Janan Jabbar Toma

Salahaddin University - Erbil | SUH

Resistance to antimicrobials poses a severe global threat of growing concern to human, animal, and environmental health. This is because of the development, spread, and persistence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, as well as the side effects of medicines on human health. We decided to conduct this study by using algae extracts as an antibacte...

The present work is aimed at assessing the water quality index (WQI) for the six well in Erbil city. This has been determined by collecting groundwater samples and subjecting the samples to a comprehensive physicochemical analysis. For calculating the WQI, the following 8 parameters have been considered: EC, TDS, pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, NO3, Ca+2...

The aim of the current study through uses the Water Quality Index for drinking and irrigation purposes and Heavy Metal Pollution Index to determine quality groundwater in 25 wells spread throughout Kaniqirzhala landfill within the Erbil governorate during 2022. Groundwater samples from various wells have been gathered for chemical and physical anal...

In this study, the rainwater qualities in eight sites located in the oil refinery region within Erbil province were evaluated for irrigation and drinking goals. Rainwater specimens (n = 24) were collected once a time on 21 October 2022. The index for quality of water (WQI), Index for irrigation water quality (IWQI), also Heavy Metals Pollution Indi...

The current study was conducted to identify and study the spatial and seasonal variations of diatoms in some sites in Shaqlawa district in Erbil province for the period from September 2021 to August 2022 and considered the first attempt to identify diatoms in these sites and also considered as an intensive study of the various species of the diatom...

Freshwater algae (Chlorophyceae-except Zygnematales) were collected from 18 sites (12 springs and 6 streams) in Shaqlawa district within Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region of Iraq from September-2019 to August-2020. Aim of this study isolation and identification new algal species. 27 new algal genera with 40 species records at first time in Kurdistan...

In the current study, three types of algae namely Tetradesmus nygaardi (MZ801740), Scenedesmus quadricauda (MZ801741) and Coelastrella sp (MZ801742) were extracted by 95% ethanol and hexane against two types of gram positive and two types of gram negative bacteria by wells diffusion methods. Eleven concentrations from the extract of algae (2, 5, 10...

This study was conducted to determine some heavy metals concentration (Fe, Mn, Ni, Cr, Cd, Al, Zn, Cu and Pb) in 18 springs and streams from Shaqlawa district, Erbil governorate from September-2019 till August-2020. The results indicated that higher value of Fe was 660.0 µg/L and 450.0 µg/L recorded in October-2019 in site 17 (Azarian spring) and s...

Zygnematales an order of green algae in Shaqlawa District Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, has been studied in eighteen sites, distributed between twelve springs and six along the streams within Shaqlawa district from September2019 to August2020. A total of 116 species belonging to 9 genera were identified. The most dominant genera included Spirogyra...

In an intensive study of the various species of the Euglenophyceae under different environmental conditions, the algal samples were collected monthly in twelve springs and six related streams from September 2019 to August 2020 within Shaglawa district-Erbil Province in virgin areas for phycolimnological study. Twenty species of Euglenophyceaen are...

Monthly samples of algae collected in eighteen sites of springs and streams through September-2019 till August-2020during morning till afternoon in Shaqlawa district within Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Eleven various kinds of algae were identified for first time in Iraqi inland water, distributed to three genera of blue-green algae, wh...

In present study, algal groups which are used as indicator to trophic and pollution status of Duhok lake. Data that applied for Nygaard’s indices, dominant genus scores, Chlorophyll a and Palmer’s index of pollution, were collected from only previous study happened for Duhok lake during 2002. Total 250 algal taxa which have classified into 6 taxono...

Ecological integrity and their properties of any aquatic environment are important to monitor its stability and any change to the ecological system. The current work was undertaken to study the community of aquatic insects and physio-chemical variables of the Shekh Turab stream in periods extended for two months, one in July and the other in Novemb...

This survey was related to study the algal status of Dokan Lake to evaluate the trophic status of lake productivity. Data for application of phytoplankton compound quotient (PCQ) equations and dominant genus scores were collected from previous studies for Dokan lake periods during 1980, 2000 and 2016. A total of 101,61and 135 respectively algal tax...

An Attempt was made to analyze the water quality of ShekhTurab stream for irrigation purpose. Water samples were collected from 5 sampling sites with two replications for each during July and November 2016. Studied samples were analyzed for electrical conductivity (EC), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), sodium (Na+1), chloride (Cl-1 ) and bicarbonate...

The assessments of the air pollution for Erbil city were carried out by collecting samples of rain from different regions and test them in a lab to find out there pollutant effect on human health and investigate their suitability for domestic use. The acidity of the rain was tested as well; the concentration of each of TDS, NO3, CL, Ca, and turbidi...

