bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yağlık ve Yeşil Sofralık Amaca Yönelik Erkenci Bir Zeytin Çeşidi: ‘As Topakaşı’
Authors: Abay Sabahittin , Sezer İpek , Dal Adem , Tunç Yazgan , Abay Emel
Published: August 2024

Türkiyede zeytin genetik kaynaklarının ele alınması ve seleksiyon çalışmalarına 1968 yılında başlanmış olup, bu amaçla günümüze kadar farklı bölgelerde yer yer bu çalışmalara devam edilmiştir. Hatay Zeytincilik Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü tarafından Hatay ili Arsuz ilçesinde 2017-2020 yılları arasında yapılan seleksiyon ıslahı kapsamında ‘As Topakaşı’ isimli yeni bir zeytin çeşidi tespit edilmiştir. Bu yeni yerel çeşidin, çeşit tanımlamasını yapmak amacıyla üretici bahçesinden 5 tane ‘As Topakaşı’ zeytin çeşidi seçilerek işaretlenmiştir. Çeşit tanımlama özellikleri 20.10.2011 tarihli TG/99/4 sayılı UPOV kriterlerine göre yapılmıştır. Erken olgunlaşan ‘As Topakaşı’ zeytin çeşidi, yeşil sofralık ve yağlık olarak tüketilmektedir. Ağacı orta kuvvette ve yayvan gelişim göstermektedir. Meyvesi orta irilikte olup, yağ oranı %31’dir. ‘As Topakaşı’ zeytin çeşidi 28 Ekim 2020 tarihinde T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı Çeşit Tescil ve Tohumluk Sertifikasyon Merkezi Müdürlüğü tarafından tescil edilmiştir.
Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antialzheimer Activities of Tagetes patula (Asteraceae)
Authors: Seğmenoğlu Mansur Seymen , Koçer Oğuzhan , Sevindik Mustafa , Korkmaz Nuh , Yüzbaşıoğlu Mehmet Ali , Uysal İmran
Published: August 2024

Plants are natural products used in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. In this study, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticholinesterase activities and total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Tagetes patula L. samples collected from Iraq were determined. The aerial parts of the plant were extracted with ethanol in a soxhlet device. The antioxidant potential of the extracts was measured with Rel Assay kits. Antimicrobial activity was determined by the agar dilution method against standard bacterial and fungal strains. To determine anticholinesterase activity acetyl and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitions were tested. The total phenolic content of the samples was carried out using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. The quantification of flavonoids was conducted using an aluminum chloride assay. As a result of the analyses, the total antioxidant value of the plant extract was determined as 5.386±0.142 mmol Trolox equiv./L, the total oxidant value was 8.287±0.146 μmol H2O2 equiv./L and the oxidative stress index was determined as 0.154±0.003. Plant extracts showed the highest activity against Candida species. It was also effective against bacterial and fungal strains at concentrations between 50-400 µg/mL. Acetylcholinesterase activity of the plant extract was determined as 24.97±0.98, and butyrylcholinesterase activity was determined as 35.65±0.94. Additionally, its total phenolic content was determined as 63.64±0.74 mgGAE/g and its total flavonoid content was 108.9±1.55 mgQE/g. It has been determined that the plant has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiallergic potential.
Investigation of Flower, Leaf, and Stem Parts of Three Gundelia Species Growth in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye from a Biochemical Perspective
Authors: Yilmaz Fatih , Türkoğlu İsmail , Kırmızıkaya Özmen Görkem , Yüce-babacan Ebru , Yılmaz Prof. Dr.  Ökkeş
Published: August 2024

13 species of Gundelia species plants are endemic in Türkiye and are frequently used by the public for both nutrition and medicinal objectives. In this study, three parts (flower, leaf, and stem) of three species of Gundelia (G.dersim, G.glabra, and G.munzurensis) were biochemically investigated. DPPH and ABTS analyses for antioxidant activity were performed on methanol extracts of plant parts. As a result of both analysis in parallel, the flower part of G.munzurensis had the highest %Inhibition value (DPPH:91,85±0,78; ABTS:97,38±0) (P
Design of government agency’s performance accountability system best practice implementation: Indonesia experience
Authors: Panggalih Fatih Henggar , Bastian Indra
Published: August 2024

Research aims: This study aims to explain the performance accountability system best practice implementation of Yogyakarta Special Region’s (Yogyakarta) Local Government through a valid and reliable design that is ready to be adopted and used as a role model by other local governments.Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used a qualitative method with a case study approach to reach the research objective. Research data was collected using in-depth interviews and documentation techniques.Research findings: This study succeeds in realizing a design by providing an applicable template as a recommendation tool compiled from seventeen items of success measures that are the performance accountability system’s best practices at the Yogyakarta Local Government. This study becomes more complex because it has been equipped with simulations of template filling out as well as a comparative analysis of the performance accountability system’s implementation between the Yogyakarta Local Government and the Central Java Local Government. The results of filling out the template for the Central Java Local Government revealed that 88% of the success measures have been applied, and another 12% have not.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study provides an academic contribution as a reference related to the performance accountability system of government agencies.Practitioner/Policy implication: This study also provides a practical contribution to other local governments regarding the application of the performance accountability system’s best practices at the Yogyakarta Local Government through the design of the performance accountability system’s best practices that can be adopted and used as a role model in strengthening the performance accountability system.Research limitation/Implication: This study has limitations, namely that the researcher was unable to conduct interviews with the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform due to communication problems, which prevented the interview process from being carried out.
Does the cost behavior remain sticky? a 20-year literature review of cost stickiness
Authors: Amanda Diva Putri , Hakim Tito IM. Rahman , Zuhdi Rahmat
Published: August 2024

