This study was conducted on the Juncaginaceae family in Iraq, which is a small monocot family of mostly coastal and wetland annual and perennial herbs of almost cosmopolitan distribution and represented by four genera, which are Triglochin, Lilaea, Maundia, and Tetroncium. There are approximately 25–35 species in the world. In Iraq, the family is represented by a single species, Triglochin palustris L. The T. palustris is characterized by perennial herbs, rhizome short, clothed with sheaths of old leaves. Stems are simple, erect or ascending, and 30–35 cm tall. Leaves are narrowly linear and semi-terete, inflorescence racemes, flowers are dark purple. Fruit is closely appressed t

This article presents a comprehensive theoretical study of the electronic properties of tin oxide (SnO₂), with a particular focus on its band structure and carrier mobility. Through the utilization of density functional theory (DFT) and advanced computational methods, we delve into the intricacies of the electronic behavior of SnO₂ . By solving the Schrödinger equation and the Kohn-Sham equation, we calculate the electronic energy eigenvalues and wave functions, which provide valuable insights into the band structure, effective mass, and carrier mobility of SnO₂. Our findings contribute to a solid theoretical foundation for further experimental investigations and technological advancements in this field.

In this work, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were created utilizing a plasma jet method and 0.5 gm/mol of gold salts (4H2O•HAuCl4) with varied flow diameters (0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1 mm, and 1.2 mm). The gas flow changes according to the system diameter (2,2.4,3.4, and 3.6 L/min, respectively). X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet, visible spectra, and FESEM were each used to investigate the nanoparticles. The XRD pattern revealed that the film's extreme peaks reflect crystallinity, with an average crystallite size of (18–26) nm and a face-centered cubic structure. The surface plasmon resonance for colloidal AuNPs produced in the UV was at 536–540 nm.A field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) was used to look at the morphology of the Au

     Proteus mirabilis is gram-negative bacteria that is considered responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially catheter-associated urinary tract infections. The samples of urine (119) were collected from Baghdad hospitals. Proteus spp was recognized by morphology, the Vitek-2 compact system, and the 16SrRNA gene. Antibiotic susceptibility test was also done using the vitek-2 system. The antibiotic resistance genes vim, imp, ndm, oxa48 and aac(6) were amplified using PCR. The Results were shown out of 35 isolates belonging to P. mirabilis, they appeared highest resistance against minocycline, ticarcillin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and ticarcillin/ clavulanic wi

The large illnesses caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the more challenging therapy for antimicrobial resistance are both due to the organism's extensive spectrum of virulence factors and several mechanisms for antibiotic resistance. The aim of the study is to detect phenotypic and genotypic efflux pump genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In the current study, 100 wound samples were collected from both sexes and different ages for a period from May 2022 to November 2022 from Teaching Laboratories Hospital/Medical City, Martyr Ghazi Hariri Hospital, and Baghdad Teaching Hospital. 19 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were taken from wound infections. The samples were cultured on cetrimide agar and MacConkey agar

     In this paper, based on a linear relationship between the natural logarithms of the scale parameter and dose, nineteen models are constructed using the modified Weibull statistical model to describe the relationship of dose-response and time for multivariate dual-response life experiments with two-replicate. The real biological data set is considered to evaluate the response rates of breast cancer cells treated with the therapeutic zinc selenide prepared in two different ways (physically and environmentally/organically). The unknown parameters are estimated using two estimation methods. The mean square error is used to select the best model. The median lethal dose is then determined on the basis of a new formula at s

   The excessive and unwarranted use of pesticides at different stages of crop production can pose a great danger to the aquatic environment, and particularly to fish. Haematological parameters are indicated to be important for environmental pollution. Blood parameters respond to low doses of pollutants, so hematological changes in common carp fish are used for assessing the effects of contaminants. Toxicological effects of Goldate and Alexander individuals combined as a mixture were observed by monitoring hematological parameters in common carp fish. There were 3 concentration groups (1/10, 1/100, and 1/200) for every pesticide (Goldate, Alexander, and mixture of Goldate and Alexander)  exposed to juvenile fish (60–80 gm. in weigh

