bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Successful non-surgical endodontic management of type III dens invaginatus by using cone-beam computed tomography: a case report
Authors: Alessandro Moreira Freire  , Paulo Otávio Carmo Souza  , Carlos Eduardo Castro Dourado  , Orlando Aguirre Guedes  , Daniel de Almeida Decurcio  , Cyntia Rodrigues da Araújo Estrela
Published: October 2023

Dens invaginatus (DI) is a rare malformation of a tooth caused by the invagination of tooth crown before biological mineralization occurs. In DI type III invagination extends beyond the cementum-enamel junction, with the second foramen extending into the periapical tissues or into the periapical area. DI type III may pose real challenges for the clinician, especially when endodontic treatment is required. Objective: The present case report describes the successful non-surgical endodontic management of a tooth with DI type III with the aid of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Case report: A 20-year-old male patient was referred for endodontic evaluation and treatment of the left maxillary lateral incisor (tooth #22), which presented a darker and unusual crown shape. Periapical radiography and CBCT scans revealed the presence of a type III DI, and a larger periapical lesion associated with external root resorption and discontinuous buccal cortical plate Results: The diagnosis of Oehlers type III DI with asymptomatic apical periodontitis was established, and non-surgical endodontic treatment was initiated. After 5 months, a decrease in the periapical lesion and arrest of external resorption was detected. The root canals were then filled, and the tooth restored. At the 3-years follow-up, clinical and imaging assessments revealed successful outcome of the treatment. Conclusion: CBCT is an inestimable tool for non-surgical endodontic management of teeth with complex internal anatomy, such as DI type III with associated large periapical lesion.
Motorcycle accidents and high energy midface fractures: a critical review and illustrative case
Authors: Carolina Chaves Gama Aires  , Eugênia Leal de Figueiredo  , Bruno José Carvalho Macêdo Neres  , Belmiro Cavalcanti do Egito Vasconcelos  , Ricardo José de Holanda Vasconcellos
Published: October 2023

Accidents involving motorcycle riders often result in maxillofacial injuries and fractures to the midfacial skeleton are common injuries in patients who sustain high-energy trauma to their face. Objective: The aims of this study were to perform a review of the relationship between motorcycle accidents and high energy trauma resulting in midface fractures and to report the case of a motorcycle accident victim who developed a complex fracture pattern of the midface structures. Case report: A 33 year-old man, victim of a motorcycle accident and developed a complex fracture of the midfacial skeleton is reported. Surgical planning included submental intubation using a nasofibroscope and several approaches were performed to the arrangement of the midface fractures. Results/ Discussion: The rates of facial fractures caused by motorcycle accidents tend to increase, especially in developing countries. This increase is also associated with the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes. Young men are the group most involved in this type of accident. The use of helmets is related to lower morbidity in high energy trauma and facial injuries. Conclusion: Fracture patterns involving the midfacial skeleton are directly related to high-energy traumas such as those caused by motorcycle accidents. Prevention campaigns should be encouraged to reduce the high rates of facial injuries among motorcyclists.
Remoção cirúrgica de odontoma e cisto do ducto nasopalatino em região de maxila: relato de caso
Authors: Mariana Lionis Rodrigues  , Rafael Santos Maia  , Belmiro Ferreira Neves Neto  , Victor de Moraes Cruz  , Zigomar Hideo Fecchio Nasser Horiuchi  , Nádia Cristina Fecchio Nasser Horiuchi
Published: October 2023

Os odontomas são lesões benignas de origem odontogênica, caracterizados como diferenciações celulares com estágio de formação de esmalte, dentina e polpa. São encontrados com mais frequência na maxila e descobertos por meio de exames radiográficos, utilizando a tomografia como exame complementar. Podem ser divididos entre composto, complexo e misto. O cisto do ducto nasopalatino é considerado um cisto de origem não odontogênica, apresenta desenvolvimento intraósseo, tendo sua origem a partir dos remanescentes do ducto nasopalatino. Os exames clínico e radiográfico são fundamentais para o planejamento do tratamento dessa lesão, mas apenas o exame histopatológico proporcionará o diagnóstico definitivo. O tratamento indicado para essas duas lesões é a técnica cirúrgica. Objetivo: Apresentar um caso clínico envolvendo tratamento cirúrgico de odontoma e cisto do ducto nasopalatino. Relato de caso: Paciente adulto apresentou, radiograficamente, odontoma e cisto nasopalatino, em que foi realizada a técnica de enucleação e curetagem. Conclusão: O cisto do ducto nasopalatino, um dos mais frequentes dos cistos não odontogênicos, apresenta dificuldade de diagnóstico. A falta de conhecimento da etiopatogenia do cisto do ducto nasopalatino pode resultar em erros de diagnóstico e de tratamento. Já o odontoma é um tumor odontogênico benigno que acomete frequentemente o complexo maxilo-mandibular. O diagnóstico precoce do odontoma, bem como uma intervenção cirúrgica conservadora, é aconselhável a fim de preservar os tecidos dentários, evitando transtornos ao paciente, como problemas oclusais e estéticos. O procedimento cirúrgico tem grande complexidade e precisão.
Not all Erosions are Inflammatory: A Rare Case of Erosive Arthritis with
Fibromatosis
Authors: Almeqbaali Aysha Mohammed , Almehaideb Abdullatif Reyadh , Papineni Vijay Ram , Diab Sehriban , Aneja Ritu
Published: October 2023

