TRACING THE ROLE OF PRESS COVERAGE IN SHAPING SOCIETAL UNDERSTANDING OF 2D NANOMATERIALS AND PHOTOCATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
In this study, the authors examine how journalism affects the societal awareness regarding 2D nanomaterials and their use in photocatalysis, using the content of the press from 2000 to 2025. The analytical approach and historical approach of the study help them to comprehensively examine a variety of sources, such as newspapers, archival repositori...
By Ala'a A. Al-Majdi, Safaa M. Almudhafar
GIS BASED URBAN LAND USE MAPPING AND PLANNING ASSESSMENT IN THE KINDA DISTRICT OF KUFA CITY
Urban land use maps give necessary information about the location and availability of different uses of lands in cities. Conventional mapping techniques take much time and money but with GIS techniques this process becomes quick and easier. This study examines the land uses of the Kinda district in Kufa city, Iraq, using GIS mapping techniques. The...
By Ahmed Yahya Abd Abbas, Safaa M. Almudhafar, Basim Almayyahi
ASSESSING TRANSPORT SUSTAINABILITY IN IRAQ USING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS A COMPOSITE TIME-SERIES ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC-OPERATIONAL SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSIONS (2015–2023)
The issue of transport sustainability evaluation is difficult in developing countries since transport growth does not necessarily reflect the improved state of environmental conditions, road safety, and efficiency. In Iraq, the data on transport sector performance is provided separately for each sector and thus cannot be evaluated collectively. The...
By Helen M. Abdul Hussein, Safaa M. Almudhafar, Basim A. Almayahi
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF A LOW-COST SOLAR STOVE USING RECYCLED MATERIALS: A CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION FOR HOT ARID REGIONS
Providing clean and affordable energy for domestic use remains a persistent challenge in hot and arid regions, particularly in off-grid communities. This study presents a geo-environmental analysis of an innovative low-cost solar stove designed using recycled aluminum heat exchangers and copper tubing, pressurized with air to enhance thermal conduc...
By Zainab A Alzarfi, Safaa M. Almudhafar, Israa Jafar, Jameel Al-Naffakh, Basim Almayahi
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS IN AL-MANATHIRA DISTRICT AND ITS SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK
This research delves into the intricate relationship between environmental characteristics and livestock distribution in Al-Manathira district, Iraq. The study evaluates the influence of natural factors such as land topography, soil fertility, water resource availability, and climatic conditions on the spatial patterns of livestock species, includi...
By Rusul Z. Almudhafar, Safaa M. Almudhafar, Basim A. Almayahi