Day One

Monday, April 23, Conference Auditorium (AUD), Presidency Building.

08:30-09:30

Registration

09:30-09:35

"Welcoming Word" by Assist. Prof. Dr. Wali M. Hamad, ICPAS 2018 Conference Honorary Chair (President of Koya University)

09:35-09:40

Opening Word by Assist. Prof. Dr. Taha J. Omar, ICPAS 2018 Conference Co-Chair (Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health, Koya University)

09:40-09:45

Documentary film

09:45-10:45

Keynote/Plenary address: “Artificial Intelligence-Trends, Challenge and Implications” , by Prof. Dr. Sabah Jassim, Buckingham University, UK

10:45-11:15

Keynote/Plenary address: “First-Year Research Projects: Solving Problems and Improving Student Performance”, by Assist. Prof. Dr. Francis Burnns, University of South Carolina, U.S.

11:15-11:45

Break

11:45-12:20

Keynote/Plenary address: “3-Year (2015-2018) Assessment of the Scientific Research Performance in Kurdistan Universities”, by Prof. Dr. Salah I. Yahya, National University Ranking, Ministry of Higher Education, Kurdistan Region-Iraq

12:20-13:20

Keynote/Plenary address: “Higher Education in Kurdistan: A Pharaoh or a Fairy for Nation Building”, by Prof. Dr. Jamal R. Ameen, University of Kurdistan Hewler, Kurdistan Region-Iraq

13:20-15:05

Lunch (Corner Café, University Campus)

Session One: A - Biology, 15:05-16:25, Conference Auditorium (AUD). Session Chair: Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayad H. Hasan.

15:05-15:25

“Cultivation and Detection of Viable but Nonculturable (VBNC) Fungi in Soil by Using Yoghurt Whey Infusion Agar (YWIA)”, Bahrouz M. A. Al-jaff, Wijdan A. Ali Al Mohamdi, and Sajid S. Saleem AL- Saeedi

15:25-15:45

“Effect of Types Cultures Media on Isolation of Fungi from Indoor Swimming Pools”, Asia A. M. Saadullah, Berivan A. Abdullah

15:45-16:05

“Genotyping of Echinococcus Granulosus (Hydatid cyst) Isolated from Domestic Animals in Kurdistan-Iraq”, Abdullah A. Hama, Wijdan M. S. Mero, and Jaladet M. S. Jubrael

16:05-16:25

“Lipids and Glucose in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Hydrocephalus Disease”, Lelas F. Bdaiwi, Luay A. Alhelaly, and Sayran S. Saleh

Session One: B - Chemistry, 15:05-16:25, LT1001 Hall. Session Chair: Dr. Bnar J. Ahmad.

15:05–15:25

“Koya River Water Quality Assessment with a Focus on Physiochemical Properties and Heavy Metals”, Rawaz R. Hamadamin, Mamnoon Q. Saleh, and Nali J. Hamad

15:25–15:45

“Quantitative Quenching of Fluorescein Based Method for Determination of Valsartan in Some Pharmaceutical Product”, Tara F. Tahir, Aryan F. Qader, and Musher I. Salih

15:45–16:05

“Study of Enzymatic Changes in Placentae of Toxoplasmosis Infected Pregnant Women”, Saba Z. Al-abachi, and Layla A. Mustafa

16:05–15:25

“Fe₃O₄ MNPs Adsorbent for Pre-Concentration and Determination of Cd(II) Ions in Drinking Water Using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry”, Layth I. Abd Ali, and Nisar S. Omar

16:25-16:45

Break

Session Two: A - Chemistry, 16:45-18:05, Conference Auditorium (AUD). Session Chair: Dr. Tara F. Tahir.

16:45-17:05

“Synthesis and Characterization of Some New Bis- (Dihydropyrimidinones-5-Carboxamide) by Using Ultrasonic Irradiation”, Faiq H. S. Hussain, and Haval O. Abdulla

17:05-17:25

“Synthesis of a Model Trehalose Ester (Cord Factor), and Study Its Antigenic Properties”, Salam G. Taher

17:25-17:45

“Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of a New Series of Thiazolidin-4-one Compounds from Heterocyclic Schiff Bases”, Bana S. Abdulrahman, and Hashim J. Azeez

17:45-18:05

“Applications, Compositions and Performances of Lithium Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles”, Rawand S. Abdullah, Mazin A. Othman, and Rostam R. Braim

Session Two: B - Biology, 16:45-18:05, LT1001 Hall, Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Ismail S. Ibrahim.