Background::

Polyfibromatosis is a rare syndrome characterized by benign fibrous proliferation in different locations. It can be divided into two major categories:
superficial and deep. Palmar fibromatosis (Dupuytren's contracture) in variable combinations with plantar fibromatosis (Ledderhose's disease),
penile fibromatosis (Peyronie's disease), knuckle pads, and keloids are part of the spectrum seen in polyfibromatosis. There is a rare association of
polyfibromatosis with keloids and erosive arthritis. Only four reported cases of polyfibromatosis with erosive arthritis and/or osteolysis have been
described in the literature. In this report, we present one such case and review the existing literature on this rare syndrome. We also highlight the
possibility of underlying genetic disorders in our patient, such as mucopolysaccharidosis with musculoskeletal manifestation, due to certain
dysmorphic features and optic atrophy.

Case Presentation::

The patient was a 23-year-old female with palmar and plantar fibromatosis accompanied by erosive arthritis. In addition, the patient had facial
dysmorphic features, optic atrophy, and nystagmus. Extensive investigations were conducted, and no evidence of inflammatory rheumatic disease
was found. The Patient exhibited features consistent with polyfibromatosis.

Discussion::

A rare association between polyfibromatosis and erosive arthropathy with osteolysis has been demonstrated in literature through four case reports
spanning from 1979 to 2018. The presence of dysmorphic facial features and ocular complications suggests a possible genetic or metabolic
etiology, such as mucopolysaccharidosis.

Conclusion::

This patient presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. It is important to recognise the non-inflammatory etiology in order to avoid
unnecessary treatment with anti-rheumatic drugs.
New Horizons in Diabetic Neuropathies: An Updated Review on their Pathology, Diagnosis, Mechanism, Screening Techniques, Pharmacological, and Future Approaches
Authors: Aziz Namra , Dash Biswajit , Wal Pranay , Kumari Prachi , Joshi Poonam , wal Ankita
Published: October 2023

Background:

One of the largest problems for global public health is diabetes mellitus (DM) and its micro and macrovascular consequences. Although prevention, diagnosis, and treatment have generally improved, its incidence is predicted to keep rising over the coming years. Due to the intricacy of the molecular mechanisms, which include inflammation, oxidative stress, and angiogenesis, among others, discovering treatments to stop or slow the course of diabetic complications is still a current unmet need.

Methods:

The pathogenesis and development of diabetic neuropathies may be explained by a wide variety of molecular pathways, hexosamine pathways, such as MAPK pathway, PARP pathway, oxidative stress pathway polyol (sorbitol) pathway, cyclooxygenase pathway, and lipoxygenase pathway. Although diabetic neuropathies can be treated symptomatically, there are limited options for treating the underlying cause.

Result:

Various pathways and screening models involved in diabetic neuropathies are discussed, along with their possible outcomes. Moreover, both medicinal and non-medical approaches to therapy are also explored.

Conclusion:

This study highlights the probable involvement of several processes and pathways in the establishment of diabetic neuropathies and presents in-depth knowledge of new therapeutic approaches intended to stop, delay, or reverse different types of diabetic complications.
Research-based Analytical Procedures to Evaluate Diabetic Biomarkers
and Related Parameters: In Vitro and In Vivo Methods
Authors: Rais Nadeem , Ved Akash , Ahmad Rizwan , Parveen Aashna
Published: October 2023

Background:

The degenerative tendency of diabetes leads to micro- and macrovascular complications due to abnormal levels of biochemicals, particularly in patients with poor
diabetic control. Diabetes is supposed to be treated by reducing blood glucose levels, scavenging
free radicals, and maintaining other relevant parameters close to normal ranges. In preclinical
studies, numerous in vivo trials on animals as well as in vitro tests are used to assess the
antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of the test substances. Since a substance that performs poorly
in vitro won't perform better in vivo, the outcomes of in vitro studies can be utilized as a direct
indicator of in vivo activities.

Objective:

The objective of the present study is to provide research scholars with a
comprehensive overview of laboratory methods and procedures for a few selected diabetic
biomarkers and related parameters.

Method:

The search was conducted on scientific database portals such as ScienceDirect,
PubMed, Google Scholar, BASE, DOAJ, etc.

Conclusion:

The development of new biomarkers is greatly facilitated by modern technology
such as cell culture research, lipidomics study, microRNA biomarkers, machine learning
techniques, and improved electron microscopies. These biomarkers do, however, have some
usage restrictions. There is a critical need to find more accurate and sensitive biomarkers. With a
few modifications, these biomarkers can be used with or even replace conventional markers of
diabetes.
A Review on Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Kour Vijender , Swain Jayshree , Singh Jaspreet , Singh Hershdeep , Kour Harvinder
Published: October 2023

Diabetic retinopathy is a well-recognised microvascular complication of diabetes and
is among the leading cause of blindness all over the world. Over the last decade, there have been
advances in the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. At the same time,
newer therapies for the management of diabetic retinopathy have evolved. As a result of these
advances, a decline in severe vision loss due to diabetes has been witnessed in some developing
countries. However, there is a steady increase in the number of people affected with diabetes,
and is expected to rise further in the coming years. Therefore, it is prudent to identify diabetic
retinopathy, and timely intervention is needed to decrease the burden of severe vision loss. An
effort has been made to review all the existing knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy in this
article and summarize the present treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.
Hybrid CNN-LSTM for Predicting Diabetes: A Review
Authors: Soltanizadeh Soroush , Naghibi Seyedeh Somayeh
Published: October 2023

Background:

Diabetes is a common and deadly chronic disease caused by high
blood glucose levels that can cause heart problems, neurological damage, and other illnesses.
Through the early detection of diabetes, patients can live healthier lives. Many machine learning and deep learning techniques have been applied for noninvasive diabetes prediction. The
results of some studies have shown that the CNN-LSTM method, a combination of CNN and
LSTM, has good performance for predicting diabetes compared to other deep learning methods.

Method:

This paper reviews CNN-LSTM-based studies for diabetes prediction. In the CNNLSTM model, the CNN includes convolution and max pooling layers and is applied for feature
extraction. The output of the max-pooling layer was fed into the LSTM layer for classification.

Discussion:

The CNN-LSTM model performed well in extracting hidden features and correlations between physiological variables. Thus, it can be used to predict diabetes. The CNNLSTM model, like other deep neural network architectures, faces challenges such as training on
large datasets and biological factors. Using large datasets can further improve the accuracy of
detection.

Conclusion:

The CNN-LSTM model is a promising method for diabetes prediction, and compared with other deep-learning models, it is a reliable method.
A Review on Nano/Microfluidic Devices for Cell Isolation Techniques:
Recent Progress and Advances
Authors: Garshasbi Hamid Reza , Naghib Seyed Morteza
Published: October 2023

Micro/nanofluidic devices and systems have gained increasing interest in healthcare
applications over the last few decades because of their low cost and ease of customization, with
only a small volume of sample fluid required. Many biological queries are now being addressed
using various types of single-molecule research. With this rapid rise, the disadvantages of these
methods are also becoming obvious. Micro/nanofluidics-based biochemical analysis outperforms traditional approaches in terms of sample volume, turnaround time, ease of operation, and
processing efficiency. A complex and multifunctional micro/nanofluidic platform may be used
for single-cell manipulation, treatment, detection, and sequencing. We present an overview of
the current advances in micro/nanofluidic technology for single-cell research, focusing on cell
capture, treatment, and biochemical analyses. The promise of single-cell analysis using micro/nanofluidics is also highlighted.
A Review on Comparison of Allopathic Medicines to other Drug Therapies in the Management of Asthma
Authors: Garg Ruchika , Piplani Mona , Upadhayay Ashutosh , Singh Yogendra , Bhateja Pankaj
Published: October 2023

Asthma, is a chronic disease of the airways and is characterized by exacerbations of bronchospasm and noticeable airway inflammation. Current asthma therapy has emerged from naturally occurring compounds through rational pharmaceutical advancements, and it is very beneficial. In this review, we have discussed the different drug therapies i.e., Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Unani, and Allopathic affecting asthma treatment. Allopathic medicines are used as a controller medication for regular maintenance of asthma i.e., long-acting β-agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, anti-leukotriene medicines, and novel biologic agents. Pharmacological research is more important in generating effective, long-lasting, and safe asthma treatments, but it has been difficult to produce new classes of anti-asthmatic therapies. A combination inhaler that contains a long-acting β2-agonist and a corticosteroid is currently the "gold standard" for treating asthma. Allopathic treatments for asthma have been proven effective in reducing the probability of asthma attacks and for improving symptoms along with lung functions as compared to other therapies. The level of asthma management and the possible risk of future worsening are used to determine the treatment's strategies. This review article describes the comparison of allopathic therapy of asthma with homeopathy, ayurvedic and Unani system and gives justification supported by a number of case studies for being allopathic, a better therapy when compared with others.
Insights on the Correlation between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and the
Progression of Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Chauhan Prashant , Pandey Pratibha , Khan Fahad , Maqsood Ramish
Published: October 2023

The aetiology of a progressive neuronal Parkinson's disease has been discussed in
several studies. However, due to the multiple risk factors involved in its development, such as
environmental toxicity, parental inheritance, misfolding of protein, ageing, generation of reactive
oxygen species, degradation of dopaminergic neurons, formation of neurotoxins, mitochondria
dysfunction, and genetic mutations, its mechanism of involvement is still discernible.
Therefore, this study aimed to review the processes or systems that are crucially implicated in
the conversion of MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) into its lethal form,
which directly blockades the performance of mitochondria, leading to the formation of oxidative
stress in the dopaminergic neurons of substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) and resulting in the
progression of an incurable Parkinson’s disease. This review also comprises an overview of the
mutated genes that are frequently associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and the progression
of Parkinson’s disease. Altogether, this review would help future researchers to develop an efficient
therapeutic approach for the management of Parkinson's disease via identifying potent
prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers.
Woodfordia fruticosa (L. Kurz): An Evidence-based Study of Its
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity
Authors: Singh Kuldeep , Gupta Jeetendra Kumar , Pathak Devender , Kumar Shivendra , Srivastava Ateet , Mishra Avinash Kumar , Patel Aman , Prajapati Harshit
Published: October 2023

Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz, a member of the 'Lythraceae' family, has been used
in traditional medicine to cure common diseases since ancient times. It is traditionally used to
treat a variety of maladies such as the common cold, toothache, blood infection, leprosy, dysentery, wounds, rheumatic pain, fever, urinary issues, inflammation, antifertility, and menstrual
problems. The huge potential and impacts of this plant have been thoroughly confirmed in in
vitro and in vivo studies. The most current research on the plant Woodfordia fruticosa is critical
for identifying the bioactive components responsible for its medicinal efficacy. Phytochemical
studies reveal the existence of several chemicals extracted from various components of the plant,
including glycosides, terpenes, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, phenolics, and essential oils. According to pharmacological studies, the plant has many medicinal properties, such as hypoglycemic,
antioxidant, analgesic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, gastric protective, and wound healing.
Most of the pharmacological effects of raw extracts of this plant have been described. Only a
few researchers have reported the activity of chemicals isolated from this plant. Therefore, this
research will help to discover the many different medicinal properties of the plant as well as its
pharmacological effects on various diseases and will show that further research is needed to explore its practical applications.
Decrypting the Pathological Pathways in IgA Nephropathy
Authors: Jash Rajiv , Maparu Kousik , Seksaria Sanket , Das Saptarshi
Published: October 2023

IgAN is the most common form of glomerulonephritis affecting 2000000 people annually.
The disease ultimately progresses to chronic renal failure and ESRD. In this article, we
focused on a comprehensive understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease and thus identifying
different target proteins that could be essential in therapeutic approaches in the management
of the disease. Aberrantly glycosylated IgA1 produced by the suppression of the enzyme β-1, 3
galactosyltransferase ultimately triggered the formation of IgG autoantibodies which form complexes
with Gd-IgA1. The complex gets circulated through the blood vessels through monocytes
and ultimately gets deposited in the glomerular mesangial cells via CD71 receptors present locally.
This complex triggers the inflammatory pathways activating the alternate complement
system, various types of T Cells, toll-like receptors, cytokines, and chemokines ultimately recruiting
the phagocytic cells to eliminate the Gd-IgA complex. The inflammatory proteins cause
severe mesangial and podocyte damage in the kidney which ultimately initiates the repair process
following chronic inflammation by an important protein named TGFβ1. TGF β1 is an important
protein produced during chronic inflammation mediating the repair process via various
downstream transduction proteins and ultimately producing fibrotic proteins which help in the
repair process but permanently damage the glomerular cells.
Artificial Intelligence and Drones in Smart Farming
Authors: Chandra Pathak Prabhash , Anas Ansar Syed , Kumar Ajeet
Published: October 2023

Since India is the second-highest populated country in the world and the
seventh-largest country in terms of area, which includes hills, plateaus, coastal areas,
etc., this situation of land makes a variety of crops and harvest timelines. These
timelines seeped into India’s culture and festivals. The harvest planning of farmers
became a very challenging task due to the variety of land and multitude of harvest
timelines as well. To execute this harvest plan, farmers must survey and map their land,
but their limited reach restricts them. In view of these restrictions and limitations,
drones can be very helpful for farmers; these drones can improve surveying quality and
provide a proper harvest timeline as output. Artificial Intelligence-powered drones will
give results in three stages: analysis of field planning, tracking the growth and counting
of crops, and finally the ripeness tracking and timing of the harvest.
Recommendations for the selection of nucleoside analogues as antihuman herpesvirus drugs: A real-world analysis of reported cases from the FDA adverse event reporting system (Preprint)
Authors: Gao Caixia , Dong Xiaomei , zhang Jun , Mao Lejiao , Guo Changxin , Qin Xia , Zou Zhen
Published: October 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

