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  • Dyslexia : a case study on multisensory methods of teaching 
    Hojeij, Zeina S. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2005)
    This thesis presents the results of a case study that investigates the use of a variety of teaching methods, based on a multisensory approach, as part of the remediation program of dyslexic students in elementary English classes. In order to do this, a review of the literature surrounding the main concepts of disabilities has been carried out, in which the theory of learning disabilities is explained and then linked to dyslexia. Then, a discussion of the different teaching methods that are used in a dyslexic classroom is presented. A research pilot case study, which is presented in the form of ...
  • Earning management by Canadian acquirers : pre- versus post- IFRS 
    Zweiny, Abir Maadad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Purpose: This study investigates the occurrence of pre-acquisition accrual-based earnings management for a sample of stock- and cash- financed Canadian acquirers between 2005 and 2015 before and after transitioning IFRS in 2010. Design/methodology/approach: Both parametric (t-test) and non-parametric (Wilcoxon test) tests are used to examine the occurrence of accrual-based earnings management in the year preceding the announcement of acquisition. These are compared across stock and cash acquirers as well as before and after the implementation of the IFRS. Findings: Unlike cash acquirers, ...
  • Earnings management prior seasoned equity offerings : pre- versus post- Canadian SOX 
    Abou Dargham, Hanadi (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Purpose: This study investigates the prevalence of accrual-based and real-based earnings management activities prior seasoned equity offerings (SEOs) for a sample of Canadian public firms between 1993 and 2008. This study also examines earnings management trends around reforms in the Canadian corporate governance regime brought by Canadian SOX (CSOX) Act. Design/methodology/approach: Both parametric (t-test) and non-parametric (Wilcoxon test) tests are used to examine the statistical significance of mean and median accrual and real-based manipulation in the year preceding the announcement of a ...
  • Eating disorders and dietary patterns : a cross-sectional study among students of a Lebanese private university 
    Chammas, Romy (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
    Background -- Eating disorders (EDs) and related risk factors have become an area of interest for researchers, and a challenge to manage for health care practitioners. EDs were considered mainly as western culture disorders; however recent studies showed a comparable raise of EDs in the Middle Eastern countries. Objective -- The purpose of this study was to estimate the proportion of Notre Dame University students (NDU) who are at risk of developing EDs, and examine the association of ED’s risk with socio-demographic, lifestyle, dietary factors and dietary patterns Methods -- This was a ...
  • Eating disorders and Vitamin D status : a cross sectional study conducted among Notre Dame University employees 
    Saade, Marianne (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2019-05)
    Introduction: Eating Disorders (ED) are currently among the most important mental disorders in adolescents and young adults. Contradictory results are observed when studying the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among people with ED. Moreover, this vitamin plays several important roles in the human body which makes its deficiency an additional concern. Objectives: To assess the prevalence and correlates (mainly vitamin D status) of a positive screen for ED among Notre Dame University (NDU) employees. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 270 NDU employees working at the main, ...
  • Economic feasibility study of recycling empty metallic food containers in Lebanese industry 
    Jabbour, Nadine (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1996)
  • An economic framework for debt restructuring : the case of Lebanon 
    Nercessian, Jennifer (2022)
    Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to find the best restructuring scenario for Lebanon through simulating what if analysis for local and external debts by taking an assumption of haircut percentages. These scenarios are taken at different estimates of the exchange rates. Additionally, this thesis will put in place reforms and recommendations aiming at promoting the neutralized sectors hoping to resolve the falling economy. Design/methodology/approach: To reach our purpose, we designed a unique regression model for USD/LBP exchange rate estimates since the official, pegged rate of 1,507.5 ...
  • The economic role of the apple refrigeration industry in Lebanon 
    Zgheib, Moussa (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1999)
    Throughout the war period in Lebanon, the apple refrigeration industry suffered from destruction and disorganization. After the war, the reconstruction plans did not include this industry. Therefore, a chaotic construction of small non-developed refrigerators took place in different regions based on the financial interests of the owners. Further, the quality of results in apple refrigeration was and continues to be a conflicting issue between the owners of the refrigerators and their clients. This study provides a survey and an evaluation of apple refrigeration and focuses on the gaps and short ...
  • Educational wellbeing driven by despecialized contextual design 
    El Hage, Yasmin Hamze (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Many university students work in poorly designed facilities and these environments negatively affect them, by causing physical discomfort and posing a threat to their wellbeing. Additionally, studies show that the physical environment can affect students’ wellbeing, satisfaction, and productivity. This research explores the effect of desks in educational facilities on students’ wellbeing. It proposes to address the characteristics of desks that would enhance physical wellbeing among students through a despecialized approach. The research investigates the current state of desks within the three ...
  • Effect of accelerated aging on total phenolic content, antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities of Lebanese homemade pomegranate molasses with and without addition of glutathione 
    Bou Ajram, Dima (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021-03)
    The pomegranate fruit is considered a functional food because of its bioactive compounds mainly phenolic compounds. Pomegranate molasses (PM) is a key ingredient in the Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. The effects of accelerated shelf life testing (ASLT) on the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities (% DPPH scavenging activity, DPPH IC50, % Fe2+ chelating activity, and α‐glucosidase and α‐amylase IC50 antidiabetic inhibitory activity) of the Lebanese homemade PM have never been evaluated. Moreover, the effect of glutathione ...
