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Advancements in radiative cooling structures for atmospheric water harvesting: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) presents a promising technology to address global water scarcity concerns. Utilizing radiative cooling (RC) surfaces to condense atmospheric water vapor has emerged as an effective passive ... -
Utilization of polyethylene waste for designing foamy oil sorbents
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Recycling low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in its original form presents several challenges, including limited interest from converters, poor market demand for recycled products, higher sorting and cleaning costs, and reduced ... -
Potential evaluation of volatile organic compounds produced by Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as bio-fumigants for controlling Aspergillus flavus spoilage and aflatoxin contamination in dates
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)This study evaluated the antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus Y7, Saccharomyces cerevisiae X19G2, and their combined culture (Y7–X19G2) ... -
Wastewater biotreatment and bioaugmentation for remediation of contaminated sites at an oil recycling plant
( IWA Publishing , 2025 , Article)This work focused on the biotreatment of wastewater and contaminated soil in a used oil recycling plant located in Bizerte. A continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and a trickling filter (TF) were used to treat stripped ... -
Thymelaea hirsuta extract attenuates testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats: Effect on oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Ethnopharmacological relevanceBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most prominent diseases of the aged men urinary system. It is associated with cellular proliferation, hormonal imbalance, oxidative stress, ... -
Cost-effective fungal enzyme production and its role in methane, enhancement through biowaste hydrolysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The use of biowastes in the extracellular enzyme production process provides a significant opportunity to reduce production costs, protect the environment, and generate financial gains. This study aims to optimize the ... -
Biopolymer assisted synthesis of metal–silica hybrid nanoflowers as a medium for the photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This report presents an ecofriendly synthesis and characterization of biopolymer (sodium alginate)-capped silver nanoparticle-silicon dioxide (Ag-SiO2) hybrid nanoflowers and their efficiency for the plasmon-mediated dye ... -
Biopreservation of dates using citrus peel waste-derived essential oils: a circular economy approach to postharvest mycotoxin control
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2025 , Article)The postharvest contamination of dates by Aspergillus flavus and its aflatoxins is a major food safety concern. Simultaneously, large amounts of citrus peel waste rich in bioactive compounds remain underused. In this study, ... -
Hydrocarbon biodegradation by strain BSP4 isolated from a wastewater treatment plant: insights into rhamnolipid production and characterization
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)The present study aims to assess the environmental application potential of a rhamnolipid-producing strain, designated BSP4, from a wastewater treatment plant. BSP4 was identified with a high similarity of 99.74% by 16S ... -
Microplastics and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as a threat for the environment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Plastics and antibiotic resistance are two main global concerns, although seemingly unrelated yet interconnected threats. Microplastics (MPs) are widely present in terrestrial and marine environments that pose unique risks ... -
Potential valorization of fruits and vegetables waste from the wholesale market in Sfax (Tunisia) via anaerobic digestion: long-term characterization and stakeholders’ attitude
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)This study investigates the temporal and seasonal variations in the physico-chemical characteristics and biochemical methane potential (BMP) of fruits and vegetable waste (FVW) from the wholesale market in Sfax, Tunisia. ... -
UHPLC-HRMS-MS analysis, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of methanolic extracts from Ficus carica L., leaves and stem barks against acute CCl4-induced liver damage
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Methanolic leaf (LME) and stem bark (SBME) extracts from Ficus carica L., were analysed using UHPLC-HRMS-MS analysis. Fifty-two compounds were identified belonging to flavonoids, phenolic acids and alkaloids. Their ... -
Imaging of Congenital and Developmental Conditions of the Temporomandibular Joint
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This article covers congenital and developmental conditions of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including Pierre Robin sequence, Treacher Collins syndrome, oculoauriculovertebral spectrum, and various forms of condylar ... -
Diarrhea in Yemeni children under five: A multi-level analysis of population-based surveys, 1991–2022
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)Background Yemen, grappling with a protracted humanitarian crisis, armed conflict, forced displacements, and economic hardship, faces a burden of childhood diarrhea. This study aimed to assess diarrhea prevalence, trends, ... -
Pulpotomy for treating primary molars with clinical symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis: A prospective single-arm pilot study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectivesAssess the treatment outcomes and pain relief afforded by full pulpotomy in vital primary molars with clinical symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis. MethodologyThis study was designed as a multi-centre, ... -
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in a renal transplant patient: Diagnostic challenges in a non-endemic setting
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Leishmanial infections, though uncommon in Southeast and Central Asia, remain clinically significant due to their potential to cause substantial morbidity and mortality. This case report presents a young Nepalese male, ... -
The Human Amniotic Membrane and its Applications in Regenerative Dentistry: An Overview
(2025 , Article Review)Purpose of Review: Human amniotic membrane (hAM), derived from human placenta, typically considered biological waste and discarded postpartum, has gained increasing attention in regenerative dentistry due to its unique ... -
Entrustment in Action: Factors that Contribute to Entrustment Decision-Making Through the Lens of the Supervisor and the Intern
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectiveTo explore what factors are considered in making an entrustment decision about a provisionally registered (intern) pharmacist from the perspectives of registered and intern pharmacists. MethodsRegistered and intern ... -
Thermal Behaviour of Teeth With Internal Root Resorption During Obturation and Enhancing Thermal Simulations: A Finite-Element Analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Introduction and AimsThis study evaluated heat transfer to the periodontal ligament (PDL) of simulated teeth with internal root resorption (IRR) cavities of varying diameters during thermoplasticized obturation. ... -
Osteogenic effects of metformin and exenatide on bone regeneration in non‑diabetic rats: A Micro‑CT and histological study
( Medknow Publications , 2025 , Article)Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the osteogenic effects of systemic metformin and exenatide administration on bone tissue regeneration in an experimental rat model by utilising micro‑computed tomography (micro‑CT) and ...
