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Ben Ep**er
Earth Sciences
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Contribution to Groundwater Research in the World’s Largest Hot Desert: Hydrogeophysical Study for the Apprehension of the Jurassic Aquifer in the Tunisian “Sahara”
Southern Tunisia belongs to the Sahara desert, one of the driest regions of the world, where groundwater research is crucial to satisfy the water demand. In this region, the Jurassic aquifer appears as a poten...
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Open AccessTesting the applicability of ground motion prediction equations for the Hainaut region (Belgium) using intensity data
In regions where strong earthquakes occurred before the deployment of dense seismic and accelerometric networks, intensity datasets can help select appropriate ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) for se...
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Effects of Irrigation Water Quality on Soil Physico-chemical Proprieties: Case Study in North-West of Tunisia
Poor-quality water containing a high concentration of soluble salts is used to irrigate cropland worldwide, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, the limited rainfall is insufficient to wash away salts fro...
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Open AccessMixed convective flow analysis of a Maxwell fluid with double diffusion theory on a vertically exponentially stretching surface
It observers that an object is submerged in a liquid, more pressure is applied to its bottom surface than its top surface, as a result pressure rises within depth of fluids. A buoyancy force is generated due t...
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Integrative analysis of Eleusine coracana L. phenolics and their impact on the health and resilience of clams (Ruditapes decussatus)
This study investigates the impact of dietary supplementation with an aqueous extract of eleusine (EAE) on the growth performance, antioxidant status, immune responses, and digestive gland histo-architecture o...
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Mordant black modified glassy carbon electrode for the determination of methylene blue
A new electrochemically sensitive sensor was developed on the basis of mordant black 11 (MT) for the determination of methylene blue (MB). The sensor was constructed by depositing the modifier on a GCE electro...
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Cement dust effects on biochemical responses of castor (Ricinus communis) collected from Bir Mcherga (northwest of Tunisia)
In this study, we evaluated the impact of air pollution caused by the cement dust on the biochemical response of castor by measuring chlorophylls, carotenoids, antioxidant activity, phenolic compounds, fatty a...
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Valorization of bread waste, a nonconventional feedstock for starch extraction using different methods: a comparative study
Bread is one of the most wasted food products worldwide owing to its short shelf life. However, bread residues present an inexpensive, abundant, and underutilized renewable substrate that is highly available f...
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A numerical simulation of slope stability with nailing and shotcreting techniques on natural ground
The nailing system is a commonly utilized method for stabilizing the diaphragm walls created by excavations and natural or artificial slopes. This study presents the stability of the slope in a cut zone with a...
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Investigating the effects of excessive zinc on growth, mineral nutrition, and biochemical parameters of Carthamus tinctorius L. during the flowering stage: A comprehensive analysis
Zinc (Zn) toxicity is one of the environmental factors that can have a negative impact on plant growth. To explore this issue, we conducted an experiment using Carthamus tinctorius plants treated with varying con...
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Open AccessPredicting Mechanical Properties of Carbonate Rocks Using Spectroscopy Across 0.4–12 μm
Determining the mechanical characteristics of rocks is crucial in various civil engineering sectors. Traditionally, the mechanical properties of rocks are determined through on-site and laboratory tests carrie...
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Impact of arid climate on ecophysiological characteristics and water utilization patterns of two olive cultivars (Olea europaea L.) in the Mediterranean dryland: a case study of ‘Chemlali Sfax’ and ‘Koroneiki’
In olive-growing regions, climate change exacerbates challenges like high temperatures and water scarcity, necessitating a deeper understanding of its impact on olive trees behaviour to cope with drought. This...
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Open AccessMagnetite geochemistry as a proxy for metallogenic processes: A study on sulfide-mineralized mafic–ultramafic intrusions peripheral to the Kunene Complex in Angola and Namibia
Trace element concentrations in magnetite are dictated by the petrogenetic environment and by the physico-chemical conditions during magmatic, hydrothermal, or sedimentary processes. This makes magnetite chemi...
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Nutritional profile, phytochemical characterization, and biological activities of Tunisian cultivar Ficus carica zidi leaves
In kee** with Hippocrates’ philosophy ‘let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food’, we focused on the nutraceutical potential of an agriculture by-product: Ficus carica cultivar Zidi leaves. The ...
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A microseismic source location method considering diffraction used in tunnel engineering
In order to improve the accuracy of rockburst warning, it is necessary to accurately interpret the microseismic (MS) information obtained during the rockburst development process. However, the MS source locati...
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Centennial-scale flood cyclicity in the second half of Holocene in the southeast Tunisian sediments: paleoenvironmental region gauge between the western and eastern Mediterranean
A detailed mid to late Holocene sedimentary infilling history of salt lakes situated on the northern edge of the Jeffara coastal plain (southeastern Tunisia) is presented. This work builds upon the findings of...
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Priming effects on phenolics, fatty acids composition, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Linum usitatissimum seeds (flaxseed)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of priming on the biochemical composition (phenolic, total lipid yields, soluble sugars, and starch content), antioxidant and antibacterial activities of fl...
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Potential of Flavoparmelia caperata transplants in highly polluted environments to monitoring air quality in some urban areas: first lichen transplantation in Tunisia
Air pollution in urban areas is a major problem for human health and the environment. The aim of this study was to monitor air quality in the Tunis metropolitan area using the lichen Flavoparmelia caperata as a t...
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Some morphometric criteria for the identification of small wader remains (Recurvirostridae, Haematopodidae, Charadriidae, Scolopacidae) from archaeological sites in continental Northwestern Europe
Osteological remains of small waders of the order Charadriiformes are regularly found in archaeological sites in Europe. Due to high taxonomic diversity, the rarity of some species in reference collections, an...
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Correction: Hydro-distilled wastes from Rosa canina: a new renewable bioresource for the extraction and characterization of cellulosic microfibers
