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Phytochemical characterization and bioactivities of different fruit parts of Cupressus sempervirens combined with multivariate analysis
The Cypress “Cupressus sempervirens. L.” is a species of evergreen trees of the Cupressaceous family. The goal of this study was to investigate how three commonly used extraction process [ethanol (EtOH), ethanol ...
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Advancements in utilizing almond-shell-based materials for the adsorptive removal of hazardous pollutants from water: a 10-year review
The widespread contamination of water sources by hazardous pollutants poses a significant environmental and health challenge. This comprehensive review addresses this pressing issue by examining the applicatio...
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Correction: A sustainable nanobioremediation approach for Tunisian landfill leachate using Ag/Fe co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles combined with Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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A Practical Design Method for Energy Piles Based on Pressuremeter Test Results
This paper aims to propose a design method for energy piles using the results of in situ pressuremeter tests. The method is based on the incorporation of thermal effects through a numerical model of cylindrica...
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Contribution to a biosurveillance network along the lower and upper Medjerda Valley (southern Mediterranean, North Africa)
In the context of climate change, Tunisia is particularly concerned about global warming. Moreover, Tunisia has a high reliance on agriculture and mass tourism, which are two very water-intensive sectors. Cons...
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Assessment of coastal changes following the construction of a groyne using satellite and drone imagery along the Mediterranean coast of northwest Tunisia (Rafraf, Bizerte)
This study aimed to assess the vulnerability of the Rafraf coastline in northwestern Tunisia as well as some of the environmental impacts following the construction of a coastal protective structure (groyne). ...
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Effect of various factors on the productivity of solar stills: mini review
Solar distillation is a technology that uses solar energy to evaporate and condense water to remove salts and impurities, making it an efficient method of desalination. It is a clean, sustainable and environme...
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Investigating soil erosion using cesium-137 tracer under two different cultivated lands in El Kbir watershed, Tunisia
Soil erosion caused by rain and runoff is a global issue that keeps getting worse over time. Damage caused by this phenomenon includes accelerated silting of dams. Considering that the storage capacity of majo...
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Map** of potential areas for aquifer recharge in arid regions using the IF model and the fuzzy AHP method: the case of southeastern Tunisia
In arid areas in southern Gabes (SE Tunisia) with low precipitation and scarce surface water resources, the exploitation of groundwater remains the only way to meet the various needs of development. Indeed, wi...
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Open AccessNutritional value and functional properties of an underexploited Tunisian wild beet (Beta macrocarpa Guss.) in relation to soil characteristics
The study centers on the valorization of Beta macrocarpa Guss., an endangered Mediterranean wild plant that grows in Tunisia. This plant is disappearing due to a reduction in marginal areas and a lack of awarenes...
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Open AccessPresent and paleo-hydrogeological reconstruction of a complex deep groundwater system in a tectonically active region (Golan Heights, Middle East)
The geochemical and isotopic composition of deep groundwater in sedimentary aquitards reveals a complex paleo-hydrological system affected by intensive tectonic activity. Water samples collected from deep rese...
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Impact assessment of climate change on water resources in the upstream of a Tunisian RAMSAR heritage site (Ichkeul Lake) using HEC-HMS model
Climate change is one of the most important global challenges of this century, with significant impacts on water resources, economic development and ecological health. This study aimed to investigate the effec...
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Open AccessMelt infiltration in a crystal mush and pegmatoid formation in the platiniferous Merensky Reef, Bushveld Complex, South Africa
Giant mafic-ultramafic layered intrusions of Archaean-Proterozoic age are the fossilised remnants of huge injections of silicate magma in the Earth’s crust and are our most important repositories of platinum-g...
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Palaeontological and sedimentological studies of dated cores from the coast of Thyna (Sfax, Gulf of Gabes, Tunisia): multiproxy evidence for a high-energy extreme event and palaeoenvironmental reconstructions
In this paper, sedimentological, geochemical, palaeontological and radiocarbon dating results from Holocene cores are presented to infer the palaeoenvironmental evolution of the Thyna coast in the Gulf of Gabe...
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Assessment of polyphenols decomposition during olive mill wastewaters drying in storage basin
Olive mill wastewaters (OMW) are considered as a serious pollutant in Mediterranean countries due to their high level of toxicity and the huge quantities generated yearly. However, satisfying treatment to such...
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Hydro-distilled wastes from Rosa canina: a new renewable bioresource for the extraction and characterization of cellulosic microfibers
The hydro-distillation of roses generates a large amount of wastes, which has a huge impact on the ecosystem. In this regard, the aim of this study was to investigate, for the first time, the valorization of h...
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Modulations of NAO on the interplay between monsoon and westerlies in Asia on interdecadal timescales
Among the global monsoon systems, the Asian summer monsoon (ASM) reaches the furthest north into eastern Asia and separates it into the monsoon- and westerlies-dominated regions. Paleoclimate studies revealed ...
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Vetiver forage yield and nutritive value affected by water irrigation regimes and plant density under Mediterranean climate conditions
Climate change constitutes a threat for the sustainability of fodder crops production. With the aim of introducing vetiver grass as a resilient forage alternative in the Mediterranean basin, a field trial was ...
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Insight into the nutritional potential and the antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxicity activities of the aerial edible part of halophytic plant Salicornia arabica L
The genus Salicornia is a perennial halophyte found in saline ecosystems in the Mediterranean area and presents socioeconomic, ecological, and numerous health interests. This work aimed to examine the nutritional...
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Open AccessAssessing observational constraints on future European climate in an out-of-sample framework
Observations are increasingly used to constrain multi-model projections for future climate assessments. This study assesses the performance of five constraining methods, which have previously been applied to a...
