Al-Mus'haf Image Binarization By Using Threads

The development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has become an alternative strategy to expand the Iraq economy especially after oil price crisis. It also indorse the formation of more creative and decent jobs for women and men maintainable enterprise development, accommodating companies of all sizes across many segments, is a main element to successful private segment improvement. Recently, information technology recognized as a crucial development technology tool that boosts the performance of corporations and economic growth. Studies from various disciplines investigated the importance of information technology to firms’ performance leaving a large body of literature. In addition, the factors towards information technology acceptance have been investigated and explored and very public theories and models such as UTAUT and TAM already emerged. However, the processes by which IT resources interact with other human and organizational resources, as well as the nature of these resources, have hardly been studied. In addition, the success of information technology implementation depends on several factors such as flexible infrastructure, compatibility and the labour capability to cope with new technology and eligible human resources who can easily absorb and adapt the IT functions in their duties. The absorptive capacity of the firms plays an important role in accelerating the match between information technology and firm performance. The absorptive capacity refers to the capability of to absorb the knowledge and implement the technology. This research was conducted to examine the relationship between information technology infrastructure and SMEs performance. It also scrutinises the mediating effect of absorptive capacity in the relationship between information technology infrastructure and SMEs performance in Iraq. The quantitative methodology was conducted and survey was used conducted to collect data from 162 small medium enterprises. The multiple regression analysis was used to analysis the data. The finding of this research emphases that IT infrastructure (IT connectivity, modularity and personal) has positive effect on firm performance. The outcome of multiple regression also shows that absorptive capacity has a mediating effect on the relationship between information technology infrastructure and SMEs performance

Role of Perineal Length Estimation in The Prediction of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Context: Female perineum is a significant part of females because perineal tears and episiotomy habitually happen in childbirth with first-time deliveries.Aim: This study aimed to explore the role of perineal length (PL) estimation in the prediction of maternal and fetal outcomes.Methods: A prospective cohort observational design was used to collect data from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laboring room, Kafrelsheikh General Hospital, Kafrelsheikh City, Egypt. A purposive sample of 139 parturient women was recruited during the period from the first of December 2018 to the end of August 2019. Six tools were used to conduct this study. Maternal and newborn characteristics questionnaire, disposable standardized paper tape for measuring PL in centimeters, a standardized scale for measuring maternal height by meters, and body weight in kilograms to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) (k/m2), REEDA scale, partograph for labor process and Apgar score. Results: There were statistically significant differences regarding the mean age, previous episiotomy, and cesarean section of both studied groups (PL less than or equal to 4 cm and more than 4 cm) at p-value <0.001. Out of 139 parturient women, the two groups of PL less than or more than 4 cm had 16.7% versus 56.9%, respectively had a normal vaginal delivery, with a statistically significant difference between both groups, while 46.7% versus 6.3% respectively had an episiotomy. However, the mean duration of the second stage of labor had statistically significant differences between both studied groups, with 116.7 ± 44.3 versus 85.1 ± 42.0, respectively. Additionally; Mean birth weight/grams, cephalohematoma, caput succedaneum, and mean APGAR score after 5 minutes had a statistically significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions: Short perineum accompanied by increased duration of the second stage of labor. Cesarean section delivery and perineal trauma are associated with primigravida with short perineum. Regarding the mean APGAR score after 5 minutes, there were statistically significant differences between both studied groups. Maternity and newborn health nursing need to improve the illustration of the risk factors that can lead to undesirable consequences. Further research in the area of perineal anatomy may help patients avoid severe tears and many complications

The influence of partial peening of fatigue crack growth

Fatigue crack growth rate is an important factor for the life assessment of engineering components and structures. Various surface treatment techniques have previously been developed and employed in industrial applications to extend the fatigue life of engineering structures by implementing compressive residual stresses on material surfaces. Residual stresses can decelerate or accelerate fatigue crack growth in engineering structures, depending on their distribution profiles (i.e. tension or compression). In this thesis, the influence of partial surface peening on the fatigue crack growth of a high strength steel (HSS) material has been investigated by performing laboratory tests. The effects of partial peening on the fatigue crack growth behaviour of Optim700QL ferritic HSS have been experimentally investigated. Dog-bone shaped specimens were tested under tension-tension fatigue load and specimens with semi-circular notches were tested under 4-point bending conditions. An initial notch was machined in the middlewidth of all specimens to create a starter crack for fracture mechanics studies. Three distinct extents of partial shot peening and cavitation shotless peening, with respect to the crack tip and specimen symmetry line, were applied on the specimen geometry. The finite element modelling (FEM) was used to first calculate the shape function, and then the stress intensity factor (SIF), to develop a new model for 4-point bend specimen geometry with the dimensions considered in this project, the solutions of which are not available in the literature. Moreover, FEM was used to predict the stress concentration factor (SCF) for a dog-bone specimen to avoid reaching plasticity at the crack tip in load calculations for tension-tension tests. The fatigue crack growth results from the partially peened specimens have been compared with those obtained from similar specimen geometry but with no peening. The results show that the residual stress fields formed ahead of the initial notch tip due to the peening process play a significant role in the fatigue crack growth behaviour of the material, indicating that partial surface peening can be used as an effective method to decrease the fatigue crack growth rate under pure bending fatigue loading conditions, but is harmful under tension-tension loading conditions