Objective: Based on the discovery and summary of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of nucleotide analogues against herpes virus drugs, this study aims to analyze the situations of ADRs in the real world, put forward reasonable drug use recommendations, refine the rules of use, and formulate necessary alternative strategies to provide protection against herpes virus infection, and provide guidance and reference for the rational and individualized use of clinical drugs.
Methods: All ADRs data of the drugs from the first quarter of 2004 to the fourth quarter of 2022 were obtained from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Duplicate reports, reports with uncertain information, and other reports containing abnormal information were excluded from the obtained data, and the data with more than 3 reports were selected. Apply the Reporting odds ratio (ROR), Proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and Bayesian confidence progressive neural network method (BCPNN) in the disproportionality analysis for data mining .
Results: All data from the first quarter of 2004 to the fourth quarter of 2022 were screened from the FAERS database, and a total of 8420, 11625, 3115, and 344 ADEs related reports were obtained for Acyclovir (ACV), Valaciclovir (VACV), Ganciclovir (GCV) and Famciclovir (FCV), respectively. For ADEs with high frequency SOC level, we found that several important signals, including ADEs of ACV, GCV and VACV, simultaneously involved the following SOC systems: kidney and urinary system diseases, nervous system disease, skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases and mental diseases; ADEs of ACV, VACV and FCV are involved in nervous system disease; The only drugs that affect injuries, poisoning, surgical complications, infections and invasions, and disorders of the blood and lymphatic systems are GCV; FAV is involved in the SOC system of heart diseases; The SOC system involved in gastrointestinal diseases is VACV. For ADEs with strongly correlated SOC levels, only ACV is involved in benign, malignant, and unknown tumors (including cysts and polyps); GCV is involved in metabolic and nutritional disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal conditions; FAV is involved in skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases, heart diseases; and VACV is involved in mental diseases. All detected safety signals are confirmed using disproportionate signal reporting methods.
Conclusion: The safety reports of the nucleoside analogues "Lovir" family of drugs are variable. Analysis of the FAERS database suggests that in addition to paying attention to efficacy, drug administration should be individualized according to the specific condition and potential risk of disease.
Impact of Using Artificial Intelligence Applications on the Accounting and Auditing Profession–An Exploratory Study from the LCPAs’ Perspective
Authors: El-Mousawi Hasan , Jaber Ahmad , Fakih Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is developing very rapidly and is impacting every domain in the world from a simple transformation of humans to simulated human life. AI is the ability of a computer or computer-powered system to process information and produce results the way humans do in learning, solving problems and decision-making. Practitioners of accounting and auditing have taken part in the trend of automation, which would enhance efficacy of their work. This paper aims at determining the impact of artificial intelligence applications on the accounting and auditing profession and the challenges AI is facing from the Lebanese Certified Public Accountants’ (LCPAs) point of view. The researchers used the quantitative method conducting a questionnaire as a tool for the exploratory study, and it was distributed to 350 LCPA’s, of which 337 were retrieved and were valid for testing. The study rendered some important findings, mostly that using AI applications improve the level of reliability of financial data. Using AI applications contributes in finding solutions for complex accounting and auditing process. However, there are some challenges that face implementing AI application.
Persona and Shadow: The Journey of an Anime Antihero
Authors: C. Marasigan Miguel Carlo
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to examine the character of Yagami Light in Madhouse’s anime adaptation of the famous manga series Death Note (2006-2007). Light, the protagonist of the series, is viewed with regards to his role as an antihero despite being the hero in the anime story. He is examined through the concept of the Carl Jung’s archetypes. This paper focuses on two contradictory archetypes which are the persona and the shadow, explaining the characteristics of an antihero. Henceforth, this paper discovered about the portrayal of those archetypes along with the reflection of anti-hero characteristics performed by the protagonist. Moreover, the character and series as a whole are compared to the stages of Christopher Vogler’s Writer’s Journey (2007), while Joseph Campbell’s concepts in A Hero with a Thousand Faces (1950) are also referenced. Each stage of Vogler’s theory is examined and compared with Death Note’s narrative, exploring the similarities as well as the deviations. Light and events of the series are explored with regards to the portrayals and variations of the stages of the Hero’s Journey as derived from Vogler’s theories. Unfortunately, Light is not able to complete the journey because of his defeat, death, and failure of rebirth and resurrection.
Impact of climate change on agricultural production in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Authors: Dossa Lucres Imelda KE-Tindagbeme , Khalid Bashi Muhammad r , Hassan Sarfraz
Published: October 2023

Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of this century. It impacts all nations worldwide, particularly Sahelian nations in Africa. This article evaluates climate change's impact on aggregate agriculture, crop, livestock, and fishery production in Burkina Faso. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model was applied, and data were collected from 1990 to 2019. Considering agriculture at the aggregate level, the findings have shown an insignificant effect of rainfall and temperature but a positive impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the long run. Only rainfall negatively affects agriculture in Burkina Faso in the short run. For crop production, only CO2 is found to have a short-run negative effect. The findings indicated that temperature has a short-term favorable effect on livestock production, whereas CO2 benefits it in the long term. The long-run time series analysis of fishery production has indicated a detrimental impact of rainfall. In the short term, temperature, rainfall, and CO2 have a detrimental impact on fishery production in Burkina Faso. However, CO2 is found to have a short-run negative impact. Promoting and facilitating livestock production and irrigation systems and enhancing climate system information (CSI) could lessen agriculture's sensitivity to global warming. Keywords: Agriculture and sub-sectors, climate change, ARDL, Burkina Faso, west africa.
Effects of hormonal and magneto-priming on seed germination traits of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)
Authors: Lazim Samir Khairi
Published: October 2023

