University of Jendouba

Ethnopharmacological survey on the traditional use of myrtle (Myrtus communis) in Northwestern Tunisia

Situated at the intersection of human and natural sciences, ethnopharmacology focuses on traditional knowledge and its potential for discovering new therapeutic agents. In this context, we conducted an ethnopharmacological survey on the traditional use of myrtle (Myrtus communis)...

Board Expertise and Firm Profitability: The Moderating Roles of Product Market Competition and Institutional Quality

This paper investigates the association between board expertise and firm profitability. Using an international sample of 42,623 firm-year observations from 2002 to 2021, we find that firms with greater industry and financial expertise on their boards exhibit significantly higher...

Digital literacy shapes AI chatbot adoption, barriers, and performance outcomes in football coaches: a multi-method analytical study

Abstract The adoption of AI chatbots among football coaches is primarily determined by their digital literacy. An international cross-sectional online survey of 213 professional coaches measured adoption and digital literacy using a psychometrically evaluated 31-item index. Data...

Knowledge, Practice, and Socio‐Behavioral Determinants of Physical Activity Among Tunisian Medical Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Physical inactivity has become a critical public health issue worldwide, contributing to numerous chronic diseases. As future healthcare providers, medical students' understanding and practice of physical activity are essential both for their personal...

Resistance-interval training combined with Chlorella vulgaris supplementation modulates PCSK9, ghrelin, adropin, and MANF in obese men: a randomized controlled trial

Obesity disrupts lipid metabolism, appetite regulation, vascular function, and cellular homeostasis through interconnected pathophysiological mechanisms, increasing cardiometabolic disease risk. This randomized controlled trial examined whether 12 weeks of resistance-interval tra...

Signatures of Positive Selection and Climate Associations in Human OXPHOS Genes

Human adaptation to diverse climates has played a major role in shaping human evolution. Mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) is central to energy production and thermogenesis; however, the respective contributions of the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes to climate a...

Longitudinal Change and Tracking of Health-Related Physical Fitness in Adolescents Aged 12–16 Years: A Structured Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: The period between 12 and 16 years of age coincides with peak pubertal change, declining habitual physical activity, and the consolidation of lifelong behavioral patterns, making it a critical window for understanding how fitness develops and how stable (or...

Gut Microbiota Signatures and Ecological Network Alterations Associated with Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis (HD) is the most widely used renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is frequently accompanied by long-term complications that impair quality of life, including metabolic and inflammatory disturbances. Growing evidence suggests...

Effects of Replacing Concentrate Feed with Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) Pods on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Rumen Fermentation in Assaf Lambs

This study examined the effects of replacing 25% (P25) or 50% (P50) of concentrate dry matter (DM) with sun-dried carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) pods on growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, meat quality, serum biochemistry, and rumen microbiology in...

Long-Term Monitoring of Coastal Afforestation Dynamics and Fire-Induced Biomass and Carbon Loss Using Landsat Time Series in Northwestern Tunisia

Coastal dune ecosystems play an essential role in shoreline stabilization, biodiversity conservation, and carbon storage, but they are increasingly threatened by human activities and climate-related disturbances. This study assessed long-term forest vegetation dynamics in restore...

Comparative effects of isometric and plyometric training on neuromuscular performance and postural balance in male soccer players (U-19): A randomized controlled trial

Purpose This study investigated the effects of an 8-week isometric strength training at multiple joint angles (IST) vs. loaded plyometric training (PT) on physical and balance performances in youth soccer players (U19). Methods Forty-five male players (age: 18.06 ± 0.78 years) we...