Rock shelters in the central Saharan massifs preserve anthropogenic stratigraphic
sequences that represent both a precious archive for the prehistory of the region and a …

Most scientists now agree that human-induced global climate change poses a serious threat
to both society and the Earth's ecosystems. Renewable energy holds the key to future …

The medicinal plants of the Libyan Mediterranean Coast represent an opportunity to reduce
rural poverty in the arid and semi-arid ecosystems due to their water use efficiency, low costs …

This paper compares four indices; each index is designed to assess the cultural significance
of plant species through the study of the goods provided by wild plants in the study area and …

In this article, the characteristics of desertification, causative factors and efforts to combat
desertification in Libya are presented. Also, the need to mainstream sustainable land …

Archaeological deposits in rock shelters have enormous informative potential, particularly in
arid environments where organic materials are well preserved. In these areas, sub-fossilized …

Background & objectives: West Nile fever (WNF) is a mosquito-borne viral infection,
circulated in natural cycles between birds and mosquitoes, particularly Culex species. It is …

The frequency and intensity of dust storms in Iran has increased significantly in recent years.
This study identifies the sources of dust using hybrid algorithms–probability density-index of …

Undoubtedly, El-Kharga Oasis monumental sites are considered an important part of our
worlds cultural heritage in the South Western Desert of Egypt. These sites are scattered on …

The present study deals with the vegetation analysis of Wadi Kaam in northwest Libya (130
km east of Tripoli). Sixty stands were selected to represent the variations in 20 locations in 4 …