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Microplastics Fouling And Interaction With Polymeric Membranes: A Review, Mitra Golgoli, Mehdi H. Khiadani, Abdellah Shafieian, Tushar K. Sen, Y. Hartanto, M. L. Johns, Masoumeh Zargar

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

The emergence and accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in various aquatic environments have recently raised significant concerns. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as one of the major sources of MPs discharge to the environment, implying a substantial need to improve advanced techniques for more efficient removal of MPs. Polymeric membranes have been proven effective in MPs removal. However, fouling is the main drawback of membrane processes and MPs can foul the membranes due to their small size and specific surface properties. Hence, it is important to investigate the impacts of MPs on membrane fouling to develop efficient membrane-based techniques …

God At Babel, Rose Postma

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"When we use words, we are functioning as image-bearers of God: we create sense out of the senseless, and we put form to the formless."

Posting about conveying meaning through words from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/god-at-babel/

Review Of Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Catechist, Saint, Ryan C. Hendrickson Dr.

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

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Enhancing Hvac Energy Efficiency Using Artificial Neural Network-Based Occupancy Detection, Vibhu Sharma

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Publications

This study investigates the utilization of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for occupancy detection to optimize Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) energy consumption. Leveraging environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light, and CO2 levels, alongside occupancy status, various ANN architectures' efficacy in accurately predicting room occupancy is evaluated. The research involves comprehensive data analysis, including exploratory data analysis (EDA) and model evaluation on training, validation, and test datasets. The study demonstrates the potential of ANN-based occupancy detection in enhancing HVAC system efficiency by dynamically adjusting heating, cooling, and ventilation settings based on real-time occupancy information. Practical implications and future research …

Competence-Based Curriculum (Cbc) In Kenya And The Challenge Of Vision 2030, Dovison Kereri, Roseline Nyaboke, Loice K. Nyabwari

Faculty Publications

The educational system prioritizes the development of skills required in the 21st Century, which focuses on students’ needs such as collaboration, creativity, and competence. However, many countries cannot achieve the necessary skills without quality education, especially for developing countries like Kenya. In the past, Kenya's aim of the 8-4-4 system of education was self-reliance, but the aim of education was lost because it became too academic and exam-oriented. The current educational ministry's target is to implement a competency-based curriculum (CBC), 2-6-6-3, introduced in 2019 to meet the vision 2030 of science and technology and innovation. CBC requires students to be …

The Dao In China’S Growing Presence In The South Pacific, Yulian Maulida Khasanah, Mohamad Rosyidin, Marten Hanura

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

The rise of China as one of the great powers in the international politic has been the hottest topic in the 21st century. Following the economic reform led by Deng Xiaoping in 1978, China re-emerges stronger than ever with its influences covering major parts of the world. One region particularly stands out since the prior dominance of United States therein, the South Pacific. The study of this research will be limited to 10 PICs recognising China, Vanuatu, Cook Island, FSM, Fiji, Niuee, PNG, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Kiribati. Under the Western International Relations Theory (IRT) however, the rise of …

Asean Way: Managing Expectation In The Code Of Conduct For The South China Sea, Naifa Rizani Lardo

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

Pessimistic perspectives on the ASEAN Way process frequently undermine the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in resolving the South China Sea (SCS) dispute. These justifications are addressed through the notion of power balance, which undermines the norm institutionalism framework that underlines the ASEAN Way’s foundation. This droves various conversations on ASEAN capabilities ahead of the ASEAN Way principle throughout the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea (COC for SCS) process, which questioned its expectations as a regional security body. This article offers insight on ASEAN’s regional security role in the SCS dispute peace process, …

The Roles Of Who In Handling Yemen Humanitarian Crisis During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ghita Fadhila Andrini

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

Yemen is noted to have the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. This condition is due to the civil war for the past six years, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged as a health security threat. This research aims to analyse the WHO’s role in responding health crisis in Yemen. By using qualitative methods and literature review approach, this article uses Atlas.ti to collect data regarding WHO’s activity in Yemen throughout the pandemic analysed by the international organisation’s role concept according to Clive Archer. The health security concept is also used to explain the health situation in Yemen during …