Effect of industry-specialist auditors, auditor's tenure, and auditor's size on the quality of disclosure in the UAE Stock Exchange

Having access to real-world information and accurate data is a key factor in improving auditor performance, which in turn impacts business performance and decision-making. Consequently, this research aims to determine how financial institutions' levels of experience impact the accuracy of the information they disclose. The present statistical population consists of all 127 businesses listed on the United Arab Emirates Stock Exchange. This type of research is categorized as applied studies in relation to the research methods used in the UAE stock market. Using a systematic deletion procedure, 46 companies were chosen based on the study's inclusion criteria. The findings revealed that in the UAE, the quality of financial information disclosure for companies listed on the UAE stock exchange is significantly affected by the auditor's decision-making experience, the duration of their job, and the size of the auditor

Review Article: Genetic Polymorphism Studies and Insurgence of Human Genetic Diseases

Single nucleotides polymorphism is the biological variant that affects people the most frequently (SNPs). Due of the link to hereditary illnesses, Polymorphisms are significant for hereditary investigations. Throughout this article, researchers examined a specific subset of SNPs that alter the sequencing of the related enzyme. Researchers created a brand-new technique that, beginning with sequencing data, can determine if a novel phenotypic resulting from an SNP is connected to a genetic abnormality. The greatest prevalent sort of genomic variability throughout the human genome is represented by solitary nucleotides polymorphism (SNPs). Understanding whether human genetic variants are associated with Chromosomal and complicated disorders is probably among a more essential objectives of SNP research. Non coding SNPs (NSSNPs), which cause solitary point mutations in molecules, are the subject of intense attention

Organizational Readiness and its Role in Developing the Managerial Skills of Managers in the National and Iraqi Insurance Companies

The objective of the research was to determine the role of organizational readiness in the development of management skills from the point of view of a sample of managers in the insurance companies of Aloni and Iraqi and the number of 37 directors, and was based on the questionnaire as a main tool in the collection of data and information, and was analyzed based on the statistical program (SPSS) In extract search results. The research reached the main conclusions: 1) There is a positive and positive relationship between organizational readiness and managerial skills. 2)  There is a significant effect between organizational readiness and managerial skills

A DFT study for the structures and electronic spectra of 2,3-dihydropyridine-4-ones

The molecular structure and electronic spectra of eleven dihydropyridones were theoretically studied utilizing density functional (DFT) method. The structures were optimized using B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) level of theory. The conformations of the molecules were analyzed with respect to substituents. The central six-membered dihydropyridone ring adopted a half-chair conformation. The geometries did not differ significantly except for conformations of the phenyl or styryl substituents. The only substituents that affected the structure of the central ring are those which have conjugation overlap with the -C=C-C=O system within the ring. Dipole moments and natural charges were calculated and it was found that in most cases substitution leads to higher dipoles, and both methyl and phenyl substituents have the same effect on the atomic charge distribution leading to decrease the atomic charge on the substitution site. Wiberg bond indices were also calculated and used to analyze the substitution effect on the electronic properties of the molecules. It is concluded that substitution on atoms that are not a part of the N-C=C-C=O system have practically no effect on both structural and electronic properties of the molecules. The electronic spectra were also calculated using the ZINDO method. The predicted spectra are in good agreement with experimental spectra concerning the long wavelength absorption band. The electronic transitions were either pure HOMO to LUMO transitions or comprises components of HOMO to LUMO and other transitions like H-1 to L, H to L+2, H-1 to L+1, H-2 to L+1

Smear Layer Removal from the Apical Third Using the Er,Cr:YSGG Photon-induced Photoacoustic Streaming

Introduction: The purpose was to study the influence of Erbium,Chromium:Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser at short pulse duration on smear layer removal from apical root third. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four single-rooted mandibular premolars were used. The roots length was cut to 14 mm and instrumented using the Protaper Gold system to size 40/0.06. The samples were divided into four groups (n=6) as follows: (A) conventional irrigation with 5 mL of 17% Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ( EDTA), (B) passive ultrasonic irrigation with 5mL of 17% EDTA, (C) Er,Cr:YSGG induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) with 5 mL of 17% EDTA and (D)Er,Cr: YSGG induced PIPS with 5 mL of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). After final irrigation with normal saline and drying, the roots were painted with nail varnish externally, and 2%methylene blue dye was injected into the canal. The tooth split horizontally at the fourth millimetres. The picture was taken by a professional Digital SLR camera. The dye penetration was measured using analytical software (measure picture CAD-KAS Kessler Germany). Dunnett's test was used to compare control group against experimental groups. Results: After the statistical test, the highest mean percentage was presented in the laser group with 17% EDTA (Group C=85.9804) followed by the laser group with 5.25% NaOCl (Group D=69.7817) and ultrasonic group (Group B=34.5453) respectively and the lowest mean percentage was in the control group (Group A=20.7969). Conclusion: Based on this in vitro study, PIPS technique using Er,Cr:YSGG pulse laser (0.5 W,5 Hz, air and water off) at short pulse duration and 17% EDTA proved effectively in smear layer removal, while the PIPS proved an acceptable result when the laser is used alone assisted by NaOCl