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  • Abdallah, Khaled A.; Arts and Sciences; 1987-03-06; 200804569; Dr. Sima Tokajian; Dr. Roy Khalaf; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Brigitte Wex (2011-11-29)
    Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen that is capable of causing a wide range of diseases, from relatively mild skin infections to deep systemic infections such as pneumonia. Identification and typing of ...
  • Chartouny, Madona Kamal; Arts and Sciences; 200300548; Dr. lman Osta; Dr. Samar Zebian; MA in Education; Dr. Ketty Sarouphim (2011-11-28)
    The purpose of this study was to reinforce research on gender differences in math education in Lebanon by studying the topic as it pertains to students’ attitudes and achievement, teachers’ beliefs, as well as teachers’ ...
  • Ezzedine, Maya; Arts and Sciences; 1979-07-21; 200603580; Dr. Mona Nabahani; Dr. Layla Harmoush; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-28)
    This study aims at examining the effect of incorporating visual literacy in terms of enhancing the oral fluency and communicative skills of second language learners. In addition, it attempts to identify teachers’ attitudes ...
  • El Khoury, Maya Nabil; Arts and Sciences; 1985-04-28; 200300845; Dr. Leila Harmoush; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-28)
    Early childhood educators (ECEs) play an important role in fostering children‟s literacy. This study examined the effect of rich literacy environment on students' motivation. It was conducted in a public school in Beirut. ...
  • Mo'dad, Lama; Arts and Sciences; 1984-09-26; 200302203; Dr. Leila Harmoush; Dr. Mona Majdalani; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-28)
    The purpose of this research is to study the effect of teachers‟ perceptions and beliefs about technology on their abilities to integrate computer use in their teaching practices. Both quantitative and qualitative methods ...
  • عبد الصمد, هيبة; Arts and Sciences; 1967-01-16; 200202752; Dr. Samira Aghacy; Dr. Jacqueline Hajjar; MA in Comparative Literature; Dr. Latif Zeitouni (2011-11-23)
  • Thoumy, Jana Joseph; Arts and Sciences; 1980-08-28; 199831500; Dr. Costantine Daher; Dr. Sima Tokajian; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Fuad Hashwa (2011-11-21)
    An extracellular lipase with a molecular weight of 99 KDa from a Thermoactinomycete sp. isolated from an olive oil contaminated soil (Al Koura, Lebanon) was purified using ammonium sulphate, Sephadex G-25 and ion exchange ...
  • Hayek, Stephanie E.; Arts and Sciences; 1987-08-11; 200900697; Dr. Mirvat EI-Sibai; Dr. Roula Abdd Massih; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Sandra Rizk-Jarnati (2011-11-18)
    Kefir is a fermented milk product, to which many health benefits have been attributed. These include anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and metabolic benefits. Most importantly, many studies have proven ...
  • Shehab, Manal; Arts and Sciences; 1983-12-01; 200804663; Dr. Layla Harmoush; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-18)
    Several researchers in the world of English Language Teaching have been engaged in examining the process of assessing students’ writing using rubrics. Literature indicates that there is a debate among educators concerning ...
  • Qumri, Samia; Arts and Sciences; 1978-11-19; 199600760; Dr. Paul Tabar; Dr. Bassel Salloukh; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Jennifer Skulte-Ouaiss (2011-11-18)
    This thesis investigates the causes and consequences of Iraqi forced migration with which Jordan has had to contend since 1990. Extensive migratory waves flooded the Kingdom and are still expected to increase. The study ...
  • Horr, Walid Majed; Arts and Sciences; 1980-11-22; 200302013; Dr. Sanaa Sharafeddine; Dr. Faisal Abukhzam; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Ramzi Haraty (2011-11-18)
    Wireless is the next generation networking technology. The security of such technology is very critical because its physical layer is the electro-magnetic waves that can be easily intercepted by anyone. The original ...
  • Moghrabi, Rana; Arts and Sciences; 1979-03-20; 199708250; Dr. Paul Tabar; Dr. Imad Salameh; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Sami Baroudi (2011-11-18)
    This study examines the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s, focusing, in particular, on Syria's position during that War. The thesis first provides a discussion of the Iran-Iraq War, highlighting the history of the conflict ...
  • Hammoud, Hala Hussein; Arts and Sciences; 1965-06-15; 198210790; Dr. Sami Baroudi; Dr. Fawwaz Traboulsi; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Walid Moubarak (2011-11-18)
  • Sarrouf, Manal N.; Arts and Sciences; 1986-04-15; 200400918; Dr. Habib Malik; Dr. Marwan Rowayheb; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Walid Moubarak (2011-11-18)
    Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has proved to be one of Lebanon’s most influential political and religious figures in the country’s modern history. His influence has even surpassed Lebanese territories ...
  • Nakkouzi, Rania; Arts and Sciences; 1973-02-15; 200900642; Dr. Nola Bacha; Dr. Rula Diab; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-17)
    Western research on white lies-telling had mainly focused on the conceptualization of the notion of white lies by children and teenagers. Research dedicated to the analysis of white lies-telling in adult discourse is ...
  • Salem, Hani Hassan; Arts and Sciences; 1977-09-16; 199502680; Dr. Ramzi A. Haraty; Dr. May Abboud; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Nashat Mansour (2011-11-17)
    Ripple effect is a measure of structural complexity of a source code upon changing a method or a class. Ripple effect measures the amount by which this method / class may affect other methods or classes within a program, ...
  • Jiryes, Hala Adib; Arts and Sciences; 1963-05-10; 200801616; Dr. Mona Nabahani; Dr. Mona Madjalani; MA in Education; Dr. Iman Osta (2011-11-17)
    Technology is being integrated in education at large and in mathematics teaching and learning in particular. This study is an action research conducted in math classes in Lebanon. The purpose of this thesis is to study ...
  • Barghout, Hamed; Arts and Sciences; 1981-10-24; 200101037; Dr. Nashat Mansour; Dr. Haidar Harmanani; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Faisal N. Abu-Khzam (2011-11-17)
    Maximal clique enumeration is one of the most important tools for solving problems in a wide variety of application domains. Classical enumeration techniques suffer from being too slow on large scale data. New techniques, ...
  • Katerji, Alaa H.; Arts and Sciences; 1984-04-29; 200103238; Dr. Rima Bahous; MA in Education; Dr. Mona Nabhani (2011-11-17)
    School rules and policies are a major concern for educators, administrative personnel, teachers, and even students. Rules contribute to improve school effectiveness. This study elicited the views of stakeholders about ...
  • Abu-Teen, Leen; Arts and Sciences; 1986-09-06; 200401332; Dr. Rula Diab; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-11-17)
    This study was conducted at a writing center at an English medium university in Lebanon in attempt to examine students‘ and tutors‘ perceptions about the effectiveness of the center in terms of improving student writing. ...

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