Koya University

Systematic review of mental health problems reported among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq

Abstract Background and Objective The COVID-19 pandemic presented substantial psychological challenges for healthcare workers worldwide, particularly in conflict-affected and resource-limited settings where existing stressors may have increased vulnerability. This review aimed to...

Validation of diagnostic artificial intelligence models for prostate pathology in a Middle Eastern cohort

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) for pathology is accelerating cancer diagnostics. For global adoption, studies in currently under-represented populations – where the potential gains from AI may also be greatest – are needed. We present the first external validation study in...

Optimisation of physical properties in spray-pyrolyzed CdS: in thin films on polyimide substrates

In this study, high-quality pristine and Indium-doped Cadmium Sulfide (CdS: In) thin films were successfully synthesised on flexible polyimide substrates using the cost-effective chemical spray pyrolysis technique. This research systematically evaluates the optimisation of physic...

Biochemical effects of occupational diagnostic ionizing radiation exposure on medical radiographers: AI-assisted exploratory radiation biological effect score (RBES)

Medical radiographers are chronically exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation during diagnostic imaging procedures, raising concerns about the cumulative biological effects of prolonged occupational exposure despite adherence to international radiation protection standards. This c...

Prevalence and severity of nomophobia among university students in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Nomophobia—short for “no mobile phone phobia”—is an emerging psychological phenomenon characterized by fear or anxiety associated with being without access to a mobile phone. Evidence regarding nomophobia among university students in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq remains limited....

Sucralose and Human Health: Metabolic, Microbiome, Neuroendocrine, Toxicological, and Environmental Perspectives

Abstract Sucralose is a prevalent non-nutritive sweetener characterised by its chemical stability, intense sweetness, and low-calorie content, which have facilitated its global acceptance, regulatory endorsement, and an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 5 mg/kg. However, recent da...

The Right Key, the Wrong Lock: TIGIT Checkpoint Blockade and the Road to Precision Immunotherapy

T-cell immunoreceptor with immunoglobulin and immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM) domains (TIGIT) emerged as one of the most promising next-generation immune checkpoint targets following the success of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), programmed death-lig...

Conducting Polymers: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications – a Review

The 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Alan J. Heeger, Alan G. MacDiarmid, and Hideki Shirakawa for the discovery and development of conductive polymers, particularly polyacetylene. Since then, research on conducting polymers has progressed rapidly, with sustained focus...