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The Political System In Iraq (1968-1973 Ad), Jawad Kazem Abd Alhussein

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The Baath Party was able to gain power through the coup of July 17, 1968, as a new phase in Iraq’s contemporary history began, characterized by dictatorship, the dominance of the Baath Party in power, and the exclusion of all other parties in various ways, which led to conflicts between the authorities, parties, and political forces, which negatively affected the external and internal

The Rooting Of The Verbs Of Looking And Seeing In The Dialect Of The Middle Euphrates, Muhammad Kareem Jabbar

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

This research deals with the study of the Arabic origins of five verbs of looking and seeing in the dialect of the Middle Euphrates, which are the verbs (baa\'a\', taraz, wa\'tafikr, diversification, and see). It is used to indicate vision. These verbs are the verbs most used for the two connotations of sight and vision in this dialect, and at the same time they make it difficult to know the Arabic origins of each other for a group of those who study dialects.

The Political System In Iraq 1973-1979, Ibrahim Rasool Hussein

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The Baath Party was able to come to power after the coup of February 8, 1963. The Baath Party did not believe in party pluralism, but rather it kept pace with other parties, especially the Communist Party, according to what was required by the party’s interest, the internal situation of the country, and foreign relations with other countries. Therefore, the National Front was Progressivism is doomed to failure. Saddam Hussein had the upper hand in controlling the state’s security services, which

Prospects For Population Growth In Iraq Using The Demographic Spectrum Program (Spectrum), Haider Hussein Aliwi

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Forecasting the size of the population in the future is a complement, but an important goal of demographic studies and an urgent need to formulate economic and social policies, prepare development plans and determine future requirements. Hence, the research objective arises in tracking and time investigation using the descriptive and analytical approach about what the population of Iraq and their characteristics in the future is based on modern technologies and software in this field, where geopopulation studies in Iraq lack such methods, so the study focused on technological developments in the field of population forecasting using the demographic spectrum program …

Geopolitical Perceptions: A Contemporary Concept And As Ameans For Geopolitical Analysis, Taghreed Moean Hassan

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Geopolitical perception is a defining element of modernity and the most obvious feature of this concept is the perception of the world as a single political material entity divided perception If we accept the fact that as a neutral element that conceals geopolitical reality and at the same time as a methodological as meanings in geopolitical analysis we may face the following question: What is perception and how can we define it?

Quantitative Map Of Population Distribution In The City Of Samawah, Aqil Kazem Governor

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Population maps are an important means of clarifying the spatial variation of the population between different geographical areas, as well as their ability to convert statistical data into graphic forms through which comparisons can be made between different geographical areas to represent them, clarify the spatial relationships associated with them and then extract the results resulting from them. Therefore, this research sought to demonstrate the importance of the quantitative map in showing the reality of the spatial distribution of the population of the city of Samawah and to demonstrate the best cartographic methods for representing it. In order to achieve …

European Political Thought And Its Influence On The Evolution Of The Two Concepts Governance Systems And Democracy For The Most Prominent European Philosophers Through Arabic And Arabized Books (A Study In A History Of Political Concept), Alaa Khamis Alwan

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The study of international systems and democracy holds significant historical, political, and social importance. It serves as a crucial source of information for researchers and observers who follow the development and impact of governance systems and democracy on the nature of society and the method of selecting a form of government.

Application Of The Rusle Soil Loss Equation Model In Wadi Al-Ghadeer Basin In Al-Muthanna Desert, Safir Jasim Hussein

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Water erosion is one of the most important and dangerous geomorphic processes that lead to the loss of very large amounts of soil, which leads to soil degradation in dry or semi-dry areas. The study area is located within the borders of Muthanna Governorate, to the north of the city of Bussiaya, within the southern desert plateau, surrounded by a group of basins represented by the basins of Abu Nakheelah valleys from the northeast, Ad-Dabaa to the east, Abu Ghar to the southeast, Al-Rukrak to the southwest, Sudair to the west, and Al-Khanka to the northwest. Astronomically, it is located …

Environmental Assessment Of The Level Of Concentration Of Nickel And Lead In The Soil Of River Basins In The Samawa District, Turki Attia Tayeh, Anwar Sabah Muhammad

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The current study concluded by evaluating the level of concentration of nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) in the soil of the river basins of Samawah District, north of Muthanna Governorate. Soil samples were taken from (12 sites) to two depths (0-30 cm) and (31-60 cm), in addition to the site (CP). (In the soil of the banks of the Euphrates River as a reference area for comparison and analysis purposes, the soil texture, its apparent and real density, and the percentage of porosity were measured. The research aims to determine the reasons for the high values ​​of the elements nickel …

