Removal oil from produced water by using adsorption method with adsorbent a Papyrus reeds
Removal oil from produced water by using adsorption method with adsorbent a Papyrus reeds

Firas K. Al-Zuhairi; Rana Azeez; Suhair A. Mahdi; Wafaa A. Kadhim; Muna Kh. Al-Naamee

Volume 37, 5A , May 2019, , Page 157-165

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.5A.2

Abstract
  A papyrus reed, as a type of unusable farming waste, was used as akind of low-cost biosorbent for the elimination a crude oil from produced waterthat was produced in an Al-Ahdab field, ...  Read More ...
Lung Cancer Detection from X-ray images by combined Backpropagation Neural Network and PCA
Lung Cancer Detection from X-ray images by combined Backpropagation Neural Network and PCA

Israa S. Abed

Volume 37, 5A , May 2019, , Page 166-171

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.5A.3

Abstract
  The lungs are portion of a complex unit, enlarging and relaxing numerus times every day to supply oxygen and exude CO2. Lung disease might occur from troubles in any part of it. Carcinoma ...  Read More ...
A Group Authentication Protocol on Multilayer Structure for Privacy-Preserving IoT Environment
A Group Authentication Protocol on Multilayer Structure for Privacy-Preserving IoT Environment

Maytham Azhar; Amin H. Seno

Volume 37, 5A , May 2019, , Page 172-180

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.5A.4

Abstract
  In the Internet of Things (IoT) systems, large amounts of data are accumulated from anywhere at any time, which may attack individuals' privacy, especially when systems are utilized ...  Read More ...
Optimization Using Taguchi Method for Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bio Mimicking Polymeric Matrix Composite for Orthodontic Application
Optimization Using Taguchi Method for Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bio Mimicking Polymeric Matrix Composite for Orthodontic Application

Jenan S. Kashan

Volume 37, 5A , May 2019, , Page 181-187

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.5A.5

Abstract
  This work take in consideration the application of Taguchi optimization methodology in optimizing the parameters for processing (composition, compounding pressure) and their effects ...  Read More ...
Study the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High Chromium White Cast Iron (HCWCI) under Different Martempering Quenching Mediums
Study the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High Chromium White Cast Iron (HCWCI) under Different Martempering Quenching Mediums

Ali H. Ataiwi; Zainab A. Betti

Volume 37, 4A , April 2019, , Page 112-119

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.4A.1

Abstract
  The aim of this study is to find an alternative quenching medium for the ordinary nitrate mixture that is cheaper and more available in Iraqi markets. So to obtain the suitable medium ...  Read More ...
Development the Physical Properties of Polymeric Blend (SR/ PMMA) by Adding various Types of Nanoparticles, Used for Maxillofacial Prosthesis Applications
Development the Physical Properties of Polymeric Blend (SR/ PMMA) by Adding various Types of Nanoparticles, Used for Maxillofacial Prosthesis Applications

Sihama I. Salih; Jawad K. Oleiwi; Hajir M. Ali

Volume 37, 4A , April 2019, , Page 120-127

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.4A.2

Abstract
  As maxillofacial defects increased due to cancer; it became necessary to select high-quality prosthetic materials in this field. Silicone rubber is widely used in damaged maxillofacial ...  Read More ...
Experimental Study of 3D printing Density Effect on the Mechanical Properties of the Carbon-Fiber and Polylactic Acid Specimens
Experimental Study of 3D printing Density Effect on the Mechanical Properties of the Carbon-Fiber and Polylactic Acid Specimens

Wafa A. Soud; Ihsan A. Baqer; Mohammed R. Ahmed

Volume 37, 4A , April 2019, , Page 128-132

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.4A.3

Abstract
  Two 3D printed materials (Polylactic Acid and Carbon fiber) with variable printing density have been investigated due to their practical uses in the engineering utilization. The effect ...  Read More ...
The Extraction of Alumina from Kaolin
The Extraction of Alumina from Kaolin

Alaa H. Ali; Mohammed H. AL-Taie; Ihab F. Ayoob

Volume 37, 4A , April 2019, , Page 133-139

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.4A.4

Abstract
  Alumina has wide industrial and technological applications that can be extracted from different locations, different methods and materials. Kaolin from Iraq Alduikhla astrologer has ...  Read More ...
Mapping LCLU Using Python Scripting
Mapping LCLU Using Python Scripting

