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A Critical Alteration In Enolase Is Identified In One Isolate Of Staphylococcus Aureus To Avoid Host Immunity, Ban M. Abdulhadi, Halah H Al-Haideri Oct 2025

A Critical Alteration In Enolase Is Identified In One Isolate Of Staphylococcus Aureus To Avoid Host Immunity, Ban M. Abdulhadi, Halah H Al-Haideri

Baghdad Science Journal

The ability of Staphylococcus aureus enolase to cleave plasminogen has been thought to be important for bacterial virulence. The genetic variants of Eno gene sequences were investigated in the present study to assess the pattern of biological diversity of one isolate of S. aureus isolated from patients with diabetic food from Iraqi hospitals. The observed variant’s possible impact in altering the enolase’s binding with its receptor was assessed by docking with plasminogen before and after mutation. Within the locus 791st, two variations were identified with two different consequences since A>T791 (in S2, S3, S14, and S17) and …


Seasonal Variation Of Phytoplankton And Zooplankton Biomass In Correlation With Physio-Chemical Variables Of Some Water Bodies In Dolly Smaquli, Erbil, Iraq, Sana Kayfi Najmadden, Luay Abdul-Qadir Ali Oct 2025

Seasonal Variation Of Phytoplankton And Zooplankton Biomass In Correlation With Physio-Chemical Variables Of Some Water Bodies In Dolly Smaquli, Erbil, Iraq, Sana Kayfi Najmadden, Luay Abdul-Qadir Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

The seasonal variation of phytoplankton and zooplankton groups in correlation with physio-chemical variables has been examined by monthly water samples from eight distinct locations in Smaquli Dam and Streams within Dolly Smaquli in Erbil city, Iraq. The sampling time spans from September 2021 to August 2022. Nineteen physical and chemical variables were examined including Air and water temperature, Electrical conductivity (EC), Total dissolved solids (TDS), Turbidity, pH, Dissolved oxygen (DO), Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Nitrite (NO2), Nitrate (NO3), Reactive phosphate (PO4), Ca+2, Mg+2, Na …


Cadmium Removal From Aqueous Solutions Facilitated By Biochar Derived From Active Sewage Sludge, Aya L. Khalil, Faris H. Al-Ani, Abdul Hameed M. J. Al-Obaidy Oct 2025

Cadmium Removal From Aqueous Solutions Facilitated By Biochar Derived From Active Sewage Sludge, Aya L. Khalil, Faris H. Al-Ani, Abdul Hameed M. J. Al-Obaidy

Baghdad Science Journal

Biochar was previously confined to agriculture applications, but its utilization has since expanded across various sectors. In this case, sludge acquired from a sewage treatment facility was employed in the production of biochar. The study investigates the adsorption of cadmium in aqueous solution by both untreated biochar and biochar treated with H3PO4, examining the influence of adsorbent dosage, contact time, pH, and initial concentration. Phosphorus compounds present on the biochar surface activate it, enhancing cadmium removal compared to untreated biochar. The experimental results showed that the optimal dosage (1000 mg/l) and adsorption rate were significantly affected …


Study Of Serum Interleukin-33 And Soluble St2 Levels, And Hla-B27 Typing In Iraqi Patients Of Ankylosing Spondylitis, Faris Ali Khdur, Hanaa N. Abdullah, Mayada Noori Iqbal Sep 2025

Study Of Serum Interleukin-33 And Soluble St2 Levels, And Hla-B27 Typing In Iraqi Patients Of Ankylosing Spondylitis, Faris Ali Khdur, Hanaa N. Abdullah, Mayada Noori Iqbal

Baghdad Science Journal

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine. The current study aimed to determine the level of serum interleukin-33 (IL-33), soluble stromelysin-2 (sST2) interleukin, and HLA-B27 typing among Iraqi AS patients. The whole blood samples of the patients were collected from medical hospitals in Baghdad city. The ELISA technique was used to measure the serum levels of IL-33 and sST2, and the HLA-B27 typing was performed by sequence-specific primer PCR (SSP-PCR). The patients were divided into patients newly diagnosed with the disease and patients receiving biological treatment (etanercept) in …


