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Mr Tarik LOUZIZI (Laboratory of Electronic Systems, Information Processing, Mechanics and Energy, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco)10/17/25, 11:00 AMClimate Data, Risks and ImpactsIn-person oral presentation
This research investigates soil pollution at the Sidi Bou Othmane landfill through physicochemical and ecotoxicological assessments. The findings reveal elevated levels of bioavailable phosphorus, organic carbon, and organic matter in the landfill soils when compared to the uncontaminated control soil. Statistically significant relationships between heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, Zn) and soil...
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Sana MAIDOUMI (Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Technical Health, Marrakech, Morocco)10/17/25, 11:10 AMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Although environmental lead levels are not significantly elevated, they still pose a serious risk to children, especially those living near mining sites. Lead is a pervasive toxic substance that can impair children's neurocognitive and behavioral development, even at doses traditionally considered safe. The present paper aims to evaluate the associations between lead levels in children's hair...
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Mr Hicham HAFIANE (Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Environment, Management, Energy and Tourism (LIRMET), Morocco)10/17/25, 11:20 AMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
This study aims to analyze the influence of environmental and climatic factors on the dynamics of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the province of Essaouira, where this disease remains a major public health issue. Conducted between 2020 and 2024, it is based on 984 suspected cases, combining clinical data, habitat characteristics, and meteorological variables (temperature, wind, humidity,...
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Youssef EL JOUD (Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco)10/17/25, 11:30 AMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Understanding animal behavior and how they respond to threats is imperative to preserve biodiversity and anticipate risks to human health. In this study, we examined the defensive behavior of Buthus atlantis scorpions to assess how various factors, such as temperature, prey type, and threatening conditions, influence stinging behavior, venom usage, and regeneration. Our study revealed that...
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Abdelkabir CHAMHARI (Laboratory of computer mathematics and modelling of complex systems, Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University, Essaouira, Morocco)10/17/25, 11:40 AMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that remains a major public health concern in Morocco, with recurrent endemic transmission in many provinces. This retrospective study assessed the epidemiological trends of CL in Essaouira between 2020 and 2024, while also examining climatic influences (temperature, relative humidity, precipitation) and screening...
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Hasnae SABRI (Labo Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Environnement, Management , Energie et Tourisme, EST-Essaouira, Maroc)10/17/25, 11:50 AMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
This study aimed to assess the marine environmental quality of the Essaouira coastline in Morocco using the brown seaweed Saccorhiza polyschides as a biomonitor, as well as seawater physicochemical parameters such as temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen. The metal concentrations in the seaweed and seawater were monitored seasonally at four sites....
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Ms Lamia BEN KADI (Laboratory of computer mathematics and modelling of complex systems, Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University, Essaouira, Morocco.)10/17/25, 12:00 PMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Introduction: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a frequent complication of pregnancy and remains a major public health concern, particularly in Morocco.
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Materials and Methods: The main objective of this study was to investigate the associated factors and to determine the prevalence of GDM. This was a descriptive and analytical retrospective study based on archived delivery... -
Mrs Khaoula DRISSI (Laboratory of computer mathematics and modelling of complex systems, Higher School of Technology of Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University, Essaouira, Morocco)10/17/25, 12:10 PMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
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In Morocco, like other countries, Hypertension is the main cause of death; its high prevalence generates higher health costs, requiring holistic and continuous support. This study aims to update the epidemiological profile of hypertensive patients in Essaouira.
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This retrospective study was conducted over one year (2024). Data were obtained from provincial... -
Hayat GHACHOUI (Department of Geology, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Sciences, University, Morocco)10/17/25, 12:20 PMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Groundwater stands as a vital buffer against the growing impacts of climate change, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where surface water is ephemeral and rainfall patterns are becoming increasingly erratic. Understanding how recharge zones respond to climatic variability is crucial for ensuring long-term water security. This study conducts a comparative analysis between a...
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Dr Fareed MAHAMEED (Arava Institute for Environmental Studies)10/17/25, 12:30 PMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Background: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has become an important tool in SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and epidemiology. While WBE measurements generally correlate with observed case numbers in large municipal areas on sewer grids, there are few studies on their utility in communities that are off-grid (non-sewered).
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Methods and materials: To explore the applicability of wastewater... -
Hiba TOUIJ (1 Laboratory of Water Sciences, Microbial Biotechnologies, and Natural Resources Sustainability (AQUABIOTECH), Unit of Microbial Biotechnologies, Agrosciences, and Environment (BIOMAGE)-CNRST Labeled Research Unit N°4, Faculty of Sciences-Semlalia, University Cadi Ayyad, PO Box 2390, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)10/17/25, 12:40 PMTerritorial Resilience and Nature-based SolutionsIn-person oral presentation
Desert truffles, particularly those of the Terfezia and Tirmania, are edible hypogeous fungi widely distributed across Morocco’s arid and semi-arid regions, such as Souss-Massa, Drâa-Tafilalet, and the southern High Atlas. While valued for their nutritional, medicinal, and economic importance in rural livelihoods, these fungi remain underexplored in scientific literature. This bibliographic...
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Mr Zakaria KAOUKAB (Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco)10/17/25, 12:50 PMNatural Resources, Biodiversity and Public HealthIn-person oral presentation
Les vagues de chaleur de plus en plus fréquentes et accusées, du fait du changement climatique, sont devenues une menace croissante pour la santé publique. Les individus souffrant du diabète, notamment, apparaissent comme une population vulnérable face à ces épisodes extrêmes, du fait de leur propension aux déséquilibres métaboliques et de leurs comorbidités associées. Cette revue narrative...
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