The sea surface temperature (SST) variability in the Tropical North Atlantic (TNA) plays a crucial role in the regional climate by modulating the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and influencing precipitation, convective systems, and tropical cyclones. While atmospheric synoptic-scale intraseasonal variability in this region is dominated by African Easterly Waves (AEWs), their impact on SST remains poorly understood. This...

Although ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are promising controlled-release Zn sources, the influence of synthesis route and precursor chemistry on Zn dissolution, leaching, and bioavailability in different soils remains unclear. This study compared five laboratory-synthesised ZnO formulations to determine how formulation design affects Zn mobility and availability in sand and soils. ZnO-NPs (C-NIT-1, C-SUL, C-NIT-2, S-ACE, and S-SU...

This study delivers the first comprehensive microzonation-based seismic risk assessment for the Al-Seeb region in Muscat, Oman. It integrates geotechnical, structural, environmental, and socio-economic vulnerability factors using a Geographical Information System (GIS) based multi-criteria framework. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed to systematically weight and integrate these indicators, ensuring an objective...