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Integrated Assessment Of Groundwater Quality And Human Health Risks In A Semiarid Region Of Kemaliye (Türkiye), Veli̇ Keski̇n, Celaletti̇n Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

In this study, the hydrochemical characteristics, drinking water suitability, and potential human health risks of groundwater in the Karapınar region (Kemaliye, Erzincan, Türkiye), which has become a critical drinking water resource due to drought associated with climate change and the depletion of surface water resources, were investigated using an integrated multiparameter approach. Within the scope of the study, a total of 18 water samples, comprising 13 spring water samples and 5 groundwater samples obtained from wells, were collected during the dry season (October 2021) and analyzed for major ions, physicochemical parameters, nitrate, and trace elements. The suitability of the samples …

Signals In The Ionosphere Ahead Of Tsunami Arrival, Svetlana Riabova, Sergey Shalimov

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

We consider the impact of the tsunami propagating after the earthquake in Tohoku on the ionosphere according to measurements from the Hawaiian Islands, i.e., at a fairly large distance from the epicenter of the earthquake. These measurements, taken at a tidal tsunami monitoring station, at a magnetometric station, and by GPS, were used to record the arrival of the tsunami. We experimentally establish that the arrival of atmospheric waves generated by the tsunami significantly advanced the arrival of sea waves at the observation point, and this advance from one source was recorded in both the lower and upper ionosphere. Attention …

Paleoecology Of Loftusia Species (Large Benthic Foraminifera) In The Zagros Basin, North Of The Neotethys, Hossein Ghanbarloo, Amrollah Safari

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Paleoecological analyses based on the wall structure of the genus Loftusia were carried out in the Maastrichtian deposits of seven outcrops of the Zagros Basin. Two types of particles are present within the wall structure: (1) tiny fossil grains and (2) detrital grains. Tiny fossil grains consist of smaller foraminifera and other small microorganism tests. Foraminiferal tests are associated with miliolid, textulariid, and rotaliid forms. Detrital grains include intraclasts and extraclasts. The presence of different particles in the test wall of this genus and the abundance of this genus in nutrient-rich conditions indicate that Loftusia are probably opportunistic foraminifera. This …

Editorial Note To The Article “Identification Of A Previously Unrecognized Listric Fault Beneath The Acıpayam Graben: Insights From Integrated Dinsar And Field Observations” [Turkish Journal Of Earth Sciences 35 (1) 2026 20-41], Orhan Tatar

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

No abstract provided.

Ending Political Prosecutions: Criminalizing Vindictive Federal Charging, Todd Berger

Public Interest Law Journal

No abstract provided.

States’ Rights, Forever (Chemicals): The Necessity Of A State-Level Liability And Remediation Statute To Address The Pfas Crisis, Adam Luban

Public Interest Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Raising The Floor: How The Idea And State Civil Rights Law Can Rectify The Systemic Flaws Of Disability Accommodations In Higher Education, Osabohien Oduwa

Public Interest Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Prediabetes Pada Perawat Di Rumah Sakit X Tahun 2025, Putri Nurhaliza, Chandrayani Simanjorang, Agung Raharjo

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Prediabetes dapat berkembang menjadi diabetes melitus dan meningkatkan risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Selain itu, beban ekonomi juga meningkat akibat tingginya biaya pelayanan kesehatan dan penurunan produktivitas kerja. Salah satu kelompok berisiko prediabetes adalah perawat karena karakteristik pekerjaannya, seperti penerapan sistem kerja sif serta tingginya beban dan tekanan kerja yang dapat memicu stres. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian prediabetes pada perawat di Rumah Sakit X pada tahun 2025. Desain studi yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional dengan sumber data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui pengisian kuesioner dan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan hasil medical check-up tahun 2025. Populasi dalam …

8th Annual Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference, Stockton Center For International Law

Cushing International Law Conference

Conflict at Sea
Seoul, Republic of Korea | 8-9 June 2026   The Stockton Center for International Law, in partnership with the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS), hosted the 8th Annual Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference, Conflict at Sea, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on 8-9 June 2026. The conference brought together military leaders, government officials, legal advisers, policymakers, and scholars to examine emerging challenges in maritime security and international law.

