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العلاقة بين اصناف الدم المختلفة وعوامل الخطورة الرئيسية لامراض الشرايين التاجية == The Relationship Between Blood Groups And Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Diseases

Author name: رواء هادي شريف
Supervisor name: سامي رحيم الكاتب | احمد نعمة رجيب
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Physiology
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: امراض الشرايين التاجية السبب الرئيسي لمعظم حالات العجز والوفاة في الدول المتقدمة. العمر, الجنس, السمنة, اختلال مستويات الدهون, التدخين, ارتفاع ضغط الدم, مرض السكر, الالتهابات, والاكسدة الضارة من اهم عوامل الخطورة الرئيسية للمرض. مجموعة من الدراسات اوحت ب | Coronary artery diseases are the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in many developing countries. Age, gender, obesity , lipid disturbance, smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, inflammations and oxidative stress are considered as major risk factors of disease. Many of studies suggest that there is association between blood groups and risk factors of coronary artery diseases.Objective : The aims of study are to find if there is an association between blood groups and CADs and to study some of the causes that may be lead to this association. Also, it aims to determine the type of relation between some important factors such as, C - reactive protein (CRP), advanced glycation end products(AGEPs), and glutathione peroxidase - 3 (GPX - 3) with blood groups and coronary artery diseases. Materials & Methods : Ninety persons included in the study (60 as patients and 30 as healthy controls). Where the patients suffering from CAD, the controls are free from this diseases. Their ages ranged between 25 - 70 years old and they were divided into four groups according to the blood groups (A, B, AB, and O). This study is based on case control study done in Al - Sadder Teaching hospital (Cardiac Center) in Al - Najaf Al - Ashraf city from December 2012 - to October 2013. Some information were taken from each person in the study like, name, age, sex, address, weight and height. Finally and after getting permissions, the blood group was analyzed for each person in the study, then the sera were collected from those 90 persons and analyzed by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for CRP, AGEPs, and GPX - 3, meanwhile for lipids assay we used spectrophotometer. Results : The results of the study show that the blood group O( 33.7%) predominates in both studied groups (Patients and controls) followed by A (29.6%), B (27.4%), and AB (9%). There is no significant differences in the percentage of blood groups between patients and controls groups (P >0.05). Also, the results of the study show that the incidence of disease increase with age increases and in male (80%) more than female (20%). Also, the results show that only patients group has obese individuals and most obese were from blood group B(80%), followed by A(66.6%), O(60.8%), and AB(50%). The statistical analysis of the study shows that blood group AB among patients and blood group B among controls have a significant increasing (P<0.05) in the serum level of total cholesterol, and C - reactive protein (CRP). While, the results show that blood groups (B&AB) of patients have a significant increasing in the serum level of triglycerides. The blood group A among patients and blood group B among control show a significant increasing in the LDL cholesterol serum level, while blood groups (A& B) of patients have a significant reduction in the serum level of HDL cholesterol. Also, the study shows that blood group A of both patients and controls has a significant increasing in the serum level of advanced glycation end products (AGEPs), while the blood groups (A& B) of patients have a significant decreasing in the serum level of glutathione peroxidase - 3 (GPX3). Finally, the results of the study show a negative correlation (R= - ) between AGEPs and GPX3 in blood groups ( B&O) of both patients and controls group.Conclusions : Results of the present study show that the blood group O predominates in the studied groups in Al - Najaf Al - Ashraf city followed by A, B, and the last is AB. The incidence of CAD 2 to 4 time more common in male than female and incidence of CAD increase with age increases in both sex. The incidence of CAD 2 to 4 time more common in male than female and incidence of CAD increase with age increases in both sex. Also, There is a high percentage of subjects from blood groups (A, B, and AB) suffering from disturbance in the serum level of lipids and high level of CRP, which they were associated with atherosclerosis disease that was considered one of the most important leading cause of CAD.

توازن الحركيات الخلوية وعلاقة اليللات التطابق النسجي في كل من النوع الاول لمرضى السكري واشقائهم في دراسة مقارنة == Cytokine Balance (Th1/Th2) And Hla - Dr Association In Type I Diabetic Patients And Their Siblings In A Comparative Study A Thesis

