Adel Hussain Talib

@uobaghdad.edu.iq

Assistant Professor, College of Science for Women
University of Baghdad

Adel Hussain Talib


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EDUCATION

PhD. in Ecology

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Environmental Science, Ecology, Pollution, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
14

Scopus Publications

229

Scholar Citations

9

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Scopus Publications

  • Detection of Some Antibiotic-Resistance Genes (qnrB, qnrS, parE, and armA) for Escherichia coli Isolated from Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq
    Israa Abd Hussein, Adel Hussain Talib, Saad Sabah Fakhry
    Iraqi Journal of Science, 2026
    Safe water is a crucial resource for the survival and sustenance of life, and its scarcity is a major cause of water-related ailments, particularly in underdeveloped nations. The aim of this study was to determine the antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Escherichia coli isolated from the surface waters of the Tigris River and the detection of resistance genes (qnrB, qnrS, parE, and armA) for E. coli. A total of 32 bacterial isolates of E coli were collected for analysis from four distinct sites: S1 Al-Muthana Bridge, S2 Al-Sarrafia Bridge, S3 Al-Senak Bridge, and S4 Al-Jadriyah Bridge. Water samples were collected from November 2023 until July 2024. The isolation of E. coli is performed using membrane filtration techniques and biochemical analysis followed by the VITEK2. The antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli isolates was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, employing a selection of 10 specific antibiotics for evaluation. The resistance genes for E. coli isolates were detected using the PCR technique. The results showed that both nitrofurantoin and ampicillin showed significantly higher resistance (100%), significant proportions of resistance to some β-lactam antibiotics (ceftazidime, cefoxitin, and ampicillin were 94%,94%,100% respectively) , another significant resistance for aminoglycosides antibiotics ( gentamycin and amikacin, 81-84%), cephalosporins antibiotics group showed significant differences ( ceftriaxone and cefuroxime , 59-93.8%), carbapenems antibiotics ( imipenem,72%), quinolones group presented low resistance proportion ( ciprofloxacin, 43.8%). All identified genes are complete sets with two, three, or four genes. Fourteen isolates showed resistance to fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin), and 26 showed resistance to aminoglycosides (gentamycin). Nine isolates (28.1%) showed the presence of qnrB, and 7 isolates (21.9%) showed the presence of qnrS genes. Of the 26 resistant isolates to gentamycin, 20 isolates (62.5%) showed the presence of the armA gene, and the parE gene was found among all selected isolates for fluoroquinolones and aminoglycosides (100%). The double association qnrB and qnrS was found in 12 isolates (37.5%), This research highlights the necessity of implementing regular surveillance of urban rivers to control the spread of antimicrobial resistance (ARM) genes in aquatic environments.
  • Seasonal and Spatial Evaluation of Euphrates River Water Quality Using Chemical and Physical Indicators and Multivariate Analysis in Karbala, Iraq
    Zainab Altameemi, Adel H. Talib, Saad S. Fakhry
    Iraqi Geological Journal, 2026
    The increased demand for water for both private and public use as the population grows. However, human activities have contributed to a decline in water quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality of the Euphrates River. Samples of water were gathered at four distinct places of the Euphrates River throughout the rainy and dry seasons of 2023/2024. Standard techniques were used to analyze twelve physical-chemical water quality parameters: water temperature, air temperature, electrical conductivity, hydrogen ion concentration, total dissolved solids, salinity, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, biological oxygen demand 5, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen. Certain parameters, including water temperature, turbidity, total dissolved solids, biological oxygen demand, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen, exceeded the recommended limits. Several variables showed a statistically significant variation between the sampling seasons. Regarding the study sites, the findings showed notable variations in total dissolved solids, turbidity, total suspended solids, and hydrogen ion concentration. Water temperature-air temperature, total dissolved solids-electrical conductivity, electrical conductivity-Salinity, turbidity-total phosphorus, Salinity-total dissolved solids, and turbidity-total suspended solids show a strong positive association (P ˂ 0.01), whereas water temperature-dissolved oxygen, hydrogen ion concentration-total phosphorus, and hydrogen ion concentration-total nitrogen show substantial negative correlations (P ˂ 0.01). According to principal components analysis, there was a stronger correlation between air temperature, water temperature, biological oxygen demand and hydrogen ion concentration during the dry period. Based on hierarchical clustering, air temperature and Dissolved Oxygen were the most divergent, while electrical conductivity and salinity were the most similar. The Euphrates River's degradation is highlighted in this study, underlining the urgency of taking action to preserve this essential resource for present and future generations.
