130 research outputs found

    Spectroscopic and Optoelectronic Properties of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon-Chalcogen Alloys

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    Hydrogenated amorphous silicon-chalcogen alloy thin films have been the subject of growing interest during the past two decades. Thin films of these alloys are usually prepared by the decomposition of SiH4 and H2S or H2Se gas mixtures in a radiofrequency plasma glow discharge at a substrate temperature of 250°C. The alloy composition is varied by changing the gas volume ratio RV = [chalcogen/silane]. Infrared spectroscopy is used to explore the bonding structure of the alloy. The material exhibits hydrogen-induced bands, normally observed in a-Si:H spectra and other chalcogen-induced bands resulting from bonding chalcogen atoms with hydrogen and silicon. Analysis of the vibrational spectra of this material reveals the presence of significant levels of Si-chalcogen-SiHn configurations. Optical and electrical measurements show that increasing the chalcogen content results in an increase of the optical (Tauc) gap and a decrease in dark conductivity and photoconductivity. Subgap absorption measurements are employed to probe the Urbach energy and defect density. Upon increasing the chalcogen content, a broadening of band tails and an increase in defect density is observed. These results are shown to be consistent with photoluminescence measurements carried out on these materials

    Stress intensity factors for near surface cracks by boundary collocation

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    A boundary collocation scheme based on Wilson solution for an internal crack was developed for use in half fringe photoelastic analysis of mixed mode SIFs. The scheme was used to obtain the stress intensity factors for a number of near boundary cracks of different angles and different distances to the surface. The influence of both the crack angle and the crack tip distance to crack length ratio on the SIFs were studied

    Viscous buckling of a thin fluid layer

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    Determination of Advanced Oxidation Protein Products, E3 SUMO-Protein Ligase NSE2[NSMCE2], as a Marker to Predict Child Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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    Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow (spongy tissue in the center of bone). In ALL, too many bone marrow stem cells develop into a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. These abnormal lymphocytes are not able to fight infection very well. The aim of this study was to investigate possible links between E3 SUMO-Protein Ligase NSE2 [NSMCE2] and increase DNA damage in the childhood patients with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Laboratory investigations including hemoglobin(Hb) ,white blood cell (WBC) , serum total protein , albumin ,globulin , in addition to serum total antioxidant activity (TAA) , Advanced oxidation protein products(AOPP) and E3 SUMO-Protein Ligase NSE2[NSMCE2]. Blood samples were collected from 60 patients diagnosed to Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) after one month treatment with induction therapy. Age and sex matched 30 healthy persons selected as control.serum total protein , albumin and globulin showed A significant decrease in patients group when compared to control group(

    Surah Al-Qamar - (study and investigation) - From the Interpretation of Jama`at al-Tibyan in the Interpretation of the Qur'an - Lam'in Al-Din Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al-Iji (d. 905 AH)

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    The research aims to identify and clarify some of the meanings of the Noble Qur'an through the interpretation of Jami' al-Tibyan, to highlight the sayings of the commentators contained in the interpretation of Surat al-Qamar, to achieve the narratives contained in the interpretation of the surah, and to study them in a manner that facilitates their understanding and knowledge of their meanings. The research methodology required that it include two parts, an introduction and conclusion as well as an index of sources and references. The first section included an introduction to the research, its objectives, reasons for choosing it, hypothetical research questions, a research plan, research and investigation methodology, as well as samples from the two manuscripts (original + b). On the achievement of Surat al-Qamar, according to scientific steps followed by investigators and researchers. In the conclusion, the research deals with the most important results and recommendations, and an index of sources and references.  Keywords: Surat Al-Qamar, study and investigation, Al-Tibyan Mosques, Mu'in Al-Din Al-Ij

    Evaluation of the Level of Histamine 1 and 2 Receptors with Some Biochemical Variables in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection

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    The current study was carried out at Ibn - Sina Hospital in Nineveh Governorate, where the relationship between histamine receptors1&2, liver enzyme functions, Albumin, and Alkaline phosphate was studied in patients with hepatitis C virus type. Samples were taken from patients diagnosed with hepatitis C, 60 of whom were compared with 30 controls. Take 5ml of blood, separate it with a centrifuge, and test the serum. The sample size was equal for Men and Women, and the age range was 18 to 78 years. ALT (GPT), Albumin, Alkaline phosphates, and histamine-2 receptor levels were statistically significant, while AST (GOT) and histamine-1 receptor levels were not statistically significant

    Management outcomes of ectopic pregnancy depending on different treatment modalities: a cohort study

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    Background: Ectopic pregnancy is the most common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during the first trimester of pregnancy. The present study aimed to review and evaluate the management outcomes of ectopic pregnancy in Damascus University Maternity Hospital, Syria.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed on women referring to Damascus University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) for ectopic pregnancy. Patients were assigned into groups by method of treatment: expectant management (Group 1), single-dose methotrexate regimen (Group 2), two-dose methotrexate regimen (Group 3), and surgical intervention (Group 4). Parameters assessed were risk factors for ectopic pregnancies, transvaginal ultrasonography findings, serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels on Days 0, 4, 7, and types of surgical intervention in women that underwent any surgical intervention. A treatment modality was considered successful when hCG levels declined to less than 5 mIU/L without further administration of methotrexate dose or need for surgery.Results: Seventy-seven women with ectopic pregnancy were admitted to the hospital during the study period. Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 constituted 20.8%, 13.0%, 6.5% and 59.7% of the patients respectively. The most common encountered risk factors for ectopic pregnancy in the patients were history of previous intra-abdominal or pelvic surgery (57.1%) and history of miscarriage (41.6%). A statistically significant difference in the serum hCG concentrations measured on day 0, day 4, and day 7 were observed between the groups.Conclusions: The success rate in ectopic pregnancy treatment was 56.25% for the expectant management, 70% for the single-dose methotrexate regimen, and 40% for two-dose methotrexate regimen

    Manipulation of Meaning in Political Discourse

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    Representations of Integration in the Drawings of Asim Abdel Amir