The Defect Of Infertility And Its Impact On The Judicial Distinction Between Law And Jurisprudence Islamic, Walaa Adil Ajeel

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Marriage between a man and a woman is considered a sacred bond for the purpose of nurturing his family, but one of the spouses may become infertile, which disturbs the marital life and threatens its reunification Jurisprudence was divided into a direction that supported the request for separation due to the defect of infertility, and a direction opposed. The Iraqi legislator granted the right to the wife only to seek separation due to the defect of infertility, but not the husband. This is what distinguishes the Iraqi legislator, with evidence of the status of infertility in accordance with

The Emerqence Of The Islamic Khilafat Movement In India 1919., Ali Taih Ibrahim, Asaad Hameed Abu Shana

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The Islamic Khilafat movement in India in 1919AD is considered a result of the division of the Ottoman Empire after its defeat in the first world war(1914_1918AD) by Allied powers.The movement demanded the preservation of the authority of the Ottaman Epire and the from division, as it represents a symbol of unity and the only Islamic power.In the world, it also worked to preserve the holy Islamic places(the Arabian peninsula, Iraq, Palestine, Syria)from coloization, and to keep those areas under authority of the Ottoman

The Poetics Of War Between Protest And Patriotism: A Comparative Study Of Siegfried Sassoon And Abdul Razzaq Abdul Wahid’S Selected War Poems, Rana Jaber Obaid

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

War Poetry is a literary genre that proceeded during the ages as a way of transmitting human feelings and estimations about war. The nonstop wars all over history makes it part of human existence. Though it is the same severe war everywhere and every time, the pen of the poets and the etymology that is used to designate this serious subject is what makes it diverse. Each poet characterizes war according to his peculiar experiences, attitudes, or interpretations. This study is built on comparison between two contradicted poets who wrote about war; The English poet Siegfried Sassoon

General Trend Of Rainfall Change In Anbar Governorate, Nuha Hamid Harish Al-Fahdawi, Khaled Akbar Abdullah Al-Hamdani

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The research aims to reveal the changes in the amounts of rainfall in Anbar Governorate, its general trends and fluctuation rate, as well as the change in the dates of its fall and its monthly, seasonal and annual concentrations during the period (1989-2020) with the help of the meteorological stations affiliated with the study area. Statistical methods were used, including the standard deviation coefficient, to find the variance and deviations of rainfall from its general average. The research reached important results

Equations To Predict Carbon Monoxide Emissions From Amazon Rainforest Fires, Sarah M. Gallup, Bonne Ford, Stijn Naus, John L. Gallup, Jeffrey R. Pierce

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Earth systems models (ESMs), which can simulate the complex feedbacks between climate and fires, struggle to predict fires well for tropical rainforests. This study provides equations that predict historic carbon monoxide emissions from Amazon rainforest fires for 2003–2018, which could be implemented within ESMs’ current structures. We also include equations to convert the predicted emissions to burned area. Regressions of varying mathematical forms are fitted to one or both of two fire CO emission inventories. Equation accuracy is scored on r², bias of the mean prediction, and ratio of explained variances. We find that one equation is best …

Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first …

Shark Skin Riblet Microstructures: An Oceanic Solution To Reduce Shear Wall Stress And Skin Friction, Ashyln Veitz, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

Minimizing energy consumption and its associated costs is a key priority in engineering. Potential solutions are found in nature, particularly the skin of the shortfin mako shark. The riblet microstructures have been shown to reduce drag, offering a promising method for energy reduction in various industries. This study investigates the effectiveness of riblet microstructures in reducing wall shear stress and skin friction in laminar flow. The flow over a flat plate is compared with flow over a riblet-structured surface, considering the impact of the temperature of the fluid. Results show that as temperature increases, shear wall stress and skin friction …

The Effects Wind Has On Ocean Current Speeds For Marine Renewable Energy Applications, Parkerjay Hoaglund, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper explores the influence of wind on ocean current speeds at varying depths and its implications for marine renewable energy systems, particularly underwater turbines. By analyzing the fluid mechanics of ocean currents and applying the Navier-Stokes equations under simplified assumptions, velocity and pressure profiles were developed to model the interaction between wind and water. The research highlights the dependence of ocean current velocity on wind speed and depth, demonstrating that maximum current speeds and power generation potential occur near the ocean surface. Using MATLAB simulations, power generation by an underwater turbine was analyzed under varying wind speeds and depths, …

Airflow Over Nasa’S X-59, Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst), Laina Behrenbrinker, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

