DSpace at NDU: Recent submissions

  • The grieving process on Facebook in Lebanon and its impact on the 5 stage of grief 
    Araman, Sygrid Robert (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The aim of this study is to explore how Facebook’s platform is used in the grieving practices in Lebanon. In addition, it is supposed to reveal whether or not it soothes the five stages of grief, introduced by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross(1997): 1) Denial, 2) Anger, 3) Bargaining, 4) Depression, and 5) Acceptance, by incorporating the support of others. Results will show if a Lebanese virtual grieving outlet on Facebook is actually present and effective. Using variables such as feelings, the five stages of grief and gratification of human needs, two methods of research were used for this study, qualitative ...
  • Analysis of the new Iraqi constitution 
    Rivera, Daniel F. (Notre Dame University-Louaizé, 2008)
  • An empirical investigation of the volatility spillovers among agricultural commodity markets around news surprises 
    Nehme, Tamara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    Purpose -- the objective of this thesis is to empirically test the level of interdependence across commodity markets in terms of return volatility spillover, namely, corn, wheat, soybeans and soybeans oil, and to uncover the impact of macroeconomic announcements on the measurement of integration among those commodities. This will help us to investigate the extent to which different agricultural commodities can be considered as an asset class and to determine whether portfolio diversification across different agricultural commodities can still lead to risk reduction benefits, in light of the ...
  • Under the custody of the uncanny : a reading of the "New Aesthetic" with the contemporary frame 
    Khairallah, Jad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    My dissertation explores the influential power of visual culture in reforming how we aesthetically behave with relation to contemporary television images. This influence depends on psychological and cultural structures that are linked to the television imagery, and more precisely to visually disturbing images. The approach to this question aims at examining a new aesthetic generated by the means of its television persona. I intend to tackle this by, first, drawing on the meaning of the weird and strange imagery that underlies the new aesthetic. Second, to recognize the new aesthetic tangible ...
  • A generalized iterative method to compute the inverse of an invertible matrix 
    Azar, Marie-Reine (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014-01-15)
    The origin of mathematical matrices lies with the study of systems of simultaneous linear equations. Today, they are used not simply for solving systems of simultaneous linear equations, but also for describing the quantum mechanics of atomic structure, and even for designing computer game graphics. Matrices are very useful due to the fact that they can be easily manipulated. We use the notation A-1 to denote the inverse of a matrix A. One of the major uses of inverses is to solve a system of linear equations. You can write a system in matrix form as AX=B, then X=A-1B. Inverses are also used in ...
  • Effect of migration policies on human rights in the European neigbourhood 
    Sensenig-Dabbous, Eugene; El-Hindy, Elie; Hourani, Guita; Benedek, Wolfgang; Heschl, Lisa; Leichtfried, Anna Maria; Ćerimagić, Adnan; Gabrichidze, Gaga; Kobakhidze, Irakli; Murati E.Rma, Valon (European Parliament, 2011)
    Cooperation with third states constitutes an important pillar of the EU’s migration policy. This study analyses to which extent the cooperation between the EU and its neighbouring countries had an impact on the protection of the rights of migrants and refugees in the respective countries. It gives a general overview of the state of the art of national migration policies and legislations in the Eastern and Western European neighbourhood and the Western Balkan states. .Three case studies on Georgia, Kosovo and Lebanon illustrate further the country specific situation of migrants and refugees ...
  • Towards effective temporary labor migration schemes report on Lebanon and Jordan 
    Sensenig-Dabbous, Eugene; Hourani, Guita (European University Institute, 2011)
  • Insecurity, migration and return: the case of Lebanon following the summer 2006 war 
    Hourani, Guita G.; Sensenig-Dabbous, Eugene; European University Institute; Robert Schuman Centre (European University Institute, 2007)
  • The impact of the summer 2006 war on migration in Lebanon: emigration, remigration, evacuation and return : a preliminary study 
    Hourani, Guita G.; Sensenig-Dabbous, Eugene; Notre Dame University-Louaize; Lebanese Emigration Research Center (NDU Press, 2006)
  • Digital marketing tactics by civil society organizations in Lebanon : the best practices uncovered 
    Hawi, Lara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-05)
    Purpose: This thesis aims to analyze the digital marketing tactics used by marketing specialists at Lebanese Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to identify the most effective practices for increasing volunteerism, expanding the audience, and attracting donors. Research Method: The study used qualitative research, conducting in-depth interviews with five experienced marketing specialists working for CSOs. Findings: Social media, email, and content marketing tactics are effective in engaging more volunteers, expanding the audience base, and attracting funds from international donors. Search ...
  • Twitter : a new marketing tool for retail business in Lebanon 
    Doumit, Aline Bechara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    The objective of this study is to create an understanding of the importance of using Twitter in Lebanese retail companies and how it directly affects the customers’ buying decision. The aim is to define the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of Twitter that differentiate it from traditional marketing communication channels (TV. Press Ads, Billboards…), and from other Social Media tools (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram…). It is also about opportunities and challenges Twitter induces for communication. The paper explores the use of Twitter in communicating with current and potential ...