Research aims: This study aims to describe the development of cost stickiness research over the past twenty years globally and presents a future research agenda.Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used in this study is a systematic literature review with a final research sample of 91 articles from 42 international journals indexed by Scopus Q1-Q4 and 20 articles from national journals indexed by SINTA 1-4. Research findings: This research found annual developments and fluctuations in cost stickiness research topics in international and national journals. Mapping of cost stickiness research exhibits that (1) the dominating antecedent variable is revenue change, (2) the popular consequence variable is accounting conservatism, (3) the most widely used theory is cost stickiness theory, (4) the majority of cost stickiness research used quantitative methods with secondary data, (5) the widely used population is public sector or profit-oriented companies, and (6) the proxy dominating cost stickiness research is SGA.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research mapping is based on six critical aspects of cost stickiness and provides several suggestions for future research. It is expected that future research related to cost stickiness can use this research as a reference and inspiration. Research limitation/Implication: Several websites in national journals indexed by SINTA 1-4 could not be accessed due to errors, limiting the number of research samples in national journals. Hence, future research can expand the search for articles in SINTA 1-6 or through other pages/portals (such as Web of Science) to more comprehensively describe the development of cost stickiness research.
Social assistance performance on local economic development: evidence from island regions in East Indonesia
Authors: Amin Chairullah , Zamzam Irfan , Reviane Indraswati Tri Abdi , Duko Firdaus , Hasnin Muhammad , Muhammad Nurdin I , Hartarto Romi Bhakti , Anwar Cep Jandi
Published: August 2024

During economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic, social assistance is vital for alleviating the economic burden on the poor and vulnerable to poverty, particularly those residing in island-based areas. The research aims to measure the performance of social assistance programs in the regional economy of the North Maluku Archipelago Province. The study employs Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) to measure efficiency values, with input variables including social aid, unemployment, and inflation, while the output variable is poverty. The results reveal that social assistance is ineffective in reducing poverty. Several obstacles, including the minimal budget allocation, inaccuracies in identifying assistance recipients, and insufficient time for aid distribution are identified as primary causes of the inefficiency of social aid programs. Updating poverty data into one unified and integrated dataset is essential for the efficiency distribution of social assistance. Accurate targeting and timely distribution are the keys to the effectiveness of social assistance programs in reducing poverty.
The role of investment for poverty alleviation in Yogyakarta: Evidence from logit regression
Authors: Suripto Suripto , Sukarniati Lestari , Khasanah Uswatun , Kurniawan Mahrus Lutfi Adi , Istanti Istanti
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the Solow-Romet theory of economic growth, aiming to explain the relationship between household poverty in the Province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) through investments in education, quality of life improvement, and health. The study examines various influence variables, including Non-Formal Education (XNF), Educational Scholarships (XBS), Protein Consumption (PK), Disease Prevention Costs (XL), Calorie Consumption (IK)), Health Insurance Variables (XAS ), and Food Security (XT) in assessing the poverty status of households in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in 2021. The estimation model employs a logit mode approach, using data from Susenas (National Socioeconomic) data for the Special Province of Yogyakarta, with a sample size of 4044 households. The findings of this study indicate that investments in non-formal education, school fees, and educational scholarships do not significantly affect family poverty status. However, increased investment in quality of life (such as calorie consumption) and health (including disease prevention and health insurance spending) will affect the poverty status of households in the Special Province of Yogyakarta in 2021.
Does contract farming participation promote household’s food security for smallholders? Empirical evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Sumartini Ni Putu , Nasrudin Rus’an
Published: August 2024

