We study quantum stochastic resonance (QSR) in the periodically driven biased spin-boson system. The amplitude and the phase of the nonlinear response function vs temperature are studied in the incoherent and coherent tunneling regimes, encompassing adiabatic and nonadiabatic driving, weak and strong Ohmic coupling a. For a ­ 1y2 we present exact QSR results. As a general feature, a principal m...

More than 60,000 deaths from COVID-19 had been confirmed as of the 1st August 2020. Concerns about physical and psychological wellbeing increased across world with women disproportionately being affected. This research was set to explore triggers mental health distress among during lockdown. The study utilized a qualitative descriptive approach. Forty (N = 40) were recruited take part in study....

In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic that swept across world created disruption in life. is transmitted between people proximity so physical (or social) distance main measure to reduce its spread. Lockdowns and quarantines due have led an increase video game players. The emergence of trend playing games as one ways recreation has incited curiosity about potential effects on mental health. purpo...

We present numerical calculations of lamellar phases of diblock copolymers (BCP) confined between two surfaces, where the top surface is flat and the bottom one is corrugated. The corrugated substrate is assumed to have a single q-mode of lateral undulations with a wavenumber qs and amplitude R. We focus on the effects of substrate roughness, parametrized by the dimensionless quantity, qsR, on ...

Sodium intakes, from foods and beverages, of 22,852 persons in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES 2003-2008) were examined by specific food source and by food location of origin. Analyses were based on a single 24-h recall. Separate analyses were conducted for children (6-11 years of age), adolescents (12-19), and adults (20-50 and ≥51 years). Grouping of like foods (...

The present study aimed to understand the care provided to patients with HIV/AIDS in Portugal according to the healthcare providers' perspective. Thompson's method of oral history was used in the study, which included 22 healthcare providers. The data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews and were analyzed from the narrative compilation perspective formulated by the author using...

BACKGROUND Since a decline in activity levels occurs in adolescence, active transport could be important to increase daily physical activity in older adolescents (17-18 years). To promote active transport, it is necessary to be aware of the barriers and facilitators of this type of transport, but also of other transport modes. This study sought to uncover the factors influencing the choice of t...

The primary objective of this research study was to investigate the perceived effects of feeding back the results of dynamic assessment to the child verbally and through the medium of video. Fourteen children, aged 6 – 11 years, and their class teachers were involved in the research. The children and teachers were interviewed prior to the DA session, and then again approximately 6 weeks after a...

BACKGROUND Advance care planning (ACP) has been gaining prominence for its perceived benefits for patients in enhancing patient autonomy and ensuring high-quality end-of-life-care. Moreover, it has been postulated that ACP has positive effects on families and health professionals and their relationship with the patient. However, there is a paucity of studies examining the views of GPs on this i...

Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) represent a recognized component of care in the treatment of complex conditions such as burns. However, most institutions do not provide adequate support for the formation of these teams. Furthermore, the majority of specialists lack the managerial skills required to create a team and have difficulties finding the proper tools. Our objective is to provide an insig...