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Associations Between Hookah Tobacco Smoking Knowledge and Behavior Among Southern Technical University Students in Basra, Iraq
Authors: Sarhid Muntaha Jabr , Ahmed Jabbar Taresh , Farid Wisam Abdul Ameer
Published: October 2024

The number of US college students using hookahs, including those who wouldn't normally use tobacco, is rising. The idea that hookah is safer than cigarettes is one factor contributing to its popularity. The study's objectives were to evaluate the degree of awareness about the negative exposures linked to hookah smoking as comparison to cigarette smoking and to identify any relationships between this knowledge and the consequences of hookah smoking. A random email sample of 400 Southern Technical University  students was used to gather data on demographics, hookah smoking habits, and awareness of five exposures (such as nicotine and tar). Multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the independent relationships between knowledge and the results of hookah smoking. Out of the five questions about factual knowledge. Correct answers to any knowledge item in multivariable models did not correlate with a decreased likelihood of hookah smoking or susceptibility to smoking in the future. Despite the fact that most college students are not aware of the harmful exposures linked to hookah smoking, there is no correlation between awareness and hookah smoking behavior.
Bird Words in Arabic, Lineage Structures as an Example
Authors: Mahmoud Afraa Saadi , Saleem Maymouna Awni
Published: October 2024

This research is entitled (Bird Words in Arabic, Genealogical Structures as a Model) and it is an attempt to examine the relationship between bird words and the meaning of the structures of those words. I counted the words that indicate the names of those birds that have genetic structures, through searching in dictionaries and language books to study the word semantically and traced The meaning of the construction of the word and linked its morphological meaning to the lexical meaning, relying thus on the eye dictionary and language standards, the custom and the etymological dictionary underlying the words of the Holy Qur’an, and the words were decided according to the morphological structures and lineage structures.
Britain's Attitude Toward 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics
Authors: Al-Dulaimi Nizar Taher Hussein , Mahmoud Al-Qaisi Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Wahed
Published: October 2024

Political, economic, and ideological considerations have been major forces behind the Olympics since their inception. Numerous instances exist, including Hitler's attempts to showcase the might and triumph of the Nazi regime in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Japan's attempts in 1964 Tokyo Olympics to overcome the legacy of its World War II defeat, and the Republic of Korea's display of the success of its democratic experiment. In the year 1988 in terms of technology. Taking advantage of the US boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games, this study attempts to look into the strategies employed by Britain to stop its athletes from competing in those events. Confusion prevailed among the governments of Carter and Thatcher, as well as among the allied nations and the International Olympic Committee, due to the boycott's unclear objectives.
Calculating the Theoretical Octane Number for a Number of Petroleum Derivatives Using Quantum Mechanical Methods AM1 and PM3
Authors: Ali Ameer A. , AL-Abady Faiz M. , Ahmed Saif I.
Published: October 2024

This research included calculating a number of physical variables that affect the octane number using semi-empirical methods of quantum mechanics, including AM1, PM3, hardness (η), electron-chemical potential (µ), spherical electrophilic index (W, ∆G, ∆H, ∆S, ∆E and dipole moment). Multiple statistical analyses were used to find the relationship between the calculated variables and the practical value of the octane number and then calculate the octane number theoretically. Through the four-way statistical analysis, we obtained the best correlation coefficient (R2) for the variables (HOMO + η + ∆S + ∆E) calculated by the PM3 method (R2 = 0.998) and the correlation coefficient values for the variables (HOMO + η + W+ µ) calculated by the AM1 method (R2 = 0.980). Through the single and multiple statistical analysis, the most influential variables on the octane number values are (HOMO, LOMO).
Circular Pentraxin-3 and Betatrophin as Novel Predictors and Promising Biomarkers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with or without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Shnain Zainab Kareem , Al-Fartosy Adnan Jassim Mohammed
Published: October 2024