Contract farming has been extensively adopted as a strategy to overcome limitations in the market and enhance the well-being of farmers. Nevertheless, the extent to which it affects food security has not been sufficiently examined and is uncertain. Moreover, there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding the impact of contract farming on food security in Indonesia. To fill the existing research gap, this study employs propensity score matching (PSM) to mitigate selection bias in examining the impact of contract farming on the food security of smallholder farm households in Indonesia. It utilizes the 2021 Indonesia Agricultural Integrated Survey (SITASI) data, designed to monitor the indicators of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the agriculture sector. The food insecurity experience scale (FIES) is used to measure food security. Our research shows that contract farming can potentially improve the food security of smallholder farm households in Indonesia. However, the overall impact can be considered minor. Contract farming has the potential to enhance food security, but it may not be adequate as a standalone solution. A comprehensive strategy, complemented by related policies such as innovative farming practices, technology adoption, and income-generation measures, is essential. Furthermore, our investigation revealed that this beneficial effect is particularly prominent among farmers residing in rural areas, female farmers, and farmers who do not own land or livestock. It indicates that contract farming can be a feasible tool for poverty alleviation, rural development, and woman empowerment. This study also found that factors such as location, market access, credit availability, gender, education, and exposure to agricultural training influenced contract farming participation.
Saúde mental sobre as águas: concepções de uma equipe de Unidade Básica de Saúde Fluvial (UBSF)
Authors: Schiavi Cristina Elisa Nobre , Meinhart Marluci , Fagundes de Souza Letícia , Ribeiro da Silva Elisangela , Wolski de Oliveira Rafael
Published: August 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa realizada junto à equipe de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde Fluvial (UBSF) que atua no estado do Pará, na Amazônia brasileira. O objetivo da pesquisa foi conhecer e analisar as questões de saúde mental identificadas na população ribeirinha a partir das concepções de trabalhadores de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde Fluvial e compreender como se dá o cuidado em saúde mental prestado por esses profissionais a essa população. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo com caráter exploratório-descritivo, com dados coletados através de entrevista semiestruturada e analisadas a partir da análise de conteúdo temática. Foram criadas as seguintes categorias:  questões de saúde mental da população ribeirinha identificadas pela equipe da UBSF e atuação da equipe no cuidado em saúde mental da população ribeirinha. Foi identificado que as equipes oferecem escuta e acolhimento ao sofrimento psíquico da população e que é necessário investimento em Educação Permanente em Saúde com foco na saúde mental, para qualificar o cuidado e superar a predominância de um modelo pautado em condutas prescritivas, medicalizantes e tecnicistas que, por sua vez, corroboram o fortalecimento do modelo biomédico e da lógica manicomial, pautados na patologização e na medicalização da vida.
 
Palavras-chave: Saúde Mental; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Território Sociocultural.
Avances investigativos de la integración de la educación financiera en los niveles superiores de educación: una revisión bibliométrica
Authors: González Prieto Juan Diego , Mejía Franco Natalia
Published: August 2024

Con frecuencia, las personas gestionan sus finanzas sin conocimiento o experiencia adecuada, lo que a menudo resulta en elecciones apresuradas. Es crucial reconocer que una mala gestión financiera repercute tanto en el individuo como en la sociedad en general. Las decisiones financieras cotidianas abarcan organizaciones, hogares y personas, por lo tanto, es fundamental adquirir conocimientos para tomar determinaciones acertadas. En Colombia, se carece de conocimientos financieros básicos, lo que lleva a la toma de decisiones no informadas; la educación financiera mejora la calidad de vida y brinda la confianza para administrar las finanzas. La academia es crucial para cambiar la forma en la que los estudiantes toman decisiones financieras, por ello, brindarles elementos que los capaciten para dar un uso adecuado a los recursos es importante. Este artículo revisa cómo está integrada la educación financiera en la educación superior a través del rastreo de las publicaciones registradas en la base de datos Scopus entre los años 2000 y 2023, las herramientas bibliométricas como Bibliometrix y Tree of Science para identificar los autores, países, revistas y documentos más relevantes en el campo, a fin de establecer la relevancia en la implementación de la educación financiera en los niveles superiores de educación y las diferentes estrategias a llevar a cabo para su articulación. La investigación muestra el origen, evolución y tendencias emergentes del tema, una vez analizados 612 documentos que muestran el papel de la educación financiera con relación al consumo, jubilación y negocios; finalmente, se presenta la agenda para futuras investigaciones.
Use of Technogenic Mineral Formations: Current State, Identified Trends
Authors: Ignatieva M.N. , Yurak V.V. , Strovsky V.E. , Ivanov A.N. , Komarova O.G.
Published: August 2024

It has been established that there is a constant increase in the accumulation of waste within the borders of the RF, in which the main share consists of waste from mining. The correlation between the annual mass of waste generated from technogenic mineral formations (TMF) and the volume of mineral extraction and the specific share of the open-pit mining method has been determined. The distribution of accumulated waste across the Federal Districts has been identified and the situation with their use has been characterized. It was noted that in the Federal Districts with the largest volume of accumulated waste, the percent of their involvement in secondary circulation for the period 2019–2022 decreases (relative decrease percent 41.2–7.2%). A conclusion is made about the unsatisfactory state of affairs in the field of application of SWM, which requires the number of measures to solve problems that complicate the introduction of man-made deposits into economic circulation.
Efficacy of Ropivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Pectoralis Nerve Block 2 versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Post Operative Analgesia in Breast Surgeries: A Prospective, Comparative Study
Authors: Sheshadri Karthik G. , Ramegowda Sudheer , Chandra Mahesh , Srinivasan Rahul , Balakrishnaiah Mahima K , Kumar Surekha
Published: August 2024