The conference attracted approximately 80 participants, including 40 registrants and 40 speakers, representing 10 countries, with significant participation from the Republic of Korea Navy and regional maritime-security …

Cold Plasma Seed Treating And Plasma-Activated Water: An Innovative, Sustainable Method To Improve Salinity Tolerance And Crop Yields In Sweet Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.), Sura Muayad Abdul Majeed, Mushtak F. Karomi Kisko

Baghdad Science Journal

This study evaluated the efficacy of cold plasma (CP) and plasma-activated water (PAW) in mitigating salinity stress on sweet pepper. Seeds were exposed to CP for durations of 0, 60, and 180 seconds, then irrigated with saline solutions at 0, 4, and 8 dS/m NaCl, and sprayed with tap water, potassium nitrate, or PAW. Results showed that increased salinity significantly hindered plant growth and fruit yield. i.e. declines were observed in leaf area, shoot dry weight, and productivity, by 18.67%, 19.11%, and 17.56%, respectively, at an 8 dS/m salinity level compared to non-salinity conditions. CP treatment significantly alleviated these adverse …

Study Of Tissue Granzyme A & B And Their Relationship To Some Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines In Iraqi Patients With Ulcerative Colitis, Braihan Hamdi Hameed, Summer Saad Abdalhusian, Naser Elias Khudhur, Ekhlas Saddam Falih

Baghdad Science Journal

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder of the colon and the most prevalent form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worldwide. Cytotoxic T cells are one of the most important cells in the immunopathogenesis of IBD. These cells produce serine protease granzymes that initiate an apoptotic cascade that may contribute to intestinal tissue damage in IBD. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the tissue mRNA expression and serum levels of Granzyme A and Granzyme B in UC patients and to investigate their association with the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and Oncostatin M. A total of 80 Iraqi individuals were …

Design, Synthesis, And Biological Evaluation Of Novel Heterocyclic Derivatives Incorporating 2-Carboxyindole Core, Aya T. Abdulameer, Sameaa J. Khammas

Baghdad Science Journal

The current research deals with 2-carboxyindole, with emphasizing their biological activities. Indole derivatives that well-known for their wide biological characteristics like anticancer, antiviral, and antibacterial activities, were modified by adding Schiff base and beta-lactam frameworks in order to boost their therapeutics prospective. The compounds have been synthesized in a series of steps, which involved Mannich reactions, aldehyde condensation, as well as beta-lactam formation with chloroacetyl chloride. TLC, FTIR, ¹H-NMR, and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy have been employed to identify the structural details. Schiff base derivatives containing nitro (-NO₂) as well as chlorine (-Cl) substituents exhibited high antibacterial as …

Multidimensional Biomarker Profiling For Differentiating Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis In Postmenopausal Women, Kareem Salim Abod, Salma Abdulredha Abbas

Baghdad Science Journal

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common, but pathophysiologically distinct disorders that disproportionately affect postmenopausal women. Conventional biomarkers remain limited, particularly in seronegative RA and early OA. This study evaluated a multidimensional biomarker panel covering inflammatory, oxidative, hormonal, and extracellular matrix (ECM) markers to define disease-related patterns and discriminatory potential. A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 90 postmenopausal women classified into RA, OA, and healthy control groups (n=30 each). Serum C-reactive protein (CRP), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP), interleukin-33 (IL-33), interleukin-36 (IL-36), estradiol (E2), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), and aggrecan were measured by ELISA. Oxidative stress was assessed using malondialdehyde …

Cardozo Law News Brief: September 18, 2026, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

Highlights from the September 18, 2026 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• Professor Michael Pollack was quoted in CNN about data center regulation and the possibility of companies seeking state or federal legislation to address regulatory restrictions.
• Professor Saurabh Vishnubhakat spoke to Law.com about an unprecedented approach to Schedule A intellectual property infringement litigation.
• Adjunct Professor Gary Galperin spoke to CNN about the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the role of criminal responsibility in the justice system.

Faculty news includes:

• Professor Rebecca Ingber’s essay “The War on International Law in the United States: Rebuilding a Constituency for the …

Open Access Publishing, Kathleen A. Siry

AFIT Library Knowledge Base

No abstract provided.

2026-2027 Performance Forum - September 18, 2026, Owen Chen, Roberta Rust, Ian Lewis, Rebeca Sierra, Santiago Moreno, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Neoproterozoic Uranium-Mineralized Sedimentary Rocks From The Kaladgi Basin, Dharwar Craton, Southwestern India: Source And Transport Mechanism Of Uranium, Ponnalagu Govindaraj, Arumugam Shanmugasundaram, Sooriamuthu Ramasamy, Muthusamy Ravichandran

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The Kaladgi Basin of the Dharwar Craton, southeast India, hosts Proterozoic unconformity-related uranium (U) mineralization controlled by faulted contacts between Archean basement and Proterozoic cover sediments. To understand the ore-forming processes, 25 core samples from the Cave Temple Arenite were analyzed using whole-rock geochemistry and fluid inclusion microthermometry. U concentrations reach up to 0.13% U3O8 in the basal arenite and lower conglomerate, whereas the basement schist records only 0.0017% U. Whole-rock data reveal high SiO2 contents (72–97 wt.%), variable Al2O3 (0.4–12.9 wt.%), and enrichments in U (0.38–6.63 ppm), Th (1.5–13.7 ppm), and trace elements such as Cu, Pb, and Ni …

Citation Scope And Scientific Relevance In An Event-Based Seismotectonic Study: Reply To The Comment By Elitez On Eski (2026), Semi̇h Eski̇

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

No abstract provided.

