Wednesday, April 25, 08:00 - 09:00

1 Wednesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 25, 08:00 - 09:00 REG DAY1: RegistrationRoom: Entrance Engineering ComplexWednesday, April 25, 09:00 - 10:30 BIO1_Pharma_Micro: Biological, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Health Sciences IRoom: EC005 Chairs: Gretta Abou-Sleymane (American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon), Mona Assaf (Lebanese University, Lebanon)Effect of Myeloperoxidase-Modified LDL on Bovine and Human Aortic Endothelial CellsGhadir ElSamad and Jalil Daher (University of Balamand, Lebanon)MDR Gram Negative Bacilli in the wastewater of 2 Lebanese HospitalsZiad Daoud (University of Balamand, Faculty of Medicine & Centre Hospitalier du Nord Hospital, Lebanon); Amer CHaddad, Jason Hanna, JessikaMatta, Jina Farah and Khalil Kfoury (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Elias Dahdouh (Complutense University of Madrid, Lebanon); Roula (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Cyclodextrin-based Nanosponges as Vehicles for Anticancer DrugsMaria Tannous (University of Balamand & University of Turin, Lebanon); Bassem Bassil (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Francesco Trotta andRoberta Cavalli (University of Turin, Italy)Self-medication Drug Misuse and Abuse in Lebanon: A Prospective StudyMalak Khalifeh (Lebanese University & Bordeaux University, Lebanon); Pascale Salameh (Universit Libanaise, Lebanon); Nicholas Moore(Bordeaux University)Multi-drug Resistant Gram negative Bacilli In Lebanese PoultryIman Dandachi, Ahmad Sleiman and Elie Salem (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Elias Dahdouh (Complutense University of Madrid, Lebanon);Bassel Bazzal (Ministry of Agriculture, Lebanon); Jean-Marc Rolain (Aix-Marseille Universit , Lebanon).

2 Ziad Daoud (University of Balamand,Faculty of Medicine & Centre Hospitalier du Nord Hospital, Lebanon)BIO2_Health: Biological, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Health Sciences IIRoom: EC006 Chairs: Asma Chibani (Lebanese University- Health 3, Lebanon), Mireille Serhan (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Predictors of Adding Sugar to Children's Beverages by Lebanese Mothers Using the Theory of Planned BehaviorAbir Abdelrahman (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Healthcare among Syrian Refugees at Bourj el-Barajneh Refugee Camp in Beirut, LebanonZouhair K Attieh (American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon); Maya Tannoury (AUST, Lebanon); Ola AlAni and Fatima Karaki(UCSF, USA)Mapping the Biomedical Research Landscape in North Africa (2004-2013)Nada Assaad (Jinan University, Lebanon); Ghazi O. Tadmouri (Jinan University & Faculty of Public Health, Lebanon)Effectiveness of behavioral interventions to reduce the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages in children and adolescents:a systematic review and meta-analysisAbir Abdelrahman (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Lamis Jomaa (AUB, Lebanon); Cynthia Pine (Queen Mary University, United Kingdom(Great Britain)); Pauline Adair (Belfast University, Saudi Arabia); Lara Kahale (AUB, Lebanon)Mapping the Biomedical Research Landscape in Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan (2004-2013)Israa Salma (Jinan University, Lebanon); Ghazi O.

3 Tadmouri (Jinan University & Faculty of Public Health, Lebanon)FEA1_Env_Agr: Food Security, Environment, Agriculture IRoom: EC007 Chairs: Rodrigue El Balaa (University of Balamand, Lebanon), Hiba Mawlawi (Lebanese University- Health 3, Lebanon)The impact of feeding herbs rosemary and chamomile on broiler chickens body performance during the growth periodBoulos Jammal (Lebenese University - Faculty of Agriculture, Lebanon); Mona Abboud and Rabih El Roummouz (Lebanese University - Faculty ofAgriculture, Lebanon)FireLab: an operational tool for improved monitoring and management of fire risk in LebanonGeorge Mitri (Institute of Environment, University of Balamand, Lebanon); Manal Nader (University of Balamand, Lebanon)The impact of feeding alpine kid-goats milk replacer before weaning on body performance and meat quality of different slaughter agesNassim Moussa (Lebanese University, Lebanon); Boulos Jammal (Lebenese University - Faculty of Agriculture, Lebanon); Rodrigue El Balaa(University of Balamand, Lebanon); Rabih El Roummouz and Mona Abboud (Lebanese University - Faculty of Agriculture, Lebanon)Effects of energy expenditure on body weight and milk production in traditional rearing system of Baladi goatsMira Tabet (Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon)Assessment of socio-economic factors affecting community participation in reforestation activities and sustainable forest/land management practices inMounjez, LebanonSabine Saba (University of Balamand, Lebanon); George Mitri (Institute of Environment, University of Balamand, Lebanon); Manal Nader(University of Balamand, Lebanon).

