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  • Methods for system-on-chip test design, scheduling and optimization. (c2006) 
    Farah, Rana; Arts and Sciences; 1980-09-08; 199830820; Dr. Danielle Azar; Mr. Munjid Musallem; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Haidar Harmanani (2011-10-27)
    In this thesis we tackle three problems related to System-on-Chip. The first problem deals with test pattern generation. The purpose is to generate a set of test patterns that catch all the faults in a core. The problem ...
  • Political risk & the banking sector in the Mena Region. (c2006) 
    Maalouf, Claude Nicholas EL-; Arts and Sciences; 1977-07-07; 199532560; Dr. Elias Raad; Dr. Marwan Rowayheb; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Walid E. Moubarak (2011-10-26)
    The MENA region is attracting the attention of foreign investors. However, since violence and instability are the chief characteristics of this region, there are hurdles that prevent economic prosperity. In recent years, ...
  • GSTP1 and NQO1 polymorphisms as risk indicators of lung cancer in Lebanon. (c2006) 
    Ahmarani, Lena Pierre; Arts and Sciences; 1978-03-17; 200203084; Dr. Roy Khalaf; Dr. Sima Tokajian; MS in Molecular Biology; Professor Fuad Hashwa (2011-10-26)
    GSTP 1 and NQO 1 gene polymorphisms were considered to be risk indicators of tobacco induced lung cancer. GSTP 1 gene expresses a detoxifying enzyme and its polymorphism leads to a change in the amino acid IIe to Val at ...
  • UML based regression testing technique for oo software. (c2006) 
    Takkoush, Husam; Arts and Sciences; 1979-06-01; 199910050; Dr. Faisal Abu Khzam; Dr. Haidar Harmanani; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Nashat Mansour (2011-10-26)
    In this thesis we present a technique for regression testing of object oriented software based on the unified modeling language (UML). UML is a widely accepted modeling language for object oriented software. Regression ...
  • Democratization in Bahrain. (c2006) 
    Ghaith, Hisham; Arts and Sciences; Dr. Sami Baroudi; Dr. Paul Tabar; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Fawaz Traboulsi (2011-10-26)
    The struggle for change and democracy in Bahrain is a historic one marred by injustices, pains and disappointments. The Bahraini people made many sacrifices and endured many sufferings in order to realize change and ...
  • A synchronous/asynchronous multi-master replication method. (c2007) 
    Chahine, Amer Mohammad Kheir; Arts and Sciences; 1981-06-26; 200100610; Dr. Samer Habre; Dr. Issam Kouatly; MS in Computer Science; Dr. Ramzi Haraty (2011-10-26)
    This thesis is centered around the field of database replication. In this thesis, we present synchronous/asynchronous multi-master replication architecture and a replica control algorithm, which guarantees and provides ...
  • Assessing the UN millennium goals in closing the gender gap in education in the Arab World. (c2004) 
    Daniel, Susan; Arts and Sciences; 1975-09-08; 200202516; Dr. Fawwaz Traboulsi; Dr. Ahmad Oueini; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Sami E. Baroudi (2011-10-26)
    Education has cross-cutting effects on all development areas including economic growth, mortality rates, reproductive health, and over all well-being of the human race, especially women (UNFP A 2002). Thus, the United ...
  • The reading-writing connection. (c2007) 
    Fakhreddine, Juheina Najib; Arts and Sciences; 1953-10-10; 200401844; Dr. Leila Harmoush; MA in Education; Dr. Mona Nabhani (2011-10-26)
    The exigencies of writing at the secondary school level need immediate action plans to be treated before students end the secondary cycle to tum to college. The direct method that could be applied simultaneously with the ...
  • Internal displaced persons and UNHCR humanitarian reform. (c2007) 
    Sarieddine, Diala A.; Arts and Sciences; 1978-05-25; 199610920; Dr. Sami Baroudi; Dr. Bassel Salloukh; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Fawaz Trabousi (2011-10-26)
    This is a thesis about the Internally Displaced Persons (lOP) and their unspecified relation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its 1951 Convention. This thesis would not seek to solve ...
  • Identity building. (c2010) 
    Abou Antoun, Cherine; Arts and Sciences; 200203182; Dr. Jennifer Skulte Ouaiss; Dr. Marwan Rowayheb; MA in International Affairs; Walid Moubarak (2011-10-26)
    The purpose of this research is to study Shiites' rise to power in Lebanon and ensuing evolution of their political identity in a constructivist perspective, assessing the contributions of material and normative structures ...
