103 research outputs found
MDOCS Poster-2018-02-06, Issam Nassar
No full textFebruary 6, 6pm
Location: Payne Room
Free and open to the public.
In conjunction with the exhibition This Place
Part of the Palestinian Voices series, organized and co-sponsored by the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS), the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program, International Affairs, Media and Film Studies, Art History, History, Hayat, and the Skidmore College Dean’s Office
Join us for a lecture by Issam Nassar on the history of Palestinian photography. Nassar is a historian of the Modern Middle East and of Photography at Illinois State University. His work focuses on the modern Middle East and the history of photography. He is the co-editor of Jerusalem Quarterly and the author and editor of a number of books, including the editor of I Would Have Smiled: Photographing the Palestinian Refugee Experience (Institute for Palestinian Studies, 2009) with Rashā Salṭī, and The Story of Jerusalem (Olive Branch Press, 2013).
Murat Yildiz, Assistant Professor of History at Skidmore College, will introduce Nassar and moderate a discussion following the talk.
This talk is part of exhibition This Place, on view February 3 through April 22, 2018, as well the Palestinian Voices series. The Palestinian Voices series is organized and co-sponsored by the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS), the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program, International Affairs, Media and Film Studies, Art History, History, Hayat, and the Skidmore College Dean’s Office.
This event is free and open to the public
Modeling Moroccan consumer behavior: An empirical approach
No full textFinal demand, particularly household consumption, is considered as one of the stimulators of economic activity. This study, aims to model the behavior of the Moroccan consumer through the Stone and Greay model. We based on the National Survey on Household Consumption and Expenditure 2013/2014 conducted by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) to estimate the coefficients of the model. We find that Moroccan consumers respond to changes in income more than to changes in price. This suggests that income policies may be more effective in influencing the consumption process than price policies.Final demand, particularly household consumption, is considered as one of the stimulators of economic activity. This study, aims to model the behavior of the Moroccan consumer through the Stone and Greay model. We based on the National Survey on Household Consumption and Expenditure 2013/2014 conducted by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) to estimate the coefficients of the model. We find that Moroccan consumers respond to changes in income more than to changes in price. This suggests that income policies may be more effective in influencing the consumption process than price policies
Les inégalités des revenus, l’ouverture économique et la croissance économique : Une étude en données de panel pour les pays à revenu intermédiaire
No full textIncome inequality has been growing around the world for decades. Some countries have reduced the number of people living in extreme poverty. But income inequality continues to rise while the rich accumulate unprecedented wealth. Similarly, income inequality between countries has improved, but income inequality within countries has increased. Reducing income inequality is integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This paper quantifies the links between income inequality, openness and economic growth associated with 31 middle-income countries over the period 2003-2020 using the method of generalized moments. The results suggest that the degree of economic openness and the rate of investment play an important role in economic recovery. Thus, income inequality is found to be a catalyst for economic growth. In addition, factors such as openness and economic growth are responsible for increasing inequality, while the level of education and foreign direct investment reduce it. As a recommendation, middle-income countries should encourage private investment and attract more foreign direct investment to create new jobs. In addition, reforming the education system is a major priority for these countries.
Keywords: Income inequality, Economic openness, Economic growth, Middle income countries, GMM
JEL Classification : D31 ; F13 ; F21 ; O40
Type of article: Empirical research.Les inégalités de revenus se creusent dans le monde depuis des décennies. Certains pays ont réduit le nombre de personnes vivant dans l'extrême pauvreté. Mais les inégalités de revenus continuent d’augmenter alors que les riches accumulent une richesse sans précédent. De même, les inégalités de revenus entre les pays se sont améliorées, mais les inégalités de revenus au sein des pays se sont aggravées. La réduction des inégalités de revenus fait partie intégrante de la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable. Cet article quantifie les liens entre les inégalités de revenus, l'ouverture et la croissance économique associés aux 31 pays à revenu intermédiaire au cours de la période 2003-2020 à l'aide de la méthode des moments généralisés. Les résultats suggèrent que le degré de l’ouverture économique et le taux d'investissement jouent un rôle important dans la relance économique. Ainsi, les inégalités de revenu se révèlent être un catalyseur de la croissance économique. En outre, les facteurs tels que le taux d'ouverture, la croissance économique sont responsables de l'augmentation des inégalités tandis que le niveau de l'éducation et des investissements directs étrangers la réduisent. Comme recommandation, les pays à revenu intermédiaire doivent encourager les investissements privés et attirer davantage les investissements directs étrangers pour créer de nouveaux postes d’emploi. De plus, la réforme du système éducatif est une priorité majeure pour ces pays.
