The Problem of Pronunciation of /r/ Sound among Kurdish EFL Learners at Koya University by Hawkar Aziz Mustafa

“…Thus, this research studies the pronunciation of /r/ sound among EFL Kurdish Sorani learners at Koya University in Iraqi Kurdistan. Besides, in total of 80 learners participated in this research to find the problems and issues among EFL learners in relation to /r/ sound. …”
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A Critical Investigation of Traditional Treatment of Literary Schools and Movements in Kurdish Literature by Mohsen Ahmad Omer

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The Progressive Process of Kurdish Nationalist Discourse in Haji Qadir Koyi’s Poetry by Abdulkhaliq Yaqoobi

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A Critical Analysis of Major Sources on Rhetorical Figures in Kurdish Language by Sayyed Ahmad parsa

“…Seeking to thoroughly analyze the Kurdish sources on Rhetorical Figures, the present research focuses on eight textbooks, which are devoted to this subject and have been originally published in Iraqi Kurdistan. Addressing the shortcomings of these textbooks can positively encourage the researchers to overcome them and pave the way for more fruitful investigations in this regard. …”
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A Comprehensive Framework Planning for Reconstruction and Development of the Kurdistan Region Iraq by Othman Karim Mohammed

“… The concept of the case study "comprehensive framework planning" is crucial to consider it encompasses a number of important issues relevant to rebuild and develop the Iraqi Kurdistan– especially the countryside- after miss-failure of the regional government to master the reconstruction and development problem, of which three major interconnected issues that of integration, coordination and sustainable development. …”
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Stage of urinary bladder cancer at first presentation by Al-Bazzaz Pishtewan

“…This prospective study was performed to determine the stage of bladder cancer at first presentation at the Rizgary Hospital in the Erbil governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan. We evaluated 72 patients with bladder cancer. …”
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Toward a High-Definition Remote Sensing Approach to the Study of Deserted Medieval Cities in the Near East by Lenka Starková

“…The deserted urban site of Kona Makhmūr, Iraqi Kurdistan, is taken as a case study to demonstrate this fine-grained approach. …”
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'Mountain' in Shirkoo Bikas's Poetry: Signification and Symbol by Harem Othman

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Involutina farinacciae Bronnimann & Koehn-Zaninetti 1969, a marker for the Middle Liassic in basinal and some platform facies of Mediterranean and near east areas: The discussion c... by Radoičić Rajka, Jovanović Divna

“…Foraminiferal species Involutina farinacciae BRONNIMANN & KOEHN-ZANINETTI, is a marker of Middle Liassic basinal and transitional platform bassin facies widely distributed in Mediterranean area (Umbria-Marche, Pindos, Budva, Sicilia and the Inner Dinarides basin), also in Iraqi Kurdistan (“Avroman” Basin). In the Dinaric Carbonate Platform (DCP) it indicates intramarginal and intraplatform depressions. …”
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The impact of tourism marketing in enhancing competitive capabilities. by Zana Majed Sadq, Beston Othman, Rebaz Khaleel Khorsheed

“…This study aimed to examine the impact of tourism marketing in enhancing the competitive capabilities of the tourism sector in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region through the perspectives of (370) tourists' fourth class hotels in the city of Erbil. …”
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Effect of Ion Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of High and Low Copper by H.M. Qadr

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The Securitisation of Kurdish Self-Determination as A Challenge for the Sectarian Balance of Power in the Middle East by Marek Musioł

“…Secondly, it reflects on actors’ reactions in the international arena, including the countries of the Middle East, towards the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as on direct actions aimed at shaping a new geopolitical order after the fall of ISIS (attack by Iraqi troops in Kirkuk or the Turkish army in Afrin).…”
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Future of Takfiri Groups and Mechanisms of Stabilization of Government in Syria and Iraq by Ali Reza Samiei Esfahani, Mohsen Shfiei Seif Abadi

“…B) Probable scenario: 1) the elimination of Da’ash anddistribution of power between Kurds, Shiites and Sunnite in Syria 2)Breakup of Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan's independence. C) Possible scenarios:1) capturing Baghdad and Beirut government and establishing thegovernment known as the Islamic regime by takfiri-jihadi groups. …”
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The Second Tradition and Culture of the Self: Looking at Cemil Saeb’s In My Dream by Kaveh Dastooreh

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The Structural and Geomorphic Forms of Ranya Vicinity as Deduced from Satellite Images Data, Kurdistan Region, Northeast Iraq by Varoujan Sissakian, Ala Ghafur, Hassan Omer, Hawkar Abdulhaq

“… The structural forms (folds and faults) in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region exhibit more complexity in the northern and northeastern parts of the region; accordingly, complicated geomorphic forms were developed too. …”
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Performance assessment of buildings via post-occupancy evaluation: A case study of the building of the architecture and software engineering departments in Salahaddin University-Er... by Faris Ali Mustafa

“…This paper develops a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) framework that integrates building performance attributes for university buildings and facilities in the Iraqi Kurdistan region based on users’ satisfaction. The objectives were to identify the concept of POE in relation to building performance, to determine the performance level of an existing building, and to determine correlation between building performance and users’ satisfaction level. …”
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Pertencimento étnico e compromissos morais: curdos em diáspora na Dinamarca e os direitos humanos no Curdistão by Tiago Duarte Dias

“…This article analyzes how such movements occurred in the Danish capital during the ISIS offensive in Mount Sinjar, located in the Iraqi Kurdistan. It suggests that the usage of the concept of human rights by Kurdish groups in Copenhagen is part of a strategy that mobilizes Danish political actors to intervene in favour of an ethnic minority suffering from an attempt of genocide, whereas Kurdish-Danish political disputes serve as a background. …”
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Corrosion in Crude Oil Distillation Unit Overhead: A recent Case Study by Ari A. Ahmed

“…The study of this practical case aims to determine what control mechanisms should be optimized in a refinery located in the Autonomous Region of Iraqi Kurdistan to prevent corrosion phenomena’s in this specific system and how it should be done to achieve these improvements. …”
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GATHERING GEODATA FOR HBIM AND ANALYSIS ON PRESERVING A CARAVANSERAI IN KOYSENJAQ by P. Raeva, K. Pavelka, K. Pavelka jr.

“…The study site where the geospatial data was captured in the caravanserai in Koysenjaq in Iraqi Kurdistan. Caravanserais are simply accommodation buildings for merchants which were positioned all over the Silk Roads and are spread from China to Turkey. …”
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Analyzing and Quantifying Rainfall Changes in Erbil Area 1992 – 2014 Using Standard Normal Period WMO-SNP by Huner A. Khayyat, Azad J. Mohammed Sharif, Mattia Crespi

“…The present study was conducted to determine changes in the annual and seasonal total rainfall over Erbil Area region in Iraqi Kurdistan Region using 23 years (1992-2014) monthly rainfall data at three rain-gauge stations, the widely used WMO 1961 – 1990 (61 – 90) standard normal period is compared to other consecutive 30-year normal periods in detail. …”
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