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              تناولت الدراسة الحالية (تمثلات الإستدماج في رسوم عاصم عبد الامير)، والتي تضمنت أربعة فصول، تناول الفصل الأول الإطار المنهجي للبحث، والذي أحتوى على المشكلة ألتي تمثلت بتساؤل: (كيف يتمثل الإستدماج في رسوم الفنان عاصم عبد الامير)؟ في حين تضمن الأهمية ألتي تجلت بدراسة مفهوم الإستدماج وتأثيراته في المجال الفني، فضلاً عن هدف البحث: (الكشف عن تمثلات الإستدماج في رسومات الفنان عاصم عبد الامير)، وحدود البحث: مفهوم الإستدماج، و تمثلاتهِ في رسوم الفنان عاصم عبد الامير للمدة من (1998 – 2001)، والمنفذة بمواد مختلفة في العراق. في حين أشتمل الفصل الثاني على الاطار النظري، والدراسات السابقة، إذ تضمن مبحثين: جاء الاول تحت عنوان: مفهوم الإستدماج، وتمثلاته نفسيا، بينما المبحث الثاني: تناول ملامح الإستدماج في الفن العراقي المعاصر وصولاً الى الدراسات السابقة. في حين الفصل الثالث تضمن إجراءات البحث، والذي أشتمل على مجتمع البحث الذي ضم عشرين عمل للفنان، وعينة البحث إذ تم اختيار ثلاث نماذج للتحليل، بجانب منهج البحث الذي اتبعه الباحثان الذي هو أَسلوب تحليل المحتوى الكيفي لتحليل عينة البحث. إذ اعتمد الباحثان أداة تحليل المحتوى بعد التأكد من صدقها، وتضمن صياغة الفقرات، وصدق الادة الظاهري بنسبة (86 %)، وثبات الاداة بعد تحليل عينه من قبل خبيرين، وحصلت على ثبات بمعدل (89 %)، وبعد ذلك تحليل العينة. اما الفصل الرابع فقد اشتمل على النتائج، والاستنتاجات، والتوصيات، والمقترحات، ومن أهم النتائج التي توصل اليها البحث الحال هي: إن الفنان عاصم عبد الامير إستدمج موضوعات نفسية، واجتماعية تمثلت برسومه بشكل واضح، ومن موضوعاته: المورث الفني، البيئي، والحضاري (الحضارة الرافدينية، والسومرية)، وتميز اسلوبه بالاختزال، والتبسيط والتسطيح، وتميزت اعماله بالعفوية . تجسد الإستدماج في نتاجات الفنان عبر مشاهد افتراضية سكنت مخيلة الفنان، وأبعاد تشكيلية رمزية يعتمدها الفنان في التعبير الذاتي عن هواجسه. فضلا عن أهم الاستنتاجات: ظهور الإستدماج بوصفه مفهوم في جميع الحقب الفنية من بدايات ظهورها حتى يومنا هذا، لكن حدث تحول في شكل المفهوم، ومضمونه، ودلالاته في كل حقبة من الحقب الأخرى فتجسد في الفن التشكيلي العراقي بأشكال مختلفة، ومتنوعة  وصولا إلى مقترح البحث الموسوم بـ (الإستدماج، وتمثلاته في فنون العصور الوسطى).The current study (representations of integration in the drawings of Asim Abdel Amir)، which included four chapters، the first chapter dealt with the methodological framework of the research، which contained the problem of the question: (How to integrate into the drawings of the artist Asim Abdel Amir?)، While ensuring the importance that manifested To study the concept of integration and its effects in the artistic field، as well as the objective of the research: (to reveal the representations of integration in the drawings of the artist Asim Abdul Amir) and limits of research: the concept of integration and its representations in the drawings of the artist Asim Abdul Amir for the period (2001-1998) and implemented in different materials in Iraq. While the second chapter included the theoretical framework and previous studies، which included two topics came the first under the title: the concept of integration and psychological representations، while the second section dealt with the features of integration in contemporary Iraqi art to the previous studies.    While the third chapter has included the research procedures، which included the research community، which included (20) work for the artist، and the sample of the research was selected (3) models for analysis besides the research method adopted by the researchers، which is the method of analyzing the qualitative content to analyze the research sample.. If the researchers adopted The content analysis tool after verifying its validity، and ensuring the formulation of paragraphs، and the apparent validity of the tool (%86) and the stability of the tool after analysis sample by two experts and obtained stability at a rate (%89) and then analyze the sample. The fourth chapter contains the findings، conclusions، recommendations and proposals. - The artist Assem Abdel Amir incorporated psychological and social themes represented by his drawings clearly and topics: the artistic، environmental، and civilizational heritage Mesopotamian and Sumerian civilization and characterized his style of reduction and simplification and flatness in his work was spontaneous. - Embodied integration in the artist's products through virtual scenes inhabited the imagination of the artist and symbolic plastic dimensions adopted by the artist in the self-expression of his concerns. In addition to the most important conclusions: the emergence of integration as a concept in all artistic periods from the beginning of its appearance to this day، but there has been a shift in the form of the concept and its content and implications in every era from other epochs embodied in the Iraqi plastic art in various forms and varied. Up to the research proposal tagged (integration and representations in the arts of the Middle Ages)

    nv-Lindelöfness

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    Our work aims to study nearly ν-Lindelöf (briefly. nν-Lindelöf) space in generalized topological spaces. Moreover, some mappings and decompositions of continuity are studied. The main result that we obtained on is the effect of (δ,δ’)-continuous function on nν-Lindelöf space
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