An alternative formulation for guided electromagnetic fields in grounded chiral slabs - Summary

An alternative formulation for guided electromagnetic fields in grounded chiral slabs is presented. This formulation is formally equivalent to the double Fourier transform method used by the authors to calculate the spectral fields in open chirostrip structures. In this paper, we have addressed the behavior of the electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the ground plane and at the interface between the chiral substrate and the free space region. It was found that the boundary conditions for the magnetic field, valid for achiral media, are not completely satisfied when we deal with chiral material. Effects of chirality on electromagnetic field distributions and on surface wave dispersion curves were also analyzed.

Dentistry and HIV: University professors' role in establishing a basis for judgment

The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the attitudes of Dentistry School Professors from two universities, one private and one public concerning HIV-positive patients or HIV-positive health care professionals. A questionnaire Was handled to all profession at the Araçatuba Dental School of São Paulo State University - FOA-UNESP (public) and Lins Dental School of the Piracicaba Methodist University - FOL-UNIMEP (private). When asked if they would be willing to be treated by an HIV-infected health care professional, 38.9% of the 77 professors at FOA-UNESP replied that they would accept only non-invasive treatments and 13% would not accept any kind of treatment; the same applied to 42.4% and 15.2% of the 33 FOL-UNIMEP professors. Among the 54 professors at FOA-UNESP and 27 at FOL-UNIMEP providing clinical service, only 31.5% and 18.5% stated that they treat HIV-infected persons like any other patient. The results were very similar in both schools. Although they reported that they taught their students not to act in a discriminatory manner towards HIV-positive patient the professors themselves showed prejudice towards infected patients and professionals. Consequently, this topic trust be further debated in the academic milieu.

Economic survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 1999-2000: summary

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Economic survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 1998-1999: summary

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Youth and social cohesion in Ibero-America: a model in the making. Summary

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Sustainable development 20 years on from the earth summit: progress, gaps and strategic guidelines for Latin America and the Caribbean. Summary

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Shaping the future of social protection: access, financing and solidarity: summary

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Economics of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean: summary 2009

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Economics of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean: summary 2010

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Summary of Caribbean economic performance, 1996

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ICT for growth and equality: renewing strategies for the information society. Summary

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Millennium Development Goals. Achieving the millennium development goals with equality in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress and challenges. Summary

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Implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean Review of the period 2009-2013 and lessons learned. Summary and overview

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