Work stress and cancer researchers : an exploration of the challenges, experiences and training needs of UK cancer researchers.

Work stress is a significant issue for many UK healthcare professionals, in particular those working in the field of oncology. However, there have been very few attempts to explore the challenges, experiences or training needs of researchers working in cancer research. In doing so, we will be better positioned to support and develop these researchers. 18 UK oncology researchers from a variety of backgrounds took part in a semi-structured interview. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The analysis identified two overarching themes: logistical research issues (workload, accessing/ recruiting participants, finances) and sensitive research issues (emotional demands, professional boundaries, sensitivity around recruitment). One cross-cutting theme, supportive strategies (support and training, coping mechanisms), was seen to influence both logistical and sensitive research issues. While further research is needed to fully understand the causes and impact of work stress on cancer researchers, three specific issues were highlighted: emotional demands are relevant to quantitative and mixed methods researchers as well as those engaged in qualitative research; the researchers’ background (experience; clinical/non-clinical) was influential and an exploration of effective coping strategies is required; and there is a clear need for adequate support systems and training to be available, particularly for early career researchers.</p

Morfometria e morfologia comparadas de ovos de Anopheles aconitus formas B e C à microscopia eletrônica de varredura

Comparative morphometric and morphological studies of eggs under scanning electron microscope (SEM) were undertaken in the three strains of two karyotypic forms of Anopheles aconitus, i.e., Form B (Chiang Mai and Phet Buri strains) and Form C (Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son strains). Morphometric examination revealed the intraspecific variation with respect to the float width [36.77 ± 2.30 µm (Form C: Chiang Mai strain) = 38.49 ± 2.78 µm (Form B: Chiang Mai strain) = 39.06 ± 2.37 µm (Form B: Phet Buri strain) >; 32.40 ± 3.52 µm (Form C: Mae Hong Son strain)] and number of posterior tubercles on deck [2.40 ± 0.52 (Form B: Phet Buri strain) = 2.70 ± 0.82 (Form B: Chiang Mai strain) ; 32,40 ± 3,52 µm (Forma C: linhagem Mae Hong Son)] e número de tubérculos posteriores sobre a superfície livre [2,40 ± 0,52 (Forma B: linhagem Phet Buri) = 2,70 ± 0,82 (Forma B: linhagem Chiang Mai) < 3,10 ± 0,32 (Forma C: linhagem Chiang Mai) = 3,20 ± 0,42 (Forma C: linhagem Mae Hong Son)] embora a topografia de superfície dos ovos entre as três linhagens de duas formas cariotípicas tenham sido morfologicamente semelhantes

Rapid Prototyping Assisted Design and Development of Inter-Vertebral Implants

This paper presents a case study of applying rapid prototyping in assisting in the design and development of inter-vertebral implants for spine fusions. The major process of design and implant development, its biological and mechanical requirements, the approach for developing a 3D reconstructive vertebral anatomy model, the inter-vertebral implant CAD model, and the integration with a finite element analysis for the implant's structural analysis are presented. The process of 3D Printing of the vertebral anatomy and the inter-vertebral implant is described. The application of the prototyping model in assisting in the inter-vertebral anatomic fitting, in guiding the implant's geometric design, in helping with the virtual surgical planning, and in understanding the implant's mechanical properties and structural stability are discussed.Mechanical Engineerin

The impact of traffic congestions on tourist behavior: Case study of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Traffic congestions in major cities of Thailand is a persistent issue to foreign tourists. 2 major cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai were perceived the most congested cities in Thailand. However, Chiang Mai was considered the worst due to poor public transportation systems as compared to Bangkok. This research aim to explore the condition and the impacts of traffic congestion on tourist attitude pertaining to travelling within Chiang Mai. Qualitative approach was used in this research. Interviews and site observations were conducted as the form of data collection. ABC Models of Attitudes was used as an approach to assists questionnaire development for interview. While, bottleneck approach which relates to demand exceeding capacity in a punctual location by TRB (2000) was used as the congestion indicator in site observation. Past literatures concerning tourist behaviour and traffic congestion in tourist area were incorporated to triangulate and to support the data gathered. The findings denote that the foreign tourists perceived negatively towards the traffic congestion in Chiang Mai. This perception have led them to prefer destinations that are away from traffic and within walking distance from their accommodations

Volume 52, Number 2 - December 1972

Volume 52, Number 2 - December 1972. 28 pages including covers and advertisements. Contributions Slonina, Patricia Babci Osborne, Joseph On Christmas Eve McNeil, Paul for Carl Altieri, Christine Priests\u27 House Cabrera, Ana Margarita Song to the David Cabrera, Ana Margarita of human living McCrorie, Edward Making Something Happen Gouise, Gene pastoral, for paula Gouise, Gene By thus shall you know the last winter . . . Bortolot, Gary The Well, Salamanca Lunin, Jane from History of the World as Name Calling Lunin, Jane Closets Coskren, Thomas M., O.P. The King\u27s Good Servant: Tone in George Herbert\u27s The Temple O\u27Neil, Charles, Jr. Memorial Picture Maguire, Thomas F., Jr

Dynamics simulations of excited-state triple proton transfer in 7-azaindole complexes with water, water–methanol and methanol

Excited-state triple proton transfer (ESTPT) reactions in 7-azaindole (7AI) complexed with two water, with one water and one methanol, and with two methanol molecules were investigated by dynamics simulations in the first excited state computed with the second order algebraic-diagrammatic construction (ADC (2)) method. The results show that photoexcitation may trigger ultrafast an asynchronous concerted proton transfer via two solvent molecules along an intermolecular hydrogen-bonded network. The probability of occurrence of ESTPT ranges from 32% for 7AI(H2O–MeOH) to 64% for 7AI(MeOH)2. The average time for completing the ESTPT varies between 58 and 85 fs depending on the complex. The proton transfer (rather than hydrogen transfer) nature of the reaction was suggested by the nonexistence of crossings between the ππ* and πσ* states

Necrology: Patrick F. Scanlon

Dr. Patrick F. Scanlon, Professor of fisheries and wildlife sciences, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2003