University of Duhok

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF BREAST MILK, COW MILK, AND NESTLÉ NAN PROFORMULA ON ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS, SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS, AND URINARY MINERAL EXCRETION IN INFANTS

Infant feeding practices significantly influence growth and mineral metabolism during early life. This study compared the effects of breast milk, cow milk, and Nestlé NAN Pro formula on anthropometric measurements, serum biochemical parameters, and urinary mineral excretion among...

GREEN SYNTHESIS OF α-Fe2Cl3 IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES: EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND PRECURSOR CONCENTRATION

This study demonstrates an eco-friendly and sustainable method for synthesizing α‑Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles (IONPs) utilizing leaf extract from P. atlantica. The concentration of FeCl₃ ranged from 0.1 to 0.5 M, and the reaction temperature varied between 25 and 80°C. FTIR analysis show...

Isolation, Molecular Identification, and Antifungal Activity of Stenotrophomonas hibiscicola and Chryseobacterium cucumeris against Soil-Borne Fungi

Objective: This study aimed to isolate, characterise, and evaluate plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria from Cucurbit rhizosphere soils in Duhok, Iraq, assessing their antifungal activity against major soil-borne fungal pathogens. This work reports the first isolation of S. hibis...

Culture, peace and conflict in the Nineveh Plains: strengthening the evidence base for culture-led approaches to peacebuilding

While the local turn in peacebuilding emphasises locally-informed interventions, translating this rhetoric into meaningful practice remains a significant challenge. Cultural and heritage-based approaches offer potential for bottom-up peacebuilding but are critiqued for being inad...

Spectrum of disorders of sexual development in Duhok, Iraq (2012–2022): molecular and clinical profile with surgical outcomes

Abstract Objectives This study investigates the spectrum of disorders of sexual development (DSD) cases documented in Duhok Governorate, Iraq, from 2012 to 2022. It further characterizes the molecular and clinical profiles of treated patients and evaluates their surgical outcomes...