  • Bilingualism : an asset or liability on the cognition of six to nine year-old Lebanese children? 
    Rahme, Lina Antoine (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    his study compares the performance of six to nine-year old Arabic-English bilingual children from Lebanese private schools to that of their monolingual peers in the English language in the areas of semantic development, awareness of the arbitrary nature of word-referent relationship, divergent thinking, knowledge of grammatical structures, and logical reasoning. The purpose is to find out whether the bilinguals have been positively affected by their bilingualism. The exercises are taken from researchers who conducted their studies after 1960 and believe that bilingualism results in cognitive ...
  • Comparative study between Lebanese Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate 
    Jbara, Adib Mamdouh (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    Among the many schools in Lebanon, there has been a growing trend for some schools to adopt a new type of Baccalaureate in Lebanon-the International Baccalaureate. This phenomena warrants an investigation especially since the educational system in Lebanon already has a Baccalaureate program. In order to be able to better understand the reasons behind the implementation of a foreign baccalaureate like the International baccalaureate, we must first consider the qualifications of each Baccalaureate program. this study sought to detail both the International and Lebanese baccalaureates and then ...
  • Joint commission versus Lebanese Ministry of Health : quality assessment and analysis of dietary standards: the case of Saint Georges Hospital 
    Salloum, Tania Boutros (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    Changes have been the password of the healthcare industry for the last three decades. It is known that the healthcare field is affected by three factors: quality, cost and operations (standard of care). These three factors are affecting each other and they are in constant change. Customer demand for better quality of care and safe patient care is increasing; new technologies and medical innovation are emerging every minute. Therefore change is inevitable in a modern healthcare system if standards of patient care are to be maintained and improved. In all businesses and in the healthcare ...
  • Supporting inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Lebanese workplace : an exploratory study on areas of adherence of Lebanese law 220/2000 
    El-Hachem, Lea (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-05)
    This study examined the right of Persons with Disabilities in the context of Lebanon. The purpose of the study was to analyze and examine reasons behind not employing Persons with Disabilities and the abidance of companies operating in Lebanon in relation to the 220/2000 Law. Accessibility costs, open-mindedness of recruiters, and the centralization of decisions were studied in relation to lack of employability of PWDs. More than 200 participants and subjects were recruited in a snowball sample and answered two questionnaires. Results were analyzed and calculated in a Correlation and Regression ...
  • Exploring the factors that impact job satisfaction among employees working in Lebanese NGOs 
    Khalil, Rana (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-05)
    Purpose - This research aims to explore the various factors that impact the job satisfaction of employees working in NGOs operating across the Lebanese territory. Moreover, this thesis will study the relationship between demographics, salary, promotion opportunities, relationship with colleagues, relationship with supervisors, work environment, meaningfulness, and job autonomy with job satisfaction. The purpose is for these findings to be useful for business owners and organizational leaders in understanding how to make sure that all the previously listed aspects work to improve the job ...
  • Impact of transformational leadership on startup development in the Lebanese context 
    Al Sayah, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-03)
    The modern business world is becoming more and more concentrated on entrepreneurship and financial freedom. Therefore, leadership is becoming a growing priority for executives and managers. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of transformational leadership on startup development while taking into consideration employee performance as an important driver in the Lebanese context. Results from a sample of 132 individuals working in different startups demonstrate that the more transformational leadership practices are implemented, the more employees perform efficiently to ...
  • Completing the circle: returning to blended learning in a culture of impunity 
    Sensenig, Eugene; El Helou, Rouba; Malek, Rima (Axiom Academic Publisher, 2023)
    The prevalent approach to Open Educational Resources (OER) and Creative Commons (CC) in Lebanon during the last two decades has been a manifestation of the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ in the digital sphere. The experience of the 2019 popular uprising (‘Thawra’) and ensuing 2020-2021 Covid 19 Lockdown, however, Covid 19 provide examples of an alternative ‘Governing the Commons’ in which users of shared goods and resources can transcend narrow self-interest and work for sustainable value management collectively. Using a contrapuntal approach, two intertwined storylines will be assessed, ...
  • Acceptance of cryptocurrency as a financial tool in the Lebanese market 
    Finianos, Roben Robert (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-04)
    Purpose: The purpose of this research is to assess the factors that affect the intention to use cryptocurrency and the acceptance of this new technology as a financial tool in the Lebanese market. Design/methodology/approach: We will be using a structured survey to a sample of Lebanese citizens holding a university degree. The sample for the research will include at least 120 financially literate participants. we will be using a quantitative method based on the distribution of questionnaires and results will be analyzed on SPSS in order to study the relationship between variables. Findings: ...
  • The impact of caffeine on prostate cancer progression : an in vitro study 
    Saliba, Elisabeth (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020-12)
    Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequent cancer malignancy among men and the third leading cause of cancer death in the developed world. To date, the exact molecular mechanism underlying the role of caffeine one of the major coffee constituents on PCa prognosis is not yet unraveled. Caffeine has many antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti carcinogenic properties through the modulation of certain inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and TNF-α. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of caffeine on PCa cell lines viability, namely PC3 and PC3-PSMA and assessing as well their ...