The Effect Of Moringa Oleifera Leaves Powder Increasing The Productive Characteristics Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L.) Exposed To Chlorpyrifos, Hamid Hilal Farhan, Abid Ali Thaker, Hazem Sabri Abedalhammed Sep 2025

The Effect Of Moringa Oleifera Leaves Powder Increasing The Productive Characteristics Of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio L.) Exposed To Chlorpyrifos, Hamid Hilal Farhan, Abid Ali Thaker, Hazem Sabri Abedalhammed

Baghdad Science Journal

Pesticides are a major global problem because of their effects on living organisms and their bodily functions. This study was conducted from August 25, 2022, to October 25, 2022. It aimed to know the toxic effects of Chlorpyrifos on common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.), and the potential of Moringa oleifera leaves to reduce this toxicity by evaluating their effect on growth performance in fish exposed to the pesticide. The LC50 for Chlorpyrifos has been estimated at 0.60 mg/L over 96 hours. Use 1/10 of the LC50 in the pesticide toxicity test treatment; Moringa leaf powder (MOL) was also added …


Sources, Distribution And Ecological Risk Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon In Sediment Of Tigris River, Iraq, Shahad R. Zaki, Maysoon Hassan Meshjel, Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy Sep 2025

Sources, Distribution And Ecological Risk Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon In Sediment Of Tigris River, Iraq, Shahad R. Zaki, Maysoon Hassan Meshjel, Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy

Baghdad Science Journal

Sediment samples were collected from five sites at Tigris River from Baghdad to Wasit Governorates River from December 2021 to November 2022. Sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in these sediment samples were analyzed. The results show that the total PAH concentrations ranged from 957.37 to 1805.05 μg/kg dry weight (dw) with mean values of 1368.034 μg/kg. Furthermore, the high molecular weight compounds (four, five, and six rings) of PAH in the analyzed sediment samples suggest that combustion sources such as fuel, gasoline, and vehicle emissions are the primary sources of PAHs in the environment. The sediment quality guidelines …


Impacts Of Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Aqueous Extract On Some Physiological Parameters And Fertility In Male Albino Mice, Zainab K. Altmimi Sep 2025

Impacts Of Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Aqueous Extract On Some Physiological Parameters And Fertility In Male Albino Mice, Zainab K. Altmimi

Baghdad Science Journal

The objective of the work is to examine the impacts of Stevia leaf aqueous extract, after chronic administration (60 days), on some physiological aspects and fertility in male albino mice. .twenty-four adult e mice were categorized into four groups, each involving six animals. Three treatment groups were separately exposed to three respective concentrations of the extract (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg), he remainder is a control group. The animals were given daily oral doses of 0.1 ml/ 10 gm body weight of the group-respective extract concentration for 60 consecutive days. Several physiological and fertility-related parameters were tested based on the …


Biol 484-H01: Evolution Of Animal Behavior Lab - Honors, Caroline Devan Sep 2025

Biol 484-H01: Evolution Of Animal Behavior Lab - Honors, Caroline Devan

Biology Syllabi

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Biol 475-H01: Ecological Field Methods - Honors, Kathleen Farley Sep 2025

Biol 475-H01: Ecological Field Methods - Honors, Kathleen Farley

Biology Syllabi

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Biol 342-001: Developmental Biology, Allison Edgar Sep 2025

Biol 342-001: Developmental Biology, Allison Edgar

Biology Syllabi

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Biol 383-001: Neural Basis Of Behavior, Julia Hyland Bruno Sep 2025

Biol 383-001: Neural Basis Of Behavior, Julia Hyland Bruno

Biology Syllabi

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Molecular Identification Of Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Clinical Samples In Iraq By Using Multiplex Pcr, Yaseen Ismael Mamoori, Ibrahim Abdulla Ahmed, May Ridha Jaafer, Ayat Muneam Ali, Sabreen Ali Hadi Aug 2025

Molecular Identification Of Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Clinical Samples In Iraq By Using Multiplex Pcr, Yaseen Ismael Mamoori, Ibrahim Abdulla Ahmed, May Ridha Jaafer, Ayat Muneam Ali, Sabreen Ali Hadi

