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Rafidain Journal of Science (RJS)
Is a scientific and open access journal. Publishing under the license of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY), this journal is published quarterly issues by the College of Science, University of Mosul, Iraq. We are using iThenticate to prevent plagiarism and ensure our submitted manuscripts' originality. A double-blind peer-reviewing system uses to assure the publication's quality. RJS publishes original articles, review papers in the field of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. This journal has been indexed in IASJ. The authors will retain full copyright with unconstrained publishing rights.
Current Issue
Vol. 35 No. 3 (2026): Volume 35 Issue 3
Volume 35 Issue 3
Published: 2026-09-16
Contents
Article
Insulin Resistance and Its Relation with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Safa A. Ismael, Haitham L. Al-Hayali
One hundred samples were collected from the Al-Wafa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Mosul. The samples were divided into four groups: healthy, insulin-resistant, insulin resistance with...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65231
Intestinal Parasitic Infection and their Hematological Impact among Infants and Children in Duhok/Iraq
Zaynab M. Haji, Wijdan M. S. Mero
The study aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among infants and children and assess their effects on selected blood parameters in Duhok Province, Iraq. A cross-sectional...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65254
Investigation of Fungal Diseases of Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Goran R. Majid, Ramadan Y. Mohamed
This study identified prevalent fungal pathogens affecting potato crops in Duhok province, in three locations including: Bardarash, Rovia, and Shekhan, on three key cultivars (Arizona, Rashida,...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65256
Phytochemical screening, and Acute toxicity detection of the Ethanolic tuberous root extracts of Euphorbia condylocrapa in albino rats
Halala R. Qader, Abdulghany O. I. Sarmmamy
The tuberous root of spurge Euphorbia condylocarpa M . Bieb, that is pertain related to family (Euphorbiaceae) are ordinarily used as a laxative activity in folk medicine. The present...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65241
Impact of Oak Stem Extract on Blood and Serum Lipid in Hyperlipidemic Rats with Histopathological Examination of Kidneys, Liver, and Spleen
Husni Abdulla Mhammad
Residents around Duhok City commonly use secondary growth from Oak stems (OS) as a natural remedy for managing lipid levels, yet no scientific studies have examined its safety or effectiveness....
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65234
A Comparative Analysis of Vaginal Flora in Women with and Without Bacterial Vaginosis
Marwan Kh. Qader, Samir K. Ali, Adil A. Othman, Ashti A. M. Salim
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most prevalent vaginal dysbiosis, is typified by a transition from a Lactobacillus-dominant community to a polymicrobial anaerobic community. This study aimed to...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65237
Groundwater Quality Assessment of Al-Qayrawan District, Northwest of Nineveh Governorate
Ahmed Sh. Ah. H. Al-Hamdani
The study examined groundwater samples from wells distributed in the Al-Qayrawan district, located to the west of Nineveh Governorate, northern Iraq. Water samples were collected over a...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65236
Nutritional Status Assessment of Primary School Children in Different Socioeconomic Areas
Fatma Q. Hamamurad, Nabil H. Rasul
Nutritional status is a key indicator in children’s health, since it shows both muscular growth and dietary consumption. The early school years are an essential period for both mental and...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65244
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Enhances Phagocytic Activity and T-cells Immunity Mediated by Bacterial Vaccines
Aziz T. Koro, Hiyam A. Altaii, Chukwudozie I. Christopher
Faecal microbiota transplantation is a next-generation medical therapy for several clinical issues. However, the effect of this approach has not been studied in the context of vaccination. Here,...
DOI: 10.33899/brqvac66
Sheer Stress Marker Protein Responses in Co-ordinated Air Particulate Matter Prevalence in Soil Samples within the Frontlines of an Abattoir Site within Awka Metropolis.
Ezenwelu Ch. Obinna, Chigbo M. Chidiebere, Udemezue I. Onyeka, Ilechukwu C. Chijioke, Rayan M. Faisal, Oparaji E. Henry
An abattoir is a designated facility where animals are slaughtered and processed for meat under regulated conditions. This study employed lifecycle assessment tools and established...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65242
Design, Synthesis, and Spectral Characterization of Novel Benzothiazole-Based Heterocycles Containing Oxadiazole, Triazole, and Pyrazole Moieties
Waleed Kh. Ghanem, Mohanad Y. Saleh
Benzothiazole derivatives are an important class of heterocyclic compounds that have attracted considerable attention due to their diverse pharmacological properties and potential therapeutic...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65232
Elemental Composition and Health Risk Assessment of Smyrnium erfoliatum (L.): A Medicinal Plant with Therapeutic Potential
Basheer Sh. Issa, Haval M. Ali, Mohammed A. Khuder
Smyrnium perfoliatum (L.) is a biennial plant that originated in the Mediterranean and southwestern Asia. Still, it has been widely naturalized in Western Europe since ancient times for...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.49409
Variation of Air Dose Rate Between Residual Moist Soil and Host Rocks in a Dried Hamamok Small Dam Environment, Koy Sanjaq District, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Hawkar B. Bakir
Naturally occurring radioisotopes (radionuclides) such as 238 U, 232 Th, and 40 K, along with their decay products, contribute significantly to external gamma radiation in the environment. The...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65252
Assessment of Organ-at-Risk Dose and Treatment Toxicity in Postoperative Radiotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer
Mustafa I. Ahmed Aldulaimy
This study tested the correlation between radiation delivered to the organs at risk (OARs) and development of treatment-related toxicity for patients undergoing postoperative radiotherapy (PORT)...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65238
Review Articles
Plant Extracts as Therapeutic Mediators Against the Infections of Entamoeba histolytica : A Review
Alaa M. Dh. Al-Haidari, Rasha H. Kuba
Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite that causes amoebiasis, a disease that continues to pose a global health challenge, particularly in developing countries. Although metronidazole...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.65240
Translational Molecular Microbiology in Infectious Diseases: Diagnostic Advances and Biotechnological Applications
Haider H. khudair
Translational molecular microbiology has emerged as a key field at the interface between the basic research of microorganisms, clinical diagnosis, and biotechnology. Recent developments in nucleic...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.61369
Triazole Review: A Comprehensive Study of Chemistry, Synthesis, Biological Activity. Pharmacology, Resistance, and Future Directions
Israa A. Abbas
Triazoles have five-member ring containing N-heterocycles mainly represented by 1,2,3- and 1,2,4-triazole isomers, and situated at the heart of medicinal, agricultural and synthetic chemistry....
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i3.63811
