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On three-dimensional q-Riordan arrays
Authors: Fang Gang , Koparal Sibel , Ömür Neşe , Duran Ömer , Khan Waseem Ahmad 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In this article, we define three-dimensional q-Riordan arrays and q-Riordan representations for these arrays. Also, we give four cases of infinite multiplication three-dimensional matrices of these arrays. As applications, we obtain three-dimensional

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-Pascal-like matrix and its inverse matrix by Heine’s binomial formula, using combinatorial identities. Finally, we consider the generalization of three-dimensional

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-Pascal-like matrix and give some identities involving

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-binomial coefficients.
Applications of micro-nanobubble and its influence on concrete properties: An in-depth review
Authors: Tushmanlo Abolfazl Soleymani , Tushmanlo Hamid Soleymani , Asadollahfardi Gholamreza , Cici Yeganeh Mahdavi 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) are tiny bubbles of water used in various industries. The production methods and properties of concrete containing MNBs and the applications of MNBs in different industries are reviewed. Then, the effect of MNBs on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete is described. Next, we assessed the advantages and disadvantages of using MNBs in different types of concretes, environmental and economic impact, and research gaps in the concrete containing MNBs. Even though the presence of MNBs in concrete has an undesirable effect on workability and rheology parameters, the results of workability are in the range of the European Guideline for Self-compacting Concrete regulations and the British Standard for conventional concrete. In contrast, using sulfo-aluminate cement instead of Portland cement and MNBs in concrete improves rheological characteristics. The review also shows that MNBs improve the mechanical properties of concrete by up to 31% for compressive strength, 10–20% for tensile, and 3–34% for flexural strength. Furthermore, concrete containing MNBs has performed better than conventional concrete in terms of durability properties such as electrical resistivity, ultrasonic pulse velocity, chloride penetration resistance, and resistance to freezing–thawing cycles (F-T cycle). MNBs in concrete reduce the porosity by 17% and decrease the size of the holes. Water absorption of MNB concrete at 28 days decreased by 20%, and chloride permeability reduced by 20%. MNBs in concrete help to develop the resistance of cement-based materials improve the elastic modulus at early ages and increase the ability to resist cracking, which can reduce the crack width. Still, it is necessary to carry out more experimental work for workability and durability, especially for SCC. Even though a few studies indicate a slight impact on the environment, environmental and economic effects, and production challenges need more investigations.
A(s) identidade(s) do professor de língua portuguesa em conflito: entre o discurso de futuros professores e os documentos oficiais
Authors: C. Ferreira Dias Di Raimo Luciana , Paula Peron Ana 
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar e discutir as representações em um grupo de futuros professores em termos de posições sobre ensino e aprendizagem da língua portuguesa em comparação com um documento oficial, neste caso, as Diretrizes Curriculares do Estado do Paraná. Com base nos conceitos da Análise do Discurso, propomos confrontar os depoimentos pessoais escritos com o documento a fim de identificar, a partir da materialidade linguística, como os elementos envolvidos na constituição de um imaginário da língua portuguesa e seu ensino estão em conexão com as bases do documento oficial. Com o foco nas imagens sobre a língua portuguesa e as práticas de ensino-aprendizagem, consideramos que o sujeito e os sentidos são social e historicamente constituídos em processos discursivos. Nos gestos de comparação entre as Diretrizes e o discurso dos futuros professores, assinalamos uma identidade do vazio que se constitui pela falta do conhecimento na língua materna e a projeção de uma almejada completude na língua a partir de muito esforço e dedicação.
Cidadanias de “Papel”:
Authors: Leal da Silva Flavio 
Published: August 2024

A invisibilidade social dos documentos e dos arquivos constitui-se em uma das maiores dificuldades da formação de arquivistas tecnicamente competentes, socialmente comprometidos e politicamente conscientes do lugar que ocupam nas relações de poder que operacionalizam a partir das atividades técnicas de gestão de documentos administrativos. Para ajudar na superação destas dificuldades, propomos viabilizar leituras mais complexas que, não limitando-se aos parâmetros estritamente disciplinares da Arquivologia, permitam uma reflexão interdisciplinar consciente como necessária aos diagnósticos e às proposições das soluções dos problemas técnicos com os quais se deparem. Compreendendo que os fenômenos sociais resultam de atores institucionais e interesses diversos, via de regra externos a unidade administrativa na qual atuam, serão capazes de conquistar uma consciência ético-profissional que justifique não apenas um exercício profissional técnico competente, mas também uma consciência de que a extensão e as complexidades das origens dos problemas que enfrentam resultam, assim como as ações para corrigi-los, de dimensões políticas, mais do que das limitações técnicas dos profissionais envolvidos. Assim, conjugando as questões teóricas com as demandas do cotidiano das pessoas por diferentes tipos de documentos, cremos poder contribuir para a conquista de uma consciência que permita aos alunos identificarem-se não apenas como protagonistas de relevância social que os incentivem a investirem numa formação técnica competente e politicamente comprometida, mas que também sejam capazes de criarem alternativas de diálogos com os movimentos sociais, as instituições e as pessoas sobre o lugar dos documentos, dos registros, dos arquivos como equipamentos sociais fundamentais, e dos arquivistas como sujeitos políticos imprescindíveis nas conquistas de uma sociedade mais justa, democrática e humana.
Um passo por vez:
Authors: Ngoepe Mpho , Matshotshwane Joseph 
Published: August 2024