Baghdad Science Journal

Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most clinically significant pathogens that cause severe nosocomial infections. Rapid identification of this bacterial species is essential so that proper treatment can be provided and outbreaks can be controlled. In this study, a multiplex PCR was used to identify A. baumannii. Twenty clinical isolates of A. baumannii and three each of Gram+ve (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus licheniformis, Micrococcus yunnanensis) and Gram−ve (Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae) bacterial isolates were subjected to singleplex and multiplex PCR reactions using three sets of species-specific primers (P-Ab-ITS-F, P-Ab-ITS-R; …


Determination Of Microplastic Compounds In Some Species Of Freshwater Snails In Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia, R Adharyan Islamy, Yuni Kilawati, Veryl Hasan, Fitri Sil Valen, Noorhidayah Mamat, Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin, Yunita Maimunah Aug 2025

Determination Of Microplastic Compounds In Some Species Of Freshwater Snails In Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia, R Adharyan Islamy, Yuni Kilawati, Veryl Hasan, Fitri Sil Valen, Noorhidayah Mamat, Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin, Yunita Maimunah

Baghdad Science Journal

This research examines microplastic contamination patterns in three ecologically significant freshwater gastropods—Pomacea canaliculata, Filopaludina javanica, and Sulcospira testudinaria—in Indonesia's Brantas River system. Through systematic sampling at three downstream locations, we quantified and characterized microplastics within the digestive tracts of these molluscan species. The results demonstrate universal microplastic ingestion across all taxa, though with notable interspecific variation. The invasive P. canaliculata showed the highest contamination levels (4.5 microplastic particles per individual, average weight 15.2g), predominantly comprising textile fibers and plastic fragments. In contrast, F. javanica specimens (average 10.8g) contained primarily cosmetic microbeads and packaging films (2.7 particles/individual), …


Ability Of Staphylococcus Epidermidis And Escherichia Coli To Eliminate Cadmium, Lead And Copper From Tigris River In Mosul City, May A. Abdul Kader, Ghada A. Mohammad Aug 2025

Ability Of Staphylococcus Epidermidis And Escherichia Coli To Eliminate Cadmium, Lead And Copper From Tigris River In Mosul City, May A. Abdul Kader, Ghada A. Mohammad

Baghdad Science Journal

The heavy metals are non-biodegradable and could be toxic and carcinogenic, thus, their improper concentration in water could result in critical health issues for living organisms. Therefore, this study aimed to remove three heavy metals (Cadmium, lead and copper) by biological treatment especially using environmental nonpathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli. Eight samples were collected from Tigris River from different regions of Mosul city. Two containers were used for each sample to measure the concentration of minerals before and after treatment by bacteria. The results showed that E. coli was more efficient in removing two heavy …


Histochemical Demonstrations Of The Lens Of The Sailfin Molly (Poecilia Latipinna) With Retinal Adaptation, Shaimaa Awad Abid, Mukhtar Khamis Haba Aug 2025

Histochemical Demonstrations Of The Lens Of The Sailfin Molly (Poecilia Latipinna) With Retinal Adaptation, Shaimaa Awad Abid, Mukhtar Khamis Haba

Baghdad Science Journal

The study revealed that histochemical examination of the lens and retina in the fish Poecilia latipinna reflects adaptation and acclimation to dark and light conditions. The tissue sections of the lens and retina were stained with different stains and examined by a light microscope. The lens was found to be spherical in shape, transparent, hard, and avascular. The lens was surrounded by a cellular homogeneous capsule and followed by cuboidal epithelial cell layer, which was situated beneath the capsule. The epithelial cells elongated into lens fibers that were arranged in concentric rings, and the lens fiber membranes took a serrated …


Exploring Biblical Foundations In Biology, Keith Snyder Phd Jul 2025

Exploring Biblical Foundations In Biology, Keith Snyder Phd

The Journal of Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning

Biologists have one of the most challenging areas of study due to the breadth of topics. Biology literally encompasses all life. Since life is based on chemical principles, which in turn are based on physical laws, we need to understand this panorama of science. Because academia in the US has pigeon-holed so much of our education, students are often unable to see the true integration of all aspects of life, resulting in a warped understanding of the interrelated complexity of our God’s creation. It is our duty to show how this intertwining of science and faith more fully represents God’s …


Antibacterial Effect Of Acetylsalicylic Acid On The Efficiency Of Azithromycin Against Resistant Salmonella Enterica: An In Vitro Study, Sawsan M. Amin, Ihsan M. Ahmed, Ahmed N. Abed Jul 2025

