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Comparative Evaluation Of Change Detection Techniques In New Alamein City Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery, Mohammed Adham Elsharkawy, Hafez Abbas Afify, Samah Ramadan Abo Ramadan Sep 2025

Comparative Evaluation Of Change Detection Techniques In New Alamein City Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery, Mohammed Adham Elsharkawy, Hafez Abbas Afify, Samah Ramadan Abo Ramadan

Journal of Engineering Research

The rapid growth and development of newly established cities has created a pressing need for effective tools to monitor and manage land use and land cover changes in these emerging urban centers. Remote sensing and change detection techniques offer valuable capabilities for assessing urban development, making them essential for providing insights into the spatial and temporal dynamics of modern cities, such as New Alamein City. New Alamein city is a newly integrated city located in the heart of the northwestern coast of Egypt, along the international road (Alexandria–Matruh), within the administrative boundaries of Marsa Matruh Governorate. New Alamein city is …

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Interference Management For Device-To-Device Communications In Heterogeneous Cellular Networks Using Deep Reinforcement Learningdevice-To-Device Communication; Mmwave Communication; Spectrum Resource Allocation; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Hcns, Suzan Mohamed Shukry Sep 2025

Interference Management For Device-To-Device Communications In Heterogeneous Cellular Networks Using Deep Reinforcement Learningdevice-To-Device Communication; Mmwave Communication; Spectrum Resource Allocation; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Hcns, Suzan Mohamed Shukry

Journal of Engineering Research

Integrating Device-to-Device (D2D) communication into Heterogeneous Cellular Networks (HCNs) augmented with Millimeter Wave (mmWave) technology presents a compelling approach to fulfill the escalating demands for ultra-high data throughput in next-generation wireless systems. Although these advancements significantly improve data transmission efficiency and network scalability, the coexistence of D2D and cellular users within a shared spectral environment triggers considerable interference, complicating network coordination. To mitigate this, the interference scenario is modeled as a unified optimization task involving mode selection and resource allocation, aiming to enhance the aggregate system throughput while adhering to strict SINR constraints for both communication tiers. To tackle this …

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Effect Of A Small Control Rod On The Aerodynamic Forces And Wake Structure Of Side-By-Side Cylinders At Moderate Reynolds Number, M. M. Mosallem Sep 2025

Effect Of A Small Control Rod On The Aerodynamic Forces And Wake Structure Of Side-By-Side Cylinders At Moderate Reynolds Number, M. M. Mosallem

Journal of Engineering Research

The unsteady wake interaction between two side-by-side circular cylinders often leads to significant vortex shedding and fluctuating aerodynamic forces. This numerical study investigates the effect of a small passive control rod with a rod-to-cylinder diameter ratio d/D = 0.07 on the wake dynamics and aerodynamic forces of two side-by-side circular cylinders. Two configurations are explored: one where the control rod is placed directly behind the cylinders (x/D = 0), and another where it is located downstream (x/D = 0.5). The two cylinders are arranged with a center-to-center spacing ratio T/D = 1.25. The simulations were …

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Analyzing Temporal Morphometric Changes In River Nile's Forced Bends Via Rs/Gis Methods: A Case Study Of The Damietta Branch In Egypt, Reham Abdel-Bar Aborahma, Ibrahim Rashwa, Asaad Matter Armanuos Sep 2025

Analyzing Temporal Morphometric Changes In River Nile's Forced Bends Via Rs/Gis Methods: A Case Study Of The Damietta Branch In Egypt, Reham Abdel-Bar Aborahma, Ibrahim Rashwa, Asaad Matter Armanuos

Journal of Engineering Research

River Nile, among the world's longest rivers, features the crucial Damietta branch in Egypt, serving as a vital irrigation source and navigation pathway from Cairo to the Mediterranean Sea. Post the Aswan High Dam's construction, significant morphological shifts occurred in this branch, particularly impacting sedimentation and erosive patterns, notably at river bends. This study investigates the long-term morphometric evolution of six forced bends along the Damietta branch of the Nile River from 1987 to 2015 using remote sensing (RS) and geographic information system (GIS) techniques. Three image classification methods—onscreen digitizing, maximum likelihood classification, and histogram thresholding—were compared for shoreline delineation …