Author name: محمد علي سلمان علیوي الكعبي
Supervisor name: كریم ثامر مشكور الكعبي | جعفر كاظم الموسوي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Microbiology - Immunology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: It has been proposed that the balance of Th1 and Th2 cells is critical in the development of Type 1 diabetes and much of the genetic susceptibility to IDDM maps to the MHC class II region, thus one approach to investigate the immunopathogenesis of diabetes is to study first degree relatives of affected individuals.A case - control study was performed on 120 persons, they divided into three group which are diabetic, siblings and control (40 persons in each group), who attended to Al Zahraa Teaching Hospital /Diabetic Center in Al Kut between the period from April; 2012 till April; 2013. OGTT performed on both diabetic siblings and control, results have showed that the means of OGTT is highly Significant (P value = 0.000) in both siblings and control groups, whereas there were no Significant differences in the Means of differences of OGTT in both tested groups (Siblings and Control), P value = 0.288, although the mean of differences of OGTT is higher in siblings group (25.3250) than that in control group (22.0750). Cytokines levels (IFN - gamma, IL - 2, IL - 4 and IL - 10) were determined among the study groups (type 1 diabetes, siblings and control) by ELISA method, results showed that the means of IFN - gamma and IL - 2 levels were highly Significant (P value = 0.012, 0.037 respectively) in type 1 diabetic group , in comparison to their corresponds among both siblings and control groups, whereas the mean of IL - 4 levels was non - significant (P value = 0.738) among the study groups (type 1 diabetes, siblings and control), in spite it was higher in control group (0.81936) than that in both type 1 diabetic patients and their sibling (0.74387, 0.77593 respectively).While in case of IL - 10 results showed that the mean was highly significant among control group (P value = 0.030) in comparison to its corresponds among both type 1 diabetic patient and their siblings. Distribution of HLA - DRB1 loci among the study groups (type 1 diabetic patients, siblings and control group) were performed using MR.SPOT ROBOTING system, results showed that the frequencies of HLA - DRB1*3,*4 {25 (69.4%)} among diabetic group were Significant in differences (P value = 0.002), in comparison to the corresponding frequencies among control group {11 (30.6%)}, in comparison to the frequencies of other HLA - DRB1 loci in both diabetic group and control group { 15 (34.1%), 29 (65.9%)} respectively.Meanwhile results showed that there were no Significant differences (P value = 0.116), in the frequencies of HLA - DRB1*3,*4 {25 (58.1%)} among diabetic group in comparison to the frequencies of HLA - DRB1*3,*4 {18 (41.9%)} among siblings group, in compare to the frequencies of other HLA - DRB1 loci among diabetic group and sibling group {15 (40.5%), 22 (59.5%)} respectively, also results have showed that there were no Significant (P value = 0.104), in the frequencies of HLA - DRB1*3,*4 {18 (62.1%)} among sibling group in compare to the frequencies of HLA - DRB1*3,*4 {11 (37.9%)} among control group, in compare to the frequencies of other HLA - DRB1 loci among sibling group and control group {22 (43.1%), 29 (56.9%)} respectively. In another part of this study we estimate the relation between means of HbA1c and their corresponding HLADRB1 Loci among the study groups, result have showed that there was a significant relation (P value = 0.010) between the Means of HbA1c and their corresponding HLA - DRB1*03 Locus among the study groups. In conclusion the higher Mean of differences of OGTT among Siblings group might reflect the potential of them to develop diabetes, also T1D is Th1 mediated disorder, while Th2 cytokines profile might play a protective role against the development of T1D,in addition the genetic predisposition of diabetic Siblings for development of diabetes since, both diabetic group and sibling group showing the highest frequencies of HLA - DRB1 *3,*4, in compare to Control group and finally HbA1c might have an inheriting pattern. In conclusion diabetic siblings more prone for development of diabetes in future.

تقييم حالة الحديد، فيتامين ج والهرمونات في انخفاض الخصوبة لدى النساء == Assessment of Iron Status, Vitamin C And Hormones In Subfertile Women

Author name: ميسم محمد حسين الكعبي
Supervisor name: سامي رحيم الكاتب
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Physiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: انخفاض الخصوبة مشكلة شائعة ولكن علاجها في بعض الاحيان غير كافي لعدم تشخيص الاسباب بالكامل. الحديد عنصر ناقل للاوكسجين ولذلك فهو محفز لحيوية كل الخلايا والانسجة في الجسم. نقص الحديد من اكثر مشاكل نقص الغذاء الشائعة في العالم. لذلك ربط الحديد مع الخصوبة يح | Subfertility is a common problem, but the treatment is sometimes inadequate because the causes are not fully diagnosed. Iron is essential for oxygen transport and therefore promotes health of all cells and tissues. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Therefore, the connection between iron and fertility need more explanation. Some researchers have suggested that iron may be important for ovulation as the egg has an increased demand for iron while it matures and women who do not get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer anovulation and possibly poor egg health, which can inhibit pregnancy at a rate 60% higher than those with sufficient iron stores in their blood. However women planning to become pregnant should test for serum ferritin level and accordingly if low they can use iron supplements because they may help them to prevent iron deficiency and also improve fertility. Vitamin C is essential for the uptake and absorption of iron. The objective of this study was to assess the iron status, vitamin C and some hormone levels in subfertile women. The sample of study consists of 106 women subdivided into two groups : first consist of 76 subfertile women were taken from the outpatient to fertility center in the gynecological and obstetrical teaching hospital in Kerbala city and from multiple gynecology/obstetrics privet clinics. Second consist of 30 fertile women (control and comparative) who obtained from outpatients and some relatives. The subfertile women subdivided into two subgroups according to the cause of subfertility in presented study : first group : ovarian dysfunction (OD) either due to polycystic ovary syndrom (PCOS) or due to other cause (OC) like anovulation, hyperprolactenemia, premature ovarian failure. Second group : unexplained (idiopathic). Also the subfertile women subdivided into two subgroups according to the type of subfertility : primary and secondary. All of them were at reproductive age (16 - 45) years and there BMI ranged between (20 - 45 kg/m2). The study was achieved throughout a period which extends from July 2012 - October 2013. The protocol of study summarized as following : At day 3±1of menstrual cycle (menstrual phase), all women underwent the measurement of concentrations for multiple hormones in the blood like luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiole, prolactine and Testosterone. In addition to iron status (serum iron, serum ferrtin and total iron binding capacity) and vitamin C also assessed. And at day 13 of menstrual cycle (near time of ovulation), all women underwent two investigations : first : the measurement of concentrations of luteinizing hormone, serum Leptin and antioxidants as vitamin C and glutathione. In addition to Iron status (serum iron, serum ferrtin and total iron binding capacity) and hemoglobin concentration also estimated. Second : estimation the size and the number of dominant follicles in both ovaries by ultrasonograghy. While at day 23±1 of menstrual cycle (secretary phase), all women underwent two investigations : first : estimation the concentration of serum progesterone to detect ovulation. Second : estimation the endometrial thickness by ultrasonograghy. The results of study shows : • A significant increase (P<0.05) in number of subfertile women with age group (16 - 25) years and there were highly significant decreases (P<0.001) in number of women with age 36 - 45 years for both primary and secondary subfertility. While no significant difference (p>0.05) in age group (26 - 35) years.• A significant increases (P<0.05) in body mass index for subfertile women due to polycystic ovary syndrome. Also a significant increase (P<0.05) in serum leptin for women with overweight and obese as compared with normal weight.• A significant increase (P<0.05) in serum ferritin level for polycystic ovary syndrome at day 13 of menstrual cycle. Also, a significant decreases (P<0.05) in number of polycystic ovary syndrome in those having serum ferritin lower than normal at day 13 of menstrual cycle.• A significant increase (P<0.05) in the number of subfertile women due to ovarian dysfunction other than polycystic ovary syndrome who having a lower serum level of vitamin C at day 3 of menstrual cycle. • A significant increase (P<0.05) in serum testosterone level in polycystic ovary syndrome group at day 3 of menstrual cycle. • A significant increase (P<0.05) in serum prolactine level in group of ovarian dysfunction due to other cause at day 3 of menstrual cycle. when serum ferritin level lower than or within normal value. • A significant decrease (P<0.05) in serum level of luteinizing hormone for group of ovarian dysfunction due to other cause at day 13 of menstrual cycle when serum ferritin less than normal but no significant differences (P>0.05) in serum luteinizing hormone when serum ferritin within normal value. • A significant decrease (P<0.05) in serum luteinizing hormone for group of ovarian dysfunction due to O.C when vitamin C within normal value at day 13 of menstrual cycle.• A highly significant decrease (p<0.001) in endometrial thickness for all subfertile group at day 23 of menstrual cycle.• No significant difference (P>0.05) in serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone, estradiole and glutathione as compared with other parameters in fertile and subfertile women.It was concluded that the decrease in serum ferritin and vitamin C levels in the blood may be associated directly or indirectly with subfertility caused by ovarian dysfunction.