Antibacterial Effect Of Acetylsalicylic Acid On The Efficiency Of Azithromycin Against Resistant Salmonella Enterica: An In Vitro Study, Sawsan M. Amin, Ihsan M. Ahmed, Ahmed N. Abed

Baghdad Science Journal

This study aimed to determine the antibacterial effect of combined acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and azithromycin (AZM) against resistant Salmonella enterica. For this, the MIC and MBC of both drugs were determined, and a checkerboard test, a time-killing assay, and scanning electron microscopy were performed. The results showed that ASA had an antibacterial effect with MIC value of 16000 μg/ml and MBC value of 32000 μg/ml. Also, the combination of ASA with AZM has an additive effect with FICI interaction value 1.5 at 8000 μg/ml of ASA and 16 μg/ml of AZM, and this has a direct effect on preventing …


Whole Genome Sequencing Of Curtobacterium Flaccumfaciens Strain Shgh, Isolated From The Nodes Of Olea Europaea In Mosul, Iraq, Shaimaa Yaseen Taha, Ghazwan Qasim Hasan, Igor Ivanovski Jul 2025

Whole Genome Sequencing Of Curtobacterium Flaccumfaciens Strain Shgh, Isolated From The Nodes Of Olea Europaea In Mosul, Iraq, Shaimaa Yaseen Taha, Ghazwan Qasim Hasan, Igor Ivanovski

Baghdad Science Journal

Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens SHGH was associated with Koch's postulates about wilt disease in Olea europaea (olive trees) located in Mosul, Iraq. Since olive trees are an important cash crop for Iraq, a whole-genome analysis of SHGH was conducted. The complete genome was sequenced using the IIIumina MiSeq sequencer and uploaded to GenBank under the accession number JAUMSN000000000.1. The circular chromosome consists of 3,834,306 bp, 70.7 percent GC content, 4,176 protein-coding sequences, 53 RNA genes, 7 ribosomal RNA genes, and 42 transfer RNA genes. According to the in silico DNA-DNA hybridization technique are 11 strains closely related to the SHGH strain. The …


Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Road Vehicles In Baghdad City Using Ipcc Methodology, Zainab N. Abdulateef, Adel H. Talib, Maitham A. Sultan Jul 2025

Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Road Vehicles In Baghdad City Using Ipcc Methodology, Zainab N. Abdulateef, Adel H. Talib, Maitham A. Sultan

Baghdad Science Journal

The transportation sector plays a vital role in facilitating human well-being by moving people and goods. In Iraq, the sector faces significant challenges, including an annual fuel loss of up to 500 billion dinars and substantial fuel wastage. Each vehicle consumes approximately 570 liters of gasoline annually due to traffic congestion, as the number of vehicles at peak times is estimated per kilometer of the three-lane street (1,059 cars km/h). In contrast, their number is estimated at regular times (450 cars km/h), leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion used to operate vehicle engines. The current study analyzed …


Utilizing Trichoderma Harzianum And Semi In-Planta For Management Damping-Off Fusarium Solani In Corn Varieties, Zul Fauzi Nugroho Hadi, Suhartiningsih Dwi Nurcahyanti, Rachmi Masnilah, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Sigit Prastowo, Hardian Susilo Addy, Syaiful Khoiri, Ali Wafa Jul 2025

Utilizing Trichoderma Harzianum And Semi In-Planta For Management Damping-Off Fusarium Solani In Corn Varieties, Zul Fauzi Nugroho Hadi, Suhartiningsih Dwi Nurcahyanti, Rachmi Masnilah, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Sigit Prastowo, Hardian Susilo Addy, Syaiful Khoiri, Ali Wafa

Baghdad Science Journal

The utilization of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) as a biological control agent against plant pathogenic fungi has gained extensive recognition in the field of agriculture. Fusarium solani (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) is a pathogen that causes damping-off in corn plants and poses a significant global challenge to corn farmers. This study aimed to investigate the potential management of damping-off disease caused by F. solani in three varieties of corn, utilizing T. harzianum in conjunction with the semi in-planta method. It was demonstrated that both in vitro and semi in-planta T. harzianum treatments had the ability to suppress damping-off disease in corn varieties. …


