International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Studies

From seed to scale: the impact of innovation on organizational performance in Moroccan Agritech startups

2026-01-11T16:36:37+00:00

In Morocco's burgeoning AgriTech sector, innovation emerges as a pivotal lever for organizational performance amid climate volatility and digital disruption. This study rigorously investigates the multifaceted impact of innovation strategies product, process, and digital on key metrics including revenue growth (ROA), operational efficiency, and sustainability indices across 5 case-study startups and a survey of 120 founders/managers (2023-2025). Employing structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), results confirm a robust pathway (β=0.68, p<0.001, R²=0.52), with digital innovation yielding 32% superior growth versus traditional methods, moderated by ecosystem enablers like incubators (FAO, 2025; Elbahjaoui & Elabjani, 2023). Post-COVID resilience is amplified by AI integration, aligning with Schumpeterian dynamics (Schumpeter, 1934; Teece et al., 1997). Theoretical contributions refine dynamic capabilities for emerging markets; practical implications urge policy reforms for seed funding and skills hubs, positioning Moroccan AgriTech as a North African exemplar (Habibi, 2020; World Bank, 2024). Limitations include regional focus; future work explores longitudinal AI effects.

Keywords: Innovation strategies, organizational performance, AgriTech startups, Morocco, digital transformation, dynamic capabilities, PLS-SEM, startup ecosystems.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2025

Published Date: February 01, 2025

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/541

Impulse responses of a floating cylinder for recovering wave energy

2026-01-11T16:55:37+00:00

Over the last few decades, the world has focused its attention on renewable energies and how to exploit them in the right way. Recovering wave energy and converting it into electrical energy is of major interest to researchers. This work focuses on calculating the impulse response of a floating cylinder subjected to wave action using two methods. One is analytical, based on the article by Cummins, and the other is numerical, using the "NEMOH" code, in order to compare the two methods.

Keywords: Energy recovery, Waves, Impulse response, Floating cylinder, "NEMOH" code, Morison model.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2026

Published Date: February 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/542

Abattoir Effluent and Quality of Water in Nyanchabo Stream, Kisii County, Kenya.

2026-01-23T09:41:31+00:00

The existence of livestock in the great expanse of the world’s ecologies affects biodiversity in both developed and fast developing countries where it is frequently a major cause of water pollution. Dairy farm waste and wash-down from slaughter houses constitutes an enormous challenge leading to the release of raw or inadequately treated effluent into water bodies that leads to quality deterioration in receiving waters. Through water quality monitoring, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of Itibo abattoir wastewater on the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of Nyanchabo stream waters. It ascertained parameters levels of abattoir effluent and stream water before and after the two interacted and compared with the guidelines provided by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and World Health Organization (WHO). Field sampling was conducted over a six-weeks period, and water quality parameters of temperature, Potential for Hydrogen (pH), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Nitrate (NO₂), Phosphate (PO₄) and total coliform, Escherichia coli and Faecal streptococci load were quantified. Standard methods and instruments were employed at the field and laboratory for sample collection and analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using Graph Pad Prism, version 5.0, with statistical significance level set at P<0.05. The study findings revealed that, except for pH, Temperature, EC, DO, TDS and NO₂ which got elevated, the abattoir effluent also amplified the levels of TSS (1144±360.8)mg/l, BOD (199.8±47.9)mg/l, COD (2194±1344)mg/l, PO₄(12.40±2.725)mg/l, Total coliform (68,183±16,715)cfu/100ml, E. coli (29850±13212) cfu/100ml and F. streptococci (122667±33193)cfu/100ml in the stream waters beyond permissible limits consequently impacting negatively on the stream water quality. Nyanchabo stream water was hence found to be unfit for use by humans and animals unless the effluent was adequately treated before discharge. Additionally, upstream pollution control measures which include soil erosion control, proper disposal of human and animal faecal matter and reclaiming of the riparian land was recommended to avert stream pollution from other non-point sources.

Key words: Abattoir wastes, Effluent, Stream, Treatment pond, Water Quality.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2026

Published Date: February 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/555

Who sets the standards rules the game: International policy for producing global indicators and reports

2026-01-31T17:21:53+00:00

This article examines a relatively overlooked dimension of power in the international system, namely the political role played by global indicators and reports in shaping public policies and restructuring international positions. It is grounded in the central assumption that measurement and evaluation tools are no longer neutral technical instruments, but have evolved in to mechanisms of indirect governance through standards and numbers rather than direct coercion.

The article adopts a critical analytical approach that combines structural analysis of the relationship between knowledge and power with empirical examination of concrete cases drawn from development, education, and governance. It argues that global indicators do not merely describe reality but actively reconstruct it by defining what is measured, how it is measured, and who holds the authority to determine success and failure. Furthermore, it demonstrates how report outcomes are increasingly used in negotiations, development financing, and reputation-building, turning numerical rankings into influential elements of international decision-making.

The study also analyses different state strategies in responding to global evaluation regimes, distinguishing between strict compliance, selective adaptation, and methodological manoeuvring. It highlights the limited agency of states that remain excluded from the production of global standards, as well as the structural biases embedded in claims of objectivity and neutrality.

The article concludes that the international politics of indicators constitute a subtle yet powerful arena of contestation over defining reality and progress. It calls for a shift from a narrow focus on improving rankings toward a strategy of knowledge reappropriation, based on critical engagement, institutional capacity-building, and active participation in the production of global standards.

Keywords: Global Indicators; International Reports; Knowledge and Power; Indirect Governance; Public Policy; International System.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2026

Published Date: February 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/560

Developing social and emotional skills through play: study of a programme inspired by the CASEL model in Year 5

2026-01-31T17:33:20+00:00

This study investigates the impact of play on the development of social and emotional competencies among two groups of 4th-grade students (CM1). The study is based on the implementation of an experimental program, Ludo-SEL, which offers structured play-based activities designed around the five core competencies of the CASEL framework (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making). Recognized internationally, the CASEL model provides a solid theoretical foundation for the integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into educational practices.

Through an analytical and comparative methodology, the results highlight the positive effects of the program on several socio-emotional skills, particularly emotional regulation and the quality of peer interactions. This research thus underlines the relevance of play as a pedagogical tool, capable of enhancing student engagement and supporting holistic development. It encourages a rethinking of education through a more human, inclusive, and trans- versal approach, placing emotional well-being at the heart of the learning process.

Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), play-based learning, CASEL framework emotional regulation, socio-emotional competencies, primary education.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2026

Published Date: February 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/561

Analysis of the effects of teaching units on the underqualification of mathematics teachers in secondary schools in the masina I pool

2026-02-02T15:54:32+00:00

This study aims to analyse the effects of teaching units on underqualified mathematics teachers in schools in the Masina 1 secondary education pool. The central issue is the observation that the majority of mathematics teachers are underqualified, with an alarming proportion of them having no teacher training. The main hypothesis posits that supervision by qualified teachers could improve the pedagogical and disciplinary skills of underqualified teachers.

The methodology adopted includes surveys and interviews with teachers, as well as classroom observations to assess teaching practices. The results reveal that teachers recognise the importance of mentoring. Although some resort to private consultations with qualified colleagues, the lack of a structured continuing education system remains problematic.

Discussions of the results highlight the need to strengthen initial and continuing teacher training in order to improve the quality of mathematics teaching. This study highlights major challenges and calls for strategic interventions to support teachers' professional development and, consequently, student success.

Keywords: teaching units, underqualified teaching, mathematics, continuing professional development, teaching difficulties.

Received Date: December 20, 2025

Accepted Date: January 12, 2026

Published Date: February 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/564