It Takes More than a Village: Building a Network of Safety in Nepal's Mountain Communities.

Purpose This report from the field details the ways that one small maternal child health NGO, which began its work in Tibet and now works in the mountain communities of Nepal, has established a model for integrated healthcare delivery and support it calls the "network of safety." Description It discusses some of the challenges faced both by the NGO and by the rural mountain communities with whom it partners, as well as with the government of Nepal. Conclusion This report describes and analyzes successful efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality in a culturally astute, durable, and integrated way, as well as examples of innovation and success experienced by enacting the network of safety model

Evaluasi Ketahanan Terhadap Penyakit Kudis Dan Produksi Beberapa Kultivar Ubijalar

Evaluation of scab disease resistance and production on sweet potato cultivars. This study was aimed to determine the resistance of local sweet potato cultivars to scab disease in West Papua and the cultivar production. Research was carried out for 6.5 months starting in April 2014. Evaluation of resistance of local sweet potato cultivars and production was designed using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatment consists of six local cultivars, namely Mouwebsi, Kuyage-2, Bonsasarai, Inanwatan-4, Wonembai, and Abomourow. There was no inoculation treatment on the field because Papua was endemic region to the scab disease. Data analysis was performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by DMRT test at level of 95%. Cultivars tested had different responses to the long tendrils of parameters and number of branches. The intensity of the disease in Bonsasarai cultivars was 31.7% (moderately resistant), while in Mouwebsi was 13.75%, Wonembai 8.33%, Kuyage-2 0.42%, Abomourow and Inanwatan-4, 0% categorized as resistant cultivars. The tuber weight of Abomourow (4.55 ton/ha) was higher than that of Mouwebsi (3.80 ton/ha), Wonembai (3.62 ton/ha), Bonsasarai (2.28 ton/ha), and Inanwatan-4 (1.12 ton/ha)

Non-surgical interventions for pelvic organ prolapse in rural Nepal: a prospective monitoring and evaluation study

OBJECTIVES: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a major cause of morbidity in Nepal, particularly affecting women in the rural communities. Women with POP in Nepal may suffer from symptoms for decades. At present, the Government of Nepal advocates surgical intervention but access to surgical care is inadequate. This report evaluated the feasibility of a non-surgical public health programme in rural Nepal, and describes risk factors associated with POP in this setting. DESIGN: Prospective monitoring and evaluation study of a new public health programme. SETTING: Baglung district, rural Nepal. PARTICIPANTS: Women with gynaecological symptoms of POP. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Risk factors for disease progression were assessed using Fisher’s exact test, Pearson’s χ(2)-test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 74 women included in this analysis, 70.8% were diagnosed with stage 2 POP or greater. The majority of women did not have any further children following the onset of POP symptoms (63.5%). Duration of symptoms ranged from 2 months to 60 years, with 73.4% of women suffering for over 5 years and 28.4% suffering for over 20 years. Univariate analyses identified age at screening, age at onset of symptoms, the duration of symptoms and an associated rectocele as factors associated with increasing POP severity (p < 0.05). Kegel exercises were taught to 25 (33.8%) women with POP and ring pessaries were offered to 47 (63.5%) women with POP. CONCLUSIONS: Non-surgical interventions may provide an opportunity to address the significant burden of POP in rural Nepal

