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14 articles for “Iraq”
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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ferula persica Extracts: A Phytochemical and Bioactivity Assessment in Iraq
Abstract: The research presented in the tables focuses on analyzing the chemical content of extracts from the Ferula persica plant, a wild species in Iraq with significant medical and therapeutic importance dating back to ancient times. This study involved testing some chemical and physical properties of the alcoholic extract of the plant's aerial parts and evaluating its antimicrobial activity, specifically against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Assessment of Vitamin D Levels Among Hashimoto and Hypothyroidism Disease in Iraq, A Comparative Study
Abstract: The thyroid gland is a small gland that regulates the body’s metabolism. It secretes the hormones that the body needs to maintain this process. People of different ages may be afflicted with thyroid diseases, including Hashimoto disease and hypothyroidism. The current study aimed to compare the levels of vitamin D among patients with Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism coming to the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Al-Sadr Medical City in Najaf …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 77–83 Read article
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Design for Revitalizing Historical Identity: Case Study Zakho Old Bazaar, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Abstract: A town in northern Kurdistan, near the border of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria converge, Zakho was rural center and regional marketplace. The city exhibits remarkable sites dating to various eras, including Dalal bridge and Al-Qeshla, an ancient site with significant truistic attraction. Zakho has been a center of religious diversity, dynasty to Muslims, Christians, and Jews, which has significantly influenced the city’s rich urban environs and architectural heritage. The old …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–59 Read article
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Bioremediation Potential: Discovering Naphthalene-Degrading Microbes in Iraqi Contaminated Soil
Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, napthalene is an environmental contaminant with a slow rate of disintegration. Biological treatment by microbes present in contaminated places is the most important of the several approaches applied to remove it from the environment. At depths of 5 to 10 cm, soil samples were collected from areas polluted by oil near the Al-Dora and Sheikh Omar refineries. Nutrient agar was cultured with 0.1 ml of each …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Salmonella Isolated from Al-Gharraf River and Iraqi Sewage
Abstract: Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It has a rod-shaped (bacillus) structure. Salmonella is a prominent contributor to gastrointestinal sickness worldwide. In addition, it is the causative agent of more systemic severe disorders such as typhoid and paratyphoid fevers. Salmonella is primarily recognized as pathogens transmitted by water and food to people and animals. Salmonella is often found in water-related epidemics, even though it is routinely …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Genetic Detection of Hepatitis C -Virus and Occult Hepatitis B in Patients from Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq.
Abstract: Recently, a noticeable increase in the prevalence of occult Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections has been observed among clinical cases such as patients undergoing hemodialysis, blood transfusion, liver diseases, and thalassemia worldwide. To limit and control this spread, the present study was conducted to investigate and detect the molecular presence of HCV and occult HBV using the Nested PCR technique, as well as to observe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Associations of C-RP with Renal Function Group and some Clinical Parameters in Patients with Dialysis in Iraq
Abstract: Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a disease for which there are high mortality rates among those infected with many complications, including high rates of inflammation, anaemia, osteoporosis, and other complications. Methods: The current study was designed to evaluate the kidney functions of patients undergoing dialysis, where levels were evaluated Urea, Uric Acid, and Creatinine, in addition to C-Reactive Protein as a progressive of inflammation parameter, and to evaluate anaemia levels …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Epidemiological Study of The Microbial Causes of Diarrhea in Children in Najaf Governorate, Iraq
Abstract: The current study included a survey of the microbial causes of diarrhoea among children attending Al- Zahra Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children in Najaf Governorate and Al-Furat Al-Awsat Hospital in Kufa District. 150 samples were collected, ranging in age from one day to seven years, over a three-month period, from 1/10/2024 to 30/12/2024. The direct swab and stool concentration method was used to examine the stool. The results showed …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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The Role of Rubella Virus Infection among Women with Spontaneous Abortion in Al-Najaf Governorate
Abstract: Rubella virus could cause a spectrum of birth defects known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) if the infection occurs within the first or second trimester of pregnancy. Repeated miscarriage is defined as a condition with two or more consecutive abortions before the 20–25 weeks of gestation. Rubella remains to be a severe public health problem in developing countries. Recurrent miscarriage is a multi-factorial disease, which occurs in approximately 1%–2% of …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Red Cell Distribution in Pregnancy Associated with Preeclampsia Patients in Worldwide: A Brief Review
Abstract: Introduction: Preeclampsia (PE) is a major obstetric problem contributing considerably to maternal and prenatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Preeclampsia varies in incidence in India from 5% to 15%. The role of this hematological parameter in clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and prognosis evaluation of PE remains unclear. Thus, the purpose of the current review was to investigate the red cell distribution width (RDW) in preeclampsia, analyze its importance for early diagnosis, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Landmine Detection Robot with Live Surveillance
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays in war-torn communities around the world, landmines are causing immense civilian casualties. A land mine is an explosive device, which is meant to destroy or disable enemy and buried under or on the ground, especially in the mined countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. Accordingly, the majority of land mines are located under the ground surface and are triggered by pressure or tripwire. Mostly the surface of the landmines …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Physiological and Anatomical Study of The role of Phytoremediation of Mustard Plant in Reducing Pollutants in Najaf Governorate/Iraq
Abstract: The experiment was conducted in Najaf Governorate / Iraq during the winter of 2023 to determine the types of some heavy metals in Najovernorate and to know the role of phytoremediation of mustard plant in absorbing these heavy metals and the plant's response to these pollutants by measuring some nutrients and heavy metals and studying some anatomical characteristics. Large pots were used in the experiment and distributed after a month …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Molecular and Immunological Study for The Relationship of CMV in Miscarriage in Women with a History of Repeated Abortion in Najaf Governorate
Abstract: The study was conducted in Al-Zahra Hospital for Maternity and Children in Najaf Governorate for the period from 1/8/2024 to 1/1/2025., The stream study directed to establish the occurrence of CMV infectivity in women who experienced of continual miscarriage and perform a analyze of the amount of miscarriage situations arising in the Najaf governorate. The study was divided into two parts. The first part was aiming to determine the frequency …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study of the Antibacterial Activity of Artemisia Absinthium against E. coli bacteria Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections
Abstract: Twenty clinically diagnosed samples were collected using transport medium swabs from the operating room at Al-Amal Specialized Laboratory in Iraq between November 2025 and February 10, 2026. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed on the 20 Escherichia coli samples. The results showed a clear difference in the bacterial isolates' response to the tested antibiotics. Imipenem demonstrated the highest inhibition rate, reaching 24.55% (100%), compared to the other antibiotics used in the …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article