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  • A kit to teach Arabic decoding and spelling to students with dyslexia. (c2006) 
    Hazoury, Katia H. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-05)
    The proposed project will bring into use the strategies needed in teaching decoding of the Arabic language to dyslexic Arab students following the synthetic, explicit phonics approach through a multisensory technique, based ...
  • The induction process for teachers. (c2005) 
    Nehme, Rima A. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-05)
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the following areas of induction programs: components, effects, principals' roles, and mentors' roles. The target school, located in the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, has 759 ...
  • Sensitivity to parameters and general applicability of genetic algorithms and simulated annealing algorithms for mapping data to multicomputers. (c1994) 
    Kawash, Jalal Y. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-07)
    We analyze the sensitivity to parameters and the general applicability of genetic algorithms and simulated annealing algorithms for mapping data to distributed-memory multicomputers, using the loosely synchronous computation ...
  • An interactive resource management tool for Makassed association. (c1997) 
    Fattouh, Nizar S. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-07)
    The system presented herein aims at putting together a decision support tool that functions on a GIS platform. The project has been specifically tailored for Makassed which is a philanthropic association, with many ...
  • Software engineering practices in Lebanon and suggestions for Lebanese requirements analysis and software testing standards. (c1996) 
    Hajjar, Marianne F. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-10)
    We analyze the Software Engineering practices in Lebanon and provide suggestions for local requirements analysis and software testing standards. The analysis is based on a questionnaire answered by local Software Engineering ...
  • Lebanese standards for software development process. (c1998) 
    Shallah, Ihab Z. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-10)
    It is well-known that "software engineers" in Lebanon do not use standard methods. The common belief is that using standards might add to the cost of the software. This work goes against the common belief and emphasizes ...
  • Software quality system for Lebanese companies. (c1997) 
    Fidaoui, Badia Z. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-10)
    Based on a study conducted on the Lebanese software firms, it was found that the development process is applied based on subjective assessments and self made rules, documentation and planning issues are not the main concern, ...
  • Public schools regrouping decision support system. (c1997) 
    Rishani, Ghada (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-10)
    The Public Schools Regrouping project is a project initiated by the Ministry of Education. It involves managing and planning (such as regrouping) of schools distribution in Lebanon with the aim of satisfying educational, ...
  • Clustering records in information retrieval systems. (c1995) 
    Al-Saffar, Maisaa (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-14)
    This project is a study of the space density of a file and how it affects retrieval time. The number of blocks that are retrieved when a query is made to the document is used as a measure of response time. The space density ...
  • Software metrics programme for Lebanese software companies. (c1997) 
    Slim, Rima S. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-14)
    We introduce the subject of software measurement to software practitioners in Lebanon, and we propose a comprehensive process-oriented approach for an effective use of software metrics. We therefore overview related areas, ...
  • Complexity metrics for small business software applications in ACCESS environment. (c1999) 
    Abiad, Sana F. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-14)
    Without measurements (or metrics) it is impossible to detect problems early in the software process. 'Software Metrics' can serve as an early warning system for potential problems. In this project, we propose complexity ...
  • ADHD and play therapy kit. (c2009) 
    Ghussein, Mariyam Kinda (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-14)
    This project describes the influence of play therapy on children with ADHD and whether it helps to improve their condition. A pilot study was perfonned on a student who was diagnosed to be an ADHD child. Play capacities ...
  • Software tool for regression testing. (c1997) 
    Araby, Nidal H. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-14)
    We have developed a software tool that draws flow graphs for C programs and displays testing coverage information in a graphical and user friendly way. The tool helps the software engineer/maintainer to get a feel for the ...
  • Civil society in a sectarian context. (c2010) 
    Khattab, Lara (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-17)
    This thesis problematizes the literature underscoring the role of civil society in bringing about democratic reforms, complementing the most recent approaches in studying the persistence of authoritarianism in the Arab ...
  • Feedback. (c2010) 
    Majari, Basma (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-17)
    Feedback plays a central role in writing development. The immense studies conducted on the effectiveness of teacher feedback and peer feedback have resulted in inconsistent findings. While some found that teacher and peer ...
  • ELISSAR. (c1997) 
    Nasreddine, Diana M. (Lebanese American University, 2011-01-26)
    Software testing is done within the implementation phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in order to provide confidence about the correctness of the software. Regression testing is done in the maintenance ...
  • Scrutinizing perpetual insecurities. (c2010) 
    Farah M., Hage Ali (Lebanese American University, 2011-03-08)
    Third World states face a host of overlapping external and domestic threats. This thesis examines the causes and consequences of Lebanon’s insecurity dilemma, and looks at Lebanon’s relationship with Syria from a security ...
  • Water scarcity as a window of opportunity for a peacful settlement in the Middle East. (c2011) 
    Hammoud, Rayan Amine (Lebanese American University, 2011-03-08)
    Water shortage and the deterioration of water quality in the Middle Eastern region are alarming. The question of water shortage is becoming a salient issue and a prominent potential source of conflict. This thesis examines ...
  • Neo-conservatism after Iraq Fukuyama vs Kristol. (c2010) 
    Ibrahim, Chantal Yaacoub (Lebanese American University, 2011-03-08)
    In 1998 prominent neoconservattves in the US. drafted a letter to President Bil! Clinton demanding U.S. action to end tyranny in Iraq. Military action was advocated as a mean to eliminate Iraq's alleged weapons of mass ...
  • States, borders and human rights. (c2010) 
    Dally, Farah (Lebanese American University, 2011-03-08)
    The issue of border control and human rights has become one of the main political agendas when addressing global issues and has raised concern amongst a great number of scholars on an international level. This has the ...

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