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On The Friendship Of Books: F. D. Maurice On The Art Of Reading, Writing, And Friendship, Robert Trexler

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Owen Barfield And C. S. Lewis: A Critical Friendship, Colin Duriez

Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016

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Conference Program, Umberto Arena, Thomas Astrup, Paola Lettieri, Roland Clift

Life Cycle Assessment and Other Assessment Tools for Waste Management and Resource Optimization

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Alum Is First African American Valedictorian At Maryland Dentistry School, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Recovered Voices: Experiences Of Borderline Personality Disorder, Carla D. Chugani

The Qualitative Report

The purpose of this article is to use poetic analysis to present evocative accounts of the lived experiences of individuals who have recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Individuals with BPD suffer from a complex set of clinical issues that may be worsened by stigmatization encountered in their general lives as well as from health care providers. I argue that one method of enhancing clinical service provision to individuals with BPD is to view their behavior within the context that it originally developed. Viewing behavior in context may enhance healthcare providers’ abilities to respond empathically and/or to assist clients in …

Synthesis And Characterization Studies Of Metal Complexes With Schiff Base Derived From 4-[5-(2-Hydoxy-Phenyl)-[1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-Ylimino Methyl]-1,5-Dimethyl-2-Phenyl-1,2-Dihydro-Pyrazol-3-One, Naser Shaalan, Zaynab Hussein Fadel, Wasn Abdulrazzar Mahmood, Abbas Ali Salih Al-Hamdani

Baghdad Science Journal

New metal complexes of the ligand 4-[5-(2-hydoxy-phenyl)-[1,3,4- oxadiazol -2-ylimino methyl]-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-pyrazol-3-one (L) with the metal ions Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) were prepared in alcoholic medium. The Schiff base was synthesized through condensate of [4-antipyrincarboxaldehyde] with[2-amino-5-(2-hydroxy-phenyl-1,3,4- oxadiazol] in alcoholic medium . Two tetradentate Schiff base ligand were used for complexation upon two metal ions of Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ as dineucler formula M2L2.4H2O. The metal complexes were characterized by FTIR Spectroscopy, electronic Spectroscopy, elemental analysis, magnetic susceptidbility measurements, and also the ligand was characterized by 1H-NMR spectra, and mass spectra. The Structures of complexes were proposed from the measurements.

Adsorption And Thermodynamic Study Of Direct Blue 71 Dye On To Natural Flint Clay From Aqueous Solution, Azal S. Waheeb

Baghdad Science Journal

The remove of direct blue (DB71) anionic dye on flint clay in aqueous solution was investigated by using a batch system for various dye concentrations. The contact time, pH, adsorbent dose, and temperature was studied under batch adsorption technique. The data of adsorption equilibrium fit with isotherm Langmuar and Freiundlich ,when the correlation coefficient used to elucidate the best fitting isotherm model. The thermodynamic parameters such as, ∆Hº ,∆Sº and ∆Gº. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the sorption of the dyes onto Flint clay was endothermic and spontaneous.

Density Functional Theory Study Of Molecular Structure, Electronic Properties, Uv–Vis Spectra On Coumarin102., Falah A-H. Mutlak, Ali T. Mohi, Tariq J. Alwan

Baghdad Science Journal

The various properties of the ground and excited electronic states of coumarins 102 using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) was calculated by the B3LYP density functional model with 6-31G(d,p) basis set by Gaussian 09 W program. Spectral characteristics of coumarin102 have been probed into by methods of experimental UV-visible, and quantum chemistry. The UV spectrum was measured in methanol. The optimized structures, total energies, electronic states (HOMO- LUMO), energy gap, ionization potentials, electron affinities, chemical potential, global hardness, softness, global electrophilictity, and dipole moment were measured. We find good agreement between experimental data of UV …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some New Monemer And Polymers Containing Hetero Cyclic Rings With Study Of Their Physical Properties., Ibtisam K. Jassim, Iman M. M. Hassan