The X-59 QueSST is an experimental aircraft that will reach supersonic speeds without producing a loud sonic boom. Those on the ground will hear something like distant thunder as the X-59 passes overhead, around 75 dB. This paper studies the pressure distribution over the nose of the X-59 and the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) on the surface of the X-59 nose (1/3 of the total vehicle length) to better understand how sound propagates through the atmosphere. The resulting SPL over the aircraft nose is 180 – 190 dB, and further the SPL on the ground is calculated to be 43-53 …

Breaking The Sound Barrier: Exploring Ramjet Inlet Dynamics, Daniel Early, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This study investigates the impact of varying density, x location, and Mach number on key aerodynamic parameters of a ramjet inlet spike. Density plays a crucial role in equations for Reynolds number, boundary layer thickness, shear stress, coefficient of friction, and coefficient of drag. By keeping all other variables constant and increasing density, an increase in Reynolds number, a decrease in boundary layer thickness, and a decrease in the coefficient of drag was observed. Additionally, the x location along the ramjet inlet spike was analyzed to determine its effects on these parameters. With an increase in x, Reynolds number and …

Yy1 Drives Parp1 Expression Essential For Parylation Of Nono In Mrna Maturation During Neuroblastoma Progression, Chunhui Yang, Jiaying Qu, Yang Cheng, Minxiu Tian, Zhijie Wang, Xiaolin Wang, Xinyue Li, Shunchen Zhou, Bosen Zhao, Yanhua Guo, Liduan Zheng, Qiangsong Tong

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Neuroblastoma (NB), the most prevalent solid tumor in children, arises from sympathetic nervous system and accounts for 15% of pediatric cancer mortality. This malignancy exhibits substantial genetic and clinical heterogeneity, thus complicating treatment strategies. Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1), a key enzyme catalyzing polyADP-ribosylation (PARylation), plays critical roles in various cellular processes, and contributes to tumorigenesis and aggressiveness. However, the functions and regulatory mechanisms of PARP1 in NB progression still remain to be determined.

Methods: The association of PARP1 expression with NB patients' survival was analyzed by mining of R2 database. Western blotting, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, MTT colorimetric, soft …

Optimizing Ewing Sarcoma And Osteosarcoma Biopsy Acquisition: A Children's Oncology Group Bone Tumor Committee Consensus Statement, Matthew S Dietz, Alyaa Al-Ibraheemi, Jessica L Davis, C Matthew Hawkins, Brian T Craig, Roshni Dasgupta, David S Geller, David S Shulman, Sarah Cohen-Gogo, Ajay Gupta, Susan L Whiteway, Emily K Slotkin, Christine M Heske, Safia K Ahmed, Daniel J Indelicato, Catherine M Albert, Nicole Montgomery, Jesse K Sandberg, Holcombe E Grier, Mark Krailo, Michael S Isakoff, Elyssa Rubin, Elizabeth R Lawlor, Steven G Dubois, Leo Mascarenhas, Patrick J Grohar, Odion Binitie, Damon Reed, Katherine Janeway, Ryan D Roberts, Kelly M Bailey

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Trends in diagnostic biopsy sample collection approaches for primary bone sarcomas have shifted in the past 2 decades. Although open/incisional biopsies used to be the predominant approach to obtain diagnostic material for Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, image-guided core needle biopsies have increased in frequency and are safe for patients. These procedures are less invasive and reduce recovery times but have potential limitations. The quantity and quality of tissue obtained through these procedures vary between institutions. Acquired viable tissue volumes can be low, limiting the conduct of downstream expanded clinical workup, molecular analyses, and research. Patients with advanced Ewing sarcoma and …

Teacher Growth Through Professional Development Centered On The Teaching For Robust Understanding Framework, Eileen Murray, Helene S. Leonard, Victoria D. Bonaccorso

Department of Mathematics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Research on teacher learning has continually defined tenants of effective professional development. However, sweeping overhauls and mandates have not yielded the intended results. Instead, transforming approaches to teaching can and should be achieved through innovative and incremental changes that build upon teachers’ existing expertise. Informed by Communities of Practice theory, we employed case study methodology to describe, explain, and assess the experiences of one middle school mathematics teacher’s longitudinal participation in an innovative and incremental continuous PD model focused on the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) framework. Based on classroom observations and interview data, our findings show evidence of TRU-aligned …

Theoretical Trends Of Islamic Banking: A Critical Reading, Abduljabbar Al-Sabhany

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Moving away from usurious lending, in which the borrower bears the risk of the loan, to almudaraba and participation, in which the two parties to the contract share its profits and losses, was the title of the emerging Islamic banking, where its project and its contracting system were prepared through individual initiatives. However, as soon as Islamic banks were established, professional considerations began to dominate the leadership of banking practice, specifically in the field of risk management. It led to a decisive transformation that would bring Islamic banks back into the Indebtedness system but through financing sales. Just as this …

