University of Sulaimani

Carbon Quantum Dots‐Decorated Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S/BiOBr S‐Scheme Heterojunction With Interfacial Bi─S Bonding as an Efficient Piezocatalyst for Aqueous Cr(VI) Reduction

ABSTRACT Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a serious environmental problem that needs to be removed efficiently from water without the need for reagents. A two‐step hydrothermal/solvothermal method was employed to synthesize a ternary piezocatalyst of carbon quantum dots (CDs) coup...

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...

Hydrothermal valorization of fly ash for sustainable clay soil stabilization: Linking green cementitious chemistry with micromechanical performance

Abstract Sustainable use of industrial by‐products is essential to advancing circular economy strategies and reducing reliance on conventional cementitious binders. This study investigates the hydrothermal valorization of coal fly ash activated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for th...

Immunohistochemical expression of BRD4 and MUC1 in Oral Lichen Planus: association with clinical subtypes and role as potential biomarkers of epithelial alteration

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD). Differentiating inflammation-associated epithelial alterations from early dysplastic changes remains a diagnostic cha...

A Comparative Finite Element Study on the Biomechanical Effect of Implant Crown Screw Access Channel Filled by Direct vs. Indirect Restoration Materials

Background: The restorative material used to seal the screw access channel in screw-retained implant-supported crowns may influence the biomechanical behavior and mechanical performance of the restoration. Objective: To evaluate the influence of different screw access channel res...

Clinical characteristics, management, and in-hospital outcomes of premature acute coronary syndrome at a tertiary cardiac center in Kurdistan, Iraq: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Premature acute coronary syndrome (ACS) causes substantial cardiovascular morbidity in younger adults, but data from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region remain limited. We describe the clinical characteristics, management, and in-hospital outcomes of premature ACS a...

Regression-based correction of panoramic radiographic distortion for tooth/root length estimation: a CBCT-referenced model-development study

Abstract Background Accurate radiographic tooth/root length estimation can support endodontic treatment planning, but panoramic radiographs are affected by magnification and regional distortion. This retrospective model-development study evaluated the accuracy of panoramic radiog...

Application of machine learning in predicting of MB2 canal in permanent maxillary first and second molars: A CBCT study

Objectives The aim of this study is to apply Machine learning (ML), a key subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in predicting second mesiobuccal (MB2) canals in both maxillary first molars (MFMs) and maxillary second molars (MSMs) using the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) i...

Environmental fate and transport of conflict‐related contaminants across air, soil, and groundwater systems: A review of environmental risks associated with the 2026 USA –Israel–Iran conflict

Abstract The 2026 USA–Israel–Iran conflict has produced a complex mixture of pollutants from munitions and the burning of large industrial and hydrocarbon facilities. The review synthesizes conflict reports, satellite observations, and environmental literature within a tiered evi...

Clear cell Paget disease with underlying malignancy: A case report and review of literature

Paget's disease of the breast (PDB) is a rare form of breast cancer, characterized by the existence of Paget cells. It accounts for nearly 1%-3% of all breast cancers. Glycogen-rich clear cell ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is an infrequent occurrence. The current...