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) seeds were tested to discover how different priming techniques affected their germination rates, a pot experiment was conducted by the combination procedures for seed priming with magnetic fields (magneto-priming) and hormonal priming seed with gibberellic acid (AG3) or ascorbic acid (AsA). Final germination percentage (FGB), mean germination time (MGT), germination rate index (GRI), coefficient of the velocity of germination (CVG), mean daily germination (MDG), peak value (PV), and germination value (GV) are all included as germination metrics. Among the two durations of exposure time to magneto-priming used, the significantly highest FGB, GRI, CVG, MDG, PV and GV were reported in the primed with the time duration 1 h (MP2), significantly lowest MGT for MGT in days. Whereas among the two hormonal primings used, GA3 recorded the highest increases upon the unprimed seeds for FGB, GRI, CVG, MDG, PV, and GV, in addition, significantly lowest MGT for MGT in days. However, when magnetic seed is combined shows the highest increase rates compared to the control treatment for time exposure for 1 h (MP2) with GA3 or AsA in all studied traits, in addition to the lowest rates decrease in MGT. Overall, the findings imply that seed priming by magnetic field and hormone priming via GA3 or AsA may be promising and practical priming techniques because of their favorable impacts on some physiological sorghum characteristics. Keywords: Wheat, physiological parameters, gibberellic acid, UV-C radiation, hydro-priming.
Influence of Pollen Varieties on Elemental Composition in Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Cultivars (Albarben, Altabarzl, and Al-Khatibi) across Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Authors: Khaeer Abed Uday Hatem , Ahmed Olaij Qusay , Hussein Ali Saddam
Published: October 2023

The study was conducted in the Republic of Iraq, Anbar Governorate, during the 2019, to find out the effect of pollen the Ghanami Ahmar (C1), Ghanamy akhdar (C2), the samesmi (C3) and the Khikri adi (C4) pollen and the concentration (Cu, Zn, K, Fe and Na) in date palm fruits of the dominant varieties; Albarben (B1), Al tabarzl (B2) and Al- Khatibi (B3). the results of the study showed that the use of different types of pollen mentioned showed statistically significant differences (P≤0.05) in the concentration of some elements in the fruits of the studied date palm cultivars, as the results of the study showed a significant difference in the concentration of Cu element in the fruits of the date palm variety B2 fertilized with pollen different stallions an overlap of Cu concentration was also recorded, and there were significant differences in all the fruits of the studied date palm cultivars and pollinated with the pollen cultivars, the results of the overlap for the concentration of Zn element in the fruits of date palm cultivars inoculated with Stallion pollen C1,C2 and C3 showed that there were significant differences, as significant differences in the concentration of Zn in the fruits of date palm cultivars inoculated with the pollen of the studied stallions, The results showed that there were significant differences for the concentration of the element K in the fruits of the B2 variety and fertilized with the different pollen varieties used in the study and the overlap record for the concentration of K in the date palm fruits inoculated with pollen C1,C2 and C3 the presence of significant differences between the fruits of these cultivars, The results also showed that there were significant differences in the concentration of Fe for the fruits of palm B1, B2 and B3 inoculated with stallion pollen, and the overlap record for the concentration of Fe for the fruits of date palm cultivars inoculated with the mentioned stallion pollen significant differences, The results of the experiment showed that there were significant differences in the concentration of Na element in the fruits of date palm B2 and B3 inoculated with the pollen of the stallion, and the interaction record of the concentration of Na between the fruits of the varieties inoculated with pollen C1,C2,C3 and C4 there were significant differences, where the aim of the study was Determination of the concentration of minerals in the fruits of three cultivars of palms grown in the region. Keywords: Albarben, Cultivar, Date palm, Fruit, Pollen.
Evaluation of wheat verities (Triticum aestivum L.) grown under different seeding rates and ethephon in desert conditions, south of Basrah, Iraq
Authors: alsulaiman Mohanad A. , Mohsen Kareem H. , Alabdulla Sundus A.
Published: October 2023

Due to climate change in recent years, there has been an increasing water deficit during the winter wheat growing period due to reduce rivers water and low precipitation. Consequently, there is increasing thoughts to grow crops depending on well water under desert conditions were crops management completely different. Field experiment was conducted in winter session of 2021-2022. The aim was to evaluate the production of wheat cultivars grown under desert condition at Alahais south of Basrah, Iraq (30°46'89.07"N 46°99'36.77"E). Moreover, two seeding rate and two levels of ethephon have been applied. The experiment include three factors, eleven wheat cultivars, two rate of seeding (140 and 200 kg ha-1) and two concentration of ethephon (0 and 2.25 ml l-1). Factorial experiment was applied (11x2x2) according to randomized complete block design with three replicates. The area of experimental unit was 4x3 m2. The results revealed that, wheat varieties differed significantly in all most traits measured. Alrasheed variety produced higher grain yield, higher grains spike-1 and 1000 grain weight by 4.077 t ha-1, 56.18 grains spikes-1, and 43.17 g respectively. Moreover, increased seeding rate from 100 to 200 kg ha-1 lead to increase spike m-2 and grain yield by 12.53% and 11.59% respectively. In addition foliar application of ethephon lead to enhance spike m-2, grains spike-1 and grain yield by 5.31%, 6.81% and 11.15% respectively. For the interaction effect, the results revealed that, the increased of seeding rate improved grain yield for all wheat varieties. Moreover, the application of ethephon improved grain yield for all wheat varieties. Alrasheed variety under 140 and 200 kg ha-1 seeding rate with foliar application of 2.25 ml l-1 ethephon gave highest grain yield by 4.321 and 4.235 t ha-1 respectively. In addition Alrasheed under seeding rate of 200 kg ha-1 and ethephon foliar application produced highest biological yield by 14.261 t ha-1. The results showed that foliar application of ethephon compensate the increase of seeding rate from 140 to 200 kg ha-1 for grain yield of some wheat varieties. Keyword: Wheat verities, desert agriculture, ethephon, grain yield, seeding rate.
Smallholder crop farmers’ attributes for formal financial services in Nigeria: An analysis
Authors: Asuquo Innocent , Ajah Eucharia , Eyo Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

