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The role of critical success factors in economic intelligence systems for improving the effectiveness of inter-organizational cost management (IOCM)
Get PDFDetermining the indicators of the success of these systems from its inception must be clearly documented for all parties involved in the work of the organization to achieve a high flow of implementation, by examining the type of correlation between the critical success factors of economic intelligence systems, and accounting information systems, as the current economic conditions show, Organizations usually use scattered and semi-structured external sources of information, and these days different groups of individuals contribute to the decision-making (stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and others), the scope of private decision in many cases has a global nature, regional and international interdependence requires exchange Expanded information and knowledge sharing, better collaboration between activities that are done unlike anything else in the past, and economic intelligence systems contribute to optimal business processes and resources, maximizing profits, improving proactive decision-making and reducing costs (Olszak and Ziemba, 2006: 47)
Role of activin a hormone, betacellulin (BTC) growth factor, and Heparin binding epidermal growth factor on mice embryonic development after oral administration of glycyrrhiza glabra
Get PDFGlycyrrhiza glabra is a herbal plant used for treatment of many infertility diseases. Its roots, a common herbal source, are described to soothe fetuses in pregnant mice, but there isn't enough research to know if it's safe to take during pregnancy and its effects on implantation factors. This study examines the impact of the growth factors betacellulin (BTC), heparin-binding epidermal growth factor, and activin A hormone on embryonic development after oral administration of Glycyrrhiza glabra aqueous extract to mice. In line with clinical use, an aqueous extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots was prepared. Pregnant mice were randomly assigned to one of four groups: Two mice groups 8 and 28 weeks old treated with water as a negative control, mice aged 8 weeks old treated with aqueous extract from one of two groups for 10 days, and mice 28 years old treated with aqueous extract for 10 days. On study groups, the parameters of certain implantation factors such serum progesterone and Activin A hormones, Heparin-binding epidermal growth factor and betacellulin (BTC) growth factor were evaluated. The four groups had substantial differences in parameters. 
Apically extruded debris in curved root canals using the waveone gold reciprocating system
Get PDFBackground : The purpose of this study was to evaluate apical debris extrusion in curved root canals using a specific file system.METHODS:50 human mandibular molars were extracted and chosen for the study, ranging between 20 and 40 degree and curvature radii <10mm were randomly assigned to 2 groups (n=20) according to the kinematics used for root canal preparation ( reciprocating motion with waveone gold reciprocating system) and the Manual Technique. The apically extruded debris were collected in eppendorf tubes. The tubes are stored in an incubator for 5 days. The time recorded for each instrumentation procedure was recorded. Results: The Wave One Gold reciprocating system is associated with less extrusion of debris as compared to Manual technique. Conclusion : Under the conditions of the study both the Wave One Gold Reciprocating system and the Manual instrumentation technique caused apical debris extrusion to some degree. The WaveOne Gold reciprocating system caused less extrusion of debris in curved root canals compared with manual instrumentation technique
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among ocular infection patient in Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital in Sulaimani City, Iraq
Get PDFToxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan parasite that causes ocular toxoplasmosis with most complications such as developing eye lesions and impaired vision. During the period from October 2021 to April 2022, a total of 174 blood samples were taken from ocular infected patients whom visited Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital in Sulaimani City, Iraq. These samples were tested serologically for detection of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (IgG and IgM) with both imunochromatograhpy (rapid test) and ELISA. The serological test demonstrated that 63 IgG (36.2%) and 4 IgM (2.2%) were positive by rapid test imunochromatograhpy. While, 80 IgG (45.9%) and 2 IgM (1.1%) were positive by ELISA. Most of the infections (58.75%) were between 50-69 years old. All patients (80) were examined for intraocular toxoplasmosis lesion, only 10 patients (12.5%) including 2 males (2.5%) and 8 females (10%) had ocular toxoplasmosis lesions. Most of the lesions were scars (old type) while, in some patients they were active lesions. The types of lesions, numbers per each eye, lesion diameter and comparison with the IgG and IgM titers were demonstrated
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of zinc and vitamin D on nicotine-induced oxidative stress in adult male rats
Get PDFCurrent study aimed to investigation the protective effects of zinc and vitamin D in attenuating alveolar response, as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, in nicotine stressed male rats. Thirty adult males Wistar rats, as a model of mammals, randomly assigned to five equal groups and treatment as follows for 14 days: Control (C) drenched vehicle without treatment, G1 = injected nicotine 1.5 mg/ kg b.w. i/P, G2 administrated orally of zinc 60 mg/ kg b.w., G3 = administrated orally of vitamin D 250 µg/ kg b.w. and G4 administrated orally both of zinc and vitamin D with same doses and stressed by nicotine 1.5 mg/ kg b.w. i/P. At the end of the experiment, rats were anesthetized blood samples have been collected, and then iron, cytokines (IL-6) and malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) were estimation in in serum and lung tissues. The result showed significant (p ≤ 0.5) increase in serum MDA in group G1 when compared with other groups. While significant (p ≤ 0.5) increase in serum GPx in all treatment group in comparison with nicotine treated group and control
