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Public-Private Partnerships and academic freedom in African higher education: A delicate balance
No full textAfrican higher education institutions face severe funding shortages and pressure to align with market demands, leading to the rise of public-private partnerships (PPPs) as alternative solutions. While PPPs can mobilize resources and foster innovation, they raise critical concerns regarding academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and equitable access. This study employs a qualitative comparative case study based on secondary data from policy documents, institutional reports, and academic literature. Three national contexts are analyzed: Morocco’s resource-backed model at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), South Africa’s structured legal framework, and Uganda’s market-driven approach. Findings reveal that well-regulated PPPs, as in Morocco and South Africa, strengthen infrastructure and research capacity while safeguarding academic freedom. In contrast, Uganda’s weaker governance context shows heightened commercial pressures, restricted autonomy, and greater inequities. The study concludes that PPPs in Africa represent a double-edged sword, with their success contingent on governance frameworks that protect academic freedom alongside efficiency
Forecasting Regional Inequality from Time Series Models to Artificial Intelligence-Based Frameworks
No full textThis research investigates the performance of the traditional econometric models against the advanced AI-based approaches in forecasting regional inequality in Morocco. Recognizing that regional inequalities evolve in complex, non-linear ways, the research evaluates models for their predictive accuracy and practical applicability in guiding policy. Conventional methods demonstrate reasonable performance, particularly in capturing linear trends. Among them, the AR model achieved the lowest MAPE and RMSE. However, AI-based models—especially LSTM and XGBoost—outperformed traditional techniques. LSTM proved highly effective in capturing both short- and long-term behavior, while XGBoost offered strong accuracy with efficient runtime. Conversely, Support Vector Regression (SVR) underperformed, reflecting its limitations in handling complex patterns. The findings highlight the growing inadequacy of traditional models for forecasting modern inequality dynamics and suggest that advanced AI tools, particularly LSTM, can provide more nuanced and reliable forecasts. These insights support the integration of AI in regional policy planning
L’intention d’achat de l’assurance Takaful : Une revue bibliométrique
No full textThis article aims to systematically map and analyze the current state of academic research on the purchase intention of Takaful insurance. It seeks to identify major contributions, uncover dominant schools of thought, analyze the field’s evolving trends, and propose a structured agenda for future research. The methodology relies on a rigorous bibliometric review, combined with qualitative content analysis. A corpus of 45 articles (2012–2024), extracted from the Scopus database, was analyzed using VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix package in R. The study combines performance analyses (sources, authors, countries, citations) and co-occurrence mapping to reveal underlying thematic clusters and their evolution. The analysis highlights six core thematic clusters: (1) psychological and religious factors, (2) brand equity and risk perception, (3) family Takaful core, (4) branding in Gulf markets, (5) adoption by SMEs and microenterprises, and (6) macroeconomic approaches. Theoretically, the Theory of Planned Behavior remains predominant, often hybridized with frameworks such as the Diffusion of Innovation Theory or the UTAUT model. The analysis is limited by the exclusive use of the Scopus database and the selection criteria defined in the initial query. Nonetheless, the findings offer valuable implications for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, advocating for a deeper integration of behavioral and macroeconomic approaches, a focus on socio-demographic segmentation, and further exploration of digitalization and ESG concerns in the Takaful sector.Cet article vise à cartographier et analyser de manière systématique l’état de la recherche académique portant sur l’intention d’achat de l’assurance Takaful. Il s’agit de recenser les contributions majeures, d’identifier les courants de pensée dominants, d’analyser les tendances évolutives du champ, et de proposer un agenda structuré pour les recherches futures. La méthodologie repose sur une revue bibliométrique rigoureuse, combinée à une analyse de contenu qualitative. Un corpus de 45 articles (2012–2024), extraits de la base Scopus, a été analysé à l’aide des outils VOSviewer et Bibliometrix (R). L’étude combine des analyses de performance (sources, auteurs, pays, citations) et des cartographies de cooccurrence pour révéler les clusters thématiques sous-jacents et leur évolution. L’analyse met en évidence six clusters thématiques structurants : (1) facteurs psychologiques et religieux, (2) capital-marque et perception du risque, (3) noyau Takaful famille, (4) branding dans les marchés du Golfe, (5) adoption par les M/PME, et (6) approches macro-économiques. Sur le plan théorique, la théorie du comportement planifié reste dominante, souvent hybridée à d’autres cadres comme la théorie de la diffusion de l’innovation ou l’UTAUT. L’analyse est limitée par l’utilisation exclusive de la base Scopus et par les critères de sélection définis dans la requête initiale. Malgré cela, les résultats offrent des implications importantes pour les chercheurs, praticiens et décideurs, ils invitent à une meilleure intégration des approches comportementales et macro-économiques, à une prise en compte de la segmentation socio-démographique, et à une exploration plus poussée de la digitalisation et des enjeux ESG dans le Takaful
Congenital retinal macrovessel associated with pachychoroid disease
No full textCongenital retinal macrovessel (CRM) is a rare vascular abnormality characterized by the presence of a large aberrant retinal vessel crossing the center of the macula, typically associated with a vascular network extending above and below the horizontal raphe. We present imaging findings of a CRM in an asymptomatic patient. 