Financial services to the agricultural sub-sector in Nigeria and particularly to small farmers is difficult because financial institutions have specific requirements that must be met. Many small farmers are hardly serviced and this has affected the growth of the sector. Nevertheless, understanding the nature of the sector and peculiarities of categories of farmers will help build an efficient financial system that is beneficial to farmers and financial institutions alike. This study examined attributes of formal financial institutions smallholder crop farmers prefer for better financial services in Nigeria. Data were elicited from the six agro-ecological zones of the country using the extension officers in Agricultural Development Projects (ADP) of the different states. A total of 399 smallholder crop farmers were sampled and the study used the conjoint technique and multinomial logistic technique in analyzing the data. Results revealed that financial services such as loan, insurance, account opening, credit/debit cards, and funds transfer, were highly rated and preferred by most smallholder crop farmers. However, these farmers were more inclined to loans that were customized (flex loans), insurance claims due within 90 days, savings account opening, cash points for credit/ debit cards within a kilometer of their residence, and funds transferred in 24 hours. Conjoint analysis of the key variables showed that funds transfer within 24 hours was the only significant variable; and the interaction effect (trade-off effect) of this variable with others revealed that, an average smallholder crop farmer would rather prefer loan that is customized, insurance claim within 90 days, and a cash point within a kilometer of his residence to funds that would take longer than 24hrs to arrive. The multinomial result showed that a farmer’s level of education, gender, and farm size were key determinants of an average farmer’s choice of a financial institution. The study, therefore, recommends that, financial institutions should optimize their services in terms of funds transfer and accessibility, and should emphasize only services that are important so as to operate maximally. JEL Classification: Q14, G21, G22, G29, G41. Keywords: Formal financial services, Nigeria, smallholder crop farmers, conjoint analysis, multinomial logistic
El Coaching en el Capitalismo Cognitivo
Authors: López de Mesa C. Jaime O.
Published: October 2023

Desde los años 60 del siglo pasado una serie de cambios en el sistema capitalista empezaron a aflorar, resultado de procesos de transformación social relacionados con los cambios científicos y tecnológicos y de reestructuración económica. A esta sociedad caracterizada por el dominio de la aplicación de conocimientos científicos se le conoce como la sociedad del conocimiento. El capitalismo adaptó sus estructuras a esa era del conocimiento, se trata del «capitalismo cognitivo». En el mundo de la gestión han diseñado diversas herramientas en particular el coaching. La hipótesis que se plantea es que el coaching constituye una herramienta del proceso actual de acumulación de capital.
Programa fiscal aplicable a las empresas participantes del mercado de capitales de la bolsa mexicana de valores
Authors: Herrera Alcázar Concepción , Andrade Vallejo Ma. Antonieta , Martínez Díaz Esteban
Published: October 2023

La inversión en valores ha sido vista como un fenómeno de observación y resolución de problemas totalmente empírica, por tanto, poco se ha explorado sobre poder impulsar el desarrollo de los países por medio de algún apoyo económico proveniente de los inversionistas en bolsa, a través de un programa fiscal. Este documento refleja el problema que existe dentro de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores al no contar con un programa fiscal aplicable a empresas participantes en el Mercado de Capitales. El objetivo es hacer un recorrido por diferentes bolsas del mundo, detectando aquellos mercados que cuenten con un plan fiscal para el desarrollo de las naciones y al final se propone que las ganancias de capital de las empresas cotizantes, independientemente del pago de impuestos por dividendos (Código Fiscal),apoyen al desarrollo económico de México, por medio de un impuesto que grave los excedentes de capital.
Contribución al debate sobre la industria petrolera en México
Authors: Flores Paredes Joaquín
Published: October 2023

El propósito del presente artículo es: enunciar la opinión colegiada del denominado “Grupo de Ingenieros Pemex Constitución del 17” sobre el tópico del desarrollo de la industria petrolera del país; como una estrategia de cambio que posibilite la transformación de la industria y contribuya a la generación de bienestar social, desde un enfoque crítico.
Estrategia competitiva: El caso de micro empresa de servicio en Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
Authors: Muñoz García Ma. Teresa , Peñaloza García Mayra
Published: October 2023

En el presente trabajo se presenta un estudio estratégico en micro empresas dedicadas a brindar servicios de alojamiento temporal ubicadas en el puerto de Ixtapa Zihuatanejo con el objetivo de conocer sus principales fortalezas, oportunidades, debilidades y amenazas, en la construcción de un procedimiento sistemático que les permita incrementar su posicionamiento competitivo. Este estudio tiene la naturaleza de una investigación de tipo mixto, con alcance descriptivo, con un diseño no experimental y un enfoque tanto cuantitativo como cualitativo en una muestra representativa de empresas dedicadas a la hotelería en el puerto de Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Gro.
La capacitación: un proceso prioritario en las empresas
Authors: Pérez Ríos Nahun Adat , Amador Velázquez Reyna , Rodríguez García Claudia
Published: October 2023

