Energy & Environment

Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Energy Literacy and Conservation Behavior in Academic Buildings of Kuwait

Heliyon This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy literacy and conservation behavior in academic buildings in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Outdoor Thermal Perception in the Semi-Arid Climate of Constantine, Algeria: A Field Survey during the Post-COVID-19

Building and Environment This article aims to assess pedestrians’ thermal perception, in the semi-arid climate of Constantine, Algeria, with particular emphasis on the protocols implemented in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Simulation of COVID-19 Epidemic from Potential Viral Loads in Saudi Arabian Wastewater Treatment Plants

medRxiv This working paper aims to develop and implement a mathematical model to infer the epidemic dynamics from the possible density of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in wastewater. Working Paper

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Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for Tracking Bacterial Diversity and Antibiotic Resistance in COVID-19 Isolation Hospitals in Qatar

Journal of Hospital Infection This article aims to determine the bacterial diversity and identify antibiotic-resistant genes profiles in hospital wastewater pathogens obtained from COVID-19 isolation hospitals compared to non-COVID-19 facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. Journal Article

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Problems of Using Air Transport in the Period of COVID-19

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology This article examines the impact of standards and recommendations, particularly those adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the safety of passengers and crew, the efficiency and uniformity of air travel, and the protection of the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Wastewater in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authorea This working paper aims to determine the presence of the SARS-COV-2 virus in untreated wastewater in Bahrain and to correlate it with the spread of COVID-19. Working Paper

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Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Water Quality along the Coast of Morocco

Water Practice and Technology This article analyzes the total suspended matter (TSM) before and during the COVID-19 lockdown on the coast of Morocco. Journal Article

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Long-Term Study on Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Across United Arab Emirates

Science of The Total Environment This article further confirms the long-term sensitivity and robust approach of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to detect trends in the spread of COVID-19 and contribute to pandemic management. Journal Article

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Medical Waste Generation during COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected Member Countries of Arabian Gulf Region; Google Trend Analysis

Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences This article investigates through Google Trends the popularity of the medical waste issue during the COVID-19 pandemic in 5 GCC countries (Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain) by using relative search volume to associate it with the quantities of waste generated. Journal Article

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Refugee Settlements, Sewage Pollution, COVID-19 and the Unfolding Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon

Journal of Travel Medicine This article shows the impact of the compounding crises in Lebanon including public health and economic challenges such as COVID-19, severe shortages in medical supplies, pollution, and currency devaluation on Syrian refugee settlements and the host communities. Journal Article

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