  • Effect of acute sleep restriction on the concentration of serum soluble leptin receptor in healthy adult females 
    Azzi, Elissar Elias (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018-06)
    Sleep restriction is now considered to be a worldwide epidemic, as over 20% of people around the world are sleep deprived. Although sleep deprivation is now an overlooked feature of modern societies, it entails considerable adverse effects on physiological systems, one being energy homeostasis. A corpus of research has demonstrated that leptin, a key hormone that conveys the body's energy status to the brain, decreases after sleep restriction, which may partly account for the associated alteration in body metabolism; however little information is available regarding the underlying ...
  • The effect of an international assignment on the cultural adaptation of French expatriates in Lebanon 
    Nassar, Maroun (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    This research study examines the effect of a previous international assignment of French expatriates residing and working in Lebanon, on the relationship between cultural intelligence (CQ) and adaptation measures. The proposed model expands already existing models concerning the relationship of the facets of cultural intelligence - cognitive, meta-cognitive, motivational, and behavioral CQ - and the dimensions of cross-cultural adjustment - interaction, general, and work adjustment -with measures of the willingness to adjust. Questionnaires have been sent to 200 French expatriates residing and ...
  • Effect of belief in a Just world on daily living activities of nursing home residents 
    Nasser, Ramzi; Doumit, Jacqueline; Al-Attiyah, Asma; Fokhroo, Hessa (Scientific Journal Publishers, 2013)
    Among people who are living in community homes for the aged, a psychological strategy to cope with daily living is belief in a just world. In this study our aim was to determine the relationship between old people’s belief in a just world (BJW) and the activities of daily living (ADL). We selected a sample of 253 cognitively able people aged 60 years and over who were living in a nursing home. We collected data through surveys using a translated and validated Arabic Self-Belief in a Just World Scale and an ADL instrument. ...
  • The effect of brain breaks on elementary students' on-task behavior 
    Nehme, Elsy Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    The purpose of this paper was to study the effect of various classroom-based brain breaks on elementary students’ on-task behavior. A total of 120 Grade five and Grade six students in a Catholic Lebanese school were assigned according to their sections to two conditions; performing a task without doing a brain break prior to it (control), and performing a task after a brain break (experimental). Moreover, the type of brain break was studied to check which type was the most effective and kept students on task for a longer period of time. A randomized t-test was done and the results showed that ...
  • The effect of corporate governance mechanisms on IPO performance : the case of U.S. equity real estate investment trusts 
    Choucair, Stephanie Antoine (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to shed more light on the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) performance of U.S. Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in the short and long run. Design/methodology/approach: I conduct multi-linear regressions on a sample of 89 US REIT IPO for the years 2003 to 2016. I compute the market adjusted excess returns for each of the first 5 days following the IPO to measure short-run IPO performance and the semi-annual cumulative abnormal returns for each of the three years following the IPO to measure ...
  • The effect of corporate governance on banks' performance during 2007-2009 financial crisis 
    Abi Saad, Sara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2016)
    Purpose – the purpose of this research is to examine the effect of ownership structure on the profitability and performance of U.S. banks. It resides in inspecting the power of insiders as well as institutional shareholders and large block-holders on bank’s performance and valuation of US commercial banks during the financial crisis of 2007-2009. Finally, it studies the relation between different factors such as bank size, market value and price earnings ratio and the ROA, ROE, and MTBV of U.S. banks. Research question – this paper aims to study the impact that ownership structure has on the ...
  • The effect of CSR practices on image and perceptions of casino du Liban 
    Keyrouz, Jihane (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020)
    In the field of the application of the CSR into the Gambling industry, interests are taking recently a higher attention from researchers’ perspectives for futures studies. The application of CSR practices is approached directly through the importance of customer loyalty with a revisit intention often serving as a key indicator of loyalty. In other words, customers’ perceptions will be adopted in a way to understand how the Casino du Liban establishes a climate of a responsible gambling and ensure a better accountable image for its entity. The study relies on a quantitative method. Its purpose ...
  • The effect of digital games-based learning on middle school students' math achievement and attitude : a case study 
    Al-Akl, Krystel M. (Notre Dame University-Louaize., 2019-07)
    The study examined the impact of digital game based learning on math achievement and attitude in a public school setting in Mount Lebanon. The case study was conducted using a quasi-experimental research design to collect data using inferential and descriptive statistics to determine the effect of digital games based learning (DGBL) in middle school classes. Several research questions were raised about the effect of DGBL on middle school students’ attitude and achievement in mathematics. The study was conducted on 68 students. The Mathematics and Technology Attitude Scale (MTAS) was adapted and ...
  • The effect of Facebook on work productivity : a case study of Solidere employees 
    Katbe, Maria Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    The effect of Facebook on workplace productivity has been discussed in Human Resources departments in many companies, as they tried to understand the value of having open access to the Social Networking Sites (SNS) at the workplace. This study explored the advantages and disadvantages of using Facebook at work, by studying people’s attitudes and behaviors as they browse their accounts. A sample of 100 employees with desk jobs at The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of Beirut Central District, Solidere filled out a questionnaire to answer questions related to Facebook usage at work ...
  • The effect of ICTs on small hospitality and tourism business in North Lebanon 
    Wansa, Etienne (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of information communication technology (ICT) in small rural hospitality businesses. Although ICT is often presented as a means of reducing the impact of being rural, little is known about the extent or level of use of ICT. This paper addresses these issues. The paper employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather and analyze data. The study had two stages: an initial survey to determine the extent and pervasion of ICT; and a second interview stage to explore the role and applications of ICT. The majority of businesses use ICT ...