In this paper, two major ethnic conflicts in the Middle East region are considered, namely, Kurdish issue Iraq and Syria, as well recent Syria. Three main theoretical perspectives on identity divides discussed context of region. The considered then analyzed separately, giving a brief overview sources context, including influence international factors current situation global scene. A comprehens...

[1] In this study, two parameterizations for different irrigation techniques have been implemented in a regional climate model. These implementations allow for a comparative study of water use and land–atmosphere interactions associated with traditional flood irrigation—a widespread but highly water-inefficient practice—and water-conserving drip irrigation. Both parameterizations yield realisti...

Historical sources indicate that the evangelist Luke was born in Syria, died in Greece, and then his body was transferred to Constantinople, and from there to Padua, Italy. To understand whether there is any biological evidence supporting a Syrian origin of the Padua body traditionally attributed to Luke, or a replacement in Greece or Turkey, the mtDNA was extracted from two teeth and its contr...

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Conservation Agriculture (CA) have a large potential for enhancing cereal yields in the semi-arid areas through better management of soil moisture. The objective of the current paper is to quantify, at national level, the impact of CA adoption in wheat-based agricultural systems in Syria. A country-level bio-economic approach was used for this purpose. Different CA technical packages (TPs) were...

The current distribution of the Persian squirrel (Sciurus anomalus) in Syria is described based on recent observations. species extends along coastal mountains from vicinity Kasab extreme northwest country, Lattakia and Tartus, reaching Damascus southwest, with highest situated records Tartus area. Threats including hunting, trading, habitat degradation, conflicts local people are outlined.