Background: Two recently discovered circulating proteins, pentraxin 3 (PTX3) and betatrophin, have a strong correlation with a number of illnesses, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome. Objective: This study was made to investigate whether pentraxin-3 (PTX3) and betatrophin levels are sensitive markers associated with PCOS in women with or without diabetes. Materials and methods: We conducted a case-control clinical study. Samples were collected from "infertility center" at Basra hospital for Obstetrics and children in Basra province-Iraq during the period from August 2023 till end of February 2024. Results: Levels of Ts, PRL, HOMAIR, PTX3, betatrophin, and MDA were elevated (p < 0.01), LH and insulin were increased (p<0.05) and (p<0.01), E2 and TAC decreased (p<0.01), while BMI and FSH levels showed non-significant changes (p>0.05) in PCOS women with or without diabetes (both 1ºPCOS and 2ºPCOS), respectively, as compared to the healthy control. Glucose was increased (p<0.01) in PCOS women with diabetes (both 1ºPCOS and 2ºPCOS), and AMH had increased (p<0.05) in PCOS women without diabetes. The area under the curve (AUC) indicate that PTX3 (AUC= 0.95, 0.90, 0.88, 0.85) and betatrophin (AUC= 0.89, 0.87, 0.86, 0.85) could potentially be used as greater predictive biomarkers in PCOS women (both 1ºPCOS and 2ºPCOS) with or without diabetes. Conclusion: Dysregulation of PTX3 and betatrophin may be associated with the metabolic consequences of PCOS. Therefore, we suggest that PTX3 and betatrophin may potentially serve as an independent predictor for the prognosis and development of PCOS in at-risk women, especially those with insulin resistance.
Comparison of the activity of IL-6 and IL22 as more inflammatory cytokines related to the pathogenesis of celiac disease between active and gluten-free diet patient
Authors: B.Aljamrawy Dhiaa aldin. , AL-Yasiri Israa K. , Beg Karrar A. Ali
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to investigate the activity of anti-inflammatory IL-6 (aIL-6) and pro-regenerative IL-22 in celiac disease patients based on their dietary habits. By comparing cytokine levels between patients on active gluten-containing diets and those on gluten-free diets, we sought to elucidate the potential role of diet in modulating inflammatory responses and clinical outcomes in celiac disease. The study made use of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to evaluate the serum levels of interleukins IL6 and IL22. This was performed on three different groups: Group 1, which consisted of 40 recently identified active celiac patients; Group 2, which included 20 patients following a gluten-free diet; and Group 3, which contained 40 apparently healthy individuals .the individuals included in the study had been previously confirmed as celiac patients through serology, specifically by detecting both anti-IgA and IgG antibodies against tTG and gliadin using indirect immunofluorescence. The findings revealed a notable difference in IL6 levels between the patient and control groups, with a P-value of 0.041. However, when the patient groups were compared using the least significant difference (LSD) method, there were no significant differences between Group 1 (G1) and Group 2 (G2) with a P-value of 0.101, and between Group 1 and Group 3 (G3) with a P-value of 0.720. Yet, a more pronounced difference was observed between Group2 and Group3,with a P-value less than 0.015.Regarding IL22 levels, there was a significant difference between the patient and control groups, with a P-value of 0.002. Further comparisons using the LSD method revealed no significant differences between Group 1 and Group 2, with a P-value less than 0.154. However, a highly significant difference was found between Group 1 and Group 3, with a P-value less than 0.01. Also, significant differences were observed between Group 2 and Group 3, with a P-value less than 0.012.  In conclusion, there is important role of the  inflammatory cytokines il-6 and il-22 in the inflammation of celiac disease and potential role for these cytokines in the pathogenesis and management of the disease. Adherence to a gluten-free diet appears to have a beneficial effect on modulating the inflammatory response and improving clinical outcomes in celiac disease..
Critical Discourse Analysis of empowerment in “Amid the Rubble of Mosul, Francis Offers a Salve for Iraq’s Wounds”
Authors: Al-Mammory Salih Mahdi Adai , Al-Obaidy Huda Muhsin Jebur
Published: October 2024

Positive Discourse Analysis is a complementary approach for Critical discourse analysis, yet the former intends to have a positive orientation to make the world a better place to live in. The present study attempts to find out one of the syntactic strategies positively used by The New York Times in a report entitled “Amid the Rubble of Mosul, Francis Offers a Salve for Iraq’s Wounds” through which the ideology of empowerment is used to encourage individuals and enhance confidence in their active participation in social, economic, and political processes. To accomplish the analysis of one of the syntactic strategies of the selected report, the present study intends to analyze a report on the first-ever papal visit to Iraq by Pope Francis through the lens of transitivity to examine how the media report from the New York Times utilizes this strategy to focus on the positive effect of the visit. The present study aims at finding (1)the types of empowerment and (2) investigating the most frequently used process in transitivity to reflect empowerment. It is hypothesized that empowerment has six types and (2) there are six processes of transitivity, with material process being the most widely used in the chosen report. The methodology of the present study includes (1) a theoretical survey of CDA and PDA, and (2) analyzing the chosen data qualitatively and quantitatively. An eclectic model is used based on Fairclough model of CDA (1989) and Halliday and Matthiessen (2014) for transitivity. The findings show how the selected tool ,especially the material process, is functionalized to express empowerment in Media to affect the life of the ordinary people.
Detection of Adenovirus Among a Sample of Hemodialysis Patients in Baghdad city
Authors: Mohammed Noor Loay , Saadoon Israa Hashim
Published: October 2024

Background: Adenovirus is a DNA virus that was identified in the 1950s from cases of atypical pneumonia in military recruits. Most of the elevated serotype group has been isolated from People who are immunocompromised. While most viral infections are self-limiting, those that affect people with impaired immune systems can be significantly more hazardous and occasionally fatal. Due to increased rates of viral infection, individuals whose renal function has reached its end are suffering from impaired immune responses. The instant study was designed to detect the infection with adenovirus among HD patients in Baghdad city. Objective: To detect of adenovirus in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of ninety samples patients on maintenance HD attending the Dialysis centers of Al-Kadhimiya Educational Hospital and Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital and Al-Shu’ala General Hospital in the period from November 2023 to March 2024. Using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit, serum samples were examined for the existence of adenovirus-specific immunoglobulin (IgG) and conformation by using molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: Out of 90 hemodialysis patients, the seropositive result for adenovirus-IgG was 41 (68.33). While 16 (26.67) patients were positive by PCR with significant difference (p≤0.01). In addition, 22 (36.67%) patients were males and 19 (31.67%) were females. Conclusions: Patients undergoing HD are susceptible to adenovirus infection, the sero-prevalence of adenovirus in patients considered as risk factor.
Detection The Effect Of Low Level Laser Therapy On The Management Of Alveolar Osteitis
Authors: Mizal Kamal Sahib , Cheikh Asma Ben , Abusanna Muntathar Muhsen , Moussaoui Eya Moussaoui
Published: October 2024