Many people in Erbil city started more than two decade to put special treatment units in their houses to purified water to become safer for drinking uses. The aim of this study was determine the efficiency of six kind water treatment units which include (two replicate of Crystal Water Purifier, So-Safe Water Filter, R O Water Purifier, Kontec Water...

This study examined the potential mutagenic effects of leachates from Erbil landfill which located at Kani- Kerzhala area south-west of the city through using mice bone marrow chromosome aberration assay and epididymis and vas Sperm abnormality assay. Raw leachate obtained directly from the landfill and simulated leachate obtained via the American...

This study is conducted in order to, investigate the trophic state of Duhok Lake Dam located within Duhok city, Iraq. Water samples are collected seasonally from three monitored sites during 2011. The parameters used for assessing water quality and trophic status level include: water temperature, pH, EC, TDS, DO, BOD5, nutrients, Secchi disk transp...

Phycology, mycology and physicochemical parameters of some artificial open sand mine ponds in Kalak sub district-Duhok- Iraq were investigated, for a period of six months from July to December-2015. Water samples were collected monthly basis and analyzed for measuring of water temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, nitrate, nitrite, a...

This investigation was conducted to study the nutrient status of different lakes and to determine the productivity status of lakes by comparing the results of DRIS approach with the lakes productivity equations. Data for application of DRIS and TSI equations were collected from previous studies for Dukan and Duhok Lakes that conducted at different...

The present study describes the algal assemblages at 3 sites within Erbil wastewater channel which extended from southwest of Erbil city with their elongation for more than 50 km effluent discharges into Greater Zab River, with particular reference to abundance, distribution and periodicity were investigated in the samples collected. A total of 56...

Many people in Erbil city started more than two decade to put special treatment units in their houses to purified water to become safer for drinking uses. The aim of this study was determine the efficiency of six kind water treatment units which include (two replicate of Crystal Water Purifier, So-Safe Water Filter, R O Water Purifier, Kontec Water...

Ain Kibrit sulfur spring along Tigris river in contrast with two other stations, before and after the input to the Tigris river were studied. Some chemical, physical parameters (water temperature, pH, EC, alkalinity, total hardness and sulfate) and total number of phytoplankton were studied during 2003-2004. Samples were taken from the spring, inle...

his study was conducted for assessing the effect of temperature and sunlight exposure on the suitability of four types of bottled water (Al-Hayat, Life, Kani, and pearl) for drink - and were compared with guideline value of WHO and IBWA standard. The change of physicochemical characteristic investigated when the bottled water exposed to sunlight or...

A total of 2647 algal taxa were reported in this undergoing check list of algae in Iraq. This check list is the fourth of the series and apply the same policy which includes almost all trustful published knowledge on algae of Iraq that includes Chlorophyceae(788), Cyanophyceae (508), Chrysophyceae (1233), Euglenophyceae(54), Charohyceae(13), Crypto...

Water quality index was applied to assessment water quality of six different types of bottled water that's available in Erbil city (Life, Shireen, Kani, Al-Hayat, Rawan, and Massafi) for drinking purposes, depending on the physicochemical parameters of water (Turbidity, EC, TDS, pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, Ca+2, Mg+2, and No3 -2). The water quality i...

The present study deals with the assessment of physico-chemical characteristics of Dokan, Der- bendikhan and Duhok lakes. The physico-che- mical characteristics of these lakes have been studied and analyzed for a year, during January- April-July and October 2009. Seasonal varia- tions of two sampling sites of the lakes have been observed. Various p...

Consumers are reacting with water quality problems by buying bottled water which is an expensive solution and only partially resolve the problem. Subsequently, sales of bottled water have increased dramatically in the last ten years; therefore this study was conducted in Erbil city with the major objective of assessing suitability of bottled water...

Two hundred fourty four species of blue green algae have been listed and recorded in this investigation. The listed species belong to five main groups of cyanophyta, making up all together fourty six genus. It was found that blue green algae in Erbil represented (54%) of Iraqi blue green algae, and (11% ) of all known algae in Iraq so far.

The present study is aimed at assessing the water quality index (WQI) for water samples from Greater-Zab river and the three water treatment plants (WTPs) on Greater Zab River, a tributary of Tigris River within Erbil city, Kurdistan region of Iraq, at Ifraz village. A water quality index provides a single number that expresses overall water qualit...

Water quality of Duhok Lake was evaluated by Water Quality Index (WQI) technique. A water quality index provides a single number that expresses the overall water quality at a certain location and time based on several water quality parameters. The objective of an index is to turn complex water quality data into information that is understandable an...

