University of Sfax

Integrated experimental and modeling study of air psychrometry and velocity effects on cooling pad performance

This study presents a combined experimental and modeling investigation of cellulose-based evaporative cooling pads, focusing on the synergistic effects of inlet air psychrometric conditions and air velocity on cooling performance. Unlike conventional studies that examine temperat...

Influence of layer thickness on the tensile and low-velocity impact behavior of FDM-printed PLA–CF composites: A combined numerical and experimental study

Predicting the mechanical behavior of fused deposition modeling (FDM) carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics remains challenging due to their process-induced heterogeneity and anisotropy. This study investigates the influence of layer thickness on the tensile and low-velocity imp...

Sol–gel synthesis of ZnO @ SiC heterojunctions from photovoltaic waste for enhanced paracetamol photodegradation

Abstract Exponential growth in photovoltaic energy production has created a critical environmental challenge: managing silicon carbide (SiC) waste from wafer cutting processes. This study addresses this challenge by transforming photovoltaic waste into high‐value photocatalytic m...

ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF GREEN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of green entrepreneurial orientation on environmental performance and environmental sustainable development in the context of climate change, particularly relevant to climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and agri-...

Seasonal dynamics of proximate composition, fatty acid profile, and mineral content in muscle tissue of Diplodus annularis and Zosterisessor ophiocephalus fishes

Seasonal variability significantly affects nutritional quality and the dietary and commercial value of marine fish. This study includes an in-depth seasonal analysis of proximate composition, energetic content, fatty acid profile, and mineral content of Diplodus annularis and Zos...

PRELIMINARY EVIDENCE FOR VIRTUAL REALITY EXERGAMING (NINTENDO® WII FIT PLUS™) IN BALANCE AND GAIT REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY — A Single-Arm Pre-Post Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Introduction: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) present significant challenges in balance and gait that adversely affect their quality of life. Exergaming platforms offer a potentially engaging and accessible complement to conventional physiotherapy. Objective: This pilo...

Digitalization, auditing and performance: a bibliometric review and research agenda

Purpose Over recent decades, an increasing number of studies have examined the intersections among digitalization, auditing and corporate performance. However, an integrated and systematic analysis of the literature simultaneously addressing digitalization, auditing and performan...

Sustainable PEG ‐Based Shape‐Stabilized Phase Change Materials Using Raw Pine Cone as a Low‐Cost Filler and Graphite for Enhanced Thermal Conductivity

ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of a novel shape‐stabilized phase change material (ssPCM). Pinecone (PC) powder, a low‐cost and sustainable lignocellulosic support, was combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) as the phase change material (PCM). Graphite was...

Remote Sensing Assessment of Land-Cover and Surface-Water Changes Associated with Black-Sand Mining Areas in an Arid Environment: A Multi-Index Exploratory Case Study from N’Diago, Mauritania (2014–2026)

Black-sand mining is an under-studied anthropogenic pressure on arid coastal environments, where sparse vegetation and slow natural recovery limit conventional impact assessment. Despite the recent expansion of heavy-mineral extraction along the Mauritanian coast, no spatio-tempo...

Pulmonary embolism secondary to renal tumor thrombus embolization: a challenging scenario

Pulmonary embolism (PE) may reveal an occult malignancy or complicate the course of an existing cancer. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is highly thrombogenic, especially in the presence of venous extension or tumor thrombus into the renal vein or inferior vena cava. However, PE as a...

Electrochemical Synthesis and Photocatalytic Evaluation of Fe 3 O 4 /ZnO/Graphene Nanocomposite for Thiazine Dye Degradation in Simulated Wastewater

ABSTRACT Developing scalable, energy‐efficient photocatalysts that couple high degradation performance with easy post‐treatment recovery remains a critical challenge in industrial wastewater remediation. Here, we report a one‐pot electrochemical route that simultaneously exfoliat...

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...

Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Six-Minute Walk Distance in Children with Obesity

Background: The six-minute walk test (6MWT) assesses functional exercise capacity, but existing reference equations for children with obesity rely on traditional linear regression, potentially overlooking complex, non-linear relationships between anthropometric characteristics an...