  • Attributes and roles of subject leaders. (c2008) 
    Nammour, Tanya Gabriel; Arts and Sciences; 1962-02-28; 200502773; Dr. Iman Osta; Dr. Rima Bahous; MA in Education; Dr. Mona Nabhani (2011-10-26)
    The purpose of this study is to identify the attributes and roles of subject leaders as they are set out in their job descriptions and other related documents, and as they are perceived by three categories of stakeholders ...
  • The emergence of the Twelver Shiite community of Lebanon. (c2008) 
    Yazbeck, Riad N.; Arts and Sciences; 1983-01-13; 200102070; Professor Walid Moubarak; Doctor Marwan Rowayheb; MA in International Affairs; Professor Habib C. Malik (2011-10-26)
    This study will try to understand the sudden emergence of the Twelver Shiite community of Lebanon, a previously underrepresented and alienated community that is rarely mentioned in historical accounts. The Shia have ...
  • Occurence of y-hemolysin and panton valentine leukocidin genes and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical samples in Lebanon. (c2007) 
    Abou Khalil, Pamela F.; Arts and Sciences; 1984-02-15; 200103210; Dr. Fuad Hashwa; Dr. Roy Khalaf; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Sima Tokajian (2011-10-25)
  • The Candida albicans HWP2 protein is necessary for proper adhesion, biofilm formation and can complement a saccharomyces cerevisiae MUC1 null strain. (c2010) 
    Younes, Samer; Arts and Sciences; 1982-03-10; 200101800; Dr. Yehia Merchref; Dr. Mirvat El-Sibai; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Roy Khalaf (2011-10-25)
    Candida albica7zs is a fungal pathogen of humans that is responsible for the majority of mucosal and systemic candidiasis. The host-pathogen interaction in C. albicans has been the subject of intense investigation as it ...
  • Arab perception of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. (c2010) 
    Khawaja, Nabil; Arts and Sciences; 1981-05-17; 200101819; Marwan Ruwayheb; Sami Baroudi; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Walid Moubarak (2011-10-25)
  • Incidence of virulence factors in uropathogenic escherichia coli in two Lebanese hospitals and the evaluation of the CPS ID3 chromogenic medium for urine cultures. (c2007) 
    Lahham, Majd; Arts and Sciences; 1978-12-20; 200401073; Dr. Ziad Daoud; Dr. Roy Khalaf; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Sima Tokajian (2011-10-25)
    Urinary tract infections are among the most frequent encountered infections. The vast majority of urinary tract infections are caused by Escberichia coli. The invasion and colonization of the urinary tract by uropathogenic ...
  • Anti-tumor and antioxidant effects of Daucus carota water extract. (c2009) 
    Ghaziri-Tabbarah, Farah El; Arts and Sciences; Dr. Mohamad Mroueh; Dr. Mirvat Sibai; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Costantine Daher (2011-10-25)
    Daucus carota (Linnaeus) ssp. carota, also known as wild carrot, is listed by the council of Europe as a natural source of food flavoring. It is confined to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and South Africa. The plant ...
  • The role of the OSCE in the democratization process in Armenia. (c2007) 
    Babayan, Anahit; Arts and Sciences; 1982-03-14; 200500615; Dr. Jennifer Skulte-Ouaiss; Dr. Ohannes Geukjian; MA in International Affairs; Dr. Sami E. Baroudi (2011-10-25)
  • Nasturtium officinalis water extract. (c2009) 
    Fares, Najwan; Arts and Sciences; 1983-09-29; 200600210; Dr. Mohamad Mroueh; Dr. George Baroody; MS in Molecular Biology; Dr. Costantine Daher (2011-10-25)
    Nasturtium officinalis plants, commonly known as Watercress, or Habb Ar Rashad in Arabic, possess a wide range of biological activities. Although not many studies were conducted on Watercress, research is still in progress ...
  • The impact of a match between teaching and learning styles on the students' English achievement level. (c2009) 
    Sabeh, Ghada Hasan; Arts and Sciences; 1979-07-30; 200200243; Dr. Nola Bacha; Dr. Mona Nabahani; MA in Education; Dr. Rima Bahous (2011-10-25)
    The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the match between the students' learning styles and the teachers ' teaching styles. The study identifies the learning styles of the university students enrolled in ...

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