4 Karen Gebrael (University of Balamand, Institute of the Environment, Lebanon)The impact of feeding peppermint and thyme on broiler chickens body performance during the growth periodBoulos Jammal (Lebenese University - Faculty of Agriculture, Lebanon); Rodrigue El Balaa (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Mona Abboud andRabih El Roummouz (Lebanese University - Faculty of Agriculture, Lebanon)Governance Policy and Municipal Solid Waste Management - Urban Commune Al-FayhaaMervat Elhoz (University of Balamand, Lebanon)TECP1_Chemistry: Theoretical and Experimental Chemistry and Physics IRoom: EC009 Chairs: Ramia Al Bakain (The University of Jordan, Jordan), Samer A Aouad (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Comprehensive two dimensional liquid chromatography (LCxLC): Applications for pharmaceutical separationRamia Al Bakain (The University of Jordan, Jordan)Lacunary Heteropolytungstates Stabilizing Polynuclear Magnetic 3d-Transition Metal CoresBassem Bassil (University of Balamand, Lebanon)When technical limitations can serve as a hint for innovative inventions of global impact.

5 The Sacos caseAntoine Ghauch (American University of Beirut, Lebanon)New Mesocellular silica foams as Ni support for the catalytic dry reforming of CH4 by CO2 Oscar Daoura (UL / Sorbonne Universit , France); Marie-Nour Kaydouh and Nissrine El Hassan (University Of Balamand, Lebanon); PascaleMassiani (Laboratoire de R activit de Surface UPMC Universit Paris 06, France); Franck Launay (Universit Pierre et Marie Curie, France);Maya Boutros (Lebanese University, Lebanon)Helical dynamic architectures based on functionalized FoldamersLara Faour (University of Angers & MOLTECH-anjou Laboratory, France); Fatima Aparicio, Magali Allain, David Canevet and Marc Sall (MOLTECH-Anjou Laboratory, University of Angers, France)Effect of the preparation method on the catalytic activity of Ru-Mg-Al hydrotalcites for the steam reforming of glycerolEliane Dahdah, Samer A Aouad and Jane Estephane (University of Balamand, Lebanon); C dric Gennequin (Universit du Littoral C te d'Opale,France); Billal El Khoury (University of Balamand, Lebanon); Bilal Nsouli (CNRS, Lebanon); Antoine Abouka s (Univ Lille Nord de France,France); E.

6 Abi Aad (Universit Lille Nord de France, France)Les macroalgues marines libanaises: source de bien- tre de la peauSyntia Fayad (Orleans & ICOA, France); Reine Nehm (University of Orleans, France); Mona Y Tannoury (Lebanese University, Faculty of SciencesII, Lebanon); Philippe Morin (University of Orleans, France)ECO1: Economics and administration IRoom: EC012 Chairs: Ali Halawi (Lebanese International University, Lebanon), Hala Yaacoub (University of Balamand, Lebanon)EFFECTS OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: case of Bonjus and Khatib & Alami companiesAli Halawi (Lebanese International University, Lebanon)Food retail transformation in Lebanon: a study of the current retail landscapeRachel Bahn and Gumataw Abebe (American University of Beirut, Lebanon)Leadership and change managementWael Zaraket (American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon)Safety & Security for Improving Tourism in LebanonRasha Faraj and Hussein Chible (Lebanese University, Lebanon); Carlo Pilia (University of Calgiari, Lebanon)Patients' access to medicines perception: A comparative study between Algeria and Jordan to interpret differences' key factorsLeila Chikha (University of Batna 1, Algeria).

7 Kahia Ahmed Chakib (Universit de Batna 1 & MDI Business School, Algeria)Le r le du syst me de management qualit dans la g rance et la pr vention des risques associ s aux soins ainsi que dans la diminution des co ts desaccidents secondaires ces risques dans les tablissements de sant Charbel Eid (Universit Sainte Famille, Lebanon); Maha Nehme (Usf, Lebanon)MCS1_Computer: Mathematics and Computer Sciences IRoom: EC016 Chairs: Hala Naja (Lebanese University, Lebanon), Imad Zakhem (University of Balamand, Lebanon)A Full discretization of the time-dependent Boussinesq (buoyancy) model with nonlinear viscosityRim Aldbaissy and Toni Sayah (Universit Saint-Joseph, Lebanon); Frederic Hecht (University Pierre and Marie Curie -LJLL, France); GihaneMansour (USJ, Lebanon)Linear Clustering for Transactional Operation (LCTO)Fatima Salam (LIU, Lebanon); Fadi Yamout (Lebanese International University, Lebanon)First Ranked Words Weight Augmentation (FRWWA) to Improve Retrieval of DocumentsRachad Lakis (LIU University, Lebanon); Fadi Yamout (Lebanese International University, Lebanon)Enhanced Counting Sort AlgorithmSaid Jabre (LIU, Lebanon); Fadi Yamout (Lebanese International University, Lebanon)On The Generalization Of Euler Phi FunctionTherrar S Kadri and Mohammad Al-Hindi (Lebanese International University, Lebanon)ENG1_CCE: Engineering IRoom: EC018 Chairs: Maged B.

