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Combining General and Special Ability and Genetic Action of Linum Usitatissimum L.
Authors: Hamid Saya Freidon , Aziz Jassim Mohamed 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This study used eight genetic structures of Linum Usitatissimum L. (Sakha1, Sakha2, Sakha3, Sakha5, Sakha6, Giza, Syrian and Poloni) and their half-exchange satire obtained according to the second method proposed by Griffing (1956). Genetic compositions (8 parents + 28 hybrids) were planted in the fields of the Faculty of Agriculture/University of Kirkuk in the winter season (2021-2022) by full random sectors (RCBD) with three repeats to study studied qualities (Plant rise, number of days of flowers, 50%, number of days of Knot, 50%, number of days of physiological maturity, number of branches, number of capsules, number of capsule seeds, weight of 1000 seeds, biological product, seed product and harvest guide) by assessing the combining public and private capacities. The results can be summarized as the majority of parents and second-generation hybrids differ morally in all the characteristics studied at a probability level (1%) And (5%), the ratio between the components of the variation of the general combining capacity to the components of the variation of the special combining capacity was less than the correct one for the qualities of the number of flowers days, the knot, the number of capsules, the number of capsule seeds, the harvest guide, the height of the plant, the number of branches, the weight of 1,000 seeds, the biological product, the number of ripening days, the seed and the height of the plant (cm), the number of branches and biological quotient, and the best father (Giza 8) was found to have a general combining ability in qualifications the number of days of the knot, the number of capsules, the seed crop and the biological crop. The hybrid (Sakha 5 * Sakha 2) gave the combining special ability to characterize the plant’s height, number of days flowering, knot, maturity, number of branches, weight of 1000 seed, number of capsules and biological product, Dominance variation values were greater than additional variation values in all qualities except the number of capsules and the seed crop, and inheritance values in the broad sense were found to be high for all the qualities studied except the number of flowering days and the number of capsules that were medium, inheritance in a narrow sense was slow for all the characteristics studied except those of the number of capsules and the weight of 1,000 seeds and the seed crop was medium, the degree rate of dominance was greater than the right one for all the characteristics studied, because the dominance genetic verb is the controller of these qualities. The projected genetic improvement values as a percentage were low for all studied qualities.
Effect of Planting Distances and Nitrogen Fertilization on Growth, Forage Yield and Quality of Millet Crop
Authors: Wali Thullfukar Mohammed , Al-Tahir Faisal Mehbas 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A field experiment was carried out in Al-Rumaitha district of Al-Muthanna Governorate during the summer agricultural season 2022, to study the effect of planting distances between lines and levels of nitrogen fertilization on the growth and yield of millet crop. The experiment was applied using the randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D) according to the arrangement of split panels, as nitrogen fertilization levels (0, 25, 50, and 75) kg N ha-1 occupied the main panels, and the distances between plants were (40, 50, and 60 and 70 cm for the secondary panels. The results showed a significant superiority of the fertilizer level 75 kg N ha-1 by giving it the highest averages for the yield of green forage and the number of leaves per plant amounted to 11.79 tons ha-1, 29.42 tons ha-1, respectively. While the fertilizer level was superior to 50 kg N ha-1 by giving it the highest average of dry fodder yield and the total number of tillers M-2, whose averages were 3.67 tons ha-1 and 1562.15 N ha-1 respectively, and the distance 70 cm excelled by giving it the highest average number of leaves in Plant and leaf area of the plant with averages of 31.00 leaf-1, 456.15 cm2, respectively. While the distance 40 cm excelled by giving it the highest averages for the yield of dry fodder for the plant, the total number of tillers m2, and the height of the plant, as its averages were 3.78 tons ha-1, 1622.80 tillers m-2, and 57.84 cm, respectively. As for the interaction between the two factors, the combination (50 cm x 75 kg N ha-1) excelled in the yield of green forage for the plant and the number of tillers m-2 reached an average of 15.21 tons ha-1 1963.10 m-2 harrows, respectively. While the combination (70 cm X 50 kg N ha-1) gave the highest mean for the number of leaves in the plant, which amounted to 40.00 leaf plant-1, and the combination (40 cm X 50 kg N ha-1) recorded the highest mean for dry fodder yield, which reached 4.85 tons ha-1.