Recently, it has been revealed that Toxoplasmosis may be associated with some factors related to type 2 diabetes, such as glucose, insulin, the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistant (HOMA-IR), and Fatty acid binding protein (FABP). Therefore, the current study aimed to specify how Toxoplasma gondii (T.gondii) infection affects glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, and FABP among adolescents. From October to December 2022, this study was carried out at Al Madain Hospital in Baghdad. For a group of adolescents visiting the hospital, an ELISA test was performed to check their anti-T.gondii antibodies. Ninety adolescents were selected to participate in the study on the basis of this examination. They were divided

Staphylococcus aureus is an extracellular and intracellular microbe that can infect different mammalian cells like epithelial, endothelial, and osteoblasts. It is a source of recurrent infection and has persistently caused a variety of human diseases, like skin infections and systemic diseases such as osteomyelitis, endocarditis, pneumonia, bacteremia, sepsis, and toxic shock syndrome. Diagnosed (30) isolates of S. aureus have been taken from urine. A clinical sample has been done according to the culture on mannitol salt agar and biochemical tests, then identification through amplification of the 16srRNA gene by conventional PCR, detection of spa and eap genes by conventional PCR found all isolated to

In this paper, a theoretical model has been presented to calculate the rate of photon emission. The photonic yield has been calculated for the interaction of heavy charm quarks with gluon from Bremsstrahlung processes. The rate of photon emission was evaluated for the interaction of the charm quarks with the gluons 

In the present study, we intend to evaluate the effect of temperature on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of tin oxide. For this purpose, tin oxide micro-flowers were prepared by the hydrothermal method at two different hydrothermal temperatures of 130 and 150°C. The synthesized samples were investigated and characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The XRD results showed that the synthesized samples have single-phase crystallinity with a rutile structure. The mean crystallite size for synthesized Micro- flowers was calculated by the Debby-Scherrer equation and the values were 21 and 28 nm for 130 and 150°C respecti

One of the main complications in patients with Diabetes Mellitus is diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a significant and common disease. The wound of a diabetic foot reduces  vascular supply and decrease host immune response, facilitating bacterial infection. The pathogen that is most commonly isolated in DFUs is Staphylococcus aureus. The purpose of this work was to identify S. aureus by conventional, biochemical, and molecular detection of the virulence factor genes in DFUs. This case cohort study was directed at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital (AIsamawa, Iraq) and Medical City/Baghdad Hospital (Baghdad, Iraq) from January to July 2022, and it involved 140 patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Extraction of bacterial DNA from t

In this paper, we investigate a mathematical model of hematopoiesis, a process responsible for the regular replacement of circulating blood cells. Since differential delay equations are difficult to control analytically, numerous studies have considered the models as difference equations. The main objective of this work is to provide the necessary and sufficient conditions for oscillation. We address our problem mainly on the basis of oscillatory behavior. Moreover, the latest findings on the qualitative behavior of the biological mathematical model of discrete hematopoiesis are taken into account. More specifically, we explain the mathematical differential equation of discrete hematopoiesis. Moreover, certain significant, necessary and

Cryptography is a critical approach to secure data transmission and protection for authentication and privacy. It is a discipline related with communication system confidentiality. Recently, integral transform approach has been employed by many researchers to increase the power of encryption and decryption processes in cryptography. A group of practices known as information security are meant to stop unwanted access or changes to data. Cryptography is the sole thing preventing the hacker from reading protected data if they are able to bypass the security firewall, passwords, and other precautions put in place to keep them out. Thus, cryptography aids in data protection for both individuals and organizations. In order to prevent the ciphe

The study of cross-section and the neutron Yield of Gallium–67 isotope is a very necessary choice in the field of nuclear medicine, which is used in radiopharmaceuticals and for medical diagnosis and treatments. The cross-section of 68Zn (p,2n) 67Ga, 67Zn (p, n) 67Ga was calculated for different energies by using different sets of programs using MATLAB language. The cross-section was then used to calculate the neutron yields. The results of the neutron yield distributions have been used to generate polynomial expressions with incident proton energies. We also calculated the stopping power through the Ziegler formula using the computer program   (SRIM 2013) to calculate the two reactions mentioned above and also compared the results f

     The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a widely utilized signal in the prediction of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). ECG signals have the ability to detect the heart's unusual rhythmic patterns, which are generally referred to as arrhythmias. A comprehensive examination of ECG signals is crucial for the precise identification of patients' chronic heart conditions. This literature survey investigates some of the most recent studies in cardiac research where researchers embarked on the arduous task of creating an ECG signal image model to identify possible signals signifying the presence of heart disease. This survey covers algorithms for fusing ECG signal features with deep learning methods to develop deep neural networks for predicting

