BACKGROUND Armed violence is a major public health and humanitarian problem in Iraq. In this descriptive statistical analysis we aimed to describe for the first time Iraqi civilian deaths caused by perpetrators of armed violence during the first 5 years of the Iraq war: over time; by weapon used; by region (governorate); and by victim demographics. METHODS AND FINDINGS We analyzed the Iraq Bo...

Background Australia is a multicultural nation with a humanitarian program that welcomes a large number of Iraqi refugees. Despite the high prevalence of trauma related disorders, professional help-seeking in this group is very low. This study sought to evaluate a face-to-face mental health literacy (MHL) Course that teaches community-based workers how to provide initial help to Iraqi refugees ...

Researchers conducted research into the strength properties of a Geopolymer produced from eggshell powder, bauxite, and flyash with RGL (Reaction generating liquid) cure for 84 days at ambient temperature. Also studied were changes in products Morphology, XRD, FTIR studies SEM images microstructure. The results indicated that, various mix proportions, gradually improved 28 to days. aged Geopoly...

Bauxite residue (red mud) generated during alumina production is a highly alkaline solid waste. The red mud mainly stored on land, but it can cause harm to the surrounding environment and human health. transformation of into soil feasible method for large-scale disposal mud, alkali removal key process that controls soil. In this study, calcification dealkalization with small particle size was c...