The negative parity states of 125Te up to excitation energy of  2.3 MeV were investigated in the framework of the IBFM. One level calculation is more reliable than multilevel calculations. The 1h11/2 has been considered as nearly half full. The assignments of some experimental levels have been confirmed. Electromagnetic transition for some low-lying transitions, magnetic moments and the spectroscopic factor were deduced.
Nuclear structure, IBFM, Te- odd nucleus.

     A field experiment was conducted  at two sites (Baghdad and Wasit Governorates) to evaluate the effects of allelopathic corn residues applied as soil incorporation or mulch, alone  and in combination  with reduced (50% of recommended dose) rate of trifluralin herbicide on weeds growth and mung bean yield. Conventional soil tillage and zero soil tillage treatments with corn residues were performed, while 50% dose and full dose of trifluralin only (without residues) treatments were included for comparison. Soil incorporation and mulch of corn residues reduced weed density and dry weight biomass and improved yield and yield components of mung bean in both sites. Mulch application was more effective than soil incorporation for we

     PARP-1 is a protein enzyme with a major role in DNA repair that is overexpressed in many malignancies. It is correlated with susceptibility and metastasis to lymph nodes in gastric cancer (GC). The objective of the present investigation is to estimate PARP1 expression in patients with gastric cancer and detected if it could be used as a predictive marker. Furthermore, we aimed to find the correlation between PARP1 expression and clinicopathological parameters, such as gender, age, invasion depth, histopathological type, involvement of lymph nodes, grade, and stages of GC. This is a retrospective study from the period 2018-2020. Fifty randomly selected subjects (10 normal and 40 GC) were examined for formalin-fixe

     This work aims to introduce and to study a new kind of divisor graph which is  called idempotent divisor graph, and it is  denoted by . Two non-zero distinct vertices v₁ and v₂ are adjacent if and only if , for some non-unit idempotent element . We establish some fundamental properties of ,  as well as it’s connection with . We also study planarity of this graph.

Pulkhana anticline is located in Tuzhurmatu area, about 50 km SE of Kirkuk city. The study area forms a part of the Zagros Folded Zone which is situated in the unstable shelf of Iraq within the physiographic zone called Foothill Zone (in the middle of Hemrin- Makhul subzone). The north eastern limb of the anticline reaches to 50áµ’ and the dip of the  south western limb reaches to 70áµ’. The core of the structure comprises the rocks of Fat’ha Formation surrounded by rocks of Injana and Mukdadiya Formations, whereas Bai-Hasan Formation forms the slopes of the low hills surrounding the anticline. These Formations range in age from Middle Miocene to Pliocene. More than 761 readings of joint planes were collected from 20

The present work aimed to study the effect of Grave's disease on the different tissues and organs of the body by using Wayne Thyrotoxicosis Diagnostic Index (WTDI) and Basel Metabolic Index (BMI). To reach such aim, (35) patients were involved (25 females and 10 males). A control group of (15) healthy individuals (10 females and 5 males) was selected for comparison , as well as , the following: 1- Wayne Thyrotoxicosis Diagnostic Index (WTDI) applied on patient group and control group under the supervision of specialist medical team , this index include (19) sign and symptom , the appearance of one of them may be lead to the others. The sings and symptoms of the index appear only on the patients. There is no Significant di

       The entire investigation's focus was on the production of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs), using prodigiosin pigments produced by Serratia marcescens as a stabilizing and reducing agent. Nickel oxide nanoparticles are synthesized using nickel sulfate NiSO₄ (10mg) with a concentration of prodigiosin (10g/100ml). Biosynthesized NiO nanoparticles have been characterized by using many techniques, such as (UV-Vis, AFM, XRD, FTIR, and FE-SEM). The AFM analysis revealed that NiONPs have an average diameter size of (41.77 mm), and the FE-SEM Image displays Spherical. Additionally, the effect of NiONPs with different concentrations on the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was measured and the inhibition

