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Female Subjectivity In Times Of Constraint: A Study Of Naguib Mahfouz And Gabriel García Márquez, Safinaz Ahmed Saad Mahmoud
Female Subjectivity In Times Of Constraint: A Study Of Naguib Mahfouz And Gabriel García Márquez, Safinaz Ahmed Saad Mahmoud
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This study aims at examining the depiction of female characters in two postcolonial novels set in the mid-twentieth century, namely, Naguib Mahfouz’s The Beginning and the End and Gabriel García Márquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Critic Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak’s theory of the silent female subaltern poses a challenge to reading the (hi)story of any female character when the narrator assumes a dominant role in the literary narrative. Research in this thesis extends Spivak’s dichotomy of silence and speech to accommodate a middle ground that allows us read the characters’ presence as speaking voices of their (hi)stories. While Spivak is …
Come My Staff, I Lean Upon You: An Iconographic And Contextual Study Of Sticks And Staves From 18th Dynasty Egypt, Nicholas R Brown
Come My Staff, I Lean Upon You: An Iconographic And Contextual Study Of Sticks And Staves From 18th Dynasty Egypt, Nicholas R Brown
Theses and Dissertations
Sticks and staves are some of ancient Egypt’s most versatile tools: they can function as badges of status, walking aids, tools for farmers, weapons for guards, or any combination of these. Though earlier studies have examined the names and types of staves from all periods of ancient Egypt, no former scholarship has exclusively examined the ways in which sticks are used in tomb decoration from the 18th Dynasty. By looking at how the staves are used in elite tomb decoration, one is able to understand how the staff had both a practical use as well as symbolic meaning associated with …
The Process Of Monitoring And Evaluation Of The Egyptian Social Pension Program (Al-Daman Al-Igtimaay): An Assessment, Soha Soliman
The Process Of Monitoring And Evaluation Of The Egyptian Social Pension Program (Al-Daman Al-Igtimaay): An Assessment, Soha Soliman
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This study focuses on one of the oldest social protection programs in Egypt, the social pension program (Al Daman Al-Igtimaay), implemented by the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity (MoSS). It attempts to assess and analyze the extent of available monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes in the social pension program applications and in some of Egypt’s relatively poorest governorates, Assiut and Qena. The main findings include the presence of baseline data on the families, some poverty indicators, and the presence of certain elements of monitoring and reporting. However, there’s a lack of key performance indicators, long and interim goals and targets, …
Evaluation, Coordination And Execution: An Analysis Of Military Coup Agency At Instances Of Successful Coup D’État, Karim El-Baz
Evaluation, Coordination And Execution: An Analysis Of Military Coup Agency At Instances Of Successful Coup D’État, Karim El-Baz
Theses and Dissertations
Theoretically, members of the ground forces are the normal coup plotters as they have sufficient training and equipment to accomplish the objectives of a successful coup. Henceforth, what is quite puzzling is mixed coups. These coups include other officers from other service branches; taking into account, the ability of ground forces to execute the coup without the interference of other service branches. Therefore, the question is why would the coup leader involve those whom he would not tactically need for the coups’ execution. This is only one side of the puzzle that asks why and how a mixed coup agency …
Servant Leadership In The Context Of Education: Teachers As Servant Leaders With Emphasis On Individual Development, Mariam Gamil Labib
Servant Leadership In The Context Of Education: Teachers As Servant Leaders With Emphasis On Individual Development, Mariam Gamil Labib
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This study focuses on individual development as one of the characteristics of Servant Leadership. This is an attempt to attract more attention to Servant Leadership in the context of education as the study argues that teachers, with servant leadership behaviors, can enhance students’ individual development. The study pointed out Servant Leadership behaviors which relate to individual development in the non-fiction book “The Freedom Writers Diary” by Erin Gruwell, this book is the real story of a teacher who changed lives and made a difference. The study also traced students’ character qualities that can be attributed to having Ms. Gruwell as …
The Business Of Rescue -- Uncovering The Relationship Between Immigration Policy And The Rescue Industry., Diya Ray
Theses and Dissertations