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This thesis explores the collective action frames of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots (CSKR) that shapes the discourse and meaning around Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). It qualitatively analyses the evolution of CSKR's framing strategies across three consecutive periods: Formative, Active, and Adaptive. The study delves into CSKR's use of diagnostic, prognostic, and motivational framing tasks, demonstrating how activists navigated the challenges posed by their transnational venue CCW and responded to global events by modifying and substantially shifting their frames. The thesis is based on a qualitative content analysis of campaign material which was thematically coded as per a specific frame analytical model. The results identify and unpack the content of various framings including legality, human dignity, international stability and preemptive ban frames, as well as a set of framing components and vocabularies of motive. It reveals CSKR's shift from IHL-oriented legality frames to digital dehumanisation and intersectionality in response to various events and factors. The findings contribute to social movement and advocacy network studies, illustrating how transnational groups shape discourse, cope with structural constraints, and align with broader social trends in a bid to influence power structures.Bu tez, Ölümcül Otonom Silah Sistemleri (ÖOSS) üzerine gelişen söylemin şekillenmesine ve kavrama atfedilen anlamların oluşmasına etki eden Katil Robotları Durdurma Kampanyası'nın kolektif eylem çerçevelerinin bir incelemesidir. Kampanyanın çerçeveleme stratejilerinin gelişimi, birbirini izleyen üç döneme ayrılarak niteliksel olarak analiz ve takip edilmiştir. Kampanyanın tanısal, prognostik ve motivasyonel çerçeveleme işlerini nasıl yerine getirdiği derinlemesine incelenmiş, konunun Birleşmiş Milletler nezdinde tartışıldığı ulus-aşırı mecra olan Konvansiyonel Silahlar Sözleşmesi’nde aktivistlerin karşılaştıkları güçlüklerle nasıl başa çıktıkları ve çerçevelerini önemli ölçüde değiştirmek suretiyle küresel gelişmelere nasıl karşılık verdiklerine ışık tutulmuştur. Tez, belirli bir çerçeve analizi modeline göre tematik olarak kodlanan kampanya materyallerinin nitel içerik analizine dayanmaktadır. Sonuçlar; yasallık, insan onuru, uluslararası istikrar ve önleyici yasaklama çerçeveleri dahil olmak üzere çeşitli kolektif eylem çerçevelerinin içeriğini ve ayrıca bir dizi çerçeve unsuru ile teşvik sözcüklerini ortaya çıkarmakta ve tartışmaktadır. Çeşitli gelişme ve faktörlere cevaben kampanyanın Uluslararası İnsancıl Hukuk odaklı öncül yasal çerçevelerinden, ‘dijital insan-dışılaşım’ ve kesişimsellik çerçevelerine geçişine etki eden dinamikler gösterilmiştir. Bulgular, ulus aşırı grupların anlam inşasına nasıl dahil olduğunu, yapısal kısıtlarla nasıl başa çıktığını ve iktidar yapılarına nüfuz etmek amacıyla daha geniş çaplı sosyal trendlerle nasıl uyumlandıklarını göstererek toplumsal hareket ve ulus aşırı savunuculuk ağı çalışmalarına katkıda bulunuyor.M.S. - Master of Scienc

About the Moments of the Generalized Ulam Problem

Given $\pi \in S_n$, let $Z_{n,k}(\pi)=\sum_{1\leq i_1<\dots<i_k\leq n} \mathbf{1}(\{ \pi_{i_1}<\dots<\pi_{i_k}\}$ denote the number of increasing subsequences of length $k$. Consider the "generalized Ulam problem," studying the distribution of $Z_{n,k}$ for general $k$ and $n$. For the 2nd moment, Ross Pinsky initiated a combinatorial study by considering a pair of subsequences $i^{(r)}_1<\dots<i^{(r)}_k$ for $r \in \{1,2\}$, and conditioning on the size of the intersection $j = |\{i_1^{(1)},\dots,i^{(1)}_k\} \cap \{i^{(2)}_1,\dots,i^{(2)}_k\}|$. We obtain the exact large deviation rate function for $\mathbf{E}[Z_{n,k} Z_{n,\ell}]$ in the asymptotic regime $k\sim \kappa n^{1/2}$, $\ell \sim \lambda n^{1/2}$ as $n \to \infty$, for $\kappa,\lambda \in (0,\infty)$. This uses multivariate generating function techniques, as found in the textbook of Pemantle and Wilson. The requisite generating function enumerates pairs of up-right paths in $d=2$, which both end at $(k,\ell)$ with a given number of intersections. We also evaluate the analogous generating function for pairs of $(+\boldsymbol{i},+\boldsymbol{j},+\boldsymbol{k})$ paths in $d=3$, which both end at $(k,\ell,m)$, which has some utility in calculating the 3rd moment. Finally, we consider a simpler problem involving partitions instead of permutations, where all moments are calculable and the replica symmetric ansatz can be stated if not proved.Comment: 36 pages, 1 figure, added an exactly solvable model related to partitions in place of permutation

Pelatihan Penggunaan Mesin Penggoreng Amplang untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas dan Kualitas Bagi Masyarakat Loa Janan Ilir Kota Samarinda

The process of frying amplang crackers is done manually. In this way, the amplang often burns, so some have to be thrown away. The purpose of engineering this tool is to overcome the problem of burning that occurs during the frying process. This service method is carried out by identifying working drawings, manufacturing, initial testing and tool performance testing. Performance testing involves weighing the dough and then putting the dough into a frying pan filled with heated cooking oil, after which the driving motor is turned on to stir the amplang and the frying time is recorded. After the amplang is cooked, the amplang is removed from the pan and weighed. This was repeated four (4) times as well as visual observations. The test results can be concluded that the tool can overcome burning because the stirring is carried out by an electric motor so that it is even and the mixture does not come into direct contact with the outer pan which is in contact with the heat source. The flour that is on the surface of the dough when frying falls into the outer pan so it doesn't dirty the surface of the amplang. Fryer capacity 12 kg/batch. Yield 70%. The average time for frying amplang is 35 minutes. The stirring speed can be adjusted over a wide range from 30 rpm to 52.5 rpm without causing the amplang to come out of the pan

