University of Kerbala

Lightweight Mortars Incorporating LECA, Perlite, and Crumb Rubber: Influence of SBR–PPF Modification on Material Performance

Developing lightweight cementitious materials incorporating recycled constituents while maintaining appropriate functional performance requires a balance between density, mechanical resistance, durability-related properties, and thermal efficiency. This study comparatively evalua...

Performance Enhancement of Solar Stills Using Wire‐Mesh Materials: A Systematic Review of Passive, Hybrid, and Active Approaches

ABSTRACT Solar still (SS) desalination is a solar‐based desalination technology that is environmentally friendly and has the potential to provide an abundant supply of saline water, but has been limited in practice due to low productivity and thermal efficiency. This systematic r...

Investigating the anticancer potential of phytochemicals from the mangrove Rhizophora mucronata as inhibitors of lung cancer-associated proteins: Insights from multiscale computational and in silico analyses

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 20–25% despite advances in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. There is a continuous need for novel, low-toxicity compounds capable of modulating key oncog...

Reliability of machine learning methods for prediction of critical heat flux: an OECD/NEA benchmark study

Abstract Critical heat flux (CHF) prediction is a primary thermal-hydraulic requirement for water-cooled reactors. Machine-learning studies on the OECD/NEA Phase-1 benchmark report high in-distribution accuracy, but reliability under distribution shift is poorly characterised. Fo...

The Effect of Women's Awareness on the Prevention and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Background & Objective: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that occurs in women of reproductive age. Greater awareness and early intervention are necessary to avert the sequelae like infertility, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. The present...

Gold nanoparticles effect on bacterial virulence factor formation with multiple drug resistance

The study aims to investigate how the local Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates' ability to form biofilms is impacted by gold nanoparticles. 47 samples are taken from burns (38%), urinary tract infections (7%), ear infections (4%), and wounds (51%). Fourteen isolates (29.78%) are fou...

Synthesis of SiO2 (core)/Au (shell) nanoparticles via the electro-wire explosion plasma method combined with pulsed laser ablation

A simple technique for synthesizing SiO2–Au core–shell nanoparticles (NPs) has been examined in the present work. An Au wire was electro-exploded in SiO2 colloidal NP solution for preparing the NPs, and after that, the core–shell structure was better covered by pulsed laser ablat...

Case study of intelligent thermal performance optimization for hybrid battery thermal management systems through CFD-driven surrogate modeling and multi-criteria decision analysis

Battery thermal management systems (BTMSs) play a critical role in maintaining the safety, thermal uniformity, and energy efficiency of lithium-ion battery packs operating under demanding conditions. However, the coupled thermal interactions among multiple cooling technologies an...

Evaluating public acceptance of the official medicine label and mobile verification application: a mixed-methods study applying the technology acceptance model

Abstract Background The Iraqi pharmaceutical sector faces significant challenges arising from the prevalence of substandard and falsified (S/F) medications, which pose a direct threat to public health safety. To strengthen regulatory oversight, health authorities have implemented...

Fluid–Structure Interaction With Mixed Convection in a Vented Trapezoidal Cavity Filled With Power‐Law Fluid

ABSTRACT Active cooling is resorted to enhance the heat removal from hot bodies when the ambient temperature is relatively high. The current problem benefits the fluid–structure interaction by introducing a flexible fin to modulate the non‐Newtonian coolant entering into a trapez...

Black phosphorus quantum dots for resistome mitigation: Mechanistic insights and rational engineering

The emergence of antibiotic resistance as a global environmental challenge has intensified the need for advanced strategies capable of addressing antibiotic contamination while reducing the environmental drivers of resistance dissemination. Although black phosphorus quantum dot (...

Sustainable Solar Cabinet Dryers: A Review of Design Innovations, Thermal Storage Integration, Hybrid Systems, and Techno‐Environmental Assessment

ABSTRACT Although solar cabinet dryers (SCDs) represent an alternative to open sun drying (OSD) in the preservation of agricultural products, there are still challenges for SCDs such as the solar intermittency, unequal drying, and poor thermal efficiency. This systematic review b...

A numerical study on the thermal buffering of bricks integrated with cylindrical phase change material capsules

While phase change materials (PCMs) in bricks are known to improve thermal mass, the influence of capsule geometry in hot climates remains poorly understood. This study evaluates the thermal performance of thermally smart bricks (TSBs) integrated with cylindrical heptadecane caps...

Illness perception in advanced heart failure: a hermeneutic phenomenological study

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, progressive condition that profoundly affects patients’ physical functioning and their psychological, social, and existential well-being. Beyond its clinical manifestations, patients continuously interpret and assign meaning to their illness, and...

Structure–property correlation in Fe-substituted La0.7Sr1.3Co1−xFexO4 Ruddlesden–Popper oxides: insights into nonlinear optical behavior

This study reports the influence of Fe substitution at the Co site on the structural evolution, linear optical behavior, and nonlinear optical properties of La 0.7 Sr 1.3 Co 1−x Fe x O 4 via modified sol-gel method. XRD analysis indicated an increase in the lattice parameters, sp...

Characterizing the Performance of Stone Matrix Asphalt Mixtures Comprising Waste Steel Fibers

Abstract The increasing demand for sustainable and durable asphalt pavements presents significant challenges to the road construction industry, necessitating materials that can withstand harsh environmental conditions and heavy traffic loads. Integrating recycled materials alongs...

Thermal, Electrical, and Economic Assessment of Multilayer Phase Change Material Heat Sinks for Photovoltaic Modules at Different Inclinations: A Numerical Analysis

ABSTRACT Passive cooling using phase change materials (PCMs) can reduce photovoltaic (PV) overheating; however, its effectiveness depends on PCM properties, layer arrangement, system inclination, and material cost. This study presents a transient two‐dimensional numerical investi...

Application of artificial neural networks for prediction modeling and analysis of the thermophysical properties of Fe₃O₄/water ferrofluid using experimental measurement

Abstract The use of nanofluids has attracted significant attention due to their improved thermal performance compared with conventional heat transfer fluids. Because nanoparticles are on the nanometer scale, problems such as channel blockage and severe abrasion can be reduced. Am...

Effects of Zinc Supplementation on Glycemic Control, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

ABSTRACT Objectives Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and increased cardiometabolic and inflammatory burden. Zinc plays a key biological role in insulin synthesis, storage, signalling and antiox...

Nano-enhanced PCM-assisted solar stills: A systematic review of performance, economics, and sustainability

Abstract Freshwater scarcity is an escalating global challenge, particularly in arid, remote, and off-grid regions where conventional desalination technologies remain energy-intensive and costly. Solar stills provide a simple and sustainable desalination option; however, their br...