Sciences de la Terre et de l'environnement

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Fe3O4 nanoparticles synthesized via green Eucalyptus globulus extract for fluoride removal under magnetic treatment

Introduction Magnetite (Fe 3 O 4 ) nanoparticles present physical and chemical properties with a great potential opportunity for biotechnology …

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Climate change impacts on the global potential distribution of the human flea, Pulex irritans, and the global health risks

The human flea, Pulex irritans, is a hematophagous ectoparasite and medically significant vector of zoonotic pathogens, such as Yersinia pestis …

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Geochemical, radiological, and heat-production characteristics of the ElGara granitoids (Southwestern Desert)

Abstract This study provides an integrated geochemical, petrographic, and radiological assessment of the El Gara El Hamra and El Gara …

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A novel composite of chitosan and Bacillus subtilis exopolysaccharide for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions

Dye pollution in water poses serious health and ecological risks, requiring wastewater treatment before discharge and prompting increased research attention …

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Phage-antibiotic synergistic effect for treating cutaneous wounds infections caused by MRSA and the assessment of wound healing biomarkers in a rabbit model

Antibiotic-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant challenge in managing wound infections. Bacteriophage therapy has emerged as a promising …

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Groundwater quality assessment for agricultural utilizing indexical and machine learning techniques in Ouled Djellal Aquifer, Southern Algeria

Groundwater represents the main water resource for irrigation in the Ouled Djellal region (southeast of Algeria). Despite the importance of …

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Impact of polystyrene microplastic exposure at low doses on male fertility: an experimental study in rats

Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs), widely used in commercial and pharmaceutical products, are emerging endocrine-disrupting pollutants with potential reproductive toxicity. This study …

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Carbon-based materials for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater

Carbon-based nanomaterials have garnered significant interest as efficient adsorbents for removing organic dyes from wastewater due to their unique physicochemical …

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Flood susceptibility assessment using three machine learning techniques and comparison of their performance

One of the most common natural disasters is flooding, which has the potential to seriously harm environments and infrastructure. Flood …

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Perception, threats, and management approaches of ecosystem services in the periurban area of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ecosystem Services (ES) are nature's essential benefits to humans, crucial for livelihoods, especially in developing areas such as the Monastery …

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Estimation of aboveground carbon stock and sequestration using spatial analysis and InVEST model : application to Benin’s Ouémé-Supérieur Forest reserve

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : All datasets used in this study are publicly available and freely accessible online. The data sources …

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Integrated Aeromagnetic Structural Mapping and Magnetic Source Depth Estimation of the Kaduna Basement Complex, Northwestern Nigeria: Implications for Regional Tectonics and Mineral Exploration

This study presents an integrated aeromagnetic investigation of Kaduna State, northwestern Nigeria, to delineate subsurface structures and estimate magnetic source …

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Applying the Adaptive Systemic Approach to strengthen co-learning in two Learning Watersheds in Ethiopia: a pathway toward participatory adaptive governance

Centuries of subsistence agriculture in Ethiopia's highlands have led to extensive soil erosion, reduced vegetation cover, and declining rural livelihoods.In …

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Aquifer Characterisation and Management

The book covers a wide range of aquifer characterisation techniques, demonstrating their application and highlighting emerging issues. The aquifer characterisation …

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PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

This study aimed at investigating primary and middle school students’ knowledge and practices with regards to environmental pollution in some …

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Pastoralism: Access to Land and Ecosystem Functions and Services in the Congo Basin

Abstract Pastoralism is a cornerstone of livelihoods and subsistence for millions in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, …

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How Could Hunting and Fishing Policies and Practices Influence the Future of the Congo Basin Biodiversity and Ecosystems?

Abstract Terrestrial and freshwater wildlife in the Congo Basin provide crucial ecosystem services, food, medicine, and income, for millions of …

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The Climate and Land-Use Change Feedback in the Congo Basin

Abstract The Congo Basin, home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, plays a pivotal role in regulating global climate through …

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Assessing coral reef food system changes in southwestern Madagascar through traditional ecological knowledge

The diverse fisheries of coral reef ecosystems play an important role in human nutrition, particularly in rural coastal communities.Yet, coral …

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Ecosystem Functions and Services in the Congo Basin

Abstract The Congo Basin, the second-largest tropical forest in the world, is vital to global ecological balance. This chapter explores …

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