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  • A multi-class discriminative motif finding algorithm for autosomal genomic data. (c2015) 
    Wehbe, Gioia Wahib; MS in Computer Science; SAS; 200801378; Azar, Danielle; Abu Khzam, Faisal; Zalloua, Pierre; Computer Science and Mathematics; Khazen, Georges (2016-04-06)
    A lot of advancement has been made in the field of population genetics in the past decade. New technologies, such as Next-Generation Genome Sequencing, can now provide huge amounts of data in little time. Big initiatives ...
  • Using artificial bee colony to optimize software quality estimation models. (c2015) 
    Abou Assi, Tatiana Antoine; MS in Computer Science; SAS; 201206297; Harmanani, Haidar; Khazen, George; Takchi, Jean; Computer Science and Mathematics; Azar, Danielle (2016-04-06)
    Computer software has become an important foundation in several versatile domains including medicine, engineering, etc. Consequently, with such widespread application of software, the essential need of ensuring certain ...
  • The role of empowerment in the professional development of middle managers. (c2016) 
    Adada, Manal; MA in Education; SAS; 201103879; Natout, Mahmoud; Bahous, Rima; Education; Nabhani, Mona (2016-03-30)
    This study is conducted in a Lebanese private school that began an initiative for clarifying job descriptions for middle managers and empowering them in order to enhance their work performance. The study explores the ...
  • Behind the wheels. (c2015) 
    Fata, Rana el-; MA in Education; SAS; 199401260; Nabhani, Mona; Natout, Mahmoud; Education; Bahous, Rima (2016-03-30)
    Studies on gender differences have put down the basis for many debates and arguments. This study explores the differences and similarities in linguistic patterns and behavioral acts between female and male drivers in ...
  • The effect of teaching and learning in native and foreign language students' conceptual understanding in science in a Lebanese context. (c2015) 
    Bayloun, Hiba Jawad; MA in Education; SAS; 200602314; Bahous, Rima; Majdalani, Mona; Education; Kaloustian, Garene (2016-03-30)
    The effect of teaching and learning science in native and/or foreign language has been explored by various literature studies. Studies have shown different results, however, minimal research investigation has been conducted ...
  • An arabic picture vocabulary program to develop oral language, visual imagery, and memory skills. (c2012) 
    Khaled, Sarah M.; MA in Education; SAS; 200202741; Majdalani, Mona; Harmoush, Layla; Education; Oueini, Ahmad (2016-03-07)
    This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of a specially designed Arabic picture vocabulary program on developing oral language, visual imagery and memory skills of a first grader. The student was purposively selected ...
  • Effects of Lindamood phoneme sequencing program (LIPS) on a bilingual student. (c2012) 
    Jurdi, Sarah A.; MA in Education; SAS; 200500795; Harmoush, Layla; Ammar, Diala; Education; Oueini, Ahmad (2016-03-07)
    The purpose of this case study was to determine the effectiveness of Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing program (LiPS) on phonemic awareness (PA), reading, and spelling in a bilingual teenager diagnosed with dyslexia, and the ...
  • Shortage of male teachers. (c2013) 
    Antar, Rafik; MA in Education; SAS; 200402693; Bahous, Rima; Harmoush, Layla; Education; Nabhani, Mona (2016-03-07)
    This study addresses the issue of the predominant shortage in male teachers at the lower grade levels in Lebanese schools. This issue has been highlighted in the international literature for decades, and many studies from ...
  • The new financial war. (c2013) 
    Safa, Waddah M.; MA in International Affairs; SAS; 199409730; Baroudi, Sami; Salamey, Imad; Social Sciences; Skulte-Ouaiss, Jennifer (2016-03-07)
    This thesis examines the potential for conflict between domestic Lebanese political (and other) pressures and international pressures that is a direct result of globalization. This conflict is further highlighted by the ...
  • The mechanism of action of kefir and its effect on the motility of breast and colorectal cancer cells. (c2013) 
    Khoury, Nathalie El; MS in Molecular Biology; SAS; 201005156; Wex, Brigitte; Mroueh, Mohammad; Natural Sciences; Rizk, Sandra; El-Sibai, Mirvat (2016-03-07)
    Kefir which is a fermented milk product originating from the Caucasus Mountains is gaining increasing popularity due to its attribution in preventing or curing many chronic diseases among them cancer. Previous studies have ...
