Introducing a novel dataset for facial emotion recognition and demonstrating significant enhancements in deep learning performance through pre-processing techniques.

Facial expression recognition (FER) plays a pivotal role in various applications, ranging from human-computer interaction to psychoanalysis. To improve the accuracy of facial emotion recognition (FER) models, this study focuses on enhancing and augmenting FER datasets. It comprehensively analyzes the Facial Emotion Recognition dataset (FER13) to identify defects and correct misclassifications.

Corrigendum to: Anti- SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM Levels in Iraqi General Population.

A typographical error in the Reference No. 175 appeared erroneously in the References List of the article titled "Anti- SARSCoV- 2 IgG and IgM Levels in Iraqi General Population", 2023; 22(2) [1]. Original: Barassi, A.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Eating Disorders Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Kirkuk, Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Eating disorders (EDs) are significant health hazards among university students because of various stressors and lifestyle changes. Therefore, in this study, we examine the prevalence of EDs among undergraduate students at the University of Kirkuk and explore the relationships between EDs and sociodemographic factors. Methods The research employed a cross-sectional design and took place from June 3, 2023, to April 30, 2024.

Demographic and clinico-pathological characteristics of colorectal cancer in Kirkuk governorate, Iraq.

Background: World-wide Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer with one million new cases a year. Historically, a higher incidence of this disease has been recorded among the elderly in the western countries, but it is increasing in developing countries and in younger age groups.

Aim: This study aims to find whether CRC cancer is progressively affecting the younger age groups known as early onset (< 50 years).

Anti- SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM Levels in Iraqi General Population.

Background: Acquired immunity plays an important role in the prevention of viral infections. SARS-CoV-2 is an infection that leads to a pandemic. The development of specific anti-SARSCoV- 2 antibodies may play a vital role in disease prevention and control.

Prediction of Heart Disease Based on Machine Learning Using Jellyfish Optimization Algorithm.

Heart disease is one of the most known and deadly diseases in the world, and many people lose their lives from this disease every year. Early detection of this disease is vital to save people's lives. Machine Learning (ML), an artificial intelligence technology, is one of the most convenient, fastest, and low-cost ways to detect disease.

Effect of IL-6 and CRP titer with antibody level on severity of COVID-19 infection.

Objective: SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is combined with a high death rate and morbidity in different regions across the world. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine secreted in response to tissue injury, primarily produced by macrophages. C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered a part of innate immunity and is elevated in response to infection and cancer.

Effect of Gene Polymorphism (Rs1884444) on the Prevalence of Oral Fungal Infection in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case-Control Study in Iraqi Patients.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disorder linked to several genetic disorders. Over the last decade, advancements in genetic association studies have resulted in the identification of at least 75 distinct genetic loci associated with T2DM, allowing for a better understanding of the genetic architecture of this disease. Recently, there has been a positive association between the prevalence of oral fungal infection and T2DM.

Detecting abnormal seismic activity areas of Anatolian plate and deformation directions using Python Geospatial libraries.

Various inaccurate traditional models have resulted in major ambiguities and gaps in the interpretation of Anatolian plate deformation directions. To address this issue, a GIS-based spatial statistical analysis method was used for the first time to detect the directional distribution of deformation along the Anatolian Plate in Turkey. Two strategies were used in this study: firstly, identifying the abnormally active seismic areas by detecting significant hotspot and cold spot clusters and confirming this detection using optimized hotspot analysis for earthquake events that occurred from 1900 to the end of 2019.

Association between Atherogenic Index and Cholesterol to HDL Ratio in COVID-19 Patients During the Initial Phase of Infection.

This case-control study aimed to assess pathologic alteration in the serum levels of the atherogenic index, cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglyceride, HbA1c, and glucose in 158 COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized in Erbil international hospital, Erbil, Iraq, between January and May 2020, in the early stage of infection. The patients were confirmed for SARS-CoV-2 on admission. The laboratory test results were compared between this group and a group of healthy individuals (n=158).

Extra-Gastroduodenal Manifestation and Infection.

() which are known as Gram-negative bacteria tend to selectively colonize in the gastric epithelium. The infiltration of neutrophilic and mononuclear cells in the antrum and corpus mucosa is one of the consequences of acute and chronic gastritis colonization with . This chronic active gastritis is the primary condition related to colonization, and other -associated disorders result from this chronic inflammatory process.

Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of (±)-'-(2-hy-droxy-3-meth-oxy-benzyl-idene)-2-(4-iso-butyl-phen-yl)propionohydrazide.

The title mol-ecule, CHNO, adopts a V-shaped conformation and is chiral at the C atom with methyl group attached at the common cut of the edges of the V-conformation and crystallizes as a racemate. It also contains an intra-molecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bond. In the crystal, N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form chains of mol-ecules extending along the -axis direction, together with normal van der Waals contacts.

Insight into the Crystal Structures and Potential of Two Newly Synthesized Naproxen-Based Hydrazide Derivatives as Potent COX-2 Inhibitors.

Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines that are widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down high temperature, literature confirmed that they still have harmful side effects. Most of their side effects are in the digestive system due to the carboxylic group. As naproxen is one of the NSAIDs, in this work, we try to mask the carboxylic group in naproxen with a relatively safe functional group.

Synthesis, crystal structure, and a molecular modeling approach to identify effective antiviral hydrazide derivative against the main protease of SARS-CoV-2.

