Static Analysis-Based Android Malware Detection (2021–2026): A Systematic Survey And Taxonomy,
2026
Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Static Analysis-Based Android Malware Detection (2021–2026): A Systematic Survey And Taxonomy, Ali Hussein Mohammed Ali, Musaab Riyadh Abdulrazzaq
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Android malware is not only increasing in size and sophistication but is also a challenge to be detected on a large scale. Static analysis is popular due to its ability to detect malware without running applications or tracing run-time events. However, features, datasets, labeling methods, and assessment methodology differ, which makes studying performance difficult. This is a systematic study of 78 peer reviewed articles written between 2021 and 2026 regarding the Android malware detection by static analysis. In each of the studies, the current survey cover the following feature source, feature representation and engineering, learning paradigms, datasets and labeling methods, …
Guided Mind Mapping For Enhancing Spatial Thinking In First-Year Architectural Design Studios,
2026
Researcher, College of Engineering Architecture, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
Guided Mind Mapping For Enhancing Spatial Thinking In First-Year Architectural Design Studios, Noor Ayad Rashid, Mustafa Kamil Al-Khafaji
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Spatial thinking constitutes a core cognitive ability in early architectural design education, enabling students to interpret, organize, and transform spatial relationships into coherent architectural configurations. Despite its importance, studio practice often indicates that first-year students rely on surface-level representation rather than engaging in structured spatial reasoning, which leads to fragmented compositions and weak spatial coherence. Accordingly, this study investigates the following research question: To what extent can guided mind mapping support the development of spatial thinking in early architectural design studios? A quasi-experimental design was adopted to examine the impact of structured visual–cognitive guidance on students' spatial reasoning. The study …
Multiaxial Stress And Deformation Analysis In Mechanical Structures Under Variable Dynamic Loads,
2026
Researcher, Islamic Azad University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Applied, Islamic Republic of Iran
Multiaxial Stress And Deformation Analysis In Mechanical Structures Under Variable Dynamic Loads, Aqeel Naeem Fareed Al-Khafaji
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Piping supports in gas and process facilities in Iraq are routinely exposed to operational vibration and moderate seismic actions, creating multiaxial, variable dynamic loads that are not fully captured by conventional uniaxial, static design checks. Welded brackets, in particular, are prone to local stress concentration and fatigue at weld toes. This study aims to quantify the multiaxial stress and deformation response of a welded steel pipeline support bracket under variable dynamic loading and to assess the implications for structural integrity and design practice. It was demonstrated by the development and validation of a three-dimensional finite element model of a bracket-pipe …
Real-Time Adaptive Control Of Machining Parameters In Cnc Milling Using An Ensemble Digital Twin And In-Process Vibration Monitoring For Enhanced Surface Integrity,
2026
Researcher, Basra University, Basra, Iraq
Real-Time Adaptive Control Of Machining Parameters In Cnc Milling Using An Ensemble Digital Twin And In-Process Vibration Monitoring For Enhanced Surface Integrity, Ali Qasim Abdulwahid
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Achieving consistent surface integrity in CNC milling under varying materials and degraded tool conditions remains a critical challenge because fixed cutting parameters often induce regenerative chatter, accelerate tool wear, and cause surface and subsurface damage. This paper presents an integrated solution that combines an Ensemble Digital Twin (EDT), real-time in-process vibration monitoring, and a hybrid adaptive controller to maintain high surface quality while preserving productivity. The EDT fuses a physics-based milling dynamics model with a recurrent LSTM surrogate through a context-aware meta-learner that weights model outputs by process state (e.g., tool wear, engagement). A compact real-time monitoring pipeline computes a …
Evaluation Of Mimo Antenna Configurations For High Data-Rate Systems,
2026
Islamic Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran
Evaluation Of Mimo Antenna Configurations For High Data-Rate Systems, Ammar Abdulimam Abbood
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This paper introduces a new design of cat-shaped antenna in super wideband (SWB) and high data-rate multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems. The single-element SWB antenna has a wide frequency range of 2.23 GHz up to more than 100 GHz with outstanding bandwidth ratio (BW Ratio = 44.84:1), fractional bandwidth (FBW = 191%), bandwidth dimensional ratio (BDR = 5567) and a peak gain of 9.52 dB. The single antenna was also expanded to 2 × 2 MIMO array to further improve performance on multipath environments. Measurements and simulation show very good results using radiation patterns, isolation, channel capacity loss (CCL), …
Enhancement Of Tribological Behavior Of Rotating Bearings Using Advanced Ceramic Compounds Via Thermal Spray Techniques,