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN BUSI DENSO IRIDIUM DAN DOUBLE IRIDIUM TERHADAP LAJU KONSUMSI BAHAN BAKAR PADA ENGINE TOYOTA AVANZA 1.3-E-MT 2016

Busi atau spart plug merupakan salah satu bagian dari sistem pengapian mesin. Besarnya percikan bunga api dan campuran udara dan bahan bakar dapat mempengaruhi kinerja mesin yang mengakibatkan perbedaan konsumsi bahan bakar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh laju konsumsi bahan bakar dengan menggunakan busi Denso SC16HR11 Iridium dan LDR7TDI Double Iridium. Langkah penelitian menguji masing-masing busi dengan menggunakan putaran 600 rpm, 1500 rpm, 2000 rpm, 2500 rpm dan 3000 rpm, kemudian mencatat laju bahan bakar. Hasil penelitian adalah Pada putaran engine rendah (600 rpm dan 1500 rpm) Busi Denso SC16HR11 Iridium lebih tinggi penggunaan bahan bakar. Hal tersebut dikarenakan busi Denso SC16HR11 Iridium jenis busi panas.Pada putaran engine tinggi (2000 rpm sampai 3000 rpm) Busi LDR7TDI Double Iridium lebih boros karena Busi LDR7TDI Double Iridium jenis busi dingi

Pelatihan Sistem Penerangan pada Mobil Toyota Avanza Velos 1.5 VVTi bagi Masyarakat Kecamatan Loa Janan Ilir

Pengabdian Kemitraan Masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama Lembaga Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LPM) Kecamatan Loa Janan Ilir dalam bentuk pelatihan. Tujuan umum diadakan pelatihan ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan (skill) tentang sistem kelistrikan automotive pada kendaraan ringan sedangkan tujuan khusus adalah diharapkan agar semua peserta dapat melakukan perawatan dan perbaikan terhadap sistem penerangan pada mobil avanza sesuai dengan SOP. &nbsp;Manfaat pengabdian ini adalah : a) peserta mendapatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang praktis dalam melakukan perbaikan dan perawatan kelistrikan automotive dengan benar. b) bagi mitra yakni terbentuknya tenaga kerja yang berkualitas sehingga dapat menekan pengangguran angkatan kerja. c) bagi dosen dapat memenuhi salah satu tugas tri dharma perguruan tinggi. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di bengkel Jurusan Teknik Mesin Politeknik Negeri Samarinda (Polnes) selama 2 hari yang diikuti oleh 5 peserta yang berasal dari masyarakat kecamatan loa janan ilir. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah ceramah, diskusi, Tanya jawab, demonstrasi, latihan praktek. Hasil yang diperoleh peserta pelatihan adalah dapat melakukan perawatan dan perbaikan pada kelistrikan kendaraan ringan dengan baik dan benar. Pengabdian kemitraan ini dapat berhasil karena peserta pelatihan memiliki motivasi yang tinggi, serta ditunjang dangan adanya peralatan yang memadai yang dimiliki oleh Polnes

Effects of deletion of the Streptococcus pneumoniae lipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase gene lgt on ABC transporter function and on growth in vivo

Lipoproteins are an important class of surface associated proteins that have diverse roles and frequently are involved in the virulence of bacterial pathogens. As prolipoproteins are attached to the cell membrane by a single enzyme, prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase (Lgt), deletion of the corresponding gene potentially allows the characterisation of the overall importance of lipoproteins for specific bacterial functions. We have used a Δlgt mutant strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae to investigate the effects of loss of lipoprotein attachment on cation acquisition, growth in media containing specific carbon sources, and virulence in different infection models. Immunoblots of triton X-114 extracts, flow cytometry and immuno-fluorescence microscopy confirmed the Δlgt mutant had markedly reduced lipoprotein expression on the cell surface. The Δlgt mutant had reduced growth in cation depleted medium, increased sensitivity to oxidative stress, reduced zinc uptake, and reduced intracellular levels of several cations. Doubling time of the Δlgt mutant was also increased slightly when grown in medium with glucose, raffinose and maltotriose as sole carbon sources. These multiple defects in cation and sugar ABC transporter function for the Δlgt mutant were associated with only slightly delayed growth in complete medium. However the Δlgt mutant had significantly reduced growth in blood or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and a marked impairment in virulence in mouse models of nasopharyngeal colonisation, sepsis and pneumonia. These data suggest that for S. pneumoniae loss of surface localisation of lipoproteins has widespread effects on ABC transporter functions that collectively prevent the Δlgt mutant from establishing invasive infection