The global movement of women has created a panic across borders in the 21st century, when it is suspected that they have been forced against their will to engage in sex work, which has manifested in the formation of what has come to be called the Rescue Industry (Augustin, 2007). Governmental agencies and efforts have been directed at 'rescuing' victims of trafficking from an assumption of coercion, force and victimhood. However, a closer look at the profiling of these individuals, the process of victim construction and the problematization of trafficking being equated to prostitution reveals that a significant number of …
Heterogeneous Lte/ Wi-Fi Architecture For Intelligent Transportation Systems, Noha Sadek
Heterogeneous Lte/ Wi-Fi Architecture For Intelligent Transportation Systems, Noha Sadek
Theses and Dissertations
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) make use of advanced technologies to enhance road safety and improve traffic efficiency. It is anticipated that ITS will play a vital future role in improving traffic efficiency, safety, comfort and emissions. In order to assist the passengers to travel safely, efficiently and conveniently, several application requirements have to be met simultaneously. In addition to the delivery of regular traffic and safety information, vehicular networks have been recently required to support infotainment services. Previous vehicular network designs and architectures do not satisfy this increasing traffic demand as they are setup for either voice or data traffic, …
A Study In Intertextuality And Religious Identity In Selected Novels Of Egyptian Literature, Grace R. Mcmillan Stoute
A Study In Intertextuality And Religious Identity In Selected Novels Of Egyptian Literature, Grace R. Mcmillan Stoute
Theses and Dissertations
This study explores and analyzes the representation of religious identity in selected works of Egyptian fiction from the mid to late twentieth century including such authors as: Naguib Mahfouz, Edwar al-Kharrat, Bahaa Taher, Abdel-Hakim Qasim, Ibrahim Abdel-Meguid, etc.
The Limbs Factory: Circuits Of Fear And Hope And The Political Imagination On The Western Sahara, Kenza Yousfi
The Limbs Factory: Circuits Of Fear And Hope And The Political Imagination On The Western Sahara, Kenza Yousfi
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The wall, as a practice and an imagination, involves an engagement with modes of producing fear in the contemporary moment. This research explores the relationships between the walling imagination in the weaponized field of the Moroccan-built wall in the Western Sahara and the political in its making of the present. The question I explore ethnographically is: What are the ways in which the political is perpetually enacted vis-à-vis the walling imagination? From my ethnographic site—the Saharawi refugee camps—I engage with Saharawi everydayness in navigating violent structural confinements: the wall, the camp, the national liberation master plan, and the performances of …
Fabrication Of Garlic Composites Nano-Biotics And Investigating Their Anti-Bacterial Activities, Sherif Ashraf Saad Fahmy
Fabrication Of Garlic Composites Nano-Biotics And Investigating Their Anti-Bacterial Activities, Sherif Ashraf Saad Fahmy
Theses and Dissertations
Bacterial infections are considered the second main cause of death worldwide and the third main cause of death in the developed countries and as a result, many antibacterial coatings have been prepared in order to fight the different strains of bacteria and decrease the mortality rates. Natural antibacterial products become of great interest nowadays and their use is preferred over the synthetic products in order to overcome the resistance to the synthetic antibiotics. A wide variety of antibacterial coatings have been developed ranging from polymeric to polymer Nano-composites (PNCs) materials. Using nanomaterials as fillers within polymer matrices have been reported …
Variation Of Surface Properties Of Ceramic And Composite Nanostructures And Their Measurements By A Novel Approach Using Perichromic Dyes, Amr Mohamed Tayel
Variation Of Surface Properties Of Ceramic And Composite Nanostructures And Their Measurements By A Novel Approach Using Perichromic Dyes, Amr Mohamed Tayel
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TiO2 as a model photocatalyst is gaining great interest due to good activity, stability, low toxicity and cost-effectiveness. The rapid recombination between the photogenerated electrons and the holes on the TiO2 surface can be diminished by using carbon-TiO2 composites, especially Graphene (G) and Graphene Oxide (GO), which improve the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 and stability under UV-visible light illumination. The determination of surface properties including surface acidity, polarity and surface area of photocatalysts allows the control and enhancement in the photocatalytic efficiency. This study aims at investigating the surface properties of TiO2-G and TiO2-GO nanocomposites using independent techniques, correlating these …
Parametric Freeform-Based Construction Site Layout Optimization, Ibrahim Abotaleb
