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View article: Toxic Potential, Health and Environmental Risks of Pollutants Detected in the Waters of Oued Larbaa, Taza, Northern Morocco
Toxic Potential, Health and Environmental Risks of Pollutants Detected in the Waters of Oued Larbaa, Taza, Northern Morocco Open
The Moroccan Inaouen River suffers from significant pollution caused by various human activities. This study aimed to evaluate the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface and groundwater from the tributaries of the I…
View article: Hydrogeological Study and Water Resource Evaluation of the Southern Rifian Ridges, North of Meknes, Morocco
Hydrogeological Study and Water Resource Evaluation of the Southern Rifian Ridges, North of Meknes, Morocco Open
Groundwater management is crucial to reducing environmental risks and promoting sustainable development. This paper presents a study of the hydrogeology of the South Rifain ridges in Morocco. This is the first time in the region that this …
View article: Assessing Climatic Variability in Data Scare Region of Morocco (UpperLarbaâ Basin): Drought Periods and Exceptional Precipitation Events from 1958 to 2023
Assessing Climatic Variability in Data Scare Region of Morocco (UpperLarbaâ Basin): Drought Periods and Exceptional Precipitation Events from 1958 to 2023 Open
The southern Mediterranean region is characterized by significant climatic variability, which profoundly affects precipitation patterns, a critical water resource. This region has been experiencing atypical weather events, including extrem…
View article: Gis tools and numeric model to forecast the floods extend along the Rhouireg river, city of Taza, Morocco
Gis tools and numeric model to forecast the floods extend along the Rhouireg river, city of Taza, Morocco Open
Combining GIS tool with physical-based model is one of the most effective ways to locate flood-prone zones. In this study, we used a 1D hydrodynamic model to predict the extent of future floods and eventually present the floodable areas on…
View article: Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants
Optimizing composting process through mixture design for a sustainable valorization of residual biomass from medicinal and aromatic plants Open
Recently, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) gained a particular interest for their application in various fields such as food science, pharmacy, etc). MAP processing results in huge amounts of residual biomasses (RB). Such RB are valuabl…
View article: Assessment of water quality in wells and springs across various districts of Taza City, Morocco
Assessment of water quality in wells and springs across various districts of Taza City, Morocco Open
The aim of this study is to assess groundwater pollution in the city of Taza, Morocco. This was accomplished through hydrochemical and biological investigations, focusing on analyzing the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of g…
View article: Brackish and seawater pretreatment processes: A systematic literature review
Brackish and seawater pretreatment processes: A systematic literature review Open
The water cycle is greatly affected by climate change, leading to prolonged droughts that have a significant impact on communities' economic and social aspects. To mitigate these effects, desalination of sea and brackish water is a promisi…
View article: Brackish water pre-treatment method: selection of the study area and water sample testing
Brackish water pre-treatment method: selection of the study area and water sample testing Open
Climate change significantly disrupts the global water cycle, impacting rainfall and social and economic development in countries like Morocco. This has led to the need for alternative solutions like desalinating sea and brackish water. Ho…
View article: Study of the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Water from River Innaouene, Taza Province, Morocco
Study of the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Water from River Innaouene, Taza Province, Morocco Open
In recent decades, the province of Taza has undergone extensive agricultural modernization, marked by an increase in industrial units such as modern oil mills and olive canneries. At the same time, rapid population growth has exacerbated a…
View article: Surface Water Quality in Taza, Morocco: A Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment with the SEQ-Water System
Surface Water Quality in Taza, Morocco: A Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment with the SEQ-Water System Open
The city of Taza, situated in Morocco, boasts a significant ecological heritage. However, a concerning practice of discharging untreated wastewater into the nearby Oueds has raised apprehensions about potential threats to public well-being…
View article: Treatment of Endocrine Pollutants Upstream of the Wadis Tghat and Zhoun of the City of Fez by Coagulation-Flocculation (Morocco)
Treatment of Endocrine Pollutants Upstream of the Wadis Tghat and Zhoun of the City of Fez by Coagulation-Flocculation (Morocco) Open
In recent years, the quality of the surface water of the city of Fez has deteriorated due to the development of various anthropic activities, ill-considered modernization, unregulated discharge of wastewater and solid waste. This is a worr…
View article: Correction to: Assessment of impacts of industrial effluents on physico-chemical and microbiological qualities of irrigation water of the Fez River, Morocco
Correction to: Assessment of impacts of industrial effluents on physico-chemical and microbiological qualities of irrigation water of the Fez River, Morocco Open
View article: Effectiveness of compost use in salt-affected soil in an automated greenhouse irrigation system
Effectiveness of compost use in salt-affected soil in an automated greenhouse irrigation system Open
Salinity problems reduce productivity on both irrigated and non-irrigated agricultural lands. Saline soils occur in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is insufficient to meet the crops’ water requirements and leach mineral salts out…
View article: The Needles of Aleppo Pine from the Province of Taza-Morocco – A Biomaterial of Great Potential
The Needles of Aleppo Pine from the Province of Taza-Morocco – A Biomaterial of Great Potential Open
The needles of the Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) (PA) are very abundant in the forest of the National Park of Tazekka (Taza-Morocco) and are unexploitable. Moreover, they constitute a potential danger because they facilitate the outbreak …
View article: Application of the Plackett-Burman Model on Soil Fertility Determinants
Application of the Plackett-Burman Model on Soil Fertility Determinants Open
In the present study, a soil from the region of Fez-Sefrou Morocco was screened for some physicochemical characteristics using the Plackett-Burman model in order to know the most important factors that promote its fertility. Five independe…
