Survey of Insects in Some Southern Iraqi Marshes

Abstract

This study included a survey and review of the scientific names of the marsh insects (aquatic and surrounding it) for the purpose of unifying and updating the database. The survey reveals 109 species under 77 genera that belong to 32 families and 7 orders as follow: Coleoptera (44 species), Diptera (7 species) Ephemeroptera (2 species), Hemiptera (14 species), Hymenoptera (11 species), Lepidoptera (2 species) and Odonata with 29 species. Information of specimens' collection for each species, synonyms and geographical distribution were provided.

Utilization of Engineering Management Principles in the Adoption of Solar Energy in Iraq

“…The region experiences consistent sunlight, clear skies, and intense solar radiation, creating an optimal environment for efficient solar power systems. With high solar insolation and extended daylight hours, Iraq is wellpositioned for substantial electricity generation from solar sources [2].…”

“…The desert landscapes minimize land-use conflicts, facilitating the deployment of solar installations without significant disruptions. The flat terrain ensures uninterrupted sunlight exposure, maximizing energy production and supporting energy security and sustainability objectives [2].…”

“…However, Iraq's arid regions with clear skies experience fewer obstacles between the sun and solar panels, ensuring optimal sunlight absorption and a more predictable energy generation pattern. This reliability benefits both energy consumers and providers [2].…”

Civil Society in Hybrid Regimes: Trade Union Activism in Post-2003 Iraq

“…In October 2016, Abadi’s government approved Convention 87 and presented it to Parliament for ratification (Almada Press [AP], 2016; IA, 2016). However, in April 2017, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs presented their own draft law which explicitly denied the right of workers in the public sector to form unions, once again excluding the bulk of Iraq’s workforce (Al-Saffar, 2017). Not surprisingly, the new draft law had been drawn up without any form of consultation with Iraqi unions and, when the unions banded together and produced a list of 28 objections, they were ignored (ICSSI, 2017b).…”