alveolar osteitis is a common complication occurs after tooth extraction, this complication can affected healthy people although it is cause is unknown. Therefore, alveolar osteitis management has always based on empirical treatment rather than scientific knowledge. The present study detect the efficacy of low levellaser therapy (LLLT) the healing of alveolar osteitis. Materials and methods:  Patients who diagnosed with alveolar osteitis at the Al Ameeed dental clinic in AL Ameed University / College of Dentistry were enrolled in a randomized controlled clinical trial.  Sixty patients has been divided equally into two groups for received different treatments: the first group received traditional therapy which include socket curettage and irrigation with saline, while the second group received low-level laser therapy. All the dry sockets were assessments on day 0 before intervention and then on day 4th and 7th of follow up. the pain, depth, piresocket inflammation and perisocket tenderness of dry socket were evaluated in each visit.
Results: Two therapy groups were established using 60 dry socket patients. The median of pain score, granulation tissue formation, tenderness, inflammation of the socket show there are significant improvement of group II LLLT compared to the conventional treatment.
Conclusion:  The low-level laser therapy has a superior effect on the reduction period of the healing process of alveolar osteitis. On the other hand the conventional therapy may improve the sign and symptoms of the alveolar osteitis but don’t reduce the time of healing process.
Distribution of TEM and SHV Genes in ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated From Various Clinical Samples in Al-Basrah Province, Iraq
Authors: Abdul-Wahab Duha Hassan , Al-Amara Saad Shakir Mahdi , Alboslemy Talib Abdulmaged
Published: October 2024

Klebsiella pneumonia is an opportunistic pathogen causes several diseases including sepsis, pneumonia, and wound infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in MDR K.pneumonia carrying genes for extended-spectrum β-lactams (ESBLs) has been considered a risk for health problems around the world, which has greatly limited treatment options. The current study relied on n=26 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates that were previously isolated by the studies of master’s student “Intithar Mahdi Mozan" between October 2022 and  December 2022,the samples were collected from three hospitals in Al-Basrah province,Iraq. K. pneumoniae isolates reactivated and re-identified by cultivating isolates on MacConkey agar and Klebsiella pneumoniae chromogenic media and then re-identified K. pneumoniae isolates through diagnostic gene 16S rDNA by PCR technique, the results revealed that all n= 26 isolates of K. pneumoniae had a molecular weight of approximately  130 bp at a 100%. Double disk approximation test (DAM) was used to detected produced extended-spectrum β-lactams (ESBLs), the result of current study was showed positive results for the ESBLs. Extended-spectrum β-lactamses (ESBLs) genes was detected by using three specific primers: blaTEM, blaSHV and, blaCTX-M. Out of  n=26 K. pneumoniae isolates results was shown the 23 (88.46%) K. pneumoniae isolates had gave positive results for the blaTEM gene. While 3 (11.538%) K. pneumoniae isolates revealed negative results for blaTEM gene. On other hand results were shown that only 5 (19.23%) K. pneumoniae isolates had positive results for blaSHV gene and 21 (80.769%) K. pneumoniae isolates had negative results for the blaSHV gene. Also the results shown the 5(19.23%)K. pneumoniae isolates had positive results for blaTEM and blaSHV genes.
Early childhood and the provisions related to it in the Sunnah of the Prophet
Authors: Saleh Mohammed Issa Zidan , Hussein Jamal Latif
Published: October 2024

Early childhood is the first stage of life after birth, and the noble Prophetic Sunnah came with the teachings of adopting a fully-built human being, and among these teachings is caring for the child on the first days of his birth, and this care is the rulings that came with regard to the child, and what is meant by care is that anything God Almighty has prescribed for him. Among the many benefits that the servants have in this world and the hereafter, these rulings came to include types of etiquette and acts of worship that we worship God Almighty by doing and doing in the correct manner, and among those rulings are: naming the newborn, performing the ritual nostrils on him, praying for his blessing, the call to prayer, the aqeeqah, and shaving the throat, Charity, circumcision, breastfeeding, custody, and others.
Estimating the Effectiveness of some biological agents and Palm biochar in control of Dry bubble disease on the second flush of White mushroom Agaricus bisporus
Authors: Ahmed Haroon Rashid , Hassan Abdullah Abdulkareem
Published: October 2024

