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Pengembangan Modul Digital Interaktif Materi Bilangan Pecahan Menggunakan Model Contextual Teaching and Learning Kelas 4 Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putra Lovandri Dwanda , Salsabila Nada Diwa 
Published: August 2023

Latar belakang penelitian ini yaitu berawal dari perkembangan teknologi yang cukup pesat dalam semua sektor termasuk bidang pendidikan. Keberadaan teknologi dalam bidang pendidikan sangat mempengaruhi proses pembelajaran karena dapat memberikan manfaat untuk membantu peserta didik dalam memahami materi ajar yang diberikan. Namun, tidak semua sekolah mengembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi, sehingga penelitian bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran yakni modul digital interaktif materi pecahan menggunakan modelcontextual teaching and learning kelas 4 sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Data penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif untuk mendapatkan hasil uji kualitas dan uji kelayakan modul digital interaktif. Uji kualitas di validasi oleh para ahli, yaitu ahli media, ahli materi, ahli bahasa, dan ahli pembelajaran. Sedangkan uji kelayakan dinilai oleh respon guru dan peserta didik.Penelitian ini di validasi oleh ahli media dengan nilai 87,14 dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”, ahli materi diperoleh nilai 84 dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”, ahli bahasa diperoleh nilai 72 dengan kategori “Baik”, dan ahli pembelajaran diperoleh nilai “81,6” dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”. Sedangkan hasil rata-rata respon guru dengan nilai 87 dengan kategori “Sangat Baik” dan hasil penilaian peserta didik mendapatkan nilai 76,7 dengan kategori “Baik. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa modul digital layak digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran.
Women Empowerment in India: Emerging Dimensions
Authors: Kaur Manpreet 
Published: August 2023

Women empowerment is the most talked about work of the present time. Through this, not only the prevalent evils are ending, but also the social and economic development of women is taking place at a rapid pace. Governments have developed various schemes for the all-round development of women. Along with this, laws have also been made to provide security to them. In order to stop the rapidly increasing crimes against women, the work of providing protection to them by making various types of laws has been done by the governments. Although the government is giving priority to education to raise the social, economic and political status of women. Women empowerment is actually enhancing the abilities of women and developing them as a useful resource. By eliminating the problem like gender-discrimination, it is possible to make all-round development of women by giving them more preference than men in every type of service. In this research paper, an attempt has been made to know the status of social, economic, political and cultural problems faced by women at present and to suggest measures for their redressal.
Abstract in Hindi Language:
महिला सशक्तिकरण वर्तमान समय का सबसे चर्चित कार्य है। इसके माध्यम से न केवल व्यापत कुरीतियों का अन्त हो रहा है बल्कि महिलाओं का सामाजिक व आर्थिक विकास तीव्र गति से हो रहा है। महिलाओँ के सर्वागीण विकास के लिए सरकारो ने विभिन्न प्रकार की योजनाऐं विकसित की है। इसके साथ उन्हे सुरक्षा प्रदान करने हेतु कानूनो का निमार्ण भी किया गया है। महिलाओं के साथ तीव्र गति से बढ़ते अपराध को रोकने के लिए विभिन्न प्रकार के कानून बनाकर उनको सरक्षंण प्रदान करने का कार्य सरकारों द्वारा किया गया है। यद्यपि सरकार ने महिलओं का सामाजिक, आर्थिक तथा राजनीतिक स्तर उच्च करने हेतु शिक्षा को वरीयता दी जा रही है। महिला सशक्तिकरण वास्तव में महिलाओं की योग्यता को निखारकर उन्हे एक उपयोगी संसाधन के रूप में विकसित करना है। लिंग-भेद जैसी समस्या को समाप्त करके प्रत्येक प्रकार की सेवा में महिलाओं की पुरूषो से ज्यादा वरीयता प्रदान करके महिलाओं का सर्वागीण विकास किया जाना संभव है। मैं अपने इस शोध पत्र में वर्तमान में महिलाओं के सामने सामाजिक, आर्थिक, राजनीतिक तथा सांस्कृतिक समस्याओं की स्थिति जानेन तथा उनके निवारण हेतु उपायो का बताने का प्रयास किया गया है।
Keywords: महिला सशिक्तरण, शिक्षा, रोजगार, स्वास्थ्य, सामाजिक, आर्थिक, विकास
Effects of muscle specific as compared to movement specific muscle energy technique in mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Osama Muhammad 
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Muscle energy technique (MET) is found to be effective for the management of neck pain and in addition to the muscle specific approach, clinicians may also adopt movement specific approach for METs. However, the literature is deficient in terms of comparison of muscle specific and movement specific METs in the management of mechanical neck pain. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of muscle specific and movement specific METs in the management of mechanical neck pain. METHODS: A single blind parallel design randomized controlled trial was conducted on 66 participants with mechanical neck pain ranging from 40–80 mm on visual analogue scale (VAS), aged between 19–44 years with pain and limitation on cervical motion. Once included, the participants were randomly allocated to two groups, namely the muscle specific MET group and the movement specific MET group. Outcome measures included VAS, Neck Disability Index (NDI) and cervical range of motion (ROM). RESULTS: No significant differences ([Formula: see text] 0.05) were observed, neither immediately nor after 5 days, between muscle specific and movement specific MET in terms of VAS, NDI and ROM. However, a significant difference ([Formula: see text] 0.05) was observed in both groups in terms of pre- and post-analysis for all outcome variables. CONCLUSIONS: Both muscle specific and movement specific METs are effective in the management of mechanical neck pain, with no significant differences between the two treatment techniques.
Niveles de Vitamina D y morbimortalidad en el recién nacido prematuro de muy bajo peso al nacer
Authors: Vera Almonacid Maria Paz , Bancalari Molina Aldo 
Published: August 2023