Background: Breast surgeries can be associated with acute postoperative pain which if left untreated might lead to chronic pain therefore pre-emptive treatment post surgery can be favourable. The aim of our study was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of PECS 2 compared to SAB to reduce post operative pain in breast surgeries done under general anaesthesia.
Methods: A total of 50 patients belonging to ASA 1 & 2 undergoing elective breast surgery were randomly assigned into two groups. Pectoralis nerve block 2 group received 25ml of 0.5% Ropivacaine and Serratus anterior plane block group received 25ml of 0.5% Ropivacaine under ultrasound guidance post induction. The primary outcome was to compare the duration of post operative analgesia with PECS 2 and SAB. Other outcome parameters observed were total rescue analgesic requirement, change in post operative hemodynamic parameters and complications if any.
Results: There was a significant difference in duration of post operative analgesia between two groups with Mean Duration of post operative Analgesia in PECS 2 being 510±32.6mins and SAB being 316±26.5mins (p=0.036). The VAS score as well as number of rescue analgesic requirement with PECS 2 was lesser when compared to SAB.
Conclusion: Ropivacaine in ultrasound guided PECS 2 block provided superior analgesic profile when compared to SAB.
Analgesic Effect of Bilateral Sonography-Guided Ilioinguinal Iliohypogastric Block and Caudal Block in Children: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Nazari Nima , Goudarzi Mehrdad , Taghizadeh Ashkan , Raji Hojatollah , Malekianzadeh Bita
Published: August 2024

Background: Herniorrhaphy is the most common inguinal surgery in children. Several methods such as caudal block, ilioinguinal iliohypogastric block, and wound infiltration have been studied for postoperative pain management in these patients. Caudal block is common in pediatrics. However, ilioinguinal iliohypogastric block is effective and less invasive. Previous studies have shown different comparative results regarding these blocks. This study compares the analgesic effect of caudal and bilateral ilioinguinal iliohypogastric block with ropivacaine in children.
Methods: This study is a randomized double-blind clinical trial. A total number of 66 patients aged between 1-7 years that volunteered for bilateral inguinal hernia repair were randomly assigned to two groups. After general anesthesia, caudal block with 1cc/kg ropivacaine 0.2% was performed for 33 patients and sonography-guided ilioinguinal iliohypogastric block with 0.1 cc/kg ropivacaine for each side was considered for another group. Hemodynamic parameters (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate) during anesthesia, pain score (CHEOPS), delirium score (PAED), nurses’ satisfaction score (RN), need for additional narcotic, recovery time, and complications were compared in these two groups.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of hemodynamic parameters during the anesthesia process. Furthermore, the two groups had no statistically significant difference in CHEOPS score (6.27 in ilioinguinal block and 5.70 in caudal block, P=0.061), PAED score (5.64 vs 5.30, P=0.144), and RN satisfaction score. However, the need for narcotics, mean recovery time, and block complications were comparable in two groups.
Conclusion: Caudal block and ilioinguinal block are equally effective for post herniorrhaphy pain and emergence agitation management in pediatrics. Additionally, no differences were observed in complications. It is recommended that the study be performed with a larger sample size.
Comparing the Hemodynamic Effects of Intravenous and Volatile Anesthesia in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Laparoscopic Implantation of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter in a Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Hajipour Asghar , Erfani Razieh , Maghsoudloo Maziar , Keshvari Amir , Rahimi Mojgan
Published: August 2024

Background: Due to the associated hypertension and cardiovascular disease in patients with ESRD hemodynamic changes during operations are detrimental and may be life-threatening. Therefore, hemodynamic stability is an important criterion in selecting the anesthetic approach.
Methods: 72 ASA class III/IV, ESRD Patients were studied in randomized double blind clinical trial. They were divided into two groups by four-block randomization. A group of patients were induced and maintained by etomidate and second of patients were induced by Na thiopental and maintained by isoflurane. Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure and heart rate were measured at interval of pre and post induction, postintubation, pre and post abdominal insufflation during and at the end of surgery and in recovery. The total BP modulators were recorded and postoperative nausea and vomiting was registered in the recovery. Data were analyzed by STATA version 12.
Results: There was no significant difference in physical characteristics between two groups. There was no statistical difference between the groups in SBP and HR (P>0.05), although DBP fluctuation>20% at interval postinduction and prior to abdominal insufflation during surgery and at the end of surgery, was significantly higher in the isoflurane group of patients. (P=0.004, 0.001, 0.003 and 0.009, respectively). Also, the MAP fluctuation at interval of post induction, preinsufflation and at the end of surgery was significantly higher in isoflurane of patients. (P=0.04, 0.001, and 0.02, respectively).
Conclusion: The group anesthetized with isoflurane had a higher hemodynamic fluctuation, compared to the group anesthetized with etomidate. As hemodynamic changes are critical in patients with ESRD, etomidate is a more appropriate anesthetic choice for implantation of peritoneal dialysis catheter by laparoscopic approach.
The Assessment of Effectiveness of Anesthesiology Rotation in Acquiring Proficiency in Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation for Medical Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in the Years 2021-2022
Authors: Montaseri Ali Reza , Jammoul Abdul Hassan , Mireskandari Seyed Mohammad , Nazari Nima , Eslami Babak , Jammoul Ali
Published: August 2024