In a time when technology is present in every aspect of our lives, it is crucial to incorporate advanced solutions to protect sensitive medical data in Social Medical Systems (SMS). This study explores the need to improve security in public healthcare by using advanced technologies to strengthen the weaknesses in the growing field of Social Medical Systems. This study specifically examines the analysis of IoT-23 data using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods, as technology and healthcare converge. The research highlights the increasing significance of technology in healthcare, specifically focusing on the revolutionary emergence of Social Medical Systems. As these interlinked networks reshape the provision of public healthcare services, security challenges such as data breaches, cyber threats, and privacy concerns become crucial barriers that require innovative solutions. The study utilizes a wide range of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques to examine IoT-23 data, offering a detailed comprehension of the security environment in Social Medical Systems. The chosen models comprise Support Vector Machines (SVM), Isolation Forest, Random Forest, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and Autoencoder. The results and discussions focus on evaluating metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. These metrics provide insights into how effective each model is in identifying vulnerabilities.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Bacteriophage Therapy against Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections
Authors: Mouhammed Kareem Abdul-Razzaq
Published: October 2024

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae poses a significant challenge to conventional antibiotic treatments. This study aims to assess the efficacy of bacteriophage therapy against MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae through a combination of in vitro assays, animal model experiments, and clinical case reviews. Phages isolated from environmental samples demonstrated potent lytic activity against MDR strains. In vitro assays showed that phages significantly reduced bacterial counts at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 1 or higher. Animal model experiments revealed that phage therapy, particularly using a cocktail of multiple phages, markedly improved survival rates and reduced bacterial loads in infected tissues compared to saline controls and standard antibiotics. Clinical case reviews indicated that patients receiving phage therapy experienced high rates of bacterial clearance and clinical improvement. These findings support the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an effective alternative or adjunct to traditional antibiotics in managing MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.
Evaluation of CD10 and E-cadherin as Biomarkers in Chronic Kidney Disease Progression at Al-Najaf Province/Iraq
Authors: Shakir Rusul Nazar , Assi Mohammed Abdulrazzaq
Published: October 2024

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is when kidney function deteriorates over three months, resulting in a build-up of waste in the blood and tissues. Common causes of CKD include diabetes and hypertension. The study aims to investigate the association of ( E-cadherin, CD10) and other biomarkers in patients suffering from CKD and the possibility of using them as diagnostic criteria. The cohort of 96 patients with CKD and the control group of 88 healthy individuals comprised the current stud. The levels of CD10, E-cadherin, and other biochemicals were measured in the serum of the experimental group and the patients. The findings demonstrated that in contrast to healthy individuals, patients with CKD had significantly lower serum concentrations of E-cadherin (p<0.05), while there was no significant difference in CD10 levels between the patient and control groups (p>0.05). These results corroborate data indicating an essential role the E-cadherin marker may play in the development of chronic kidney disease.
Evaluation of Gene Expression Levels of TLRs 2, 4, and 5 Genes in Patients with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) and Relationship with Bacterial Infection
Authors: Goodi Ghaidaa Abdul Kareem , Ghaima Kais Kassim
Published: October 2024

Toll-like receptors (TLRs), the building blocks of the innate immune response, are largely responsible for the development of otitis media. The illness may worsen due to mistakes or faults in TLR expression in immune cells found in the blood or middle ear tissue. People with various bacterial infections and chronic otitis media were evaluated for their TLR (TLR2, TLR4, and TLR5) gene expression. The results showed that higher expression levels of TLR2 were associated with Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in mucosal cells, whereas lower expression levels were associated with Moraxella catarrhalis and Haemophilus influenzae. The study found that TLR4 gene expression was higher in the mucosal cells of patients infected with Moraxella catarrhalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae, compared to healthy controls, while Staphylococcus aureus was associated with lower expression. The study found that patients with infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Staphylococcus aureus had no significant expression levels of the TLR5 gene in their mucosa cells, while patients with infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus pneumoniae had higher expression levels. TLRs2 mRNA expression levels increased in patients with chronic otitis media infected with Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae), while TLR-4 and TLR-5 levels increased in patients infected with Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus pneumoniae).
Evaluation of Immuno-Hematological Parameters of Severe and Mild COVID-19 Cases in Babylon Province, Iraq
Authors: Abdulameer Muthanna , Al-Imari Mustafa Jawad , Sameir Mohammed , Ajam Wafaa H.
Published: October 2024