The Application of Geospatial Technologies in the Study of Vegetation Cover, Assessment and Comparison of Plant Diversity in the Al-Jadriyah Complex “University of Baghdad and Al-Nahrain”
Authors: Jasim S. N. , Alfatlawi A. M. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
one of the most important distinguish evaluation of plant species features of environmentally sustainable universities that are concerned with improving the life quality. The study was aimed to apply geospatial techniques in the evaluation of plant diversity at the level of species, genus and plant families in Baghdad and Al-Nahrain Universities. And the application of remote sensing technolog and geographic information systems ArcGIS v 10.3 tudy area capturedRepresented by the satellite image of the s on 28/1/2020 by the Sentinel-2B which is based on multi-spectral Image (MSI) with a spatial resolution of 10x10m2. It contains 13 spectral bands with the TIFF extension. From the results of the field survey of Al-Nahrain University, it was found that the total number of plants reached 577 plants, which included 25 plant species, 22 plant genus, and 19 plant families, compared to the total number of plants in the University of Baghdad, which was 3717 plants that belong to 70 plant species, 63 genus, and 35 plant families. The results of the vegetation cover index showed that the vegetation cover values ranged from -2 to 0.7, distributed between high density vegetation cover between 0.5 to 0.7, dense 0.3 to 0.5, low density 0 to 0.3, and poor vegetation cover 0.1. to zero. As for the water channel around the academic domain, buildings and roads, their values ranged from zero to -2, respectively. The results of the Normalized Difference Built-up Index ranged between 0 and -0.6, noting that the standard range of the index includes values below zero. Whenever the values go from -1 or less, they refer to building covers, roads, bridges, sidewalks, walkways, parking lots and other urban facilities and concrete blocks..
Investigation of some Heavy Metals on Parameter of Blood and Oxidative Enzyme in CKD in Iraq-Al-Qadisiyah
Authors: Aljashamy Maryam Saad , Hussein Haider Mashkoor 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Sampling Blood collected for patients with renal failure of the dialysis group and the non-dialysis group for randomly for (40-60) age. And conduct tests CBC. The oxidation enzymes and some of the sample heavy metal (Ai, Cd, Cr, Pb and As) after digestion and measured in atomic spectrophotometer the result show They found a clear relationship between kidney failure and the effect of heavy metals. Where it affected the blood rate and the number of white blood cells and oxidation enzymes. Where were the values after conducting the tests (12.8 ± 0.45) (9.57 ± 0.62) (9.43 ± 0.47) respectively for control, hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis for Hp. Tests for WBCs (7.8 ± 0.32) (8.07 ± 0.75) (8.37 ± 0.50) respectively for control, hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis. The results of the current study showed in the age group (40_60) that there was a decrease in significant at (P< 0.05) in SOD, GSH and CAT for hemodialysis patients compared with control (0.336±0.035 Mg\dl), (0.4086±0.0041 Mg\dl) and (0.191±0.0051 Mg\dl) Consecutively, according to the table indicated (1-2) and That’s agreement with previous studies. The results of the current study showed in the age group (40_60) that there was a decrease in significant at (P< 0.05) in SOD, GSH and CAT for non-hemodialysis patients compared with control (0.748±0.071 Mg\dl), (0.838±0.019Mg\dl) and (0.335±0.0023 Mg\dl) Consecutively, according to the table indicated (1-2) and That’s agreement with previous studies
Guidelines and Recommendations for Laboratory Analysis in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Sacks David B , Arnold Mark , Bakris George L , Bruns David E , Horvath Andrea R , Lernmark Åke , Metzger Boyd E , Nathan David M , Kirkman M Sue 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background
Numerous laboratory tests are used in the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus. The quality of the scientific evidence supporting the use of these assays varies substantially.

