Sciences de la Terre et de l'environnement

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An electron microscopic and biochemical study of the potential protective effect of ginger against Cadmium-induced testicular pathology in rats

Background: Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal used in many industries. Since the second half of the 20th century, …

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Spatio-temporal analysis of North African forest cover dynamics using time series of vegetation indices – case of the Maamora forest (Morocco)

North African forest areas play several roles and functions and represent a heritage of great economic and ecological importance. As …

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Source characteristics of the 16 June 2020 ML 5.4 earthquake and its significant aftershock sequences, northern Red Sea, Egypt

Abstract The northern Red Sea in eastern Egypt is one of the world’s newest marine basins. The northern Red Sea …

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Spatio-temporal monitoring of potentially toxic elements in Lagos harbour water and its health risk implications

Abstract Continuous discharge of industrial and domestic inputs from various processes into the Lagos lagoon has significantly affected the quality …

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Wide-scale subdivision and fencing of southern Kenyan rangelands jeopardizes biodiversity conservation and pastoral livelihoods: Demonstration of utility of open-access landDX database

Globally, rangelands are undergoing rapid social-ecological changes, yet the scale of these changes is rarely measured. Fencing, sedentarization, and land …

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The urge for just transition: Evidence from understanding of wood fuel producers' livelihoods and vulnerability in the drylands of Ethiopia

Wood fuel is not only the main source of energy for both rural and urban households but also a vital …

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Predictors of plant endemism in two west African forest hotspots

Centres of endemism have been much studied by biogeographers, ecologists, and evolutionary theorists, and are considered conservation priorities. It is …

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A contemporary baseline of Madagascar’s coral assemblages: Reefs with high coral diversity, abundance, and function associated with marine protected areas

Madagascar is a major hotspot of biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean, but, as in many other regions, coral reefs …

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Sizes of atmospheric particulate matters determine the outcomes of their interactions with rainfall processes

Abstract Environmental sustainability remains at risk, given the coupled trends of economic development with air pollution. The risk is even …

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How does land use cover change affect hydrological response in the Atlantic Forest? Implications for ecological restoration

Water availability is influenced by climate conditions and physical characteristics such as topography, soil type, and land use and cover. …

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Multivariate and Geostatistical Analyses of Groundwater Quality for Acid Rock Drainage at Waste Rock and Tailings Storage Site

A multi-disciplinary approach is indispensable for adequate acid rock drainage (ARD), mineral leaching impact, and groundwater management.Groundwater is a valuable …

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On-line water quality inspection system: the role of the wireless sensory network

Abstract There is an increasing dependence on freshwater sources for various human activities because of population growth and rising industrialization …

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“Blood lead level among battery factory workers in low and middle-income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis”

Introduction Lead is one of the most health-hazardous causes of acute and chronic poisoning at workplaces. A limited study was …

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Skull and partial skeleton of a new pachycetine genus (Cetacea, Basilosauridae) from the Aridal Formation, Bartonian middle Eocene, of southwestern Morocco

Pachycetus paulsonii, Pachycetus wardii, and Antaecetus aithai are middle Eocene archaeocete whales found in Europe, North America, and Africa, respectively. …

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Combining stable isotope and WQI methods to study the groundwater quality: a case study in Essaouira city, Morocco

Abstract Groundwater is an important water resource in arid and semi-arid regions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess groundwater's suitability …

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Contribution of advanced edge-detection methods of potential field data in the tectono-structural study of the southwestern part of Cameroon

The southwest part of Cameroon is composed of a range of geological structures and sedimentary basins, whose geological history dates …

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In situ crystallization of non-cotectic and foliated igneous rocks on a magma chamber floor

Abstract Layered mafic intrusions commonly contain non-cotectic, foliated igneous rocks that are traditionally attributed to processes involving settling, transport, and …

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Thermal acclimation and metabolic scaling of a groundwater asellid in the climate change scenario

Metabolic rate has long been used in animal adaptation and performance studies, and individual oxygen consumption is used as proxy …

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Seasonal methane emission from municipal solid waste disposal sites in Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Sector is a major source of Methane (CH4) emission, a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) that …

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Indigenous weather forecasting among Gujii pastoralists in southern Ethiopia: Towards monitoring drought

Abstract Indigenous weather forecasting (IWF) is practised by various communities around the world. Access to meteorological weather forecasting is limited …

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