View article: Assessment of phytosanitary practices on the environment: Case study potato of Loukkos (North-West Morocco)
Assessment of phytosanitary practices on the environment: Case study potato of Loukkos (North-West Morocco) Open
Loukkos perimeter is among the most important irrigated agricultural areas in Morocco. It covers horticulture and market garden production, including potato. This crop is characterized by the intensive use of pesticides that could lead to …
View article: Assessment of the pressure of pesticide use on the environment: Case of strawberry of Loukkos northwestern Morocco
Assessment of the pressure of pesticide use on the environment: Case of strawberry of Loukkos northwestern Morocco Open
Modern agriculture relies on the intensive use of chemical inputs including pesticides. Unfortunately, the irrational and often abusive use of pesticides poses a threat to both human health and the environment through residues in foodstuff…
View article: MONITORING COMPOSTING PROCESS OF OLIVE BY-PRODUCTS AND ASSESSMENT OF COMPOST MATURITY
MONITORING COMPOSTING PROCESS OF OLIVE BY-PRODUCTS AND ASSESSMENT OF COMPOST MATURITY Open
Olive growing occupies a key position in the Moroccan economy.Generally, 65% of olive production is destined for crushing.This operation was accompanied by the generation of two by-products: Olive mill wastewater (OMW) and olive pomace (OP…
View article: Contribution to the Treatment of Urban Wastewater in the City of Fez by Coagulation and Flocculation Using a Biodegradable Reagent
Contribution to the Treatment of Urban Wastewater in the City of Fez by Coagulation and Flocculation Using a Biodegradable Reagent Open
This study includes two parts; the first one, concerns evaluation of the physicochemical and microbiological quality of the urban wastewater of the city of Fez, through a space-time dynamics. In turn, the second part deals with the contrib…
View article: Farmers’ Perceptions and Willingness of Compost Production and Use to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability
Farmers’ Perceptions and Willingness of Compost Production and Use to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability Open
Composting is an ecological method of recycling organic waste. It presents an effective solution to reduce the large volume of agricultural waste and provides an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. However, its implementation remains li…
View article: Exploitation of olive mill wastewater in sorghum irrigation
Exploitation of olive mill wastewater in sorghum irrigation Open
Purpose In Morocco, the olive industry has made remarkable progress thanks to the "Green Morocco Plan" adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture. In 2018, the total production was around 2,000,000 tons of olives, with a growth of 11.93% compa…
View article: Network Water Quality at a Hospital Center in Morocco: Bacteriological Survey and Relationship with Human Health
Network Water Quality at a Hospital Center in Morocco: Bacteriological Survey and Relationship with Human Health Open
Water is mandatory for hospitals functioning. Its consumption varies from one service to another, and its use can reduce the service quality on one hand and presents a major risk of nosocomial infection on the other hand. The health risks …
View article: Spatiotemporal assessment of the quality of surface water the most polluted in the city | JBES 2021
Spatiotemporal assessment of the quality of surface water the most polluted in the city | JBES 2021 Open
In recent years, the quality of Fez city surface water has deteriorated day after day because of the development of various human activities, the thoughtless modernization of the wastewater discharge of unregulated manner and solid waste. …
View article: On the Early Permian shape of Pangea from paleomagnetism at its core
On the Early Permian shape of Pangea from paleomagnetism at its core Open
Although central to an understanding of Earth's paleogeography and the myriad processes that it affects, the geometry of Pangea during the early phase of its lifetime has remained a topic of contention since the plate tectonic revolution. …
View article: Physical volcanology and emplacement mechanism of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) lava flows from the Central High Atlas, Morocco
Physical volcanology and emplacement mechanism of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) lava flows from the Central High Atlas, Morocco Open
The best preserved and most complete lava flow sequences of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) in Morocco are exposed in the Central High Atlas and can reach up to 300 m in thickness. Four distinct formations, emplaced in subaer…
View article: By-Products of Olive Oil in the Service of the Deficiency of Food Antioxidants: The Case of Butter
By-Products of Olive Oil in the Service of the Deficiency of Food Antioxidants: The Case of Butter Open
Further downstream in the olive oil extraction process, the Mediterranean Basin faces a serious environmental threat caused by olive waste. Despite their polluting profile, olive waste is considered to be a very rich source of natural anti…
View article: Environmental risk analysis of a dechromating station of chromate waste water
Environmental risk analysis of a dechromating station of chromate waste water Open
To reduce the pollution generated by the tanning industry in the region of Fez, a first dechromating station was created at the industrial zone, with the aim to treat chromium-containing effluents from the tanneries. The aim of this work i…
View article: Mixture design formulation for optimized composting with the perspective of using artificial intelligence optimization algorithms
Mixture design formulation for optimized composting with the perspective of using artificial intelligence optimization algorithms Open
The increasing population size generates an increase in the amount of waste in the landfill. Most of this waste is biodegradable and its removal with traditional methods has many effects on the environment and public health. Thus, the comp…
View article: Identification of the quality of surface waters in the city of Fez by the SEQ-GIS approach and analysis of variance
Identification of the quality of surface waters in the city of Fez by the SEQ-GIS approach and analysis of variance Open
In Morocco, water resource conservation has become a priority, due to the diversity of potential sources of its pollution. To date, the city of Fez is experiencing dynamic industrial, artisanal and large farming with extensive use of toxic…
View article: Effects of sludge compost as an amendment on the morphological responses and on production parameters of radish and potato
Effects of sludge compost as an amendment on the morphological responses and on production parameters of radish and potato Open
The elimination of sewage sludge is one of the current environmental problems; their valorisation appears as a matter of organization and optimization of the techniques of their management or elimination can play the role of organic fertil…