DSpace Repository

The Notre Dame University-Louaize Institutional Repository, known as DSpace, is a digital archive of the university's intellectual output accessible to others worldwide over the Internet. The institutional Repository contains a collection of research and publications written by academic authors, students, staff, alumni and research groups that have sufficient quality to be collected and preserved by the Library but which are not controlled by commercial publishers.

Notre Dame University members are eligible to engage in self-archiving of their digitally-born materials within the institutional repository. For self-archiving please review the Guidelines, Thesis Submission and the Submission Guidelines pages.

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  • Human-AI Translation in English/Arabic Contexts : Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, and Cultural Sensitivity in the AI Era 
    Hakim, Rita (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-02)
    This study examines the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence in translation, focusing on emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and ethical judgment in English–Arabic contexts. While advances in neural machine translation and large language models have improved translation speed and accessibility, these systems remain limited in interpreting emotional nuance, culturally embedded meanings, and ethically sensitive content. Using a qualitative approach supported by survey data and relevant literature, the study explores how human translators use emotional ...
  • Key Implementation Considerations for a Lebanese Evangelical Summer Program Model for Children with Disabilities : Recommendations from Parents and Special Needs Professionals in US Church Ministries 
    Dagher, Anna (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-04)
    The purpose of this study was to suggest a summer program model for special needs children for Evangelical churches in Lebanon by determining the effective characteristics of a church ministry to children with special needs in the U.S.A. Guided by the phenomenological approach, the study examined three research questions: RQ1: What do parents perceive are the characteristics of an effective church program for special needs children? RQ2: What do teachers perceive are the characteristics of an effective church program for special needs children? RQ3: What are the recommendations as seen by parents ...
  • The safe return of the Syrian refugees and the link with International Law 
    Azizi, Yasmina (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-04)
    This thesis investigates the complex socio-legal and economic determinants influencing the return migration intentions of displaced populations in Lebanon, focusing on a comparative analysis of Armenian, Palestinian, and Syrian communities. Amidst Lebanon's unprecedented socioeconomic collapse, this research utilizes a qualitative approach—incorporating 45 in-depth semi-structured interviews—to identify the "push" and "pull" factors that shape mobility decisions. The study reveals that while economic hardship acts as a universal catalyst for displacement, the decision to return is primarily ...
  • The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Conflict Resolution Skills of School Leaders at Schools in the Metn Area 
    Kanaan, Joelle P. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-04)
    In recent years, emotional intelligence (EI) gained increasing attention as a critical competency for effective leadership (Goleman, 1995; Salovey & Mayer, 1997). According to Goleman (1995), emotionally intelligent leaders demonstrated self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and strong social skills, all of which were essential for managing interpersonal challenges. In educational settings, these competencies were particularly valuable, as school leaders had to balance leadership demands with the emotional and social needs of their school communities. Conflict resolution was a ...
  • Impact of BMI and Morning Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Acute Pro-inflammatory IL-6 Expression in Young Adults 
    El-Bittar, Sarah (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-05)
    The use of electronic smoking devices has risen significantly, particularly among young adults. Despite being perceived as safer than cigarettes, limited data exist on their acute pulmonary and inflammatory effects. Smoking, both conventional and electronic, was shown to impair lung function and activate acute inflammatory pathways. This study aimed to investigate the acute effect of morning smoking (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) on lung capacity and proinflammatory signaling in conventional smokers (CS) and electronic cigarette users (ES), as compared to non-smokers (NS). Participants completed a demographic ...

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