The usefulness of MRI in olfactory bulb volumetric studies in chronic nasal obstruction
Get PDFBackground: A lack of smell (anosmia) is one of the most prevalent symptoms of persistent nasal obstruction. The olfactory bulb (OB) is a pliable structure with many active afferent neurons, and its size is regulated by the stimulus. Patients with persistent nasal blockage for more than 6 months without prior intervention were included in this research. Volumetric analysis of their olfactory bulb was done using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and three-dimensional imaging. The volume was calculated for them and compared with the control group that had no nasal problems.The study group's age ranged from 18 to 66 years, with a mean of 38.6 and an SD of 13.3.It was discovered that the mean olfactory bulb volume was significantly lower in patients than controls (23.48 vs 44.48 mm3, P=0.001), and that the mean olfactory bulb volume was significantly lower in patients aged 40 years or older than those without polyposis (P=0.019).There is a slight negative connection between symptom duration and olfactory bulb volume (r= - 0.28, P= 0.03). Also, there is a modest negative connection between symptom severity score and olfactory bulb volume (r=-0.328, P=0.01)
Histological and immunohistochemical study of the endocrine pancreas of duck (Anas platyrhnchos)
Get PDFBecause ducks are one of the important poultry in Iraq and due to the important role of the pancreas in the digestive process, this study was conducted to obtain the histological structure of the duck endocrine pancreas with its immunohistochemical study. The pancreas samples were taken from 10 indigenous adult male ducks. The histological study used two stains. Primary and secondary antibodies to the glucagon and insulin hormones were used for the immunohistochemical study. The result of the current study revealed three types of islets (alpha, beta, and mixed islets) in the duck pancreas. Alpha islets consisted of mainly alpha cells with few delta cells, and beta islets contained beta cells and a few delta cells. Also, alpha and beta cells with numerous delta cells were presented in mixed islets. The pancreatic islets are concentrated in the splenic lobe. The immunohistochemical result found the average glucagon intensity in alpha and mixed islets of duck pancreas was (295.3 ± 8.32 megapixel, and 110.2 ± 4.35 megapixel) respectively, and the average insulin intensity in beta and mixed islets of ducks was (265.4 ± 5.14 megapixels, 122.1 ± 3.65 megapixel) respectively. 
Pharmacological treatment of acute Gout attacks: Which treatment is effective? Review the latest systematic reviews using the AMSTAR tool
Get PDFGout is an inflammatory condition of the joints caused by deposition of crystallized monosodium urate (MSU) in the joint which leads to Arthritis. there are many debates about the suitable pharmacological therapy for the acute inflammatory gout attacks. The Pharmacological treatment included colchicine, non steroidal anti- inflammatory (NASIDS) and corticosteroid injection. The aim of this study is to review the evidences which studied the effect of Colchicine, NASID and corticosteroid injections and discuss their effectiveness in treating the acute flares of Gout. After evaluation the validity of the latest best evidences presented in the database by using the AMSTAR tool. There was no best drug and no optimal dose identified in treating acute Gout attacks. Doctors should be careful in selecting the treatment considering the side effect of each medication and deal with each patient individually to provide the best health care
Alveolar gene expression of tight junction protein in nicotine rats treated with zinc and vitamin D
Get PDFThe current study aimed to investigation the role of zinc and vitamin D in modulating alveolar response of nicotine stress as a model of mammals male Wistar rats. Thirty mature males werekept at 23 ± 2 C°, randomly assigned to five equal groups and treatment for 14 days, C = Control drenched vehicle without treatment, G1 = injected with i/p nicotine 1.5 mg/ kg b.w., G2 = administrated orally of zinc 60 mg/ kgb.w., G3 = administrated orally of vitamin D 250 µg/ kg b.w., G4 = administrated orally both of zinc and vitamin D with same doses stressed and nicotine 1.5 mg/ kgb.w.i/p. Rats were anesthetized with ketamine at the end of the treatment period with xylazine and blood samples have been collected from the optical vein for estimation of serum ferritin and transferrin, then animals were sacrificed and lung was removed and weighted.All groups of rats had lung samples extracted rapidly, dipped in DEPC solution, and frozen under liquid nitrogen for determination of tight junction protein ( TJP) gene expression by RT-PCR analyses. Nicotine-stressed rats treated with zinc and vitamin D (G4) havesignificant highly increased expression of alveolar tight junction protein when compared with nicotine group (G1). 
Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of some metals complexes with new Azo-Schiff ligand
Get PDFIn this research the ligand 5-((3-(1-((5-bromopyridin-2yl)imino)ethyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl)-2-phenyl-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one (BHAP)was used to prepare new complexes with elements Cu(II) ,Ni(II), Pt(II),Co(II) ,Cr(III). The new ligand was analyzed by partial analysis of the elements (C.H.N). UV- visible and infrared rays(FTIR), spectroscopy H1NMR, C13NMR and mass spectrometry. The complexes were prepared after determining the optimum pH and concentration values by examining the spectra (UV - Vis) of the solutions of these complexes to find out the pH (3-10), concentration (1*10 -4-5.5*10-4) and molar ratios that agree with Beer-Lambert's law. The chemical measurement of the complexes was known with respect to the ligand ratio, which was verified by spectroscopy technique, after choosing the maximum absorption of the solutions of those complexes, where the ligand ratio (1:1) was achieved for all complexes. The properties of the prepared complexes were identified by (FTIR), ultraviolet and visible rays, molar conduction, atomic absorption, magnetic sensitivity and elemental analysis techniques (C.H.N. Through the results obtained from physical, chemical and spectroscopic techniques, the geometrical shape of these complexes was suggested as octahedral. All these complexes were evaluated against two types of pathogenic bacteria (positive and negative)