Baghdad Science Journal

Number of new polyester and polyamide are prepared as derivatives from 5,5`-(1,4-phenylene)-bis-(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-amine) [C1], three series of heterocyclic compounds were synthesized.The first series includes the Schiff base [C2] prepared from the reaction between compound [C1] with p-hydroxy benzaldehyde in presence of acetic acid and absolute ethanol , then these derivatives have reaction with maleic anhydride , phthalic anhydride and sodium azide, respectively to obtain the compounds [C3-5] contaning (oxazepine and tetrazole) rings.The third series of compounds [C1-5] has transformed to their polymers [C6-15] by reaction with adipoyl chloride and glutroyl chloride , respectively. The reaction was followed by T.L.C and identified …

Synthesis And Characterization Of New Polymer From Bisacodyl A, Intisar Y. Mohammed, Ibtisam Kh. Jassim

Baghdad Science Journal

A new series polymers was synthesized from reaction starting material Bisacodyl A or [(2-Pyridinylmethylene) di-4, 1-phenylene di acetate] with hydrogen bromide, then the products were polymerized by addition polymerization from used adipoyl and glutaroyl chloride. The structure of these compounds was characterized by FT-IR, melting points, TLC, X-Ray, DSC and 1H-NMR for starting material. These compounds were also screened for their antibacterial activists.

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some New Nucleoside Analogues From Substituted Benzimidazole Via 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition, Thanaa M. Al-Mouamin, Ahmed Kh. Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

This paper includes the synthesis of some new nucleoside analogues starting with 2-substituted benzimidazole derivative (7-9), that synthesized by condensation of O-phenylenediamine with p-chloro benzaldehyde and two substituted benzoic acid , which on nucleophilic substitution with propargyl bromide gave a new N-substituted compounds (10-12). D-Fructose and D-galactose were chosen as a sugar moiety which were protected, brominated and azotated to give azido sugars (5) and (6), then they were subjected to 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction with N-substuted compounds afforded bloked nucleoside analoges (13-16), which after hydrolysis gave our target the free nucleoside analogues (17-20). All prepared compounds were identified by FT-IR …

Synthesis Of New Nucleoside Analogues From Benzimidazole And Evaluation Of Their Antimicrobial Activity, Thana M. Al-Mouamin, Dheyaa J. Alkhakani

Baghdad Science Journal

Our goal in this research, some new nucleoside analogues was synthesized. Starting from α-D glucose which was converted to per acetylated β-D gluco pyronoside then converted to active from(1-Bromo Sugar (2) as a sugar moiety.The base moiety 2-substituted benzimidazole was prepared from condensation of phenylene diamine with different aromatic aldehydes, which were subjected to amino alkylation via Mannich reaction forming new nucleobase derivatives. Condensation of nucleobase with bromo sugar through nucleophilic substitution of anomeric carbon with nitrogen forming new protected nucleoside analogues then hydrolyzed with sodium methoxide in methanol to obtain our target, the free nucleoside analogues. All prepared compound …

Synthesis And Evaluation Antibacterial Activity Of Some New Substituted 5-Bromoisatin Containing Five, Six Heterocyclic Ring, Suaad M. H. Al-Majidi, Huda J. A. Al-Adhami

Baghdad Science Journal

This research includes the synthesis of some new different heterocyclic derivatives of 5-Bromoisatin. New sulfonylamide, diazine, oxazole, thiazole and 1,2,3-triazole derivatives of 5-Bromoisatin have been synthesized. The synthesis process started by the reaction of 5-Bromoisatin with different reagents to obtain schiff bases of 5-Bromoisatin intermediate compounds(1, 8, 19) by using glacial acetic acid as a catalyst in three routes. The first route, 5-Bromoisatin reacted with p-aminosulfonylchloride to product compound(1), then converted to sulfonyl amide derivatives(2-7) by the reaction of compound(1) with different substituted primary aromatic amine in absolute ethanol. The second route includes the reaction of 5-Bromoisatin reacted with ethyl …

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, June 5-6, 2016

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on June 5-6, 2016.

