| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T13 |
0-167 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The demand for face filtering respirators has grown continuously to cope with various environmental hazards including fine dust, liquid mist, bioaerosol, and droplets. |
| T14 |
168-241 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the meantime, the outbreak of COVID-19 has sculpted a new way of life. |
| T15 |
242-510 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Since pathogens can be transmitted via bioaerosol or droplets generated by coughing or sneezing, the use of respirators is now an everyday necessity as the front-line safety tool to protect both the wearer and others from the exposure to such infectious matters [1,2]. |
| T16 |
511-638 |
Sentence |
denotes |
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a six-week influenza pandemic results in a demand for 90 million respirators [3]. |
| T17 |
639-899 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Likewise, the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a worldwide shortage of respirators, and this situation resulted in the undiscerning reuse of disposable respirators, although most users are not informed of proper methods of respirator maintenance. |
| T18 |
900-1182 |
Sentence |
denotes |
While little information is available with respect to standardized cleaning methods, commonly used methods to disinfect the used respirators include ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, microwaving, sunlight exposure, laundering, ethanol-spray, heating with a hairdryer, and ironing [4,5]. |
| T19 |
1183-1364 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, there is a lack of scientific evidence on whether such treatments are indeed effective and safe in disinfecting biological matter and preserving filtration performance [6]. |
| T20 |
1365-1490 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, it is imperative to investigate the validity and effectiveness of disinfection methods for disposable respirators. |