  • The effect of daucus carota pentane-diethylether fraction on cancer cells motility and metastasis. (c2013) 
    Zgheib, Perla Z.; MS in Molecular Biology; SAS; 200702111; Rizk, Sandra; Mroueh, Mohammad; Natural Sciences; El-Sibai, Mirvat; Daher, Costantine (2016-03-07)
    Daucus carota (DC) is a herb used in folklore medicine in Lebanon to treat numerous diseases and infections including cancer. Previous studies were done on the aqueous and methanolic plant extract in order to assess its ...
  • Evaluating the alignment between a mathematics curriculum and the national tests. (c2013) 
    Safa, Wael Ajwad; MA in Education; SAS; 200700373; Habre, Samer; Nabhani, Mona; Education; Osta, Iman (2016-03-07)
    Alignment between various components of a curriculum is one major criterion to evaluate the curriculum. This paper aims to study the alignment between the Lebanese national tests for the “Life Sciences” track of the ...
  • The regulation of rhoA by stard 13 in focal adhesions is essential for astrocytoma cell motility. (c2013) 
    Saykali, Bechara A.; MS in Molecular Biology; SAS; 200701633; Daher, Costantine; Khalaf, Roy; Natural Sciences; El Sibai, Mirvat (2016-03-07)
    The World Health Organization estimates that glioblastoma account only for 2% of all cancers. Diagnosis of these types of tumor is often misleading, resulting in a false treatment and fatalities. Astrocytes rarely exhibit ...
  • Using machine learning for disease detection. (c2013) 
    Jreij, Georges Antoun; MS in Computer Science; SAS; 200402329; Takche, Jean; Khazen, George; Computer Science and Mathematics; Azar, Danielle (2016-03-04)
    Classification consists of predicting group membership for new data instances by learning from pre-classified data instances. Classification is crucial as it contributes in solving problems in all fields, such as: ...
  • Fragment based protein structure prediction. (c2013) 
    Terzian, Meghrig Ohanes; MS in Computer Science; SAS; 201000119; Haraty, Ramzi; El-Sibai, Mirvat; Computer Science and Mathematics; Mansour, Nashat (2016-03-04)
    In recent years, the protein structure prediction problem has come under extensive investigation, and computational structure prediction methods are circumventing the time-consuming experimental methods by accelerating the ...
  • The role of pharmaceutical companies toward a sustainable health approach in a globalized world. (c2013) 
    Arzoumanian, Christine; MA in International Affairs; SAS; 200803535; Baroudi, Sami; Sukkarieh, Ola; Social Sciences; Salamey, Imad (2016-03-04)
    This paper focuses on the effect of globalization and western hegemony, and its manifestations on pharmaceutical industry that is closely linked to global health conditions in the world. On a more specific note, Lebanon ...
  • The European External Action Service reviewed. (c2013) 
    Pavoordt, Maarten van de; MA in International Affairs; SAS; 201105367; Baroudi, Sami; Salloukh, Bassel; Social Sciences; Skulte-Ouaiss, Jennifer (2016-03-04)
    The Arab uprisings of 2011 and the consequent ousting of long-standing autocratic regimes in North Africa have forced the European Union to radically alter its relationship with its neighboring region. In effect, this ...
  • Desire (RE) packaged. (c2014) 
    Othman, Rola; MA in Comparative Literature; SAS; 200804394; Zeitouni, Latif; Aghacy, Samira; Humanities; Aercke, Kristiaan (2016-03-04)
    The image of the dangerous and depraved woman who uses her feminine wiles and causes the downfall of man is not new. Numerous examples exist in the literature and popular imagination of many cultures. Still, this woman was ...
  • Towards S. aureus maldi-typing. (c2014) 
    Awad, Dania Bassam; MS in Molecular Biology; SAS; 200902633; Tokajian, Sima; Khalaf, Roy; Natural Sciences; Wex, Brigitte (2016-03-03)
    Staphylococcus aureus is possibly the most common human pathogen causing approximately one third of all bacteria-related diseases. S. aureus’ adaptable characteristics and increasing antibiotic resistance allows it to ...
  • Metformin inhibits 2D and 3D motility in astrocytoma cancer cells. (c2014) 
    Hassan, Marwa Fouad Al; MS in Molecular Biology; SAS; 200702282; Jamati, Sandra Rizk; Khalaf, Roy; Natural Sciences; El-Sibai, Mirvat (2016-03-03)
    Metformin is an oral anti-hyperglycemic agent in the biguanide class which lowers blood glucose concentrations and has been used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin is highly used in polycystic ovary syndrome ...

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