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Again on coherent states in magnetic-solenoid field
This article completes our study of coherent states in the so-called
magnetic-solenoid field (a colinear combination of a constant uniform magnetic
field and Aharonov-Bohm solenoid field) presented in JPA 2010 and 2011. Here we
succeeded to prove nontrivial completeness relations for non-relativistic and
relativistic coherent states in such a field. In addition, we solve here the
relevant Stieltjes moment problem and present a comparative analysis of our
coherent states and the well-known in the case of pure uniform magnetic field
Malkin-Man'ko coherent states.Comment: 9 page
On the β-detection efficiency of a combined Si and plastic stack detector for DESPEC
A Geant4 simulation has been carried out in order to determine the B-detection efficiency of a rare isotope
beam implantation setup, for decay spectroscopy experiments, comprising a number of Double Sided Silicon
Strip Detectors (DSSSDs) and two plastic scintillation detectors placed upstream and downstream. The
absolute efficiency for the emitted B-particle detection from radioactive fragments implanted in the DSSSDs
using fast-timing plastic-scintillator detector, is calculated. The detection efficiency of the setup has been
studied with two different distances between the Si layers and plastics. The requirement for the thickness of
the Si detector layers and its implication on the B-detection effciency has been investigated for 1 mm and
300 um thickness of Si layers. The combined efficiency of DSSSD and plastic detectors were also simulated
for two different thicknesses of the DSSSD
beta-decay study of Cu-77
A beta-decay study of Cu-77 has been performed at the ISOLDE mass separator
with the aim to deduce its beta-decay properties and to obtain spectroscopic
information on Zn-77. Neutron-rich copper isotopes were produced by means of
proton- or neutron-induced fission reactions on U-238. After the production,
Cu-77 was selectively laser ionized, mass separated and sent to different
detection systems where beta-gamma and beta-n coincidence data were collected.
We report on the deduced half-live, decay scheme, and possible spin assignment
of 77Cu
Periodontal therapy and treatment of hypertension-alternative to the pharmacological approach. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Aim: Quantitative comparison of the effects of intensive (IPT) or conventional (CPT) periodontal treatment on arterial blood pressure, endothelial function and inflammatory/metabolic biomarkers. / Materials and methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCT) of IPT (supra and subgingival instrumentation). Eight RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Difference in change of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) before and after IPT or CPT were the primary outcomes. The secondary outcomes included: endothelial function and selected inflammatory/anti-inflammatory (CRP, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-γ) and metabolic biomarkers (HDL, LDL, TGs). / Results: The overall effect estimates (pooled Weighted Mean Difference (WMD)) of the primary outcome for SBP and DBP was −4.3 mmHg [95%CI: −9.10–0.48], p = 0.08 and −3.16 mmHg [95%CI: −6.51–0.19], p = 0.06 respectively. These studies were characterized by high heterogeneity. Therefore, random effects model for meta-analysis was performed. Sub-group analyses confirmed statistically significant reduction in SBP [WMD = −11.41 mmHg (95%CI: −13.66, −9.15) P < 0.00001] and DBP [WMD = −8.43 mmHg (95%CI: −10.96,−5.91)P < 0.00001] after IPT vs CPT among prehypertensive/hypertensive patients, while this was not observed in normotensive individuals. The meta-analyses showed significant reductions in CRP and improvement of endothelial function following IPT at all analysed timepoints. / Conclusions: IPT leads to improvement of the cardiovascular health in hypertensive and prehypertensive individuals
Health promotion intervention for people with early-stage dementia: A quasi-experimental study
Introduction: With the limited advancements in medical treatment, there is a growing need for supporting people with early‐stage dementia adjust to their diagnosis and improve their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12‐week health promotion course for people with early‐stage dementia.
Methods: Quasi‐experimental, single group, pretest‐posttest design. A total of 108 persons with dementia participated in this study, and for each participant, a carer was interviewed. The 12‐week health promotion intervention consisted of 2‐hr sessions at weekly intervals. Outcome measures were cognition, measured by Mini‐Mental State Examination, personal, and instrumental activities of daily living (P‐ADL and I‐ADL), measured by Lawton and Brody's Physical Self‐Maintenance Scale and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, self‐rated health, measured by the European Quality of life Visual Analogue Scale, depressive symptoms, measured by the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, measured by The Neuropsychiatric Inventory. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at follow‐up 1–2 months postintervention.