8 Najjar (University of Balamand, Lebanon), Nada Chendeb Taher (Lebanese University, Lebanon)Improvement of citrus juices extraction and valorization of citrus peels by innovative technologiesSally El kantar and Hiba N. Rajha (Univeriste Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon); Richard G. Maroun (Universit Saint Joseph de Beyrouth,Lebanon); Nicolas Louka (Saint Joseph University, Lebanon); Eugene Vorobiev and Nadia Boussetta (Universit de Technologie de Compi gne,France)Improving hyperspectral image classification for crop mapping purpose using newly developed interactive toolMohamad Mostafa Awad (National Council for Scientifc Research, Lebanon); Bassem Al-Awar (National Council for Scientific Research, Lebanon);Ghada Abou Ghayda (Lebanese University, Lebanon)Transient Stability Analysis of a Single Machine Infinite Bus Power System with Three Different Power System StabilizersMohamad Khaldi and Michella Fahim (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Linear sea wave generatorRacha El Berbari and Ibrahim Chanbour (University of Balamand, Lebanon)Channels Load Estimation of Wifi NetworksDanielle Saliba (Institut Mines Telecom Atlantique, France); Rodrigue Imad (University of Balamand, Lebanon).

9 Sebastien Houcke (Institut MinesTelecom Atlantique, France)A Home-Based Tool for Functional RehabilitationHalim Tannous (Universit de Technologie de Compi gne, France); Mircea Dan Istrate (UTC, France); Aziz Benlarbi-Dela (Sorbonne Universit s,UPMC Paris 06, France); Julien Sarrazin (University of Pierre & Marie Curie UPMC, France); Tien Tuan Dao (Universit de Technologie deCompi gne, France)Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 - 11:00CB1: Coffee BreakRoom: Rotunda Engineering ComplexWednesday, April 25, 11:00 - 12:00 OPEN: Opening CeremonyRoom: Zakhem AuditoriumWednesday, April 25, 12:00 - 12:45 Inaug1: Opening KeynoteRoom: Zakhem AuditoriumWednesday, April 25, 12:45 - 13:30 LUN 1: LunchRoom: Zakhem Glass HallWednesday, April 25, 13:30 - 14:30PD1: Panel Discussion 1 Nanoscience and NanotechnologyChair: Dr. Hussein Hajj Hassan. Speakers: Dany Jedeon, Ramzi Shasha, Lara Halaoui, Roland Habchi, Mohamad Roumieh, Antoine KhaterRoom: Hariri AuditoriumWednesday, April 25, 14:30 - 16:00 BIO3_Health: Biological, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Health Sciences IIIRoom: EC005 Chairs: Abdo Berro (University of Balamand, Lebanon), Laure Chamy (Universit Saint Joseph, Lebanon)Beverage Intake and Its Covariates among Private University Students in LebanonJocelyne Boumosleh and Jessica Chamoun (Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon); Maya Abou Jaoude (Notre Dame University- Louaize(NDU), Lebanon); Doris Jaalouk (Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon)Association between ankle instability and ACL injuriesStephany Tamer, Jonathan Gerges, Joe Harb, Georges Farah and Iskandar Kyrillos (Universit Sainte Famille, Lebanon).

10 Nour Mammari (USF,Universit Sainte Famille, Lebanon)Nursing Staff Awareness about Safe Practice of Blood TransfusionHyam Sawli, Ali Swaissi, Iman Katergi and Muna Kasti (Global University, Lebanon)Knowledge and Proficiency of Dietitians regarding Food Allergy in LebanonNourhan Abou Assaf and Dominique Dano (University of Balamand, Beirut Lebanon, Lebanon)Etude cas t moin de la relation entre la toxoplasmose c r brale et la schizophr nieAmal Hammoud (Universit El Jinane, Lebanon); Marouan Zoghbi (Universit Saint Joseph, Lebanon); Souheil Hallit (Lebanese University,Lebanon); Chadya Haddad (H pital Psychiatrique de la Croix, Lebanon); Mohamad adnan Halabi (Universit Sainte Famille, Lebanon); SaharObeid (H pital Psychiatrique de la Croix, Lebanon); Nour Mammari (USF, Universit Sainte Famille, Lebanon)Impact of Influenza type A virus infection on myelopoiesisRanin Beshara (Lebanese University & Pasteur Institute of lille, Lebanon); Christelle Faveeuw (Universit de Lille 2, France); Fouad Dabboussi andBachar Ismail (Lebanese University, Lebanon)BIO4_Biology: Biological, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Health Sciences IVRoom: EC006 Chairs: Ziad Fajloun (Lebanese University, Lebanon), Maya Harb (USEK, Lebanon)The 4 subunit of Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels: a switch between cell proliferation and neuronal differentiation ?