تاثير التلميزارتان والاجسام المضادة لمستقبلات الانجيوتنسين نوع 1 في انقاص الارواء الدموي واعادته لعضلة القلب وموت الخلايا المبرمج في ذكور الفئران == Effects of Telmisartan And Angiotensin II Type1 Receptor Antibody In Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury And Apoptosis In Male Mice

Author name: سعاد تريجي زامل العكيلي
Supervisor name: نجاح رايش هادي الموسوي | فاضل غالي يوسف العمران
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Medicines and Toxins
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: يمثل نقص ارواء عضلة القلب واعادة الارواء مشكلة ذات صلة سريريه مرتبطة بالجلطات والقسطرة وجراحة تغيير الشرايين التاجيه. الانجيوتنسين الثاني قد يساهم في الاصابة بسبب اعادة الارواء عن طريق زيادة الاكسدة والعوامل الالتهابية. الانجيوتنسين الثاني يمارس معظم ا | Background : Myocardial ischemia - reperfusion represents a clinically relevant problem following thrombolysis, angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery. Angiotensin II may contribute to reperfusion injury by increasing oxidative stress and inflammatory factors. Ang II exerts most of its effects via AT1Rs. Objective : This study was undertaken to investigate the potential role of Telmisartan and AT1 - AB in amelioration of myocardial I/R injury induced by ligation of coronary artery in mouse model. Materials & method : Adult male Swiss - albino mice were randomized into 6 equal groups. Group (1) sham group : Mice underwent the same anesthetic and surgical procedure as the active control group except ligation of LAD coronary artery.Group( 2) active control group : Mice were subjected to regional ischemia for 30 min by ligation of LAD coronary artery and reperfusion for 2 hours.Group( 3) control vehicle group (1) : Mice in this group injected with DMSO (vehicle for Telmisartan ) via IP route & underwent Myocardial ischemia for 30 minutes by ligation of (LAD) coronary artery & reperfusion for 2 hr. Group( 4) control vehicle group (2) : Mice injected with D.W ( vehicle for AT1 - AB) via IV route & underwent Myocardial ischemia for 30 minutes by ligation of (LAD) coronary artery & reperfusion fore 2 hr. Group (5)Telmisartan treated group : Mice pretreated with Telmisartan 0.5mg/kg i.p 30 minutes before ligation of LAD coronary artery. Group(6) AT 1 - AB treated group : Mice pretreated with AT 1 - AB (1Mcg/gm.) of body weight via IV route 30 minutes before ligation of LAD coronary artery. Results : Compared with the sham group, Levels of TNF - ? & IL - 1?, IL - 6,caspase 3 and plasma level of cardiac troponin I increased in control group (p<0.001).Levels of Bcl2 decreased in control group(p<0.001). Histologically ,All mice in control group showed a significant (p<0.001) cardiac injury. Both Telmisartan and AT1 receptor antibody significantly counteract the increase in myocardium level of TNF - ?, IL - 1B,IL - 6,caspase 3 ,plasma cTnI (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the Telmisartan and AT1 receptor antibody significantly increased in myocardium level of Bcl2. Histological analysis revealed that both Telmisartan and AT1 receptor antibody markedly reduced (P < 0.001) the severity of cardiac injury in the mice underwent LAD ligation procedure. Conclusion : The results of the present study reveal that Telmisartan and AT1 receptor antibody ameliorate myocardial I/R injury in Mice via interfering with inflammatory reactions & apoptosis which induced by I/R injury.

