Euphorbia glyptosperma Engelm is recorded for the first time as part of the flora of Libya. This widespread wild weed was collected during 2023–2024 from various locations, including regions in Sabha and Ariggiba (approximately 110 km southwest of Sabha city). To aid in its identification and facilitate future studies, a comprehensive description of the species, habitat information, a distribution map, and distribution data are provided. Additionally, a brief discussion highlights the most significant threats associated with this species. Keywords: Identification key, Ariggiba Region, Field work, Sabha taxonomy, Alena

High concentrations of radioactive elements are an indicator of the risk of radioactivity. The cesium radionuclide is one of the most important radionuclides. This study investigates the concentration and radiological impact of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) in surface soils within the Al-Zawiya region, Libya. A total of 19 soil samples were collected from various locations in September 2024, including areas near the Al-Zawiya oil refinery. Samples were prepared by drying, sieving, and sealing in Marinelli beakers for 30 days. Activity concentrations were determined using gamma-ray spectroscopy with an n-type HPGe coaxial detector system (GR6022). The specific activity of Cs-137 was calculated from the 661.66 keV photopeak, and corresponding absorbed dose rates and annual effective doses were derived using standard conversion factors. Cs-137 was detected in 9 samples (47.37%), with activity concentrations ranging from 0.1338 to 2.4037 Bq/kg and a mean of 0.6727 Bq/kg. The highest values were not associated with refinery infrastructure, indicating a fallout origin from historical nuclear events rather than local contamination. The resultant absorbed dose rates (0.0041 - 0.0721 nGy/h) and annual effective doses (0.0050 - 0.0109 μSv/year) are orders of magnitude below the public dose limit of 1 mSv/year and negligible compared to natural background radiation.

This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory and lethal effects of root extracts of the Wild Rue plant (Peganum harmala L.) against the pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani under laboratory conditions. Two types of extracts (aqueous and alcoholic) were used at concentrations of (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). The results indicated that the effectiveness increased proportionally with the concentration. The inhibition rate of the aqueous extract reached 64.8% at a concentration of 20%, while the alcoholic extract was significantly superior, reaching 84% at the same concentration. Statistical analysis confirmed highly significant differences between concentrations (P < 0.001) as determined by one-way ANOVA, while two-way ANOVA showed extract type, concentration, and their interaction were significant factors, explaining approximately 85% of the total variance. The study concluded that the alcoholic extract is more effective than the aqueous one in inhibiting R. solani, making it a promising option for fungal control as a safe alternative to chemical pesticides.

This study presents a taxonomic note on Fagonia isotricha Murb.

(Zygophyllaceae), a species recorded in Libya and currently treated as a taxonomic

synonym of Zygophyllum mayanum. Global taxonomic databases, such as those

curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and World Flora Online, recognize this

taxon as part of the Libyan flora under its currently accepted nomenclature.

This study provides field-based and morphological documentation of populations

observed in the Ariggiba region (southern Libya), and discusses their taxonomic

placement within the Fagonia–Zygophyllum complex. Herbarium specimens were

collected, examined, and deposited, supporting the occurrence of this taxon in the

Libyan flora

Boerhavia erecta has been recorded for the first time in the flora of Libya. This widespread wild

weed was collected in 2023 and 2024 from multiple locations, all included in the regions Sabha and Ariggiba,

and situated approximately 110 km southwest of Sabha city. This species, known for it adaptability to

disturbed habitats and arid conditions, holds ecological significance in its native and introduced ranges. To

facilitate its accurate identification and support future research efforts, a comprehensive description of the

species is provided, along with data about the habitat and a distribution map. These findings offer valuable

insights into the plant’s occurrence, ecological preferences, and adaptability within Libya's unique climatic

conditions. Additionally, the study discusses the potential threats posed by Boerhavia erecta to native plant

flora and vegetation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of monitoring the spread of B. erecta and

conducting further studies to assess its ecological impact in Libya. This record not only highlights the plant's

expansion but also underscores the need for continued floristic surveys to document and preserve the

country's rich biodiversity.

This research explores the fundamental principles of quantum computing and their application in enhancing communication security through Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in free-space channels. Classical cryptographic methods face inherent limitations, particularly with the advent of quantum computational capabilities. Quantum mechanics, specifically the principles of superposition and entanglement, offers a robust framework for secure communication, ensuring that any attempt at eavesdropping inevitably perturbs the quantum state, thus revealing the intruder's presence. Through comprehensive simulations, this study analyzes the performance of QKD systems in free-space communication. Key parameters such as transmittance efficiency (𝜂𝑇), Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER), and Secret Key Rate (SKR) are evaluated. Results indicate that transmittance efficiency in free space generally decreases with increasing zenith angle, with downlink scenarios (day and night) exhibiting higher efficiencies compared to uplink during the night. For all protocols, simulations demonstrate an increase in QBER and a corresponding decrease in SKR as the zenith angle increases, with downlink performance consistently surpassing uplink in terms of a higher SKR and a lower QBER.

 In this paper, a new continuous probability distribution has been proposed. The proposed distribution is considered as one of the extended distributions of Rayleigh distribution, which is well known in probability Theory and its applications. The distribution under consideration is titled "Exponential Log-compound Rayleigh distribution". proposed. The statistical properties of distribution parameters estimating using Maximum likelihood technique and Fisher information matrix are investigated theoretically. The evaluating of distribution performance is demonstrated on both simulated data and real data. Based on the values of bias, MSE and Fisher information matrix of the parameters estimates, the proposed distribution is considered to be working well.

The aim of this paper is to represent a bitopological representation (𝑉,𝜏𝑆1,𝜏𝑆2) of divisor graph 𝐺=(𝑉,𝐸) defining in a finite commutative rings in which every vertex 𝑣 is adjacent with a vertex 𝑢 if and only if 𝑔.𝑐.𝑑(𝑢,𝑣)=1. Then some properties of this bitopological space were investigated.