Background: Whether in a hospital setting or in the community, medical students are exposed to cardiac arrests. Fast response and effective resuscitation are main determinants for decreasing mortality and morbidity due to cardiac arrests. We assessed the effectiveness of anesthesiology rotation in acquiring cardiopulmonary and cerebral resuscitation for medical students.
Methods: A pre-test/post-test quasi experimental design was undertaken, comprising A fortuitious sample of medical students who were undergoing anesthesiology rotation at Tehran University of Medical Sciences hospital complexes during the academic year 2021-2022 using a self-administered questionnaire to evaluate their theoretical comprehension, knowledge, skills and before and after the rotation.
Results: The study revealed an increase in theoretical scores (mean dif +2.6/20), increased in self-assessment knowledge scores (mean dif + 0.84/5), as well as an increased in self-assessment skill scores (mean dif +0.96/5). The highest scored were witness in students with previous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) experience.
Conclusion: It is of extreme importance for medical students to participate in anesthesiology rotations. It is essential for possessing the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide effective resuscitation care and gain confidence to perform CPR.
Evaluating the Decision-Making Proficiency Among Medical Residents at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in the Year 2022-2023: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Montaseri Alireza , Amiri Hamidreza , Eslami Babak , Parnian Maryam , Ridda .
Published: August 2024

Background: To evaluate the decision-making proficiency among medical residents at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in the year 2022-2023.
Methods: A structured online web-survey via national approved services Author’s designed questionnaire was used to collect the relative data based on variables of the study and was developed by the authors of the study by reviewing the previously conducted studies. The forms were sent to the medical residents at Tehran University of Medical Sciences as a link via electronic mail and social media; assistance was offered via direct or indirect contact upon request.
Results: In this study, 88 medical residents of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were evaluated. Out of 88 participants, the frequency of females was 52(59.09%) and frequency of males was found out to be 36(40.91%). The frequency of the first- year residents was 28(37.50), second year residents was 33(21.59), third year residents was 19(9.09) and the fourth- year residents was found out to be 8(31.82). The frequency of different specialties were: Pathology 1(1.14%), Infectious diseases 1(1.14%), Cardio vascular diseases 1(1.14%), Emergency medicine 1(1.14%), Orthopedics2(2.27%), Psychiatry 3(3.41%), ENT 12(13.64%), Internal Medicine 13(14.77%), Pediatrics13(14.77%), OB&GYN 19(21.59%), Anesthesiology19(21.59%), Dermatology 2(2.27%), General Surgery 1(1.14%).
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship based on linear regression between not having self - reported availability bias and surgical residency specialties. The surgical specialty is less prone to the availability bias. A difference of communication exists between the surgical and nonsurgical speciality and the nonsurgical specialties need to confirm their decision using other methods to prevent the patient harm.
Examining the Frequency of Hypomagnesemia in Multiple Trauma Patients Hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Dahmardeh Alireza Rahat , Keykha Aliakbar
Published: August 2024

Background: Electrolyte imbalance is one of the influential causes in determining the outcome of traumatic patients. One of the electrolytes that get less attention from healthcare providers is magnesium. Therefore, this study investigated the frequency of hypomagnesemia in trauma patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit.
Methods: The descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted after approval at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences on 118 patients with multiple traumas from 2021 to 2022. Patients were selected by convenience sampling method according to the inclusion criteria. Age, sex, weight, body mass index, level of consciousness, and level of blood serum electrolytes were measured and recorded on the first and fifth days after hospitalization. The data were analyzed and compared using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and independent t-test.
Results: Of 118 patients studied, 81 (68.6%) were male, and 38 (31.4%) were female. On the fifth day after hospitalization, the mean serum magnesium level of the patients was 1.4 ± 0.81 mg/dL. 87 patients (73.7%) had normal magnesium serum levels, 27 patients (29.9%) had hypomagnesemia, and 4 patients (3.4%) had severe hypomagnesemia. No statistically significant relationship existed between hypomagnesemia and gender, age group, and comorbidity diseases. The level of other blood serum electrolytes on the fifth day after hospitalization, age, weight, body mass index, and status of consciousness was not statistically significant between the two groups of patients with hypomagnesemia and without hypomagnesemia.
Conclusion: Trauma and the subsequent treatment measures lead to decreased magnesium serum levels in intensive care patients. Therefore, the normal serum level of other electrolytes should not be considered a diagnostic indicator for the normality of magnesium serum level. Magnesium should be measured along with other electrolytes to make a timely decision to replace magnesium supplements in a patient with hypomagnesemia.
Efficacy of Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection with or without Ozone Therapy on Radicular Pain
Authors: Nazemian Nader Ali , Khajehnasiri Alireza , Sanatkar Mehdi , Samavatian Mohammadreza , Nikoo Mohammad Reza
Published: August 2024