Oday Z. Jasim; Khalid I. Hasoon; Noor E. Sadiqe

Volume 37, 4A , April 2019, , Page 140-147

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.4A.5

Abstract
  Land cover land use changes constantly with the time at local, regional, and global scales, therefore, remote sensing provides wide, and broad information for quantifying the location, ...  Read More ...
Performance of Geopolymer Concrete Exposed to Freezing and Thawing Cycles
Performance of Geopolymer Concrete Exposed to Freezing and Thawing Cycles

Mohammed H. Shamsa; Basil S. Al-Shathr; Tareq S. al-Attar

Volume 37, 3A , March 2019, , Page 78-84

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.3A.1

Abstract
  In this study, the effect of rapid freezing and thawing (ASTM C666 – procedure A) on three different types of Geopolymer concrete studied using three types of pozzolanic material: ...  Read More ...
Design of Double Notch Band Half-Elliptical Shape Reconfigurable Antenna for UWB Applications
Design of Double Notch Band Half-Elliptical Shape Reconfigurable Antenna for UWB Applications

Haydar M. Al-Tamimi; Salah M. O.

Volume 37, 3A , March 2019, , Page 85-89

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.3A.2

Abstract
  A compact ultra-wideband (UWB) reconfigurable antenna with dual band-notched properties is presented in this paper. The dual notch band half – elliptical reconfigurable antenna ...  Read More ...
A Survey on Deceptive Detection Systems and Technologies
A Survey on Deceptive Detection Systems and Technologies

Harith H. Thannoon; Wissam H. Ali; Ivan A. Hashim

Volume 37, 3A , March 2019, , Page 90-95

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.3A.3

Abstract
  There are many types of indicators that have been proven to be useful clues for deceptive detection techniques, and most of this indicators that have been presented and proven by psychology ...  Read More ...
Analysing Some Mechanical Properties of Cinnamon Powder Reinforced with Polymeric Materials Used in Dental Application
Analysing Some Mechanical Properties of Cinnamon Powder Reinforced with Polymeric Materials Used in Dental Application

Ahamed M. AlGhabban; Reem A. Mohammed; Jumaah R. Mahmood

Volume 37, 3A , March 2019, , Page 96-105

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.3A.4

Abstract
  In the dentures industry, materials must be chosen to have good mechanical properties in order to resist the conditions that may occur in the mouth. A study was conducted to assess ...  Read More ...
Design of n-Bit Adder without Applying Binary to Quaternary Conversion
Design of n-Bit Adder without Applying Binary to Quaternary Conversion

Walaa MH. Khalaf; Dhafer Zaghar; Kadhum Al-majdi

Volume 37, 3A , March 2019, , Page 106-111

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.3A.5

Abstract
  Microprocessor has been considered as most important part in ICs manufacturing and making progress since more than 50 years, so increasing microprocessor speed is paid attention in ...  Read More ...
Effect of Using Local Insulation Materials on the Indoor Temperature of Residential Buildings at Iraq
Effect of Using Local Insulation Materials on the Indoor Temperature of Residential Buildings at Iraq

Abdulrahman S. Mahmood; Haqi I. Qatta; Nassr F. Hussein

Volume 37, 2A , February 2019, , Page 37-45

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.2A.1

Abstract
  In this research, a thermal insulation between the two layers of a wall has been used for the residence buildings to reduce the heat transmitted across the walls and thus reducing the ...  Read More ...
Examining the Impact of Different Thermosyphon Diameters and Working Fluids on Their Performance
Examining the Impact of Different Thermosyphon Diameters and Working Fluids on Their Performance

Talib Z. Farge; Sahar R. Al-Sakini; Aseel A. Ismael

Volume 37, 2A , February 2019, , Page 46-51

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.2A.2

Abstract
  This work was designed to examine the effect of various thermosyphon diameters and working fluids on the thermosyphon performance. A thermosyphon made from copper tubes with three different ...  Read More ...
Investigation of Corrosion Protection for Steel by Eco-Friendly Coating
Investigation of Corrosion Protection for Steel by Eco-Friendly Coating

