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  • Behavior of un-reinforced concrete masonry infill walls under lateral earthquake loads. (c2016) 
    Azzi, Ziad Charbel (Lebanese American University, 2017-11-01)
    Reinforced concrete buildings with unreinforced masonry infill walls constitute the majority of new and old building inventories in the Middle East. In the absence of mandatory earthquake design requirements, such buildings ...
  • Behind the wheels. (c2015) 
    Fata, Rana el- (Lebanese American University, 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 ...
  • Beirut. (c2014) 
    Tarraf, Giorgio Guy R. (Lebanese American University, 2015-02-11)
    This thesis advances an explanation of the failure of the Lebanese state to control, properly urbanize and suitably develop its capital city, Beirut. It draws from various disciplines – including history, architecture, ...
  • Between two homelands. (c2018) 
    Khalaf, Leen (Lebanese American University, 2018-10-09)
    Jordan’s population is divided between Jordanians and Palestinians, it is a nation were two people who share very similar culture, norms, and beliefs live together. However, the issue of identity emerges on the surface in ...
  • Beyond power-sharing. (c2017) 
    ZeinEddine, Mariam Ibrahim (Lebanese American University, 2018-06-04)
    This thesis aims to contribute to the literature on the resolution of ethnic conflicts. By analyzing Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, and Rwanda, it explores the components of a peace agreement, establishing what is necessary ...
  • Bidirectional electronic textile token grid network topology. (c2013) 
    Khalil, Antonio F. (2013-09-03)
    Electronic Textile (e-textile) applications seem to obtain more and more importance in our daily lives; the huge amount of fabrics around us help electronic textile to mingle and integrate seamlessly with our daily life ...
  • Big data technology acceptance in the healthcare industry. (c2019) 
    Chmaissani, Hala (Lebanese American University, 2020-11-03)
    With the advancement in information technology, researchers are realizing the remarkable potentials that big data technology can bring to the healthcare field by enhancing the efficiency of its workflow. Big data is suggested ...
  • Blockchain implementations. (c2019) 
    Sabbagh, Ahmad Al (Lebanese American University, 2020-10-13)
    The "blockchain" technology, supported by the decentralized digital currency Bitcoin, the artificial intelligence, and IoT technologies - has created much interest in the academia, industry, and the technology community. ...
  • Bringing a maker-centered classroom into the elementary school. (c2018) 
    Shaikh, Nathalie Hanna (Lebanese American University, 2019-04-15)
    At its basic level, a Makerspace is viewed as a learning space equipped with tools and materials with which people of all ages can produce useful and meaningful products through social interactions and problem solving. ...
  • Can "Whatsapp" be the new luxury "app"? (c2018) 
    Mehdi, Nour I. (Lebanese American University, 2018-10-09)
    Although Internet growth and social media expansion have a significant impact on the luxury fashion industry, studies tackling the latter subjects are still limited in number and scope. As the luxury market reached saturation ...
  • Can Geneva Survive Astana? 
    Tutkal, Ferhat (Lebanese American University, 2022-12-16)
    Despite 12 years of violence and numerous attempts to end the conflict, the Syrian conflict stands among the largest humanitarian crises of the twenty-first century. Currently, there are two peacemaking interventions: the ...
  • Caretakers of ASD children. (c2017) 
    Shurafa, Mira Al (Lebanese American University, 2017-11-01)
    Autism has become one of the most widespread childhood disorders. It is a development disability that affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction. This study was motivated by a pursuit to investigate ...
  • Causes leading Lebanese teachers to burnout. (c2014) 
    El Helou, Maya Charles (Lebanese American University, 2016-05-06)
    Teaching is one of the most challenging professions due to different stressors teachers are exposed to sometimes leading to teachers’ burnout: a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal ...
  • Cdc42 regulates migration, invadopodia formatio and invasion in glioblastoma cells. (c2018) 
    Masri, Zeinab S El (Lebanese American University, 2018-10-02)
    Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive human cancers. It’s associated with poor prognosis and high mortality rate. Migration and invasion of glioblastoma multiforme into critical areas of the brain is ...
  • Cdc42 relationship with palladin in invadopodia formation in astrocytoma. (c2014) 
    Lakis, Emile A. (Lebanese American University, 2016-03-03)
    Astrocytomas, with their different grades, occur in young adulthood. Malignant astrocytomas are characterized by uncontrolled proliferation and a high invasiness profile to adjacent normal regions of the brain. The ...
  • CEO gender and managerial entrenchment. (c2017) 
    Kebbe, Reem Walid (Lebanese American University, 2018-06-05)
    This paper investigates the effect of gender on managerial authority and control over firms. Though the percentage of female CEOs is very low, it has been steadily increasing throughout the 1996-2014. Our findings suggest ...
  • Challenges for establishing a learning support centre in rural areas for students with specific learning disorders. (c2016) 
    Daoud, Rania N. (Lebanese American University, 2016-09-26)
    Students with specific learning disorders (SLDs) who live in rural areas in Lebanon may be deprived of support programs that are based on expert assessment; consequently, their education may be compromised. This study ...
  • Challenging the Status Quo 
    Malhas, Farah (Lebanese American University, 2021-07-15)
    When human rights and the wellbeing, security, and safety of populations come into play, scholars need accord the matter adequate attention. It is surprising, to say the least, that in a time governed by technology and ...
  • Changes and effects of the Syrian civil war on the Syrian-American diaspora. (c2017) 
    Bissar, Racha El (Lebanese American University, 2017-11-02)
    The Syrian conflict, which originated as a rebellion against the regime and descended into civil war has had grave repercussions and has affected people in a wide geographical area. It has also had its impact on the Syrian ...
  • Characterization of streptococcus pyogenes isolates from Lebanon. (c2012) 
    Karaky, Nathalie Mahmoud (Lebanese American University, 2017-01-25)
    Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus [GAS]) is one of the clinically most important human pathogens responsible for numerous diseases with diverse clinical manifestations. GAS infections range from mild superficial ...