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Design And Performance Analysis Of A Frequency-Reconfigurable Rectangular Patch Antenna With Dual-Slot Defected Ground Structure For Gsm Band, Sara Abdelbaset, Ashraf Khalaf, Amr Hussien, Ahmed A. Kabeel Sep 2025

Design And Performance Analysis Of A Frequency-Reconfigurable Rectangular Patch Antenna With Dual-Slot Defected Ground Structure For Gsm Band, Sara Abdelbaset, Ashraf Khalaf, Amr Hussien, Ahmed A. Kabeel

Journal of Engineering Research

In this paper, an innovative frequency-tunable rectangular patch antenna is presented, featuring interlaced circular and U-shaped narrow slots, combined with a rectangular-shaped defected ground structure (DGS). This design is specifically developed to produce radiation patterns similar to those of traditional dipole antennas. The integration of the rectangular DGS with three RF varactor diodes, along with two equivalent microstrip conductors, enables a tunable operating frequency band that ranges from 1.08 GHz to 1.7 GHz, achieving a total bandwidth of 0.62 GHz. The DC biasing network connected to the three RF varactor diodes is utilized to finely tune and adjust the resonance …

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Morphological Changes Downstream Beni-Suef Bridge On The Nile River In Egypt, Muhammad Ahmad Abdul-Muttalib, Ahmed Moustafa Moussa, Gamal Helmy Elsaeed, Suzan Ahmed Mohammed Sep 2025

Morphological Changes Downstream Beni-Suef Bridge On The Nile River In Egypt, Muhammad Ahmad Abdul-Muttalib, Ahmed Moustafa Moussa, Gamal Helmy Elsaeed, Suzan Ahmed Mohammed

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction of the Beni-Suef bridge, spanning 550 meters over the Nile River, resulted in sediment accumulation and hindered navigation. This study investigates the causes of the morphodynamic changes and explores the impact of dredging as a mitigation measure through the area which extended approximately 2.6 kilometers downstream the bridge. A one-dimensional numerical model (HEC-RAS) was employed, utilizing bathymetric surveyed cross-sections from 1982, 2002, and 2004, along with discharge data from downstream Assuit Barrage and water levels from upstream Delta Barrage as boundary inputs. The model was calibrated and validated using measured water and bed levels. Sediment properties and bed …

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Assessment Of Safety Monitoring Indexes Of High Rcc Gravity Dams Considering Hydraulic Fracture, Mohamed Ramdan, Jinsheng Jia Professor, Xu Li Professor Sep 2025

Assessment Of Safety Monitoring Indexes Of High Rcc Gravity Dams Considering Hydraulic Fracture, Mohamed Ramdan, Jinsheng Jia Professor, Xu Li Professor

Journal of Engineering Research

High concrete gravity dams, particularly Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) types, face long-term safety challenges due to weak interlayer formation and crack propagation. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of safety monitoring indexes for the Guxian high RCC dam (currently under construction in China) using both numerical and theoretical models. A Finite Element Method (FEM) was applied with two approaches: the strength reduction method, which considers weak layers, and the overloading method, which simulates extreme loading without accounting for material degradation. A comparative analysis between these two methods was conducted to determine which more effectively evaluates dam safety under varying conditions. Additionally, …

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Employing Machine Learning Regression Models For Performance Prediction Of A Two-Stage Solar Dryer, Hany El-Ghaish, Ahmed Aman, Mohamed Abdelgaied Sep 2025

Employing Machine Learning Regression Models For Performance Prediction Of A Two-Stage Solar Dryer, Hany El-Ghaish, Ahmed Aman, Mohamed Abdelgaied

Journal of Engineering Research

The present manuscript aims to examine the application of artificial intelligence techniques to predict the performance of a two-stage solar dryer system equipped with preheating via two solar air collectors. Three machine learning algorithms, namely Linear Regression, k-Nearest Neighbors, and Multilayer Perceptron, were developed, trained, and evaluated on experimental data to identify the most accurate model for predicting the system's performance throughout the year. The dataset undergoes a preprocessing step including temporal linear augmentation, z-score normalization, and second-degree polynomial feature expansion. The evaluation process utilized several performance indices, including mean square error, mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error, and …

