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Psychometric properties of the TACT framework—Determining rigor in qualitative research
Authors: Daniel Ben Kei , Asil Mustafa , Carr Sarah 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionThe credibility of qualitative research has long been debated, with critics emphasizing the lack of rigor and the challenges of demonstrating it. In qualitative research, rigor encompasses explicit, detailed descriptions of various research stages, including problem framing, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The diversity inherent in qualitative research, originating from various beliefs and paradigms, challenges establishing universal guidelines for determining its rigor. Additionally, researchers' often unrecorded thought processes in qualitative studies further complicate the assessment of research quality.MethodsTo address these concerns, this article builds on the TACT framework, which was developed to teach postgraduate students and those new to qualitative research to identify and apply rigorous principles and indicators in qualitative research. The research reported in this article focuses on creating a scale designed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the TACT framework. This involves analyzing the stability of its dimensions and understanding its effectiveness as a tool for teaching and research.ResultsThe study's findings indicate that the TACT framework, when assessed through the newly developed scale, exhibits stable dimensions consistent with rigorous qualitative research principles. The framework effectively guides postgraduate students and new researchers in assessing the rigor of qualitative research processes and outcomes.DiscussionThe application of the TACT framework and its evaluation scale reveals several insights. Firstly, it demonstrates the framework's utility in bridging the gap in pedagogical tools for teaching rigor in qualitative research methods. Secondly, it highlights the framework's potential in providing a structured approach to undertaking qualitative research, which is essential given this field's diverse methodologies and paradigms. However, the TACT framework remains a guide to enhancing rigor in qualitative research throughout all the various phases but by no means a measure of rigor.ConclusionIn conclusion, the TACT framework and its accompanying evaluative scale represent significant steps toward standardizing and enhancing the rigor of qualitative research, particularly for postgraduate students and early career researchers. While it does not solve all challenges associated with obtaining and demonstrating rigor in qualitative research, it provides a valuable tool for assessing and ensuring research quality, thereby addressing some of the longstanding criticisms of the quality of research obtained through qualitative methods.
The effect of daily oral PrEP use during pregnancy on bone mineral density among adolescent girls and young women in Uganda
Authors: Zewdie Kidist , Kiweewa Flavia M. , Ssebuliba Timothy , Morrison Susan A. , Muwonge Timothy R. , Boyer Jade , Bambia Felix , Badaru Josephine , Stein Gabrielle , Mugwanya Kenneth K. , Wyatt Christina , Yin Michael T. , Mujugira Andrew , Heffron Renee 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionOral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended during pregnancy for at-risk cisgender women. Pregnancy is known to impede bone growth and tenofovir-based PrEP may also yield detrimental changes to bone health. Thus, we evaluated the effect of PrEP use during pregnancy on bone mineral density (BMD).MethodsWe used data from a cohort of women who were sexually active, HIV-negative, ages 16–25 years, initiating DMPA or choosing condoms for contraception and enrolled in the Kampala Women's Bone Study. Women were followed quarterly with rapid testing for HIV and pregnancy, PrEP dispensation, and adherence counseling. Those who became pregnant were counseled on PrEP use during pregnancy per national guidelines. BMD of the neck of the hip, total hip, and lumbar spine was measured using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry at baseline and annually. We compared the mean percent change in BMD from baseline to month 24.ResultsAmong 499 women enrolled in the study, 105 pregnancies occurred in 90 women. At enrollment, the median age was 20 years (IQR: 19–21) and 89% initiated PrEP. During pregnancy, 67% of women continued using PrEP and PrEP was dispensed in 64% of visits. BMD declined significantly in women using PrEP during pregnancy compared to women who were not pregnant nor used PrEP: relative BMD change was −2.26% (95% CI: −4.63 to 0.11, p = 0.06) in the femoral neck, −2.57% (95% CI: −4.48 to −0.66, p = 0.01) in total hip, −3.06% (95% CI: −5.49 to −0.63, p = 0.001) lumbar spine. There was no significant difference in BMD loss when comparing PrEP-exposed pregnant women to pregnant women who never used PrEP. Women who became pregnant were less likely to continue PrEP at subsequent study visits than women who did not become pregnant (adjOR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.16–0.37, p &lt; 0.001). Based on pill counts, there was a 62% reduction in the odds of high PrEP adherence during pregnancy (adjOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.27–0.58, p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionWomen who used PrEP during pregnancy experienced a similar reduction in BMD as pregnant women with no PrEP exposure, indicating that BMD loss in PrEP-using pregnant women is largely driven by pregnancy and not PrEP.