Results: The results demonstrate a small but statistically significant improvement in depressive symptoms (p = .015) and in self‐rated health (p = .031). The results also demonstrated a small statistically significant decline in the participants’ I‐ADL (p = .007). The participants’ cognitive function, P‐ADL, and neuropsychiatric symptoms were stable during the 4‐month follow‐up.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates promising results with regard to the benefit of attending a 12‐week health promotion intervention in promoting health and well‐being in people with early‐stage dementia. With the majority of participants with early‐stage dementia living at home without any healthcare services in a vulnerable stage of the condition, this study makes an important contribution to highlighting the need for, and benefit of, educational approaches for this population.publishedVersio
Core-coupled states and split proton-neutron quasi-particle multiplets in 122-126Ag
Neutron-rich silver isotopes were populated in the fragmentation of a 136Xe
beam and the relativistic fission of 238U. The fragments were mass analyzed
with the GSI Fragment separator and subsequently implanted into a passive
stopper. Isomeric transitions were detected by 105 HPGe detectors. Eight
isomeric states were observed in 122-126Ag nuclei. The level schemes of
122,123,125Ag were revised and extended with isomeric transitions being
observed for the first time. The excited states in the odd-mass silver isotopes
are interpreted as core-coupled states. The isomeric states in the even-mass
silver isotopes are discussed in the framework of the proton-neutron split
multiplets. The results of shell-model calculations, performed for the most
neutron-rich silver nuclei are compared to the experimental data
Coulomb excitation of exotic nuclei at the R3B-LAND setup
Exotic Ni isotopes have been measured at the R3B-LAND setup at GSI in
Darmstadt, using Coulomb excitation in inverse kinematics at beam energies
around 500 MeV/u. As the experimental setup allows kinematically complete
measurements, the excitation energy was reconstructed using the invariant mass
method. The GDR and additional low-lying strength have been observed in 68Ni,
the latter exhausting 4.1(1.9)% of the E1 energy-weighted sum rule. Also, the
branching ratio for the non-statistical decay of the excited 68Ni nuclei was
measured and amounts to 24(4)%.Comment: 11 pages, 7 figures. Invited Talk given at the 11th International
Conference on Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions (NN2012), San Antonio, Texas, USA,
May 27-June 1, 2012. To appear in the NN2012 Proceedings in Journal of
Physics: Conference Series (JPCS
Single-particle isomeric states in 121Pd and 117Ru
Neutron-rich nuclei were populated in a relativistic fission of 238U. Gamma-rays with energies of 135 keV and 184 keV were associated with two isomeric states in 121Pd and 117Ru. Half-lives of 0.63(5) microseconds and 2.0(3) micrisecondss were deduced and the isomeric states were interpreted in terms of deformed single-particle states
Framework Report: The AIDS Accountability Workplace Scorecard, September 2011
The aim of the AIDS Accountability Workplace Scorecard is to improve HIV and AIDS workplace programmes in
the countries and sectors most affected by the disease, and improve the health of employees, their families
and communities. Through this initiative we will: / 1. Provide tools for HIV and AIDS workplace programme monitoring and evaluation
AAI has developed scorecard tools for small, medium and large workplaces, which can be used to assess a
global, regional or national HIV and AIDS programme or interventions at a specific workplace site. The
scorecards can serve as both internal monitoring and evaluation tools and as assessments to present to
stakeholders within and outside the organization. / 2. Publish annual Rankings of HIV and AIDS Workplace Programmes
Scorecard users who wish to receive a ranking analysis and recommendations for how to improve their
programmes can submit their scorecards to AAI. AAI ‘s ranking analysis will allow users to compare their
performance with others and over time also measure their own progress. Respondents will be encouraged to
publish their ranking in AAI’s yearly Ranking Reports. / 3. Share good practice
The knowledge and good practices generated through the published rankings will be used to stimulate
improved HIV and AIDS Workplace Programmes worldwide. Large networks of companies, trade union
confederations, and national and international organizations can use the scorecard as a common framework
for monitoring and evaluation of workplace programmes
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