Muslim Community In The Atmosphere Of Populism In Norway, Gilang Mahadika

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

In the European nations, there has been a lot of discussions and arguments regarding the community who have a ‘migration background’. Migrants nowadays are more capable of competing against local residents in terms of looking for better employment and participating in the political activities in European countries. Consequently, it creates fear within ‘mainstream’ society since it is presumably able to threaten their way of life. This interesting moment can benefit the populist political parties for gaining voices from the majority population. But, in the aftermath of 22/7 terror attacks in Norway, it also created tension between locals and those who …

Transnational Corporations And Human Rights, Muhammed Hamid Muhammed

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

International trade has introduced many features in its classical or contemporary practice wherein peoples respectfully exchanged goods and ideas. Unfortunately, the legacy of large multinational corporations, concerning human rights, has generally been dismal. It is recognised that states are the primary bearers of responsibility to respect, protect, fulfill, and promote human rights and freedoms. Current developments in the field of international human rights law, however, designated transnational corporations (hereafter TNCs), organisations, and individuals in a diagonal and/or horizontal responsibility on the respect and protection of human rights. The need to make these non-state actors, especially TNCs, responsible under international law …

Academic Senate - Agenda, 11/30/2021, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

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Noteworthy Records Of Mammals From West-Central Mexico, Diego F. García-Mendoza, Celia López-González, Teresa Salas-H

Western North American Naturalist

We report for the first time the presence of 2 shrew species (Sorex altoensis and S. emarginatus) and 4 rodent species (Peromyscus merriami, P. schmidlyi, Reithrodontomys zacatecae, and Sigmodon leucotis) in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, as well as the occurrence of P. carletoni and P. schmidlyi in Jalisco and Zacatecas. We extend the known distribution range of the squirrel Sciurus aureogaster to northern Nayarit and report the presence of 2 subspecies of P. eremicus and 3 of Neotoma mexicana in near sympatry. We also confirm the presence of Tlacuatzin sinaloae and P. …

Outcome Of Frontline Therapy Of Hodgkin’S Lymphoma Patients In Baghdad Hematology Centering The Medical City, Safa Shaukat Mohammed Khalid, Mohammed Abbas

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of most curable lymphoid malignancy. Here we conducted in this study the outcome of frontline therapy in adult Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients. AIM OF STUDY:   1. To evaluate   the results of first line treatment with ABVD chemotherapy protocol in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in this study. 2. To find predictors associated with poor outcome of   first line treatment with ABVD chemotherapy protocol in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in this study. METHODS:   This  is  a    retrospective and prospective study  in which  information  was gathered from Baghdad  hematology  center involving 50  patients  who  were  diagnosed  with Hodgkin’s lymphoma …

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Cyclin D1 In Prostate Carcinoma, Lubna Kamil, Muhsin Sahib

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Prostate carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in men older than 50 years of age and is characterized by a highly variable clinical course. Cyclin D1 proto-oncogene is an important regulator of G1 to S phase progression in many different cell types AIM OF STUDY: To study the expression of cyclin D1 in prostate adenocarcinoma, and to evaluate the relationship of this protein with clinicopathological features (histological grade, perineural invasion, and preoperative PSA level). MATERIALS AND METHODS : This is retrospective study including 50 cases, forty cases diagnosed histopathology as prostate adenocarcinoma and 10 cases as …

Transdermal Scopolamine Alternative To Ondansetron For Prevention Of Early 6 Hours Postoperative Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Emetic Symptoms, Raghad Alsudani, Asmaa Al- Hayali

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Nausea and vomiting are the commonest complication Post-operatively which are usually                         self-limiting; however, it can cause serious consequences. There are many drugs to manage                       Post-operative nausea and vomiting. OBJECTIVE: Compare the efficacy of transdermal scopolamine versus ondansetron for the prevention of                         post-operative laparoscopic cholecystectomy emetic symptoms. PATIENTS AND METHODS: One hundred patients who were candidate for undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy are divided in to two groups each of them have 50 patients, first group received an active TDS patch  (containing scopolamine 1.5 mg) 60 min before entering the operating room. The second group was administered ondansetron, 4 mg that was …

Dermatological Referred Consultations From Various Departments Of Baghdad Medical City To Baghdad Center Of Dermatology And Venereology, Mustafa Askar, Ihsan Alturfi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Dermatological problems are common in patients with other medical problems, they may provide clue to the diagnosis of medical diseases. AIM OF THE STUDY: To study consultations from different departments of Baghdad Medical City to Baghdad Center of Dermatology and Venereology regarding frequency causes of referral and final dermatological diagnosis, and to design a typical consultation form. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a cross – sectional observation study, it was conducted at Baghdad Center of Dermatology and Venereology, Baghdad Medical City, Iraq from October 2018 to January 2020 (15 months). All consultations from other departments of Baghdad Medical City …