2026
Researcher, Islamic Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran
Enhancement Of Tribological Behavior Of Rotating Bearings Using Advanced Ceramic Compounds Via Thermal Spray Techniques, Amjid Shihab Abdul Jaleel
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Rotating machines constitute the main part of the most important industrial sectors in Iraq such as oil and gas production, power generation, and manufacturing. The harsh operating conditions however, in the form of high temperatures, corrosive agents and abrasive particulates are causes of premature failure of crucial components such as journal bearings. This study examines the improvement of tribological characteristics of normal steel journal bearings using superior ceramic coating using thermal spray. In particular, atmospheric plasma spray (APS) was used to deposit Alumina-Titania (Al2O3–TiO2) and Zirconia (ZrO2)coating on A106 Grade B carbon …
Effect Of Nano-Additives On Fracture Toughness Of Engineering Materials: An Experimental Study,
2026
Project Manager @RASEP for energy projects, Baghdad, Iraq
Effect Of Nano-Additives On Fracture Toughness Of Engineering Materials: An Experimental Study, Humam Ahmed Awad
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Structural integrity and service life of engineering components is based on fracture resistance. The paper presents an experimental study on the nano-additive that can be added to the locally-produced Iraqi engineering materials in order to enhance their fracture toughness. The research was inspired by the increasing demand in high-performance materials in the main sectors of the country such as infrastructure and energy besides the need to improve the properties of local resources. The tested material systems were two Portland cement composites and epoxy-based polymers. Nano-silica (n-SiO2 nano-alumina (n-Al2O3) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were added …
Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Nano-Doping On The Electrical And Thermal Properties Of Organic Semiconductors,
2026
Ministry of Finance, Rafidain Bank, Baghdad, Iraq
Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Nano-Doping On The Electrical And Thermal Properties Of Organic Semiconductors, Zainab Abdulateef Rashad
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This paper has introduced an experimental research case on the impact of nano-doping on electrical and thermal characteristics of organic semiconductor thin-film. The overall goal of the study is to study the effect of controlled addition of nano-dopants on charge transport characteristics and thermal stability that are important criteria in organic electronic device applications. Solution-based deposition was used to produce the thin films at a different concentration of nano-dopant and, systematic electrical and thermal measurements were carried out under controlled laboratory conditions. Electrical characterization showed that there was high improvement of electrical conductivity as the nano-dopant concentration was high, especially …
An Intelligent System For Managing High-Priority Vehicle Routing In Smart Cities Using Artificial Intelligence And Spatial Data Analytics,
2026
Islamic Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran
An Intelligent System For Managing High-Priority Vehicle Routing In Smart Cities Using Artificial Intelligence And Spatial Data Analytics, Bahjat Abdulelah Madhloom
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
In developing metropolises, there is a risk to public safety in addition to the usual traffic jams. Traffic delays can have life-altering effects every second that fire trucks and ambulances are delayed. Large cities like Baghdad, which suffer from haphazard road sealing and incompetent traffic management, are especially affected, creating daily emergency crisis problems. We create a new intelligent routing system for these top priority vehicles in order to solve this life-or-death problem. Our method uses a trained model with real-time spatial information instead of outdated static maps. A Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network at its core constantly forecasts …
Improvement Of Mechanical And Corrosion Properties Of Weld In Stainless Steel In Crude Oil Tank By Using Nano-Fillers,
2026
Azad Islamic University – Dept. of Production and Manufacturing, Islamic Republic of Iran
Improvement Of Mechanical And Corrosion Properties Of Weld In Stainless Steel In Crude Oil Tank By Using Nano-Fillers, Ali Abdulzahra Shanshoon
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
The aim of this study is to investigate the corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of welded steel exposed to gases emitted from crude oil reservoirs. In this study, two types of nanoparticles were used as fillers during welding to improve corrosion and mechanical properties. TiO2 and SiO2 nanoparticles were mixed with soldering oil in four mass concentrations of 0, 1, 2.5 and 5% by ultrasonic bath method and used as filler during the welding process. In order to prepare the samples, plain carbon steel with a thickness of 3 mm was used and they were welded together by …
Video Compression Optimization Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence: Review/Review Article,
2026
Mustansiriyah University, College of Education, Department of Computer Science, Baghdad/Iraq
