1. Department of Operations Management & Business Statistics, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khodh, Oman
2. Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra, Algeria
3. VESDD Laboratory, Hydraulic Department, University of M’sila, M’sila, Algeria
4. Department of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
5. Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources, Department of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University Ahmed Draia, Adrar, Algeria