Evaluation Of Predictive Value Of Placental Alpha Microglobulin-1 Compared To Fetal Fibronectin In Symptomatic Preterm Delivery, Gul Abbas Awchi, Ayla Ghalib

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Placental alpha microglobulin-1 (PAMG-1) is an important biomarker for the detection of preterm labor and premature rupture of fetal membrane, also fetal fibronectin leak observed into the vagina if                        a preterm delivery is likely to occur and can be measured by a screening test. OBJECTIVE: To compare the rapid bedside test for (placental alpha microglobulin-1) with the instrumented fetal fibronectin test for prediction of imminent spontaneous preterm delivery among women with symptoms of preterm labor. PATIENT AND METHODS: A prospective observational study, it included 86 pregnant women between 24 – 35 weeks of gestation with singleton pregnancy, viable fetus, …

Risk Factors For Transient Tachypnea Of The Newborn In Full Term Neonates, Akrem Atrushi, Nibras Qaqos

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a condition characterized by tachypnea that develops shortly after birth but resolves within 2 to 5 days. TTN has been reported to occur more frequently in Caesarean delivery, maternal sedation, perinatal asphyxia, maternal asthma, and birth of male infants. AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess the risk factors for transient tachypnea of newborn in Duhok. METHODS: This study included 100 cases with TTN and 100 controls who are full term neonates without any respiratory problems. All participants were chosen from deliveries in Maternity Hospital in Duhok from Nov. 2018 till Nov. 2019. …

People's Perception Towards Mental Health Problems, Rawnak Abass, Waleed Al-Ani

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Positive people’s perception determines their interaction and provides support to persons with mental health problems in order to express their own emotional problems and seeking care while negative perception results in avoidance, discrimination, stigma, and even low access to health services. OBJECTIVE: To assess the perception towards people with mental health problems, among people who attend Primary Health Care centers (PHCCs) in Baghdad, and to study the association of the level of perception with certain personal attributes. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of Primary Health Care centers (PHCCs) in Baghdad. Five centers from each side …

Evaluation Of Family Physicians Knowledge, Attituds And Practice For Emergency Services, Shaimaa Abdul-Mahdi, Abdulmuniem Al-Dabbagh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Provision of emergency care is an integral part of general practice, and family health physicians play                       a crucial role in the management of medical emergencies. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the emergency health care services delivery at PHC level in family Health centers in Baghdad city, in terms of knowledge, attitudes and practices of the physicians (service providers) towards emergency service. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study done in 22 Family Healthcare Centers, targeting all doctors who work in these centers who accepted to participate, 86 out of 100 agreed to participate. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the basic characteristics of …

The Association Of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction With Vitiligo And Alopecia Areata Patients, Basman Fadheel, Duaa Khalaf

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata is a common type of non-scarring hair loss. The typical clinical features are well circumscribed bald patches. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease of progressive melanocyte loss which is clinically characterized by well-defined milky-white macules. alopecia areata and vitiligo are observed with other autoimmune diseases .among these diseases, the chance of coexistence with autoimmune thyroid diseases is high. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether vitiligo or alopecia areata has statistically significant association with subclinical thyroid dysfunction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This case control study wascarried out on 69 vitiligo,  69 alopecia areata patients and 75 sex and age matched control. …

Assessment Of Knowledge And Attitudes Of Medical Students On Tuberculosis, Arwa Abbas, Salam Mohammed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is one of the most common communicable diseases world wild and continues to be a major global health problem. It causes disease among millions of people each year, and, after HIV, it ranks as the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide. TB is a public health priority in Iraq. A report published by the World Health Organization highlighted ' the value of undergraduate tuberculosis training and outlined a systematic educational plan to ensure that students are provided with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to the effective management of tuberculosis. AIM OF STUDY: …

Role Of Ultrasound Guided Core Needle Biopsy In Diagnosis Of Pediatric Renal And Suprarenal Tumors, Yasir Noman Alkhatib, Ahmed. Khalaf

