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Quantum Monte Carlo Study of an Interaction-Driven Band Insulator to Metal Transition
We study the transitions from band insulator to metal to Mott insulator in
the ionic Hubbard model on a two dimensional square lattice using determinant
Quantum Monte Carlo. Evaluation of the temperature dependence of the
conductivity demonstrates that the metallic region extends for a finite range
of interaction values. The Mott phase at strong coupling is accompanied by
antiferromagnetic (AF) order. Inclusion of these intersite correlations changes
the phase diagram qualitatively compared to dynamical mean field theory.Comment: 4 pages, 6 figure
Single-particle versus pair condensation of hard-core bosons with correlated hopping
We investigate the consequences of correlated hopping on the ground state
properties of hard-core bosons on a square lattice as revealed by extensive
exact diagonalizations and quantum Monte Carlo simulations. While for non
interacting hard-core bosons the effective attraction induced by the correlated
hopping leads to phase separation at low density, we show that a modest
nearest-neighbor repulsion suppresses phase separation, leading to a remarkable
low-density pairing phase with no single particle Bose-Einstein condensation
but long-range two-particle correlations, signaling a condensation of pairs. We
also explain why the unusual properties of the pairing phase are a real
challenge for standard one-worm quantum Monte Carlo simulations.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figure
The Need for State Redistricting Reform To Rein in Partisan Gerrymandering
Every ten years, as directed by the Constitution, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts an actual Enumeration of American residents. Upon release of the official population numbers, U.S. congressional seats are reapportioned among the states, depending on which states have gained seats and which have lost. State legislators then get to work developing new congressional and state legislative district maps to reflect both national and state-level population shifts over the past decade. In most states, redistricting generally comes down to a legislative battle like any other, requiring the input of the state\u27s legislative bodies and the approval (or veto) of the Governor
Improving empathy of physicians through guided reflective writing
Objectives: This study was designed to explore how guided reflective writing could evoke empathy and reflection in a group of practicing physicians.
Methods: Total participants recruited included 40 staff physicians at Cleveland Clinic, a tertiary care academic medical center. Twenty physicians (intervention group) were assigned to participate in a 6-session faculty development program introducing narrative medicine and engaging in guided reflective writing. Ten physicians (comparison group 1) received the assigned course reading materials but did not participate in the course sessions. Ten physicians (comparison group 2) neither received the reading materials nor participated in the sessions. Qualitative analysis of the physicians\u27 reflective writings was performed to identify major themes. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy was administered three times during the course.
Results: Qualitative analysis of physicians\u27 writings showed themes of both compassionate solidarity and detached concern. Exploration of negative emotions occurred more frequently than positive ones. The most common writing style was case presentation. A total of 36 staff physicians completed the Jefferson Scale of Empathy. Results of statistical analysis suggested an improvement in empathy in the intervention group at the end of the course (p \u3c 0 .05).
Conclusions: These results suggest a faculty development program using guided narrative writing can promote reflection and may enhance empathy among practicing physicians. These findings should encourage medical educators to design additional strategies for enhancing reflection and empathic behavior in trainees and specifically practicing physicians who can role model these behaviors to achieve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of patient care
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