Facebook profiles of the departed who were once active Facebook users are today being used as virtual space by family and friends to express their grief, connect with the deceased and engage in active memorials. The aim of this thesis is to explore how social network sites (SNS) such as Facebook are being used as a platform for grieving practices in Lebanon. It reveals through research how the Lebanese death rituals are being translated into the virtual world. It also discovers virtual bereavement behaviour and its effects on the stages of grief through the lens of Bowlby’s Attachment Theory. ...

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 ...

This thesis examined the influence of ‘goodvertising’ campaigns on Lebanese students’ attitudes towards a social issue, specifically women’s empowerment. Goodvertising is a relatively new advertising approach that many brands across the world have started using in their marketing strategies. Studying its influence on individuals can aid in understanding its effectiveness. Although many studies (Amos, Holmes, & Strutton, 2008; Buizjen & Valkenburg, 2003; Deighton, Henderson, & Neslin, 1994; Edquist, Horberry, Hosking, & Johnston, 2011) have been done on the effectiveness of traditional advertisements, ...

Abstract. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an athletic discipline that requires strength and can cause serious injuries to athletes. It is therefore very controversial and discussed by many as being very aggressive. Furthermore, there is very limited academic research on the topic of MMA and aggression in Lebanon. The present study aims at exploring the relationships between alexithymia, aggression, and impulsivity among the MMA athletes in Lebanon through a correlational design by testing the following four hypotheses: (H1) Higher levels of alexithymia in MMA athletes predict more injuries, ...

The 2002 presidential decree on technology integration into Cameroonian schools has been poorly implemented because the decision was not guided by clear vision, policy or implementation plan. The twofold purpose of this research was to investigate the degree of readiness of private secondary schools in the North West Region for technology integration and to make recommendations for effective take-off of the innovation. Descriptive survey design was utilized in three purposively sampled schools to investigate the influence of vision and mission statements, professional development and infrastructure ...

Soft skills have been the subject of much discussion and trending lately. Much research has been done on the relationship between partaking good soft skills and being a better employee. This could be especially true in the field of education, as the process of expectation and planning of the learning experiences showed to improve with the significant development of soft skills of the teachers. In Lebanon, very few studies are conducted on the role of soft skills in those entering the workforce. This research aims to bridge that gap by assessing the knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors of Lebanese ...

This project was made possible through the collaboration of LWP funded by USAID. The purpose is twofold: a proposition of a successful advertisement that can be used in a media campaign to highlight the importance of water conservation awareness, as well as suggesting the best medium to carry out such a campaign. The deliverables of the report are the following: creation of two advertisements, and three messages, along with empirical evidence to further understand which advertisement, message and medium are the most effective in addressing the issue investigated. In Lebanon, according to the ...

This thesis argues that reading Edgar Allan Poe’s “Eureka” (1848) in light of Friedrich Nietzsche’s Dionysian philosophy can reveal Poe’s shared worldview and his contribution to the postmodern age and to post-structuralist concepts of truth, genre and beauty. Each of these concepts will be examined in “Eureka” to reveal the relevance of Poe’s philosophy to ways of thinking later popularized by Nietzsche, Jacques Derrida, and Richard Rorty. A careful examination of major ideas discussed in “Eureka,” such as the mutability of truths, the opposition between philosophy and poetry, and the unity ...

This study explores the representation of women in Nadine Labaki’s films: Caramel (2007), Where Do We Go Now (2011), and Capernaum (2018). It examines the three films via Laura Mulvey’s theory of the male gaze and analyzes the position that the female occupies in the narrative structure and their treatment within the cinematic discourse. This thesis aims at proving that although Nadine Labaki is often referred to by critics as a feminist filmmaker dealing with women’s issues, obsessions, concerns, and difficulties, as they face patriarchal society, her image, form, narration, and ...