University of Tripoli

Abstract In this study, a new conceptual model of digital wallet adoption is introduced and examined. The model is extended with additional dimensions, namely, “financial empowerment, gamification, social visibility, status signalling, eco-friendliness and digital trust” developed in consumer behaviour. These constructs have been examined, and the mediating effects of consumer well-being and digital trust are tested. The conceptual design of the model is based on the logic of trust theory, privacy calculus, and consumer empowerment. Across all aspects, financial empowerment and gamification stimulate customers’ well-being, while the balance of social visibility, status signalling, is accountable for digital trust. Environmental consciousness was expected to influence adoption intention. This study proposes to test the model empirically using structural equation modelling​ on a sample of survey responses collected from active digital wallet users. Financial empowerment and gamification first affect financial well-being or consumer well-being, which positively leads to adoption intention. The other group, including social visibility, status signalling, and digital trust, is expected to moderate digital trust as a mediator of adoption. Environmental awareness is anticipated to increase digital wallet usage and is a supportive sign of sustainability in the fintech field. It offers practical implications for fintech adopters as the inventiveness driver to adoption, especially via positive extreme gamification design, advertisement of obvious advantages of status, and incorporation of eco-labelling mechanisms into their offerings. Enhancing trust in digital wallets through transparent information via transparent information and features that can be adjusted will support their long-lasting usage. This study contributes to the literature by incorporating previously underexplored factors, such as environmental consciousness, gamification, and social visibility, into the digital wallet adoption role. By integrating consumer well-being and digital trust mediations, this study contributes to the theoretical and practical evolution of digital wallet users.

This collective article presents new information about 18 species occurring in 12 Mediterranean countries from the Alboran Sea to the Levantine Sea. Five lessepsian species namely Erugosquilla massavensis, Syrnola fasciata, Plocamopherus ocellatus, Maritigrella fuscopunctata and Siganus javus have spread within 2025 to neighbouring MSFD areas. Another five are here reported as first country records [Polyandrocarpa zorritensis (Malta), Gonioinfradens giardi (Italy), Istiblennius meleagris (Egypt), Epinephelus fasciatus (Israel), Lophocladia trichoclados (Montenegro)]. Cladophora patentiramea has spread from the Levantine to the Aegean Sea, while Pinctada radiata has reached Granada, and C & aacute;diz. The Atlantic fish Enchelycore anatina and Synodus synodus have expanded their distribution to Montenegro and Syria respectively. Three rare native species are reported for first time at country level, while a fourth (Mobula birostris) has made an appearance more than a century after its first Mediterranean record.

Chemoradiotherapeutic drugs remain a major clinical challenge for breast cancer patients due to their non-selective toxicity toward both malignant and healthy cells. The purpose of this study was to identify the aromatic organic compounds present in the ethanolic extract of Artemisia judaica (ArJ) and to evaluate their selective cytotoxic, oxidative-stress- mediated, and apoptosis-inducing effects against various breast cancer cell lines. In this study, several aromatic heterocycle compounds including benzamide, oxadiazine, benzofuran-carboxylic acid, and pyrimidine derivatives were identified in the ethanolic extract of ArJ using FT-IR and GC-MS spectral analysis. The cytotoxic and antiproliferative activities of the extract were assessed in normal human skin fibroblasts (HSF) and breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, T47D, and MDA-MB-231) following 24 and 48 hours of treatment. ArJ extract exhibited minimal toxicity toward HSF cells (IC50 = 123.9 A 3.86 & micro;g/mL; selectivity index > 2), whereas a pronounced, time-dependent cytotoxic effect was observed in the metastatic MDA-MB-231 cells, with IC50 values of 35.62 A 2.29 & micro;g/mL, 16.93 A 2.17 & micro;g/mL, and 9.76 A 2.03 & micro;g/mL at 24, 48, and 72 hours, respectively. Treatment with ArJ significantly increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), disrupted mitochondrial membrane potential, and elevated caspase-3 activity, leading to cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. In contrast, doxorubicin induced higher necrotic cell death and demonstrated greater toxicity toward normal cells. These findings suggest that the aromatic organic compounds present in ArJ exert selective and potent anticancer effects particularly against metastatic MDA-MB-231 cells through a ROS-mediated, mitochondrial caspase-dependent apoptotic pathway, highlighting their potential as safer alternatives to conventional chemotherapeutics.

Ramadan fasting is a central religious practice observed by millions of Muslims worldwide, including individuals with diabetes. This expert consensus statement from the Arab Diabetes Forum aims to critically appraise the scientific validity and clinical utility of the International Diabetes Federation—Diabetes and Ramadan Alliance (IDF-DAR) risk stratification tool in the context of real-world Ramadan fasting. The IDF-DAR tool provides a structured framework for pre-Ramadan counseling, its scoring system being based on expert opinion rather than validated clinical outcomes. Observational evidence indicates that morbidity and mortality do not increase during Ramadan, even among high-risk individuals who choose to fast. Fasting has also been associated with favorable metabolic effects, including improved lipid profiles, modest weight reduction, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and potential neuroprotective and immunomodulatory benefits. Despite these findings, limited access to structured education and low attendance at pre-Ramadan clinics reduce the tool’s practical impact of current recommendations. This consensus emphasizes a patient-centered, culturally informed approach that respects autonomy and integrates individualized education and ongoing clinician-patient communication. A contextual re-evaluation of current risk stratification models is proposed to better align endocrine and metabolic guidance with real-world fasting practices and optimize diabetes care during Ramadan.

This study evaluates natural radioactivity levels in environmental samples from Al-Nafoura oil field and surrounding areas in Al-Jikharra, Libya. Fourteen samples (soil, plant, and water) were analyzed to assess radiological hazards associated with oil and gas activities. Radionuclide concentrations of 226Ra, 238U, 235U, 232Th, and 40K were measured using a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector. Results show elevated radionuclide levels in several samples, with some exceeding recommended limits. Notably, 226Ra accumulation was pronounced in evaporation ponds, indicating localized radiological sources. Radiation hazard indices, including Raeq, I gamma, Hex, Dout, AEDout, and outdoor ELCR, were calculated; all remained within safe limits except for sample SO3-3, which exhibited Raeq of 2091 Bq/kg, surpassing the permissible threshold. AGDE values exceeded the world average in plant samples, signaling potential health risks. Water-source indicators stayed within acceptable ranges but neared other limits, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring. The findings highlight radiological pollution risks for groundwater-dependent irrigation and agriculture, urging pollution reduction, water safety assurance, and protective measures for communities and ecosystems.