Long-acting reversible contraception with etonogestrel implants in female macaques (Macaca mulatta and Macaca fascicularis)
Authors: Maaskant Annemiek , Scarsi Kimberly K. , Meijer Lisette , Roubos Sandra , Louwerse Annet L. , Remarque Edmond J. , Langermans Jan A. M. , Stammes Marieke A. , Bakker Jaco 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionContraception is often required for management and population control purposes in group-housed and free-roaming non-human primates. Long-acting reversible contraceptives, including subdermal progestin-releasing implants, are preferred as they eliminate challenges associated with frequent administration. Etonogestrel (ENG)-releasing subdermal implants are reversible and long-acting for a minimum of 3 years, and are commercially available for human use as Implanon® or Nexplanon®.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed detailing the contraceptive effectiveness and reversibility of subdermal placement of one-fourth or one-third of an ENG implant (68 mg/implant) in 129 female rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) and 67 cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) at the Biomedical Primate Research Centre (Rijswijk, Netherlands). Furthermore, single cross-sectional ENG serum concentrations were measured for 16 rhesus and 10 cynomolgus macaques, and hemoglobin and blood chemistry pre-ENG and at timepoints &gt;0.5, &gt;1.5, and &gt; 2.5 years post-ENG insertion were evaluated for 24 rhesus macaques. Finally, data were obtained using trans-abdominal ultrasound regarding the influence of ENG on uterine volume and endometrial thickness in 14 rhesus and 11 cynomolgus macaques.ResultsAs a contraceptive ENG was in 99.80% (CI 93.50–99.99) and 99.95% (CI 99.95–100) effective in rhesus and cynomolgus macaques, respectively. Prolonged ENG durations of implant use in 14 rhesus macaques (range 3.1–5.0 years) and eight cynomolgus macaques (range 3.2–4.0 years) resulted in no unintended pregnancies. A total of 17 female macaques were allowed to breed after ENG removal, and among them, 14 female macaques (82%) had an uneventful delivery. Serum ENG concentrations with a median ENG duration of 1.2 years (range 0.1–6.0 years) and 1.9 years (range 0.6–4.7 years) resulted in median concentrations of 112 pg./mL (range 0–305 pg./mL) and 310 pg./mL (range 183–382 pg./mL) for rhesus and cynomolgus macaques, respectively. ENG had no clinical effect on hemoglobin and blood chemistry parameters nor on the thickness of the endometrial lining or uterus volume.ConclusionThis study indicates that both one-fourth and one-third of the ENG implants are effective, long-acting, reversible, and safe contraceptive to use in macaques.
Better Understanding of Hydrogen Pellet Ablation Cloud Spectra through the Occupation Probability Formalism in LHD
Authors: Goto Motoshi , Motojima Gen , Sakamoto Ryuichi , Pégourié Bernard , Matsuyama Akinobu , Oishi Tetsutarou , Kawate Tomoko , Kawamoto Yasuko 
Published: January 2024

We have recently incorporated the occupation probability formalism (OPF) in the simulation model [C. Stehlé and S. Jacquemot, Astron. Astrophys. 271, 348 (1993)] to have a smooth transition from discrete lines to continuum spectrum in the wavelength range near the Balmer series limit. We have analyzed spectra measured for the hydrogen pellet ablation cloud in the Large Helical Device with the revised model, and have found that the electron density in the ablation cloud has a close correlation with the electron temperature of the background plasma. This type of correlation is first confirmed in the present analysis and should give a new insight in the simulation studies of pellet ablation for the magnetically confined fusion plasma.
