DSpace at NDU: Recent submissions

  • Byblos Bank expasion in Qatar 
    Ghannam, Carla Ghannam (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    Byblos Bank, in compliance with its policy to expand its activities overseas and especially in the Middle East region, is planning to open the soonest, a branch of the bank in Qatar. Maintaining the highest levels of group safety, the increasing challenge in technology and creating the most suitable nature of offices, are the major concerns of Byblos Bank. Plan, coordinate and execute the opening of Byblos Bank Qatar, and empower it with a secured and group compliant banking system that meets its needs, are crucial for its expansion. The objective of this projects is to provide a smooth opening ...
  • Study and integration of photovoltaic systems 
    Salameh, Peter R. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    This thesis aimed to study the structure of an on grid photovoltaic system and to get by the aspect of integration of such system to the power network. The integration method can have different topologies and is usually based on power electronic devices controlled by dedicated controllers. In order to transform the direct output signal of the PV panels to an alternative signal connected to the utility network, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) was used in this study. The challenges linked to this type of converters are associated with its sub-modules balancing control, the ...
  • Determinants of house prices in Lebanon: an ARDL approach 
    Nseir, Albert (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-07)
    Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the variables affecting house prices in Lebanon in the long run and the short run. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: To answer the above question, data collected is a monthly one covering second half of the year 2013 until February 2021. The dependent variable is average housing price, while independent variables include employment index, construction permits, non-resident deposits, interest rate, CPI, and coincident indicators. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model is applied for the long run and the error correction model (ECM) is ...
  • Expanding retail messaging at PowerMeMobile 
    Maroun, Edgard Jean (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    Establishes in 2001, PowerMeMobile, a mobile solution and service provider segment its activity under three main divisions, Solutions, Value-Added services (VAS) and Retail Messaging, commonly known as Bulk SMS business. In the past two years, PowerMeMobile focused on escalating its position as a key Solutions and VAS partner to mobile network operators. PowerMeMobile's flagship product is MessageManager, a platform designed for mobile operators to enable PC-to-Mobile messaging. This helped PowerMeMobile to gain lot of expertise and become recognized as reliable solution provider and messaging ...
  • Escaping the echo chamber in movies recommender system 
    El Haddad, Anthony (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-07)
    With the considerable rise of Internet users and the massive and diverse web searches, an excess of data has become available online. A recommendation model, also known as an engine, handles this massive amount of data available to find patterns that reflect user behaviors. Recommendation models have been implemented in several industries, and the most popular implementation is in the entertainment industry, specifically video streaming and on-demand platforms. There are several types of recommendation systems. In this paper, we have proposed a way to escape the loop created by the recommendation ...
  • Applying ISO 9001:2000 in a Software development environment: the case of SecurSoftware Corporation 
    Khairallah El Maalouf Aji, Soha (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    Global competition and increasing customer awareness have made the quality as the key indicator for customer requirements and satisfaction as well as a success factor to achieve competitive advantage. Under these circumstances, companies try to become quality leadership companies and start to implement certain quality management approaches. Consequently, this research analyzes the production processes of a Lebanese company- SecurSofiware- operating in the information technology industry and facing deficiencies in its software production management. The objective of this research is to ...
  • Human capital mobility: the case of Lebanese in Australia 
    Karam, Cynthia (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    International migration is one of the major constituents that determine the size and structure of a population. By its very nature, international migration connects populations across boundaries and thus has impacts beyond any specific country. It has shaped the worldwide human and economic globalization trends. Nowadays, more people are residing or permanently settling outside their country of origin, as human talent has become a key economic sought resource and a basis for innovation in science, technology, business, arts and other activities. This new given mobility offers countries a ...
  • Thermal performance of passive envelope systems in liwan typology: case of Mid-Mountains regions in Lebanon 
    Fatayri, Bassel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    Vernacular architecture (VA) can be a model for sustainable architecture (Mirahmadi and Altan, 2017), while maintaining harmony with the context, environment, climatic conditions, and uses local available materials. Vernacular practices vary by the use of techniques, materials, and methods of construction in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment (Al Tawayha et al., 2019). It bears a cultural identity that is often lost in some rural areas and has developed strategies that are considered as climatic responsive, minimize the energy consumption, and assure the indoor thermal ...
  • Financial literacy: a possible shortcoming of the economics curriculum in Lebanese schools 
    El Hayek Bassil, Pascale E. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The purpose of the mixed method research was to determine the level of financial literacy among third secondary students of a private catholic school in Lebanon and determine whether such skills were being acquired from the economics program at this school or from university, work experience or family life. The qualitative study measured the financial literacy of 54 third secondary students and 49 graduates of that same school using a standardized survey. Results showed that: the mean core of third secondary students was below the passing grade, the mean score of third secondary sociology and ...
