89 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
Coastal ecological dynamics: monitoring vegetation changes in the Sfiha-Swani region (Morocco)
No full textThis study examines the dynamics of vegetation cover in the coastal region of Al Hoceima, focusing on Sfiha and Swani beaches. It aims to understand changes in land cover categories, particularly the distribution and dynamics of vegetation cover. The research uses a comprehensive spatio-temporal analysis using advanced remote sensing technology and GIS.
The methodology uses four Landsat satellite images and four aerial photos from Google Earth from 2003 to 2021. It involves digital processing, radiometric and geometric corrections, and on-site ground visits to validate remote sensing data outcomes.
The study used land cover maps and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps to analyze changes in vegetation cover over the past 18 years. The maps revealed percentages of 21% (2003), 25% (2010), 33% (2015), and 15% (2021) of vegetation cover changes, indicating degradation in the study area.
The study reveals a significant decline in vegetation in the coastal region due to a combination of human and natural factors. This assessment is crucial for developing effective conservation and management strategies. The findings extend beyond Al Hoceima, providing insights for broader environmental conservation efforts, and highlighting the intricate relationship between human activities and environmental changes
Landslide mapping using geospatial techniques: A case study of the Bokoya Massif (Central Rif, Morocco)
No full textThe terrestrial zone of Al-Hoceima National Park is faced with a multitude of natural and man-made hazards that threaten the stability of the soil and the ecological balance: earthquakes, coastal erosion, floods, fires and landslides. The creation of landslide susceptibility maps is a crucial step in making informed decisions for preventing and mitigating landslide risks. This work focuses on the analysis of landslide potential in the Bokoya massif, located in the central Moroccan Rif, using the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP). Our aim is to develop a landslide probability map, which will be an important tool for land-use planning and risk management, helping to identify priority areas for further research
Diachronic Study of Coastal Vegetation Cover in Al Hoceima (Morocco): A Geospatial Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS
No full textCoastal ecosystems are vital land-sea interfaces that are necessary to sustain environmental stability and biodiversity. In many places, the complex network of vegetation cover serves as an essential buffer, preventing erosion, sustaining a variety of habitats, and enhancing ecological resilience overall The study utilizes advanced technologies like GIS, remote sensing, and Landsat images to analyze vegetation changes in Sfiha and Swani's coastal regions over the past 18 years, aiming to understand the impact of land use, climate fluctuations, and human activities on the landscape, Sophisticated remote sensing technology, Landsat satellite images, and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are among the materials employed. During the designated period, the proportions of changes in the plant cover in the research area are determined and interpreted with the help of these resources. The study reveals significant changes in vegetation cover in Sfiha and Swani, revealing patterns of 21% (2003), 25% (2010), 33% (2015), and 15% (2021), providing insight into the temporal evolution of the coastal ecosystem and influencing conservation strategies and sustainable management practices. This study underscores the broader relevance of employing advanced spatial technologies for the monitoring and management of coastal ecosystems.Introductio
Study of Seasonal Trends in Ocean Characteristics and Acidification in Al Hoceima Bay (Central Rif, Morocco)
No full textThe Al Hoceima,bay as a vital marine ecosystem, faces the challenge of ocean acidification, a major consequence of climate change. This study analyzes the variation of three key oceanic parameters - Sea Surface Temperature (SST), seawater pH, and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) - over a 12-year period, from 2010 to 2021, utilizing an advanced statistical approach. The results reveal distinct seasonal trends and specific noteworthy years. Ocean acidification may pose a threat to the marine biodiversity of the region. This analysis is crucial for comprehending and mitigating the impacts of climate change on the Bay of Al Hoceima
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
L'environnement du plan d'eau Sidi Bouraroua: Physico-chimie des eaux et sédimentation actuelle (région d'Ouezzane, Maroc)
No full textInternational audienceIn order to characterise the actual environment oof Sidi Bouraoua, a deam lake situated in the Ouezzane region, seasonal investigation and sampling of water and superficial sediments have been achieved during the year 2003-2004. The physico*chemical analysis shows that fresh water is bicarbonated calco-chloro-sodics. The climatic influence is characterized by a dilution of waters from the hot season (summer) to the cold season (winter). The granulometric data of the superficial sediments shows on a detritical upstream resulting from the soil erosion of the catchment basin. The weak contents in organic matter and in carbonates are correlated with low biological water productivity and to the low autochthonous carbonates precipitation.Dans l'objectif de caractériser l'environnement actuel d'un lac de barrage situé dans la région d'Ouezzane (plan d'eau Sidi Boudaroua) des campagnes saisonnières d'études et d'échantillonnage d'eau et de sédiments d'interface ont été réalisées au cours de l'année 2003-2004. L'analyse physico-chimique montre que les eaux douces sont bicarbonatées calco-chloro-sodiques. L'influence climatique se caractérise par une dilution des eaux de la saison chaude (été) à la saison froide (hiver). La granulométrie des sédiments d'interface renseigne sur un alluvionnement en amont du plan d'eau résultant de l'érosion du sol du bassin versant. Les faibles teneurs en matière organique et en carbonates sont en liaison avec une faible productivité biologique du plan d'eau et une faible précipitation des carbonates
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