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Special Issue; 10(S1) – Perspectives in Iraqi Life Sciences

Advancements in Life Sciences 

Volume 10, Issue (S1): October 2023


Description

It is with great pleasure that we announce the special issue of our journal, dedicated to showcasing the exceptional contributions of Iraqi authors in the field of life sciences. This special issue is a testament to the vitality of research and the commitment to advancing knowledge in Iraq, despite the challenges faced in recent years.

Iraqi scientists have made substantial contributions to various aspects of life sciences, and this special issue have provided a platform to highlight their important work. The research articles in this issue cover a diverse range of topics within life sciences, including but not limited to biology, biotechnology, genetics, and health sciences. We hope that this collection of articles will not only shed light on the cutting-edge research conducted by Iraqi authors but also foster international collaboration and inspire future generations of scientists.

We extend our gratitude to the authors, reviewers, and our editorial team for their unwavering dedication to this project. We also appreciate the ongoing support of our readers and the global scientific community.

Editorial Note: This issue was published on 20 October 2023 but appeared online, with complete data, on 14 December 2023.

Articles


Correlation between Pentraxin 3 level and some biomarkers in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus Iraqi patients

Ali Muhammad Hasan, Hind Salman Jasim, Shatha Hamed Jwaid

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In vitro evaluation of bacterial viability and adhesion of trio bacterial species on surface of titanium and zirconium dental implant abutment

Hanan Selman Hessan, Reyam Abdul Khuder Mohammed

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about insufficient peer review. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of this incidence as we asses if the reported scientific findings are reliable.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: Post-publication review of this paper by a member of the editorial board has highlighted significant limitations related to the sample size and the absence of statistical analysis of the reported results. However, as the authors have acknowledged this limitation in the Discussion section, and the previous editorial and peer review process classified this paper as a 'Short Communication', it will remain published. Nonetheless, readers are advised to interpret and use the findings with due consideration of the above comments. The Editorial Expression of Concern is revoked.

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Anti-calponin, anti-PCNA immunohistochemical study of the parenchymatous cells in mice parotid salivary glands exposed to dental radiograph

Firas Riyadh Muhammad, Hayder Jawad Kadhim, May. F. M. Al-Habib

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Retraction in process: Histological study of the parenchymatous cells in mice parotid salivary glands exposed to dental radiograph

Firas Riyadh Muhammad

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about insufficient peer review. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of this incidence as we asses if the reported scientific findings are reliable.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: Following a detailed post-publication assessment, critical ethical and methodological concerns have been identified in this article. Specifically, the study involved in vivo experimentation on 75 mice without any declaration of institutional ethical approval, and lacked essential methodological details such as radiation dosage, equipment parameters, and quantitative analysis. These deficiencies make the findings scientifically unreliable. A formal process of retracting this article has been initiated based on these post-publication findings. The retraction process will be completed after responses from the authors. Meanwhile, full text of the article shall remain unavailable for citation (this notice has been issued in alignment with COPE guidance and industry best practices). A show cause notice has also been issued to the relevant editorial team member for oversight in the peer-review process.

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Retraction in process: Evaluation of the Profile and Treatment Results for Allergic Children

Rana Ali Othman, Thaer Ali Hussein

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about insufficient peer review. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of this incidence as we asses if the reported scientific findings are reliable.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: Following a detailed post-publication review, significant ethical, methodological, and analytical concerns have been identified in this article. Specifically, the study retrospectively analyzed clinical data from 422 pediatric patients without any declaration of institutional ethical approval or documentation of informed consent, which constitutes a serious breach of ethical standards for human subject research. In addition, multiple methodological and statistical deficiencies were observed including but not limited to internal contradictions in reported findings (e.g., sex-based prevalence). These deficiencies make the findings scientifically unreliable. A formal retraction process has therefore been initiated in accordance with COPE guidance and established publishing standards. The retraction process will conclude upon receiving responses from the corresponding authors. In the meantime, the full text of the article shall remain inaccessible for citation. A show cause notice has also been issued to the responsible editorial team member for the evident oversight during the peer-review and editorial decision process.

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Association between gonadotrophic hormones (FSH and LH) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Adult Iraqi Males: a case-control Study

Bilal Ahmed Thmail, Mohammed Mezher Hussain, Amal Rasheed Farhan

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Correlation between Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated with Lipocaline and Megalin in Type 2 Diabetic patients

Duaa Abdul-Jabbar Dawood, Emad Mohamed Rasheed, Ahmad Saadi Hassan

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about insufficient peer review. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of this incidence as we asses if the reported scientific findings are reliable.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: Post-publication review of this paper by a member of the editorial board has highlighted significant limitations related to the rationale of the methodology, p-value formatting, and language usage. The authors have been requested to make post-publication corrections. Nonetheless, readers are advised to interpret and use the findings with due consideration of the above comments. The Editorial Expression of Concern will be revoked upon completion of the necessary corrections by the authors.