  • The implementation of electronic check collection in the Lebanese banking system: a comparative study between the Lebanese and U.S. laws 
    Atallah Harfouche, Noha (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
  • The Abraham accord shaping a new Middle East 
    Tohme, Maria (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The following study examines the Abraham Accords (AA) shaping a new geopolitical era for the MENA region by testing if and how the Abraham Accords are polarizing the present scene in the MENA region. The game theory is the main layer of the theoretical framework, giving a deeper understanding on how three autonomous player the United States, the UAE, and Israel can cooperate together amid a historical conflict and how it will affect the region of the middle east. Following the theoretical framework, a qualitative methodology is used to gather in depth rich and diverse information on the ...
  • Oil in the Arab World: a blessing or a curse 
    Basbous, Nayla Bassil (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
  • Impact of accrual and real-based earnings management on market liquidity and financial performance for UK SEOs 
    Al Sharif, Farah (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    Purpose: This study investigates the impact of earnings management on financial performance and the market liquidity for a sample of UK seasoned equity offerings (SEOs) between 2000 and 2020. This study also examines the occurrence of earnings management activities and their impact on market liquidity and financial performance around crucial events such as IFRS, the financial crisis, and Brexit. Design/methodology/approach: The sample consists of all UK SEOs, excluding financial industries, between the 1st of January 2000 and the 31st of December 2020. Univariate and multivariate analyses are ...
  • Determination of toxic element contamination in thyme and thyme-containing products consumed in Lebanon 
    Baroud, Caline (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-06)
    Thyme herbs constitute a major part of the Mediterranean diet and are gaining worldwide popularity. However, their chemical contamination with toxic metals may put consumers at a health risk. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the incidence of Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb) and Mercury (Hg) in thyme herbs and thyme-containing products. For this, 180 samples pooled into 36 composite samples of the most consumed types of thyme-containing products and thyme herbs were collected twice at three-month intervals. Samples were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) ...
  • Key factors that affect consumer satisfaction in online banking in the lebanese banking sector 
    Tannous, Jana (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-06)
    Purpose – With the digitalization of services, banks seek to implement online banking in order to shift from traditional banking and provide customers with the needed services without customers having to physically be present in bank branches. This shift would enable banks to have a wider reach, and would contribute to the efficiency of the banking process. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that impact consumer satisfaction with online banking services, focusing on service quality, web design, and privacy and security. Design/methodology/approach – This study explores the ...
  • Hybrid feminist identities : pre-liminality, liminality, and post-liminality in snow crash, neuromancer, “the last ride of the glory girls”, and “hand in glove” 
    Bou Khalil, Rita (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-07-25)
    This thesis argues that the process of the transformation of the image of the female in science fiction can be classified into pre-liminality, liminality, and post-liminal reintegration. These three stages lead towards hybridity and transition, but each is characterized by different directions and relations. To demonstrate this claim, each aspect of liminality (pre- and post-) will be examined through the lens of feminist theories as they are portrayed in Snow Crash (1992) by Neal Stephenson, Neuromancer (1984) by William Gibson, The Last Ride of the Glory Girls (2011) by Libba Bray, and Hand ...
  • Assessment and strategic planning in Engineering Consultancy in India: the case of a Lebanese engineering consulting firm 
    Samara, Bassam Samir (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    The aim of this thesis is to increase understanding of the dynamics of foreign market expansion and as a result assess the opportunity and feasibility for a Lebanese engineering consulting firm to expand internationally. There are two major objectives for this expansion strategy. First, to increase geographical penetration and presence, in order to identify and grasp new opportunities worldwide, and as a result enlarge the customer database. Second, is to look for cheaper and more efficient workforce, and make use of economies of scale, which will result in a decrease in costs and increase ...
  • The ethics of financial institutions: portfolio management perspective 
    Checri, Marina (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    When investors access to financial institutions' services, they usually look for a financial partner who will ensure their belongings' safety, respect their privacy and deserve their trust. Unfortunately, in light of the recent financial market collapse, proofs have been found that many of these institutions were worthy of their clients' trust.The blunt reason behind that fact has been their lack of ethics. Due to the abscence of financial advisors' honesty, integrity and transparency, many investors, at the international scale, saw their properties being wiped out, without understanding the ...
  • Capital budgeting decision: evidence from the Lebanese market 
    Hayeck, Michel S. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
    This study explores techniques used by Lebanese financial managers to evaluate capital budgeting projects. This study investigates whether Lebanese managers use sophisticated and efficient capital budgeting techniques when making their decision to either accept or reject projects. The main hypothesis states that Lebanese managers are using sophisticated and efficient capital budgeting techniques. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 45 Lebanese firms. Only 30 firms were taken into consideration since the other questionnaires were not completed. A frequency analysis was ...
  • Green synthesis of zero valent Iron nanoparticles using malva extract and their antimicrobial activity 
    Koliana, Rita (2022)
    Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has accumulated an ultimate interest over the last decade due to their distinctive properties that make them applicable in various fields of science and technology. Metal nanoparticles that are synthesized by using plants have emerged as nontoxic and ecofriendly. In the current study, the optimal reaction condition for the synthesis of zero valent iron nanoparticles using Malva extract was developed. For the first time, aqueous extract of Malva parviflora was used as a sustainable source of reducing and capping agents to synthesize zero valent iron ...