Background: Bone defect healing is a multidimensional procedure with an overlapping timeline that involves the regeneration of bone tissue. Due to bone's ability to regenerate, the vast majority of bone abnormalities can be restored intuitively under the right physiological conditions. The goal of this study is to examine the immunohistochemistry of bone sialoprotein in order to determine the effect of local application of bone sialoprotein on the healing of a rat tibia generated bone defect. Materials and Methods: In this experiment, 48 albino male rats weighing 300-400 grams and aged 6-8 months will be employed under controlled temperature, drinking, and food consumption settings. The animals will be subjected to a surgical procedure o

Ovarian cancer stands out as the most lethal gynecological cancer, characterized by its aggressive nature, which is largely attributed to the fact that it is often diagnosed at a late stage. Patients with ovarian cancer, particularly those with early-stage tumors, currently face challenges in obtaining a clear and efficient pre-surgical diagnosis. This paper aimed to determine the role of acetyl-CoA carboxylase, fatty acid synthase, matrix metalloproteinase-14, and Vitamin C in patients with ovarian cancer. One hundred patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer at Al-Amal Hospital for Radiation and Nuclear Medicine and Oncology Teaching Hospital at Baghdad Medical City aged from 35 to 65 years were included in this study, di

This study investigates the antibiotic resistance patterns in Proteus mirabilis isolates, with a specific focus on the presence of Beta-Lactamase genes, including SHV, TEM, and CTX-M, which are known to contribute to the bacterium's ability to cause various diseases. A total of 100 urine samples were collected from patients confirmed urinary tract infections (UTIs), and out of these, only 20 of those samples were positively identified as Proteus mirabilis using cultural characteristics, biochemical examinations, and the Vitek II system. Antibiotic susceptibility was tested for 27 antibiotics. Results showed that isolates exhibited multi-drug resistance ranging from 10 to 19 antibiotics, with 100% resistance to Ampicillin, Erythr

Obesity has become a global epidemic at an increasing rate with the potential to be influenced by epigenetic alterations, including DNA methylation. Considering the lack of local studies investigating the influence of global DNA methylation alterations on obesity, the present study was set out to address this issue.

A total of 90 subjects were involved in the present study. Sixty participants were obese (BMI > 30 kg/m²) while 30 participants were normal body weight (BMI < 25 kg/m²). The average age was 31.5 years with a range of (20 – 50 years). Following DNA extraction, global DNA methylation levels were assessed using MethylFlash™ Global DNA Methylation (5mC) ELISA Easy Kit. Other obesity related

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and celiac disease (CD) are two of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders affecting children and adolescents, with a notable tendency to co-occur in the same individual. This co-occurrence is thought to be attributed to the shared genetic predisposition underlying both conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the serum levels of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies and the impact of the human leukocyte antigen-DQ2 (HLA-DQ2) gene on their levels in diabetic pediatric populations in Wasit Province, Iraq. A total of 100 patients with type T1DM and 60 healthy individuals, both sexes, under the age of 16 years, were 
recruited. Blood samples (5 mL) were collected from each participant to determine the

This study investigates the impact of varying concentrations of Pb, Ni, and Cr heavy metal ions on the growth of Synechococcus elongatus (S. elongatus) and evaluates the effectiveness of S. elongatus in removing these heavy metal ions through biosorption, with a focus on identifying the residual ions that are not removed by this process. This study was conducted using five bioreactors filled with BG11 growth medium, each containing a different concentration of each heavy metal ion. The removal efficiency and the remaining ions of these heavy metals were determined by using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer by measuring the concentration of heavy metal ions in the

A study was conducted on water's physical and chemical properties at five sites along the water channel within the University of Baghdad in Baghdad's Al-Jadriya district. All sites drew water from the Tigris River, adjacent to the university. The present study aimed to determine aquatic plant types inhabiting the study area and the diversity of fungi associated with these plants and fungi present in water during three seasons of the year: spring, autumn, and winter (2022 - 2023), considering five locations.