Um dos slogans retóricos na área de arquivologia na África do Sul era “levar os arquivos ao povo” e a necessidade de tirar os arquivos públicos do domínio da elite e transformá-los em um recurso comunitário por meio de arquivos inclusivos. Este slogan foi cunhado desde a consolidação da democracia de forma a manifestar a convicção de que o poder modelador dos arquivos deveria ser usado para promover os arquivos como ferramenta para a reconciliação, a coesão social e a construção da nação. Devido ao financiamento limitado, a euforia em torno do slogan diminuiu, uma vez que poucas medidas foram adotadas. Este artigo adotou a revisão da literatura, experiências pessoais e visitas ao Museu Comrades House para explorar a possibilidade de transformar arquivos ao incluir as vozes silenciadas nos sistemas arquivísticos nacionais, como memórias de atletas de eventos de corrida, como a Comrades Marathon (Maratona dos Camaradas). O artigo argumenta que isto é possível porque a legislação arquivística sul-africana permite a coleta de registros não públicos valiosos para o país, a fim de preencher lacunas que surgiram da era colonial. O documento recomenda que as instituições arquivísticas da África do Sul considerem a incorporação de memórias de atletas, principalmente de vencedores de maratonas como a Comrades Marathon, para dar um passo em direção à memória inclusiva. Neste sentido, mesmo que a Associação Comrades Marathon colete e digitalize essas memórias usando fotografias e outros itens, como os tênis e camisetas dos vencedores, o acervo pode ser incluído no portal do arquivo nacional acessado via AToM. Isto pode fazer com que esse acervo seja disponibilizado gratuitamente através de uma licença Creative Commons. Desta forma, a acessibilidade poderia ser bastante simplificada e facilitada a usuários de todo o mundo. Por fim, os repositórios de arquivos deveriam começar a colher memórias de eventos internacionais realizados na África do Sul, tais como os Jogos Pan-Africanos de 1999, a Copa do Mundo de Rugby de 1995 e a Copa do Mundo da FIFA de 2010. Os registros desses eventos podem ser coletados junto a pessoas e órgãos públicos, a fim de construir e complementar os arquivos do país. Consequentemente, o país dará um passo em direção a arquivos inclusivos e mais pessoas poderão demonstrar interesse nesses arquivos, uma vez que os acervos refletirão a diversidade.
Teaching accessibility in Archival Science courses in Brazil: a formative analysis of the curriculum
Authors: Rodrigues Rangel Thayron , Maria Velloso de Oliveira Lúcia 
Published: August 2024

As a human condition that involves several dimensions of life, disabilities require knowledge and action from agencies and entities to meet the biopsychosocial and informational needs of users of public products and services. In this sense, accessibility fulfills the role of providing access to documents and information, by means of the adoption of assistive technologies, universal design and implementation of programs and institutional actions that aim at the entrance and permanence in institutional spaces. It starts from a humanitarian bias which is part of social commitments included in a global agenda for the protection of disabled people's rights, such as the United Nations' Agenda 2030 and the standards ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility and ABNT NBR 16001 – Social Responsibility – Management System – Requirements. This paper aims to identify the existence or lack of interest and formalization in the teaching of accessibility and related themes – access, users, and social inclusion – in undergraduate courses of selected Archival Science programs in Brazil. To that end, the research employed methodological procedures including bibliographic research in databases and academic journals in the field, as well as documentary examination of the program’s Political Pedagogical Projects (PPPs). The findings highlight the scarcity of these themes in the curricula, which impacts the effectiveness of access to archives.
Effectiveness of KIASTM along with muscle energy technique on pain and functional disability evaluation in patients with periarthritis shoulder
Authors: Mahakul Birupakshya , Aakansha  , Dash Priyabrata , Patel Nandini , Sharma Mukul , Kaushik Kanu 
Published: August 2024