Background: The effect of ozone therapy in reducing inflammation and radicular pain with lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid has not been sufficiently investigated. This study compares the effectiveness of transforaminal steroid injection with or without ozone therapy on radicular (leg) pain.
Methods: In a double-blind clinical trial, 40 patients with chronic radicular pain whose pain did not respond to conservative treatments were selected and randomly assigned to two treatment groups of A and B. Group A underwent transforaminal epidural steroid injection with ozone and group B underwent transforaminal epidural steroid injection without ozone. The intensity of pain with the Numerical Rating scale (NRS) scale and the degree of disability with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire were compared in both groups of patients before treatment, 24 hours after treatment, 1 and 3 months after treatment.
Results: Both groups of A and B were similar in terms of age, gender, pain duration, pain intensity and disability before treatment (P>0.05). In treatment groups of A and B the mean of pain score 24 hours after treatment was 6.95±2.50 and 6.15±3.50 (P=0.495), one month after treatment it was 4.10±2.59 and 3.25±2.32 (P=0.355) and the third month of treatment was 3.85±3.01 and 3.55±3.25 (P=0.429). respectively. The mean of ODI 24 hours after treatment was 22.50±10.78 and 18.95±15.24 (P=0.401), one month after treatment it was 19.40±7.76 and 7.95±5.42 (P <0.001) and three months after treatment it was 17.40±7.26 and 13.55±8.70 (P=0.137).
Conclusion: It seems that adding ozone to corticosteroids has very little effect in reducing pain, and it did not have a significant effect at least in the study. One of the reasons may be the limitation of the sample size in the study, so it is suggested to conduct more studies in this field.
Comparison of Splanchnic Nerve Block with Ropivacaine/ Depo Medrol and Ropivacaine/Depo Medrol/Fentanyl in Patients Suffering from Abdominal Pain Due to Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Khajehnasiri Alireza , Yekta Reza Atef , Nazemian Nader Ali , Fereydonnia Bahar , Fouladi Foad
Published: August 2024

Background: This double-blind clinical trial aimed to investigate the effectiveness of splanchnic nerve blocks using different medication combinations on pain severity and duration of pain relief in patients with pancreatic cancer-related abdominal pain.
Methods: Thirty eligible patients were randomly assigned to either a control group receiving splanchnic blocks with Ropivacaine/Depo Medrol/Saline or an intervention group receiving splanchnic blocks with Ropivacaine/Depo Medrol/Fentanyl. Pain severity was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at 2, 6, and 24 hours and one week post-intervention. Statistical analysis included independent t-tests, Friedman tests, and False Discovery Rate (FDR) correction.
Results: Prior to intervention, no significant difference in NRS scores was observed between groups (p = 0.0642). However, at the 6-hour and one-week intervals, the case group exhibited significantly lower NRS scores than the control group, indicating the efficacy of the intervention in reducing pain levels. The case group showed a substantial decrease in NRS scores from a pre-intervention mean of 7.8 to 0.5 at 2 hours, while the control group experienced a reduction from 9.083 to 2.583. The mean duration of pain relief was longer in the case group (5.429 days) compared to the control group (3.25 days). Friedman tests revealed significant differences in pain scores across time intervals within both groups (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Splanchnic nerve blocks using Ropivacaine/Depo Medrol/Fentanyl combination demonstrated significant pain reduction effects, particularly at 6 hours and one-week post-intervention, compared to the control group. These findings showed that the addition of fentanyl in pharmaceutical combination as a opioid to the splanchnic block has reduced the pain score and increase the duration of pain relief in patients being involved in pancreatic cancer with abdominal pain.
COVID-19 Complications in Patients Aged 20-80 with Pulmonary Involvement: A Study on the 1-Month and 3-Month Post-Infection and Recovery Periods, from August 2021 to November 2021
Authors: Mohammadiafrakoti Nima , Mohammadi Ali , Marash Seyed Mojtaba , Yekta Reza Atef , Khajehnasiri Alireza , Talebikahdouei Mohammadsadegh , Aghaei Fatemeh
Published: August 2024

Background: In this study, our aim is to investigate the complications caused by COVID-19 disease in the period of 1 month and 3 months after infection and recovery in patients aged 20 to 80 admitted to the special care department of Shariati Hospital in Tehran.
Methods: The information of the patients in this research was collected between 1 and 3 months after discharge non-randomly and from among the samples that are available (consecutive), through phone calls and a prospective questionnaire including questions about complications such as fatigue, body pain, joint pain, anorexia, disorders, sleep, headache, depression, dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, cough, diabetes, skin disease, obesity, imbalance, neuropathy, neurological and mental problems, and other cases are collected.
Results: In this study, what was observed was those 4 complications of nausea and vomiting, diabetes, depression, and hypothyroidism were significantly related to hospitalization of COVID-19 patients in the hospital's special care department. The frequency of other complications was also investigated in this study.
Conclusions: According to the conducted study as well as previous studies, what is clear is that the frequency of complications caused by COVID-19 in patients admitted to the intensive care unit after discharge is high, and more studies should be done in order to reduce these complications.
Successful Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Causing Cardiac Arrests with Reteplase during Neurosurgery: A Case Report
Authors: Yousefi-Mazhin Ehsan , Mojtahedzadeh Mojtaba , Karballaei-Mirzahosseini Hossein , Hassanpour Rezvan , Sharifnia Hamidreza , Najmeddin Farhad , Ameli Amirhossein , Khadem-Abbasi Mohammad Javad , Fotouhi Mansoureh , Etezadi Farhad , Khajavi Mohammad Reza , Moharari Reza Shariat , Pourfakhr Pejman , Ahmadi Arezoo , Neishaboury Mohammad Reza , Najafi Atabak
Published: August 2024