The results of the current study showed that the water became alkaline and the oxygen level was good, four types of aquatic plants were diagnosed and isolated from the aqueducts that derive their water from the Tigris River:

The current study investigates the association of the gene expression and Polymorphism of the TCF7L2 gene variations (rs78025551 and rs7903146) with increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Iraqi patients. The study included 200 participants; 100 were T2DM patients, and 100 were healthy controls. Sex, age (divided into three groups), BMI, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and HbA1c % were investigated. Results indicated that there were substantial variations between patients and controls (p < 0.01) regarding age, age group, BMI, FBG, and HbA1c %, while no significant differences at the sex level. The first part of the research revealed the determination of TCF7L2 gene expression. The median of ge

     Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that causes ongoing inflammation in the joints, starting with smaller joints and gradually spreading to larger ones, with potential complications affecting other parts of the body. The chronic inflammation in the synovial membrane leads to the degradation of cartilage and bone. Osteonectin (SPARC), a protein involved in tissue remodelling, is found to be highly expressed in the cartilage and synovium of individuals with RA, indicating its potential role in the disease process. This research aimed to investigate serum Osteonectin (ON) concentrations as a potential marker of RA disease activity. The study included 58 patients with RA and 30 healthy individuals, divided i

In many different applications, wireless sensor network (WSN) security enhancement is crucial. The progress in localizing routing attacks is a critical focus of security research.  The network performance is compromised by introducing rogue nodes into wireless sensor networks, resulting in various routing attacks.  This research introduces a method called hybrid self-organizing neural networks (Hyb_SONN) for detecting and localizing numerous assaults.  The proposed approach consists of two main components: localization techniques and a neural network for the detection and localization of WSN DoS attacks. Using the Hyb_SONN method, the dataset is divided into training and testing sets to detect 10 different types of attacks, includin

The high morbidity and mortality are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which behaves as an opportunistic organism that resists many disinfectants through biofilm. The current study aims to detect variation in the ndvB gene and its relation with biofilm construction through the correlation of the change in the DNA sequence of the ndvB gene in different isolates and their phenotypic change in biofilm formation (weak, moderate, and strong biofilm producers). The biofilm was constructed, and the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for planktonic cells and Minimum Bactericidal Concentrations (MBC) for biofilm-forming cells were determined for the 20 isolates under the study. The prevalence of ndvB gene

Resource utilization in computer networks is a key area of research. Due to the growing numbers of communication devices and data being processed in the network, today's 5G networks are no exception. Network slicing provides a data-driven, programmable solution by enabling the use of virtual segments over the same underlying physical network, using techniques such as Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization. This paper focuses on predicting the most suitable network slice for network tenants by utilizing the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system as a multiclassifier for incoming network slice requests. Each tenant is assigned a suitable slice based on the requesting device's type and characteristics of the required

This research aimed to create eco-friendly superabsorbent gels that excel in swelling and absorption capacity, rapid swelling rate, affordability, and durability, with the ultimate goal of effectively removing water from crude oil and gasoline practically and sustainably. Superabsorbent hydrogels are composed of two main components. The first component is linear polyacrylamide, which acts as a polyelectrolyte. The second component includes varying amounts of acrylamide as a monomer with N, Ǹ-Methylene bis-acrylamide as a cross-linking agent and sodium persulfate as an initiator. This composition is developed using the semi-interpenetrating polymers network technique (semi-IPNs). The hydrogel was characterized using FT-IR, SEM, and XRD

The antenna of the Baghdad University Radio Telescope (BURT), located at Baghdad longitude (44.38°) and latitude (33.275°), is moved according to a horizontal coordinate (Azimuth (Az), Elevation (El)) system. In this paper, the relation between antenna telescope movement is converted to equatorial coordinates (Right Ascension (RA), Declination (DEC)) using a set of conversion equations. MATLAB R2014a is used for programming all equations. Sun data observations for the BURT radio telescope archive are used to investigate the relationship between horizontal and equatorial coordinates. Two sets of data are selected to test and verify this 
relationship. The first set of data is for sun observation on 7 January 2019 at 10:50 AM, and

Medical leech therapy has been used for centuries due to its therapeutic effects. This therapy is mainly due to two main mechanisms: sucking and removing blood by leeches and secretion of leech saliva containing bioactive substances. This study investigated the effects of leech saliva extract (LSE) and medical leech therapy (MLT) on wound healing in rats with an incisional skin-wound model. The rats were divided into three groups: the control group (group I), the medical leech therapy group (group II), and the leech saliva extract group (group III). The wound healing process was observed and photographed morphologically on days zero and seven. After seven days, the rats were euthanised for detailed histological and biochemical examinatio

In this article, new class of operators named -Parahyponormal operator is imposed. It is extended Paranormality, means it includes both paranormal and hyponormal operators. This concept is described analytically based on the Inequality Theory (IT). Furthermore, a new characteristic of -Parahyponormality is investigated and provided. Several analytical merits, such as adjoint, invertible, null set, power again, and scalar multiplication, are highlighted. Besides, some algebraic merits of this considered operator are discussed including addition, multiplication and tensor product. Some illustrative examples are also provided.

