Experimental demonstration of GeSbTe loaded 1-D plasmonic metasurface perfect absorber for near-IR wavelength regime.

Inclusion of a phase change material such as germanium-antimony-telluride (GeSbTe or GST) enhances the performance of plasmonic metasurface absorbers (PMAs). One-dimensional (1-D) plasmonic metasurfaces (PMs) support the excitation of surface plasmon modes for the normal incidence of transverse magnetically (TM) polarized light. The 1-D PMAs absorb incident light because of their confinement in the groove region, which is possible because of the surface plasmon modes excited at the metal-dielectric interface.

The level of perceived stress, burnout, self-efficacy, and coping strategies among physiotherapy academicians during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Background: During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, academicians were juggling their personal and professional life amid lockdown while trying to deliver maximum knowledge through online classes. This chronic stress is emotionally draining and can eventually lead to burnout.

Objective: To examine the levels of perceived stress and burnout and examine the effects of self-efficacy and coping in reducing stress and preventing burnout in academicians during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Knowledge and awareness among physiotherapy students to combat COVID-19: A questionnaire based study.

Objective: Despite the various preventive guidelines and recommendation for infection control, the COVID-19 is spreading very extensively. So it becomes essential for healthcare professionals to have proper knowledge and awareness of it. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and Awareness among Physiotherapy students to combat COVID-19.

Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Mobilization versus Conventional Therapy on Spasticity Reduction and Upper Limb Function in Tetraplegic Patients.

Study Design: The study employed a pre- and post-test experimental design.

Purpose: This study was designed to assess the effect of neurodynamic mobilization of the median nerve on upper limb spasticity in tetraplegic patients.

Overview Of Literature: Spasticity is a common and potentially disabling and bothersome complication in patients with spinal cord lesion; this disorder can negatively influence the quality of life by restricting the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living.