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Core Needle Biopsy involves introducing large hollow needle through the skin to collect a tissue for investigation. It’s become a well-established method as the standard sampling procedure. It’s              a relatively safe, minimal invasive procedure with diagnostic accuracy comparable to open surgical biopsy. AIM OF STUDY: Assess the accuracy and safety of core needle biopsy in diagnosis of renal and suprarenal tumors. METHODS: This is a prospective interventional study. Core needle biopsy was done for 42 patients; 38 patients were included. Biopsy done by activation of needle biopsy device that introduced into the tumor under ultrasound guidance and collection of …

Expression Of P53 In Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Estabraq Abdul Ameer, Kifah Abdul Ghafour

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the major causes of cancer death in the world. Alterations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene stand out as the most common alteration in many cancers including 75% of pancreas cancer. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma in which p53 is mutated carry a poor prognosis, because of late-stage detection, the presence of vascular invasion, metastases, and ineffective treatment options. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the expression of P53 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma immunohistochemically and clinicopathologic correlation with grade and stage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of 40 pancreatic biopsies (formalin fixed, paraffin embedded) were collected from …

Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis In Patients With Nasal Polyposis, Sazan Azadeen, Mohammed Ahmed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Nasal polyps are considered to be the end results of a chronic inflammatory process in the sinonasal mucosa which are commonly seen in our routine ENT practice. Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis may be present with unilateral or bilateral polyps, it is important to be aware of the prevalence of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in patients with nasal polyps. OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis among patients having nasal polyposis.  METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital for surgical sub-specialties, during October 2018 to October 2019. …

Risk Factors And Clinicopathological Characteristics Among Patients With Gastric Cancer In Oncology Teaching Hospital, Sherin Hussein, Azher Alzubaidi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Gastric cancer is a rare tumor and one of the leading causes of death worldwide, unfortunately most of patient present late.  PATIENTS AND METHODS: Case -control study conducted on patients affected with gastric cancer presented to oncology teaching hospital. Data regarding their family history of gastric cancer, smoking and blood group were collected for patients and for participants in Control group matching in respect to age, sex, number and geographical area.           OBJECTIVE: Assess the most important risk factors of gastric cancer  Assess clinicpathologic and their histological subtypes RESULT: 77 patients with stomach cancer and 77 control participants their age …

Prevalence Of Incomplete Vaccination Andassociated Factors In Children (2-5 Years) Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Diyala, 2019, Shaimaa Ali, Yousif Abdul Raheem

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:  Childhood immunization is one of the most cost-effective interventions in health care delivery. OBJECTIVE: Prevalence of vaccinated, partially vaccinated and unvaccinated  children  (2-5 years) attending Primary Health Care and the possible risk factors  for incomplete vaccination among them and to assess mothers’ knowledge about vaccination and finding out if it was associated with incomplete vaccination. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey carried out in three primary health care centers in Khanaqin district/ Diyala Province/ Iraq from the first of March until the end of June /2019. The immunization status of children was obtained from mothers and verified by their …

Prevalence And Severity Of Stress Among Under Graduate Medical Students After Application Of Integrated Curriculum In University Of Kufa. A Comparative Cross Sectional Study, Ghufran Abd-Ali, Salam Mohammed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Stress is a process by which the environmental demands are more than the adaptive capability of                   a human leading to biological and psychological changes that make the individuals at risk for disorders. Medical students experience elevated stress level throughout their medical school life, and more liable to psychological distress and mental health problems than non-medical students, so that, stressors that confront medical students should be identified early for enabling interventions before development of more serious complications like burnout and depression. OBJECTIVE: Measure stress level among medical students of Kufa and Jabir ibn Hayyan medical colleges by using Kessler10 Psychological …

Statistical Analysis Of Tympanometry, Otoendoscopy And Myringotomy Of Pediatrics Otitis Media With Effusion, Sumaya Oleiwi, Naser Naser

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common treatable cause of hearing impairment in children. Although it is a self-limiting condition in the majority of cases, OME may become chronic to the extent that it affects child education and quality of life. Thus, early detection of this condition is a paramount issue for its treatment and improve the hearing of the effected child. OBJECTIVE: This study is aimed to evaluate the efficiency of tympanometry in the detection of fluid in the middle ear in comparison with myringotomy in children with OME as well as to evaluate the efficiency of …