The hematopoietic system plays a very important role in contracting the corona virus infection. Hematology indicators are among the factors related to the clinical results of patients with covid-19 due to their cost-effectiveness, availability, speed and convenience of testing. The aim of this study was comparing hematological parameters including the number of Red Blood Cells (RBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet count among mild and severe COVID-19 patients. Methods: The study was conducted on 100 Iraqi patients COVID-19 patients. Subjects were classified into two groups with mild (n= 50) and severe (n=50) COVID-19 infection symptoms based on the clinical criteria. The hematological parameters measurement included Red Blood Cell (RBC) count, Hemoglobin (Hb) levels, White Blood Cell (WBC) count, Platelet count (PLT), Hematocrit (HCT) levels, Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV). An independent sample T-test was used to compare the means of hematological parameters between two groups. Results: The RBC count was significantly lower in severe group compared to mild group (P ≤ 0.05). HCT levels were significantly reduced in the severe group compared to mild group (P ≤ 0.05). The severe patients had a significantly lower PLT than mild patients (P ≤ 0.05). No significant difference in Hb levels was observed between severe and mild patients. The severe patients had a significantly higher PDW than mild patients (P ≤ 0.05). Additionally, the severe patients had a significantly higher MPV than mild patients (P ≤ 0.05).  Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that complete blood count measurements can be used as useful biomarkers to assess the severity of Covid-19. Early identification of severe COVID-19 patients using these markers can help to better manage and accelerate the treatment process for COVID-19 patients.
Expression of Anti- Apoptotic Gene ( BARF1) and Immunomodulatory Gene (BCRF1) For Epstein Barr Virus in Chronic Active EBV Patients
Authors: Nsaif Ola Hafedh , Froushani Seyyed Meysam Abtahi , Abood Walaa Najm
Published: October 2024

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is a herpes virus with double-stranded DNA enclosed by proteins. The envelope of the virus has glycoproteins, which are important for attachment and entry into the host cells (B cells and epithelial cells). EBV targets B cells by utilizing their molecular machinery to replicate the viral genome. The virus causes B cells to differentiate into memory B cells, which then can move into the circulatory system, or become latent until a trigger causes reactivation. The transmission of the Epstein Barr virus occurs in several ways, such as deep kissing or food-sharing. Increased levels of viral DNA are found in salivary secretions after the initial infection. Children can be infected after eating food that has already been chewed by an EBV infected individual. The transmission has occurred through stem cell and organ transplantation, as well as blood transfusion. EBV has several associated complications, One dangerous complication is splenic rupture due to infectious mononucleosis. Aim of the Study: To Estimation the immunemodulatory and  Oncogenes for Epstein Barr Virus Associated with Viral Tumorigenesis in Chronic Active EBV Patients By  Detection of  EBV IgG in all samples , Estimation the expression of  antiapoptotic gene ( BARF1) and immunomodulatory gene (BCRF1).  Result: The study showed there are high significant between the patient group with different inflammation disease in addition infected with virus compare with have not disease When detection genetically about the virus in sample of infected by EBV the presence of genes has been diagnosed  BARF1 and  BCRF1  in patient's group.
Factors Associated With Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid Among Postdated Women In Kirkuk Province, Iraq
Authors: Asker Noorsan kareem , Ahmed Bestoon mohammed
Published: October 2024

Background: Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF), also known as green-stained amniotic fluid, has long been associated with the risk of miscarriage. MSAF is becoming more prevalent as a woman gets older and reaches a peak of 15% around delivery time. Studies indicated that MSAF affects 7–9% of all term births.  Objectives: The main aim of this study is to identify whether the prolongation of pregnancy beyond the expected date of delivery has negative effects on the health of both mothers and the neonate. To identify the risk factors related to meconium-stained amniotic fluid among postdated deliveries. Additionally, to identify the risk factors related to MSAF among postdated deliveries. Methodology: The study was carried out over six months in the hospitals in the Kirkuk province region of Iraq. The constructed questionnaire (Using the interviewing technique) was used for data collection. Statistical significance was defined as a P value of less than or equal to 0.05. Results: The study results reveal that the mean age is 28.36 ± 6.52. Concerning residence, most reported that they have been living in urban areas. Regarding the client's educational qualifications, more than half read and write. The gestational age for less than half is 37-40 weeks. Regarding the occurrence of MSAF, the study found a significant association between gestational age, educational qualifications of the mothers, and their residency.  Conclusion: MSAF is among the risk factors that jeopardize the life of the mother and the baby during pregnancy and after delivery. The study revealed significant findings among some demographic data such as the mother's gestational age and the area of residency along with the women's educational qualifications with MSAF. The study recommended that extra attention and care be provided to the rural areas which have a crucial role in the prevention of such problems.
Forecasting Trends in Relative Humidity in Iraq (Study in Climate Geography)
Authors: Sawadi Aseel Shaker , Al-Asadi Kadhem Abdel Wahhab
Published: October 2024

The research aims to predict and determine the trend in relative humidity rates (%) in Iraq, for four months (October, January, April, July), as the percentage of water in the atmosphere does not exceed (0.01%) of the hydrosphere at any moment. Despite this, it is an important element in the weather and plays a major role in the formation of clouds, fog, and dew. He is responsible for all major weather events, such as hurricanes and other weather disturbances. To understand the nature of the behavior of relative humidity, its trend, fluctuations, and future changes in time and space, statistical models were designedm(SARIMA) based on the Box–Jenkins method in the time series forecasting method for the period (2023-2037), for the following stations (Kirkuk - Baghdad - Al-Hayy - Samawah - Nasiriyah - Basra) and relying on the base years from (1970 - 2022), and the research adopted the use of The algorithm drawn up by two researchers (BJ 1976), used the autoregressive model and the seasonal integration moving average, which is symbolized by the symbol (p, d, q) (P, D, Q) SARIMA, which is called the seasonal multiplier model.
Fruit Characteristics and Yield Quality of Two Apple Varieties As Affected By O DAP Fertilization and Spraying With Moringa Plant Extract
Authors: AL-Naqeeb Shawqi N Y , AL -Abbasi Ghalip BA
Published: October 2024

