Urban greening is receiving an increased interest in urban areas as a solution to address
and adjust to climate change. The contribution of urban greening can be assessed on 2
levels: environmental and human well-being. ...
Due to the overriding presence of identity politics in the Lebanese context, analyses of
voting behavior have focused on sectarian cleavages and clientelistic practices as the main determinants that shape the voting ...
A group reward account has identified procedural fairness as related to increases in better attitudes towards authority and prosocial behavior, through group cohesion (Blader & Tyler, 2009; Tyler & Blader, 2003). Conversely, ...
In the classical continuous review inventory model, it is assumed that the supplier is paid at the moment the order is received. However, often in practice, the supplier provides the purchaser (the retailer) a permissible ...
This thesis examines the creation of national identity in Lebanese civics textbooks using Foucauldian discourse analysis. Building on Foucault's theories of power, knowledge, and discourse, the research investigates how ...
Remittances from migrants not only represent one of the most stable sources of foreign exchange earnings but have also been the primary capital inflow for Lebanon throughout much of the post-war period. Despite their ...
In today's world, where society is increasingly disconnected from nature, botanic gardens have emerged as important urban venues for reestablishing this connection. The significance of botanical gardens lies beyond botanical ...
This thesis explores the complex interplay between International Monetary Fund (IMF) interventions
and their economic impacts on countries in the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region. Through an in-depth analysis ...
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of new thermal sensor materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their broad range of applications, have garnered significant attention in the ...
This thesis explores how the changing pattern of property ownership among landlords in the neighborhood of Hamra (Beirut, Lebanon) influences conditions of urban inhabitance and, in turn, urban transformation. Hamra is ...
Introduction: Patient safety (PS) remains a paramount concern within the global healthcare landscape. Among healthcare practitioners, physicians, by virtue of their central role in healthcare, have a major direct and ...
In the latest report for 2020, breast cancer (BC) had the highest incidence rate of 2.26 million cases. Ranking in the top 5 cancers for mortality, it caused 685,000 deaths. Late diagnosis as well as lack of regular screening ...
The most basic component of life is water. However, the world's naturally occurring fresh water supplies are seriously threatened by a rise of economic development, industrialization, and uncontrolled population increase, ...
Food Safety is a global concern that heavily affects developed and developing countries. Snack bar food is considered one of the most popular consumed foods by young adults, mainly university students. This study aimed to ...
This study explores the historical impact of pandemics, ongoing repercussions of COVID-19, and the urgent need for new strategies to combat highly contagious and deadly diseases. In particular, zeolite imidazolate framework ...
Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) refers to the self-reported instances of increasing confusion or memory loss, as experienced by the individual. In the U.S., 11% of adults older than 45 years, have SCD. Diabetes is one ...
Effective management of medical equipment within hospital operating rooms (ORs) is crucial for ensuring patient safety, timely surgeries, and efficient resource utilization. However, manual inventory checks often lead to ...
In 2006, Brazil, Russia, India, and China created the "BRIC" group. South Africa joined
in 2010, making it "BRICS". The group was designed to bring together the world's most
important developing countries, to challenge ...
The objective of this thesis is to develop a design methodology using ordinal optimization
(OO) technique for hydrogen generation in Europe using a hybrid solar system located in
Africa. Reverse osmosis water desalination, ...
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients may experience sexual dysfunction, but they may not be adequately assessed for this issue in Lebanon. The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-15 (MSISQ-15) ...