La sociedad contemporánea se ha caracterizado por exigir y elevar la calidad en los procesos y productos; para lograr tal fin es necesario capacitar a los trabajadores en sus distintos roles y funciones, entendiendo a la capacitación como un proceso planeado que requiere un trabajo integral y estructurado. Para que este sea exitoso, es necesario realizar una serie de procedimientos y actividades que permitan recabar la información necesaria para diagnosticar adecuadamente las necesidades a resolver, desde esta óptica, el presente reporte de investigación cualitativo tiene como propósito señalar los pasos necesarios que se realizan en las empresas trasnacionales, respecto a la capacitación de su personal; lo anterior se logró a través de la aplicación de entrevistas a encargados del área de Recursos Humanos. Los resultados evidencian un descuido en la forma de realizar el diagnóstico y sobre todo, hay poca o nula capacitación de los trabajadores, considerándose un gasto y no una inversión que beneficia a la empresa.
ON THE CORRECT COMPUTATION OF ALL LYAPUNOV EXPONENTS IN HAMILTONIAN DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
Authors: Carpintero D. D. , Muzzio J. C.
Published: October 2023

The Lyapunov characteristic exponents are a useful indicator of chaos in astronomical dynamical systems. They are usually computed through a standard, very effcient and neat algorithm published in 1980. However, for Hamiltonian systems the expected result of pairs of opposite exponents is not always obtained with enough precision. We find here why in these cases the initial order of the deviation vectors matters, and how to sort them in order to obtain a correct result.
NEW SPECTROSCOPY OF U GEM
Authors: Echevarría J. , Ramírez S. H. , Fuentes M. , Sánchez L. J. , Patiño V. , Chavushyan V.
Published: October 2023

We present new optical spectroscopic observations of U Geminorum obtained during a quiescent stage. We perform a radial velocity analysis of three Balmer emission lines yielding inconsistent results. Assuming that the radial velocity semi amplitude accurately reflects the motion of the white dwarf, we arrive at masses for the primary which are in the range of Mwd = 1.21−1.37M☉. Based on the internal radial velocity inconsistencies and results produced from the Doppler tomography - wherein we do not detect emission from the hot spot, but rather an intense asymmetric emission overlaying the disc, reminiscent of spiral arms - we discuss the possibility that the overestimation of the masses may be due to variations of gas opacities and a partial truncation of the disc.
MASS PROFILES OF LATE GALAXIES USING A GENETIC ALGORITHM. I - TESTING THE ALGORITHM
Authors: Zermeño Rodolfo de J. , Hidalgo-Gámez Ana M.
Published: October 2023

The rotation curve of a galaxy contains a wealth of information about its dynamical properties, being the mass distribution one of the most important. The rotation curve fitting procedures used to estimate the mass profiles of disc galaxies have become more sophisticated over the years, providing ever more reliable results. However, the time-cost and data requirements (e.g. high-resolution NIR photometry) necessary to put to use some of them have restricted these kind of studies to small samples of galaxies. We propose a simple procedure that could be used as a good first approximation for the study of large galaxy samples. It is based on a parameter-fitting method along with a recent optimization algorithm, called the Asexual Genetic Algorithm (AGA). With this procedure, we were able to replicate previously published results, within uncertainties, suggesting that it will provide a reliable first estimation, suitable for its application to large galaxy samples.
Application of Nested PCR and Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) to Target 56kDa gene in Scrub Typhus Patients and Phylogenetic Analysis to Identify Orientia tsutsugamushi Strains Circulating In and Around Puducherry
Authors: Anitharaj V. , Pradeep J. , Amsaveni S. , Stephen Selvaraj , Pratheesh Pooja
Published: October 2023

Scrub typhus (ST) is a re-emerging zoonotic disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and is transmitted by chiggers. Serological tests targeting IgM and/or IgG antibodies play a major role in the detection of ST cases. Orientia 56kDa genome is common target for the molecular diagosis of ST to identify the prevalence of specific serotypes of O. tsutsugamushi in and around Puducherry by targeting 56kDa gene with the application of phylogenetic analysis. This prospective laboratory-based study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital, from November 2105 to March 2018. Blood samples were collected from out-patients/in-patients, and those tested positive for ST IgM ELISA (n=140) and an equal number of negative samples were archived and anonymized. Genomic DNA was extracted and analyzed by using Nested PCR and LAMP assay. The positive products were purified and sequenced. Phylogenetic tree was constructed based on the sequences. Among 280 samples, 45 (16.1%) N-PCR and 102 LAMP (36.43%) positivity was observed for 56kDa gene. Forty-one N-PCR positive products were sequenced and accession numbers were obtained (MG601875 to MG601917) for the isolates. Phylogenetic analysis was done by Maximum Likelihood methods and this study has showed that 32.3% are similar to the Karp isolates. Molecular diagnosis of Scrub typhus has become essential in case of doubtful serology and early acute phase of illness. Gene sequencing result indicates that most of them were different from the existing ones, which may belong to the newer strains. The identification of newer strains will be helpful in future for development of scrub typhus vaccine.