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Paragenesis and Multi-fracture System in Jurassic Barsarin Formation: Implications from Various Burial Settings, NE-Iraq
Rayan Fattah, Namam Salih, Alain Préat
Generation of fracture systems and geofluid evolution in shallow and subsurface environmental conditions play a critical role in various geological processes and petroleum applications. This paper...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60916
Hydrogeological Evaluation of Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment Using the DRASTIC and Pesticide DRASTIC Model: A Case Study from the Qushtapa and Shamamik Area, within Erbil Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Seber M. M. Ameen, Rebwar N. Dara
Groundwater is a vital freshwater resource. Evaluating its vulnerability to contamination has emerged as a powerful tool for preventing and managing groundwater pollution. This study applied...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56020
GIS to Create Maps Based on the Bergsma Model for Gully Erosion Estimation Using DEM: A Case Study for Qarahanjeer, Kirkuk, Iraq
Suzan I. Baez, Fawzi M. Omar, Mustafa R. Mezaal
Gully erosion is a serious environmental problem that threatens soil sustainability, especially in arid and semi-arid regions like Qarahanjeer in Kirkuk, which spans an area of 676 km². The main...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56023
Integrated Reservoir Characterization and Petrophysical Assessment of the Kurra Chine Formation in the Peshkhabir Oil Field, Northern Iraq
Mahdi Khairi Aswad, Sazan Mohammed Ali
The Kurra Chine Formation, a Triassic unit, is a prominent unit in the subsurface of northern Iraq and a key target for hydrocarbon exploration because of its complex lithology and reservoir...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56026
Water Suitability for Paddy Field Irrigation in Tropical Watershed Dominated by Ancient Volcanic Rocks and Limestones, Indonesia
Ahmad Cahyadi, Indra Agus Riyanto, Marselli Nabila Putri, Rizka Novi Ramadhania
Proper water quality for plant growth is important to ensure high productivity in food production. However, the hydrological and geological characteristics of a region cause distinctive...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56030
Petrography, Facies Analysis, and Depositional Environment of the Sargelu Formation (Middle Jurassic), in a Selected Section, Northeastern Iraq
Noor T. Al-Taee
The study deals with the sedimentology of the Middle Jurassic Sargelu Formation and its implications for facies analysis and depositional environment. The studied section is located in...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.55951
Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy of Sarmord Formation (Lower-Upper Cretaceous) in Bekhme Anticline, Kurdistan Region – Northeastern Iraq
Inas H. Al-Khafaf, Majed M. Al-Mutwali
The calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy has been studied in the Sarmord Formation (Lower - Upper Cretaceous) at an exposed section in the southern limb of the Bekhme anticline, Kurdistan...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56104
Petrophysical Properties and Sedimentology of the Palani Formation (Late Eocene-Early Oligocene) from Kirkuk Oil Field, Northeastern Iraq
Ezzat I. Al-Fandi, Zaid A. Malak, Rafee Ibraheem AL-Hamidi
The Oligocene sequences in northeastern Iraq encompass nine formations collectively referred to as the Kirkuk Group. This study emphasizes the Palani Formation within the Kirkuk oil field,...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i2.56115
Environmental Applications of Marine Foraminifera and Ostracoda Assemblage in Faw Town, South of Iraq
Badria Ali Hussain, Abbas Hameed Mohammed
In this paper, we present surface and subsurface sample from (50) cm by using grab instrument to (21) m by diver variations of ostracoda and foraminifera assemblage from (15) samples (5) shallow...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56156
Deep Insights for Optimizing Hydraulic Fracturing Designs to Maximize Productivity in Horizontal Wells within Unconventional Reservoirs
Huda J. TH. AL-Hillali, Faleh H. M. Almahdawi
This study investigates the impact of various reservoir and fracture parameters on the productivity of horizontal wells using Schlumberger's PIPESIM software to conduct a comprehensive numerical...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56130
Reservoir Evaluation of Nahr Umr Formation at Abu-Amood Oil Field, Southern Iraq
Mhammed Q. Abd Talib, Mohammd S. Al-Jawad
This study presents the first comprehensive evaluation of the Nahr Umr Formation in Abu-Amood Oil Field, southern Iraq, addressing a critical research gap. Using well log data, the formation is...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56157
Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution and Sources Identification in Urban Soil Using Pollution Indices and Statistical Analysis, Mosul, Iraq
Ruqaya B. Mohammed, Hazim J. Mahmood
This study aims to assess heavy metal pollution and identify its sources in the surface soil of Mosul's left side. Thirty-one composite soil samples were collected using a regular grid...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56158
An Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Roadside Dust: A Case Study from Basrah Governorate, Southern Iraq
Iqbal O. Al-Taie, Hanan A. Darweesh, Yasmin I. Al Fraji
This study assessed the extent and sources of heavy metal contamination in Roadside dust across Basrah Governorate, a major hub for petroleum production in southern Iraq. Samples were collected...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56161
Hydromorphometric Analysis of the Koya Basin in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Ala Qader, Shwan Seeyan
This study conducts a comprehensive hydromorphometric analysis of the Koya basin in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, using ALOS PALSAR DEM data and GIS-based techniques to evaluate relief, linear,...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56166
Study of Radon Concentration in Well Water in the Districts of Kirkuk Governorate
Lana H. Mohammed, Alyaa H. Mohammed, Ebtihal G. Khidher, Mohammed Ahmed Omar
This study evaluates the radon 222 Rn concentrations in well water from seven districts (Qara Hanjir, Yaychi, Taza, Laylan, Altun Kupri, Dibis and Hawija) of Kirkuk Governorate, Northern Iraq,...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56209
Three-dimensional Slope Stability Evaluation Under Seismic Load: A Case Study in Balaroa, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Rahmat Yusup Borman, Busthan Azikin, Hendra Pachri
The 2018 Mw 7.4 Palu earthquake was one of the largest natural disasters in Indonesia's history. This catastrophic event was followed by massive mass movements in the Balaroa area, leading to...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60921
Reservoir Quality Assessment of Subsurface Sections Across Jurassic Period (Mus and Sargelu) Formations in Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Parween Ramadhan Abid, Rzger Abdulkarim Abdula
This study investigates the reservoir characteristics of Jurassic subsurface formations, specifically the Mus and Sargelu formations in Duhok Governorate within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq....
