Cultura

Multi-Criteria Model for The Selection of Organic Tahiti Lime Markets

VOLUME 22, 2025

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Javier Leandro Chaparro Rubio, Joyce Katherine Cuadrado Siosy, Edwin Lizarazo Luna, lina Rosenda Bonilla Rueda

Abstract

The main theme of this research is the International Markets Selection (IMS) for the diversification of organic tahiti lime exports from Colombia to the West Asian market. The main objective is the proposal of a multi-criteria model to systematically evaluate potential markets based on 4 dimensions: cultural, administrative, geographic-logistical and economic. At the methodological level, a mixed approach is implemented that integrates quantitative data, as well as the management of qualitative information validated by experts in organic tahiti lime exports in Colombia. The analysis is supported by the Multicriteria Decision Making Method and the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) methodology. The results of the research show that the markets with the greatest potential for the export of organic tahiti lemons are Israel, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates because of their strong infrastructure, economic stability and consumer preferences for organic foods. The conclusions highlight the importance of using the IMS Matrix as a strategic tool to reduce uncertainties and support decision-making by entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, highlighting its potential for adaptation to other agricultural subsectors. This model provides an innovative and structured approach to IMS, broadening the horizon of evaluative criteria to be considered and strengthening the interrelationship between academia and business.

Keywords : International market entry, foreign trade, multivariate analysis, citrus fruit, international market..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty