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  • Characterizing the Extent of Genetic Aberrations in Glioblastoma Multiforme using Bioinformatics Tools 
    Al Ghafari, Marcelino (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-09)
    Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) are considered the most common type of brain cancer. They are known for their high mortality and morbidity. Advances in genetics and molecular understanding of GBM can explain the failure of ...
  • Regional Protracted Conflict in Syria 
    Melkonian, Liana (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-05)
    This thesis examines conflicts in the Middle East through the theoretical lens of Raymond Hinnebusch’s core-periphery (C-P) structural dichotomy of conflict. The core represents the weak Arab states while the periphery is ...
  • A gender perspective on counter-terrorism 
    Faddoul, Leila-Maria (Lebanese American University, 2022-03-09)
    Following the September 11 2001 attacks on the United States, terrorism has evolved to a point where it became crucial for countries to move from exclusively military counter-terrorism approaches towards rights-based and ...
  • A Micro-Perspective on Governance in Informal Tented Settlements 
    Hermanek, Katrin (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-16)
    A decade after the outbreak of the Syrian war, anyone visiting the Beqaa, or Northern Lebanon can’t get around without taking note of the myriad white Informal Tented Settlements (ITSs), providing a “home” to Syrian refugees. ...
  • Minimizing using BBO and DFO methods 
    El Zeghondy, Jean (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-19)
    In [1], Nour and Zeidan proposed a numerical algorithm to solve optimal control problems involving sweeping processes. In order to apply this algorithm to real life problems, two numerical methods need to be developed: A ...
  • School Principals and Teachers’ Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Lebanon 
    Massalkhi Farshoukh, Hanin (Lebanese American University, 2022-04-27)
    Despite the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) for students, programs that promote SEL are scarce in Lebanon. The absence of a definition of the concept of SEL in the country has contributed to this void. Hence, ...
  • Exposure to Toxic Metals from the Consumption of Rice in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates 
    Abdul Reda, Ghina (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-04)
    Our study aimed to quantify toxic metals (Arsenic, As, Cadmium, Cd, Chromium, Cr, Mercury, Hg and Lead, Pb) in rice, determine the factors affecting its contamination, and evaluate the dietary exposure from its consumption ...
  • Household Food Insecurity in Lebanon and Its Impact On Maternal Mental Health, Coping Mechanisms, and Children’s Malnutrition 
    Al Mashharawi, Farah (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-06)
    Household food insecurity (HFI) is a serious public health concern in Lebanon affecting the Lebanese and non-Lebanese residents. This study aims to investigate the correlation between household food insecurity and maternal ...
  • α-ketoglutarate (αKG) acts as a protective factor against chronic stress and has antidepressant properties by modulating BDNF levels in the brain 
    Eid, Fady (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-16)
    Major depression and anxiety are one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. Attempts to alleviate these mental burdens are usually through psycho-therapeutic approaches, but little focus has been placed on lifestyle ...
  • Teaching about the COVID-19 Pandemic 
    Nasr, Dareen (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-16)
    The purpose of this research study was to investigate the perceptions and practices of elementary science teachers in Lebanon on teaching about COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its links to science, politics, ethics ...
  • “At What Cost & Why 
    Khusheish, Alaa (Lebanese American University, 2022-05-02)
    Analysts, government officials and scholars have been in dilemma since the US committed itself to accept worldwide security and stability through its military assistance programs. Thus, US legislators aimed at reducing ...
  • “Effectiveness of Text Messaging Intervention on Intuitive Eating 
    Manana, Batoul (Lebanese American University, 2022-03-12)
    Intuitive eating (IE) is a concept based on mind-body integration of instinct, emotion and rationale thought, to improve eating behaviors and benefit physical and mental health. Several attempts were developed to teach IE ...
  • Social Media Use and Body Checking Among Lebanese Adults 
    Korkomaz, Aya (Lebanese American University, 2022-04-07)
    Background: The recent increase in social media use has been associated with body checking and body image dissatisfaction. This association has been attributed to the high prevalence of unrealistic images of beauty or ...
  • Uplink Noma in UAV-Assisted IoT Networks 
    Mrad, Ali (Souad Hasbany, 2022-05-17)
    Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is one of the promising access technologies to improve spectral efficiency and serve a higher number of users in different internet of things (IoT) systems. This technology proves ...
  • AN OPPORTUNITY TO MITIGATE CORRUPTION 
    Fawaz, Maya (Lebanese American University, 2020-04-21)
    This thesis aims to contribute to the literature on transparency in the oil and gas sector in Lebanon. It examines the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – namely, the Lebanese Oil and Gas Initiative, Lebanese ...
  • Defining Quality in Early Childhood Care and Education in Lebanon 
    Marji, Lama (Lebanese American University, 2020-05-27)
    A nation’s licensing criteria and regulations are the most basic of policies that ensure children’s safety (Gormley, 1997); when these regulations are being met, a level of quality at the very least is being maintained. ...
  • The Dilemma of Anti-Corruption Policies in a Power Sharing System 
    Charara, Samar (Lebanese American University, 2020-03-11)
    Given the alarming concerns about corruption in Lebanon, this research delves into the issue of corruption in the public sector over the past decade to demonstrate whether power sharing system is directly responsible for ...
  • Novel platinum II and platinum IV complexes exhibit potent cytotoxicity and selectivity towards several cancer cell lines 
    Elias, Elias (Lebanese American University, 2020-05-14)
    The discovery of cisplatin and its antineoplastic potential directed research toward the usage of platinum-based complexes as chemotherapeutical drugs. The aim of the present study is to test the anticancer activity of two ...
  • The Effect of DJ-1 on Invasion and Invadopodia Formation in Glioblastoma Multiforme 
    Ezzeddine, Aya (Lebanese American University, 2020-05-05)
    Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) is one of the most aggressive malignant brain tumors. Advances in the treatment of this cancer are limited by the infiltrating nature of the GBM cancer cells. DJ-1 is an oncogene which stimulates ...
  • Evolution Of Activation Functions for Neural Architecture Search 
    Nader, Andrew (Lebanese American University, 2020-05-18)
    The introduction of the ReLU function in neural network architectures yielded substantial improvements over sigmoidal activation functions and allowed for the training of deep networks. Ever since, the search for new ...

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