Moroccan Journal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research (Dec 2024)
Editorial
Abstract
The Moroccan Journal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research (MJQR), in its Volume 6, Issue 4 (2024), presents a rich array of research addressing key challenges and opportunities in governance, education, migration, and organizational dynamics. This issue brings together diverse perspectives through rigorous methodologies, offering valuable contributions to scholarly discourse. • Migration Policies and Aspirations Es Siddiki, M. T., & El Kirat El Allame, Y. (2024). The Impact of European Migration Policies on the Aspirations of Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Morocco. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.52296 Es Siddiki and El Kirat El Allame explore how European migration policies affect the aspirations of Sub-Saharan African migrants in Morocco. Their analysis reveals that restrictive EU policies influence migrants' strategies, often leading them to consider settling in Morocco. Utilizing the push-pull framework, this study enhances understanding of migration dynamics and policy implications. • Territorial Governance in Fez Boutahar, S., & Debbagh, B. (2024). Assessing the Role of Territorial Governance in the Success of Territory Projects: A Case Study of the Fez Craft Industry. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.52044 Boutahar and Debbagh examine the role of territorial governance in the success of local projects, focusing on the craft industry in Fez. The study highlights the importance of collaborative governance and stakeholder coordination, emphasizing the need to modernize Morocco’s territorial governance structures for effective project implementation. • Mining Risk Education and Agro-Tourism Abadi, M. (2024). The Structural Model of Mining Risk Education for Agro-Tourism. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.50318 Abadi proposes a structural model for mining risk education to support agro-tourism development. By integrating environmental and sustainability education, the study underscores the potential for transforming post-mining landscapes into opportunities for tourism and sustainable growth. • Experiential Learning and Employability Jaouad, J., Ibnchahid, F., & Rhomari, L. (2024). The Influence of Experiential Learning on the Perceived Employability of Engineering Students in Their Final Year: The Role of Soft Skills. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.49132 Jaouad and colleagues investigate how experiential learning impacts the perceived employability of final-year engineering students. Their findings demonstrate that practical experiences and the development of soft skills—such as communication and leadership—significantly enhance graduates' competitiveness in the job market. • ICT Adoption in Higher Education El Hazzat, S., El Kirat El Allame, Y., & Faizi, R. (2024). ICT Adoption in Moroccan Higher Education: Key Predictors of Students’ Technology Acceptance and Usage. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.53006 El Hazzat and co-authors analyze factors influencing ICT adoption among Moroccan university students. Using an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework, their study identifies performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and self-efficacy as key predictors, offering insights into promoting technology integration in higher education. • Digital Transformation and Organizational Change Abed, R., & Helmi, D. (2024). Bibliometric Review of Digital Transformation and Organizational Change by VOSviewer. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.52257 Abed and Helmi conduct a bibliometric review using VOSviewer to explore the intersection of digital transformation and organizational change. Their study maps the evolution of this field, highlighting its growing relevance and providing a foundation for future research in organizational dynamics. • Union Leadership and Institutional Change El Yahyaoui, S. (2024). Agency of the Leaders of the Independent Union of Nurses and Health Technicians: Mobilization for Participation in the Elections of Joint Administrative Committees. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.51402 El Yahyaoui delves into the agency of leaders in the Independent Union of Nurses and Health Technicians in Morocco. The study illustrates how these leaders acted as institutional entrepreneurs to mobilize participation and overcome structural challenges during union elections. • Employee Silence in the Workplace Nitafan, R. (2024). Why Don’t People Speak Up at Work? A Systematic Review of Employee Silence Forms. MJQR, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.48379/IMIST.PRSM/mjqr-v6i4.50177 Nitafan offers a systematic review of employee silence, categorizing its forms and exploring motivations ranging from fear to altruism. The study provides actionable recommendations for organizations to foster open communication and address the risks associated with silence. This issue reflects MJQR's dedication to advancing multidisciplinary research and bridging academic inquiry with practical applications. Each article contributes meaningful insights into its respective field, enriching our understanding of complex societal and organizational phenomena.
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