  • The effect of deltamethrin insecticide on oxidative stress and liver function in albino male rats and the protective role of citrus peel extraction
    Hind Bahjat Mohammed Aldik, Adel H. Talib
    Advancements in Life Sciences, 2026
    Background: The study investigates the protective effects of citrus peel extracts (mandarin and lemon) against deltamethrin-induced liver and testicular toxicity in male rats.Methods: Forty-two male rats were divided into 7 groups: Group I (control), Group II (deltamethrin 6 mg/kg), Group III (deltamethrin + mandarin extract), Group IV (deltamethrin + mandarin oil), Group V (deltamethrin + lemon extract), Group VI (deltamethrin + lemon oil) and Group VII (deltamethrin + mandarin + lemon extract). The liver functions and oxidative stress were evaluated by testing biochemical markers (AST, ALT, ALP, SOD and MDA). Evaluation of tissue injury included histopathology of liver and testis.Result: In Group II, Deltamethrin treatment alone increased AST (198.36 U/L), ALT (123.02 U/L), ALP (97.35 U/L), and MDA (83.92 nmol/mL) and decreased SOD (4.72 U/mg) indicating oxidative stress and subsequent tissue damage due to Deltamethrin. In Groups III-VII, the use of citrus peel extracts improved all measured biochemical markers compared to Deltamethrin alone. Group III decreased AST levels to 180.55 U/L, ALT to 114.75 U/L, ALP to 95.49 U/L, and MDA to 75.97 nmol/mL, with SOD levels increasing to 5.95 U/mg. Other treatment groups also showed similar biochemical improvements. The greatest improvement was observed in Group VII (mandarin + lemon extract), showing a decreased AST (162.50 U/L), ALT (85.04 U/L), ALP (90.36 U/L), and MDA (54.98 nmol/mL) as well as an increase in SOD recovery (7.39 U/mg).Conclusion: The extracts of citrus peel reduced liver and testicular toxicity from deltamethrin exposure. The mixture of mandarin and lemon extract produced the most protective ability, due to restoring antioxidant imbalance and reducing biochemical and histological damage. These findings indicate that citrus peel extracts could be a potential natural agent against oxidative stress elicited by pesticide exposure.Keywords:Deltamethrin toxicity, Oxidative stress, Citrus peel extracts, Liver and testicular protection, Biochemical markers
  • Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from the Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq
    Iraqi Journal of Science, 2025
  • Monitoring the Antibiotic Resistance Development of Escherichia coli in the River Environment: A Systematic Review
    Zainab A. Altameemi, Adel H. Talib, Saad S. Fakhry
    Diyala Agricultural Sciences Journal, 2025
    One of the major challenges of the twenty-first century is antibiotic resistance in "One Health" humans, animals, and the environment, the spread of which limits treatment options for bacterial infections, increases mortality and causes economic damage. This article aims to offer a critical investigation of the development of antibiotic resistance of E. coli in rivers over the last 10 years. There is increasing interest in monitoring water environments, both surface water and sewage, which are major receptors, sources, and pathways of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB). Additionally, they facilitate the transfer and amplification of ARB. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a pathogen characterized by an increased level of resistance to antibiotics. A total of 3661 publications in the field of environmental, agricultural, and biological sciences were obtained from two databases (ScienceDirect and PubMed). Most publications in this field have focused on clinical isolates, which has led to a scarcity of information about natural environments, including rivers, which are important freshwater sources. Analysis 31 articles from 20 countries across five continents. The results showed that the highest resistance was against ampicillin (14/31), followed by ciprofloxacin (10/31) in the publications. Regarding antibiotic classes, the fluoroquinolone class showed a significant development in resistance. The development of multidrug resistance of E. coli to beta-lactam antibiotics and fluoroquinolones, such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, was noted in this review. Additionally, modern resistance to azithromycin and erythromycin was explored.
  • Ecofriendly magnesium oxide nanoparticles: anticancer, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic potentials in vitro
    Mohamed K. Y. Soliman, Adel Hussain Talib, R. Mahmoud, Zainab Anwar Ali, Halah H. Al-Haideri, et al.
    AMB Express, 2025
  • Spatiotemporal air quality variation between urban and agricultural areas: The influence of climatic factors and pollution dynamics
    ZAINAB N. ABDULATEEF, ADEL H. TALIB, MAITHAM A. SULTAN
