Current Science International

Research Trends on Professional Ethics in Accounting, Ethical Infrastructure, Autonomy and Ethical Judgments in Work Environments

2025-08-08T16:47:28+00:00

Professional ethics in accounting has gained increasing relevance in academic research, driven by corporate scandals, technological transformations, and societal demands for greater transparency. This bibliometric study analyzes 123 publications indexed in Scopus between 2014 and 2025, using Biblioshiny in RStudio, to identify trends, key authors, sources of greatest impact, and emerging topics around accounting ethics, ethical infrastructure, professional autonomy, and ethical judgments. The results reveal an upward trend in scientific production, with notable leadership from countries such as the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Peru is also among the emerging countries in this thematic area. Journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics and Accounting Education accounts for the largest number of publications and citations. Regarding topics, keywords such as “decision” stand out. making”, “job satisfaction”, “professional ethics” and “work environment,” which reflect a growing concern for human and organizational factors in ethical behavior. Thematic analysis identifies established areas such as workplace engagement, alongside emerging themes such as ethics training and knowledge management. A review of authors such as Seifert, Thomas, Zhang, and Dunn highlight the role of professional autonomy and ethical infrastructure in the quality of accounting judgments. Finally, methodological challenges are evident, such as the lack of uniformity in organizational ethical practices and the objective measurement of moral judgment. These findings provide guidance for future research and institutional policies to strengthen the ethical practice of accounting.

Hematological and Biochemical Effects of some Antidepressants and Antipsychotics on Albino Rats

2025-10-06T02:38:08+00:00

Antidepressants and antipsychotics are among the most frequently prescribed classes of psychotropic medications, while these agents have significantly improved psychiatric care, they are also associated with a variety of side effects. The aim of the present study is to demonstrate the adverse effects of some antidepressants (Amitriptyline and Escitalopram) and antipsychotics (Clozapine) on
hematological and biochemical parameters, including, kidney function in male albino rats. The rats were divided into seven groups. (G1), the control group, was given 1 ml/kg of saline solution. (G2) was given (low) dose of Amitriptyline (0.08 mg/kg). (G3) was given the high dose of Amitriptyline (0.25 mg/kg). G4 was given (low) dose of Escitalopram (0.03 mg/kg). G5 was given the high dose of
Escitalopram (0.1 mg/kg). (G6) was given (low) dose of Clozapine (0.08 mg/kg). G7 was given the high dose of Clozapine (0.25 mg/kg). After a month, the results showed that the low doses of Amitriptyline and clozapine had non significant changes in total WBCs counts, neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes counts, but, the high doses of these drugs induced significant decrease in these parameters. The low and high doses of Escitalopram induced non significant changes in these parameters and in Erythrocytes counts, Hemoglobin, Platelets, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Creatinine, Blood Urea, Uric Acid, Total Testosterone, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-C, HDL-C,
VLDL, HDL, GGT, Total Protein, Albumin, A/G Ratio and NO. The low and high doses of Amitriptyline and clozapine induced significant increase in Creatinine, Blood Urea, Uric Acid, GGT, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-C, VLDL, and significant decrease in Erythrocytes count, Hemoglobin, Platelets, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Total Testosterone, HDL-C, Total Protein, Albumin, A/G Ratio and NO. Conclusion: The present results showed severe side effects of administration of Clozapine and Amitriptyline to rats represented in disturbance in hematological parameters and blood functions, toxicity in kidney functions, in addition to, toxic effects of these drugs concerning sex hormones, while, administration of Cipralex did not induce adverse effects in most of the mentioned parameters.

Antifungal Activity of Acetic Acid Applied as Volatile or Carrier Contact Assay to Management Storage Fungi of some Medicinal and Aromatic Seeds

2025-10-10T01:09:30+00:00

The most significant medicinal and aromatic plants in Egypt and the rest of the globe are caraway, cumin, and anise. Many fungi, including Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium verticillioides, attack and harm them after harvest and while they are being stored. At 7.5 μl/l, AA vapor suppressed the linear growth and spore germination of A. flavus and F. verticillioides, while 9.0
μl/l inhibited A. niger. AA solution at 0.75/L completely suppressed the mycelial growth and spore germination of A. flavus and F. verticillioides, while at 1.0 ml/L inhibited linear growth and spore germination of A. niger. Two methods i.e. Volatile assay (AA vapor) and Carrier contact assay (wheat bran carrier) were tested to suppress fungal infection of some medicinal and aromatic seeds. As for
volatile assay results showed that complete suppression of natural infection was obtained with AA at 250 ml /L. Followed by AA at 200 ml/L which reduced the natural infection by 77.0,80.0 and 79.0% for cumin, anis and caraway seeds respectively. Complete suppression of germination was obtained with AA at 250 ml /L. As for Carrier contact assay complete suppression of natural infection was obtained with AA at 25g/kg seeds. Followed by AA at 20 g/kg seeds ml/L which reduced the natural infection by 75.0,88.0 and 90.0% for cumin, anise and caraway seeds respectively. Complete suppression of germination was obtained with AA at 25 g/kg seeds.