Approach
An expert committee compiled evidence-based recommendations for laboratory analysis in screening, diagnosis, or monitoring of diabetes. The overall quality of the evidence and the strength of the recommendations were evaluated. The draft consensus recommendations were evaluated by invited reviewers and presented for public comment. Suggestions were incorporated as deemed appropriate by the authors (see Acknowledgments). The guidelines were reviewed by the Evidence Based Laboratory Medicine Committee and the Board of Directors of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry and by the Professional Practice Committee of the American Diabetes Association.

Content
Diabetes can be diagnosed by demonstrating increased concentrations of glucose in venous plasma or increased hemoglobin A1c (Hb A1c) in the blood. Glycemic control is monitored by the people with diabetes measuring their own blood glucose with meters and/or with continuous interstitial glucose monitoring (CGM) devices and also by laboratory analysis of Hb A1c. The potential roles of noninvasive glucose monitoring, genetic testing, and measurement of ketones, autoantibodies, urine albumin, insulin, proinsulin, and C-peptide are addressed.

Summary
The guidelines provide specific recommendations based on published data or derived from expert consensus. Several analytes are found to have minimal clinical value at the present time, and measurement of them is not recommended.
Left ventricular global longitudinal strain as a prognosticator in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a low-normal left ventricular ejection fraction
Authors: Choi You-Jung , Lee Hyun-Jung , Park Ji-Suck , Park Chan Soon , Rhee Tae-Min , Choi Jah Yeon , Choi Hong-Mi , Park Jun-Bean , Yoon Yeonyee E , Lee Seung-Pyo , Na Jin Oh , Cho Goo-Yeong , Kim Yong-Jin , Hwang In-Chang , Kim Hyung-Kwan 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Aims
The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic utility of left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and an LV ejection fraction (LVEF) of 50–60%.

Methods and results
This retrospective cohort study included 349 patients with HCM and an LVEF of 50–60%. The primary outcome was a composite of cardiovascular death, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and SCD-equivalent events. The secondary outcomes were SCD/SCD-equivalent events, cardiovascular death (including SCD), and all-cause death. The final analysis included 349 patients (mean age 59.2 ± 14.2 years, men 75.6%). During a median follow-up of 4.1 years, the primary outcome occurred in 26 (7.4%), while the secondary outcomes of SCD/SCD-equivalent events, cardiovascular death, and all-cause death occurred in 15 (4.2%), 20 (5.7%), and 34 (9.7%), respectively. After adjusting for age, atrial fibrillation, ischaemic stroke, LVEF, and left atrial volume index, absolute LV-GLS (%) was independently associated with the primary outcome [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.788–0.988, P = 0.029]. According to receiver operating characteristic analysis, 10.5% is an optimal cut-off value for absolute LV-GLS in predicting the primary outcome. Patients with an absolute LV-GLS ≤ 10.5% had a higher risk of the primary outcome than those with an absolute LV-GLS &gt; 10.5% (adjusted HR 2.54, 95% CI 1.117–5.787, P = 0.026). Absolute LV-GLS ≤ 10.5% was an independent predictor for each secondary outcome (P &lt; 0.05).

Conclusions
LV-GLS was an independent predictor of a composite of cardiovascular death, including SCD/SCD-equivalent events, in patients with HCM and an LVEF of 50–60%. Therefore, LV-GLS can help in risk stratification in these patients.
Joint pain, physical function, and balance self-confidence in acromegaly versus nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma patients
Authors: Title Michaela , Wang Yuqi , Steeves Keillor , Chen Kevin , Ahmad Syed , Tramble Lisa , Yusuf Ibrahim Aisha , Van Uum Stan , Chik Constance L , Clarke David B , Ladouceur Michel , Imran Syed Ali 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Context
Patients with acromegaly (PWA) experience balance issues, despite achieving biochemical remission, that may significantly impair their quality of life.

Objective
We sought to assess the prevalence of falls and balance self-confidence in PWA in comparison with a control group. Furthermore, we investigated the effect of joint pain and function as predictors for their balance self-confidence.

