This research documents the initial finding of Chloris pycnothrix Trin., frequently referred to as spiderweb chloris, in Libya, particularly from the Ariggiba region close to Sabha city. This grass, originating from tropical and subtropical regions, is versatile and may become invasive. It was recognized via morphological examination during field surveys in 2023–2024, with samples stored in a herbarium. The species flourishes in alluvial plains as well as in disturbed habitats like road shoulders. It can be mistaken for Chloris virgata, although they differ in some important morphological aspects. It was previously believed that only one species of Chloris existed in Libya. This study provides a revision and an identification key for them in the context of Libyan flora. The tolerant nature of C. pycnothrix to drought, combined with its ability to colonize poorly maintained land, makes its potential introduction—most likely through anthropogenic means—alarming ecologically and emphasizes the need for management strategies to contain its spread and monitor its impact. 

In the current study a new family of distributions called the odd Lindley Log compound Rayleigh distribution is introduced and studied. Some statistical properties of the new distribution including moments, moment generating function and Renyi entropy are derived. Parameter estimations are obtained via the maximum likelihood method and the observed information matrix is derived. Finally, a real dataset is used to illustrate the importance and flexibility of the new proposed distribution.

Keywords—Odd Lindley, Rayleigh, Distribution, Entropy

Abstract: The Abaoub-Shkheam Decomposition Method (QDM) is employed in this paper to solve nonlinear initial value problems of second order. Adomian polynomial is used to decompose nonlinear functions that exist in a given equation. We are using this method (QDM) to find the exact solution of different types of non-linear ordinary differential equations, which is based on the Abaoub Shkheam transform method (QTM) and the Adomian Decomposition Method (ADM). An example is provided to demonstrate the efficacy of this approach. 

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. the study aims to evaluate the association between plasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) and Libyan individuals' clinical and biochemical risk factors for CAD. This cross-sectional study assessed plasma concentration of Lp-PLA2 between patients with CAD and those without CAD in both genders based on clinical history, exercise ECG, two-dimensional echocardiography, and coronary angiography. Several biochemical parameters were estimated. Plasma levels of Lp-PLA2 were measured. 181 individuals were recruited for this study, including 125 with CAD and 56 without CAD. Plasma Lp-PLA2 concentration was significantly higher in patients with CAD versus individuals without coronary artery disease. In addition, the plasma concentration of Lp-PLA2 was higher in patients >60 years of age compared with patients <60 years old. To conclude Plasma level of Lp-PLA2 concentration was independently correlated with CAD, an inflammatory marker such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein among Libyan patients.

Abstract: The Study aims to evaluate the quality of groundwater in the Ain Zara area, situated south of Tripoli, and assesses its suitability for drinking using the Canadian Water Quality Index (CCMEWQI) and the Weighted Arithmetic Index (WAWQI). A total of 40 well water samples were collected in March and April 2023, with GPS data collected for the wells and mapped accordingly. Key parameters measured included dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrite (NO2-), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved salts (TDS), pH, and concentrations of positive ions (Ca²⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺) as well as negative ions (NO3-, SO4²-, Cl-, HCO3-). Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) were calculated, with results compared against the Libyan Standard Specifications for Drinking Water No. 82 (2013). Analysis indicated an increase in TDS concentration in select samples, exceeding the maximum concentration (7100 mg/L) in well 10, alongside elevated sodium ion concentrations in wells (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37) and calcium ions in wells (7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 32) and 35 in the northern and northwestern sections of the study area. Furthermore, increased concentrations of chloride and bicarbonate ions were observed in the wells to the north and northwest. Other parameters remained within the permissible limits according to the 2013 Libyan standard specifications. Wells (1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 38, 39, and 40), located in the southern and southeastern parts of the study area, were classified as excellent quality for drinking, according to both the CCMEWQI and WAWQI. In contrast, the remaining wells in the northern and northwestern areas were classified from good to acceptable to poor, rendering them unsuitable for drinking. The study demonstrated that both indices displayed similar spatial distributions.