Plasma and nanotechnology are potentially effective preventive measures against dental caries. This study aims to determine the impact of cold atmospheric plasma and PLGA/Xylitol nanoparticles on dental enamel microhardness and morphological changes in dental enamel ultrastructure. Methodology: In this study, 56 maxillary first premolars were divided into five groups: one control group, four study groups, each with 11 teeth; 10 teeth were examined for microhardness; and one tooth was examined using SEM. A circular window was placed on the buccal surface of each tooth. Following a PH cycling technique to activate caries lesions on the tooth enamel, cold plasma was performed using predetermined parameters. The PLGA/Xylitol nanoparticle con

        In this paper, a theoretical study was carried out to calculate the proton energy loss in human tissues (Adipose tissue, Blood, Bone (Compact), Bone (Cortical), Brain, Eye lens, Lung, Skin, and Testicles) within the energy range of 1 MeV to 1000 MeV. We calculated the total stopping power for each tissue element separately using the Bethe-Bloch equation, and then used Bragg's rule for compounds to determine the tissue's total stopping power. The total stopping power is directly proportional to the atomic number divided by the target material's atomic mass (Z/A) and target material density (ρ), and inversely proportional to the target material's mean excitation energy (I) and proton energy (E). The results indicate that th

In this study, after pyrolyzing the prepared solution, we made films from transitional tungsten oxide metal doped with gold nanoparticles and deposited them using a spray deposition technique on glass substrates at a substrate temperature of 320°C. We then annealed the prepared films at various temperatures (673,773 K) for one hour, in which we detected the band of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in gold-doped tungsten oxide films around the wavelength of 595 nm, and thermal treatment increased its intensity to near the wavelength of 580 nm. The produced and annealed thin films also demonstrated an indirect energy gap smaller than (2.86-2.61) eV in the UV-visible spectrum. The structural characteristics of the manufactured an

         In this research, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of various kernel functions employed in the estimation of nonparametric regression functions. In particular, we investigated the Nadaraya-Watson method and local polynomial regression techniques involving linear, quadratic and cubic forms. These methods were evaluated using five different kernel functions: Gaussian, Epanechnikov, uniform, triangular and quartic, collectively referred to as GEUTQ.

The main objective of the work was to determine the best estimators for non-parametric kernel functions. To achieve this, we performed a rigorous comparison with simulation methods, different regression models and different sample sizes. The evaluation of the pe

This work has been done to prepare a series of new alkene compounds derived from 4-thiozolidinones by substituting different aldehydes, P-acetamido-phenol, and 2-mercapto-benzoimidazole, which were used as starting materials to form ester [I]_a,b and then make hydrazides [II]_a,b, which were used to prepare 1, 3, and 4-oxadiazoles [III]_a,b, which were then used for prepared Schiff bases [IV]_a-f, The next step was the synthesis of 4-thiazoldinone derivatives [V]_a-f  from Schiff bases. The final step was the synthesis of alkenes [VII]_a-f, the prepared derivatives were identified with spectral methods (FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, mass, and CHNS). The antibacterial activity of th

Zerlokh bentonite is the main material for preparing ceramic specimens with Al₂O₃ additions. X-ray diffraction analyses were carried out on the raw material at room temperature. The specimens of additions that could stand up to 1250 ºC are stable. That is shown by analyzing the X-ray diffraction pattern after heat treatment of the specimens. The growth of new phases like cordierite, anorthite, and cristobalite has the highest percentage ratio of cordierite (76.43%) and mullite (40.28%). So the presence of refractory materials in the obtained samples strongly supports the possibility of using bentonite with additions in the ceramics industry for high temperatures. Therefore, it gave distinct physical and thermal str

Accurate prediction of activity location is a crucial component in various mobility applications and is particularly vital for the creation of customized, environmentally friendly transport systems. Next-location prediction, which entails predicting a user's forthcoming place by analyzing their previous movement patterns, has substantial ramifications in diverse fields, such as urban planning, geo-marketing, disease transmission, wireless network performance, recommender systems, and numerous other sectors. Recently, researchers have proposed a variety of predictors, including cutting-edge ones that utilize advanced deep learning methods, to tackle this problem. This study introduces robust models for predicting a user's future location