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60917
Analysis of the Morphometric Characteristics and Their Relationship with the River Network Properties of Valley Al-Amghar Basin, Southwestern Al-Muthanna Desert: An Applied Statistical Study
Hader M. A. Al-Kafari, Safaa A. Al-Asadi
Valley Al-Amghar basin, located in the southwestern part of the Al-Muthanna desert, is characterized by its flat terrain and general topographic smoothness with minimal relief variations. The...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60919
Comprehensive Review of Meteorological Drought in Iraq
Sura B. Idrees, Omar M.A. Mahmood Agha
Drought is a serious environmental phenomenon characterized by a severe and continuous decrease in rainfall rates and elevated temperatures, which leads to a reduction in soil moisture and...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60926
Late Middle Miocene (Serravallian) of the Fat'ha Formation, Northern Iraq: Palynofloral Evidence
Ahmed S. Qulmani, Maha A. Al-Hasson
This study represents the first palynological investigation conducted on the Middle Miocene Fat'ha Formation in Northern Iraq. Twelve samples were collected from an outcrop section of the Fat'ha...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60927
Utilizing Shear Wave Velocity Techniques for Identifying Engineering Challenges in 6th October City, Egypt
Diaa Hamed
In Egypt, geophysical surveys are now more critical, especially following the significant impact of the October 1992 earthquake on structures in Greater Cairo. Engineering site investigations aim...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60961
Measurement of Magnetic Intensity Using Three Different Sensor Levels and Three Vertical Gradient Determinations to Detect Subsurface Engineering Utilities.
Ahmad S. Al-Banna, Hayder H. Majeed, Fitian R. Al- Rawi, Tariq Safa Aldin
Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) is measured in southern Baghdad at a site located at the University of Baghdad. These measurements are used to investigate the best sensor levels and the suitable...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60971
Groundwater Overdraft and Climate-Driven Land Subsidence in the Sulaimani-Sharazoor Basin, Iraq: Insights from InSAR Techniques
Shahrayar Tawfeeq San, Dara Hama Amin
The lack of extensive quantitative monitoring hinders the assessment of global groundwater depletion and its impacts. This study integrates satellite data to evaluate surface subsidence in the...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.60975
Assessing the Drinking Water Quality Index in Arid Areas: An Analysis of the El Hadjeb Region in Biskra, Southeastern Algeria.
Warda Chaib, Farida Bettiche, Nora Salemkour, Asma Rezeg, Halima Mancer, Khadidja Bouzid, Nora Bouchahm
Investigating the hydrogeochemical processes and regional variations in groundwater quality within the Lower Eocene aquifer of the El Hadjeb region in southeastern Algeria is the aim of this...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.61113
Microfacies Analysis and Depositional Environment of the Ibrahim, Azkand and Anah Formations in Selected Oil Fields of Northern Iraq.
Abdulla Ahmed Abid, Faris Nejres Hassan Al Jubory, Saad Ahmed Mahmood
This study focuses on the analysis of the Ibrahim, Azkand, and Anah formations within three major oil fields (X, Y, and Z) located in the Low Folded Zone of Iraq. Integrated microfacies and...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.61124
Sewage Sludge and Sediment Analyses as Indicators of Regional Heavy-Metal Pollution: A Case Study in El-Harrach, Algeria
Amina Bousseliou, Issam Boudraa, Smaine Chellat, Brahim Kebabi
This study examines pollution in the El-Harrach region in northern Algeria by analyzing concentrations of heavy metals and trace elements in sewage sludge and sediments. Three locations were...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.61125
Model for Hazard Mapping and Disaster Management of Land Degradation Using Geospatial Techniques in Iraq: A Review
Mohammed H. Azeez, Hisham M. Jawad Al Sharaa, Abdul Razzak T. Ziboon
In this review article, we examined the previous literature on mapping and modeling degradation risk in the spatiotemporal context of Iraq, which is located in the Near East and North Africa...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.61126
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Estimation of Surface Runoff in Gebel Watershed Using SCS-CN Model and Correlation Analysis with Watershed Characteristics
Nadya Sedeeq Ramadhan, Jihad Ibrahim Salim
Estimating surface runoff is a key factor in water resources management, especially in arid and semi-arid environments. This research aims to analyze the hydrological characteristics of the Gebel...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56210
Evaluation of the suitability of Limestone rocks in the Sharqat area as construction materials and railway ballast / Northern Iraq
Loai Moussa RAWEE, Nihad Saoud ALJUBOORI, Ahmed I. MOHAMED
Building stones are rocks that are found in natural form and have special specifications that are quarried and cut into rock blocks (dimension stone) (ASTM, C 119-02, 2004), and limestone is...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.61141
Evaluation of Rock Slope Stability on the Northeastern Limb of Makhul Anticline, Northern Iraq
Rafal A. Khudier, Mohameed R. Abood, Abdalsalam M. Tarif
Makhul anticline is about 58 km long in the northeast of Tikrit City, where six slope site stations within the Fatha Formation are selected for this investigation. Kinematic analysis and the slope...
DOI: 10.33899/injes.v26i4.56126