Mots clés : Inégalités des revenus, Ouverture économique, Croissance économique, Pays à revenu intermédiaire, GMM
JEL Classification : D31 ; F13 ; F21 ; O40
Type de l’article : Recherche empirique
The effects of renewable energy and agriculture on CO2 emissions in Morocco: An approach to S-VAR modelling
No full textThis paper aims to assess the impact of agriculture and renewable energy on emission in Morocco during the period 1990 - 2020. In this regard, using R Software, the Structural Vector Autoregressive model (SVAR) is estimated to identify the short-run relationship that links our variables. The causality analysis as defined by Granger shows the existence of a two-way causal relationship between agriculture, renewable energy and emissions. The results obtained, from the impulse response function analysis shows that agriculture increases emissions while renewable energy reduces it. Therefore, the Government of Morocco should encourage the use of renewable energy and strengthen the management of agriculture to curb climate change and achieve the goal of sustainable development
Steel Slag Aggregate Characteristics Evaluation as Railway Ballast
No full textThe use of recycled materials is a new tendency in the field of railway engineering. Steel slag aggregates (SSA) are one of the recycled materials derived from the steel industry. The application of SSA in ballasted railway tracks requires mechanical examination. In the present paper, the shear behavior of the ballast layer constructed by SSA and basalt aggregates was considered to assess the use of SSA as a substitution for basalt. In this regard, a series of large-direct shear tests were performed on basalt and SSA under various normal stresses. Based on the results, basalt aggregates have higher shear resistance than SSA for all normal stress. However, steel slag has sufficient shear strength as well as particle abrasion resistance. Overall, it was proven that the SSA has suitable stability against shear forces that could be applied on railway ballast.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository 'You share, we take care!' - Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Railway Engineerin
Problem Solving Through Emerging Technologies
No full textAbstract: This article offers a discussion of the overall role of problem management process among emerging technologies when companies attempt to solve problems that affect their revenue and profit streams. The findings of this study have shown that different technologies that have emerged over the past decade have helped companies solve problems that might be significantly harder to solve if the firm simply depended upon humans. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Predictive Analytics (PA) have been especially helpful. AI can support companies become proactive to solve problems before they have become financially or technically problematic. The employment of PA can support companies predict patterns for potential technical issues and/or even predict customers’ future performance in terms of what they will buy, based on what they have already bought. The advantage of such analytics is not just for problem-solving but also to delight customers and provide better services. For the future, companies shall improve in the competency of matching up the current problem with the technology best designed to solve such a problem.
Keywords: Problem Solving Process, Information Technology Service Management, Internet of Things (IoT), Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, 4th Industrial Revolution, Public Onchain Database, Metadata, Augmented Reality.
Title: Problem Solving Through Emerging Technologies
Author: Ahmad Issam Alzahed
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 45-49
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 05-September-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7050274
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https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/problem-solving-through-emerging-technologiesInternational Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research, ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.co
Energies fossiles, énergies renouvelables et efficience de la production dans la région MENA et au Maroc : une analyse par la méthode de la frontière stochastique
No full textCet article vise à évaluer l’efficience technique de la production nationale dans un échantillon de pays de la région MENA, en mettant l’accent sur le cas marocain. La problématique centrale porte sur la capacité des pays à mobiliser efficacement les ressources énergétiques et productives pour soutenir la croissance économique, tout en réduisant les gaspillages et les inefficiences.
Pour ce faire, une approche économétrique basée sur la fonction de production Cobb-Douglas et la méthode de la frontière stochastique (SFA) a été mobilisée. L’analyse couvre la période 2000–2020 et intègre sept inputs : le capital, le travail, la terre, la consommation d’énergie renouvelable, de pétrole, de gaz naturel et de charbon, avec le PIB réel comme proxy de la production nationale.