This study was carried out in one of the private orchards in the Hashimiya district in Babil Governorate during the 2023 growing seasons to study the effect of the organic O-DAP fertilizer and Moringa leaves extract on the vegetative and chemical characteristics of the Sharabi variety and the Anna variety at 5 years of age. The treatments in the experiment were distributed using a split-split plot design system with three replicates in a randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D). The main plots were represented by the varieties, symbolized by A (the Anna variety and the Sharabi variety), and the spraying with Moringa leaves extract, symbolized by M, as the secondary plots. - Plots at three concentrations (0, 150, 200) ml l-1 and the addition of O-DAP fertilizer, symbolized by D in the sub-sub-plots, and at three levels (0, 500, 1000) gm tree-1, as 27 trees were selected. Each variety is homogeneous in growth and age, and the total of both varieties is 54 trees, and each replicate contains 18 treatments. Each treatment was repeated three times, with one tree per experimental unit (2×3×3). The results were as follows
Impact of Angiotensin II Receptor Levels in Serum and Follicular Fluid on ICSI Outcomes in Infertility Cases
Authors: Dhumad Saja Zaidan , Sraibet Muayyad , Jwad Mufeda Ali
Published: October 2024

Male and female infertility are defined as a medical problems.Childless status syndrome is a condition when a couple has no success in conceiving a child, after 12 months of unprotected sex.In ovary, uterus and placenta, peptide receptors of the renin-angiotensin system are found along with angiotensin.The local function of renin-angiotensin system is observed not only in the ovary, but also in there.IVF experts put Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) into the use of treating male-factor infertility of a severe degree.One sperm is brought into the mature cell by ICSI which is a way of injecting it directly.This study looks on the levels of the receptors of blood and follicular fluid Angiotensin II and investigates their influence on ICSI, which is one of the infertility treatments options.Designed the cross-sectional research, which involved 90 infertile women who had undergone the intra cytoplasmic sperm injection.The participants were divided by BMI into three groups: the normal range of BMI is 18.5-24.9, overweight falls within the range of 25-29.9, and obesity is defined as BMI of 30-34.9. An ELISA test in the private laboratories was carried out to measure angiotensin receptors in blood and follicular fluid on the day of oocyteBMI of the usually weighted women, the women were overweight and with obesity had significantly diverse mean BMIs.The age, time of infertility, and the type of infertility there was no substantial difference found between groups.The hormone levels were found not to be that different in reproductive-aged and obese-normal weight infertile girls as well as obese women.The study studies demonstrated that higher follicular fluid angiotensin II receptor concentrations were related well with intracytoplasmic sperm injection measures.This study has indeed revealed that all the IVF-ET patients involved in the research did have the angiotensin II receptors 1 in their blood and the follicular fluid.The follicular fluid turns out to have increased levels of receptors rather than the serum.Aetgenin Il receptors 1 blood and follicular fluids levels are in no way connected.The angeliotensin II recept1 (AT1/serum angiotensin II) levels in serum were not correlated to follicles.It is possible that high follicular angiotensin II receptor 1 fluid levels lead to conception, which may explain why the patient is now expecting a baby.There was a definite relationship happening in levels of Angiotensin II Receptor 1 and pregnancy.
Artificial intelligence in the ethics of education
Authors: Irigoin Cabrera Ulises Octavio , Soto Vilca Jaime , Cabanillas Oliva Erlin Guillermo , Silvera García Kattya Rosscelyn , García Rojas Rosaura , Huamani Casaverde Macedonio
Published: October 2024

As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, it is crucial to recognize the potential drawbacks associated with its advancement. The rise of AI brings with it a multitude of concerns that have profound implications for both individuals and society as a whole, highlighting the pressing need for ethical considerations in the realm of AI. It is essential to recognize that misuse of AI technology can exacerbate existing inequalities, while also acknowledging that inappropriately programmed algorithms can result in unfair discrimination against individuals, such as denying them access to vital services such as health insurance.
Pengaruh Perawatan Kendaraan Utama Dan Kesiapan Personel PKP-PK Terhadap Response Time
Authors: Miftahul Firdaus  , Mahesa Adhi Tamtama  , Surya Saputra
Published: October 2024