تغيرات الرسم الكهربائي للدماغ عند الحوامل في مرحلة ما قبل التشنج الحملي وعلاقتها ببعض المؤشرات الحيوية الالتهابية == Electroencephalographic Changes In Preeclamptic Females And Their Relation With Some Inflammatory Biomarkers

Author name: مهند يحيى ادريس المحنه
Supervisor name: احسان محمد عبود عجينة
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Physiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
First pages:
Abstract: يسجل الرسم الكهربائي للدماغ الفعالية الكهربائية الذاتية المتولدة في قشرة الدماغ. اشارة الرسم الكهربائي للدماغ هي قياس للتيارات المتحركة في قشرة الدماغ. عندما تحفز خلايا الدماغ (العصيبات), يتم توليد التيار الارتباطي في التشجرات العصبية للخلايا. يولد هذا ال | Electroencephalography (EEG) records the spontaneous electrical activity generated in the cerebral cortex. When brain cells (neurons) are active, synaptic currents are produced within their dendrites and this current generates an electrical field over the scalp. The EEG waves measure this current that flow during synaptic excitations of pyramidal neurons' dendrites. Preeclampsia is a disease of pregnancy characterized by a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or more on two separate occasions after the 20th gestational week in a previously normotensive woman. This is accompanied by significant proteinuria (>300 mg in 24 hours) and is associated with endothelial cell damage. The markers of endothelial activation or inflammation have been blamed to play an active role in preeclampsia (Sibai et al., 2005). This study included 97 pregnant with a confirmed diagnosis of preeclampsia as a patient group with a gestational age ranging between 20 - 38 weeks. They are divided into three subgroups according to their gestational age (20 - 26 wk, 27 - 32 wk and 33 - 38 wk) and the mean of their age was 29.34±4.82, 30.14±5.33 and 32.54±6.22 years respectively. In addition, 72 women with normal pregnancy have been included as control group. These were also subdivided into three subgroups just like that of the patients and their age matches them too. Participants belong to both patient and control groups had underwent same procedure, examinations and tests like EEG and serological tests for Intracellular Adhesion Molecule 1 (ICAM I), interleukin - 6 (IL6) and C - reactive protein (CRP), in parallel. Results showed that there were statistically significant increased levels (P < 0.05) of ICAMI, IL - 6 and CRP values between patient and control groups and between the patient with mild and those with severe preeclampsia in all tested gestational age subgroups. This supports the hypothesis stating a role of cytokines and inflammatory biomarkers in the mechanism underlying preeclampsia. Moreover, and at all gestational age subgroups, the ICAMI, CRP and IL - 6 values were higher in patients with severe disease when compared with those having milkd disease. This strengthens more the relation of these biomarkers with the progression of preeclampsia. There were abnormal EEG changes in about 52 % of the patients with preeclampsia and these changes were reported in all gestational age subgroups and were in the form of spikes, polyspikes, slow sharp waves. This shows that preeclamptic females are prone to some excessive brain activities that may put them in danger of abnormal brain function. Furthermore, these EEG abnormalities were related to the severity of the preeclampsia as they were recorded in severe cases more and at all gestational age subgroups. Also there were statistically significant elevation regarding ICAMI (at the second and third gestational age subgroups), IL - 6 values (at the second gestational age subgroup) and CRP (at all gestational age subgroups) among patients with and without abnormal EEG changes. This suggests a strong relation between these inflammatory biomarkers with the occurrence of abnormal EEG changes in preeclamptic females. In conclusion, an inflammatory process is blamed to be the underlying mechanism of preeclampsia as proved by the elevated levels biomarkers in these patients. Both the abnormally elevated biomarkers and the abnormal EEG changes occur in preeclamptic patient in different gestational ages above 20 weeks and occur in different disease severity.

التشخيص المقارن المصلي والجزئي لداء المقوسات وبعض الاصابات الفيروسية لبعض النساء الحوامل اللوات يعانينن من الاجهاض في محافظة النجف الاشرف == Serological And Molecular Comparative Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis And Certain Types of Viral Infections (Torch) In Aborted Women In Al - Najaf Province

Author name: ذكرى عبد الله محمود المياحي
Supervisor name: باقر عبيس سلطان | صباح نعمة محمد الفتلاوي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Microbiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
First pages:
Abstract: اجريت هذه الدراسة في محافظه النجف الاشرف / العراق، وتضمنت جمع عينات من دم النساء الحوامل اللواتي يعانين من الاجهاض اول مرة او متكررة وكان عدد الحالات 57 حالة. اعمارهن يتراوح بين 15سنة الى40 سنة واللواتي يراجعن مستشفى الزهراء التعليمي والمختبر المركزي وبع | Toxoplasmosis and viral infections such as Rubella , Cytomegalovirus and Herpes virus (TORCH) are feared risk during pregnancy. The rate of toxoplasmosis and of subclinical infected infants at birth with the risk of late manifestation is still unclear, whereas such data are fairly well - known for Rubella , Cytomegalovirus and Herpes virus. The respective major diagnostic issues in pregnancy, the laboratory diagnosis, and its rational use in combination with clinical information are presented , also the value of passive prophylaxis, therapy, and prenatal diagnosis as well as the possible management for diminishing the infection problems in pregnancy.Aims of study : The study was aimed to evaluate the ELISA result for Toxoplasma, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Herpes virus (TORCH) IgM and IgG and compare the results of the ELISA with RT - PCR to arbitrate discordant results.Methodology : The present study was carried out on 57 pregnant women, all of them had with bad obstetric history (BOH) of abortion twice or more. Patients were between 15 - 40 years of age, and they were attending Al - Zahraa Maternity and pediatric Teaching Hospital, Al - Hakeem Hospital and some private clinics, in AL - Najaf province during the period from May 2012 till May 2013. Serological evaluation for TORCH infections was carried out by using IgM and IgG Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA ) method and molecular technique ( DNA; RNA - RT - PCR). Each blood sample was divided into two part , one part plane tube for separation of serum that were screened for the presence IgM and IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii ,Cytomegalovirus Rubella virus and Herpes simplex virus by using (ELISA test ).The tests were performed according to manufactures instruction.The other part (blood )EDTA tube was used for DNA 0f detection Toxoplasma , CMV and Herpes simplex virus , while RNA extraction of Rubella virus.The blood and serum sample were stored in refrigerator (2 - 8C?) before the analysis.The extracted DNA and RNA were stored at - 20C? till used within 24 hours. All ELISA Results samples were compared with Real - Time PCR result. Statistical analysis : Statistical program SPSS version (20.0) was used to study the significant difference between tests in each type of antibody (IgM and IgG). (X2 - test) was used after detection of normal distribution to the data and appropriate P<0.001 consider significant. Results : Both IgM / IgG was Seropositive to T. Gondii , Rubella , CMV and HSV - 2 which were 49.12/80.70%, 21.05/49.12% , 45.61/70.18% and 1.21/36.20% respectively. Samples were seropositive to IgM and results were retested by RT - PCR method. Maximum number of IgM /IgG seropositive cases of aborted women was 19(32.75%)/57 that associated with Toxoplasma ,Rubella and CMV infection by RT - PCR ( 10(17.54%), 6( 10.53%) and 3(5.26%) respectively ). The ELISA TORCH IgM and IgG assays provided results comparable to RT - PCR indicated significant differences among Toxoplasma and viral infection. The ELISA TORCH infection IgM and IgG assays showed a lower specificity with for Toxoplasma IgM (p=0.001), poor for CMV IgM and moderate for Rubella virus IgM.Conclusion : The accurate diagnosis of TORCH infection should be done by molecular method.

