Publications by authors named "K M Pun"

True random numbers are crucial for various research and engineering problems. Their generation depends upon a robust physical entropy noise. Here, we present true random number generation from the conductance noise probed in structurally metastable 1T' molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe).

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  • The study validated a culturally adapted Nepalese version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for detecting domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal, informed by expert reviews and feedback from women who participated in cognitive interviews.
  • Pre-testing occurred using electronic surveys in tertiary care hospitals, leading to strong content validity and high reliability with a test-retest analysis showing 91.2-98.9% consistency.
  • The N-AAS demonstrated excellent specificity for identifying non-abuse cases and good sensitivity for detecting recent physical abuse, while highlighting challenges in reporting due to cultural normalization of abuse.
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Background Violence against women and girls is frequent, a third of all women is estimated to experience violence in their lifetime and mostly by an intimate partner. Women in Southeast Asia are most affected, and previous studies in Nepal found that one in five women had experiences of domestic violence, including being afraid of someone in the family. Objective To investigate women's attitudes to domestic violence and their emotional distress, in a specific group of pregnant women.

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Objective: In New York City in 2020 the pandemic shut down in-person research. Icahn School of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center transitioned longitudinal evaluations from in-person to telephone to enhance equity of access. We assessed diverse research participants' and clinical research coordinators' (CRC) satisfaction with remote evaluation and examined sociodemographic, cognitive, and behavioral factors that might impact satisfaction.

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Background The Cesarean Section (CS) is a major obstetric life-saving procedure used to avoid pregnancy and childbirth complications. Cesarean sections are becoming more popular across the world, as well as in Nepal. Objective To assess the prevalence of cesarean section and its associated factors among women in Dhulikhel, Nepal.

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