Association Among Student Retention And Program Utilization Within An Independent Community College In Northeastern New Mexico, Geno Castillo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem investigated in this study was the trend of decreasing student retention of first-year, degree-seeking college students at an independent community college located in northeastern New Mexico. The purpose of the study was to examine the association between student retention and program utilization. The research question was to determine if statistically significant differences existed between first-year students at an independent community college in northeastern New Mexico who did and did not utilize government-funded tutoring programs, which is a peer-led program managed by the Center for Academic Excellence. The theoretical foundation for the study was Tinto’s student retention theory model. …

The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite social media's use as a tool for social influence and increase in mental health disclosures within Black communities, limited literature describes how Black college students, specifically, are utilizing social media related to mental health. This qualitative study includes a description of the influence of social media on the perception of counseling services for Black college students. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through the lens of Kelman's social influence theory, the influence of social media on Black college students' perception of counseling services was explored. Currently enrolled Black or African American college or university students within the United States, over …

Perceptions Of The Skills Gap In Career And Technical Education In An Urban School District, Kyna Monic Eberhardt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A gap in career and technical education (CTE) skills can negatively influence outcomes for students who plan to enter the workforce or college following high school graduation. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries, about the skills gap among CTE students and their preparation for the workforce or college. Kathuria’s organizational alignment theory grounded this study. For this case study design, semistructured interviews were conducted with nine participants purposively selected from each stakeholder group: principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries. All participants …

Administrators’ Perceptions Of Minoritized Students’ Underrepresentation In K-8 Gate, Vernice Verona Sharpe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand SWSD administrators’ perceptions of the practices and identification criteria that exacerbated this underrepresentation, guided by a culturally responsive school leadership framework. For this basic qualitative design, eight SWSD administrators with direct knowledge of the GATE programs participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis involved initial and axial coding, resulting in three key themes: limited cultural awareness among administrators, the importance of incorporating community perspectives, and the need to reevaluate traditional GATE identification practices. Based on these themes, it is recommended to enhance cultural competency training, to engage community members in decision-making, and …

Love As A Commitment Device : Evidence From A Cross-Cultural Study Across 90 Countries, Marta Kowal, Adam Bode, Karolina Koszałkowska, S. Craig Roberts, Biljana Gjoneska, David Frederick, Anna Studzinska, Dmitrii Dubrov, Dmitry Grigoryev, Toivo Aavik, Pavol Prokop, Caterina Grano, Hakan Çetinkaya, Derya Atamtürk Duyar, Roberto Baiocco, Carlota Batres, Yakhlef Belkacem, Merve Boğa, Nana Burduli, Ali R. Can, Razieh Chegeni, William J. Chopik, Yahya Don, Seda Dural, Izzet Duyar, Edgardo Etchezahar, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Tomasz Frackowiak, Felipe E. García, Talia Gomez Yepes

School of Psychology

Given the ubiquitous nature of love, numerous theories have been proposed to explain its existence. One such theory refers to love as a commitment device, suggesting that romantic love evolved to foster commitment between partners and enhance their reproductive success. In the present study, we investigated this hypothesis using a large-scale sample of 86,310 individual responses collected across 90 countries. If romantic love is universally perceived as a force that fosters commitment between long-term partners, we expected that individuals likely to suffer greater losses from the termination of their relationships—including people of lower socioeconomic status, those with many children, and …

A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

National reported rates of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were significantly lower than expected. This quantitative study explored rates of CSA before and after the lockdown for 22 Michigan counties by considering socioeconomic status (SES) demographics to isolate the lockdown’s specific impact on reported CSA rates. The SES of the counties was measured using the Kuppuswamy scale, a numerical compilation of the mean occupation, education, and income of households within a given county. The Social Determinants of Health framework provided a blueprint for understanding the impact of exploring the different socioeconomic variables. This framework also helped …

Association Among Student Retention And Program Utilization Within An Independent Community College In Northeastern New Mexico, Geno Castillo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem investigated in this study was the trend of decreasing student retention of first-year, degree-seeking college students at an independent community college located in northeastern New Mexico. The purpose of the study was to examine the association between student retention and program utilization. The research question was to determine if statistically significant differences existed between first-year students at an independent community college in northeastern New Mexico who did and did not utilize government-funded tutoring programs, which is a peer-led program managed by the Center for Academic Excellence. The theoretical foundation for the study was Tinto’s student retention theory model. …