Extraction And Estimation Of Curcumin Compounds From Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Rhizomes By Using Different Variables (Solvent, Time And Temperature)., Sahar S. Mutasher, Abdul Kadir Hadi Alwan, Zainb M. T. Jaafar

Baghdad Science Journal

The study aimed to investigate the effect of different times as follows 0.5, 1.00, 2.00 and 3.00 hrs, type of solvent (acetone, methanol and ethanol) and temperature (~ 25 and 50)ºc on curcumin percentage yield from turmeric rhizomes. The results showed significant differences (p<= 0.05) in all variables. The curcumin content which were determined spectrophotometrically ranged between (0.55-2.90) %. The maximum yield was obtained when temperature, time and solvent were 50ºC, 3 hrs and acetone, respectively.

Effect Of The Aquatic Plant Hydrella Vorticellata As A Fertilizer On Seed Germination And Some Chemical And Cytogenetics Parameters In The Cell Of Hordeum Vulgare And Vicia Faba, Abeer M. Y. Al-Hallaq, Buthayna A. H. Al-Makdami, Nidhal E. Suliaman, Abbas M. Ismael, Zainab M. Al-Dabagh

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study is concerned with studying the effect of aquatic plant Hydrella vorticellata with the concentration of 10 and 20 gm/2 K gm soil on percentage and growth rate of germinating seeds of Hordeum vulgare and Vicia faba. More overs, the quantitative amount of NPK in both tested plants and Hydrella vorticellata, are estimated as an organic fertilizer. It has also been find the total number of root cells, the number of dividing cells, and stages of mitosis. The study reveales, that there are no significant differences between the concentration of hydrella used in germination percentage, growth rate, wet …

1st Place Research Paper: The Effectiveness Of Yoga Therapy On An Adult, Post-Stroke Population: A Systematic Review, Baylor E. Hogan

Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize

Objectives: The objectives of this paper are to (1) give a brief overview of stroke pathophysiology (2) outline yoga as a therapeutic strategy (3) present the current research on yoga rehabilitation for stroke (4) discuss the efficacy of yoga for chronic stroke.

Methods: Relevant terms were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Academic OneFile, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar electronic databases. Studies were excluded if they contained pediatric stroke, non-stroke neurological diseases, or subjects with comorbidities. Statistically significant data was extracted for the primary measures of nine trials.

Results: Four studies measured statistically significant outcomes (p<0.05). These included improvements in balance, independence, endurance, trait anxiety, fear of falling, self-efficacy, pain, strength, range of motion (ROM), activity, participation, and quality of life (QoL). Discussion: Lack of statistical significance in post-stroke depression (PSD) measures may be due to inadequate intervention length or a psychosocial cause of depression. Improvements in balance, flexibility, and strength from yoga participation permitted progress in disability and functionality. Finally, overall health-related quality of life (HRQL) is affected by the severity of mental disorders and physical disability. Yoga can have a positive effect in both domains and therefore, may improve HRQL.

Conclusion: …

Measurement Of Radionuclides In Imported Coffee Consumed In Basra Southern Of Iraq And Estimation Of Its Annual Effective Dose, Ali Abd Abbas, Abdul-Munem Khaleel Ibrahim, Marwah Jawad Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Radioactive elements were identified in samples of imported coffee consumed in the province of Basra using gamma spectrometry SAM940TM. It is a scintillation detector of NaI(Tl) crystal and the dimensions of 2×2 inch. We have identified specific concentration As(Bq/kg) and annual effective dose D(Sv/y) for radioactive elements (_^40)K, (_^131)I, (_^134)Cs and (_^137)Cs. The estimated average effective dose for adults from coffee samples were found to be 0.037mSv/y, 88.434nSv/y, 46.909nSv/y, 27.212nSv/y for ((_^40)K,(_^131)I,(_^134)Cs,(_^137)Cs) respectively. The present results of the study revealed that the radioactivity was relatively low in the coffee and within the permissiblelimit.