Calidad de atención interhospitalaria: Revisión sistemática
Authors: Villanueva Japa Rosse María , Santos Alvarez Luis Alberto 
Published: January 2024

En la actualidad la calidad de atención durante los traslados interhospitalarios de pacientes es una tarea compleja, que desafía la capacidad del personal de salud para mantener un ambiente de cuidado alrededor de estos pacientes. Objetivo. Analizar la calidad de atención interhospitalaria. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión sistemática y se evalúa la calidad de atención interhospitalaria. En la búsqueda de información se utilizaron términos DeCS y operadores boleanos con algoritmos (calidad de atención) AND (Interhospitalaria); (Care quality) AND (Interhospital). Considerando estudios de 2017-2023, en bases de datos como PubMed se obtuvieron 48 artículos, PLoS one 5 artículos, Science Direct 11, Scielo 33 artículos, Sage Journals 6, Elsevier 7, Springer Link 5 artículos. De los 131 artículos en total, se eliminaron 70 en base a resúmenes incompletos y se excluyeron 34 artículos que no tenían información completa; obteniendo 17 artículos para realizar la extracción y el análisis de los datos. Conclusión. Existen estrategias para una adecuada atención interhospitalaria, tales como: oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea como una opción para transportar de forma segura a los pacientes con Síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo grave, es fundamental garantizar medidas de higiene y el suministro de equipos de protección personal para prevenir propagación de enfermedades; asegurar adecuada comunicación e intercambio de información, a través de medios virtuales, tanto para los familiares y personal; es esencial tener un plan general para prevenir cualquier evento impredecible y agudo, mejoran la eficiencia de la prestación de atención médica, lo que finalmente se traduce en mejores resultados para los pacientes.
Beneficios del entrenamiento multicomponente en el aprendizaje motor y cognitivo de los adultos mayores
Authors: Ávila Rodríguez César , Carcausto-Calla Wilfredo , Ramírez Ríos Alejandro 
Published: January 2024

Un problema reiterativo en adultos mayores son las caídas, afectando notablemente su salud y generando morbimortalidad elevada por la lesión y por las secuelas producidas en el aspecto psicológico y social. Objetivo. Analizar los beneficios de los ejercicios multicomponentes en el aprendizaje motor y cognitivo del adulto mayor. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de artículos experimentales que se centraron en los ejercicios multicomponentes como intervención o tratamiento publicados en revistas indexadas en las bases de datos Scopus y Scielo entre 2015 y 2020. Como resultado preliminar se obtuvo 183 artículos con la aplicación de la cadena de búsqueda: TITLE-ABS-KEY (multicomponent AND exercises AND older AND adults). Después de la selección, se analizaron 12 artículos relevantes que cumplían con los criterios establecidos. Conclusión. La prueba de condición física multidimensional, mostró su eficacia para predecir cambios en el rendimiento físico; Los ejercicios de resistencia redujeron la ocurrencia de caídas al mejorar la funcionalidad. Asimismo, los ejercicios multicomponentes fueron eficaces para restablecer la función cognitiva de los adultos mayores, la prevención de caídas y la mejoría de sus labores cotidianas. Los programas de intervención con ejercicios multicomponentes, redujeron sustancialmente los riesgos de caídas, comparados con programas de ejercicios únicos, del mismo modo se evidenció mejoras relevantes en la función cognitiva y en labores cotidianas, evidenciando mejor funcionamiento general que a su vez originó mejoras en su productividad.
ANALISIS KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SENI BUDAYA DAN PRAKARYA BERBASIS KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Wulandari Wahyu , Kumalasari Fatih 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk menganalisis Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru dalam Pembelajaran Seni Budaya dan Prakarya pada Kelas V Berbasis Kurikulum 2013 di MI Ma’arif Watuagung Kabupaten Semarang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru, kepala sekolah, dan siswa kelas V. Pengumpulan data diambil melalui wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Kompetensi pedagogik dalam pembelajaran Seni Budaya dan Prakarya guru pada kelas V di MI Ma’arif Watuagung Kabupaten Semarang sesuai dengan 7 aspek penguasaan kompetensi pedagogik guru telah dilaksanakan dan dikuasai. Dibuktikan dengan aspek-aspek yang telah dikuasai, seperti halnya aspek menguasai karakteristik peserta didik, aspek pengembangan kurikulum, aspek kegiatan pembelajaran yang mendidik, aspek pengembangan potensi peserta didik, aspek komunikasi dengan peserta didik, dan aspek penilaian dan evaluasi. Disisi lain terdapat aspek yang harus dikembangkan lagi yaitu aspek menguasai teori belajar dan prinsip-prinsip pembelajaram yang mendidik. Dalam pembelajaran Seni Budaya dan Prakarya di MI Ma’arif Watuagung terdapat problematika sesuai dengan 7 aspek penguasaan dalam kompetensi pedagogik guru menyatakan bahwa ada beberapa aspek yang terdapat problematika, aspek tersebut yaitu aspek menguasai karakteristik peserta didik, aspek menguasai teori belajar dan prinsip-prinsip pembelajaran yang mendidik dan pengembangan potensi peserta didik, dari ketiga aspek yang terdapat adanya suatu problematika menjadikan kegiatan pembelajaran terhambat, sehingga tujuan dalam pembelajaran tersebut belum berjalan dengan maksimal.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PjBL) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS V MIN 2 MAGELANG
