• Choreographing Neural Rythms: Intrinsic and Synaptic Modulations of Temporal and Stereotyped Neural Sequence Generation in the Premotor Cortex of Songbirds 

  Bou Diab, Zeina (2024-11-28)

  Learned sequential behaviors are captivating brain patterns; however, their underlying neural mechanisms are not well understood. Birdsong is a prominent model to study such behavior particularly because juvenile songbirds ...
• Reconfigurable Wideband Circularly Polarized Antenna Array for 5G mm-Wave Applications 

  Yacoub, Elias (2024-11-28)

  In this thesis, a novel reconfigurable wideband circularly polarized antenna array structure designed for millimeter-wave 5G applications at Ka-band is proposed. The system offers dynamic polarization control and the ability ...
• Adaptive Loss Minimization in Induction Motor Drives using Online State Estimation 

  Hassan, Abbas (2024-10-24)

  This study proposes new model-based loss-minimization technique (LMT) for rotor field-oriented control (FOC) in induction machine drives. Compared to existing LMT applied for FOC, the suggested technique incorporates the ...
• Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Indoor and Outdoor Spaces in Hot Environments: Exploring a Spectrum of Micro- to Macro-Scale Cooling Interventions 

  Younes, Jaafar (2024-10-24)

  This dissertation develops energy-efficient cooling interventions at both micro- and macro-climate scales to enhance thermal comfort (TC) in indoor and outdoor environments, with a focus on elderly populations indoors. For ...
• Experimental Validation of a Solar Still with High Productivity Using Rotating Desalination Contactors 

  Bakkar, Dana (2024-10-11)

  Solar stills offer a simple and affordable way to produce potable water from saline or brackish sources, but their productivity is often low. In this experimental study on brackish water desalination, founded and originated ...
• Remote Sensing Using Hyperspectral Imaging for Paint Thickness Evaluation and Degradation Assessment 

  Al-Sakkaf, Marwah (2024-09-19)

  Protective coatings are essential in many industries because they protect structures by isolating the underlying materials, or substrate, from harmful environmental factors. When coatings begin to fail or degrade, the ...
• Scaling-Up Educational Innovations: A Systematic Literature Review of Influencing Factors (2000-2023) 

  Jamaleddine, Fahd (2024-09-12)

  Scaling educational innovations has gained attention, but the conceptual framework remains unclear and key factors are underexplored, leading to a reactive rather than proactive approach. This study examines factors affecting ...
• Unraveling the Interplay between Cytochromes P450 and Insulin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease (Type 3 Diabetes) 

  Noureddine, Abbas (2024-09-11)

  Background: Diabetes mellitus is a persistent metabolic condition marked by elevated blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production or inefficient insulin utilization. The underlying metabolic disruption is ...
• Cytochrome-P450 Implications in the Mechanisms of Central and Peripheral Nerve Injury 

  Jaramani, Mirna (2024-09-11)

  Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that targets a multitude of organs. Among the common complications of diabetes is Diabetic Neuropathy (DN), characterized by a range of clinical syndromes resulting ...
• Assessing the Effects of ONC 206 Alone and in Combination with Cisplatin (CDDP) on Ovarian Cancer cell lines 

  Fayyad, Rona (2024-09-11)

  Ovarian cancer (OC) is considered the most lethal gynecologic malignancy worldwide with chemoresistance along with disease relapse, presenting major challenges. Therefore, developing novel therapies for OC is of utmost ...
• Soluble And Bound Phenols From Sumac (Rhus Coriaria) And Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Seeds as Natural Antioxidants for Stabilizing Sunflower Oil in Comparison with a Synthetic Antioxidant 

  Alawieh, Sarah (2024-09-11)

  The soluble phenols were extracted from the seeds of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) with 70% aqueous ethanol, and the bound phenols were liberated by alkaline hydrolysis with 2M NaOH. The soluble- ...
• The Anonymous Multi-AttributedʿAẓama: A Network of Cosmological and Wondrous Narratives from Daniyāl’s Books in Four Manuscripts 

  Bekai, Hanadi (2024-09-11)

  This thesis presents an in-depth study of al-‘Aẓama as a multi-stranded intellectual project reimagined in four of its manuscripts. I approach these manuscripts through a posthuman reading that intersects with the new ...
• AC Network Planning of Microgrids with Storage and Renewable Energy 

  Fattouh, Mohammad Khalil (2024-09-11)

  The goal of this research is to develop a methodology and computational tool that will help us design power systems that are more secure and reliable. In this thesis, we focus on identifying transmission line and reactive ...
• Survey and Development of an Integrated Disease Management Strategy for Banana Panama Wilt Disease in Lebanon 

  Mrad, Mahmoud (2024-09-11)

  Panama wilt disease, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4), is a significant threat to banana production worldwide, leading to severe yield losses in both commercial and local banana varieties. ...
• Predictors of Negative Coping Mechanisms in Ukrainian Households During Conflict: A Machine Learning Approach 

  Sanjar, Ghia (2024-09-11)

  Ukrainian households found themselves forced to adopt negative mechanisms for coping in order to endure the hardships of war in Ukraine. These strategies, including reducing necessary expenses or selling assets, may have ...
• Fine-Grained Arabic Named Entity Recognition 

  El Hamwi, Mohamad Ziad (2024-09-11)

  This thesis presents an approach to improve Fine-Grained Arabic Named Entity Recognition (NER) using a both supervised and semi-supervised deep learning models, utilizing both labeled and semi-labeled data. This study is ...
• Glutamatergic Projection Neurons Shape Neural Sequence Generation in the Premotor Cortex of Zebra Finches 

  Dia, Fatima (2024-09-10)

  Neural circuits in the brain maintain a delicate equilibrium between excitation and inhibition, yet ensuring the proper functioning of neural microcircuits and the pre- cise manifestation of this balance at the mesoscopic ...
• Plasma Kallikrein and Neuroinflammation in Diabetes 

  El Hayek, Jihad (2024-09-10)

  Background: One of the biggest health problems in the world is diabetes mellitus affecting 537 million people worldwide. It is subdivided into 4 chronic disorders, one of which is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) characterized by ...
• Exploring Transformational Leadership Skills Among Nurse Managers at AUBMC Using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire 

  Al Haj Omar, Sabah (2024-09-10)

  Objective: This performance improvement study aims at exploring transformational leadership skills among nurse managers at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Through analyzing perceived leadership ...
• Impact of Reactor Design on the Chemical Absorption of Carbon Dioxide 

  Ghalayini, Omar (2024-09-10)

  Chemical absorption of carbon dioxide from point sources remains one of the most promising technologies to offset greenhouse gas discharges from heavy industries. A recent study highlighted the promise of using screen-type ...

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