Synthesis And Characterization Of New Heterocyclic Compounds From 2, 5- Dimercapto -1, 3, 4-Thiadiazole And Their Resins, Shetha F. Al-Zubiady, Israa Abdul Satar Ismael, Ban Dh. Ismael

Baghdad Science Journal

In this research, a new 1, 3, 4-Thiadiazole derivatives have been synthesized by many heterocyclic reactions. Starting from (2, 5 – dimercapto -1, 3, 4-Thiadiazole) a variety of derivatives have been synthesis. Compound (1) was synthesized by the reaction of hydrazine hydrate with carbon disulphide in absolute ethanol. The compound (1) was reacted with 1, 2-dibromoethane in presence of alkali ethanol to give the compound (2). The compound (3) was formed from the reaction of compound (2) with hydrazine hydrate. Schiff base (4) was obtained by reacting of compound (3) with the compound (p-hydroxybenzaldehyde) in absolute ethanol. A variety of …

Effect Of Some Induce Chemical And Biological Agents Against (Tilletia Tritici (Bjerk) And T.Laevis (Kühn) Causal Agents Of Wheat Common Bunt Disease, Sattar A. Shams-Allah, Emad M. Al-Maaroof, Mohamed S. Hassan

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of some chemicals and biological agents to induce systemic resistance (ISR) against to wheat common bunt disease caused by the two species of fungus Tilletia tritici (Bjerk.) Wint (T. caries (Dac.) Tul.) and T. laevis Kuhn (T. foetida (Wall.) Liro. Trails in the efforts to find an alternative, safe and environmentally friendly means to control the disease. Results of this study which carried out during two consecutive seasons for the years 2012 - 2013 and 2013 - 2014 at two different environmental locations. Seed treatment by (SA 100 and 200 mg/L, 500 …

Study Of Total Immunoglobulin E And Eosinophil Count In Allergic Disease, Suaad A. Brakhas, Abrar J. Hassan, Amna N. Jassim

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study aimed to evaluate the levels of total immunoglobulin E and percentage count of eosinophil in some of allergic disease. Blood sample collected from 210 patients (110 female, 100 male) with allergic disease (allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria) their age between 10-70 years and 50 healthy control their age between 23-52 years. A highly significant (P

Synthesis And Spectroscopic Characterization For Some Metal Ion Complexes With 2-Hydroxy-3-((5-Mercapto-1,3,4-Thiadiazol-2-Yl)Diazenyl)-1-Naphthaldehyde, Abbas Ali Salih Al-Hamdani, Susan Duraid Ahmed, Shaima Hameed Shake, Zainab Abd Al-Hadi Hasan

Baghdad Science Journal

New metal ion complexes were synthesized with the general formula; K[PtLCl4], [ReLCl4] and K[ML(Cl)2] where M = Pd(II), Cd(II), Zn(II) and Hg(II), from the Azo ligand (HL) [2-Hydroxy-3-((5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)diazenyl)-1-naphth aldehyde] (HL) the ligand was synthesized from (2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde) and (5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol). The ligand and its metal complexes are characterized by phisco- chemical spectroscopic techniques (FT.IR, UV-Vis and Mass spectra, elemental analysis, molar conductivity, Atomic Absorption, Chloride contain and magnetic susceptibility). The spectral data suggest that the (HL) behaves as a bidentate ligand in all complexes. These studies revealed tetrahedral geometries for all metal complexes, except square planar for Pd(II) complex and except octahedral …

