Enduring this unexpected timethrough mutual support andunderstanding
10.5051/jpis.2020.50.2.67
- Author:
Jun-Beom PARK
1
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Author Information
1. Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Editorial
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2020;50(2):67-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Both we—as members of the biomedical research community—and people throughoutthe world are suffering greatly from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Over 1,000,000COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in more than 200 countries, and the number of deathsis increasing worldwide. I am currently spending a year as a visiting researcher. I safelyarrived in the country that I am visiting, but the situation is becoming more severe day byday. Fear and anxiety are coming closer, growing, and sometimes even overwhelming us. Inthis period, less time and leeway are available because so many things must be taken care of.Moreover, more time and energy/effort are needed to finish each task.Many meetings and conferences are being canceled or postponed at the moment. The KoreanAcademy of Periodontology is very closely monitoring the current situation of COVID-19 withregard to upcoming meetings. Nonetheless, the Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science (JPIS)is moving forward under these circumstances without interruption. More than 100 papershave been submitted so far in 2020. All manuscripts are being reviewed by editorial boardmembers and reviewers, who are experts in the corresponding fields. All editorial membersof JPIS, including myself, are trying to do our best to meet the production schedule of thejournal. However, if researchers have specific needs due to this ongoing crisis, we are open toworking with them to accommodate those needs.It is not easy to continue ongoing research at this time. I am trying to be prepared for theunexpected future, and to engage with every practice in my daily life to the best of myability. I want to encourage you—and I am no exception to this myself—to keep conductingresearch steadily, irrespective of the pace. I am trying and would like to recommend foryou to remain connected with family and colleagues through social networking services,telephones, and so on.Look around. Everyday people around you may need help and encouragement. It is throughmutual support and understanding that we will endure this unexpected time.