We have used Palm frond base Ash Waste Particles as a natural, safe, and non-toxic reinforcing material to enhance and improve the characteristics of the epoxy polymer matrix. We utilized Palm frond base Ash Waste Particles as a natural, safe, and non-toxic reinforcing material to enhance the characteristics of the epoxy matrix. Ash Waste Particles were used in weight fractions of 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10%. The outcomes showed that the process of reinforcing with Ash Waste Particles increased the tensile strength from 8.782 MPa to 23.253 MPa. Additionally, the hardness value increased from 58.875 (Shore D.) to 74 (Shore D.). For the pure sample, the thermal conductivity has decreased to 0.135 Wm^-1

A group of mice were captured. We divided the 3-month-old mice into groups. We limited each group to a specific type of treatment, using different components of silver (Ag) and gold (Au) in various proportions. The control group was left untreated. We stimulated her diabetes with injections of the substance alloxan, which led to the development of her condition. It was left for three days after the injection of this substance, and then the diabetes was checked with a diabetes testing device until all the required mice were infected with diabetes. Next, they removed the hair from the mouse's top and used a special tool, a ring with a diameter of 8 mm, to cut the skin. During the work, they used two types of anesthetics: ketamine and xylaz

         Determination of serum nerve growth factor (NGF) and vitamin B12 in Iraqi female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and assessment of the effect of disease duration on the development of nerve damage. In addition, NGF may be a predictive marker for nerve damage in SEL patients. The current study included 130 individuals whose ages ranged from 18 to 48 years old, 100 of whom were female patients with SLE and 30 individuals as controls. Each patient was diagnosed after undergoing a thorough clinical evaluation backed by laboratory testing by a board-certified rheumatologist. The patients were classified according to the duration of disease into 15  patients with a disease duration of less than 3 months (G1),

The aim of our current study was to identify the effect of particulate matter of both types (PM2.5 and PM10) resulting from hookah smoking on the hemopoietic system of workers (smokers) in closed cafes. This study included six stations (cafes) on the Rusafa side of Baghdad city and conducted a blood test that included a complete blood count (CBC). A multifunctional air quality detector measured both types of particulate matter in the morning peak and evening peak. The study included 30 men (workers and smokers) and 30 men (non-smokers), whose ages ranged from 20 to 40 years.

The study found that smokers had an increase in white blood cells and red blood cells, as well as an increase in the percentage of hemoglobin (HGB), hematocri

In this paper, the Quaternary Continuous Classical Optimal Control Problem (QCCOCP) for the Quaternary Linear Elliptic Partial Differential Equations (QLEPDEqs) is studied. The mathematical model for the proposed problem is formulated, and it consists of the QLEPDEqs, the Objective Function (OF), and the set of state controls. The method of Galerkin (MG) is used to prove the existence theorem of a unique state vector solution (QSVS) of the Weak Form (WF) for the QLEPDEqs when the Quaternary Classical Continuous Control Vector (QCCCV) is fixed. Furthermore, the existence of a Quaternary Classical Continuous Optimal Control Vector (QCCOCV) ruled by the QLEPDEqs is stated and proved. The Quaternary Adjoint Equations (QAJEqs) associated with

The most prevalent form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is defined by hyperglycemia in the presence of hyperinsulinemia, which is brought on by insulin resistance and β-cell functional abnormalities of insulin secretion. The work aims to study the association of the SLC16A11 gene with T2DM; besides the 50  healthy individuals who served as the control group, 50  diabetic patients also had their blood drawn. Participants were divided into two groups based on the following criteria: A control group consists of 50 healthy participants between the ages of 20 and 70, while the patient group consists of 50 participants who were diagnosed with diabetes. The patient group had 58% male and 42% female participants, whereas the con

In this paper, we investigated the Bayesian estimation of the unknown parameter of the Inverse Rayleigh Distribution (IRD) under different priors, represented by the inverse gamma distribution, the inverse chi-squared distribution, and the standard Levy distribution as priors. We obtained the posterior distributions for the unknown parameter of IRD under the different priors based on the general entropy loss function (GELF). We assumed different values for the shape parameter of GELF. Also, the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) is used to estimate the scale parameter of IRD. Then, a study is conducted to obtain the results, based on the different parameters of Inverse Rayleigh distribution and sample sizes. We found tha