Research Paper
Shortage Sanitation Services in the Outskirts of Baghdad and its Environmental Impacts
Shortage Sanitation Services in the Outskirts of Baghdad and its Environmental Impacts

Alaa R.H. Al-Obaidi; Sara D.A. Zangana; Saja H.S. Al-Sudany

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 1-5

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

Abstract
  This study focuses on evaluation of the reality of wastewater services in the areas of outskirts of Baghdad which the responsibility of their implementation rests on the province of ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Toxic Soil Contamination in Al Muthanna Storage Site Using Geospatial Analysis Technique
Toxic Soil Contamination in Al Muthanna Storage Site Using Geospatial Analysis Technique

Hisham M.J. Al Sharaa; Abdul Razzak T. Ziboon; Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 6-9

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

Abstract
  The Iraqi past chemical program was destroyed by the military operations or destructed by the UNSCOM/CDG teams during the early 90s. Both operations lead to a large number of scattered ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Criteria for Sustainable Planting Design Applications in Landscape Architecture Projects Under Arid Conditions
Criteria for Sustainable Planting Design Applications in Landscape Architecture Projects Under Arid Conditions

Abdullah M.F. Ghazal

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 10-18

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

Abstract
  Planting design is an important part of all Landscape Architecture projects (LAps). It needs new criteria in order to make it more sustainable. When arid conditions are dominant, these ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Reducing Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon from Soil Polluted with Iraqi Crude Oil by Phytoremediation Technology
Reducing Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon from Soil Polluted with Iraqi Crude Oil by Phytoremediation Technology

Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy; Riyad H. Al-Anbari; Sara M. Hassan

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 19-21

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

Abstract
  They used anew-green technology phytoremediation to reduce and remove pollutants from the soil. The purpose of the current research study was to survey the effect of soil pollution ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Estimation of Water Balance for the Central Basin of Erbil Plain (North of Iraq)
Estimation of Water Balance for the Central Basin of Erbil Plain (North of Iraq)

Qusai Y. Al-Kubaisi; Tariq A. Hussain; Muayad M. Ismail; Faaeza A. Abd-Ulkareem

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 22-28

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

Abstract
  Erbil city located, in the northern part of Iraq, within the central basin of Erbil plain which covers an area about 1400 Km2 where Erbil city area measures about 70 Km2, is located ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Investigation of Desalination by Refrigerant Clathrate Hydrate Formation
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Investigation of Desalination by Refrigerant Clathrate Hydrate Formation

Shurooq T. AL-Hemeri; Riyadh S. AL-Mukhtar; Lina W. Mahmood

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 29-44

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.6

Abstract
  Gas hydrate is a crystalline solid compound form of water with hydrophobic gas at certain conditions (pressure and temperature). The hydrogen bond in water molecules constructs a framework ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Made with Black Tea Waste Ash as a Partial Replacement of Cement
Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Made with Black Tea Waste Ash as a Partial Replacement of Cement

Mohammed S. Nasr; Zaid A. Hasan; Mohammed K. Abed

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 45-48

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.7

Abstract
  Environmental pollution and the relatively high cost of waste disposal has been a major focus for scientists around the world, leading researchers to find a solution to reuse waste ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Restoring the Local Heritage and its Role in Sustainable Spatial Development the Great Market in Al-Najaf – a Case Study
Restoring the Local Heritage and its Role in Sustainable Spatial Development the Great Market in Al-Najaf – a Case Study

Wahda Sh. Al-Hinkawi; Baneen A. Al-Saadawi

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 49-58

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.8

Abstract
  Regional and local changes in Iraq have led to an accelerated dynamic of comprehensive development without the preservation of local heritage, which caused the loss of many traditional ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Air Quality Assessment of Some Selected Hospitals within Baghdad City
Air Quality Assessment of Some Selected Hospitals within Baghdad City

Azhar M. Haleem; Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy; Salah M. Haleem

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 59-63

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.9

Abstract
  Hospitals are institutions designed to provide medical assistance to sick people have harm to their bodies, making them more likely to die than others, so indoor air quality (IAQ) of ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Simulation of Mosul Dam Reservoir Operation for Irrigation and Hydropower Generation
Simulation of Mosul Dam Reservoir Operation for Irrigation and Hydropower Generation

Baraa Jebbo; Taymoor A. Awchi

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 64-69

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.10

Abstract
  The current research aims to build a simulation model to study the effect of Jazeera irrigation projects (North, East and South) water requirements on hydroelectric power generation ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Dynamic Study of Carbon Dioxide Absorption Using Promoted Absorbent in Bubble Column Reactor
Dynamic Study of Carbon Dioxide Absorption Using Promoted Absorbent in Bubble Column Reactor

