Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique

Quantum Entropic Relationalism (QER): Contemporary Debates and Theoretical Frontiers

Entropy has evolved from a secondary thermodynamic property (Clausius, 1865) to a potentially fundamental organizing structure of physical reality, particularly through its gravitational manifestation in the Bekenstein–Hawking formula. This article systematically reviews four the...

Observed and Simulated Decadal Variability of Precipitation in North Africa and the Mediterranean: Insights from ERA5 Reanalysis and CORDEX-CORE Simulations

Climate change and variability pose serious threats to natural and human systems. The Mediterranean and North Africa (MNA) are among the world’s climate change hotspots. An in-depth understanding of the decadal climate variability in this region is critical to support planning an...

Barriers to passive retrofitting of residential buildings as interconnected systems: network analysis and qualitative perspectives from stakeholders

Purpose Despite growing advocacy for sustainable building retrofitting, the construction sector remains faced with different barriers in developing countries. This study uncovers nuanced barriers to passive retrofitting of residential buildings from the perspectives of stakeholde...

Precision monitoring of leaf area index and chlorophyll content of major field crops in Northern Europe using UAV remote sensing and radiative transfer modeling

Abstract Purpose Long-term monitoring of crop biophysical and biochemical traits remains challenging in high-latitude regions due to short growing seasons, frequent cloud cover, and highly variable weather. In this context, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer flexible, high-res...

Sustainable Synthesis of a Waste-Derived Calcium Metal–Organic Framework from PET Plastic and Phosphate Mine Waste for Efficient Biodiesel Production

Abstract This study presents a sustainable strategy for the synthesis of a calcium based metal–organic framework (Ca-MOF) using phosphate mine waste rocks and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste as alternative calcium and ligand sources, respectively. The Ca-MOF was sy...

Alkali-activated binders produced from phosphate-derived clay and natural pozzolan: effect of precursor composition on phase evolution, microstructural development and mechanical performance

This study investigates the alkali activation of thermally treated Moroccan yellow clay derived from phosphate mining residues and natural volcanic pozzolan from the Middle Atlas as sustainable aluminosilicate precursors for geopolymer binder production. Following calcination, ca...

Analyzing the barriers to career trajectory development among female graduates in Morocco: A Qualitative Study

This study examines the persistent gap between women’s educational attainment and their labor market integration in Morocco. Despite significant progress in access to higher education, female graduates continue to face high unemployment, inactivity, and precarious employment. Whi...