This study contains the description of twenty five algal species, twenty genera, nineteen families, nine orders and six classes that were identified in the Baghdad Area during the period from 2007 till 2009, and based on the study two new records will be added to the Algal Flora list of Iraq.

Samples from two sites of the surface of Dokan Lake were collected monthly over period of 8 months for physico-chemical analysis of water and investigated algal compositions. In this context, several limnological parameters were evaluated during the period from September 2008 to April 2009. The included physical and chemical parameters were: Air an...

Trace Metal composition of the Bottled water that available in Erbil city was assessed during January to April-2010 from different shops of the city. About ten bottled water samples were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for their Aluminum, Cadmium, Lead, Iron, Copper and Manganese content and their levels compared with World Healt...

Limnological studies of Derbendikhan Lake were carried out was carried out seasonally over period of 4 season (summer, autumn, winter and spring). The present study deals with physico - chemical parameters and algal composition. The maximum and minimum range of physico - chemical properties were as, 13-34 °C and 12-30 °C for air and water temperatu...

Drinking water samples from fifteen wells takes from Shaqlawa district were analyses for trace metal (Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Fe, and Mn) content. The concentrations of metals were determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer techniques. Each well was visited on twice occasion during 15-December-2007 and 15-March-2008. In well waters concentrati...

The studied area is located between Latitude 36° 03' 29"E to 36°10' 45" E and Longitude 43° 30' 29" N to 43° 56' 11" N at south west of Erbil province and extend to north east of Guer town within total length area about (50 km). The drainage patterns are of dendritic type. In present study 48 water samples were collected and analyzed during two per...

In spite of existing a number of thermal springs in Iraq. A limited studies were observed to be found concerning it. Where there are a little information concerning their types of organisms. The present study is an attempt to expand springs water characteristics and algal occurrences. Monthly variations in physico-chemicals variables and algae were...

I n this research, water samples from four public swimming pools in Erbil city were taken for monitoring water quality during summer months ( July – September ,2004).Samples were collected twice monthly from each swimming pool, first: after water changing in pools and before being used by bathers , second: before water changing in pools and after b...

Duplicate samples of some natural waters were taken from twenty four sites within Makhmur area including Bakerta, Debaga and Gwer during July and September 2006. The purpose of the study was to investigate the water quality in respect of some physico-chemical parameters. Alkalinity was generally low. A total hardness reached 3400 mg CaCO3.1 -1 . Ho...

This study was conducted for assessing the suitability of 10 wells water chosen in Ainkawa district for drinking purposes in respect to trace metals. Each well was visited on six occasions during 10-October- 2005 to 10-March-2006. Some trace metal related to water quality were monitored during the entire study period. The samples were analyzed for...

This study was conducted for assessing the suitability of 10 well waters in Ainkawa district for drinking purposes. Each well was visited on six times during 3-Oct-2005 to 3-March-2006. Some physical, chemical and bacteriological variables related to water quality were monitored during the entire study period. The physico-chemical results showed th...

This study included two water purification projects for drinking water (Ifraz & Ainkawa) in Erbil city. All measurements were made such as a regular schedule at six sampling sites. Each one was visited on six occasions on fortnightly intervals periods during March to June 2005. Results showed that turbidity was ranged between (6-80NTU), electrical...

Seventeen physico and chemical variables were analyzed of fifteen wells scattered in Shaqlawa district. Each well was visited on twice occasions during 3-Dec-2005 and 3-March-2006. Results showed that the turbidity value was ranged from 0-1 NTU. Electrical conductivity & total dissolved solids values were ranged between 610-840µs/cm and 300-420mg/L...

Atotal of 2312 identified algal taxa in Iraq are listed in this publication . The present checklist is the third of a series of checklist published by the author & his colleges every 10 years since 1983. This list adds another 412 algal taxon to the previously known algae in Iraq .The total number of Diatom taxon exceeded 1000 where as green & blue...

Vertical profiles (1 to 5m depths) of Dokan lake were focused for 5 days (28 April till 2 May 2000). Daily water samples were analyzed following possible variations in algal population response to chemical fluctuation (only algal composition relations are given here). Fourteen algal taxa were encountered throughout the selected depths during the st...

Weekly surface water samples were taken from selected sites in Kassnazan impoundment (10Km north east of Erbil city) during 29 Oct-31 Dec 2003.Generally results showed that water temperature was ranging between 7-20Co. Average value of electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids were ranging from 350-560ms.cm-1and 170-270mg.l-1 respectively....

Vertical profiles (1 to 50m depths) of Dokan lake were focused for 5 days (28 April till 2 May 2000). Daily water samples were analyzed, following possible variations in chemical stratification and algal population (biological data is not given here). Generally, results showed that; surface reactive phosphorus concentrations measured at euphotic zo...