Synthesis, Characterization And Study Of Antibacterial Activity Of A New Schiff Base Ligand And Its Complexes With Co(Ii), Ni(Ii), Cu(Ii), Cd(Ii) And Hg(Ii) Metal Ions, Ahmed T. Numan, Eman Mutar Atiyah, Amina A. Fayad, Imama B. Namuq

Baghdad Science Journal

Some coordination complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) are reacted in ethanol with Schiff base ligand derived from 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzophenone and 3-aminophenol using microwave irradiation and then reacted with metal salts in ethanol as a solvent in 1:2 ratio (metal: ligand). The ligand [H4L] is characterized by FTIR, UV-Vis, C.H.N, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and mass spectra. The metal complexes are characterized by atomic absorption, infrared spectra, electronic spectra, molar conductance, (C.H.N for Ni(II) complex) and magnetic moment measurements. These measurements indicate that the ligand coordinates with metal (II) ion in a tridentate manner through the nitrogen and oxygen atoms of …

Synthesis Of Polyimides Derived From 2,6-Diamino-4-Methyl-1,3,5-Triazine, Rana Rafeh Hamza

Baghdad Science Journal

This work included synthesis of several new polymers of polyacryloyl chloride in two steps . The first step the included the reaction of N-( sub. or un sub. benzoyl and sub. or un sub. acetyl ) amidyl sub. 2,6- diamino -4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine (1-5) by condensation of many substituted acid chlorides with 2,6- diamino -4-methyl-1,3,5-triazine . While the second step included the reaction of polyacryloyl chloride with the produced compounds (1-5) in step (1) in the presence amount triethyl amine (Et3N) to obtain new polyimides (6-10). The prepared compounds were characterized by UV. , FT-IR, and some of them by 1H-NMR and …

Evaluation Of Serum Malondialdehyde, Glutathione And Lipid Profile Levels In Iraqi Females With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Shakir F. Alaaraji, Khalid F. Alrawi, Perry H. Saif Allah, Esam N. Alkrwi

Baghdad Science Journal

This study is carried out on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to assess the lipid profile, malondialdehyde, and glutathione. Our study is concerned with 51 (Iraqi Arab females) patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus compared with 31 control subjects unified in age, sex, and ethnic background. Lipid profile is measured by using commercially available kits, while the serum MDA and glutathione levels are measured by means of sandwich ELISA test using commercially available kits. Serum MDA is significantly higher (P<0.001) while glutathione is significantly lower (P<0.001) in type 2 diabetic patients when compared to the control. The normal levels of MDA (3.82 ± 0.77 nmol/ml) and GSH (2.23 ± 0.54 μg/ml) recorded for the non-diabetic females are significantly (p<0.001) increased and depleted in the diabetic patients who record (6.78 ± 1.21 nmol/ml) and (1.29 ± 0.23 μg/ml) for MDA, GSH respectively. Parameters of lipid profile were significantly increased (P<0.001), while HDL cholesterol significantly decreased (P<0.001) in patients compared to the control group. The receiver operator curve (ROC) analysis of the forthcoming variations revealed the descending order of serum MDA (0.999), GSH (0.984), HDL (0.817), LDL (0.796), T.C (0.974), TG (0.727) & serum VLDL (0.722) showing a significant variation. In conclusion, the study shows low levels of GSH and high levels of MDA in diabetic patients indicating increased oxidative stress, which is considered the main cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in obese individuals.