Authors: Fuadah Zahrotul , Kusumawati Erna Risfaula 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa kelas V sebelum dan sesudah penggunaan model pembelajaran project based learning (PjBL) pada materi siklus air, dan untuk menguji efektivitas model pembelajaran project based learning terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas V MIN 2 Magelang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis eksperimen dan desain one group pretest-posttest. Sampel penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V MIN Magelang yang berjumlah 23 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, kesukaran, daya beda untuk menguji instrumen soal tes yang digunakan. Pengujian hipotesis penelitian menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Uji wilcoxon dilakukan karena hasil uji normalitas diperoleh data tidak berdistribusi normal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan uji hipotesis, peneliti dapat memberi kesimpulan sebagai berikut: 1) Hasil belajar siswa kelas V sebelum penggunaan model pembelajaran project based learning (PjBL) pada materi siklus air mencapai skor rata-rata 76,7 dengan rincian nilai tertinggi 100 dan nilai terendah 39. 2) Hasil belajar siswa kelas V sesudah penggunaan model pembelajaran project based learning (PjBL) pada materi siklus air mencapai skor rata-rata 94,6 dengan rincian nilai tertinggi 100 dan nilai terendah 83. 3) Model project based learning (PjBL) efektif terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas V MIN 2 Magelang berdasarkan nilai signifikansi 0,0000,05. Implikasi dari penelitian ini diharapkan mampu menambah wawasan dan model pembelajaran bagi guru untuk diterapkan pada materi pelajaran yang lainnya, supaya hasil belajar siswa sesuai dengan yang diharapkan.
Accuracy of Haematology Analyzer in the Diagnosis of Malaria in Comparison with Gold Standard Microscopy
Authors: Imtiaz Amna , Noreen Noshina , Ali Raza Syed Mudassar , Ali Sundas , Hanif Farah , Khan Rafay Ali 
Published: January 2024

Objective: To assess the accuracy of Haematology analyzer in the diagnosis of malaria in comparison with gold standard microscopy.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. The study was conducted for around six months, from May 2023 to October 2023. The Mindray BC-6200 haematology analyzer was utilised to evaluate a total of 191 samples, comprising 127 samples from that were infected with malaria and 64 samples from healthy controls. When the presence of malaria parasites, identified as Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, was detected in dyed thick blood film, a microscopy examination was carried out as a reference. Analyse-it v4.92.3 was used to create the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The agreement between BC-6200 and light microscopy was assessed using the Kappa value.
Results: The InR by BC-6200's sensitivity and specificity for P. falciparum and P. vivax infections. The sensitivity of the InR by BC-600 for P. falciparum and P. vivax was 27.9% and 85.5%, respectively. The specificity of the InR by BC-6200 for P. vivax and P. falciparum was 82.7% and 86.5%, respectively. The infection densities in microscopy varied statistically significantly between the various InR groups (χ2 = 14.50, P < 0.005).An analysis was conducted on the correlation between the cell blood count and the count of InR in both the P. vivax and P. falciparum-infected patient groups. The results showed a clear correlation between InR (P. vivax group R2 = 0.87) and ΔWBC (WBCDIFF–WBCBASO). In the Mindray BC-6200 haematology analyzer, WBCBASO represents the number of WBC counting in the BASO channel with severe membrane degradation, while WBCDIFF represents the number of WBC counting in the DIFF channel with mild lyse. The volume distribution widths of RBC, HGB, and red blood cells did not differ substantially. The reticulocyte characteristics of the P. vivax/P. falciparum patient group and control group differed significantly (P<0.02), although RBC, HGB, and red blood cell volume distribution width (RDW) did not differ significantly (P > 0.05). There was a significant difference (P<0.02) in the PLT count between the P. vivax/P. falciparum patient groups and the control group.
Conclusion: The results imply that malaria might be screened for in a clinical setting using the BC-6200 haematology analyzer's "InR" flag and "InR#/InR‰" parameters.
A note on anisotropic quantum gravity
Authors: Halayka Shawn 
Published: January 2024

In Newton’s theory, all mass gravitates in an isotropic
(spherical) manner.
In this paper, we will consider aspherical – anisotropic –
gravitating processes, which leads to a unique view of dark matter: dark
matter is a graviton condensate.
