• Impacts of Land Surface Characteristics on Groundwater Quality and Quantity: A Case Study of Qazvin Plain, Iran 

  Parsi Mehr, Mohamad؛ Solgi, Eisa (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: The Qazvin Plain is one of Iran's largest and most important agricultural regions. It is situated on the Qazvin aquifer. Understanding the relationship between surface features such as topography, land use, and ...

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• Estimation of Ambient Air PM_2.5 Concentration Using MLP and RBF 

  Mohammadi Bardshahi, Ali؛ Jaafarzadeh, Nematollah؛ Tayebeh, Tayebeh؛ Amiri, Fazel (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: Exposure to air pollutants, such as PM2.5 is recognized as a significant health risk, contributing to the development of various diseases, and increased risk of premature mortality.Methods: Multilayer perceptron ...

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• Evaluation of Ophiolite Complex Impact and Pollution Indices of Groundwater Resources in Jovein Area (NE Iran) 

  Hatefi, Raheleh؛ Razmara Farzaghi, Morteza؛ Zamanzadeh, Seyed Mohammad (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: Potential ore deposits and mining activities can cause soil and groundwater pollution with heavy metals, posing risks to human health. This study aimed to identify heavy metal sources, their transfer patterns, ...

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• Analyzing Occupational Hazards of Top Turn Operator in Compost Factories by JHA Method (Case Study: Halgheh Darreh Landfill and Treatment Center in Karaj) 

  Jalali, Fariba؛ Mohemsaz, Javid؛ Akhlaghifard, Sepehr؛ Ghobadi, Nahid؛ Esmaeili, Abbas (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: There are biologically harmful factors in waste management and, if neglected, they can bear detrimental consequences for the organization and its staff. Regarding the importance of the healthcare of the personnel ...

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• Hydrogeochemical Characterization Using Piper Diagram of the Groundwater Surrounding the Wild Dump of the El Hajeb Town, Morocco 

  Gamar, Abderrahmane؛ Khiya, Zakaria (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: The availability of groundwater with acceptable quality has become a significant challenge in many regions worldwide, particularly in Morocco. This issue is exacerbated by severe climatic conditions and pollution, ...

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• Modeling Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Full-Scale Activated Sludge Unit Based on Benchmark Simulation Model – A Case Study of Isfahan Wastewater Treatment Plant 

  Shiran, Hamidreza؛ Nabi Bidhendi, Gholamreza؛ Mehrdadi, Nasser (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Background: The objective of this study was to establish a facility-level modeling tool to assess the performance of internal operational strategies and external emissions.Methods: The biological process model in Benchmark ...

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• Citizen Rights in Addressing Air Pollution and Ensuring a Healthy Environment: A Review 

  Aali, Nima؛ Maleki, Ramin (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Air quality is one of the most vital elements for sustaining life on this planet. Without it, the existence of living beings would be impossible, making the preservation of air quality essential. However, the rapid growth ...

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• Biomass Resource Management and Increasing the Yield of Biogas Production in the Farm: A Review 

  Pirmoghani, Amin؛ Mohammadrezaei, Rashed؛ Shahmoradi, Behzad (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2025-02-01)

  Anaerobic digestion (AD) converts animal and agricultural waste into biogas, offering significant benefits for waste management and renewable energy production. It enhances energy security, reduces dependence on imports, ...

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• Concentration of Heavy Metals in Water, Soil, and Vegetables Irrigated with Industrial Wastewater in Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Ethiopia 

  Jagemma, Milkessa؛ Worku, Hailu (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: This study sought to determine the spatial distribution of heavy metal concentrations in water, soil, and vegetables that were irrigated with industrial wastewater in Ethiopia's Oromia Special Zone. We aimed ...

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• An Appraisal on the Microplastics Pollution in Aruvikkara Reservoir, Kerala, India 

  Sethulekshmi, Navami؛ Sarasamma, Jaya (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: Plastic and microplastic (MP) pollution are recognized as a major problem in fresh and marine water bodies. Anthropogenic activities contribute to this kind of pollution. Aruvikkara reservoir, one of the important ...

