Nahrain University

Reduction of cell viability and alteration of genomic DNA methylation by phthalates in a normal human fibroblast (NHF) cell line in vitro

Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental contaminants widely used as plasticizers in poly vinyl chloride products, and growing evidence implicates them in metabolic activity reduction and epigenetic dysregulation. However, their direct effects on non-transformed human cells remain...

Enhancing Seismic Resilience of High-Performance Concrete Pavement Slabs Using Steel, Polypropylene, and Hybrid Fiber Reinforcement

Abstract This study presents a detailed experimental investigation of rigid concrete pavement slabs constructed with high-performance concrete (HPC) reinforced using steel, polypropylene, and hybrid fibres under simulated earthquake loading conditions. The research aims to evalua...