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Flexural Behavior Of Sustainable Concrete Beams Containing Waste Tire Fibers And Recycled Aggregates, Wael M. Montaser Ass.Prof Sep 2025

Flexural Behavior Of Sustainable Concrete Beams Containing Waste Tire Fibers And Recycled Aggregates, Wael M. Montaser Ass.Prof

Journal of Engineering Research

The increasing accumulation of diverse waste materials poses a significant societal challenge, highlighting the importance of developing methods to reuse such waste effectively. One promising solution involves incorporating recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) obtained from demolished concrete into new concrete mixtures. Additionally, tire-derived fibers (TDF), sourced from recycled tires, present an environmentally friendly substitute for conventional reinforcement materials. The integration of RCA with TDF in reinforced concrete beams offers a sustainable approach to enhancing structural performance. This experimental study investigates the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams containing recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and tire-derived fibers (TDF). Four mixes with varying RCA …

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Design And Implementation Of A Smart Solar Tracking System Using Hydraulic Actuation, Bassem Nashaat Zakher, Mahmoud M. Ramzi, Kirolos A. Amin Sep 2025

Design And Implementation Of A Smart Solar Tracking System Using Hydraulic Actuation, Bassem Nashaat Zakher, Mahmoud M. Ramzi, Kirolos A. Amin

Journal of Engineering Research

This research presents the design and implementation of a smart single-axis solar tracking system that introduces a novel integration of hydraulic actuation with minimalistic sensor control. Unlike traditional trackers that rely on multiple light sensors and complex mechanical setups, the proposed system uses a simplified control mechanism driven by a single-point light detection strategy to maintain panel alignment with the sun. The core innovation lies in replacing motor-driven tracking mechanisms with a hydraulic actuator, offering smoother, more durable movement with reduced maintenance. Additionally, the system integrates smart monitoring via Arduino, enabling real-time data processing and decision-making without relying on costly …

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The Influence And Firing Of Zircon, Ilmenite, And Magnetite As Partial Sand Replacement On The Properties Of Concrete For Specialized Applications., Samy A. Fawzy Sep 2025

The Influence And Firing Of Zircon, Ilmenite, And Magnetite As Partial Sand Replacement On The Properties Of Concrete For Specialized Applications., Samy A. Fawzy

Journal of Engineering Research

This study investigates the impact of partially replacing sand with varying percentages (10%, 20%, 30%, and 50%) of zircon (ZrSiO4), ilmenite (FeTiO3), and magnetite (Fe3O4) on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete. The research focuses on evaluating the compressive strength, density and radiation shielding capabilities of the modified concrete mixtures. The effect of firing concrete cubes(600,900 and 1100 C) with various percentages of the three materials were studied also. The use of these heavy minerals aims to enhance concrete properties for specialized applications such as radiation shielding structures and high-density construction. Results indicate that increasing the replacement percentage of …

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Optimization Of Surface Integrity And Fatigue Life In Hard Turning Of K110 Tool Steel, Y. A. Mashal, Mohamed G. Yousef, M. H. El-Axir Sep 2025

Optimization Of Surface Integrity And Fatigue Life In Hard Turning Of K110 Tool Steel, Y. A. Mashal, Mohamed G. Yousef, M. H. El-Axir

Journal of Engineering Research

The influence of various machining process parameters on surface integrity elements (e.g. surface roughness and surface residual stress) and fatigue life of hard metals is an important area of engineering. This study investigates the effect of various turning parameters on the surface integrity and fatigue life of K110 hard tool steel. The determination of residual stress was performed by a non-destructive testing technique using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The experimental work extended to perform fatigue experiments using rotary bending machine which was designed and manufactured to assess the fatigue behavior under rotating bending stresses. In this investigation, single optimization of …

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A Feasibility Study Into The Usability And Application Of An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle For Aircraft Inspection And Quality Assurance Inspections, Reece P. Bhave Sep 2025

A Feasibility Study Into The Usability And Application Of An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle For Aircraft Inspection And Quality Assurance Inspections, Reece P. Bhave

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

The global aviation industry is often characterized as one of the safest modes of transportation in the modern world. With an abundance of quality assurance inspections and checks to determine operations safety, modern-day commercial aircraft that are utilized for passenger and cargo flights are held to a higher safety standard defined by regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in the European Union. While these quality standards are maintained via a series of inspections, checks, and preventative maintenance procedures, they are limited to only visual or …

