Quick Response Code Technology-based Contact Tracing Solutions to Mitigate Epidemic Outbreaks: A Review

Several epidemics and pandemics have plagued humanity over the years; however, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic revealed humanity's lack of preparedness for epidemics and pandemic outbreaks. Although several approaches have been proposed, designed, and implemented during and pos...

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Published in:Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology 2023-12, Vol.6 (3)
Main Authors: Agburu O. Adikpe, Ezekiel E. Agbon, Abdulkadir M. Giwa, Habib T. Adeyemo, Moses A. Adegoke, Franklin C. Njoku
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