A lecturer from the University of Basrah published a paper indexed at Web of Science database Q1.

Dr. Asia Fadhile Almansoory published a paper entitled "Response and capability of Scirpus mucronatus (L.) in phytotreating petrol-contaminated soil" in the Chemosphere, which is indexed in clarivate analytics impact factor Q1.

the study aims to removal of hydrocarbon from soil by using native plant Scirpus mucronatus and The removal of petrol inside the system occurred due to the interaction of rhizobacteria and plants.