Bioremediation Of Lead And Cadmium Contaminated Soil By Sesbania Rostrata Plant And Am Fungi Glomus Mosseae, Eltifat Fadhil Shahatha, Ali Hashim Al-Mousawi, Kadhim M. Ibrahim

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted to determine the activity of plant Sesbania rostrata and two isolate from arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (A,B) as a bioremediation of soil polluted by cadmium and lead elements in north and south of Baghdad city. The results showed that the average of soil pollution by cadmium and lead elements in north of Baghdad was less than the average of soil pollution in the south of Baghdad which recorded 10.0, 9.0 mg/kg and 27.0, 25.0 mg/kg respectively. The plant Sesbania recorded ability to accumulate the lead element in shoot system 19.65 mg/kg and in root system 27.2 mg/kg …

Prevalence Of Tonsillitis Caused By Streptococcus Spp. Among Children And The Effect Of Some Lactic Acid Bacterial (Lab) Strain On It, Nada Sabah Razouqi, Rand Thair Abdulateef

Baghdad Science Journal

Inthis study 100 samples were collected from infected children with acute and chronic tonsillitis who attended to Al-Yarmook Teaching Hospital (ENT consultation clinic) from 5/12/2013 to1/3/2014. The result of laboratory culture was positive in 67 samples. Depending on their cultural, morphological and biochemical characterization of bacterial isolate of them were identified as (37.31%) belonged to Streptococcus pyogenesand the diagnosis is confirmed by the use of Remel Rapid STR System,(34.32%) belonged to S.parasanguinis, (11.94%) S.mitis, (11.94%) S.oralisand (4.47%) S.thoraltensis.Results confirmed that cup assay gave highest inhibition zone after 24 hrs compare with well diffusion methods for suspension of L.acidophilusgave highest inhibition …

Population Density And Susceptibility Of Some Varieties Of Potato To Infested By Aphid And Thrips On Spring Plantation In The Middle Of Iraq, Redha S. Al – Jorany, Ameena H. Yousif, Feryal H Sadik

Baghdad Science Journal

Aphid Aphis spp (Hemiptera:Aphididae) and Thrips Thrips spp (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) an economically important pests on several crops in the world and Iraq, that transfer many viruses diseases to it. Field studies were conducted to assessment the population density of these insects and susceptibility of six varieties (Barin, Revera, Divela, Rudlph, Alazata and Pleny) to infestation during 2013 spring season. The results were showed that all Potato varieties were infested by Aphis and Thrips on spring plantation but with different percentage. The Divela variety was higher percentage of infestation and high population density of aphid which averaged 1.47 insect/ leaf while …

Effect Of Lactobacillus Salivarius Supernatant Against Growth And Biofilm Formation Of Some Pathogenic Microorganisms, Khawlah J. Khalaf, Nibras N . Mahmood, Hamzia A. Ajah, Jehan A. S. Salman

Baghdad Science Journal

The Inhbititory effect of cocentrated and non-cocentrated supernatant of the probiotic Lactobacillus salivarius against growth of some potential pathogenic microorganisms which included Pseudomonas eruginosa, Klebsiella spp, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. The results were diffusion assay revealed that concentrated and non-concentrated supernatant had inhitory effect against pathogenic bacteria with inhibition zone renged between 13-17mm while inhibition effect of concentrated supernatant against C.albicans was inhibition zone 8mm. On the other hand, the effect of these suprnatant against biofilm formation of the tested microorganisms was studied. The result showed that the concentrated supernatant had inhibitory effect on biofilm formation for all tested …

Effect Of Different Concentration Of Gibberellic And Proline Acid In The Growth And Production Of Pea Plant Pisum Sativum L., Abbas J. H. Al –Saedi, Amel Gh. M. Al–Kazzaz, Samira M. Yassen, Suhad S. Yahya, Rasha H. F. Abed

Baghdad Science Journal

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of foliar spraying with gibberellic acid concentrations (0,50,100)mg.L­¹ and proline acid concentrations (0, 25, 50)mg.L­¹ and their interactions on some growth parameters of pea plant using clay pots in the botanical garden of Biology Department College of Education for pure science Ibn –Al-Haitham ,Baghdad University, for the growing season 2012-2013 the experiment involved the studing of some growth parameters as plant's height, dry weight, wt. of pods.plant­¹, biology yield and the concentration of some major elements (nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium) in plant's seeds. The experiment was designed according to Completely Randomized Desig(CRD) …