OBJECTIVES Generational changes in lifestyle expectations, working environments and the feminisation of the medical workforce have seen an increased demand in postgraduate less than full-time training (LTFT). Despite this, concerns remain regarding access to, and information about, flexible training for surgeons. This study aimed to assess the opinions and experiences of LTFT for surgical train...

BACKGROUND The greater participation of women in medicine in recent years, and recent trends showing that doctors of both sexes work fewer hours than in the past, present challenges for medical workforce planning. In this study, we provide a detailed analysis of the characteristics of doctors who choose to work less-than-full-time (LTFT). We aimed to determine the influence of these characteris...

Deactivation of commercially relevant cobalt catalysts for Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch (LTFT) synthesis is discussed with a focus on the two main long-term deactivation mechanisms proposed: Carbon deposits covering the catalytic surface and re-oxidation of the cobalt metal. There is a great variety in commercial, demonstration or pilot LTFT operations in terms of reactor systems employed, c...

Abstract Gas to liquid (GTL) process involves heterogeneous catalytic chemical reactions that convert synthesis gas to hydrocarbons and water vapor. A three phase reactor, called Low temperature Fischer-Tropsch (LTFT) is commonly applied for GTL process. In this reactor the gaseous phase includes the synthesis gas, light hydrocarbons and water vapor, the liquid phase is a mixture of the h...

Climate change and energy supply are major driving forces for the promotion of sustainable fuels production. In aviation sector, due to inherent difficulties adopt electrification methods long distance flights, successful implementation fuel (SAF) is crucial achievement greenhouse gas emissions mitigation strategies. This study presents four different pathways valorization captured CO2 into syn...

Recently, a Monte Carlo approach was proposed for processing highly redundant continuous frames. In this paper, we present and analyze applications of new theory. The computational complexity the method relies on frame being so-called linear volume discretizable (LVD). LVD property means that number samples in coefficient space required by is proportional to resolution discrete signal. We show ...

Objective: This study aims to compare the laparoscopic Floppy Nissen fundoplication technique (LFNFT) and Toupet (LTFT) used in treating Type III IV hiatal hernias (HHs).
 Materials Methods: retrospective analysis was conducted after ethical approval. Patients who underwent hernia surgery were searched between January 2020 May 2022. LFNFT LTFT for repair selected. under 18 patients followe...

Seasonal control of flowering often involves leaf sensing of daylength coupled to time measurement and generation and transport of florigenic signals to the shoot apex. We show that transmitted signals in the grass Lolium temulentum may include gibberellins (GAs) and the FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) gene. Within 2 h of starting a florally inductive long day (LD), expression of a 20-oxidase GA biosynt...

Abstract Aim Today women make up 56% of medical students, yet just 12% surgical consultants, a number that has remained static since 2013. This qualitative study aimed to explore the barriers female success in modern surgery. Method Semi-structured interviews were undertaken primarily with trainees determine they face. Male and Training Programme Directors also interviewed for triangulation. Re...