Los recién nacidos prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer (RNMBPN), carecen de algunos nutrientes como la vitamina D (VD), importante en la función y desarrollo de diferentes sistemas. Objetivo: Evaluar los niveles de séricos de 25-OH-VD en RNMBPN y describir la posible asociación entre su déficit y morbilidades frecuentes en esta población. Pacientes y Método: Estudio transversal de RNMBPN (< 1.500 g y/o < 32 semanas de edad gestacional). Se realizó medición única de niveles séri- cos de 25-OH-VD en las primeras 72 horas de vida post-natal (inmunoensayo quimioluminiscente). Se analizaron características perinatales, tratamientos efectuados y comorbilidades frecuentes. El déficit de 25-OH-VD se definió con niveles ≤ 20 ng/ml, y se determinó asociación estadística entre éste y diversas comorbilidades al alta hospitalaria en su período neonatal. Resultados: Se evaluaron 46 neonatos prematuros. El nivel sérico promedio de 25-OH-VD fue 19,7 ± 6,7 ng/ml. Un 52,2% (24/46) presentó niveles deficitarios, observándose valores más bajos a menor edad gestacional (p = 0,01). Se observó asociación entre el déficit de 25-OH-VD, la necesidad de ventilación mecánica convencional (p = 0,04), y mayor estadía hospitalaria (p < 0,01). Existió asociación con la presencia de ductus arterioso hemodinámicamente significativo (p < 0,01). Conclusiones: El déficit de 25-OH-VD fue frecuente en RNMBPN, existiendo menores niveles a menor edad gestacional. Se observó asociación entre el déficit de 25-OH-VD, la estadía hospitalaria, necesidad de soporte respiratorio, y el ductus arterioso persistente.
Privilege and Gendered Violence in the Canadian and British Houses of Commons: A Feminist Institutionalist Analysis
Authors: Raney Tracey , Collier Cheryl N. 
Published: August 2023

<p>The Canadian and British Houses of Commons have both recently adopted formal rules to address the problem of sexual misconduct in their parliaments. Using Feminist Institutionalism, we examine how these rules have been constrained or enabled by parliamentary privilege in both countries. As a result of their divergent historical approaches to privilege, we argue that the British House of Commons’ new rules are better suited to address this issue relative to its Canadian counterpart. This outcome has differential consequences for women and minorities who are the most vulnerable to abuse in each parliament.</p>
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Democratizing the Ontario Legislature: Change, but Change Enough?
Authors: Raney Tracey , Tregebov Sasha , Inwood Gregory J. 
Published: August 2023

