Two Faculty Members at the University of Samarra Excel in the “Day of Science” Award
Assistant Lecturer Saeb Zahem Abbas, from the College of Applied Sciences, achieved third place among Iraqi universities in the “Day of Science Award” competition and first place at the University of Samarra. Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Afrah Tuma Khalaf, from the College of Education, secured second place at the university in the same competition.
Zahem participated with his research titled “The Effect of Using Magnetized Water and Chemical Fertilizers on Certain Vegetative Traits and Nutritional Element Content in Chickpea Seeds (Cicer arietinum L).” His study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of magnetic technology in improving water properties and increasing the availability of nutrients in the soil. Additionally, it assessed the impact of DAP fertilizer on the vegetative and reproductive traits of the plant and examined the interaction between magnetized water and DAP fertilizer in enhancing the growth and productivity of chickpeas.
His findings revealed a significant effect of chemical fertilization on the number of pods, the dry weight of the vegetative mass, and the potassium content, which reached 5.5%. The interaction between fertilization and magnetism resulted in an increase in crop yield and protein content in the seeds by 65% and 52%, respectively, due to the interaction with magnetism.
On the other hand, Tuma participated with her research titled “Estimating the Efficiency of Chlorococcum humicola in Treating Wastewater from Car Wash Stations.” Her study aimed to identify the efficiency of algae species in pollution treatment, design treatment filters, and test their effectiveness in purifying contaminated water.
The study demonstrated that the use of triple filters incorporating Cladophora glomerata algae with wastewater from car wash stations achieved high removal rates for nearly all studied parameters. The results showed a 99.91% removal rate for suspended solids, 99.87% for electrical conductivity, and 94.01% for chloride.
It is worth noting that the goal of the competition is to cultivate researchers who excel in producing high-quality scientific research. The competition was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with awards granted based on the highest evaluation scores obtained by the researchers.
The administration of the University of Samarra congratulates the researchers for their scientific achievements, which have elevated the university’s reputation among other Iraqi universities.