Pulmonary embolism can cause cardiac arrest. Fibrinolytic therapy and surgical embolectomy can be used to manage it. This case report presents the clinical course of a patient who experienced intraoperative cardiac arrest resulting from massive pulmonary embolism. The patient encountered three instances of cardiac arrest requiring 35 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Subsequent treatment involved the administration of reteplase, a thrombolytic agent. Following resuscitation, the patient developed multiple organ dysfunction in the intensive care unit, necessitating the use of diverse medications. Successful resolution of organ dysfunction led to the patient's transfer to the neurosurgery department. This case highlights the complexities involved in managing pulmonary embolism-induced cardiac arrest and subsequent multiorgan dysfunction, emphasizing the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in the comprehensive care and treatment of these patients.
Familial Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Attack Following SARS‑Cov‑2 Infection: A Case Report
Authors: Yousefi-Mazhin Ehsan , Karballaei-Mirzahosseini Hossein , Sharifnia Hamidreza , Najafi Atabak , Najmeddin Farhad , Tofighi-Mohammadi Mahsa , Hassanpour Rezvan , Mojtahedzadeh Mojtaba
Published: August 2024

Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare disorder that manifests manifests with the sudden onset of flaccid paralysis that is triggered by low levels of blood potassium, which can be caused by various factors such as, rest after intense exercise, or high-carbohydrate foods. This report presents cases of hypokalemic periodic paralysis attack triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. A 29-year-old male patient was admitted with quadriparesis, fever, shortness of breath, and sever hypokalemia. The patient had a history of three episodes of Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP). Diagnostic tests, such as chest computed tomography scan and polymerase chain reaction test, confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The patient was treated with potassium chloride infusion, spironolactone, and remdesivir, and was eventually discharged from the hospital.in conclusion, SARS-CoV-2 infection can potentially exacerbate HPP and should be considered a risk factor for its occurrence.
La zone euro entre optimalité, viabilité et pérennité
Authors: Vigneron Philippe
Published: August 2024

La zone euro n'est certes pas une zone monétaire optimale mais est-ce un argument dirimant pour envisager sa fi n et prôner le retour des monnaies nationales ? Elle a en tout cas montré qu'elle pouvait être une zone monétaire viable puisque son existence perdure depuis plus de 15 ans. La problématique posée dans cet article est de savoir si elle peut être pérenne et, pour ce faire, sur quelles bases il faudrait en améliorer le fonctionnement.
L'économie verte en Afrique subsaharienne : une analyse par le découplage économie - environnement
Authors: Nkengfack Hilaire
Published: August 2024

Cette étude cherche dans un premier temps à approfondir la compréhension du concept de découplage et par la suite à vérifier si la notion d'économie verte qui lui est accolée a un contenu en Afrique subsaharienne. Ainsi, à partir des données extraites de la World Development Indicators de la Banque mondiale (WDI-WB, 2015), nous observons le comportement de certaines variables économiques et environnementales. Des résultats de l'analyse par l'approche des impacts, il ressort une absence de découplage entre le niveau de PIB et le volume d'exploitation de ressources. Par contre, il y a découplage entre le PIB et le niveau d'émissions de CO2. La mesure du découplage sous l'approche par la finalité de l'activité économique révèle quant à elle des conséquences positives telles que l'augmentation de la part des énergies renouvelables dans les énergies totales produites, l'amélioration des surfaces forestières et de l'accès à l'eau provenant des sources améliorées. Au-delà de ces résultats mitigés, une meilleure compréhension de la relation économie-environnement en Afrique subsaharienne passe par le développement des « emplois verts » et des éco-activités ; et leur prise en compte dans des bases de données statistiques régulières.
Effet de diffusion spatiale de la croissance économique dans l'UEMOA
Authors: Kpomblekou Elom , Nagou Yves
Published: August 2024

L'objectif de notre article est d'analyser la diffusion spatiale de la croissance économique dans l'UEMOA. Nous avons utilisé pour nos analyses les données récentes de panel pour les huit pays de l'union sur la période 1960 - 2015. Les résultats d'analyse révèlent que la croissance économique se diffuse bien spatialement et positivement dans l'union. La promotion de la coopération économique et de la politique de libre circulation de biens et services et des individus dans l'union demeure ainsi très favorable à la croissance de ces pays.
Stabilité financière, contagion systémique et outils de décision : le cas de la gestion d'actif
Authors: Coupez Bernard
Published: August 2024

Les risques liés à la structure du secteur financier et notamment des interconnexions entre ses différentes composantes (banques, assurances, gestion d'actifs) font l'objet de nombreuses interrogations, notamment sur leur contribution à l'amplification des risques et de la contagion. Ces interrogations portent en particulier sur le rôle de la gestion d'actifs. Les interconnexions entre la gestion d'actifs et le reste du système financier français découlent à l'actif de la détention de titres émis par des entités financières (banques, assureurs ou autres intermédiaires financiers), et à leur passif de la détention des parts des fonds par ces mêmes types d'entités. Il ressort des résultats obtenus que le réseau actuellement formé entre la gestion d'actifs et le reste du système financier n'est pas dense. La cartographie réalisée révèle par ailleurs une structure dite de « petit monde », organisé autour d'entités piliers (banques assurance et certains fonds monétaires) où la distance moyenne séparant les acteurs du réseau les uns des autres est réduite. Ainsi l'actif des fonds est essentiellement connecté au secteur bancaire et le passif des fonds au secteur assurantiel.
Incitations industrielles au Niger : une analyse en termes de coût en ressources interieures
Authors: Abdo Hassan Maman
Published: August 2024

