Covid-19 vaccines production and societal immunization under the serendipity-mindsponge-3D knowledge management theory and conceptual framework

Abstract

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), tremendous efforts have been made by scientists, health professionals, business people, politicians, and laypeople around the world. Covid-19 vaccines are one of the most crucial innovations that help fight against the virus. This paper attempts to revisit the Covid-19 vaccines production process by employing the 3D creativity management theory. The vaccine production could be deemed an information process and classified into three main stages. The first stage involved the processes of absorbing information (e.g., digital data and open science) and rejecting waning information (e.g., misinformation and fake news) for effectively acquiring useful insights. Useful insights were later employed by experts, enterprises, governments, and international organizations through coordinated efforts for developing vaccines within a short period. Finally, the appearance of multiple types of vaccines enabled more strategic options for vaccine distribution and administration. Findings from this vaccine creativity management process could be used as critical lessons for further improvements and efficiency of vaccination programs.

Alternative Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Vaccine Production and Use under Covid-19

“…At the end of 2020, Covid-19 vaccines were officially developed. Although these vaccines could not cure and completely protect people from being infected, they were able to effectively slow down the spread of the virus [5]. Soon there immersed many different sources of approved vaccines mostly coming from different countries, such as the United States, China, the United Kingdom, the European Union, etc [6].…”