Vol. 35 No. 2 /2026
Published: 2026-06-07
Contents
Article
Prevalence and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Malassezia Species Isolated from Pityriasis Patients in Duhok City/ Iraq
Jwan I. Ahmed, Asia A. M. Saadullah
Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a mild, long-lasting superficial cutaneous mycosis caused by the yeast Malassezia . It is characterized by distinct or confluent, scaly, discolored spots on the...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63608
Assessment of Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Early Detection of Diabetic Nephropathy
Zena F. Al-Ozair, Haitham L. Al-Hayali , Thaer M. Al-Mashhadani
The research was undertaken to investigate the identification of early indicators of diabetic nephropathy by comparing declines in renal function between patients with (T2DM) and the non-diabetic...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63609
The Correlation between Genetic Variation for SNCA Gene with Parkinson’s Disease
Manar k. Ahmed, Sarab D. Al-Shamaa, Mahmoud I. Mohammed
The purpose of the present research was to investigate the relationship between the variation of SNCA sequences and Parkinson's syndrome by collecting 120 specimens of blood from both patients as...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63610
Prevalence and Antibiogram of Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas spp. Isolated from Clinical and Environmental Sources in Duhok City/ Iraq
Andy A. Issa , Mahde S. Assafi
The genus Aeromonas comprises opportunistic pathogens of increasing clinical and environmental concern, mainly in aquatic and healthcare-related environments. This study was aimed at...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63612
Dual Effect Against Foodborne Salmonella Isolates: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Extracts from Cocos nucifera (L.) and Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton
Sarah M. Hirmiz , Abdulilah S. Ismaeil
This study investigates the antibacterial and antibiofilm effect of ethyl acetate and methanolic extracts of Coconut kernel/testa and Cardamom seed pods against both typical Salmonella isolates...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63615
Effect of Organic Acids and Probiotics on Methicillin and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Patients in the Dhi Qar Governorate
Riyadh M.J. Alzamili, Hiyam A. Altaii
Governorate and how to use alternative treatments based on available, inexpensive, and safe materials for human use. The goal of this study was to find out how well some organic acids and...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63618
Using A Galleria Mellonella to Investigate the Pathogenicity of Brachybacterium epidermidis Isolated from Conjunctivitis Newborn in Mosul City, Iraq
Teeba N. Salim , Essra Gh. Alsammak
A total of 100 clinical samples were collected from neonates diagnosed with conjunctivitis at three hospitals in Mosul: Al-Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul General Hospital, and Ibn Al-Atheer...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63619
Ethanol Plant Extracts and Essential Oils Susceptibility and Molecular Characterization of Facklamia hominis: An Emerging Atypical Gram-Positive Pathogen
Aamer R. Al-Haddad , Basima A. Abdullah
This study aimed to detect the presence of atypical Gram-positive bacteria and evaluate their susceptibility to selected plant extracts and essential oils through analysis of 200 diverse...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63620
Determination of Colibactin Island in Novel Escherichia Fergusonii Isolated from Colorectal Cancer Case
Ikhlas R. Matter, Amera M. Alrawi , Alaa H. Taha
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death. In our current study, 62 bacterial samples were isolated from 55 biopsies from patients undergoing gastrointestinal...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63621
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women those reviewing gynecological centers in Nineveh Governorate
Ban N. Nuaimi
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite capable of infecting various tissues in many mammals and birds and causes toxoplasmosis. Infection occurs through the consumption of raw or undercooked meat or...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63623
The effect of selenium nanoparticles in removing heavy metals from some types of water
Mohammad T. Selah, Ghada A. Mohammad
Given the critical need to remove heavy metals from contaminated water due to their toxic effect even when at low concentrations on both living organisms and humans, Alginate encapsulated SeNPs...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63624
Evaluation Level of Gene Expression for PRE gene on Preptin Hormone in Patients with Osteoporosis in Mosul City
Elaf Gh. Nafi , Saba Z. Al-Abachi
Osteoporosis is commonly called a "silent condition" due to its tendency to progress without clear symptoms. It is defined by a reduction in bone mass, leading to weakened bones. has become more...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63626
Synthesis of Activated Coke via Co-carbonization of Mixed Atmospheric Residue and Polypropylene Waste and KOH-Activation for the Desulfurization of Model Fuel
Muntaha H. Yaqoob, Abdelrahman B. Fadhil
The increasing need for environmentally friendly methods to reduce sulfur content in transportation fuels has motivated the search for efficient and low-cost adsorbents. This study aims to...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63627
A Comparative Study on the Biotransformation of Selected Steroids and Steroid Drugs Using Different Aspergillus Species
Raghda M. A. Al-ani
In nature, it can be said that there are many types of stimulants. including those being in bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals. It is a scientific fact that microbial transformation plays an...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63629
Azo-Dye Estimation of Bisphenol A Release from Plastic Bottles to Baby's Milk Via Diazotization reaction
Ahlam A. Shihab , Hana Sh. Mahmood , Ayad Ch. Khorsheed
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic compound commonly used in modern industries, particularly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is classified as an endocrine-interfering...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63630
Investigation of Optical and Structural Properties of CuxZn1-xFe2O4 Spinel Thin Films
Laith Sh. Mahmood, Mazin A. Alalousi
This study presents the synthesis and structural characterization of copper-substituted zinc ferrite (Cu x Zn 1-x Fe 2 O 4 , x= 0 – 0.09) thin films deposited by electric field enhanced spray...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63631
Assessment of Bacterial Sterilization Efficiency Using a Custom-Designed Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet System
Samar A. Saeed , Abdullah I. Asadullah, Ahmed Y. Owaid
The present research work, an optimized sterilization method has been introduced using atmospheric pressure cold plasma. A developed pin-to-pin atmospheric pressure setup of cold yield plasma, the...
DOI: 10.33899/rsci.v35i2.63633
