Povrsinški plazmonski sateliti u spektrima fotoemisije iz sredica u spojevima kasnih prijelaznih metala

The origin of satellites in 2p core level of late transition metal compounds are studied using plasmon theory. The calculated values of energy separation and relative intensity agree well with the experimental values and the theoretical calculations by Kozo Okada et al. The excitation of surface plasmons in 2p core level X-ray photoemission spectra of transition metal dihalides is discussed.Proučavamo nastanak satelita 2p sredice spojeva kasnih prijelaznih metala primjenom plazmonske teorije. Izračunate vrijednosti pomaka energije i relativnih intenziteta u dobrom su skladu s eksperimentalnima i s teorijskim vrijednostima Kozo Okade i sur. Raspravljamo uzbudu površinskih plazmona rentgenskim zračenjem u fotoemisijskim spektrima 2p sredice dihalida prijelaznih metala

Concept of Gender in Salman Rushdie’s Shame

Gender is a notable concept which becomes popular in the twentieth century. It is socially constructed and it divides humans into male and female. It is a system which controls our lives in the society. It is everywhere such as sleeping, eating, watching TV, shopping or reading. We could not get a passport without the birth certificate which records our gender. Thus every human body is assigned a place in a binary structure of gender in the modern society. In this research paper, I will try to find out the gender elements in Salman Rushdie’ Shame. I will focus on the characters of this novel and will try to locate the paragraphs where Rushdie has use the Gender element

Epitaxial films, heterostructures and composites of A, B and M phases of VO2

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Oncology trainee perceptions of the prior authorization process: A national survey

Purpose: The medical trainee perspective regarding the prior authorization process has not been previously assessed. Here we evaluate the perceptions of radiation and medical oncology trainees regarding the prior authorization process and its effect on their training and patient care. Methods and Materials: A 12-question, nonincentivized, electronic national survey of radiation and medical oncology trainees at all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited oncology programs was conducted. Participation, perspectives, and experiences with the prior authorization process were assessed by Likert scale, free response, and multiple response selection. Results: Between January and March of 2019, the survey was distributed to 1505 trainees at 76 institutions with responses from 174/616 radiation (28.2%) and 139/889 medical oncology trainees (15.6%). The majority (69.2%) reported participating in the prior authorization process (radiation: 78.2% vs medical: 57.6%; Conclusions: These data indicate that trainees in US oncology programs are active participants in the prior authorization process and report that prior authorization approvals negatively influence their medical training and the quality of patient care. Additional efforts to revise the insurance approval process are warranted

Genetics in Osteoarthritis Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint disorder with a complex pathogeny wherein diverse factors interact, causing a process of deterioration of the articular cartilage and the subchondral bone. It can be primary or secondary but has common clinical, radiological, and pathological manifestations. Unfortunately, there are no curative or preventive options available for this disease. The knee is the most common site to develop OA among all synovial joints. Both environmental and genetic factors play an essential role in the initiation of the disease. Identifying the genes underlying the genetic background could give new insights into the pathophysiology of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and could potentially lead to new drug targets. Several genes involving developmental processes or maintenance of cartilage and bone are found to be associated with KOA susceptibility and progression. Understanding the gene functions has improved the knowledge towards the disease pathogenesis. So, it will be of interest to investigate the role of gene-gene interaction in the disease

Treatment Modalities of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory arthropathy of young adults which primarily affects the axial skeleton. The pathogenesis of AS is unclear, but it is thought to be caused by an early inflammatory phase followed by ossification that may induce local osteitis. It has also been linked to an increase in morbidity and mortality and is known to have a debilitating impact on QoL of the patients. Whereby, CRP and ESR are used for assessment of the disease activity and determination of treatment efficacy, HLA-B27 is considered the best biomarker for AS diagnosis. The conventional therapeutic regimen like NSAIDs and DMARDs alone are not effective in controlling symptoms and indicators of disease; however, when combined with the physical therapy, great improvement in the QoL of the patients has been observed. The outlook for AS has improved remarkably with the advent of biologics that blocks key inflammatory cytokines such as TNF inhibitors. Biologics aids in halting disease progression, and can be used concomitantly with other medications for pain management. In this chapter, barring surgical interventions, we will discuss about the non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies routinely employed for the treatment of AS, as well as the novel therapeutics currently under study

New insights into the diverse electronic phases of a novel vanadium dioxide polymorph: A terahertz spectroscopy study

10.1038/srep09182Scientific Reports