Unit Pertolongan Kecelakaan Pesawat dan Pemadam Kebakaran (PKP-PK) adalah bagian dari struktur organisasi bandara yang bertanggung jawab untuk penyelamatan dan tanggap darurat di lingkungan bandara. Response time adalah waktu yang diperlukan dari saat unit PKP-PK menerima pemberitahuan kecelakaan pesawat udara hingga kendaraan foam tender tiba di lokasi kejadian, siap untuk memulai pemadaman dan mengeluarkan setidaknya 50% dari bahan pemadam busa yang diperlukan sesuai dengan kategori yang ditentukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis perawatan kendaraan utama dan kesiapan personel PKP-PK sehingga mempengaruhi response time. Tujuan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas operasional unit PKP-PK, sehingga mampu memberikan respon yang cepat dan tepat dalam situasi darurat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kajian pustaka (library research). Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa Perawatan kendaraan utama dan kesiapan personel sangat penting dalam mencapai response time yang optimal di unit PKP-PK. Perawatan kendaraan yang rutin, termasuk harian, mingguan, bulanan, triwulanan, semesteran, dan tahunan, sangat diperlukan untuk memastikan kendaraan selalu siap pakai, terutama dalam situasi darurat. Kesiapan personel mencakup fisik dan mental, respon cepat dan efektif, serta keterampilan dan kompetensi
Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Keputusan Siswa SMP dalam Melanjutkan Studi di SMK pada Siswa Kelas IX SMPN 1 Minasatene
Authors: Mustari S. Lamada  , Sulaiman Dwi Rezky Anandari , Islamiaturrahmi Nur
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi keputusan siswa kelas IX siswa SMP Negeri 1 Minasatene untuk melanjutkan studi ke sekolah kejuruan. Faktor yang akan dijadikan variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah citra sekolah, siswa minat, dan lingkungan keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian ex-post facto. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMP Negeri 1 Minasatene berjumlah 173 orang, sampel penelitian diambil dengan menggunakan purposive sampling dengan sampel sebanyak 110 siswa. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier sederhana untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra sekolah, minat siswa dan lingkungan keluarga terhadap keputusan siswa untuk melanjutkan pendidikannya studi di sekolah kejuruan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya kuat dan pengaruh yang signifikan antara citra sekolah terhadap keputusan siswa untuk melanjutkan studi mereka di SMK dengan nilai t sebesar 7,118. Hasil uji t terhadap minat siswa sebesar 5,305 menunjukkan ada adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara minat siswa terhadap keputusan siswa untuk melanjutkan studi mereka di SMK. Sedangkan hasil uji t pada lingkungan keluarga diperoleh nilai sebesar 3,842 yang berarti terdapat pengaruh yang cukup moderat dan signifikan antara lingkungan keluarga terhadap keputusan siswa dalam melanjutkan studi di SMK. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan, faktor dominan mempengaruhi keputusan siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Minasatene adalah citra sekolah. Secara keseluruhan, citra sekolah tidak hanya penting tetapi juga penting juga mempunyai pengaruh paling besar dibandingkan faktor lainnya.
Epigenetic Modulation in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets – A Review
Authors: Safi Sher
Published: October 2024

Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death and a major global health problem despite ongoing research efforts, advancement in medical technologies, and increased public health awareness. However, the understanding of human cancer as a heterogeneous disease has been significantly increased offering hope that the vital molecular and cellular mechanisms would pave the way for controlling cancer at its advanced stages. The transformation of normal cells into cancerous cells is a complex process achieved through a cascade of events and molecular modifications. A great deal of cancer research has been focusing on studying epigenetic alterations such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA expression. These epigenetic changes modulate gene expression which is believed to play a potential role in cancer initiation, proliferation, and metastasis. This article aims to review how several aberrant epigenetic regulations impact gene expression and cellular reprogramming in cancer. It also discusses how hypomethylation can lead to increased expression of oncogenes and how hypermethylation silences key tumor suppressor genes. It also highlights how these aberrantly dysregulated genes can serve as potential therapeutic targets for cancer prevention and as biomarkers for early cancer detection.
Prediction of the height of caving zone above the undercut in block caving mining method
Authors: Alipenhani Behnam , Majdi Abbas , Bakhshandeh Amnieh Hassan , Amini Erfan
Published: October 2024

The block caving is one of the most commonly used methods in underground mining of massive, low/high grades, and deep deposits. As a result of undercutting, caving occurs and propagates toward the upper part of the ore block. It is essential to predict the height of caved ore and its volume based on shape of the caved zone to make an economic decision. This paper describes the mechanism of height of the caving zone development. Consequently, four new mathematical models (prismatic, parabolic, cubic, and hemispheric) are proposed to estimate the height of this caving zone. The results are compared with the existing approaches. The proposed methods have proven that the height of caving zone has a linear relationship with the uniaxial tensile and compressive strengths and the height of undercut as well. Also, the height of the caving zone has a negative exponential relationship with unit weight of undercut roof materials and its expansion factor. The Height of the caving zone of the prismatic model is 1.5 times higher than the parabolic model and 1.3 times higher than the hemispheric model. The cubic model estimates the lowest height of the caving zone (0.3 times the height estimated by the prismatic model). The average height of the caving zone, taking the average unit weight of 27 KN/m3 into account, is about 69.4 times the tensile strength, 5.8 times the uniaxial compressive strength of the rock mass, and 18.8 times the height of the undercut.
OPTIMALISASI PEMBERDAYAAN KADER KESEHATAN DALAM DETEKSI TBC PARU DI PARE KABUPATEN KEDIRI TAHUN 2024
Authors: Astri Yunita  , Erni Rahmawati  , Liya Ni'matul Maula  , Fresty Africia
Published: October 2024

