DSpace at NDU: Recent submissions

  • Democracy in the European Union 
    Farhat, Jeanne T. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
  • The Euro-Mediterranean & Lebanon partnership : how can this partnership get maximum future benefit? 
    Milky, Chantal (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
  • Application of online learning by sciences teachers in private middle schools in Lebanon during covid-19 pandemic: challenges and lessons learned 
    Antoun, Nicole Salim (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-12)
    The purpose of this qualitative study was to assess the application of online learning during Covid-19 pandemic from sciences educators’ perspective in private middle schools in the Keserwan community of Lebanon. Questionnaires and interviews were the main instruments used. Eight private middle schools were purposively selected to conduct the study. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics through the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 24 version) and results were presented in tables and charts. Eighty participants were sampled from eight private middle schools. Participants ...
  • The political economy of sectarianism and coexistence in Lebanon 
    Sensenig, Eugene; El Helou, Rouba (Notre Dame University, Louaize. Faculty of Law & Political Science, 2022)
    These five open access factsheets were created following a unique ‘base-superstructure’ dialectical approach. They are useful when working with participants both in training settings, as well as in self-taught learning programs. The goal is to establish the political economy of both sectarianism and coexistence as the foundation for studying Lebanon through following a systematically rigorous approach and analyzing social phenomena and practices. These factsheets are open educational resources (OER) and are intended for awareness raising and as a foundation for further study. Therefore the ...
  • Agent negotiation in a virtual marketplace 
    Kahwagi, Roger (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
    This thesis examines the different type of agents, and how they help evolve the world around, most particularly the way business are undertaken and handled. The following work is based upon the DALIA environment, which stands for Distributed Autonomous and Linguistically Competent Agents. In this work I have extended and improved the DALIA agent negotiation aspect, where two agents are involved in an offer and counter-offer negotiations. The model presented by DALIA for the offers and counter offers ia investigated and the weak points in the negotiation paradigm are identified. A strategy is ...
  • Technology use, teachers' attitudes, and student motivation 
    Der-Bedrossian, Lisa A. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The purpose of the research was twofold: the first purpose was to discover if the teachers’ attitude towards technology influenced the use of technology in class. The second purpose was to detect if students found technology use motivating when teachers used the technology in the classroom. Quantitative research method was used of descriptive design to answer four of the research questions raised in the case study. Through the descriptive statistics, the teachers’ attitude, technology use, and students’ motivation were analyzed. The research was conducted in a Private Catholic School in the Metn ...
  • Assessing intermediate level students in Lebanon during school closure 
    Ghabash, Rasha (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The process of teaching students has always been dependent on face-to-face instruction in brick and mortar institutions. Students and teachers meet at the same place and at the same time for learning. However, some incidents around the world could make a change in the medium of instruction. Lebanon’s political and economic volatility serves as an example of shifting educational practices as a corollary of myriad national problems affecting education. The massive popular uprising on October 17, 2019, the pandemic COVID-19, and the Beirut port-blast on August 4,2020 have had their toll on ...
  • Corporate social responsibility: the case of microinsurance in Lebanon 
    Badr, Viola Karim (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Purpose- This research attempts to assess the merits of the stakeholder/legitimacy theory on one side and the economic/decision usefulness theory on the other side, in explaining the perception of the Lebanese insurance managers about a potential introduction of microinsurance in their respective portfolio of insurance products. The study is conducted from a corporate social responsibility perceptive using socio-political theories, in particular, the stakeholder and legitimacy theory and the economic theories that include agency and decision usefulness theories. Design/methodology/approach- ...
  • Electronic commerce : regulations at the global era 
    Saliby, Rouba (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The internet has let to major growth in the economy due to its new e-commerce trends along with the dynamics in the advertising industry. Although e-commerce is an important sector in the world of trading, it has its implications; the companies all over the world have to find solutions to such implications due to the fact that e-commerce is of major importance for companiesto promote and sell their products. The purpose of my paper is to highlight the importance of ecommerce in the world trading and propose a solution to the implications associated with trading via the net. I will start by ...
  • Succession planning in family business : the case study of Ashrafieh 
    Beayni, Taghrid (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Succession planning is one of the most critical functions of an organization. This is the process that identifies and assesses the appropriate candidates to handle future responsibilities and to fill key business leadership positions. In family business, the succession process is defined as the transfer of managerial control from one family member to another. My thesis sought to fill a gap in the family business succession planning literature by seeking to gain an understanding of the key factors that develop it successfully. Is your family business a family-first business or a business-first ...
  • The crypto world : global development and international legal implications 
    Nakhle, Anthony (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-11)
    The launch of Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, in 2009, altered the traditional perspective that people held with regard to of financial transactions. Over the years, hundreds of cryptocurrencies have emerged and the realm of crypto (digital) assets extended its impact toglobal affairs whereas it affects domestic and international economics, politics, and the environment. Given the nature and potential of this technology, it has left a positive mark as wellas negative stains due to lack of regulation, falling prey to perversion and abuse with malicious intent to commit illicit activity. ...