In the fall of 2019, a new type of coronavirus took place in Wuhan city, China, and rapidly spread across the world and urges the scientific community to develop antiviral therapeutic agents. In our effort we have synthesized a new hydrazide derivative, ()--(1-(4-bromophenyl)ethylidene)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanehydrazide for this purpose because of its potential inhibitory proprieties. The asymmetric unit of the title molecule consists of two independent molecules differing noticeably in conformation.

Synthesis, crystal structure investigation and computational approach to discover potential hydrazide derivatives as a potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme.

This study reports the synthesis of two new hydrazide derivatives, namely, (E)-N'-(4- bromobenzylidene)-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanehydrazide (4a) and (E)-N'-benzylidene-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanehydrazide (4b), respectively. The compounds were synthesized by the reaction of benzaldehyde with Ibuprofen acid hydrazide. Their structures were confirmed by X-ray crystallography.

Phenotypic, Antibiotyping, and Molecular Detection of Isolates from Clinical Specimens in Kirkuk, Iraq.

is globally responsible for hospital- and community-acquired infections. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and investigate the antibiotic resistance profile among clinical specimens at Azadi Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq, and detect the  gene for molecular identification of   in comparison with phenotypic and biochemical methods. In total, 250 clinical specimens were collected from patients in Azadi Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq, between January 2018 and May 2018.

Effect of Microbiota in the Development of Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women and causes the greatest number of cancer-related death among women all over the world. It approximately accounts for 15% of all cancer death. The human microbiota is the term applied to the aggregate of microbes that live in different habitats of living organisms 'bodies, including the gut, skin, vagina, and mouth, as well as nose, conjunctiva, pharynx, and urethra, among others.

Profiling of seasonal variation in and cancer risk assessment of benzo(a)pyrene and heavy metals in drinking water from Kirkuk city, Iraq.

Water samples at 13 sites were analyzed to evaluate heavy metals (cobalt, lead, manganese, copper) and benzo(a)pyrene using 2 methods of analysis (high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits). The Lesser Zap River is the main tributary of the Tigris and is used as a main source of drinking water in Kirkuk city through the General Kirkuk project. Risk evaluation for benzo(a)pyrene and lead in water samples was accomplished by Monte Carlo simulation.

Genetic Variations in Cytochrome P450 1A1 and 1B1 Genes in a Cohort of Patients from Iraq Diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant neoplasm in females. Genetic variations in the xenobiotic metabolising cytochrome enzymes; Family 1 Subfamily A Member 1 (CYP1A1) and Family 1 Subfamily B Member 1 (CYP1B1) might play a role in the individual susceptibility to breast cancer and its prognosis. The goal of this study is to estimate the incidence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in CYP1A1 (rs1048943, Ile462VaI, and rs4646903/MSP1) and in CYP1B1 (rs1056836, Leu432Val) genes in patients with breast cancer.

Effect of Free Volume on Curcumin Release from Various Polymer-Based Composite Films Analyzed Using Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy.

This work reports the effects of free volume on curcumin release in various polymer-based composite films. Curcumin-reinforced biocomposite films were fabricated with natural biopolymers (carrageenan and chitosan) and bioplastics (poly(lactide) (PLA) and poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)) via the solvent casting method. The curcumin release test was performed using an aqueous medium, and it was found that it was released the fastest in the carrageenan film, followed by the chitosan, PLA, and PBAT films, presumably owing to the dissimilarity of the polymer matrix.

Inflammation in Asthma Pathogenesis: Role of T Cells, Macrophages, Epithelial Cells and Type 2 Inflammation.

Asthma is a chronic disease with abnormal inflammatory and immunological responses. The disease initiates by antigens in subjects with genetic susceptibility. However, environmental factors play a role in the initiation and exacerbation of asthma attack.

Estimation of the associations between GH and DGAT1 genes and growth traits by using decision tree in Awassi sheep.

GH and DGAT1 are candidate genes associated with growth traits in sheep breeds. This study aims to determine the association between growth traits and GH and DGAT1 gene polymorphism using three statistical methods in Awassi sheep. The polymorphism was detected by the PCR-RFLP method.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Cost-effectiveness of a Novel, Simple Modification to the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System.

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has shown remarkable adaptation in wound management worldwide. Numerous studies have provided evidence that demonstrates both the medical and financial advantages of NPWT. In this study, the VAC Therapy System, one of the leading commercially used NPWT systems, has been utilized to treat patients with either acute or chronic wounds requiring surgical intervention, with the aim of demonstrating the efficacy of using a modified version of the VAC system while reducing the total associated cost.

Crystal structures of two hydrazide derivatives of mefenamic acid, 3-(2,3-di-methyl-anilino)-'-[()-(furan-2-yl)methyl-idene]benzohydrazide and '-[()-benzyl-idene]-2-(2,3-di-methyl-anilino)benzo-hydrazide.

The conformation about the central benzene ring in the mol-ecule of (I), CHNO, is partially determined by an intra-molecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bond. In the crystal, chains parallel to the axis are generated by inter-molecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds with the chains assembled into a three-dimensional network structure by inter-molecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds and C-H⋯π(ring) inter-actions. The mol-ecule of (II), CHNO, differs from (I) only in the substituent at the hydrazide N atom where a phenyl-methyl-ene moiety for (II) is present instead of a furan-methyl-ene moiety for (I).