Design
Cross-sectional, case-controlled

Setting
Tertiary care centers

Participants
In this case-control study, we surveyed PWA (n = 94) and nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma (PNA; n = 82) with similar age, sex, and body mass index from two Canadian centers.

Intervention(s)
None

Main Outcome Measure(s)
Data were obtained on number of falls during the past 12 months, self-confidence to maintain balance, joint pain, joint surgery, pain medication usage, and upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal disability.

Results
While both PWA and PNA had a similarly high risk of falls, PWA had lower self-confidence to maintain balance (P &lt; .01). Patients with acromegaly had higher joint pain scores and more functional impairment in upper extremity, hip, knee, and ankle joints (all P &lt; .01). In both groups, age, sex, and ankle functional score were predictors of balance self-confidence. For PWA, hip functional score was also a predictor of balance self-confidence in contrast to knee and back pain scores being predictors for the PNA group.

Conclusions
We confirmed an increased prevalence of falls in both groups with diminished balance confidence in PWA. This reduced balance self-confidence seems to be related to their increased hip functional impairment in comparison with PNA.
Aging and Emotional Well-Being After Disasters: Vulnerability and Resilience
Authors: Strough JoNell , Parker Andrew M , Ayer Lynsay , Parks Vanessa , Finucane Melissa L 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Climate change threatens well-being and has increased the prevalence of weather-related disasters. We investigated age differences in emotional well-being among adults who had experienced hurricane-related, unavoidable stressors. Socioemotional selectivity theory (SST) posits that age-related motivational shifts buffer older adults against psychological distress, whereas the strength and vulnerability integration model (SAVI) posits that unavoidable stressors are more detrimental to older adults’ well-being compared to younger adults.

Research Design and Methods
We used existing self-report data from a life-span sample of adults (N = 618, M age = 58.44 years, standard deviation = 16.03, 18–96 years) who resided in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. The sample was recruited in 2016 to examine the sequelae of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and contacted again after the 2017 and 2018 hurricane seasons. In 2016, participants reported their depression, anxiety, and trauma history. After the 2017–2018 hurricane seasons, participants reported their depression, post-traumatic stress, exposure to hurricane-related adversities, injuries and casualties, self-efficacy, and perceived health.

Results
In line with SST, older age was associated with reporting significantly fewer depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, even after controlling for exposure to hurricane-related adversities, injuries and casualties, health, self-efficacy, pre-hurricane depression, anxiety, and trauma. The association between older age and fewer depression symptoms was stronger among those who experienced hurricane-related adversities compared to those who had not, in contrast to predictions based on SAVI.

Discussion and Implications
We discuss the implications of age-related strengths in emotional well-being for policy and practice in the context of the ongoing climate crisis.
The Free Market as Fantasy: A Lacanian Approach to the Problem of Neoliberal Resilience
Authors: Maher Henry 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The resilience of neoliberal ideology despite its repeated failings is a problem that continues to generate significant scholarly controversy. To theorize the enduring appeal of neoliberalism, this article uses Jacques Lacan’s psychoanalytic concept of fantasy. For Lacan, a fantasy is a narrative that structures our experience of reality, organizing our pursuit of desire. I argue historical neoliberal thinkers constructed a fantasy narrative in which the “free market” functions as the crucial object of desire. The fantasy determines a priori that all historical and material progress is a result of the free market, and that any failings can be blamed on its binary opposite, the transgressive state. Hence, the fantasy prepares in advance for its own failures, as each fresh crisis can be constructed as a failure of the state, and as evidence of the need to intensify the pursuit of the free market. To illustrate the role of fantasy in preserving and reanimating neoliberalism, I examine neoliberal fantasy logic at the G20 leader’s summits organized in response to the Global Financial Crisis. Across the G20 meetings, the dominant narrative of the crisis was reconstructed to fit the neoliberal fantasy, ultimately absolving the free market and instead focusing blame on the state.
TLC–MS-Bioautographic Identification of Antityrosinase Compounds and Preparation of a Topical Gel Formulation from a Bioactive Fraction of an RSM-Optimized Alcoholic Extract of Rubia Cordifolia L. stem
Authors: Insaf Areeba , Parveen Rabea , Srivastava Varsha , Samal Monalisha , Khan Muzayyana , Ahmad Sayeed 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background
Rubia cordifolia L., Rubiaceae, is globally reported to treat skin-related problems. The study aimed to assess the antityrosinase potential of Rubia cordifolia (ARC) and the development of gel formulation.