  • The effects of e-games on children's communication skills : a Lebanese mothers' perspective 
    Bachaalany, Chantal (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The effects of e-games on children’s communications skills or social interactions as seen by their mothers has been rarely researched and investigated due to the novelty of the subject. Violence in games was the leader in research over the last few decades, until the invention of touchscreens. Many theories were discussed in order to describe the relationship between children and touchscreens (the Social Learning Theory, the Catharsis Theory, and the Cultivation theory). According to previous research and relevant theories, two research questions were raised. The first question sheds the light ...
  • Human rights international non-governmental organizations contributions to the sustainable development goals in Lebanon 
    Raad, Yara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-11)
    International Non-Governmental Organizations' (INGOs) contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a subject that has gained great attention within the academic and practical fields. The human rights INGOs have a leading role in contributing to the SDGs as recognized by the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on developing countries. Lebanon as a developing country has committed to the achievement of the 17 SDGs in 2015 and is considered on its average performance. The main role of INGOs in developing countries is to ensure that the 17 global SDGs can be translated from the ...
  • Correlation between crude oil and gold 
    Saadeh, Christel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Oil and gold are considered to be the most two strategic commodities. Crude oil is the world’s most frequently transacted commodity while gold has a leading position among the main precious metals. This thesis examines empirically the relationship between gold prices, oil prices and US dollar index. Monthly data for gold prices, oil prices, US dollar index and other controlled variables over a period of 20 years were selected from Bloomberg platform. This thesis uses a unit root test and the Johansen test to check for the existence of cointegration between each pair of selected variables. Further ...
  • Food safety management systems applications Ghia Holding and international perspective 
    Haddad, Jessica (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The study intend to investigate if Lebanese Ghia holding customers care if the restaurants they are visiting have an established Food Safety Management System in place, also if they feel that the restaurant they are visiting needs to have paper proof or a certificate for the food safety management system implemented in it. Moreover, the results should be clarifying if Lebanese Ghia holding customers trust a local food safety management system to be a substitute for a food safety management system with international standards. The subject is a matter of weight that can contribute in the success ...
  • Effects of role stressors on job satisfaction : a study in the Lebanese shipping industry 
    Kmeid, Didier D. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The shipping industry is a major determinant of the Lebanese trade and service sector. Shipping agencies are now aware that their employees are ever more important in sustaining competitive advantage. Provided by adequate front-line assistance, employees can greatly influence customers’ impressions about the shipping company. This study assessed the relationship between each construct of the role stressors – role ambiguity, role conflict and role overload – and job satisfaction for non-managerial employees. Role ambiguity is a state of misunderstanding a person has about his/her role’s expectations. ...
  • Television branding in Lebanon : the birth of modern Lebanese television in 1995 
    Kouyoumdjian, Zaven (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    In the mis nineties, the Lebanese television went through a critical transitional phase as Lebanon was moving towards peace folowing 15 years of civil war. In this stage, an Audio Visual Media Law was introduced to regulate the ownership and opertion of the militia owned de facto radio and television stations. This law was the first of its kind in Lebanon and the Middle East. To cope with the country's media scene, the Lebanese television stations had to restructure themselves on the corporate level, reposition their status, and rethink their programming policies. This mission was accomplished ...
  • Social media : a new recipe for companies marketing strategy in Lebanon 
    Chelala, Nathalie Maroun (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Traditional media are a one-way conversation addressed by a company to consumers or to the public, whereas Social Media allow a real, balanced and unconstrained two-way conversation between the company and the world. This is why it is of no surprise that some believe that using social media in the marketing strategy can be somehow frightening. This is also why marketers, especially in Lebanon are still reluctant to use social media as part of their marketing mix. The purpose of this thesis is to examine how companies in Lebanon use social media as a marketing and branding tool in consumer ...
  • The crisis in Venezuela : a study showing how a wealthy nation collapse 
    Antoun, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The Venezuelan crisis was filling the headlines during 2019, and took the world’s attention. The country that once was the wealthiest in Latin America suffers the worst economic crisis of a country that is not experiencing war since the 20th century. Diseases, collapse of institutions, destitution, and repression have led millions to flee the country to neighboring states. Venezuela, that sits on the largest oil reserves in the world, has the phenomenon called “the resource curse”, where the government is spending all the money coming from oil without injecting any back into the economy. The ...
  • Effect of lead bioaccumulation on testicular microanatomy 
    Al Hassanieh, Joelle (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    Humans are exposed to a notable variety of toxicants including lead as a heavy metal resulting from occupations and through environmental accumulation as in the Lebanese coastal and freshwaters. It is well established that lead exposure in the workplace contributes to worker infertility and decreased reproductive efficiency. Several reports have reported the detrimental impact toxic effects on human male reproduction by subsiding libido, spermatogenesis, semen quality, hormonal production and regulation, and much more. The objectives of this study were to inspect the effects of ...