تاثير التعويض الجزئي والكلي للاسنان على فحوصات كفاءة الرئتين عند مرضى السكري نوع - 2 == Effect of Partial And Complete Denture Treatment On Spirometric Tests In Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Author name: حسين مهدي حسين الخفاجي
Supervisor name: يسار محمد حسن الشماع
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Physiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
First pages:
Abstract: في هذه الدراسة العرضية, تم اختيار 140 شخصا بصورة عشوائية, من بينهم 90 كان مصابا بالسكري والباقون كانوا سليمين ,لدراسة تاثير ارتداء طقم الاسنان الكلي والجزئي من قبل مرضى السكري على فحوصات كفاءة الرئتين وبالتحديد, , السعة الحيوية القسرية (FVC)و الحجم الزفير | In this cross sectional study, a total number of 140 subjects selected randomly, 90 of them were diabetic and the remaining were normal, to study the effect of complete and partial dentures wearing by diabetic patients on pulmonary function test particularly peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume ratio (FEV1/FVC) ratio (FEV1%), forced vital capacity (FVC), and also the retropharyngeal space (RPS), the level of Endothelial selectin (E - selectin) and the level of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule - 1(VCAM - 1)was also compared, in this study, between the diabetic and the normal subjects.The results indicate that the spirolab III was accurate and reproducible and can be used in all related studies.The effect of wearing of complete and partial dentures by diabetic patients on FVC, FEV1, PEFR and also the degree of alteration of the RPS were measured.1) The results of the study shows a significant increase in values of FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) (p<0.05), while there was no significant change in the value of FVC after the replacement of complete denture.2) No statistically significant differences in the values of FVC, FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) was observed after replacement of partial denture without free end extension3) There was a significant increase in values of FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) (p<0.05), never the less there was no significant change in the value of FVC after the replacement partial denture with unilateral free end extension.4) There was a significant increase in values of FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) (p<0.05), However there was no significant change in the value of FVC after the replacement partial denture with bilateral free end extension5) The results showed that in poor and good control diabetic patients there was a significant decrease in the values of FEV1, PEFR, FEV1%and RPS after the removal of all types of dentures(p<0.05), while no significant change in FVC.6) Statistical significant increase in Serum E - selectin and VCAM - 1 level was found in diabetic patients when compared to that of the normal subjects (p<0.05).7) No statistical significant difference between serum E - selectin and VCAM - 1 level in diabetic patients after and before denture placement (p>0.05). The cause of the significant change in the values of FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) in case of complete and partial denture with free end extension replacement may be due to pressing of the retropharyngeal space bilaterally and unilaterally by the complete and partial denture and the FVC was not significantly changed because it may not be affected by denture support, while the elevated Serum E - selectin and VCAM - 1 level might indicate endothelial activation and inflammation.In conclusion we can conclude that 1. The spirolabIII used in this study is an accurate and reproducible device and can be used in the assessment of lung function test.2. Values of FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) where significantly higher after the replacement of complete denture and partial denture with bilateral and unilateral free end extension in diabetic patients (p<0.05), while there was no significant change in the value of FVC.3. No statistically significant differences in the values of FVC, FEV1, FEV1%, PEFR and retropharyngeal space (RPS) was observed after partial denture without free end extension has been replaced in diabetic patients.6. In poor and good control diabetic patients there was no significant change in the value of FVC, while the values of FEV1, PEFR, FEV1%and RPS where significantly decrease after the removal of all types of dentures.8. Statistical significant increase in Serum E - selectin and VCAM - 1 level was found in diabetic patients when compared to that of the normal subjects.9. The results for serum level of E - selectin and VCAM - 1 shows no significant difference diabetic patients after the placement of all types of dentures (p>0.05).