    Journal of Agrometeorology, 2025
    Air pollution is a critical environmental and meteorological concern, significantly influenced by climatic conditions and atmospheric dynamics. Hence, the present study examines seasonal and daily variations in the concentrations of air pollutants, such as CO, SO₂, NOₓ, and O₃, in Baghdad, based on the principle of meteorological influences during the wet and dry seasons. Data were collected at 23 transportation intersections in addition to an agricultural area during morning and afternoon periods. The results indicated a robust relationship between the levels of pollutants and meteorological conditions. Carbon monoxide showed an afternoon peak during the dry season owing to air stagnation (28.2–18.7 ppm). Ozone concentrations also heightened in this season due to increased temperature and photochemical reactions (0.515–0.35 ppm). Levels of ozone, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides reflect over-national air quality standards, with maxima seen in the dry season and more so in the afternoons. The results of the Air Quality Index analysis show that the main factors causing a drastic decrease in quality during the dry season are higher temperatures, scanty rainfall, and increased levels of photochemical activity. This result emphasizes the need to integrate meteorology into urban planning to mitigate pollution.
  • Effects of meteorological factors on greenhouse gas emissions at traffic intersections in Baghdad: a seasonal analysis
    ZAINAB N. ABDULATEEF, ADEL H. TALIB, MAITHAM A. SULTAN
    Journal of Agrometeorology, 2025
    Baghdad has experienced notable changes in its climate over recent decades. This study aims to evaluate the impact of meteorological factors, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed on greenhouse gas emissions at traffic intersections in Baghdad city. The study focuses, in particular, on comparing greenhouse gas concentrations during summer (June and July 2023) and winter (January 2024), highlighting how climatic conditions affect the accumulation and spread of these emissions. The results indicated that the greenhouse gas concentrations were much higher during summer than in winter because of high temperatures and strong winds contributing to the accumulation of gases in crowded areas. In contrast, high humidity and weak winds in winter contributed to the accumulation of gases differently. The analysis implies that low humidity during summer months because of heat and drought worsens greenhouse gas emissions, while small thermal changes affect the level of emissions from vehicle fuel. It explicitly shows the pivotal relationship that exists between climate conditions and emissions within a city, further pinpointing the human contribution— especially from traffic—to climate change, therefore meriting attention within urban planning in climate policies regarding emissions.
  • Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Vehicles in Baghdad City Using IPCC Methodology
    Zainab N. Abdulateef, Adel H. Talib, Maitham A. Sultan
    Baghdad Science Journal, 2025
  • Assessment of Lung Function in Scavenger Workers at Some Waste Dumpsites in Baghdad City
    Huda A. Khaleel, Adel H. Talib, Maitham A. Sultan
    Asian Journal of Water Environment and Pollution, 2024
    Waste scavengers face occupational hazards from exposure to toxic landfill emissions, putting them at risk for respiratory illnesses. This study aimed to assess the impacts of landfill gases on lung function in scavengers. Spirometry was used to evaluate lung function in scavengers at 5 dumpsites in Baghdad compared to non-exposed controls. The results showed that winter measurements in the internal measuring point for carbon dioxide indicated that the highest concentration was 454.89 ppm in the Adhamiya landfill and the lowest concentration was 397.65 ppm in the Baghdad Aljadeeda landfill. Lung disease cases were recorded and correlated to landfill sites, work duration, and seasons. The results of the lung efficiency examination showed a clear decrease in spirometry parameters at high-pollution landfill sites with varying concentrations of particulates and gases compared to the control group—more airway restriction cases correlated with increased years of scavenger exposure and higher pollutant levels. As noted, severe respiratory symptoms increased in the summer season likely due to the influence of climatic factors.
  • Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Sp. Isolated from Air, Surface, Food and Clinical samples Collected from Baghdad Hospital
    Shahad R. Sabbar, Adel H. Talib, Saad S. Fakhry
    Baghdad Science Journal, 2023
  • Measurement of some Air Pollutantsin Printing Units and Copy Centers within Baghdad City
    Baghdad Science Journal, 2021
  • Phytoplankton diversity recovers slowly and cyanobacterial abundance remains high after the reflooding of drained marshes
    Fuad Ameen, Sama AlMaarofi, Adel Talib, Abobakr Almansob, Ali A. Al-Homaidan
    Hydrobiologia, 2019
  • Some limnological features of Al-Hammar marsh south of Iraq after restoration
    Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2017