We also discuss dark energy, and the possibility of a final, 5th
interaction.
Biblioeducação, Rompendo Paradigmas
Authors: Perrotti Edmir 
Published: January 2024

Trabalho apresentado em evento comemorativo dos 25 anos do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Informação, da UNESP/Marília. Trata das relações entre transversalidade e verticalidade no âmbito da Biblioteconomia, considerada em seus vínculos com a Educação. Sob perspectivas político culturais, são contextualizadas questões históricas que implicam na redefinição do estatuto social e científico da Biblioteconomia, seus processos e articulações e, especialmente, a problemática da memória cultural, categoria central que a legitima e lhe confere consistência enquanto campo autônomo de conhecimento e de práticas socioeducativas e culturais. O método utilizado é a apresentação das origens e do percurso desenvolvido, desde finais dos anos 1980, por equipes inter e transdisciplinares, na ECA/USP, sob coordenação de Perrotti, e que conduziram, em 2015, à proposta da Biblioeducação. Tendo como pressuposto a existência de um hiato histórico e recorrente entre Biblioteca e Educação, no Brasil, sucessivas pesquisas colaborativas, envolvendo parcerias da Universidade com múltiplos territórios e instituições socioeducativas e culturais, foram realizadas, oferecendo resultados que, articulados, levaram à percepção da necessidade de desenvolvimento de linha de estudos englobante e permanente, denominada de Biblioeducação. O neologismo aponta para a importância da superação da atomização e do isolamento dos saberes, como condição de sua verticalização, tomando o diálogo entre transversalidade e verticalidade como elemento de construção de conhecimentos necessários ao enfrentamento de graves fraturas culturais que marcam a vida brasileira. Fenômeno recorrente, inscrito e articulado a paradigmas vivos na cultura, a superação do hiato Biblioteca e Educação significa, assim, processo permanente de lutas que, além de políticas, sociais e culturais, são científico-acadêmicas, exigindo práticas e construções epistemológicas dinâmicas e orgânicas, assentadas em relações entre transversalidade e verticalidade que não são somente pontuais ou residuais, mas estruturais, estruturantes e criadoras de possibilidades de avanços científicos e sociais significativos, como a Biblioeducação.
Pengaruh Anggaran Pemerintahan Desa Dibidang Kesehatan Dan Pendidikan Terhadap Kesejahteraan Pendududk Desa Koendrafo
Authors: Buulolo Anima 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh anggaran pemerintah desa dibidang Kesehatan berpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan penduduk,untuk mengetahui pengaruh anggaran pemerintah desa dibidang Pendidikan perpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan pendududuk, untuk mengetahui anggaran pemerintahan desa dibidang Kesehatan dan Pendidikan berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kesejahteraan penduduk.Analisis data yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisisi regresi.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan anggaran pengaruh pengeluaran pemerintah dibidang Kesehatan dan Pendidikan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan penduduk (simultan)
Kajian Literatur Tentang Implementasi Tata Kelola Perusahaan Yang Baik Untuk Pengembangan Asuransi Dengan Investasi Syariah (Unit Link)
Authors: Darmawan Eko 
Published: January 2024

Saat ini, asuransi unit syariah di Indonesia berkembang pesat. Oleh karena itu, tata kelola yang baik diperlukan untuk mempertahankan eksistensinya. Model terbaik dalam menciptakan Good Corporate Governance (GCG) ketika mengembangkan unit asuransi syariah menjadi tujuan penelitian ini. Pendekatan kualitatif, studi literature dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Pendekatan kuantatif dilakukan dengan cara menggali informasi dari informan (praktisi, akademisi, dan peneliti) yang memahami isu GCG dan Asuransi Syariah. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam pengembangan asuransi unit syariah di Indonesia, prinsip tanggung jawab dapat dicapai dengan mematuhi prinsip-prinsip Islam, prinsip kesetaraan dan keadilan dapat dicapai dengan cara pengelolaan perusahaan diarahkan pada semua kepentingan, prinsip independensi dapat dicapai dengan meningkatkan profesionalisme, prinsip akuntabilitas dapat dicapai dengan bekerja dengan etika, prinsip transparansi dapat dicapai melalui penyediaan informasi keuangan secara berkala. Selain itu, ada tiga strategi yang dapat diprioritaskan untuk mengoptimalkan implementasi GCG: pelatihan dan pendidikan sumber daya manusia, fokus pada mekanisme implementasi GCG dan internal control.