Les résultats révèlent des écarts significatifs d’efficience entre les pays. Le Maroc enregistre un score moyen d’efficience de 0,96, en nette avance sur les autres pays étudiés, ce qui confirme la performance de sa stratégie énergétique. À l’inverse, des pays disposant de ressources fossiles abondantes affichent des inefficiences notables. L’énergie renouvelable contribue positivement à la production au Maroc, tandis que les effets des énergies fossiles apparaissent plus contrastés dans l’ensemble de la région.
Classification JEL : Q47 ; O13 ; C23 ; Q32
Type de la recherche : Recherche empiriqueThis article aims to assess the technical efficiency of national production in a selected sample of MENA countries, with a specific focus on Morocco. The central research question investigates the capacity of these countries to efficiently utilize energy and productive resources to support economic growth while minimizing waste and inefficiencies.
To address this question, we employed an econometric approach based on the Cobb-Douglas production function and the Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA). The study covers the period 2000–2020 and incorporates seven inputs : capital, labor, land, renewable energy consumption, oil, gas, and coal consumption. The real GDP is used as a proxy for national output.
The findings reveal significant efficiency gaps among the countries analyzed. Morocco records a high average efficiency score of 0.96, outperforming other countries in the sample, which supports the success of its energy transition strategy. In contrast, fossil fuel-rich countries exhibit notable inefficiencies. Renewable energy has a positive and significant impact on Morocco’s output, whereas fossil energy sources show more mixed effects across the region.
JEL Classification : Q47 ; O13 ; C23 ;Q32
Paper type: Empirical Researc
Croissance économique, énergies et environnement : quels moteurs des émissions de CO₂ dans la région MENA ?
No full textThe MENA region, while endowed with abundant energy resources, faces significant environmental and climatic vulnerabilities. As countries in the region strive to sustain economic growth, they must also confront the growing urgency of reducing carbon emissions. This dual challenge is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (clean energy), SDG 9 (innovation and infrastructure), and SDG 13 (climate action). Understanding the drivers of CO₂ emissions is thus essential for guiding policies toward a more sustainable development model. This study empirically investigates the impact of technological innovation, renewable energy consumption, GDP, and non-renewable energy use on CO₂ emissions in MENA countries over the period 2000–2020. Using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) approach, the findings reveal that both economic growth and the use of non-renewable energy significantly increase carbon emissions, while the effects of innovation and renewable energy remain statistically limited. These results highlight the need for a stronger commitment to energy transition, green innovation, and environmentally sound public policy to foster a low-carbon growth trajectory in the MENA region.
JEL Classification : Q55, Q43, O13, O47, C33.
Paper type: Empirical ResearchLa région MENA, riche en ressources énergétiques, mais fortement exposée aux vulnérabilités climatiques, se trouve aujourd’hui confrontée à un double défi : maintenir sa trajectoire de croissance économique tout en limitant son empreinte carbone. Dans ce contexte, la question des déterminants des émissions de CO₂ devient cruciale, notamment à la lumière des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD), en particulier ceux liés à l’énergie propre (ODD 7), à l’innovation (ODD 9) et à l’action climatique (ODD 13).Cet article propose une analyse empirique de l’impact de l’innovation technologique, des énergies renouvelables, du PIB et de la consommation d’énergies non renouvelables sur les émissions de CO₂ dans un panel de pays MENA sur la période 2000–2020. En mobilisant la méthode des moments généralisés (GMM), les résultats montrent que la croissance économique et la consommation d’énergies fossiles sont significativement liées à une hausse des émissions, tandis que les effets de l’innovation et des énergies renouvelables demeurent encore limités. Ces résultats soulignent l’urgence de réorienter les stratégies de développement vers une croissance verte, fondée sur la transition énergétique, l’investissement en technologies propres et la réforme des politiques environnementales.
Classification JEL : Q55, Q43, O13, O47, C33.
Type de la recherche : Recherche empiriqu
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