تعقب الليشمانيا الجلدية بالاختبارات التحليلية الوبائية والطفيلية والجزيئية والكيمياحياتية == Tracking of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis By Epidemiological, Parasitological, Molecular And Biochemical Analysis

Author name: سندس نصیف الحجیمي
Supervisor name: باقر عبیس سلطان | محسن عبد الحسین الظالمي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Microbiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: The present study was performed to identify the species and strain of Leishmania parasite isolated from different endemic areas. It was carried out on cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in five Iraqi provinces as following : Al - Najaf province ( Al - Hakeem and Al - Sadder teaching hospitals), Babylon province ( Marjan hospital ), Al - Qadisya province (AL - Sadder Teaching hospital ), Karbala province (Al - Hussain General Hospital) and Kut province (Al - Zehraa Teaching and Al - Kerama Hospitals). It covered seven hospitals as a field of investigations from October 2010 to December 2012.Cellulose acetate electrophoresis has been performed in Walter Reed Institute of researches in USA. A total of 126 cases comprising 48(38%) females and 78(62%) males were studied. The highest infected age group was 21 - 30 years with a rate of 27.8% and the lowest rate was 11.9% at the age group of 10 and less years.Geographical distribution of CL among hospital patients indicated that rural areas were with highest rate (54%) while in urban areas were with(46%).The number of ulcers per one patient differs for each patient. The highest rate of multiple lesions was 73% in comparison with single lesion (27%).The type of infection showed that disease was in wet type (82.5%) more than in dry type (17.5%). Direct smears were made by lesion aspiration,skin scraping and discharged blood methods , by which 90 (71%) patients gave positive result under light microscope.Modified NNN medium and RPMI - 1640 with fetal bovine serum followed by sub - culture in drosophila Schniders media were performed for each case. Out of 126 cases,83(65%) gave positive growth. Further characterization of the causative parasite species and strain made by molecular and biochemical techniques.Out of 83 postive growth culture,only 52 specimens were studied by nested - PCR, using kinetoplast minicircle fraction amplification to detecte the species of parasite.It was found that 45(86.5%) cases in the generation of a 560 bp DNA and 7(13.4%)patients displayed a fragment of 750 bp, corresponding to L. major and L. tropica, respectively.This test revealed that L. tropica and L. major are the causative agents of infection with dominant shifting to the L. major.Cellulose acetate electrophoresis (CAE) was performed for 20 mass cultivated cultures. Isoenzyme profiles of these isolates were compared with reference strains of Leishmania spp. using cellulose acetate electrophoresis and 4 enzyme systems (glucose phosphateisomerase,leucil phosphate,manose phosphate isomerase and 6phosphogluconate dehydrogenase). The results showed that L.major(LV39) isolate were in 20 mass cultivated culture.Most of the CL patients in Najaf province(2011,2012) were from Haidariya in north district. High prevalence of disease was observed in Autumn and Winter.The highest number of cases was recorded during February and December.

مقارنة بين النوع الثاني من مرض السكري ومرض السكري المناعي الذاتي المتاخر الظهور للبالغين باستخدام مؤشرات الخلايا اللمفاوية وملف الحركيات الخلوية == Comparison Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults Using Lymphocytes Markers And Cytokines Profile

Author name: سوسن محمد جبار الحسناوي
Supervisor name: سلمان عزيز الجبوري
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Microbiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: This study was done to investigate whether Type 2 diabetes and Latent autoimmune diabetes of adult (LADA) patients have similar or different immunological profile.Therefore, measurement of serum levels of adhesion molecules (Serum intracellular cell adhesion molecule(sICAM - 1), Serum vascular cell adhesion molecule (sVCAM - 1) and Serum endothelial Selectin (sESelectin)), chemokines (CCL2, CCL3 and CCL4) and cytokines (IL - 6, IL - 1receptor antagonist and IFN - ?) in these patients was done. In addition to the influence of BMI, gender, age and diabetes duration on these systemic immune mediators were analyzed. Also, the relationships of the in vivo levelsof these mediators with micro - & macro - vascular complications in type 2 diabetes & LADA were studied.Three hundred individual were enrolled in this study and were divided into two subgroups : patients and control groups (280 patients& 20 control). From the 280 patients group who were clinically diagnosed as type 2 D.M., 34 patients were GADA positive and considered as LADA cases. Serum samples were taken from The 34 LADA cases, 36 cases of D.M.2 (selected randomly from the remaining 246 diabetic type 2 patients) & 20 healthy control subjects.The prevalence of LADA among D.M.2 patients was 12.1%. A significant difference in family history, BMI, FBS, HA1C & duration of D.M. was found in D.M.2 cases compared to LADA cases. The mean sVCAM - 1level of control group was significantly lower than D.M.2 and LADA group, P<0.05. The sE - Selectin level was higher in LADA group than control and D.M. type 2 group & significantly different when compared to control group (P<0.05). The sVCAM - 1 level had a significant positive correlation (R=0.25, P=0.017) with BMI in all groups. LADA group had significantly higher values of CCL2 while D.M. type 2 had the least values (P=0.002). The mean IL - 6 of D.M. type 2 group was (11.6±3.1), for LADA group it was (12.4±1.7) and for the controls it was 0.95 ± 0.14. There was a statically significant difference between D.M.2 vs. controls, and LADA vs. controls (P<0.05), regarding the mean IFN - ?, it was significantly higher in LADA group than D.M.2 group (87.5 ± 20.3) vs. (40.3 ± 4.5) respectively, (P=0.032).The mean IL - 1receptor antagonist was significantly higher in D.M. type 2 and LADA cases than controls (P<0.05). A significant positivecorrelation between IL - 6 and sICAM - 1, (R= 0.27, P= 0.013) & a highly significant positive correlation between IL - 6 and IL - 1RA, (R= 0.35, P=0.001) were found. IL - 6 & IL - 1RA serum levels in D.M. type 2 patientswere significantly associated with the complications where p - value?0.05. For conclusions, LADA is clinically underestimated among D.M. type 2 patients and increases with increasing age. Also, Levels of CCL2 and IFN - ? are associated with autoimmunity, Levels of adhesion molecules & chemokines are associated with complications of diabetes.