Integrated Application Of Hydrogen Sulphide And Gibberellic Acid Enhances Salinity Stress Tolerance In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Houneida Attia, Khalid H. Alamer

Baghdad Science Journal

This study investigated the role of exogenously applied hydrogen sulfide (HS; 50 μM) and gibberellic acid (GA; 200 mg L¹) in alleviating salt stress (100 mM NaCl) in wheat. The applied HS and GA significantly improved plant height, biomass, chlorophyll and carotenoids, with the highest enhancement under their combined application. Salt stress markedly increased hydrogen peroxide, methylglyoxal, lipid peroxidation, lipoxygenase and NADPH oxidase, whereas HS and GA treatment reduced these effects. Both HS and GA further enhanced proline and sugar accumulation, increased γ -glutamyl kinase activity, and decreased proline oxidase. Activities of antioxidant enzymes and the glyoxalase …

Optimization Of Methane Production From Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater With Hydraulic Retention Time And Biochar Addition Using Response Surface Methodology, Juniarti Manova Hasibuan, Rita Purwasih, Bambang Haryanto, Dessy Ariyanti, Alfian Destomo, Agung Purnomoadi, Sutaryo Sutaryo

Baghdad Science Journal

Processing poultry slaughterhouse wastewater as a biogas substrate is a sustainable solution. The current study aimed to optimize methane production from poultry slaughterhouse wastewater at various hydraulic retention times, biochar addition levels, and biochar addition types. Optimization of the anaerobic digestion process was determined through response surface methodology with central composite design. The input variables were hydraulic retention times (10, 20, and 30 days), biochar levels (5, 10, and 15 g/L), and biochar types (chicken litter and rice straw). Meanwhile, the response variable was methane production. The results revealed that the resulting central composite design model was significant (p < 0.05) with an R-squared of 0.94, indicating a high model suitability. The analysis of variance showed that hydraulic retention times, biochar levels, and biochar types significantly affected methane production (p < 0.05). Based on optimization, the highest methane production was achieved at a 30-day hydraulic retention times, a biochar level of 15 g/L, and a biochar type of rice straw, which was 473.00 mL/g volatile solid. These results emphasize the importance of determining the correct hydraulic retention times and biochar addition (level and type) to optimize methane production.

Expression Of Some Tumor Immune Microenvironment Markers In Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With And Without Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Aqeel Abbas Alo, Dildar Haji Musa, Intisar Salim Pity

Baghdad Science Journal

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and its development has been increasingly associated with the tumor immune microenvironment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the expression of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells, CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and CD138+ plasma cells in papillary thyroid carcinoma, and their correlation with clinicopathological parameters and their relation to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 44 of papillary thyroid carcinoma cases were retrieved from archives; 25 patients had multinodular goitre, and 19 patients had Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Clinical and pathological data were collected from patient files, archival data, and relevant histopathological reports. These were …

The Use Of Schanginia Arbuscula Seeds As An Adsorbent For The Removal Of Congo Red And Eosin-Y Dyes, Ali K. Al-Muttairi

Baghdad Science Journal

Water is a crucial element for human prosperity, and maintaining clean and safe water is crucial for survival, and due to the continuous human activities, the water is being drastically polluted. These pollutants require treatment to reduce or remove them, and from the different types of water treatment methods, adsorption is considered a fast, affordable, and easy to apply method. In this study, the ability of Schanginia arbuscula seeds as an adsorbent to remove two dyes, which are congo red (C.R.) dye and eosin Y (E.Y.) dye was tested, at first, the characterization of the adsorbent was studied by using …

Quantum Chemical Calculations On The Inhibition Of Mild Steel Corrosion In Acidic Medium Using Phenylpropanoids Of Alpinia Galanga, Maimoonah Khalid Qasim

Baghdad Science Journal

Mild steel protection against acid-related degradation requires corrosion inhibition methods as its primary safeguarding approach. The study evaluated phenylpropanoid compounds of Alpinia galanga as corrosion inhibitors through density functional theory (DFT) calculations to determine their inhibitory effectiveness. This paper conducted studies to determine which parts of the corrosion inhibitors served as active sites while analyzing their inhibiting effects. DFT calculations helped identify the locations where inhibitors acted as active sites. The experimental results demonstrated important distinctions in the total corrosion inhibition ability between the various phenylpropanoids present in Alpinia Galanga compounds. The experimental potentiodynamic polarization tests demonstrated inhibition efficiencies (IE) …