Innovation in clusters : a study by structural determinants
No full textThis work aims to present the cluster as a fertile ground for innovation, and for this we will shed light on the structural determinants of an innovative environment based on location theories. In this work we will opt for an approach of the cluster as "innovative environments", where skills training, financing of initiatives, circulation of information, socio-economic animation, basic services to the community takes place. population, territorial synergy, in order to serve the development of innovation
Étude bilatérale des Causes du Chômage au Gabon : L'Impact des IDE, de l'Inflation, de la Croissance Économique et de l'Efficacité du Gouvernement
No full textL'objectif de notre article est de démontrer l'existence de relations bilatérales entre le chômage, l'inflation, les IDE, la croissance économique et l'efficacité du gouvernement au Gabon, mettant en évidence un arbitrage entre ces variables.
Nous mettons particulièrement l'accent sur leur impact sur le chômage, en explorant les liens directs et indirects. Pour ce faire, nous avons utilisé une modélisation VAR (Vector Autoregression) sur la période de 2001 à 2023, en nous appuyant sur des données de la Banque mondiale. Nos résultats montrent que l'inflation et les IDE influencent directement le chômage, tandis que la croissance économique a un effet indirect via l’inflation. Concrètement, une augmentation de 1 % de l'inflation entraîne une hausse de 0,10 % du chômage, tandis qu'une augmentation des IDE réduit le chômage de 0,05 %.
L’inflation en réduisant la croissance économique montre qu’elle affecte potentiellement la consommation ce qui affecte la production et détériore le chômage (liens indirect). Il n'existe pas de relation de réciprocité entre ces variables et le chômage. Par conséquent, il est crucial pour le Gabon de diversifier son économie, d'améliorer le climat des affaires et d'investir dans les infrastructures et le capital humain.
Mot clés : Chômage ; IDE ; Inflation ; Croissance économique ; l'Efficacité du Gouvernement ; VAR ; Gabo
PARCOURS MIGRATOIRES CONNECTES : RECIT REFLEXIF D’UNE RECHERCHE SUR L’INTEGRATION DES IMMIGRANTS MAROCAINS AU CANADA A L’ERE NUMERIQUE
No full textPlutôt qu’un simple exposé de résultats, cet article propose le récit réflexif et intime de mon parcours de recherche sur l’intégration numérique des immigrants marocains au Canada. Ancrée dans une expérience personnelle, l’étude explore les coulisses de la thèse : les défis d’un terrain mené entièrement à distance, les questionnements sur ma propre posture de chercheuse marocaine étudiant ses pairs, et les adaptations constantes que cela a exigé. Le texte témoigne de la manière dont ce cheminement intellectuel fut aussi une aventure humaine, qui a profondément nourri ma réflexion et influencé mes propres projets de vie.