Periarthritis of the shoulder affects 2% to 3% of the general population and is commonly seen in the age group between 40-60 years. Periarthritis is defined as an idiopathic painful restriction of shoulder joint movements due to restriction of the glenohumeral joint. Patients with periarthritis of the shoulder clinically represent difficulties in activities of daily living like dressing, grooming, performing overhead activities, and disturbing sleep on the affected side. The aim of the study is to see the effectiveness of KIASTM along with the Muscle Energy Technique on pain and functional disability index with periarthritis shoulder. 30 patients with periarthritis shoulder who visited the physiotherapy department OPD were included in the study with patient consent. Patients were divided randomly into two groups; Group A received KIASTM with Muscle energy technique, and Group B received Muscle energy technique only (Isometric contraction method of MET). Pain was evaluated by VAS and Functional Disability evaluation was done by SPADI scale. Pre-and post-intervention in both groups. Independent t-tests were used to compare the pre-and post-intervention results in both groups. Both groups exhibited significant improvement in SPAID post-intervention. However, there was a significant difference in Group A, who were treated with KIASTM and MET. KIASTM is an effective tool for fascia release and can be incorporated with other techniques like MET for effective and fast results in pain relief and overcoming disability in patients with shoulder periarthritis. Therefore, we commend it to be a good technique for such patients.
Screening of thalassemia minor in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy
Authors: Abichandani Leela , Chandel Rittu 
Published: August 2024

Hemoglobinopathy is defined as a blood disorder caused by a genetically determined change in the molecular structure of hemoglobin. Abnormalities of hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis are among the most common inherited disorders of man and can be quantitative (thalassemia syndrome) or qualitative (variant Hemoglobins). Screening is a process used to identify individuals who are at high risk of having or of developing, a specific disease when compared with the general population. In India, they are responsible for the largest number of genetic disorders and thalassemia. To screen pregnant females in the first and second trimesters for thalassemia minor This study was conducted at Department of Biochemistry in collaboration with Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at a tertiary care hospital.The study was conducted over a period of 18 months, from January 2013 to June 2014. A complete medical history and informed consent were obtained from all participants. Levels of Hb A, Hb A2, Hb F, and Hb variants were measured by cation exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Of the 1,350 pregnant females, 48 had thalassemia minor positive on screening. From the obstetrician’s point of view, prevention and control in pregnant women is one of the best ways to reduce the birth of severe thalassemia in major infants.
Study of biochemical parameters along with correlation of Lipid profile and Vitamin D in obese and non-obese subjects
Authors: Borgaonkar Kavindra , Patil Ranjit 
Published: August 2024

Vitamin D deficiency can impose significant development of cardiovascular diseases along with the cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. In this backdrop, the present study was carried to evaluate the association between 25(OH) vitamin D levels and lipid profiles in subjects with vitamin D insufficiency and those with normal lipid profiles. This study was carried out among the obese and non-obese individuals with vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D level was estimated in all the patients. Further, the lipid profiles, Homeostatic Model Assessment HOMA and bone density (T and Z scores) were measured in all the patients. The obese subjects displayed significant increase in the BMI, VSF and TBF in as compared to the non-obese subjects. Further, the T and Z scores, Insulin, HOMA-IR, AST and ALT levels was increased in obese subjects when compared to non-obese subjects and found to be significant. In addition, there was significant negative correlation between VLDL and triglycerides in vitamin D deficiency subjects. Thus the present study, confirm that there was marked alteration in lipid profiles in subjects with vitamin D deficiency.
Evaluation of ovarian parameters before and after clomiphene citrate in eastern Indian women with primary infertility
Authors: Halder Subhajit , Ghosh Susmita , Sengupta Oyndrila , Chaudhuri Srijit Narayan , Tapadar Arunabha 
Published: August 2024

: Women’s biologic clocks do not synchronize with our relatively new societal clocks. Advancing female age is one of the “greatest enemies” of fertility. A reduction in hormones from the ovaries with age is therefore thought to decrease the chances for pregnancy. The Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test (CCCT) is often used to predict the likelihood that a woman can achieve pregnancy using her own eggs.: To measure the changes of morphometric parameters of ovarian follicles and their numbers and compare the same before and after administration of Clomiphene citrate and also with aging.: This interventional cohort study, performed on the women coming to the infertility clinic at Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education& Research, Kolkata with primary infertility of varying age groups. A total of 50 subjects were taken out for the study with their informed consent. Measurements of various parameters of the ovaries were done with Transvaginal ultrasonography. Comparison among them with respect to age, number, volume, length, breadth both before and after ovulation induction with Clomiphene citrate were made. Statistically significant decline in number of follicle and ovarian volume was seen after 30 years of age on both sides indiscriminately. The volume and length of ovaries and the follicle number are significantly increased following Clomiphene administration. Though the breadth is not significantly changed.: The study confirms that transvaginal ultrasound can provide a reliable measure in monitoring the follicular growth and ovulation. It also proves that clomiphene is one of the best first line drug for induction of ovulation.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice on HPV vaccination among pre-university female students
Authors: Radhakrishna Veerabhadra , Ramakrishna Santhosh , Kudthni Ravi H , Kulkarni Shrinidhi , Panchakshari Meghana 
Published: August 2024