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Detection of Some Antibiotic-Resistance Genes (qnrB, qnrS, parE, and armA) for Escherichia coli Isolated from Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq
    I Abd Hussein, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Iraqi Journal of Science, 2138-2151 , 2026
    2026
  • Eco-friendly Biofabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Solanum tuberosum Peel Extract and their Multifunctional Biomedical Applications
    NA Bouqellah, AH Talib, WA Al-Otaibi, SM AlMotwaa, AS Alahmari, ...
    BioResources 21 (2), 5122-5135 , 2026
    2026
  • The effect of deltamethrin insecticide on oxidative stress and liver function in albino male rats and the protective role of citrus peel extraction
    HBM Aldik, AH Talib
    Advancements in Life Sciences 13 (1), 2448 , 2026
    2026
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    HBM Aldik, AH Talib
    2026
  • Seasonal and Spatial Evaluation of Euphrates River Water Quality Using Chemical and Physical Indicators and Multivariate Analysis in Karbala, Iraq
    Z Altameemi, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    The Iraqi Geological Journal, 147-163 , 2026
    2026
  • Green Nanoremediation of Phytogenic Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for Concurrent Organic Pollutant Degradation in Industrial Wastewaters and Antibacterial Activity
    AH Talib, WH Al-kubaisi, SAS Al-Qaysi, ZA Ali
    Baghdad Science Journal 23 (2), 629-644 , 2026
    2026
  • Monitoring the Antibiotic Resistance Development of Escherichia coli in the River Environment: A Systematic Review
    ZA Altameemi, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Diyala Agricultural Sciences Journal 17 (2), 29-45 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Ecofriendly magnesium oxide nanoparticles: anticancer, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic potentials in vitro
    MKY Soliman, AH Talib, R Mahmoud, ZA Ali, HH Al-Haideri, A Abalkhail, ...
    AMB Express 15 (1), 143 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Detection of Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in the Euphrates River, Iraq
    Z Altameemi, A Talib, S Fakhry
    bioRxiv, 2025.08. 30.673253 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Vehicles in Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Vehicles in Baghdad City Using IPCC Methodology
    MAS Zainab N. Abdulateef, Adel H. Talib
    Baghdad Science Journal 22 (7), 2290-2299 , 2025
    2025
  • Spatiotemporal air quality variation between urban and agricultural areas: The influence of climatic factors and pollution dynamics
    AHTMAS ZAINAB N. ABDULATEEF
    Journal of Agrometeorology 27 (2), 196-204 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Effects of meteorological factors on greenhouse gas emissions at traffic intersections in Baghdad: a seasonal analysis
    ZN Abdulateef, AH Talib, MA Sultan
    Journal of Agrometeorology 27 (1), 57-62 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from the Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq
    I Abd Hussein, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Iraqi Journal of Science , 2025
    2025
  • Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Vehicles in Baghdad City Using IPCC Methodology
    ZN Abdulateef, AH Talib, MA Sultan
    Baghdad Science Journal 22 (7), 2290-2299 , 2025
    2025
  • Environmental and Health Impact of Heavy Metal Accumulation in (Hair - Nails) of Scavenger Workers at Some Landfill Sites in Baghdad City-Iraq
    AHTMAS Huda A. Khaleel
    JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER 18 (1), 119-132 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of lung function in scavenger workers at some waste dumpsites in Baghdad city
    HA Khaleel, AH Talib, MA Sultan
    Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution 21 (2), 33-38 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Spatial Analysis of Air Pollutants Emitted from Landfills in Baghdad City/Iraq
    HA Khaleel, AH Talib, M Abdulah
    Iraqi Journal of Science and Technology 13 (2&3), 84-100 , 2024
    2024
  • Faecal Coliforms to Faecal Ratio Approach as Streptococci Faecal Source Tracking Tool in Tigris River Baghdad, Iraq
    MM Khudiar, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Indian Journal of Ecology 49 (20), 682-687 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Sp. Isolated from Air, Surface, Food and Clinical samples Collected from Baghdad Hospital
    SR Sabbar, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Baghdad Science Journal , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Microbial Source Tracking of Bacterial Faecal Pollutants in Tigris River Baghdad, Iraq: A Case Study
    SSF Maha Muhamed Khudiar, Adel Hussain Talib
    Indian Journal of Ecology 49 (19), 132-138 , 2022