Majid H. Abdulmajeed; Hiba A. Abdullah; Slafa I. Ibrahim; Ghaith Z. Alsandooq

Volume 37, 2A , February 2019, , Page 52-59

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.2A.3

Abstract
  The coupling effect of coating and inhibition has been investigated in the present work. polypyrrole coating with adding coumarin was applied on carbon steel to protect it against corrosion. ...  Read More ...
Optimal Location and Parameter Setting of STATCOM Device Based PSO for Iraqi Grid Voltage Profile Enhancement and Power Losses Minimizing
Optimal Location and Parameter Setting of STATCOM Device Based PSO for Iraqi Grid Voltage Profile Enhancement and Power Losses Minimizing

Rashid H. Al-Rubayi; Mohammed B. Eesee

Volume 37, 2A , February 2019, , Page 60-69

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.2A.4

Abstract
  The main goal of this work is to enhance the Voltage stability by using optimum location and parameters setting of STATCOM device. The parameters are the magnitude of the output voltage ...  Read More ...
Diagnosis and Evaluation of Defects Encountered in Newly Constructed Houses in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq
Diagnosis and Evaluation of Defects Encountered in Newly Constructed Houses in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq

Khalil I. Wali; Noori S. Ali

Volume 37, 2A , February 2019, , Page 70-77

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.2A.5

Abstract
  This study investigated the types and profile of defects facing newly constructed houses through conducting a survey and analyzing defect records of data observed for 652 houses out ...  Read More ...
Proposed Collision Avoidance System in Driverless Cars
Proposed Collision Avoidance System in Driverless Cars

Hiba A. Tarish; Alaa Q. Rahima; Tanya A. Jaber

Volume 37, 1A , January 2019, , Page 1-5

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1A.1

Abstract
  Avoiding collisions is an important matter in the majority of transport systems and in many other applications in driverless cars it is very important to have an active collision avoidance ...  Read More ...
Investigation of Optimum Helix Angle of a Wire Rope Subjected to Harmonic Dynamic Loading
Investigation of Optimum Helix Angle of a Wire Rope Subjected to Harmonic Dynamic Loading

Hatem H. Obeid; Riham A. Nima

Volume 37, 1A , January 2019, , Page 6-11

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1A.2

Abstract
  The current work includes the dynamic structural analysis of wire rope with different helix angle. The main objectives are; estimating the stress and deflection for each helix angle, ...  Read More ...
Production of Lightweight Concrete by Using Construction Lightweight Wastes
Production of Lightweight Concrete by Using Construction Lightweight Wastes

Huda S. Abed

Volume 37, 1A , January 2019, , Page 12-19

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1A.3

Abstract
  This research covers the use of cellular lightweight concrete waste as recycled coarse aggregates to produce lightweight concrete. Various volume fractions of coarse aggregate (35%, ...  Read More ...
Automatic Tool Path Generation for Parametric Surfaces
Automatic Tool Path Generation for Parametric Surfaces

Tahseen F. Abbas; Sara J. Shawi

Volume 37, 1A , January 2019, , Page 20-27

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1A.4

Abstract
  A tool path generation algorithm has been proposed and implemented in the presented work. The aim of the development of tool path algorithm is to machine parametric surface with a given ...  Read More ...
A Comparative Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Various Fibers Reinforced Concrete
A Comparative Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Various Fibers Reinforced Concrete

Ahmed M. Al-Ghaban; Hussein A. Jaber; Aya A. Shaher

Volume 37, 1A , January 2019, , Page 28-36

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1A.5

Abstract
  The present work presents an investigation the effect of adding various fiber materials such as (glass, nylon, and carbon) into the concrete mix for inspecting and compare the mechanical ...  Read More ...
Developing an Approach to Redesign Freeform Surfaces Using B-Spline Technique
Developing an Approach to Redesign Freeform Surfaces Using B-Spline Technique

Amjad B. Adulghafour; Ahmed T. Hassan

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1213-1221

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.1

Abstract
  In product design process trends currently tend to use sculpture surface (freeform surface) that modeling by using (NURBS, B-spline, Bezier) technique to suit aesthetic, functional ...  Read More ...