Despite the availability of the HPV vaccine in our country, the mortality secondary to cervical cancer is still high as not many are interested in vaccinating the at-risk population. Hence, a study was conducted to identify the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination in pre-university female students.A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Tumkur district of India amongst female students studying in pre-university colleges. A total of 271 female students were included in the study. The mean knowledge score of the study population was 5.6/17 and only 169 (62%) students were aware of the effects of HPV. A total of 144 (53%) study participants were willing to take HPV vaccination if provided but 1/3 of them backed out after knowing the cost of vaccination. The study participants from the urban area had more knowledge about the effects of HPV (118/160 vs. 51/111; p &#60;0.0001) than those from the rural area but there was no difference between them regarding attitude and practice toward HPV infection and its vaccination. The study population was found to have poor knowledge about HPV infection and HPV vaccination. Only 53% of study participants were willing to take HPV vaccination if provided but 1/3 of them backed out after knowing the cost of vaccination. The urban group was more knowledgeable than the rural group but both groups had a similar attitude and practice toward HPV infection and its vaccination.
Comparison of 0.5% lignocaine versus 0.2% ropivacaine in intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier’s block) in upper limb surgeries
Authors: Penta Sudha Poornima , Rapaka Sri Archana , Gaddam Rukmini , Nallappagari Samuel 
Published: August 2024

Ropivacaine is a new local anesthetic. it is long acting and it will not affect heart. Its use for epidural anesthesia and blocks for the peripheral nerves is well established. But, data is limited on use and effects of ropivacaine in IVRA. To study if Ropivacaine is a better alternative to Lignocaine in Intravenous Regional Anesthesia with respect to efficacy and post-operative analgesia.This was a prospective, double-blind, randomized comparative study carried out among 60 patients of ASA grade 1 or 2 of either sex and age 18-60 years admitted for elective upper limb surgeries. Randomization was done based on computer generated random numbers. Group 1- 30 patients received 0.5% Lignocaine - 40ml and Group 2- 30 patients received 0.2% Ropivacaine – 40ml. Mean age, mean duration for surgery, weight and Proximal Tourniquet Tolerance time (min) were similar in two groups (p&#62;0.05). Motor regression time (min), Onset of action (min), Sensory regression time (min), Rescue analgesia (min) was significantly more in group-2 patients compared to group-1 patients (p&#60;0.05). whereas, VNRS and modified Bromage scale reading was significantly more in group-1 patients compared to group-2 patients (p&#60;0.05). Ropivacaine is better than lignocaine. The analgesia i.e. during surgery and after surgery, motor blockade were better with ropivacaine than lignocaine and at the same time there were no complications. Hence, IVRA with ropivacaine should be used.
Prevalence of hypogonadism in type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with or without obesity: An observational study
Authors: Ghosh Arup , Jana Suvendu , Ghosh Snehasis , Debnath Anjan , Karmakar Partha Sarathi , Haldar Purba 
Published: August 2024

Hypogonadism is associated with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus & obesity in a substantial/sizeable number of men. But studies on prevalence of hypogonadism, major cause of low testosterone in diabetes and/or obesity are very scanty. Recognition of prevalence of hypogonadism in diabetic & obese population could be a very important determinant for proper management with better outcome & wellbeing. the study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hypogonadism in adult men with diabetes mellitus with or without obesity & to assess the impact of diabetes & increased Body Mass Index on development of hypogonadism in adult males.: For operational purpose blood levels of testosterone & gonadotrophins (FSH & LH) were determined in diabetic & obese individuals & also in age matched controls. Detailed history, clinical examination & biochemical investigation helped to exclude other causes of hypogonadism, while anonymous questionnaire based on “The Saint Louis University Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males (ADAM) Questionnaire” & biochemical examination viz. sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) & total testosterone in serum were used to detect presence of hypogonadism in the cases & controls. Prevalence of hypogonadism in diabetic subjects was 24.07%, whereas in age matched control population it was only 5.5%. In our study the subjects who had &#62; 10 years duration of diabetes had increased prevalence of hypogonadism (66.6%). The study also revealed that increased age is associated with increased prevalence of hypogonadism. Subjects who were &#62; 50 years old were associated with increased prevalence of hypogonadism (36.6%). It was also observed that obese or overweight person had increased prevalence of hypogonadism.Prevalence of hypogonadism is significantly more in diabetic subjects & increased duration of diabetes is associated with increased prevalence of hypogonadism. It was also found that in addition to diabetes, persons who were obese or overweight had increased prevalence of hypogonadism.