Agricultural valorization of composts produced by recycling organic waste

Purpose This paper investigates the composting recovery of different bio-wastes and the use of the composts produced as soil fertilizer and organic amendment.Method A composting process was carried out for 111 days using different organic wastes (fruits, vegetables, olive pomace, poultry, and cattle manure). The physicochemical properties of the generated compost were determined. The quality of the compost produced was evaluated by measuring pH, carbon/nitrogen (C/N), dry matter, and organic matter. A phytotoxicity test (germination test) was conducted to complete the analysis.Results The results of the physicochemical properties complied with AFNOR standards. The pH ranged between 7.3 and 8.7. The C/N ratio was between 10.05 and 18.46, and organic matter content varied between 33.6 and 72.7%. The phytotoxicity test showed that the safety of compost as a soil amendment is related to the applied dose and the type of crop.Conclusion The physicochemical parameters and phytotoxicity test showed that the compost obtained can be used as organic fertilizer due to its organic matter content and mineral elements

2-Methyl-3-(n-octylsulfan­yl)quinoxaline

All the non-H atoms of the title compound, C17H24N2S, lie almost in a common plane (r.m.s. deviation = 0.049 Å). The octyl chain adopts an all-trans conformation

Effects of the Retraining in Endurance on Anthropometric and Metabolic Profiles' Evolution of the Tunisian Obese Pubescent Boys

Abstract: 96.4 ± 13.2 kg, 1.71 ± 0.

Metodología para un inventario y evaluación de sitios geológicos en Marruecos: propuesta para su aplicación a otras regiones africanas

Officially, there is no exhaustive inventory of Sites of Geological Interest (SGI) in Morocco. Nonetheless, the Geological Service of Morocco started identification of these sites a few years ago, and published 9 volumes on the subject as geological and mining guides of Morocco. This was only limited to identification of SGI without their characterization and assessment, or identification of the threats that could affect them. In the last few years several PhD Thesis and research papers have dealed with this subject. Unfortunately, these initiatives are sporadic and far from establishing a global strategy for geoconservation and valorization of the Moroccan geological heritage. This paper proposes a global methodology for the inventory of geoheritage in Morocco by: i) providing a detailed synthesis of the research work on geoheritage in the world; ii) proposing the ways for assessing the Moroccan geoheritage at different scales (scientific education, geotourism, sustainable development, etc.); and iii) applying them to a wide variety of landscapes in Morocco. The obtained results and conclusions can be further extended to other African regions.No existe un inventario exhaustivo oficial de Sitios de Interés Geológico (SGI) en Marruecos. El Servicio Geológico de Marruecos ha promovido en los últimos años iniciativas para identificar estos sitios y las ha publicado, en 9 volúmenes, en forma de guías geológicas y mineras de Marruecos. Esta iniciativa sólo se limitaba a identificar los SGI sin caracterizarlos, evaluarlos o reconocer las amenazas que pudieran afectarles. En los últimos años varias tesis doctorales y trabajos de investigación han abordado esta cuestión. Desafortunadamente, han sido iniciativas esporádicas que no pueden cumplir el ambicioso reto de establecer una estrategia global de geoconservación y valorización del patrimonio geológico marroquí. En este trabajo se propone una metodología global para inventariar el geopatrimonio marroquí mediante: i) una síntesis detallada de trabajos de investigación llevados a cabo sobre geopatrimonio en el mundo; ii) la propuesta de criterios para evaluar estos resultados a diferentes escalas (educación científica, geoturismo, desarrollo sostenible, etc.); y iii) su aplicación a una gran variedad de paisajes de Marruecos. Los principales resultados y conclusiones obtenidos se pueden aplicar a otras regiones africanas.The present work has been funded by the Research Project reference PID2020-114381GB-I00 (Spanish Ministry of Education and Science), the Research Group reference VIGROV-53 (Alicante University, CTMA-IGA), both coordinated by M. Martín-Martín; and the Research Project “Identification, conservation et valorisation du Patrimoine Géologique de la région Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima pour un développement durable” (Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco) coordinated by R. Hlila

African League Against Rheumatism (AFLAR) preliminary recommendations on the management of rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objectives: To develop recommendations for the management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A task force comprising of 25 rheumatologists from the 5 regions of the continent was formed and operated through a hub-and-spoke model with a central working committee (CWC) and 4 subgroups. The subgroups championed separate scopes of the clinical questions and formulated preliminary statements of recommendations which were processed centrally in the CWC. The CWC and each subgroup met by several virtual meetings, and two rounds of voting were conducted on the drafted statements of recommendations. Votes were online-delivered and recommendations were pruned down according to predefined criteria. Each statement was rated between 1 and 9 with 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9 representing disagreement, uncertainty and agreement, respectively. The levels of agreement on the statements were stratified as low, moderate or high according to the spread of votes. A statement was retired if it had a mean vote below 7 or a \u27low\u27 level of agreement. Results: A total of 126 initial statements of recommendations were drafted, and these were reduced to 22 after the two rounds of voting. Conclusions: The preliminary statements of recommendations will serve to guide the clinical practice of rheumatology across Africa amidst the changing practices and uncertainties in the current era of COVID-19. It is recognized that further updates to the recommendations will be needed as more evidence emerges. Key Points • AFLAR has developed preliminary recommendations for the management of RMDs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. • COVID-19 is an unprecedented experience which has brought new concerns regarding the use of some disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and these recommendations seek to provide guidelines to the African rheumatologists. • Hydroxychloroquine shortage has become rampart across Africa as the drug is being used as prophylaxis against COVID-19 and this may necessitate a review of treatment plan for some patients with RMDs. • Breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible if a woman is positive for SARS-CoV-2 as there is currently no evidence that the infection can be transmitted through breast milk

3-Methyl-1-(prop-2-en-1-yl)quinoxalin-2(1H)-one

In the molecule of the title compound, C12H12N2O, the quinoxaline ring is planar with an r.m.s. deviation of 0.007 (15) Å. The dihedral angle between the quinoxaline and propenyl planes is 82.1 (2)°. The crystal packing is stabilized by offset π–π stacking between the quinoxaline rings [centroid–centroid distance = 3.8832 (9) Å]

A rare presentation of an acanthomatous ameloblastoma of mandibular ramus: Case report

Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic epithelial tumor. It is slowly progressive and locally destructive in nature; the mandible is the most frequent site of ameloblastoma, accounting for approximately 80% of cases, 70% of which are located in the posterior part, particularly of the molars or the ascending ramus. A number of histopathological variants exist, including acanthomatous ameloblastoma form, which is a rather rare variant.Acanthomatous ameloblastoma is usually found in the elderly and is also most frequently found in the canine region of dogs in the literature.We report here a rare case of mandibular acanthomatous ameloblastoma in a young man, treated by surgical resection

A Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) Knitted Scaffold for Tendon Tissue Engineering: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study

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Cervical cystic lymphangioma in a child

Cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign dysembryoplasias of the lympho-ganglionic system, responsible for a tumor syndrome by angiolymphatic proliferation. They can occur everywhere in the body, but cervicofacial localizations are the most common. They represent between 2.6 and 5% of benign congenital cervical masses, and their clinical revelation is generally very early, in the first two years of life.Several therapeutic means exist but only surgery is classically recommended.We report here a case of a large cystic lymphangioma in an 18-month-old child, treated by surgery and confirmed by histology