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University Hosts Annual Research Conference
March 2025
The University of Fallujah recently hosted its annual research conference, bringing together scholars, students, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in science and technology.
New Digital Repository Launched
November 15, 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of the Digital Repository, providing open access to the university's academic and research materials for global audiences.
New University of Fallujah System Released
November 15, 2024
The University of Fallujah has launched a new system to enhance administrative processes and improve student services. This system aims to streamline academic records, facilitate communication, and provide a user-friendly platform for students, faculty, and staff.
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Item Occidentalism: Between Concept and Application(University of Management and Technology, 2025-04-25) Israa Bassim Mohammed Abbas; Saif Mohammed Sattoori Ibrahim; Sarab Majeed Saleh Abdullah Al-MohammadiThe current study is concerned with one of the most important matters that the Western world ought to examine scientifically and objectively. It is a counterpart to Orientalism in terms of importance. Its origins go back to the early Islamic eras, represented by the efforts of Muslim travelers and historians. The study adopts a historical, analytical, and descriptive approach which is based on a group of geographical and historical sources and references. It is believed that Occidentalism is an independent science that is concerned with studying the West objectively and is not merely a reaction to Orientalism. The confusion between Occidentalism and Westernization has led to a misunderstanding of this field, which requires correcting the terminology and re-distinguishing between the two concepts. The roots of Occidentalism go back to the early Islamic eras, and its motives are diverse. The study concludes that Occidentalism is a stand-alone science that deserves more careful studies to understand its origins, developments, and goals, away from confusion with Westernization. It also represents an effective means of confronting the Western distortion of Islamic culture and history, by studying it in an objective and precise scientific manner. The study recommends the need to strengthen academic studies on Occidentalism and open new horizons to explore its developments and effects on Islamic and global thought.Item A Low-Fouling Electrochemical Immunosensor Based On Metal–Organic Framework and Ternary Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Using Dual Signal Amplification Strategy for Sensitive Detection of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) in Patient Samples(John Wiley & Sons, 2025-03-11) Abdulsalam Y. Obaid; Zaman Abdalhussein Ibadi Alaridhee; Ahmed Hjazi; Nizomiddin Juraev; Marwah Suliman Maashi; Faeza H. Zankanah; Ameer H. Al-Rubaye; Albe Slabi Hussam; Mosleh Mohammad Abomughaid; Hasan Majdi; Majid JabirA label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on the zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF8)/bismuth ferrite (BFO) nanocomposite was fabricated for the specific and sensitive quantification of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The ZIF8-BFO material not only increases the surface area effectively but also enhances the catalytic capability of the electrode through a dual amplification strategy, leading to the improved sensitivity of the probe for PSA recognition. A thin layer of l-cysteine was used for two reasons: providing a scaffold for the next functionalization and reducing the fouling of plasma ingredients on the surface of the probe. The mechanical and spectroscopic properties of the produced nanomaterials were characterized using different techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS)/Zeta analyzer. The electroanalytical properties of the probe were studied using square-wave voltammetry (SWV) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The signal of the probe decreased proportionally with increasing PSA concentration in the 100.0 pg/mL–15.0 ng/mL range, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 85 pg/mL. The proposed platform has been successfully employed to measure PSA levels in human serum samples with acceptableItem Histone Deacetylation in Alzheimer’s Diseases (AD); Hope or Hype(Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics/ springer, 2025-01-18) Nabaa Hisham Ateya; Sarah F. Al-Taie; Saade Abdalkareem Jasim; Subasini Uthirapathy; Kamlesh Chaudhary; Pooja Rani; Mayank Kundlas; ● K. Satyam Naidu; Nevin Adel Amer; Jawad Kadhim AhmedAbstract Histone acetylation is the process by which histone acetyltransferases (HATs) add an acetyl group to the N-terminal lysine residues of histones, resulting in a more open chromatin structure. Histone acetylation tends to increase gene expression more than methylation does. In the central nervous system (CNS), histone acetylation is essential for controlling the expression of genes linked to cognition and learning. Histone deacetylases (HDACs), “writing” enzymes (HATs), and “reading” enzymes with bromodomains that identify and localize to acetylated lysine residues are responsible for maintaining histone acetylation. By giving animals HDAC inhibitors (HDACis), it is possible to intentionally control the ratios of “writer” and “eraser” activity, which will change the acetylation of histones. In addition to making the chromatin more accessible, these histone acetylation alterations re-allocate the targeting of “readers,” including the transcriptional coactivators, cAMP response element-binding protein (CBP), and bromodomain-containing protein 4 (Brd4) in the CNS. Conclusive evidence has shown that HDACs slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by reducing the amount of histone acetylation, decreasing