Layla Ben Ayed

Participatory Adaptive Planning for Sustainable Industrial Treated Wastewater Reuse in the Mediterranean: Evidence from Case Studies in Türkiye and Tunisia

Sara Ros Cardoso, Elena López Gunn, Issam Nouri, Melis Somay‐Altas et autres

The Mediterranean region faces severe water scarcity exacerbated by climate change. The reuse of treated industrial wastewater for industrial processes or agricultural irrigation offers a sustainable mitigation strategy, yet its implementation is hindered by low social acceptance and institutional fragmentation. This study …

Tunisie, tr, nl, it (code pays fourni par la source)

From wastewater treatment plants to Oued Souhil agricultural experimentation unit: A study of treated wastewater quality reused for irrigation, Tunisia

Sonia Sabbahi, Awatef Rouissi, Hend Askri, Layla Ben Ayed et autres

This study evaluated the spatiotemporal variations in the physicochemical, bacteriological, and parasitological quality of treated wastewater (TWW) from the wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to the agricultural experimentation unit (AEU) of Oued Souhil, Tunisia. TWW samples were collected from nine sites, including the …

Tunisie, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Exploring treated wastewater reuse as an alternative option to cope with water scarcity: comparative review in Tunisia and Jordan

Aseel Al-hasanat, Fraj Chemack, Sonia Sabbahi, Issam Nouiri et autres

ABSTRACT This review assessed two cross-cutting layers integrating the impacts of climate change and water availability, with five dimensions: governance, technical performance, environmental and health aspects, social acceptance, and economic feasibility. The analysis aimed to evaluate their influence on treated wastewater (TWW) …

Tunisie, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Molecular identification and characterization of waterborne protozoa among stranded Dugong dugon

Sonia Boughattas, Layla Ben Ayed, Hamed Mirjalali, Marianna Marangi et autres

The Persian Gulf hosts the second-largest population of Dugongs. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists them as Vulnerable to Extinction species. Incidental fishing, vessel strikes, environmental pollution, habitat degradation, and infectious diseases currently threaten these sirenians. While research …

qa, Tunisie, ir, it, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Assessment and spatial mapping of treated wastewater quality for safe agricultural reuse in Tunisia

Meriem Krouma, Layla Ben Ayed, Sonia Sabbahi, Emna Dridi et autres

ABSTRACT Treated wastewater (TWW) reuse in agriculture offers a solution to water shortage, enhances crop production, and supports environmental sustainability. This study assessed TWW quality across Tunisia. Surveys and analyses of seven physicochemical (total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical …

se, Tunisie, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Waterborne Cryptosporidium species and Giardia duodenalis in resources of MENA: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Layla Ben Ayed, Shahira Abdelaziz Ali Ahmed, Sonia Boughattas, Panagiotis Karanis

ABSTRACT This review explores our understanding of Cryptosporidium species and Giardia duodenalis distribution in Middle East and North African (MENA) water resources. Results emphasize that Cryptosporidium species (sp.) and G. duodenalis (oo)cysts are present in distinct categories of water in ten MENA …

Tunisie, Égypte, qa, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Students’ Behaviors, Attitudes and Self-Assessment on Food Wastage in a Tunisian University Cafeteria

Hanen Ben Ismaıl, Layla Ben Ayed, Sarra Jrıbı, Darine Doggui et autres

Tunisie (code pays fourni par la source)

Industrial deinking paper sludge waste: toxicity risk and health effects assessment of heavy metals by USEtox model

Khouloud Abida, Khaoula Boudabbous, Layla Ben Ayed, Mariem Barbouchi et autres

Disposal of waste sludges produced in large amounts in the paper industry could generate significant environmental and health issues. One strategy to address them involves revalorization of deinking paper sludge (DPS) by reusing it as fertilizer. However, the possible human health risks …

Tunisie, pg (code pays fourni par la source)

Industrial deinking paper sludge waste: toxicity risk and health effects assessment of heavy metals by USEtox model

Khouloud Abida, Khaoula Boudabbous, Layla Ben Ayed, Mariem Barbouchi et autres

Disposal of waste sludges produced in large amounts in the paper industry could generate significant environmental and health issues. One strategy to address them involves revalorization of deinking paper sludge (DPS) by reusing it as fertilizer. However, the possible human health risks …

Tunisie, pg (code pays fourni par la source)

Water and sediment quality assessment of Medjerda River in Tunisia

Layla Ben Ayed, Meryem Horry, Sonia Sabbahi, Issam Nouiri et autres

Tunisie, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)

Parasitological Assessment of Sewage Sludge Samples for Potential Agricultural Reuse in Tunisia

Sonia Sabbahi, Layla Ben Ayed, Monia Trad, Ronny Berndtsson et autres

Wastewater sludge represents an important resource for reuse in agriculture. However, potentially harmful pathogens are a main threat in this context. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the presence of helminth ova and protozoan cysts in dried sewage sludge …

Tunisie, se, cy (code pays fourni par la source)

Physico-chemical quality of the Medjerda River in Tunisia and suitability for irrigation during the moist and the dry seasons

Layla Ben Ayed, Maryem Horry, Sonia Sabbahi, Issam Nouiri et autres

Surface waters are usually exposed to industrial, urban, and agricultural wastes. This study assessed the water and the sediments quality of the important primary watercourse in Tunisia and the principal source of domestic and irrigation purposes, the Medjerda River. Water samples were …

Tunisie, cy, de (code pays fourni par la source)