تاثير الايتانرسبت على السايتوكينات وموت الخلايا المبرمج جراء انقاص الارواء الدموي واعادته لعضلة القلب في ذكور الفاران == Effect of Etanercept Against Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury In Male Mice

Author name: سيف محمد حسن
Supervisor name: نجاح رايش هادي الموسوي | فاضل غالي يوسف العمران
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Medicines and Toxins
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: يمثل نقص ارواءعضلة القلب واعادة الارواء مشكلة ذات صلة سريريه مرتبطة بالجلطات والقسطرة وجراحة تغيير الشرايين التاجيه. تشمل اصابة عضلة القلب بسبب نقص التروية الدمويه واعادتها ضعف مقلص القلب، عدم انتظام ضربات القلب وكذلك تلف الخلايا العضلية التي لا رجعة في | Background : Myocardial ischemia - reperfusion represents a clinically relevant problem associated with thrombolysis, angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery. Injury of myocardium due to ischemia - reperfusion includes cardiac contractile dysfunction, arrhythmias as well as irreversible myocytes damage. These changes are considered to be the consequence of imbalance between the formation of oxidants and the availability of endogenous antioxidants in the heart. Objective : This study was undertaken to investigate the potential role of etanercept in amelioration of myocardial I/R injury induced by ligation of coronary artery in a mice model.Material & method : adult male Albino mice were randomized into four equal groups.1. Group (1) : Sham group : mice underwent the same anesthetic and surgical procedure as the control group except ligation of LAD coronary artery.2. Group (2) : Control group : mice subjected to regional ischemia for 30 min by ligation of the LAD coronary artery and reperfusion for 2 hours.3. Group (3) : Control vehicle group : mice subjected to regional ischemia for 30 min by ligation of the LAD coronary artery and reperfusion for 2 hours and mice received vehicle of etanercept (normal saline) 5 minutes before reperfusion via I.P injection and.4. Group( 4) : Etanercept treated group : mice subjected to regional ischemia for 30 min by ligation of the LAD coronary artery and reperfusion for 2 hours and mice treated with etanercept 5mg/kg i.p 5 minutes before reperfusion XVIIIResults : Compared with the sham group, the levels of TNF - ? & IL - 1?, IL - 6, Caspase 3 and plasma level of cardiac troponin I increased in the control group but decreased level of Bcl - 2 (p<0.01).Histologically, all mice in the control group showed significant (p<0.01) cardiac injury and apoptosis.Etanercept significantly decreased in myocardium level of TNF - ?, IL - 1B, IL - 6,Caspase 3 , and plasma cTnI (P < 0.01), while significantly increased level of Bcl - 2 (P < 0.01). Histological analysis revealed that etanercept markedly reduced (P < 0.01) the severity of cardiac injury in the mice underwent LAD ligation procedure. : ionsConcluThe results of the present study reveal that etanercept may ameliorate myocardial I/R injury in mice via interfering with inflammatory reactions and apoptosis. : RecommendationAfter studying the results of the present study, the following recommendation to further1. Further measuring the P - selctine and E - selectine to show the effect of etanercept on rolling of eutrophils and platelets that cause further occlusion of blood vessels.2. Further measure the adiponectine (that have a cardioprotective effect ).

العلاقة بين اعتلال الجهاز العصبي اللاارادي الناتج عن السكري مع مستوى اللبتين وامراض القلب حسب فحص ايكو القلب وفحص اجهاد القلب == Relation of Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy With Leptin And Cardiac Disease Assessed By Echo And Treadmill Test

Author name: زينب فلاح حسن
Supervisor name: احسان محمد عبود عجينة | علاء حسين عباس
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Physiology
Degree: Doctorate
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Abstract: الخلفية : الاعتلال العصبي اللاارادي القلبي له تاثير سلبي على الحياة ونوعيتها للاشخاص المصابين بالسكري. الاعتلال العصبي اللاارادي القلبي يعتبر نوع فرعي من الاعتلال العصبي السكري. هذا النوع من الاعتلال هو الاكثر بروزا لتهديده للحياة وبسبب توفر الفحص القلبي | Background : Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) has a negative effect on survival and quality of life in people with diabetes mellitus (DM) and is regarded as a subtype of the diabetic autonomic neuropathy. This type of neuropathy is the most prominent focusing because of its life threatening and the availability of the cardiovascular tests that can diagnose it. It has been thought that many factors in DM like leptin causing increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researches about the relation of leptin with CAN and cardiovascular disease are yet limited.Aim of study : This study aims to determine the prevalence of CAN in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, evaluate the association between CAN the presence of left ventricular dysfunction in these patients, test the association between CAN and ischemic heart disease and assess the relationship between the presence and severity of CAN with fasting serum leptin in these patients.Patients, materials and methods : This cross sectional study included 103 (56 males and 47 females) diabetic patients without hypertension or pre - diagnosis of ischemia. They had attended to the diabetic center in Marjan Medical City in Hilla from March 2013 to February 2014. The patients had undergone thorough assessments that included clinical (history and full examination) and biochemical assessments (measurement of fasting plasma sugar, glycated haemoglobin, lipid profile, blood urea, serum creatinine and serum leptin level). Cardiac autonomic reflex tests were also assessed along with echocardiography and treadmill test. Cardiac autonomic reflex tests included the five tests of Ewing protocol. Patients who had two or more abnormal tests were considered as having CAN (75 patients) and those with less than two abnormal tests were considered as patients without CAN (28 patients). Results : The study found that most diabetic patients (84%) were obese (BMI?25 kg/m2) and most of the diabetic patients presented with CAN (72.8%). Fasting serum leptin level was higher in female than in male in both study groups (with and without CAN). Patients with CAN were older when compared to patients without CAN (p?0.01) and had longer duration of DM (p?0.01) with significantly higher fasting serum leptin levels. The leptin level showed a tendency to increase as the score of CAN increased. However, these changes were not significant (P>0.05). The most abnormal sympathetic response was diastolic blood pressure response to hand grip while the most abnormal parasympathetic response was heart rate response to breathing. On contrary, the lowest abnormal response was found in postural blood pressure test. Echocardiography showed that most of the diabetic patients (89.8%) had a left ventricular hypertrophy by measuring the left ventricular mass index. However, there were no significant changes in echocardiographic results between patients with CAN and those without.Conclusions : This study concludes that CAN is a common complication of type 2 diabetes that affected a large percentage of diabetic patients. The duration of the diabetes and the age of patients are important non modifiable risk factors for the development of CAN. Additionally, heart rate variability is considered as an important test for early detection of CAN. On the other hand, CAN has no impact on the occurrence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Leptin level was high in diabetic patients and even higher in those with CAN and its levels related positively with the severity of CAN. Also, there were high leptin levels in diabetic patients with positive treadmill test results, although these changes were not significant (P>0.05).

