A positive deviant approach to examining the impact of Covid-19 on ethnic inequalities in maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid and heterogeneous changes were made to maternity care. Identification of changes that may reduce maternal health inequalities is a national priority. The aim of this project was to use data collected about care and outcomes to identify NHS Trusts in the UK where inequalities in outcomes reduced during the pandemic and explore through interviews how the changes that occurred may have led to a reduction in inequalities.

Probing the Chemistry of Sulfurous Pollutants: Accurate Thermochemistry Determination of Extensive Sulfur-Containing Species.

Sulfur-containing fuels, such as petroleum fuels, natural gas, and biofuels, produce SO, SO and other highly toxic gases upon combustion, which are harmful to human health and the environment, making it essential to understand their thermochemical properties. This study used high-level quantum chemistry calculations to determine thermodynamic parameters, including entropy, enthalpy, and specific heat capacity for an extensive set of sulfur-containing species. The B3LYP/cc-pVTZ level of theory was used for geometry optimization, vibration frequency, and dihedral scan calculations.

Probing the Thermochemistry Properties and Rate Kinetics of Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP): An H-Atom Abstraction (HAA) Reactions Perspective.

Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP), an organophosphorus liquid compound, is valued for its versatile qualities and applications in various fields. In modern chemical research and industry, processes involving Trimethyl Phosphate are optimized for minimal negative environmental impact, and scientific advancement is driven by adherence to stringent regulations to provide sustainable solutions and resource preservation. Thermochemical insights enhance our understanding of monomer incorporation, initiation, and propagation energetics.