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Comparison Of Liu-Type Estimator For Multicollinearity In Fuzzy Logistic Regression Model, Ayad Habib Shemail, Ahmed Razzaq Al-Lami, Amal Hadi Rashid Sep 2025

Comparison Of Liu-Type Estimator For Multicollinearity In Fuzzy Logistic Regression Model, Ayad Habib Shemail, Ahmed Razzaq Al-Lami, Amal Hadi Rashid

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

This article addresses the fuzzy logistic regression model under conditions of multicollinearity, which causes instability and inflated variance in parameter estimation. In this model, both the response variable and parameters are represented as fuzzy triangular numbers. To overcome the multicollinearity problem, various Liu-type estimators were employed: Fuzzy Maximum Likelihood Estimators (FMLE), Fuzzy Logistic Ridge Estimators (FLRE), Fuzzy Logistic Liu Estimators (FLLE), Fuzzy Logistic Liu-type Estimators (FLLTE), and Fuzzy Logistic Liu-type Parameter Estimators (FLLTPE). Through simulations with various sample sizes and application to real fuzzy data on kidney failure, model performance was evaluated using mean square error (MSE) and goodness of …

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Software Engineering Approach To Enhancing Privacy Protection: Automated Face Blurring Using Deep Learning In Arab Social Media, Yasmin Makki Mohialden, Nadia Mahmood Hussien, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed Sep 2025

Software Engineering Approach To Enhancing Privacy Protection: Automated Face Blurring Using Deep Learning In Arab Social Media, Yasmin Makki Mohialden, Nadia Mahmood Hussien, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

In the age of digital media, securing personal identities in shared material, especially on social media, has become a significant challenge. This research leverages software engineering to automate face blurring in photographs of Arab social media personalities. It proposes a system that integrates sophisticated deep-learning algorithms with standard image processing within a robust software architecture. This modular system is scalable, maintainable, and compatible with digital media platforms. Gaussian blur is applied to protect privacy once convolutional neural networks (CNNs) identify faces. The system’s efficiency and accuracy are enhanced by OpenCV and NumPy. In experiments, this system consistently identifies and blurs …

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Two-Factor Authentication Software For Bluetooth Pairing Between Mobile And Pc Operating Systems, Sundos A. Hameed Alazawi, Abbas A. Abdulhameed, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed, Thekra Abbas Sep 2025

Two-Factor Authentication Software For Bluetooth Pairing Between Mobile And Pc Operating Systems, Sundos A. Hameed Alazawi, Abbas A. Abdulhameed, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed, Thekra Abbas

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Bluetooth devices actively broadcast software when pairing to connect. Even during the connection process, the connection can be monitored to view information about the transmission. Using this information, anyone can hijack your existing connection and steal data. Bluetooth connections can be single or multiple. Thus, while connecting to a device, the same device could be simultaneously connected to another device. To avoid this problem, a new software is proposed to support the ID-based authentication process for paired devices by integrating an authentication method based on the biometric features of the device owner. The proposed two-factor security authentication system for pairing …

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Retracted: Evaluating The Performance Of The Dbscan Algorithm's Using Number Of External Scores Measures, Rajaa Hasan Abbas, Huda Qusay Hashim, Huda Karem Nasser Sep 2025

Retracted: Evaluating The Performance Of The Dbscan Algorithm's Using Number Of External Scores Measures, Rajaa Hasan Abbas, Huda Qusay Hashim, Huda Karem Nasser

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The emergence of more informative clustering methods than classical representations is important, so the density-based spatial clustering for applications with noise (DBSCAN) technique can yield an accurate statistical idea of clusters. DBSCAN is becoming more and more popular. On the other hand, if we are aware of actual datasets so that we can make comparisons with these datasets, we aim to determine the accuracy with which the partitioning is estimated using the density-based method. Therefore, in order to compare the success of the partitioning found by the density-based approach under different models, some external scores measures (Adjusted Rand, F-measure, and …