Watching The Grass Grow: Expanding Outreach And Accessibility Of Itex-Aon, Justin Blough Jul 2025

Watching The Grass Grow: Expanding Outreach And Accessibility Of Itex-Aon, Justin Blough

Masters Projects

Science has an accessibility problem. Though results are published and the component data is archived and made publicly available, distrust in and misunderstanding of science by the lay populace remains common. This work focuses on bolstering the outreach component of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX)—Arctic Observing Network (AON) to increase public awareness, interactivity, and ultimately, the understanding of how the science of ITEX-AON takes place. This project uses several component methods to further outreach goals of ITEX-AON. These include: documentary photography of researchers, study sites, subjects and the surrounding environments, 360-degree imaging and interactive virtual tour building, building interactive data …


Life Of Moo Deng, The Internet Sensation Pygmy Hippopotamus: An Overview Of The Biology And Conservation Breeding Program In Thailand, Ampika Thongphakdee, Atthapon Nundee, Umaporn Maikeaw, Narongwit Chodchoy, Chainarong Punkong, Kaywalee Chatdarong Jul 2025

Life Of Moo Deng, The Internet Sensation Pygmy Hippopotamus: An Overview Of The Biology And Conservation Breeding Program In Thailand, Ampika Thongphakdee, Atthapon Nundee, Umaporn Maikeaw, Narongwit Chodchoy, Chainarong Punkong, Kaywalee Chatdarong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The hippopotamus, commonly known as the hippo, is classified into two extant species: the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis). Pygmy hippos are fascinating creatures native to the forests and swamps of West Africa. Their survival is increasingly threatened by habitat loss resulting from agricultural expansion and urban development. As the population declines, zoological institutions play a crucial role in conservation by acting as genetic reservoirs and promoting public awareness of wildlife and environmental protection. “Moo Deng”, a pygmy hippo, whose name in Thai has gained international recognition, represents a notable success …


Acting On Behalf Of An Endangered Species - A Student-Led Initiative To Protect The San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes Macrotis Mutica) On The Csub Campus, Antje Lauer, Sarah Alame, Brittney Beck, Lucas Hall Jun 2025

Acting On Behalf Of An Endangered Species - A Student-Led Initiative To Protect The San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes Macrotis Mutica) On The Csub Campus, Antje Lauer, Sarah Alame, Brittney Beck, Lucas Hall

CSU Journal of Sustainability and Climate Change

California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) is the only campus in the U.S. that has supported an endangered canine species on its campus grounds for many decades. Deprived of its prime habitat, open grassland, the San Joaquin kit fox (SJKF) (Vulpes macrotis mutica) was able to adapt to urban areas in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The presence of an endangered species on campus grounds comes with responsibilities and requires knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In the spring of 2023, students and faculty observed several violations of the ESA by CSUB Facilities Management due to ground disturbance and …


Soil Water Contents Affect The Physiological Traits Of Duku Undergoing Sudden Death Disease, In Jambi, Islah Hayati, Sosiawan Nusifera, Mapegau Mapegau, Budiyati Ichwan, Marlina Marlina, Nasamsir Nasamsir Jun 2025

Soil Water Contents Affect The Physiological Traits Of Duku Undergoing Sudden Death Disease, In Jambi, Islah Hayati, Sosiawan Nusifera, Mapegau Mapegau, Budiyati Ichwan, Marlina Marlina, Nasamsir Nasamsir

Baghdad Science Journal

Duku, also known as Lancium domesticum Corr, is a plant native to Jambi Province, Indonesia, which is currently facing a sudden death disease. The plant generally grows in the alluvial of the Batanghari River, which is among the widest and longest rivers in Indonesia. Duku is consumed as a fresh fruit that tastes sweet and contains many antioxidants. The phenomenon of duku disease has the potential to cause scarcity, as its population continues to decline. The disease begins with root rot and is prevalent in areas that are often flooded due to the overflow of the Batanghari River. This study …


A Meta-Analysis Of The Effects Of Probiotic Supplementation On Type 2 Diabetes Parameters, Mostefa Naimi, Zineb Benmechernene, Méghit Boumédiène Khaled Jun 2025