16:45-17:05

“Correlation Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Pregnant Women with Pregnancy Related Disorders in Erbil City”, Suha H. Ahmed, and Saad A. Mohammed

17:05-17:25

“Some Molecular Characterization of βeta-Thalassemia Major In Koya City”, Kochar Kh. Saleh, and Ismail S. Ibrahim

17:25-17:45

“Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria Associated with UTI in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics Women”, Ayad H. Hasan, Gullan O. Rahman, Gulala R. Khidher, and Aqeel I. Gheni

17:45-18:05

“Effect of Physical Exercise on Levels of Sex Hormones in Smoker Students”, Samra S. Fernands, and Noor S. Al-Taee

18:05

Dinner (Miral Hotel, Dukan)

Day Two

Tuesday, April 24, Presidency Building

Session Three: A - Mathematics and Physics, 09:00-10:20, Conference Auditorium (AUD). Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Mohammad SH. Hasso

09:00-09:20

“The Optimum Operation Conditions for Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) in Particulate Emitter Industries”, Saddon T. Ahmad, and Jahfer M. Smail

09:20-09:40

“Effect of Gas Pressure and Gas Flow Rate on the Magnetic Properties of Sputtered Ni and Ni81Fe19 Films”, Musaab S. Sultan

09:40-10:00

“Multiobjective Stochastic Programing: The Case of Production of Cakes”, Abdulqader O. Hamadameen

10:00-10:20

“MESDA: An Approach Towards Investigating DNA Codon Frequency Parameters in Distributed Database”, Miran H. Baban, and Shad A. Mohammed

Session Three: B - Biology, 09:00-10:00, LT1001 Hall, Session Chair: Dr. Sarmad N. Mageed

09:00-09:20

“In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Activates for Parts of Rhubarb (Rheum Ribes) and Syrian Mesquite (Prosopis farcta)”, Ismael H. Mohammed

09:20-09:40

“Effect of Salinity on Some Morphological and Physiological Characters of Oat (Avena Sativa L.) Plants”, Aroul M. Anwar, Sargul A. Khudhur, and Younis H. Mustafa

09:40-10:00

“Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor Relaxes Isolated Rat Trachea in Endothelin-1 Induced Contraction”, Ismail M. Maulood

10:20-10:40

Break

Session Four, A, "Biolog", 10:40-12:00, Conference Auditorium (AUD), Session Chair: Dr. Hikmat M. Masyab.

10:40-11:00

“Antifungal Activity of Aqueous Axtracts of Punica Granatum and Quercus Infectoria Penicillium spp. and Cladosporium spp. Mycelia Growth”, Taha J. Omar

11:00-11:20

“Psychosocial Factors in Relation to Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nursing Professionals in Raparin Administration”, Karwan M. Khudhir, Kochar Kh. Saleh, Saman R. Adulah, and Kochr A. Mahmood

11:20-11:40

“Heavy Metal Concentrations in Parasitized Cows and Sheep with Echinococcus as Environmental Bioindicators”, Sarmad N. Mageed, and Maamun Q. Saleh

11:40-12:00

“Some Cardiac Marker Levels and Cytokines in Diabetic Patients”, Shahen S. Hussen, and Esmael S. Kakey

Session Four, B, "Biology", 10:40-12:20, LT1001 Hall, Session Chair: Assist. Prof. Dr. Taha J. Omar.

10:40-11:00

“Effects of Light Spectrum on the Growth, Photosynthetic Pigments and some Stomata Characteristics of Broad Bean (Vicia faba L.)”, Ikbal M. Al-Barzinji, Hawre O. Rahman, and Warin S. Abdulrahman

11:00-11:20

“Evaluation of Oxidative Stress Status in Aged Human in Relation to some Diseases”, Amez A. Ismael, and Ismail S. Kakey

11:20-11:40

“Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Chicken Faeces”, Ayad H. Hasan, Kozhin M. Amin, Banaz M.Najmaden, Bayan K. Jalal

11:40-12:00

“Activity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles–Chitosan Composite on Bacterial Biofilm Formation”, Hanan T. Subhi

12:00-12:20

“Vitamin D Level Study Within the Population in Sulaymaniah City- IRAQ”, Rabar M. Abdulrahman, Sakar A. Abdullah, Kosar A. Omer

12:20-13:50

Lunch (Corner Coffee, University Campus)

Session Five: Mathematics and Physics, 13:50-15:10, Conference Auditorium (AUD), Session Chair: Assist. Prof. Dr. Saddon T. Ahmad.

13:50-14:10

“Magnetic State of Template Released Isolated Nickel Nanowires”, Musaab S. Sultan

14:10-14:30

“Weak Idempotent Elements”, Rebin M. Hassan, and Parween A. Hummadi

14:30-14:50

“Mechanical Characterizations of Boron Oxide Doped Y- TZP Electrolyte for HT-SOFC”, Abeer F. Al-Attar, Saad B. Farid, Mohamad J. Eshraghi, and Fadhil A. Hashim

14:50-15:10

“Existence and Uniqueness Theorems in an Infinitesimal Micromonad of an Initial Standard Point and Legendre Equation”, Mardan A. Pirdawood, Ibrahim O. Hamad

15:10

Awarding and Closing Ceremony of ICPAS 2018 Conference