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• Assessing the Efficiency of Chemically Modified Biochars in Removing Nickel From Aqueous Solutions 

  Saffari, Mahboub؛ Moazallahi, Masomeh (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: Modification methods can significantly alter the adsorption properties of biochar by changing its structure. This study aimed to optimize the removal of Ni2 + from aqueous solutions using unmodified pristine ...

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• Photocatalytic Degradation of Co-amoxiclav Antibiotic Using Ag₂O/GO/TiO₂ Nanocomposite From Aqueous Solutions 

  Bayati, Farzad؛ Mohammadi, Mohammad Kazem؛ Jalilzadeh Yengejeh, Reza؛ Babaei, Ali Akbar (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: In this study, the removal of Co-amoxiclav antibiotic from aqueous solutions was investigated using Ag2O/GO/TiO2 nanocomposite during a photocatalytic process.Method: The effect of pH parameters (11-3), time ...

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• Experimental Investigation of Biogas Yielding Rate from Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Multiple Organic Feedstocks Using a Bio-digester 

  Ikpe, Aniekan؛ Ekanem, Kufre؛ Bassey, Michael (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: The high cost of fossil fuels has driven the exploration of renewable energy alternatives. This study investigates the anaerobic co-digestion of waterleaf, cow dung, and food waste to optimize biogas ...

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• Factors Affecting the Success of Outsourcing IT Projects of Ahvaz Water and Wastewater Company by the Best-Worst Method 

  Parsafakhr, Shirin؛ Nazari, Fariba (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: Outsourcing is one of the possible solutions in which an organization decides to separate the information technology (IT) related tasks and provide them to another organization for supply. The purpose of this ...

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• Modeling and Assessing the Consequences of Oil Pipeline Leakage Using PHAST Software: A Case Study; Jarahi River in Southwest of Iran 

  Zallaghi, Somayeh؛ Varshosaz, Katayoon (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: This study models the consequences of oil pipeline leakage using PHAST software, focusing on a segment crossing the Jarahi River in Southwest Iran. The goal is to understand potential environmental and safety ...

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• Enhancement of Photocatalytic Removal of 4-Chlorophenol from Aqueous Solutions by Manganese Oxide Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Using RSM 

  Rezaei, Shima؛ Maleki, Afshin؛ Rezaee, Reza؛ Kashefi, Hajar؛ Zandsalimi, Yahya (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-11-01)

  Background: Phenol and its derivatives as a toxic and dangerous substance produce by many industries. This pollutant must be removed from contaminated streams or fluids before discharging. The aim of this study was to ...

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• Freshwater Malacological Fauna of the Ruzizi Plain, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Biodiversity and Outbreaks of Schistosomiasis 

  Shabani, Ekyamba (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-07-01)

  Background: In the Ruzizi plain, intestinal schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma mansoni and transmitted by Biomphalaria pfeifferi, remains a significant public health challenge. This research offers insights into the ...

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• Occurrence, Spatial Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Surface Water Resources, A Case Study in Hamedan, the West of Iran 

  Hassanzadeh, Nasrin؛ Jafari, Faezeh؛ Hedayatzadeh, Fariba (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-07-01)

  Background: This study aimed to investigate the concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) including iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) and determine their health risks, and evaluate the ...

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• Investigating the Concentration of NO₃^- and Heavy Metals in Some Leafy Vegetables in the Greenhouses of Kermanshah County 

  Amerian, Masoomeh (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-07-01)

  Background: Vegetables are an important part of healthy diet. This study investigated the concentration of heavy metals and nitrate (NO3-) in leafy vegetables cultivated within selected greenhouses in Kermanshah County.Methods: ...

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• Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health: A Study of the Climate-Health Nexus in Nampula City, Mozambique 

  Vundo, Augusto؛ Muchiguere, Estrela؛ Akhmetov, Almaz (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2024-07-01)

  Background: Variations in temperature and precipitation can cause an increase in vector-borne and water-borne diseases. Situated in a vulnerable geographic area, Mozambique is particularly susceptible to such climate-related ...

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