    2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Phytoplankton primary production in southern Iraqi marshes after restoration
    FM Hassan, AA Al-Kubaisi, AH Talib, DS Abdulah, WD Taylor
    Baghdad Science Journal 8 (1), 68 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 38
  • Environmental assessment of heavy metal distribution in sediments of Tigris River within Baghdad City
    A Al Obaidy, AH Talib, SR Zaki
    International Journal of Advanced Research 2 (8), 947-952 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 34
  • Community Structure of Zooplankton and Water Quality Assessment of Tigris River within Baghdad/Iraq
    AHTMI Abbas
    Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences 6 (2), 63-69 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 20
  • Environmental Study of Some Water Characteristics at Um-Al-Naaj Marsh, South of Iraq.
    MAH Al-Kenzawi, MJS Al-Haidary, AH Talib, MF Karomi
    Baghdad Science Journal 8 (1), 69 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 19
  • Application of water pollution index for assessment of Tigris river ecosystem
    A Al Obaidy, AH Talib, SR Zaki
    Int J Adv Res 3 (2), 219-223 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 15
  • The acute toxicity of herbicide roundup ultra in mosquito fish Gambusia affinis
    BMT Rana Abdulfattah K Adel H. Talib1, Abdulmotalib J. AL-Rudainy2, Maha A ...
    Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES) 13 (1), 9-15 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 13
  • Measurements of some air pollutants in printing units and copy centers within Baghdad city
    AH Talib, ZAA Zainab N Abdulateef
    Baghdad Science Journal , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 11
  • Assessment of the quality of drinking water for plants in the Al-Karkh, Baghdad, Iraq
    ZI Hasan, AH Taleb
    Ibn AL-Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Sciences 33 (1), 1-10 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Ecological study on the phytoplankton and primary productivity in Southern Iraqi Marshes
    AH Talib
    Ph. D. Dissertation, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Iraq. pp: 144 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 10
  • Ecofriendly magnesium oxide nanoparticles: anticancer, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic potentials in vitro
    MKY Soliman, AH Talib, R Mahmoud, ZA Ali, HH Al-Haideri, A Abalkhail, ...
    AMB Express 15 (1), 143 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Check List of the algae in Diyala River, Iraq
    I AM, T A H
    Baghdad Science Journal 6 (2), 13 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 9
  • Phytoplankton diversity recovers slowly and cyanobacterial abundance remains high after the reflooding of drained marshes
    F Ameen, S AlMaarofi, A Talib, A Almansob, AA Al-Homaidan
    Hydrobiologia 843 (1), 79-92 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 8
  • Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Sp. Isolated from Air, Surface, Food and Clinical samples Collected from Baghdad Hospital
    SR Sabbar, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Baghdad Science Journal , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • An environmental study on phytoplankton (diatoms) in Al-Yusifiya river, Iraq
    AH Talib, FM Hassan, WA Sadoon
    Baghdad Science Journal 11 (3), 28 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 6
  • Spatiotemporal air quality variation between urban and agricultural areas: The influence of climatic factors and pollution dynamics
    AHTMAS ZAINAB N. ABDULATEEF
    Journal of Agrometeorology 27 (2), 196-204 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Environmental and Health Impact of Heavy Metal Accumulation in (Hair - Nails) of Scavenger Workers at Some Landfill Sites in Baghdad City-Iraq
    AHTMAS Huda A. Khaleel
    JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER 18 (1), 119-132 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Limnological Features Baghdad Island Lake Baghdad City, Iraq
    HAAAAHT Noorjan Adel Al-Dawoodi
    Indian Journal of Ecology 49 (18), 354-359 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Impacts of Printing Presses Emissions upon Occupationally Exposed Workers Health
    Z Abdulateef, A Talib
    Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci 5 (4), 757-771 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 3
  • Biodiversity of Bacterial Composition in Baghdad Island Lake
    HAAAAHT Noorjan Adel Al-Dawoodi
    Indian Journal of Ecology 49 (18), 280-284 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Monitoring the Antibiotic Resistance Development of Escherichia coli in the River Environment: A Systematic Review
    ZA Altameemi, AH Talib, SS Fakhry
    Diyala Agricultural Sciences Journal 17 (2), 29-45 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1