Parametric Freeform-Based Construction Site Layout Optimization, Ibrahim Abotaleb
Theses and Dissertations
Traditional approaches to the construction site layout problem have been focused mainly on rectilinear facilities where the importance proximity measures are mainly based on Cartesian distances between the centroids of the facilities. This is a fair abstraction of the problem; however it ignores the fact that many facilities on construction sites assume non-rectilinear shapes that allow for better compaction within tight sites. The main focus of this research is to develop a new approach of modeling site facilities to surpass limitations and inefficiencies of previous models and to ensure a more realistic approach to construction site layout problems. A construction …
Egypt Post The January 25th Revolution: The Relationship Between Non-Governmental Organizations And Networks Of Activists, Yara Shawky Shahin
Egypt Post The January 25th Revolution: The Relationship Between Non-Governmental Organizations And Networks Of Activists, Yara Shawky Shahin
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This study looks at the relationship and dynamics of interaction between human rights NGOs and networks of activists belonging to three social movements. Three NGOs are studied as case studies in their relationship with networks of activists belonging to three social movements; students' rights movements, anti-sexual violence and harassment groups, and new engaged urban initiatives. The study explores the relationship between both to identify their motivations, features, and foundations. It also explores other stakeholders' impact on the relationship mainly state institutions. The study also looks at the dynamics of the relationship given the organizational, professional, and institutionalized nature of NGOs …
Hierarchical Fault Tolerance In Wireless Networked Control Systems, Esraa Aziz Makled
Hierarchical Fault Tolerance In Wireless Networked Control Systems, Esraa Aziz Makled
Theses and Dissertations
Wireless Networked Control Systems (WNCS) have recently emerged as a replacement for wired control networks. Wireless networked control systems are more suitable for environments that require higher flexibility and robustness. In previous literature a wireless manufacturing line was proposed. The work-cells communication was through IEEE 802.11 technologies and a switched Ethernet backbone. This thesis is aiming to improve the current solution by adding a supervisor to the existing system. The supervisor could be either in passive or active mode. Passive supervisor would intervene when all controllers in the network fail, while active supervisor would act once any controller on the …
Sustainability Literacy In Higher Education: An Assessment Of The American University In Cairo's Students, Yomna El Awamri
Sustainability Literacy In Higher Education: An Assessment Of The American University In Cairo's Students, Yomna El Awamri
Theses and Dissertations
After the emergence of the concept of sustainable development and the realization that human exploitation is the main cause for environmental degradation, calls for a more educated public has been issued and the concepts of sustainability literacy and education for sustainable development were born. The purpose of this study is to assess the sustainability literacy of higher education Egyptian students currently enrolled in the American University in Cairo and find out the factors affecting their scores. The Sustainability Literacy Test developed by “The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative” was used to measure the sustainability literacy of students from four different schools …
Metagenomic Profiling Of Microbial Metal Interaction In Red Sea Deep-Anoxic Brine Pools, Mina Magdy Abdelsayed Hanna
Metagenomic Profiling Of Microbial Metal Interaction In Red Sea Deep-Anoxic Brine Pools, Mina Magdy Abdelsayed Hanna
Theses and Dissertations
Extreme environmental conditions induce evolution of microbiomes and shape microbial abundance. Different geochemical studies reported high metal abundance in Red Sea deep-anoxic brine pools, especially in Atlantis II Deep, which has the highest metals content. Brine pools show wide diversity of biologically essential and non-essential metals. Several metals known for their toxicity to biological life were detected in these pools. Yet, previous microbiome analyses of the pools demonstrated vast microbiological diversity. In this study, we compare metal-resistant prokaryotic microbiomes in different metal-rich brine water samples from Atlantis II lower convective layer (ATII-LCL), Atlantis II upper convective layer (ATII-UCL), Discovery Deep …
Prospects Of Police Reform In Egypt's Changing Political Environment 2011-2015, Rabha Allam
Prospects Of Police Reform In Egypt's Changing Political Environment 2011-2015, Rabha Allam
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Critical Success Factors For E-Learning Implementation In Egyptian Public Universities: A Stakeholders' Analysis, Hoda Salaheddin Alshabrawy