Skeletal Abnormalities In Two Freshwater Fishes From Iraq, Fatema Ali Al Fatle, Sura Abdul Munaff Abdul Wahab, Hind Dyia Hadi, Laith A. Jawad

Baghdad Science Journal

This research addresses skeletal deformities in two freshwater fish species, namely the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, and Leuciscus vorax (also known as the Tigris asp), sampled from two Iraqi sites: The Euphrates River, Lake Al-Tharthar, and the Tigris River near Al-Zubaydiyah City. High-resolution digital radiography was used to detect skeletal deformities in 40 specimens (20 specimens per species). Five different types of deformities were observed in C. carpio: abdominal rib deformity (13.6% of the deformed specimens), ankylosis (18.8%), caudal fin ray deformity (4.6%), kyphosis (4.6%), and vertebral deformity (4.6%). In L. vorax, three categories were observed: caudal …

Levels, Human Exposure And Health Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals In Indoor And Outdoor Dust From Basra, Iraq, Mohammed A. Al-Hilfi, Layla Salih Al-Omran, Adil A. Al-Fregi

Baghdad Science Journal

This study determined the levels and distribution patterns of Pb, Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, and Zn in indoor (n = 22) and outdoor (n = 22) dust from Basra, Iraq, and evaluated the associated human health risks. The total mean concentration of ∑ ₆HMs was 247 mg/kg in the indoor dust and 285 mg/kg in the outdoor dust. Zn was the dominant metal in both environments, with mean concentrations of 155 and 161 mg/kg, contributing 63% and 56% of the total metal burden, respectively. Pb, Cd, Co, and Ni concentrations were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in outdoor dust, indicating the influence of outdoor emission sources. Human exposure assessment showed that the average daily doses (ADD) for children through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact were approximately 9.3-fold higher than those for adults across all metals. Zn exposure reached 1.99 × 10^-3 and 2.13 × …

Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Culturally Responsive Practices, Betsy Twedell

Graduate Teacher Education

This literature review examined how educational leaders can implement culturally responsive practices to support multilingual learners, improve academic achievement, encourage a sense of belonging, and advance equitable educational outcomes. A total of sixteen qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies were reviewed, along with two conceptual studies that provided additional guidance. Three recurring themes emerged: culturally and linguistically responsive practices, professional development, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). The research suggested that multilingual learners were best supported when educators viewed students’ languages, cultures, identities, and lived experiences as academic assets and integrated these resources into instruction. Findings also showed that professional development …

Re: Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Clark Tailings Consolidated Waste Management Area (Ctcwma) Site Investigation Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp) (Dated August 14, 2026), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Dataset For Meteorological Data From Four Weather Stations In Colorado During The 2025-2026 Winter, Kelly Elder, Banning Starr, Coleman Kane, Jihan Dahanayaka, Hans-Peter Marshall

CryoGARS Snow Data

This dataset contains observations from four Colorado meteorological stations used as part of a US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab (CRREL) snow strength project.  The purpose of these data is to measure the meteorological variables that impact the trafficability and supportability of a seasonal snowpack and will be used as forcing data to model snow strength across time and space.  Measured data include snow depth, air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, soil temperature, and radiation.

Dataset For Meteorological Data From Two Idaho Weather Stations During The 2025-2026 Winter, Jihan Dahanayaka, Coleman Kane, Thomas Van Der Weide, Hans-Peter Marshall

CryoGARS Snow Data

This dataset contains observations from three Idaho meteorological stations used as part of a US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab (CRREL) snow strength project.  The purpose of these data is to measure the meteorological variables that impact the trafficability and supportability of a seasonal snowpack and will be used as forcing data to model snow strength across time and space.  Measured data include snow depth, snow water equivalent (SWE), air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, snow temperature, soil temperature, and radiation.

Leaving Home: Archivists Teaching Outside Their Home Departments, Claire Du Laney Dunker, Lori Schwartz

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Dunker and Schwartz at the University of Nebraska at Omaha were curious about experiences of archivists teaching outside the archives, inspired by teaching a new public history course for the history department. There is little existing scholarship about archivists teaching credit-bearing courses outside the library. Existing literature focuses on pedagogical practices for history faculty teaching courses, archivists teaching “one-shots”, and collaborations between teaching faculty and archivists for class assignments. To fill this gap, we created a survey to gather opinions and preferences about teaching credit-bearing courses as part of, or adjacent to, professional responsibilities in academic libraries and archives.