the activity of genes linked to memory, supporting cognitive decline and Amyloid beta (Aβ) protein accumulation, influencing aberrant tau phosphorylation, and promoting the emergence of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). In this review, we have covered the therapeutic targets and functions of HDACs that might be useful in Treating AD.Item The Effect of Adding Waste Tire Rubber on Compressive Strength, Impact Resistance, and Damping Ratio of Fiber-Reinforced Foamed Concrete(Dr D. Pylarinos, 2024-11-09) Oday Asaad Abd; Ameer A. Hilal; Tareq A. KhaleelResearch was conducted to investigate the effects of incorporating optimal proportions of Waste Tire Rubber (WTR) on the compressive strength, impact resistance, and damping of fiber-reinforced Foamed Concrete (FC) modified with a Super-Plasticizer (SP). In this study, four FC types with a density of 1100 kg/m3 were produced: conventional FC, modified FC with SP, polypropylene (PP) fiber-reinforced FC, and fiber-reinforced rubberized FC (containing SP, PP, and WTR). To evaluate the effect of density on the FC properties, two additional fiber-reinforced rubberized FC mixtures were produced with densities of 800 and 1400 kg/m3. The sand in the FC was partially replaced with WTR at optimum ratios of 50% for coarse WTR (4.75–10 mm) and 34% for fine WTR (≤ 2.36 mm). Additionally, 53 kg/m3 of cement was substituted with fly ash. The results indicated that the addition of SP enhanced the properties of the fresh and hardened FC. For a given density of 1100 kg/m3, adding WTR led to decreased consistency and strength while increased the impact and damping compared to the reference containing only SP and PP. However, the fiber-reinforced rubberized FC mix with SP showed improvements of 79.5%, 3700%, and 21.45% in compressive strength, impact resistance, and damping, respectively compared to conventional FC (without SP and PP). With the exception of the damping ratio, the compressive strength and impact resistance increased when the rubberized FC density was elevated.Item Prevalence of Dermatophyte Infections in Cats in Ramadi and Fallujah Cities, Iraq(15/4/2025, 2025-04-15) Khalid Ismael OleiwiBackground: Dermatophytosis, which is characterized by superficial infection of keratinized 22 tissues, is the most frequent fungal disease in small animal veterinary medicine. Diagnosing 23 dermatophytosis purely according to clinical indications is problematic because dermatological 24 findings vary and various other skin diseases resemble the characteristic fungal lesion. 25 Aim: This study aimed to detect the prevalence of dermatophytes in pet cats with skin lesions who 26 presented to private veterinary clinics in Ramadi and Fallujah cities, Iraq.20Item Evaluation the Antimicrobial Effect of Glycerin Magnesia on Some Bacteria, in-Vitro Study(2020-06-14) Khalid Ismael OleiwiThis study was aimed to assess the efficacy of glycerin magnesia on some bacteria. A thirty percent of glycerin magnesia were prepared as explained below. Many types of bacteria including Proteus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Acinetobacter, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp. were selected for this study and obtained from university of Tikrit, college of veterinary medicine. A bacterial broth were prepared, a then a sterile swab were emulsify in these broth and streaked on muller hinton agar plate and allowed till dry, then a holes were filled with a given glycerin magnesia and incubated for 24hrs. at 37̊C . The results showed that a higher antibacterial effects of glycerin magnesia against Staphylococcus aureus followed by Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp., Acinitobacter, E. coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis respectively.Item Assessing Awareness Level of Agricultural Extension Agents Regarding Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture Sector and Coping Strategies(ResearchersLinks Ltd, 2025-01-20) Adnan Ibrahim Khamis; Jasim Mohammed Saleh; Najwa S. Ali; and Anhar Mohamed Ali HasanThis study was aimed at identifying the awareness level of the agricultural extension staff in the Agricultural Extension, Department of Training and its affiliated training centers in Baghdad Governorate, regarding climate change and its effects on the agricultural sector and identifying the mechanisms and procedures adopted by the agricultural extension regarding these risks. These procedures included five topics (administrative and technical, irrigation water, crops, agricultural land, and environment). Researchers included agricultural adviser staff in the Department of Agricultural Extension and its affiliated training centers so that the number of targeted staff was reached (161). The questionnaire used to collect data was adopted, it included two fields, The first included (20) statements to identify the level of awareness of agricultural extension staff for the risks of climate change on the agricultural sector, while the second field included (50) statements representing mechanisms and procedures adopted by agricultural extension in facing these risks. A statistical analysis program (SPSS) was used to process the research data. So this study showed that most agricultural extension staff have a high level of awareness regarding climate change and its impact on the agricultural sector especially in administrative and technical issues related to crops and irrigation water conservation, also there are no joint units and committees for emergency management and risks resulting from the consequences of climate change, lack of cooperation and coordination with local and international efforts in exchanging climate information and significant weakness in the application of laws and legislation that would hold parties that contribute to accountability and deterioration of the agricultural environment. The study recommends activating the role of agricultural extension due