Investigasi Kontak merupakan kegiatan pelacakan dan investigasi yang ditujukan pada orang-orang yang kontak dengan pasien TB (indeks kasus) untuk menemukan terduga TB. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberdayakan kader kesehatan dalam melakukan investigasi kasus TB di kecamatan Pare Kabupaten Kediri Tahun 2024. Metode: Pemberdayaan kader kesehatan melalui kegiatan simulasi dan praktik investigasi kasus serta pendampingan bagi kader. Hasil kegiatan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini telah melatih 20 orang kader kesehatan untuk dapat melakukan investigasi kasus TB. Investigasi kontak dilaksanakan terhadap 5 kasus indek, 57 rumah dan 217 jiwa. Kegiatan yang dilakukan pengkajian kasus indeks, kunjungan rumah kontak kasus indeks, skrining TB, penyuluhan tentang TB, pendampingan dan pemantauan serta pelaporan. Saran: Diharapkan kepada kader kesehatan yang telah dilatih untuk dapat menerapkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang telah diperoleh dalam penanganan kasus TB dengan tetap berkoordinasi dengan pihak puskesmas dan pemerintah setempat.
INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL MARKETING AND SALES PROMOTION TOWARDS PRODUCT PURCHASE DECISIONS AT IVY CARISSA SIMO FASHION STORE
Authors: Gina Sila Nuryana  , Isfadhilah  , Anis Fitriyasari
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of digital marketing and discount towards purchasing decisions at Ivy Carissa fashion store. The primary sample data was taken from Ivy Carissa customers. The questionnaire contains 13 items of questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative method and using multiple linear regression. The results showed that digital marketing effect significantly on purchasing decisions. The same goes to discount that effect significantly on purchasing decisions. Simultaneously variables of digital marketing and discount effects on purchasing decisions.
POTENSI EKSTRAK ETHANOL DAUN BELUNTAS (Pluchea indica Less.) PADA PENYEMBUHAN LUKA BAKAR
Authors: Pertiwi Krisna K. , Rosa J. Hesturini  , Dwi Wahyuni  , Muhammad W Pambudi
Published: October 2024

Luka bakar merupakan kecelakaan yang sering terjadi di Indonesia. Masyarakat sering menggunakan bahan alam untuk mengatasinya, termasuk penggunaan daun beluntas. Penelitian ini bertujuan membuktikan potensi daun beluntas dalam penyembuhan luka bakar derajad II. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental. Daun beluntas diekstraksi dengan ethanol 96% dengan perbandingan 1:10 selama 6 hari. Ekstrak kental yang didapatkan selanjutnya diuji skrining fitokimia dan KLT. Hewan coba yang digunakan adalah tikus putih jantan dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok, tiap kelompok terdiri dari 5 ekor. Setiap kelompok diberi perlakuan dengan kontrol positif, kontrol negatif, dan sampel dengan konsentrasi 5%, 15%, 25%. Ekstrak mengandung senyawa flavonoid, saponin dan tanin. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran luka, masing-masing konsentrasi memberikan hasil yang berbeda secara signifikan (Sig=0,000) dan yang memberikan hasil yang paling baik adalah konsentrasi 25%.
ANALYZING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS USING SPEECHACE: INSIGHTS FROM AN AI-POWERED ASSESSMENT TOOL
Authors: Ningsih Fitria
Published: October 2024

AI technology has increasingly integrated into language learning and assessment, offering efficient and engaging environment. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Speechace, an AI powered language assessment tool, in improving speaking skills among first semester students through a mixed-method approach. The findings revealed an average overall performance score of 5.69 out of 9, with female students consistently outperforming males students in pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and overall speaking competence. The question-specific analysis showed that students performed better on personal topics, exhibiting higher fluency and fewer pauses. Speechace provided valuable feedback, particularly in evaluating fluency-including the report of word per minute and bad pauses-as well as pronunciation accuracy via color-coded feedback. These findings highlight the potential use of AI tools in language education and offer insight for educators on integrating technology into English language instruction, more specifically in speaking skills.
INCREASING LEVEL OF EYE HEALTH WITHHEALTH EDUCATION COLOR BLINDNESS SCREENING METHODIN THE BULAKDAWUNG STUDY GROUP KEDIRI
Authors: Sandy Kurniajati  , Yoyok Febrijanto  , Sutik  , Corlida Priska K.D  , Helen Pakpahan  , Oky Wahyu S.
Published: October 2024

Implementation of increasing level of eye health using health education using color blind screening method in the Bulakdawung Study Group Kediri showed that increasing in the knowledge of parents and children regarding eye health through health education using color blind screening method with 100% results of not experiencing color blindness. Parents need to maintain eye health by providing nutrition/diet to children with a source of vitamin A, need to prevent eye trauma when children play, and to give health education to prevent eye trauma in children. In play groups, it is necessary to provide supplementary food rich sources of Vitamin A periodically every 2-3 months and eye health education to children in study groups.