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Abstract : Rather than a simple presentation of results, this article offers a reflective and intimate account of my research journey on the digital integration of Moroccan immigrants in Canada. Rooted in personal experience, the study explores the behind-the-scenes aspects of the thesis: the challenges of conducting fieldwork entirely remotely, questions about my own position as a Moroccan researcher studying my peers, and the constant adaptations this required. The text testifies to how this intellectual journey was also a human adventure, one that profoundly nourished my thinking and influenced my own life plans
BNP Paribas التمويل البنكي كرافعة للاقتصاد الدائري: مع الإشارة إلى تجربة مجمع : Bank financing as a lever for the circular economy; referring to the experience of the BNP Paribas Group
No full textتهدف هذه الورقة البحثية إلى إبراز الدور الذي تلعبه بعض البنوك في دعم وتشجيع المشاريع المستدامة، وذلك في إطار الاقتصاد الدائري، وتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة لعام 2030. ولتجسيد ذلك، تم تدعيم هذه الورقة البحثية بدراسة حالة مجمع BNP Paribas، لتجربته الرائدة في تمويل هذا النوع من المشاريع المستدامة. وقد توصلنا إلى ثلة من النتائج، أهمها: أن مجمع BNP Paribas كانت له رؤية استراتيجية تعكس توجهه نحو التطورات التكنولوجية والبيئية، وأن انتقاله للاقتصاد الدائري منذ سنة 2019 كانت نقلة حتمية وليست اختيارية، وذلك من خلال تبني عقود ذات الأثر الاجتماعي والبيئي… كل ذلك جعل من حجم الاستثمارات المستدامة يشهد اتجاها تصاعديا على مدار الفترة 2022-2025؛ 223 مليار أورو سنة 2022 إلى 285 مليار أورو سنة 2024 وبلوغ هدف 300 مليار أورو سنة 2025. وبهذا فإن تنوع المحفظة الاستثمارية للمجمع ستحسن لامحالة من تسيير الأخطار البنكية.This work mainly aims to highlight the role played by some banks, in this case in supporting and encouraging sustainable projects within the framework of the circular economy, thus achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. To do this, we opted for a case study on the BNP Paribas Group, to highlight its pilot experience in bringing this type of sustainable project to fruition. Among the results of this research work: the BNP Paribas Group certainly had a strategic vision in turning towards technological and environmental development, moreover its shift in 2019 towards the circular economy was the result of an imperative change and not an optional change, by opting for contracts with social and environmental characteristics... This strategic change by the group has increased the volume of financing for sustainable projects over the period 2022-2025, with 223 billion euros invested in 2022 and 285 billion euros in 2024, to reach the goal of 300 billion euros in 2025. This diversification of the group's investment portfolio should enable better manage banking risks
spatial-temporal analysis of rainfall and temperature patterns in NCA, Northern Tanzania from 1978 and 2019
No full textContext and background
Changes in precipitation and temperature may imply changes and variability in climate which may cause negative and positive environmental and social-economic impacts even within protected and /or conserved areas. Changes in trends of temperature and precipitation can instigate impacts on a particular environment and subsequently affect lives (biodiversity) and interactions between organisms and their environment (ecosystem). This paper presents a spatial-temporal trend analysis in temperature and rainfall patterns from 1978 to 2019 in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), northern Tanzania
Goal and Objectives:
This paper presents a spatial-temporal trend analysis in temperature and rainfall patterns from 1978 to 2019 in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), The findings obtained can be used in understanding the influence of changes in precipitation and temperature on distribution and abundance of biodiversity in the ecosystem; and in development and implementation of appropriate conservation strategies and plans for enhanced management and sustainable conservation
Methodology:
Gridded monthly rainfall and temperature data from TerraClimate (TC) database have been utilized. Modified Mann-Kendal and Thiel-Sen’s slope estimators were used to test the significance and compute magnitude of trend of each variable respectively..
Results:
The results show a significant decreasing trend ( < 0.1) in long-term annual rainfall ranging from −1mm to – 6mm per year. Maximum and minimum temperature indicate a significant increasing trend (p < 0.1) between 0.02 to 0.03°C per year, generally along the South-West and North-East parts of NCA
Les stratégies d'influence des entreprises chinoises en Afrique francophone : entre partenariat économique et guerre cognitive
No full textL'expansion chinoise en Afrique francophone constitue un phénomène géopolitique majeur transformant les équilibres d'influence traditionnels. Cette recherche examine les stratégies d'influence déployées par les entreprises chinoises entre 2020 et 2025, analysant la dualité entre partenariat économique et guerre cognitive. La méthodologie repose sur une revue systématique de 80 articles académiques récents issus de bases indexées (Scopus, IMIST Maroc, Web of Science). Les résultats révèlent des stratégies hybrides combinant investissements économiques massifs, opérations de soft power et éléments de guerre cognitive. Cette approche multidimensionnelle permet aux entreprises chinoises de naviguer efficacement dans un environnement complexe tout en consolidant leur position face aux acteurs traditionnels, particulièrement la France. L'analyse démontre l'existence d'un écosystème d'influence sophistiqué qui dépasse les approches économiques traditionnelles