التحليل الايروديناميكي وتحسين اداء المقذوف == Aerodynamics Analysis And Improving The Projectile Performance

Author name: ريسان فارس حمد
Supervisor name: عبد السلام كريم درويش | علي عبد المحسن الاسدي
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تصميم دافعة مروحه طارده مركزيه استخدام تقنية تقوس خطوط الجريان لاعادة == Use Of Streamline Curvature Technique To Re-Design Centrifugal Fan Impeller

Author name: حيدر عزيز نعمة دعيبل
Supervisor name: منير محمد رضا المظفر
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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نمذجة وتقييم الاداء الحراري لمنظومة التبريد الدوار في معمل سمنت الكوفة القديم == Modeling And Evaluating The Thermal Performance Of The Rotary Cooler In The Old Kufa Cement Plant

Author name: غسان فاضل محمد حسين ال سميسم
Supervisor name: تحسين علي الحطاب | علي عبد المحسن الاسدي
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تحليل الصفائح المركبة المقوات و الغير مقوات المعرضة الى احمال معتمدة على الزمن == Analysis Of Stiffened And Unstiffened Composite Plates Subjected To Time Dependent Loading

Author name: مهند لفتة شلاكة الوائلي
Supervisor name: محسن جبر جويج
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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حساب المعاملات الايروديناميكية لصاروخ باستخدام طريقة الالواح == Estimating Aerodynamic Coefficients Of Missile Using Panel Method

Author name: وقاص علي رشيد
Supervisor name: عبد السلام كريم درويش | علي عبد المحسن الاسدي
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تحليل الاجهادات المرنة-اللدنة للمسائل ثنائية البعد باستخدام طريقة العناصر المحيطية == Boundary Element Method For Elastoplastic Stress Analysis Of Two Dimensional Problems

Author name: اسعد عواد عباس السهلاني
Supervisor name: عماد احمد حسين
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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دراسة عددية لانتقال الحرارة بالحمل الطبيعي في تجويف مسامي مستطيل الشكل مع وجود حاجــز داخلي موصل حراريا == Numerical Study Of Natural Convective Heat Transfer In A Rectangular Porous Cavity With Internal Diathermal Partition

Author name: صلاح مهدي صالح
Supervisor name: Majed Hammed Majjed | Ala′a Abass Mahdi
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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الانبعاج الديناميكي للصفائح المركبة == Dynamic Buckling Of Composite Laminated Plates

Author name: علاء عبد الزهرة دلي
Supervisor name: محسن جبر جويج
General topic: Mechanical Engineering
Specific topic: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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سلوك التداخل الجزئي للمنشات المركبة من صفائح كونكريتية على عتبات حديدية == Partial Interaction Behavior Of Composite Structures Of Concrete Slabs On Steel Beams

Author name: جنان نعمة ياسر الموسوي
Supervisor name: Husain M.Husain
General topic: Civil Engineering
Specific topic: Structural Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تحليل الازاحات الكبيرة المرنة للهياكل الفضائية الحاوية على اعضاء موشورية ولاموشورية == Large Displacement Elastic Stability Analysis Of Space Frames With Prismatic And Non-Prismatic Members

Author name: وسام صادق علي
Supervisor name: صبيح زكي الصراف | حيدر طالب الدامرجي
General topic: Civil Engineering
Specific topic: Civil Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تاثير تسرب الماء على المنشات القريبة (بحيرة سيف ذو الفقار الصناعية في منطقة بحر النجف) كحالة دراسية == Effect Of Water Seepage On Nearby Structures A Case Study Of Sayf Thulfiqar Artificial Lake In Bahr Al - Najaf

Author name: سلام عباس الجنابي
Supervisor name: نمير خورشيد سعيد السعودي | محمد شاكر محمود الشكرجي
General topic: Civil Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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تخمين كمية الرسوبيات في مقدم سدة العباسية في نهر الفرات == Estimation Of Sediment Quantity Up Stream Of Al - Abbasiya Barrage In Euphrates River

Author name: حيدر محمد جاسم
Supervisor name: كريم راضي عبيد المرشدي | صالح عيسى خصاف
General topic: Civil Engineering
Specific topic: Civil Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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معامل خشونة ماننك للقنوات الفيروسمنتية المقواة بالياف الكاربون == Manning Roughness Coefficient Of Ferrocement Canals Strengthened Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer

Author name: بتول عادل فرحان
Supervisor name: حيدر طالب نمنم
General topic: Civil Engineering
Specific topic: Civil Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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Management Of Water Resources In Bahr An - Najaf Region

Author name: علي عباس كاظم ال عيسى
General topic: Civil Engineering
Degree: Master
Language: English
University location: Najaf
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