Critical Success Factors For E-Learning Implementation In Egyptian Public Universities: A Stakeholders' Analysis, Hoda Salaheddin Alshabrawy
Theses and Dissertations
Higher education is witnessing major change worldwide and new methods of learning are emerging. Modern technologies are affecting the way educational institutions address learning challenges through presenting innovative solutions. E-learning is a form of education to which attention has increased worldwide. Flexibility provided by e-learning is makes it possible for universities around the world to enroll an increased number of students to meet the needs of all learners. The higher education system in Egypt faces several challenges which hinder it from development. It has become important for Egypt to strive to use new technologies to develop and strengthen higher education. …
The Paradox Of Masculinity In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Howayda Elenany
The Paradox Of Masculinity In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Howayda Elenany
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This thesis analyzes the ambivalent definition of manhood in Shakespeare's Macbeth. It explores the normative cultural constructions of masculinity carried forth from ancient times to the Renaissance to situate the character of Macbeth in the realm of heroic masculinity. By applying the framework of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, particularly in its interpretation of gender and the role of the unconscious, Shakespeare's male hero's struggle to establish, maintain and defend his masculinity becomes comprehensible. The societal and cultural expectations that define masculinity appear at odds not only with the world of the play, but with the world in general. Culture and society …
Non-Edible Women: The Question Of Marriage In Mid-20th Century Feminist Thought Through The Lens Of Atwood And Soueif, Asmaa Abdallah
Non-Edible Women: The Question Of Marriage In Mid-20th Century Feminist Thought Through The Lens Of Atwood And Soueif, Asmaa Abdallah
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This thesis examines the relationship between fiction and theory by examining how authors Margaret Atwood and Ahdaf Soueif interact with second-wave feminist discourse in the four works: The Edible Woman, Cat’s Eye, Aisha and In the Eye of the Sun. The two authors, who seem to have different backgrounds and are writing about different contexts, engage in their exploration of the institution of marriage and the conditions of women in society by responding to contact with the works of Anglo-American feminists Betty Friedan and Germaine Greer who call for reforming domestic politics as a means for social change. Improving the …
Ti-Based Functional Nanoarchitectures For Enhanced Drug Eluting Stents, Yomna Emad Saleh
Ti-Based Functional Nanoarchitectures For Enhanced Drug Eluting Stents, Yomna Emad Saleh
Theses and Dissertations
Ischemic events associated with coronary heart diseases (CHD) are the leading cause of death worldwide for both genders. They are directly associated with restricted blood flow caused by accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in vessel’s lumen. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including stent deployment, is currently considered as the dominant procedure for mechanically recovering myocardial perfusion to avoid lethal ischemic events. As vascular prosthesis, coronary stents suffer from two major and common complications; thrombosis and restenosis. Thrombosis is linked with insufficient migration of endothelial cells (EC) and proliferation at site of tissue injury. Restenosis is caused by unwanted proliferation of underlying vascular …
"The Aten Desires That There Be Made For Him": An Analysis Of Amenhotep Iv/Akhenaten's Temple Construction Activity Outside Of Tell El-Amarna, Megan Kathryn Paqua
"The Aten Desires That There Be Made For Him": An Analysis Of Amenhotep Iv/Akhenaten's Temple Construction Activity Outside Of Tell El-Amarna, Megan Kathryn Paqua
Theses and Dissertations
The Amarna Period is one of the most widely studied periods of ancient Egyptian history, largely due to the wide variety of cultural material available from the eponymous settlement Tell el-Amarna, the ancient city of Akhetaten. However, there is a great deal of archaeological and textual evidence for during the Amarna Period activity outside of the city of Akhetaten. This thesis investigates the regional temples constructed by Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten throughout the course of his reign. It establishes a set of criteria to evaluate the archaeological and textual evidence for temple construction at different sites across Egypt in order to determine …
Organizing The Unorganized: Migrant Domestic Workers Labor Union Organizing In Lebanon, Farah Kobaissy
Organizing The Unorganized: Migrant Domestic Workers Labor Union Organizing In Lebanon, Farah Kobaissy
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No abstract provided.