<p>The Ontario Legislative Assembly sits at the centre of the many currents of political change in the province. Over the last few decades the three main political parties, the Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party (NDP), has each formed a majority government at least once. In the 2011 provincial election, Ontarians voted for change again, albeit of a different kind: Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals were left one seat short of a majority, and Ontarians had elected their first minority government in a generation. In two by-elections in September 2012, Ontarians denied Premier McGuinty the opportunity to return to majority government. Just one month later, the Premier announced his resignation and prorogued (suspended) the legislature. </p>
<p>These events raise questions about the democratic quality and evolving role of the Ontario Legislature. Amidst these changes, we ask: is Ontario’s legislature as democratic as it could be? This paper is organized around three key themes: the institutional features of the Ontario legislature, legislative processes, and political representation. We canvass various reforms and proposed changes in each thematic area and conclude with a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of Ontario’s legislature as an instrument of democracy. We suggest that despite some reforms, the processes of making it more democratic remain unfinished. To this end, we also make several recommendations for improving the democratic quality of this central symbol of democracy in Ontario.</p>
Evaluating the use of a novel low-cost measurement insole to characterise plantar foot strain during gait loading regimes
Authors: Crossland Sarah R. , Siddle Heidi J. , Brockett Claire L. , Culmer Peter 
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Under plantar loading regimes, it is accepted that both pressure and shear strain biomechanically contribute to formation and deterioration of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU). Plantar foot strain characteristics in the at-risk diabetic foot are little researched due to lack of measurement devices. Plantar pressure comparatively, is widely quantified and used in the characterisation of diabetic foot ulceration risk, with a range of clinically implemented pressure measurement devices on the market. With the development of novel strain quantification methods in its infancy, feasibility testing and validation of these measurement devices for use is required. Initial studies centre on normal walking speed, reflecting common activities of daily living, but evaluating response to differing gait loading regimes is needed to support the use of such technologies for potential clinical translation. This study evaluates the effects of speed and inclination on stance time, strain location and strain response using a low-cost novel strain measurement insole.Methods: The STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Aspect (STAMPS) insole has been developed, and feasibility tested under self-selected normal walking speeds to characterise plantar foot strain, with testing beyond this limited regime required. A treadmill was implemented to standardise speed and inclination for a range of daily plantar loading conditions. A small cohort, comprising of five non-diabetic participants, were examined at slow (0.75 m/s), normal (1.25 m/s) and brisk (2 m/s) walking speeds and normal speed at inclination (10% gradient).Results: Plantar strain active regions were seen to increase with increasing speed across all participants. With inclination, it was seen that strain active regions reduce in the hindfoot and show a tendency to forefoot with discretionary changes to strain seen. Stance time decreases with increasing speed, as expected, with reduced stance time with inclination.Discussion: Comparison of the strain response and stance time should be considered when evaluating foot biomechanics in diabetic populations to assess strain time interval effects. This study supports the evaluation of the STAMPS insole to successfully track strain changes under differing plantar loading conditions and warrants further investigation of healthy and diabetic cohorts to assess the implications for use as a risk assessment tool for DFU.
Comparative genomics and DNA methylation analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolate PA3 by single-molecule real-time sequencing reveals new targets for antimicrobials
Authors: Li Zijiao , Zhou Xiang , Liao Danxi , Liu Ruolan , Zhao Xia , Wang Jing , Zhong Qiu , Zeng Zhuo , Peng Yizhi , Tan Yinling , Yang Zichen 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionPseudomonas aeruginosa (P.aeruginosa) is an important opportunistic pathogen with broad environmental adaptability and complex drug resistance. Single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing technique has longer read-length sequences, more accuracy, and the ability to identify epigenetic DNA alterations.MethodsThis study applied SMRT technology to sequence a clinical strain P. aeruginosa PA3 to obtain its genome sequence and methylation modification information. Genomic, comparative, pan-genomic, and epigenetic analyses of PA3 were conducted.ResultsGeneral genome annotations of PA3 were discovered, as well as information about virulence factors, regulatory proteins (RPs), secreted proteins, type II toxin-antitoxin (TA) pairs, and genomic islands. A genome-wide comparison revealed that PA3 was comparable to other P. aeruginosa strains in terms of identity, but varied in areas of horizontal gene transfer (HGT). Phylogenetic analysis showed that PA3 was closely related to P. aeruginosa 60503 and P. aeruginosa 8380. P. aeruginosa's pan-genome consists of a core genome of roughly 4,300 genes and an accessory genome of at least 5,500 genes. The results of the epigenetic analysis identified one main methylation sites, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) and 1 motif (CATNNNNNNNTCCT/AGGANNNNNNNATG). 16 meaningful methylated sites were picked. Among these, purH, phaZ, and lexA are of great significance playing an important role in the drug resistance and biological environment adaptability of PA3, and the targeting of these genes may benefit further antibacterial studies.DisucssionThis study provided a detailed visualization and DNA methylation information of the PA3 genome and set a foundation for subsequent research into the molecular mechanism of DNA methyltransferase-controlled P. aeruginosa pathogenicity.
Community participation for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health: insights from the design and implementation of the BornFyne-prenatal management system digital platform in Cameroon
Authors: Obegu Pamela , Nkangu Miriam , Ngo Ngo Valery , Wanda Franck , Kasonde Mwenya , Kibu Odette D. , Abong Nelly , Ndiforchu Victor , Fantaye Arone Wondwossen , Buh Amos , Gobina Ronald M. , Foretia Denis A. , Fobellah Nkengafack , Yaya Sanni 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionAcross communities in low-middle income countries, digital health is currently revolutionizing the delivery of health services, particularly in the field of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services. While studies have shown the effectiveness of mHealth in delivering RMNCH services, there is little information about factors that enhance mHealth services utilization in low-cost settings including stakeholders’ level of influence on the implementation of digital health intervention in sub–Saharan Africa. This paper seeks to describe important lessons on the levels of stakeholders’ direct or indirect influence on the design and implementation of the BornFyne-PNMS digital health platform to support RMNCH services.MethodsA participatory research (PR) design approach was employed to explore stakeholders’ perspectives of a new initiative, through direct engagement of local priorities and perspectives. The process of introducing the digital application called the BornFyne-PNMS for district health delivery system and the community, and integrating it within the district health delivery system was guided by research-to-action, consistent with the PR approach. To explore stakeholders’ perspectives through a PR approach, we conducted a series of stakeholder meetings fashioned after focus group discussions.ResultsIssues around male involvement in the program, sensitization and equity concerns arose. Emergent challenges and proposed strategies for implementation from diverse stakeholders evidently enriched the design and implementation process of the project intervention. Stakeholder meetings informed the addition of variables on the mobile application that were otherwise initially omitted, which will further enhance the RMNCH electronic data collection for health information systems strengthening in Cameroon.DiscussionThis study charts a direction that is critical in digital health delivery of RMNCH in a rural and low-income community and describes the important iterative stakeholder input throughout the study. The strategy of stakeholders’ involvement in the BornFyne PNMS implementation charts a direction for ownership and sustainability in the strengthening of Cameroon's health information system.
Cost-effectiveness of active surveillance versus early surgery for thyroid micropapillary carcinoma based on diagnostic and treatment norms in China
Authors: Lai Min , Zhang Miao Miao , Qin Qing Qing , An Yu , Li Yan Ting , Yuan Wen Zhen 
Published: August 2023

