Publications by authors named "E J Lawrence"
Altermagnetism was very recently identified as a new type of magnetic phase beyond the conventional dichotomy of ferromagnetism (FM) and antiferromagnetism (AFM). Its globally compensated magnetization and directional spin polarization promise new properties such as spin-polarized conductivity, spin-transfer torque, anomalous Hall effect, tunneling, and giant magnetoresistance that are highly useful for the next-generation memory devices, magnetic detectors, and energy conversion. Though this area has been historically led by the thin-film community, the identification of altermagnetism ultimately relies on precise magnetic structure determination, which can be most efficiently done in bulk materials.
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- - Current rehabilitation programs for post-stroke recovery mainly focus on language and motor impairments, leaving a gap for cognitive deficits, but Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) may help improve attention and concentration in these patients.
- - In a study involving patients who had minor strokes, participants were split into two groups: one taking an online modified MBSR course and the other in a traditional Stroke Support Group, with cognitive tests and patient-reported outcomes assessed before and after the interventions.
- - Results showed that while both groups improved in cognitive tasks three months later, those in the modified MBSR group had more significant gains in processing speed and overall cognitive function, indicating potential benefits of MBSR, though further research is necessary
Background: Full coverage of childhood vaccines is a persistent challenge in low- and middle-income countries, suggesting the presence of specific contextual barriers. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic further worsened the situation. The complementary use of community-based participatory research (CBPR) and human-centered design (HCD) approaches has the potential to effectively create tailored interventions for improving public health outcomes.
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- - VillageReach, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health in Kinshasa, DRC, launched an initiative in July 2022 to integrate COVID-19 vaccinations with routine immunizations at two healthcare facilities, aiming to boost vaccination coverage during the pandemic.
- - A case study utilizing key informant interviews and data analysis showed that this integration effectively maintained COVID-19 vaccine rates while significantly improving routine immunization, especially for under-immunized and zero-dose children.
- - The success of this initiative was driven by community health worker involvement, targeted strategies, accessible locations, and strong data management, indicating that similar approaches could enhance immunization efforts in urban communities.