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Ontology Features-Based Arabic Text Augmentation Using Word2vec, Enas Tariq Khudair, Onsa Lazzez, Mourad Zaied, Tarek M. Hamdani, Ahmed T. Sadiq, Habib Chabchoub, Adel M. Alimi Sep 2025

Ontology Features-Based Arabic Text Augmentation Using Word2vec, Enas Tariq Khudair, Onsa Lazzez, Mourad Zaied, Tarek M. Hamdani, Ahmed T. Sadiq, Habib Chabchoub, Adel M. Alimi

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Text augmentation plays a major role when data is scarce. In this context, there are few Arabic news texts for specific purposes, and hence, there is a dire need to generate Arabic text, especially news. This paper presents an enhanced approach to Arabic text augmentation based on Arabic ontology features. The Arabic part of speech, particularly adjectives, verbs, and prepositions, and the ontology properties regarding such parts to create new texts, make up the first stage of the system, which has multiple stages. Word2Vector (Word2Vec) plays a pivotal role in giving Arabic ontology features to the specific Arabic Part of …

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Activity Design Principles To Support Engineering Engagement For Families With Preschool-Age Children From Low-Income English-And Spanish-Speaking Communities, Scott A. Pattison, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Gina Svarovsky, María Quijano, Amy Corbett, Catherine Wagner, Diana Contreras Sep 2025

Activity Design Principles To Support Engineering Engagement For Families With Preschool-Age Children From Low-Income English-And Spanish-Speaking Communities, Scott A. Pattison, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Gina Svarovsky, María Quijano, Amy Corbett, Catherine Wagner, Diana Contreras

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

Existing evidence highlights the significance of family STEM learning experiences during early childhood. However, there is a lack of research specific to early childhood family-based learning in the field of engineering, especially with preschool-age children (three to five years old). To address this gap and inform engineering education programs for young children, we conducted a design-based research study in collaboration with 15 Spanish-and English-speaking families with preschool-age children from low-income communities. Our study aimed to develop and test a series of family-based engineering design activities while also identifying underlying design principles. Guided by an asset-based family learning framework, which acknowledges …

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A Test Rig For An Aircraft Propeller Powered By Battery Motor, C. M. Vigneswaran, J. Induja, K. S. Bharath, M. J. Spoorthi, R. Chethana Sep 2025

A Test Rig For An Aircraft Propeller Powered By Battery Motor, C. M. Vigneswaran, J. Induja, K. S. Bharath, M. J. Spoorthi, R. Chethana

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

The propeller test rig is a crucial component in aeronautical engineering that plays a vital role in the development, testing, and optimization of propeller systems for aircraft. This research outlines the design, development, and performance evaluation of a state-of- the- art propeller test rig developed for research and testing purposes. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the understanding of propeller dynamics and efficiency, leading to the improvement of aircraft propulsion systems. The test rig provides a controlled environment to evaluate and compare multiple propeller designs, aiding engineers in making informed decisions during the design process. An advanced …

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A Framework For Test Planning Of A Vision System Supporting Aerial Refueling, Jonathon K. Parry, Donald H. Costello, Michael D. M. Kutzer, Charles J. Doherty, Sarah M. Hubbard Sep 2025

A Framework For Test Planning Of A Vision System Supporting Aerial Refueling, Jonathon K. Parry, Donald H. Costello, Michael D. M. Kutzer, Charles J. Doherty, Sarah M. Hubbard

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

This essay presents a framework for evaluating a computer vision system providing perception for an uncrewed aircraft completing the automated air-to-air refueling (A3R) task. As the Department of Defense acquires capabilities that exhibit increasing levels of autonomy, the test and evaluation community must adapt the current framework to provide airworthiness officials the information required to accurately access the risks associated with the system underdoing testing. Following a brief introduction to A3R, this essay lays out a testing framework that leverages dendritic analysis and effectively deconstructs the critical issue into measurable data elements that can be used to support test and …

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Valuing Fruit Tree Lease Contracts Under Uncertainty: A Probabilistic Framework For Fair Pricing, Abdurakhman Abdurakhman, Agus Sihabuddin, Kurniawan Chandra Wijaya, Evita Purnaningrum, Di Asih I Maruddani Sep 2025