Video Compression Optimization Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence: Review/Review Article, Amal Abbas Kadhim, Wedad Abdul Khuder Naser, Nada Abdulkareem Hameed
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Compressing video is an important and essential function in today's multimedia systems as it enables the efficient storage and transmission of large volumes of video data. The proliferation of high-resolution videos that are being used in various application areas such as video streaming, video conferencing, surveillance, and autonomous systems has caused the strong demand for more efficient compression algorithms. This paper presents an in-depth review of video compression techniques with particular focus on AI methods. It also discusses traditional video coding standards including H. 264/AVC, H. 265/HEVC, and AV1, including motion estimation, transform coding quantization entropy coding, and rate-distortion optimization. …
Strategic Optimal Design Of Energy Storage Systems For Enhancing Stability And Sustainability In Electrical Distribution Networks,
2026
Holy Karbala Province Council, Karbala / Iraq
Strategic Optimal Design Of Energy Storage Systems For Enhancing Stability And Sustainability In Electrical Distribution Networks, Hayder Abdulhussein Allawi
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
The paper will provide a multi-objective model of optimizing the strategic placement and size of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Iraqi electrical distribution systems. The power grid of Iraq has deep issues, such as chronic power shortages, extreme grid instability, and astronomical technical and non-technical losses, and they can be up to 50 percent of the power generated. These problems require new solutions that will make the grid more modern and reliable in terms of energy security. The suggested methodology combines a Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm and the specific mathematical models of BESS and renewable energy …
Solar-Assisted Thermal Integration For Improving Fuel Pumping Efficiency In The Middle Oil Distribution Company – Karbala Depot,
2026
Islamic Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran, 07718180193
Solar-Assisted Thermal Integration For Improving Fuel Pumping Efficiency In The Middle Oil Distribution Company – Karbala Depot, Ali Shakir Hial
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This paper discusses how a solar-assisted thermal heating system can be incorporated to enhance the efficiency of fuel pumping at the Karbala Fuel Depot which is managed by the Middle Oil Distribution Company in Iraq. The aim of the system is to partially pre-heat diesel before pipeline transfer and hence minimizing losses in pressure caused by viscosity and saving electrical power consumed during pumping operations. The test is a combination of field tests, thermal performance modeling, and thermal flow analysis using CFD to capture the interaction between temperature, fuel rheology and pump load behaviour. It was proven that the stratified …
Objective Biomarker Development For Parameter Optimization In Neuromodulation Using High-Density Emg Temporal And Spatial Features,
2026
Thomas Jefferson University
Objective Biomarker Development For Parameter Optimization In Neuromodulation Using High-Density Emg Temporal And Spatial Features, Shirin Madarshahian, Nikoo Javadpour, Michael Trakhtorchuck, Tatiana Guerrero-David, Kristin Gustafson, James Harrop, Caio Matias, M. J. Mulcahey, Alessandro Naopli, Alex R. Vaccaro, Mijail Serruya
Farber Institute for Neuroscience Faculty Papers
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) is a promising neuromodulation approach for motor recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI), yet clinical programming remains largely dependent on subjective parameter selection. This study evaluated high-density surface EMG (HD-sEMG)–derived spatial and temporal features as objective biomarkers for tSCS optimization in three adults with chronic cervical SCI. A 64-channel electrode array recorded stimulation-evoked responses across five cervical stimulation levels, four pulse widths, and graded amplitudes. Features describing activation magnitude, spatial distribution, cluster morphology, and temporal dynamics were extracted from epoch-based activation maps. Of the three enrolled participants, two demonstrated measurable stimulation-evoked responses and contributed to …
Enhancement Of Gas Turbine Efficiency By Using Recuperator And Intercooler Systems,
2026
Researcher in Department of Mechanics, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Iran
Enhancement Of Gas Turbine Efficiency By Using Recuperator And Intercooler Systems, Mohammed Saad Kamil
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
High power density and operational flexibility make gas turbines an indispensable part of contemporary energy conversion systems. However, in the simple cycle configuration, the thermal efficiency is generally low because the exhaust heat loss is large and the compression work is high. The current investigation is focused on enhancing the thermal efficiency of a gas turbine by the introduction of two augmentation schemes, namely a recuperator and an intercooler. A numerical and thermal simulation study was carried out to model the gas turbine cycle based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Simplicity and Modified cycles Performance of simple …