Safa A. Al-Naimi; Farah T. Jasim; Ahmed N. Kokaz

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 70-78

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.11

Abstract
  The most common process to remove carbon dioxide from natural gas and the flue gasses is absorption into suitable solvents. Absorption of carbon dioxide are studied experimentally in ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Application of Microwave Heating in the Demulsification of Crude Oil Emulsions
Application of Microwave Heating in the Demulsification of Crude Oil Emulsions

Firdos M. Abdulla; Mohammed R. Ali; Jenan A. AL-Najar; Nedhal A. Shaker

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 79-83

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.12

Abstract
  In recent times the formation of pre-processing water-in-crude emulsions in petroleum industries has led to some inherent challenges such as the reduction in the efficiency of oil recovery, ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Air Pollution Effects in Some Plant Leaves Morphological and Anatomical Characteristics within Baghdad City. Iraq
Air Pollution Effects in Some Plant Leaves Morphological and Anatomical Characteristics within Baghdad City. Iraq

Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy; Israa M. Jasim; Abdul-Rahman A. AlKubaisi

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 84-89

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.13

Abstract
  The present study examined the air pollutants effects in seven plant species leaves, Olea europea L., Zizphus spina-christi L. Desf., Conocarpus lancifolius Engl., Albizia lebbeck L. ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Effect of Gamma Radiation on Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Seed Germination
Effect of Gamma Radiation on Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Seed Germination

Sahar Abd; Soolaf A. Kathier; Emad A. Mahmmod

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 90-92

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.14

Abstract
  The grain legumes are the second most important economic crops attacked by many of storage pests, one of these pests is Cowpea seed beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus). Gamma radiation ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
The Influence of Recycled Crushing Strength of RC Beams under Repeated Loading
The Influence of Recycled Crushing Strength of RC Beams under Repeated Loading

Mohammed A.E. Al Hamdani; Marawan M. Hamid; Nada M. Al Hussiny

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 93-100

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.15

Abstract
  This paper describes a study of the effect of crashed (recycle) concrete on reinforced concrete beams. Three-dimensionally nonlinear finite elements analysis has been used conducted ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Biofilm Inhibitory Potential of Westiellopsis prolifica Extract Against Some Pathogenic Microorganisms
Biofilm Inhibitory Potential of Westiellopsis prolifica Extract Against Some Pathogenic Microorganisms

Neihaya Z. Heikmat; Ghaidaa H. Abd Ali; Shurooq L. Al-Razaq; Nada Z. Mahdi

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 101-108

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.16

Abstract
  Resistance of microorganisms to many kinds of antibiotics push towards using natural products to eliminate the biofilm. In this study, 7 different species of algae were identified, ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Heavy Metals Content in Several Imported Rice Crops (Oryza sativa) from the Local Markets
Heavy Metals Content in Several Imported Rice Crops (Oryza sativa) from the Local Markets

Basim H. Faraj; Sedik A.K. Al-Hiyaly; Athmar A.M. AlMashhady

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 109-112

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.17

Abstract
  Rice crop may be subjected to several heavy metals contamination due to various causes such as contaminated irrigating water, fertilizers containing certain heavy metals and other agricultural ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Predictive Modeling of Multilayer Graphene Growth by Chemical Vapour Deposition on Co-Ni/Al2O3 Substrate using Artificial Neural Network
Predictive Modeling of Multilayer Graphene Growth by Chemical Vapour Deposition on Co-Ni/Al2O3 Substrate using Artificial Neural Network

May A. Muslim; Zainab Yousif; Mohamed A. Abdel Ghany

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 113-119

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.18

Abstract
  The uniqueness of multilayer graphene as extremely high carrier mobility, tune-able band gap and high elasticity has made it be considered as a high prospect engineering material that ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Treatment of Crude Oil Spills in Water Resources by Using Biological Method
Treatment of Crude Oil Spills in Water Resources by Using Biological Method

Ibtihaj A. Abdulrazzak; Mohammed H. Hafiz; Ali N. Ibrahim

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 120-125

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.19

Abstract
  Biological treatment has definite to be an effective and excellent method for the removal of aquatic oil spills. It is competent of being used as the best treatment method for cleanup ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Evaluation of Water Treatment Residue as a Sorption Medium and its Application to Control Phosphate Level in Water
Evaluation of Water Treatment Residue as a Sorption Medium and its Application to Control Phosphate Level in Water

Mahmood M. Barbooti; Shaymaa S. Hasan; Mustafa Jassim

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 126-131

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.20

Abstract
  Wastewater treatment residual material, WTR, from a local drinking water facility in Baghdad, was evaluated as a potential medium for the removal of some unwanted species from water. ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete as Sustainable Solution for Defected Buildings
Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete as Sustainable Solution for Defected Buildings