A Meta-Analysis Of The Effects Of Probiotic Supplementation On Type 2 Diabetes Parameters, Mostefa Naimi, Zineb Benmechernene, Méghit Boumédiène Khaled

Baghdad Science Journal

We aimed to assess the effect of probiotic supplementation on type 2 diabetes (T2D) related variables. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were systematically searched from PubMed, Springer-link and Scopus data bases published between 2016 and 2020. Collected studies were independently assessed for eligibility, data extracted and evaluated for risk of bias. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1. The effects of probiotics were assessed for: body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), homeostasis, model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), insulin, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic …


Molecular Identification And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Hydra Vulgaris From Greater Zab River, Iraq, Shwan Khursheed Bashê Jun 2025

Molecular Identification And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Hydra Vulgaris From Greater Zab River, Iraq, Shwan Khursheed Bashê

Baghdad Science Journal

No genomic data for Hydra vulgaris was recorded in Iraq. DNA barcoding is a modern technique used for accurate identification that is more important than previous studies utilizing morphology characters. This study aims to investigate the identification of H. vulgaris based on genomic analysis using the mitochondrial gene Cytochrome Oxidase I (COI) and construct a phylogenetic tree as the first study in Iraq. In our current investigation, we found species of Hydra from the Greater Zab River during June–July 2022, with average Water temperatures (25.1–29.6°C), Hydrogen potential (pH) 7.5–7.8, and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 6.3–7 mg/l. As a result, …


Hexavalent Chromium (Vi) Removal Efficiency From Petroleum Refinery Effluent Using Hybrid Constructed Wetlands Planted With Arundo Donax L. In Erbil, Iraq, Dilshad Ganjo Ahmad Ganjo Jun 2025

Hexavalent Chromium (Vi) Removal Efficiency From Petroleum Refinery Effluent Using Hybrid Constructed Wetlands Planted With Arundo Donax L. In Erbil, Iraq, Dilshad Ganjo Ahmad Ganjo

Baghdad Science Journal

This work assessed the efficacy of A. donax L. (giant reed) in outdoor hybrid-built wetland (HCW) experiments for the removal of the Cr (VI), from KCPS refinery effluents (32 km southwest of Erbil, Iraq). Results showed that A. donax L. macrophyte experienced an excellent adaptation and tolerance of the highly polluted effluent by Cr (VI), based on their significant biomass output and perfect survival rate over the entire 91-day experiment. The Cr (VI) concentrations taken from the outlet samples of HCWs (planted with A. donax L.) ranged from (0.04 to 0.12 mg/l), with a mean value of (0.07 ± …


Review: The Talking Earth, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt Jun 2025

Review: The Talking Earth, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Appreciation of nature, Citizenship, Cleverness, Confidence, Coping, Courage, Craftsmanship, Creativity, Cunning, Curiosity, Dignity, Discernment, Diversity, Ethnic pride, Fear, Friendliness, Independence, Initiative, Kindness, Knowledge, Maturity, Obedience, Persistence, Perseverance, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Self-reliance, Self-respect, Sharing, Spunk, Strength, Survival (physical), Understanding, Wisdom, Work ethic


Review: The Animal Book: A Collection Of The Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest, And Most Surprising Animals On Earth, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt Jun 2025

Review: The Animal Book: A Collection Of The Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest, And Most Surprising Animals On Earth, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Cleverness, Creativity, Imagination, Knowledge


Using Molecular Evolution To Explore Alternative Receptors For Sars-Cov-2, Aemelia Price, Kayden Harris, Ruby Bentz, John Frank Jun 2025

Using Molecular Evolution To Explore Alternative Receptors For Sars-Cov-2, Aemelia Price, Kayden Harris, Ruby Bentz, John Frank

Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement

Zoonotic viruses, which can spread from animals to humans, are responsible for recent human pandemics. Thus, it is critical to understand the molecular factors that allow viruses to infect host cells. Since 2020, SARS-CoV-2 likely spilled over from bats into the human population causing approximately 7 million deaths globally. While SARS-CoV-2 is known to canonically use angiotensin converting enzyme 2 to bind and enter cells, recent molecular studies have discovered 10 alternative human receptors. It is unclear whether these proteins represent biologically significant avenues for SARS-CoV-2 entry in humans or other animals. We hypothesize that host receptor sequence changes resulting …