Dans cet article, on estime les coefficients de coût en ressources intérieures (CCRI) afin d'appréhender les enjeux majeurs en termes de productivité dans le secteur manufacturier du Niger. Les valeurs de ces indicateurs sont, dans une large proportion, inférieures à l'unité au taux de change en vigueur entre le franc CFA et le naira au cours de la période d'étude. Ces résultats qui révèlent, toutes choses étant égales par ailleurs, que l'éventail des CCRI n'est pas très dispersé autour de la moyenne, suggèrent qu'il est possible de réallouer plus efficacement les facteurs de production afin de mieux orienter les firmes vers leurs avantages comparatifs et complétifs.
L'impact des changements climatiques sur les rendements des principales cultures céréalières au Sénégal
Authors: Faye Adama , Ndiaye Malick , Ndiaye Abdoulaye
Published: August 2024

Cet article évalue l'impact des changements climatiques sur les rendements des principales cultures céréalières au Sénégal. Notre démarche empirique consiste à combiner une analyse des coefficients de corrélation linéaire à celle de régression multivariée du lien rendement céréalier-changement climatique. Nos résultats montrent que les niveaux de température et de précipitation influencent positivement les rendements céréaliers au Sénégal. Toutefois, l'effet économique de la variation des températures est plus important que celui de la variation des précipitations sur le rendement des produits céréalier. Donc, au Sénégal, le faible niveau des températures expliquerait une bonne part des faibles rendements dans la filière céréalière. Les températures moyennes sont encore en-deçà des 290C qui ne permettent pas de doper la productivité dans la filière céréalière. Ces résultats impliquent d'importantes mesures de politiques économiques dans la filière.
Relire les grands économistes du passe pour éclairer les enjeux actuels de la croissance : pour un syncrétisme de bon aloi
Authors: Marouani Albert
Published: August 2024

On ne compte plus aujourd'hui les textes (articles et ouvrages) sur la croissance économique. Beaucoup de points de vue originaux et différents ont été exposés ces dernières années. Nous avons pour notre part fait le choix de « relire » quelques grands auteurs des théories de la croissance et du développement pour jeter sur la « réalité » présente un regard dont la seule originalité est d'être volontairement et résolument « syncrétique ».
Chine : Vers la fin du modèle de croissance tiré par les exportations
Authors: Richet Xavier
Published: August 2024

Les succès économiques de la Chine résident dans le modèle de croissance qui s'est développé avec l'introduction des réformes initiées par Deng Xiaoping à la fin des années soixante-dix du siècle dernier qui en a fait, en à peine quatre décennies, la seconde économie mondiale derrière les Etats-Unis, et en passe de les dépasser dans les années qui viennent. De nombreux facteurs sont à l'origine de ce succès en particulier le modèle de croissance tiré par les exportations, d'un côté, l'ouverture de l'économie chinoise, notamment aux capitaux étrangers, de l'autre. On rappelle les composantes de ce modèle, on présente ses performances. Il est aujourd'hui en passe d'être remplacé par un autre modèle, basé sur la demande intérieure.
Effets de la participation aux chaînes de valeur mondiale sur l'élasticités-prix des exportations dans les pays de la zone franc CFA
Authors: Amadou Akilou
Published: August 2024

Ces dernières années, le commerce international est caractérisé la fragmentation et l'interconnexion des processus de production à travers le monde. Dans ce contexte, la relation entre les taux de change et le volume des exportations pourrait être modifiée. C'est pourquoi dans cet article, nous analysons l'incidence de la participation aux chaînes de valeur mondiales (CVM) sur la sensibilité des exportations aux taux de change effectifs réels (TCER) dans les pays de la zone franc CFA. Les résultats obtenus à l'aide d'un modèle de données de panel indiquent que les exportations de ces pays ne sont plus sensibles aux TCER lorsqu'on prend en compte leur participation aux CVM. Ces résultats peuvent s'expliquer par la structure des exportations de ces pays dominés par les produits de base. Par ailleurs, ils suggèrent également que les politiques visant à améliorer la compétitivité extérieure des pays de la zone franc CFA doivent aussi intégrer la participation et le positionnement de ces pays dans les CVM.
Concurrence 'hybride' , innovation et régulation : un modèle de duopole
Authors: Le Texier Thomas , Ragni Ludovic
Published: August 2024

Cet article présente un modèle de duopole dans lequel une firme et une communauté se concurrencent en produisant des produits/services numériques tout en ayant la possibilité de partager leurs innovations pour développer leurs propres activités. Nous montrons que la firme bénéficie toujours d ' un changement de régime 'ouvert ' ou 'fermé ' d ' innovation. Notre analyse numérique souligne que, si un 'basculement fermé ' est favorable au bien-être social et à l ' innovation agrégée, celui-ci n ' est pas systématiquement profitable à la firme. Ces observations exposent clairement une défaillance de marché potentielle, tout en nuançant les vertus du paradigme d ' innovation ouverte en matière de maximisation des profits.