Professor Salem Aboglila                                                           

Geochemistry & Environmental Chemistry science Faculty – Azzaytuna University-Libya

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Nov 2010 PhD degree Thesis title: Organic and Isotopic Geochemistry of Source-rocks and Crude Oils from the East Sirte Basin (Libya). Curtin University of technology (palaeoenvironment study)

For the first time in Libyan flora, a new record for Boerhavia repens L is recorded. This widespread wild weed was collected from the Ariggiba region (110 km west-south Sabha city). A full description, habitat information, distribution map, and distribution data are provided to facilitate further identification and future detection. A brief discussion about the most important threats this species poses is presented.

Shhoob Mahammed imhmed Elahmir, Khaleefah Salem Imohammed, (11-2024), Scientific Reports in Life Sciences: Scientific Reports in Life Sciences, 4 (5), 59-66

Large outbreaks of skin lesions in cattle have been observed recently throughout the governorate. The LSDV was

shown to be the causative factor. The local strain of LSDV was sequenced and deposited into GenBank, where it

was assigned the accession number MK552139 and designated as LSDV/Egy-BSU/2018. The discovered strain

resources were connected and to other LSDVs, however the phylogenetic tree clustered viruses of sheep pox, goat

pox, and LSD viruses independently.

Triflusal is a prodrug used as a platelet antiaggregant agent (a platelet aggregation inhibitor). It has efficacy similar to that of aspirin specially in patients with cerebral and myocardial infraction. Chemically, triflusal is nothing except a derivative of acetylsalicylic acid (2-acetyl-3-trifluoromethylsalicylic acid). It is bio-transformed under the effect of a deacetylation process into the active metabolite (known as HTB) which is 2-hydroxyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid. During the triflusal uses the cutaneous phototoxic/photoallergic side effect is noted including rash, itching or allergic reactions. In order to study this side effect, we use a very excellent tool to study such reactions which is DFT and TD-DFT. The active metabolite of triflusal HTB molecular orbitals and UV-VIS spectroscopic features have been investigated herein. The obtained results show that there is a difference in the molecular orbitals (MOs) pattern between the two forms of HTB (protonated and deprotonated) especially the HOMOs of the deprotonated species..

Abstract: The Ordovician to Devonian succession in the in Murzuq Basin represents the most important part of the lower Paleozoic terrigenous Al Gargaf siliciclastic group, which consists of several formations such as the Ordovician Hawaz, Melaz Shuqran and Mamuniyat Formations and the Devonian Tadrart and Awainat Wanin Formations. Different integrated methods were used and implemented in order to understand lithology and sedimentary structures of the Ordovician, Silurian and Devonian formations. Firstly, intensive geological field trips were carried out and special attention was focused on Ordovician and Devonian reservoir sandstones and the Silurian source rocks. Secondly facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy methods were applied to figure out a simple sequence stratigraphic division of the Ordovician to Devonian succession based on outcrop sections, well logs and interpreted seismic sections. As a result of the petrographic field investigation and facies analysis based on seismic interpretation of the several seismic lines in the study area. Sequence boundaries of the Ordovician and Devonian succession on all seismic sections were identified by using specific reflection terminations such as onlap and erosional truncations features. 13 seismic facies were recognized, divided and classified for each of the examined stratigraphic formations (4 facies in Hawaz, 5 facies in Melaz Shuqran and Mamuniyat formations and 4 facies in the Tadrart and Awainat Wanin). A seismic facies classification chart was made on the basis of the classified seismic facies scheme, since depositional systems and types of seismic facies differ in each stratigraphic succession. Depositional sequences of sedimentary environments were identified from well logs and available 2D seismic sections and sequence stratigraphic frameworks were constructed for the Ordovician and Devonian formations. Based on the facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy interpretations, two different order sequences in the Ordovician to Devonian succession have been found and identified: The major sequences are possibly 2nd-order sequences in time duration. They are clearly traceable on all seismic sections. May be minor sequences are possibly 3rd-order sequences, and they are not traceable on all seismic sections clearly, but are recognized on well logs or outcrop sections. Eventually, all obtained information and that results were plotted on the different maps for each examined section to construct a depositional model and to estimate the maximum distributions of each formation separately on the basis of depositional system interpretations.

Keywords: Murzuq Basin, Al Gargaf siliciclastic group, Ordovician to Devonian succession, depositional system and seismic facies