Tab Asta'zen Ana Ba'a: A Corpus-Based Study Of Three Discourse Markers In Egyptian Film Language, Ahmad Ismail
Tab Asta'zen Ana Ba'a: A Corpus-Based Study Of Three Discourse Markers In Egyptian Film Language, Ahmad Ismail
Theses and Dissertations
This is a corpus-based study focusing on the analysis of three highly frequent discourse markers (DMs) in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, namely ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab. Based on a purposeful sample of seven Egyptian films, ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab have been analyzed qualitatively using the corpus software WordSmith Tools. The analysis shows that these markers fulfill a multitude of functions and can operate (sometimes simultaneously) on discourse and interpersonal levels. Since DMs enhance discourse coherence and signal speakers’ attitudes, thus facilitating interaction, it is reasonable to expect that insufficient or incorrect use of DMs by learners of Arabic as a foreign …
The Myth Of Syrian-Egyptian Marriages After 2011: The Struggle For Livelihoods Of Syrian Women In Cairo., Dina Khaled El Sherbiny
The Myth Of Syrian-Egyptian Marriages After 2011: The Struggle For Livelihoods Of Syrian Women In Cairo., Dina Khaled El Sherbiny
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis investigates the myth of Syrian-Egyptian marriages and its effects in Egypt in 2013-2014. It explores the relationships between migration and marriage, public moral panics about jobs and men, and the everyday lived realities of refugee Syrian women in Egypt. The thesis investigates the media frenzy concerning the problem of Egyptian-Syrian marriages and it effects on the perceptions of Syrian women on the part of the Egyptian public. It traces the booming industry of marriage brokers on Facebook,as well as the critical engagements with this category on the part of the Syrian community, especially women. Finally, the thesis analyzes …
Responding To Non-Stereotypical Material: A Case Study In Egypt, Amira Rashad
Responding To Non-Stereotypical Material: A Case Study In Egypt, Amira Rashad
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Examining the effect of exposing young children to non-stereotypical material has received an increasing amount of attention. Researchers investigated how the different sources of media that young children are exposed to affect their perceptions of gender roles and gender-related characteristics. Researchers in the Arab countries have started calling for enhancing females’ representation in children’s fiction. However, little research has been conducted with the aim of investigating how young children in the Arab countries would respond to non-stereotypical material The study examines how eight-year-old Egyptian children perceive gender roles and what kind of characteristics they employ when describing males and females. …
The Effect Of Firm Performance And Governance Indicators On Firm's Credit Rating In The Mena Region, Marwa Mohamed Elteir
The Effect Of Firm Performance And Governance Indicators On Firm's Credit Rating In The Mena Region, Marwa Mohamed Elteir
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This paper attempts to identify the effects of firm performance and governance indicators on the credit rating of firms in the MENA region. We used ordered probit model considering a panel structure with a dependent variable (credit rating) and six independent variables that include financial ratios and governance indicators. This sample include 2463 firms during eight years (2006-2013). The results of the initial model show that debt ratio, payout ratio, return on assets, rule of law and market to book ratio are significant.
Determination Of Flame Retardants And Poly- And Perfluoroalkyl Substances In Indoor Dust In Greater Cairo: Assessment Of Human Exposure., Yasmeen Hassan
Determination Of Flame Retardants And Poly- And Perfluoroalkyl Substances In Indoor Dust In Greater Cairo: Assessment Of Human Exposure., Yasmeen Hassan
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This thesis dissertation examines the presence and exposure of two classes of compounds; polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs). Both classes are considered persistent organic pollutants as they are toxic, bio-accumulative and have a high susceptibility to be environmentally dispersed. The PBDEs are typically used as protective agents on household appliances and furniture to retard the startup of fires; PFCs on the other hand are used as oil and water repellants. Few studies have investigated the presence of polybrominated diphnely ethers (PBDEs), novel flame retardants (FRs / non-PBDEs) and poly- and perfluoroalkyl compounds in Africa and the Middle …
Entrepreneurship As A Sustainable Approach Towards Efficient Waste Management In Cairo, John Estephanous
Entrepreneurship As A Sustainable Approach Towards Efficient Waste Management In Cairo, John Estephanous
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Despite the many trials of the government to solve the waste problem, and various research papers analyzing the problem and arguing the economic value of waste, however the waste sector has always been an untapped area for economic development, although it has potential for growth and benefit for many stakeholders. Through the last few years, the city of Cairo problems including the waste problem increased to an excessive level reflecting a problem with the management and control of the current waste management system. Moreover, when thinking of why Cairo have a persisting problem and about a better working new system, …
Polarity And Peacekeeping: The Effect Of The International Structure On United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, Abigail Appleton
Polarity And Peacekeeping: The Effect Of The International Structure On United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, Abigail Appleton
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The end of the Cold War produced a significant shift in the structure of the international system. It also witnessed an increased use of peacekeeping as a mechanism to deal with conflicts. This increase is often attributed to a supposed “changing nature of conflict,” where intra-state war has become more common than the classic inter-state war and conflict has become more violent, brutal, and complicated. However, these descriptions leave important aspects of peacekeeping operations unexplained. A better explanation is needed for the international community’s increased intervention in conflicts. This thesis argues that the bipolar international structure of the Cold War …