Najas gracillima is a green seaweed commonly found in North America and East Asia. This study explored its phytochemical composition and assessed its antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays, along with α-amylase inhibition and cytotoxicity evaluations via the brine shrimp lethality bioassay (BSLB) and the HeLa cancer cell line. The acetone extract of Najas gracillima (ANG) showed a total phenolic content of 14.26 ± 1.86 mg GAE/g extract and a total flavonoid content of 10.27 ± 2.24 mg QUE/g extract. ANG demonstrated strong antioxidant activity (IC₅₀ for DPPH: 14.57 ± 0.93 µg/mL; IC₅₀ for ABTS: 32.17 ± 1.35 µ

In this paper, solving the Bicriteria Machine Scheduling Problems (BCMSP) and Bi-Objective Machine Scheduling Problems (BOMSP) are proposed using Swarm Intelligence (AI) represented by Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). The discussed BCMSP is a single machine with maximum early job time and range of late jobs (), and the BOMSP is . Comparison results of a simulation for exact (complete enumeration and Branch and Bound), heuristic method, and simulated annealing with proposed PSO has been made. The results prove the good efficiency of PSO in solving the two problems. All the results obtained by constructing simulation programs using MATLAB language. 

In this paper, a food chain model with fear, Allee effect and linear harvesting in prey population with additional food and nonlinear harvesting in predator’s population have been advanced and studied. Furthermore, it is assumed that the predators are feed on prey using Crowley-Martin functional response. The existence, uniqueness and boundedness of the solution have been discussed. The conditions of local and global stability have been found. The aim of this study is to determine the fear, Allee and additional food effect on the stability of the proposed system, it has been shown that they have an important effect in controlling the stability of the system. Finally, numerical simulation carried out by using Mathematica to verify our a

A numerical simulation of the streamer discharge was constructed to study the streamer origination (initiation) of the streamer discharge formation and development between two electrodes, one of which is a needle and the other a sphere electrode in transformer oil, with focusing on the effect of the rising time of lightning impulse voltage between the two electrodes. The model includes electron, positive, and negative ion continuity equations and Poisson's equation to simulate this streamer discharge behavior. The growth and development of the streamer discharge are examined by changing the rising time it takes for the voltage to increase using the applied impulse voltage parameters. Additionally, this model investigates different charac

This research focused on studying the Toeplitz determinants for classes of functions with bounded turnings. Before that, some previous studies of Hankel's determinants have been discussed, due to their strong association with Toplitz determinants. They share most of the mathematical features. For example, if the transpose of both matrices is taken, then the original matrix is obtained. On the other hand, for the set BT of univalent functions with bounded turnings, estimates of the sixth-order Toeplitz determinants have been provided in the unit disc. Besides, the sixth Toeplitz determinant for the  and  was found, which subfamilies of the  family.

Long Term Evolution-LTE is a mobile communication system used in wireless communication networks, while the development of communication methods used today and the high demand for mobile devices of all kinds have necessitated many attacks. This paper suggests a new way to model and build the RC6 algorithm, which creates dynamic keys using last-layer switching (PLL) algorithms, so that it can be used for more than just text and images in a 4G network. Images of different lengths and sizes are selected in the encryption and decryption process. Comparative results show that the proposed security algorithms outperform the standard algorithms. A lot of tests were done on both algorithms, and the proposed algorithm did better than the standard

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals who consume gluten-containing grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye, triggering a gradual immune response that damages the small intestine and can also affect other organs. Accurate biochemical markers are essential for diagnosis, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective treatments to enhance clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate changes in blood levels of urea, creatinine, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride), trace elements (magnesium and zinc), and vitamin C in Iraqi individuals diagnosed with celiac disease. A total of 100 patients with celiac disease who were not following a gluten-free diet were compar