Valuing Fruit Tree Lease Contracts Under Uncertainty: A Probabilistic Framework For Fair Pricing, Abdurakhman Abdurakhman, Agus Sihabuddin, Kurniawan Chandra Wijaya, Evita Purnaningrum, Di Asih I Maruddani

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Fruit tree lease contracts are a prevalent economic practice in Indonesia, especially within rural communities. This study addresses the challenge of establishing equitable contract prices for both lessees and tree owners, specifically by integrating the inherent uncertainties associated with crop yield and fruit price fluctuations. To achieve this, we develop and employ two distinct models: Fixed-Time Discount Model (FTD) and the Dynamic-Time Discount Model (DTD). Each model is mathematically formulated, leveraging a Poisson distribution to capture yield uncertainty and a Uniform distribution to represent fruit price variability. Through computations, we evaluate the impact of key parameters - average yield ( …

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Ada-Application Of Decision Analysis For Developing A Healthcare System To Predict Fetal Health, Melfi Alrasheedi, Theyazn.H.H Aldhyani Sep 2025

Ada-Application Of Decision Analysis For Developing A Healthcare System To Predict Fetal Health, Melfi Alrasheedi, Theyazn.H.H Aldhyani

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

A fatal health condition involves an unborn baby that persists throughout the embryonic stage until delivery. The fetus grows and develops during each trimester of pregnancy. Obstetricians may detect fetal anomalies and select medical interventions based on cardiotocogram (CTG) data. However, the obstetrician's visual assessment of CTG data can sometimes be subjective or inaccurate. Therefore, automated analysis using machine learning approaches for CTG data is essential. This research employs decision analysis techniques, including decision trees (DT), gradient boosting (GB), and type-2 fuzzy neural networks (FNN), for prenatal analysis and prediction. The system was tested using a standard dataset consisting of …

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Retracted: Hotspot Issue Handling And Reliable Data Forwarding Technique For Ocean Underwater Sensor Networks, Omar Adil Mahdi, Yusor Rafid Bahar Al-Mayouf, Sameer Sami Hassan Al-Obaidi, Bourair Al-Attar, Hamed Balogun, Suleman Khan Sep 2025

Retracted: Hotspot Issue Handling And Reliable Data Forwarding Technique For Ocean Underwater Sensor Networks, Omar Adil Mahdi, Yusor Rafid Bahar Al-Mayouf, Sameer Sami Hassan Al-Obaidi, Bourair Al-Attar, Hamed Balogun, Suleman Khan

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs) have emerged as a promising technology for a wide range of ocean monitoring applications. The UWSNs suffer from unique challenges of the underwater environment, such as dynamic and sparse network topology, which can easily lead to a partitioned network. This results in hotspot formation and the absence of the routing path from the source to the destination. Therefore, to optimize the network lifetime and limit the possibility of hotspot formation along the data transmission path, the need to plan a traffic-aware protocol is raised. In this research, we propose a traffic-aware routing protocol called PG-RES, …

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The Green Approach Of Arabic Gum-Based Adsorbent In Wastewater Treatment, Atheel H. Alwash Sep 2025

The Green Approach Of Arabic Gum-Based Adsorbent In Wastewater Treatment, Atheel H. Alwash

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

The natural polysaccharide Arabic gum is a multifunctional, sustainable material used widely in wastewater treatment technology. Its active functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups facilitate the efficient removal of heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and persistent organic pollutants. The high surface area and active functional groups facilitate its modification to form various structures such as hydrogels, nanocomposites, or biochar integrated into hybrid adsorption–photocatalysis systems. This review highlights the most familiar forms of Arabic gum in wastewater treatment technology, such as hydrogels, hydrogels nanocomposite, stabilizing agents, coating agents, and bio-activated carbon derived from Arabic gum using different preparation …

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Memf-Net: A Mega-Ensemble Of Multi-Feature Cnns For Classification Of Breast Histopathological Images, Alaa Hussein Abdulaal, Ali H. Abdulwahhab, Aqeel Majeed Breesam, Zahra Hasan Oleiwi, Riyam Ali Yassin, Morteza Valizadeh, Saja Nafea Mohsin Sep 2025

Memf-Net: A Mega-Ensemble Of Multi-Feature Cnns For Classification Of Breast Histopathological Images, Alaa Hussein Abdulaal, Ali H. Abdulwahhab, Aqeel Majeed Breesam, Zahra Hasan Oleiwi, Riyam Ali Yassin, Morteza Valizadeh, Saja Nafea Mohsin