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Effect of Vitamin D3 Levels on Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection and IFN-Gamma Expression in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iraq

Maitham G. Yousif, Fadhil G. Al-Amran, Salman Rawaf, Dhiya Al-Jumeily

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Demographics, Risk Factors, and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Among Patients in the Middle Euphrates Region of Iraq

Maitham G. Yousif, Luma S. Zeiny, Fadhil G. Al-Amran, Alaa M. Sadeq, Salman Rawaf, Dhiya Al-Jumeily

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Staphylococcus aureus isolated from various sites: Detection and diagnosis of some virulence factors production and antibiotic susceptibility

Morooj Ali Fahad, Nabaa Ali Jasim, Shahad Nazar Mustafa, Fatima Malallah Mohammed

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Value of Serum Inhibin B as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Non-obstructive Azoospermia

Ali A. Abo-Alshaar, Hind Abdulkadim, Walaa Saeb Mejbel, Raghad Hussein Ahmed

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Correlation of Osteocalcin and Fetuin-A levels with Renal Function and Other Biomarkers in CKD patients from Baghdad

Wissam Jabbar Hussein, Hiba Abid Al-Hussein Hassan, Abbas Muhsin Gata

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Assessment of Interleukin-10 Levels in Iraqi Diabetic Type 2 Patients Infected with Toxoplasmosis

Sarah Ali Saeed, Israa Kasim Al-Aubaidi

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about suspected plagiarism. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of the errors as we reconcile the records.

Editorial Note

25 June 2025: Mention of reference values and similar usage sequence of commonly used parts of phrases have been found as major sources of total verbatim similarity (27%). Therefore, it may not be considered as plagiarism. Hence, the Editorial Expression of Concern is revoked.

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Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Activity of Linseeds Against Rhabdomyosarcoma Cell Line

Dhifaf Zeki Aziz, Maysaa Adil Hadi, Khalida Kadhim Abbas Al-Kelaby, Zahraa Ali Abdullah, Azhar Hamza, Amel Ali Altaee, Hanan Ahmed Hadi AL-Qaraawi

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about quality of figures. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community as we address this.

Editorial Note

24 June 2025:  Readers may please see figure 3 with higher DPI given at the end of References section in the PDF version. Expression of concern is hereby revoked.

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Investigating the role of heat shock protein HSP60 in coronary artery disease patients infected with Helicobacter pylori

Muntadher Abdulateef Alhasan, Manal Badi Salih

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Retraction in process: HIF-1α and ENPP2 as Biomarkers in Chemotherapy Resistance of Children with Neuroblastoma in south Iraq

Jamal Harbi Hussein Alsaadi, Sama Y. Yousif

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about suspected plagiarism. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of the errors as we reconcile the records.

Editorial Note

25 June 2025: While rerunning the Turnitin originality analysis, a similarity index of 39% was found for this article. Editorial board of Advancements in Life Sciences has started the process of retracting this article due to the above post-publication findings. The process shall be concluded after registering responses from the authors. Meanwhile, full text of the article shall remain unavailable for citations (this notice has been updated following insights derived from relevant COPE cases and the industry standards). Show of cause notice has also been issued to the concerned editorial team member.

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Isolation of Toxoplasma gondii from Placental Tissue and its Effect on Malondialdehyde Levels in Pregnant Women in Al-Anbar Province of Iraq

Ridhab Ajeel Jasim, Saif Subhi Noori, Adeeb Shakir Mahmood, Fatin Zuher Abd Alkareem

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about problems in use of English language. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community as we address the errors.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: You are viewing the latest version of this article having minor corrections related to the use of English language. Expression of concern is hereby revoked.

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Effects of Vitamin D3 level on the gene expression of Immune checkpoint Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes antigen-4 in Iraqi patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Aseel S. Mahmood, Ahmed Sabah Kadhim, Yasir W. Issa

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about suspected plagiarism. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of the errors as we reconcile the records.

Editorial Note

24 June 2025: Similar usage sequence of commonly used scientific terms and phrases in funding/acknowledgement sections have been found as major source of total verbatim similarity (25%). Therefore, it may not be considered as plagiarism. Hence, the Editorial Expression of Concern is revoked.

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Investigation of the Impact of Environment Friendly Alumina Nanoparticles on Bacterial Activity

Taqwa Gh. Hamad, Taghried Ali Salman

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about problems in use of English language. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community as we address the errors.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: You are viewing the latest version of this article having minor corrections related to the use of English language. Expression of concern is hereby revoked.

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Bioaccumulation of Lead and Cadmium in Fresh Local and Imported Frozen Beef Livers

Asawer Abdul Jabbar Al-Salman, Ahmed Mahdi Al-Badri

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Moxifloxacin ameliorates clinical disease activity and histopathological changes of acetic acid-induced colitis model in rat possibly through its effect on proinflammatory mediators and oxidative stress

Jaffar O. Dawood, Ahmed Abu-Raghif

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Single Nucleotide Gene Polymorphism of Toll-Like Receptor 2 to Toxoplasmosis in Recurrent Aborted Women

Mohammed Hassan Aubed, Ghada Basil Ali Alomashi

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Molecular detection and probiotic treatment for bacteria that cause diarrhea

Riyam Mohsen Dakheel Al-Hilali, Hanaa Daaj Khalaf Al-Mozan

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Association of TLR2 and TLR6 gene polymorphism with Trichomoniasis vaginalis Infection

Zainab Waddah Kermasha, Hayam Khalis Al-Masoudi, Suhaila Fadhil Al-Shaikh

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