International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-780213102022112327202720ENDepartment of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non‑Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, IsfahanDepartment of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, BostonDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman20221123The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID‑19) epidemic serves as a stark reminder that pandemics, similar to other unexpected diseases, have occurred in the past and will continue to do so in the future.[1] In the fight against the virus, healthcare professionals and scientists are on the front lines. Furthermore, because of the complexities of COVID‑19, this epidemic has caused havoc in the scientific community. The COVID‑19 outbreak has had a significant detrimental impact on the scientific community, forcing the closure of universities, research institutes, and laboratories. Most scientific activities, including national and international conferences, symposiums, seminars, and training programs, have been canceled or postponed.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2720http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2720/717718561