A comprehensive analysis and comparison of SPI and SPEI for spatiotemporal drought evaluation.

Assessing drought is crucial for effective water resources management and the development of mitigation strategies. Drought indices serve as indispensable tools in this evaluation process, and choosing an appropriate index is vital for accurate drought assessment. The characteristics and classification of drought depend entirely on the chosen index.

Assessment and Optimization of the Insecticidal Properties of γ-AlO Nanoparticles Derived from By-Products to (Carob Beetle).

This study concentrates on assessing the insecticidal attributes of the γ-AlO nanoparticles derived from the remnants of , which include essential oil, ethanolic extract, and plant waste. The synthesis of the γ-AlO nanoparticles was executed using a direct sol-gel procedure, affirming the crystal structure according to extensive physicochemical analyses such as UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, and SEM. Evaluation of the insecticidal activity in vitro was conducted against , a pest that infests carob wood, utilizing strains from diverse forests in the Khenifra region, situated in the Moroccan Middle Atlas.