to the phenomenon of climate change in the agricultural sector.Item A PROPOSED VISION FOR DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION CENTERS IN CENTRAL IRAQ(Society for the Advancement of Breeding Researches in Asia and Oceania (SABRAO), 2024-06-05) A.I. KHAMIS; N.S. ALI; J.M. SALEHThe research aimed to prepare a theoretical vision, including a set of proposed standards for developing work in Agricultural Extension Centers in the Central Governorates (Baghdad, Diyala, Babylon, Al-anbar, and Salah al-Din), within seven important guiding areas. Using the descriptive approach to conduct this study, the sample community included all agricultural extension workers working in research centers of central Iraq governorates, totaling 95 respondents. The two-part questionnaire served as a tool for collecting data from the respondents. The first part represented opinions of agricultural extension agents about the extent of application and adoption of suggested standards in the work of agricultural extension centers. Meanwhile, the second part included the respondents’ opinions about the degree of their approval of the proposal to develop the extension centers. The study concluded a large proportion of the respondents believe a weakness existed in the level of application of the recommended standards in the operation of the agricultural extension centers. It is evident in not adopting the principle of decentralization when formulating the goals of the extension centers.Item Thermal Performance of Ferrocement Slabs Reinforced with Recycled PET Fibers(Springer Nature, 2025-04-05) Nahla Hilal; Abdulkader I. Al-Hadithi; Jamal A. Khalaf; Farah A. Al-Fahdawi; Zouaoui R. Harrat; Taher A. TawfikThis study aimed to identify the optimal ratio of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers to enhance the structural performance of ferrocement slabs, particularly under varying high-temperature conditions. The research examines the effects of PET fibers on the hardened properties of ferrocement mortar, as well as how both PET fibers and elevated temperatures (25 °C, 100 °C, 200 °C, 400 °C, and 600 °C) influence the impact and mechanical behavior of the material. To achieve this, four volumetric proportions of PET fibers (0%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%) were first used to identify the optimum PET content, which was found to be 0.75%. The impact and mechanical behavior of ferrocement slabs were then investigated using the optimized mix. To evaluate the impact behavior, a total of 25 two-way slabs of 500 mm × 500 mm × 50 mm were prepared and tested. The parameters were (a) fiber content (0% and 0.75%), (b) layers of steel wire mesh reinforcement (0, 2, and 4 layers), and (c) elevated temperatures (25 °C, 100 °C, 200 °C, 400 °C, and 600 °C). These were organized to have five different slab configurations: zero reinforcement layer (0L) and zero fiber (0F) (0L-0F); 2L-0F, 4L-0F, 2L-0.75F, and 4L-0.75F. Each of these slabs was tested under the five selected elevated temperatures, making the 25 specimens needed. The same parameters were repeated to evaluate the flexural behavior of ferrocement slabs using 25 one-way slabs with dimensions of 1200 mm × 150 mm × 50 mm. The results indicated that PET fibers decreased density and ultrasonic pulse velocity while increasing water absorption. At a PET fiber content of 0.75%, the compressive and flexural strengths increased by 17.85% and 5.79%, respectively, after 28 days. Strength loss was minimal up to 200 °C, but significant reductions were observed beyond 400 °C. The optimal performance was found in slabs with 0.75% PET and two layers of reinforcement at 200 °C, displaying improved flexural strength, toughness, and ductility. At 600 °C, the breakdown of the plastic fibers resulted in a substantial performance decline. Overall, the findings show that PET fibers enhance ferrocement performance up to 400 °C but experience degradation at higher temperatures.Item Possibility of Adding Biomedical Waste Plastic as Asphalt Performance Improvers(AIP Conf. Proc. 3303, 040006, 2025-03-31) Nahla Naji Hilal; Khalid Awadh Mohammed; Sattar A. Mutlag; Alaa Dahamm MamdoohThere are many types of human waste, including biomedical waste plastic, which is infectious and toxic, and its disposal is one of the main problems facing developing countries. In the process, countries must establish an extensive network of roads to maintain a stable economic and social environment. Research has shown that bitumen limitations necessitate careful consideration when building highways and transportation networks for development. It is possible to use biomedical plastic waste in road construction, reducing its environmental impact. It is considered economical and capable of improving the performance and characteristics of paved roads. The research aims to investigate the impact of biomedical waste plastic on the rheological characterization of bitumen, utilizing safer insulin syringes after treatment. Using mixing techniques, we prepared the modified bitumen from the waste. We added it gradually after heating the asphalt and waste. Researchers found that adding it could improve the bitumen's rheological properties, like its low penetration, flash point, fire point, and ductility, while still meeting the requirements for asphalt and having a high softening point and viscosity. In general, the results showed that increasing the content of biomedical waste as a percentage of the weight of bitumen improves the rheological properties of bitumen and paving performance. This also reduces the effect of cracking and improves the susceptibility temperature of asphalt. The results also demonstrated a 9.75% material cost reduction. This approach not only allows for the prudent disposal of hazardous biomedical plastic waste, but also reduces construction costs by saving some bitumen, making this type of asphalt more suitable for use in hot areas.