Methods
The AutoDock Vina (version V.1.2.0) program package was used for molecular docking to check for the binding affinity of ligands with protein. Response surface methodology (RSM) software was used to optimize extraction parameters for an alcoholic extract of Rubia cordifolia (ARC). The developed HPTLC method for the quantification of purpurin in ARC was validated as per the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. A bioautographic study for the evaluation of antityrosinase effects was performed; an anthraquinone-enriched fraction (AEF)-loaded gel formulation developed and evaluated physicochemically which could be used to reduce skin pigmentation.

Results
Purpurin showed optimum binding affinity (−7.4 kcal/mol) with the molecular target (tyrosinase) when compared to that of standard kojic acid (−5.3 kcal/mol). Quantification of purpurin in ARC, optimized by RSM software, was validated and physiologically significant results were observed for the antityrosinase potential of an AEF, along with TLC–MS-bioautographic identification for antityrosinase compounds: purpurin (m/z 256.21) and ellagic acid (m/z 302.19). Evaluation of an AEF-loaded gel formulation by in vitro and ex vivo permeation studies was performed.

Conclusion
ARC extraction parameters optimized by RSM, and a bioautographic study helped identify antityrosinase compounds. The development of a gel formulation could be a cost-effective option for the treatment of depigmentation in the future.

Highlights
A TLC–MS-Bioautography-based Identification of Antityrosinase Compounds and development of AEF-loaded Topical Gel formulation from a Bioactive Fraction of an RSM-Optimized Alcoholic Extract of Rubia Cordifolia L. stem, which could help with promising results in reducing skin pigmentation and maintaining even tone.
Prevalence and predictors of sexual dysfunction in females with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Xiaolong , Zhu Zhirong , Tang Guiliang , Xu Huali 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background
Several observational studies have explored the prevalence and predictors of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among females with type 1 diabetes. However, no systematic review and meta-analysis of pooled data provide reliable estimates of FSD prevalence among females with type 1 diabetes.

Aim
To investigate the global prevalence of FSD, analyze the association between FSD risk and type 1 diabetes, and evaluate the predictors of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes.

Methods
The study search of the present systematic review was conducted through the Wanfang Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, and Embase from the inception date to February 28, 2023. Heterogeneity among the studies was analyzed with the Q and I2 tests. The sources of heterogeneity were detected through subgroup analyses and meta-regression.

Outcomes
Outcomes included the pooled prevalence of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes, the association between FSD risk and type 1 diabetes, and the predictors of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes.

Results
The pooled prevalence of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes was 38.5% (95% CI, 32.1%-45.0%). The risk of FSD was higher in patients with type 1 diabetes than in healthy controls (odds ratio [OR], 3.77; 95% CI, 2.24-6.35). The significant predictors of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes were depression status (OR, 2.77; 95% CI, 1.29-5.93) and longer diabetes duration (OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.06-1.34).

Clinical Implications
Females with type 1 diabetes had a significantly increased prevalence of FSD, indicating that clinicians should be concerned about FSD among females with type 1 diabetes.

Strengths and Limitations
The strength of the present study is that it is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the global prevalence and predictors of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes. The limitation is that the results revealed significant heterogeneity after pooling the articles.

Conclusions
The present systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that the overall prevalence of FSD among females with type 1 diabetes was 38.5%, demonstrating a significant association between FSD risk and type 1 diabetes among females. Furthermore, we found that the significant predictors for FSD among females with type 1 diabetes were depression and a longer duration of diabetes.