ObjectivesIn this study, we compared the cost-effectiveness comparison of the active surveillance (AS) and early surgery (ES) approaches for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system.MethodsWe performed a cost-effectiveness analysis using a Markov model of PTMC we developed to evaluate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of AS and ES. Our reference case was of a 40-year-old woman diagnosed with unifocal (&lt;10 mm) PTMC. Relevant data were extracted after an extensive literature review, and the cost incurred in each state was determined using China Medicare data on payments for ES and AS. The willingness-to-pay threshold was set at ¥242,928/quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained. Sensitivity analyses were performed to account for any uncertainty in the model’s variables. Additional subgroup analyses were performed to determine whether AS was cost-effective when different initial monitoring ages were used.ResultsES exhibited an effectiveness of 5.2 QALYs, whereas AS showed an effectiveness of 25.8 QALYs. Furthermore, the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for ES versus AS was ¥1,009/QALY. The findings of all sensitivity analyses were robust. Compared with ES, AS was found to be the cost-effective strategy at initial monitoring ages of 20 and 60 years, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of ¥3,431/QALY and −¥1,316/QALY at 20 and 60 years, respectively. AS was a more cost-effective strategy in patients with PTMC aged more than 60.ConclusionsWith respect to the norms of the Chinese healthcare system, AS was more cost-effective for PTMC over lifetime surveillance than ES. Furthermore, it was cost-effective even when the initial monitoring ages were different. In addition, if AS is incorporated into the management plan for PTMC in China at the earliest possible stage, a predicted savings of ¥10 × 108/year could be enabled for every 50,000 cases of PTMC, which indicates a good economic return for future management programs. The identification of such nuances can help physicians and patients determine the best and most individualized long-term management strategy for low-risk PTMC.
Study on rainfall infiltration characteristic parameters of unsaturated soil
Authors: Zhong Lijia , Wang Bo , Zhao Xuguang , Liu Fengyin , Miao Meng , Pu Cheng 
Published: August 2023

The study of the rainfall infiltration mechanism of unsaturated soil has always been a hot issue in the field of geotechnical engineering. It is worth studying which parameters should be introduced to characterize the infiltration characteristics of unsaturated soil in the calculation and analysis of rainfall infiltration. In this paper, the Fredlund–Xing model was quoted in the SEEP/W module of the Geostudio software, and the transient numerical calculation of rainfall infiltration under the same rainfall duration T and different rainfall intensity I was carried out for a soil column. Three infiltration characteristic parameters were introduced: rainfall infiltration front depth WF, suction reduction depth MRn, and section infiltration rate IR. The variation of these three parameters and rainfall intensity I during rainfall were sorted out and analyzed; it is indicated that WF increases with the extension of rainfall duration. MRn decreases with the increase of suction reduction rate n%, and when the rainfall duration is 24 h, the maximum depth of the soil column affected by rainfall is approximately 35% of the total depth. IR is mainly affected by the rainfall intensity I and the saturation permeability coefficient ks. There is a limit value for the influence of I on WF, MRn, and IR, and the limit rainfall intensity under the calculation conditions in this paper is I = 2.5ks.