Performance Evaluation Of Multi-Stage Compressors And Their Impact On Energy Conversion System Efficiency `A Field Study At Thi-Qar Oil Company',
2026
Chief Engineered, Ministry of Oil, Thi-Qar Oil Company, Thi-Qar, Iraq
Performance Evaluation Of Multi-Stage Compressors And Their Impact On Energy Conversion System Efficiency `A Field Study At Thi-Qar Oil Company', Taha Chyad Thajeel
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This paper is a field-based performance assessment of a multi-stage natural gas compressor that is operating in realistic industrial conditions. The data is analyzed using the real operating data taken in a particular oil and gas plant and, therefore, the actual operating data is used to determine the trends of thermodynamic behavior, energy consumption, and efficiency, instead of theoretical or simulation-based assumptions. The analysis was performed phase by phase in order to examine the distribution of pressure ratios, temperature increase and power consumption in the compressor stages. The findings demonstrate that there is a significant difference between the power of …
Experimental Analysis Of Thermal - Hydraulic Enhancement In A Shell-And-U-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Copper Foam Baffles,
2026
Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University, Iran
Experimental Analysis Of Thermal - Hydraulic Enhancement In A Shell-And-U-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Copper Foam Baffles, Rawaa Hussein Al-Meammar
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
Porous metal foams have emerged as a promising medium for thermal management due to their high surface area, low density, and excellent thermal conductivity. This study investigates the effect of copper porous foam baffles with different pore densities (5 and 10 PPI) on the thermal and hydraulic performance of a shell-and-U-tube water–water heat exchanger. An experimental setup was developed to evaluate the Nusselt number, heat transfer coefficient, pressure drop, and friction factor over a range of Reynolds numbers across the annular side. The results revealed that incorporating porous metal foam significantly enhanced heat transfer compared with the smooth-tube configuration. At …
Cfd Optimization Using Ansys Fluent For Advanced Thermal Energy Conversion, A Case Study On Heat Recovery Systems In Iraqi Power Plants,
2026
Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Islamic Republic of Iran
Cfd Optimization Using Ansys Fluent For Advanced Thermal Energy Conversion, A Case Study On Heat Recovery Systems In Iraqi Power Plants, Basim Mohammed Abid Ali
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
The energy sector in Iraq has lots of potential but the infrastructures are old and lack optimum thermal efficiency resulting in high consumption of fuel and environmental degradation. The study focuses on the urgent necessity of modernization of the thermal energy conversion systems in the industrial plants of Iraq by means of the further development of numerical simulation. The paper applies the Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) through ANSYS Fluent to model and optimize a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, which is similar to the ones employed in heat recovery units in Iraqi thermal power plants like the Al-Dora power plant in Baghdad. The …
Spatial Estimation For Gas Flaring And Natural Gas Waste From Oil Production Using Remote Sensing And Gis Techniques,
2026
Department of Geomatics Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
Spatial Estimation For Gas Flaring And Natural Gas Waste From Oil Production Using Remote Sensing And Gis Techniques, Hisham M. Jawad Al Sharaa
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This study aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial gas flaring intensity and emission doses analysis throughout oil production areas in Iraq based on remote sensing and GIS-based interpolation methods. Satellite image and spatial data were combined to create a map of flaring locations, refinery locations, and associated CO2-equivalent emissions. The results show that there is a clear spatial variation in the intensity of the emissions ranging from northern regions towards the oil fields in the south near Basra, Rumaila and West Qurna, where refinery density and high flaring activities are observed. Interpolation modelling suggests that the majority of …
Ai-Enhanced Heat Transfer Optimization In Magnetic Bio-Nanofluids,
2026
Ministry of Reconstruction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works, Baghdad, Iraq
Ai-Enhanced Heat Transfer Optimization In Magnetic Bio-Nanofluids, Hasan Attyah Shaboot
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences
This study presents a hybrid Artificial Intelligence–Computational Fluid Dynamics (AI-CFD) framework for optimizing heat transfer in magnetic bio-nanofluids subjected to external magnetic fields. Magnetic bio-nanofluids, composed of biocompatible base fluids containing superparamagnetic nanoparticles, exhibit tunable thermal and flow behavior, making them promising for biomedical and micro-cooling applications. Conventional optimization methods based on experiments or brute-force CFD are computationally expensive and limited in exploring the full design space. To overcome these challenges, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) surrogate model was developed to predict two key performance indicators, the Nusselt number and the friction factor, with high accuracy (R2 > 0.997). The …