Mays F. Alrubaie; Dalya H. Hameed; Shakir A. Salih; Galib M. Habeeb; Waleed A. Abbas

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 132-138

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.21

Abstract
  One of the new concrete technology applications that had to get increased importance as repairing and retrofitting technique is slurry infiltrated fiber concrete (SIFCON). This research ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Evaluation Biosorption and Recovery of Zn, Cr And Ni Ions From Industrial Wastewater Using Beads of Banana Peel Powder Constrained by Calcium Alginate
Evaluation Biosorption and Recovery of Zn, Cr And Ni Ions From Industrial Wastewater Using Beads of Banana Peel Powder Constrained by Calcium Alginate

Sufyan M. Shartooh; Sedik A.K. Al-Haiyaly

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 139-144

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.22

Abstract
  Plant wastes have been successfully applied as biosorbent materials of several heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater due to the obvious capability of removing significant quantities ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Effect of Compost and Humic Acid on Potato Growth and Quality
Effect of Compost and Humic Acid on Potato Growth and Quality

Abbas Kh. Mijwel; Adel N. Abed Al-Redha Abed Al-Redha; Tarif H. Bresim

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 145-148

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.23

Abstract
  an experiment was carried out in Karbala on 10/9/2014 using the compost of palm residues at four levels (0, 20, 30, 40) tan.h-1 and the humic acid in three concentrations (0,1.5, 3)ml.L-1 ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Comparison between Iraqi Gauges and TRMM Rainfall Data Over Middle Euphrates Region During Period from 1998 to 2017
Comparison between Iraqi Gauges and TRMM Rainfall Data Over Middle Euphrates Region During Period from 1998 to 2017

Imzahim Abdulkareem; Abdul Razzak T. Ziboon; Alaa G. Khalaf

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 149-156

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.24

Abstract
  The aim of this paper is evaluated and compares between Iraqi gauges in the Middle Euphrates region and TRMM rainfall data during the period from 1998 to 2017. Middle Euphrates Region, ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Adsorption Study of Nitrate Anions by Different Materials Using Fixed Bed Column
Adsorption Study of Nitrate Anions by Different Materials Using Fixed Bed Column

Anaam A. Sabri; Noor S. Abbood

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 156-162

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.25

Abstract
  MCM-41is, a mesoporous material with a hexagonal structure, has a high surface area, high pore vol., and low mass density. Continuous adsorption fixed bed of NH2-MCM-4I adsorbent was ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Effect of Operating Parameters on Degradation of Eriochrome black T Dye
Effect of Operating Parameters on Degradation of Eriochrome black T Dye

Walaa Sabre; Sheymaa A. Mohammed; Ahmed H. Ali

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 163-167

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.26

Abstract
  Of the effect, the process parameters on photocatalytic degradation Eriochrome black T( EBT) dye has been degraded in a batch reactor under UV light in heterogeneous slurry utilizing ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Comparison of the Trends of Mean Temperature and Rainfall Rate in the City of Samawah (Iraq) with Global Climate Change
Comparison of the Trends of Mean Temperature and Rainfall Rate in the City of Samawah (Iraq) with Global Climate Change

Athier Hussin

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 168-174

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.27

Abstract
  Increasing earth temperature due to the high level of greenhouse gas has affected the other climate elements on the earth surface. However, there was a little consideration of the differences ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Study the Catalytic Oxidation of Phenol in both Baskets Stirred Tank and Packed Bed Reactors
Study the Catalytic Oxidation of Phenol in both Baskets Stirred Tank and Packed Bed Reactors

Ghayda Y. Al-Kindi; Faris H. Al Ani

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 175-185

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.28

Abstract
  The aim of this study, using five types of AL-Fe pillared Iraqi clay to study catalyst wet air oxidation to oxide phenol from synthesis’s wastewater and study the limitation criteria ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
The Effect of Using Multi Types of Mineral Admixtures on Some Properties of Lightweight Self-Compacting Concrete
The Effect of Using Multi Types of Mineral Admixtures on Some Properties of Lightweight Self-Compacting Concrete

Waleed A. Razaq; Qais J. Freih; Shubbar J. Al Obaidey

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 186-194

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.29

Abstract
  The main objective of this research was studying the effects of using multi types of mineral admixtures as high reactivity Attapulgite (HRA), high reactivity Metakaolin (HRM) and fly ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Response of Bread Wheat to Abscisic Acid Under Water Stress
Response of Bread Wheat to Abscisic Acid Under Water Stress

Shatha A. Ahmed; Emad Kh. Hashim; Ahmed S. Al-Taie

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, Page 195-203

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.30

Abstract
  Field experiments were carried out at the Field Crops Research Station of the Agricultural Research Office - Abu Ghraib, during Seasons of 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 to study the effect ...  Read More ...