Volume 31, Issue 1

Published: 2026-03-01

Contents


Research Paper
Energy, Economic, and Environmental Benefits of Cooling Photovoltaic Module with L-Shaped Fins and Reflector in Zakho, Iraq

Abdulrahman, Omar Ali

Solar energy is a renewable resource; however, high operating temperatures reduce photovoltaic (PV) performance. This study examines passive cooling and reflective enhancements on PV systems in...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61835

Pages: 1-14
The Impact of Accessibility on Walkability to Enhance Social Interaction in Mixed-Use Streets

Musaab Al-Obeidy, Nor Ja`afar, Nor Harun, Mohd Abd Malek

The design and quality of urban streets significantly influence accessibility, determining how easily pedestrians—particularly those with mobility challenges—can reach essential services,...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61836

Pages: 15-33
Thermal Performance Enhancement of Solar Air Heaters Using Multi-V-Shaped Perforated Ribs With Different Directions

Alind Salih, Omar Hamdoon

This experimental study investigates the thermal performance of three solar air heater (SAH) configurations: a conventional flat plate, a V-up perforated ribs absorber plate, and a V-down...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61936

Pages: 34 - 48
Energy, Economic, and Environmental Performance Analysis of a Perforated-Air PV/T Solar Collector with Variable Airflow During Winter in Zakho/Iraq

Fatma Khither, Omar Ali

This study presents an experimental investigation of a perforated-air photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar collector operating under variable airflow conditions during winter in Zakho, Iraq. The...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61838

Pages: 49-68
Discrete Markov Chain Modeling for Efficient Key Processing in Anonymous Networks

Hothayfa Agha, Tanygin Olegovich, Salah Alabady

Anonymous networks are designed for confidentiality, while simultaneously keeping the sender’s identity hidden from all nodes except the designated receiver. The decryption process requires the...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61839

Pages: 69-78
QGFL-TEEN: An Intelligent Hybrid Protocol for Energy-Efficient and Adaptive Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks

Shahd Abdeljabbar, Noor Saadallah, Bilal Jebur

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have emerged as a promising technology in modern wireless communication systems. These networks have been widely used in real-time applications that require...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61840

Pages: 79-93
Confocal Microwave Imaging for Brain Diagnostics: A Performance Assessment of DAS and MVDR Beamforming Algorithms using Realistic Head Models

Rahmah Abdulkareem, Younis Abbosh, Dia Ali

Confocal Microwave Imaging (CMI) has recently emerged as a promising non-invasive method for detecting brain tumors, leveraging the dielectric difference between healthy and diseased tissues....

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61841

Pages: 94-102
Enhancing the Strength of Green Cement Mortar by using Fly Ash Powder, Glass Powder, and Brick Powder

Ansam Mizaal, Eethar Dawood, Rabi Najem

The extensive utilization of cement in concrete mixtures escalates the consumption of natural resources, hence inflating costs and augmenting carbon dioxide emissions associated with cement...

DOI: 10.33899/arej.v31i1.61842

Pages: 103-112