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Pathological anatomical images play a pivotal role in diagnosing diseases, notably breast cancer, which affects women globally. These images, obtained through biopsies or post-mortem examinations, are preserved to maintain their structural integrity. Software tools, like computer-aided diagnosis, aid doctors in early detection and treatment planning, contributing to reduced mortality rates. In this context, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have emerged as valuable tools for diagnosing benign and malignant breast cancers. This paper introduces a Mega Ensemble Net method, leveraging multi-scale combination features on the breast histopathology dataset. Three fine-tuned deep learning models, namely ResNet-18, ResNet-34, and ResNet-50, are integrated into this …

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Retracted: Capsule Network Model For Detecting Spoofing Attack In The Internet Of Medical Things (Iomt), Mohammad A. Alsharaiah, Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Mansour Obeidat, Rami Shehab Sep 2025

Retracted: Capsule Network Model For Detecting Spoofing Attack In The Internet Of Medical Things (Iomt), Mohammad A. Alsharaiah, Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Mansour Obeidat, Rami Shehab

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed healthcare delivery through real-time monitoring and data exchange. However, this integration of smart medical devices has also introduced critical cybersecurity threats, particularly spoofing attacks, which can compromise patient safety and system reliability. Conventional Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) often fail to address IoMT-specific challenges such as class imbalance, computational constraints, and the need for real-time adaptability. This study proposes a Capsule Network (CapsNet)-based IDS that leverages spatial dependency modeling and hierarchical feature relationships to detect spoofing attacks in IoMT environments. Using the CICIoMT2024 dataset, we implemented a binary classification framework where spoofing instances …

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Modeling Of Urea Drying And Granulation Process In Fluidized Bed, Jalolitdin Pakhritdinovich Mukhitdinov, Aleksey Viktorovich Schulz Sep 2025

Modeling Of Urea Drying And Granulation Process In Fluidized Bed, Jalolitdin Pakhritdinovich Mukhitdinov, Aleksey Viktorovich Schulz

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article is devoted to the mathematical modeling of urea drying and granulation processes in a fluidized bed. A brief description is provided for the functional blocks included in the mathematical model, along with the required parameters that form an integrated representation of the technological process. The SR-POLAR model is used to describe a phase equilibrium between the components involved. The interconnections between functional blocks are shown in the process flow diagram. Block diagrams for modeling a multi-chamber granulation unit and the cooling system for the resulting granules are presented. Granule growth in the fluidized bed is described using a …

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Increasing The Robustness Of A Control System For A Complex Dynamic Plant By Correcting Nonlinearity In The Warping Process, Tukhtamurod Khayitmurodovich Avezov, Zokhid Ergashboyevich Iskandarov Sep 2025

Increasing The Robustness Of A Control System For A Complex Dynamic Plant By Correcting Nonlinearity In The Warping Process, Tukhtamurod Khayitmurodovich Avezov, Zokhid Ergashboyevich Iskandarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The paper discusses the challenges of enhancing the robustness of a control system for a complex dynamic plant by addressing nonlinearity in the warping process. Devices that ensure the stability of the control system against parameter non-stationarity on the warping machine are referred to as state controllers. The operating principle of these devices relies on providing artificial nonlinearity to the rear connection circuit of the control system's actuator. However, this nonlinearity is implemented using components that consider the parameters of low control quality. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously adjust the nonlinearity parameters to, on one hand, reduce the load …

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Optimizing Beer Fermentation Through Intelligent Control, Azizbek Nodirbekovich Yusupbekov, Mirjalol Yusupov Sep 2025

Optimizing Beer Fermentation Through Intelligent Control, Azizbek Nodirbekovich Yusupbekov, Mirjalol Yusupov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper presents an intelligent control approach for optimizing the beer fermentation process using fuzzy logic and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems. By incorporating multivariable inputs—temperature error and pH deviation—the proposed system effectively handles the nonlinear dynamics and biological variability inherent in fermentation. Simulation results demonstrate improved control accuracy, responsiveness, and robustness compared to conventional methods, making the approach suitable for integration in modern brewery automation systems.

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