economic Resilience in Morocco during COVID-19

Economic Research Forum This article outlines the results of analysis assessing the effects of Morocco’s government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic on economic variables and raises questions about the design of future monetary and fiscal policies and their interaction in an environment of high public debt. Working Paper

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Monetary Policy Under Uncertainty: The Case of COVID-19 Health Crisis in Morocco

European Journal of Business and Management Research This article analyzes the conduct of Morocco’s monetary policy in the context of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 health crisis. Journal Article

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Smallholder Farmer Aptitudes and Perceptions about the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Agriculture in Morocco during the Lockdown

Moroccan Journal of Agricultural Sciences This article captures the perceptions of Moroccan smallholder farmers from three agricultural regions regarding the effects of COVID-19 on their farming practices and social well-being. Journal Article

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Emergency Remote Learning in Morocco as a Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Students’ Perspectives

Learning: Research and Practice This article explores the experience of Moroccan university students with emergency remote learning (ERL) during the COVID-19 lockdown. It found that insecurity, the absence of intimacy, technical issues, and unfairness were the main hurdles that negatively influence participants’ online learning process. Journal Article

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against COVID-19

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine This article aims to identify the medicinal plants used by the Moroccan population in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. Journal Article

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